ECTOPLASMIC FORM
The Ectoplasmic Form of a Soul is made of a translucent ectoplasmic goo, but otherwise is identical to the Souls natural form. A Soul will typically appear as it did at its original time of death. In addition Souls have the following elements to determine their appearance. You must be trained in Mysticism or Philosophy to read and understand Auras. Each degree of success reveals one of the below in order.
Aura
A Souls Aura color and intensity are determined by the following.
Aura ColorAura Color is determined by a Souls current emotions. Mixed emotions show as a mix of colors.
| Colors | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Conviction, Courage, Love | Anger, Craving, Lust |
| Yellow | Elation, Hope, Joy | Apathy, Confusion, Fear |
| Green | Freedom, Surprise, Wonder | Anxiety, Envy, Guilt |
| Blue | Calmness, Confidence, Content | Despair, Distant, Sorrow |
| Violet | Curious, Inspired, Pride | Disgust, Shame, Suspicion |
Aura Intensity
Aura Intensity is determined by a Souls current mood. Lighter tints for more positive emotions, darker shades for more negative emotions. Stronger emotions cause the aura to glow brighter.
Core
A Souls Core brightness and color are determined by the following.
Core Brightness
This can be altered with a successful Concentration or Composure check (Easy, DC 10)
Tethered = A Living Soul still tethered to its host body, or a Dead Soul possessing a body appears to glow very dimly when viewed, and is much harder to read.
Untethered = A Dead Soul or a Living Soul untethered to its host body appears to glow brighter than Tethered Souls when viewed.
Core Color
Core Color is determined by a Souls overall morality. A soul corrupts from the inside out, white fades to grey, then grey to black. A soul in redemption recovers from the outside in, black to grey then grey to white.
White = Good
Grey = Neutral or Unaligned
Black = Evil
Outline
A Souls Outline state and movement are determined by the following. The souls outline is actually the source of a souls Aura.
Outline State
Outline State is determined by a Souls overall rationality.
Crisp = Logically
Hazy = Flexibly or Unaligned
Jagged = Emotionally
Outline Movement
Outline Movement is determined by a Souls overall ethicality.
Gentle = A history of positive intent
Flowing = Balanced or Unaligned intent
Rapid = A history of negative intent
