You always wanted to claim the psionic power that learned sages say lies deep within the minds of all mortals, and through incessant meditation, mental exercises, mind-altering substances, or a combination of all three, you have achieved just that. What psionic power you realized from your initial studies might be small, but it is yours and how you might use it is completely up to you. However, there is no telling what has occurred or what might have taken notice because of your psionic awakening.
Feature: A Flicker of Power
Your newfound psionic ability is more than just an inborn feeling. You can, with a modicum of effort, detect psionic activity within ten feet of you, or with a DC15 concentration check within thirty feet. Additionally, with one minute of unbroken concentration, you can accomplish one of the following feats (though you are only capable of one)
- You light a single candle or a small amount of tinder
- You can pull an object of three pounds or less towards you from as much as ten feet away
- You can shatter a glass object with hitpoints of five or less
- You can levitate an object of a pound or less for thirty seconds
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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I tend to look down on those who haven't unlocked their own potential, whether psionic or otherwise.
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2
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People sometimes call me a freak. I hate being called a freak.
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3
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My inborn power is my prized trait, and I take pains to keep my mind in perfect form.
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4
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I keep my powers a secret, lest people mistake me for an aberration.
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5
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I take any chance I can to learn more about psionic power, from whatever source I can.
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6
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Something calls to me from the dark night sky...and it scares me.
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Ideal |
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1
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Strict, regimented training and focus is the best way to keep the mind ordered. (Lawful)
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2
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The best thing about my new power is how it allows me to help others. (Good)
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3
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Attempting to impose restrictions and taboos serves only to dull the mind with servile urges. (Chaotic)
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4
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My psionic might is to be used at my own whim, to dominate or destroy if I wish. (Evil)
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5
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Only by maintaining a balanced mind can one cultivate greater power. Temperance in all things is a good. (Neutral)
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6
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Power is good, but it is wiser to pursue it with caution. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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When I opened my mind to the universe, a sliver of something else came to rest within me.
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2
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The knowledge I used to awaken my psionic potential was stolen from an antiquarian. Who knows when they will come to reclaim it?
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3
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The ritual that finally awoke my potential had some...less than legal ingredients. I hope that doesn't come back to bite me.
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4
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When I inhaled the fumes from the bundle of herbs to broaden my mind, I saw figures of shadow roaming the world around me. Now, I still see them, from the corner of my eyes.
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5
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I was chased from my home for powers people considered unnatural, no matter how much I tried to explain that they could do the same.
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6
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When I achieved my awakening, I tried to teach a circle of others. Though I'm no longer with them, I do hope they maintain their studies.
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Flaw |
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My mind touched something unnatural, and it still whispers to me, offering me power in exchange for service.
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2
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Though they may not understand my desire for power, I still bear love towards my family and would do anything to help them.
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3
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I become easily irritated when someone questions my mental fortitude or acuity.
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4
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The mind-altering mixture I imbibed still exerts a pull over my mind. If I don't take it every now and then, my psionic power gets duller.
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5
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My hatred for those who have persecuted me consumes my thoughts.
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6
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It takes an act of a will to keep me from automatically claiming a new source of psionic knowledge.
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