Haerin has developed a mastery of the weapons with his soul and of the souls of others. Weapons he wields now glow a pitch black darkness as they are coated in the darkness of his soul
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.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Mercy? How revolting. when in a position to, roll self control to show mercy, release or otherwise "let live" another combatant..
You also gain the following effects:
They possess sharp ears and an eagle-like vision.
Night Vision: Assassins are able to easily see through darkness
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
Any heightened senses require you to maintain Concentration to use, and do not apply to any passive Perception checks.
A small snake keychain made out of steel, and inlaid with copper. Upon looking closer it resembles the world snake.
If the user of the keychain focus, and maintains that focus, they can pick up on heat signatures.
Some of the cooler snakes in this world do in fact have heat vision. Jörmangandr, the world serpent, is one of these cool snakes.
Disclaimer: picture is not mine, belongs to Saulforged. He is a pretty cool blacksmith on instagram.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
Your senses are enhanced in the following way.
Any heightened senses require you to maintain Concentration to use, and do not apply to any passive Perception checks.
When activated, Ariana’s presence becomes commanding and inspiring. Observers feel a surge of confidence and solidarity, while her words resonate deeply, compelling action. Her dragon tattoo briefly glows with a soft, golden light, a subtle but undeniable mark of her unwavering will.
Ariana’s Gift manifested from her determination to be a voice for silenced women. Her willpower took form through a dragon tattoo, symbolizing strength and resilience. The tattoo channels her power, but the strain destabilizes her shoulder with each use—a constant reminder of the sacrifices she makes to inspire change.
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your a Dragon tattoo over her Shoulder.
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).
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: shoulder subluxation.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Heavy Wine drinker.
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:
With a devastating hit to the jaw, Gabriel almost always knocks out whoever he punches.
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 +4 Bonus Damage Weapon Damage (instead of -1). The target's Armor is fully effective against this damage.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: Soft Spot: A tattoo in shape of an anchor on the lower right arm..
This man is filled to the brim with rizz. It's wild- almost otherworldly- that one person could harness such charisma. His smile alone could melt the hearts of anyone who casts their gaze in his direction.
Nightmares: there is one repetitive nightmare that occasionally triggers at night. Nico is alone in a dark forest, desperately running for his life. His body is covered in blood, his back is in agony, and something is hunting him. He always wakes up right before it catches him.
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).
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Nightmares.
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.
Be amazed as the magician wields a deck of simple playing cards with all the poise and precision of a ninja's shurikens. Fear not, for they will not hit you, unless they want to.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with playing cards.
+2 dice to all rolls utilizing playing cards.
You also gain the following effects:
While submerged, the aquamancer can fully sustain themselves from the waters around them, entirely forgoing food, drink, and even air. They may also enter a state of hibernation, remaining underwater and incapacitated for up to two months.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are submerged in water.
You no longer require any food, water, or air in order to survive. You no longer age naturally, and supernatural attempts to age you fail. Any roll to resist an Effect dependent on any affected requirement automatically succeeds.
You may spend one minute entering a state of hibernation, during which you are inanimate and unaffected by any requirements for life. You may still perceive the outside world and may spend 3 Rounds "waking up" to end it.
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.
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.