The Black Order uses this spell to make a permanent mark on an object recording its date and owner, usually for goods. This mark, while seeming to be no more than complex rune to most eyes, is instantly recognizable and readable by any Order Mage. By this means is trade regulated and transactions recorded, usually on clay tablets. It is suspected that many of the Red Cloaks have trained themselves to read the marks, but officially only the Black Order has the skill.
The mark done by each Mage casting this spell is a unique sigil that identifies that Mage. A Mage may also learn one or more special Marks, such as that of his order or that of his city, however when casting such a Mark the spell takes a full 2 minutes to complete. It is possible for a Mage to try and copy the marking of a sigil he does not know. Increase difficulty by 2 to emulate another Generic Mark and 9 to imitate another Mage’s personal Mark. A Mark can only be copied if the Mage has it in front of them to study.
powerFor +1 power level wood or bone may be marked
For +2 metal may be marked
For +3 stone can be marked
For +4 Star Iron can be marked