Blindness (condition) - Revision history

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Adjusting to Blindness

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-'''Blindness''' describes the complete physical lack of light perception, a circumstance resulting from [[Spellcasting|magical]] or [[Poisoning (sage study)|chemical inducement]], injury to the eyes, a bestowed [[Curse|curse]] or the result of [[Disease|disease]].  Characters plunged into complete [[Darkness, 15 ft. radius (spell)|darkness]] are also blind, though this is an outward effect.
+'''Blindness''' describes the total loss of light perception, whether arising from [[Spellcasting|magical]] or [[Poisoning (sage study)|chemical inducement]], injury to the eyes, the imposition of a [[Curse|curse]] or the effects of [[Disease|disease]]. Characters enveloped in complete [[Darkness, 15 ft. radius (spell)|darkness]] are likewise considered blind, though in this case the condition is imposed externally rather than suffered intrinsically.
-Usually, blindness is overcome over time, with the spell [[Cure Blindness (spell)|cure blindness]] (which can also ''cause'' blindness) or through the use of [[Restoration (spell)|restoration]].  Curses, on the other hand, must be removed through making amends, though sometimes a [[Remove Curse (spell)|remove curse]] will suffice.  However, circumstances could arise that makes it impossible to obtain these remedies, so that a character might have to live with being blind for months.  Nonetheless, it is possible for a character to be effective, despite his or her blindness, and some players may even want to run a character of this kind.
+Despite this, blindness does not render a character incapable. With adjustment, reliance upon other senses and the development of compensating habits, a blind character may continue to act effectively within the world, and some may choose to adopt the condition as a defining aspect of play.
 == Adjusting to Blindness ==
-Initially, those struck blind or plunged into darkness are severely disabled.  In battle, they suffer a -8 penalty [[Roll to Hit|to hit]], and naturally they are limited in a hundred ways with regards to locating themselves, recognising associates or even managing to dress and eat when they cannot see.  Usually, in the first few weeks, blind characters must be assigned a "helper" who arranges their clothes and assists in feeding.  It's probable that a blind adventurer would need to hire an [[Servant (profession)|attendant]] full-time, since orienting oneself in strange places and with meeting new people offers many challenges.
+Initially, those struck blind or plunged into darkness are severely disabled. In combat, they suffer a –8 penalty [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] and are hindered in nearly every practical action, including orienting themselves, recognising companions or managing basic tasks such as dressing or eating. During the first weeks, most blind characters require constant assistance, typically from a designated helper who arranges clothing, prepares food and guides their movements. An adventurer deprived of sight will almost certainly need to employ a full-time [[Servant (profession)|attendant]], as unfamiliar environments and encounters with strangers present continual hazards.
-Within two months, however, the blind person can be taught how to eat and dress, or can adopt strategies for getting about with the help of a guide.  A blind [[Druid (class)|druid]] could rely upon [[Animal Friends|animal friends]], while other characters may be able to similarly gain the same benefit from the druid in the party.  With each month of blindness, the character gains benefits from his or her other senses, reducing the character's to hit penalty by 1 pt.  When the penalty is reduced to -4, it improves no further.
+With time, however, adaptation occurs. Within two months, a blind character may learn to manage personal needs independently and to move about with the aid of a guide or through practiced methods. A blind [[Druid (class)|druid]] may rely upon [[Animal Friends|animal friends]] for direction and awareness, while others may benefit from similar assistance where such aid is available.
 == Sage Abilities ==
-'''[[Heightened Senses (sage study)|Heightened senses]]''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] that improves the character's [[Reveal Approach (sage ability)|degree of awareness]] regarding the location and approach of others, as well as potentially improving the character's working [[Senses I (sage ability)|senses]].  Though easily available to [[Assassin (class)|assassins]] and [[Thief (class)|thieves]], a blind character could improve themselves with ongoing instruction to gain one or more sage abilities, whatever the blind character's class might be.  With patience and commitment, an [[Illusionist (class)|illusionist]] or [[Mage (class)|mage]] could target area spells, while a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]] could be effective with a combination of [[Experience Level|levels]] and [[Puissance (sage study)|puissance]].
+'''[[Heightened Senses (sage study)|Heightened senses]]''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] that sharpens a character's [[Reveal Approach (sage ability)|awareness of movement and presence]], while also strengthening the practical use of the character's remaining [[Senses I (sage ability)|senses]]. Though most commonly pursued by [[Assassin (class)|assassins]] and [[Thief (class)|thieves]], the study is equally applicable to a blind character, who may undertake sustained instruction to acquire one or more of its associated abilities, regardless of class.
-It's up to the character to problem-solve the difficulties of blindness by enabling certain skills.  On some level, the character would never be as effective as a sighted version of themselves, but there are other things to consideration.
+Through such training, a blind character may compensate for the loss of sight in functional ways. An [[Illusionist (class)|illusionist]] or [[Mage (class)|mage]] may learn to judge position and distance well enough to employ area effects with reliability, while a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]] may combine increasing [[Experience Level|levels]] with [[Puissance (sage study)|puissance]] to remain dangerous in close engagement.
 == Benefits to Blindness ==
-Blind characters would gain a tremendous advantage over opponents that were suddenly made blind, or were plunged into inky blackness.  A blind spellcaster would do well to concentrate on spells that obscure vision, such as [[Darkness (spell)|darkness]] and [[Fog Cloud (spell)|fog cloud]].  While many characters benefit from [[Infravision|infravision]] and [[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]] underground, tactics that circumvented these advantages could be employed.  The limitations of night have no effect on a blind character's abilities.
+Blind characters possess a distinct advantage when facing opponents who are suddenly deprived of sight, whether through magical means or immersion in absolute darkness. Accustomed to operating without vision, they do not suffer the same disorientation or hesitation. A blind spellcaster may therefore benefit from favouring spells that deny sight, such as [[Darkness (spell)|darkness]] or [[Fog Cloud (spell)|fog cloud]], turning what is ordinarily a hindrance into a controlled condition. While many characters rely upon [[Infravision|infravision]] or [[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]] in subterranean or low-light environments, a blind character remains unaffected by the absence of light altogether, and may employ tactics that negate these visual advantages.
-Additionally, others who could see the character's blindness would very likely underestimate the character.  The character could play to this by wearing cloth over his or her eyes, or allowing others to see the ravaged loss of the character's eyes.  Sympathy and a willingness to listen could also be counted upon.  And then if the blind character turned and [[Attacking in Combat|struck]] an opponent, the chances of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] would be raised from the usual to 3 in 6, certainly.
+There is also a social and psychological aspect to the condition. Visible blindness invites underestimation; others may assume incapacity, inattentiveness or dependence. A character may choose to emphasise this perception, whether by concealing the eyes with cloth or leaving evident the damage that has caused the condition. Such appearances may draw sympathy, lower suspicion or encourage others to speak freely. If the character then acts decisively and [[Attacking in Combat|strikes]], the likelihood of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] may be increased to 3 in 6.
-Other possibilities remain to be discovered by the character, through play.  Obviously, the DM must be open to the player's inventiveness, within reason.
+Further advantages depend upon the player's willingness to explore the condition in play. The Dungeon Master should allow for reasonable interpretations of adaptation and ingenuity, recognising that blindness alters the terms of engagement rather than simply diminishing the character's effectiveness.
 See [[The Adventure]]

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 Additionally, others who could see the character's blindness would very likely underestimate the character.  The character could play to this by wearing cloth over his or her eyes, or allowing others to see the ravaged loss of the character's eyes.  Sympathy and a willingness to listen could also be counted upon.  And then if the blind character turned and [[Attacking in Combat|struck]] an opponent, the chances of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] would be raised from the usual to 3 in 6, certainly.
-Other possibilities might be discovered by the character, through play.  Obviously, the DM must be open to the character's inventiveness, within reason.
+Other possibilities remain to be discovered by the character, through play.  Obviously, the DM must be open to the player's inventiveness, within reason.
 See [[The Adventure]]

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 == Adjusting to Blindness ==
-Initially, those struck blind or plunged into darkness are severely disabled.  In battle, they suffer a -8 penalty [[Roll to Hit|to hit]], and naturally they are limited in a hundred ways with regards to locating themselves, recognising associates or even managing to dress and eat when they cannot see.  Usually, in the first few weeks, blind characters must be assigned a "helper" who arranges their clothes and assists in feeding.  It's probable that a blind adventurer would need to hire an attendant full-time, since orienting oneself in strange places and with meeting new people offers many challenges.
+Initially, those struck blind or plunged into darkness are severely disabled.  In battle, they suffer a -8 penalty [[Roll to Hit|to hit]], and naturally they are limited in a hundred ways with regards to locating themselves, recognising associates or even managing to dress and eat when they cannot see.  Usually, in the first few weeks, blind characters must be assigned a "helper" who arranges their clothes and assists in feeding.  It's probable that a blind adventurer would need to hire an [[Servant (profession)|attendant]] full-time, since orienting oneself in strange places and with meeting new people offers many challenges.
-Within two months, however, the blind person can be taught how to eat and dress, or can adopt strategies for getting about with the help of a guide.  A blind druid could rely upon [[Animal Friends|animal friends]], while other characters may be able to similarly gain the same benefit from the druid in the party.  With each month of blindness, the character gains benefits from his or her other senses, reducing
+Within two months, however, the blind person can be taught how to eat and dress, or can adopt strategies for getting about with the help of a guide.  A blind [[Druid (class)|druid]] could rely upon [[Animal Friends|animal friends]], while other characters may be able to similarly gain the same benefit from the druid in the party.  With each month of blindness, the character gains benefits from his or her other senses, reducing the character's to hit penalty by 1 pt.  When the penalty is reduced to -4, it improves no further.

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		+	Initially, those struck blind or plunged into darkness are severely disabled. In battle, they suffer a -8 penalty [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]], and naturally they are limited in a hundred ways with regards to locating themselves, recognising associates or even managing to dress and eat when they cannot see. Usually, in the first few weeks, blind characters must be assigned a "helper" who arranges their clothes and assists in feeding. It's probable that a blind adventurer would need to hire an attendant full-time, since orienting oneself in strange places and with meeting new people offers many challenges.
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		+	Within two months, however, the blind person can be taught how to eat and dress, or can adopt strategies for getting about with the help of a guide. A blind druid could rely upon [[Animal Friends\|animal friends]], while other characters may be able to similarly gain the same benefit from the druid in the party. With each month of blindness, the character gains benefits from his or her other senses, reducing

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−	'''Blindness''' describes the complete physical lack of light perception, a circumstance resulting from [[Spellcasting\|magical]] or [[Poisoning (sage study)\|chemical inducement]], injury to the eyes or the result of [[Disease\|disease]].	+	'''Blindness''' describes the complete physical lack of light perception, a circumstance resulting from [[Spellcasting\|magical]] or [[Poisoning (sage study)\|chemical inducement]], injury to the eyes, a bestowed [[Curse\|curse]] or the result of [[Disease\|disease]]. Characters plunged into complete [[Darkness, 15 ft. radius (spell)\|darkness]] are also blind, though this is an outward effect.
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		+	Usually, blindness is overcome over time, with the spell [[Cure Blindness (spell)\|cure blindness]] (which can also ''cause'' blindness) or through the use of [[Restoration (spell)\|restoration]]. Curses, on the other hand, must be removed through making amends, though sometimes a [[Remove Curse (spell)\|remove curse]] will suffice. However, circumstances could arise that makes it impossible to obtain these remedies, so that a character might have to live with being blind for months. Nonetheless, it is possible for a character to be effective, despite his or her blindness, and some players may even want to run a character of this kind.
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		+	'''Blindness''' describes the complete physical lack of light perception, a circumstance resulting from [[Spellcasting\|magical]] or [[Poisoning (sage study)\|chemical inducement]], injury to the eyes or the result of [[Disease\|disease]].