Paradox

Paradox is not a natural occurrence – it is accumulated when beings of one reality in the multiverse loses their natural affinity (move from their native sphere, dimension, or plane) and must interact with The Pattern in a place whose laws are significantly different. Paradox is acquired through a number of means and reconciles the laws of reality around those who possess it in order to achieve safe interaction between one thing and the reality it find itself in. Paradox belongs in the realm of the strange and vastly unknown effects of the cosmos.

Adjusted Perceptions: It translates alien to familiar modalities, allows the perceptions of beings to rationalize dimensions, spheres, and life forms so utterly alien that they are normally incomprehensible. It behaves like a barrier, encapsulating the subject, translating the experiences (surviving – eating, sleeping, breathing, and taking actions) between the realities into something all participating can accept.

Pattern Disruption: Those warped by paradox also use their essence to twist chance, twist absolutes, and befoul The Pattern of the multiverse. It allows some creatures to retain some of the unusual properties of their home sphere or plane, as it applies only to them – weakening powers and skills of all kinds when they are applied to the target. The most powerful of mystic items are imbued with paradox as well, in order to function the same across all places and times.

Paradox Mechanics

The measure of paradox ranges from 1 to 5, denoting how alien the plane of one being is from their own they have normal affinity with.

i20™ Paradox Mechanics Details

Paradox Measures Outcome Success
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iCore iCore™ Paradox Mechanics Details

Paradox Measures Outcome Success
1 -1 CS
2 -2 CS
3 -4 CS
4 -8 CS
5 -12 CS

Paradox for Summoned Creatures

Summonings: Material creatures summoned in some manner to another sphere or dimension will by default have a Bound Shell to their form. Their Essence and the corporeal body is brought forth as an exact reflection (containing its full powers), taken from a place governed by a High Order being that has actual Infernal or Celestial Dominion. When their material manifestation is ended or upon death, the form remains and is subject to the natural processes of decay or dissolution – though often these bound remains are imbued with the equivalent of Colossi Form Properties within different dimensions and spheres; The typical remains of these creatures, like Primaeth, can be used in a variety of mystical fashioning’s and research, including basic formulae components. Adding The Form Beyond to a summoning reduces the energy required for it, as there is no persistence in it ending in the realm into which they were summoned. It does slightly reduce the power of The Void in cases where such creatures draw power from it, or from the Paradox powers of Distant Dimension.