Detect Magic spell:
Syntax: cast 'detect magic'                             (Mage Level 2 Spell)
                                                        (Cleric Level 4 Spell)

This spell enables the caster to see which equipment is magical.  This can be
of great worth, since some magic is disguised behind a very mundane appearance.
So highly does he value this spell, Sygis is said to respond to each casting.

This spell can also reveal the presence of certain enchantments or charms
on beings as well as on objects.  (Min Mana = 5)

On Objects (note that PCs can freely use objects regardless of these):
Fell Aura           - the object is warded against use by good folk
Golden-White Aura   - the object has been blessed by one of the good powers
Murky Aura          - a dark shadow obscures part of the object's aura
Red Aura            - a strong sense of evil suffuses the object's aura
Sacred Aura         - the object is warded against use by evil fiends
Stark Aura          - the object is warded against use by the strongly aligned

On creatures, those who look about with an eerie cleverness generally prove to
be someone's familiar.

Originally developed by elvish mages, this spell duplicates their natural
ability, known as Elven Awareness of the Acane, so that others may share
their acute perceptions.  Elves themselves have no need of this spell, except
to allow others to see what they naturally see.

See Also: Detect Alignment
          Detect Poison
          Sense Life