#psionic
There is a systemless supplement called The Metamorphica (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/115703/The-Metamorphica-Classic-Edition). It is great. I love it. Full of random tables for mutations such mental, physical, psionic, supernatural, etc. mutations as well as descriptions of them. There are sections on using mutations for different genres and there are even a collection of different mutated NPCs and monsters.
In the Planescape 5e campaign I DM we have a character who recently got trapped in Limbo and now he has a very short temper (Behavioral Mutation) and the ability to duplicate (like Multiple Man but limited to one copy). It gives him a boost in power but it is thematic and a lot of fun. There is also risk involved. Does he sacrifice his duplicate so his party can escape, or does he save it for later and risk his party’s safety and survival.
I have an idea to run an X-Men Campaign where everyone randomly generates their Mutant using the random tables to create their characters. The idea being the Mutants in X-Men didn’t get to choose their Mutations, unless you count Mister Sinister ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, so neither will the players. I think it could be fun.
But you could use The Metamorphica to create (and even play) Post Apocalyptic Irradiated Wastelanders, Chaos Warped Demonic Abominations, Body Horror Experimentation Victims, Super Soldiers, Superheroes, Bizarre Alien Lifeforms, Formless Dream Entities, Eldritch Monstrosities, or beings trapped in Limbo.
Mutations range from Anthropomorphic Animal to Hunchback, from Double Jointed to Diabetic, from Genetic Memory to Dyslexia, from Magnetic Control to Cause Insanity, from Animated Tattoos to Cannot Cross Running Water, and so many more.
There is so much you can do with this product. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. This review is not sponsored, I did not receive money from them or anyone else to review this. I simply gotta spread the love of an awesome product. 5 out of 5 stars.
The Metamorphica: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/115703/The-Metamorphica-Classic-Edition
ORDER OF THE AWAKENED (♀ yuan-ti, pureblood)
From the Serpent Hills comes this pureblood yuan-ti, daughter of the snake people she has inherited the powerful will needed to master the dominion over lesser beings minds. A sage of pure intellect that can crush you without moving a finger.
The Mystic class can be found in this Unearthed Arcana update.
Yuan-ti purebloods can be played with Volo’s Guide to Monsters.
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ORDER OF THE INMORTAL (♂ human, shaaran)
The mystic powers of the mind is not bound to civilization, even in the vast plains of the Shaar a tribesman like this can master the transformative powers of the Order of the Inmortal: faster, stronger, harder, bigger, smaller, animal-like, you name it!
The Mystic class can be found in this Unearthed Arcana Update.
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ORDER OF THE SOUL BLADE (♀ tiefling)
From the rough streets of Westgate comes this demon spawn, she channels her raw psychic energy into plasma blades, nuff said. That’s 100% badass. Period.
Mystics can be found in Unearthed Arcana Updates.
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ORDER OF THE WU JEN (♂ human, maztican)
Despite the very oriental name of this order this nexaly maztican shows that you “only” needs to master elements thru psionic power andmaster arcane magic as well. Easy job!
The Mystic class can be found in this Unearthed Arcana update.
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ORDER OF THE NOMAD (♀human, deep imaskari)
A traveler from the underground civilization of Deep Imaskar, this mystic combines the power of teleportation with an uncanny access to knowledge. A traveling sage expert in both fields!
Mystics can be found in this Unearthed Arcana update.
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ORDER OF THE AVATAR (♂ goblin)
Wielding powerful psionic auras this mean goblin leads in the frontlines hordes of minions empowering them with his very literal will. Do not ignore him!
Mystics (old school Psionics!) can be found in fully playable form in this Unearted Arcana update.
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The age of the Ancients is thought to have been lacking in magic (whether from lack of knowledge or ability is unknown) with the singular exception of Psionics. It is believed that in those days, Psions were numerous, their schools prestigious, and their methods highly-developed. The Ancient Psionic masters were said even to interface noetically with complex artifices, creating a seamless and powerful marrying of man with machine.
Following the various collapses and declines that have led to the present day, Psionics retreated from its central position and is now considered one of the more esoteric branches of magic. Its practitioners are strict ascetics and must train under masters for countless seasons before even beginning to comprehend the complex mind/body synthesis central to the art. Those willing to pay the heavy price of a life given over to such intense study, however, are rewarded with abilities regarded as among the most powerful achieved by any present-day thaumaturge.
Psions are known to travel the realm in search of relics of the ancients- artifacts whose latent power can only be released and channeled by the skilled application of their art. Contemporary Master Psions can be easily identified by their myriad mechanical prosthetics- artificial extensions of the senses and abilities accumulated over a lifetime of study and dedication.
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my character in dnd… it is a kobold and psychic warrior with bow and arrow… makes fun^^
Help him he’s stuck
