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<blockquote data-quote="The Black Kestrel" data-source="post: 5689521" data-attributes="member: 4903">Attempting to hide the casting of spell in plain sight is best modeled using an opposed skill check. The caster would roll Bluff versus the crowds' Perception. If the crowd succeeded all they would know is that the caster is doing something strange, not necessarily casting a spell though they might be suspicious. A Spellcraft check would allow them to realize he is casting a spell and possibly what spell exactly. Luckily for your character Spellcraft is trained only skill and most normal townsfolk aren't likely to have it. OTOH they may be suspicious lot and burn you at the stake just to be certain.Just to note, Knowledge (arcana) would have no bearing on this. According to the PRD Knowledge (arcana) allows you to:Identify auras while using detect magic&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 15 + spell levelIdentify a spell effect that is in place&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20 + spell levelIdentify materials manufactured by magic&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20 + spell levelIdentify a spell that just targeted you&nbsp; &nbsp; Arcana&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 25 + spell levelIdentify the spells cast using a specific material component&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20</blockquote>

[QUOTE="The Black Kestrel, post: 5689521, member: 4903"] Attempting to hide the casting of spell in plain sight is best modeled using an opposed skill check. The caster would roll Bluff versus the crowds' Perception. If the crowd succeeded all they would know is that the caster is doing something strange, not necessarily casting a spell though they might be suspicious. A Spellcraft check would allow them to realize he is casting a spell and possibly what spell exactly. Luckily for your character Spellcraft is trained only skill and most normal townsfolk aren't likely to have it. OTOH they may be suspicious lot and burn you at the stake just to be certain. Just to note, Knowledge (arcana) would have no bearing on this. According to the PRD Knowledge (arcana) allows you to: Identify auras while using detect magic 15 + spell level Identify a spell effect that is in place 20 + spell level Identify materials manufactured by magic 20 + spell level Identify a spell that just targeted you Arcana 25 + spell level Identify the spells cast using a specific material component 20 [/QUOTE]

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