Medium

Mediums are a type of clairvoyant that connect with the æther through spiritual possession, and are subject to some degree of control by spirit. Mediums require no special objects, or numen, just the ability to be possessed by spirits. They are Order Three and their aura color is green.

Description
Mediums are subject to grueling and unsolicited spiritual possessions because they have permeable dreamscapes that provide little resistance to the inhabitants of the æther. Their practice is known as mediumship. They are not as old as augurs or soothsayers, only appearing publicly in the late nineteenth century, coinciding with the appearance of the anti-clairvoyant doctrine in England. They are a widespread but skilled Order.

Some mediums remain conscious during spiritual possession, while others are unconscious. Those who stay conscious are trance mediums. Those who become unconscious are restive mediums. Some mediums may have a violent seizure, become disorientated, experience a migraine, or vomit uncontrollably after the spirit releases them. Because speaking mediums can't usually control being possessed, some cut their tongues out just to stop the spirits from using them.

Most mediums will have one particular spirit that they commune closely with and will allow this spirit to control them on a regular basis. This causes less distress with each possession. This spirit companion is usually referred to as a muse.

Types

 * Automatiste: artists
 * Physical medium
 * Psychographer: writers
 * Speaking medium

Known Mediums

 * Eliza Renton (automatiste)
 * Minty Wolfson (psychographer)
 * Agatha (speaking medium)
 * Roundhead (speaking medium)
 * Glym Lord (physical medium)
 * The Abbess (physical medium)
 * Greene Manne (unknown type)
 * Overseer Beltrame (unknown type)
 * Linwood (unknown type)