**The Path of Perusal** enhances one’s ability to perceive and interpret the world through karmic clarity. Individuals aligned with this path use their karma to sense underlying energies, detect hidden movements, and identify subtle patterns that escape ordinary awareness. Unlike paths that shape or generate, Perusal simply reveals what is already present—extending one’s perception beyond natural limits.
Perusal operates by expanding the range and depth of sensory input. A user may visually track the faint residue of a suppressed attack, mentally outline the energetic weaknesses in a structure, or even glimpse the emotional undercurrents in another person. Their ability is not static; it improves with practice as they learn to notice smaller and more complex details over time.
This path is inherently supportive. Though it cannot change the world directly or overpower enemies, it strengthens other abilities by providing clarity and insight. A fighter supported by Perusal can anticipate an opponent’s next move with uncanny accuracy. An Esse user can monitor the condition of multiple Eidolons at once. A Prose practitioner can ensure contracts are enforced with precision.
However, Perusal depends entirely on mental discipline and openness. Without training in Mind, the user may be overwhelmed by too much information. Too little focus, and critical data is missed. Unlike offensive paths, there is no immediate payoff—Perusal excels over the long term, with advantages compounding gradually as one’s awareness grows.
In short, the Path of Perusal reveals the unseen. Its users see opportunities and threats before they emerge, serving as seers, scouts, and tacticians in any karmic conflict.