Zhaida's Improved Identifier
(Divination)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  1 round per level
Casting Time:  10 hours
Area of Effect:  One object
Saving Throw:  None

This spell is a more powerful version of identify. The wizard may read one "plus" cast on the item per round, as well as one special effect per 2 rounds (a +5 sword requires 5 rounds to read; a flame tongue requires 9 rounds: 1 for the base plus, 2 for flaming and 3?2 = 6 for variable effects). Effects upon the wizard are as for the Identify spell. It will not reveal the exact Intelligence and ego of a sentient weapon, but may reveal some of its powers.
The material component of this spell is a gem of no less than 1000 gp value. Used in combination with legend lore, it may identify almost anything short of artifacts and relics.
If this spell is to be used by an NPC, employed to identify an item, it will cost 15,000 gp.

