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Psychic abilities are a collection of talents that arise from within the mind, sometimes blurring the line between magic and talent. Most of these abilities are inherited, or come naturally to only a select few individuals through either random chance or mental disposition. Although these abilities are usually hereditary and the stronger aspects are indeed due to natural talent, any individual with enough will and drive to learn how to do it—and get past the cultural hang-ups and superstitions therein—can learn these abilities.

These abilities can be found in most races, but they are most common in the more intelligent races. Among the elemental races, individuals may have leanings toward certain abilities to which their element is conducive.

Astral Projection

Astral projection is an ability that comes naturally to many, and can be learned by anyone willing to invest the time and focus. Many Aserrans astral project during their sleep, but have little to no memory of it, or control of it. While their subconscious dreams, they project a more conscious version of themselves into the astral plane where they wander and explore for a time, before being pulled back to their bodies. Those who train this ability are able to astral project of their own will—either by entering into meditation, or when they sleep—and will readily remember their experiences on the astral plane.

Dreamwalking

Dreamwalking is the ability to enter and influence the dreams of others. It can be an ability inherited genetically, or can show up as a random mutation. Those with high psychic ability can also teach themselves this skill. Some shamans may also practice this ability, relying on their totems as a way of navigation.

Oracle

The ability of an oracle, while similar to precognition, is actually unique. The ability to have visions of the future is not a prerequisite to being an oracle. Though some oracles are also seers, the true ability of an oracle is a profound comprehension of the workings of Fate, giving them the talent to interpret Fate’s course, and even to affect it to a degree (beyond simply making different choices). While it is classified as a psychic ability, the source is actually in the soul, so it is an ability that is inherited by every incarnation of the same soul.

Precognition

Precognition is the ability to foresee the future, usually through visions had during sleep or meditation. Individuals with precognition have varying degrees of natural talent, which can be honed through focus and understanding. It is typically inherited, and approximately fifteen in every hundred people have the ability to varying degrees. Though, just about anyone can have a fluke premonition once in their life. This can be chalked up to either the will of a god or the Fates, a spiritual connection, or other causes. However, recurring premonitions or visions are traits of those with the natural ability.

Psychokinesis

Also known as “telekinesis,” psychokinesis is the ability to manipulate objects with one’s mind. This typically includes moving and lifting objects, or levitating one’s own body, but it can also include “pyrokinesis,” the ability to start fires with one’s own mind—which is basically a function of using their ability to excite molecules to the point of ignition (though the psychic in question will not be aware of the exact mechanics of this ability, only that they can focus their skill on an object with the intention of making it burn). Approximately only 10% of the population has a natural talent for psychokinesis, which may go largely untrained.

Psychometry

Psychometry is a rare psychic ability that allows the psychic to read the history of an item touched. Touching an object will give the psychometrist flashbacks of its past. This is the surface of the ability, however, and many psychometrists do not bother to search further. With practice, this skill can be of greater use; a trained psychometrist will have the ability to sense their surroundings. By putting their hand to the floor, wall, or other surface, they can sense what lies beyond it if the object is touching the surface that they are in contract with. This is a highly advanced ability, however, and few have ever gone far enough into their pursuit of this dangerous psychic art to get this far.

Spirit Medium

Spirit mediums are individuals who can perceive and see spirits without the aid of a magical apparatus. The very definition of the term makes a medium a bridge between the human world and spirit worlds.