Piercing Gaze
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| Abbreviation: | PG | |
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| Prerequisites: | Clear Vision | |
| Signature: | No | |
| Spell Slots: | 1 | |
| Mana Type: | Unknown | |
| Spell Type: | standard / utility | |
| Difficulty: | basic | |
| Prep (min/max): | 5 / 102 | |
| Skill Range (min/max): | 0 / 620 | |
| Valid Spell Target: | Self, PC, Item | |
| Duration (min/max): | 10 minutes / 40 minutes | |
| Justice: | Unknown | |
| Corruption: | Unknown | |
| Description: | Piercing Gaze enchants the caster with the ability to see through objects. The spell matrix has two outcomes: if cast on a specific object, it allows you to see what's inside. The harder the object, the more difficult it is to pierce. If cast upon yourself, the penetrating effect is weaker but lingers for awhile, making it useful for stargazing in bad weather.
This spell originates with the Pethians and most display a particular aptitude when casting it. 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, on other adventurers, at hostile creatures, and on some objects. It requires a minimum of five mana streams, and can expand to a maximum of one hundred two mana streams woven into it. To begin to be able to cast this spell, you will need to reach the rank of a lowly novice. By the time you have mastered this spell, you will be ranked as an exceptional genius in your abilities as a caster. It requires the Utility skill to cast effectively. | |
| Effect: | "X-ray" vision | |
| Example Messaging: | You gesture. The center of your vision loses its color. Adjusting your sight, you notice that objects you focus on become grey and gain a murky transparency. | |
| Devices/Tattoos: | No devices or tattoos documented. | |
Notes
- The effect varies depending on target:
- Self/Other: Reduced cloud cover when you OBSERVE objects in the sky.
- Container: See inside a closed container.
- Gem: Detailed information about quality.
- Shadow Servant: See what it is carrying.
- Self/Other: Reduced cloud cover when you OBSERVE objects in the sky.
- G'nar Pethians have an affinity for this spell and gain a duration bonus.
- Non-Pethians: 10 to 40 minutes
- Pethians: 30 to 90 minutes.
- G'nar Pethian researchers developed this spell based upon a modified Artificer's Eye pattern.