Comprehend Languages

When this spell is cast, the wizard is able to understand the spoken words of a creature or read an otherwise incomprehensible written message (such as writing in another language). In either case, the wizard must touch the creature or the writing. Note that the ability to read does not necessarily impart understanding of the material, nor the spell enable the caster to speak or write an unknown language.
Written material can be read at the rate of one page or equivalent per round. Magical writing cannot be read, other than to know it is magical, but the spell is often useful when deciphering treasure maps. This spell can be foiled by certain warding magics (the 3rd-level Secret Page and Illusionary Script spells) and it does not reveal messages concealed in otherwise normal text.

Reverse: Confuse Languages

The reverse of this spell, confuse languages, cancels a comprehend languages spell or renders a writing or a creature's speech incomprehensible, for the same duration as above.

Reversible

School: Alteration
Level: 1
Rarity: Common

Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 5 rounds/level
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: 1 speaking creature or written object
Saving Throw; None

Material Components:
a pinch of soot and a few grains of salt