Psychic Magic
Psychic Magic
Psychic Magic, sometimes called Inner Power or The Mind’s Flame, draws not from gods or the outside cosmos but from within. It is the disciplined harnessing of thought, emotion, and willpower to shape reality. Psychic casters tap the unseen potential of the soul, manifesting power through sheer focus.
Psychic magic is subtle and strange; where arcane power may scorch and divine power may bless, psychic energy bends the unseen threads of thought and spirit. It is deeply personal, and the line between control and collapse can be perilously thin. Those who wield it often walk a solitary path, misunderstood by both priests and wizards alike.
Psychic magic is fueled by the caster’s own mind and spirit. Focus represents the reservoir of mental energy and willpower a psychic caster draws upon to shape reality. Unlike Mana or Grace, which may be replenished from outside forces, Focus is entirely internal and reflects the caster’s discipline and clarity.
Focus Pool: A psychic caster’s Focus Pool is determined by their normal spells per day, including bonus slots from high ability scores. The total number of spell levels available becomes the caster’s pool of Focus.
Casting: Psychic casters spend Focus to manifest their powers. The cost is equal to the spell’s level. For example, a 4th-level spell costs 4 Focus to cast.
The deeper a caster delves into the unknown and forbidden realms of occult magic, the more their mind becomes exposed to the eldritch forces they manipulate. This unnatural power, steeped in madness and ancient secrets, slowly wears away at the sanity of those who wield it. As the caster grows in power, they risk losing their grip on reality, unraveling their minds and stepping further toward madness.
For every caster level gained in Occult Magic after first level, characters must make a Will save or begin to lose their sanity. This manifests as a gradual descent into madness, with each failed Will save causing their mental state to deteriorate. The effects are not immediate but accumulate with each new level of power, pushing the caster toward madness.
Will Save DC: The save DC for each level is equal to 10 + 1 per caster level in Occult Magic already possessed.
*System to be implement in next Phase.