Aspect
Aspect is the trait representing the capacity of a miraculous character to bend reality to perform natural kinds of physical and mental actions with supernatural effectiveness. [p115] At higher Aspect levels, these actions become less like natural actions and more like fantasies. [p179] Using Aspect Miracles lets characters bypass the Intention system for mortal actions. [p153]
Miracle Levels
| 0 | Peak Performance [p179] | mortal actions [Passion/Skill + 3] |
| 1 | Enhanced Performance [p180] | mortal actions [Passion/Skill + 4] |
| 2 | Pulp Heroism [p180] | mortal actions [Passion/Skill + 5] |
| 3 | Inhuman Perfection [p180] | … and flawless grace, execution, and timing |
| 4 | Divine Force [p181] | … and incredible force |
| 5 | Legendary Mastery [p181] | … and superhuman precision and control |
| 6 | Unstoppable Power [p182] | … and unlimited power and speed |
| 7 | Fairy Tale Feat [p182] | … and unreasonable, metaphorical effects (local, short term) |
| 8 | World-Shaking Skill [p183] | … and unreasonable, metaphorical effects (any) |
| 9 | Mastered Technique [p183] | … and you master this effect as a mundane action for rest of the Story |
| (with that mundane action protected by a level 4 Auctoritas) |
How do Aspect Miracles relate to other Miracles?
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A single Aspect Miracle action can be comprised of a range of related sub-actions in one fluid motion. [p304]
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You can perform Aspect Miracles alongside other kinds of sustained Miracles (or vice versa) to wield their effects with supernatural prowess. [p305]
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An Aspect 3+ Miracle can be used by a character to quickly familiarize themselves with a specific instance of a collection of Anchors. [p208]
How else does Aspect affect a character?
- A character gets free points of Cool equal to the level of their Aspect trait. [p154]
What kinds of actions are outside the scope of Aspect?
Aspect does not apply to the following kinds of actions:
- Magic & Psychic Powers [p181]
- To do magic with Aspect, you need a relevant Gift or Anchor that can be “used” by you as a non-magical mundane action.
- Social Interaction [p181]
- Aspect can’t be used to make a conversation go the way you want it to, or to improve your Shine.
- Immunity to Error [p181]
- Aspect can’t be used to prevent yourself from doing something you later regret.