Spell: Masking Aura

Masking Aura

​Illusion (glamer)
Level: Assassin 3, Sorcerer 3, Wizard 3
BoXM: Wizard 6
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Touch
Target: Creature touched
Duration: One day/level (D)
Saving Throw: None; see text
Spell Resistance: No
Source: The Mage’s Tower website

The creature touched has its personal magical auras (though not those of magical items it bears) masked in such a manner that it appears as if no spells or magicks are affecting him. Spells such as arcane sight, detect magic, or greater arcane sight simply detect no magical auras from the affected creature.

If someone with a magical detection ability or spell such as one of those listed above chooses to “disbelieve” the masking aura, he may make a Spellcraft check (DC 35) to do so, but the difference between his own level and that of the caster of the masking aura is used as either a positive or negative modifier to this check.

This spell masks any magical auras upon the creature, not just those in effect at the time of its casting.

Masking aura prevents spells such as magical backlash, greater magical backlash, reciprocal gyre, etc. from functioning while it is active.
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GM Note

This spell is commonly known as Nystul's masking aura in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting.
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