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-'''Scare''' frightens the wits out of creatures, causing them to "jump out of their skins" and cease whatever they're doing.  Regardless of whether or not they make their [[Saving Throws|save]], they will jump back 5 ft. in sharp terror.  Anything they have in hand will be dropped, regardless of the consequences.
+'''Scare''' is a spell that strikes directly at a creature’s instinct for self-preservation, provoking an immediate and violent surge of fear. Those affected react without thought, recoiling in alarm as if confronted by sudden mortal danger. Whatever action they were engaged in is abandoned at once. Regardless of the result of a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]], all creatures affected will instinctively leap backward 5 ft. (one [[Combat Hex|combat hex]]), dropping anything held in their hands without regard for loss or consequence.
 {{Spelltable
 | name = Scare
 | range = 40 ft.
-| duration = 1 round; see text
+| duration = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]; see text
 | area of effect = 1 creature per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | casting time = 1 round
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 | level = [[Mage 2nd Level Spells|mage (2nd)]]
 }}
-Those who save will recover from this at once, being free to act the next [[Combat Round|round]]; but those who fail their save will turn and run, at [[Movement (stride)|maximum stride]] for four rounds.
+Those who fail their save are overtaken by panic. They turn and flee at once, moving at [[Movement (stride)|maximum stride]] for four rounds, seeking only to escape the source of their terror. This flight is direct and uncontrolled; creatures do not consider terrain, allies or hazards except insofar as these impede their path.
-Thereafter, scared persons will need three additional rounds to recover themselves before being free to act normally.  During this time, they'll breathe heavily and shudder, unable to move from the place where they've stopped.  During this time, if they're attacked or struck, they will turn and run again for another four rounds.  At no time should they be treated as [[Helpless Defenders|helpless defenders]].
+When this initial panic subsides, the creature halts but remains shaken. For three additional rounds, it stands in place, breathing heavily and visibly distressed, unable to act or move with purpose. During this period, its composure is fragile. If attacked or struck, the fear is rekindled and the creature will again turn and flee for a further four rounds, repeating the cycle.
-Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] of zero cannot be affected by the spell, but all others are subject to the spell's magic — except for creatures with a [[Natural Immunities|natural immunity]] to [[Fear|fear]].
+At no point are affected creatures considered [[Helpless Defenders|helpless defenders]]. They may defend themselves instinctively if cornered, but their actions remain governed by fear rather than reason.
-[[Category: Magical Spells]]
+Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] of zero are unaffected, lacking the capacity to experience fear in this manner. All other creatures are subject to the spell unless they possess a [[Natural Immunities|natural immunity]] to fear.

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	Thereafter, scared persons will need three additional rounds to recover themselves before being free to act normally. During this time, they'll breathe heavily and shudder, unable to move from the place where they've stopped. During this time, if they're attacked or struck, they will turn and run again for another four rounds. At no time should they be treated as [[Helpless Defenders\|helpless defenders]].		Thereafter, scared persons will need three additional rounds to recover themselves before being free to act normally. During this time, they'll breathe heavily and shudder, unable to move from the place where they've stopped. During this time, if they're attacked or struck, they will turn and run again for another four rounds. At no time should they be treated as [[Helpless Defenders\|helpless defenders]].

−	Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)\|intelligence]] of zero cannot be affected by the spell, but all others are subject to the spell's magic — except for creatures with a [[Natural Immunities\|natural immunity]] to fear.	+	Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)\|intelligence]] of zero cannot be affected by the spell, but all others are subject to the spell's magic — except for creatures with a [[Natural Immunities\|natural immunity]] to [[Fear\|fear]].
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		+	[[Category: Magical Spells]]

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-'''Scare''' frightens the wits out of creatures, causing them to "jump out of their skins" and cease whatever they're doing.  Regardless of whether or not they make their save, they will jump back 5 ft. in sharp terror.  Those who save will recover from this at once, being free to act the next round; but those who fail their save will turn and run, at maximum stride for four rounds.
+'''Scare''' frightens the wits out of creatures, causing them to "jump out of their skins" and cease whatever they're doing.  Regardless of whether or not they make their [[Saving Throws|save]], they will jump back 5 ft. in sharp terror.  Anything they have in hand will be dropped, regardless of the consequences.
 {{Spelltable
 | name = Scare
 | range = 40 ft.
-| duration = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]; see text
+| duration = 1 round; see text
 | area of effect = 1 creature per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | casting time = 1 round
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 | level = [[Mage 2nd Level Spells|mage (2nd)]]
 }}

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 {{Spelltable
 | name = Scare
 | range = 40 ft.
-| duration = 2 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
+| duration = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]; see text
 | area of effect = 1 creature per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | casting time = 1 round

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		+	\| name = Scare
		+	\| range = 40 ft.
		+	\| duration = 2 [[Combat Round\|rounds]]
		+	\| area of effect = 1 creature per [[Experience Level\|level]]
		+	\| casting time = 1 round
		+	\| save = negates
		+	\| level = [[Mage 2nd Level Spells\|mage (2nd)]]
		+	}}