With this spell, the shukenja has a 5% chance per level of detecting any cursed item, person, or place. One man-sized object or one square yard of area can be checked each round. Once a cursed item has been discovered, the shukenja has the same percentage chance of determining the general nature of the curse, although its precise triggers and effects remain a mystery. For example, in examining a cursed scroll, the shukenja could learn the curse causes misfortune to the reader, but could not discern that it lowers saving throws and attack rolls by 1 until removed. Each item or area can be checked only once by the shukenja, subsequent results will not vary.
The material components for this spell are a gem of at least 2 chi'en (10 gp, given to the shukenja's deity as an offering) and a fresh spray of cherry or plum blossoms.
Notes: Common for priests from an oriental setting: otherwise, very rare.