Telepathy

Telepathy
Divination
Level Bar 3, Cle 3, Sor/Wiz 3
Components V, S
Casting Time 1 action
Range Medium (100ft + 10ft/level)
Target One creature
Duration 10 minutes + 2 minutes/level
Saving Throw Wil neg.
Spell Resistance Yes

This spell establishes direct, two-way mental contact between the caster and a single subject. The subject must have an Intelligence of at least 5. While the spell is in effect, the two participants can communicate silently and rapidly, regardless of whether they share a common language.

Telepathy does not give either participant access to the other’s thoughts, memories, or emotions. Participants can only hear the thoughts that the other participant actively sends. Mind to mind communication is approximately four times faster than verbal communication. The level of complexity that can be communicated is only that which can be expressed through language. Gestures, expressions, and body language cannot be conveyed.

The caster can establish separate telepathic linkages to multiple individuals with separate castings of this spell. Each linkage is distinct. The thoughts shared between the caster and one participant are not shared with another participant.

If the caster casts this spell on an unwilling subject, he gets a Will saving throw to negate the effect, Willing subjects need not make a saving throw.

Lead sheeting of more than 1/2 inch thickness or stone of 2 feet thickness will totally block Telepathy.

This spell was originally from the 2e Tome of Magic