17.4 The core skill of Perception.

Perception is a multi-purpose skill. It deals with a number of things, basically your ability to see things around you which happen either very quickly, or are hidden. Perception is used to discover hidden people and objects, when avoiding an ambush, when being tracked, when discerning which way people are heading. In short it is your complete ability to be aware of your surroundings. You will gain specific abilities as your skill at Perception rises.