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Twiggy at 22:06, 10 July 2025

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	==Performing a Thorough Insight==		==Performing a Thorough Insight==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=I've Seen Things.jpg \|caption=A thorough insight can be time-consuming but may reveal deep spiritual secrets.\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=I've Seen Things.jpg \|caption=A thorough insight can be time-consuming but may reveal deep spiritual secrets.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	* '''Requires a dose of liao ~~and~~ and at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''		* '''Requires a dose of liao and at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''
	* '''Requires the presence and assistance of a referee'''		* '''Requires the presence and assistance of a referee'''
	* '''The target must be within 20 feet'''		* '''The target must be within 20 feet'''

Hailmur: /* True Liao */

2025-05-11T14:01:24Z

True Liao

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	==True Liao==		==True Liao==
	* '''There is no benefit to using true liao to perform the insight ceremony.'''		* '''There is no benefit to using true liao to perform the insight ceremony.'''
	While true liao can be used in the place of liao to perform an insight ceremony, it provides no additional information.		While [[true liao]] can be used in the place of liao to perform an insight ceremony, it provides no additional information.
	{{Ceremonial skills further reading}}		{{Ceremonial skills further reading}}

Hailmur at 18:11, 1 July 2024

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Maarit Is Skeptical~~.jpg~~\|title=Whatever Maarit Akkova Cendro of the Circle of Zulgan Tash is seeing, she seems a little sceptical.~~\|caption=Insight allows a priest to perceive the aura surrounding all living people.\|align=~~left~~\|width=~~600~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gatekeeper.jpg\|caption=Insight allows a priest to perceive the aura surrounding all living people.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Through the power of this ceremony, a priest can perceive the aura that surrounds living people, and gather information about spiritual effects. There is some disagreement among priests as to whether what they are seeing is the "soul" of the individual - the core of their essential nature that persists from one life to the next - or simply some spiritual penumbra that surrounds thinking beings.		Through the power of this ceremony, a priest can perceive the aura that surrounds living people, and gather information about spiritual effects. There is some disagreement among priests as to whether what they are seeing is the "soul" of the individual - the core of their essential nature that persists from one life to the next - or simply some spiritual penumbra that surrounds thinking beings.
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	The priest can also perform a slower, more potent version of the ceremony to allow them to identify if the target is [[dedication\|dedicated]] and reveals the presence of spiritual marks like the ones created by [[testimony]] as well as any malign spiritual effects such as curses or possessions. This version of the ceremony is also effective on items to discover information about any [[hallow]] they may possess, and again will determine the presence of a spontaneously arisen aura, a spiritual curse, or the presence of a haunting spirit - it can be used to identify a ghostly anchor for example.		The priest can also perform a slower, more potent version of the ceremony to allow them to identify if the target is [[dedication\|dedicated]] and reveals the presence of spiritual marks like the ones created by [[testimony]] as well as any malign spiritual effects such as curses or possessions. This version of the ceremony is also effective on items to discover information about any [[hallow]] they may possess, and again will determine the presence of a spontaneously arisen aura, a spiritual curse, or the presence of a haunting spirit - it can be used to identify a ghostly anchor for example.
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	There are also plentiful reports of priests detecting ''other'' marks on their subject that do not appear to be the result of the testify ceremony yet still contain information. A commonly cited tale refers to a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka_religious_beliefs\|wise one]] from [[Karov]] who used the ceremony to observe a band of travelling musicians only to discover that they each bore a mark indicating they bore a twisted boon from [[Agramant]]. When the minstrels attempted to murder the people of the vale in their sleep, their wicked plan was stymied when they discovered not sleeping victims but fully-armed and prepared [[Varushka_military_concerns\|schlacta]]!		There are also plentiful reports of priests detecting ''other'' marks on their subject that do not appear to be the result of the testify ceremony yet still contain information. A commonly cited tale refers to a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka_religious_beliefs\|wise one]] from [[Karov]] who used the ceremony to observe a band of travelling musicians only to discover that they each bore a mark indicating they bore a twisted boon from [[Agramant]]. When the minstrels attempted to murder the people of the vale in their sleep, their wicked plan was stymied when they discovered not sleeping victims but fully-armed and prepared [[Varushka_military_concerns\|schlacta]]!

	The ceremony can also be used to examine objects, but unlike people items do not innately generate auras than can be read with insight. Objects that bear spiritual marks visible to this ceremony have usually been touched by a potent spiritual force - whether a religious ceremony, by close proximity to a profound spiritual event, or by the attentions of ghosts or spirits. It is especially useful for gathering information about spiritual [[aura#Item Auras\|auras]] on relics whose provenance is uncertain, as well as to glean information about the anchors of a ghost, or how to combat a malignant curse.		The ceremony can also be used to examine objects, but unlike people items do not innately generate auras than can be read with insight. Objects that bear spiritual marks visible to this ceremony have usually been touched by a potent spiritual force - whether a religious ceremony, by close proximity to a profound spiritual event, or by the attentions of ghosts or spirits. It is especially useful for gathering information about spiritual [[aura#Item Auras\|auras]] on relics whose provenance is uncertain, as well as to glean information about the anchors of a ghost, or how to combat a malignant curse.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Insightful.jpg\|caption=With insight a priest gazes into the depths of the mortal spirit,<br>and few can hide the secrets that are found within.\|align=right\|width=300}}~~
	It ''is'' possible to conceal information from Insight, but doing so is of limited benefit. It seems that even powerful [[magic items]] such as a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] or a philtre such as a [[Tisanes_of_the_Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infustion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] can only conceal the ''entire'' person from insight, rather than specific pieces of information - and the ceremony will always detect the presence of such obfuscation, even if it cannot penetrate it.		It ''is'' possible to conceal information from Insight, but doing so is of limited benefit. It seems that even powerful [[magic items]] such as a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] or a philtre such as a [[Tisanes_of_the_Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infustion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] can only conceal the ''entire'' person from insight, rather than specific pieces of information - and the ceremony will always detect the presence of such obfuscation, even if it cannot penetrate it.

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	==Performing a Thorough Insight==		==Performing a Thorough Insight==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=I've Seen Things.jpg \|caption=A thorough insight can be time consuming by may reveal deep spiritual secrets.\|align=right\|width=~~600~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=I've Seen Things.jpg \|caption=A thorough insight can be time-consuming but may reveal deep spiritual secrets.\|align=right\|width=500}}
	* '''Requires a dose of liao and and at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''		* '''Requires a dose of liao and and at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''
	* '''Requires the presence and assistance of a referee'''		* '''Requires the presence and assistance of a referee'''
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	The awareness is not immediate; it occurs at the point where the priest calls "Insight" or the ref asks the target for their insight response. In effect, this means that a character is always aware they have ''been'' insighted, not that they are ''being'' insighted.		The awareness is not immediate; it occurs at the point where the priest calls "Insight" or the ref asks the target for their insight response. In effect, this means that a character is always aware they have ''been'' insighted, not that they are ''being'' insighted.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Insightful.jpg\|caption=With insight a priest gazes into the depths of the mortal spirit,<br>and few can hide the secrets that are found within.\|align=right\|width=300}}
	==Concealment==		==Concealment==
	* '''Insight is blocked by any effect that conceals a character's aura'''		* '''Insight is blocked by any effect that conceals a character's aura'''

Dre at 22:58, 22 January 2024

2024-01-22T22:58:52Z

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Maarit Is Skeptical.jpg\|title=Whatever Maarit Akkova Cendro of the Circle of Zulgan Tash is seeing, she seems a little ~~skeptical~~.\|caption=Insight allows a priest to perceive the aura surrounding all living people.\|align=left\|width=600}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Maarit Is Skeptical.jpg\|title=Whatever Maarit Akkova Cendro of the Circle of Zulgan Tash is seeing, she seems a little sceptical.\|caption=Insight allows a priest to perceive the aura surrounding all living people.\|align=left\|width=600}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Through the power of this ceremony, a priest can perceive the aura that surrounds living people, and gather information about spiritual effects. There is some disagreement among priests as to whether what they are seeing is the "soul" of the individual - the core of their essential nature that persists from one life to the next - or simply some spiritual penumbra that surrounds thinking beings.		Through the power of this ceremony, a priest can perceive the aura that surrounds living people, and gather information about spiritual effects. There is some disagreement among priests as to whether what they are seeing is the "soul" of the individual - the core of their essential nature that persists from one life to the next - or simply some spiritual penumbra that surrounds thinking beings.
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	==True Liao==		==True Liao==
	* '''There is no benefit to using true liao to perform the insight ceremony.'''		* '''There is no benefit to using true liao to perform the insight ceremony.'''
	While true liao can be used in the place liao to perform an insight ceremony, it provides no additional information.		While true liao can be used in the place of liao to perform an insight ceremony, it provides no additional information.
	{{Ceremonial skills further reading}}		{{Ceremonial skills further reading}}

Rafferty: /* Performing a Thorough Insight */

2023-03-01T09:56:51Z

Performing a Thorough Insight

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	If you have a referee, then you may perform a more intense version of the insight ceremony to gain more detailed information. Performing a thorough insight requires at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying and the target must be within 20' and in clear line-of-sight throughout. The target need not be willing. After the insight is complete, the ref will approach the target to check the results with them.		If you have a referee, then you may perform a more intense version of the insight ceremony to gain more detailed information. Performing a thorough insight requires at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying and the target must be within 20' and in clear line-of-sight throughout. The target need not be willing. After the insight is complete, the ref will approach the target to check the results with them.

	If their aura is not obscured then you will discover the presence of any malign spiritual effect such as a curse or possession. In addition to the basic information provided by a quick insight, the detailed version of the ceremony reveals the details of [[testimony]], [[excommunication]], [[anointing]], or [[dedication]] (including the strength of [[Aura#Aura#Strong_Auras\|strong auras]] where appropriate); it will reveal the presence of other spiritual auras and may give information about what they are, what has caused them, or how they might be combated.		If their aura is not obscured then you will discover the presence of any malign spiritual effect such as a curse or possession. In addition to the basic information provided by a quick insight, the detailed version of the ceremony reveals the details of [[testimony]], [[excommunication]], [[anointing]], or [[dedication]] (including the strength of [[Aura#Aura#Strong_Auras\|strong auras]] where appropriate); it will reveal the presence of other spiritual auras and may give information about what they are, what has caused them, or how they might be combated. One piece of information insight never reveals about an aura is which (if any) virtue or [[Malign_spiritual_presences\|malign spiritual presence]] it might be tied to.

	When used on an object, a thorough insight reveals if the item is under the effect of a [[hallow]], or bears a spontaneous aura, along with details of the effect (including strength, and how to combat it, when appropriate); it will also reveal if the item is an anchor for a ghost or similar creature, and may provide additional awareness depending on the nature of that entity.		When used on an object, a thorough insight reveals if the item is under the effect of a [[hallow]], or bears a spontaneous aura, along with details of the effect (including strength, and how to combat it, when appropriate); it will also reveal if the item is an anchor for a ghost or similar creature, and may provide additional awareness depending on the nature of that entity.

Rafferty at 09:47, 1 March 2023

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	If you have a referee, then you may perform a more intense version of the insight ceremony to gain more detailed information. Performing a thorough insight requires at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying and the target must be within 20' and in clear line-of-sight throughout. The target need not be willing. After the insight is complete, the ref will approach the target to check the results with them.		If you have a referee, then you may perform a more intense version of the insight ceremony to gain more detailed information. Performing a thorough insight requires at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying and the target must be within 20' and in clear line-of-sight throughout. The target need not be willing. After the insight is complete, the ref will approach the target to check the results with them.

	If their aura is not obscured then you will discover the presence of any malign spiritual effect such as a curse or possession. In addition to the basic information provided by a quick insight, the detailed version of the ceremony reveals the details of [[testimony]], [[excommunication]], [[anointing]], or [[dedication]] (including the strength of ~~durable~~ auras where appropriate); it will reveal the presence of other spiritual auras and may give information about what they are, what has caused them, or how they might be combated.		If their aura is not obscured then you will discover the presence of any malign spiritual effect such as a curse or possession. In addition to the basic information provided by a quick insight, the detailed version of the ceremony reveals the details of [[testimony]], [[excommunication]], [[anointing]], or [[dedication]] (including the strength of [[Aura#Aura#Strong_Auras\|strong auras]] where appropriate); it will reveal the presence of other spiritual auras and may give information about what they are, what has caused them, or how they might be combated.

	When used on an object, a thorough insight reveals if the item is under the effect of a [[hallow]], or bears a spontaneous aura, along with details of the effect (including strength, and how to combat it, when appropriate); it will also reveal if the item is an anchor for a ghost or similar creature, and may provide additional awareness depending on the nature of that entity.		When used on an object, a thorough insight reveals if the item is under the effect of a [[hallow]], or bears a spontaneous aura, along with details of the effect (including strength, and how to combat it, when appropriate); it will also reveal if the item is an anchor for a ghost or similar creature, and may provide additional awareness depending on the nature of that entity.

Rafferty: /* Performing a Thorough Insight */

2022-06-16T11:47:57Z

Performing a Thorough Insight

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	* '''Requires a dose of liao and and at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''		* '''Requires a dose of liao and and at least ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''
	* '''Requires the presence and assistance of a referee'''		* '''Requires the presence and assistance of a referee'''
	* '''The target must be within 20''''		* '''The target must be within 20 feet'''
	* '''Reveals information about the aura of the target'''		* '''Reveals information about the aura of the target'''
	* '''[[orc\|Orcs]] can be the subject of a thorough insight'''		* '''[[orc\|Orcs]] can be the subject of a thorough insight'''

Rafferty at 15:44, 13 January 2022

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	The priest can also perform a slower, more potent version of the ceremony to allow them to identify if the target is [[dedication\|dedicated]] and reveals the presence of spiritual marks like the ones created by [[testimony]] as well as any malign spiritual effects such as curses or possessions. This version of the ceremony is also effective on items to discover information about any [[hallow]] they may possess, and again will determine the presence of a spontaneously arisen aura, a spiritual curse, or the presence of a haunting spirit - it can be used to identify a ghostly anchor for example.		The priest can also perform a slower, more potent version of the ceremony to allow them to identify if the target is [[dedication\|dedicated]] and reveals the presence of spiritual marks like the ones created by [[testimony]] as well as any malign spiritual effects such as curses or possessions. This version of the ceremony is also effective on items to discover information about any [[hallow]] they may possess, and again will determine the presence of a spontaneously arisen aura, a spiritual curse, or the presence of a haunting spirit - it can be used to identify a ghostly anchor for example.

	There are also plentiful reports of priests detecting ''other'' marks on their subject that do not appear to be the result of the testify ceremony yet still contain information. A commonly cited tale refers to a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka_religious_beliefs\|wise one]] from [[Karov]] who used the ceremony to observe a band of travelling musicians only to discover that they each bore a mark indicating they bore a twisted boon from [[~~Wendigo~~]]. When the minstrels attempted to murder the people of the vale in their sleep, their wicked plan was stymied when they discovered not sleeping victims but fully-armed and prepared [[Varushka_military_concerns\|schlacta]]!		There are also plentiful reports of priests detecting ''other'' marks on their subject that do not appear to be the result of the testify ceremony yet still contain information. A commonly cited tale refers to a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka_religious_beliefs\|wise one]] from [[Karov]] who used the ceremony to observe a band of travelling musicians only to discover that they each bore a mark indicating they bore a twisted boon from [[Agramant]]. When the minstrels attempted to murder the people of the vale in their sleep, their wicked plan was stymied when they discovered not sleeping victims but fully-armed and prepared [[Varushka_military_concerns\|schlacta]]!

	The ceremony can also be used to examine objects, but unlike people items do not innately generate auras than can be read with insight. Objects that bear spiritual marks visible to this ceremony have usually been touched by a potent spiritual force - whether a religious ceremony, by close proximity to a profound spiritual event, or by the attentions of ghosts or spirits. It is especially useful for gathering information about spiritual [[aura#Item Auras\|auras]] on relics whose provenance is uncertain, as well as to glean information about the anchors of a ghost, or how to combat a malignant curse.		The ceremony can also be used to examine objects, but unlike people items do not innately generate auras than can be read with insight. Objects that bear spiritual marks visible to this ceremony have usually been touched by a potent spiritual force - whether a religious ceremony, by close proximity to a profound spiritual event, or by the attentions of ghosts or spirits. It is especially useful for gathering information about spiritual [[aura#Item Auras\|auras]] on relics whose provenance is uncertain, as well as to glean information about the anchors of a ghost, or how to combat a malignant curse.

Rafferty at 20:26, 15 January 2020

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	It ''is'' possible to conceal information from Insight, but doing so is of limited benefit. It seems that even powerful [[magic items]] such as a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] or a philtre such as a [[Tisanes_of_the_Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infustion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] can only conceal the ''entire'' person from insight, rather than specific pieces of information - and the ceremony will always detect the presence of such obfuscation, even if it cannot penetrate it.		It ''is'' possible to conceal information from Insight, but doing so is of limited benefit. It seems that even powerful [[magic items]] such as a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] or a philtre such as a [[Tisanes_of_the_Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infustion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] can only conceal the ''entire'' person from insight, rather than specific pieces of information - and the ceremony will always detect the presence of such obfuscation, even if it cannot penetrate it.

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	==Performing a Quick Insight==		==Performing a Quick Insight==
	* '''Requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''		* '''Requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''

TomH: /* Performing a Quick Insight */

2019-10-07T09:05:44Z

Performing a Quick Insight

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	It ''is'' possible to conceal information from Insight, but doing so is of limited benefit. It seems that even powerful [[magic items]] such as a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] or a philtre such as a [[Tisanes_of_the_Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infustion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] can only conceal the ''entire'' person from insight, rather than specific pieces of information - and the ceremony will always detect the presence of such obfuscation, even if it cannot penetrate it.		It ''is'' possible to conceal information from Insight, but doing so is of limited benefit. It seems that even powerful [[magic items]] such as a [[Shackle of the Unvirtuous]] or a philtre such as a [[Tisanes_of_the_Labyrinth#Shadowcrow Infustion\|Shadowcrow Infusion]] can only conceal the ''entire'' person from insight, rather than specific pieces of information - and the ceremony will always detect the presence of such obfuscation, even if it cannot penetrate it.

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	==Performing a Quick Insight==		==Performing a Quick Insight==
	* '''Requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''		* '''Requires a dose of liao and ten seconds of appropriate roleplaying'''
	* '''Does not require a referee'''		* '''Does not require a referee'''
	* '''Reveals the target's ~~race~~ and any aura present'''		* '''Reveals the target's species and any aura present'''
	* '''Reveals the effects of any spiritual traumatic wounds'''		* '''Reveals the effects of any spiritual traumatic wounds'''
	* '''[[orc\|Orcs]] can be the subject of a quick insight'''		* '''[[orc\|Orcs]] can be the subject of a quick insight'''

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	The priest can also perform a slower, more potent version of the ceremony to allow them to identify if the target is [[dedication\|dedicated]] and reveals the presence of spiritual marks like the ones created by [[testimony]] as well as any malign spiritual effects such as curses or possessions. This version of the ceremony is also effective on items to discover information about any [[hallow]] they may possess, and again will determine the presence of a spontaneously arisen aura, a spiritual curse, or the presence of a haunting spirit - it can be used to identify a ghostly anchor for example.		The priest can also perform a slower, more potent version of the ceremony to allow them to identify if the target is [[dedication\|dedicated]] and reveals the presence of spiritual marks like the ones created by [[testimony]] as well as any malign spiritual effects such as curses or possessions. This version of the ceremony is also effective on items to discover information about any [[hallow]] they may possess, and again will determine the presence of a spontaneously arisen aura, a spiritual curse, or the presence of a haunting spirit - it can be used to identify a ghostly anchor for example.

	There are also plentiful reports of priests detecting ''other'' marks on their subject that do not appear to be the result of the testify ceremony yet still contain information. A commonly cited tale refers to a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka_religious_beliefs\|wise one]] from [[Karov]] who used the ceremony to observe a band of travelling musicians only to discover that they each bore a mark indicating they bore a twisted boon from [[~~Wendigo~~]]. When the minstrels attempted to murder the people of the vale in their sleep, their wicked plan was stymied when they discovered not sleeping victims but fully-armed and prepared [[Varushka_military_concerns\|schlacta]]!		There are also plentiful reports of priests detecting ''other'' marks on their subject that do not appear to be the result of the testify ceremony yet still contain information. A commonly cited tale refers to a [[Varushka\|Varushkan]] [[Varushka_religious_beliefs\|wise one]] from [[Karov]] who used the ceremony to observe a band of travelling musicians only to discover that they each bore a mark indicating they bore a twisted boon from [[Agramant]]. When the minstrels attempted to murder the people of the vale in their sleep, their wicked plan was stymied when they discovered not sleeping victims but fully-armed and prepared [[Varushka_military_concerns\|schlacta]]!

	The ceremony can also be used to examine objects, but unlike people items do not innately generate auras than can be read with insight. Objects that bear spiritual marks visible to this ceremony have usually been touched by a potent spiritual force - whether a religious ceremony, by close proximity to a profound spiritual event, or by the attentions of ghosts or spirits. It is especially useful for gathering information about spiritual [[aura#Item Auras\|auras]] on relics whose provenance is uncertain, as well as to glean information about the anchors of a ghost, or how to combat a malignant curse.		The ceremony can also be used to examine objects, but unlike people items do not innately generate auras than can be read with insight. Objects that bear spiritual marks visible to this ceremony have usually been touched by a potent spiritual force - whether a religious ceremony, by close proximity to a profound spiritual event, or by the attentions of ghosts or spirits. It is especially useful for gathering information about spiritual [[aura#Item Auras\|auras]] on relics whose provenance is uncertain, as well as to glean information about the anchors of a ghost, or how to combat a malignant curse.