Nearthia's Spell Vortex
(Evocation)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  1 round per level
Casting Time:  1 round
Area of Effect:  One vortex around the caster
Saving Throw:  None

Once this spell is cast, a faintly visible 1d4+6 feet tall vortex appears around the wizard, centred on his feet. The vortex is a container for spell energy. It can store up to 1 spell level per level of the wizard. The wizard may place any spell he wants into the vortex. He also has a chance equal to his magic resistance of catching a spell cast at him with the vortex.
After the spell's energy is stored in the vortex, the wizard may use the energy to fire other spells from the vortex. He may only fire spells he has "taught" the vortex though (the ones he put into the vortex himself). Shooting a spell from the vortex may be accomplished once a round, plus one may be fired at anyone who casts a spell at the wizard that round. The wizard may do anything except spell casting and still be able to fire all his spells each round.
The material component of this spell is a small golden box, worth at least 1000 gp.

