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Psychic phenomena have fascinated mankind since the dawn of time. Our folklore, our literature, and our popular culture are all steeped in the belief -- or perhaps the hope -- that "something is out there." Well, in the World of Darkness, the Psychic hotline you just called or the Tarot card reader you just consulted might very well be legitimate! There are two general choices for the kind of Numina for which you can apply. The first choice is one of the various powers which can be grouped under the term "Psychic Phenomena." The second choice can include "Paths," and is the kind of linear magic commonly known as "Hedge Magic."

PSYCHIC PHENOMENA: This is the list of the available phenomena: Animal Psychics, Biocontrol, Channeling, Cyberkinesis/Cyberpathy, Psychic Hypnosis, Ectoplasmic Generation, Mind Sheilds, Psychic Healing, Psychic Invisibility, Psychic Vampirism, Psychokinesis (also known as Telekinesis), Pyrokinesis, and Telepathy. If your desired type of psychic power is absent from this list, talk to Augury prior to sending in your application.

HEDGE MAGIC: Applicants must have a firm understanding of the differences between linear and dynamic magic. While we are not accepting characters that to belong to a particular sorcerous group, they must be fully cognizant of their powers and have a well-documented "style" of using said powers. This style should generally be one of those described within the Sorcerer sourcebook (i.e. Mythic, Technocratic, Psychic); however, well-designed original "styles" will be considered. We are not accepting the paths of Divination or Weather Control.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

  • All Numina Apps should be sent to mortalp-apps@masq.org, with
 an appropriate subject header, i.e. Numina App: <Phenomenon>.  It
 should contain a background and and proposed stats in accordance with
 base character generation outlined in the book (see below).
  • For both types of Numina, the application must be a really strong,
 solid background that describes your character's history, personality,
 reasons for coming to Albuquerque, and goals for the future. In
 addition, the background must include a detailed accounting of how your
 character might have developed these powers, how they have used their
 abilities in the past, and how they have functioned within the
 framework of the World of Darkness. The app should also contain a
 character sheet proposal detailing the desired stats.
  • Hedge Magic -- The sourcebook we use exclusively is Sorcerer
 (Revised Edition). Please use only the character guidelines described
 within Sorcerer in making your character.
  • Group apps are most welcome! Sorcerers often seek out others who
 practice magic in the same way they do, as they can combine power and
 learn from each other, plus... there's safety in numbers!