Aura of Awareness
Spell, High Magic, level 4
Lets the caster sense being watched and locate the watcher, unless a scrying device is used.
From the book
An invisible aura guards the caster against surveillance of all kinds. While it lasts, no one can spy on the caster unnoticed: the caster actually feels the watcher's gaze and can tell where the spy is, unless a scrying device is in use. It lasts 1 minute for each level of ability.
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 minute per level of ability
- Save
- None
- Spell type
- Variable, as stated
A scene
The East and West Markets of Tang are crowded at noon, and anyone could be watching. The wizard Juno had learned that the hard way, so before she stepped out among the spice stalls she spoke the word and wrapped herself in awareness. Halfway down the row of alchemists' shops she felt it: a prickle between her shoulder blades, as clear as a finger pressed there. She did not turn. She knew exactly where it came from, the upper balcony of the teahouse on her left. She bought a bag of ginger and strolled on, planning.