Summoning

Makoto Yuki summoning his Persona using an Evoker

Background

Summoning is the ability to call forth various beings, bringing them into the user's presence through supernatural, magical, or metaphysical means. The summoned entities may originate from distant locations, alternate planes of existence, separate universes, or even conceptual realms. Depending on the nature of the summoning, these beings can be material, intangible, or abstract in form.

This ability is often utilized for combat assistance, guidance, or acquiring knowledge from higher beings. Some summons may act independently, while others remain bound to the user’s will. The nature of the summoned entities and the summoning process itself varies, with some requiring rituals, contracts, or energy expenditure to maintain their presence.

Also Called

• Entity Conjuration
• Invocation
• Eidolon Summoning

Possible Applications

• Material Summoning: Calling forth physical beings that interact with the material world.
• Intangible Summoning: Bringing forth spirits, energy-based entities, or conceptual beings.
• Higher Entity Invocation: Summoning powerful deities, cosmic beings, or eldritch entities for guidance or assistance.

Potential Types

• Basic Entity Summoning: The ability to summon standard creatures or spirits for various tasks.
  • Abilities include: Summoning animals, spirits, or elemental beings.
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• Contract-Based Summoning: Requires an agreement between the summoner and the entity, often imposing conditions.
  • Abilities include: Forming pacts with entities, ensuring loyalty or specific services.
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• Forced Summoning: Calls an entity against its will, compelling it to appear.
  • Abilities include: Summoning hostile or unwilling beings, often at a cost.
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Possible Limitations

• Summoned entities may have independent will and refuse to obey.
• Certain summons require energy, rituals, or materials to maintain.
• Higher beings may impose their own conditions or demand sacrifices.
• Some entities may have restrictions on where or when they can be summoned.