Detect Magic (Action Powers)

Templates for Action

Main article: Powers (Action)

Analyze Magic

Basic Action

You can sense the presence of powers of the Magic Origin at a distance. Make a skill roll and multiply the result by 10; this is the range in meters. Normally, you detect any type of power, but by concentrating on a particular type (name, form, or general description) you can eliminate all others.

You can analyze the properties of any power of this origin within reach, even if it is inside a container or otherwise separated from you. You learn what power it is, who used it, when, to what effect, and an approximate power level. Even powers that have ended leave a signature that can be analyzed, though the impressions fade; after the end of the scene, it is no longer possible to determine who used the power and its exact effect. The signature fades completely in a matter of days or weeks, stronger and more dramatic used leaving stronger impressions.

Astral Sight

Stance

You shift your senses from the physical world to the astral, the world of spirit. You seem distracted and distant when looking into astral space.

Using astral senses, living creatures and magic stand out clearly, while inanimate objects, especially industrially manufactured ones, are hard to discern. You can see through smoke, fog or darkness (even magical darkness), but not through solid objects. Objects with a strong empathic resonance are easier to see, while those who lack any psychic impressions appear faint and ephemeral, with no discernible detail. You can find empathic traces of strongly emotional events simply by studying astral resonance.

Living creatures, magic, and other supernatural effects stand out clearly. When using Astral Sight, you find it easier to spot creatures using supernatural means to hide. Most magical effects can be plainly seen, and hidden ones can be discerned with some effort. Against such supernatural effects, you get to use your Sorcery instead of your normal Perception.