Retrocognition
Blindfold (Marvel) possesses this unusual ability.
Power/Ability to:	Discern the past

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

Contents 1 Also Called 2 Capabilities 3 Applications 4 Techniques 5 Variations 6 Universe Differences 7 Associations 8 Limitations 9 Known Users 10 Comments

Also Called

• Backward Knowing
• 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

• Past Recollection: to intuitively know what has occurred.

Variations

• Retrocognition Artistry: write, paint or draw the past events through art.
• Retrocognition 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.

Known Users

The Giver (The Giver) Rosemary (The Giver) Jonas (The Giver) Gabriel (The Giver) Daphne Powell (No Ordinary Family); only via physical contact Angela Petrelli (Heroes) Phoebe Halliwell (Charmed) Allison DuBois (Medium) Blindfold (Marvel) Ishizu Ishtar (Yu-Gi-Oh); via the Millennium Necklace Sora (Kingdom Hearts); via Kairi's heart Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Faith Lehane (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Dream Girl (DC Comics) Terror Inc. (Marvel Comics) Desmond Miles (Assassin's Creed) Saturn Girl (DC Comics) Tarot (Marvel Comics) Talisman (Marvel Comics) The Witchblade (Witchblade) Sara Pezzini (Witchblade) Doctor Manhattan (Watchmen) Magik (Marvel Comics) Cole MacGrath (Infamous); via Psychic Vision Captain Comet (DC Comics) Cordelia Chase (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Silver Surfer (Marvel Comics) The Winx Club (Winx Club); via Tacix wings Kylie Galen (Shadow Falls); via a ghost's memory

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