Investigation
Investigation
Category: Mental
Investigation is the ability to search for clues, piece together evidence, and use deductive reasoning to solve mysteries. Whether you are tracking the movements of the Cult of the Dragon Below, analyzing a crime scene, or figuring out the specific trigger of a magical trap, Investigation is your primary tool for uncovering the truth.
Common Uses
- Searching: Tossing a room to find hidden compartments or concealed documents.
- Deduction: Connecting disparate pieces of information to form a coherent theory.
- Forensics: Analyzing physical evidence (like blast marks or blood spatter) to determine what happened.
Specializations
- Crime Scenes, Magical Forensics, Cryptography, Document Analysis.
Attribute Tiers
| Tier | Title | Example Capability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novice | Observant. Can find obvious clues if pointed in the right direction. |
| 2 | Competent | Detective. Can piece together timelines, find hidden compartments, and cross-reference facts. |
| 3 | Skilled | Investigator. Can reconstruct crime scenes from minimal evidence and track complex conspiracies. |
| 4 | Expert | Master Sleuth. Can intuitively connect seemingly unrelated events and spot forged documents or illusions. |
| 5 | Master | Unraveler. Can instantly deduce a person's motives, history, and secrets from a single glance or minor clue. |