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'''Penetrate disguise''' is a spell that empowers the caster to unveil the truth concealed behind either a magical or non-magical disguise, effectively countering the effects of spells like [[Alter Self (spell)|alter self]], [[Change Self (spell)|change self]], [[Friends (spell)|friends]], [[Polymorph (ability)|polymorph]], [[Shape Change (spell)|shape change]] and similar magical enchantments.  
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'''Penetrate disguise''' is a spell that empowers the caster to unveil the truth concealed behind either a magical or non-magical disguise, effectively countering the effects of spells like [[Alter Self (spell)|alter self]], [[Change Self (spell)|change self]], [[Friends (spell)|friends]], [[Polymorph (ability)|polymorph]], [[Shape Change (spell)|shape change]], [[Hallucinatory Forest (spell)|hallucinatory forest]], [[Tree (spell)|tree]], [[Avatar (spell)|avatar]], [[Meld into Stone (spell)|meld into stone]] and similar magical enchantments.  
  
 
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| duration = 10 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
| area of effect = 120 ft. distance; up to 10 creatures
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The dweomer also possesses the ability to expose conditions such as [[Demonic Possession|demonic possession]], though it cannot reveal the exact nature of the demon itself.  Yet it lays bare the real appearance of the individual under the disguise.
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The dweomer also possesses the ability to expose conditions such as [[Demonic Possession|demonic possession]], though it cannot reveal the exact nature of the [[Demon|demon]] itself.  Yet it lays bare the real appearance of the individual under the disguise.
  
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When employing the spell, the caster must maintain [[Spellcasting|concentration]] while inspecting his or her surroundings or specific beings for a disguise.  Each round, one object or individual may be perused by the spell, up to a maximum of ten attempts.  Each attempt requires one round, or 12 seconds, to fully examine before the disguise is revealed.
  
  
Enables the caster to reveal the truth behind either a magical or non-magical disguise, countering the effects of  and like magic.  The spell will also reveal the presence of a , though in this last case it will not reveal the exact nature of the [[Demon|demon]] itself.  Otherwise, the real appearance of the individual will become known to the caster. 
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See also,<br>
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[[Doppelganger]]<br>
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[[Non-detection (spell)|Non-detection]]
  
The caster must continue to concentrate on the spell while enacting the spell upon individuals; one individual may be examined per round, up to a maximum of ten persons.
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[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]
 
 
10 creatures may be peered at to penetrate the disguise, but each attempt requires 1 [[Combat Round|round]].
 
 
 
 
 
See [[Doppelganger]]
 
 
 
[[Category: Clerical Spells]]
 

Revision as of 21:47, 26 October 2023

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Penetrate disguise is a spell that empowers the caster to unveil the truth concealed behind either a magical or non-magical disguise, effectively countering the effects of spells like alter self, change self, friends, polymorph, shape change, hallucinatory forest, tree, avatar, meld into stone and similar magical enchantments.

Penetrate Disguise
Range self
Duration 10 rounds
Area of Effect 120 ft. distance; up to 10 creatures*
Casting Time 1 round
Saving Throw none
Level cleric (1st)

The dweomer also possesses the ability to expose conditions such as demonic possession, though it cannot reveal the exact nature of the demon itself. Yet it lays bare the real appearance of the individual under the disguise.

When employing the spell, the caster must maintain concentration while inspecting his or her surroundings or specific beings for a disguise. Each round, one object or individual may be perused by the spell, up to a maximum of ten attempts. Each attempt requires one round, or 12 seconds, to fully examine before the disguise is revealed.


See also,
Doppelganger
Non-detection