Introduction
Possession is the ability of a character to take control of another character by entering their mind, body, or soul. It is different from mind control, as it is done internally instead of externally. Traditionally in folklore and fiction, demons and ghosts most often have this power. Possession allows for many characters to escape death by hopping from one body to another, making it difficult to kill them.
Types
- Mental Possession: The user possesses the victim by entering their mind or projecting their consciousness into their body so that they can control them.
- Physical Possession: The user possesses the victim by entering their body and controlling them from the inside out.
- Spiritual Possession: The user possesses the victim by entering their body with their own soul and taking control of their actions.
Limitations
- Characters with an exceptional force of will may resist the possession.
- For some users, their empty body may be defenseless while they possess someone.
- May end up dying if they don't return to their own body after some time.
- Exorcism and other sacred powers may forcibly remove the user from the being he possessed, even causing damage.
- In rare cases, user might end up sealed inside the very target they tried to possess.
Notes
Possession of a technological entity would also be classified under Technology Manipulation.