eruditus
02-14-2005, 03:40 PM
Hmmm, oddly enough this sorta thing could even fit into a gritty fantasy setting:
So we were talking about players beating their characters up in order to speed up their advancement.
As cheesey as this may be, and in light of the great berserk LPs, I think it would be an ugly, interesting character concept to have a character that gains power from pain and self-mutilation.
Outcast Setting
Broken
Time: 3 yrs Resources: 3 Stats: -1P Leads: -
Skills: 2 pts - Ugly Truth, Bloodletting, Torture, Doctrine
Traits: 3 pts - Taste the Lash*, Brute*, Frail*, Mark of Pain*
Religious Setting
Flagellants
Time: 5 yrs Resources: 7 Stats: +1 Both Leads: Soldier, Outcast
Skills: 5 pts - Doctine, Flail, Armor Training, Staff, Vintner
Traits: 2 pts - Disciplined*, Numb*, Mark of Pain*
* requires Soldier LP and either Zealous Convert or Eunuch
New Traits
Mark of Pain 1pt Character Trait
Your life is pain and you have the scars to prove it. Your back, arms and theighs are criss-crossesd with signs of the lash and dotted by branding scars. You can use this trait as a call on for pity.
Symbol of Pain 6 pt die trait
You eminate an aura that reflects your own pain and agony. Instead of ignoring the pain or pushing it aside you embrace it and your sheer will impresses it upon others. Make an opposed Will test with anyone within your presence. Your least severe wound, whether it debilitates you or not, is impressed upon them. You may supress your aura by committing one die of Will as you would a spell. That die of Will cannot be used for any test for the remainder of the day, regardless if you release your punishing aura.
The Old Wound 1 pt Character Trait
You have been in many conflicts and have shown brutality and mercilessness to your adversaries. You have been judged and found worthy only of a supernatural penance. You bear a wound that will not heal. It is a midi wound that it can be treated temporarily however it returns the at least monthly and when you demonstrate cruelty or brutality to others.
Stigmata 2 pt Die Trait
You are marked for your holiness. You sport the marks of the martyrs and those who see these wounds and have a Doctrine score of three or better view you as a religious icon. Most will treat you with awe and adoration. Others will be jealous of your blessing and seek to hide you from the public or use you for their own glory. This gives you the reputation of Holy wherever the religion is practiced.
thoughts?
So we were talking about players beating their characters up in order to speed up their advancement.
As cheesey as this may be, and in light of the great berserk LPs, I think it would be an ugly, interesting character concept to have a character that gains power from pain and self-mutilation.
Outcast Setting
Broken
Time: 3 yrs Resources: 3 Stats: -1P Leads: -
Skills: 2 pts - Ugly Truth, Bloodletting, Torture, Doctrine
Traits: 3 pts - Taste the Lash*, Brute*, Frail*, Mark of Pain*
Religious Setting
Flagellants
Time: 5 yrs Resources: 7 Stats: +1 Both Leads: Soldier, Outcast
Skills: 5 pts - Doctine, Flail, Armor Training, Staff, Vintner
Traits: 2 pts - Disciplined*, Numb*, Mark of Pain*
* requires Soldier LP and either Zealous Convert or Eunuch
New Traits
Mark of Pain 1pt Character Trait
Your life is pain and you have the scars to prove it. Your back, arms and theighs are criss-crossesd with signs of the lash and dotted by branding scars. You can use this trait as a call on for pity.
Symbol of Pain 6 pt die trait
You eminate an aura that reflects your own pain and agony. Instead of ignoring the pain or pushing it aside you embrace it and your sheer will impresses it upon others. Make an opposed Will test with anyone within your presence. Your least severe wound, whether it debilitates you or not, is impressed upon them. You may supress your aura by committing one die of Will as you would a spell. That die of Will cannot be used for any test for the remainder of the day, regardless if you release your punishing aura.
The Old Wound 1 pt Character Trait
You have been in many conflicts and have shown brutality and mercilessness to your adversaries. You have been judged and found worthy only of a supernatural penance. You bear a wound that will not heal. It is a midi wound that it can be treated temporarily however it returns the at least monthly and when you demonstrate cruelty or brutality to others.
Stigmata 2 pt Die Trait
You are marked for your holiness. You sport the marks of the martyrs and those who see these wounds and have a Doctrine score of three or better view you as a religious icon. Most will treat you with awe and adoration. Others will be jealous of your blessing and seek to hide you from the public or use you for their own glory. This gives you the reputation of Holy wherever the religion is practiced.
thoughts?