Symbol of Laughter
School: enchantment (charm) [mind-affecting]
Level: Arcanist 4, Wizard 4, Sorcerer 4, Witch 4, Mesmerist 3, Occultist 3
Casting Time: 10 minutes
Components: V, S, M (1000 gp)
Range: 0 feet (see text)
Effect: one symbol
Duration: see text
Saving Throw: Will negates
Spell Resistance: yes
Source: Advanced Class Guide
Description
This spell functions as symbol of death, except that all creatures within 60 feet are affected with uncontrollable laughter (as hideous laughter) for 1 round/caster level. Unlike symbol of death, symbol of laughter has no hit point limit; once it is triggered, a symbol of laughter remains active for 1 minute/caster level. Symbol of laughter can be made permanent with a permanency spell by a caster of 10th level or higher at a cost of 5,000 gp.