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'''Nystul's magic aura''' embues any object with the properties of magic, though it bestows no special powers or abilities to that object.  Nevertheless, the magic is real and is not an illusion.  If examined with [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]], the aura emitted by the spell reveals it to be "strong," without revealing the magic's source.
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'''Nystul's magic aura''' embues any object with the properties of magic, though it bestows no special powers or abilities to that object.  Nevertheless, the magic is real and is not an [[Illusion|illusion]].
  
 
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However, an [[Identify (spell)|identify]] spell correctly divulges the truth.
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If examined with [[Detect Magic (spell)|detect magic]], the aura emitted by the spell reveals it to be "strong," without revealing the magic's source.  However, an [[Identify (spell)|identify]] spell correctly divulges the truth.
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Though the magic gives no bonuses to saving throws for the object, if Nystul's magic aura is cast on a [[Weapons List|weapon]], it becomes a "magic weapon" with regards to creatures that can only be [[Magic to Hit|hit by magic]] — though the spell gives no bonuses [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] or [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].
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== Origin ==
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'''[[Nystul the Lurking]]''' was a Sage of [[Black Magic (sage field)|Black Magic]], whose contributions to magic in the 14th century spectacularly increased the boundaries of magical theory and practice.  He was one of the founders of [[The Ohrid School of Thaumaturgy]].
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[[Category: Magical Spells]]

Latest revision as of 03:46, 6 June 2022

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Nystul's magic aura embues any object with the properties of magic, though it bestows no special powers or abilities to that object. Nevertheless, the magic is real and is not an illusion.

Nystul's Magic Aura
Range touch
Duration 1 hour per level
Area of Effect 1 object up to 5 lbs. per level
Casting Time 1 round
Saving Throw none
Level mage (1st)

If examined with detect magic, the aura emitted by the spell reveals it to be "strong," without revealing the magic's source. However, an identify spell correctly divulges the truth.

Though the magic gives no bonuses to saving throws for the object, if Nystul's magic aura is cast on a weapon, it becomes a "magic weapon" with regards to creatures that can only be hit by magic — though the spell gives no bonuses to hit or damage.

Origin

Nystul the Lurking was a Sage of Black Magic, whose contributions to magic in the 14th century spectacularly increased the boundaries of magical theory and practice. He was one of the founders of The Ohrid School of Thaumaturgy.