Mindtouch

Mindtouch was a divination spell to probe minds.

Effects
Mindtouch was similar to ESP in that it allowed the caster to read surface thoughts, in the case of intelligent creatures, or emotions and instinctive thoughts, in the case of non-intelligent creatures. Mindless creatures and undead creatures could not be targeted with this spell.

The caster's skill determined how long she or he could maintain the ability to read minds and how far a potential target could be away; the latter could never exceed 90 feet (28 meters).

The caster could change the subject to another within range every minute by concentration. The concentration required to read minds was intense. Lapsing in it or just deciding not to concentrate while the spell was running its duration meant that no benefits could be yielded while the spell ran its course to expiration.

Another way to use this spell was to use it as a detection spell. Using this spell in this way caused the caster to have an awareness of the existence of other minds. For example, the caster could be warned of an ambush by feeling the mental presence of the unseen ambushers.

Components
Mindtouch required somatic and verbal components. It also required a holy symbol as a material component.

History
The spell was associated with the drow.