Divination

Divination [augury, psionic*]

• • Level Cleric 4

  • Components V, S, M

  • Casting Time 10 rounds

  • Range Self

  • Area of Effect The caster

  • Duration Instantaneous

  • Save nil

The cleric beseeches his or her deity for a bit of knowledge about an area or hint of advice regarding an impending action. 

Knowledge. The caster is given a cryptic bit of knowledge regarding an area, it's inhabitants, or treasure. The wider the area (entire castle or dungeon), the more general the response. The caster may request a specific bit of information, although this is rarely granted (see also the material components).

Advice. The caster is given a cryptic bit of advice regarding an impending action. The impending action must be able to be executed within 8 hours (if not possible, the spell will fail).

Limitations. The spell has a base 60% (01-60) plus 1% per spell caster level chance of providing accurate (if directional) information. This base chance may be adjusted depending upon the subject, scarcity of information, and any wards (per the GM). An unsuccessful result means the information provided will be inaccurate.

Material Components. The components depend upon the deity being called. Typically, this is something expensive or dear (around 300 g.p. per casting and the materials are consumed). Additional sacrifices may be made which could adjust the base chance of success. Adjustment is dependent upon the worth of the sacrifice to the deity and the importance of the sacrifice to the caster and/or those who stand to benefit.

Known Substitutions. See material components.