Symbol of Fear
When a symbol is activated, all creatures within 60 feet of the symbol are subject to a deep, overwhelming Terror for 1 hour (the object containing the symbol is considered the object of their fear). The severity of the Terror effect is dependent the creature's current Morale, as determined by the chart below. The symbol remains active for approximately 2 phases.
| Creature's Current Morale | Effect |
|---|---|
| 5 or more | Scared |
| 3-4 | Frightened |
| 2 or less | Panicked |
The symbol is activated by one (or more) of the following conditions, which you determine at the time of casting: the symbol is looked at, read, willingly touched, passed over (if on the floor) or passed through (if on entryway or portal). The symbol may only be activated by a creature within 60 feet of the symbol, and therefore cannot affect creatures through magical forms of surveillance (such as Scrying, etc). A covering placed over the symbol will prevent it from being activated by being looked at or read, but will not prevent the symbol from activating by touch, passing over, or passing through it.
The Symbol may be detected with a successful Investigate check [DC 35] or via an ability to detect masked magical auras (such as Reveal Magic). Once detected, the Symbol may be removed magically or disarmed with a Trapsmith or Thievery check [DC 40]. If an attempt is made to remove the Symbol, and it fails, the Symbol activates.
The rituals power remains tied to the Paintbrush used to create the symbol. If the paintbrush is destroyed, the ritual is immediately dismissed. Additionally, if the paintbrush leaves the plane the symbol is on, the ritual is immediately dismissed.
This is considered a Fear effect.