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====== Glean From Clues ======

**Requires**:  Trained in Investigation\\
**Time Required**:  1 minute

You spend a full minute examining an object or location, or interacting with a person.  Roll Investigation vs. a TN of 16.
  * **Success**:  You may ask three questions of the Director from the lists below concerning the subject of your examination.
  * **Failure**:  You may ask one question from the lists below.  If you are examining a person, they become aware that you are attempting to discover details about them.

The Director should answer such questions truthfully.  Details that may be casually concealed will become obvious, but if the information is concealed with a TN higher than 16, they may require a separate action to actually gain the information.  Even on a failure, however, you will at least be aware of a discrepancy.

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As an example, Cywen does a quick examination of the crypt that the party has just entered.  She rolls a 17 on her Investigation skill, and asks:
  * What is the purpose or function of this place?
  * Are there people or creatures present?
  * What unusual sounds, smells, or sensations are present?

She is informed that the room is a crypt, and that a strong odour of decay prevails.  But the Director has three zombies concealed within the crypt, with a Stealth TN of 18, and informs Cywen, "There are creatures hidden somewhere in here;  you can see footprints in the dust."  If Cywen wants to find the zombies, she will have to [[legacy:rules:actions:Search]] for them.
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Once you use this ability on a given person, location or object, you cannot use it on that subject again.  However, universal investigation actions, such as [[legacy:rules:actions:Gather Information]] or [[legacy:rules:actions:Perform an Investigation]], may still be used.


===== Investigating a Location =====
  * What is the purpose or function of this place?
  * Are there people or creatures present?
  * Are there any hidden passages, traps, or hazards?
  * What signs of recent activity are there?
  * What unusual sounds, smells, or sensations are present?
  * Are there clues that indicate history or events that occurred here?
  * Are there objects or features that seem out of place?
  * What are the exits, entrances, and possible escape routes?
  * Are there defensive measures or security mechanisms in place?
  * Is there anything here that could be useful, valuable, or dangerous?

===== Investigating a Person =====
  * Who is this person? Name, title, or role?
  * What are their intentions or motivations?
  * Are they lying or hiding something?
  * What is their emotional state or mood?
  * Do they have any unusual habits, possessions, or markings?
  * Are they skilled or knowledgeable in anything relevant?
  * How do they relate to other people or organizations here?
  * Do they pose a threat or offer potential help?
  * Are they carrying anything of interest or significance?
  * Are they withholding any information?

===== Investigating an Object =====
  * What is this object’s purpose or function?
  * Who made or used this object?
  * How old is it, or when was it last used?
  * Are there any unusual markings, inscriptions, or symbols?
  * Does it contain anything hidden, locked, or secret?
  * Is it damaged, broken, or showing signs of wear?
  * Can it be moved, opened, or interacted with?
  * Does it emit any unusual sounds, smells, or vibrations?
  * What materials is it made from? Are they unusual or valuable?
  * Has it been altered, tampered with, or customized?