Amanuensis

Originally created by clerics of Deneir, god of scribes, knowledge of this spell has spread among other scholars. Deneir's faithful seek to prevent it from falling into the hands of those who would use it to spread falsehoods.

After placing a literary source (such as a book) adjacent to a blank book or surface of suitable size, the magic of this spell begins to copy it word for word. The quill pen moves with the skill of an accomplished scribe and superhuman speed while producing its own ink that never smudges or runs. Each minute, the pen copies one page of text or illustration, duplicating it on the new surface. The spell can copy magical texts (including spellbooks), but the copy produced is nonmagical and unusable as a spellbook. A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check allows a viewer to determine that it is a copy, as it lacks creases left by pen strokes.

Once the quill is so directed, it continues until the task is complete or the duration expires. If you can see the quill when the task is complete, you can direct it to begin copying another text as your action. If desired, you can direct the quill to translate the text from one language to another as it writes, as long as you know both languages.

While working, the quill becomes intangible and continues to work even if a creature attempts to stop it, or if both books are closed and dropped into a backpack for travel. Separating the source from the quill by at least 30 feet or destroying either text ends the spell early.

Adapted from the AD&D 2e Faiths & Avatars.