Secret Signs

This spell creates a secret method of communication between the wu jen and one other intelligent creature. The creature to be communicated with is named when the spell is cast and must be within hearing and visual distance of the caster. By means of secret signs, the caster can communicate a complete thought of 25 words or less through a single gesture, utterance, or even the placement of an object. The message is understood by the creature regardless of language, although the interpretation of the message is another matter.

The wu jen could, for example, wave his hand in the air transmitting the message, “Come see me when all are asleep,” or place a scroll on the table in such a way to say, “Leave now and wait for me to contact you.” Obviously, the recipient of the message must be able to see and hear the wu jen clearly for the spell to work. The secret signs spell cannot be used to trigger or deliver other spells of any type.

The spell has no component other than the somatics of the specific method used to send the message. Thus, this spell might be used even when the wu jen is bound and gagged.