ABILITIES

[WHISPER KEEPER]

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

[/color] your character can only have ONE ability from the list -- they cannot be combined or changed

* residents of eventide have only begun experiencing these abilities in the last 20 years -- only those BORN in eventide into families who lived here when the lights returned will have abilities

* even if your ability influences others, you CANNOT do things without the other members permission

* if there is an ability that you want that is not on the list PM the WHISPER KEEPER account outlining why this ability would enhance eventide

* abilities first develop between early teens to mid-twenties and take up to 10 years to mature[/ul]

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered when someone injures themselves and heal almost instantaneously
  
• most feel "phantom aches" when ability is first forming at the site of the healed injuries
  
• overtime it is believed that this will result in perpetual youth
  
• headwounds (bullet, stab, etc) ARE fatal

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COMMON TRAITS :

• most doubt that they have this ability and are viewed as simply charismatic
  
• the ability is its strongest when combined with eye-contact and touch
  
• many with this ability often question how real the relationships they have with others are -- does someone truly like them or have they manipulated the person into thinking so?

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COMMON TRAITS :

• this ability is extremely unpredictable in its early stages. persons with it have no control over which objects will reveal information to them
  
• persons with this ability tend to avoid clutter preferring to have as few possessions as possible
  
• once mature (takes years) persons with this ability can chose which object they wish to learn information about - this requires tremendous concentration

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered when they think of something and it appears
  
• the person has to be extremely specific with their desires
  
• because the thing that they conjure comes from somewhere else, they have to deal with the side effects of this
  
• in its early stages, persons with this ability can often find themselves in awkward situations
  
• unable to conjure people

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COMMON TRAITS :

• this ability is linked to anger and is first discovered during a moment of rage
  
• is extremely hard to control during its early developmental stage
  
• persons with this ability often withdraw from people to protect them from their anger

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COMMON TRAITS :

• this ability can be very confusing when it first manifests itself and the person who possesses it can feel trapped within other peoples dreams
  
• works based on proximity - the closer you are to the person who's dreams you wish to weave the easier the manipulation
  
• in its early development, persons with this ability often have a hard time distinguishing between reality and dreams
  
• persons with this ability tend to be daydreamers

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COMMON TRAITS :

• persons with this ability do extremely well in school
  
• can see anything and mimic it
  
• often grow bored in school as they don't have to apply themselves to do well

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COMMON TRAITS :

• during its developmental stage, persons with this ability often act as a conductor (lightning rod) during storms
  
• can often cause power surges with electronics
  
• this ability controls the current of an electronic device, not the actual item
  
• often first discovered when they cause an appliance at home to explode

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COMMON TRAITS :

• persons with this ability often don't recognize that they have it
  
• are great listeners
  
• when in an intense emotional setting, can get overwhelmed
  
• can influence the emotions of others by the way they feel -- ie: they are calm, so others feel that way, too
  
• usually discovered when they see their own emotions being reflected in those around them -- most test this ability a lot to be certain they possess it

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COMMON TRAITS :

• during its developmental stage, persons with this ability will often complain of headaches due to excessive noise
  
• most doubt their sanity when ability first manifests
  
• persons with this ability prefer solitude and quiet while it develops
  
• ability develops in two years, but takes longer to master

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered while playing a sport
  
• persons with this ability have to work extremely hard to mask it

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered while performing a task that requires lifting
  
• persons with this ability have to use extreme caution when having physical contact with persons without this ability
  
• can feel extreme guilt for accidentally injuring a person
  
• ability is harder to control when in high-emotional situations

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered at night when they can see without the aid of lights
  
• while ability is developing, persons often express discomfort from the suns bright light
  
• persons with this ability have a special fondness for the lights -- they see them differently than others

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered when the person is happy and feels like they are floating, only to discover that they are
  
• often when feeling elated, persons with this ability find it hard to control
  
• while ability is developing, persons can often "lose" it while in flight and plummet toward the ground

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COMMON TRAITS :

• from a young age, persons with this ability are sensitive toward people with ailments from a young age
  
• the ailment appears as a different color on the persons body, the healer places their hands over it until the color disappears
  
• most with this ability seek careers in the medical profession

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COMMON TRAITS :

• persons with this ability have always had vivid imaginations
  
• usually discovered when telling a story to someone and they both appear to be there
  
• depending on the illusion this can drain the illusionist, especially while the ability is still forming
  
• can only create one illusion at a time

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COMMON TRAITS :

• person must be calm in order for ability to manifest
  
• person does not become invisible at any time
  
• most describe the sensation of passing through a solid object like sticking your hand into a bowl of jell-o

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered when a person is embarrassed and they literally disappear
  
• once ability manifests itself, it can take several days for the person to uncloak themselves as they are often too upset to regain control
  
• does not hide sounds

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered when person is in an extreme emotional situation and they begin to melt
  
• when this ability is first developing the transition from solid to liquid can be very slow
  
• this gift takes up to EIGHT years to mature

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COMMON TRAITS :

• when this ability first manifests itself it can overwhelm the person -- the person's memories that they are absorbing can be more than they are prepared to handle
  
• some have been known to resist contact in order to ensure that those around them have their privacy
  
• as ability matures, it comes and goes so the user is never sure when they will absorb other people's memories
  
• while absorbing a memory, persons with this ability are immersed in every aspect of the memory -- all their senses are engaged

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COMMON TRAITS :

• have to know of the memory in order to erase or alter it
  
• ability is performed through skin-to-skin touch
  
• usually discovered when the person accidentally erases an important memory from a loved one
  
• this ability takes a lifetime to master
  
• persons with this ability have been known to avoid physical contact

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COMMON TRAITS :

• person's with this ability show an amazing aptitude for languages at a young age
  
• usually discovered when in a setting where multiple languages are being used and they comprehend everything

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COMMON TRAITS :

• persons with this ability often have a deep love for nature and the outdoors
  
• people who know them often joke about their "green thumb"
  
• usually discovered when their touch restores life to a dead plant
  
• it is believed that this ability is tied to emotion and that whatever the person is feeling impacts the type of plant that is grown

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COMMON TRAITS :

• persons with this ability describe sensing a power of another like being able to see a cloud of color encircling the person -- each power is a different color
  
• immune to other people using powers on them
  
• most people with this ability claim to have had it their entire lives and know no different

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COMMON TRAITS :

• this ability is very erratic -- person's with it cannot control when it happens
  
• persons with this ability are often frustrated as they only see one piece of the puzzle
  
• it is believed that persons with this ability can combine their abilities and see more
  
• usually discovered when they see a random flash of the future -- for a long time most believe that they are just experiencing déjà vu
  
• most experience this ability while asleep, but it can come if different forms

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COMMON TRAITS :

• person has to be immersed in the situation in order to see the outcome
  
• while ability is developing, persons with it often feel overwhelmed whenever in an emotional situation
  
• do not see a concrete image of how the situation will turn out as emotions can change rapidly -- it's more that they see what is happening and what WILL happen simultaneously

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COMMON TRAITS :

• this ability is tied to rage
  
• persons with this ability tend to have a fascination with fire throughout their entire life
  
• no sparks fly from the person as this ability manifests - user tends to feel an intense heat in their hands and once they touch an object it ignites
  
• most are terrified the first time this ability manifests itself

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COMMON TRAITS :

• when ability first manifests itself, persons cannot replicate their entire self only a part -- like an arm or leg
  
• duplicates rely on the energy and mind of the original -- they cannot do anything without the "master's" permission
  
• the more duplicates, the weaker the original
  
• it is possible for this ability to result in death if too many duplicates are made
  
• most are terrified when this ability is first discovered

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COMMON TRAITS :

• persons with this ability are interested in technology from a young age
  
• are able to fix anything
  
• it is possible to have this ability and not know it

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered when the person thinks of an object they want and it comes to them
  
• only works on inanimate objects
  
• requires immense concentration when ability is still forming

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COMMON TRAITS :

• at first, many doubt the existence of this gift, questioning their sanity instead
  
• when this gift first begins it has been described as a perpetual low murmur that varies in volume -- almost like the static on the radio. occasionally a clear thought will break through
  
• some experience severe guilt over having this ability and feel invasive

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered when person wishes to be someplace else and arrives there
  
• once ability is mature, they are able to transport ONE other person with them
  
• while developing, persons with this ability can get stuck in the location they teleport to
  
• person has to be extremely specific in where they want to go -- ie: "somewhere with ice" could send them to the freezer

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COMMON TRAITS :

• ability is linked to high-pressure emotions -- ie: anger, jealousy, etc
  
• person with the ability is not affected by the change in temperature and at first are unaware that it is happening
  
• must learn to be perceptive to those around them

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COMMON TRAITS :

• when ability first manifests itself it can be an extremely terrifying situation and time can be frozen for some time
  
• person must be calm in order to freeze/unfreeze time
  
• it is not known if persons with this ability can select others to remain unfrozen with them
  
• unable to stop time for those who also have this ability

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COMMON TRAITS :

• once ability is matured, persons with it can duplicate OTHER peoples past/future images
  
• duplicate is an extension of the person with the ability. in other words they are not the person from the past or the future and will have the same characteristics/memories as the original

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COMMON TRAITS :

• when ability first commences, persons are unable to interact with people in the past or present
  
• ability takes a long time to mature
  
• CANNOT bring other people with them through time

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COMMON TRAITS :

• relationships show like colored paths - the more intense the relationship, the more vibrant the path left behind
  
• each person has as distinct marker that sets them apart so an experienced tracker can pick their target out from a crowd.

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COMMON TRAITS :

• persons with this ability have a love for water
  
• usually discovered by accident when they remain underwater for long periods of time without needing to surface
  
• ability does not take long to mature

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COMMON TRAITS :

• usually discovered when the person notices that the weather always reflects their mood
  
• persons with this ability often have little control over it as it is based on their emotions
  
• takes a lifetime to master

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COMMON TRAITS :

• not until this ability is matured does it work on flesh
  
• once fully developed persons can choose how far to see through thing -- ie: layers of clothing
  
• ability grows stronger each generation -- ie: a person who has this ability and passes it onto their child; that child's ability will be stronger than the parents

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