Mesmerist

From ThreadsOfTime

For those lost in madness, the Mesmerist is often their last hope. A master of the hypnotic suggestion, his sooth voice and intense eyes capture a wandering mind lost in the coils of darkness and leads a distraught soul into the light. He understands emotions, fears and the many terrors that seek to sap the will of those who need his help -- of course, with only the best intentions. When the master of the mind unselfishly helps the mad, his skills are without compare; unfortunately, the Mesmerist rarely builds his art with the intent of assisting those in need.

The Mesmerist may use his powers for selfish or altruistic purposes. Most often his associates with the influential, amusing them with his abilities or fooling them into believing his powers are far greater then they really are. He alone understand that hypnotism works only as well as the victim's allows.

A Mesmerist lists with a strong temptation - the compulsion to control those around him. His hypnotic grip grows slowly as he learns to make fools of his companions with silly commands and small changes to their personalities. Later, as he refines his ability, the Mesmerist discovers more reasons to manipulate the week minds; eventually, he takes control of any who might oppose him.

Perhaps the most dangerous facet of the Mesmerist is the fact that hypnotism is not his first and best power. For him, a rich and commanding voice, a sincere and intense gaze and the skill of an orator create a far more menacing array of his abilities than mere hypnotism.