This skill replaces Discern Race. After 10 seconds concentration on a single target within 30 feet (~9m), the character may make the call “Discern Race and Pattern” or ask a referee or marshal to enquire from the target. The target will not be aware in-character that they have been discerned. The discern will give the race on the target’s character card and if their pattern state is Living, Unliving or Magical. This does not allow the detection of Alien or Aberrant patterns.