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MAGIC SPELL/ABILITY PROFILE: SCALE
SPELL NAME: weight Scale
TYPE: Divinatory / Manipulative Magic
ELEMENTAL AFFINITY: Requires attunement to at least one compatible element (examples: earth, water, air, fire, life, or tech).
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DESCRIPTION
Scale allows the user to sense and measure the weight of objects or creatures within their line of sight. Multiple items in the same location can be measured simultaneously. The spell works by detecting elemental resonance and gravitational signature, giving the user an instinctive or magical "feel" of mass.
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MECHANICS
Range: Up to 5-60 meters; usable on distant objects if within sight.
Weight Limit: Can measure up to 30 metric tons (large constructs or massive beasts).
Precision: Small items ±0.1 kg; living creatures ±1–5 kg depending on size.
Activation: Mental focus or instinctive use by elemental creatures; no verbal incantation required.
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ELEMENTAL INTERACTIONS
Earth: Best for rocks, soil, metals, or structures.
Air: Can sense subtle weight in light objects or airborne items.
Water: Measures liquids or aquatic creatures.
Life: Detects living creatures and sudden weight shifts (pregnancy, carrying loads, etc.).
Fire: Senses mana-infused items or energy-heavy objects.
Tech: Measures mechanical constructs or devices.
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APPLICATIONS
Determine if a creature or container is carrying hidden objects.
Assess load capacity for travel or combat.
Detect hidden or magically disguised items.
Beasts can instinctively sense prey or pack-mates' weight for coordination.
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LIMITATIONS
Cannot measure objects beyond 30 metric tons.
Requires line of sight; blocked or hidden objects reduce accuracy.
Heavily enchanted or magically concealed objects may require attunement to the appropriate element for correct reading.
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NOTES
Skilled users instinctively combine weight sensing with other senses, giving them an edge in hunting, guarding, or exploration, ect.