Those that worship the Goddess eventual have been given the power to come back from death itself. Through the power of my ring and the ancient seal I have been able to come back as I was before. My body turns into ash as a few items scatter.
Ritual of Nephys: My ring must be taken back to an Altar of Nephys. A short ceremony is performed and my body is returned.
You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using Seal of Nephys to gain the benefits of this Effect.
If you would take an Injury that would kill you, you don’t die. Instead, you survive in an Incapacitated state, though you appear dead to any means of detecting life. This state lasts for the next hour, at which point you fully return to life.
If, while you are unconscious, your wound level rises above your rating in Body + twice your ________, or if you take an Injury with Severity greater than twice your rating in ________, you die. After you return, the Injury that would have killed you, as well as any Injuries sustained while Incapacitated, are healed. Battle scars obtained during this time remain.
Stewart "Stew" Hughs is a master of disarming techniques, a skill honed through years of intense training and countless combat encounters. His ability to neutralize an opponent without lethal force is unparalleled, making him a formidable and versatile fighter. Stew’s approach to disarming is a blend of speed, precision, and deep psychological understanding of his adversaries.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in unarmed combat.
+2 dice to rolls for Attacking, Defending, 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:
lornn is huge buffed ram with insane physical strength and whenever he uses his extreme strength his beard braids start to glow bright red before lava starts flowing in it.
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your beard braids.
Your Brawn rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Brawn (cannot be used on combat rolls or Effect activations).
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: wheezing.
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:
A plain looking gold ring, with a hidden inscription that glows under the light of fire. The inscription is in old Norse, but reads: One Ring to Rule them All, and in the Darkness, Bind Them. Upon slipping on the ring they will turn completely invisible.
Curse of the Ring: When in danger or an uncomfortable situation, roll Self-Control to resist putting the ring on and running away. If you try to get rid of the ring roll self-controll as well
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
You and everything you are carrying is obscured in one of the following manners. You may Spend an Action to change the way in which you're concealed.
While this Effect is active, any Effect that would obscure you or your equipment specifically from other, additional senses fails automatically.
If someone discovers you, this Effect will not help you hide from them for the next minute. Activating a targeted or obvious Effect, attacking, or being Injured ends the Effect. When the Effect ends, it is disabled for one minute.
Anyone who touches this Artifact will notice it warping their mind and may drop it. If they choose to hold or use it, they immediately receive the following Trauma: Curse of the Ring. If they lose possession of this Artifact, the Trauma heals over the course of the next day.
During the events of one of his “Contracts”, Brainsurge was horribly shocked, permanently morphing his body and hair and giving him the innate abilities of his gadgets.
Attack roll is Intellect+Electricity, using Int to calculate on-the-fly where would be optimal to shoot in order to actually hit the target.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: stark-white hair, electrocution scars. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted..
You may make a +2 Weapon Damage electric zap (pistol) attack without additional equipment.
You’ve been through a lot of punishment and have gained a tolerance to it. Your body may become scratched and bruised, but your will remains strong.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Stress from Injuries and Mind Damage is divided in half.
While transformed, the werewolf's toughened hide provides protection from all manner of attacks, except silver.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are in werewolf form.
You have 4, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except silver. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Any Injury received from Damage that was reduced by this Armor is considered Makeshift Stabilized and will not degrade further, and any Battle Scar caused by them is reduced by 1 level. You may attempt a single Proper Stabilization on such Injuries.
The aquamancer is an adept swimmer and moves with agility in or out of the water.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You may move easily and without a roll in any of the following situations.
The Blademaster is so attuned to blades that they may manipulate any bladed object at a range simply by willing it. Observers see translucent spider-silk connecting the Blademaster's fingers to the blade, allowing them to puppet it.
You gain the following benefits as long as the target object has a cutting edge.
As long as you maintain Concentration, you can take Actions and interact with things that are within 75 feet without needing to physically touch them or be near them. Any rolls made for Actions taken in this way use a Mental Strength of 2 in place of your Brawn rating, a Mental Agility of 2 in place of your Dexterity, and otherwise use your own Attributes and Abilities.
Telekinetic actions have the following restrictions and behaviors:
The Ninja's incredible dedication to their discipline grants them supernatural dexterity and agility.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Dexterity rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Dexterity (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
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.