Notice [IP]
(Arcane, Details, Illusions, Search Area, Patrol/Guard)
Notice [IP] represents your ability to perceive the unseen, the arcane, and the ghostly. It taps into your extrasensory perception, covering phenomena that go beyond the normal five senses. This skill is essential for detecting hidden magical effects, seeing through illusions, and perceiving entities or objects that are otherwise imperceptible.
Arcane
Arcane specialization is used to detect the presence of magic, supernatural effects, or otherworldly beings.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Detecting an active magical aura or spell in the vicinity | Average (12+) |
| Sensing the presence of a hidden or invisible magical creature | Hard (15+) |
| Identifying a specific type of magic or its origin | Very Hard (18+) |
| Detecting subtle or dormant magical effects | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Magic is being actively suppressed or concealed | (flip-1) |
| Using a magical tool or artifact that aids in detection | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You successfully detect the arcane presence or effect, gaining insight into its nature.
- Failure: You fail to detect anything unusual, potentially missing important information.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You are misled, potentially perceiving a false positive or completely missing a significant magical presence.
Details
Details specialization allows you to pick up on minute, unseen details that others may overlook.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Noticing small, arcane details in an environment (e.g., faint rune inscriptions) | Average (12+) |
| Detecting a hidden symbol or glyph in a complex magical diagram | Hard (15+) |
| Spotting tiny distortions caused by invisible forces | Very Hard (18+) |
| Perceiving the exact details of a magical construct or artifact | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Environment is dark or heavily obscured | (flip-1) |
| Using magnifying tools or lenses to aid in detection | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You detect the hidden details or anomalies, allowing you to gain critical information.
- Failure: You fail to notice anything significant, possibly overlooking something crucial.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You miss the detail entirely, potentially leading to incorrect assumptions or actions.
Illusions
Illusions specialization allows you to see through or detect illusions and false perceptions created by magic or other supernatural means.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Detecting a simple, static illusion | Average (12+) |
| Seeing through a complex or moving illusion | Hard (15+) |
| Identifying the source of an illusion | Very Hard (18+) |
| Perceiving a multi-layered or extremely powerful illusion | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Illusion is anchored to a physical object | (flip-1) |
| Using a magical item that aids in seeing through illusions | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You see through or detect the illusion, revealing the true nature of what is being concealed.
- Failure: You perceive the illusion as reality, potentially falling victim to its effects.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You are completely fooled by the illusion, possibly leading to severe consequences.
Search Area
Search Area specialization is used when carefully examining a location for hidden or unseen arcane influences or entities.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Scanning a small room for arcane traces or hidden entities | Average (12+) |
| Thoroughly searching a larger area, like a house or small building | Hard (15+) |
| Detecting hidden passageways or spaces imbued with magic | Very Hard (18+) |
| Identifying a specific, hidden magical object in a cluttered or chaotic area | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Area is affected by arcane or supernatural disturbances | (flip-1) |
| Using a detection spell or tool to aid the search | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You uncover hidden entities, objects, or arcane influences in the area.
- Failure: You miss the hidden elements, potentially leaving dangerous or valuable things undetected.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You fail to find anything, possibly overlooking crucial details or clues.
Patrol/Guard
Patrol/Guard specialization is used when keeping watch for hidden threats or supernatural entities while on guard duty or patrol.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Spotting hidden supernatural threats or anomalies while on patrol | Average (12+) |
| Detecting arcane traps or ambushes set by magical creatures | Hard (15+) |
| Identifying invisible or ethereal entities during guard duty | Very Hard (18+) |
| Detecting subtle changes in the environment caused by arcane forces | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Patrolling an area with strong magical interference | (flip-1) |
| Using a magical tool or having prior knowledge of the area | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You detect potential threats or anomalies in time to react appropriately.
- Failure: You fail to notice anything unusual, potentially leaving you or others vulnerable.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You are caught off guard by unseen threats, leading to possible harm or surprise.