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Divine Quests
Posted on October 31, 2024 in Aptitude
A Divine Quest is an form of Worship that makes an Offering of the Followers service; Often some sort of Pilgrimage is part of this. Materials, time, money, etc. all spent on a quest has no compensation other than in the further glorification of the Divine Principal in who’s name the character quests. Formal quests may stipulate some expected reward by a Principal Entity (divine or not) such as Blessings (Divine Favor), and Elan is automatically accumulated in recognition of the service itself. Incidental improvements to the questors’ life or condition may be promised, such as Community or Institutional recognition and benefits that may be attached, are not guaranteed, whereas in a simple quest they tend to be.
Surging Quest: A Divine Principal may often collect the Elan their followers gain (who willingly give up claim on it) as temporary power in furtherance of a goal or milestone only their power can unlock. These are often based on the portents of prophecy, and have dire or deep ramifications to the setting they are tied to.
Luminous Aptitude
Posted on September 22, 2024 in Aptitude
Luminous Aptitude is a manifestation of Transcendent Aptitude. It is part of any entity with a Luminous Presence, or an entity working Transcend their own Material Presence expression on a road to becoming a positively manifesting Higher Order Being radiance.
Infinite Potential and Possibility of the Radiance
The nature of Luminous Aptitude is radiance. Radiance taps into the unbounded dream tides of the multiverse, where infinite possibility abounds as motes of bright light. Luminous Motes have a synergistic aura, spreading beauty, well-being and improving the outcomes of those affected. Such a presence envelops those nearby in comfort, happiness, and safety. Their powers manifest as something akin to awe, brilliance, opportunity and possibility.
Glooming Aptitude
Posted on September 22, 2024 in Aptitude
Glooming Aptitude is a manifestation of Transcendent Aptitude. It is part of any entity with a Glooming Presence, or an entity working Transcend their own Material Presence expression on a road to becoming a negatively manifesting Higher Order Being of shadow.
Meager Reflection and Scale of the Shadow
The nature of Glooming Aptitude is shadow. Shadow taps into the bound nightmares of the multiverse, where trapped reflections abound as formless dots of hazy darkness. Glooming Motes have a parasitic aura, perverting truth, beauty and well-being and creating toxic outcomes for those affected. Such a presence pierces those nearby with fear, hate, and violence. Their powers manifest as something akin to terror, shackling, illusion and twisting.
Aptitude Thematics
Posted on July 24, 2024 in Aptitude
Aptitude Thematics grant Lesser Simple Boosts and other benefits of the same scale. They use the perspectives of Aptitude to cause an effect (spell, feature, power, etc.) to have its potency adjusted because of the association with the knowledge, skill, and/or insight gained from a particular pathway of development. The knowledge is tied to a related Mystic Reservoir, and requires Meditation to affix it and keep it fresh. The scope of the benefits will be defined in their source, and are often emblematic – with form following function. Low Sanity may disrupt the employment of thematic elements.
Mundane Elements: Thematic Elements may affect more than just Aptitude powers and mystic capabilities; Thematic elements may affect related prices, availability, and other related mundane aspects.
Learning: Actuating [acquiring] this Feature typically requires either a Primer or an Instructor (personal or Institutional) or must be unlocked through powerful Meditation. The Meditative elements that empower it are tied to the Good Standing status of Institutional members, and once a member leaves they cannot continue affixed them. Institutional ties to Thematic adjustments will likely be tied to institutional Good Standing, a sigil (Empowered Marks), and/or Focal Point Object bound to the organization/group.Example Order of the Golden Calf
i20™ Aptitude Thematics Details
Potency Measurement: Total Damage, Spell Save DC, and Spell Attack to spells not of greater level than their Occult Aptitude without their orders’ Mystic Focus Point [emblem/symbol]. The positive adjustment cannot be greater than the Occult Aptitude of the practitioner.
- Thematic Emphasis: Divination [+2], Earth [+1]
> Increased potency on related Emblematic spells and powers: All ‘detect’ spells and spells affecting, conjuring, evincing, shaping, or damaging with ‘earth’ or ‘stone’. - Thematic Frailty: Fire [-3]
> Reduced potency on related Emblematic spells and powers: Any effect affecting, conjuring, evincing, shaping, or doing damage with ‘heat’, ‘flame’ or ‘fire’.
iCore™ Aptitude Thematics Details
Divine Trinkets
Posted on December 9, 2021 in Aptitude
Divine Trinkets are repeatable, commonly created Magical Empowerment items using basic Alchemy which leverage Divine Aptitude. They require such aptitude, and usually an associated Pool of anima energy (Synergy) in order to craft. The production of these items is typically codified and recorded based on experimentation, and repeated in order to create items which are [typically] singularly bound to their intended wielder/wearer. High quality versions of these items may be made by master crafters and may signify and gain the benefits of Prestige Marks. The majority of divine items are singularly bound (via an institutional binding association). Items may also aid with the use of Connexion.
Divine Trinket Forms
The forms many divine trinkets come in are directly reflecting benefits to the community of the faithful and rely on some Conviction or Litany to function, or may be improved/have additional affect by the same. Most forms reflect the symbolism of washing away/cleansing, or consumption/taking in the power of the divine. Almost all forms are consumed in the process of their use – an offering of sorts, reflecting a sacrifice (cost) the follower is willing to pay for their faith.
- Water
- Incense
- Candle
Divine Trinket Manifestation
Some trinkets have a requirement of Conviction. Specifically, the Follower must possess a Conviction associated with the institutional binding of the item. An item may incorporate multiple manifestations to trigger its powers.
A divine item may also have Ire placed upon it – for those attempting to use its functions without the requisite capabilities, it is empowered to harm them in some way.
Universal – Effects can be triggered by anyone. Universal items are those made to demonstrate the power of the divine to everyone. These are the most costly and are rare. Faith relies more on Followers to be this living and active demonstration.
Universal w/Aptitude – Effects can be triggered by anyone with Divine Aptitude. Divine aptitude indicates a certain shifted perspective that allows a character to draw out such power.
Universal w/Synergy – Effects can be triggered by anyone with Synergy anima. Synergy is used to fuel the power of the item.
Conviction
Conviction w/Synergy