Originally Posted by
Psyren
The cord extends a mere 5 feet from either body (MotP 49.) In addition, you are "automatically aware if your silver cord is threatened." This is very broad - it doesn't say immediately threatened, or even threatened by something within 5 feet of you. For all you know, a Githyanki planning to jump you tomorrow, or from a mile away (however such things are determined in the Astral) might trigger the danger sense.