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Unshakable "Stress? On this sorta job? No way."
The Sparkman's experiences have lead him to this point. His body is a battery for a greater purpose, for a storm brewing within...
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Stress from Injuries is reduced to 0. Does not reduce Stress from Mind Damage.
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Charlatans
“Unsettling are the days in which everyone is an expert.”
― Criss Jami
Nowadays you can't go a day without some phony prophet trying to peddle their wares to you.
Driven by the increased interest in the supernatural, charlatans from palm readers to televangelists are everywhere. And while the vast majority of witches, psychics, magicians, hypnotists, cures, potions, faith healers, and clairvoyants are complete fakes, they do make a living.
As the saying goes, "it's easier for an actor to make it in alternative medicine than Hollywood."
Most people scoff at these clearly-phony supernatural services, yet those same people often buy into at least one scam.
The most dangerous charlatans are the self-styled monster hunters who carry a mall-ninja arsenal and guns with silver bullets. Most have never encountered anything supernatural and do absolutely nothing besides burn some sage and patrol the area for a night or two. Even so, those who are superstitious, fearful, or desperate enough will hire them to solve the problems they simply don't understand. In some cases with disastrous results.
For Contractors, charlatans are red herrings and obstacles. Clumsy fakes that conjure a smokescreen of misinformation and escalate the situations they're in.
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Grit Gifts
Battle Worn
After surviving numerous harsh winters and life threatening encounters, Alexander's body has become rugged and rough and as a result is able to withstand any injuries without losing his determination. However as a result he has lost his left hand.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Body and Mind Penalties are reduced to 0.
You may move at your normal speed and still maintain Concentration.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: Loss of left hand.
Inner Focus
Through years of training, Dovah is able to focus on the task at hand, regardless of Pain, Stress, or hardships.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Stress from Injuries and Mind Damage is reduced to 0.
Unconcerned With Worldly Matters
"For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit." - Romans 8:5
Ellis' time spent with the sword Esperachius has deepened his faith and helped him to rise above concerns of the flesh or the mind. He is no longer held back by injury or distraction of any kind, choosing instead to persevere and act in accordance with the Lord.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
Your Body and Mind Penalties are reduced to 0.
If you are Stunned, you may Exert your Mind to instead still take actions, but at a -2 penalty, for the duration of the Stun. If you are knocked out, drugged, or otherwise made unconscious, you may Exert your Mind to wake up.
Any dice penalty from being stunned, diseased, cold, hot, dizzy, sick, distracted, or similar circumstances is reduced to zero. Does not affect penalties from Effects you activated.
American Built
American Tough
Belle shrugs off attacks, seemingly coming back stronger
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Stress from Injuries is divided in half. Does not reduce Stress from Mind Damage.
Stress from Injuries acts as a dice bonus instead of penalty.
Exert your Mind (unless you win a coin flip) and spend an Action. This Effect cannot be used unless severity 5+.
Your Stress from Injuries and Mind Damage is reduced to 0. Lasts three hours.
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Stop Whining
The mobster's been through tougher scrapes than this. A few cuts and bruises won't stop them.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Stress from Injuries is reduced to 0. Does not reduce Stress from Mind Damage.