Seek Gate

Information 
Tells the caster the direction and approximate distance of the nearest gate. Any known gates may be excluded if the caster specifically mentions them before beginning.

Modifiers: Long-distance modifiers, -2 if the gate is currently closed, -5 if seeking a gate’s arrival point, -10 if seeking a gate leading to a specific destination. Note that the gate itself may be Scryguarded or under a Conceal Magic spell.

Cost: 3. 
Time to cast: 10 seconds. 
Prerequisites: Magery 2, Seek Magic, and one spell from each of 10 colleges.

Item 
A forked stick.  
Energy cost to create: 100.

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Long Distance Modifiers Table
Distance Penalty
200 yards 0
1/2 mile -1
1 mile -2
3 miles -3
10 miles -4
30 miles -5
100 miles -6
300 miles -7
1,000 miles -8
For every additional factor of 10, add -2.