Upheaval

Magic Aura

1st level Illusion

Classes: Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard

Domains: Knowledge

Components: V, S, F (A small square of silk that must be passed over the object that receives the aura)

Casting Time: Standard

Range: Touch

Target: One touched object weighing up to 100 lbs.

Duration: One day / level (D)

Spell Resistance: No

Description: You alter an item's aura so that it registers to detect spells (and spells with similar capabilities) as though it were nonmagical, or a magic item of a kind you specify, or the subject of a spell you specify.

If the object bearing magic aura has identify cast on it or is similarly examined, the examiner recognizes that the aura is false and detects the object's actual qualities if he succeeds on a WIS save. Otherwise, he believes the aura and no amount of testing reveals what the true magic is. If the targeted item's own aura is exceptionally powerful (if it is an artifact, for instance), magic aura doesn't work.

Note: A magic weapon, shield, or suit of armor must be a masterwork item, so a sword of average make, for example, looks suspicious if it has a magical aura.