Mesmers and Mindsculpting
Of course, the aforementioned methods are only the most crude tools any true mindsculptor has at his disposal. In addition, there is the chemical alteration of consciousness, sound induced trance*, and its own special discipline of hypnosis. But all these things are but the tools of the artist. Rather, the Mesmerians measure success not only by result, but also style and technique.
*(derived from the older Mesmerian tradition of Sonic manipulation, their true heritage from the Croman Empire. Sadly largely discontinued in this day and age.)
