Other

Providence: Other

These powers are gained from being bestowed by a higher power: like a god or force of nature of one of the planes.

Access to this power is often based on following a set of guidelines or ideals to champion.

These individuals have strong beliefs which are not easily swayed.

Classic Tropes
Magic, Magic Cleric
Magic, Martial Paladin
Martial, Martial Cavalier
Martial, Magic Oracle

Bargained: Other

Parasitic: Other These powers are granted by an entity to the reciever who gave something in return for it.

This usually involves a contract with or set of needs from the entity which, if unfulfilled results in the loss of power or worse.

These individuals will often seek out the shortest path to greater fortune and power.

Classic Tropes
Magic, Magic Witch
Magic, Martial
Martial, Martial Assassin
Martial, Magic

Commanded: Other

Dominion / Symbiotic: Other These powers come from the relationship between an entity and the one being empowered. The entity is bound to the empowered individual either within them or alongside them.

This usually involves the entity acting on behalf of the individual, or upon the individual in a beneficial manner. The cost of this relationship is that it requires commitment of the individual to maintian control over the entity who may either leave, over-power them, or become disabled all either temporarily or permanently.

Classic Tropes
Magic, Magic Golemancer Creates animate temporary beings out of chosen material
Magic, Martial Summoner Bonded with a collection of powerful entities
Martial, Martial Captain
Martial, Magic Medium