alakykyjen
Alakykyjen is a Finnish neologism used in some fantasy and science fiction to refer to secondary or ancillary abilities that accompany a character's primary power. The term combines ala- meaning "sub-" and kyky meaning "ability," with the genitive plural ending -jen to denote "of subpowers." In canon, alakykyjen are not a fixed system; they vary between settings and may be latent at birth, awakened by trauma, training, or exposure to specific stimuli.
Alakykyjen are typically weaker, more situational, and less predictable than a character's main ability. They often
Classification: Common categories include sensory (augmenting perception), cognitive/processing (quick pattern recognition, memory cues), emotional/psychic (mild influence
Limits and risks: Alakykyjen typically draw on the same resource as the primary ability, making fatigue a
In popular fiction, alakykyjen serve as narrative devices to add variety and tension, rewarding characters who