Lorth's Sending
(Alteration)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S
Duration:  Special
Casting Time:  8
Area of Effect:  One creature touched per 2 levels
Saving Throw:  Negates

The sending spell was created by Lorth the Traveller as a more versatile form of teleport. When the spell is cast, one creature for every two levels of the wizard (rounded down) is sent to a place defined by the wizard as for a teleport spell (the wizard must have a mental image of the place). The creatures must be touching the wizard, but "chains" are possible. The wizard does not have to accompany them, but he may if he so desires. There is no chance of error for this spell.
If any of the creatures sent is harmed within 5 minutes of arrival, all of them will be bounced back to the place from which they were sent (whether they want to go or not). Any damage incurred during those five minutes, to themselves or their equipment, is erased. Note that this does not allow the spell to be used as a quick and easy messenger spell; anything dropped during the five minute grace period is returned with its owner. This can be used as a fail-safe teleport. After the five minute period elapses, the spell expires and the protected individuals are on their own. The sending will not work across planar boundaries. Unwilling creatures receive a saving throw versus death magic to resist this spell.

