School illusion (glamer); Level illusionist 1
CASTING
Casting Time 1 standard action
EFFECT
Range touch
Target one touched object weighting up to 5 lbs./level
Duration 1 day/level (D)
Saving Throw none — see description; Spell Resistance no
DESCRIPTION
You alter an item’s aura so that it registers to Spellcraft skill checks to detect magic as though it were non-magical, or a magic item of a kind you specify, or the subject of a spell you specify. If the object bearing magic aura has identify cast on it or is similarly examined, the examiner recognizes that the aura is false and detects the object’s actual qualities if he succeeds on a Will save. Otherwise, he believes the aura and no amount of testing reveals what the true magic is.
If the targeted item’s own aura is exceptionally powerful (if it is an artifact, for instance), magic aura doesn’t work.
Note: A magic weapon, shield, or suit of armor must be a masterwork item, so a sword of average make, for example, looks suspicious if it has a magical aura.