Crest Empowerment

Crest Empowerment
Jin Kariya (Bleach) gained immense power from the Bount and Jōkaishō crests.
Power/Ability to:	Gain strength and power from crests.

The power to gain power from crests/sigils. Variation of Affinity and Tattoo Empowerment.

Also Called

• Crest Affinity/Augmentation
• Sigil Affinity/Augmentation/Empowerment

Capabilities

User becomes stronger, faster, more durable, etc. when they are near, come in contact with, or have crests/sigils, possibly to unlock abilities related to what the crest is based on and enhancing their existing powers. Some users may be able to draw sustenance from crests/sigils or even slow or stop aging.

Unlike tattoos, crests are considered to be part of the body (like birthmarks), while tattoos have to be physically added to the body instead.

Applications

• Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality
• Enhanced Condition or Supernatural Condition
  • Enhanced Durability
  • Enhanced/Supernatural Stamina
  • Enhanced/Supernatural Strength
  • Enhanced/Supernatural Regeneration
• Metabolization
• Self-Power Augmentation

Associations

• Affinity
• Glyph Creation
• Inscription Casting
• Symbol Magic
• Tattoo Empowerment

Known Users

• Jin Kariya (Bleach)
• Sigil-Bearers (Crossgen)
• Firebrand (Demons Crest)
• Vetrix Family (Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL)

Known Objects

• Starbrand (Marvel Comics)
• Mark of Cain (Supernatural)

Gallery

Firebrand (Demons Crest) gained ultimate power after combining the power of his flame crest with the five other crests of power, eventually transforming him into the Ultimate Gargoyle.