Your wolf has earned the gift of sight… they are known as a soothseer! These wolves can see snippets of the future, but often cannot piece it all together to create a prophecy. Many soothseers are shunned by the Tundes in the belief they bring bad omens, but don’t worry… should you choose to accept them, the Kol would welcome your skill.
TIER RATING
This is a tier three ability.
STAGES
STAGE 1: Beginning stage
In the first stage, the soothseer seems to develop a sixth sense, though they cannot be sure of it. Intuitive wolves, they seem to be able to feel a change in the atmosphere around them, almost able to predict if something bad or good is about to happen. These senses are fleeting, often mere moments before the situation occurs, and they are not always completely correct.
STAGE 2: Intermediate
Acquired by completing three pieces of artwork or roleplay that relate directly to your ability
As their ability develops, the soothseer begins to have vivid, precognitive dreams. Their dreams are always unclear and difficult to interpret, and the subject of the vision is never shown.
STAGE 3: Master
Acquired by completing a further three pieces of artwork or roleplay that relate directly to your ability.
In addition to the above, the soothsayer may sometimes experience unexpected visions whilst awake. Furthermore, they find that their visions are clearer if they are removed from all distractions, often taking time in solitary confinement or meditating to clear their mind.
OVERALL RESTRICTIONS
This ability is passive. The soothseer cannot choose to experience a vision, but in stage 3, they can try to cultivate a calming environment in an attempt to see more clearly. They also cannot choose what subject they'd like to witness a vision of.
Soothseers are generally feared. Seeing the future is unnatural, and many wolves are afraid that a soothseer could predict their death, something no wolf wishes to know.
It is important to remember this ability can be fickle, and to play your character appropriately. Not every premonition they have will be clear, and not every one will be correct. The future is not set in stone, and is an ever changing flow. It's possible they could see any number of possible futures or outcomes, and be unsure which one is true.
Furthermore, the premonitions of soothseers can be influenced by their own emotions and bias. It is likely that a soothseer may "project" their own desires and be more likely to witness premonitions that they would most like to see come to fruition. The level to which this affects your soothseer will depend on their personality and state of mind.
In terms of OOC mechanics: the player is permitted to use soothseer as they desire in pursuit of their own personal plotlines. You are able to show your character experiencing visions of future events that you yourself control, or events that other players have given you permission to predict. You cannot under any circumstances invent visions related to the main plot line, but you may sometimes be contacted by staff and provided with an approved vision.