You notice what others miss—the details that turn a hunch into certainty.

## Tier 1 (Observation 1+)
* Sharp Eye – Mark a die as Effectful; on success, spot hidden weapons, traps, or small details.
* Read Motions – Once per scene, you may predict an enemy’s next action, granting +1 die to an ally defending or dodging.
* Situational Awareness – You gain +1 die to Initiative rolls if you have time to survey the scene first.
## Tier 2 (Observation 2+)
* Watchful Scout – Mark a die as Persistent; on success, your party cannot be surprised while you are on watch.
* Detect Ambush – Once per scene, you may retroactively declare you noticed signs of a trap, shifting Initiative in your favor.
* Pick Up Tells (Observation/Empathy) – You gain +1 die when attempting to detect lies or nervous behavior.
## Tier 3 (Observation 3+)
* Forensic Eye – You may reconstruct a scene of violence or theft for +1 die on related Investigation rolls.
* Spot the Weak – Once per scene, you may call out a vulnerability on a target, granting +1 die to the first attack against them.
* Shadow Tracker (Observation/Stealth) – You gain +1 die when tailing someone without being noticed.
## Tier 4 (Observation 4+)
* Never Surprised – You may act in the first round of combat even if ambushed.
* X-Ray Glance – Mark a die as Effectful; on success margin 2+, detect hidden compartments, wards, or magical glamours.
* Perfect Recall – Once per session, you may flawlessly recall any detail from a scene you’ve observed.