The power to utilize practices that are mystical in nature. Variation of Supernatural Arts.
Also Called[]
- Mysticism Techniques
Capabilities[]
The user can utilize the Mysticism Arts, a specialized system of techniques based around mystic power. Mysticism is a path of self-ascension where practitioners, through religious observance or individual experience, seek union with the universal absolute. This could be some form of deity, spirit or the actual cosmos. It allows one’s mind, soul or even their physical being to reach their zenith. Seeking truth requires an individual to come to terms with their true self. This can come from practices like chanting, meditation or even offering oneself to outside forces, i.e., channeling. There are many disciplines related to the mystic path depending on the tradition or universe. They can be magical (mana-related, spells), spiritual (soul-related, otherworldly spirits) or connected to divine and/or religious practices (divine force, prayers, worship). Through recognition of one’s inherent nature and surrendering to the unity, one can acquire secret knowledge and supernatural power.
Mysticism Arts can be exceptionally perilous. In the quest to attain oneness, a practitioner can lose their sense of self, their mind or their soul. The universal aspect they seek may overwhelm or destroy them. Without preparation, resolve or necessary experience, users may lose their way or even their life. If, however, an acolyte is properly developed, they can wield profound abilities. They can exhibit divine wisdom and insight, channel cosmic power, manipulate their surroundings or transcend their natural limitations to attain their highest level of being.
Applications[]
- All/Various Mystic Powers
- Belief Manipulation
- Divinity
- Magic – some mystic paths are interrelated with magical techniques
- Mysticism
- Supernatural/Absolute Condition (Varies)
- Training Regimen
Techniques[]
Variations[]
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- Anti-Magic (if mysticism is derived from magic)/Divine Banishment/Divine Energy Absorption/Divine Power Absorption/Divine Power Negation/Knowledge Absorption/Knowledge Erasure/Mental Manipulation/Spiritual Negation (if mysticism is derived from the soul/spiritual power)
- Lack of proper knowledge could lead to power loss or dangerous effects.
- May only be able to use specific type of mystical power.
- May be unintentionally overwhelmed and/or possessed thanks to techniques as the mystic path can be dangerous.
- May be limited to types of techniques (communion with higher forces, effect casting, transcendence, etc.).
Known Users[]
- Marshal BraveStarr (BraveStarr)
- Raven (DC Comics)
- Doctor Fate (DC Comics)
- Dawn/Manitou Raven (DC Comics)
- Raven/Manitou Raven (DC Comics)
- Wise Owl (DC Comics)
- Wytch (DC/Milestone Comics)
- Purist Thunderwrath, the Omniknight (Dota 2)
- Bene Gesserit (Dune)
- Alexander Anderson (Hellsing)
- Hadji Singh (Jonny Quest)
- Masters of the Mystic Arts (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Anthony Druid/Doctor Druid (Marvel Comics)
- Lorelei (Marvel Comics)
- Benjamin Rabin/Emissary (Marvel Comics)
- Shuri/Aja-Adanna (Marvel Comics)
- Various Sorcerer Supremes (Marvel Comics)
- Various Voodoo Practitioners (Marvel Comics)
- Grey Wolf/Nightwolf (Mortal Kombat)
- Matthew Patel (Scott Pilgrim vs the World)
- Various Force Users (Star Wars)
- Verron Mystics (Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!)
- Various Magic Users (Toaru Majutsu no Index/A Certain Magical Index)
- Mystics (World of Warcraft)
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