Detect evil is a level 1 cleric spell. When cast, it will apply a long-lasting buff that shows you a red aura around evil creatures. Though it can give you an idea which mobiles you can kill to improve your alignment, it is overall not very useful.

Syntax      : cast 'detect evil' [self-only] Type        : Detection Accumulative: No Duration    : Yes Casting     : Normal Position    : Standing Level       : Level 1 Class       : Cleric Min. Mana   : 5

Example:

  > cast 'detect evil'

This spell can be learned from:

                            Sessions  Forlond Cleric Guild               8 Harlond Cleric Guild               5 Lórien Cleric Guild                8 Minas Brethil Cleric Guild         8 Rivendell Cleric Guild             8