Darklight's Bending Bolt
(Alteration, Metamagic)

Range:  Special
Components:  V, S
Duration:  Instantaneous
Casting Time:  2 (but see below)
Area of Effect:  Special
Saving Throw:  None

This Metamagic spell can be used in conjunction with any one bolt- or ray-class spell of less than seventh level, such as lightning bolt. It allows the wizard to specify "pivot points" at which the beam will change direction. Up to 1 pivot per 5 levels of the caster can be specified, and at each pivot, the bolt or ray can be made to alter its path up to 120?. The casting time of the secondary spell is included in the "middle" of the bend bolt spell, so use the casting time of the affected spell plus 2 for the two halves of this Metamagic spell. It is possible to deceive targets as to the bolt's intended direction in this way, and many other such tricks are possible. Up to a -3 penalty can be inflicted on a deceived target's saving throw. It is also possible to hit multiple targets in this fashion. DM's option: it is entirely valid to require some sort of ability check to see how well the caster aims the beam's turning. Not every wizard is an automatic pool shark.

