Bane
Bane fills the caster's enemies with fear and doubt. They suffer a -1 penalty on their attack rolls and a -1 penalty on saving throws against fear.
| School | Enchantment (opposed by Illusion) |
| Spell level | Cleric 1 |
| Range | Long (40 m) |
| Components | Verbal and somatic |
| Can be aimed at | yourself, a creature, a spot on the ground, an item or a placeable |
| Area of effect | 10 metre radius |
| Counts as an attack | Yes. Casting it on someone is a hostile act |
| Concentration | Damage can interrupt the casting |
| Descriptor | Mind-Affecting |
| Duration | 1 round (6 seconds) per caster level. Extend doubles it. |
| Additional Counter Spells | Bless |
| Save | Will negates |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
| Metamagic allowed | Extend, Quicken, Silent, Still |
| Countered by | Bless |
How it works
- It reaches 10 metres, whether you can see the targets or not.
- A Will save against mind-affecting spells avoids it.