Q regarding a wizard's Bonded Object / Item

[JDawg75]

So, I'm creating a wizard for the first time. I've decided to go with a bonded object instead of a familiar...just easier on me that way. I'm not sure how to interpret how the object works though.

"A bonded object can be used once per day to cast any one spell that the wizard has in his spellbook and is capable of casting, even if the spell is not prepared. This spell is treated like any other spell cast by the wizard, including casting time, duration, and other effects dependent on the wizard's level."

I can take this in one of two ways:

A) I need to select a spell from my spellbook, put it in my object (a ring) and I can cast it even though I haven't prepared it. Feather fall, for instance.

B) It acts as a mini-reservoir where I can cast any spell in my spellbook that I haven't prepared. I don't have to decide what it is ahead of time.

Possibly C) it's either one of these, in which case I'm lost.

Please help?

[_Ozy_]

B

[Tarik Blackhands]

B is correct just with the addition that absolutely nothing is stopping you from using your bonded object to cast a spell you have prepared

[_Ozy_]

Tarik Blackhands wrote:

B is correct just with the addition that absolutely nothing is stopping you from using your bonded object to cast a spell you have prepared

True, though I can't ever see a situation where you would rather cast a spell using your bonded object instead of the spell you have prepared.

[Tarik Blackhands]

_Ozy_ wrote:

Tarik Blackhands wrote:

B is correct just with the addition that absolutely nothing is stopping you from using your bonded object to cast a spell you have prepared

True, though I can't ever see a situation where you would rather cast a spell using your bonded object instead of the spell you have prepared.

I personally can't either, but it IS an option

[BingoBongo]

The trick with the bonded item is you can use it to cast any spell in your SPELLBOOK. It doesnt have to be prepared beforehand, you just choose one spontaneously and cast as if you had prepared it. This way you get some nice flexibility.

The only restrictions are that it cant be of a higher level you are able to cast and that the spell doesnt belong to one of your opposition schools.