Measurement (spell)

"[The Bureau of Measures'] quality is unmatched, anachronistic in accuracy. A lead weight found on Reality Nergal (see fig. 1) used for measuring silver coins was found to be accurate down to .001 grams." — Anomaly Report, Infinity UnlimitedFanonThere are two Measurement spells, listed below.
==GURPS Magic==
Measurement is an Area- and Information-type Knowledge spell that tells the caster any one of the following things about the subject:Magic, p.100
*Weight
*Measurements in all dimensions
*Area
*Volume
These measurements will be in the form native to the caster, be it pounds, grams, or stones about the size of their head. The measurement is as precise as the caster can comprehend. At higher tech levels, other measurements may be possible, such as determining the frequency of a sound, or the wavelengthOr perhaps, hexadecimal code! of a color.
=== As an Enchantment ===
Each type of measurement will tend to use its own correlated item, such as a ruler, scales, a magic lens for colors, or an onyx cube for volume. The item usuallyRules-as-written, it's "always" must touch the subject. has to touch the subject. Energy cost to create: 50
=== As a Prerequisite ===
* The Measurement spell is a prerequisite for Mapmaker, Tell Position, and Test Load
=== Notes ===
Oddly enough, the spell as-written doesn't measure temperature--but it probably should.
==Deeper Principia Version==
* Effect Shaping: Deeper Principia-2; 10 minutes
* Energy Accumulating: 4 points.
Measurement determines the exact dimensions, weight, or temperature of an area/object/creature; the physical force applied at a point; or a target's average velocity for a period of time. It offers the same precision as the best instruments available to the public in the settingor perhaps, better, depending on esoteric skills.
== Perks ==
This spell can measure things that ordinary instruments cannot, such as the internal temperature of a sealed object.
== Limitations ==
Measurement cannot be cast on multiple targets. If it is cast over an area, area-effect modifiers apply -- this can become rather costly if a mage wants to know the precise weight of a dragon, warship, or iceberg!
== Notes ==
== References ==
* See Deeper Principia, Annotated
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