***Prerequisites:** 11th level* ___ You are subtly aware of the presence of nearby thinking creatures. You can use an action to scan for thinking creatures within 30 feet that you can’t see. This can only detect creatures with an Intelligence of 4 or higher and that speak or understand at least one language. If you detect the presence of a creature in this way, you gain an expertise die on [[00-Balance Of Powers/3-Mechanics/6-Ability Scores/Perception|Perception]] checks made to locate them. The ability penetrates most barriers but is blocked by 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of common metal, or a thin sheet of lead. You also have an expertise die on [[00-Balance Of Powers/3-Mechanics/6-Ability Scores/Perception|Perception]] checks made to avoid being surprised by qualifying creatures. **Source:** Venture Forth #secretsOfArcana #detection #perceptionBonus #vsSurprise