Hakima's Glass

Rules

Performing the Ritual

Performing this ritual takes at least 2 minutes of roleplaying. The ritual targets a single enchanted item or person who must be present throughout.

Effects

At the completion the ritual reveals information about the bonds attached to an item.

• It reveals if it is bonded to anyone, and who that person is.
• It reveals some details of previous characters who have been bonded to the item.
• It reveals if the item is under the effect of any rituals or spells; what their magnitude is; and what realm they are from.
• It reveals all innate magical properties of the item.

When cast on a character it reveals information about the bonds attached to that person.

• It reveals if the character is bonded to any items, and if those items are present it will point them out.
• It reveals if the character is part of any bands, their type (Banner, Sect or Coven)
• It reveals if the character is under the effect of any rituals or spells; what their magnitude is; and what Realm they are from.

Reading the Weave can penetrate effects designed to stymie or confuse divinations such as the Masque of the Blinded Weaver. If such an effect exists, the ritual must match or exceed the magnitude of any concealing effect to penetrate it; otherwise it will only reveal the presence, magnitude and realm of the obscuring effect.

Enchantments can interfere with this ritual whether they are cast on the target, or something to which the target is bonded. In the latter case, only the bonds to the enchanted item or character are protected.

Additional Magnitude

You may increase the magnitude of the ritual to penetrate more powerful shrouds or masks.

Description

This simple ritual reveals a great deal of information about items or individuals - at least a great deal of information about their bonds - and is also occasionally used as an empowered detect magic for penetrating shrouds of magical obfuscation. It is a useful tool for investigators, provided they have a way to apply the information they gain.

Common Elements

This ritual often involves active divination, often with runestones or cards. Lenses and mirrors are often used to closely examine the target, scyring for the signs of bonds and magical effects. The area where the ritual is performed is usually well-lit, either by sunlight or by multiple lamps, laterns, light-stones or fires. The runes Sular and Ophis may be evoked - the former by covens who actively examine and seek information during the performance, the latter by covens that prefer to rely on sudden revelation to deliver information to them. The former group are usually active in handling the target, while the latter focus more on drawing up (or down) magical energies and may use incense, water or even some narcotics to empower their ritual.