This power enables the psionicist to visually detect infrared radiation, or heat. In all cases, the power operates as the infravision ability possessed by some demihuman races or as granted by the 3rd level Infravision wizard spell. Note that Thermal Sense functions as a true heat-sensing ability, following the Optional Infravision rules, DMG p119. Bright sources of light tend to blind this vision. The functional range of Thermal Sense is 60 feet, altho bright thermal signatures can be distinguished from far away.

The level of thermal detail this power provides is quite high, allowing the user to recognize previously viewed heat signatures. Each person and creature possesses a unique signature. This can be viewed directly (by looking at the subject) or indirectly (by viewing an item or object the subject has recently touched). Heat signatures rarely last longer than an hour upon objects, with varying times based upon the material the object is made of, ambient environmental conditions, etc. This function of the power is primarily useful for seeing thru disguises ("that 'old lady' is actually the killer in costume!") or for informational retrieval ("the heat signature on the assassin's dagger belongs to… the queen!")

Power Score: The power is maintained for 1 psp/round.
20: The psionicist is blinded for 2d6 rounds.