[Zakizo]

Right now, Silence is probably the most potent status effect there is. It's capable of completely locking multiple classes out of their entire skillset for multiple rounds. No physical-based class has to deal with a status this overpowering (at least none that mages don't have to also suffer with), and for this reason I suggest a change.

Silence no longer prevents casting of normal spells (it still prevents the use of Invocations), but instead removes additional effects from any spells cast. Suggested changes are as follows:

Sear: No longer creates sear tiles.
Libegrande: No longer creates ice sheets.
Wind Slasher: No longer deals additional Slash damage.
Ryemei: Can no longer critical.
Mage base class skills remain unaffected because maybe this means people will have a reason to actually use them.
Salamander: No longer inflicts Burn.
Fenrir: No longer slows move.
Typhur: No longer pushes back.
Golem: No longer magnetizes enemies.
Altera: No longer inflicts Blind.
Phoenix: No longer revives downed allies.
Shine Ray: No longer creates a light shaft.
Needle: No longer inflicts its status on the target.
Gentle Torrent: No longer reduces duration of negative status' by passing over allies.
Sanctuary: Can no longer be resized.
Healing spells for all classes: Half effectiveness.
Black Bubble, Underworld Flame, Wretched Oil, Fleeing Spectres, and Black Static no longer have a chance of inflicting their status effects.
Eternal Darkness: No longer increases Blind duration.

Uncertain about:
Charge Mind may give an unfair advantage to Evokers over other magic-based classes when inflicted with Silence. A possible change is that it can no longer be consumed while silenced, granting no bonus to spells cast. It would still be possible to activate, essentially preparing it for use after Silence has worn off.