Mibasham

Mibasham is an extremely esoteric Discipline of the Kuei-jin.

Overview

Mibasham appeared during the Ming Dynasty. Its name is derived from the Persian expression for "to be" and some believe the involvement of a secretive cabal of mages called the Ahl-i-Batin in the creation of the Discipline.

Mibasham favours the Hun and no known Devil Tiger has ever practiced this Discipline. Kuei-jin who study it are seeking answers to the mysteries of how the Kuei-jin came to be and what their purpose in the world is. In doing so, they become the ontologists of the Middle Kingdom. Mibasham cannot affect a target with a higher Dharma rating.

Included below are the official powers described in the Kindred of the East Companion. Sources are described below in the order they were printed.

Standard Powers

    • The Lens of the Self: The Kuei-jin can see into his target's soul, discerning its P'o nature.
    • Pors'dan: Also referred to as the "Combat Koan", this power confronts it target with a a seemingly simple question or philosophical dilemma to the victim who, struck by the mysteries the statement hints at, is unable to maintain his concentration on anything else.
    • Stepping Stones: Traveling between the different spiritual realms within the Tellurian becomes easier for the Kuei-jin.
    • A Stumble On The Path: This power allows a Kuei-jin to cause another Kuei-jin to question his role and purpose in unlife, attacking his Dharma rating.
    • Riddle Of Maya : The Kuei-jin reveals a confusing truth to the target that saps his Willpower.

Advanced Powers

    • Veil of Maya: The Kuei-jin learns to manipulate the illusion of reality, creating potent mirages that leave real sensory traces.
    • Baku's Quandary: The Kuei-jin presents the victim with a philosophical question so intriguing, and so unsolvable, that he becomes a drooling idiot who thinks of nothing but trying to answer it.
    • Beyond the Door: The Kuei-jin's steps begin to warp space, allowing him travel across great distances in an instance.
    • Revisionist Reality: This power allows a Kuei-jin to force a Kuei-jin from his dharmic path, leaving him no choice but to begin his quest for enlightenment anew.

References

^  Level 1

The Lens of the Self Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 89

^  Level 2

Pors'dan Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 89

^  Level 3

Stepping Stones Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 89

^  Level 4

A Stumble On The Path Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 89

^  Level 5

Riddle of Maya Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 89

^  Level 6

Veil of Maya Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 89

^  Level 7

Baku's Quandary Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 90

^  Level 8

Beyond the Door Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 90

^  Level 9

Revisionist Reality Kindred of the East Companion Pg. 90

Kindred of the East Disciplines

Shintai:

Beast Shintai · Blood Shintai · Bone Shintai · Flesh Shintai · Jade Shintai · Ghost-Flame Shintai · Smoke Shintai · Storm Shintai

Chi Arts:

Equilibrium · Feng Shui · Tapestry · Yang Prana · Yin Prana

Soul Disciplines:

Chi'iu Muh · Cultivation · Internalize · Mibasham · Obligation · Tzu Wei

Demon Arts:

Black Wind · Demon Shintai · Hellweaving · Iron Mountain · Kiai

Bile Shintai:

Balefire Shintai · Decay Shintai · Disease Shintai · Poison Shintai · Radiation Shintai

Godbodies of the Fourth Age:

Godbody of Water · Godbody of Metal · Godbody of Earth · Godbody of Wood · Godbody of Fire

Others:

Prayer-Eating . Inward Way. Tempest of Inward Focus

This article is issued from Whitewolf. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.