Rune of Warding

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This article is about a magical countermeasure against enemies in Ultima Underworld II. For other uses, see Runes (disambiguation).

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Rune of Warding
Ultima Underworld Incantation: In Jux Circle: 2nd

The Rune of Warding is a runic spell that alerts the caster if the place where it is cast is disturbed by another creature.

Spell Description

This incantation places a mystical ward in an area, which takes the form of a floating runic character. Once placed, the spell will inform the caster if anything should make contact with it, allowing the magician to remain alert as to the movements of creatures in the area.

Lore

“	Places an enchantment in an area which will report if anything disturbs it. – from Player’s Guide (Ultima Underworld)

See Also

• Rune of Flame
• Rune of Stasis

Ultima Underworld Spells
1st Circle	Create Food ☥ Light ☥ Locate ☥ Magic Arrow ☥ Resist Blows ☥ Stealth
2nd Circle	Cause Fear ☥ Detect Monster ☥ Jump ☥ Lesser Heal ☥ Rune of Warding ☥ Slow Fall
3rd Circle	Conceal ☥ Lightning ☥ Night Vision ☥ Speed ☥ Strengthen Door ☥ Water Walk
4th Circle	Heal ☥ Levitate ☥ Poison ☥ Remove Trap ☥ Resist Fire
5th Circle	Cure Poison ☥ Fireball ☥ Missile Protection ☥ Name Enchantment ☥ Open ☥ Smite Undead
6th Circle	Daylight ☥ Gate Travel ☥ Greater Heal ☥ Paralyze ☥ Sheet Lightning ☥ Telekinesis
7th Circle	Ally ☥ Confusion ☥ Fly ☥ Invisibility ☥ Reveal
8th Circle	Armageddon ☥ Flame Wind ☥ Freeze Time ☥ Iron Flesh ☥ Roaming Sight ☥ Tremor