Detection Magic

Detection Magic is a type of magic that discerns and identifies the presence of other magical entities within a limited area, allowing them to be found or interacted with. While the magic was often innate in proficient mages, it can also be utilized as spells to cover a wider range.

Mechanics
Detection magic is a basic ability learned by mages, used to detect or seek out other magics or recognize various magical entities. Proficient mages are able to use detection magic innately, their magical power granting them the ability to see and recognize spirits and gods and therefore communicate with them like any human. It gives them a sixth sense detecting magic and magical entities as well, such as those under the influence of demonic possession. While detection magic was commonly limited to a certain range within the immediate area, powerful mages can sense high concentrations of magical power faintly over longer distances.

The power can also be invoked through spell songs, such as the Clockwork Lullaby, to pinpoint the location through a form of magical sonar. Likewise, the ability can be used in certain magic tools and by other magical entities such as spirits and demons. There were also Inscription Runes for detection, drawing visible red lines toward the imagined target when invoked, making it useful even for non-mages. Similarly, one can gain the ability to detect magical energy through a contract with a Demon of Sin.

Besides it's limited range without being amplified by a specific spell, users of the art may not be able to completely identify the type of magical energy being perceived, making it difficult to use for gaining intelligence about the magic. Likewise, a magical entity can mask their true form and presence, making them only visually recognizable as an indiscriminate mass. Likewise, particularly powerful entities such as gods can be completely undetectable to humans and spirits, making them only noticable to other gods.

Users

 * Sickle
 * Held
 * Demon of Lust
 * Demon of Gluttony
 * Demon of Pride
 * Demon of Envy
 * Demon of Greed
 * Demon of Wrath
 * Elluka Clockworker
 * Irina Clockworker
 * Sateriasis Venomania
 * Banica Conchita
 * Michaela
 * Gumillia