Mibasham

Mibasham is an extremely esoteric Discipline of the Kuei-jin.

Overview

Mibasham appeared during the Ming Dynasty. Its name is derived from the Persian expression for "to be" and some believe the involvement of a secretive cabal of mages called the Ahl-i-Batin in the creation of the Discipline.

Mibasham favours the Hun and no known Devil Tiger has ever practiced this Discipline. Kuei-jin who study it are seeking answers to the mysteries of how the Kuei-jin came to be and what their purpose in the world is. In doing so, they become the ontologists of the Middle Kingdom. Mibasham cannot affect a target with a higher Dharma rating.

Included below are the official powers described in the Kindred of the East Companion. Sources are described below in the order they were printed.

Standard Powers

• ^[1]
  • The Lens of the Self: The Kuei-jin can see into his target's soul, discerning its P'o nature.
• ^[2]
  • Pors'dan: Also referred to as the "Combat Koan", this power confronts it target with a a seemingly simple question or philosophical dilemma to the victim who, struck by the mysteries the statement hints at, is unable to maintain his concentration on anything else.
• ^[3]
  • Stepping Stones: Traveling between the different spiritual realms within the Tellurian becomes easier for the Kuei-jin.
• ^[4]
  • A Stumble On The Path: This power allows a Kuei-jin to cause another Kuei-jin to question his role and purpose in unlife, attacking his Dharma rating.
• ^[5]
  • Riddle Of Maya : The Kuei-jin reveals a confusing truth to the target that saps his Willpower.

Advanced Powers

• ^[6]
  • Veil of Maya: The Kuei-jin learns to manipulate the illusion of reality, creating potent mirages that leave real sensory traces.
• ^[7]
  • Baku's Quandary: The Kuei-jin presents the victim with a philosophical question so intriguing, and so unsolvable, that he becomes a drooling idiot who thinks of nothing but trying to answer it.
• ^[8]
  • Beyond the Door: The Kuei-jin's steps begin to warp space, allowing him travel across great distances in an instance.
• ^[9]
  • Revisionist Reality: This power allows a Kuei-jin to force a Kuei-jin from his dharmic path, leaving him no choice but to begin his quest for enlightenment anew.

References

^  Level 1

The Lens of the Self

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 89

^  Level 2

Pors'dan

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 89

^  Level 3

Stepping Stones

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 89

^  Level 4

A Stumble On The Path

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 89

^  Level 5

Riddle of Maya

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 89

^  Level 6

Veil of Maya

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 89

^  Level 7

Baku's Quandary

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 90

^  Level 8

Beyond the Door

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 90

^  Level 9

Revisionist Reality

Kindred of the East Companion

Pg. 90