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{{Spell
{{Spell
|abbrev=dg
|abbrev=dg
|minprep=12
|minprep=15
|castcap=93
|castcap=100
|minskill=70
|minskill=80
|maxskill=700
|maxskill=800
|minduration=60
|minduration=60
|maxduration=180
|maxduration=180
|validtarget=Special
|validtarget=Special
|guild=Moon Mage
|guild=Moon Mage
|magic=Lunar Magic
|spellbook=Perception
|spellbook=Perception
|prereqs=[[Focus Moonbeam]] and one of [[Aura Sight]] or [[Piercing Gaze]] or [[Artificer's Eye]]
|prereqs=[[Focus Moonbeam]] and one of [[Aura Sight]] or [[Piercing Gaze]] or [[Artificer's Eye]]
|slot=1
|slot=1
|illegal=no
|corrupt=no
|desc=The Distant Gaze spell allows you to watch the goings-on where you have a moonbeam focused. Though it is not the most powerful scrying tool available to Moon Mages, it works well for guard duty, where a mage can be aware of people or creatures approaching an area -- such as outside a home or on the entry path to a dangerous hunting area.
|desc=The Distant Gaze spell allows you to watch the goings-on where you have a moonbeam focused. Though it is not the most powerful scrying tool available to Moon Mages, it works well for guard duty, where a mage can be aware of people or creatures approaching an area -- such as outside a home or on the entry path to a dangerous hunting area.


In addition, the psychic link this spell establishes can be used to project thoughts in a limited capacity. If the spell is cast while firmly concentrating on a message, the magic will expend itself as a weak telepathic wave. A crude but effective means to "speak" to people remotely.
In addition, the psychic link this spell establishes can be used to project thoughts in a limited capacity. If the spell is cast while firmly concentrating on a message, the magic will expend itself as a weak telepathic wave. A crude but effective means to "speak" to people remotely.

This is a non-battle spell that can be cast on a single target. Non-battle spells have significantly longer preparation times than battle spells. It can be cast without a target. It requires a minimum of twelve mana streams, and can expand to a maximum of ninety-three mana streams woven into it.

To begin to be able to cast this spell, you will need to reach the rank of a proficient practitioner. By the time you have mastered this spell, you will be ranked as a savant in your abilities as a caster. It requires the Utility skill to cast effectively.
|buffs=No buffs
|buffs=No buffs
|debuffs=No debuffs
|debuffs=No debuffs
|dtype=No damage
|htype=No heal
|poststring=No
|effect=Scry on moonbeam (continuous), Project message through moonbeam
|effect=Scry on moonbeam (continuous), Project message through moonbeam
|messaging=You gesture.
|messaging=You gesture.

Latest revision as of 00:29, 11 August 2023


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Distant Gaze
Abbreviation: DG
Prerequisites: Focus Moonbeam and one of Aura Sight or Piercing Gaze or Artificer's Eye
Signature: Yes
Spell Slots: 1
Mana Type: Lunar Magic
Spell Type: standard / utility
Difficulty: basic
Prep (min/max): 15 / 100
Skill Range (min/max): 80 / 800
Valid Spell Target: Special
Duration (min/max): 60 minutes / 180 minutes
Justice: no
Corruption: no
Description: The Distant Gaze spell allows you to watch the goings-on where you have a moonbeam focused. Though it is not the most powerful scrying tool available to Moon Mages, it works well for guard duty, where a mage can be aware of people or creatures approaching an area -- such as outside a home or on the entry path to a dangerous hunting area.

In addition, the psychic link this spell establishes can be used to project thoughts in a limited capacity. If the spell is cast while firmly concentrating on a message, the magic will expend itself as a weak telepathic wave. A crude but effective means to "speak" to people remotely.

Effect: Scry on moonbeam (continuous), Project message through moonbeam
Example Messaging: You gesture.

You concentrate on your Katamba moonbeam, overlaying an oddly flat image from its location upon your normal vision...

Message Sending:
You gesture.
You project through your moonbeam, "Hello."

Devices/Tattoos: No devices or tattoos documented.

Syntax

Allows you to remotely watch the location of your focused moonbeam.
Allows you to remotely speak to everyone in the room through your focused moonbeam.