Thalantyr's Bow Bane

Thalantyr's Bow Bane
Spell Information
Spell level :	Innate level: 5, Sorcerer/Wizard: 5
School :	Abjuration
Components :	Verbal and Somatic
Range :	Touch
Target/Area :	Single
Duration :	1 hour per level
Save :	No
Spell resistance :	No

A somewhat recently composed spell as such things go, Thalantyr's Bow Bane provides its target with damage reduction of 6/magic against ranged weapons. While less potent than the lower circle "Protection From Arrows" ward, it does so endlessly, and does not replace the lower level ward.

If you cast this on a target who already has the spell effects, the previous casting is immediately removed. It is common knowledge around the Sword Coast's wizarding circles that Thalantyr developed this spell during his adventurous years, before his eventual retirement to High Hedge.

It is less commonly known that his work on the spell was not entirely original. Experts on the subject contend that several supposedly "novel" elements originate from Netherese Battle Magic. Thus not being quite so ingenious as the spell originally seemed. Non-the-less, the spell is an impressive combination of deciphered Netherese lore and original modern day wizardry. When pressed on the subject Thalantyr admits that Netherese artefacts played a minor role in the development of his bow bane spell. He maintains however that most of the work was original, spurred on by a smoldering hatred for bow wielding Orcs.