Spell Index

Detect Poison

Detect all poisons in a given area

Divination
Action: Standard
Components: V,S,M
Spell Lists: Alchemy,Arcane,Divine,Nature,Psychic
Levels: 1

Detect Poison is a basic divination spell that reveals the presence of poisons and magic-enhanced poisons in a given area. A poison must be concealed with a spell like Magic Aura to avoid detection. If poison presence is suspected and the investigating sorcerer is unsure about overcoming the Magic Aura's DC, they can cast Dispel Magic to nuke the Magic Aura spell (possibly with the assistance of other sorcerers, see cooperative spell mechanics). If Dispel Magic succeeds, a subsequent Detect Poison will automatically reveal the presence of poisons on objects or within liquids and solids.

When cast, Detect Poison reveals the following information:

1. The special ingredients used in the poison
2. The expected effect of the poison (paralysis, sleep, slow death, mental defense degradation, etc.)
3. Whether this magical signature has been encountered before, potentially revealing the poison's creator
4. The potency of the poison if ingested (The GM may provide an approximate Fortitude DC)
5. What is the age of this poison? Was it made recently or long ago?

Area Scaling

The area that can be scanned increases with the caster's level (CL):

• CL 1-5: Large-sized area
• CL 6-10: Huge-sized area
• CL 11-15: Gargantuan-sized area
• CL 16-20: Colossal-sized area

Reminder

If a poison is concealed by Magic Aura:

1. The caster must overcome the Magic Aura's DC to detect the poison
2. If unsure about overcoming the DC, the caster can use Dispel Magic
3. Successful Dispel Magic allows Detect Poison to function normally