TUESDAY, JUNE 22 Seeing Is Believing – In the World of Darkness, no one is absolutely safe from the supernatural, but most people go through their lives blissfully unaware of the monsters that lurk in the shadows. Some get pulled whole-hog into the supernatural when they become the victims of vampires and other monstrosities, or even worse, get turned into one of them. There are those, however, who exist somewhere in between those two extremes – mortals who know (or at least feel) that something is out there, but haven't yet been fully exposed to the horrors that await them. Some of these people develop a sense for when a particular supernatural creature or phenomenon is nearby, an ability represented mechanically by the following Merit: Unseen Sense (•••):Your character has a "sixth sense" when it comes to the supernatural. Perhaps his hair stands on end, goose bumps race along his arms, or a shiver runs up his spine. Regardless of the manner, his body reacts to the presence of unseen forces. He can't see or hear anything, and in fact he might not know at first what causes this reaction. It might be a response to a specific type of supernatural phenomenon such as ghosts or vampires, or it might be a general sense that something isn't right. Over time and with a little trial and error, he might be able to qualify what his body tries to tell him. The specific type of supernatural phenomenon to which your character is sensitive must be determined when this Merit is purchased. It can be something as vague as a creepy feeling when in the presence of ghosts, or something as specific as a sudden chill when a vampire is nearby. The Storyteller has final say on the exact nature and trigger of your character's sixth sense, and can keep its nature secret if desired, leaving you to figure it out during play. Only mortal, mundane characters can possess this Merit. The pivotal moment of becoming or being changed into a being with supernatural capabilities eliminates it. Full Page Terror – Take a sneak peak at some of the beautiful full-page artwork by Jason Manley in the World of Darkness Rulebook. Here's one piece that's especially appropriate for today:
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