Overview

Dark detectors are magical objects capable of detecting and alerting of lies, concealment, and even the approach of dark wizards or ones enemies. However, these devices should not be heavily relied on as they can be easily fooled.

Foe Glasses

Foe glasses take the form of mirrors, big or small. They are disguised to look harmless enough, but instead of a reflection, they cast an image of the enemies of its possessor. This means that the image does not have to be of a dark wizard, as the enemies vary to the owner of the foe glass. At first, the images will appear as nothing more than “shadows”, but as the enemy gets closer, the image becomes sharper.

Probity Probes

Probity probes are dark detectors that resemble golden car antenna. To use it, simply wave it in front of someone to detect concealment spells or hidden magical objects. A notable fact about these objects is that since the physical description of probity probes and secrecy sensors are practically identical, it is entirely possible that the two are one in the same.

Sneakoscopes

Sneakoscopes are small dark detectors that have the appearance of a small glass spinning top. If someone nearby is committing an untrustworthy act, The sneakoscope will begin to light up, spin, and emmit a shrill whistling noise. It was invented in the eighteenth century by Edgar stroulger, a wizard inventor. While sneakoscopes are usually small objects, larger versions are manufactured.

Credits/References

Written by Annabeth Gunderson
Base code by Andrew Sutherland, edited by Iselin Merilä and Desmond Gray.