A thorough search of one in character location requires thirty seconds of concentration. A thorough search of all in character locations requires three minutes of concentration. When searching a location, the searcher must hold one hand at least six inches above the location being searched for thirty seconds. During this time they must tell the person being searched that they are performing an in character search (the searcher must also say if they are using the locate skill on the location being searched). If all in character locations are being searched, the searched must hold one hand at least six inches above each location in turn for thirty seconds per location and must tell the person being searched if they are using the locate skill on a particular location. At no time may the searcher make any physical contact with the person being searched.
Out of character items that are found during an in character search may not be stolen. Players found to be stealing out of character items in this way will be asked to leave site and the appropriate authorities will be informed. All players using these searching rules (whether to search or be searched) are asked to be fair and honest when looking for or revealing items.