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I didn't really "get" imbuements either after a quick skim of the book. Upon a closer read, how to game imbuements seems pretty clear. Using skills for power-like effects feels odd, but the book makes its case for doing so.

The further explanations in this thread are also helpful.

For me, what's missing most is the answer to this question: What well-known fictional characters/abilities are imbuements trying to address? Are there some good examples of "Imbuements are perfect for modeling X", where X is a movie character, a comic book superpower, a D&D ability, etc.?

I think specific examples from fiction/gaming would really bring imbuements to life for muddled minds like mine.