detection Spells

Cantrip

Name	Traits	Description
Approximate	Cantrip​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	The type of object you name can be as specific or general as you like—"dented copper coins" is as viable as "coins"—but the distinguishing features must be obvious at a glance, and the spell is fooled by objects disguised as other objects.
Detect Magic	Cantrip​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	You send out a pulse that registers the presence of magic.
Detect Metal	Cantrip​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​Metal​	You attune yourself to magnetic fields, becoming aware of the presence or absence of metallic objects, veins, and deposits within the area.
Know the Way	Cantrip​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	In your mind's eye, you magically reorient yourself.
Read Aura	Cantrip​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	You focus on the target object, opening your mind to perceive magical auras.

1st Level

Name	Traits	Description
Detect Poison	Uncommon​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	You detect whether a creature is venomous or poisonous, or if an object is poison or has been poisoned.
Know Location	Rare​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	You create an invisible anchor at a location within range (even if it's outside your line of sight or line of effect), as long as you can identify the location by its appearance (or other identifying features).

2nd Level

Name	Traits	Description
Guiding Star	Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​Mental​	Using mystical magic, you call on the constellations of the night sky to guide a creature to the location where you've Cast the Spell.
Spirit Sense	Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​Mental​	You open your mind to the metaphysical, enabling you to sense nearby spirits.
Status	Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	As long as you and the target are on the same plane of existence and both alive, you remain aware of its present state.
Tracing Bond	Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	You and an ally might be parting ways, but you know that you'll continue to have each other's backs.

3rd Level

Name	Traits	Description
Locate	Uncommon​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	You learn the direction to the target (if you picked a specific object, such as "my mother's sword") or the nearest target (if you picked a type of object, such as "swords").
Mind Reading	Uncommon​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​Mental​	With a cursory mental touch, you attempt to read the target's mind.
Ring of Truth	Uncommon​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​Mental​	You designate an area in which lies are revealed.
Show the Way	Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	You and allies in the area gain preternatural knowledge of the path ahead, allowing you to intuit the best way forward and avoid potential obstacles, such as difficult or confusing terrain.

4th Level

Name	Traits	Description
Detect Creator	Rare​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	You examine the remains or spiritual residue of a destroyed undead creature to locate that undead's creator, perhaps a necromancer or vampire.
Detect Scrying	Uncommon​Concentrate​Detection​Manipulate​	By reading trace auras, you detect the presence of scrying effects in the area.
Web of Influence	Uncommon​Detection​	You learn the location of the nearest creature to whom the target is connected in a magical manner.
Ymeri's Mark	Concentrate​Curse​Detection​Fire​Manipulate​	You place the fiery mark of the Queen of the Inferno on the target, burning into the creature's very essence.

8th Level