Natural world (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)
Definition
Natural World represents your knowledge of the natural environment—flora, fauna, weather patterns, geology, and ecology. In Call of Cthulhu, where investigations often lead to remote locations, this skill helps you understand and survive in the wilderness. This skill covers identifying plants and animals, predicting weather, understanding terrain, and recognizing when something in nature is wrong. In Lovecraftian horror, the natural world itself can be corrupted—mutated animals, blighted vegetation, and unnatural weather patterns are telltale signs of Mythos activity. An investigator with Natural World knowledge can spot these anomalies and understand what normal ecology should look like.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Natural World detect Mythos corruption?
Natural World tells you when something is ecologically wrong—mutated animals, plants growing where they shouldn't, unnatural silence. You recognize the anomaly even if you can't explain the Mythos cause behind it.
What's the difference between Natural World and Science (Biology)?
Natural World is broad practical knowledge of nature—a farmer or hunter's understanding. Science (Biology) is formal academic knowledge with technical depth. They overlap but approach nature from different angles.