Dread Whisper
- SchoolEnchantment/Charm
- ComponentsV
- Range10 yds.
- Area1 creature
- Casting time4
- Duration1 hr./level
- SaveNeg.
This spell can be used only by wizards of non-good alignments. When cast, the wizard speaks of some terrible fate that will befall the creature if he doesn't completely ignore the casting wizard. The creature must be able to understand the caster's language or the spell fails.
The creature, if failing a saving throw vs. spell, will be unable to talk to, look at, or even think about the wizard for the duration of the spell. Upon mention of the wizard, the creature will be wracked with unimaginable terrors and assailed by all manner of horrid visions regarding his death.
This spell is most often used to keep someone from speaking of the wizard's presence, such as if the wizard were spotted entering a place he had no business being. It can also be used to keep someone from revealing secrets about the wizard and is very good at causing individuals to leave the wizard alone.
Notes: Common in Arabian settings; otherwise very rare.
Sources: The Complete Sha'ir's Handbook · Wizard's Spell Compendium