Curse of the Grey Crone (Assassin)
Cursed by the Realm: Jinn
Defiler of the Dead (Senpet)
Despicable (Yodotai)
Forlorn (Senpet)
Khadi's Dog
Rebellious (Yodotai)
New Disadvantages
Re: New Disadvantages
Curse of the Grey Crone [Physical/Spiritual] (3 Points, Assassin only)
The Grey Woman's curse on Prince Hassan is still carried through your Bloodline, and you manifest it physically. Common examples are being covered in birthmarks, having a strange growth, muscles which are unnaturally twisted, cleft palates, and other facial deformities. The deformity may also be internal, being wracked with pain or constant spasms.
Choose one Trait. That Trait is permanently lowered to 1 and may not be raised through the expenditure of experience points. Furthermore, due to the nature of the disadvantage, only abilities which can target both Physical and Spiritual disadvantages may affect this disadvantage. However, while heroic sons of the Old Man were few and far between, some do rise above their curse. The amount of Insight you require to attain Insight Rank 2 is reduced by 5, and each subsequent Insight Rank is equally reduced.
The Grey Woman's curse on Prince Hassan is still carried through your Bloodline, and you manifest it physically. Common examples are being covered in birthmarks, having a strange growth, muscles which are unnaturally twisted, cleft palates, and other facial deformities. The deformity may also be internal, being wracked with pain or constant spasms.
Choose one Trait. That Trait is permanently lowered to 1 and may not be raised through the expenditure of experience points. Furthermore, due to the nature of the disadvantage, only abilities which can target both Physical and Spiritual disadvantages may affect this disadvantage. However, while heroic sons of the Old Man were few and far between, some do rise above their curse. The amount of Insight you require to attain Insight Rank 2 is reduced by 5, and each subsequent Insight Rank is equally reduced.
GM • City of Stories
Re: New Disadvantages
Defiler of the Dead [Mental] (2 Points, Senpet Only)
Senpet priests are supposed to revere the Ten Thousand and use human sacrifices only for the gods. You do not believe in such idiocy. You create ghuls for your own purposes, whether to build your own army or benefit your research. If any other Senpet found out you were disgracing the priesthood like this, they would destroy your creations and probably execute you.
You gain a Free Raise on all spells that target or create a ghul. However, you suffer a +5 TN penalty to all Social Skill Rolls that involve another Senpet.
Senpet priests are supposed to revere the Ten Thousand and use human sacrifices only for the gods. You do not believe in such idiocy. You create ghuls for your own purposes, whether to build your own army or benefit your research. If any other Senpet found out you were disgracing the priesthood like this, they would destroy your creations and probably execute you.
You gain a Free Raise on all spells that target or create a ghul. However, you suffer a +5 TN penalty to all Social Skill Rolls that involve another Senpet.
GM • City of Stories
Re: New Disadvantages
Despicable [Social] (5 Points, Yodotai Only)
Perhaps you do not believe in the Yodotai gods, perhaps you are not a true Yodotai warrior. There are many reasons why, but you do not attract the attention of the Yodotai Ancestors. They do not come to your aid, and any Yodotai in your presence feel uneasy and restless. You may not purchase the Magic Resistance advantage so long as you have this Disadvantage. Additionally, you suffer a -2k0 Penalty (minimum 1k1) to all Social Skill Rolls involving other Yodotai, as they dislike all those who are not blessed by their gods. You may not purchase Soul of Warriors.
Perhaps you do not believe in the Yodotai gods, perhaps you are not a true Yodotai warrior. There are many reasons why, but you do not attract the attention of the Yodotai Ancestors. They do not come to your aid, and any Yodotai in your presence feel uneasy and restless. You may not purchase the Magic Resistance advantage so long as you have this Disadvantage. Additionally, you suffer a -2k0 Penalty (minimum 1k1) to all Social Skill Rolls involving other Yodotai, as they dislike all those who are not blessed by their gods. You may not purchase Soul of Warriors.
GM • City of Stories
Re: New Disadvantages
Forlorn [Mental] (4 or 6 Points, Senpet Only)
Once, you believed wholeheartedly in both Empire and Religion, but something changed that. When you take this disadvantage, choose whether it relates to the State (4 points), or Religion (6 points). Whenever you attempt to use a Skill or Technique that references that source, you suffer a +10 TN penalty to the roll. Additionally, if you choose Religion, you may not spend Void Points for Techniques that require faith. This restriction applies to all Senpet School Classes.
Once, you believed wholeheartedly in both Empire and Religion, but something changed that. When you take this disadvantage, choose whether it relates to the State (4 points), or Religion (6 points). Whenever you attempt to use a Skill or Technique that references that source, you suffer a +10 TN penalty to the roll. Additionally, if you choose Religion, you may not spend Void Points for Techniques that require faith. This restriction applies to all Senpet School Classes.
GM • City of Stories
Re: New Disadvantages
Khadi's Dog [Social] (1 Points)
Your part-time membership in the city guard has put you in a special group that is willing to look the other way for minor weapon violations, however your duties as a City Guard are well known enough that people will expect you to complete the duties of a City Guard, even when you are off duty. As such, if you are caught in any situation where you would gain Infamy, you gain .1 more than you otherwise would. You may carry any weapon on your person within the city. However, as a part time member of the city guard you must devote two days out of the week towards City Guard duties (at least one time slot each day). If you do not put in the mandatory two days a week you lose the ability to carry weapons, but the Infamy increases will still apply.
Your part-time membership in the city guard has put you in a special group that is willing to look the other way for minor weapon violations, however your duties as a City Guard are well known enough that people will expect you to complete the duties of a City Guard, even when you are off duty. As such, if you are caught in any situation where you would gain Infamy, you gain .1 more than you otherwise would. You may carry any weapon on your person within the city. However, as a part time member of the city guard you must devote two days out of the week towards City Guard duties (at least one time slot each day). If you do not put in the mandatory two days a week you lose the ability to carry weapons, but the Infamy increases will still apply.
GM • City of Stories
Re: New Disadvantages
Rebellious [Social] (7 Points, Yodotai Only)
Though it is against everything the Yodotai Empire stands for, you refuse to reject the old religion and gods that your country worshiped before the Yodotai conquered your land. Perhaps you were already an adult when they destroyed your nation, or a family member kept up the secret worship for you to inherit. If this fact is ever revealed, the Yodotai Empire will do its very best to kill you.
Though it is against everything the Yodotai Empire stands for, you refuse to reject the old religion and gods that your country worshiped before the Yodotai conquered your land. Perhaps you were already an adult when they destroyed your nation, or a family member kept up the secret worship for you to inherit. If this fact is ever revealed, the Yodotai Empire will do its very best to kill you.
GM • City of Stories
Re: New Disadvantages
Cursed by the Realm [Spiritual] (4 Points)
The Realm of Jinn - The TN for any roll you have in dealing with Jinn is increased by 5.
The Realm of Jinn - The TN for any roll you have in dealing with Jinn is increased by 5.
GM • City of Stories