Power Categories

Your Mutation Begins Here

The defining feature of every mutant is their mutation.

Whether you can manipulate fire, read minds, move faster than sound, transform your body into living stone, command technology, or bend the fabric of reality itself, your powers are what make you truly extraordinary.

At Arcadian Institute, mutations are organised into broad power categories that help describe how a power functions and develops. These categories will be explained in detail later, but they exist to help players understand the vast range of abilities available within the game.

It is important to remember that no two mutations are exactly alike.

Two characters may possess powers from the same category while using them in completely different ways. A pyrokinetic and an electrokine may both be Controllers, but their abilities, personalities, and approaches to heroism could be entirely different.

Your mutation is as unique as your character.

STARTING POWERS

At character creation, every player receives:

5 Power Points

These Power Points represent the earliest manifestation of your mutant abilities.

You may spend them however you wish among the available powers, allowing you to create a character that reflects your unique vision.

Some players may choose to specialise, investing heavily into a single powerful ability.

Others may prefer versatility, purchasing several smaller powers that provide a wider range of options.

There is no right or wrong approach.

Both specialists and generalists can become powerful heroes.

GROWTH AND EVOLUTION

The powers you begin with are only the first stage of your mutation's development.

As your character gains experience, faces challenges, and learns to better understand their abilities, new opportunities will emerge.

Additional Power Points will be earned as your character advances in level, allowing you to:

  • Increase the strength of existing powers

  • Unlock new applications of familiar abilities

  • Purchase entirely new powers

  • Expand the range, duration, or effectiveness of abilities

  • Discover hidden aspects of your mutation

  • Develop powerful signature techniques

Many mutants find that their powers evolve in unexpected ways over time.

A student who begins by creating small sparks may eventually command thunderstorms.

A telepath who can only hear surface thoughts may one day communicate across continents.

A speedster who outruns cars may eventually blur the boundaries of time itself.

The potential of a mutation is rarely obvious at first.

POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITY

The purpose of Arcadian Institute is not merely to teach students how to use their powers.

It is to teach them when to use them.

Raw power without discipline can be dangerous.

Knowledge, training, and self-control are every bit as important as the mutation itself.

The world's greatest heroes are not defined by the strength of their abilities.

They are defined by the choices they make when using them.

CREATE YOUR MUTATION

Before selecting powers, take a moment to consider your character.

  • What form does their mutation take?

  • When did it first manifest?

  • How do they feel about their abilities?

  • Do they embrace their powers or fear them?

  • Are they a specialist or a versatile problem-solver?

  • What kind of hero do they hope to become?

The answers to these questions will help shape your mutation and guide your choices as you begin your journey.

Remember:

Every Sentinel.
Every Arcadian graduate.
Every legendary mutant in history.

Started with a single power.

This is where your story begins.

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