A volume of liquid mercurial compound circles the arm, idly covering the area. In response to the wielder suffering physical trauma, the liquid flows instantly to the point of impact.
The liquid, found to be an alien copper alloy, can redirect a great deal of kinetic energy back into the arm, which, indestructible as it is, will absorb every blow.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack.
You may transfer your Armor to another target within 30 feet once per Round as a Free Action. You may transfer it back to yourself at any range.
Your Armor cannot be destroyed, and it always provides a minimum of 2 Armor regardless of any Armor shredding or penetration. It cannot be circumvented with Called Shots. When shredded, it returns to full potency in one hour.
Your brain is tapped directly into the world wide web. This is in many ways a terrible burden, but on the other hand, it means you can Google basically anything on the fly. Two thirds of intelligence is knowing when to ask for help; the other third is having fucked up brain chemistry that makes you bad at socialising, probably.
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).
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Does Not Compute - Whenever you are presented with a critical (crucial) split-second decision, such as a Reaction, roll Self Control. On a failure: you are "stun-locked" out of your reaction, as your brain overclocks itself.
You also gain the following effects:
The beastmaster closes their eyes and channels nature's bloody struggle for survival. When their eyes reopen, they catch the light and glow red like a dog's. While in this heightened state, they may sense heat signatures and triangulate the tiniest sound.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
Marnie is an Aquaman-style mermaid, with light blue-gray scales covering much of her body (although her face and hands, as well as most of her arms, are barely touched, leaving it easy to imagine that the few scales that are there are makeup or tattoos). These scales are hard and cold to the touch. She is easily able to swim and survive in the water, finding it easy to traverse, and wishes she could call it home permanently.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: mermaid. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted. Your Charisma is increased by 1.
Your body is adapted to swimming. You receive +3 dice on non-attack rolls related to swimming.
While in the water, 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.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: scales on the back of her hand, making it hard to use as normal.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: believes marine life is superior to humans.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
Any senses which have been heightened cannot be overloaded. Battle Scars you receive cannot affect these senses.
Frank can steer his vessel on land or sea or even the sky
You gain the following benefits as long as you are piloting any vehicle.
You receive +2 dice to any rolls to pilot a vehicle.
You also gain the following effects:
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 Armor rating is temporarily decreased by 2. Whenever it goes five Rounds without preventing any Damage, it is restored back to its full value.
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 Psychic can, with great focus and mental strain, channel their will to move objects with their mind.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
As long as you maintain Concentration, you can take Actions and interact with things that are within 75 feet without needing to physically touch them or be near them. Any rolls made for Actions taken in this way use a Mental Strength of 2 in place of your Brawn rating, a Mental Agility of 2 in place of your Dexterity, and otherwise use your own Attributes and Abilities.
Telekinetic actions have the following restrictions and behaviors:
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.
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: