Cause Fear

Some mages are irritated by the assault of weaker foes and just want to be free of the distraction. If the Mass Sleep spell is not available, then mages usually use Fear. Casting it, all the foes will suddenly feel a terrible fear and flee from the caster. Only very powerful beings can withstand this effect.

It is also used by the virtuous to avoid battle against non-evil creatures.

Trivia

 * In Ultima VII, used diapers have exactly the same effect as this spell.