Body riding spirit - communicate but no control

Genius3e8 · 05-08-2018, 09:09 AM

Hello GURPS gurus, I'm in need of some help. I've searched the forums, but 51 pages of 25 results each is pretty daunting and I'm not sure how to narrow down the search to find what I'm looking for.

I'm trying to build a spirit Ally that has the power to jump into a living body within sight, but doesn't have any of the mental or physical control over the creature. Very similar to a spirit of intellect from the Dresden book series since it can communicate with it's host. It's also supposed to be nearly impossible to exorcise out of the body against its will.

I looked at possession and it doesn't fit entirely from what I can see. Spirit advisor from Gurps Mysteries seems to be the closest fit, but I want more control than it just being an NPC.

I'm going to also use it to grant my character some powers by way of a pact. The spirit doesn't possess these powers inherently, but is essentially giving away part of its life force.

05-08-2018, 09:09 AM	#1
Genius3e8 Join Date: Apr 2018	Body riding spirit - communicate but no control Hello GURPS gurus, I'm in need of some help. I've searched the forums, but 51 pages of 25 results each is pretty daunting and I'm not sure how to narrow down the search to find what I'm looking for. I'm trying to build a spirit Ally that has the power to jump into a living body within sight, but doesn't have any of the mental or physical control over the creature. Very similar to a spirit of intellect from the Dresden book series since it can communicate with it's host. It's also supposed to be nearly impossible to exorcise out of the body against its will. I looked at possession and it doesn't fit entirely from what I can see. Spirit advisor from Gurps Mysteries seems to be the closest fit, but I want more control than it just being an NPC. I'm going to also use it to grant my character some powers by way of a pact. The spirit doesn't possess these powers inherently, but is essentially giving away part of its life force.