Transfer of knowledge

Spell Effect

The spell instantly scours every plane of existence for the specific knowledge the caster seeks.

• If more than 100 non-deity creatures possess that knowledge, the spell perfectly copies the collective version from those minds.

• If the number of non-deity creatures who know it is between 1 and 100, the spell instead extracts it from a single random creature that has the information.

• If no non-deity creature possesses the knowledge, the spell fails entirely.

Nature of the Knowledge

The knowledge can be virtually anything: a detailed memory of an event, a step-by-step procedure, a closely guarded secret, or a practical skill.
If the knowledge represents a skill or technique, the caster gains proficiency in the relevant area. If the caster already has proficiency, this spell can even elevate it to expertise (double proficiency bonus).

Material Component & Memory Binding

When the spell succeeds, the acquired knowledge is magically inscribed into the book the caster used as a material component. Simultaneously, the knowledge takes root in the caster’s mind.

• As long as the bond remains, if the book is destroyed, the knowledge is completely erased from the caster’s memory as well.

• After exactly one year, this link permanently breaks. Once broken, destroying the book no longer affects the caster in any way, and the knowledge remains safely in the caster’s mind.