Hive-Mind (renamed Collogue in Wraith's 20th Anniversary Edition) is one of the Dark Arcanoi used by Spectres to remain in communication with other Spectres at all times, allowing them to form a sort of collective intelligence.
Note that all Spectres are part of the Hive-Mind, but only those with the abilities listed below can manipulate the mind for knowledge and communication.
Basic Abilities[]
- Distress Signal: A Spectre can send out a cry of alarm through the Hive-Mind.
Standard Powers[]
Silent Whispers: A Spectre can telepathically send a message to another Spectre in sight.
Distant Whispers: This allows two Spectres to freely communicate with each other telepathically.
Recall the Known: A Spectre may access information they previously knew from the Hive-Mind.
Recall the Unknown: A Spectre may access any thoughts or memories available to the Hive-Mind.
Racial Memory: The Spectre can now draw from any source of information within the Hive-Mind, including Arcanoi knowledge.
Alternate Powers[]
WTO: Doomslayers: Into the Labyrinth
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Distant Whispers: This version allows two Striplings from the same pack to freely communicate with each other telepathically.
Tribal Commune: A Spectre can communicate directly with others in their pack. This ability is associated with Striplings.
Broadcast: A Spectre can project their ideas for a short range.
Hive Awareness: A Spectre becomes especially sensitive to details being transmitted through the Hive-Mind.
Taming the Beast: A Spectre can tame animal-type Spectres such as kuei.
Bid: A Spectre can give an exact command to another Spectre that must be followed.
Collective Oracle: A Spectre can access and consult the Hive-Mind for advice.
Pack Wisdom: A Stripling can act through the bodies of their pack mates.
Compel: A powerful Spectre can project their will onto the Spectres around them.
Unity of Being: A Spectre can temporarily sever themselves from the Hive-Mind.
References[]
- WTO: Dark Reflections: Spectres, p. 38-39
- WTO/cMET: Oblivion, p. 238
- WTO: Doomslayers: Into the Labyrinth, p. 128-130
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