Hive-Mind

Spectres: The Evil Dead

Introduction

Hive-Mind is one of the Dark Arcanoi used by Spectres to remain in communication with other Spectres at all times, allowing them to form a sort of collective intelligence.

Note that all Spectres are part of the Hive-Mind, but only those with the abilities listed below can manipulate the mind for knowledge and communication.

Basic Abilities

Distress Signal: A Spectre can send out a cry of alarm through the Hive-Mind.

Standard Powers

• Silent Whispers: A Spectre can telepathically send a message to another Spectre in sight.

•• Distant Whispers: This allows two Spectres to freely communicate with each other telepathically.

••• Recall the Known: A Spectre may access information they previously knew from the Hive-Mind.

•••• Recall the Unknown: A Spectre may access any thoughts or memories available to the Hive-Mind.

••••• Racial Memory: The Spectre can now draw from any source of information within the Hive-Mind, including Arcanoi knowledge.

Alternate Powers

Doomslayers: Into the Labyrinth

• Distant Whispers: This version allows two Striplings from the same pack to freely communicate with each other telepathically.

•• Tribal Commune: A Spectre can communicate directly with others in their pack. This ability is associated with Striplings.

••• Broadcast: A Spectre can project their ideas for a short range.

••• Hive Awareness: A Spectre becomes especially sensitive to details being transmitted through the Hive-Mind.

••• Taming the Beast: A Spectre can tame animal-type Spectres such as kuei.

•••• Bid: A Spectre can give an exact command to another Spectre that must be followed.

•••• Collective Oracle: A Spectre can access and consult the Hive-Mind for advice.

•••• Pack Wisdom: A Stripling can act through the bodies of their pack mates.

••••• Compel: A powerful Spectre can project their will onto the Spectres around them.

••••• Unity of Being: A Spectre can temporarily sever themselves from the Hive-Mind.

Sources

WTO: Dark Reflections: Spectres, p. 38 -39

WTO: Doomslayers: Into the Labyrinth, p. 128 -130