Spectral Ears (Wizard Spell)

By casting this spell, a wizard establishes an auditory link between himself and a skeleton or zombie within the spell's range. This link allows the caster to hear any sounds that occur within the vicinity of the undead being. The wizard can hear exactly as if he were standing where the undead creature is standing (a wizard/thief can use the thiefly “hear noise” ability, too).
The spell also allows the caster to order the undead creature via the link. Such commands are limited to four words (“turn left,” “walk for­ward two steps,” and so on). If the undead crea­ture moves beyond the spell's range, then the spell ends immediately.
The material component for this spell is a mummified ear.
Notes: Uncommon for necromancers; other­wise, very rare. (Updated from Dragon Maga­zine.)
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Wizard's Spell Compendium
Category:Spells
Category:Spell from Cult of the Dragon