Pathways of Power: A Guide to Milestones & Progression
This document outlines mage progression through Milestones. Each Milestone marks a new Tier of mastery in a Sefirah, unlocking new abilities and causing permanent changes.
There are five recognized Tiers of mastery for any given Sefirah:
Tier 0: Awakening
The initial, often uncontrolled, opening of a pathway.
Tier 1: Attunement
The first level of conscious control and channeling. This is the minimum requirement for Cross-Path Facilitation (XPY).
Tier 2: Integration
A deeper fusion of the Sefirah's concept with the mage's self.
Tier 3: Dominance
The mage can exert the Sefirah's principles onto their environment and others.
Tier 4: Ascension
A near-perfect embodiment of the Sefirah's concept. This is the highest known level achievable by mortals.
Milestone chart template
The following template is used in each Sefirah's guide. This document is a high-level summary.
| Tier | Name | Requirement | Physical Change | Metaphysical Change | New Abilities Unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | Awakening | Survive an uncontrolled influx of the Sefirah's energy. | A subtle sign (e.g., change in eye color). | Aura becomes visible to Magic-Vision. | Sporadic, uncontrolled bursts of power. |
| T1 | Attunement | Consciously manifest a simple effect three times. | The T0 sign becomes permanent and noticeable. | Can consciously align with the pathway; sense others with the same attunement. | Basic channeling. Enables Cross-Path Facilitation (XPY). |
| T2 | Integration | Reshape one's life to align with the Sefirah's concept. | A distinct, supernatural trait emerges. | Aura develops a unique 'texture' or signature. | Intermediate manifestations; passive environmental influence. |
| T3 | Dominance | Overcome a powerful external force using the Sefirah's core principle. | Body takes on symbolic aspects of the Sefirah (e.g., skin like marble for Binah). | Can impose the Sefirah's concept on an area; can peer into the associated Sefirotic Realm. | Advanced manifestations; can create semi-permanent constructs. |
| T4 | Ascension | Unique and legendary requirements. | Transcends biology to become a living embodiment of the Sefirah. | Becomes a 'node' on the Tree of Life; can enter their associated Realm to establish a Domain. | Conceptual magic; can become a Progenitor and shape their Domain's reality. |
High-level summary by pathway
The following is a summary of baseline abilities unlocked at Tier 1: Attunement. For full details, see the individual Sefirot guides.
S1 - Keter (The Crown)
S2 - Chokmah (Wisdom)
- T1: Basic Magic-Vision. XPY for S1, S3, S4, S6.
S3 - Binah (Understanding)
S4 - Chesed (Mercy)
S5 - Gevurah (Severity)
S6 - Tiferet (Beauty)
- T1: Centering meditation. XPY for all adjacent paths.