Symbol of Sleep
When a symbol is activated all creatures within 60 feet of the symbol fall into a deep, coma-like sleep. The length of time a creature remains asleep is dependent on the creature's Mental Rank, as determined by the chart below. The symbol remains active for approximately 2 phases.
| Creature's Mental Rank | Effect |
|---|---|
| 7 or more | Unaffected |
| 5-6 | 1d4 x 1 phase |
| 3-4 | 1d4 hours |
| 1-2 | 1d2 days |
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 ritual's 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.