Mind Read
This spell is a sensitive version of the wizard spell ESP. In addition to detecting the surface thoughts of any creatures in range, the priest is able to probe deeper into the mind of a single creature. Mind read will always reveal the kind of creature being probed, although this identity may be couched in the creature's own language or in a (possibly distorted) body image. The spell has a 20% chance of revealing the character class of an individual.
The details and the usefulness of the creature's thoughts will depend on the intelligence of the
subject. While a priest could read the thoughts of
an animal, he would probably receive only a confused jumble of emotions and instincts. Reading
the mind of a highly intelligent wizard, however,
would be much more illuminating: the priest
might be amazed by the crystal clarity and deep
insight of the wizard's mental processes.
If mind read is used as part of an interrogation,
an intelligent and wary subject receives a saving
throw at a -2 penalty. If successful, the creature
resists the spell's effects and the priest learns no
information. If the saving throw is failed, the
priest may learn additional information according to the DM's ruling.
[Tome of Magic]
Sphere: Thought
(Divination)
Level: 2
(Divination)
Level: 2
Range: 5 yards/ level
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 2
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 2
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
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