I'm running the third installment currently (Hook Mountain Massacre), and the PCs spotted the Sihedron tattoos sported by the NPCs who went to Paradise. After doing so, one of the PCs did a Detect Magic on the tat. I looked throughout the book, and through the first two books, and couldn't find any answer as to what I should tell the PC.
Does anyone know if these tattoos register as magic? I would think they'd register as *something*, given what they're used for, but I'm not positive.
If anyone had any input, I'd greatly appreciate the help! (It's possible I just missed something, as I've not read all the books.)
Many, many thanks!
ChrisO
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I have not ever seen any reference to the Sihedron tattoos being magical. It states that they can be removed with an 'erase' spell.
HOWEVER
IMO I would think that they are except that they have a type of 'nondetection' spell on them OR that they are simply dormant until the person with the tattoo dies, then becomes magic so that the person's soul can feed the Runewell.
While they have magical-related meanings and implications, the actual Sihedron tattoos themselves are just ordinary tattoos. They don't register to Detect Magic. James Jacobs gives a short explanation in HELP ! SKINSAW SPOILER Sihedron Ritual and provides additional details at the bottom of Sihedron Confusion.
My thanks! And much appreciated for the links; I could have read for the next week and not found them. :)
Much obliged, and now I know what to tell my PCs come Monday.
Cheers, mates!
ChrisO