Difference between revisions of "Perceive Sound (spell)"
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| + | '''Perceive sound''' is a spell that grants beneficiary the ability to detect the slightest noises, ranging from the gentlest sigh of a nearly still breeze to the soft scurrying of a common mouse. At their discretion, the user can filter out undesired sounds, effectively silencing the clamour of a busy [[City|city]] [[Market Square|square]] or a raucous [[Public House|public house]]. | ||
{{Spelltable | {{Spelltable | ||
| name = Perceive Sound | | name = Perceive Sound | ||
| − | | range = 60 ft. + 5 ft. per level | + | | range = 60 ft. + 5 ft. per [[Experience Level|level]] |
| − | | duration = 5 rounds per level | + | | duration = 5 [[Combat Round|rounds]] per level |
| area of effect = 1 creature | | area of effect = 1 creature | ||
| casting time = 1 round | | casting time = 1 round | ||
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| level = [[Bard 1st Level Spells|bard (1st)]] | | level = [[Bard 1st Level Spells|bard (1st)]] | ||
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| + | The spell need not be concentrated upon, and allows the recipient to close off other sounds in order to carry on a normal conversation without difficulty. This heightened auditory sense empowers the recipient to hone in on specific dialogues, clearly hearing spoken words, perhaps discerning the distant pleas of an ensnared ally. To focus on a specific person, the listener must either know them or have a direct [[Line-of-sight|line-of-sight]] to the sound's origin. | ||
| − | + | If not focusing on a specific noise, the recipient is exposed to the full spectrum of audible sounds, enabling them to eavesdrop behind doors or walls while hidden within the spell's range. However, the spell only provides the ability to hear; understanding or interpreting the sounds is left the listener. | |
| − | + | == Drawbacks == | |
| + | The spell's effectiveness diminishes with thick magical barriers or spells specifically designed to thwart investigation. Spells related to "silence" dispell the spell's effects entirely. In no way does the spell counteract the effect of [[Cantrip|cantrips]] intended to produce [[Haunting Sound Cantrips|various sounds]]. | ||
| − | + | Moreover, prolongued exposure to a myriad of sounds might be overwhelming, necessitating brief periods of rest for the listener. | |
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| + | See also,<br> | ||
| + | [[Alarm (spell)]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Audible Glamer (spell)]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Silence, 15 ft. radius (spell)|Silence]] | ||
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| + | [[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:06, 26 October 2023
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Perceive sound is a spell that grants beneficiary the ability to detect the slightest noises, ranging from the gentlest sigh of a nearly still breeze to the soft scurrying of a common mouse. At their discretion, the user can filter out undesired sounds, effectively silencing the clamour of a busy city square or a raucous public house.
| Range | 60 ft. + 5 ft. per level |
| Duration | 5 rounds per level |
| Area of Effect | 1 creature |
| Casting Time | 1 round |
| Saving Throw | none |
| Level | bard (1st) |
Contents
The spell need not be concentrated upon, and allows the recipient to close off other sounds in order to carry on a normal conversation without difficulty. This heightened auditory sense empowers the recipient to hone in on specific dialogues, clearly hearing spoken words, perhaps discerning the distant pleas of an ensnared ally. To focus on a specific person, the listener must either know them or have a direct line-of-sight to the sound's origin.
If not focusing on a specific noise, the recipient is exposed to the full spectrum of audible sounds, enabling them to eavesdrop behind doors or walls while hidden within the spell's range. However, the spell only provides the ability to hear; understanding or interpreting the sounds is left the listener.
Drawbacks
The spell's effectiveness diminishes with thick magical barriers or spells specifically designed to thwart investigation. Spells related to "silence" dispell the spell's effects entirely. In no way does the spell counteract the effect of cantrips intended to produce various sounds.
Moreover, prolongued exposure to a myriad of sounds might be overwhelming, necessitating brief periods of rest for the listener.
See also,
Alarm (spell)
Audible Glamer (spell)
Silence
