[quote=Iota]
That first answer helps a lot with the character creation bit.
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Perhaps I will add it to the OP.
[quote=FiroIV]
Would someone who studied folklore and mythology work, but has no abilities himself other than his knowledge and thirst for unnatural occurrences work in this RP?
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Yes, but keep in mind not all cases are necessarily rooted in a paranormal cause so that singular skill would not be of use all the time.