Diction

The caster animates a pen or other writing instrument, willing it to write any words that are spoken within a 10-foot radius of them. The words will appear in a language that they can read. For languages the caster does not know, the instrument will instead write out the words phonetically. Emphasis will be noted and speakers will be differentiated by new paragraphs once they begin speaking. Alternatively, several colors of ink can be provided, allowing the instrument to key-in a color for each new speaker.

If a spell with a verbal component is cast in the area, it will be recorded as a string of meaningless symbols. Command Words for items, however, will be recorded.