Races of Arthuria/Psychics

Quartz Psychics, often just called "Psychics," are one of the four major races of Arthuria and its neighboring lands. Despite their limited numbers, they have greatly influenced events in Arthuria over the years.

Description
Among the mortal races, Psychics are unique in that they are technically not a race; nobody is born a Psychic. Instead, anyone can become a Psychic by undergoing a specific ritual, which results in their soul being sealed inside a provided crystal. This ritual is passed down between generations, and among groups of Psychics, they typically perform the ritual on their own children shortly after birth.

Most Psychics are born human; however, due to their unique properties, a Psychic could hypothetically be any race. They are superficially not very different from their natural race; however, they age much more slowly and sometimes develop abnormal physical features, making it difficult for a Psychic to hide among non-Psychics. As the crystal carrying their soul is considered part of them, virtually all Psychics carry their crystal on their person, often incorporating it into their outfit.

Abilities and Weaknesses
In addition to their slowed aging, Psychics have a myriad of unique abilities; however, each Psychic can only access some of the many potential abilities they can possess. The abilities each Psychic has is dependent on the type of crystal they possess. Known Psychic variants and their abilities are listed below.


 * Amethyst - Mnemokinesis: Amethyst Psychics have the ability to look into and manipulate the memories of others. This includes recalling forgotten memories, suppressing existing memories, or planting fake memories; however, any alterations an Amethyst Psychic makes to an individual's memories can be undone fairly easily.
 * Biggs Jasper - Inhuman Strength: Biggs Jasper Psychics can match the strength of an army, with mundane weapons being unable to pierce their flesh.
 * Blue Quartz - Healing: Blue Quartz Psychics have the ability to heal themselves or others. This ability is so strong that a Blue Quartz Psychic can regenerate severed body parts, or even survive without their own head for brief periods of time. They can also use their own power to sustain themselves, able to spend days without food or rest without any ill effects.
 * Carnelian - Pyrokinesis: Carnelian Psychics are able to create and manipulate fire as if it is an extension of their own body.
 * Citrine - Electrokinesis: Citrine Psychics are capable of creating and manipulating electric currents, as if they are an extension of their own body.
 * Clear Quartz - Clairvoyance: Clear Quartz Psychics can see possible future events; the further in the future events are, the vaguer their visions become. However, a trained Clear Quartz can predict events decades into the future with frightening accuracy.
 * Morion Quartz - Mind Control: Morion Quartz Psychics have the ability to manipulate the thoughts and actions of those around them.
 * Ocean Jasper - Hydrokinesis: Ocean Jasper Psychics are able to manipulate water as if it is an extension of their own body. However, they cannot create water from nothing.
 * Prasiolite - Shapeshifting: Prasiolite Psychics can alter their bodies to suit their needs. These changes range from just one part of their body (such as growing claws on their hands) to their entire body (such as taking on someone else's form).
 * Rose Quartz - Invisibility: Rose Quartz Psychics can make themselves invisible, whether entirely or only in portions.
 * Wood Quartz - Phytokinesis: Wood Quartz Psychics can manipulate plant life as if it is an extension of their own body.

Culture
Nothing is known about Psychic culture yet.