A true long sword in form, Tranquility is Odessa's answer to those who refuse to embrace peace by granting them the final one. Made of light blue metal and with a flared black hilt set with a glittering blue gemstone, this sword embodies the beauty and menace that is to be expected of a legendary sword. Those chosen by the blade, and pure of heart, can wield it with exceptional speed and grace, deflecting bullets and all other manners of evils from the air as easily as some draw breath.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact and you are engaged in combat with Swords.
+2 dice to all rolls with Swords.
Possession of this Artifact causes the following Trauma to manifest over the course of a day: Cannot attack innocents without rolling mind. If you lose possession of this Artifact, the Trauma heals over the course of the next month.
You also gain the following effects:
This power manifests as a series of scarred tissue, marked into the skin aparently by claw and fang, appearing as a blend of arcane symbols and feral markings. The crude lines stretching across the chest and back, pulsating faintly with an otherworldly energy. These markings are not mere decoration; they serve as catalysts, enhancing the user's abilities and fortitude. When touched, these markings emit a tingling sensation, a reminder of the power coursing beneath the surface.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Eldritch Beast Constitution. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted. Your Dexterity is increased by 1, your Perception is increased by 1, your Charisma is increased by 1, and your Intellect is increased by 1.
The Severity of any Injury caused by Bone weapons and items is increased by 2.
The animal's tendons flex a lot more than usual beneath their skin. When in use, their silver look shines through. It comes at a high cost though, rendering the user virtually mute, as they can only hiss and roar like a cat anymore. Exposure to the cold makes it seem like sunlight flows through the sinews.
When transforming, the user not only absorbs metal into their skin, but into their tendons as well.
You gain the following benefits as long as you're transformed.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Silvery tendons and pupils. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted. Your Brawn is increased by 1, your Dexterity is increased by 1, and your Perception is increased by 1.
You are immune to damage from cold. If cold is a substantial component of other damage you would take (e.g. falling from a great distance into a vat of liquid nitrogen), that damage is reduced by 2 (in addition to Armor)
You cannot speak any coherent verbal language and must resort to other means of communication.
Cleatus has always been quick as a whip, well. Physically, but this latest gift has given him an extra pep in his step that takes him beyond that kind of thing. After getting particularly drunk during his last outing, Cleatus woke up practically constantly as loose and relaxed as he had been when he was sauced. Now constantly benefiting from that state of snappy relaxation, Cleatus finds it easier than ever to react and roll his way into battle. Though he doesn't know that it was in fact a drunken request to be like this forever to a harbinger he met while blasted out of his mind after the last job that resulted in this.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Dexterity rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Dexterity (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
He's a Goblin.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You are permanently and visibly transformed: Goblin. You are considered to be a Sapient, Living being when targeted. Your Dexterity is increased by 1.
Your body is adapted to Thievery. You receive +3 dice on non-attack rolls related to Thievery.
You may make a +2 Weapon Damage Tooth and Claw attack without additional equipment.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: you must roll a "Self-Control roll when acknowledging someone as a "Hero"; failure immediates the proper response: Fight or Flee.
You cannot be mistaken for a normal human. You cannot always use standard human clothes, equipment, vehicles, and facilities, and when you can, you suffer an increased Difficulty.
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You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in unarmed combat.
+2 dice to rolls for Attacking, Defending, and Clashing without a weapon. Unarmed attacks do +9 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:
The Vampire has grown wicked fangs in place of their canines, allowing them to thoroughly drain a person of blood should they get ahold of one.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are biting and you are engaged in unarmed combat.
+2 dice to rolls for Attacking, Defending, and Clashing without a weapon. Unarmed attacks do +2 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:
It's true the mad scientist is one of the greatest minds of our generation, that they can solve any puzzle or riddle. However, no one wants to spend time with them.
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).
You also gain the following effects:
While transformed, the werewolf's toughened hide provides protection from all manner of attacks, except silver.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are in werewolf form.
You have 4, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except silver. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Any Injury received from Damage that was reduced by this Armor is considered Makeshift Stabilized and will not degrade further, and any Battle Scar caused by them is reduced by 1 level. You may attempt a single Proper Stabilization on such Injuries.
The ninja is a master of a wide variety of martial weapons. They kill quickly and quietly.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with melee ninja weapons.
+2 dice to all rolls with melee ninja weapons. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using melee ninja weapons.
You also gain the following effects:
The Soldier has spent a healthy ten thousand hours training with the weapons of their military. They are deadly when wielding any firearm made in their home country. Drawing their standard issue at the start of a confrontation is pure reflex, and they may plan their shots to deal collateral damage to those behind their target.
You gain the following benefits as long as engaged in combat with firearms made in your home country.
+2 dice to all firearms made in your home country rolls.
You also gain the following effects: