Description: When this spell is cast, he or she influences the actions of the chosen recipient by utterance of a few word -phrases, or a sentence or two- suggesting a course of action desirable to the spell caster. The creature to be influenced must, of course, be able to understand the casters suggestion, i.e., it must be spoken in a language which the recipient understands. The suggestion must be worded in such a manner as to make the action sound reasonable; a request asking the creature to stab itself, throw itself onto a spear, immolate itself, or do some other obviously harmful act will automatically negate the spell. However, a suggestion that pool of acid was actually water, and a quick dip would be refreshing, is another matter; or the urging that cessation of attack upon the party would benefit a red dragon, for the group could loot a rich treasure elsewhere through co-operative action, is likewise a reasonable use of the spell’s power. The course of action of a suggestion can continue in effect for a considerable duration, such as in the case of the red dragon mentioned above. If the recipient creature makes its saving throw, the spell has no effect. Note that a very reasonable suggestion will cause the saving throw to be made at a penalty (such as -1, -2, etc) at the discretion of your DM. Undead are not subject to suggestion.
Material Component(s): a snake’s tongue and either a bit of honeycomb or a drop of sweet oil