The Seer

The Seer is one of the most explored Classes in Homestuck, with two great canon examples, and a third rather interesting case as well. The Passive counterpart to the Mage, Seers Know their Aspect, and through their Aspect, guiding those around them.

The Mage

The Mage is a Class with a bit of a stigma in the Fandom, with the conception that Mages ‘suffer’ their Aspect, which doesn’t necessarily seem to be true, specially given the most popular Mage we see is the Mage of Doom- Literally one who Knows suffering, which may have muddled the conception of this Class. Unlike Seers, who seem to guide others through what they Know and See, Mages seem to have a more intrinsic and instinctual understanding of their Aspect, and may be biased in how they show others what to do. More prone to Act on what they Know, rather than Guiding those around them.

The Aspects

The Seer of Time would be one who Knows Time for Others. A clear map of the Timeline, perception of the Past and Future… However, other Seers can have similar abilities of clairvoyance. What makes them special is the way their Aspect narrows down the paths they can see. As such, with Time being the most broad Aspect regarding the paths the future holds, it’s likely they would be able to see everything branching out in front of them, unsure of what path is going to be taken, or what path would be the best, and having to learn to parse through the mess of interwoven Timelines. They may also be able to tell when an Battle is incoming and prepare for it, and just the same, they may be to see everything as if Time moved in slow motion, letting them get ready to counter any incoming attack.

The Mage of Time on the other hand, would Know Time for Themselves. While Seers and Mages may have very similar powersets, Mages seem to rely more on instinct or a sixth sense than what they can see in detail in their mind’s eye. An uncanny knowledge of the Timeline, being able to sense the way things are going to go down, urging them to keep them the same or change them as needed. Perhaps, even knowing ahead of time how your next move is going to go down during a Strife, preparing for the best moment to strike, avoiding conflict that would only end badly for themselves.

The Seer of Space would be one to Know Space for Others. Where the Seer of Time seems more focused on the broad development of the Timeline, the Seer of Space would be more linked to Omnipresence. Able to see, at any given moment, everything that’s happening in their general location, picking and choosing what places or people to survey, and preventing nasty surprises or unexpected developments. They may also be able to see how specific objects or material locations may fare in the future or in the past, tracing the timeline of something specific. And of course, with its ties to Creativity, Drawing and the Setting, they may do prophetic drawings or sense how the setting is going to change, giving them a chance to prepare for any upcoming problems.

The Mage of Space, however, would Know Space for Themselves. An understanding of the Physical World, they’d be accurate and never miss when they put their mind on it. Science or Art may come naturally to them, and without even having been there before, they may already know a place like the back of their hand, allowing them to easily find hidden rooms or spot ambushers before they jump on them.

The Seer of Heart would parse as the one who Knows Heart for Others. This could have different meanings, from someone able to tell who has romantic feelings for others and tell which two characters would be the best for each other, to telling apart someone’s true nature beyond the facade they’re trying to build, and in the more spiritual sense, being able to see the spirits of the deceased. Listening to spirits and following their advice, guiding and being guided by their Souls, and perhaps, even projecting their own Spirit to guide those who need it, or seeing through someone else’s eyes.

The Mage of Heart on the other hand would be one who Knows Heart for Themselves. They’d have a deep understanding of their own self and how they come across to others, and an uncanny ability to tell when romantic feelings are blossoming. They read people like an open book, and may directly commune with Souls to find the information they did, perhaps to the point of allowing themselves to be possessed to transmit a message.

The Seer of Mind is that who Knows Mind for Others. There’s little to say about this Classpect that the canon hasn’t already- Knowing when others are putting a facade, knowing where their choices will lead in the Timeline, and guiding others to not let them go down a self-destructive path, as well as knowing their own Choices and their outcomes just as well. They may also be able to read minds and see what others are thinking.

The Mage of Mind would be one who Knows Mind for Themselves. Prone to only choose to act on the choice that directly benefits them in some way, they may sense other’s intent and sniff their lies right past their facades, as well as having a great understanding of what facets of themselves appeal to what kind of people, letting them put on whatever mask may be needed to reach their goal.

The Seer of Hope would be one who Knows Hope for Others. There’s always a glimmer in the distance, a possibility, no matter how dreadful a situation may be. Seeing the positive in the negative, and leading beyond a hopeless situation into a new opportunity, the Seer of Hope would be invaluable with their moral support, and their guidance to reach a satisfactory end. As long as there’s Hope, they will be able to get others out of whatever situation they may have gotten into, and as long as they believe there’s a way out, there will be.

The Mage of Hope would be the one who Knows Hope for Themselves. They won’t miss an opportunity to follow down a path that benefits them and makes them feel better, whenever the chance presents itself, they will take it. There’s no such thing as blind faith for them, they know exactly what they believe in, and will chase after it relentlessly. They may also come across as ‘save yourselves’ types, working hard for self-preservation no matter the situation. Additionally, with Hope’s ties to sexuality, both the Seer and Mage of Hope may be able to tell Innuendos and advances of that kind a mile away.

The Seer of Rage would be one who Knows Rage for Others. Able to tell apart the dangerous and the mad, and keep an eye on those who may be more unstable, able to parse through what seems confusing and chaotic, they may appear level-headed, if perhaps eccentric. They may also guide others through violent acts, letting them know what to hit and how. And similarly, they could also be ones whose knowledge comes from having been down in the depths of madness themselves, Knowing Rage so that others don’t have to, having them stray away from chaos.

The Mage of Rage would be one to Know Rage for Themselves. Knowing what ticks them and ticks others and using this knowledge to their advantage, knowing how to confuse their foes to get the upper hand. They may be, however, infuriatingly vague, keeping what they’re doing or what they know to themselves and instigating distrust and confusion among their peers. 

The Seer of Light would be that to Know Light for Others. They’re concerned with that which is Relevant, that which is Fated, gathering information and seeing what the Alpha Timeline may have in store for them. Letting them keep the Timeline on rails to not deviate into a Doomed Timeline, and guiding others to follow its path. They may also find the most fortunate outcomes, but that which may seem irrelevant or is hidden could stump them. They may also allow Light to guide them, whether it be literally, or metaphorically guiding others through the knowledge they leave behind.

The Mage of Light on the other hand would Know Light for Themselves. When you know Chance and Luck, no bet is too far-fetched, and they may trust what they know when making judgement calls. They will never miss something that’s important, no matter how small of a detail it may be. They may also put their trust in whatever Fate they think or have determined Paradox Space has in store for them, following along.

The Seer of Void would be one to Know Void for Others. This could be parsed as one who Knows Nothing, simply being unable to tell what’s going to happen, distracted with the Irrelevant, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The Seer of Void may, in fact, know what others don’t- Know their Secrets and that which has been buried, tried to kept hidden from everyone else. Using this knowledge of that which shouldn’t be known to lead others to an unexpected outcome, and showing them what truly lies behind the curtain. Similarly, they may know the Horrorterrors, their intentions, and their secrets more than anyone else.

The Mage of Void would be one to Know Void for Themselves. While it would seem Blind Prophets are thematically popular, a Mage of Void may be specially prone to being blind. They won’t shy away from a riddle and a mystery, and always know when there’s more than it seems at surface level. Keepers of secrets and enigmas, they may be an enigma in themselves. They may also know when their intervention is irrelevant, and make them lay back and away from seemingly important events.

The Seer of Breath would be one to Know Breath for Others. Knowing motion and direction, they may know exactly where to go next. The paths everyone should head towards for self-improvement, to reach their goals, and using their position of leadership, they may guide them to follow these paths. They may also, however, know detachment and guide through it- Teaching others to relax and when to just lay low and when it is better to take it easy.

The Mage of Breath instead would Know Breath for Themselves. A clear goal in mind, and the intention to chase after it even if they leave the others behind in the process. Furthermore, they may have a knack for following rapid movements, no matter how fast it is, they can sense where they’re going and when they will reach their destination.

The Seer of Blood would be one who Knows Blood for Others. To be able to tell what brings people together, the goals people should work towards, and how to coexist peacefully, in harmony. They may guide by befriending people, building up trust so they can be shown exactly what kind of path awaits them. And in the same way, they may Know because of their Blood, familiar bonds or genetic relation of some sort. They will work hard to show others how it’s done.

The Mage of Blood would be one who Knows Blood for Themselves. To know their family lineage and their heritage, to know what’s been passed down upon them and the struggle ahead. They may also be able to sense who they’d like being friends with instinctually- And if something were to happen to someone they’re close to, they could tell something is off.

The Seer of Life would be one to Know Life for Others. They may know how to treat wounds and keep others healthy, knowing Nature and Biology, what plants do what, perhaps even to the point of communicating with animals and other living things. They’d also know Agency, what everyone is able to do, and how to empower them, how to get them to act for themselves, act on what they want to do.

The Mage of Life would be the one to Know Life for Themselves. They won’t fall sick and always know how to keep themselves healthy. They will see their potential, and what they could do, how to intervene and do what they want when they want it. Alternatively, they may also be familiar enough with nature and the wilderness to very attached to it, but with Life’s ties to wealth, it’s hard to say if living more in the wilderness would fit them too much. They’d also certainly Know how to cook.

The Seer of Doom would be one who Knows Doom for Others. Knowing the bad ends in the future, knowing the risk of death and pain, they are ones to be cautious and help others get out of situations alive and unharmed, doing their best to avoid heading down the routes they’ve seen. Knowing limits, they know how far they can go and how far others can go, to not overexert and push themselves too far. And Knowing Suffering themselves, while perhaps not able to prevent Sacrifice or Bad things from happening, they may be willing to be a shoulder to cry on and comfort about the things that are happening.

The Mage of Doom would be one who Knows Doom for Themselves. They may have bad vibes about things that could be dangerous, leaving them paranoid and always awaiting the impending doom. They may also be technologically-aligned, knowing more about technology and programming than others, as well as understanding their own limits. They will try to stave off their Doom for as long as they can- But once their time comes, they may show themselves complacent or accepting of their fate. Hopefully, however, their efforts to avoid the Doom they know so well may have actually helped them prevent it entirely.