Mystic (FiD)

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A mystic is a universal master of mysticism, combining arcane and divine magic that later developed into Theurgy and Wizardry. Combining introspective meditation, analysis of ancient texts and legends, and observation of the physical and ethereal worlds, mystics move towards enlightenment and mastery of all the different worlds. Mystics need to cultivate inner peace and turn themselves into an enlightened being, able to observe and manipulate all aspects of the universe. This can represent all kinds of mystics, such as a bodhisattva, yogi, cabalist, or sufi.

Trauma Condition—Balance

A mystic manifests powers by meditation, which requires that you remain calm and still but does not require speech or gestures. You must maintain your calm, which means stress is a problem. The minimum number of dice you need to use a power is always at least half the number of stress points you have used up. You still need to meet the normal die requirements for each tier of power. This means that it gets harder for you to use the easier effects of your power, while not affecting your ability to use the more difficult powers.

Special Abilities

In addition to the listed powers, you have access to these special abilities.

1. The Bigger They Are: When making an action roll that involves a higher tier threat gain +1d per difference in Tier.
2. Enlightened: You may expend your special armor to resist a power consequence, or to push yourself when using powers.
3. Ground Spirit: You can Attune to the ether to force a nearby spirit to appear and obey a command you give.
4. Medium: You can speak to any supernatural creature. You can use Attune as if it was any other Resolve action when doing so.
5. Serene Focus: During a score, when in a controlled position your action rolls gain increased effect. Once per action, if you did not trade position for effect, you may push yourself to improve your position, either from desperate to risky, or from risky to controlled.
6. Spirit Ally: You have a spirit ally you can summon using Advanced Attune powers. You have an established relationship with this creature, which gives you +2d on Attune checks against it. Your ally will advance in tier as you do.
7. Spirit Sight: You’re always aware of supernatural entities in your presence. Take +1d when you gather info about the supernatural. Add 1d to engagement rolls after a successful gather information.
8. Powers: Air, Animal, Barrier, Darkness, Death, Earth, Electricity, Fire, Ice, Flux, Illusion, Kinesis, Life, Light, Metal, Mind, Order, Plant, Space, Time, and Water.

Mystic Connections

˄ ˅ Adriel, a wizard

˄ ˅ Casim, a mystic

˄ ˅ Liora, a fanatic

˄ ˅ Malin, an investigator

˄ ˅ Rafiq, a theurge

Items

☐ An amulet that reduces the stress cost of powers by one as long as you have no stress.

☐-☐-☐ Embroidered robe. Improves the position when using powers.

☐ Incense that enhances visions and lucid dreaming, increasing the outcome of Study and Survey powers.

☐ Opaque veil that blinds you but this blindness does not affect powers. Halves the stress-induced die requirement of powers from Trauma Condition—Balance.

■ Prayer Beads that restore two points of stress with ten minutes of meditation. One use.

XP

• Every time you roll a desperate action, mark xp in that action's attribute.

At the end of each session, for each item below, mark 1 xp (in your playbook or an attribute) or 2 xp if that item occurred multiple times.

• You addressed a challenge using wisdom or powers.
• You expressed your beliefs, drives, heritage, or background.
• You struggled with issues from your vice or traumas during the session.

Starting Actions

Survey 2

Sway 1

4 points by choice, no higher than 2 in any one.