The art of manipulating the breath of life, the creative fire, the vis vitalis is called Kindling. By directing this basic animating force called Pneuma, an individual can kindle the vital force within living beings, form temporary magical constructs, and control the very powers of life and death.
Pneuma, the Vital Force
Within each individual is a nexus of vital energy called Pneuma. Measured in “sparks,” this energy can be invested into Abilities, Actions, Augments, objects, or individuals (collectively called Vessels) to generate various ongoing effects or increase the vessel’s potency. Each individual possesses an number of Pneuma sparks equal to their Soul Aptitude.
Pneuma Vestiture
The amount of Pneuma currently invested into a Vessel is called its Pneuma Vestiture (PV), or simply Vestiture. The current total PV of a Vessel (how many sparks of Pneuma is currently invested) is used to determine the final effects of the Vessel or the benefits it gains. Most Abilities, Actions, and Augments that function as Vessels have a maximum Vestiture equal to their Rank.
Each turn, you can invest one spark of Pneuma into a Vessel or recall one spark of Pneuma from a Vessel to your personal nexus as a Tempo 0 Action.
Kindling Abilities
General Abilities