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Negation Reservoir (Void)
Posted on July 14, 2021 in D20 Feature iCore Trait
Negation is a manifestation of a form of Void anti-Anima. Only entities with [permanent] Void Aptitude may develop a Negation Reservoir – a reservoir of Void power from which they may activate power and effects that leverage that type of Anima. Like all reservoirs, a Well (and supplementary Pool) is gained. Natural [Aptitude] Talents do not exist for the >Void Aptitude.
Feature Type: Void
Acquiring and Improving Synergy Reservoirs
Learning how to unlock the reservoir follows standard Anima Reservoir’s methods.This uses the standard Acquiring and Improving Energy Reservoirs mechanics. Its applicable aptitude is Divine.
Actuated Mind
Posted on July 5, 2021 in D20 Feature iCore
The Actuated Mind is one that exists outside of the ego and mental fortress of the typical psychic-capable entity. It has evolved and/or developed into something that is active and exposed all the time. This leaves it vulnerable to some psychic powers, but among the non-psychic ones it has significant advantages.
The Actuated Mind is a form of [Latent] psychic capability (a Focus Well is required). It allows the character to tap into Psychic Wavelengths with others. It can be developed into Psychic Articulations. This opens a character’s communication capability in one of three ways:
iCore™D20 Actuated Mind Mechanics
- Wavelength Attunement: An Actuated Mind can attune itself to others and perform rudimentary mental communication when within 120′. The communication goes to one or more minds of the Attuned Wavelength, the Actuated Mind gets to choose any number of valid targets. Replies only are understood by the sending Actuated Mind, none of the others on the Wavelength (unless they have an Actuated Mind themselves and the sender desires it). An Actuated Mind can recognize a character in Attuned Wavelength – no manner of illusions or shape shiftings can hide the Wavelength signature.
> Maximum # of Attunements: Proficiency bonus + Sanity bonus; If a character has Psychic Aptitude, they can add a number of Attunements equal to twice their Psychic Aptitude. - Wavelength Communication: The contents of Wavelength communication are as follows:
- A character can project a basic emotion or use a simple 1 or 2 word communication for no cost, just like they can a physical utterance under normal d20 ‘other activity’ description.
- Minds on the same Wavelength can use an Open Action (and respondents can answer as an Open Action). Any individuals communication can consist of no more than 5 x their Sanity Ability score in total # of words.
- Thought Awareness: Any attempt at Detect Thoughts on the Actuated Mind instantly knows that it is being done if the source if within 120′ (a Psychic Aptitude of 4 allows the spending of 1 Focus to instantly know the source), has Disadvantage on their Wisdom save to resist, and Advantage on their Intelligence check to sever/end the effect. If the thought reading as empowered using anima, the effects work as normal.
- Psychic Exposure: An Actuated Mind is automatically Vulnerable to Psychic Damage. If they have a Psychic Aptitude score of 4, they only take a single point of extra damage per effect use or trigger on them.
Focus Cost Powers
The character can use an Open Action and expend Focus from their Focus Pool to activate the following powers:
- [1 Focus] Group of Friends: The Actuated Mind can affect the equivalent of a Friends spell on a target of Attuned Wavelength.
- [2 Focus] Clear Mind: The Actuated Mind gains Advantage on any Illusion effects of 2nd Level or less. This lasts for 3 Rounds.
- [4 Focus] Hardened Mind: The Actuated Mind gains advantage on Charm and Fear effects of 2nd level or less. This lasts for 3 Rounds.
Incarna iCore Actuated Mind Mechanics
Synergy Reservoir ( Divine Anima)
Posted on May 6, 2021 in D20 Feature iCore
A Synergy Reservoir is the Divine form of Anima Reservoir (granting both Well and Pool). This energy is also used to make and/or trigger Divine Empowered Items and Places. The act of manifesting specific Divine Power/Capability using Synergy (see hereafter) is referred to as Adjuration.
This reservoir grants a measure of the Anima energy known as Synergy.
Feature Type: Divine
Acquiring and Improving Synergy Reservoirs: Follows standard Anima Reservoir’s methods. Its applicable aptitude is Divine.
In the still cold of your thoughts, your mind is cleared of all things except one focus: your faith. In the unrelenting dark, a mote of light appears. The mote becomes 2, until a swirl dance before your inner eye. They swirl around you until you feel like a strand of energy connects to you as they enfold you in their embrace. Once the embrace of the divine has left you feel another conduit stretching across time and space, another bond between you and your faith.
Meditative Flows
The following capabilities can be enacted using Chi, but requires Meditation.
Dangers and Weaknesses
The reservoir can suffer Synergy Corruption from several external sources.
Mana Reservoir ( Occult Anima)
Posted on May 6, 2021 in D20 Feature iCore Trait
A Mana Reservoir is the Occult form of Anima Reservoir (granting both Well and Pool). This energy is also used to make and/or trigger Occult Empowered Items and Places. The act of manifesting specific Occult Power/Capability using Mana (see hereafter) is referred to as Casting.
Feature Type: Occult
This reservoir grants a measure of the Anima energy known as Mana.
Acquiring and Improving Synergy Reservoirs: Follows standard Anima Reservoir’s methods. Its applicable aptitude is Occult.
Meditative Flows
The following capabilities can be enacted using Chi, but requires Meditation.
Dangers and Weaknesses
The reservoir can suffer Mana Corruption from several external sources.
Focus Reservoir ( Psychic Anima)
Posted on May 6, 2021 in D20 Feature iCore Trait
A Focus Reservoir is the Psychic form of Anima Reservoir (granting both Well and Pool). This energy is also used to make and/or trigger Psychic Empowered Items and Places. The act of manifesting specific Psychic Power/Capability using Focus (see hereafter) is referred to as Asserting.
Feature Type: Psychic
This reservoir grants a measure of the Anima energy known as Focus.
Acquiring and Improving Synergy Reservoirs: Follows standard Anima Reservoir’s methods. Its applicable aptitude is Psychic.
Meditative Flows
The following capabilities can be enacted using Chi, but requires Meditation.
Dangers and Weaknesses
The reservoir can suffer Focus Corruption from several external sources.