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{{spellbook|name=clairvoyance|level=3|type=[[divination]]|cost=300|turns=6}} | {{spellbook|name=clairvoyance|level=3|type=[[divination]]|cost=300|turns=6}} | ||
− | A '''spellbook of clairvoyance''' provides the [[ | + | |
+ | A '''spellbook of clairvoyance''' provides the '''clairvoyance''' [[divination spells|divination spell]], which magically maps a 19×11 area centered on your location.<ref>Dimensions of mapped area. ({{function|detect.c|do_vicinity_map}})</ref> The spell is blocked if you are wearing a [[cornuthaum]] and are not a [[Wizard]]. | ||
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+ | Unlike the [[clairvoyance]] provided by [[aligned priest]]s and some items, the clairvoyance spell only maps once per cast and does not persist as a recurring effect. | ||
==Messages== | ==Messages== | ||
; "You sense a pointy hat on top of your <head>." | ; "You sense a pointy hat on top of your <head>." | ||
− | :The spell was blocked by a [[cornuthaum]] | + | :The spell was blocked by a [[cornuthaum]].<ref>Clairvoyance spell blocked by cornuthaum. ({{sourcecode|spell.c|943}})</ref> |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
− | This spell is | + | This spell is a passable alternative to [[magic mapping]], especially for [[Samurai]], who get a bonus reduction in failure rate. |
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
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[[Category:Spellbooks|Clairvoyance]] | [[Category:Spellbooks|Clairvoyance]] |
Revision as of 07:07, 1 April 2009
spellbook of + clairvoyance | |
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Appearance | random |
Base price | 300 zm |
Weight | 50 |
Turns to read | 6 |
Ink to write | 15–29 |
Spell type | [[divination spells|divination]] |
Level | 3 |
Power cost | 15 Pw |
A spellbook of clairvoyance provides the clairvoyance divination spell, which magically maps a 19×11 area centered on your location.[1] The spell is blocked if you are wearing a cornuthaum and are not a Wizard.
Unlike the clairvoyance provided by aligned priests and some items, the clairvoyance spell only maps once per cast and does not persist as a recurring effect.
Messages
- "You sense a pointy hat on top of your <head>."
- The spell was blocked by a cornuthaum.[2]
Strategy
This spell is a passable alternative to magic mapping, especially for Samurai, who get a bonus reduction in failure rate.
References
- ↑ Dimensions of mapped area. (do_vicinity_map in detect.c)
- ↑ Clairvoyance spell blocked by cornuthaum. (spell.c, line 943)