Detect Mineral

One of the simplest Topaz spell-forms, yet one they are very well known for, and one that earns them much respect and a fair amount of coin.

Effect

Base Effects: It is simple enough a task, a spellform easily formed, one of the first and simplest a Topaz Magister will learn. To detect the bounty of the earth herself, to seek and find deposits of minerals of value. When you cast this spell-form, you pick a earth bound mineral of your choice, and over the duration you may take an action to focus yourself, and you will detect any earthbound presence within range. This detection will come with a distance, direction and a feeling of strength, some feeling or indicator to inform you roughly how large a deposit it may be. This could manifest, for example, as the coppery taste as if blood, if searching for copper.

Side/Secondary Effects

Tier II Effects: This spell form lasts an additional hour.

Tier III Effects: Increase range by 1 mile.

Manifestation

Fenix moved about the cavern slowly, patiently, letting the feelings of the simple spell guide him, well aware of the miners watching with bated breath. He did not feel rushed, even in spite of those many eyes whom were clearly waiting to get back to work anxiously. He moved further into the large cavern, moving towards the far northwestern wall, feeling the dazzling presence of mithrium growing slightly within him as he touched the wall. "Here." he stated calmly, confidently, gesturing to the northwestern wall. "Dig on a slight incline, perhaps five degrees for the angle over distance, and in roughly six hundred feet or so, you should hit a major vein of mithrium."

Gestures & Ritual

Casting TN: 8, Tier II: 13, Tier III: 18

Related Discipline

Topaz Order

Related School

Geomancy

Related Element

Domhan (Earth)

Effect Duration

1 hour

Effect Casting Time

1 action

Range

1 mile

Applied Restriction

Target: An earthbound mineral of your choice, such as iron, gold, silver, sandstone or some other such.