Mystic Lock

Mystic Lock

1st-level abjuration
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a key and a drop of ink)
Duration: Until dispelled


Mystic Lock is an abjuration spell that weaves a complex tapestry of magical wards and seals, transforming a simple door, chest, or portal into an impregnable barrier. This spell is not just an act of locking; it's an arcane fortification, a binding of magic that denies entry to all but those the caster permits. As the key touches the lock and the ink marks the threshold, they become symbols of unyielding guardianship, conduits for a spell that binds the mundane to the mystical.

Upon casting Mystic Lock, you imbue a door, window, gate, chest, or other closeable entryway or container with a potent magical lock. The item must have a means of being closed or sealed, and upon the completion of the spell, it becomes secured by an invisible force. This magical lock is far more secure than any physical counterpart, impervious to picks and conventional methods of breaking.

The Mystic Lock can be set to allow entry or opening only to those you specify at the time of casting. You can set conditions based on physical characteristics, names, alignments, or even specific passwords or tokens. To others, the locked item will be unyielding, as if held by an unseen force.

This spell is a staple in magical communities, employed by shopkeepers to secure their wares, by homeowners to protect their abodes, and by adventurers to safeguard their treasures. It offers a peace of mind that goes beyond the physical, a trust in the protective embrace of magic.

The Mystic Lock remains until you dispel it, or it is broken by magical means such as a dispel magic spell. It is a testament to the caster's control over the threshold, a declaration that this boundary shall not be crossed save by their will.

Classes: Wizard, Sorcerer, Cleric
Source: Custom Creation


Mystic Lock is more than a simple protective measure; it is a symbol of the sanctity of personal space and property, a magical assertion of one's right to privacy and security. In its casting, one finds a blending of the arcane with the everyday, a marriage of practicality and mysticism. It serves as a reminder that, in a world where magic intertwines with the mundane, even the simple act of locking a door can be an enchanting experience.