L^: mu2	-	R#: T	-	D^: P
C^: v.s.m	-	CT: 2r	-	S^:  None
A^: (1/2 cu. ft.)*	-	-	-	-

Effect: A preserve spell enables the caster to retain
some item fresh and whole until some later time when it is needed in a
spell.

Of course, the dweomer is ineffective in retaining the potency of
material such as mistletoe, holly berries, and similar stuffs which
must be gathered periodically. It is likewise ineffective in preserving
the deceased for later resurrection. It is otherwise effectual. The sort
of material which can be treated by apreserve spell depends upon the
level of the caster:
    Hard, relatively dry material: 2nd-4th level
    Soft, relatively wet material: 5th-7th level
    Semi-liquid and liquid materials: 8th level & up

A container is necessary only in cases where a relatively high degree
of moisture is concerned.

MC: A pinch of dust, a bit of resin (or amber), and a drop of brandy.
 

Q: The first line in the description of
the second-level preserve spell says
that it will keep an item fresh until
it?s needed for a spell. The second
line, however, says that the spell
won?t work on mistletoe or related
items. Isn?t this a contradiction?
A: Not at all. This spell is useful for keeping
material components fresh. Mistletoe and
related items (as used by druids in spellcasting)
are not merely material components
but holy symbols. Part of their
potency comes from the ritual act of gathering
them, and their period of usefulness
cannot be magically extended using this
spell.
(145.12)