At a young age, likely sometime during adolescence, you began to develop unusual capabilities- abilities no one else has, but aren't magic. They're just something you can "do". You are a psychic. For some people, these powers are wildly out of control, being more of a nuisance or disruption than a useful tool, some can only access their powers through intense concentration or while under the effects of a powerful emotion, while others use their powers as naturally as they would their own hands. A few psychics may have multiple powers, but most only have one. Regardless the nature of you powers, they changed your entire life. Simpler, uneducated folk fear and misunderstand psychic powers as a form of foul witch craft, the effects of a curse, or some other thing- much as they may fear magic they do not understand. If it became known that you have these powers, it is very likely that you were shunned, exiled, or possibly even arrested or assaulted. Did you hide your powers, and if so, did anyone ever find out? Were you open with your abilities? Were you treated differently, or did people accept you? Have you ever faced intolerance or fear because of your powers? What do you think of your powers- are they natural and a part of who you are, or are they some unnatural burden foisted upon you by fate? Did you have any mentors or teachers who helped you come to terms with or gain control over your powers? How did you use your powers in your day-to-day life or to make a living?
- Skill Proficiencies: Use of your powers can shock and awe those who are unfamiliar with such things, and even aged wizards can be astounded by such non-magical supernatural feats! This can be used to impress, terrify, confuse, or mislead others, depending on the power used and your intentions.
Perception, Insight.
1 My powers are growing day by day, and with each day I feel more at peace with them.
2 I know nothing of what is happening to me, but I know it is not natural.
3 I care not for how or why I have powers, I want them gone.
4 I sometimes have dreams of strange things that hold no relevance to anything.
5 I like using my powers to do tricks, pranks and funny jokes.
6 I'll do anything to find out more about my powers, no matter the cost.
7 Particular stimuli, such as a specific color or loud noises, make me go crazy.
8 I am fascinated by things of a supernatural nature.
| d4 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astral Projection. When sleeping, you may observe the dreams of others who are sleeping near you, if they have no reason to resist your presence. Even if someone does not know you, if they do not desire another in their dreams, you cannot access them. Th |
| 2 | Levitation. Once per long rest : You may describe your movement as floating up to one foot above the floor, with or without any leg movement (5 minutes concentration) |
| 3 | Telepathy. Any time you are speaking, you may describe your words as forming within the minds of those who would be able to clearly hear you and understand your language. |
| 4 | Channeling. You are a medium. Any time the DM wishes for the dead or undead to speak, they may describe them doing so through you, using your body. This channeling happens entirely on the medium's terms. You may prevent a spirit from doing anything through |
1 Astral Projection. When sleeping, you may observe the dreams of others who are sleeping near you, if they have no reason to resist your presence. Even if someone does not know you, if they do not desire another in their dreams, you cannot access them. This is, effectively, the same as just having another character describe their dreams to you, or having the DM describe a dream to multiple players.
2 Levitation. Once per long rest : You may describe your movement as floating up to one foot above the floor, with or without any leg movement (5 minutes concentration)
3 Telepathy. Any time you are speaking, you may describe your words as forming within the minds of those who would be able to clearly hear you and understand your language.
4 Channeling. You are a medium. Any time the DM wishes for the dead or undead to speak, they may describe them doing so through you, using your body. This channeling happens entirely on the medium's terms. You may prevent a spirit from doing anything through you by simply stating you resist it. For instance, a spirit may try to strangle someone with your hands, but all you have to do to stop it, is say "no".
Spell List
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| Cantrip | mage hand, prestidigitation |
Suggested Characteristics
As a psychic, you are endowed with a special power. These powers have no mechanical influence, but do change how the character's actions or experiences may be described, thus having a strong influence on descriptive roleplay. Keep in mind that all of these powers are purely cosmetic variations of things you can already do, or just a slight adjustment to the way the DM describes things to you.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My powers are growing day by day, and with each day I feel more at peace with them. |
| 2 | I know nothing of what is happening to me, but I know it is not natural. |
| 3 | I care not for how or why I have powers, I want them gone. |
| 4 | I sometimes have dreams of strange things that hold no relevance to anything. |
| 5 | I like using my powers to do tricks, pranks and funny jokes. |
| 6 | I'll do anything to find out more about my powers, no matter the cost. |
| 7 | Particular stimuli, such as a specific color or loud noises, make me go crazy |
| 8 | I am fascinated by things of a supernatural nature. |
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