Nowwatimsayn
Nowwatimsayn is a first level divination spell, cast upon the self with an instant casting time, a one-hour duration, and a material requirement of a pinch of salt.
This spell, which was discovered by the Aboriginees of Australia, allows one to understand any spoken language. The spell does not translate the written word, nor does it give the castor the ability to speak another tongue.
The mechanics of nowwatimsayn work like a slide show in the mind. One doesn’t hear the foreign language translated into a native voice but instead, a vision of sorts is displayed. The experience is unique to each person, but the result is the same, a comprehension of the spoken word.
Since the spell is not as much a translator as it is a conduit for comprehension, those who do not speak but wish to communicate such as infants and those with speech impediments can be understood.
Another use of the spell is as a somewhat reliable lie detector. Since the spell shows the intent of a speaker, one can compare that with what the speaker says. If there is a discrepancy, then deception may be at play. This use of the spell is not always accurate as those skilled at weaving tales can mask their real intent.