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"Thanks to you all, we have averted catastrophe. It was not without its price, however. But steel is forged through fire, and like it, we have been made stronger. We are prepared for what the future brings..."
― Closing Words (X-Men: Evolution)
"Our power lies in dominance, in the sovereignty of anguish."
― The Priest/Pinhead (Hellraiser 2022)

The ability to gain strength from suffering. Technique of Pain Manipulation. Variation of Affinity. Opposite of Pleasure Empowerment.

Also Called[]

  • Agony Affinity/Empowerment
  • Anguish Affinity/Empowerment
  • Distress Affinity/Empowerment
  • Dysphoria Affinity/Empowerment
  • Hurt Affinity/Empowerment
  • Misery Affinity/Empowerment
  • Suffering Affinity
  • Trauma Affinity/Empowerment
  • Torment Affinity/Empowerment
  • Torture Affinity/Empowerment
  • Victimization Affinity/Empowerment

Capabilities[]

Users become stronger, faster, more durable, etc. from suffering of oneself and others, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers. Some users may be able draw sustenance from suffering or even slow or stop aging.

Applications[]

Variations[]

Associations[]

Limitations[]

  • The user may need suffering to sustain their strength, lest they become powerless.

Known Users[]

Comics

  • Graves (DC Comics)
  • Red Jack (DC Comics)
  • Hungry (Marvel Comics)
  • Wallow (Marvel Comics)

Literature

  • Pain Mages (Fade to Black)

Movies

  • Ashe Corven (The Crow: City of Angels)

Manga/Anime

  • Yggdrasil (Marchen Awakens Romance)
  • Orb of Caldia (Marchen Awakens Romance)

Video Games

  • Wrexsoul (Final Fantasy VI)
  • Evelynn (League of Legends)
  • Pokemon with the ability "Guts" (Pokémon)
  • Psyduck (Pokémon)
  • God (Silent Hill)
  • Painwheel (Skullgirls)

Web Original

Known Objects[]

  • The Carronade (Breath Of Fire)

Gallery[]

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