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'''Timesense''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Natural Astronomy (sage study)|Natural Astronomy]], which allows the character to know, when above ground and able to view the sky, the approximate time of day within thirty minutes. The ability also conveys knowledge of the exact moment of sunrise and sunset. As either approach, accurate prediction improves. The exact time will be known during each two hour period before and after sunset and sunrise.
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'''Timesense''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Natural Astronomy (sage study)|Natural Astronomy]] that enables the character to accurately judge the time of day when above ground and with a clear view of the sky, within 15 to 20 minutes. Moreover, this ability imparts a keen awareness of the exact moments of sunrise and sunset on any given day of the year.
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As these times approach, the character's time-keeping precision increases significantly. During the two-hour period before sunrise and sunset, the character can ascertain the exact time.  After the rising or setting sun, the character retains this capacity for another half-an-hour.
  
This knowledge can only falter if the knowledgeable character moves underground, remains inside without natural light or is made somehow blind.
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The ability also enables the character to discern cardinal directions with increased accuracy.  They also have an innate sense of north, south, east and west — yet this depends on the presence of a clear sky and the character's ability to see the horizon.  Below ground, or surrounded by dense vegetation and a canopy of tree tops, the ability cannot be depended upon.
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== Navigation ==
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Naturally, this ability is invaluable for guiding a group through uncharted territories, especially with regards to vast oceans, open plains or deserts, where there are few natural features.  This ability to orient oneself is a key to effective navigation and exploration for the character and others.
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[[Category: Sage Abilities]][[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 01:12, 3 November 2023

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Timesense is an amateur-status sage ability in the study of Natural Astronomy that enables the character to accurately judge the time of day when above ground and with a clear view of the sky, within 15 to 20 minutes. Moreover, this ability imparts a keen awareness of the exact moments of sunrise and sunset on any given day of the year.

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As these times approach, the character's time-keeping precision increases significantly. During the two-hour period before sunrise and sunset, the character can ascertain the exact time. After the rising or setting sun, the character retains this capacity for another half-an-hour.

The ability also enables the character to discern cardinal directions with increased accuracy. They also have an innate sense of north, south, east and west — yet this depends on the presence of a clear sky and the character's ability to see the horizon. Below ground, or surrounded by dense vegetation and a canopy of tree tops, the ability cannot be depended upon.

Navigation

Naturally, this ability is invaluable for guiding a group through uncharted territories, especially with regards to vast oceans, open plains or deserts, where there are few natural features. This ability to orient oneself is a key to effective navigation and exploration for the character and others.