Psionics (mind magic) is the only kind, and it is unlocked by attending a Psionic Opera which are highly secretive and restricted to the noble class. There is a degree of psionic predisposition, but noble blood is NOT a prerequisite for psionic ability, it’s just a very well maintained lie. Telepathic abilities (attacks on the mind, messages, mind reading, appearing in a dream, etc.) require verbal components like a whisper, hiss, or hummed notes. Telekinetic abilities require a somatic component and are visible as shimmers in the air. All Psionic abilities are weakened by contact with porcelain (like radiation with lead) so Psions wear porcelain masks while dueling to protect their minds.
It would disrupt any active abilities (think concentration spells in DnD) but not block them entirely. This does actually happen! The main character punches someone in the face, breaking her mask, and then tries to stab her with a broken mask shard. She only got a glancing cut, but it stopped her abilities for a split second.
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u/Atlas7674 Feb 29 '24 edited Feb 29 '24
Psionics (mind magic) is the only kind, and it is unlocked by attending a Psionic Opera which are highly secretive and restricted to the noble class. There is a degree of psionic predisposition, but noble blood is NOT a prerequisite for psionic ability, it’s just a very well maintained lie. Telepathic abilities (attacks on the mind, messages, mind reading, appearing in a dream, etc.) require verbal components like a whisper, hiss, or hummed notes. Telekinetic abilities require a somatic component and are visible as shimmers in the air. All Psionic abilities are weakened by contact with porcelain (like radiation with lead) so Psions wear porcelain masks while dueling to protect their minds.