Comprehend Languages (Confuse Languages) in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

Comprehend Languages (Confuse Languages)

Name

Type of Magic

Mage

Spell Level

1st

School

Alteration (House Publius)

Sphere

Reversible?

Yes

Range

Touch

Components

Material, Somatic, Verbal

The material components of this spell are a pinch of soot and a few grains of salt.

Duration

5 rds./level

Casting Time

1 round

Area of Effect

1 speaking creature or written text

Saving Throw

None

Effects

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 does 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 magic (the 3rd-level Secret Page and Illusionary Script spells), and it does not reveal messages concealed in otherwise normal text. 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.

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