Grimoire

With extensively researched knowledge of several parallel universes and the catastrophic failures of the inhabitants thereof, he serves the Illuminate as a consultant on high-risk decisions. The many ruined planes to which he has traveled have given him a unique perspective on the repercussions of even the smallest details.

Sometimes when asked why he chooses to remain on this specific variant of earth instead of one not ravaged by virus, he says, "I'd take the virus over the other alternatives by far." It's unknown if he is merely attempting to spook others, or there actually are places of worse fate than here.

To utilize his reality shifting ability, he must make a series of ritualistic preperations to trigger the solo   'long hikes' between worlds. Once in another universe, he records any useful knowledge he can recover in mystic leather-bound tomes from which he draws his name. He is vulnerable while in other worlds, having no true offensive ability aside from light marksmanship training and experienced brawling.

He also possesses a cosmic understanding of the universes to which he travels, allowing him to eventually find the solution to any problem at great risk to both his senses and psyche. Each time he activates this meditative power his mind is exposed to the true vastness of reality, which could easily overwhelm him and permanently destroy his higher thinking. Information gathered through this power tends to be vague and lacking in context, often requiring extra mundane research to be conducted in order to make it useful.

Reality shifting
The ability to shift existence into another universe. The user is able to shift themselves into another universe when encountered with something that they are not happy about, thus allowing user to live a life that they dream of.

Cosmic Knowledge
The power to possess immense knowledge of the universe. The user possesses immense knowledge of the universe. They are aware of most things such as powerful spells, advanced science, where to find someone, etc.

Faction
Illuminate