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==Spirit Reading==

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! Name !! Spirit Reading
! Vocals !! ''Let the power of the Spirits reveal what influences are working on this object/creature''
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| Vocals || “Let the power of the Spirits reveal what influences are working on this object/creature – Spirit Reading”
| Call|| ''Spirit Reading''
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| Range|| 5ft / 1.5m
| Range|| 5ft / 1.5m
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| Duration || Instantaneous
| Duration || Instantaneous
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| Cost || 1 magic point
| Cost || 1 [[Magic#Magic Points|magic point]]
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| Key Words|| Lesser Spiritual / Information
| Key Words|| Lesser / Spiritual / Information
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| Description || The caster learns of any spiritual influences upon the target creature or object. If cast on a creature, this spell reveals if they are under the effects of any spiritual spell or mind effect, whether magical or mundane, and identifies the name and specific effects of the affliction(s). It will also identify if the subject has an unusually weak or powerful spirit. If cast on an object, it reveals any spiritual effect tied to or originating from it.
| Description || The caster learns of any spiritual influences upon the target creature or object (see [[Spellcasting#Default Limitations|''Creature vs. Object'']]).

The spell reveals if the target is the subject of a curse (but not the specific details of the curse), or possessed/occupied by a spirit. The caster can also see any spiritual mark the target bears, if the mark is active at the time of casting (i.e. the mark is currently having an active mechanical effect), and to recognise it if they have seen it before.

If cast on a '''creature''', this spell reveals:

:* If they are under the effects of any spiritual spell or [[Calls#Body Effects, Mind Effects and Fear|mind effect]] (whether magical or mundane), and identifies the specific effect(s).
:* If they have an unusually weak or powerful spirit.
:* If they possessed by another spirit, or have two native spirits.

If cast on an '''object''', it reveals:

:* Any spiritual effect tied to or emanating from it.
:* If is occupied by a spirit (but not which spirit, or whether it is occupying the object willingly or bound into it).

Two special conditions apply.

:* '''Curses:''' This spell reveals if the creature or object is the subject of a curse, but '''not''' the specific details of the curse.
:* '''Spiritual Marks:''' Spiritual marks (including demonic marks) are visible to this spell '''only when they are active''' (i.e. the mark is currently having an active mechanical effect). If a mark is active, the caster can see it (and can describe or draw it, if wished), and will recognise it if they see it again.

At the attending referee’s discretion, this spell may reveal more information, including if the last person holding an object was experiencing a very strong emotion (and which emotion), whether a creature is dreaming, if they’re being haunted, or if they’re linked to a shrine or other place of power, or the focus of a community’s beliefs.
At the attending referee’s discretion, this spell may reveal more information, including if the last person holding an object was experiencing a very strong emotion (and which emotion), whether a creature is dreaming, if they’re being haunted, or if they’re linked to a shrine or other place of power, or the focus of a community’s beliefs.
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| Skills || [[Spiritual Spellcasting]]
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Revision as of 09:49, 15 September 2024

Name Spirit Reading
Vocals “Let the power of the Spirits reveal what influences are working on this object/creature – Spirit Reading”
Range 5ft / 1.5m
Duration Instantaneous
Cost 1 magic point
Key Words Lesser / Spiritual / Information
Description The caster learns of any spiritual influences upon the target creature or object (see Creature vs. Object).


If cast on a creature, this spell reveals:

  • If they are under the effects of any spiritual spell or mind effect (whether magical or mundane), and identifies the specific effect(s).
  • If they have an unusually weak or powerful spirit.
  • If they possessed by another spirit, or have two native spirits.

If cast on an object, it reveals:

  • Any spiritual effect tied to or emanating from it.
  • If is occupied by a spirit (but not which spirit, or whether it is occupying the object willingly or bound into it).

Two special conditions apply.

  • Curses: This spell reveals if the creature or object is the subject of a curse, but not the specific details of the curse.
  • Spiritual Marks: Spiritual marks (including demonic marks) are visible to this spell only when they are active (i.e. the mark is currently having an active mechanical effect). If a mark is active, the caster can see it (and can describe or draw it, if wished), and will recognise it if they see it again.

At the attending referee’s discretion, this spell may reveal more information, including if the last person holding an object was experiencing a very strong emotion (and which emotion), whether a creature is dreaming, if they’re being haunted, or if they’re linked to a shrine or other place of power, or the focus of a community’s beliefs.

Skills Spiritual Spellcasting


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