Onomancy

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GM James R

Onomancy (sometimes called Name Divination in common) is an ancient ability, both teachable and inheritable, most notably used during the long reign of the Troverth Dynasty in Osugbo and Amusa during the BR and PR eras, respectively. Onomancers have the ability to discern (via simple observation) what names, titles, and reputations a creature has carried through their lives.

Ability

An Onomancer can look at a creature and within seconds learn it's given name. The longer an onomancer "reads" a creature, the more titles and names come forward. These can include nicknames, achievements, military ranks, past occupations, and of course, as Troverthians often give out, Proper Titles. Onomancy became an essential part of the Troverth Honor system, and individuals who could read were able to aptly recognize when someone of immense honor (or dishonor) had come into their presence.

Notable Onomancers

• Master Shama
• Kel

Appearances

• The OathWielders (introduced)
• Ancients Alive (briefly in Warukami)

See Also

• Exorcery, another Quelmar specific school of magic