Janus seems to stare into the distance his ears minutely vibrating, his eyes minutely spinning so slowly that it's almost imperceptible.
Janus eyes and ears are supernaturally heightened through an object of the cult. His body strengthened from the numerous souls that died at the behest of the cult filling him with more ability then that of a normal person.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Roll self control against drinking hazardous liquids in close proximity.
The doctor has embraced the symbiotic nature of his relationship with his affliction. His very touch can simulate a rapidly manifesting, alien variation of Lucio's phenomena, numbing the skin at the surface, but necrotizing the flesh beneath it. Curiously, even inorganic matter goes through a similar transformation.
Spend an Action. Select a target within arm's reach. Roll Intellect + Medicine 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.
You may use this Effect to Defend against any melee, projectile, or firearm Attacks within range or Clash against any Attack targeted at you. Using it to Defend deals no Damage but does not cost Exertion.
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.
If the target suffers an Injury from this Effect, they will receive at least a Minor Battle Scar regardless of its Severity. When this Effect causes a Battle Scar, you may select which one of the appropriate level.
This Gift's Cost is capped at 2 and cannot be increased further.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: Disfigured (Buboes) (All social rolls are made at +1 Difficulty. The Beautiful Asset is suppressed as long as you have this Battle Scar).
The Entomancer opens up a cup full of tiny insects and releases them into the surrounding area. A minute later, they march back to inform their queen of their findings.
Activation Roll: Intellect + Entomancy
Exert your Mind and spend a minute. Investigate an area with a radius of up to 500 feet You must use up a cup of bugs in order to activate this Effect. At the end of your investigation, roll Intellect + Alertness at Difficulty 6.
You learn the following information about the area:
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Human Stain - Your dreams are filled with humans and their evergrowing hubris. (Nightmares).
You cannot investigate the same area more than once per day.
The outlaws been through tougher scrapes than this. A few cuts and bruises won't stop them.
You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using a valuable looking locket to gain the benefits of this Effect.
Your Stress from Injuries is reduced to 0. Does not reduce Stress from Mind Damage.
While Incapacitated, you may Exert your Mind to take a single action.
If you are Stunned, asleep, drugged, or otherwise made unconscious for any reason other than being Incapacitated, you may Exert your Mind to wake up. Any penalty which was caused by this condition is removed.
A chef has a good eye on what may fit a customer's taste. Learning how to talk to them, interact with them, give a show and a performance with his cooking. Charming and interesting, a aura that feels inviting and relaxing.
Bu fang life as a chef has grown and developed the way he talks with others and keep them talking. He gives off an aura that is friendly and is charming, a aura that makes anyone that meets him want to see him cook.
-Edits: Removed Honest Eyes - while that is an incredible power, it requires effective communication to use well.
-Added Samson: Bu Fang's Knife. Reasoning is simple - if you have Signature Item, it's not like you can lose it forever, can you?
-Added Come Again: A much needed cure for foot in mouth disease. Having this ability means you always present well, no matter what.
-Added Like a Book: Knowing what people respect/disrespect is incredibly powerful & on point for a Chef, & gives you unassailable info without an exert
Overall, an underutilized power, that could use more investment
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your Bu Fang's Knife.
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:
Recently taking time to work on himself, which started as jogging it went to full-on sprints for a mile every day.
Being inspired by an individual from his time known as Louie Zamperini, he pushes himself and with his payment he can be seen running like the wind.
A gust of dust behind him and wind pushing past him as his legs move like lighting.
A tattoo of his squadron's insignia to mark his accomplishment and as both a way to honor a fellow airman and his own squadron as he lives on for them.
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your Tattoo of the 43rd.
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).
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:
The witch knows bad things happen to bad people. By bringing attention to a karmic imbalance, she can hurry it along, causing her target's bad luck to catch up with them. The target finds themselves suffering injuries due to freakishly bad luck until they cleanse themselves or perish.
Exert your Mind and spend one minute. Select a Living target within 25 feet. This Effect cannot be used unless the target deserves it. Roll Charisma + Occult at Difficulty 6. Your target may resist by rolling Body at Difficulty 7.
If you succeed, the target is afflicted with a Condition that causes one of the following symptoms:
The affliction is not treatable by modern medicine. It may be diagnosed by rolling Intellect + Occult at Difficulty 6, and can be cured by bathing fully in clear running water.
This Effect is not obvious, and the only sign you are using an Effect is you staring at the target, speaking calmly. If someone suspects that an Effect was used, they must roll Perception + Alertness, Difficulty 8 to pick up on your Tell.
The spy can twist the urban environment to their whims, erecting fences, walls, and barriers as needed. They whistle and gesture to where the wall should be, and the surrounding materials fly into place.
Exert your Mind and spend an Action. Select a Location within 50 feet. You must be in an area abundant with man-made structures and materials.
Select one of the following alterations to create out of standard building materials originating at the target:
The alteration begins to form when you activate this Effect and finishes forming on your initiative in the next Round. Until it finishes forming, it is not guaranteed to function.
This alteration lasts one minute but may be prematurely destroyed or altered. Your alterations may be broken through with appropriate tools. Anyone attempting to break through must roll Brawn + a relevant Ability. A cumulative Outcome of 6 across all attempts breaks a hole large enough to move through. See the extended system text for GM guidance on various tools.
The influencer knows just how to-- well-- influence people. By following a suggestion with a wink, smile, or a look of astonishment, their target is sure to be swayed. Is it any wonder they have a following of such incredible fans? Hit like, smash subscribe, and for the love of all that is holy, don't forget to retweet.
Exert your Mind and spend at least one Action. Select a Sapient target within 20 feet. Your target cannot be engaged in Combat. Communicate a command to your target. Roll Charisma + Influence at Difficulty 6. The target may resist by rolling Mind at Difficulty 7.
If the contested Outcome is positive, your target will be compelled to follow your command to their best understanding of the letter and spirit of the command until they have completed it or for your Contested Outcome in minutes. You cannot issue another suggestion to the target until 10 minutes after they have completed the first command or 10 minutes after a failure.
The target is unaware that they are under supernatural influence and feel they are acting of their own free will. If you fail, they realize that you were attempting to influence them supernaturally with your command.
Your command can be an order to take an immediate Action. You cannot order a target to "do nothing," and they are free to take other Actions as they fulfill your request. Your command cannot be obviously self-destructive. The Effect ends if following your command would cause a target to cross one of their Limits in a way that would necessitate a Trauma roll.
The aquamancer dissolves into a flowing pool of semi-solid water. Anything they were carrying is left behind in a damp pile. While transformed, they may squeeze through tiny gaps, and are extremely resilient against most standard attacks.
Resolidifying is exhausting.
Exert your Mind and spend an Action.
You transform into a flowing pool of water for the next minute. You may end the effect early and return to your normal form at will. Your structure must remain relatively contiguous. Observers will view you as an unusual entity moving with a singular purpose.
While in this form, you can squeeze through any gap that is not water-tight.
Injuries from standard attacks are reduced to Severity 1, but Damage from AOE effects is increased by 1.
You cannot communicate or use equipment while transformed. Your equipment does not transform with you beyond basic body coverings. You cannot carry any items while transformed.
You have access to your Powers while transformed.
After this Effect ends, you cannot move quicker than a walk (15 feet per Round) for one minute and suffer a -1 dice penalty for an hour.
The ninja does not approve of guns; they prefer using the bow for its stealth and versatility.
You gain the following benefits as long as engaged in combat with wooden longbows.
You receive +2 dice to all rolls using wooden longbows. Reloading is a Free Action, and drawing your weapon does not require a Quick Action as long as it is on your person.
You also gain the following effects: