Cathartic Mage

Uncommon

Emotions are powerful, and you can tap into that power to enhance your magic for a time. You learn to harness a particular emotional state under the right conditions, but be warned: emotions are volatile and destructive if left unchecked. The experience often leaves you reeling from the unhindered emotion, requiring a rest or distraction before tapping into it again.

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Some emotional states, such as love or hatred, require the caster to focus on a specific individual called their emotional focus. Your emotional focus can change over time with you choosing a new focus after an important part of your story is resolved. Work with your GM to determine when this change happens. An emotional focus doesn't get a say in the matter; the cathartic spellcaster's emotions determine the bond. However, making another PC your emotional focus could result in an uncomfortable social dynamic. You should check with that PC's player in advance to see if such a link is acceptable.

The following emotional states are used in the Cathartic Mage archetype. Each emotional

state's entry lists the following pieces of information.

Catharsis Trigger The event or conditions you must meet to take your Catharsis reaction.

Catharsis Activation The benefit when you use Catharsis.

Emotional Fervor Benefits you gain for 3 rounds after you use Catharsis. This entry

also lists a spell you're able to cast while in your emotional fervor.