Book:Spirit

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Life cannot exist without spirit. It is the breath inherent in all things. Spirit permeates and surrounds the world of Immortal Legacy and all who dwell there. Those who have opened their eyes to the world of the spirit recognize solitude as an illusion — all life is woven together by threads of fate into the fabric of reality. We are all cut from the same cloth as the mountains, trees, stones, beasts… even the Immortals themselves.

Spirit Users

Grasshopper, you have been touched by the Spirit Realm and gained access to the ambient energy circling throughout the cosmos. As a spirit artist, you harness the very life force inherent in all things to achieve stunning displays of supernatural ability. Be you the warrior monk, the holy sword, or the merciful healer, it begins by honing the spirit (see Chapter 16: Spirit).

Ranks

1. Spirit Initiate

Expoint Cost: 1 point

The first tier of spirit artists are young in their talent. Their connection to the Spirit Realm remains weak but stable as they train. This rank allows you to perform any spirit art you know at Concentration 1.

2. Spirit Pupil

Expoint Cost: 2 points

The second tier of spirit artists demonstrate clear potential. As they seek answers within themselves, they begin to understand the possibilities in manipulating the power of life itself. This rank allows you to perform any spirit art you know at Concentration 2.

3. Spirit Disciple

Expoint Cost: 4 points

The third tier of spirit artists are constantly aware of their place in the continuous ebb and flow of qi (or whatever they choose to call it). Years of discipline have strengthened their abilities. This rank allows you to perform any spirit art you know at Concentration 3.

4. Spirit Mentor

Expoint Cost: 7 points

The fourth tier of spirit artists are bound to the world beyond. Their staggering expertise in wielding spiritual forces enable them to instruct those willing to learn and to seek enlightenment from the powers that be. This rank allows you to perform any spirit art you know at Concentration 4.

5. Spirit Master

Expoint Cost: 11 points

The fifth tier of spirit artists achieve complete mastery over their relationship with the Spirit Realm. They are immensely scarce and can divert the river of fate with their overwhelming power. This rank allows you to perform any spirit art you know at Concentration 5.

In The Story

The Game Master holds the final say on the availability and use of spirit power in the game. One GM might tell a story in which all characters touch the forces of spirit, while another GM could assemble a world where spirit power is distant or nonexistent.

Most folks don't know exactly how spirit power works… if they're aware of it at all. Some might say that good and evil are tangible forces in the universe and they manifest as positive and negative energy — one can serve either side or fight to maintain the balance. Some might believe all of nature has an intrinsic spiritual essence; every mountain, river, and living thing possesses an eternal spirit, and spirit artists interpret and influence the life force in all things.

Spirit artists use their own life force as a tool to interact with the fabric of spirit power. Some call this process meditation, or prayer, others call it qigong or kiko. Spirit power is baked in to every culture that exists, so it goes by many names, for instance: qi, ki, manitou, prana, pneuma, or orenda.