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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.

Using magical items of any kind requires an understanding of magic and the knowledge to invoke their inner workings. This uses your Magic, and NOT Bending Weapon Skill.

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.

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.