The ashen form of the phoenix burns with inner fire, replenishing flesh in a puff of hot smoke.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Any Injury you receive from a source other than cold heals quickly, reducing its Severity by one level every day, starting once it becomes stabilized. You may also Exert your Mind and spend an Action to reduce the Severity of a single stabilized Injury by 1. Does not affect Injuries suffered as an activation cost for Effects.
Battle Scars caused by your Injuries will remain. Any Injuries you receive automatically count as a successful Makeshift Stabilization and do not deteriorate further.
Injuries you receive from cold are increased in Severity by 1.
Coming from years of practice, Biggun has mastered the art of the Greatsword, capable of using his own weight to swing and cleave his opponents, Biggun has no problem lugging around his massive blade.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with Greatsword.
+2 dice to all rolls with Greatsword. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using Greatsword.
You also gain the following effects:
He is blessed by the gods of navigation and exploration, as such he is forced to carry a large rucksack with a patch that has "Atlas" on it, unable to be removed by any means.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Wayfinder (A man with a large backpack that can't be removed). You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted..
While in Forests or Deserts, heat, cold, pressure, and other atmospheric hazards do not affect you, and dangerous local flora and fauna will not bother you unless you give them a reason.
You cannot be mistaken for a normal human. You cannot always use standard human clothes, equipment, vehicles, and facilities, and when you can, you suffer an increased Difficulty.
The user of this gift produces more sweat and body oils than your average person, and this happens to work perfectly in their favor. Since there is so much sweat it acts as a constant barrier between the user and any flame, and due to their infernal and oily heritage, their blood is also very deadly when consumed. However because of the user's infernal heritage they are also incredibly weak to holy and blessed objects such as bullets dipped in holy water for example.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Sweats more than average, has oilier skin which gives off a strange shine. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted..
You are immune to damage from heat and flames. If heat is a substantial component of other damage you would take (e.g. slashed with a flaming sword), that damage is reduced by 2 (in addition to Armor)
Any creature that consumes or is injected with your bodily fluids receives a Severity-1 Injury. Every minute, they must roll Body Difficulty 9. If they fail, the Injury worsens by 1 Severity. If they succeed, the Injury stops worsening.
The Severity of any Injury caused by Holy/Blessed is increased by 2.
Lucian's evolving abilities as a vegan vampire are intriguing. With his heightened senses and honed control, he has developed a remarkable skill in medical care, particularly when it comes to obtaining blood without leaving a trace or a wound. This newfound power showcases his dedication to minimizing harm and his commitment to ethical living.
As he approaches the task of obtaining blood, Lucian's focus is unwavering. He combines his vampire senses with precision and delicacy, allowing him to extract the necessary sustenance without causing any harm to the donor. This level of control and care not only preserves the well-being of those he interacts with but also aligns perfectly with his mission of ethical vampirism.
Lucian's journey as a vegan vampire continues to unfold, revealing ever more creative and compassionate ways to coexist with humans and the world at large.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
All Stabilizations you attempt are considered Proper Stabilizations.
You also gain the following effects:
Quincy is the picture of physical health - the real, real deal. He just doesn't really seem to get sick, or tired, or worn out. The man is a paragon of energy - unstoppable.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You get +2 dice to any Body resistance rolls you make. You also gain the following effects:
The influencer is welcome at any event or social gathering, but they're easy to recognize, even when they'd rather not be.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
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).
You also gain the following effects:
The detective has trained their eyes to notice the smallest of details.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
The Soldier has spent a healthy ten thousand hours training with the weapons of their military. They are deadly when wielding any firearm made in their home country. Drawing their standard issue at the start of a confrontation is pure reflex, and they may plan their shots to deal collateral damage to those behind their target.
You gain the following benefits as long as engaged in combat with firearms made in your home country.
+2 dice to all firearms made in your home country rolls.
You also gain the following effects:
Unimportant characters just can't seem to hit our hero with their attacks. Injuries that are sustained from underlings are conveniently non-severe.
You gain the following benefits as long as the attacker isn't important enough to have a name.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Nature is the beastmaster's domain. While in the wilds, they can climb trees and cliffs with ease and dash through dense underbrush that anyone else would need a machete to navigate.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You may move easily and without a roll in any of the following situations.
You only gain the benefits of this effect if you are in an area without a human building within 300 feet.