Derek fights a vampire with pathokinesis.
Pathokinesis is the ability to alter someone's emotions through a simple touch.
Overview
This power's effect is only active while the user is in physical contact with another person. Faes mostly have this power, but it is not uncommon that some faes lack this ability.
As explained by Holiday in Born at Midnight, only a powerful supernatural can tell when their emotions are being altered through pathokinesis. That is why Holiday is completely and utterly amazed that Kylie can tell when her emotions are being altered.
Mood spells
Warlocks and witches can cast mood spells with their pinky fingers to change their emotions, which generally affects everyone in the room, but for someone with great skill, it can be directed at a specific person.
Combat
Certain faes can use this power to overload their victims with emotions as a way of self-defense and attack. However, for this power to work properly, one must be in physical contact with the intended person long enough for it to take hold. The overload can be so potent that the victim falls unconscious.
Known Users
- Faes
- Hybrids
- Chameleons
- Warlocks