Seeking Sword (Evocation) 

Level: 4

Range: 30'

Duration: 2 rounds/level

Area of Effect: Special

Components: V,S,M

Casting Time: 7 segments

Saving Throw: None

 This spell brings into being a shimmering blade of force that appears as a sword of any description the caster desires. The sword forms in mid-air and is animated by the will of the caster (who need not ever touch it), flashing about as it attacks.

The blade is silent (maneuverability class A) and fast (able to catch a Quickling), although it cannot move beyond spell range from the caster. The blade can strike four times per round, doing 2-8 hp. damage each successful hit.

Although it has no attack bonuses, a seeking sword is considered a +4 magical weapon to determine what sorts of beings it can strike. It can strike nonliving objects and can be wielded dexterously enough to lift latches, slide bolts open or shut, turn pages of books, and so on. The caster may freely move the sword from target to target unless physical or magical barriers (such as a wall of force) is in the way, but the caster must concentrate on the blade to maintain its existence and to direct it (other spell casting is impossible).

A seeking sword moves with strength enough to parry and hold back another blade wielded by a strong human or humanoid. It can be used to shatter glass objects, spike open doors, puncture sacks, or search for unseen opponents by sweeping through apparently empty spaces or across windowsills and threshold.

The material components are a drop of mercury and a human hair.