The Innate Ability is the first capability granted by an Aspect. It defines the bearer's fundamental operating mode.
Characteristics
- Always present from the First Nightmare
- Often passive or semi-passive
- Its strength scales with the bearer's rank
Sunny's Case: Shadow Bond
Sunny's Innate Ability is Shadow Bond — he must reveal his True Name to a worthy master. Once recited aloud, the master gains absolute control, but the bond also grants Sunny access to the master's Spell Runes, lets him pull the master through Shadow Step, and shares certain benefits of the Divine Aspect.
Importance
The Innate Ability shapes an Awakened's entire trajectory. For Sunny, choosing Nephis as his master triggers the central dynamic of the story.