Know Thy Foe

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Required Wrath Domain: Vengeance 5
Range Sight; Sense Enemy
Target Area 1 Target (Sworn Enemy or Chosen Foe)
Duration 1 Hour
Casting V,S
Cast Action Standard
Cost 4
Effect On a successful Casting Roll vs. the Mental Resistance of a Sworn Enemy or Chosen Foe within sight - or within range of an active Sense Enemy spell - the channeler gains divine insight into the mindset and actions of the selected target. This provides and maintains a general awareness of the direction and distance of the target relative to herself, as well as an idea of what the target is likely up to or plotting. Also while active, this deep understanding of her foe offers a +Rank Proficiency bonus to Sense Motive skill checks vs. other enemies of the same Sworn Enemy subtype (or allies of the Chosen Foe, if the Chosen Foe is the target of the spell).

When the target is within sight and engaged in combat, this ability manifests in a much more tangible way. The channeler is able to flawlessly read the target's body language and know how the target will move at any given moment, providing her with a +Rank Divine bonus to Dodge against attacks from the target.

Note: If the target was the Chosen Foe, and is still alive when the channeler designates a new Chosen Foe, the spell will immediately be disrupted and need to be recast. Otherwise, the spell ends after 1 hour or upon the death of the target.