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The detection spells have may uses, all related to gathering information. They can be used to see hidden objects, give information about treasure, or even scry out the true nature of your foe. All classes except warriors can use detection spells. detect evil reveals the aura of evil monsters detect good similar to above, only for good monsters detect hidden shows the whereabouts of hidden foes detect invis allows the caster to see the unseeable detect magic reveals magical auras to the caster detect poison determines if food is safe to eat farsight searches for living beings near the caster identify gives information about the nature of an object know alignment determines the moral character of a monster or person locate object finds a specific item