Aptitude Talent measures the quantifiable potential of an entity to use Aptitude powers related to it on a scale of 0 (Familiar) to 4 (Mastery). Those who pursue the paths of talent have specific labels associated with them: “Follower” (Divine), “Adaptate” (Kinetic), “Magus” (Occult), and “Actualizer” (Psychic). The greater the measure of talent, the more emphasis is placed on addressing issues, solving problems, and accumulating power that rely on it. A character seeking to unlock, develop, and make best use of aptitude capabilities should have the Meditation feature. Additionally, Character Pathways may have specific Callings that have both Minimum Talent and Optimal Talent configurations associated with them reflecting a # of measures of talent to unlock their potential. A maximum talent level opens the door to Natural Talent mastery.
Only characters with a greater than latent aptitude can actively develop their powers.
Latent Perspective: The powers of the Latent Talent lay dormant. Without a positive measure of aptitude, an entity cannot acquire and develop powers under normal aptitude saturation levels. They are capable of activating related powers in Imbued Items and Imbued Places. Saturation levels may allow latent talents glimpses into the powers and the ability to use them temporarily or unconsciously, but they cannot be consciously developed. such powers are viewed as undependable at best, and sometimes a curse.
Developed Perspective:
Potency Conduit: Each Aptitude has a means of enhancing a vital principle of powers related to it. It typically changes the dynamic of effort and effect. This typically manifests as an effect triggered by fuel from an Energy Pool. These ‘conduit’ related capabilities are [outside of time].
Apex Perspective:
If the character starts as a Natural Talent and has their permanent Aptitude drained somehow, they are still considered a Natural Talent.