Chapter 2

Psicrystal (灵晶仆)

A psicrystal is a fragment of a psionic character's personality that exists as a physical entity and appears to be alive (through the feat "Psicrystal Affinity"). The appearance of a psicrystal is a crystal structure about the size of a human hand. The complete statistics for a psicrystal are found on page 207.

Since a psicrystal is an extension of its owner's personality, in a sense, the psicrystal is also a part of the character. This is why, for example, a psionic character can manifest a power with a range of "Personal" on the psicrystal, even though it would normally only affect the character themselves.

When considering effects related to creature type, a psicrystal is considered a construct.

A psicrystal can grant its owner special abilities as listed in the table "Psicrystal Special Abilities." Additionally, a psicrystal has a personality (a small part of its owner's personality), which can grant its owner a bonus on certain skill checks or saving throws, as listed in the table "Psicrystal Personality." These special abilities and bonuses only function when the owner and psicrystal are within one mile of each other.

A psicrystal's abilities are based on its owner's psionic class level. Levels in other classes do not count when determining a psicrystal's abilities.

A psicrystal can speak one language, chosen by its owner (the owner must know the language). A psicrystal can understand all languages its owner knows but cannot speak. This is a supernatural ability.

Basic Psicrystal Statistics: The statistics for a psicrystal are the same as those described on page 207, except for the following:

Saves: A psicrystal uses its owner's base save bonuses and ability score modifiers for saving throws, but it cannot use any other saving throw bonuses the owner might have (such as from magic items or feats).

Attributes: A psicrystal has no Strength or Dexterity scores when not using its "Self-Propulsion" ability.

Skills: A psicrystal has the same number of skill ranks as its owner, except that it has at least 4 ranks in Spot, Listen, Hide, and Search (even if its owner has no ranks in these skills). A psicrystal uses its own ability score modifiers for skill checks.

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Psicrystal Special Abilities

Owner Level | Natural Armor Adj. | Intelligence Adj. | Special

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1-2 | +0 | +0 | Alertness, Improved Evasion, Personality, Self-Propulsion, Share Powers, Sighted, Telepathic Link

3-4 | +1 | +1 | Deliver Touch Powers

5-6 | +2 | +2 | Telepathic Speech

7-8 | +3 | +3 |

9-10 | +4 | +4 | Flight

11-12 | +5 | +5 | Power Resistance

13-14 | +6 | +6 | Sightlink

15-16 | +7 | +7 | Channel Power

17-18 | +8 | +8 |

19-20 | +9 | +9 |

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Psicrystal Ability Descriptions: All psicrystals have special abilities (or grant special abilities to their owners) that are tied to the owner's class level, as shown in the table above. These abilities are cumulative.

Natural Armor Adj. (Ex): This column lists the enhancement to the psicrystal's natural armor bonus (which is usually 0). This represents the psicrystal's supernatural durability.

Intelligence Adj. (Ex): Add this value to the psicrystal's Intelligence score. A psicrystal is as intelligent as a human (though it doesn't have to be as smart as a particularly intelligent human).

Alertness (Ex): Keeping a psicrystal nearby makes the owner more aware of their surroundings. As long as the psicrystal is within arm's reach (in the same or an adjacent square), the owner gains the Alertness feat.

Improved Evasion (Ex): If the psicrystal is subjected to an attack that allows a Reflex save for half damage, it takes no damage on a successful save and only half damage on a failed save.

Personality (Ex): Each psicrystal has a personality. See "Psicrystal Personality" below.

Self-Propulsion (Su): The owner can, as a standard action, cause the psicrystal to grow spider-like astral legs, giving it a base speed of 30 feet and a climb speed of 20 feet. These legs disappear after one day (or sooner, if the owner wishes).

Share Powers (Su): The owner can choose to have a power (but not a psi-like ability) that affects them also affect the psicrystal. The psicrystal must be within 5 feet of the owner when the power is manifested to benefit from it. If the power has a duration other than instantaneous, the psicrystal will no longer be affected by the power if it moves more than 5 feet away from the owner, and it will not be affected again even if it returns within 5 feet during the power's duration. Additionally, the owner can choose to manifest a power with a range of "Personal" on the psicrystal instead of on themselves (as if it were a touch spell). The owner cannot share powers that do not affect the psicrystal's creature type (construct).

Sighted (Ex): Although it lacks sensory organs, a psicrystal can perceive its surroundings through telepathy, as if it had normal vision and hearing. Darkness (even supernatural darkness) does not affect sightedness, nor does supernatural silence, although the psicrystal cannot detect invisible or ethereal creatures. The psicrystal's sightedness has a range of 40 feet.

Telepathic Link (Su): The owner and psicrystal share a telepathic link as long as the psicrystal is within one mile. The owner cannot see through the psicrystal's sightedness, but they can communicate telepathically, as if the owner had manifested the "Telepathic Link" power. For example, a psicrystal in a distant room can report on what is happening in that room.

Through the telepathic link, the owner has the same connection to locations or objects related to the psicrystal. For example, if the psicrystal sees a room, the owner can teleport into that room as if they had seen it themselves.

Deliver Touch Powers (Su): A psicrystal of a 3rd-level or higher owner can deliver touch powers for the owner. If the owner touches the psicrystal when manifesting a power, they can designate the psicrystal as the "toucher." The psicrystal can then deliver the touch power as if the owner had done so. As usual, if the owner manifests another power before the touch is delivered, the touch power is discharged.

Telepathic Speech (Ex): A psicrystal of a 5th-level or higher owner can communicate telepathically with all creatures that can speak within 30 feet, as long as the psicrystal is within one mile of the owner.

Flight (Su): A psicrystal of a 9th-level or higher owner can, as a standard action, fly at a speed of 50 feet (poor maneuverability). The psicrystal will land gently after one day (or sooner, if the owner wishes).

Power Resistance (Ex): A psicrystal of an 11th-level or higher owner has power resistance equal to the owner's class level + 5. To affect the psicrystal with a power, other manifester must make a manifester level check with a result equal to or greater than the psicrystal's power resistance.

Sightlink (Sp): A psicrystal of a 13th-level or higher owner can use the "Sightlink" power on the psicrystal once per day, as if manifesting the "Sightlink" power.

Channel Power (Sp): A psicrystal of a 15th-level or higher owner can be used to manifest a power through the psicrystal. When using the psicrystal to channel a power, the psicrystal is considered the origin point of the power, and all ranges are measured from its position. The owner only pays the power point cost to manifest the power. They still suffer attacks of opportunity and other threats associated with manifesting a power, if any (for example, manifesting an attack power through the psicrystal while invisible will reveal both the owner and the psicrystal).

Psicrystal Personality (Ex): Each psicrystal has a unique personality, chosen from the list of personalities when the owner creates it. Typically, at 1st level, the owner can only sense the psicrystal's personality through occasional pulses, but as the owner's level increases, the psicrystal's personality becomes more pronounced. At higher levels, the psicrystal often provides constant reminders and advice to the owner, which are usually strongly influenced by the psicrystal's own worldview. The owner can always see a part of themselves in their psicrystal, even if it is a distorted and exaggerated version.

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Psicrystal Personalities

Psicrystal Personality | Special Ability

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Artiste | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Craft checks.

Bully | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Intimidate checks.

Coward | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Hide checks.

Friendly | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Diplomacy checks.

Hero | The owner gains a +2 bonus on Fortitude saves.

Liar | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Bluff checks.

Meticulous | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Search checks.

Nimble | The owner gains a +2 bonus on Initiative checks.

Observant | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Spot checks.

Poised | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Balance checks.

Resolve | The owner gains a +2 bonus on Will saves.

Sage | The owner gains a +3 bonus on one Knowledge check of their choice; this cannot be changed once chosen.

Singleminded | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Concentration checks.

Sneak | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Move Silently checks.

Sympathetic | The owner gains a +3 bonus on Sense Motive checks.

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Artiste: This fragment of personality expresses itself with remarkable talent in almost any profession, such as dance, opera, and cooking. The declarations are filled with equal parts boasts and self-assurance.

Bully: Sometimes a bad attitude can be an advantage. The bully personality is unpleasant, domineering, and insistent that it is always right, but a psion can occasionally use this influence to their advantage.

Coward: A healthy self-preservation instinct lies deep within everyone. When the cowardly element is captured and amplified, it can help a psion find safety in dangerous situations. However, this psicrystal is overly enthusiastic about urging the psion to flee and hide, even in situations that are not particularly dangerous.

Friendly: This fragment of personality is helpful, even to obvious enemies. The psion owner must endure the moralizing about their hard heart, but in return, the psion becomes more adept at dealing with other creatures non-violently.

Hero: We all want to be heroes, and a psicrystal infused with this personality embodies that feeling. It is accustomed to inspiring the psion to enter dangerous situations and rewarding the owner with physical resilience in emergencies.

Liar: A psicrystal that loves to lie cannot help but do so, even to an owner who knows when it is lying and when it is telling the truth. This inability to deceive the owner does not stop it from lying, and when the psion must lie, the psicrystal's lying style can be helpful.

Meticulous: A meticulous psicrystal spends a lot of time distinguishing between important and trivial details. It describes itself as "meticulous about etiquette and extremely detail-oriented." This trait, while sometimes maddening, is useful for a psion trying to carefully study their environment.

Nimble: Quick and agile, a nimble psicrystal is an excellent companion when the situation requires the fastest response. The downside is that this fragment of personality is a bit too inclined to notice potential dangers lurking in every shadow.

Observant: "Did you notice that?" is the most common thing a psicrystal tells its owner. The psion often sees what the psicrystal points out and dismisses it as unimportant. However, sometimes this trait helps the psion notice things they have overlooked.

Poised: Being constantly aware of one's body and environment can sometimes lead to losing more important thoughts. A poised psicrystal never does this. It always maintains complete composure and confidence, even when its owner cannot. It often preaches the importance of balance and is always ready to act, and its influence can indeed help the psion when balance is important.

Resolve: This psicrystal possesses a quality that everyone wants. Its determination and conviction are very strong, and its advice and views are delivered with unwavering resolve. Or, as its owner might say, it is stubborn. However, this unwavering belief helps the psion in all willpower contests.

Sage: This fragment of personality tries to be the owner's mentor, even though it is drawn from the owner's own mind. However, without the context of other personality types, the sage considers itself the most important master of the mind and philosophy, without mentioning its specialized knowledge. The sage psicrystal's advice outside its expertise is often unreliable.

Singleminded: Implanted in this psicrystal is the ability to ignore environmental and emotional factors and focus on the task at hand. Sometimes it is difficult for the psion to get the attention of a psicrystal focused on a specific task, but its influence also enhances the psion's own concentration.

Sneak: Why use heavy footsteps to draw attention when you can move with a sound lighter than a breath? A psicrystal that believes in the value of silence might ask this. It is accustomed to making the psion and their companions highly quiet. However, its expertise in moving quietly is undeniable.

Sympathetic: This quality allows the psicrystal to see through the thoughts of other creatures. Unfortunately, the psicrystal spends a lot of time analyzing the psion and their companions, commenting on their mental states, and judging the appropriateness of their actions. This ability is very useful when the psion is trying to determine the motivations of potential enemies.