Arcane Lore

The following unique spells come from the arcane library of Silver Broch at Odbanwyll. The spells have been contributed as tithe to the Temple of Lilnana by the wizards whose names they bear.

Richlieu's Circle of Reason (Enchantment/Charm)
Level: 1	Components: V,S,M
Range: 0	Casting Time: 1
Duration: 1 round/level	Saving Throw: Neg.
Area of Effect: 10 foot radius + 10 feet/level
Reference: Fälgorna
Material Component(s): A powdered rose colored gem of at least 50 gp value and three rose petals.

This spell causes creatures in the area of effect who fail their saving throw to view any reasonable statement made by the caster in the most favorable way.

For example, if the caster were about to be robbed by a group of thieves in an alley and another person walked by, he might say, “That fellow might be a better target than me. He looks like he has more money and he probably won't put up as much of a fight.” This being a reasonable suggestion, the thieves would leave the caster to attack the unfortunate passerby. However, if the person the caster referred to was only a beggar, the thieves would ignore the caster’s remarks and continue their attack, because the wizard made an unreasonable statement.

The wizard could also suggest to a shop owner that he give the wizard a 10 percent discount because he would thereby gain a loyal customer and the shop owner would comply, but if he suggested that he give him a 90 percent discount he would not.

The caster can continue to make reasonable statements as long as he has not made a prior unreasonalbe statement. Once the caster makes an unreasonable statement, all future statements made by the caster for the duration of the spell will be viewed as unreasonable (even if they would normally be reasonable requests or statements). The spell's radius is centered on the caster.

This spell only effects intelligent creatures and in no way gives the caster the ability to communicate if he does not know the language of the creature(s) he is trying to effect. Undead and other creatures who are unaffected by charm spells cannot be affected by this spell.

Note, unlike the friends spell, this spell does not predispose the recipient(s) to help the caster. They will do so only if the caster requests their help and the request is a reasonable one. Orcs guarding a treasure room wouldn't consider it a reasonable request to leave their post to get the caster a drink of water. In addition, the caster cannot control the actions of a victim like he could with a charm person spell. After the spell expires the victims will not realize that they have been effected.

The material component of this spell is a powdered rose colored gem of at least 50 gp value which must be sprinkled in a circle around the caster, and three rose petals.

 By means of this spell the caster causes the jaw of one creature within range to lock shut. This effect prevents the casting of spells with verbal components by the victim and can interupt spell casting if the caster acts before his opponent in melee. This spell also prevents any attack which innvolves biting or which requires the mouth to be open to be effective (such as a dragon's breath weapon).

The spell does not silence the victim. A victim may still grunt or speak using Ventriliquism. This spell does not affect undead or creatures without jaw bones.

The material component of this spell is any rusty object.