Psychics

Psychics are a Class and Category of Ib capable of manifesting what are considered to be inherently Magical phenomenon without the use of other known forms of spellcasting; whereas the Magic of Mages is derived from a being's Spirit, Psychic power is fundamentally connected with a being's Mind. While Psychics existed on Aum throughout its entire history, they were relatively rare outside the Psychic Sovereignty of Psionia until the late Victorious Era and where generally treated as social outcasts until the dawn of the Cyber Era. The prerequisites for becoming a Psychic are poorly understood as unlike Mages, who possess an intrinsic spiritual affinity for the Elements, Psychic powers appear to arise more so from certain though patterns and a framework of the Mind and a specialized understanding of reality. Followers of Psychicism believe that all Ib are capable of becoming Psychics with the right mindset; however, in reality, most who try never appear to manifest any Psychic Abilities regardless of their effort and training, and, furthermore, no Mage has ever been able to use both Elemental Magic and Psychic Abilities.

A notable characteristic of Psychics is that their Abilities are exponentially more capable of influencing their own minds and bodies and that of other Psychics than they are at influencing non-Psychically manifesting beings. Furthermore, their powers become more potent when they are in the presence of Psychics, enabling cabals of Psychics to manifest great phenomenon when their hearts and minds are synchronized.

## Types of Psychic Abilities

Psychic Abilities are broadly categories into three branches: Kinesis, Focus, and Insight. Psychic Abilities themselves are also further subdivided by techniques, similar to those that may be inscribed upon the Spell Scrolls of Freeform Spellcasting.

### Kinesis

Kinesis Abilities are considered to be the most similar to traditional forms of spellcasting and manifest in the form of the Psychic applying Physical or Elemental force to external objects or beings. The most iconic ability in this branch is Telekinesis, in which a Psychic can use the force of their mind to apply Physical force on objects, allowing them to lift objects into the air without physically touching them. Another iconic ability is Pyrokinesis, in which a Psychic manifests flames similar to those that may be conjured by a Pyromancer.

### Focus

Focus Abilities are powers which allow the psychic to apply Mental force on both themselves and others. The most iconic Focus ability is Telepathy, which allows Psychics to directly transfer their thoughts and feelings into the minds of other beings. Some more sinister techniques that people often associate with this field of powers fall under the category of Hypnosis in which Psychics can alter the mental state of other beings to render them vulnerable to Hypnotic Suggestions that are capable of fundamentally altering their state of minds; however, it should be noted that while Focus Abilities are intrinsically applications of Mental Forces, their influence confined solely to the boundaries of the Mind. Powerful Psychics are also capable of using Focus Abilities to influence both the Bodies and Spirits of themselves and others, making them exceptionally dangerous foes.

### Insight

Insight Abilities are transcendental powers that allow psychics to gain knowledge or awareness of information from the Past, Present, or probable Futures. The most Iconic Insight Ability is that of Foresight, which allows the psychic to visually witness events from aforementioned probably Futures and enables them to seek means to alter the odds in their favor. How much influence they can actually have on the outcome of such visions and how much the power of Fate lies within the hands of Destiny is often a matter of debate among outside observers and Masters of Insight alike, but, regardless, evidence does seem to suggest enough effective malleability in outcome to warrant practice in the field.

## Psychicism

Psychicism is a philosophical and pseudo-religious doctrine adhered to by many Psychics. The core tenant of the belief is that the world, and all worlds, are fundamentally manifestations of thought. Similar to how Dream Avatars are able to shape the environs of Dreamscapes through their thoughts, feelings, and cognitions, followers of Psychicism view Psychic Abilities as an enforcement of their internal cognitive frameworks onto the physical realm. As to why their powers are more limited than that of Dream Avatars, they attribute realities outside of Dreamscapes as possessing a powerful World Mind of their own, an omnipresent framework that has a certain understanding of how its own reality is supposed to function and is always attempting to manifest its own will. The role of a Psychic then is to overpower the will of the world and enforce their own will into manifesting in reality. Belief in the strength of their own will is fundamental to the success of performing Psychic phenomenon.