Some abilities have effects that differ by the initiator’s “Mental Power Level”. A character’s mental power level is simply equal to the amount of XP they have spent on Species Skills. When using an ability that depends on Mental Power Level, the initiator must inform the recipient of what Mental Power Level they are using OOG. An initiator may always perform an ability at a lower Mental Power Level than they are capable of. Example: Ashok the Stone Elf has purchased Resist Command 3 times and Break Command 2 times. A character’s Mental Power Level is 16 (4 XP * 3 Resist Commands + 2 XP * 2 Break Commands).