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	== The Fixers ==		== The Fixers ==
	One of the largest Wings is the Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is ~~tohunt~~ monsters and collect bounties.		One of the largest Wings is the Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is to hunt monsters and collect bounties.

	== Psionic Aptitudes ==		== Psionic Aptitudes ==

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	Psionic magic draws from the inherent power within one’s very soul: their Essence. Individuals who are sensitive to this power often manifest it at a very young age, although few know how to spot and develop those early signs of psionic latency~~. A psion, once identified, often enters the care of a faction, and these factions regularly compete with each other to increase their ranks. The competition is usually friendly~~.		Psionic magic draws from the inherent power within one’s very soul: their Essence. Individuals who are sensitive to this power often manifest it at a very young age, although few know how to spot and develop those early signs of psionic latency.

	The factions of psions are referred to as “Wings” within their own ranks. Despite differing goals, their unique nature as hyper-empaths and telepathic abilities have resulted in an affinity between them that outshines their connection with non-latents.		A psion, once identified, often enters the care of a faction, and these factions regularly compete with each other to increase their ranks. The competition is usually friendly. The factions of psions are referred to as “Wings” within their own ranks. Despite differing goals, their unique nature as hyper-empaths and telepathic abilities have resulted in an affinity between them that outshines their connection with non-latents.

	== The Cabinet ==		== The Cabinet ==
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	== The Fixers ==		== The Fixers ==
	One of the largest Wings is the Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is ~~to hunt~~ monsters and collect bounties.		One of the largest Wings is the Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is tohunt monsters and collect bounties.

	== Psionic Aptitudes ==		== Psionic Aptitudes ==
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	== Psychovillainy ==		== Psychovillainy ==
	Some psionic abilities are agreed upon to be unethical as they subvert the free will of other creatures. Such magic is known as psychovillainy. Use of such magic would likely result in an investigation and perhaps even banishment from one’s own Psionic Wing. Depending on the degree of the offense, the latent may be shunned from the other ~~wings~~, leaving them with no choice but take solace with the other psions of their kind: The Syndicate, a secretive ~~wing~~ of exiled and banned psions who care for each other and work as mercenaries and sellswords across Ancerra.		Some psionic abilities are agreed upon to be unethical as they subvert the free will of other creatures. Such magic is known as psychovillainy. Use of such magic would likely result in an investigation and perhaps even banishment from one’s own Psionic Wing. Depending on the degree of the offense, the latent may be shunned from the other Wings, leaving them with no choice but take solace with the other psions of their kind: The Syndicate, a secretive Wing of exiled and banned psions who care for each other and work as mercenaries and sellswords across Ancerra.

	Generally, telepaths find themselves most tempted by the forbidden arts, and many telepathy spells ride a thin line between acceptable and forbidden.		Generally, telepaths find themselves most tempted by the forbidden arts, and many telepathy spells ride a thin line between acceptable and forbidden.
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	=== Psionic Power ===		=== Psionic Power ===
	~~Your~~ Psionic Power is the total number of ~~Talent Points~~ you have spent on ~~psionic~~ talents as a result of leveling up, ~~along with~~ the number of ~~Talent Points~~ you have spent in certain classes or ~~class~~ tracks. These classes or tracks will specify that they contribute to Psionic Power.		Psionic Power is the total number of talent points you have spent on Psionic Magic talents as a result of leveling up, in addition to the number of talent points you have spent in certain classes or tracks. These classes or subclass tracks will specify that they contribute to Psionic Power.

	=== Psionic Tier ===		=== Psionic Tier ===
	Your Psionic Tier increases at varying increments of Psionic Power, as shown on the table ~~below~~.		Your Psionic Tier increases at varying increments of Psionic Power, as shown on the following table. Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.
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	~~Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.~~

	=== Aptitude ===		=== Aptitude ===
	When you take the Adept of the Psionic talent, choose one aptitude: Clairsentience, Psychokinetics, Metacreativity, Telepathy, or Psychometabolics.		When you take the Adept of the Psionic talent, choose one aptitude: Clairsentience, Psychokinetics, Metacreativity, Telepathy, or Psychometabolics.

	=== Concentration ===		=== Concentration ===
	Spells with the concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take damage while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.		Spells with the concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take damage while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took. On a failure, the spell ends.

	=== Manifestation ===		=== Manifestation ===
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	=== Meditation ===		=== Meditation ===
	Psionic spells and invocations with the meditation tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise. Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.		Psionic spells and invocations with the meditation tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise.

			Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.

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	Spells with the concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take damage while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.		Spells with the concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take damage while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.

	==== Manifestation ====		=== Manifestation ===
	A spell with the manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding aptitude (although upcharging still requires SP).		A spell with the manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding aptitude (although upcharging still requires SP).

	=== Meditation ===		=== Meditation ===
	Psionic spells and invocations with the meditation tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise. Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.		Psionic spells and invocations with the meditation tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise. Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.

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	Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.		Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.

	==== Aptitude ====		=== Aptitude ===
	When you take the Adept of the Psionic talent, choose one ~~Aptitude~~: Clairsentience, Psychokinetics, Metacreativity, Telepathy, or Psychometabolics.		When you take the Adept of the Psionic talent, choose one aptitude: Clairsentience, Psychokinetics, Metacreativity, Telepathy, or Psychometabolics.

			=== Concentration ===
			Spells with the concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take damage while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.

	==== Manifestation ====		==== Manifestation ====
	A ~~Spell~~ with the ~~Manifestation~~ tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding ~~Aptitude~~ (although upcharging still requires SP).		A spell with the manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding aptitude (although upcharging still requires SP).

	~~==== Concentration ====~~
	Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.

	=== Meditation ===		=== Meditation ===
	Psionic spells and invocations with the ~~Meditation~~ tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise. Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.		Psionic spells and invocations with the meditation tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise. Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.

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	Psionic magic draws from the inherent power within one’s very soul: their Essence. Individuals who are sensitive to this power often manifest it at a very young age, although few know [[how to]] spot and develop those early signs of psionic latency.		__NOAUTOLINKS__

	A psion, once identified, often enters the care of a faction, and these factions regularly compete with each other to increase their ranks. The competition is usually friendly. The factions of psions are referred to as “Wings” within their own ranks. Despite differing goals, their unique nature as hyper-empaths and telepathic abilities have resulted in an affinity between them that outshines their connection with non-latents.		Psionic magic draws from the inherent power within one’s very soul: their Essence. Individuals who are sensitive to this power often manifest it at a very young age, although few know how to spot and develop those early signs of psionic latency. A psion, once identified, often enters the care of a faction, and these factions regularly compete with each other to increase their ranks. The competition is usually friendly.

	~~===~~ The ~~Cabinet ===~~		The factions of psions are referred to as “Wings” within their own ranks. Despite differing goals, their unique nature as hyper-empaths and telepathic abilities have resulted in an affinity between them that outshines their connection with non-latents.
	~~The Cabinet is a secret council~~ of ~~twelve formidable~~ psions ~~who oversee hundreds of latents~~. ~~Neutral advisors to many kingdoms~~, ~~The Cabinet’s representatives are dispersed across Ancerra, serving~~ as ~~translators, diplomats, adjudicators,~~ and ~~long-distance~~ telepathic ~~communicators. The presence of a Cabinet representative is a symbol of status, and kingdoms, nobles, and guilds alike pay handsomely for~~ their ~~services~~.

	==~~= Lights From Below =~~==		== The Cabinet ==
	~~Lights From Below, colloquially known as Lebellos or Elbes,~~ is a ~~smaller Wing~~ of psions ~~dedicated~~ to ~~improving~~ Ancerra~~. The Lights from Below construct bridges~~, ~~dig wells~~, ~~and fight bandits and monsters~~, ~~taking only enough coin to reach their next destination. While traveling, they nurture young latents~~, and ~~their headquarters, the Hall~~ of ~~Heroes,~~ is a ~~massive hall carved into a mountain face. It is filled with statues~~ and ~~murals that depict heroes from the Light from Below~~ and their ~~famous adventures~~.		The Cabinet is a secret council of twelve formidable psions who oversee hundreds of latents. Neutral advisors to many kingdoms, the Cabinet’s representatives are dispersed across Ancerra, serving as translators, diplomats, adjudicators, and long-distance telepathic communicators. The presence of a Cabinet representative is a symbol of status, and kingdoms, nobles, and guilds alike pay handsomely for their services.

	==~~= The Fixers =~~==		== Lights From Below ==
	~~One~~ of ~~the largest Wings is~~ The ~~Fixers~~, ~~with thousands~~ of ~~latents throughout Ancerra~~. ~~Their primary function~~ is ~~to hunt monsters~~ and ~~collect bounties~~.		Lights from Below, colloquially known as Lebellos or Elbes, is a smaller Wing of psions dedicated to improving Ancerra. The Lights from Below construct bridges, dig wells, and fight bandits and monsters, taking only enough coin to reach their next destination. While traveling, they nurture young latents, and their headquarters, the Hall of Heroes, is a massive hall carved into a mountain face. It is filled with statues and murals that depict heroes from the Light from Below and their famous adventures.

	=== Psionic Aptitudes ===		== The Fixers ==
	Psionic ~~Aptitudes~~ are unique subcategories of psionic magic. Psionic casters typically focus on one ~~Aptitude~~ and greatly increase their power within it.		One of the largest Wings is the Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is to hunt monsters and collect bounties.

			== Psionic Aptitudes ==
			Psionic aptitudes are unique subcategories of psionic magic. Psionic casters typically focus on one aptitude and greatly increase their power within it.

	'''Clairsentience''' is the psionic aptitude that allows one to master one’s senses and perceive outside of those senses and self.		'''Clairsentience''' is the psionic aptitude that allows one to master one’s senses and perceive outside of those senses and self.
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	'''Psychokinetics''' is the manipulation and mastery of existing physical matter.		'''Psychokinetics''' is the manipulation and mastery of existing physical matter.

	'''Metacreativity''' taps into the space between space, ~~The~~ Pale, to draw and shape essence, manifesting semi-physical objects and creatures.		'''Metacreativity''' taps into the space between space, the Pale, to draw and shape essence, manifesting semi-physical objects and creatures.

	'''Telepathy''' is mental communication such as traditional telepathy, [[empathy]], mind-reading, and manipulation of thought and perception.		'''Telepathy''' is mental communication such as traditional telepathy, empathy, mind-reading, and manipulation of thought and perception.

	'''Psychometabolics''' is the ultimate attunement with one’s own body, and the ability to push it past its physical limits, and even morph and shape it.		'''Psychometabolics''' is the ultimate attunement with one’s own body, and the ability to push it past its physical limits, and even morph and shape it.
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	'''Psychovillainy''' is the forbidden art of charm and compulsion.		'''Psychovillainy''' is the forbidden art of charm and compulsion.

	=== Psychovillainy ===		== Psychovillainy ==
	Some psionic abilities are agreed upon to be unethical as they subvert the free will of other creatures. Such magic is known as psychovillainy. Use of such magic would likely result in an investigation and perhaps even banishment from one’s own Psionic Wing. Depending on the degree of the offense, the latent may be shunned from the other wings, leaving them with no choice but take solace with the other psions of their kind: The Syndicate, a secretive ~~Wing~~ of exiled and banned psions who care for each other and work as mercenaries and sellswords across Ancerra.		Some psionic abilities are agreed upon to be unethical as they subvert the free will of other creatures. Such magic is known as psychovillainy. Use of such magic would likely result in an investigation and perhaps even banishment from one’s own Psionic Wing. Depending on the degree of the offense, the latent may be shunned from the other wings, leaving them with no choice but take solace with the other psions of their kind: The Syndicate, a secretive wing of exiled and banned psions who care for each other and work as mercenaries and sellswords across Ancerra.

	Generally, telepaths find themselves most tempted by the forbidden arts, and many telepathy spells ride a thin line between acceptable and forbidden.		Generally, telepaths find themselves most tempted by the forbidden arts, and many telepathy spells ride a thin line between acceptable and forbidden.

	=== Psionic Magic Types ===		== Psionic Magic Types ==
	In addition to spells, psionic casters might learn invocations.		In addition to spells, psionic casters might learn invocations.

	'''Invocation.''' If you know any invocations, you may cast invocations a number of times equal to your Psionic Tier. This resets when you Take a Rest.		'''Invocation.''' If you know any invocations, you may cast invocations a number of times equal to your Psionic Tier. This resets when you Take a Rest.

	=== Psionic Tags ===		== Psionic Tags ==
	These tags are referenced by some ~~[[Psionic Spells\|~~psionic spells]] and invocations.		These tags are referenced by some psionic spells and invocations.

	==== Psionic Power ====		=== Psionic Power ===
	Your Psionic Power is the total number of ~~talent points~~ you have spent on psionic talents as a result of leveling up, along with the number of ~~talent points~~ you have spent in certain classes or ~~stacks~~. These classes or ~~stacks~~ will specify that they contribute to Psionic Power.		Your Psionic Power is the total number of Talent Points you have spent on psionic talents as a result of leveling up, along with the number of Talent Points you have spent in certain classes or class tracks. These classes or tracks will specify that they contribute to Psionic Power.

	==== Psionic Tier ====		=== Psionic Tier ===
	Your Psionic Tier increases at varying increments of Psionic Power, as shown on the table below.		Your Psionic Tier increases at varying increments of Psionic Power, as shown on the table below.
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	Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.		Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.

	~~==== Meditation ====~~
	Psionic spells and invocations with the Meditation tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise. Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.

	==== Aptitude ====		==== Aptitude ====
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	==== Concentration ====		==== Concentration ====
	Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.		Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.

			=== Meditation ===
			Psionic spells and invocations with the Meditation tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise. Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.

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	=== Psionic Tags ===		=== Psionic Tags ===
	These tags are referenced by some psionic spells and invocations.		These tags are referenced by some [[Psionic Spells\|psionic spells]] and invocations.

	==== Psionic Power ====		==== Psionic Power ====
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	Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.		Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.

			==== Meditation ====
			Psionic spells and invocations with the Meditation tag require you to meditate for both the casting and duration of the spell. While meditating, you cannot spend AP to do anything else unless you have talents that specify otherwise. Unless you have talents that specify otherwise, you cannot voluntarily end a meditation early. Taking damage ends meditation immediately. If your meditation ends early, then the spell or invocation fails.

	==== Aptitude ====		==== Aptitude ====
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	==== Manifestation ====		==== Manifestation ====
	A Spell with the Manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding Aptitude (although upcharging still		A Spell with the Manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding Aptitude (although upcharging still requires SP).

	requires SP).

	==== Concentration ====		==== Concentration ====
	Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.		Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.

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	'''Metacreativity''' taps into the space between space, The Pale, to draw and shape essence, manifesting semi-physical objects and creatures.		'''Metacreativity''' taps into the space between space, The Pale, to draw and shape essence, manifesting semi-physical objects and creatures.

	'''Telepathy''' is mental communication such as traditional telepathy, empathy, mind-reading, and manipulation of thought and perception.		'''Telepathy''' is mental communication such as traditional telepathy, [[empathy]], mind-reading, and manipulation of thought and perception.

	'''Psychometabolics''' is the ultimate attunement with one’s own body, and the ability to push it past its physical limits, and even morph and shape it.		'''Psychometabolics''' is the ultimate attunement with one’s own body, and the ability to push it past its physical limits, and even morph and shape it.
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	'''Invocation.''' If you know any invocations, you may cast invocations a number of times equal to your Psionic Tier. This resets when you Take a Rest.		'''Invocation.''' If you know any invocations, you may cast invocations a number of times equal to your Psionic Tier. This resets when you Take a Rest.

	~~'''Spell.''' Spells follow the normal rules.~~

	=== Psionic Tags ===		=== Psionic Tags ===

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	A psion, once identified, often enters the care of a faction, and these factions regularly compete with each other to increase their ranks. The competition is usually friendly. The factions of psions are referred to as “Wings” within their own ranks. Despite differing goals, their unique nature as hyper-empaths and telepathic abilities have resulted in an affinity between them that outshines their connection with non-latents.		A psion, once identified, often enters the care of a faction, and these factions regularly compete with each other to increase their ranks. The competition is usually friendly. The factions of psions are referred to as “Wings” within their own ranks. Despite differing goals, their unique nature as hyper-empaths and telepathic abilities have resulted in an affinity between them that outshines their connection with non-latents.

	=== ~~THE CABINET~~ ===		=== The Cabinet ===
	The Cabinet is a secret council of twelve formidable psions who oversee hundreds of latents. Neutral advisors to many kingdoms, The Cabinet’s representatives are dispersed across Ancerra, serving as translators, diplomats, adjudicators, and long-distance telepathic communicators. The presence of a Cabinet representative is a symbol of status, and kingdoms, nobles, and guilds alike pay handsomely for their services.		The Cabinet is a secret council of twelve formidable psions who oversee hundreds of latents. Neutral advisors to many kingdoms, The Cabinet’s representatives are dispersed across Ancerra, serving as translators, diplomats, adjudicators, and long-distance telepathic communicators. The presence of a Cabinet representative is a symbol of status, and kingdoms, nobles, and guilds alike pay handsomely for their services.

	=== ~~LIGHTS FROM BELOW~~ ===		=== Lights From Below ===
	Lights ~~from~~ Below, colloquially known as Lebellos or Elbes, is a smaller Wing of psions dedicated to improving Ancerra. The Lights from Below construct bridges, dig wells, and fight bandits and monsters, taking only enough coin to reach their next destination. While traveling, they nurture young latents, and their headquarters, the Hall of Heroes, is a massive hall carved into a mountain face. It is filled with statues and murals that depict heroes from the Light from Below and their famous adventures.		Lights From Below, colloquially known as Lebellos or Elbes, is a smaller Wing of psions dedicated to improving Ancerra. The Lights from Below construct bridges, dig wells, and fight bandits and monsters, taking only enough coin to reach their next destination. While traveling, they nurture young latents, and their headquarters, the Hall of Heroes, is a massive hall carved into a mountain face. It is filled with statues and murals that depict heroes from the Light from Below and their famous adventures.

	=== ~~THE FIXERS~~ ===		=== The Fixers ===
	One of the largest Wings is The Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is to hunt monsters and collect bounties.		One of the largest Wings is The Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is to hunt monsters and collect bounties.

	=== ~~PSIONIC APTITUDES~~ ===		=== Psionic Aptitudes ===
	Psionic Aptitudes are unique subcategories of psionic magic. Psionic casters typically focus on one Aptitude and greatly increase their power within it.		Psionic Aptitudes are unique subcategories of psionic magic. Psionic casters typically focus on one Aptitude and greatly increase their power within it.

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	'''Psychometabolics''' is the ultimate attunement with one’s own body, and the ability to push it past its physical limits, and even morph and shape it.		'''Psychometabolics''' is the ultimate attunement with one’s own body, and the ability to push it past its physical limits, and even morph and shape it.

	'''~~Psychovillany~~''' is the forbidden art of charm and compulsion.		'''Psychovillainy''' is the forbidden art of charm and compulsion.

	=== ~~PSYCHOVILLAINY~~ ===		=== Psychovillainy ===
	Some psionic abilities are agreed upon to be unethical as they subvert the free will of other creatures. Such magic is known as psychovillainy. Use of such magic would likely result in an investigation and perhaps even banishment from one’s own Psionic Wing. Depending on the degree of the offense, the latent may be shunned from the other wings, leaving them with no choice but take solace with the other psions of their kind: The Syndicate, a secretive Wing of exiled and banned psions who care for each other and work as mercenaries and sellswords across Ancerra.		Some psionic abilities are agreed upon to be unethical as they subvert the free will of other creatures. Such magic is known as psychovillainy. Use of such magic would likely result in an investigation and perhaps even banishment from one’s own Psionic Wing. Depending on the degree of the offense, the latent may be shunned from the other wings, leaving them with no choice but take solace with the other psions of their kind: The Syndicate, a secretive Wing of exiled and banned psions who care for each other and work as mercenaries and sellswords across Ancerra.

	Generally, telepaths find themselves most tempted by the forbidden arts, and many telepathy spells ride a thin line between acceptable and forbidden.		Generally, telepaths find themselves most tempted by the forbidden arts, and many telepathy spells ride a thin line between acceptable and forbidden.

	=== ~~PSIONIC MAGIC TYPES~~ ===		=== Psionic Magic Types ===
	In addition to spells, psionic casters might learn invocations. ~~'''Invocation.''' If you know any invocations, you may cast invocations a number of times equal to your Psionic Tier. This~~		In addition to spells, psionic casters might learn invocations.

	resets when you Take a Rest.		'''Invocation.''' If you know any invocations, you may cast invocations a number of times equal to your Psionic Tier. This resets when you Take a Rest.

	'''Spell.''' Spells follow the normal rules.		'''Spell.''' Spells follow the normal rules.

	=== ~~PSIONIC TAGS~~ ===		=== Psionic Tags ===
	These tags are referenced by some psionic spells and invocations.		These tags are referenced by some psionic spells and invocations.

	==== ~~PSIONIC POWER~~ ====		==== Psionic Power ====
	Your Psionic Power is the total number of talent points you have spent on psionic talents as a result of leveling up, along with the number of talent points you have spent in certain classes or stacks. These classes or stacks will specify that they contribute to Psionic Power.		Your Psionic Power is the total number of talent points you have spent on psionic talents as a result of leveling up, along with the number of talent points you have spent in certain classes or stacks. These classes or stacks will specify that they contribute to Psionic Power.

	==== ~~PSIONIC TIER~~ ====		==== Psionic Tier ====
	Your Psionic Tier increases at varying increments of Psionic Power, as shown on the table below.		Your Psionic Tier increases at varying increments of Psionic Power, as shown on the table below.
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	Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.		Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.

	==== ~~APTITUDE~~ ====		==== Aptitude ====
	When you take the Adept of the Psionic talent, choose one Aptitude: Clairsentience, Psychokinetics, Metacreativity, Telepathy, or Psychometabolics.		When you take the Adept of the Psionic talent, choose one Aptitude: Clairsentience, Psychokinetics, Metacreativity, Telepathy, or Psychometabolics.

	==== ~~MANIFESTATION~~ ====		==== Manifestation ====
	A Spell with the Manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding Aptitude (although upcharging still		A Spell with the Manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding Aptitude (although upcharging still

	requires SP).		requires SP).

	==== ~~CONCENTRATION~~ ====		==== Concentration ====
	Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.		Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.

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	Lights from Below, colloquially known as Lebellos or Elbes, is a smaller Wing of psions dedicated to improving Ancerra. The Lights from Below construct bridges, dig wells, and fight bandits and monsters, taking only enough coin to reach their next destination. While traveling, they nurture young latents, and their headquarters, the Hall of Heroes, is a massive hall carved into a mountain face. It is filled with statues and murals that depict heroes from the Light from Below and their famous adventures.		Lights from Below, colloquially known as Lebellos or Elbes, is a smaller Wing of psions dedicated to improving Ancerra. The Lights from Below construct bridges, dig wells, and fight bandits and monsters, taking only enough coin to reach their next destination. While traveling, they nurture young latents, and their headquarters, the Hall of Heroes, is a massive hall carved into a mountain face. It is filled with statues and murals that depict heroes from the Light from Below and their famous adventures.

	=== ~~'''~~THE FIXERS~~'''~~ ===		=== THE FIXERS ===
	One of the largest Wings is The Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is to hunt monsters and collect bounties.		One of the largest Wings is The Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is to hunt monsters and collect bounties.

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	A psion, once identified, often enters the care of a faction, and these factions regularly compete with each other to increase their ranks. The competition is usually friendly. The factions of psions are referred to as “Wings” within their own ranks. Despite differing goals, their unique nature as hyper-empaths and telepathic abilities have resulted in an affinity between them that outshines their connection with non-latents.		A psion, once identified, often enters the care of a faction, and these factions regularly compete with each other to increase their ranks. The competition is usually friendly. The factions of psions are referred to as “Wings” within their own ranks. Despite differing goals, their unique nature as hyper-empaths and telepathic abilities have resulted in an affinity between them that outshines their connection with non-latents.

	=== ~~'''~~THE CABINET~~'''~~ ===		=== THE CABINET ===
	The Cabinet is a secret council of twelve formidable psions who oversee hundreds of latents. Neutral advisors to many kingdoms, The Cabinet’s representatives are dispersed across Ancerra, serving as translators, diplomats, adjudicators, and long-distance telepathic communicators. The presence of a Cabinet representative is a symbol of status, and kingdoms, nobles, and guilds alike pay handsomely for their services.		The Cabinet is a secret council of twelve formidable psions who oversee hundreds of latents. Neutral advisors to many kingdoms, The Cabinet’s representatives are dispersed across Ancerra, serving as translators, diplomats, adjudicators, and long-distance telepathic communicators. The presence of a Cabinet representative is a symbol of status, and kingdoms, nobles, and guilds alike pay handsomely for their services.

	=== ~~'''~~LIGHTS FROM BELOW~~'''~~ ===		=== LIGHTS FROM BELOW ===
	Lights from Below, colloquially known as Lebellos or Elbes, is a smaller Wing of psions dedicated to improving Ancerra. The Lights from Below construct bridges, dig wells, and fight bandits and monsters, taking only enough coin to reach their next destination. While traveling, they nurture young latents, and their headquarters, the Hall of Heroes, is a massive hall carved into a mountain face. It is filled with statues and murals that depict heroes from the Light from Below and their famous adventures.		Lights from Below, colloquially known as Lebellos or Elbes, is a smaller Wing of psions dedicated to improving Ancerra. The Lights from Below construct bridges, dig wells, and fight bandits and monsters, taking only enough coin to reach their next destination. While traveling, they nurture young latents, and their headquarters, the Hall of Heroes, is a massive hall carved into a mountain face. It is filled with statues and murals that depict heroes from the Light from Below and their famous adventures.

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	One of the largest Wings is The Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is to hunt monsters and collect bounties.		One of the largest Wings is The Fixers, with thousands of latents throughout Ancerra. Their primary function is to hunt monsters and collect bounties.

	=== ~~'''~~PSIONIC APTITUDES~~'''~~ ===		=== PSIONIC APTITUDES ===
	Psionic Aptitudes are unique subcategories of psionic magic. Psionic casters typically focus on one Aptitude and greatly increase their power within it.		Psionic Aptitudes are unique subcategories of psionic magic. Psionic casters typically focus on one Aptitude and greatly increase their power within it.

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	'''Psychovillany''' is the forbidden art of charm and compulsion.		'''Psychovillany''' is the forbidden art of charm and compulsion.

	=== ~~'''~~PSYCHOVILLAINY~~'''~~ ===		=== PSYCHOVILLAINY ===
	Some psionic abilities are agreed upon to be unethical as they subvert the free will of other creatures. Such magic is known as psychovillainy. Use of such magic would likely result in an investigation and perhaps even banishment from one’s own Psionic Wing. Depending on the degree of the offense, the latent may be shunned from the other wings, leaving them with no choice but take solace with the other psions of their kind: The Syndicate, a secretive Wing of exiled and banned psions who care for each other and work as mercenaries and sellswords across Ancerra.		Some psionic abilities are agreed upon to be unethical as they subvert the free will of other creatures. Such magic is known as psychovillainy. Use of such magic would likely result in an investigation and perhaps even banishment from one’s own Psionic Wing. Depending on the degree of the offense, the latent may be shunned from the other wings, leaving them with no choice but take solace with the other psions of their kind: The Syndicate, a secretive Wing of exiled and banned psions who care for each other and work as mercenaries and sellswords across Ancerra.

	Generally, telepaths find themselves most tempted by the forbidden arts, and many telepathy spells ride a thin line between acceptable and forbidden.		Generally, telepaths find themselves most tempted by the forbidden arts, and many telepathy spells ride a thin line between acceptable and forbidden.

	=== ~~'''~~PSIONIC MAGIC TYPES~~'''~~ ===		=== PSIONIC MAGIC TYPES ===
	In addition to spells, psionic casters might learn invocations. '''Invocation.''' If you know any invocations, you may cast invocations a number of times equal to your Psionic Tier. This		In addition to spells, psionic casters might learn invocations. '''Invocation.''' If you know any invocations, you may cast invocations a number of times equal to your Psionic Tier. This

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	'''Spell.''' Spells follow the normal rules.		'''Spell.''' Spells follow the normal rules.

	=== ~~'''~~PSIONIC TAGS~~'''~~ ===		=== PSIONIC TAGS ===
	These tags are referenced by some psionic spells and invocations.		These tags are referenced by some psionic spells and invocations.

	==== ~~'''~~PSIONIC POWER~~'''~~ ====		==== PSIONIC POWER ====
	Your Psionic Power is the total number of talent points you have spent on psionic talents as a result of leveling up, along with the number of talent points you have spent in certain classes or stacks. These classes or stacks will specify that they contribute to Psionic Power.		Your Psionic Power is the total number of talent points you have spent on psionic talents as a result of leveling up, along with the number of talent points you have spent in certain classes or stacks. These classes or stacks will specify that they contribute to Psionic Power.

	==== ~~'''~~PSIONIC TIER~~'''~~ ====		==== PSIONIC TIER ====
	Your Psionic Tier increases at varying increments of Psionic Power, as shown on the table below.		Your Psionic Tier increases at varying increments of Psionic Power, as shown on the table below.
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	Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.		Your Psionic Tier determines how many times you can use invocations each day.

	==== ~~'''~~APTITUDE~~'''~~ ====		==== APTITUDE ====
	When you take the Adept of the Psionic talent, choose one Aptitude: Clairsentience, Psychokinetics, Metacreativity, Telepathy, or Psychometabolics.		When you take the Adept of the Psionic talent, choose one Aptitude: Clairsentience, Psychokinetics, Metacreativity, Telepathy, or Psychometabolics.

	==== ~~'''~~MANIFESTATION~~'''~~ ====		==== MANIFESTATION ====
	A Spell with the Manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding Aptitude (although upcharging still		A Spell with the Manifestation tag costs 0 SP for psions who have the corresponding Aptitude (although upcharging still

	requires SP).		requires SP).

	==== ~~'''~~CONCENTRATION~~'''~~ ====		==== CONCENTRATION ====
	Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.		Spells with the Concentration tag require a lot of mental focus to keep running; thus, only one can be active at a time. If you take [[damage]] while doing this, you must make a Concentration check: 1d20+END. The DC of the check is 1⁄2 the amount of damage that you took.