Eimii wrote:

<snip neat idea>
 

Modification:  Twenty years ago, Xanth moved close to Mundania.
specifically, Japan and China.  Magical influences began leaking out,
influencing the development of children.  Thus, the cast already has
weak talents that work in Nerima, but become much stronger in Xanth
proper. 

I sort of wonder why i've never seen this done before, but it's a good

idea, and i hope someone does it. Here are some more suggestions for
Talents:

Kunou: What if Kunou had a power sort of like ComPewter, where for a
short
time during and slightly after one of his laborously long winded and
egotistical speeches, _Everything_ is as he says it should be. ie, he
is
the greatest swordsman of all time, the earth shakes at his mighty
footsteps, the very demons of hell tremble at the mention of his name,

etc, etc, etc...

Kuno.  Feh.  The ability to trigger lightning flashes.

Ryouga: Well, he already ignores most of the basic precepts of
cartesian
geometry as it is, so what if he were actually born in Xanth, and his
Talent was powerful enough there that it brought him to Mundaina, and
continued to work at a weakened level outside. In Xanth, he might be
able
to completely ignore the laws governing physical space at will...
 

And, of course, he can't control it. 

Mousse: Hmm... actually, Mousse has a trick that's practically a
talent
already. What if he gained the ablilty to pull _any_ non-magical item
out
of his robes? Not just weapons, but really absurd stuff like a full
western shower assemblage, or a Bi-plane...
 

Or, he can *conceal* anything in there. 

Shampoo: Hmm... well, if repeated talents are no biggie, then she
might
share Millie the Ghost's talent, Sex Appeal...<may the demon XanTh
have
mercy on ranma's soul...>
 

Ack!  No.  Shampoo's just cute, that's all.

Give her the power to prepare mind-altering ramen.  Whoever eats it
becomes convinced of whatever idea Shampoo had in mind when she prepared
it.  Until the spell wears off, of course...
 

Akane: Uh... well, she might become Invincible when she's angry. Not
just
to Ranma either, but to everyone. This would probably aggravate the
other
fiancees to no end...
 

I would say fearsomely stong (and uncute) when angry. 

Kasumi: Hmm... perhaps the ability to cook delicious food with
whatever is
immediately on hand, no matter how crude or primitive the raw
materials
are? Or perhaps the ability to become _completely_ oblivious to the
outside world, so much so that nothing can effect her at all. The
niceness
thing still works better though. Imagine the groups's first encounter
with a dragon. Everyone else is preparing to fight, while Kasumi just
goes
up and pets the thing, instantly placating it...
 

I like the nice field too.  It works by nullifying hostile intent
directed at her, and, to a lesser degree, those around her.  It also
works ON her... 

Ranma: Hmm... I dunno. Perhaps Ranma would be able to copy any
physical
action or skill that he sees. Or, he might be able to borrow any other

person's talent for a short time, after making physical contact long
enough to transfer the talent. ie, a good long hug, or something
similar.
<ooh, pain...>

No.  *Ranma* is the one with Sex Appeal.  But he can't turn it off.
 

Well, that's all i can think of for now...

~Eimii

  
Nabiki:  The ability to find the best way to turn a situation to her
short-term advantage.  Unfortunately, her Talent doesn't value
intangibles like love or friendship, and can't be consulted on behalf of
other people.  It's also purely informational, and won't help execute
any plans.

Ukyou:  Something to do with Okonomiyaki.  I haven't much beyond that.