Magical Powers

mekolo_diesne · Feb 11, 2009

Okay, what are some frequently used super powers, magical abilities, or what ever you want to call them. There are three sets of magic in my book, and the one I need help with most is the physical abilities. Every person who enters this realm receives powers regarding physical abilities, such as shape-shifting, and everyone has a time of either day or night when they are strongest. About two thirds of the population have...spiritual mentors, I guess. There are only two types of...mentors. There's Shadows and Spirits. Neither is virtually good or evil. Both can be used for either purpose. Does anyone know where a good list of popular super powers are?

mekolo_diesne · Feb 11, 2009

Not exactly what I was looking for. I'm looking for more powers like those from The Incredibles and not so much Superman. Does that make sense?

geardrops · Feb 11, 2009

This is something where I'm just going to say "read more books" and "watch more movies." Powers are everywhere. Heck, Push just came out in theatres last week.

Also the calibre of abilities between Superman and The Incredibles do not differ so greatly, in the grand scheme of things.

Stunted · Feb 11, 2009

Breathing fire; super strength; super flexibility; flying; changing size; breathing ice; super speed; batmogadgets.

I hope that helps.

Cyia · Feb 11, 2009

go to the store, grab a comic book or two.

Willowmound · Feb 11, 2009

-The ability to hold one's tongue in the face of sheer stupidity.
-The power of perfect punctuation.
-Awesome Alliterative Awareness. (PM me for how that one works.)

Phoebe H · Feb 11, 2009

Check out the rulebook for a super-hero role-playing game. They'll have long lists of powers, with all kinds of modifiers and suggestions for tweaking them to make them unique.

Some such games are Champions, GURPS Supers, Heroes Unlimited, Villains & Vigilantes, and Feng Shui.

CaroGirl · Feb 12, 2009

I have no magic powers. But if I could choose, I'd pick the power of publication.

KTC · Feb 12, 2009

Make your own powers. Use what you need. Make your own list. If you need it in the story, make it happen.

caseyquinn · Feb 12, 2009

how about they grow a third nipple?

Willowmound · Feb 12, 2009

Why stop at three?

Magical Powers

mekolo_diesne

I see you hiding over there.

mekolo_diesne

I see you hiding over there.

geardrops

Good thing I like my day job

Stunted

Ich heiße Superphantastisch!

Cyia

Rewriting My Destiny

Willowmound

Lightly salted

Phoebe H

CaroGirl

Living the dream

KTC

Stand in the Place Where You Live

caseyquinn

Just happy to be here

Willowmound

Lightly salted