Darklight's Telepathic Tracer
(Enchantment, Metamagic)

Range:  0
Components:  V
Duration:  Instantaneous
Casting Time:  1
Area of Effect:  One spell
Saving Throw:  None

This spell modifies another spell of sixth level or lower so that it can be cast directly across a telepathic link. It extends the range of the dweomer so that it is conducted directly across the telepathic link and takes effect on the creature on the other end of the link. It functions via either magical, psionic, or natural telepathy.
The spell to be cast is also enhanced so that its casting time is reduced substantially, so that the entire incantation can be performed with an initiative modifier of no more than 1. This causes the type of spells available for the tracer to be limited. No spell with a casting time of one round or more can be used, but it can be used to transmit an area effect spell, so that a prying wizard can bring a fireball down on himself and his surroundings.
The spell to be transmitted over the tracer must be in memory as well, and both are cast simultaneously, so in effect, the wizard is casting two spells at once. This is not without risk, there being a base 5% chance that the spell backfires, unleashing the secondary spell on the caster himself.
Note that the link can be initiated by either person involved, but the telepathic tracer spell does not provide a means of telepathic contact. Using the spell via a helm of telepathy is risky, as the chance of backfire increases to 10% with this method.

