Artists, mapmakers, and illusionists alike wield the pen and brush as tools of power. A single line can memorialize a battlefield, deceive a guard, or guide a caravan through the wilds. Those who master Drawing know that images can change minds, preserve knowledge, and even shape reality itself.

The _Lines of Sight_ tree reflects mastery over visual representation and symbolic design—skills that can serve as camouflage, forgeries, maps, or even magical wards.

### **Overview of Tiers and Progression**

- **Tier 1 (Drawing 1+)**: Perfect recall and functional field sketches.    
- **Tier 2 (Drawing 2+)**: Leverage art for knowledge and subtle magic.
- **Tier 3 (Drawing 3+)**: Create maps and artwork with tactical or protective value.
- **Tier 4 (Drawing 4+)**: Produce flawless forgeries, illusory art, and unrivaled maps.
    

## Ability Tiers
**Cost:** Each tier costs **Tier × 3 Marks**, paid from **Drawing or other Wit-based Knowledge skills (Navigation, Occultism)**.  
**Advancement:** Must unlock **Tier 1** before later tiers.

### **Tier 1 Abilities** _(Drawing 1+)_

| **Name**          | **Type**   | **Action/Duration**                                | **Roll (if active)**                     | **Description**                                                                                                                                                                  |
| ----------------- | ---------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Sketch Memory** | **Active** | 10 minutes downtime                                | Wit + Drawing                            | You may perfectly recall and draw any scene you’ve witnessed. Allies gain **+1 die** to Investigation rolls using the drawing as reference.                                      |
| **Quick Map**     | **Active** | 5 minutes downtime or 1 Action (encounter)         | Wit + Drawing                            | Once per scene, sketch a usable map from memory. Allies navigating with the map remove **1 penalty die** from Navigation rolls.                                                  |
| **Decoy Art**     | **Effect** | Attaches to a Wit + Drawing roll (forgery attempt) | Wit + Drawing + Deception (if inspected) | Mark one die as **Effect**. If it succeeds, the fake document, seal, or artwork appears authentic. Failing the marked die automatically alerts inspectors during close scrutiny. |

### **Tier 2 Abilities** _(Drawing 2+)_

| **Name**                  | **Type**    | **Action/Duration**                          | **Roll (if active)**                           | **Description**                                                                                                                                                                                |
| ------------------------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Illustrated Knowledge** | **Passive** | Always on                                    | —                                              | Allies studying your drawings gain **+1 die** to related Knowledge rolls (History, Zoology, Languages, etc.).                                                                                  |
| **Spot Forgery**          | **Active**  | 1 Action (encounter) or 5 minutes (downtime) | Wit + Drawing vs. forger’s Deception + Drawing | Once per scene, you may detect a fake document or painting.                                                                                                                                    |
| **Mark of Power**         | **Effect**  | -                                            | Wit + Drawing or  Occultism                    | You may create a simple magical glyph (ward, signal) on a surface. Mark a die as **Effect**. If it succeeds, the glyph triggers a **minor effect** (alarm, glow, symbolic meaning) on contact. |

### **Tier 3 Abilities** _(Drawing 3+)_

| **Name**                     | **Type**    | **Action/Duration**                          | **Roll (if active)** | **Description**                                                                                                                                                           |
| ---------------------------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Artistic Cover**           | **Active**  | 1 hour downtime                              | Wit + Drawing        | Conceal an item, message, or compartment within artwork. Only a successful **Wit + Investigation** roll at **3+ successes** reveals the hidden element.                   |
| **Cartographer’s Precision** | **Effect**  | Attaches to Navigation rolls using your maps | —                    | Allies using your maps gain **+1 die** on Navigation rolls. Mark one die as **Cooperative**. If it succeeds, the group avoids 1 environmental complication during travel. |
| **Illusionist’s Eye**        | **Passive** | Always on                                    | —                    | Gain **+1 die** when detecting magical glamours, illusions, or false images.                                                                                              |
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### **Tier 4 Abilities** _(Drawing 4+)_

| **Name**                | **Type**    | **Action/Duration**                           | **Roll (if active)** | **Description**                                                                                                                                           |
| ----------------------- | ----------- | --------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Master Forger**       | **Active**  | 1–2 hours downtime (complex documents)        | Wit + Drawing        | You may replicate any document, seal, or artwork **without detection**. Forgery detection rolls automatically fail unless aided by supernatural means.    |
| **Illusory Art**        | **Active**  | 1 Action (encounter) or 10 minutes (downtime) | Wit + Drawing        | Once per session, create a still illusion visible to all. Lasts **1 scene** and cannot directly deal damage or harm, but can block sight or deceive foes. |
| **Master Cartographer** | **Passive** | Always on                                     | —                    | You always know where you are (absolute directional sense) and can produce flawless maps. Allies using your maps gain **+2 dice** to Navigation.          |


>[!hint] **Design Notes**
>
> - Drawing ties together **forgery, navigation, and symbolic magic**.
> - **Effect abilities** (Decoy Art, Mark of Power, Cartographer’s Precision) latch onto existing rolls for synergy.
> - **Active abilities** define clear downtime vs. encounter use, ensuring no ambiguity.
> - The final tier makes the character a **world-class mapmaker, illusionist, and forger**, expanding beyond simple sketching.