Name: Alma
Race: Human
Age: 22
Height: 5’8
Weight: 140 lbs.
Appearance:
Physical AttributesStrength: Human
Agility: Human
Constitution: Human
Other Abilities:
Spirit Medium: Do not mistake the powers of a spirit medium as mere possession. It is something much more potent and personal than a spirit simply taking over a body. It is a collision of souls. The entanglement of the eternal and infinite in a way that nothing short of absolute fusion can surpass. Like two trees whose branches are intertwined and are made all the more mighty because of it.
Alma can house and from there channel the spirit of any being regardless of strength and strengthens their abilities greatly to the point where they are better than their solitary selves although not by an enormous margin. Her physical form is enhanced to match their own and although her body mostly remains the same a few changes can happen. Even things such as magical ability are retained and she can call upon tools that are closely related to the being she is channeling. It is also worth noting that she is not controlled as much as she is sharing her body. While a soul can act more dominantly it is only for a short while as these swirling sources of power and self remain in a careful balance. Ending and beginning this process is not fast and does require a bit of work on Alma’s part to perfectly mesh their souls.
This process is also an incredibly personal experience. The contact of souls is an exchange of experiences and identity. To mantle another being and draw on their strength is intoxicating to Alma. Their lives and every thought and emotion they felt bleeds into her as she does to them. It is not obvious when they are still one united being but when they untangle themselves there are memories and odd feelings that remain for a little while after.
As a spirit medium Alma is also capable of viewing the souls and spirits of anything. While she usually uses this to figure out what kind of person you are she also uses it to scout out partners. It is true that all souls are infinite it is equally true that there are limitations on the power that can be drawn from it. Some beings by their nature are capable of understanding and drawing upon the full might of their soul to great effect but that is far from the norm. Alma scouts out those with especially strange or experienced souls usually, but this has changed in the Nexus. Since very few are the same as her Alma attempts to pick out those with more powerful souls. If she has knowledge of a soul she is also capable of calling it from any distance. It is not forcing them to appear but there is a pull to answer her summons which generally interests spirits or the deceased.
True Soul: What is a soul? Power and identity. There are no limitations on it. A soul is not limited by size and cannot be changed or destroyed by any power but one’s own choices. Just as with all the beings of her world Alma’s soul is infinite and eternal. Nothing can even begin to change or alter it in any fashion. She is only capable of pulling on this strength for for certain abilities that a spirit medium may use it for. This also negates any abilities that target the soul in either a benign or negative fashion.
Siphon Soul: It is a misconception that a spirit medium can only channel the souls of those who no longer have or are no longer attached to a body. That only applies to the young and inexperienced. Several stronger spirit mediums are capable of drawing out a soul from the body it inhabits and housing it. The person that undergoes this simply loses the will to do much of anything. Their body will perform only the most basic functions but will refuse to move around or even eat. However, the soul is still tethered to its body. Once Alma has finished taking in a soul and meshing with it the soul will immediately return to its body after they have been untangled.
Initiating this is done by close, physical contact. While some do it through hugs or sex Alma generally prefers doing it with a kiss. It is by no means a fast process and considering that it will be used for channeling it is almost always done by mutual choice. However, it is possible for her to do it on the unconscious. Even if she did attempt to do it forcefully for whatever reason Alma is as flimsy as tissue paper and easily manhandled. Souls that are taken without consent cannot be made to unite with her in any circumstance and the desire of a soul to escape her is such a revolting feeling that she is incapable of holding it for any more than a short period of time.
The Breath of Time: Spirit mediums are remarkably fragile beings despite their potential for immense power. Because of this they have found a few ways to express and utilize their soul to keep themselves safe. With this ability Alma draws upon her soul and exhales eternity. The endless ages of the soul slam into mortals with the weight of a world and brings their minds to a screeching halt as they try to comprehend forever. While an exceptionally powerful will can lessen the effect only one who has taken on the weight of countless years and endless time to the point where the idea of death is almost foreign to them can negate this. When channeling another spirit her work in keeping their souls perfectly together and in balance does make her incapable of using this ability. She doesn’t see it as much of a loss.
Enhanced Healing: It is true that spirit mediums are prone to dying violent deaths when attacked before being able to channel a spirit, but there were issues with them dying after a spirit left them due to the injuries sustained. This led to the development of utilising the soul to heal the physical body of injuries. While any damage will be overcome it happens at a slow but steady rate and is far from instant. It is also impossible to use it in combat while channeling for the same reason as the Breath of Time is unavailable. It is something more commonly used to avoid dying due to damage taken once the entanglement is undone.
Equipment:
Spirit Cloth: Artifacts draw upon the smallest portion of power from the soul to perform their functions and this cloth is attached to her own. Alma’s outfit is resistant to both heat and cold and whether she is standing in the arctic or on a tropical island she will always remain at a comfortable temperature. It cannot be stained as it actively repels liquids along with filth and if it is damaged it will generate new strands to weave itself back into form. It can change shape and become various different outfits. If removed it can always remake itself around her as it is anchored to her spirit.
Origin: Spirit mediums are treasured in the mortal world. Treated like the greatest nobles as they channel the souls of the dead. In the Courts of the spirits they live like gods. Under the command of greater beings lesser spirits flock to them and serve faithfully. They inhabit castles of thinking metal and mansions of sentient wood. It was inconceivable for a spirit medium as powerful as Alma to be anywhere but here. She lived in a palace of of glass so deeply blue it ached and entertained visitors from various nations and Courts. In exchange, all that was required was the channeling of spirits for various reasons. On occasions she would interact with normal humans and live a few instances of a normal life but her abilities were requested too often for anything to last.
Weakness: She is very squishy when not channeling another being. Alma is neither a runner or an athlete of any sort and that does make her little better than the most average human. When she takes on the soul of another being if their weakness is intrinsically tied to their nature it carries over. If she channels a spirit of frost fire will still do more damage to her and things like that.
Likes: Channeling powerful spirits, finer foods and clothing, killing something in melee combat, sleeping
Dislikes: Fools, people who talk too much, having to channel lesser beings, having to endure filthy conditions
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