Witness of the Fallen
Divination
Level: Clr 4, Sor/Wiz 5
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 10 minutes
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: 1 minute/level
You open your senses to the echoes of the dead. For the duration of the spell, translucent apparitions briefly manifest around you, reenacting fragments of events witnessed by creatures who were present in the area and have since died.
Upon casting the spell, designate a location within range that occupies no more than a 100-foot radius. The spell reveals the memories of deceased creatures that personally witnessed significant events in that area.
The memories appear as ghostly reenactments accompanied by faint voices, emotions and impressions. These memories are not perfect recordings and are limited by the knowledge, perceptions and biases of the original witnesses.
During the spell's duration, you may ask up to one question per three caster levels (maximum six questions). The collective memories of the dead answer to the best of their ability. Questions must pertain to events that occurred within the designated area.
The memories can reveal:
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The identity or appearance of individuals present.
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Significant actions that occurred.
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The approximate time of events.
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Strong emotions felt by witnesses.
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Hidden details noticed by one or more deceased observers.
The memories cannot:
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Predict the future.
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Reveal information unknown to all deceased witnesses.
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Interpret events beyond what the witnesses understood.
If multiple deceased witnesses possess conflicting recollections, the spell presents all relevant versions.
In addition, after viewing the memories, you gain a +2 insight bonus on attack rolls, saving throws, Armor Class and skill checks made against creatures directly involved in the revealed events. This bonus lasts for 24 hours.
Material Component: A white candle worth at least 5 gp, which burns completely during the casting.