Locate object

Locate object was a divination spell that let one sense the direction to an object.

Effect
The reversed form, obscure object, shielded an object from magical divination.

This spell aids in location of a known or familiar object. The cleric casts the spell, slowly turns, and knows when he or she is facing in the direction of the object to be located, provided the object is within range, i.e. 7" for 1st level clerics, 8" for 2nd, 9" for 3rd, etc, The casting requires the use of a piece of lodestone, The spell will locate such objects as apparel, jewellery, furniture, tools, weapons, or even a ladder or stairway. By reversal (obscure object), the cleric is able to hide an object from location by spell, crystal ball, or similar means. Neither application of the spell will affect a living creature.

History
The spell was attributed to Netherese arcanist Zahn in -923 DR and was originally called Zahn's location.