Read Aura

• Mana Cost: 1 Mana
• Casting Time: 30 seconds
• Spell List: General Spells

You sharpen your arcane senses, studying the aura of a magical effect in an attempt to learn more details of the magics that are causing it.

Casting this spell requires a Referee to be present and you to be within two yards of the target you are attempting to cast it on. When you cast the spell, tell the Referee which object, creature, or location you are studying the aura of:

• If you are attempting to divine the nature of the magics on an object, the Referee will either allow you to look at the item’s card (if they have it) or will ask whoever has the item’s card to allow you to read it.
• If you are attempting to divine the nature of the magical effects on a creature, they will either tell you (if they know) or ask the person playing the creature (whether PC or NPC) to list the name & effects of any Curses or Sorceries that are currently affecting that creature.
• If you are attempting to divine the nature of any magics affecting an area, the Referee will tell you what they know of the magics affecting the area. If there is a card present for the magical effect on an area, they will attempt to locate and show it to you.

You cannot cast this spell while you are in combat, and any hostile actions in the area (by you, your allies, or your enemies) immediately break your concentration and end the spell’s effects, whether or not you have gotten the answers you are seeking.

You can only study one magical aura per casting of this spell. If you wish to study another aura, you must cast the spell again on your new target.

The spell’s effects last until your concentration is broken, you choose to end it, or the Referee who is showing you the card decides that it has run its course. Please remember that this spell monopolizes a Referee’s time and attention, so try not to overuse it when they are needed elsewhere to keep the game running.