Micah's Shield
(Abjuration)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  1 hour per level
Casting Time:  1 hour
Area of Effect:  Creature touched
Saving Throw:  Negates

This spell can be cast by the wizard upon one person, not necessarily himself. While in effect, the area within 10 feet of the recipient becomes a scrying "dead area". When a scrying device (such as a magic mirror or a crystal ball) is directed at the area, all that will be seen in the dead area is grey mist. The information gathering spells detect lie, locate object, clairaudience, clairvoyance, know alignment, and any "detect" spells will return no information (which in itself will be quite peculiar). Finally, when a priest casts a commune spell and asks a question regarding events taking place within the dead area, the DM must make a secret saving throw versus death magic for each question asked by said priest, and a wrong answer should be given when the saving throw is failed.
Note that anyone can see into the area just fine, and no physical protection is given. The spell simply counters detection magic.
The material component for this spell is a finely crafted ball of layered onyx, gold, and lead. Such a ball costs 3000 gp, takes a month to make, and disappears upon casting.

