Keywords on powers are used for several reasons:

1. to indicate the power's source (arcane, divine, martial, etc.)
2. to indicate if an accessory is used (weapon or implement)
3. to indicate a damage type (fire, poison, psychic, etc.)
4. to indicate special riders (invigorating, rattling, etc.)

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