Surge Sensing

## Overview

Surge Sensing is the ability to sense the location, life force, and level of power of anyone; the stronger and closer the target, the more powerful the sensation. The distance from which an individual's Surge can be sensed depends on the strength of the Surge and the skill of the user. Particularly powerful Surge can be sensed even across the distance between the living world and divine realms. The technique appears to require a directional focus to find a particularly distant Surge. (Once a fighter masters the skill, they can use it even when their five senses are incapacitated.) Some beings are able to sense whether the life force is good or evil. It is also possible for a skilled user to detect strength which is being concealed by the target. Each organism has a distinct Surge signature, much like fingerprints in the real world.

Surge Sensing is an invaluable ability that allows a being to detect the location of an opponent that is too fast to see, or is hidden. It also acts as an early warning system for powerful foes. It can also allow people to keep track of the location and status of their allies at great distances, in particular when their Surge falls significantly, it can indicate that they are in trouble. It is possible, however, for a rapid change in the strength or nature of a person to render their Surge unfamiliar even to allies.

## **Variations**

### Spirit Speech

This advanced technique allows users to communicate through their energy, effectively conveying words to a chosen target through intense emotions, akin to telepathy. Users can transmit messages and emotions directly to others, bypassing the need for physical speech or written communication.

### Foresight

This ability allows users to transcend their senses and see the future, though limitedly. An individual of this advanced level can literally see a precise mental image of what will happen in the immediate future. The vision also allows the user to hear any words that will be spoken. There is no need to sense emotions or intention to use this technique. Only a handful of people are born with this ability, and once learned this ability can be slightly strengthened thru training.

* ***Branching Paths***: A highly refined form of foresight, this technique allows users to see multiple potential futures. They must rely on their instincts and judgment to choose the best course of action. Users can assess various outcomes of their actions and make decisions based on the most favorable path.

### Second Sight (Clairvoyance)

Advanced technique that allows an user to acquire information using sight outside the normal range of detection about an object, person, location, or physical event. Additionally, they can perceive sights and visual sensations from past events, future events, or locations that are currently outside the range of normal human senses or vision. This also means that they can receive optical/visual sensations (i.e. itchy eyes, crying/watery eyes, rolling eyes, sharper vision, rapid blinking, blurry vision, blindness) from things outside the normal range of perception.

* ***Only a handful of people are born with this ability, and once learned this ability can be slightly strengthened through training.***

### Synced Vision

Some Surge Sensing users can synchronize with blood relatives or individuals with whom they share an exceptionally close bond. This enables them to see through the eyes of the other person and communicate telepathically. Users can observe the visual perspective of the bonded individual, fostering a deep connection and facilitating communication even over great distances.