Whisper's Instant Electric Shield
(Evocation)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  Special
Casting Time:  1 turn
Area of Effect:  The caster
Saving Throw:  None

This protective spell can be cast in advance preparation. The shield itself will not spring into existence until a last command word is spoken. The speaking of this last word can be delayed as much as 1 day per caster level, and the effect then is instantaneous. A crackling and shimmering field of electricity will spring into existence around the caster, in a globe of 1 foot diameter per caster level. This shield is not solid, and missile objects have a 50% - twice the caster's level chance of penetrating the shield. All magical effects dissipate against the shield, though the after-effects could penetrate it. That is, a fireball exploding right outside the shield, will still send flames roiling into the sphere, but attempting to let the fireball explode inside the sphere will result into the dissipation of the magical energies of the fireball, rendering it harmless. Beings attempting to cross the boundary will suffer damage as if the caster cast a lightning bolt upon them, 1d6 per level. The duration of the shield itself will be one round per caster level. Only one of these spells can be held in reserve. The material component is a small copper rod.

