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Comprehend Languages - Divination

Level	Brd 1, Clr 1, Sor/Wiz 1
Components	V S M
XP Cost
Casting Time	1 standard action
Range	Personal
Target	You
Duration	10 min/level
Saving Throw
Spell Resistance

Description

You can understand the spoken words of
creatures or read otherwise incomprehensible written messages. In either case, you
must touch the creature or the writing.
The ability to read does not necessarily
impart insight into the material, merely its
literal meaning. The spell enables you to
understand or read an unknown language,
not speak or write it.
Written material can be read at the rate
of one page (250 words) per minute.
Magical writing cannot be read, though
the spell reveals that it is magical, but
comprehend languages is often useful when
deciphering treasure maps. This spell can
be foiled by certain warding magic (such as
the secret page and illusory script spells). It
does not decipher codes or reveal messages
concealed in otherwise normal text.
Comprehend languages can be made permanent with a permanency spell.
Arcane Material Component: A pinch of
soot and a few grains of salt.