Puka makani

Spell of the Day

Puka makani is a second level divination which is cast upon the self, has an instant casting time, a one-minute duration, requires concentration, and has a material requirement of a copper coin.

This Hawaiian spell allows one to see into the mind of another who is within thirty feet. The vision one receives is dream-like. Images can be disjointed and frantic or clear and static. Putting the target in a frame of mind, by asking a question or displaying a photograph, often helps with focus.

There was a bit of false information floating around a few decades ago that said the average man thinks about sex every seven seconds. But a study conducted at Ohio State University in cooperation with the Department of Magical Affairs used puka makani and found the actual number is closer to thirty times per day. For women, the number is about half that.

Puka makani is used by law enforcement during interrogations, but the results are inadmissible as evidence. There is no way of knowing if the viewed vision is a memory or a thought. The mind is easy to manipulate with stimuli. By asking a suspect about a crime, they could be the guilty party remembering details or an innocent person imagining the events. Most attorneys will argue that the use of the spell is a fifth amendment violation as it causes someone to testify against themselves. The matter is currently on the docket of the fifth circuit court.