Crushing Despair

Type StandardSchool enchantment (compulsion) [emotion, mind-affecting]

Casting
Casting Time 1 standard action Components V, S, M

Effect
Range 30 ft. Area cone-shaped burst Duration 1 min./level Saving Throw Will negates; Spell Resistance yes

Description
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.