Retrocognition

The power to discern events of the past. Opposite power of Precognition.

Also Called

 * Backward Knowing
 * Flashback
 * Past Evocation
 * Postcognition

Capabilities
The user can discern the past and past events using various means, usually entering a trance while seeing and hearing a noted past event, whether it be concerning themselves or of an unfamiliar lineage in a past occurrence. Occasionally spontaneous.

Applications

 * Revealing an intricate past.
 * See the events happening in the past.

Techniques

 * History Reading: to understand person's history.
 * Past Recollection: to intuitively know what has occurred.

Variations

 * Retrocognitive Artistry: write, paint or draw the past events through art.
 * Retrocognitive Dreaming: perceive the past events through dreaming.

Universe Differences
Users unable to attain sight may gain the ability to trace and view their own movements on a slower account while in a present state. The ability may display past events in vivid color during demonstration.

Associations

 * Ancestral Evocation
 * Astral Manipulation
 * Astral Projection
 * Magic
 * Psychometry
 * Spiritual Powers

Limitations

 * May be unable to notice present surroundings.
 * May need specific concentration.
 * May unwilling perceive collective knowledgeable attachments.
 * May gain instability from attained knowledge.
 * May become infected with information.
 * May be unable to tap into history of other universes.
 * May be unable to perceive contents from parallel universe.
 * May require physical contact.
 * May enter into a trance state.