So without a way to detect the presence of magic, it’s easy to miss such items.

Detect Magic is one of the most accessible and useful ritual spells, and its function is pretty self-explanatory.

This is where Identify comes in.

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To cast the spell, you need a pearl worth at least 100 gold pieces.

You won’t need to cast the spell again unless your familiar dies.

No other creature can enter the dome, and magical effects can’t travel through it.

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The dome also provides a warm and dry environment for resting, regardless of the weather outside.

This question can be about an activity or course of events happening in the next seven days.

Through this spell, your diety will provide you with a truthful answer.

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3Commune

Another great spell for communicating with deities and divine beings is the fifth-level spell Commune.

Unlike Divination, Commune doesn’t require expensive material components.

The spell requires 1,000 gold pieces worth of material components, but it doesn’t consume the materials.

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This will stop any form of magical transportation in and out of your designated area.

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