[Eberron] Kalashtar Mindlink Confusion

[Benito]

Howdy folks,

I have a question (and quite probably a foolish one) regarding the Kalashtar Mindlink psi-ability from the Eberron Campaign Setting that I hope someone can set me straight on.

On page 18 of the ECS we find this text:

"Psi-Like Abilities: Mindlink (1/day). This ability is like the power manifested by a wilder of 1/2 the kalashtar's Hit Dice minimum 1st level)."

Now I've scoured the XPH and can find no reference to a specific wilder mindlink ability. Mindlink is a Psion Telepath 1 power. I feel I'm missing something there since it is also referenced as a wilder ability in Races of Eberron. I'm at a complete loss here as to what they are referring to.

The ECS continues to explain that if you are not using the XPH in your campaign, to use the following definition of Mindlink:

"You forge a telepathic bond with another creature within 30 feet, which must have an Intelligence score of 3 or higher...[deleted stuff]...but only lasts for 1 round per character level."

This is opposed to the telepath power Mindlink which is defined on pgs 120-121 of the XPH as having a range of Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) and a duration of 10 min./level. A significant departure from the ability defined above.

Since we use the XPH in our campaign, should I use the second definition of the power or stick with the ECS definition? Is there a wilder Mindlink ability I am missing? Any input or help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Benito

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

If you're using the XPH, then you should use the XPH description of the power.

 

[Benito]

Thanks, that does seem to make the most sense. I was just thrown by the significant difference in the definition of the power. And the reference to mindlink as a wilder psi-ability. Yet another clearly stated rule

 

[Plane Sailing]

I'm pretty sure that the text isn't saying that it is a wilder ability, only that you should treat it as the power, as if manifested by a wilder of level x.

It is the same terminology used throughout the monster manual for creatures using spell like abilities as a sorcerer of x level.

Might have been clearer if it had included an AS IF

"Psi-Like Abilities: Mindlink (1/day). This ability is like the power AS IF manifested by a wilder of 1/2 the kalashtar's Hit Dice minimum 1st level)."

Does that make more sense?

Cheers

 

[moritheil]

Might have been clearer if it had included an AS IF

"Psi-Like Abilities: Mindlink (1/day). This ability is like the power AS IF manifested by a wilder of 1/2 the kalashtar's Hit Dice minimum 1st level)."

Does that make more sense?

Cheers

I also interpret it to mean this. Clearly someone got sloppy in the copy-editing phase.

 

[Benito]

Thanks for the confirmation everyone...that does indeed make the most sense. I just fell into "picking nits" since a Wilder can't even manifest the Mindlink power without taking a feat (Expanded Knowledge) that allows him to manifest powers from other class lists. Seems like it would have made more sense for them to reference it "like the power manifested by a Telepath..."

I'll stop talking now. Thanks again for your input.

Benito

 

[cmanos]

Thanks, that does seem to make the most sense. I was just thrown by the significant difference in the definition of the power. And the reference to mindlink as a wilder psi-ability. Yet another clearly stated rule

Don't have my XPH with me...so I'll consult the SRD.

Hmm...it is just a psion power. OK, I'd go by the Psion power, sat the wilder wpower is a typo and continue on with your game.

 

[Staffan]

I think it's meant the same as many creature descriptions say "These spell-like abilities are like the spells cast by a Nth level sorcerer", even when those abilities included non-Sorcerer spells. At least the descriptions said that in 3.0, but looking at the 3.5 SRD (I don't have my MM here to check), it seems they're favoring just saying "Caster Level Nth" now.