Darklight's Delivering Bolt
(Alteration, Metamagic)

Range:  10 yards per 2 levels
Components:  V, S
Duration:  Instantaneous
Casting Time:  2 (but see below)
Area of Effect:  Special
Saving Throw:  None

This spell "loads" any one 1st-, 2nd- or 3rd-level spell that is normally cast via touch into a bolt of magic which can be used to deliver it at range. Single-charge spells, such as shocking grasp, are fired through the bolt and work normally on the target if the bolt hits. If a spell works over a number of rounds rather than a certain number of touches, or if there are multiple possible charges delivered over a series of touches, then the spell can be "fired" through these bolts, one bolt per round throughout the normal spell duration. Other types of touch spells should be dealt with in a similar manner at the DM's option. Beneficial as well as offensive spells can be loaded and launched in this manner. Only one spell per casting of this Metamagic spell can thus be affected. The casting time of the Metamagic includes the casting time of the secondary spell within itself, adding 2 to the latter's normal casting time. The bolt looks like a pointy beam of light in the wizard's preferred colour. Note that the caster must make a successful roll to-hit for the bolt to strike its target, unless the target is willing to be struck or cannot dodge.

