Odsight

Odsight is the natural ability some people have to sense the otherworldly realm and mystical force that is the Od. For those trained in theurgy, this sense is more accurate, more focused, and gives information that is easier to interpret. Odsight is not sight, and some have this ability even though they lack physical eyes. Although it is simpler to call it “sight” and to speak of what is sensed within its purview as visual images, the truth is, of course, very much stranger. In practical terms, Odsight allows a Blackbird to do the following and applies the following rules:

• Sense illusory or glamoured objects and creatures, which are usually perceived as both what they are and what they seem. Make an Awareness test for a theurge to notice this effect if it has been created by a supernatural entity of more power than the theurge (i.e., at a higher Tier).
• Notice the presence of Outsiders or those who have relationships with them. This always requires a Scrutinize test for the theurge looking and involves staring at (or facing) someone for several seconds in a conspicuous manner. This costs 2 AP if done during a Combat Scene. The test is made secretly by the Fateweaver.
• Determine the truth about those who are controlled or possessed by Outsiders. This generally requires being able to observe the suspected host uninterrupted for at least 1 hour and then that a Scrutinize test be made, which is at –20 if the effect was created by a more powerful entity or theurge than the one making the test.
• Limited insight into the emotional state or nature of people. This always requires a Scrutinize test be rolled for the theurge and involves staring at (or facing) someone for several seconds in a conspicuous way. This costs 2 AP if done during a Combat Scene. The test is made secretly by the Fateweaver. The theurge gains a rudimentary understanding of the target’s emotional state or general nature.
• With the exceptions above, or unless something is deliberately trying to—or is designed to—hide its nature, a theurge always recognizes a magical creature or object as such.
• Odsight does not allow one to see in darkness or if they are blinded. However, they do have a somewhat greater sense of their surroundings, especially amongst living things, than those without this ability. Those who are permanently blind have been known to, over time, learn to sense with Odsight to the degree that others mistakenly believe they are able to see, but there are differences in the information those with Odsight perceive. They can’t see colors or read text, for example, but sometimes they can notice the presence of someone who is hidden.
• Odsight opens those who have this gift to see things they may not want to see, but closing their eyes cannot stop such awareness. Those with Odsight may face Resolve tests simply for being in the presence of certain entities, places, or effects.
• A person with Odsight gains a +10 to rolls to use Witch’s Blood if they also have that Boon.