Censure

Censure was a divine conjuration spell that allowed a cleric to mark a creature with their holy symbol.

Effects
When cast, this spell would "cast out" a specified creature and physically mark it for any clergy with the same alignment as the caster. Any priests seeing this mark would instinctively react with fear, repulsion, and hatred. In addition they would refuse to aid, speak to, or even approach the censured being.

The mark lasted for hours to days, depending on the caster, and shone through any clothes or covering to those faithful of similar alignment. If the targeted creature was of different alignment than the caster, it was entirely possible for them to be completely unaware of the mark. This dynamic allowed for clergy of similarly aligned deities to spy on and coordinate around marked targets. Because of this power, priests around Faerûn were warned that abuse of this spell would bring the wrath of their god.

The mark could be detected with a detect magic spell and removed with dispel magic.

Components
In addition to verbal and somatic components, the spell required a material component, the holy symbol of the caster.

History
This rare spell originated from the spellbook known as The Book of Bats.