Senses I (sage ability) - Revision history

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Tao alexis: /* Hearing */

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Hearing

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	'''Senses I''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study\|study]] of [[Heightened Senses (sage study)\|Heightened Senses]], providing the character with an enhanced awareness of their surroundings through the five primary senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. This heightened sensitivity grants the character a +1 bonus on all rolls related to these senses, helping them detect subtle changes in their environment and improving their response to sensory stimuli. While some common applications are outlined below, this list is by no means exhaustive and the benefits of this ability will expand as new relevant situations arise during gameplay.		'''Senses I''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study\|study]] of [[Heightened Senses (sage study)\|Heightened Senses]], providing the character with an enhanced awareness of their surroundings through the five primary senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. This heightened sensitivity grants the character a +1 bonus on all rolls related to these senses, helping them detect subtle changes in their environment and improving their response to sensory stimuli. While some common applications are outlined below, this list is by no means exhaustive and the benefits of this ability will expand as new relevant situations arise during gameplay.

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−	See [[	+	See [[Skulduggery (sage field)]]
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-'''Senses I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] that provides the character with an heightened degree of awareness relating to his or her five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste.  This translates to a +1 bonus on all rolls relating to these senses.  Some of these are listed below ... but the list is by no means complete, and will need to updated as other appropriate circumstances for this benefit are identified.
+'''Senses I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Heightened Senses (sage study)|Heightened Senses]], providing the character with an enhanced awareness of their surroundings through the five primary senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. This heightened sensitivity grants the character a +1 bonus on all rolls related to these senses, helping them detect subtle changes in their environment and improving their response to sensory stimuli. While some common applications are outlined below, this list is by no means exhaustive and the benefits of this ability will expand as new relevant situations arise during gameplay.
-==== Sight ====
+By enhancing the character's sensitivity to these five senses, this sage ability makes them more attuned to their environment, allowing them to perform more effectively in situations that rely on perception, fine motor skills and awareness of subtle cues in the surroundings.
-* Increases the caster's ability to see in the dark by one grade of [[Illumination|illumination]]; for example, from full dark to starlight, or starlight to dim moonlight.
+== Sight ==
-==== Hearing ====
+:* When using a [[Missile Weapons|missile weapon]] to target an enemy at a distance of 20 or more [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]], the character gains a +1 bonus to hit when rolling to attack. This benefit reflects the character's improved ability to track distant targets and take more accurate shots.
-* Improves the character's chance of not being [[Surprise (combat)|surprised]] and winning [[Initiative|initiative]] by +1 point when ambushed by an enemy.
+:* The spell also improves the character's ability to see in low-light conditions, increasing their natural vision by one grade of illumination. For example, sight may improve from full darkness to starlight, or from starlight to dim moonlight, allowing them to see in conditions where others might struggle.
-==== Touch ====
+== Hearing ==
-* When fighting within magical [[Darkness (spell)|darkness]], the character receives a +1 to hit opponents.
+This allows the character to pick up sounds that would normally be drowned out. Footsteps on gravel or the faintest rustling of a cloak are clear, as is the presence of distant conversations, the sounds of others whispering and of persons creeping through underbrush or sliding weapons Every change in tone or pitch becomes significant.
-* The character saves 1 [[Action Points|action point]] when searching for an item in a pack or sack.
+:* When defending against an enemy attempting to approach through [[Stealth (sage ability)|stealth]], the character's [[Experience Level|experience level]] is treated as 1 higher for the purpose of detecting their presence. This makes the character better equipped to sense an enemy's subtle movements and approach.
-* Improves the character's [[Wisdom (ability stat)|wisdom]] by 1 point when making [[Ability Checks|checks]] vs. setting off a [[Traps|trap]].
+:* Additionally, the character's hearing improves their ability to respond to ambushes, granting them a +1 bonus when trying to avoid being [[Surprise (combat)|surprised]] or when rolling for [[Initiative|initiative]] during an ambush. This bonus represents the character's sharper awareness of sounds in their environment, such as the rustling of footsteps or the subtle shifting of an attacker.
-==== Smell ====
+== Touch ==
-* Increases the likelihood of detecting [[Poison (substance)|poison]] in [[Food|food]] & drink, granting a +1 [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against imbibing.
+Allows the character to feel more subtle textures and changes in the environment. The weight of objects is more noticeable in their hands, and even the smallest variations in temperature or pressure are immediately apparent. When groping around in darkness or searching through objects, they can sense small details — such as the difference between a loose stone or a hidden compartment — without effort. Their sensitivity to tactile feedback allows them to react quicker to changes in their surroundings.
-* Improves the character's chance of not being surprised in any sort of encounter with an odourous creature, such as a [[Skunk|skunk]], [[Troglodyte|troglodyte]] or rotting [[Undead|undead]].
+:* When fighting in conditions of magical [[Darkness (spell)|darkness]], the character gains a +1 bonus to hit opponents. This bonus reflects the character's enhanced ability to perceive their opponents through physical sensations, even when visibility is impaired by magical forces.
-==== Taste ====
+:* The character saves 1 [[Action Points|action point]] when searching for an item within a pack or sack. This represents the character's heightened sense of touch, allowing them to quickly and efficiently identify and retrieve objects without wasting time or effort.
-See [[Heightened Senses (sage study)|Heightened Senses]]
+== Smell ==
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 ==== Smell ====
-* Increases the likelihood of detecting [[Poison (substance)|poison]] in food & drink, granting a +1 [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against imbibing.
+* Increases the likelihood of detecting [[Poison (substance)|poison]] in [[Food|food]] & drink, granting a +1 [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against imbibing.
 * Improves the character's chance of not being surprised in any sort of encounter with an odourous creature, such as a [[Skunk|skunk]], [[Troglodyte|troglodyte]] or rotting [[Undead|undead]].

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	See [[Heightened Senses (sage study)\|Heightened Senses]]		See [[Heightened Senses (sage study)\|Heightened Senses]]
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		+	[[Category: Sage Abilities]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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 ==== Hearing ====
 * When defending against an enemy approaching through [[Stealth (sage ability)|stealth]], the character's [[Experience Level|experience level]] counts as 1 higher.
 :*Prior to drinking an ingested poison, the character is entitled to a saving throw against poison at +1.

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 * When firing a [[Missile Weapons|missile weapon]] at any target equal to or beyond 20 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]], a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] is applied to the character's [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] die.
-* increases the caster's ability to see in the dark by one grade of [[Illumination|illumination]]; for example, from full dark to dim moonlight, or dim moonlight to dusk.
+* Increases the caster's ability to see in the dark by one grade of [[Illumination|illumination]]; for example, from full dark to starlight, or starlight to dim moonlight.
 :*Prior to drinking an ingested poison, the character is entitled to a saving throw against poison at +1.
 :*When there is a danger in setting off a trap, the character gains +1 to wisdom checks (but not dexterity).

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	* When firing a [[Missile Weapons\|missile weapon]] at any target equal to or beyond 20 [[Combat Hex\|combat hexes]], a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]] is applied to the character's [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] die.		* When firing a [[Missile Weapons\|missile weapon]] at any target equal to or beyond 20 [[Combat Hex\|combat hexes]], a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]] is applied to the character's [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] die.

		+	* increases the caster's ability to see in the dark by one grade of [[Illumination\|illumination]]; for example, from full dark to dim moonlight, or dim moonlight to dusk.

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	==== Sight ====		==== Sight ====
−	: When firing a [[Missile Weapons\|missile weapon]] at any target equal to or beyond 20 [[Combat Hex\|combat hexes]], a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]] is applied to the character's [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] die.	+	* When firing a [[Missile Weapons\|missile weapon]] at any target equal to or beyond 20 [[Combat Hex\|combat hexes]], a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]] is applied to the character's [[Attacking in Combat\|attack]] die.