Deafness (spell) - Revision history

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Additional Effects

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-'''Deafness''' is an illusionary spell that causes the recipient to believe they have been struck completely deaf, rendering them unable to hear any sound. The effect is similar to the [[blindness (spell)|blindness spell]] in that it alters perception rather than physically affecting the target. The illusion persists as long as the caster remains aware of the target's exact location, even if they are concealed by an object, under a blanket or obscured by another creature. A successful [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] negates the effect.
+'''Deafness''' is an illusionary spell that causes the recipient to believe they have been struck completely deaf, rendering them unable to hear any sound. The effect is similar to the [[blindness (spell)|blindness spell]] in that it alters perception rather than physically affecting the target. The [[Illusion|illusion]] persists as long as the caster remains aware of the target's exact location, even if they are concealed by an object, under a blanket or obscured by another creature. A successful [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] negates the effect.
 {{Spelltable

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-Deafness is an illusionary spell that causes the recipient to believe they have been struck completely deaf, rendering them unable to hear any sound. The effect is similar to the [[blindness (spell)|blindness spell]] in that it alters perception rather than physically affecting the target. The illusion persists as long as the caster remains aware of the target's exact location, even if they are concealed by an object, under a blanket or obscured by another creature. A successful [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] negates the effect.
+'''Deafness''' is an illusionary spell that causes the recipient to believe they have been struck completely deaf, rendering them unable to hear any sound. The effect is similar to the [[blindness (spell)|blindness spell]] in that it alters perception rather than physically affecting the target. The illusion persists as long as the caster remains aware of the target's exact location, even if they are concealed by an object, under a blanket or obscured by another creature. A successful [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] negates the effect.
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 | level = [[Bard 2nd Level Spells|bard (2nd)]], [[Illusionist 2nd Level Spells|illusionist (2nd)]]
 }}
-However, if the affected creature is completely removed from the caster's [[Line-of-sight|line of sight]] — whether hidden by a large natural feature, placed beyond a door, teleported and so on — the deafness is dispelled and the creature will regain hearing within two melee rounds,  allowing for their emotional and mental transition.  Only creatures that "hear" through vibration are unaffected by the spell.
+However, if the affected creature is completely removed from the caster's [[Line-of-sight|line of sight]] — whether hidden by a large natural feature, placed beyond a door, teleported and so on — the deafness is dispelled and the creature regains hearing within two melee rounds,  allowing for their emotional and mental transition.  Only creatures that "hear" through vibration are unaffected by the spell.
-While the spell makes a target more vulnerable to attack, the deafness is immediately noticeable, causing the affected creature to raise an alarm at once. The penalty for advancing undetected upon a deafened person is -6 hexes.  Creatures affected are unbalanced by the sudden loss of hearing, suffering a -2 penalty to their [[Armour Class|armour class]]. The spell also disrupts the effects of [[Martial Spirit|martial spirit]], either by interfering with a [[Bard (class)|bard]]’s ability to play well or by preventing others from hearing.
+While the spell makes a target more vulnerable to attack, the deafness is immediately noticeable, causing the affected creature to raise an alarm at once. The penalty for advancing undetected upon a deafened person is -6 hexes.  Creatures affected are unbalanced by the sudden loss of hearing, suffering a -2 penalty to their [[Armour Class|armour class]]. The spell also disrupts the effects of [[Martial Spirit|martial spirit]], either by interfering with a [[Bard (class)|bard]]'s ability to play well or by preventing others from hearing.
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 While the spell makes a target more vulnerable to attack, the deafness is immediately noticeable, causing the affected creature to raise an alarm at once. The penalty for advancing undetected upon a deafened person is -6 hexes.  Creatures affected are unbalanced by the sudden loss of hearing, suffering a -2 penalty to their [[Armour Class|armour class]]. The spell also disrupts the effects of [[Martial Spirit|martial spirit]], either by interfering with a [[Bard (class)|bard]]’s ability to play well or by preventing others from hearing.
-Dispel magic or dispel illusion both counteract the spell; however, a phantasmal feature is insufficient to deceive an illusionist regarding the location of the deafened creature.
+== Additional Effects ==
 [[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]]

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	Deafness is an illusionary spell that causes the recipient to believe they have been struck completely deaf, rendering them unable to hear any sound. The effect is similar to the [[blindness (spell)\|blindness spell]] in that it alters perception rather than physically affecting the target. The illusion persists as long as the caster remains aware of the target's exact location, even if they are concealed by an object, under a blanket or obscured by another creature. A successful [[Saving Throws\|saving throw]] negates the effect.		Deafness is an illusionary spell that causes the recipient to believe they have been struck completely deaf, rendering them unable to hear any sound. The effect is similar to the [[blindness (spell)\|blindness spell]] in that it alters perception rather than physically affecting the target. The illusion persists as long as the caster remains aware of the target's exact location, even if they are concealed by an object, under a blanket or obscured by another creature. A successful [[Saving Throws\|saving throw]] negates the effect.

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 {{Spelltable
 | name = Deafness
 | range = 60 ft.
 | duration = see text
-| area of effect = 1 creature per 2 levels
+| area of effect = 1 creature per 2 [[Experience Level|levels]]
-| casting time = 1 round
+| casting time = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]
 | save = negates
 | level = [[Bard 2nd Level Spells|bard (2nd)]], [[Illusionist 2nd Level Spells|illusionist (2nd)]]
 }}
-Similar to [[Blindness (condition)|blindness]], the caster compels a creature to believe that they have been struck deaf, and are unable to hear any sound at all. This perception will continue to persist so long as the caster remains certain of the creature’s exact location—even if under a blanket or obscured by another creature.
+While the spell makes a target more vulnerable to attack, the deafness is immediately noticeable, causing the affected creature to raise an alarm at once. The penalty for advancing undetected upon a deafened person is -6 hexes.  Creatures affected are unbalanced by the sudden loss of hearing, suffering a -2 penalty to their [[Armour Class|armour class]]. The spell also disrupts the effects of [[Martial Spirit|martial spirit]], either by interfering with a [[Bard (class)|bard]]’s ability to play well or by preventing others from hearing.
-The spell will make an individual more approachable by an attacker, but the deafness will be apparent at once, causing any creature to immediately raise an alarm that something is very definitely wrong. The modifier for advancing upon a deafened person is -6 hexes.
+Dispel magic or dispel illusion both counteract the spell; however, a phantasmal feature is insufficient to deceive an illusionist regarding the location of the deafened creature.
 [[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]]

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 Dispel magic or dispel illusion with counteract the effects of the spell—a phantasmal feature is not sufficient to fool an illusionist as to the location of the blinded creature.
-Creatures affected are unbalanced by the hearing loss, so that they suffer a -2 penalty to their [[Armour Class|armour class]].  Moreover, the spell will counteract the effects of martial music, either by disrupting the ability of a [[Bard (class)|bard]] to play well, or by impeding the ability of others to hear.
+Creatures affected are unbalanced by the hearing loss, suffering a -2 penalty to their [[Armour Class|armour class]].  Moreover, the spell will counteract the effects of martial music, either by disrupting the ability of a [[Bard (class)|bard]] to play well, or by impeding the ability of others to hear.
 The spell will make an individual more approachable by an attacker, but the deafness will be apparent at once, causing any creature to immediately raise an alarm that something is very definitely wrong. The modifier for advancing upon a deafened person is -6 hexes.

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	Only creatures that ‘hear’ by means of vibration will be unaffected by the spell.		Only creatures that ‘hear’ by means of vibration will be unaffected by the spell.

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