WHAT ARE PSIONICS?
One of the more prominent studies of Meranthe in recent history is the Psionic Arts, something that might be found in every corner of the continent, be it the exalted halls of religious devotion to the corrupted grottos of Fel practitioners. It is merely a tool that many wield, paths and techniques differing between the individual but all tracing back towards this sixth sense that has been long forgotten.
But the question many ask; what exactly are psionics?
Many assume it to be a magic of the Mind, a way to channel pure thought onto one's surroundings, but that is only partially true; the Mind simply acts as a conduit, a channel, in which one's very Spirit, the Essence, might be expelled from their physical form to interact with the world around them. One could draw a great deal of comparison to the instinctive, innate casting methods found in the natives of the Spirit Realm, and that would be an astute observation indeed.
Psionics is nothing more than a type of Essence magic observed in entities that hold a divide between the physical and the spiritual; none such exists in those of the Cosmos and so, it has no such designation, but these abilities are no different all the same.
A decent rule of thumb is thus; the more innately magical a species is, the more potential they hold in the psionic and, in many cases, are naturally capable in this practice. Of course, there always those that defy the averages and exist as outliers, the most notable of which being those humans who still cling onto life in their deadened circuits. This often reflects as pain when exposed to psionic activity, a negative reaction invoked by a simple act of telepathy.
If one experiences such, perhaps it would be prudent to seek out methods in which they might correct their conditions and restore these vestigial circuits.
KNOWN METHODS TO ATTAIN.
There exist many a method one might approach to these ancient arts, but all ultimately lead to the same place; the reawakening of atrophied circuits dedicated towards the psionic. During the Mythical Era, when the Spirit Realm was overlayed with the Material, Mankind was naturally capable of these shows of power, Telepathy commonplace during an era more magical than the modern day.
But as the Spirit Realm was made distant and divided, those powers slowly faded until they were nothing more than vestigial circuits upon one's synapses, deadened pathways, silent and still, unable to tap into these forgotten practices.
More notable methods to restore those circuits to their true state have been recorded here, but there are always others still yet to be discovered or disclosed. Forever and always, Magi have been on the forefront of arcane exploration; perhaps you shall be the next to uncover another method on the path of the psionic.
Aetheric Concentration
High concentrations of Aether, the magics of the Constants, may invoke physical change to the synaptic structure of the individual, reverting vestigial circuits back to their intended state in the Mythical Era and restoring or enhancing psionic potential. A potent, albeit difficult to achieve, technique to utilize for those already seeking to enhance their own gifts of Aether.
Fel Pact
Dark bargains with malicious powers have ever plagued Eternia, contracts oft written in blood and fouler ichors still set to trade away one's Soul for psionic potential. The average Witch is a more spiritually potent entity compared to the common Magi, the powers and abilities granted unto them by their Patron impressive indeed, but the price one must pay for power shall always be steep.
Magical Artifacts
Many an object of magical potency has been noted to repair those forgotten circuits, unique characteristics such as this found in ancient ruins and religious temples, several of which have been recovered and returned to Meranthe proper. Most notably of these is the Silver Chalice, a relic of the same order that was recovered from the desolated city of Lire Moore.
Metaphysical Magitech
Mundane devices of metal and wire may modify the structure of the atrophied circuits, relying upon machine to repair the damaged pathways and restore them to their natural state. Often an imprecise technique, rife with for malfunction, but there is potential for improvement in the current designs.
Psionic Symbiotes
Entities small enough to fit within the average skull have been observed to restore psychic ability in those otherwise lacking, a symbiotic relationship formed in which they subsist off of miniscule amounts of memory and, in return, provide their own circuits to replace or augment those already present. The most notable of these would be the Symbiotes of Talguth, but other creatures have been seen to share a similar service, such as the Golden Beetle of Vanaheim.
Spiritual Meditation
Through routine and intense introspection under the exposure of spiritual stimulus and feedback exhibited by more psychically adept entities, an individual can eventually develop an awareness for their latent psionic potential and the vestigial aspects of their circuit tied with it. Once cognizant of these atrophied receptors and transmitters within themselves, one is able to exercise them and gather a more thorough understanding for how they function as they grow more sophisticated at a steady though very gradual pace.
One of the more prominent studies of Meranthe in recent history is the Psionic Arts, something that might be found in every corner of the continent, be it the exalted halls of religious devotion to the corrupted grottos of Fel practitioners. It is merely a tool that many wield, paths and techniques differing between the individual but all tracing back towards this sixth sense that has been long forgotten.
But the question many ask; what exactly are psionics?
Many assume it to be a magic of the Mind, a way to channel pure thought onto one's surroundings, but that is only partially true; the Mind simply acts as a conduit, a channel, in which one's very Spirit, the Essence, might be expelled from their physical form to interact with the world around them. One could draw a great deal of comparison to the instinctive, innate casting methods found in the natives of the Spirit Realm, and that would be an astute observation indeed.
Psionics is nothing more than a type of Essence magic observed in entities that hold a divide between the physical and the spiritual; none such exists in those of the Cosmos and so, it has no such designation, but these abilities are no different all the same.
A decent rule of thumb is thus; the more innately magical a species is, the more potential they hold in the psionic and, in many cases, are naturally capable in this practice. Of course, there always those that defy the averages and exist as outliers, the most notable of which being those humans who still cling onto life in their deadened circuits. This often reflects as pain when exposed to psionic activity, a negative reaction invoked by a simple act of telepathy.
If one experiences such, perhaps it would be prudent to seek out methods in which they might correct their conditions and restore these vestigial circuits.
KNOWN METHODS TO ATTAIN.
There exist many a method one might approach to these ancient arts, but all ultimately lead to the same place; the reawakening of atrophied circuits dedicated towards the psionic. During the Mythical Era, when the Spirit Realm was overlayed with the Material, Mankind was naturally capable of these shows of power, Telepathy commonplace during an era more magical than the modern day.
But as the Spirit Realm was made distant and divided, those powers slowly faded until they were nothing more than vestigial circuits upon one's synapses, deadened pathways, silent and still, unable to tap into these forgotten practices.
More notable methods to restore those circuits to their true state have been recorded here, but there are always others still yet to be discovered or disclosed. Forever and always, Magi have been on the forefront of arcane exploration; perhaps you shall be the next to uncover another method on the path of the psionic.
Aetheric Concentration
High concentrations of Aether, the magics of the Constants, may invoke physical change to the synaptic structure of the individual, reverting vestigial circuits back to their intended state in the Mythical Era and restoring or enhancing psionic potential. A potent, albeit difficult to achieve, technique to utilize for those already seeking to enhance their own gifts of Aether.
Fel Pact
Dark bargains with malicious powers have ever plagued Eternia, contracts oft written in blood and fouler ichors still set to trade away one's Soul for psionic potential. The average Witch is a more spiritually potent entity compared to the common Magi, the powers and abilities granted unto them by their Patron impressive indeed, but the price one must pay for power shall always be steep.
Magical Artifacts
Many an object of magical potency has been noted to repair those forgotten circuits, unique characteristics such as this found in ancient ruins and religious temples, several of which have been recovered and returned to Meranthe proper. Most notably of these is the Silver Chalice, a relic of the same order that was recovered from the desolated city of Lire Moore.
Metaphysical Magitech
Mundane devices of metal and wire may modify the structure of the atrophied circuits, relying upon machine to repair the damaged pathways and restore them to their natural state. Often an imprecise technique, rife with for malfunction, but there is potential for improvement in the current designs.
Psionic Symbiotes
Entities small enough to fit within the average skull have been observed to restore psychic ability in those otherwise lacking, a symbiotic relationship formed in which they subsist off of miniscule amounts of memory and, in return, provide their own circuits to replace or augment those already present. The most notable of these would be the Symbiotes of Talguth, but other creatures have been seen to share a similar service, such as the Golden Beetle of Vanaheim.
Spiritual Meditation
Through routine and intense introspection under the exposure of spiritual stimulus and feedback exhibited by more psychically adept entities, an individual can eventually develop an awareness for their latent psionic potential and the vestigial aspects of their circuit tied with it. Once cognizant of these atrophied receptors and transmitters within themselves, one is able to exercise them and gather a more thorough understanding for how they function as they grow more sophisticated at a steady though very gradual pace.