diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog
index 996044820..81b84469e 100644
--- a/ChangeLog
+++ b/ChangeLog
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+Define range directly in aura spells in preparation for having higher-radius
+auras possible in the spell code.
+spell/Aura/spell_sanctuary.arc
+spell/Aura/spell_flaming_aura.arc
+Daniel Hawkins 2021-07-24
+
 Fix potential for quivers of Holding Arrows to generate and expect throwing items.
 artifacts
 Daniel Hawkins 2021-07-23
diff --git a/spell/Aura/spell_flaming_aura.arc b/spell/Aura/spell_flaming_aura.arc
index fd3a32492..a550e69ec 100644
--- a/spell/Aura/spell_flaming_aura.arc
+++ b/spell/Aura/spell_flaming_aura.arc
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ duration 100
 duration_modifier 4
 dam 6
 dam_modifier 25
+range 1
 maxgrace 20
 attacktype 4
 no_drop 1
diff --git a/spell/Aura/spell_sanctuary.arc b/spell/Aura/spell_sanctuary.arc
index 96cb1b213..0a7759e35 100644
--- a/spell/Aura/spell_sanctuary.arc
+++ b/spell/Aura/spell_sanctuary.arc
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ path_attuned 1
 other_arch sanctuary
 duration 100
 duration_modifier 4
+range 1
 maxgrace 20
 attacktype 524288
 no_drop 1