Inflict Pain

This power only can be used on an open mind. It is a particularly nasty form of torture, although no actual harm is inflicted on the target, and the power leaves no physical scars or marks. Only evil characters can learn this power freely; others find their alignments twisting toward evil if they learn and use inflict pain.

If the target is an NPC who is being questioned, he is allowed a saving throw vs. paralyzation to withstand the agony. If he fails, he begs for mercy and answers questions as the DM sees fit. If the user finds a way to employ this power in combat, the target is still entitled to a saving throw. Success means he grits his teeth and keeps on fighting. Failure means the pain imposes a –4 penalty to his attack rolls that round or disrupts and ruins spellcasting. PSP costs depend on the target’s level.

Type

Devotion

Field

Telepathic

MAC

7

PSP (Initial)

3

PSP (Ongoing)

1

Range

​0​

Area of Effect

Personal

Prerequisites

Power Score

The psionicist gains incredible insight into insect thinking, and gains the benefit of this power without maintenance cost for 24 hours. ​

Critical (20)

​The psionicist attains insectoid intellect, but is perceived as a drone or worker. Insects simply won’t listen and may attack if the psionicist is persistent. ​