Oblivion:Charm

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	Charm
School		Illusion
Type		Other (Non-hostile, No enchanting)
Effect ID		CHRM
Base Cost		0.2
Barter Factor		0
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Spells Scrolls Staves

Charm M points for D seconds

Charm increases the disposition of the target by M points; the effect lasts for D seconds. During that period, the target will act more favorably towards the caster, being more willing to provide the caster with information, or buy/sell goods at more reasonable prices.

[edit] Notes

Charm can be used instead of the Persuasion mini-game. It can also be used to supplement Persuasion, i.e., to increase a NPC's disposition past its maximum value.
Charm spells only need to last briefly to be effective: as long as you can start a conversation with the target before the effect expires, the effect will persist through the entire conversation.
In addition to the Charm spells that can be purchased, it is possible to acquire a free (but magicka-expensive) Captivate spell by completing the Bravil Recommendation quest.
Large magnitude Charm spells will temporarily stop enemies from attacking you (see the Disposition page).
Charm is one of the enchantments available for making a custom mage's staff (it is also found on random generic staves).
Effect is stackable if multiple spells of different names are used.

[edit] See also

Sections:

Disposition: The advantages to increasing someone's disposition, and how you can do it.
Speechcraft: The non-magical way to increase disposition.

Related Effects: