By all accounts, Ky Matranaga should be out for the count. He's injured beyond belief, gritting his teeth through a pain unimaginable. Yet, against all odds, he continues to fight-- his honed, martial discipline and unyielding, fiery spirit continuing to push him forward.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Stress from Injuries is reduced to 0. Does not reduce Stress from Mind Damage.
For as long as the winds blow and the rain falls, I too shall live on to fulfill what the skies sought
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You may go five times longer than a normal human without food, water, and air. You no longer age naturally, and supernatural attempts to age you fail.
The animal's tendons flex a lot more than usual beneath their skin. When in use, their silver look shines through. It comes at a high cost though, rendering the user virtually mute, as they can only hiss and roar like a cat anymore. Exposure to the cold makes it seem like sunlight flows through the sinews.
When transforming, the user not only absorbs metal into their skin, but into their tendons as well.
You gain the following benefits as long as you're transformed.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Silvery tendons and pupils. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted. Your Brawn is increased by 1, your Dexterity is increased by 1, and your Perception is increased by 1.
You are immune to damage from cold. If cold is a substantial component of other damage you would take (e.g. falling from a great distance into a vat of liquid nitrogen), that damage is reduced by 2 (in addition to Armor)
You cannot speak any coherent verbal language and must resort to other means of communication.
The blood and bone shift in Valerie’s body to form weapons. Weapons that Penny has begun to train with, to protect herself from things like herself. She realized she needs to hold her own, to protect herself before damage happens.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in unarmed combat.
Your unarmed attacks deal +2 Bonus Damage (instead of -2). The target's Armor is fully effective against this damage.
You also gain the following effects:
Ijiraq of the north, afflicted by terrible strength.
Your nails. Cracked and blackened, dulled against the ice. The ground shakes.
Your knuckles. Mottled and misshapen THEY ARE MADE SOLID
Lesions that give way to lesions, thin eyelids concealing red sclera and twitching -
You are strong.
O Great Spirit of the South, whose warm breath of compassion melts the ice that gathers round our hearts.
Teach us that he who is truly strong is also kind.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
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: Leprosy.
You also gain the following effects:
SCP-XXXX's tongue is long and prehensile, with a pointed tip and a series of sharp barbs along the underside. The tongue is able to stretch to a length of up to two meters when fully extended. It is covered in a layer of mucus that helps it slide through flesh and muscle easily, allowing SCP-XXXX to pierce the skin of its victims and extract their blood with minimal resistance.
The tongue is also highly muscular, allowing SCP-6284 to manipulate it with precision and strength. When not in use, the tongue is stored within SCP-6284 mouth, coiled up like a snake. The tongue's appearance is often described as both alluring and grotesque, with its sharp barbs and mucus-covered surface contrasting with its smooth, sinewy texture.
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. Any Battle Scars that affect or remove your additional limb will heal in a single week.
Your extra appendage can be used to attack in exactly the same manner as a Thrusting Sword (Dex + Brawl, Dif 6, +2). If hit with this proboscis like appendage then the target gains a -1 dice penalty to all physical rolls..
Your appendage has a grip that is hard to shake. While grappling a target, when contesting their physical actions, you may roll your full dice pool, but it only counts as a Quick Action.
It's true the mad scientist is one of the greatest minds of our generation, that they can solve any puzzle or riddle. However, no one wants to spend time with them.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Intellect rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Intellect (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
Even in human form, the werewolf retains their incredible sense of smell. This helps them track their prey and learn where people and things have been.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
As long as the ninja is carrying a weapon, their self-defense is almost subconscious. Subtle twitches and lighting-fast feints and parries using sword and scabbard can buy the ninja precious seconds to enact an escape plan or make the kill.
You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using a sword to gain the benefits of this Effect.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Whenever your Armor reduces incoming Damage, you are immediately made aware of the source of the Damage. You may pinpoint their location for 30 seconds.
Any time your Armor prevents damage, your total Armor rating is temporarily decreased by 1. Whenever you go two Rounds without preventing any damage, it is restored back to its full value.
The Ninja is so attuned to the sounds of their surroundings, they may focus their mind to "see" using the subtle acoustic vibrations.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
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).