An invisible force surrounds him, unseen and unnoticed by all but a supernatural eye is a monstrous beast with a long snake-like body. Adorned with long sharp claws and gnashing teeth it is aggressive in protecting its host and lashes out when threatened, attacking with deep claw marks, bites, or bruises. Like any beast, it fears the flames of man.
The monster Cazarith is shaped like a long-furred body animal, similar to that of a weasel of some kind. Stretching to be around 8 feet long ending with two short legs on one end and a head on the other, its paws are long sharp claws that can easily hook into and slash at prey while its teeth are needle-like and painfully sharp. The beast has a tan coloration to it with white going along the belly, eyes of shimmering gold, and inspects anything that comes close as it wraps its long snake-like body around Ricter and has no interest in moving much.
Interestingly enough, no one can see it, touch or, or even feel it- until it's threatened. Not even the person who it's wrapped around can do so. The only time you know it's there is when someone attempts to bring harm to its host, in which it will attack with its claws or teeth, aiming to blunt the damage somewhat but also return the favor so to speak. The counterattack feels very real, and those who do so will simply feel small cuts, slashes, or bites along their body.
Anyone with with heightened senses can tell something is around him, those who investigate with supernatural abilities further will notice a hazy outline of something. The monster does not give off an evil aura, more neutral, at the same time it doesn't look to harm the person it's wrapped around either. Yet they do not speak and act more like a feral beast with a hint of intelligence. However, when his host is damaged they work to stop the bleeding in some way, using its wind powers to seal cuts closed.
It has a deep weakness for fire, causing it to writhe in pain and shutter, backing away from it when possible and tucking behind its host when it sees an open flame.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except Fire. 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. Any Battle Scar received from such an Injury is reduced by 1 level to a minimum of a Minor Battle Scar.
When you take Damage from a source which is within 5 feet, deal back as much Damage as your Armor prevented.
underneath Fred's skin is a layer of dried and crystalized blood that has been developed by absorbing far more blood than anyone should through his pores due to his job both on and off of the contracts, but not only that Fred's special connection to the blood that he spills has caused that layer to harden and compress forming a sort of armor under his skin
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: Disfigured (corpse stench).
Pierre moves with a nearly subconscious awareness. Minor twitches and changes of position at just the right times help void or redirect hits to less sensitive targets, keeping him in the game and ready to kick back.
Planned Future Enhancements:
Additional Armor; Defensive Curl (after Seasoned Mythic Dexterity upgrade Reactionary)
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Immortality is all well and good, but if you can be killed, then you'll never see the future. This will allow you to take harder hits than before, delaying the moment of your true death. Be warned however, you still have vulnerability to bladed weapons.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 4, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except bladed weapons. 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.
Darlin' covers Valentine's skin protecting them from incoming harm by hardening their body when they're attacked. The hardened skin appears as pink and black tendrils/vines on the top layer of the skin.
The symbiote and Valentine are in the early stages of codependence, they're still learning how to communicate and work together without causing a ruckus.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Fexts are incredibly durable and resist all forms of attack except those caused by glass
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 2 Armor, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except Glass. Armor from multiple sources does not stack.
You may Exert your Mind and spend an Action or Reaction to double your armor rating for the Round.
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.
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.
Unimportant characters just can't seem to hit our hero with their attacks. Injuries that are sustained from underlings are conveniently non-severe.
You gain the following benefits as long as the attacker isn't important enough to have a name.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Standard issue in the Future Soldier's home time, the Personal Shield Generator (PSG) projects a protective energy barrier around the body. It absorbs damage far better than traditional armor, but its battery is quickly drained. When depleted, the PSG must spend a few seconds recharging.
When struck, the normally-invisible field of the PSG flashes, revealing a bright yellow honey-comb pattern encasing the body.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack.
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.
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.
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.