X-Ray Vision

This spell allows the caster to see into or through substances that are impenetrable to normal sight, including solid matter. The range (or depth) of the caster's vision is 20 feet, and the caster views anything within this range as if it were illuminated to any degree comfortable for him. The caster can scan an area of 100 square feet (a 10-

foot square) per round, but the depth of his vision and the speed with which his vision penetrates the object in question are limited (see table).

Substance Scanned | Rate of Penetration | Max. Depth of Vision ------------------+---------------------+--------------------- Animal matter | 4 ft./rd. | 20 ft. Vegetable matter | 3 ft./rd. | 20 ft. Stone | 1 ft./rd. | 10 ft. Iron, etc. | 1 in./rd. | 10 in. Lead, gold | Nil | None

Secret compartments, drawers, traps, and recesses within the area scanned are 90% likely to be located by x-ray vision scanning. Note that this spell is unable to penetrate unusually dense metals, including lead, gold, platinum, and alloys of these substances.

The material component is a special ointment for the eyes valued at 1,000 gp per application. Due to ointment's deleterious effects on the caster's eyes, this spell can be used safely no more than once per day.

Notes: Very rare spell. (Updated from Polyhedron Newszine.)