Deafening Clang

This spell is effective only when cast upon a metal item. Once cast, the object enchanted by means of this spell rings with a deafening clang if struck against a hard surface and a command word spoken. The spell expires once three deafening clangs have been sounded or once ten rounds have passed from the time of casting.

All creatures except the wielder within 10 feet of the point of contact when a deafening clang is sounded must make a successful saving throw vs. spell or be deafened for 2d4 rounds. An affected creature has a -1 penalty to its surprise rolls unless its other senses are unusually keen. Deafened spellcasters have a 20% chance to miscast any spell with a verbal component. The deafness fades in 2d4 rounds or can be cured magically, for example, by the cure blindness or deafness spell.

The material components are the priest's holy symbol and a small round metal gong.