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Holy Advantages
Holy is a modifier that you can apply to many of the advantages you take (requires approval). Holy abilities depend on the possessor living a virtuous life. If he transgresses, he loses his power – although his god won’t endanger him unless the sin is terrible. To recover his power, he must offer significant penance: 2 wealth, a full month of fasting, a major quest, etc. When a Holy ability requires a roll, add your level of Power Investiture to it. Making an advantage "Holy" makes it cost 10% less.
Playing a Nuntius
Higher Purpose (Spread the Faith)
If, in the GM’s judgment, you are unfaltering in your pursuit of your Higher Purpose, you get +1 to all die rolls that pertain directly to the pursuit of your cause. If you deviate from your Higher Purpose, you lose this bonus... and the GM is free to penalize you for bad roleplaying just as if you had ignored a Code of Honor.Power Investiture 1 (Messenger)
Increasing your PI level will increase your effectiveness with spells and unlock new ones.Blessed
You sometimes receive wisdom from the heavens. After spending at least one hour in prayer, you see visions or witness omens that have some bearing on future events. Work out the details with your GM; for instance, the God of Fire might require you to stare into flames for an hour, after which you hear a voice in the flames. The GM rolls secretly against your IQ to determine whether you gain any useful insight from this experience. The ritual is fatiguing, however; at the end of the hour, you lose 10 FP. As a side benefit, devout Christians sense your special status and react to you at +1.Charisma +2
You have a natural ability to impress and lead others. Anyone can acquire a semblance of charisma through looks, manners, and intelligence – but real charisma is independent of these things. Each level gives +1 on all reaction rolls made by sapient beings with whom you actively interact (converse, lecture, etc.); +1 to Influence rolls (see Influence Rolls, p. 359); and +1 to Fortune-Telling, Leadership, Panhandling, and Public Speaking skills. The GM may rule that your Charisma does not affect members of extremely alien races.Danger Sense
You can’t depend on it, but sometimes you get this prickly feeling right at the back of your neck, and you know something’s wrong... The GM rolls once against your Perception, secretly, in any situation involving an ambush, impending disaster, or similar hazard. On a success, you get enough of a warning that you can take action. A roll of 3 or 4 means you get a little detail as to the nature of the danger. Please remind us constantly if you have this.Honesty
You must obey the law, and do your best to get others to do so as well. In an area with little or no law, you do not “go wild” – you act as though the laws of your own home were in force. You also assume that others are honest unless you know otherwise. This is a disadvantage, because it often limits your options! Make a self-control roll when faced with the “need” to break unreasonable laws; if you fail, you must obey the law, whatever the consequences. If you manage to resist your urges and break the law, make a second self-control roll afterward. If you fail, you must turn yourself in to the authorities!Sense of Duty (Christians), and Sense of Duty (The Downtrodden)
You feel a strong sense of commitment toward a particular class of people. You will never betray them, abandon them when they’re in trouble, or let them suffer or go hungry if you can help.Holy Advantages
Holy is a modifier that you can apply to many of the advantages you take (requires approval). Holy abilities depend on the possessor living a virtuous life. If he transgresses, he loses his power – although his god won’t endanger him unless the sin is terrible. To recover his power, he must offer significant penance: 2 wealth, a full month of fasting, a major quest, etc. When a Holy ability requires a roll, add your level of Power Investiture to it. Making an advantage "Holy" makes it cost 10% less.Playing a Nuntius
- You can think of the disadvantages that come with this template as "prerequisites" for the archangel's faith in you. If your character ever develops in such a way that you lose those disadvantages... it won't be pretty.
- It costs 35 points to apply this template.