Complete Psionics Handbook[]
Harness Subconscious: This meditative proficiency lets the psionicist temporarily boost his total PSPs. In effect, the proficiency lets him tap into energy reserves that lie deep in his subconscious-reserves which are usually unavailable to him. It's like enjoying a shot of psychic adrenaline.
Before he can harness subconscious energies, the psionicist's PSP total must be at its maximum. He then must spend two days (48 consecutive hours) gathering this energy, taking only necessary breaks for eating and sleeping. At the end of that time, the character makes a proficiency check. If he passes, he increases his PSP total by 20%, rounded up. The increase in PSPs lasts 72 hours. At the end of that time, the character loses as many strength points as he initially gained, regardless of his current total. This loss can never reduce his total below 0 points, however.
During the 72 hours of heightened strength, the character cannot recover PSPs if his current total equals or exceeds his usual maximum. Once his current total drops below his usual maximum (i.e., once he has spent all bonus points), he can begin regaining PSPs normally. He cannot recover the lost bonus points, however; he can only recover enough points to return to his usual maximum.
Player's Option: Skills & Powers[]
Harness Subconscious: Through the use of this proficiency, a psionicist temporarily boosts his PSP total. To procure these extra PSPs, the psionicist's PSP total must be at its maximum. Two full days (48 consecutive hours) must be spent gathering energy from subconscious reserves. At the end of this time, the psionicist makes a proficiency check. Success increases his PSP total by 20%, rounded up.
The extra PSPs remain available for 72 hours or until they are used up, whichever comes first. At the end of 72 hours, the psionicist loses as many PSPs as he gained from his current total (though the total won't drop below 0).
During the 72 hours of boosted energy, the psionicist can't recover PSPs if his current total equals or exceeds his usual maximum. Once all of the bonus PSPs have been used, PSPs can be recovered normally up to the usual maximum.
Campaign Option: Council of Wyrms Setting[]
Only gem dragons may take the Harness Subconscious proficiency. It allows a gem dragon to temporarily boost its total PSPs (psionic strength points). Before harnessing subconscious energies, a dragon must be at its PSP maximum. The dragon must then spend 48 consecutive hours meditating, taking breaks only to eat and sleep. At the end of this period, the dragon makes a proficiency check. A success increases its PSP total by 20%, rounded up. The increase lasts for 72 hours.
During the 72 hours of increased psionic strength, the dragon cannot recover PSPs beyond its usual maximum. At the end of this period, the dragon loses as many PSPs as it gained-but this loss cannot reduce its total below 0.
Hatchlings cannot take this proficiency.