Meditation [i]
Meditations are not an easy practice. Intrusive thoughts tend to make for difficulty maintaining concentration. The teachings in Ralipal Monastery suggests that emptiness through processing, and not denial or down stuffing, is the ultimate goal of the practice.
Root Effect Tree; Unlock Costs 10 xps
Calm Mind
Mental Stability
Passive: Calm Mind gives a +3 bonus against effects that affect the mind, including illusions, coercions, domination, and fear effects.
Activation: 5 Action Slots, may only be used in a Hostile Encounter.
Effect: After reflexively taking a moment to clear the mind, gain an additional check to halt the effects of illusions, coercions, domination, and fear.
Mental Stress: Succeeding this second check costs 2 Mental Stress as you fight the effects. Failing this second check causes 5 Mental Stress.
Practiced Relaxation
An hour of serenity. Deep mental rest is not an easy practice, but for the health of the mind it is of upmost importance.
Activation: 1 Hour
Effects: Reduces Mental Stress by One per Meditation Mastery, minimum of One.
Mastery: Practiced Relaxation may improve Meditation Mastery up to 10
Each successful Practiced Relaxation increases Mastery by 1
Peace of Mind
Quiet time in the shade of a thin tree. Little bits of sun beams falling through the hallows kissing your skin. A light breeze. Complete silence in the mind. Mental Stress dissipating with every deep, controlled breath.
Mastery: Meditation [i] 0-5 Mastery
At 1 Mastery, Activation Time Reduced to 50 Minutes
At 2 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 2
At 3 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 3
At 4 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 4
At 5 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 5, Activation Time Reduced to 40 Minutes.
Mastery: Meditation [i] 6-10 Mastery
At 6 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 6
At 7 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 7
At 8 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 8
At 9 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 9, Activation Time Reduced to 30 Minutes.
At 10 Mastery, Reduces Mental Stress by 10, Meditation [ii] unlocked.
Mastery Requisite: Meditation [i] with 10 Mastery is a requirement to unlock Meditation [ii]
