Read magic

Read magic is a widespread universal spell that lets one read scrolls and spellbooks.

Effect
By means of read magic, the caster can read magical inscriptions on objects such as books, scrolls, weapons, and the like, that would otherwise be unintelligible. This deciphering does not normally invoke the magic contained in the writing, although it may do so in the case of a cursed scroll. Furthermore, once the spell is cast and the caster has read the magical inscription, he or she is thereafter able to read that particular writing without recourse to the use of read magic. The caster can read at the rate of one page (250 words) per minute. The spell allows the caster to identify a glyph of warding.

Focus
A clear crystal or mineral prism.