The Lithos species, vassals of the Commonality, are inherently psionic. Their mineral physiology is interlaced with thing strands of psi crystals, which resonate with their moods and environment. This resonance can be used to induce resonance in other bodies of minerals within the environment and in the bodies of the Lithos.

A Lithos psion can create localised tremors in the earth that throw other creatures off their feet, or solidify their outer skin into armour. They can derive sustenance from psi crystals, and refine this process to extract tremendous energy from these chunks of condensed psionic energy. Prior to their being brought into the Commonality, the Lithos did have some proficiency with their psionic abilities (and categorised their powers with length poetic names referencing their mythology). Under the tutelage of the Elysians, however, the applications for their peculiar, matter-focused abilities have broadened considerably. <-- ===== Root Paths ===== ==== Lithokinesis ==== === Rank 1 - Worlds Tremble At Their Step === **Cost:** 1 Psi Point\\ **Effect:** [[calls_effects#STRIKEDOWN]] call The psion creates a resonating rumble in the earth below the targets feet, throwing them off their balance. The psion can spend 1 Psi Point to call STRIKEDOWN at a character within 10 metres. The target must be standing on exposed earth or stone - this power does not work on someone standing on metal, wood or similar surfaces. === Rank 2 - Their Anger Shines Forth Impervious === **Cost:** 2 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** Grants the psion 1 Locational Armour Hit. The psion rearranges the mineral lattice in their outer layers, hardening them into a barrier against attacks. By spending 2 Psi Points and meditating for 1 minute, the psion gains 1 additional Armour Hit to each location. These extra armour hits last until they are lost to damage, or the end of the day. === Rank 3 - Like Magma From the Depths === **Cost:** 1 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** Grants the psion a powerful melee attack depending on the weapon they are using. The psion channels energy into their limbs, allowing them to deliver a brutally powerful strike with a Melee Weapon. By using this power and concentrating for 5 seconds, the psion can deliver one of the following calls with the appropriate type of Melee Weapon. * When using a Small weapon, then may call [[calls_effects#REND]] * When using a Medium Weapon they may call [[calls_effects#DISARM]] * When using a Large Weapon they may call [[calls_effects#REPEL]] === Rank 4 - The Heart Of Purest Sapphire === **Cost:** 0 Psi Points. Consumes 1 [[Psi Crystal]]\\ **Effect:** Fully heals the psion. The psion absorbs a [[psi crystal]], breaking it apart with their mind and releasing its energy into their body. This energy is channelled along their psi-crystal neural lattice, reinforcing their mineral structure and healing any damage. To use this power, the psion must perform 5 seconds of roleplayed concentration, after which they regain all lost Body Hits, and if they are in their Death Count it immediately stops. The psion must be conscious and fully aware to use this power - they cannot be [[combat#Becoming Unconscious|Unconscious]] or [[combat#Becoming Badly Injured|Badly Injured]]. The consumed [[psi crystal]] does not have its usual effects. === Rank 5 - All Quake Before The Unconquered === **Cost:** 2 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** [[calls_effects#mass_calls|MASS]] [[calls_effects#STRIKEDOWN]] call. The psion unleashes a wave of emotion-powered mineral resonance into the ground beneath their feet, causing metal and stone to shake violently. After 5 seconds of roleplayed building their emotional intensity (often shouting or bellowing), the psion spends 2 Psi Points to call MASS STRIKEDOWN - they cannot direct this power in an arc, it affects everyone within 5 metres. This power is __not__ restricted to earth or stone surfaces. === Rank 6 - Lithokinesis Summit === Obtaining rank 6 in Lithokinesis grants 1 additional Psi Point. ===== Branch Paths ===== ==== Lithomorphosis ==== === Rank 1 - Make Whole Again === **Cost:** 1 Psi Point\\ **Effect:** Repairs an object broken by a [[calls_effects#SUNDER]] call. Requires a [[Psionic Aura]]. The psion repairs a broken item, commanding the components to restore their connection. At this level of mastery, the focus and insight provided by a Psionic Aura is required to perform the fine reintegration of broken mineral and metal crystals. While within a [[Psionic Aura]], the psion can spend 1 Psi Point and roleplay mending a SUNDERed item for 10 seconds to repair it. === Rank 2 - Nothing Stands Against The Maker === **Cost:** 2 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** Strike for [[calls_effects#SUNDER]] using a melee weapon. The psion can cause physical matter to rend itself apart under their focused strikes. With 5 seconds roleplay focusing their power and spending 2 Psi Points, the psion can make a single strike for [[calls_effects#SUNDER]] using a melee weapon they can wield. === Rank 3 - The Steel Gives Up Its Secrets === **Cost:** 0 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** A psion with this power halves the cost of [[professional skills#Engineer]] work. The psion can gain an intimate knowledge of most crafted devices by studying them for long enough, and work out how best to maintain and improve them, using their powers to make small adjustments and alterations to the materials it is built from. If a character with this power does work with the Engineer skill, it costs half as much Energy Chits as normal. === Rank 4 - Stone Hands Shape The Cosmos === **Cost:** 1 Psi Point\\ **Effect:** Repairs an object broken by a [[calls_effects#SUNDER]] call. The psion repairs a broken item, commanding the components to restore their connection. The psion can spend 1 Psi Point and roleplay mending a SUNDERed item for 10 seconds to repair it. === Rank 5 - With A Word All Came To Ruin === **Cost:** 2 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** [[calls_effects#mass_calls|MASS]] [[calls_effects#STRIKEDOWN]] call. The psion unleashes a wave of emotion-powered mineral resonance into the ground beneath their feet, causing metal and stone to shake violently. After 5 seconds of roleplayed building their emotional intensity (often shouting or bellowing), the psion spends 2 Psi Points to call MASS STRIKEDOWN - they cannot direct this power in an arc, it affects everyone within 5 metres. This power is __not__ restricted to earth or stone surfaces. === Rank 6 - Lithomorphosis Summit === Obtaining rank 6 in Lithomorphosis grants 1 additional Psi Point. Lithomorphosis 3 Halves maintenance or modification cost in downtime 5 Ranged SUNDER Henosis 1 Dampen emotional effects that target you. Gaze into the Tempest's Heart 2 Memory of the earth. Recall of the Demiurge 3 Consume a psi crystal to regenerate any lost Locational Body hits for the next hour. A fragment of the Eternal 4 “Invest” 2 Psi to gain + 1 locational body hit. Unity cannot be shattered 5 Spend 5 Psi, the character emits a Psionic Aura for the next 10 minutes. Must be physrepped. The light shone outwards into the dark ==== Henosis ==== === Rank 1 - Earth Tremor === **Cost:** 1 Psi Point\\ **Effect:** [[calls_effects#STRIKEDOWN]] call The psion creates a resonating rumble in the earth below the targets feet, throwing them off their balance. The psion can spend 1 Psi Point to call STRIKEDOWN at a character within 10 metres. The target must be standing on exposed earth or stone - this power does not work on someone standing on metal, wood or similar surfaces. === Rank 2 - Solidify === **Cost:** 2 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** Grants the psion 1 Locational Armour Hit. The psion rearranges the mineral lattice in their outer layers, hardening them into a barrier against attacks. By spending 2 Psi Points and meditating for 1 minute, the psion gains 1 additional Armour Hit to each location. These extra armour hits last until they are lost to damage, or the end of the day. === Rank 3 - Volcanic Surge === **Cost:** 1 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** Grants the psion a powerful melee attack depending on the weapon they are using. The psion channels energy into their limbs, allowing them to deliver a brutally powerful strike with a Melee Weapon. By using this power and concentrating for 5 seconds, the psion can deliver one of the following calls with the appropriate type of Melee Weapon. * When using a Small weapon, then may call [[calls_effects#REND]] * When using a Medium Weapon they may call [[calls_effects#DISARM]] * When using a Large Weapon they may call [[calls_effects#REPEL]] === Rank 4 - Crystalline Reintegration === **Cost:** 0 Psi Points. Consumes 1 [[Psi Crystal]]\\ **Effect:** Fully heals the psion. The psion absorbs a [[psi crystal]], breaking it apart with their mind and releasing its energy into their body. This energy is channelled along their psi-crystal neural lattice, reinforcing their mineral structure and healing any damage. To use this power, the psion must perform 5 seconds of roleplayed concentration, after which they regain all lost Body Hits, and if they are in their Death Count it immediately stops. The psion must be conscious and fully aware to use this power - they cannot be [[combat#Becoming Unconscious|Unconscious]] or [[combat#Becoming Badly Injured|Badly Injured]]. The consumed [[psi crystal]] does not have its usual effects. === Rank 5 - Earth Quake === **Cost:** 2 Psi Points\\ **Effect:** [[calls_effects#mass_calls|MASS]] [[calls_effects#STRIKEDOWN]] call. The psion unleashes a wave of emotion-powered mineral resonance into the ground beneath their feet, causing metal and stone to shake violently. After 5 seconds of roleplayed building their emotional intensity (often shouting or bellowing), the psion spends 2 Psi Points to call MASS STRIKEDOWN - they cannot direct this power in an arc, it affects everyone within 5 metres. This power is __not__ restricted to earth or stone surfaces. === Rank 6 - Henosis Summit === Obtaining rank 6 in Lithokinesis grants 1 additional Psi Point. -->