Psychic Powers (Psykers) - Revision history

High Lords at 15:16, 20 July 2023

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	Psychic Powers come about from mutant Psykers tapping into their abnormal awareness of the other-realm known as the Warp and channeling its energies to alter reality at their whim. Feared and distrusted, they are bound as virtual slaves to the Imperium and taught Rotes to focus their minds on achieving a particular outcome such as blasts of devastating energy, reading the possibilities of the future, altering minds or reknitting flesh. The fear they are treated with, however, is justified for their powers come with the dangers of mutation, madness and worse.		Psychic Powers come about from mutant Psykers tapping into their abnormal awareness of the other-realm known as the Warp and channeling its energies to alter reality at their whim. Feared and distrusted, they are bound as virtual slaves to the Imperium and taught Rotes to focus their minds on achieving a particular outcome such as blasts of devastating energy, reading the possibilities of the future, altering minds or reknitting flesh. The fear they are treated with, however, is justified for their powers come with the dangers of mutation, madness and worse.


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	[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose three powers from the Psychic Powers list]].		[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose three powers from the Psychic Powers list]].


	=== Perils of the Warp ===		=== Perils of the Warp ===
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	Whenever you use your powers there is always a risk of them backfiring, one of the many perils psykers regularly face. As soon as there's a lull in a scene or at latest immediately at the end of combat you must perform a '''power test''' for every time you have used a power (any time you call '''Warp''' or '''Would you Kindly''' + any use of a utility power) - on a failed test you draw a card from the Warp Phenomena deck.		Whenever you use your powers there is always a risk of them backfiring, one of the many perils psykers regularly face. As soon as there's a lull in a scene or at latest immediately at the end of combat you must perform a '''power test''' for every time you have used a power (any time you call '''Warp''' or '''Would you Kindly''' + any use of a utility power) - on a failed test you draw a card from the Warp Phenomena deck.

	Whenever you have used your powers (any time you call '''Warp''' or '''Would you Kindly''' + any use of a utility power) ten times before you have Recuperated you are considered to have '''Opened your Mind to the Warp'''. Some powers offer you ~~a choice~~ to Open your Mind to the Warp ~~for a given benefit without needing~~ to ~~exceed~~ the ~~limit where~~ it ~~automatically is opened~~.
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			=== Opening your Mind ===
			Psykers, at least Sanctioned Ones, are taught to close their minds to the Warp and shut out its tides - however they are capable of opening that hidden gateway in their mind and channeling its full fury at the risk of making themselves its victim. There is value in this a psyker that opens their mind to the warp or goes 'Transcendent' as some would call it, can unlock incredible power, at a price.

			A character can Open their Mind to the Warp in one of two ways;

			* '''Warp Overcharge''': Whenever you have used your powers (any time you call '''Warp''' or '''Would you Kindly''' + any use of a utility power) ten times before you have '''Recuperated''' you are considered to have '''Opened your Mind to the Warp'''.

			* '''Unlocking Potential''': Some powers offer an option that asks you to '''Open your Mind to the Warp''' willingly and you will gain an ability. If you use them, you automatically Open your Mind to the Warp even if you have not exceeded the threshold above. If you have already '''Opened your Mind to the Warp''' for whatever reason, then you cannot do it again to use these.

	A character who has opened their mind to the warp stops doing power test and instead draws directly from the Perils of the Warp deck without doing a test. In order to close their mind again, a psyker must '''Do their Observances''' at which point the condition ends.		A character who has opened their mind to the warp stops doing power test and instead draws directly from the Perils of the Warp deck without doing a test. In order to close their mind again, a psyker must '''Do their Observances''' at which point the condition ends.

	'''Opening your Mind to the Warp''' is not a fatal decision and is often worth the risk, while you will be taking frequent perils many perils are low-level roleplaying effects		'''Opening your Mind to the Warp''' is not a fatal decision and is often worth the risk, while you will be taking frequent perils many perils are low-level roleplaying effects.


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High Lords: /* Psychic Powers */

2023-07-20T11:44:53Z

Psychic Powers

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	At their basic level '''Powers''' do not tax a Psyker to use. Many have options of effects you can use if you '''Push''' them further, representing a Psyker extending their will to affect reality.		At their basic level '''Powers''' do not tax a Psyker to use. Many have options of effects you can use if you '''Push''' them further, representing a Psyker extending their will to affect reality.

	[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose ~~two~~ powers from the Psychic Powers list]].		[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose three powers from the Psychic Powers list]].

	=== Perils of the Warp ===		=== Perils of the Warp ===

High Lords at 11:35, 20 July 2023

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	At their basic level '''Powers''' do not tax a Psyker to use. Many have options of effects you can use if you '''Push''' them further, representing a Psyker extending their will to affect reality.		At their basic level '''Powers''' do not tax a Psyker to use. Many have options of effects you can use if you '''Push''' them further, representing a Psyker extending their will to affect reality.

	[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose ~~four~~ powers from the Psychic Powers list]].		[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose two powers from the Psychic Powers list]].

	=== Perils of the Warp ===		=== Perils of the Warp ===

High Lords at 11:18, 20 July 2023

2023-07-20T11:18:25Z

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	At their basic level '''Powers''' do not tax a Psyker to use. Many have options of effects you can use if you '''Push''' them further, representing a Psyker extending their will to affect reality.		At their basic level '''Powers''' do not tax a Psyker to use. Many have options of effects you can use if you '''Push''' them further, representing a Psyker extending their will to affect reality.

	As soon as ~~they get~~ a ~~chance, after~~ a ~~period~~ of ~~time where a Psyker has used their powers, they~~ must do a ~~[[Power Test]]. They must do an additional~~ test for ~~each~~ time ~~they~~ '''~~Pushed~~''' ~~one~~ of ~~their powers~~.		[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose four powers from the Psychic Powers list]].

			=== Perils of the Warp ===

			Whenever you use your powers there is always a risk of them backfiring, one of the many perils psykers regularly face. As soon as there's a lull in a scene or at latest immediately at the end of combat you must perform a '''power test''' for every time you have used a power (any time you call '''Warp''' or '''Would you Kindly''' + any use of a utility power) - on a failed test you draw a card from the Warp Phenomena deck.

	'''If a ~~Psyker has no willpower remaining when it comes to making [[Power Tests]] then they~~ are considered to ~~be in a particularly dangerous position~~''' ~~- The probability of their power tests flips with~~ a ~~75% chance of failing rather than 25%~~.		Whenever you have used your powers (any time you call '''Warp''' or '''Would you Kindly''' + any use of a utility power) ten times before you have Recuperated you are considered to have '''Opened your Mind to the Warp'''. Some powers offer you a choice to Open your Mind to the Warp for a given benefit without needing to exceed the limit where it automatically is opened.

	~~When you fail a [[~~power test~~]] you draw a card~~ from the '''~~Warp Phenomena~~''' ~~[[Rules Downloads\|deck]]~~.		A character who has opened their mind to the warp stops doing power test and instead draws directly from the Perils of the Warp deck without doing a test. In order to close their mind again, a psyker must '''Do their Observances''' at which point the condition ends.

	~~[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose four powers from~~ the ~~Psychic Powers list]].~~		'''Opening your Mind to the Warp''' is not a fatal decision and is often worth the risk, while you will be taking frequent perils many perils are low-level roleplaying effects

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	The infinite power offered from the Warp is not without consequence. Even Psykers, with their innate ability to manipulate it, are vulnerable to the fickle nature of its energies, which can demand a horrendous price from their minds and bodies to channel its eldritch power.		The infinite power offered from the Warp is not without consequence. Even Psykers, with their innate ability to manipulate it, are vulnerable to the fickle nature of its energies, which can demand a horrendous price from their minds and bodies to channel its eldritch power.

	This risk is represented by the Warp Phenomena Deck. This deck consists of:		This risk is represented by the [[Rules_Downloads#Warp_Phenomena_Deck\|Warp Phenomena Deck]] which consists of 48 cards, with effects of varying severity and danger. Players should check the [[Rules Downloads]] page shortly before each event to confirm they are still using the most up to date version.This deck consists of:

	* 50% of cards are '''Phenomena side effects''' that represent a successful use of a power but with unusual side effects.		* 50% of cards are '''Phenomena side effects''' that represent a successful use of a power but with unusual side effects.
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	'''To send to an Astropath within the same Subsector''' it typically would require three astropaths working in coordination or an expenditure of [[Willpower]] equal to the number of missing astropaths. '''To send to an Astropath in another Subsector of the same Sector''' it would typically double the needed expenditure of Willpower or present astropaths.		'''To send to an Astropath within the same Subsector''' it typically would require three astropaths working in coordination or an expenditure of [[Willpower]] equal to the number of missing astropaths. '''To send to an Astropath in another Subsector of the same Sector''' it would typically double the needed expenditure of Willpower or present astropaths.
	'''Sending messages beyond the Sector''' is something best done in downtime as it requires a full-fledged Astropathic Choir to accomplish.		'''Sending messages beyond the Sector''' is something best done in downtime as it requires a full-fledged Astropathic Choir to accomplish.


	~~=== The Warp Phenomena Deck ===~~

	The [[Rules_Downloads#Warp_Phenomena_Deck\|Warp Phenomena Deck]] consists of 48 cards, with effects of varying severity and danger. Players should check the [[Rules Downloads]] page shortly before each event to confirm they are still using the most up to date version.

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Jay at 15:02, 17 June 2023

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	'''To send to an Astropath within the same Subsector''' it typically would require three astropaths working in coordination or an expenditure of [[Willpower]] equal to the number of missing astropaths. '''To send to an Astropath in another Subsector of the same Sector''' it would typically double the needed expenditure of Willpower or present astropaths.		'''To send to an Astropath within the same Subsector''' it typically would require three astropaths working in coordination or an expenditure of [[Willpower]] equal to the number of missing astropaths. '''To send to an Astropath in another Subsector of the same Sector''' it would typically double the needed expenditure of Willpower or present astropaths.
	'''Sending messages beyond the Sector''' is something best done in downtime as it requires a full-fledged Astropathic Choir to accomplish.		'''Sending messages beyond the Sector''' is something best done in downtime as it requires a full-fledged Astropathic Choir to accomplish.


			=== The Warp Phenomena Deck ===

			The [[Rules_Downloads#Warp_Phenomena_Deck\|Warp Phenomena Deck]] consists of 48 cards, with effects of varying severity and danger. Players should check the [[Rules Downloads]] page shortly before each event to confirm they are still using the most up to date version.

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Hal: broken link

2023-02-20T16:09:32Z

broken link

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	Psykers are capable of welding the energies of the warp into all sorts of shapes and forms but it is not possible to simply create a spontaneous effect. Significant preparation is required during which a Psyker explores various theories, considers the techniques used to create other similar effects, and tries to take into account the many variables that might affect the flow of warp energies during such a ritual.		Psykers are capable of welding the energies of the warp into all sorts of shapes and forms but it is not possible to simply create a spontaneous effect. Significant preparation is required during which a Psyker explores various theories, considers the techniques used to create other similar effects, and tries to take into account the many variables that might affect the flow of warp energies during such a ritual.

	In addition to the time involved in planning such a ritual there will be a cost, likely spent in '''Willpower''' or, depending on the nature of the effect you are trying to achieve, '''other [[~~Core_Concepts#~~Resources~~\|resources~~]]'''. The result of this investment of time and energy is a Psychic Ritual.		In addition to the time involved in planning such a ritual there will be a cost, likely spent in '''Willpower''' or, depending on the nature of the effect you are trying to achieve, '''other [[Resources]]'''. The result of this investment of time and energy is a Psychic Ritual.

	You must hand a written description of what you are trying to achieve to a member of the Game Team. It will be considered and you will get an answer as to whether it is possible and the cost required to perform it. You may submit this before an event.		You must hand a written description of what you are trying to achieve to a member of the Game Team. It will be considered and you will get an answer as to whether it is possible and the cost required to perform it. You may submit this before an event.

High Lords: /* Psychic Rituals */

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Psychic Rituals

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	'''Cost:''' The Corpse or an item of deep spiritual connection to an individual who has died within the past twenty four hours placed within a Warded Circle. '''1 Willpower'''.		'''Cost:''' The Corpse or an item of deep spiritual connection to an individual who has died within the past twenty four hours placed within a Warded Circle. '''1 Willpower'''.

	'''Risk''': Do a [[Power Test]] ~~after~~ the ritual.		'''Risk''': Do a [[Power Test]] before the ritual, if it succeeds the ritual succeeds. If it fails, you draw a Peril and the ritual fails.

	'''Effect''': Once the spirit is successfully drawn into the Warded Circle (triggered at any point you wish after setting the circle up once the NPC or Game Team are ready to answer you as the corpse) you have 5 minutes to question it before it fades into unreality.		'''Effect''': Once the spirit is successfully drawn into the Warded Circle (triggered at any point you wish after setting the circle up once the NPC or Game Team are ready to answer you as the corpse) you have 5 minutes to question it before it fades into unreality.

Hal: power test

2023-02-08T23:24:40Z

power test

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	Psychic Powers come about from mutant Psykers tapping into their abnormal awareness of the other-realm known as the Warp and channeling its energies to alter reality at their whim. Feared and distrusted, they are bound as virtual slaves to the Imperium and taught Rotes to focus their minds on achieving a particular outcome such as blasts of devastating energy, reading the possibilities of the future, altering minds or reknitting flesh. The fear they are treated with, however, is justified for their powers come with the dangers of mutation, madness and worse.		Psychic Powers come about from mutant Psykers tapping into their abnormal awareness of the other-realm known as the Warp and channeling its energies to alter reality at their whim. Feared and distrusted, they are bound as virtual slaves to the Imperium and taught Rotes to focus their minds on achieving a particular outcome such as blasts of devastating energy, reading the possibilities of the future, altering minds or reknitting flesh. The fear they are treated with, however, is justified for their powers come with the dangers of mutation, madness and worse.

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	~~=== Power Tests ===~~
	Several traits and abilities request that a character performs a Power Test - this is a test with a 25% chance of failure. In all cases you can always delay a test until it would not interrupt the flow of roleplay or combat - you are free to do it earlier, but we generally recommend doing tests at the end of a combat for example.

	The standard suggestion for doing this is take a bag of beads and fill it with 12 beads, 9 of one colour (representing success) 3 of another (representing failure) and do a draw. But any other method capable of determining a 25% chance of failure is acceptable.

	~~There may be conditions where this will flip and it will be a 75% chance of failure and a 25% chance of success.~~


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	At their basic level '''Powers''' do not tax a Psyker to use. Many have options of effects you can use if you '''Push''' them further, representing a Psyker extending their will to affect reality.		At their basic level '''Powers''' do not tax a Psyker to use. Many have options of effects you can use if you '''Push''' them further, representing a Psyker extending their will to affect reality.

	As soon as they get a chance, after a period of time where a Psyker has used their powers, they must do a ~~'''~~Power Test~~'''~~. They must do an additional test for each time they '''Pushed''' one of their powers.		As soon as they get a chance, after a period of time where a Psyker has used their powers, they must do a [[Power Test]]. They must do an additional test for each time they '''Pushed''' one of their powers.

	'''If a Psyker has no willpower remaining when it comes to making Power Tests then they are considered to be in a particularly dangerous position''' - The probability of their power tests flips with a 75% chance of failing rather than 25%.		'''If a Psyker has no willpower remaining when it comes to making [[Power Tests]] then they are considered to be in a particularly dangerous position''' - The probability of their power tests flips with a 75% chance of failing rather than 25%.

	When you fail a power test you draw a card from the '''Warp Phenomena''' [[Rules Downloads\|deck]].		When you fail a [[power test]] you draw a card from the '''Warp Phenomena''' [[Rules Downloads\|deck]].

	[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose four powers from the Psychic Powers list]].		[[Psychic Powers List\|Each Psyker must choose four powers from the Psychic Powers list]].
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	'''Cost:''' The Corpse or an item of deep spiritual connection to an individual who has died within the past twenty four hours placed within a Warded Circle. '''1 Willpower'''.		'''Cost:''' The Corpse or an item of deep spiritual connection to an individual who has died within the past twenty four hours placed within a Warded Circle. '''1 Willpower'''.

	'''Risk''': Do a Power Test after the ritual.		'''Risk''': Do a [[Power Test]] after the ritual.

	'''Effect''': Once the spirit is successfully drawn into the Warded Circle (triggered at any point you wish after setting the circle up once the NPC or Game Team are ready to answer you as the corpse) you have 5 minutes to question it before it fades into unreality.		'''Effect''': Once the spirit is successfully drawn into the Warded Circle (triggered at any point you wish after setting the circle up once the NPC or Game Team are ready to answer you as the corpse) you have 5 minutes to question it before it fades into unreality.

Hal: recup

2023-02-08T22:56:42Z

recup

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	*The call '''Shock''' causes you to lose your sight (whether augmetic or supernatural) for 30s.		*The call '''Shock''' causes you to lose your sight (whether augmetic or supernatural) for 30s.

	*The calls '''Weaken''' and '''Haywire''' causes you to lose your sight until you are able to ~~'''~~Recuperate~~'''~~.		*The calls '''Weaken''' and '''Haywire''' causes you to lose your sight until you are able to [[Recuperate]].

	''This is roleplayed blindness and you should not shut your eyes''. A blinded Astropath cannot see to make ranged calls or wield melee weapons, and may not make use of any Traits and Abilities that would require them to read things or see things for them to work.		''This is roleplayed blindness and you should not shut your eyes''. A blinded Astropath cannot see to make ranged calls or wield melee weapons, and may not make use of any Traits and Abilities that would require them to read things or see things for them to work.

Hal: made england good and made astropath less confusing

2022-10-16T20:47:00Z

made england good and made astropath less confusing

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