By tracing these mystic runes upon a book, map, scroll, or similar object bearing written information, the wizard prevents unauthorized persons from reading their material. the explosive runes are difficult to detect, and must pass a wisdom saving throw to detect them prior to detonation. On a Success the reader knows they are there and can choose to not read the runes. However, if the unauthorized reader chooses to read them anyways, the runes will still explode. On a failed save the reader unwittingly triggers the runes and takes full damage from the spell.
They are affected by magical means of finding traps as well.
When read, the explosive runes detonate, delivering 6d4 force damage (+ 1d4 for each spell level above 1st) to the reader, and each creature within 30 feet of the reader.
A wizard who created this spell, as well as any they instruct, can read the protected writing without triggering the runes. Likewise, the wizard can dispel the runes without the need of a dispel magic spell.
"Some stories are not intended to be shared" - Rook the Bard
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