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Detect Magic

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Name Detect Magic
Vocals “I call upon the powers of Life, the Elements and Spirit to reveal to me the magical nature of this object – Detect Magic”
Range Touch
Duration Instantaneous
Cost 1 magic point
Key Words Lesser Fundamental / Information
Description The caster learns whether the target object is enchanted (including temporarily by a spell, longer-term by ritual or divine power, by the skill Invocation, by conjunctional magic or any other magical or supernatural means).


They also learn the mix of sphere(s) present, and a very rough (typically one-word) description of the enchantment’s primary effect(s). It does not reveal the enchantment’s duration, charges or any other mechanical details.

Examples
  • A demon-killing sword that calls Elemental Spiritual Through is revealed as “Elemental and Spiritual, with a damaging enchantment”
  • An amulet that hardens the wearer’s skin, giving them one extra physical hit, shows up as “Corporeal, with a defensive enchantment”

The spell does not reveal the enchantment’s drawbacks or limitations, or anything other than its main intended effect.

Skills Corporeal Spellcasting, Elemental Spellcasting, Spiritual Spellcasting


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