Silent Edict

10th Level Enchantment Spell

Xarhan the Archmage of Enchantment created this spell to completely control any living creature he deems his interest. Some rumors have said many of the instances of psychotic breaks or random attacks from local villagers are in fact Xarhan either enacting revenge from some slight or simple petty enjoyment.

Effect

The Silent Edict spell grants the following effects:
Compelling Presence: Creatures within range of the spell that can see or hear the caster must make a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the caster for the duration of the spell. While charmed in this way, affected creatures are unable to take hostile actions against the caster or their allies and are compelled to follow any verbal commands given by the caster to the best of their ability.
Wordless Manipulation: The commands issued by the caster through Silent Edict are communicated telepathically, bypassing language barriers and allowing the caster to influence creatures regardless of their ability to understand verbal commands. This silent communication occurs instantaneously and can be directed at multiple creatures simultaneously.
Subtle Influence: Silent Edict operates on a subtle level, leaving no outward signs of its influence on affected creatures. There are no visible or audible cues that betray the spell's presence, allowing the caster to exert their will without arousing suspicion or alerting others to their machinations.
Unquestioned Authority: Creatures affected by Silent Edict perceive the caster as a figure of unquestionable authority, their commands carrying an innate sense of legitimacy that makes disobedience unthinkable. Even creatures normally resistant to charm effects find themselves compelled to obey the caster's commands, their wills bending to the caster's whim.
Subjugation of the Mind: While under the effects of Silent Edict, affected creatures experience a temporary suppression of their free will, their thoughts and actions guided by the caster's commands. They act with unwavering loyalty to the caster, their minds clouded by a sense of duty and obedience that overrides their own desires and motivations.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 10th level or higher, the duration of the spell increases to 8 hours. Additionally, the range of the spell increases by 30 feet for each spell slot level above 9th, allowing the caster to exert their influence over a larger area.

Manifestation

No outwards signs are known to occur except for a momentary pause when the caster takes over the target. Afterwards, all physical signs of the target remain the same.

Source

Currently, only Xarhan is known to have created and successfully used the spell.

Material Components

None

Gestures & Ritual

V, S

Related Discipline

Archmage

Related School

Enchantment

Effect Duration

Concentration, up to 1 hour

Effect Casting Time

1 standard action

Range

120ft

Level

10th