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Runes of Eyeball Implosion
(Alteration)
Level: 3
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 3 segments
Area of Effect: One creature
Saving Throw: None
By tracing these mystic runes upon a book, map, scroll, or similar object bearing written information, the magic user prevents unauthorized persons from reading his material. The Runes of Eyeball Implosion are difficult to detect - 5% chance per level of magic use experience of the reader; thieves have only a 5% chance. Trap detection by spell or magical device always finds these Runes. When read, the runes cause an inwardly directed implosion of
the reader's eyes, accompanied by a sickening popping sound, delivering 3d4+3
points of damage to the reader, who gets no saving throw.
The magic-user who cast the spell, as well as any he instructs, can read the protected writing without triggering the Runes Likewise, the magic-user can remove the Runes whenever desired. Others can remove them only with a successful Dispel Magic or Erase spell. Runes of Eyeball Implosion otherwise last until the spell is triggered. The item upon which the runes are placed is unharmed when the magic is triggered. Obviously, the person who triggered
the runes will be blind everafter.
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