When most people think of the word "abilities" they think superpower. This is because of shows, movies and Comics. However the term actually refers to much more than just superpowers. There are 3 main categories of abilities just like there are 3 main kingdoms. Again, balance is key.
Powers:
Yes, one of these categories is any type "Super" power. Powers can often be controlled and improve over time. If anyone neglects to use their power/s it will become dormant. However, all powers are genetic and come with a genetic marker specific to the individual and the power/s. All powers, even in their dormant state, are adaptations. In other words they will always be permanent.
This category is best associated with the Cryptid Kingdom.
Talents:
The opposite category to powers are talents. Pretty much everyone will know what a talent is and yes, they are considered abilities.
For anyone who doesn't know what a talent is for some reason: some examples include beautiful singing, quick to learn, and a higher IQ than most of the people around.
This category is best associated with the Reality Kingdom.
Supernatural Gifts:
The last category of abilities is supernatural gifts. A supernatural gift can either be a power or a talent. It is often elemental in some way. The gift will generally come or go at seemingly random times and most of them can NOT be controlled.
A supernatural gift can often be overwhelming at times as it's strength isn't determined by practice or the individual, but by the surrounding environment and it's opposite element. Unlike powers, supernatural gifts can be stripped away. If it is stripped, the chances of that particular individual getting it back is less than 2%.
This category is best associated with the Nature Kingdom.
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