Scan

Player-heroes can use the SCAN Skill when examining something closely or attentively. This Skill allows a Player-hero to skim through a book to locate a piece of relevant information, look for concealed doors or hidden inscriptions, recognise a familiar face in a crowd, or locate a set of tracks on the ground. SCAN rolls are generally initiated by the players rather than the Loremaster. One roll is required for each inspection of a small area, such as a room. AWARENESS, rather than SCAN, is used to see if a hero passively notices something.

A successful SCAN roll generally lets Player-heroes find what they are looking for — if it is to be found at all. A superior success usually means the object is found more quickly.

“Less welcome did the Lord Denethor show me then than of old, and grudgingly he permitted me to search among his hoarded scrolls and books.”