With this spell a Mage can use his ability to draw power to determine if an object reacts to magical energies. In this way he can detect if an object has magical powers, or contains written copies of spells (which will react in a small way to channelled power). Similarly he can sense Magical barriers, wards, and links within a few Legats of himself, because they will resonate with the energy he channels.
When examining an object the Mage must make an Int + Sorcery roll to understand what he is sensing. The resistance for this roll is 10 for normal enchanted objects or links to active spells, 12 for barriers and wards, 16 for magical potions and 18 spells hidden in a text.
There is always a risk that this spell can inadvertently damage or trigger the item examined. If channelling the spell damages the Mage it also damages the item for half the amount (round down).
power+1 Sorcery for identification per 2 power levels