A telepath, also known as a telepathic psion,[1] was a type of psion who specialized in the telepathy discipline of psionics,[4][3] honing their skills in mental communication, mind reading, and manipulating other creatures.[1][4][3][5] They were equivalent to the enchanters of arcane magic.[6]
Culture[]
Like other forms of psion, telepaths could arise from almost any race,[7][8] including blue goblins,[9] changelings,[10] eladrin, and gnomes.[8] The path of the telepath was also particularly prevalent among mind flayers,[11] ulitharids,[12] and elder brains.[13]
In the city of Skullport, telepaths were prevalent among the psions trained at the Hall of Mental Splendor to become cognition thieves.[14]
Out of all psions, telepaths were particularly wary of undead, as their immunity to mental effects rendered most of a telepath's arsenal of abilities ineffective.[15]
Abilities[]
Telepaths almost exclusively utilized powers that fell within the purview of the telepathy discipline.[3][16] Their specialization in this discipline allowed telepaths to unlock a suite of powers that were unknown to other psions, such as brain lock, psionic dominate,[17] and mind seed.[17][18] In the years following the Spellplague, almost all telepathic psions exhibited the powers distract and send thoughts.[8]
Their discipline lent telepaths to influencing and manipulating the minds of others, though they could just as well deceive their senses or unleash devastating mental assaults to destroy an opponent's mind.[1][4][3][5][1][5]
Telepaths were also skilled in the art of remote viewing,[19] a psionic means of scrying.[20]
Possessions[]
While traditionally psionics users such as telepathic psions didn't need any physical tools or weaponry to practice their discipline,[21] following the Spellplague they began using implements to enhance their abilities. Typically these took the form of orbs and staves, through which they would channel their psionic energy into powers.[8]
Notable Telepaths[]
- Encephalithid, an elder brain that ruled the mindflayer city of Oryndoll.[22]
- Gryxt, a blue goblin telepath that ruled the warrens of Brikklext from behind the scenes alongside the nomad Driklret.[23]
- Urdol, an aboleth telepath that ruled the aboleth city of Dupapn.[23]
- Zelia, a yuan-ti telepath who planted a mind seed in the mind of the young psion Arvin.[24]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Mike Mearls, Bruce Cordell, Robin Heinsoo, and Robert J. Schwalb (March 2010). Player's Handbook 3. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 82. ISBN 978-0-7869-5390-5.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Bruce Cordell, Robin Heinsoo, and Robert J. Schwalb (March 2010). Player's Handbook 3. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 80, 82. ISBN 978-0-7869-5390-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 21. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Bruce R. Cordell (March 2001). Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 8. ISBN 0786918357.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Scott Brocius, Mark A. Jindra (2007-04-11). Expanded Classes, Part Three: Seer, Shaper, Telepath. The Mind's Eye. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2009-06-02. Retrieved on 2025-01-23.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 58. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 19. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Mike Mearls, Bruce Cordell, Robin Heinsoo, and Robert J. Schwalb (March 2010). Player's Handbook 3. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 81. ISBN 978-0-7869-5390-5.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 189. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ Ari Marmell, Robert J. Schwalb (August 2010). Psionic Power. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 130. ISBN 978-0-7869-5560-2.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 204. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Jacobs, and Steve Winter (April 2005). Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 159. ISBN 0-7869-3657-6.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Jacobs, and Steve Winter (April 2005). Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 145. ISBN 0-7869-3657-6.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 174. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 183. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 58. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Bruce R. Cordell (April 2004). Expanded Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 73. ISBN 0-7869-3301-1.
- ↑ Lisa Smedman (March 2004). Venom's Taste. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 202. ISBN 0786931663.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (March 2001). Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 9. ISBN 0786918357.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell (March 2001). Psionics Handbook. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 20, 96. ISBN 0786918357.
- ↑ Steve Winter (1991). The Complete Psionics Handbook. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 7–8. ISBN 1-56076-054-0.
- ↑ Eytan Bernstein (2007-06-27). Psionic Races and Classes (Ghostwise Halflings, Githyanki, Mind Flayers, Yuan-ti, and Psionic Bestiary). Class Chronicles. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2020-03-14. Retrieved on 2017-09-24.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Eytan Bernstein (2007-06-20). Psionic Races and Classes (Blues, Duergar, and Elans). Class Chronicles. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2020-03-14. Retrieved on 2017-09-24.
- ↑ Lisa Smedman (March 2004). Venom's Taste. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 36, 202. ISBN 0786931663.
Connections[]
Ardent (3.5e) • Ardent (4e) • Battlemind • Divine mind • Erudite • Lurk • Monk • Psion (Egoist • Kineticist • Nomad • Seer • Shaper • Telepath) • Psychic warrior • Soulknife • Wilder
Psionicist Kits
Spiritualist
Prestige Classes
Cephalometer • Cognition thief • Elocater • Fist of Zuoken • Illithid slayer • Metamind • Psion uncarnate • Psychic theurge • Sangehirn • Thrallherd
Paragon Paths
Thrallherd • Uncarnate
Related Classes
Ancient master • Mindbender • Yuan-ti cultist