Chant (spell)

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Chant enables the caster to increase the prowess and effectiveness of combatants within the area of effect, while weakening the enemy. Attacks made by the chanter's allies will be done at +1 to hit and +1 damage; at the same time, enemies of the chanter will be done at -1 to hit and -1 damage. For the duration of the spell, the chanter can do nothing else except chant.

Chant
Range self
Duration special
Area of Effect 60 ft. radius
Casting Time 1 round
Saving Throw none
Level cleric (2nd)

While chanting, the caster cannot change position or take any other action. The chant spell will last for as long as the caster continues to chant, which requires concentration. However, this concentration is strengthened; it cannot be broken by a mere nudge or push; moreover, the chanter cannot be physically grappled or overborne — the intensity of the chanter seems to forbid these tactics. To stop the spell, then, the cleric must be attacked with a weapon, either hand-to-hand or missile, and a hit must be made, causing damage.

Therefore, it serves the chanter's allies to provide as much protection as possible, even having the chanter stand behind a wall or other structure, so that the chanter's voice can be heard but the chanter cannot be seen — thus, allowing the spell's effects to continue. The maximum number of rounds the chanter can continue is five per constitution point.

If magical silence is cast upon the chanter, this will break the spell.