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Detect <Type> Calls
Detect calls, such as "detect life" and "detect undead", are an out-of-game radar used by a spell and some creatures. When you hear someone call "detect <type>" you must answer by yelling that type back if you are part of that group. So "Detect Life" would be responded to with "Life!" (assuming you are a living creature and not currently dead or an unliving NPC). This is an out-of-game interaction, so your character would not be any more aware of whoever called "detect life" than you were before it was called and should role-play accordingly.
Related Rules
The Dissipate Call
If a character uses the detect life call near you while you are under the effects of dissipate you do not answer.
| Source of Call | Description | Call |
|---|---|---|
| Detect <Type> | A call used to detect things of the type called. You must respond out of game with the type listed if you match it!' | 'Detect <Type>' |
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