L^: mu4, wj4	-	R#: 0	-	D^: Instantaneous
C^: v.m	-	CT: 1s	-	S^: Neg.
A^: 1" x 3" cone	-	-	U: no (can be CAST and will function within the bounds of an airy water spell)	-

Effect: When a SHOUT spell is cast, the MU empowers himself or herself with tremendous vocal powers.

Via the
dweomer of the spell, the caster releases an ear-splitting noise which
has a principal effect in a cone shape radiating from the mouth of the
caster to a 3” terminus. Any creature within this area will be deafened
for 2-12 rounds and take a like amount (2-12 points) of damage (unless
a save is made). Any exposed brittle or similar substance
subject to sonic vibrations will be shattered by a SHOUT, e.g. a wall of ice.
A spell of this nature can be employed but once per day, for otherwise
the caster might permanently deafen himself or herself.

MC: A drop of honey, a drop of citric acid, and a small cone made from a bull’s or ram’s horn.
 

Wu Jen: This spell grants the wu jen great vocal powers,
such that those caught within the area of effect of the shout are deafened for 2d6 rounds and suffer 2d6 points of damage unless a saving throw is made.
In addition, exposed brittle substances may be shattered by the shout.
This spell may be employed only once per day by any given wu jen, as more frequent use results in permanent deafness.

Wu Jen.MC: A sliver of ki-rin's horn.
 

Q: The area of effect of the shout
spell is defined as a 1? × 3? cone.
The description, however, says that
the cone is 3? at its terminus. What
are the dimensions of the cone?
A: The truncated cone is 1? wide at its
casting point, 3? long, and 3? wide at its
terminus (1? = 10?).
(145.56)