By casting this spell, the wizard creates a powerful magic in some specially prepared object--a statuette, a jeweled rod, a gem, etc. This object radiates magic, for it contains the power to instantaneously transport its possessor to the abode of the wizard who created it, or teleport the wizard who created it to the vicinity of the possessor. It is up to the possessor of the item which outcome he desires. If the second application is used, the wizard will have a general idea of the location and situation of the item possessor, but has no choice whether or not to go.
Once the item is enchanted, the wizard must give it willingly to an individual, at the same time informing him of a command word to be spoken when the item is to be used. To make use of the item, the recipient must speak the command word at the same time that he rends or breaks the item. When this is done, the teleportation occurs. No other creatures can be affected.
The material components used include gemstones totaling not less than 1,000 sp value (whether they are faceted gems or not is immaterial). The components can be enchanted only on the night of a clear, full moon.
It takes 4 hours to cast this spell, but only a single round to make use of the Succor item.
The wizard can have no more than 1 Succor item per rank in existence at a time. If the wizard is at his limit, and attempts to create another item, the attempt will fail.
Note that the mage can use his own Succor item to teleport to his abode. |