Binding of Zahn

A major artifact power, Binding of Zahn allows a mage to "store" a spell in an object. The capacity of the artifact to cast the spell remains as long as the artifact is not destroyed or the binding dispelled. Any spell may be stored, and the stored spell will occupy Ego equal to its complexity level. For example, binding Orb of Zatara requires three points of Ego.

The mage must first cast Binding, followed by the spell he wishes to store. If cast while the object is being made/grown/constructed, Duration is permanent. Otherwise, Duration is indefinite. CF with either spell will destroy the artifact, and may injure the caster. The caster records his ML with the bound spell, and that becomes the chance that the bound spell works when cast from the object. A CF casting from the object usually destroys the artifact, although it rarely affects the wielder.

The stored spell becomes an "ability" of the resident personality (however feeble), and a user must achieve mental dominance over the attuned object/artifact to use the bound spell. The resident personality cannot cast the spell by itself.

Bonus Effects

ML76+: CF during binding no longer destroys the artifact.

Fatigue: (15 - SI) x 4
Time: 15 - SI hours
Range: Touch
Duration: See above