The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of an occultist. Variation of Supernatural Arts Specialist. Opposite of Scientist. Not to be confused with just Occultism.
Also Called[]
- Occult Practitioner
- Occultist Researcher
- Occult User
Properties[]
As an archetype, an occultist is a practitioner that has studied occultism, the study of the supernatural, typically involving magic, sorcery, alchemy, astrology, séances, folklore and mythology. These studies of occultism are considered taboo and can lead the archetype into the forbidden arts in various circles. Mostly these types of archetypes are always considered neutral, but on the darker side given the nature of their studies, however on occasions this is not always the case, and they can become extremely corrupted by what they learn.
A mage/wizard/witch/court mage can easily be an occultist but they aren't the same thing exactly.
Associated Powers[]
- Anima/Chi/Dark/Light/Necro/Spiritual Power (Varies)
- Forbidden Knowledge
- Demonic Name/Subjugation
- Encyclopedic Knowledge (Limited to all things paranormal)
- Language of the Birds
- Inner Sight
- Occultism Mastery
- Paranormal/Preternatural Studies Mastery
- Slayer (Varies)
- Supernatural Detection
- Supernatural Investigation Mastery
Variations[]
- Bokor
- Exorcist
- Magician
- Mystic (Some mystic practices involve occultism)
- Onmyouji
- Shaman
- Seer (Varies)
Relationships[]
- Magician
- Scientist (Varies; most scientists don't believe in the supernatural.)
- Supernatural Hunter
Flaws/Weaknesses[]
- Mortality
- May be limited in knowledge.
- Some known knowledge may be considered forbidden.
- May accidentally gain the attention of certain beings.
- Ignorance may lead to disastrous consequences.
- The Dark Arts may prove to be troublesome or tempting.
- Magical humans may be superior.
- Takes study and time to be considered this archetype.
Example Characters[]
See Also: Occult Detective and Seeker.
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Ellen Mira Mathers (Date A Live)
- Sir Isaac Ray Pelham Westcott (Date A Live)
- Elliot Baldwin Woodman (Date A Live)
- Golden Dawn Founders (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
- Aleister Crowley
- Mina Mathers
- Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers
- William Wynn Westcott
Comics[]
- Felix Faust (DC Comics)
- Willoughby Kipling (DC Comics)
- Zatanna Zatara (DC Comics)
- John Constantine (DC/Vertigo Comics)
- Stephen Strange (Marvel Comics)
History[]
- Aleister Crowley (1875-1947)
Live Television/Movies[]
- John Constantine (Arrowverse)
- Lionel Hawkins (Ash vs. the Evil Dead)
- Raymond Knowby (Ash vs. the Evil Dead)
- Rupert Giles (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Willow Rosenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Isla, the Occultist (The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It)
- John Constantine (Constantine Film)
- Willoughby Kipling (Doom Patrol)
- Ivo Shandor (Ghostbusters); mentioned only.
- Bobby Singer (Supernatural)
Video Games[]
- Marina (Fear & Hunger 2: Termina)
- Ivo Shandor (Ghostbusters)
Web Comics[]
- Various Charcters (Dominic Deegan: Oracle For Hire)