Greater mantle of Mystra

Greater mantle of Mystra was an improved version of the abjuration spell, mantle of Mystra.

Effects
When cast, greater mantle protected the caster or another individual from a specific spell or spell-like effect. It absorbed the effects of the spell, or magical item discharge, then allowed the recipient of its effects to make a choice. The bearer of the greater mantle could use the absorbed magical energy to heal themself, or launch a different, specific spell towards another individual.

The spell from which the recipient was protected, along with the spell that was "reflected", were both chosen by caster during the casting of greater mantle. The latter of these spells had to be of equal or lesser power than the former.

Multiple castings of this spell could not be placed on the same individual at the same time, nor could they be combined with the effects of mantle of Mystra.

The protection conferred by the greater mantle lasted at least an hour, and was not stopped by the effects of a single spell casting. However, the protection could be removed by a single casting of dispel magic.

History
This spell was only used by priests of the Church of Mystra, and was only written in some extremely rare tomes. There was a variation of greater mantle known as Azuth's alteration mantle.

The specifications of this spell could be displayed by the relic known as the Scepter of Mystra.

Components
This spell required verbal and somatic components in order to be cast.