You wield the blade with a grace and precision that borders on the supernatural. Your movements are fluid, almost mesmerizing as if you're dancing with the weapon rather than wielding it. Each strike is executed with pinpoint accuracy and your footwork is impeccable, keeping your opponents at the perfect distance.
Ever since your teenage years, you have been bewitchingly talented with a blade on top of having been rigorously trained by the finest warriors at the Lasair Nicneven. Many in the order have theorised that his unreal talent levels stem from being blessed by Nicneven herself.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with Swords.
+2 dice to all rolls with Swords. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using Swords.
You also gain the following effects:
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.
Eric's veins contain a black liquid, his blood runs dark and viscous, taking on a sludge like consistency, when cut he begins to leak a substance that carries a smell that promises death and decay, to all who ingest it, this effect partially extends to the one whose blood this is, the massive amount of toxins in his body have changed him on a biological level and has elevated him far beyond the normal man.
When eric was born his strange appearance and capabilities were little more than a curiosity of the Lord of plague, who subtlety guided and molded Eric into an unknowing follower of their teachings
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Plague lord. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted. Your Dexterity is increased by 1.
Any Animate being that consumes or is injected with your bodily fluids receives a Severity-1 Injury. Every Round, they must roll Body Difficulty 9. If they fail, the Injury worsens by 1 Severity. If they succeed, the Injury stops worsening.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: Disfigured.
This is a doctor who exists on the wrong side of the law. Stripped of their license, they've taken up providing medical care in less than ideal conditions, and adapted extraordinarily well. In any environment, with the most basic of tools, the most superb medical care is provided to those with no one else to whom they can turn.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
All Stabilizations you attempt are considered Proper Stabilizations.
You also gain the following effects:
Through his godly ancestory, and through his skill in throwing which he has honed and trained with years of practice, Sonny has mastered the ability to throw javelins.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with Javelins.
+2 dice to all rolls utilizing Javelins.
You also gain the following effects:
When targeted by an effect that would manipulate the mind, the sophisticated network of neural implants will assist in opposing impulses not aligned with it's real-time personality model. If the effect is successfully repulsed, it communicates both the source & the nature of the effect to the End User.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You get +2 dice to any Mind resistance rolls you make. You also gain the following effects:
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Professionalism.
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 can suspend all requirements for life by entering an inanimate state. You can remain in this state for up to 2 months, and are effectively Incapacitated while Hibernating. Entering and Exiting takes one minute, during which you cannot act.
The Vampire was cursed to forever be a vile creature of the night! Their skin has faded to a deathly pale, only regaining something close to human complexion in the immediate aftermath of feeding on human blood. They are weakened when exposed to direct sunlight or when they have been unable to feed in the past day, but otherwise has gained inhuman strength, speed, and irresistibility from their devil's bargain.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are not in direct sunlight and you have fed on fresh human blood in the past 24 hours.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: a seductive and powerful humanoid, with pale skin and wicked fangs. You are considered to be a Sapient, Non-Living being when targeted. Your Brawn is increased by 1, your Dexterity is increased by 1, and your Charisma is increased by 1.
Your Injuries no longer degrade with time.
The Severity of any Injury caused by fire and heat is increased by 2.
There's a certain strength that comes from displaying the flag of one's country. As long as the Soldier holding their country's flag or wearing something emblazoned with it, they are less likely to be injured in battle.
You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using clothes or a uniform that displays the flag of your country 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.
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.
The survivalist has depended on the Bug-out Bag for so long, they've formed a powerful bond with the pack. This bond renders the pack unbreakable, and grants the survivalist an understanding of what direction it's in at all times.
This Artifact cannot be broken.
This Artifact's creator is always aware of the direction and distance to this Artifact.