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''Note: This item is intended to be used with the [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)|Tome of Prowess]]. It may not be appropriate for other games.''
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''Note: This item is intended to be used with the [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)|Tome of Prowess]]. It may not be appropriate for other games.''[[Summary::A device to allow those without access to spells to detect the presence of magic, and perhaps glean some information about its type.| ]]
  
== Etheliometer ==
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=== Etheliometer ===
[[Summary::A device to allow those without access to spells to detect the presence of magic, and perhaps glean some information about its type.| ]]An etheliometer is a rather crazy collection of knobs, levers, gears, and dials. Those who understand a bit about how magic works can use the various fiddly bits on it to detect the presence of magic and to learn information about it. It requires two hands to operate, and only characters with ranks in [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Arcana|Arcana]], [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Geomancy|Geomancy]], or [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Thaumaturgy|Thaumaturgy]] can use it to get information.
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<onlyinclude>An etheliometer is a rather crazy collection of knobs, levers, gears, and dials that requires two hands to operate. Those who understand a bit about how magic works can use the various fiddly bits on it to detect the presence of magic and to learn information about it. As a result, only characters with ranks in [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Arcana|Arcana]], [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Geomancy|Geomancy]], or [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Thaumaturgy|Thaumaturgy]] can use it effectively.
  
As a 1-round action, an individual with ranks in one or more of the above skills can determine the presence of magic in a 60' cone starting at the etheliometer. With an additional 1-round action, the wielder can determine the direction and distance to each magical effect in the cone. Additionally, the wielder can determine additional information about a magical effect that they have located, but they must be within 5' of the effect. Once at this distance, as a 1-minute action they can attempt to determine more information about the effect. This allows them to use the Identify Magic ability of [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Arcana|Arcana]], [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Geomancy|Geomancy]], or [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Thaumaturgy|Thaumaturgy]]. They gain additional information about the effect based on the result of their check.
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When used, however, an individual with ranks in one or more of the above skills can determine the presence of magic in a 60' cone (radiating outward from the etheliometer) as a 1-round action. With an additional 1-round action, the wielder can determine the direction and distance to each magical effect within the cone. Once located, they may spend a 1-minute action the wielder can determine additional information about a magical effect or item so long as they are within 5' of it. This last function is treated as a use of the Identify Magic ability in the [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Arcana|Arcana]], [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Geomancy|Geomancy]], or [[Tome of Prowess (3.5e Sourcebook)/Thaumaturgy|Thaumaturgy]] skills. The wielder gains additional information about the effect based on the result of their check.
  
'''Price:''' [[Cost::100 gp]]<br/>
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'''Price:''' [[Cost::50 gp]]<br/>
'''Weight:''' 2 lb.
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Note: This item is intended to be used with the Tome of Prowess. It may not be appropriate for other games.

Etheliometer[edit]

An etheliometer is a rather crazy collection of knobs, levers, gears, and dials that requires two hands to operate. Those who understand a bit about how magic works can use the various fiddly bits on it to detect the presence of magic and to learn information about it. As a result, only characters with ranks in Arcana, Geomancy, or Thaumaturgy can use it effectively.

When used, however, an individual with ranks in one or more of the above skills can determine the presence of magic in a 60' cone (radiating outward from the etheliometer) as a 1-round action. With an additional 1-round action, the wielder can determine the direction and distance to each magical effect within the cone. Once located, they may spend a 1-minute action the wielder can determine additional information about a magical effect or item so long as they are within 5' of it. This last function is treated as a use of the Identify Magic ability in the Arcana, Geomancy, or Thaumaturgy skills. The wielder gains additional information about the effect based on the result of their check.

Price: 50 gp
Weight: 2 lb.



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AuthorTarkisflux +
Cost50 gp +
Identifier3.5e Equipment +
RatingUnrated +
SummaryA device to allow those without access to spells to detect the presence of magic, and perhaps glean some information about its type. +
TitleEtheliometer +