Signs and Oracles

The Pattern shows evidence of itself through Signs. Signs are a “flash glimpse” with momentary insight into the understanding of The Pattern. Signs are symbolic and highly interpretative; these rely on intuition and unconscious connection. Wherever an awakened spark, or a animist fount, etc. exists, certain circumstances can trigger a Sign. Powers provided by Prime Entities can accomplish a reading of Signs. They often bring with them a measure of good luck or bad luck for a moment in time – depending on whether the alignment of all elements in The Pattern is good/advantageous or evil/disadvantageous in relation to the target.

Favor: Positive Pattern alignments. These describe a nexus of time, opportunity, and readiness which maximizes the gain, value, or experience of a subject in relation to another.

Rancor: Negative Pattern alignments. These describe a nexus of time, opportunity, and readiness which maximizes the loss, value, or experience of a subject in relation to another.

Oracles

Trained in the art of repeatedly reading and interpreting Omens and bringing out portents. Oracular arts require a strong intuition and an ability to both see and interpret the Signs of The Pattern; Most divine oracles use this power to accomplish this by a Principal allowing their followers to see as they see along multiple dimensions and multiple logical paths making their desired outcomes known. Psychics practice oracular arts through the vibrations of threads in The Pattern. Astrology is a method of revealing and understanding Signs as well. It is usually practiced as a Ritual.