Kinetic Aptitude

Kinetic Aptitude is one of the 4 Pillar Aptitudes (Divine, Kinetic, Occult, and Psychic) that comprise the multitude of Presences’ (material, aethereal, etc.) in the The Pattern of the multiverse.

Kinetic Engagement: Having Kinetic Aptitude and/or kinetic capability – Powers, Skills/Traits, and/or Features using kinetic [Chi] energy. It is fundamentally the power of equilibrium in space and time to alter The Pattern. A character who takes on Kinetic Engagement as a path of perspective and development (to seek/petition for, acquire, and build up powers) is referred to as an Adaptate. The act of manifesting specific Kinetic Power/Capability using Chi (see hereafter) is referred to as Demonstrating. A permanent change in the score of this (or any) Aptitude triggers an Actuated Awareness.

i20™ Kinetic Engagement Details/Mechanics

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Requirements: Adoption of a [Kinetic] related Primary Class and Primary Ability. * No Aptitude power can be exercised unless the character’s level is equal to the Aptitude rating. *

iCore Kinetic Engagement Details/Mechanic

All benefits from previous measures are inherited.

i20™ Kinetic Measurement Details/Mechanics

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D20 Kinetic Measurements
Rating Cost Description (Cumulative Effects)
0 [Latent] 0 Essence A Latent Talent has no measurable aptitude, but does possess a related anima energy; Kinetic anima is “Chi“.
1 5 Essence

All the Basic/Proficient capabilities (as well as those of lesser measures) of the Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers.

Natural Discernment: +1 on checks for Kinetic Phenomenon

Natural Affinity: The character may Attune a single Empowered Kinetic Item without Pledging Essence.

2 4 Essence(9 total)

All the Accomplished capabilities (as well as those of lesser measures) of the Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers.

  • Attribute Affinity: The character gains a +1 increase to the maximum value (usually taking it to 21) of their Primary Ability within their Primary Class.
3 3 Essence(12 total)

All the Exceptional capabilities (as well as those of lesser measures) of the Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers.

  • Aptitude Emphasis: At 8th level, if you choose an Ability Score Increase in your Primary Class’s 2 proficient abilities, you can increase one ability by 1 and the other by 2.
4 2 Essence(14 total)

All the Masterful capabilities (as well as those of lesser measures) of the Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers.

Vital Conduit: = Vital Body: [1 Chi] The next set of Death Saves (until an outcome is resolved) requires only a 9 or better for success.

4 @ time of Character Inception

iCore Kinetic Aptitude

iCore Kinetic Aptitude
Rating Cost Description
1 5 Essence
2 4 Essence(9 total)
3 3 Essence(12 total)
4 2 Essence(14 total)
4 @ time of Character Inception
Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers: These scale with each Measure.

Kinetic Affinity

Armored Maneuvers

Action Burst

Shrug Off

Unarmored Maneuvers

Chi is the Anima Energy within The Pattern that fuels some kinetic Bonds, powers, and Features; It is accumulated in a Chi Reservoir.

Kinetic Aptitude Materials

Divine: Bonds of greater purpose though spirit and insight into mystic connectedness.
Kinetic: Mind-over-body through the rigors of health, concentration, and discipline.
Occult: Command of arcane powers & entities through understanding of The Pattern.
Psychic: Reality as a representation/reflection of Will Power and inner vision.