This is an outside-in style of high magic. The mystic ritualistically dances through high magic regions around themselves. In so doing they forge mystical links deep within themselves to those high magic regions. You begin by acquiring the high magic power, High Magic Dance (e) (MP).
When the skill is first acquired the mystic gains Dance 1: The Dance of Physical Balance. Each dance requires an hour to perform the first time; the mystic requires only a few minutes to complete a dance after the first time. Successful completion of a dance has an invigorating effect; all who accomplish this acquire the condition Exhilarated (e) at the level of success of the path. This gives the character a positive outlook and directly works against negative influences. This condition is reduced by one level per day until it reaches 0, when it is gone. Here are some specials for High Magic Dance:
The mystic ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Each day the mystic is allowed to make a High magic Dance roll at -5. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of Meditation (e) (MP).
Dance of Meditation: This is a set of ritual breathing techniques and postures in the form of a dance whose result is split between the effect and the duration of the effect. The effect is converted into extreme power pips and becomes a modifier to all skill attempts for the duration. There is an extreme power detriment for this. Here is an example of a Special for Dance of Meditation:
Through research, at -5, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Physical Power. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and acquires the Dance of Physical Power (e) (MP).
Dance of Physical Power: This is a set of gestures and postures in the form of a dance whose result is split between the effect and the duration of the effect. The effect is then split (dropping all fractions) and the result becomes points applied to attribute pips as if they were HP. These pips are added to PF for the duration. This means that you must get at least a 10 result to have any effect. There is an extreme power detriment for this. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Physical Power:
Through research, at -5, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Physical Awareness. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Physical Awareness (e) (MP).
Dance of Physical Awareness: This power is a set of gestures and controlled postures in the form of a dance that results in the mystic gaining the condition Physical Awareness (e). The result is split between the duration and effect. The effect is turned into HP to acquire Physical Awareness; the ability to be aware of their physical surroundings, to notice things, to notice patterns that might be subtle or hidden. There is a 6 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Physical Awareness:
Through research, at -5, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Physical Balance. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Physical Balance (e) (MP).
Dance of Physical Balance: This is a set of gestures and postures in the form of a dance whose result is split between the effect and the duration of the effect. The result is then split between duratioon and effect; the effect becomes attribute pips as if they were HP. These pips are added to MA for the duration. This means that you must get at least a 10 result to have any effect. There is a 6 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Physical Balance:
Through research, at -5, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of The Awareness of Cosmic Consciousness. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of The Awareness of Cosmic Consciousness (e) (MP).
Dance of the Awareness of Cosmic Consciousness: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is split between the effect and the duration of the effect. The effect is then split (dropping all fractions) and the result becomes points applied to attribute pips as if they were HP. These pips are added to either PY or MP for the duration. This means that you must get at least a 10 result to have any effect. There is a 6 detriment for using this power. Any time that the mystic becomes covetous of material objects or ideals, all benefits of this are lost. Here is an example of a special for Dance of The Awareness of Cosmic Consciousness:
Through research, at -5, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Contentment. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Contentment (e) (MP).
Dance of Contentment: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is split between the duration and effect. The effect is the ability to ignore all jealousy, covetousness, material greed, or similar conditions. There is a 6 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Contentment:
Through research, at -10, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to experience The First Obstacle on the Dance of Life. The mystic must overcome the first obstacle in their development. The mystic has learned that divine power is within everything, and that adverse emotions and conditions detriment their ability to interact with that divine power. The mystic must complete a quest, sent in a dream, that challenges their detrimental conditions. The quest is difficult to accomplish, and it is at the end when all adverse conditions are removed from the character (in addition to completing the quest). A vision comes to your character and you acquire the power Dance of Ecstasy (e) (MP). The mystic also gains their Dance of Unveiling (e) (MP).
The Dance of Ecstasy: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is split between the duration and the effect. The effect is the ability to sense and understand presences and powers within the astral plane. There is a 9 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Ecstasy:
The Dance of Unveiling: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance. The only time this dance is successful, the mystic gains a single magical power, suitable to their past actions, as if they were a lesser spirit. There is a 9 detriment for using this power the first time. This dance may not be performed again until the mystic is directed to do so.
Through research, at -10, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Inspiration. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Inspiration (e) (MP).
The Dance of Inspiration: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is split between the duration and effect. The power allows the mystic to sense and understand presences and powers within the spirit world. There is a 9 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Inspiration:
Through research, at -10, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Righteous Fury. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Righteous Fury (e) (MP).
The Dance of Righteous Fury: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance. The first time this dance is successful, the mystic adds to any combat form they currently have, the result being turned into a number of pips suitable for the skill being improved. There is a 12 detriment for using this power. It may only be used on a single combat ability once. The mystic enters a state of higher consciousness when entering combat. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Righteous Fury:
Through research, at -15, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of the Astral Blade. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of the Astral Strike (e) (MP).
Dance of the Astral Strike: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance using a specific combat skill. This combat skill now does damage on the astral plane and on the physical world, and is thus magical. There is a 15 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of the Astral Strike:
Through research, at -20, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of the Strike of Power. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of the Strike of Power (e) (MP).
Dance of the Strike of Power: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance using a specific combat skill. This combat skill now does damage in the spirit world, the astral world, and on the physical world, and thus the attack is spiritual. There is an 18 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of the Strike of Power:
Through research, at -20, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Cessation of Effort. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Cessation of Effort(e) (MP).
Dance of Cessation of Effort: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to make all skill attempts easier. The result is split between duration and HP as though applied to extreme power pips. These pips purchase a condition, Effortless (e), that can modify all skill attempts for the duration, without a detriment. There is a 21 detriment for using this power. Here are examples of specials for Dance of Cessation of Effort:
Through research, at -20, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Awakening. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Awakening (e) (MP).
Dance of Awakening: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to become closer to their higher power. The result is split between duration and HP. These pips purchase a mystical condition, Awakening (e), that can modify all power attempts for the duration. There is a 24 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Awakening:
Through research, at -20, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Surrender. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Surrender(e) (MP).
Dance of Surrender: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to surrender their body to their higher power. The result is split between duration and effect. The effect is converted into pips to gain the mystical condition, Knowledge of Higher Self (e), that allows the mystic to be guided to do and act in the correct way for the situation; the mystic may use this condition as the basis for any task that is in accord with their Higher Self (as determined by the GM). There is a 24 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Surrender:
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Second Obstacle on the Dance of Life. The mystic must undergo the second obstacle in their development. The mystic has learned that their divine power is blocked by adverse emotions. The mystic must complete a quest, sent in a dream, that challenges their detrimental conditions. The quest is impossible to accomplish, and it is at an end when all adverse conditions are removed from the character. The mystic must also improve their Dance of Unveiling (e) (MP).
The Dance of Unveiling: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance. The second time this dance is successful, the mystic gains another magical power, suitable to their past actions, as if they were a greater spirit. The previous power also increases to this level. There is a 27 detriment for using this power the second time. This dance may not be performed again until the mystic is directed to do so.
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Remembrance. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Remembrance (e) (MP).
Dance of Remembrance: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to surrender their psyche to their higher power. The result is split between duration and effect. The effect here is to remove adverse mental conditions by the level of success for the duration (this makes it easier to buy off). There is an extreme power detriment to use this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Remembrance:
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Higher Love. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Higher Love (e) (MP).
Dance of Higher Love: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is split between the duration and effect. The power allows the mystic to gain revelations of their higher power through ecstatic love. In practical terms it allows the mystic to safely communicate with and sense the divine world. There is a 33 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Higher Love:
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Sensing the Life Energy. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Sensing the Life Energy (e) (MP).
The Dance of Sensing the Life Energy: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to sense the connection between the soul and the physical world. The result is split between duration and effect. In game terms this power allows the mystic to locate any specific being anywhere. There is a 36 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Sensing the Life Energy:
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Listening to the Life Energy. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Listening to the Life Energy (e) (MP).
The Dance of Listening to the Life Energy: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to communicate with the connection between the soul and the physical world. The result is split between duration and effect. In game terms this power allows the mystic to communciate with any specific being anywhere. There is a 36 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Listening to the Life Energy:
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Shaping the Life Energy. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Shaping the Life Energy (e) (MP).
The Dance of Shaping the Life Energy: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to alter the connection between the soul and the physical world. The result is split between duration and effect. The effect is the amount of healing or damage done to a specific individual. There is a 39 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Shaping the Life Energy:
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Inner Peace. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires the Dance of Inner Peace (e) (MP).
Dance of Inner Peace: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to remove one level of one adverse condition for every level in the power. There is a 42 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Inner Peace:
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Resplendence. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of Resplendence (e) (MP).
Dance of Resplendence: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to ignore all distractions. In game terms the result is split between duration and effect, the effect being convertd into extreme pips for the mystical condition, Focused (e), giving a modifier for any skill attempt. There is a 45 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Resplendence:
Through research, at -30, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of the Unconditioned Mind. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of the Unconditioned Mind(e) (MP).
Dance of the Unconditioned Mind: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to ignore all deception. The result is split between the duration and effect. The effect is converted into pips for the mystical condition, Ignore Illusion (e). There is a 45 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of the Unconditioned Mind:
Through research, at -40, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Spiritual Chivalry. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of Spiritual Chivalry (e) (MP). The mystic must also improve their Dance of Unveiling (e) (MP).
Dance of Spiritual Chivalry: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to understand the etiquette of the current situation. The result is split between the duration and effect. The effect is converted into pips for the mystuical condition, Etiquette (e). There is a 45 detriment for using this power. The mystic also gains a high magic power appropriate to their actions at 200, the previous powers are also raised to 200. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Spiritual Chivalry:
The Dance of Unveiling: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance. The third time this dance is successful, the mystic gains another magical power, suitable to their past actions, as if they were a noble spirit. The previous powers also increases to this level. There is a 45 detriment for using this power the third time. This dance may not be performed again until the mystic is directed to do so.
Through research, at -50, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Purification. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of Purification(e) (MP).
Dance of Purification: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance that forms the basis all of the higher powers to come. The result is split between the duration and effect, the effect is converted into pipis for the mystical condition, Purity (e), the ability to receive higher powers. There is a 48 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Purification:
Through research, at -50, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Life. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of Life (e) (MP).
Dance of Life: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to return from the dead so long as it is within the duration. The result is the duration of the effect. A Dance of Purification must precede this dance, and also must be done following any return from the dead. There is a 51 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Life:
Through research, at -60, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Awareness. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of Awareness (e) (MP). The mystic must also improve their Dance of Unveiling (e) (MP).
Dance of Awareness: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to know what their higher power knows about a situation. A Dance of Purification must precede and follow this dance. There is a 54 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Awareness:
The Dance of Unveiling: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance. The fourth time this dance is successful, the mystic gains another magical power, suitable to their past actions, as if they were a royal spirit. The previous powers also increases to this level. There is a 54 detriment for using this power the fourth time.
Through research, at -60, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Inner Fire. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of Inner Fire (e) (MP).
Dance of Inner Fire: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is pool of power within themselves. This pool may be used in any magical working. There is a 54 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Inner Fire:
Through research, at -70, or through an increase High Magic Dance, the mystic learns the techniques to gain the Dance of Cosmic Awareness. The mystic then ritualistically exercises, stretches, and dances for three hours daily. Upon a successful roll the character experiences a vision and the character acquires Dance of Cosmic Awareness (e) (MP).
Dance of Cosmic Awareness: This is a set of gestures, ritual breathing techniques, and postures in the form of a dance whose result is to allow the mystic to fully awaken themselves as living divine beings. One power is transformed to become divine. This dance must be preceeded by a Dance of Purification. There is a 60 detriment for using this power. Here is an example of a special for Dance of Cosmic Awareness:
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