Zone of Truth
Name
Zone of Truth
Type of Magic
Priest
Spell Level
2nd
School
Enchantment and Charm (House Spurius)
Sphere
Wards
Reversible?
No
Range
90 ft.
Components
Material, Somatic, Verbal
The material components are the priest's holy symbol and a phony emerald, ruby, or diamond.
Duration
1 round/level
Casting Time
2
Area of Effect
5-foot square/level
Saving Throw
Negates
Effects
This spell prevents creatures within the area of effect (or those who enter it) from speaking any deliberate and knowing lies. Creatures are allowed a saving throw to avoid the effects; those who fail the save are affected fully. Affected characters are aware of this enchantment; therefore, they may avoid answering questions to which they would normally respond with a lie or they may be evasive as long as they remain within the boundaries of the truth. When a character leaves the area, he is free to speak as he chooses.
The spell affects a square whose sides are five feet long per level of the caster; thus, a 4th-level priest could affect a 20 foot by 20 foot square.
