Penetrate Cosmic Ignorance (Priest Spell)

This dangerous spell is based on the age-old belief that the world is just illusion and that mortals cannot comprehend it Penetrate cosmic ignorance allows a partial piercing of that veil. When cast the spell reveals the divine hands behind every creature and object present. The caster learns of subjects' patron deities, consecrated spaces, holy relics, spell residue, and extraplanar creatures. It tells every individual's level, every magical item's power, and every mon­ster's special abilities among many other revelations. Wherever the hands of deities manipulate life – and they do so everywhere – the priest will know it.
Using this spell requires the caster to make a saving throw vs. breath weapon modified only by Wisdom bonuses. A caster who fails is driven insane by the revelation; if the priest is ever cured, the revelation is forgotten. Using this spell wipes all other spells from the caster's mind, and a full night's rest is required before spells can be regained.
Notes: Common for priests from a vedic (Indian) setting; otherwise, very rare.
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