Knights of the Floating Table (CPsiH)

Most AD&D® game campaigns follow medieval themes and cultures, both historical and legendary. Players can easily find models for most character classes, from wizards to knights. But psionics is more often thought of as the property of science fiction and the future rather than the past. Historical examples are hard to find. Svengali is one possibility, in an evil vein. Modern figures like Kreskin and Uri Geller provide examples of extrasensory powers (allegedly), but these characters are thoroughly unmedieval.
To find models for the psionicist, one can delve into Indian and Asian folk tales. These contain many characters with abilities that mirror psionics, largely because Eastern mysticism emphasizes meditation and the harnessing of internal energy. Fantasy fiction also offers some good examples. The bibliography below includes several good sources which deal with psionics. Players with an interest in the subject are strongly urged to read some of these books for inspiration.