Kal (Obadiah) - Timelines

Mortal Merits

Peacemaker

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You can spend Willpower to attempt to negotiate a nonviolent end to hostilities through Social Maneuvering. With three dots, you can attempt to talk down even supernatural rages.

Table Turner

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When targeted by Social Maneuvering, you can spend Willpower to preemptively respond with a Social action of your own.

Addicted (Persistent)

Addicted to a substance. Must indulge regularly, accepting the Intoxicated Condition or become Deprived.
Possible Sources: alcoholism, substance abuse.
Resolution: Regain a dot of Integrity, lose another dot of Integrity, or achieve an exceptional success on a breaking point.
Beat: Your character chooses to get a fix rather than fulfill an obligation, or accepts the Intoxicated Condition before attempting them.

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Barfly

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You can get in anywhere socially. Penalize attempts to recognize you as out of place by your Socialize dots.

Embarrassing Secret (affair with church member)

A secret; could turn into Notoriety if revealed.
Possible Sources: Any action that has to be kept secret for fear of ostracism.
Resolution: The character’s secret is made public, or the character does whatever is necessary to make sure it never comes to light.

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Allies

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You have influence and goodwill with a chosen group proportional to your dots in this Merit. Each session, you can call on your Allies for favors of a value rated 1 to 5 by the Storyteller, up to your rating in the Merit. Favors in excess require a roll of Manipulation + Persuasion + Allies.