Brain DrainFocus 1
Source Pathfinder Advanced Player's Guide
Cast
(material, somatic)Range 30 feet
Target 1 creature
Saving Throw basic Will
You probe the target's mind to glean knowledge. This deals 1d8 mental damage with a basic Will save.
If the target fails the save, you sort through the stolen memories to attempt a single check to Recall Knowledge. Choose a skill that has the Recall Knowledge action, and use the target's skill modifier for the check.
Heightened (+1) The mental damage increases by 1d8.
Traits
Something of uncommon rarity requires special training or comes from a particular culture or part of the world. Some character choices give access to uncommon options, and the GM can choose to allow access for anyone. Less is known about uncommon creatures than common creatures. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of Recall Knowledge checks related to these creature is increased by 2.
EnchantmentEffects and magic items with this trait are associated with the enchantment school of magic, typically involving mind control, emotion alteration, and other mental effects.
CurseboundSpells with this trait increase the severity of your oracular curse when cast. Usually, only revelation spells have this trait. You can't cast a cursebound spell if you don't have an oracular curse.
MentalA mental effect can alter the target's mind. It has no effect on an object or a mindless creature.
OracleThis indicates abilities from the oracle class.