Occultism
Name
Occultism
Skill Attribute & Difficulty
Int - Average
Defaults
5+Int
Prerequisites
None
Description
This is the study of the mysterious and the supernatural. An occultist is an expert on ancient rituals, hauntings, mysticism, primitive magical beliefs, psychic phenomena, etc. Note that an occultist does not have to believe in the material that they study!
In worlds where everyone knows that paranormal powers exist, Occultism covers lore about these powers and their users. A good roll might provide insights into phenomena that aren’t related to known powers. However, Occultism provides no details on how talented individuals invoke their powers. For instance, a fantasy occultist would know what magic can accomplish, and could provide advice on slaying demons, but without the Thaumatology skill, they could not explain the gestures, words, and symbols used by wizards.
Specializations
In settings where many supernatural forces coexist, it may be required for occultists to specialize in such fields as Djinnology (the study of dreamlanders, possession, and pacts), and Pneumatology (the study of spirits), etc.
Modifiers
None
