Know School was a divination spell known to the magic-using community in Faerûn.[1][3]
Effects[]
By means of this spell, a curious mage could find out the school another wizard specialized in, if any. This was mainly used to determine if a spell caster was a genuine representative of, or expert in, his or her school of magic. Nothing was learned if the target was not a specialist in their school, or was a priest, or had no spell casting ability. This spell could be cast on a subject without them noticing, but most mages would be offended if they found out they were being spied upon.[1]
Usage[]
The Red Wizards of Thay found this spell invaluable, and regularly cast it before dealing with other wizards with whom they were not familiar.[2]
Components[]
Verbal and somatic components were necessary for the casting of know school, as well as a small tube made of paper or vellum.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 44. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Anthony Pryor (June 1995). “Campaign Guide”. In Michele Carter, Doug Stewart eds. Spellbound (TSR, Inc.), p. 94. ISBN 978-0786901395.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Tim Beach (November 1995). Pages from the Mages. Edited by Jon Pickens. (TSR, Inc.), p. 42. ISBN 0-7869-0183-7.