Power Word, Silence

(See also: Power Word Spells)

In using this spell, the caster points at an individual and utters the power word. For the rest of that round and the full next round that creature and everything within 1 foot of the creature cannot make any sound.

The silence foils spellcasting as well as voice activation of magical items and normal speech. The silence also negates sound-based attacks both by the target and on the target (a silenced individual could not hear a power word, kill that followed, for example, but by the same token could not use a chime of opening or horn of blasting.)

The power word, silence can only be dispelled by a limited wish or more powerful magic. A vocalize spell functions under the limits of a power word, silence, but must be cast before the power word is used.