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title: Read Magic
description: The Read Magic spell for OSR gaming.
date_pub: 2023-07-03T08:23:00-04:00
section: spells
content_type: feature
short_code: srm
tags: arcane divine ritual
---

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|              |           |
| ------------ | --------- |
| **Level**    | 1         |
| **Duration** | 1d4 turns |
| **Range**    | Self      |

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Caster may read and decipher magical text (including script or runes), including:

-   Comprehending the magical script of any arcane spells on a scroll, allowing them to cast a spell from it any time in the future;
-   Understanding any ritual written in any [known language](/rules/adventuring.html#languages);
-   Deciphering the spells in another wizard's spellbook; or
-   Reading the magical runes and words inscribed on an object or surface.

Once the caster has deciphered an inscription with this spell, they can re-read the inscription at will without casting Read Magic again.

All spellcasters can cast this spell as a ritual, taking 1 turn to cast.
