XP Cost: 15; 30; 45
Ranks: 3
Skill Point Cost: n/a
Self Teach: No
Learn Time: 10 weeks
Rarity: Uncommon
Prerequisite: None
Limitation: None
Debarment: None

A character with Spirit Lore knows of methods to contact spirits, deities, and extraplanar powers. He can more easily communicate with these beings, gaining additional chances of success when attempting divinatory spells such as Augury, Contact Other Plane, Commune, Divination, Speak with Dead, Summon Spirits, and so on.
At Rank 2, this lore may also be used to attempt to contact the dead without resorting to magic (handy for low-level characters and individuals who do not know magic, such as psionicists). Using Pyromancy (divination by candles), Séance, and other mystical rites, the character can ask questions of these powers as if using a Summon Spirit or Speak with Dead spell (no body required, and there is no applicable time limit).
Before beginning the contact, the character must prepare for 30 minutes (role-play required) to make sure the area has no spirits around that confuse readings. Contact with the dead is established and a Skill Point bid is made. An under-bid reveals nothing unless under-bid by 25% or less which then reveals incorrect information, perhaps from an evil spirit. Individuals with the psionic ability of Spirit Sense gain a 30% increase to their bids.
The summoner can ask questions of these spirits, but the spirits are not obliged to answer. If annoyed, the spirits can sever the link at will. The questioner can ask up to three questions. Contact to the same spirit may not be made more than once per day and is inadvisable more than once per week. The dead do not appreciate being disturbed and may take revenge. The Marshal can refer to the spell Summon Spirits for more details about interacting with the dead.
At Rank 3, the summoner has a higher chance at success with contacting the dead. In addition, they can ask up to four questions.

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