Wizard's Lock

Alteration [warding]

• • Level Magic-user 2

  • Components V, S

  • Casting Time 2 segments

  • Range Touch

  • Area of Effect One container or portal

  • Duration Permanent

  • Save nil

A Wizard's Lock spell protects and seals one container or portal. 

• The caster casts the spell and touches the portal or container. A portal can include a double door. A portal can be a gate or portcullis. A container must be made of a rigid material, like wood or metal. The container or portal can also possess a mundane lock but cannot be subject to another [warding] spell. 

• The container or portal is then magically sealed and cannot be opened. See Bypassing the Lock below. The seal on a portal functions in both directions.

• The container or portal is also protected, gaining +5 shp.

Bypassing the Lock

• If the container or portal is destroyed, the lock becomes ineffective. 

• The lock can be bypassed by the following methods:

  • The caster can bypass their own lock as if it were not there.

  • A mage that has comprehended the spell and is 4 caster levels higher than the caster of the spell can bypass the lock as if it were not there.

  • A knock spell will will temporarily negate a Wizard's Lock spell for 10 rounds.

  • A dispel magic effect has the standard chance to dispel the spell.

Limitations

• The spell does not protect the door or container from other magical effects (e.g. warp wood, disintegrate, etc.).