Fear

Player's Handbook v.3.5 (PH)Updated Core (3.5)

Fear is a D&D 3.5 spell (Necromancy) from PH. On class lists for Thayan Slaver (Level 2), Prestige Bard (Level 3), Savage Bard (Level 3), and others. Range or area: 30 ft.; Saving throw: Will partial; Duration: 1 round/level or 1 round (see text); Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Necromancy
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S, M
Range
30 ft.
Area
30 ft. cone 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. (See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on fear-panicked creatures). If the Will save succeeds, the creature is shaken for 1 round.

Material Component: Either the heart of a hen or a white feather.