Tongues (spell)
| Range | self |
| Duration | 10 rounds |
| Area of Effect | 60 ft. circle |
| Casting Time | 2 rounds |
| Saving Throw | none; see below |
| Level | cleric (4th) |
Tongues enables the caster to both comprehend and speak the language of any creature, living or dead. This includes idioms and elements such as sarcasm or general intent. While the spell is in effect, the caster may speak with as many people as are within the area of effect, and as many languages as required.
As with comprehend languages, the caster will also understand writings and symbols, even with long-dead languages. The spell can be used to understand coded material and ciphers.
The caster may not bestow the effects upon a recipient. The spell cannot be used to communicate with creatures of less than 5 intelligence, who have not invented language.
Babble
Babble is the reverse of the tongues spell; this may be cast upon a recipient up to a range of 30 ft., who is entitled to a saving throw against magic. If affected, the individual will be unable to understand or speak rationally with any other person for the duration of the spell.
See Also,
Speak with Dead
Speak with Plants
Stone Tell
