Hive-Mind
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Introduction
Hive-Mind 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
Doomslayers: Into the Labyrinth
- • 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.
Other Books
Sources
- WTO: Dark Reflections: Spectres, p. 38 -39
- WTO: Doomslayers: Into the Labyrinth, p. 128 -130