Though never a slouch, Adam has seemingly become better with weapons overnight. Anytime Adam does something outside of the human norm while fighting with a weapon, he glows with an almost imperceptible golden light.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with melee weapons.
+2 dice to all rolls with melee weapons. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using melee weapons.
You also gain the following effects:
The user's pupils swap from normal, human circles to vertical, serpentine slits each time they blink. The effect is only noticeable upon close inspection, and is exclusively cosmetic.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Perception rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Perception (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
You possess a poignant yet somber gift born from the harsh realities of homelessness—a cloaking aura that renders you less noticeable to those around you. This isn’t magic; it’s the sad result of societal neglect. As you move silently through crowded streets, people’s eyes slide past you, focusing on anything but your presence. This involuntary invisibility isn’t a power you sought, but it’s one you’ve learned to navigate.
Your presence blurs at the edges, making it hard for anyone to pinpoint or recall details about you. When they try to focus, their minds fumble, hampered by unseen barriers. You exist in the periphery, a ghost in the public eye, remembered only as a fleeting shadow that fades as quickly as it appears.
Each step you take is wrapped in the silent acknowledgment of your condition—seen by many, recognized by few. Your journey through the streets is a testament to resilience and the will to exist despite being persistently overlooked by a world that finds it easier to ignore than to engage.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You and everything you are carrying is obscured in one of the following manners. You may Spend an Action to change the way in which you're concealed.
While this Effect is active, any Effect that would obscure you or your equipment specifically from other, additional senses fails automatically.
If someone discovers you, this Effect will not help you hide from them for the next minute. Activating a targeted or obvious Effect, attacking, or being Injured ends the Effect. When the Effect ends, it is disabled for one minute.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Self Sufficient - Roll self control to trust someone else with your life.
Carmilla looks quite powerful and is able to pack a punch.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in unarmed combat.
+2 dice to rolls for Attacking, Defending, Grappling, and Clashing without a weapon. Unarmed attacks do +4 Weapon Damage (instead of -1).
You may Defend against melee, projectile, or firearm Attacks from any range and Clash with those in range of your Attacks. Attacking materials like steel or spikes will not Damage you unless it has an Effect that does so.
This is a doctor who exists on the front lines. They're most at home working under stressful conditions when the stakes couldn't be higher.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
All Stabilizations you attempt are considered Proper Stabilizations.
You also gain the following effects:
Born as only a half blooded child to a thin blood that barely even counted as a vampire, Lucas's inheritance is at best "Weak" by his own admittance he doesn't even really count as a cainite, but he isn't about to let that stop him. He researches tirelessly to find new ways to move forward, and has broken his fingers and forced them into particular shapes great for killing. All to prepare himself for what comes next as his dissolute heritage is made whole again, at least, if you ask him.
You gain the following benefits as long as So long as he has fed on blood in the past 24 hours.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Receded lips that peel back to reveal rat like teeth, yellowed jaundiced eyes, and exposed gums and canines. You are considered to be a Sapient, Non-Living being when targeted. Your Brawn is increased by 2, your Dexterity is increased by 1, and your Intellect is increased by 1.
No single organ in your body is critical for life. Called Shots do no additional Damage to you. You may perceive the world through separated body parts, take Actions with them, and reattach them by spending an Action and Exerting your Mind.
Your Injuries no longer degrade with time. You do not age naturally, and supernatural attempts to age you fail.
Your appendages have 30 feet of reach.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: That sweet smell. It's enough to make a man sick: Roll self control to not lick up or drink blood when you see it.
The Severity of any Injury caused by Blessed weapons or Any form of UV based weaponry is increased by 2.
The detective has trained their eyes to notice the smallest of details.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
The werewolf's gnashing teeth sheer through steel and bone alike. Those caught in their maw rarely make it out alive.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are in werewolf form, and you are engaged in unarmed combat.
+2 dice to rolls for Attacking, Defending, and Clashing without a weapon. Unarmed attacks do +0 Weapon Damage (instead of -1).
You may Defend against melee, projectile, or firearm Attacks from any range and Clash with those in range of your Attacks. Attacking materials like steel or spikes will not Damage you unless it has an Effect that does so.
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.
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 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 have fed on fresh human blood in the past 24 hours and you are not in direct sunlight.
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. You do not age naturally, and supernatural attempts to age you fail.
The Severity of any Injury caused by fire and heat is increased by 2.