Vance's Visionary Vigil

3rd-level divination

When you cast Vance's Visionary Vigil, you gain a vision of all individuals who were present at a specific location within a designated four-hour window, going back up to one day. Upon casting, you focus on a specific area you are familiar with, and the spell conjures visual images of the people who were there, similar to eyewitness accounts.

The spell provides a brief visual description of each person, including their general appearance, clothing, and any distinctive features. This spell does not provide names, intentions, or any other information about the individuals, only their visual appearance.

Vance's Visionary Vigil is particularly useful for investigative purposes, allowing the caster to gather clues about who was present at a scene during a specific time frame.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the window of time you can look back extends by 4 hours for each slot level above 3rd.

Lore:

Vance's Visionary Vigil was developed by Vance the Inquisitive, a wizard with a keen interest in detective work and solving mysteries. Vance often assisted local authorities in investigating crimes and mysterious occurrences, where knowing who was present at a scene was crucial.

To aid in his investigations, Vance created this spell to provide a magical means of identifying potential witnesses or suspects. His spell became a vital tool in piecing together events and uncovering the truth behind complex situations.

The spell gained popularity among law enforcers, private investigators, and adventurers who found themselves in roles that required unraveling mysteries. Vance's Visionary Vigil is a testament to Vance's analytical mind and his contribution to the field of magical investigation.