Assess Value

Level 1 priest spell · Divination

Tells the caster a handled object's material worth to within 2d10% minus caster level.

Situation: Know

Niche — marginal: too small an effect for a slot at its level.

Sphere
Divination
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Casting time
4
Duration
Instantaneous
Area of effect
1 object
Saving throw
None

This spell enables the caster to determine the fair market value of an object based on the materials used in its construction simply by handling it. The spell does not enable the caster to assess the artistic or cultural value of an object, its magical properties, or even determine if the object is magical.

The object to be evaluated must be physically smaller in size than the caster. The spell enables the caster to determine the item's value to the nearest gold piece in value to within (plus or minus) 2d10% minus the caster's level. Hence, at 20th level and above, there is no possibility of error.

Notes: Granted by the Mulhorandi goddess Nephthys of the Forgotten Realms setting.

Sources

  • Powers & Pantheons (9563)
  • Priest's Spell Compendium Vol 1
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