Darklight's Readied Dweomer
(Alteration, Metamagic)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  Special
Casting Time:  1 round
Area of Effect:  One spell
Saving Throw:  None

This spell is used to ready another spell for instantaneous casting in tight situations. It can be used with any spell of fifth level or lower, whose casting time is less than 1 turn. The spell is cast ahead of time, with an extra round added to the casting time, and with normal components consumed. The dweomer is then held "ready" and can be loosened at any time the wizard wills. Note that the spell still occupies a "slot" in the caster's memory.
The readied spell has normal duration, area of effect, range, and saving throw, but the casting time is reduced to effectively zero upon its triggering. The metamagic can only affect one lesser spell, and requires the additional component of a miniature golden cage with a swinging door (no less than 300 gp cost).

