AD&D

Priest spellLevel 4reversible

Detect Lie

School
Divination
Sphere
Charm
Range
30 yds.
Components
V / S / M
Duration
1 rd./level
Casting time
7
Area of effect
1 creature
Neg.
Source
PHB

Flavor

The priest discerns truth from falsehood, sensing when a creature's words are deceitful.

Mechanics

. For 1 / the priest can tell whether statements made by one creature within 30 yds. (concentration, one subject) are deliberate lies; the subject may vs. spell (with magical aid) to defeat the detection. Doesn't reveal the truth, only that a lie was told. Reverse (undetectable lie) masks falsehoods. : a bit of gold dust (~$$) and the holy symbol.