Metal Detector

Metal Detector(minor) by Stone Gargoyle

The character can sense metals and ore within 100 feet, +10 feet per level, and estimate what kind it is.

Range: 100 feet, +10 feet per level; twice that if within one mile of a ley line

Duration: Permanent and constant

Estimate type of metal: The hero can register the consistency and chemical makeup of ores and metals with a base skill of 45%, +5% per level of experience. This applies onlynto solid metals of an ounce or more.

Note that as everything contains some trace metals of some kind, the character can use this ability as a form of crude radar within the range of the power. Thus he can see in the dark and know the location of objects and people.

Interpret Shapes with a base skill of 30% +5% per level

Interpret Distance with a base skill of 40% +4% per level

Bonuses: +2 to initiative, ! to strike, +1 to parry and dodge, half penalties when blinded or in darkness.

Limitations: Large metals in the form of walls will block this power and keep it from sensing anything beyond.