Detect Magical Aura

Universal
Level: Acolyte 0, Mage 0; Components: V, S; Casting Time: Attack action; Range: 60 ft.; Area: Quarter-circle emanating from you to the extreme of the range; Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute/level (D); Saving Throw: None; Spell Resistance: No
The caster can detect magical auras. The amount of information revealed depends on how long the caster studies a particular area or subject.
1st Round: Presence or absence of magical auras.
2nd Round: Number of different magical auras and the strength of the strongest aura.
3rd Round: The strength and location of each aura.
Magical areas, multiple types of magic, or strong local magical emanations may confuse or conceal weaker auras.
Aura Strength: An aura's magical power and strength depend on a spell's functioning spell level or an item's caster level.
Functioning Spell Level
Item Caster Level
Aura Power
0-level or lingering aura
Lingering aura
Dim
1st-2nd
1st-3rd
Faint
3rd
4th-5th
Moderate
4th
6th-7th
Strong
5th
8th-10th
Overwhelming
If an aura falls into more than one category, detect magical aura indicates the stronger of the two.
Length Aura Lingers: How long a magical aura lingers after the source has vacated the location depends on the aura's original strength.
Original Strength Duration
Faint 1d6 minutes
Moderate 1d6 x 10 minutes
Strong 1d6 hours
Overwhelming 1d6 days
Each round, the caster can turn to detect things in a new area. The spell can penetrate barriers, but 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt blocks it.
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