Bolt's Background Bustle
(Alteration)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  5 rounds per level
Casting Time:  2
Area of Effect:  Special area around creature touched
Saving Throw:  None

This spell is an offshoot of the silence concept. Instead of creating a specific zone of silence, this spell alters the sounds created within its area of effect to match the volume and types of sounds already present. Instead of clashing swords, dying screams and spell recitation, the sounds of wind, a passing wagon, a barking dog or whatever other ambient noise appropriate to the location is heard. By not silencing the area closely around the recipient, spells can be cast and conversations carried out as long as the people are within each other's zone and both have the spell cast on them.
The area of effect is one person or person sized object plus the space within one foot of the target. A person or animal passing within the spell's zone would hear the noises truly associated with what is happening. For example, a guard leaning against a door would hear the efforts of a thief picking the lock on the other side of the door because the guard is within the thief's area of effect. The material component of this spell is a small paper cone, held to the ear.

