Detection
Spells
Analyze Device
(Active, Directional)
Type: P Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2)
This spell allows the subject to analyze the purpose and
operation of a device or piece of equipment within range of the sense. The
caster must gain enough hits on the Spellcasting Test to beat the items Object
Resistance. Each net hit gives the subject a bonus die while operating the
device, and allows the subject to ignore any skill defaulting modifiers for
using the device while the spell is sustained.
Analyze Truth
(Active, Directional)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2)
The subject can tell whether a targets statements are the
truth. Half-truths or falsehoods the target believes to be true are not
detected by this spell. The spell needs at least 1 net hit to determine
validity. The spell does not work on written materials or through any sort of
technological medium. The subject must hear a statement in person (with the
target within range) to know whether it is true.
Clairaudience
(Passive, Directional)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) 1
The subject can hear distant sounds as if physically
present at a chosen point within the sensory range of the spell. The listening
point may be moved to any other point within range of the spell. While using
clairaudience, the subject cannot use her normal hearing. This spell does not
translate visual images, only sounds (and only sounds within the subjects
natural range of hearing; augmented hearing does not apply).
Clairvoyance
(Passive, Directional)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) 1
The subject can see distant scenes as if physically
present at a chosen point within the sensory range of the spell. The visual
point may be moved to any other point within range of the spell. The subject
cannot use normal vision or astral perception while using it. This spell does
not translate sound, only vision. Any augmented vision possessed by the subject
does not function through this spell, nor does astral perception. Magicians
cannot use clairvoyance to target others with spells.
Combat Sense
(Active, Psychic)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) + 2
The subject can subconsciously analyze combat and other
dangerous situations within range, sensing events a split-second before they
happen. Every hit on the Spellcasting Test adds 1 die for Reaction on Surprise
Tests and when defending against ranged and melee attacks for the duration of
the spell.
Detect Enemies
(Active, Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) + 1
Detect Enemies,
Extended (Active, Extended Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) + 3
The subject can detect living targets within range who
have hostile intentions toward him. The spell does not detect traps (since they
are not alive), nor can it detect someone about to shoot into a crowd at random
(the hostility is not directed at the subject of the spell). The spell can detect
targets preparing an ambush or other surprise attack.
Detect
Individual (Active, Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) 1
The subject can detect the presence of a particular
individual anywhere within range of the sense. The magician names the
individual during casting; she must know the target or have met him in the
past.
Detect Life
(Active, Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2)
Detect Life,
Extended (Active, Extended Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) +2
The subject detects all living beings (but not spirits)
within range of the sense and knows their number and relative location. In a
crowded area, the spell is virtually useless, picking up a blurred mass of
traces.
Detect [Life
Form] (Active, Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) 1
Detect [Life
Form], Extended (Active, Extended Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) +1
The subject detects all of a specified type of life form
within the range of the sense and knows their number and relative location.
Each different life form requires a separate spell (Detect Orks, Detect Elves,
Detect Dragons, and so forth).
Detect Magic
(Active, Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2)
Detect Magic,
Extended (Active, Extended Area)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) + 2
The subject can detect the presence of all foci, spells,
wards, magical lodges, and spirits within range of the sense. Its does not
detect Awakened characters or critters, astral signatures, or the effects of
permanent spells once they have become permanent.
Detect [Object]
(Active, Area)
Type: P Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) 1
The subject detects all of a specified type of object
within range of the sense and knows their number and relative location. Each
type of object requires a separate spell (Detect Guns, Detect Computers, Detect
Explosives, and so forth).
Mindlink
(Active, Psychic)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) + 1
Mindlink allows the caster and one voluntary subject to
communicate mentally, exchanging conversation, emotions, and mental images. One
hit on the Spellcasting Test is enough to establish the link. The subject must
remain within range of the spellcaster for the Mindlink to work.
Mind Probe
(Active, Directional)
Type: M Range: T Duration: S DV: (F ๗ 2) + 2
This spell allows the subject to telepathically probe the
mind of a specific target within range of the sense (chosen when the spell is
cast). The target is aware of the probing, though they may not know the source
of the spell. If the caster gains one or more net hits, consult the Mind Probe
Results table for the information gained.
The subject may probe for one piece of information per
Complex Action. Additional uses of Mind Probe against the same target within a
number of hours equal to the targets Willpower are at a 2 dice pool modifier
per previous Spellcasting attempt.