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It has long been known that our subconscious mind is a powerful force and that it can be influenced in mysterious ways, but until a forgotten [[Syssin (class)|Syssin]] discovered the principles of '''Hypnosis''', there was no way to use it.
It has long been known that our subconscious mind is a powerful force and that it can be influenced in mysterious ways, but until a forgotten [[Syssin (class)|Syssin]] discovered the principles of '''Hypnosis''', there was no way to use it.
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== Abilities ==
{{SkillTableRow |Hypnotise |Inept |0 |Begin the process of hypnosis. }}
{{SkillTableRow |Hypnotise |Inept |0 |Begin the process of hypnosis. }}
{{SkillTableRow |Suggest |Inept |0 |Implant a victim with a suggestion. }}
{{SkillTableRow |Suggest |Inept |0 |Implant a victim with a suggestion. }}
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== Suggestions ==
====Suggestions====
{{SkillTableRow |Impatience |Inept |0 |Inability to concentrate on focused tasks. }}
{{SkillTableRow |Impatience |Inept |0 |Inability to concentrate on focused tasks. }}
{{SkillTableRow |Clumsiness |Novice |0 |Inability to use weaponry effectively. }}
{{SkillTableRow |Clumsiness |Novice |0 |Inability to use weaponry effectively. }}
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{{SkillTableRow |Berserking |Mythical |77 |Drive them into a furious rage. }}
{{SkillTableRow |Berserking |Mythical |77 |Drive them into a furious rage. }}
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{{Anchor|Hypnotise}}
{{AB
{{Skill_detail
|skillname = Hypnotise
|skill = Hypnotise
|description = Begin the process of hypnosis
|syntax = HYPNOTISE <target>
|syntax = HYPNOTISE <target>
|description =  
|detail = This ability will allow you to begin the process of hypnotism. Once you have your target  
This ability will allow you to begin the process of hypnotism. Once you have your target in a  
in a vulnerable state, you will be able to implant suggestions within his mind. If you leave the  
vulnerable state, you will be able to implant suggestions within his mind. If you leave the  
location of your target before they have been sealed, then suggestions will slowly begin to fall  
location of your target before they have been sealed, then suggestions will slowly begin to fall  
off the target until none remain.
off the target until none remain.


while your hypnosis attempts will be hidden to your target, you should be mindful that there are
while your hypnosis attempt will generally be hidden to your target, an opponent who is vigilant
abilities that allow you to detect intrusions upon the mind.
will be able to detect your intrusion upon his or her mind.
 
You can read AB HYPNOSIS SUGGEST for further information.


You can read AB HYPNOSIS SUGGEST for how to implant suggestions after hypnotising them.
|cooldown =
|target = Players only
|required =
}}
}}
 
{{Anchor|Suggest}}
{{AB
{{Skill_detail
|skillname = Suggest
|skill = Suggest
|description = Implant a victim with a suggestion
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> <ability>
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> <ability>
|description =        SEAL <target> <3-60 seconds>
|detail =        SEAL <target> <3-60 seconds>
         SNAP <target>
         SNAP <target>


This ability allows you to implant various suggestions within the mind of your target, providing  
This ability allows you to implant various suggestions within the mind of your target, providing  
they are already hypnotised.
they are already hypnotised. You may use SUGGEST and SEAL while you are off balance.


Once you have implanted all the suggestions that you wish, you can then seal the target, and then  
Once you have implanted all the suggestions that you wish, you can then seal the target, and then  
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  and then finally end once there are none left.
  and then finally end once there are none left.


Most abilities within Hypnosis will not have associated help files with them. You can learn what
each affliction does by using AFFLICT <ability> SHOW.
There are still a few however that do, and they are:
Amnesia, Carefree, Action, Eradicate, and Ebbing.
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
 
{{Anchor|Sleights}}
{{AB
{{Skill_detail
|skillname = Sleights
|skill = Sleights
|description = Subtly manipulate shadow to bewilder foes
|syntax = SHADOW SLEIGHT <effect> <target>
|syntax = SHADOW SLEIGHT <effect> <target>
|description =  
|detail = Bend the shadows to perform your bidding. Sleights cannot be performed while you do not  
Bend the shadows to perform your bidding. Sleights cannot be performed while you do not possess  
possess shadow balance.
shadow balance.


Effects
Effects
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Dissipate - Knock the target off pill balance.
Dissipate - Knock the target off pill balance.
Abrasion  - Knock the target off poultice balance.
Abrasion  - Knock the target off poultice balance.
Invasion  - Cause the target to be unable to smoke for a short period.
Invasion  - Knock the target off pipe balance.
Blank    - Gives the target amnesia, then once more later on.
Blank    - Gives the target amnesia, then once more later on.
Void      - Cause curatives to occasionally fail when used.
Void      - Cause curatives to occasionally fail when used.
Pall      - Deal psychic damage based on afflictions from hypnosis.
Pall      - Deal psychic damage based on afflictions from hypnosis.
 
|cooldown =
Both void and weakvoid will have no effect while the target is under the active effects of hypnosis.
|target =
 
|required =
}}
}}
 
{{Anchor|Trigger}}
{{AB
{{Skill_detail
|skillname = Trigger
|skill = Trigger
|description = One mere word is all you need
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> TRIGGER <word>
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> TRIGGER <word>
|description =  
|detail = This special suggestion will instill a trigger word into your opponent. By speaking this  
This special suggestion will instill a trigger word into your opponent. By speaking this word out  
word out loud after sealing your opponent, you will be able to trigger the hypnosis.
loud after sealing your opponent, you will be able to trigger the hypnosis.


This offers no benefit over snapping your fingers in front of the target, however it does offer a  
This offers no benefit over snapping your fingers in front of the target, however it does offer a  
different kind of satisfaction to the hypnotist.
different kind of satisfaction to the hypnotist.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
 
{{Anchor|Marks}}
{{AB
{{Skill_detail
|skillname = Marks
|skill = Marks
|description = A long lasting shadow effect
|syntax = SHADOW MARK <effect> <target>
|syntax = SHADOW MARK <effect> <target>
|description =  
|detail = Place a mark of shadow upon another, providing they aren't protected by the fangbarrier  
Place a mark of shadow upon another, providing they aren't protected by the fangbarrier defence.  
defence. The mark will last indefinitely as long as they stand within magical darkness, otherwise  
The mark will last indefinitely as long as they stand within magical darkness, otherwise it'll  
it'll quickly fade.
quickly fade.


Effects
Effects
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A target may only bear one mark at any time. Placing another will clear any previous marks.
A target may only bear one mark at any time. Placing another will clear any previous marks.
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Analyse}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Analyse
|description = Discover the implanted suggestions in someone
|syntax = ANALYSE <player>      ANALYSE ME
|detail = Using this ability, you will be able to sort through the subconscious mess of another
player and see what hypnotic suggestions lie dormant there, if any. You cannot, of course,
successfully analyse yourself.


|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Cleanse}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Cleanse
|description = Clean another of suggestions
|syntax = CLEANSE <player> <affliction/ALL>
|detail = With this ability, you may remove hypnotic suggestions from someone which have been
implanted but not yet triggered.
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
{{Anchor|Ethergaze}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Ethergaze
|description = Perform hypnosis from the curtain of phase
|syntax =
|detail = This ability is passive.


{{AB
With experience you are now able to HYPNOTISE, SUGGEST, and SEAL from behind the veil of phase. You
|skillname = Analyse
will not however be able to activate the hypnosis without being on the same phase level as your
|syntax = ANALYSE <player>
target.
|description =       ANALYSE ME
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Impatience}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Impatience
|description = Inability to concentrate on focused tasks
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Clumsiness}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Clumsiness
|description = Inability to use weaponry effectively
|syntax =  
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Amnesia}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Amnesia
|description = Causes the victim to forget to do his next action
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> AMNESIA
|detail = This will cause them to forget the next command they attempt to perform.
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Addiction}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Addiction
|description = A terrible addiction to elixirs
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


Using this ability, you will be able to sort through the subconscious mess of another player and
|cooldown =
see what hypnotic suggestions lie dormant there, if any. You cannot, of course, successfully
|target =
analyse yourself.
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Masochism}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Masochism
|description = The love of your own pain
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
{{Anchor|Loneliness}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Loneliness
|description = Fear of being left on your own
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


{{AB
|cooldown =
|skillname = Cleanse
|target =
|syntax = CLEANSE <player> <affliction/ALL>
|required =
|description =  
}}
With this ability, you may remove hypnotic suggestions from someone which have been implanted but
{{Anchor|Claustrophobia}}
not yet triggered.
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Claustrophobia
|description = Fear of enclosed spaces
|syntax =  
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Stuttering}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Stuttering
|description = Anxious difficulty with speech
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Hallucinations}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Hallucinations
|description = Vivid hallucinations to plague your foe
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Carefree}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Carefree
|description = A carefree mind is light and free
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> CAREFREE
|detail = Induce your target with carefree thoughts, stripping the density defence from them as
they feel light from burden.
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Pacifism}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Pacifism
|description = Loss of desire to cause anyone harm
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Bulimia}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Bulimia
|description = Inflict ravishing hunger to overcome any constitution
|syntax =
|detail = Bulimia will cause your target to immediately vomit up whatever they   
next eat.                                                             
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Hypersomnia}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Hypersomnia
|description = A condition that prevents insomnia
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Dementia}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Dementia
|description = Hugely distorts victim's perception of the world
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Deadening}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Deadening
|description = Weakening of the mind
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Epilepsy}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Epilepsy
|description = Throw your victim's nervous system into disarray
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Agoraphobia}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Agoraphobia
|description = Fear of open spaces
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Paranoia}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Paranoia
|description = They are out to get you, believe me
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Recklessness}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Recklessness
|description = Ignorance of health and disregard for well-being
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
{{Anchor|Vertigo}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Vertigo
|description = Fear of heights
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


{{AB
|cooldown =
|skillname = Ethergaze
|target =
|syntax = This ability is passive.
|required =
|description =  
}}
With experience you are now able to HYPNOTISE, SUGGEST, and SEAL from behind the veil of phase. You
{{Anchor|Ebbing}}
will not however be able to activate the hypnosis without being on the same phase level as your
{{Skill_detail
target.
|skill = Ebbing
|description = Ebb their mind of their mana
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> EBBING
|detail = This suggestion will dull your chosen target's mind, draining their mana.
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Hatred}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Hatred
|description = Irrational hatred
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


Note that hypnotising from phase carries heightened risks, and a hypnosis attempt will be slightly
|cooldown =
easier to detect.
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Narcolepsy}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Narcolepsy
|description = A constant need for sleep
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
{{Anchor|Lethargy}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Lethargy
|description = A distinct lack of energy
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


{{AB
|cooldown =
|skillname = Bulimia
|target =
|syntax = Bulimia will cause your target to immediately vomit up whatever they
|required =
|description = next eat.
}}
{{Anchor|Anorexia}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Anorexia
|description = Loss of desire to eat
|syntax =  
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
{{Anchor|Hypochondria}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Hypochondria
|description = The conviction that one is constantly afflicted
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


{{AB
|cooldown =
|skillname = Eradicate
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Eradicate}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Eradicate
|description = Eradicate a mental affliction from the mind
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> ERADICATE
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> ERADICATE
|description =  
|detail = This powerful suggestion - more helpful than harmful - will allow you to convince the  
This powerful suggestion - more helpful than harmful - will allow you to convince the target to  
target to eradicate a random mental affliction from their own mind.
eradicate a random mental affliction from their own mind.


Look at HELP TYPES for more information on what is regarded as a mental affliction.
Look at HELP TYPES for more information on what is regarded as a mental affliction.
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Confusion}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Confusion
|description = Causes the mind to become confounded
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
{{Anchor|Stupidity}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Stupidity
|description = Abject, stumbling idiocy
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


{{AB
|cooldown =
|skillname = Action
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Generosity}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Generosity
|description = Indiscriminate, overwhelming generosity
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.
 
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Action}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Action
|description = The ability to suggest an action of your choice
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> ACTION <command>
|syntax = SUGGEST <target> ACTION <command>
|description = With this ability, you are able to bend the mind of your target and force them to
|detail = Perhaps one of the most important abilities in the kit of hypnosis is the ability to
act out your command.
command your target to perform any action you so desire. With this ability, you are able to bend  
the will of your target to your whims.
|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
{{Anchor|Berserking}}
{{Skill_detail
|skill = Berserking
|description = Drive them into a furious rage
|syntax =
|detail = There is no help file on that ability.


|cooldown =
|target =
|required =
}}
}}
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