Silent Alarm

Combining elements of the spells magic mouth, message, and ESP, this spell creates a magical alarm around the affected object. This spell is often keyed to alert the owner of the establishment or the guardian of the site if his property or charge is disturbed.

When a specified event occurs, the dweomer is triggered. For example, the event might be the approach of an unauthorized person, an attempt to open a chest without the key, or the casting of a spell within 10 feet of the object.

When triggered, a pre-slated telepathic message is immediately sent to a person specified at the time of casting-up to 25 words. The message is strong enough to wake the person from a deep sleep and is repeated twice, but does not cross planar boundaries.

The wizard must have the person to be alerted and any individuals that are to be specifically authorized (or excluded) at hand; if these persons cannot be physically present, a lock of hair or similar personal effect suffices. The silent alarm remains in place until triggered or dispelled.

The material component is a button, and a strand of hair from each person involved in the spell.