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<blockquote data-quote="Belorin" data-source="post: 4134345" data-attributes="member: 33129"><p>I know that we have discussed the various power sources in other threads, but it never seemed to cover all of the confirmed and oft mentioned by the designers.</p><p>So here I submit my take on the PHB 1 power sources and the prospective PHB 2/3 sources.</p><p></p><p>My Descriptions of Power Sources</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Martial:</strong> the power source of the body, and the mind at higher levels that allows the character to perform its exploits, including those that seem to defy the laws of nature.</p><p></p><p><strong>Divine:</strong> the Gods imbue these characters with their power so they can accomplish their various actions via prayers. </p><p></p><p><strong>Arcane:</strong> the planes are filled with power and these characters work to access it. Whether the spells come from a formula that allows the character to access the power of the various planes or pacts with mysterious patrons from these planes, they are its master.</p><p></p><p><strong>Psionic:</strong> the power of the mind that allows the character to perform various feats of mental prowess, these talents include mind reading and control, the ability to move or animate objects, read the auras of persons and objects and even form objects of mental energy.</p><p></p><p><strong>Primal:</strong> the essence of the world around us, the spirits of the animals, plants, rivers, sky and mountains. From taking the shapes of the beasts to utilizing their attributes or attacks, or conjuring the beasts, the winds or water and earth to change the terrain of the battlefield, these are the power these characters manifest.</p><p></p><p><strong>Shadow:</strong> source of the powers of illusion; manipulating darkness and light to create false images or sounds. Necrotic energy for creating undead, allowing allies to weather the harmful effects of some attacks and inspire dread in their foes, it can also enhance their stealth abilities.</p><p></p><p>And to those I add the Artifice power source;</p><p></p><p><strong>Artifice:</strong> these characters have the ability to create devices that are powered by mundane sources, magnetic, mechanical, electrical or chemical. These devices can range from alchemical potions to explosives to powered weapons and armor. </p><p></p><p>These are the sources as I envision them; I have listed the names of the powers below;</p><p>Martial = exploits</p><p>Divine = prayers</p><p>Arcane = spells</p><p>Psionic = talents</p><p>Primal = manifestations</p><p>Shadow = manipulations</p><p>Artifice = devices</p><p></p><p>Classes, I'm still investigating them; I am not that familiar with Psionics. Primal and Shadow I have a good idea about, just weighing options.</p><p></p><p><strong>Note: I don't put up the frequently mentioned Ki power source as I consider that to be a part of the Martial power source.</strong></p><p>Bel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Belorin, post: 4134345, member: 33129"] I know that we have discussed the various power sources in other threads, but it never seemed to cover all of the confirmed and oft mentioned by the designers. So here I submit my take on the PHB 1 power sources and the prospective PHB 2/3 sources. My Descriptions of Power Sources [B]Martial:[/B] the power source of the body, and the mind at higher levels that allows the character to perform its exploits, including those that seem to defy the laws of nature. [B]Divine:[/B] the Gods imbue these characters with their power so they can accomplish their various actions via prayers. [B]Arcane:[/B] the planes are filled with power and these characters work to access it. Whether the spells come from a formula that allows the character to access the power of the various planes or pacts with mysterious patrons from these planes, they are its master. [B]Psionic:[/B] the power of the mind that allows the character to perform various feats of mental prowess, these talents include mind reading and control, the ability to move or animate objects, read the auras of persons and objects and even form objects of mental energy. [B]Primal:[/B] the essence of the world around us, the spirits of the animals, plants, rivers, sky and mountains. From taking the shapes of the beasts to utilizing their attributes or attacks, or conjuring the beasts, the winds or water and earth to change the terrain of the battlefield, these are the power these characters manifest. [B]Shadow:[/B] source of the powers of illusion; manipulating darkness and light to create false images or sounds. Necrotic energy for creating undead, allowing allies to weather the harmful effects of some attacks and inspire dread in their foes, it can also enhance their stealth abilities. And to those I add the Artifice power source; [B]Artifice:[/B] these characters have the ability to create devices that are powered by mundane sources, magnetic, mechanical, electrical or chemical. These devices can range from alchemical potions to explosives to powered weapons and armor. These are the sources as I envision them; I have listed the names of the powers below; Martial = exploits Divine = prayers Arcane = spells Psionic = talents Primal = manifestations Shadow = manipulations Artifice = devices Classes, I'm still investigating them; I am not that familiar with Psionics. Primal and Shadow I have a good idea about, just weighing options. [B]Note: I don't put up the frequently mentioned Ki power source as I consider that to be a part of the Martial power source.[/B] Bel [/QUOTE]
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