Psychic First Aid

[brokers]

Considering some of the suspicions regarding the possible nature of our next Jaunt destination, it seems that it would be wise to remind everyone - and to inform those who have had very little experience with Traveling - that it is possible to learn how to shield your thoughts from outside intrusion. It may not be perfectly effective against intrusion originating outside the Network, but should provide some protection, and will help insulate your mind against your fellow Travelers. I would be willing to teach the method to anyone who has not yet had the chance to learn it, though I will warn you that some facility with telepathic communication is usually necessary to put the concepts into practice.

There are also methods by which psychic damage can be eased, and potentially fully healed, though it is not a simple process. I have some experience with this, and I believe there are several others who have practice in the techniques as well, if they are willing to identify themselves in case anyone requires aid, whether now or in the future.

Comments

[brokers]

That is something I am always willing to teach.

Basic shielding is relatively simple. You said you can manipulate energy and matter - can you shield yourself physically using those methods?

[eldritchwheelies]

It's impractical for me to do it using just sleight of will. I'd need to very precisely draw a magic circle and the runic circuitry to power it, which I normally used my cell phone for. That's caused problems.

I wasn't a parapsychic before I got here and I'm not a very good one right now.

[brokers]

It is unlikely that it would affect the psychic network even if you were able to create the necessary shield without your tools - but the methodology may provide a useful mental framework to center your protections on in the beginning.