Crushing Despair

'Crushing despair
 * Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting]
 * Level: 	Brd 3, Sor/Wiz 4
 * Components: 	V, S, M
 * Casting Time: 	1 standard action
 * Range: 	30 ft.
 * Area: 	Cone-shaped burst
 * Duration: 	1 min./level
 * Saving Throw: 	Will negates
 * Spell Resistance: 	Yes

An invisible cone of despair causes great sadness in the subjects. Each affected creature takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.

Crushing despair counters and dispels good hope.

Material Component: A vial of tears.