the power to gain strength during hopeless times. Variation of Emotion Empowerment. The opposing power of Hope Empowerment.
Also Called
- Despair Affinity
- Dread Affinity
- Dread Empowerment
Capabilities
Users become stronger, faster, more durable, etc. by despair of oneself and others, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers. Some users may be able draw sustenance from the despair or even slow or stop aging.
Applications
- Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality
- Enhanced Condition or Supernatural Condition
- Self-Power Augmentation
- Self-Sustenance
Limitations
- Absorbing too much despair may cause the user to lose all motivation.
Known Users
- Dementors (Harry Potter)