Wages of Sin

Book of Exalted Deeds (BE)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Wages of Sin is a D&D 3.5 spell (Enchantment (Compulsion)) from BE. On class lists for Sorcerer (Level 6), Wizard (Level 6), Abjurer Variant (Level 6), and others. Range or area: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level); Saving throw: Will negates; Duration: 1 round/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Enchantment (Compulsion)
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V
Range
Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Target
One evil creature/caster level
Duration
1 round/level
Saving Throw
Will negates
Spell Resistance
Yes

The affected creatures’ own evil thoughts and impulses blossom in their minds into intense suspicion and distrust. Each subject becomes convinced that its own allies are plotting to kill it at any moment, and attacks the nearest evil creature using whatever attack form (melee or ranged attack, spell, supernatural or spell-like ability) is most effective against that foe, to the best of its knowledge. Affected creatures do not completely ignore other threats, but attack evil creatures in preference to any other foes.

Abstinence Component: You must refrain from intoxicants and stimulants for one week before casting this spell.