Siphoner

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## Species Information

### Status

* Endangered  (Josie & Elizabeth Saltzman remain)

### Related species

* Witch
* Human

### Distinction

* Mutant witches born without personal magic but with the unique ability to absorb magic power from others.

**Siphoners**, or **Siphons**, are a subsection of witches born without the ability to generate their own magic but do possess a rare power that allows them to siphon magic from other sources and use that magic for their own purposes. They are considered abominations by many witch communities despite the fact that Siphoners are born with these abilities and may face harsh treatment by their covens when discovered.

## Creation

Very little is known about Siphoners, especially with regards to how or why they came into existence. Their conception and birth appear to be the same as that of ordinary witches, given that many Siphoners do not know of their true nature until adolescence. In the case of twins, there seem to be no indication that they both must be either Siphoners or regular witches.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Siphoning**: Siphoners possess the rare ability to absorb nearly all forms of magic from external sources in place of their lack of personal power. As a result of this ability, they are able to detect the magic within other beings as well as unravel the most sophisticated of spells.
* **Witchcraft**: The ability to use paranormal methods to manipulate supernatural forces.
* **Telekinesis**: The ability to manipulate objects and matter with the mind.
* **Pain Inducement**: The ability to inflict agonizing pain by varying means.
* **Channeling**: The ability to harness anything, including energies, powers, emotions, etc, in his surroundings, within themselves, others, so on, and utilize it towards a myriad of possible way of one's capabilities and potential.
* **Resurrection**: The power to bring the deceased back to life.
* **Possession**: The power to inhabit the body of a living being.
* **Dream Walking**: The ability to enter the dreams of another person.
* **Necromancy**: The power to utilize magic involving the dead, death-force and/or souls.

## Weaknesses

* **Disbelief**: The act of denying or disbelieving in one's potential could cause a witch to inadvertently suppress their magical power.
* **Overexertion**: The excessive use of magic could lead to disorientation, nose bleeds, unconsciousness, and if taken to the extreme, death.
* **Mortality**: Despite their mystical attributes, witches are still human and share many of the same weaknesses as non-supernatural beings (e.g. age, decapitation, disease, heart-failure, suffocation, snapped neck, etc.). However, witches can temporarily get around this weakness through the use of protection spells.
* **Emotions**: A witch's magic is subject to the influence of their emotional state and may fluctuate according to them when untrained. According to Malachai Parker, strong emotions such as worry and anger can fuel a witch's power while emotions such as fear may prevent a witch from properly accessing their powers.

## Known Siphoners

* Malachai Parker  (Formerly)
* Josette Saltzman
* Elizabeth Saltzman