Academic & Intellectual Skills
- Anthropology & Archaeology – Expertise in human cultures, ancient civilizations, and archaeological excavation techniques.
- Linguistics – Proficiency in ancient and modern languages, especially Nahuatl, Spanish, and perhaps ancient dialects tied to Azcala’s mythology.
- History & Mythology – Deep knowledge of Mesoamerican history, folklore, and religious practices. *Cryptography – Ability to decode ancient scripts, hidden messages, and symbolic puzzles.
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Mystical & Esoteric Skills
- Occult Knowledge – Familiarity with mysticism, esoteric practices, and spiritual rituals, especially from Mesoamerican and other indigenous traditions.
- Meditation & Vision Quests – Techniques for spiritual clarity and accessing higher planes of consciousness (potentially enhanced by the medallion’s influence).
- Artifact Attunement – A developing sensitivity to ancient artifacts and mystical energies, growing stronger as the medallion integrates with him.
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Survival & Practical Skills
- Navigation & Orienteering – Expertise in reading natural signs, maps, and celestial navigation from his extensive travels.
- Survival Skills – Proficiency in wilderness survival: shelter-building, foraging, and basic first aid.
- Animal Handling – A strong bond with his mastiff, including training and instinctive communication.
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Combat & Physical Skills
- Military Tactics – Knowledge from his time in military intelligence, including strategy and situational awareness.
- Hand-to-Hand Combat – Practical combat training, likely rugged and unrefined but effective.
- Marksmanship – Familiarity with firearms, though perhaps used reluctantly or only when necessary.
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Social & Psychological Skills
- Deception & Smuggling Expertise – Skills from his criminal past, including negotiation, bluffing, and stealth.
- Negotiation & Persuasion – An ability to talk his way out of trouble, make deals, or charm when needed.
- Streetwise Instincts – Intuition honed by years of traveling impoverished and dealing with shady characters.
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Potential Medallion-Enhanced Abilities
- Shadow Walking – The medallion could give him the ability to unconsciously move between realms.
- Dreamwalking – Accessing dreams for hidden truths or premonitions.
- Energy Perception – A mystical awareness of ley lines, magical artifacts, or powerful individuals.
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