Katrine's Winning Smile
(Illusions/Phantasm)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S
Duration:  5 hours
Casting Time:  1 round
Area of Effect:  The caster
Saving Throw:  None

This is a spell similar to charm, but weaker, and more diffuse. It tugs at the heartstrings of all who are close enough to speak with her normally, and makes her look more helpless. Obviously, this is not the spell for a Strength 14 male magic-user with an imposing look and great staff. The casting is simply a few arcane words and a pulling motion from the caster's heart, but the effects won't build up for a full round. The spell effectively adds +25% to the caster's reaction modifier (under Charisma), and makes others more willing to believe a single story she tells. Disbelieving simply means that they have shaken off the idea that she is more helpless than she is, and will not be more or less likely to react favourably. Only creatures within a 10-yard radius are affected.

