Crushing Despair

enchantment (compulsion) [mind-affecting]

Level: bard 3, sorcerer/wizard 4
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Components: V, S, M
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.