L^: mu1, wj1	-	R#: (2")*	-	D^: 1r*
C^: v	-	CT: 1	-	S^: None
A^: (80 square feet)*	-	-	-	-

Effect: This spell magically bars a door, gate or valve of wood, metal or stone.

The magical closure holds the portal fast just as if it were securely stopped and locked.
The range of the spell is 2" per level of experience of the caster, and it lasts for 1 round per level.
Note that any extra-dimensional creature (demon, devil, elemental, etc.) will shatter such a held portal.
A magic-user of four or more experience levels higher than the spell caster can open the held portal at will.
A knock spell (q.v.) or dispel magic spell (q.v.) will negate the hold portal. Held portals can be broken or battered down.
 

Wu Jen: This spell magically seals any one door, gate, or valve within the area of effect.
Extradimensional creatures automatically shatter such held gates.
Wu jen four experience levels or greater than the spell caster can open the door.
A knock will negate the spell.
The door can also be battered down.
 

Q: Can a creature's throat or mouth
be sealed with a hold portal or wizard
lock spell?
A: No. A closure to be sealed by a hold
portal or wizard lock spell must be of
wood, metal, or stone.
(154.6)