Discovery or view, as of an army seen at a distance.

to see or catch sight of, often from a distance, as in: When I descry the island, I'll shout, "Land Ho!" (9/20/2000: Thank you to Mr. John Callendar, CEO of Sirenic, for suggesting this word pair.)

To spy out or discover by the eye, as objects distant or obscure; to espy; to recognize; to discern; to discover.

To discover; to disclose; to reveal.

Role playing game named "descry"