Silence (Spell)

{{Spell

| name=Silence

| school=Illusion ((Term)#Glamer|Glamer])

| lvl= Brd 2, Clr 2

| comp= V, S

| casttime= 1 standard action

| range= Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level)

| tsea=a

| subj= 20-ft.-radius emanation centered on a creature, object, or point in space

| dur= 1 min./level (D)

| save= Will negates; see text or none (object)

| sr= Yes; see text or no (object)

}}

Upon the casting of this spell, complete silence prevails in the affected area. All sound is stopped: Conversation is impossible, spells with verbal components cannot be cast, and no noise whatsoever issues from, enters, or passes through the area. The spell can be cast on a point in space, but the effect is stationary unless cast on a mobile object. The spell can be centered on a creature, and the effect then radiates from the creature and moves as it moves. An unwilling creature can attempt a Will save to negate the spell and can use spell resistance, if any. Items in a creature’s possession or magic items that emit sound receive the benefits of saves and spell resistance, but unattended objects and points in space do not. This spell provides a defense against sonic or language-based attacks.