Crushing Despair

Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting]

Level: Brd 3, Sor/Wiz 4

Components: V, S, M

Casting Time: 1 standard action

Range: 30 ft.

Area: Cone-shaped burst

Duration: 1 min./level

Saving Throw: Will negates

Spell Resistance: Yes

An invisible cone of despair causes great sadness in the subjects. Each affected creature takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.

Crushing despair counters and dispels good hope.

Material Component: A vial of tears.