Eavesdrop¶

Overhear NPC conversations at any location
Eavesdrop

Listen in on nearby NPC conversations to learn gossip,
quest hints, and world flavor.

Commands:
  eavesdrop                  Listen to nearby conversations
  listen in                  Same as eavesdrop
  overhear                   Same as eavesdrop
  eavesdrop on <name>        Target a specific NPC
  listen in on <name>        Same as eavesdrop on

Requirements:
  - At least 2 NPCs must be present at your location
  - Perception, Streetwise, or Subterfuge skill check
  - Rank 15+ makes success reliable

Cooldown:
  You can only eavesdrop once per location per game phase.
  Move to a different location or wait for the next phase
  to listen again.

At Venues:
  Eavesdropping at social venues (taverns, etc.) uses the
  enhanced venue system — you may overhear actual NPC
  secrets that get added to your /rumors.

At Other Locations:
  You overhear dynamic conversation snippets — gossip
  about NPCs, quest hints, trade rumors, and local news.

Tips:
  - Train Streetwise or Perception to improve success rate
  - Visit busy locations for more conversation variety
  - Check /rumors after eavesdropping at venues

See also: ?social secrets, ?social venues