Automatic Writing permits a medium to access a source of paranormal knowledge through indirect means. Individual mediums disagree on whether they commune with spirits or the Universal Unconscious, or if they simply use clairvoyance. In any case, the mechanical effects are the same. The psychic must first enter a trance state. As she does so, she also randomly draws on paper, usually in a spiral pattern. As her trance takes hold, her writings become less random, and she draws pictures symbolic of whatever questions she seeks to answer. She continues to draw until the trance ends (usually an entire scene unless someone interrupts her), by which time she is typically surrounded by crudely scribbled drawings that may direct her to whatever she wants to find. The precise source of this knowledge is left to the Storyteller’s discretion, but if a psychic possesses the Channeling or Clairvoyance Merits, they may grant a +2 bonus on automatic writing attempts.

Cost: None
Dice Pool: Composure + Craft
Action: Instant; although the psychic must first enter a trance state

Roll Results
Dramatic Failure:
The psychic’s drawings contain false or misleading information. The Storyteller should make any chance-die rolls for the player.

Failure:
The automatic drawing attempt is unsuccessful.

Success:
The psychic’s drawings contain vital clues to whatever mystery she seeks to solve.

Exceptional Success:
The drawings are particularly clear, giving a +1 modifier to any subsequent Investigation rolls pertaining to the drawings’ subject matter.

Suggested Equipment: Any item that has a strong connection to the subject about which the psychic seeks information (+1 to +3, depending on the strength of the connection).