Channeler
by Cab DavidsonA new general skill.
Channeler (Intelligence): This skill allows a spell caster to work with another of the same type. When memorising spells, they may keep a number of slots open and unused. These spell slots are then another caster directs a spell to them, they receive the spell and re-cast it at their own level. The caster must be within range, and the spell must be cast 'to' rather than 'at' him. The spell is essentially recast, using the channelers action for the round, at the channelers level. So for example, a 7th level magic user working with a 15th level magic user channels a fireball at the higher level caster. The 15th level channeler can now redirect the fireball at any target within the full range of their spell, and all victims are affected by a 15d6 (not a 7d6) fireball. This uses a spell slot of the level of spell originally cast or higher.
A channeler with lower level backup can thus trade a small number of their own spell slots for far greater flexibility, and the lower level casters can boost their own power by cooperating with a higher level channeler.