Communication (VH)

Regular
This spell allows the caster to set up two-way communication with the
subject. Each participant sees an image of the other, allowing “real-
time” conversation. Use the long-distance modifiers (p. 14) unless the
caster knows the subject and the subject was expecting the “call,” in which
case no distance modifiers apply! Apply an additional -4 to skill if the
caster does not know the subject.
The communication is audio-visual only. However, if the caster also knows
Far-Tasting and Odor, he may add smell to the communication for an
extra point of energy (both for casting and maintenance).
Others can join the “conference” at any time – a new casting of the spell
(by anyone involved) is required for each new person to enter.
This communication is, obviously, not secure.

Duration: 1 minute.
Cost: 4 to cast. 4 to maintain. Same cost for each additional person joining
the communication.
Time to cast: 4 seconds.
Prerequisites: Wizard Eye, Far-Hearing, Voices, and Simple Illusion.

Item
Headgear, bowl, mirror, or crystal ball. Usable only by mages.
Energy cost to create: 800.