Detect Signing (Proficiency)

Detect Signing: This proficiency allows a character to realize when ninja from other clans are communicating using their own clan signs. The character who makes a Detect Signing roll recognizes seemingly meaningless symbols as writing and  ordinary speech as having special meaning, although she just will not know the content of the communication.
At the DM's discretion, a Detect Signing roll made by 2 or more will allow the character to recognize when other sorts of subtle communication are being used, such as thieves' cant.
If a character makes her Detect Signing roll by 6 or better, she can recognize one word or symbol in a specific communication and understand its meaning. The DM chooses which word the character recognizes. (This is an opportunity for the DM to pass an intriguing clue on to the ninja character.)
Category:The Complete Ninja's Handbook Proficiencies