Silent Spell

Type: Metaspell Feat

All spells that are designated as Silent Spells are cast as though they are one level higher (i.e. a 3rd level Fireball spell uses a 4th level spell slot if it is assigned as a Stilled Spell). Silent spells are cast without their verbal component, and thus a mage can cast spells even if he/she is suffering from the effects of Silence.