Numina are the minor magical or psychic powers that otherwise ordinary humans may develop.

The few knowledgeable scholars on the subject of Numina have formulated a simple taxonomy to classify and categorize the diverse and unexplainable mystical and psychic Numina abilities. Numina seems to function in one of three classes, and each has a specialized moniker.

• Hedge Magic (practiced by Hedge Magicians) is a traditional type of magic like that often described in folklore. It is formulaic, and it is invoked by those who command the talent through the performance of specific rituals.
• Psychic Phenomena (practiced by Psychics) are evolved psychic powers developed through training and possibly mutations of the human mind.
• True Faith (practiced by the Faithful) encompasses a host of abilities gained through a special connection with the divine.

Each class of Numina can be further broken down into Numina Paths. A Numina Path represents a focused area of ability centered around a specific theme, such as Pyrokinesis and fire.

Numina Paths otherwise function like vampiric Disciplines, with each being rated from 1 to 5 dots.

The method of acquiring a Numina Path is wholly dependent upon the Numina type to which it belongs and the agreed upon story conditions the player and Storyteller define together.

• Hedge Magic — family stories, occult library, mentor
• Psychic Phenomena — high Willpower, mental training, natural gift
• True Faith — acts of goodwill, devotion to faith, high Humanity

Not everyone who fits the characteristics described above manifests Numina, which are still rare, despite what those who believe their appearance to be increasing may think. Some individuals seem to have evolved these powers naturally, or perhaps with divine assistance. Others have mastered the powers of Numina in secret through years of training and study.

Players can purchase Numina with freebie points during character creation. They may later boost these abilities with experience points or, with Storyteller approval, diversify their talents with new Numina Paths/ratings.

Rarely does a mortal possess more than a single type of Numina. The limitations of the mortal condition seem to make it impossible to learn all three types of Numina. Numina powers are costly to learn, and some of them operate under very different and perhaps even opposing paradigms. Learning too much puts a strain on a character’s understanding of the world as a whole, and may damage the foundation of her sanity or physical well-being.

• The Path of Curses
• The Path of Divination
• The Path of Healing
• Alchemy
• Shapeshifting

• Astral Projection
• Cyberkinesis
• Psychometry
• Pyrokinesis
• Telekinesis

• True Faith