Magic
Knowledge Skill
Magic, sometimes spelled magick, or bending, is an ancient praxis rooted in sacred rituals, spiritual divinations, and/or cultural lineage—with an intention to invoke, manipulate, or otherwise manifest supernatural forces, beings, or entities in the natural, incarnate world.
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This can also be used to identify spells being cast, a spell scroll, or an enchanted item.
Identifying a spell being cast: DC 10 + Spell Level as a free action (auto rolled in Janus).
Identifying a spell scroll: DC 10 + Spell Level, takes 1 min.
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Magic DC Examples
| DC | Task Difficulty | Example Task |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Very Easy | Identify the basic properties of common magical herbs or substances. |
| 8 | Easy | Recognize the telltale signs of magical residue in an area. |
| 10 | Simple | Read and interpret a simple magical inscription or rune. |
| 12 | Moderate | Identify the potential effects of a magical potion or enchantment. |
| 15 | Challenging | Analyze the structure and purpose of a magical artifact. |
| 18 | Difficult | Decipher the contents of an ancient grimoire or magical text. |
| 20 | Formidable | Understand the underlying principles of a complex magical ritual. |
| 22 | Heroic | Piece together fragmented or lost knowledge of a forgotten magical tradition. |
| 25 | Legendary | Comprehend the metaphysical theories behind the nature of magic itself. |
| 28 | Mythic | Unlock the secrets of a mystical plane or dimension through scholarly research. |
| 30 | Impossible | Attain omniscient knowledge of all magical phenomena across space and time. |