Identify

Identify is a divination spell that determines a single feature of a magic item.

Identify is a uncommon spell in the Realms, though not a popular one.

Effect
The spell determines the single most basic function of each magic item, including how to activate that function (if appropriate), and how many charges are left (if any). If a magic item has multiple different functions that are equally basic, identify determines the weakest function.

Arcane Material Components
A pearl of at least 100 gp value, crushed and stirred into wine with an owl feather; the infusion must be drunk prior to spellcasting.

Arcane History
The Netherese arcanist Trebbe is given the credit for the creation of this spell in -1561 DR.

Divine History
Savras has always granted his priests the use of this spell. Azuth has always granted access to a special version of identify to his priests. The general spell identify has only been known to clerics a couple of years after the Time of Troubles and only to clerics of a god of magic. been known to clerics for as long as there have been god to worship.