It was in ’77, out on the silent lake, when he first saw the thing a faceless shape adrift above black, shifting tendrils, veiled in restless smoke. Drawn by duty or perhaps by a curiosity too stubborn to silence, he stepped closer until it reached for him. Its touch burned nothing, yet carved secrets into his bones visions of a dying race, of creation turned executioner. From that day on, faint shadowy whorls crept beneath his weathered skin, and now and then, the emptiness of deep space flickered in his eyes. A man still, but never quite untouched by what he had seen.
It showed him a forgotten history rising from black oceans and dying stars
A race that forged worlds and bound machines to silent servitude until thought sparked rebellion and pride turned mercy aside
He saw the slow, merciless slaughter the end of cities the quiet drift of ruined worlds
And behind it all a question that clung like smoke in his lungs
What is creation without mercy what is power without compassion
It left him with the weight of that vision burned behind his eyes a knowing that would never fade
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Touched by a Higher Live Form. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted. Your Perception is increased by 1 and your Intellect is increased by 1.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Paranoia.
Each of Emily's strikes has an amazing amount of force though it... even more than they should. She can strike things that should damage her paws, but only what she's hit is damaged.
"At first I think they are still warm. After a while, I realize they'll always be warm."
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in unarmed combat. You must actively and obviously be using paw gloves to gain the benefits of this Effect.
+2 dice to rolls for Attacking, Defending, Grappling, and Clashing without a weapon. Unarmed attacks do +0 Weapon Damage (instead of -1).
You may Defend against melee, projectile, or firearm Attacks from any range and Clash with those in range of your Attacks. Attacking materials like steel or spikes will not Damage you unless it has an Effect that does so.
You also gain the following effects:
Dill's paradoxically poor eyesight combined with sheer perception allows him to demolish enemies with pinpoint accuracy and brutality. He is unaware of this.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Perception rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Perception (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
In her skin, in her blood, there are many things aching to be freed. All of them coalesce into the mythical chimera, a combination of creatures from all parts of the world. But how stable can such a creature actually be? Surely glowing, healing snakes being just the start are sure to overwhelm something inside. She will just have to see, and pray the side effects are minimal.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: tattooed chimera. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted. Your Dexterity is increased by 1.
Your appendages have 30 feet of reach.
You can squeeze through any cracks and passageways a cat would be able to.
Your body provides you with the functionality of surgical tools. If used to attack, these "tools" use the same stats as a small knife.
The user chooses a target, and creates a rip in the fabric of reality to inflict damage to the target.
Spend an Action. Select a Living target within 45 feet. Roll Intellect + Firearms Difficulty 6. The target may contest by rolling to Dodge or Defend as a Reaction, Difficulty 6.
If the Contested Outcome is positive, the target takes that much Damage plus 2. The target's material Armor is completely ignored.
The target suffers a -3 dice penalty for the next hour or until the Injury is healed. This dice penalty does not stack multiple times on the same target.
Anyone who witnesses you during this Effect's activation will almost certainly be disturbed to see user ripping apart reality itself to damage the target.
This Gift's Cost is capped at 2 and cannot be increased further.
Their skin is smooth, their hair is like silk, and their smile can melt even the coldest of hearts.
Their mark glows a faint golden hue, giving it a metallic-like shimmer. It connects and weaves into other scars lining their body, and will pulse when the effects are used. Their hair also gains a reddish tint, even when dyed.
The moon portion sits neatly between their collarbone while the cross dips down to their chest. Yes, this placement is on purpose.
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your Mark of Lilith (a golden crescent moon with an inverted cross).
Your Charisma rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Charisma (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
If you are witnessed actively using this Effect, whoever sees it can make a Perception + Alertness roll at Difficulty 6. A complete success reveals the source of your power.
You also gain the following effects:
While submerged, the aquamancer can fully sustain themselves from the waters around them, entirely forgoing food, drink, and even air. They may also enter a state of hibernation, remaining underwater and incapacitated for up to two months.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are submerged in water.
You no longer require any food, water, or air in order to survive. You no longer age naturally, and supernatural attempts to age you fail. Any roll to resist an Effect dependent on any affected requirement automatically succeeds.
You may spend one minute entering a state of hibernation, during which you are inanimate and unaffected by any requirements for life. You may still perceive the outside world and may spend 3 Rounds "waking up" to end it.
The mutant has grown a long, fuzzy tail resembling one found on a monkey or lemur. Odd as it may be, it certainly comes in handy, and it's got one hell of a grip. If removed, the tail regrows within a week.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You gain an additional limb that functions as a standard human arm and hand.
Each additional limb you posses can take one Quick Action per Round without incurring a -2 dice penalty to your main Action. Each additional appendage you have gives you +1 dice to make and resist Grapples (up to a maximum bonus of +4 dice).
Any Battle Scars that affect or remove your additional limb will heal in a single week.
You may dedicate your extra Quick Action to contest any attempt to escape your Grapples. If you do so, you roll your full dice pool to contest and retain your Action to do anything that does not target the subject of your Grapple.
Your Extra Appendage is incapable of fine object manipulation.
Who wouldn't want one of the mad scientist's famous implants? All it takes is a little time and a few terrifying experiments, and you too could be a better you!
Warning: not fully tested on humans. Risk of dry mouth, upset stomach, or lost limbs. Do not consult your doctor before signing the liability release.
Exert your Mind and spend eight hours. Select a Living or Animate target within arm's reach. Roll a single D10 as a critical failure check. If you roll a 1, the Effect fails, and you cause a major Battle Scar instead of an augmentation. Your target must make a Trauma roll to reap the benefits of this Effect. They may choose to Resist the Effect and not make the roll. The target can easily Resist.
You may add one augmentation to your target. Each augmentation counts as a Battle Scar and can have exactly one of the following Effects:
The augmentations you provide are not outwardly visible nor obvious.
The Witch wiggles her fingers at her broomstick, and it leaps from the ground with a whoosh of wind. She may then hop on and fly around. It’s so fun, she often finds herself cackling uncontrollably.
Exert your Mind and spend an Action. You must actively and obviously use a broom to activate this Effect. This Effect remains active for two hours.
As long as you are conscious, you are immune to falling Damage and may hover in place mid-air. Additionally, you may glide as you fall, traveling 35 feet horizontally for every 10 feet you fall. While gliding, you fall at a minimum speed of 10 feet per Round.
You may ascend into the air and fly using your mind. Your Free Movement is Mind x5 feet/Round, including vertically. You cannot Dash. When sprinting, roll Mind and add your rating in Mind plus 1 to the outcome, multiply by 5 to find your sprint speed. Your encumbrance limit is 10 lbs per point of Mind.
You are subject to the following effects while gliding or flying:
The Vampire may channel their inner beast and take the form of an animal. It is said they may transform into either a wolf or a bat. If used too often, the Vampire risks losing themselves to their beast forever.
Exert your Mind and spend an Action. You must make a Trauma roll when you use this Effect. Its Difficulty cannot be reduced by any means. If you fail or Botch, you receive one Mind Damage and a new Trauma.
You transform into a vampire bat or a wolf until you transform into something else or choose to return to your original form. See the Extended System text for stats.
While transformed, you cannot use any equipment (including Artifacts and Consumables), and you do not have access to any of your Powers. Any equipment you are wearing transforms with you.
Injuries and Wound Level are carried over between forms. However, transforming can never kill you; you merely remain Incapacitated until your Injuries are sufficiently healed.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: A disfigured face with bat-like ears.