This is an alien blade, positively radiating an otherworldly aura of authority- similiar to the one used to banish Adam and Eve from Eden, and used to guard the tree of life.
When drawn, it the blade is engulfed in a heatless white flame (that's not 'holy', not exactly...) His whirlwind uses the focus, but channels holy destruction through it in his sword's range.
You gain the following benefits as long as Archangel form and you are engaged in combat with Swords.
+2 dice to all rolls with Swords. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using Swords.
You also gain the following effects:
The spirit of Yoritomo Yoshitsune, the legendary samurai, has partially possessed Leon. After possessing Yoritomo's body in a trial to earn the recognition of the spirit of Japanese Valor, he made the spirit's recognition. Leon has been imparted with significant skill with the long arms he was known for using.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with Japanese Long Arms.
+2 dice to all rolls with Japanese Long Arms. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using Japanese Long Arms.
You also gain the following effects:
Somehow, some sort of fungus has been introduced into this character's skin. It is disgusting to look at by all means as these stains move around as if it was their personal habitat, being perfectly looked at from the outside.
Now however it seems that this fungus is particularly protective of their habitat, and will work hard to mend any damage caused to it.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Any Injury you receive heals quickly, reducing its Severity by one level each day, starting once it becomes stabilized. Battle Scars caused by your Injuries will remain.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: This character's skin is populated by strange black stains. These stains move at their own will as if they were live beings underneath this character's skin..
Ellis wields a mighty sword, Esperachius, forged from the very nail used to hang Jesus upon the cross. This is a blessed sword, and the Lord's will channels through it. It will never fully strike a creature not damned or tainted by a demonic presence; the wielder will find it simply too heavy to swing, and non-demonic entities will find the blade relatively dull to the touch. However, against those enemies the Lord has condemned to die, Ellis may sally forth with divine speed and smite them down with a ferocious blow.
This Artifact can be used as a Sword/Axe. It is roughly at least twice as large as a Sword/Axe and cannot be concealed on your person or disassembled for storage Unless it is being used against a demon or other damned or tainted creature, this Artifact behaves as its mundane counterpart.
Attack by rolling Brawn + Melee, Difficulty 6. Successful attacks deal 1 Weapon Damage +5 Bonus Damage. The target's Armor is reduced to 1/4, rounded up against this damage.
You also gain the following effects:
Rhea has now a mastery of all weapons built into her form, slashing and hacking with the knowledge of a trained surgeon, rending flesh at the most vital points and disabling them.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with weapons built into your body or limbs.
+2 dice to all rolls with weapons built into your body or limbs. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using weapons built into your body or limbs.
You also gain the following effects:
The user gets into a guardless stance for but a moment before is imbued by a light glow as the effect takes place.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are engaged in combat with greatswords.
+2 dice to all rolls with greatswords. You may Defend against firearm attacks from any range using greatswords.
You also gain the following effects:
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: