Detect Thoughts
Divination [Mind-Affecting]
Level: Brd 2, Knowledge 2, Sor/Wiz 2
Components: V,S,F/DF
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: 60 ft
Area: Cone-shaped radiation
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute/level (D)
Saving Throw: Will negates (see text)
Spell Resistance: No

The character detects surface thoughts. The amount of information revealed depends on how long the character studies a particular area or subject:

1st Round: Presence or absence of thoughts (from conscious creatures with Intelligence scores of 1 or higher).

2nd Round: Number of thinking minds and the mental strength of each.

3rd Round: Surface thoughts of any mind in the area. A target's Will save prevents the character from reading its thoughts, and the character must cast detect thoughts again to have another chance. Creatures of animal intelligence (Int 1 or 2) have simple, instinctual thoughts that the character can pick up.

IntelligenceMental Strength
1-2Animal
3-5Very low
6-9Low
10-11Average
12-15High
16-17Very high
18-21Genius
22-25Supra-genius
26+Deific

Note: Each round, the character can turn to detect thoughts in a new area.

Arcane Focus: A copper piece.

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