The psion channels raw Fold energy through their hand and into living
flesh. The target takes Fold damage that bypasses conventional armour.
The wound does not bleed normally: instead the flesh briefly warps
(visibly bulging, shifting, or rotting) before stabilising. The resulting
scar is vivid and permanent, visibly off-colour and wrong-looking. Has
no effect on reanimate, constructs, or other non-living matter.
Rules Reference
Field
Value
Area Of Effect
One creature touched
Duration / Type
instantaneous
Fold Point Cost
1
Maintenance
Perils Trigger / On Catastrophe
true
Perils Trigger / On Natural1
true
Power Dn
14
Range / Base
0
Range / Unit
touch
Saving Throw
Will for half damage
Tier
major
Notes
Effect: Touch attack on one living creature. Deals 1d8 + 1d8/2 levels Fold damage
(1d8 at level 1, 2d8 at level 2, 3d8 at level 4, etc., max 8d8 at level 14+).
Damage bypasses conventional armour. Wound visibly warps (bulges, shifts,
rots) before stabilising; scar is permanent and wrong-looking. No effect on
reanimate, constructs, or non-living targets.
Perils Trigger / Additional Conditions: On natural 1 the fold-flesh affects the psion's hand; 1d6 self-damage and the hand visibly mutates for 1d4 days (-2 to actions using that hand).