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Star-like eyes allow Auren to quickly assess the emotions of everyone around him, much to his chagrin, even if his own expression is somewhat lacklustre...
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your Star-like eyes.
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).
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Vengeful and Paranoia.
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:
- Anime: You may have a 30 second conversation with another character on your initiative each Round in Combat, and using any Communication Effect takes a Free Action instead of a full Action.
- Hey, Listen!: You cannot be ignored or unheard when directly addressing an entity.
- Me, an Empath: You have an intuitive understanding of the emotional state of any Animate being within 30 feet. Once per person per day you may roll Charisma + Influence to learn what things they respect or disrespect in others.
- Poker Face: You reveal only what you want to reveal. It is impossible to determine whether or not you are lying. You may roll Charisma + Performance to resist any investigative Effect that targets you. If you successfully resist, you determine the info they get.
- The Price Of Fame: Any sightings or recordings of your activity can easily be traced back to you. Even when disguised or using an alias, people always get a Perception check to recognize you.
- On its own, your empath abilities do not allow you to detect lies.
- In rare cases, GMs may require you to make a roll to lie to particularly powerful beings.
- If your Star-like eyes is damaged, destroyed, or lost, you lose all benefits from this Effect for the next two months.
- Attribute bonuses from multiple sources do not stack. Instead the highest bonus is used.
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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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Mythic Charisma Gifts
Dramatic Presence
"The spotlight is a powerful thing."
Become the center of attention, where every word and gesture demands an audience.
While each actor is the lead of their own stage, to command the spotlight is to call attention to those not on your podium.
It is to be the center of attention, to receive an audience of those who otherwise would not look in your direction, preoccupied with their own scripts and narratives.
What would you do, I wonder, if such a power was lent to you?
Only time will tell.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 2. 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).
- Attribute bonuses from multiple sources do not stack. Instead the highest bonus is used.
Opening Argument
Not noticeably visible, becomes stone-faced as if he's in court and turns on his manipulative charm. His expressions and body posture is similar to how he would be in court too. In a sense, he always brings the court with him, wherever he goes.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
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).
You also gain the following effects:
- Poker Face: You reveal only what you want to reveal. It is impossible to determine whether or not you are lying. You may roll Charisma + Performance to resist any investigative Effect that targets you. If you successfully resist, you determine the info they get.
- The Price Of Fame: Any sightings or recordings of your activity can easily be traced back to you. Even when disguised or using an alias, people always get a Perception check to recognize you.
- In rare cases, GMs may require you to make a roll to lie to particularly powerful beings.
- Attribute bonuses from multiple sources do not stack. Instead the highest bonus is used.
Eanna's Gift
John had found himself in possession of the enigmatic Scar of Eanna, its origin shrouded in the deepest obscurity. A profound and unbreakable bond ensued as he connected with this artifact, to the point where he became inseparably fused with it. This remarkable connection, over time, seamlessly integrated the Scar into his very chest, resulting in an extraordinary transformation. What once appeared to be a peculiar metallic imprint bore an uncanny resemblance to an intricate and otherworldly tattoo. To a casual observer, John might have struck an impression as a devoted adherent to some mystical faith. However, upon closer scrutiny, the observer would experience a profound and unsettling sensation, akin to encountering an enigma that defied conventional explanation.
The necklace/scar exerts a profound influence on John's mind. Whenever he can't unequivocally confirm its presence, a potent cocktail of panic and fear engulfs him. This goes beyond the mere sensation of its weight against his chest. If he can't currently see its luminous metallic luster, feel the warmth radiating through his hand, observe the subtle yet undeniable impact it has on those nearby, or hear the faint sizzle of its utilization, he finds himself ensnared in a paralyzing web of uncertainty. It's akin to a Schrödinger's Cat scenario, teetering on the brink of existential dread, desperately gasping for confirmation through every available sense. Without this validation, he experiences an inner decay, his very being slowly withering.
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your Eanna's Cross. The Eanna's Cross is burned into his chest. It is a metal chunk (originally a necklace) that he welded and attached to his chest.
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:
- Hey, Listen!: You cannot be ignored or unheard when directly addressing an entity.
- Poker Face: You reveal only what you want to reveal. It is impossible to determine whether or not you are lying. You may roll Charisma + Performance to resist any investigative Effect that targets you. If you successfully resist, you determine the info they get.
- In rare cases, GMs may require you to make a roll to lie to particularly powerful beings.
- If your Eanna's Cross. The Eanna's Cross is burned into his chest. It is a metal chunk (originally a necklace) that he welded and attached to his chest is damaged, destroyed, or lost, you lose all benefits from this Effect for the next two months.
- Attribute bonuses from multiple sources do not stack. Instead the highest bonus is used.
Impeccable Charisma
Have I met you before?
Ains has always been good at pulling strings, most of it coming from his father and mother, he's become a social pro, talking his way through friend or foe.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 0. 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).
You also gain the following effects:
- Anime: You may have a 30 second conversation with another character on your initiative each Round in Combat, and using any Communication Effect takes a Free Action instead of a full Action.
- Poker Face: You reveal only what you want to reveal. It is impossible to determine whether or not you are lying. You may roll Charisma + Performance to resist any investigative Effect that targets you. If you successfully resist, you determine the info they get.
- In rare cases, GMs may require you to make a roll to lie to particularly powerful beings.
- Attribute bonuses from multiple sources do not stack. Instead the highest bonus is used.
Play Along
Lets be friends!
You have an earnest desire to play games with people and make friends! Your intentions are so genuine that your honest words are apparent to anyone who hears them. The slightest glance at her leaves her stuck in your head long after she's gone.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 0. 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).
You also gain the following effects:
- Honest Eyes: Your word is accepted as honest so long as you are speaking the truth as you understand it. You can always tell if someone telling a lie without making a roll, though you may not know what they are concealing
- Me, an Empath: You have an intuitive understanding of the emotional state of any Animate being within 30 feet. Once per person per day you may roll Charisma + Influence to learn what things they respect or disrespect in others.
- Party Animal: You are welcome at, and will be granted entrance to, any social gathering or party, at least as an observer.
- The Price Of Fame: Any sightings or recordings of your activity can easily be traced back to you. Even when disguised or using an alias, people always get a Perception check to recognize you.
- On its own, your empath abilities do not allow you to detect lies.
- A "social gathering" might include a birthday party, after-work drinks, a ski trip, or yoga in the park, among other things. It likely would not include a cult gathering to summon a demon, Congressional negotiations over a contentious bill, etc.
- Attribute bonuses from multiple sources do not stack. Instead the highest bonus is used.
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Mythic Charisma Gifts
Life of the Party!
The influencer is welcome at any event or social gathering, but they're easy to recognize, even when they'd rather not be.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
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).
You also gain the following effects:
- Party Animal: You are welcome at, and will be granted entrance to, any social gathering or party, at least as an observer.
- The Price Of Fame: Any sightings or recordings of your activity can easily be traced back to you. Even when disguised or using an alias, people always get a Perception check to recognize you.
- A "social gathering" might include a birthday party, after-work drinks, a ski trip, or yoga in the park, among other things. It likely would not include a cult gathering to summon a demon, Congressional negotiations over a contentious bill, etc.
- Attribute bonuses from multiple sources do not stack. Instead the highest bonus is used.