The Evil Dungeon Master's AD&D Universe

AD&D - Detecting Alignment, Its not as cut and dry as you think.


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In today's episode, I go over the rules for detect good and/or evil as listed in the Dungeon Masters guide. This gives us a little more then what's listed in the players handbook under the Paladin ability "Detect Evil". It tells us that only "Know Alignment" can truly determine a person's alignment.

The detection of good and evil in characters relies on powerful spells or inherent character alignment. Only strong manifestations of good or evil can be detected, often radiated by high-level characters or powerful beings. Most magic items do not reveal such auras unless specifically aligned, while certain places or items like holy/unholy

water do. Detection requires a period of stillness and concentration to perceive these auras accurately.

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  1. Character Alignment: Distinction between character alignment and powerful forces.
  2. Know Alignment Spell: Essential for determining inherent good or evil.
  3. High-Level Characters: Only strong alignments (8th level+) may radiate auras.
  4. Powerful Beings: Demons and devils emanate strong evil or good.
  5. Magic Items: Most do not radiate unless directly related to alignment.
  6. Neutral Items: Items like poison have no aura.
  7. Concentration Required: Detection needs focus and stillness.

  8. ...more
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