Defends Helplessness Archives | On Armies Unknown

Not a Victim

30th September 2017 Leave a comment

I am Not a Victim, of course I can Take responsibility for my fate, bounce back, inspire people to be strong.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Defends Helplessness
Feature: Unique. Inspire positive attitudes and action. (On a successful roll, you can encourage or lift somebody’s spirits, or persuade them to do something positive or affirmative. You can’t get them to do something illegal or against their character. You can shake someone out of a frozen or flight state if they have failed a stress check. In any case, you need to be able to speak to the person and you need to be able to look each other in the eye. This can work on small (up to 10 people) and large (10 or more) groups, with a -10% or -20% shift.)

Zennihilator

13th July 2017 Leave a comment

I have Venom Thought Bombs, of course I can preserve my sanity by stilling all conscious thought.
Supernatural: Specific Protection (defends against Unnatural, Helplessness and Isolation).
Substitutes for: None.
Feature: Casts Rituals.
Feature: Use Gutter Magick.

Unusually Old

13th July 2017 Leave a comment

I’m Unusually Old, of course I can find information even when the Internet’s down, be patient and persistent, be prepared for the unexpected.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Substitutes for Status.
Feature: Protects Helplessness.

Single Parent

13th July 2017 Leave a comment

I’m A Single Parent, of course I can stretch that grocery budget, arrange a very complicated schedule, throw together a Halloween costume at the last minute.
Substitutes for: Pursuit.
Feature: Protects Helplessness,
Feature: Protects Isolation.

Works Out

13th July 2017 Leave a comment

I Work Out, of course I can borrow a kayak, find workout gear for all seasons, tape an ankle, push past exhaustion.

Substitutes for: Fitness.
Feature: Protects Helplessness.
Feature: Protects Isolation.

Alderwoman

13th July 2017 Leave a comment

I’m an Alderwoman, of course I can get a ticket fixed, make a local business be nicer to you, get that pothole repaired, get
you a temporary job for a couple weeks.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Protects Helplessness.
Feature: Protects Isolation.

Pony

13th July 2017 Leave a comment

I’m A Pony, of course I can: stumble onto occult stuff almost entirely by accident, misunderstand things in a way
that protects my body or sanity, display my near-ignorance in the most appealing possible fashion.
Substitutes for: Connect.
Feature: Protects Helplessness.
Feature: Use Gutter Magick.

X-Ray Technician

12th July 2017 Leave a comment

I’m an X-Ray Technician, of course I can move around the hospital without arousing suspicion, use an x-ray machine, tell you crazy stories about stuff that’s been inside people.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Resists challenges to Helplessness.
Feature: Substitutes for Status.

Receptionist

12th July 2017 Leave a comment

I’m a Receptionist, of course I can instantly pick up clues by flipping through someone’s day planner, memorize phone numbers, delay creditors.
Substitutes for: Lie.
Feature: Resists challenges to Helplessness.
Feature: Evaluates Helplessness.

Blues Musician

12th July 2017 Leave a comment

I’m a Blues Musician, of course I can play guitar and harmonica, develop a fanbase, get backstage.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Resists challenges to Helplessness.
Feature: Evaluates Helplessness.