Strange power

The "Strange Power", was an event that occured at about 19:48 GMT (confirmed by screenshots) on 23 January 2010. All across Gielinor, a strange power was felt by every player that was currently logged on. The effects lasted for about 10 seconds and featured a red shape and the levitation of players. When the levitation was over, players looked at their hands. There was a sound very much like the audio of the Quest Cape emote. There have been arguments that this is the start of a new skill. However, this has not been confirmed yet. The Sin Seer is now saying "My inner eye is clouded from the wave of darkness; give me a moment." The effects of the Strange Power provoked the World 48/Strange Power Riot.



Trivia

 * Shortly after it occurred, mass panic broke out among the forums. Speculation ranged from many various topics. Some considered it to being a possible being a hint for a new upcoming skill or quest. Others think that it is the return of Zaros or Lucien to Gielinor. Some players further speculate that it is a test of the Orb of Oculus. Other players were hoping for an addition to the God Wars Dungeon, adding Zaros to it. This does not appear to be the case, and is very unlikely because the God Wars did not start until Zaros had lost his power and therefore had not fought in the God Wars.
 * There were rumors of the re-awakening of Guthix himself (It is confirmed that Juna says nothing of the sort) but this was proven to be a hoax. Others reported seeing God Wars monsters screaming, possibly a connection to the Frozen door.
 * The Dark Mage in the abyss is said to have nearly lost control of the Vortex yet again
 * If you talk to Peer the Seer, he says something about feeling a dark presence. Some seers in Seers' Village say the same thing. Drop-09.37.32.png
 * This event corresponds with the release of Enakhra's Lament 4 years previous, though this could easily be a coincidence.
 * Many believed that there was weird activity in Yanille, some claimed to have spotted black holes. There was no black hole at the Wizard's Guild, as was speculated by many players. (see picture)
 * Both non-members and members experienced this, so many players believe it will be about an update that free-to-play players has access to as well as members.


 * Psychics appear to have been affected by this event, though oddly enough not the Oracle. Those experiencing odd phenomenon include: the Seers of Seer's Village, Sin Seer, Peer the Seer, doom sayer and the Abyssal Mage.
 * This was confirmed to NOT be a glitched by Jagex moderators on the forums.

Media
Video on the strange power