Know history

Know history was a common spell used by shugenja and wu jen in Kara-Tur. The spell was very rare outside Kara-Tur.

Effects
When cast, the spell disclosed the basic history of a creature, item or location to the caster. Information revealed included deeds, name, history or lineage. The spell did not disclose magical abilities or alignment. The spell was used to reveal if a creature was disguised or polymorphed, but would not do so for an item or location.

Components
In addition to verbal and somatic components, the spell required a material component, a pair of bones, carved into any shape.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * Dungeon #8, "The Flowers of Flame" • Dungeon #9, "The Golden Bowl of Ashu H'San" • Dungeon #15: "The Dragon's Gift" • Dungeon #27, "Bride For A Fox" • Dungeon #33, "Mad Gyoji"