New Spell - Shatterscry

[Malin Genie]

What level do you think this spell should be?

Shatterscry (Abjuration)

Level: Wiz/Sor ?
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: See below
Target: See below
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving throw: None or Will negates (object, see below)
Spell Resistance: No

Shatterscry is a spell used to not only stop a scrying attempt, but if the caster is an arcane caster, to temporarily disable their ability to scry.

When a caster detects (by use of the Scry skill or an Intelligence check) a scrying focus, Shatterscry may be cast with the focus as the nominal target. The scrying attempt is dispelled if the caster succeeds on a level check (against DC 11 + caster level of scryer.)

If the focus is dispelled in this manner, a feedback wave travels back into the spell focus. If this is a natural pool or font such as is used by a divine caster, the wave has no effect. If it is an arcane focus (a mirror) then it shatters, unless it is a magical mirror, in which case it gets a Will save to prevent this effect. As using a mirror to Scry does not count as 'wielding' or 'attending' the mirror, it makes its save using its own rather than the enemy caster's saving throw bonuses.

 

[Greybar]

While scrying for scrying threads, I found this old one.

I'd say it's a 3rd level spell, on the primary theory that defense is easier than offense. However, I think the spell needs a lot of polishing. Objects can make Will saves?

John

 

[Kyramus]

hmm Shatterscry. I like it.

The object is in the control of the caster, but a will save? I'd say a fortitude save since its a mirror. Check Shatter spell for it's save qualifications.

On a side note, Scryblind? Will save or person CANNOT scry at all for 1 hr/level of the caster of Scryblind. <chuckles> Just a fun thought.

Scry trace? Trace who the scryer is?

 

[DreamChaser]

Objects can make Will saves?

Magical items have all three saves equal to 2 + half their caster level (I assume crafters level in the case of a wonderous item or weapon). I think though that a Fort save would be more appropriate.

My one question is what would happen if the scrying originated from a Crystal Ball? Same as for a mirror?

DC

 

[Greybar]

Yeah, I'd assume that the intent was to cover all such objects. If phrased the general case then there wouldn't be arguments later from a character who had created an "amulet of far vision" or somesuch.

If the spell simply called for a Fort save on the object (if any), then that'd be simple and broadly applicable. For visual effect, pools would become turbulent and cloudy, etc.

I agree that Scrying could use some work, and I ran into this spell when hunting around for ideas to make my own house rules. Such a spell would help.

John