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Mysticism is the art of understanding the universe to gain control of it. The mystic strives to become one with everything, to gain an understanding of reality so complete that you become reality, an understanding of God so complete that you become God. Normally focused more on enlightenment than power, a mystic bends his own will to that of the universe. Using mysticism for personal gain is the ultimate hubris, the trademark of a villain.

= Powers =
What powers a mystic has and how he uses them reflects his world view. A mystic that believes the underlying principle of the world is fire will have strong [[Fire_(Action_Powers_Form)|Fire]] powers, a mystic who believes time and space are illusions will gain power over those forms.

= Origin =
Mysticism is [[Magic_Origin_(Action)|Magic]]. Many mystics view themselves as [[Spiritual_Origin_(Action)|Spiritual]], but spiritualism in [[Action]] is all about the community and acting together; the mystic is on a personal quest of discovery. Mysticism is also related to [[Chi_(Action_Powers_Form)|Chi]] in that it is very internal.

= Methods =
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=== Mysticism ===
An evil or insane mystic is likely to cause jarring effects whenever he twists reality to his personal whims, but even a humble mystic can distort reality if he is not careful.
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=== Mysticism ===
All mystics have a system of belief that powers their magic, but for many this system is too subjective to qualify as the Method of belief.
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=== Mysticism ===
Many mystics disdain clothes, wearing only a loincloth or sash. Some use intricate body paint or other ways to make themselves.
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=== Mysticism ===
Mystics diverge more and more from the norm as they amass power, and might appear twisted or strange to those locked in the mundane. Evil mystics more so than others.
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=== Mysticism ===
These side effects are often odd but benign, showing what the world would be like if the mystic was in control.
=== Mysticism ===
It takes a very weird world-view to power this method.
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