The ability to manipulate the true name. A sub-power of Linguistic Manipulation .
Capabilities
The user can manipulate true names - the metaphysical representations of sentient being - which grants them certain amount of power over the target being able to find, control, summon and banish them among others.
Applications
- Clairvoyance
- Defense Break
- Freedom - knowing your own true name can make you resistant to the influence of others.
- Identity Manipulation - by changing the targets true name.
- Name Identification
- Name Severing
- Nonexistence - by erasing targets name from reality.
- Power Negation - by causing targets to lose their name.
- Summoning/Banishment
Associations
- Linguistic Magic
- Linguistic Manipulation
Limitations
- Beings with Nonexistent Physiology have no true names.
- Beings with Identity Dominance can turn this power against the user.
- Beings suffering from Identity Loss may be immune.
Known Users
See Also: I Know Your True Name
- Ichibē Hyōsube (Bleach)
- Truenamer (Planescape)
- Asmodeus (Planescape)
- SCP-992 (SCP Foundation)
- Rinnosuke (Touhou)
- Galbatorix (Inheritance Cycle)