Ice Storm at Level 6?

[Jen the GM]

The winter patron for the witch grants Ice storm at level 6. Does that mean that it is cast as a level 3 spell or does it mean that you can't even use it until you level?

[Paul Watson]

The bonus spells from the patron are at the highest spell level they can cast, just like Bloodline or Myrstery spells are, so for the Winter Witch Ice Storm is a third level spell.

[Jen the GM]

Excellent; that will free up my 4th level spells slot.