Emotion Read (ToM)

Emotion Read (Divination)

Sphere: Thought

Range: 5 yards/level

Components: V, S, M

Duration: Instantaneous

Casing Time: 3

Area of Effect: One creature

Saving Throw: Neg

This spell allows the priest to perform an instantaneous reading of a single subject's emotional state. It can be used on any subject possessing Intelligence of 3 or better. This reading is neither deep nor specific and cannot pick out mixed emotions or intricate details. For example, it might tell the priest that the subject is fearful, but the spell cannot reaveal what the subject is afraid of or why he is afraid.

Emotion read does not reveal individual thoughts or the subjects motivation. Thus, the spell might reaveal that the subject is coldly un-emotional at the moment but not the fact that subject is contemplating the clod-blooded murder of the priest.

Note that this reading is instantaneous. It reveals only the emotion that is strongest at the instant the spell is used. While this will usually be related to the subject's overall emotional state, it is always possible that the subject might be distracted for a moment or remember and respond to past events.

The subject is allowed a normal saving throw vs. spells to resist the spell. If the saving throw is successful, the priest receives no reading at all. If the subject's roll exceeds the necessary number six or more, the priest perceives an emotion diametrically opposite of the subject's true emotion.

The material component is a square of unmarked white wax.

Source: Cook, D., Findley, N., Herring, A., Kubasik, C., Sargent, C., & Swan, R. (1991). Tome of Magic. Cambridge, UK: TSR