Fear

School necromancy [fear, mind-affecting]; Level bard 3, sorcerer/wizard 4

Casting Time 1 standard action

Components V, S, M (the heart of a hen or a white feather)

Range 30 ft.

Area cone-shaped burst

Duration 1 round/level or 1 round; see text

Saving Throw Will partial; Spell Resistance yes

An invisible cone of terror causes each living creature in the area to become panicked unless it succeeds on a Will save. If cornered, a panicked creature begins cowering. If the Will save succeeds, the creature is shaken for 1 round.