Wizard Mark

Name

Wizard Mark

Type of Magic

Mage

Spell Level

1st

School

Alteration (House Publius)

Sphere

Reversible?

Range

Touch

Components

Material, Somatic, Verbal

The material components for this spell are a pinch of diamond dust (about 100 gp worth) and a pigment or pigments for the coloration of the mark. If the mark is to be invisible, the pigments are still used, but the caster uses a stylus of some sort rather than his finger.

Duration

Permanent

Casting Time

Area of Effect

Up to 1 sq. ft.

Saving Throw

None

Effects

When this spell is cast, the wizard is able to inscribe, visibly or invisibly, his personal rune or mark, as well as up to six additional characters of smaller size. A wizard mark spell enables the caster to etch the rune upon stone, metal, or any softer substance without harm to the material upon which the mark is placed. If an invisible mark is made, a detect magic spell will cause it to glow and be visible (though not necessarily understandable). Detect invisibility, true seeing, a gem of seeing, or arobe of eyes will likewise expose an invisible wizard mark. A read magic spell will reveal the maker's words, if any. The mark cannot be dispelled, but it can be removed by the caster or by anerase spell. If cast on a living being, normal wear gradually causes the mark to fade.