Detect Weapon

Detect Weapon
Discipline use (Attacks while Alerted): Thief. The Detect Weapon talent allows an Adept to notice hidden weapons, whether concealed by normal or magical means. The Adept cannot detect a weapon's magical abilities using this talent. Action, Strain 1: Sneak+Perception/Sneak+Wits. Success indicates that the Adept spots any hidden weapons and knows their types. Once the Adept detects a weapon, he becomes alert to possible treachery. This alertness lasts for a number of minutes equal to his Wits. If the target carrying the detected weapon tries to initiate combat, the alerted Adept gains Shots equal to his Circle.