This spell protects the priest or another touched being from magical and psionic examination (not attack). The alignment aura, faith, and thoughts of the recipient are overlaid by a false alignment and set of beliefs (chosen during casting), and random surface thoughts are supplied by the spell, in response to what the being sees happening and the false alignment and faith chosen. The being can cast spells without breaking this protection, and conduct any mental activity desired (including the use of psionics or telepathy) behind the mental screen. A deceive prying spell provides no protection against enchantment/charm spells or psionic attacks except to give a +1 bonus to the initial saving throw against a charm person magic (not the more powerful charm monster), by making the attacker's mind assault less precise. Priests of Vhaeraun use this spell to hide from those trying to discover their identities.
The material components are a drop of cranial fluid and a small cube of iron.
Notes: Granted by the drow god Vhaeraun.