Understands other languages
Original D&D[]
Read Languages[]
Debuted in Men & Magic, for the magic-user. Dragon Magazine #12 introduced this spell to the Illusionist spell list.
- Spell Level 1
Reads directions and the like, particularly on treasure maps. The spell is short, allowing only one or two readings before it must be cast again.
AD&D[]
Comprehend Languages[]
Debuted in the Player's Handbook.
| Level: 1 | School: Alteration |
| Components: V, S, M (a pinch of soot and a few grains of salt) | |
| Range: touch | Casting Time: 1 round |
| Duration: 5 rounds/level | Saving Throw: None |
| Target: One written object or one speaking creature | |
Can read a written message in another language (magical writing can be identified with this spell, but not read), or understand the language of one speaking creature. The caster must touch the target to be understood, be it an object or a creature.
Reversed[]
The reverse cancels the normal version of the spell, or prevents comprehension of languages by the touched target (if the caster hits with an attack).
DM's Advice: The reverse, when cast on a scroll, makes the scroll unreadable, though a comprehend languages will undo the effect.