“Cough, cough, wheeze, splutter . . . Why don’t you use your magic Malkavian eyes on it, Keldwin? See what you can see.”

– Harry McNeil of Clan Nosferatu

Not everything is always what it appears to be. Auspex lets its users perceive reality on a different level, enhancing their senses beyond the capability of mortals. The powers of Auspex are particularly useful for spies and information brokers, as well as anyone who understands that avoiding surprises helps them survive another night.

Characteristics

Auspex vs. Obfuscate: A vampire with the Auspex power Sense the Unseen can detect an Obfuscated character by making a contested challenge of her Wits + Awareness vs. the Obfuscated character’s Wits + Stealth.

Auspex vs. Oblivion: Detecting the use of Oblivion can be accomplished by using the Auspex power Sense the Unseen and a successful contested challenge using Wits + Awareness vs. the Oblivion user’s Resolve + Occult. This test only detects the usage of an Oblivion power, such as when a vampire extends his senses with the power Shadow Cast. To pierce the supernatural darkness of Oblivion powers such as Shadow Cloak, an Auspex user must utilize Heightened Senses and succeed in a contested challenge using her Wits + Investigation vs. the Oblivion user’s Resolve + Occult.

Type: Mental

Masquerade Threat: Low. Unless otherwise stated, Auspex powers never manifest in a way that is visible to the naked eye.

Blood Resonance: Phlegmatic. Mortals that possess this Resonance could be photographers and other visual artists, oracles, users of psychoactive drugs, detectives, or bounty hunters.