Powers and abilities
Powers or abilities are something that a character can do or has access to that is beyond the capabilities of a standard human being. There are natural abilities like "sticking to walls" or "un-powered flight" and there are learned abilities such as "Hacking" or "Martial training". Typically these powers come from one of three sources: Biological, Technological, and Mystic. Regardless of the source abilities typically require either Verbal (uttering a spell or code phrase), Physical (material cost or requirement), or Somatic (An action or motion) to be performed.
BioBiological abilities are traits that a character is born with or develop later in life. Some species have venom or natural pheromones that incite reactions or hallucinations.
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TechTechnological abilities are formed through R&D and lack magic power. Typically these abilities have either a power, fuel, or ammo requirement.
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MysticMystic abilities are similar to Technological abilities but rely on spells and use magic or mana (sometimes referred to as 'life energy') to be performed.
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