Mental Gifts - Telepathy & Related Gifts
The World of Eien possesses a near infinite number of Gifts, with most being characterized under one of four 'parent' categories. Mental Gifts, Healing Gifts, Spiritual Gifts and Physical Gifts.
Mental Gifts are defined as any ability that utilizes the mental ambient of the world to operate - be it through telepathy, clairvoyance or telekinesis.
The most common type of Mental Gift on Eien is telepathy, with over 60% of Gifted individuals of any species possessing some form of telepathy. It is an ability that enables individuals to communicate with others through their minds, bypassing the need for verbal or written language. It allows telepaths to share thoughts, emotions, and even memories with one another, forming a deep and intimate connection between their consciousnesses. Telepathy among the sucerans is highly prized for this reason, while it is viewed with suspicion among humanity.
Telepathy operates beyond the limitations of distance, as it doesn't rely on physical sound waves or signals. Instead, it establishes a direct mental link between the sender and the receiver, making it possible to communicate across vast distances or even between different planes of existence. It is notable for conveying more information than verbal exchanges, adding texture with memories, emotions, and experience the recipient can feel and perceive. Lying through telepathy is nearly impossible as a result.
Telepaths possess varying degrees of proficiency in their gift. Some may only be able to transmit simple messages or emotions, while others can engage in full-fledged, intricate conversations, exchanging complex ideas and detailed mental imagery. The level of mastery often depends on the individual's innate talent, training, and experience.
However, telepathy is not without its challenges. The telepathic ambient of the world can be overwhelming, especially for novices, as they can easily pick up on the thoughts and emotions of those around them, creating a constant mental chatter that can be difficult to filter out. Therefore, telepaths often undergo rigorous mental discipline and training to control and focus their abilities, learning to shield their minds from unwanted intrusions and maintain privacy. The training regiment at the Royal Academy of Larane is particularly well known for producing some of the most exquisitely trained telepaths in the world.
Mental Gifts are defined as any ability that utilizes the mental ambient of the world to operate - be it through telepathy, clairvoyance or telekinesis.
Telepathy
The most common type of Mental Gift on Eien is telepathy, with over 60% of Gifted individuals of any species possessing some form of telepathy. It is an ability that enables individuals to communicate with others through their minds, bypassing the need for verbal or written language. It allows telepaths to share thoughts, emotions, and even memories with one another, forming a deep and intimate connection between their consciousnesses. Telepathy among the sucerans is highly prized for this reason, while it is viewed with suspicion among humanity.
Telepathy operates beyond the limitations of distance, as it doesn't rely on physical sound waves or signals. Instead, it establishes a direct mental link between the sender and the receiver, making it possible to communicate across vast distances or even between different planes of existence. It is notable for conveying more information than verbal exchanges, adding texture with memories, emotions, and experience the recipient can feel and perceive. Lying through telepathy is nearly impossible as a result.
Telepaths possess varying degrees of proficiency in their gift. Some may only be able to transmit simple messages or emotions, while others can engage in full-fledged, intricate conversations, exchanging complex ideas and detailed mental imagery. The level of mastery often depends on the individual's innate talent, training, and experience.
However, telepathy is not without its challenges. The telepathic ambient of the world can be overwhelming, especially for novices, as they can easily pick up on the thoughts and emotions of those around them, creating a constant mental chatter that can be difficult to filter out. Therefore, telepaths often undergo rigorous mental discipline and training to control and focus their abilities, learning to shield their minds from unwanted intrusions and maintain privacy. The training regiment at the Royal Academy of Larane is particularly well known for producing some of the most exquisitely trained telepaths in the world.
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