Warning

This spell heightens the sense of the recipient and his or her awareness of danger. The subject receives a favorable adjustment of 1 on surprise checks (3-in-10 becomes 2-in-10, and so on) from events originating within the area of effect. (For example, the subject can be surprised by a missile fired from outside the area of effect.)

Likewise, the individual cannot be easily struck from behind, since the subject becomes aware of any creature moving behind him or her within 10 feet. Further, the subject has a 30% chance to notice any trap or hidden danger (including invisible opponents) within the area of effect. Also, the chance of a foe successfully Hiding in Shadows or Moving Silently in the area of effect is halved.

The various warnings given by this spell are only noticeable to the recipient of the spell. It is that individual's decision to notify other members of an allied group should a warning be received.

The material component is a small metal figure sprinkled with the dust of a crushed pearl.