Aura Reading

Ability Type: Spell, Difficulty 17
Provided By: Limited Telepathy

Spell Type: Astral, Telepathy
Form: Contained
Function: Sensory
Power Cost: Minimal
Duration: Maintainable

Representing a very basic form of group telepathy, Aura Reading grants its caster the ability to sense a faint 'aura' of stray emotion around all creatures in view. Although the insight granted by the spell is very minor, it is sufficient to give some basic indication of mood and can assist a perceptive mage in spotting lies and half-truths.

Social Skills: Perception Bonus: +1
Social Skills Bonus to Spot Lies: +1 (cumulative with basic Perception bonus)