vaelora/Rules/Ability Trees/Skills/Investigation/Observation (Wit).md
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1.5 KiB
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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 enemys 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 youve observed.