Perception
Perception is the skill used when methodically gathering information, analyzing clues, and uncovering hidden truths. Whether searching for hidden traps, unraveling mysteries, or piecing together evidence from a crime scene, this skill lets you explore the world with a keen eye for detail and intuition for what might be hidden just beneath the surface.
The turn order of conflicts is determined by Perception rolls, allowing those with heightened awareness to react swiftly and gain the upper hand in tense situations.
Damage: When using ranged weapons, you gain bonus damage equal to your Perception skill level.
Stunts
- Unerring Senses
- You can never be surprised. You always act in the first round of combat, even if ambushed. When rolling for initiative, roll twice and take the higher result.
- Truthseeker’s Eye
- You gain +2 to Perception rolls to detect illusions, invisibility, magical concealment, or lies (when used in combination with social insight).
- Track the Minute
- Once per scene, you may ask the GM for a detailed sensory clue others missed—such as the exact number of footsteps, faint traces of a scent, or slight temperature shifts.
- Eagle Focus
- Once per session, you may gain supernaturally precise vision or hearing for 10 minutes. During this time, you ignore penalties for distance, lighting, or noise when using Perception.
- Sixth Sense
- When you fail a Perception roll, you may automatically succeed with it instead. You may use this once per scene.