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High Lords: /* Exorcist */

2023-07-20T15:50:49Z

Exorcist

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	You gain the [[Lore\|Malleus Discipline]] with the specialism '''The Soul and Death'''		You gain the [[Lore\|Malleus Discipline]] with the specialism '''The Soul and Death'''

			You begin an event with Five [[Mission Supplies\|Esoterica]]

	You may use the abilities of an Exorcist as laid out in the [[Exorcism (Exorcists)\|Exorcism]] section.		You may use the abilities of an Exorcist as laid out in the [[Exorcism (Exorcists)\|Exorcism]] section.

High Lords at 11:43, 20 July 2023

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	('''Cannot take:''' Tech-Priest '''or''' Faith & Fire)		('''Cannot take:''' Tech-Priest '''or''' Faith & Fire)
	('''This is a restricted trait''' - Psykers are only accepted as PCs in small numbers please check with the Game Team before building a concept around being a Psyker)		('''This is a restricted trait''' - Psykers are only accepted as PCs in small numbers please check with the Game Team before building a concept around being a Psyker)

	You are a psyker, born with the genetic ability to sense and harness the energies of the warp to twist and augment reality to your will. Taken and bound to the Imperium you are a slave, a tool to be used, kept tightly controlled for what you could be if you were ever unsupervised, unshackled.		You are a psyker, born with the genetic ability to sense and harness the energies of the warp to twist and augment reality to your will. Taken and bound to the Imperium you are a slave, a tool to be used, kept tightly controlled for what you could be if you were ever unsupervised, unshackled.

	* '''Psyker Mutation:''' You may use the powers of the warp as detailed in the [[Psychic_Powers_(Psykers)\|Psychic Powers]] section gaining ~~two~~ powers from the [[Psychic Powers List]].		* '''Psyker Mutation:''' You may use the powers of the warp as detailed in the [[Psychic_Powers_(Psykers)\|Psychic Powers]] section gaining three powers from the [[Psychic Powers List]].

	* '''Mercy Blade:''' On a single Warp Phenomena per event that would trigger and potentially imperil yourself or others you may instead opt to use your Mercy Blade on yourself, you become '''Bloodied''' - this ability cannot be used again for the remainder of the event.		* '''Mercy Blade:''' On a single Warp Phenomena per event that would trigger and potentially imperil yourself or others you may instead opt to use your Mercy Blade on yourself, you become '''Bloodied''' - this ability cannot be used again for the remainder of the event.
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	* '''Astropathy:''' Astropaths are a unique form of psyker, they are created in this game by the player physrepping them by wearing a veil or band across the eyes - or using contacts and heavy scarring around the eyes - or physrepping ocular bionics that have been installed to replace a sense burned out by their creation. Details about Astropaths their drawbacks and abilities are in the Psychic Powers section.		* '''Astropathy:''' Astropaths are a unique form of psyker, they are created in this game by the player physrepping them by wearing a veil or band across the eyes - or using contacts and heavy scarring around the eyes - or physrepping ocular bionics that have been installed to replace a sense burned out by their creation. Details about Astropaths their drawbacks and abilities are in the Psychic Powers section.

	'''It is assumed that a Psyker is Sanctioned''' (permitted to exist) and carries a brand somewhere on their flesh to mark this - they may also have the various accoutrements of a Psyker such as psi-cabling in the skull, staffs and rods that act as focuses/lightning rods for force power, the uniform of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica and a mercy blade - a silver dagger to take their own life if they feel the warp overtaking them. If you wish to play an unsanctioned psyker please discuss it with the Game Team.		'''It is assumed that a Psyker is Sanctioned''' (permitted to exist) and carries a brand somewhere on their flesh to mark this - they may also have the various accoutrements of a Psyker such as psi-cabling in the skull, staffs and rods that act as focuses/lightning rods for force power, the uniform of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica and a mercy blade - a silver dagger to take their own life if they feel the warp overtaking them.

			If you wish to play an unsanctioned psyker please discuss it with the Game Team but you would loose the Mercy Blade

High Lords: /* Psyker */

2023-07-20T11:37:37Z

Psyker

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	You are a psyker, born with the genetic ability to sense and harness the energies of the warp to twist and augment reality to your will. Taken and bound to the Imperium you are a slave, a tool to be used, kept tightly controlled for what you could be if you were ever unsupervised, unshackled.		You are a psyker, born with the genetic ability to sense and harness the energies of the warp to twist and augment reality to your will. Taken and bound to the Imperium you are a slave, a tool to be used, kept tightly controlled for what you could be if you were ever unsupervised, unshackled.

	* '''Psyker Mutation:''' You may use the powers of the warp as detailed in the [[Psychic_Powers_(Psykers)\|Psychic Powers]] section gaining ~~four~~ powers from the [[Psychic Powers List]].		* '''Psyker Mutation:''' You may use the powers of the warp as detailed in the [[Psychic_Powers_(Psykers)\|Psychic Powers]] section gaining two powers from the [[Psychic Powers List]].

	* '''Mercy Blade:''' On a single Warp Phenomena per event that would trigger and potentially imperil yourself or others you may instead opt to use your Mercy Blade on yourself, you become Bloodied - this ability cannot be used again for the remainder of the event.		* '''Mercy Blade:''' On a single Warp Phenomena per event that would trigger and potentially imperil yourself or others you may instead opt to use your Mercy Blade on yourself, you become '''Bloodied''' - this ability cannot be used again for the remainder of the event.

	* '''Astropathy:''' Astropaths are a unique form of psyker, they are created in this game by the player physrepping them by wearing a veil or band across the eyes - or using contacts and heavy scarring around the eyes - or physrepping ocular bionics that have been installed to replace a sense burned out by their creation. Details about Astropaths their drawbacks and abilities are in the Psychic Powers section.		* '''Astropathy:''' Astropaths are a unique form of psyker, they are created in this game by the player physrepping them by wearing a veil or band across the eyes - or using contacts and heavy scarring around the eyes - or physrepping ocular bionics that have been installed to replace a sense burned out by their creation. Details about Astropaths their drawbacks and abilities are in the Psychic Powers section.
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	=== Rites of the Black Ships ===		=== Rites of the Black Ships ===
	('''Requires:''' Psyker)		('''Requires:''' Psyker)

Hal: F&F restricted

2023-02-20T13:17:44Z

F&F restricted

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	=== Faith and Fire ===		=== Faith and Fire ===
			''This is a restricted trait - PCs with Faith and Fire are only accepted in small numbers. Please check with the Game Team before building a concept around Faith and Fire.''

	Though all have Faith in the God-Emperor, Omnissiah, or whatever aspect of the God-Emperor they give worship to, yours is more fanatical and driven. Your path is one of suffering, but through it you have the strength to silence permanently the whispering voices of that which would corrupt others.		Though all have Faith in the God-Emperor, Omnissiah, or whatever aspect of the God-Emperor they give worship to, yours is more fanatical and driven. Your path is one of suffering, but through it you have the strength to silence permanently the whispering voices of that which would corrupt others.

Hal: recuperate

2023-02-08T22:47:49Z

recuperate

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	* '''Once per day''' you may put yourself through penance and suffering or hand your suffering over to a character of spiritual authority - you may treat this as doing '''[[Resources\|Observances]]''' for the purpose of regaining your willpower. Unlike normal '''Observances''', this does not require '''Hallowed Ground'''.		* '''Once per day''' you may put yourself through penance and suffering or hand your suffering over to a character of spiritual authority - you may treat this as doing '''[[Resources\|Observances]]''' for the purpose of regaining your willpower. Unlike normal '''Observances''', this does not require '''Hallowed Ground'''.

	* '''The Will to Withstand Pain:''' You can whip yourself into a faithful rage - in this state you cannot make rational decisions or anything that requires intelligent thought to be able to concentrate, violence and combat are your only focus. After activating this ability you gain the following benefits, after it ends '''this ability cannot be used again until you ~~have Recuperated'''~~.		* '''The Will to Withstand Pain:''' You can whip yourself into a faithful rage - in this state you cannot make rational decisions or anything that requires intelligent thought to be able to concentrate, violence and combat are your only focus. After activating this ability you gain the following benefits, after it ends '''this ability cannot be used again until you [[Recuperate]].
	** '''The Fury:''' You may expend '''Willpower''' to call '''Deflect''' against attack calls - this may not be used against '''Sunder''' or calls with '''Warp''' attached. This should be roleplayed by reacting to the blow but working yourself into a rage to resist it.		** '''The Fury:''' You may expend '''Willpower''' to call '''Deflect''' against attack calls - this may not be used against '''Sunder''' or calls with '''Warp''' attached. This should be roleplayed by reacting to the blow but working yourself into a rage to resist it.
	** '''The Calm:''' This state ends when there are no threats left for you to attack or you become '''Bloodied'''. You become '''Bloodied''' if you were not already - you cannot benefit from '''Get it Together''' until you have received Triage. You automatically suffer a [[Medical Treatment\|complication]] when a '''Medicae''' or '''Chirugeon''' performs Triage on you.		** '''The Calm:''' This state ends when there are no threats left for you to attack or you become '''Bloodied'''. You become '''Bloodied''' if you were not already - you cannot benefit from '''Get it Together''' until you have received Triage. You automatically suffer a [[Medical Treatment\|complication]] when a '''Medicae''' or '''Chirugeon''' performs Triage on you.
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	A character who has this trait may expend a point of '''Willpower''' to perform a sermon dedicated to rallying and stoking the passion of those who listen to them to commit violence and steel their souls against the foes of the Imperium.		A character who has this trait may expend a point of '''Willpower''' to perform a sermon dedicated to rallying and stoking the passion of those who listen to them to commit violence and steel their souls against the foes of the Imperium.

	A character can only make ONE oath and cannot benefit from another oath until they ~~'''~~Recuperate~~'''~~. All Oaths last until you ~~'''~~Recuperate~~'''~~ at which point their benefits disappear.		A character can only make ONE oath and cannot benefit from another oath until they [[Recuperate]]. All Oaths last until you [[Recuperate]] at which point their benefits disappear.

	* '''Hate the Witch! Burn the Witch!'''		* '''Hate the Witch! Burn the Witch!'''
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	* '''Accept All Challenges, Not One Step Back'''		* '''Accept All Challenges, Not One Step Back'''
	** '''Oath:''' Usually by anointing another's wargear, especially their melee weapon you grant them the ability to call '''Deflect''' twice - this may not be used against '''Sunder''' or calls with '''Warp''' attached. This should be roleplayed by reacting to the blow but working themself into a rage to resist it. This ability cannot be used again until they Recuperate.		** '''Oath:''' Usually by anointing another's wargear, especially their melee weapon you grant them the ability to call '''Deflect''' twice - this may not be used against '''Sunder''' or calls with '''Warp''' attached. This should be roleplayed by reacting to the blow but working themself into a rage to resist it. This ability cannot be used again until they [[Recuperate]].
	** '''Passion:''' You must charge into melee when you encounter a foe, and you cannot retreat from a fight - you either win, or you are dragged out '''Bloodied'''.		** '''Passion:''' You must charge into melee when you encounter a foe, and you cannot retreat from a fight - you either win, or you are dragged out '''Bloodied'''.

High Lords: /* Adamantium Will */

2023-01-16T23:08:41Z

Adamantium Will

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	You gain +3 [[Willpower]]		You gain +3 [[Willpower]]

	Any attempt to compel you to surrender information, such as by use of a '''Would you Kindly?''' command		Any attempt to compel you to surrender information, such as by use of a '''Would you Kindly?''' command or Interrogation automatically fails (call '''Ineffective''').
	or Interrogation automatically fails (call '''Ineffective''').

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High Lords: /* Adamantium Will */

2023-01-16T23:08:24Z

Adamantium Will

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	You gain +3 [[Willpower]]		You gain +3 [[Willpower]]

	Any attempt to compel you to surrender information, such as by use of a '''Would you Kindly?''' command automatically fails (call '''Ineffective''').		Any attempt to compel you to surrender information, such as by use of a '''Would you Kindly?''' command
			or Interrogation automatically fails (call '''Ineffective''').

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High Lords: /* Iron Within */

2023-01-16T10:47:48Z

Iron Within

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	You gain +3 [[Resources#Willpower\|Willpower]]		You gain +3 [[Resources#Willpower\|Willpower]]

	Furthermore, you can expend 1 point of Willpower to call '''Sanctic Deflect''' against the call '''Would you Kindly?''' or to resist an effect that would leave you '''Shaken''' or cause you to '''Descend into Madness'''.		Furthermore, you can expend 1 point of Willpower to call '''Sanctic Deflect''' against the call '''Would you Kindly?''' or to resist being compelled to surrender information by Interrogation. You can also resist an effect that would leave you '''Shaken''' or cause you to '''Descend into Madness'''.

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Hal: linked psychic powers section

2022-10-16T20:24:31Z

linked psychic powers section

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	You are a psyker, born with the genetic ability to sense and harness the energies of the warp to twist and augment reality to your will. Taken and bound to the Imperium you are a slave, a tool to be used, kept tightly controlled for what you could be if you were ever unsupervised, unshackled.		You are a psyker, born with the genetic ability to sense and harness the energies of the warp to twist and augment reality to your will. Taken and bound to the Imperium you are a slave, a tool to be used, kept tightly controlled for what you could be if you were ever unsupervised, unshackled.

	* '''Psyker Mutation:''' You may use the powers of the warp as detailed in the Psychic Powers section gaining four powers from the Psychic Powers List.		* '''Psyker Mutation:''' You may use the powers of the warp as detailed in the [[Psychic_Powers_(Psykers)\|Psychic Powers]] section gaining four powers from the [[Psychic Powers List]].

	* '''Mercy Blade:''' On a single Warp Phenomena per event that would trigger and potentially imperil yourself or others you may instead opt to use your Mercy Blade on yourself, you become Bloodied - this ability cannot be used again for the remainder of the event.		* '''Mercy Blade:''' On a single Warp Phenomena per event that would trigger and potentially imperil yourself or others you may instead opt to use your Mercy Blade on yourself, you become Bloodied - this ability cannot be used again for the remainder of the event.

Malselene: /* Rites of the Black Ships */

2022-10-16T16:54:49Z

Rites of the Black Ships

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	Imperial Psykers are broken things, chattel to the Imperium they have had their will reinforced by rituals designed to humble them and teach them their place in the universe - their wills are strengthened in humility but at the cost of being indoctrinated with the need to seek humbling in order to muster their will.		Imperial Psykers are broken things, chattel to the Imperium they have had their will reinforced by rituals designed to humble them and teach them their place in the universe - their wills are strengthened in humility but at the cost of being indoctrinated with the need to seek humbling in order to muster their will.

	You gain +2 [[~~Resources\|~~Willpower]]		You gain +2 [[Willpower]]

	'''Once per day''' you may seek an individual of personal or spiritual authority to chastise you for being a psyker and assign you a penance to humble you - you may treat this as as doing Observances for the purpose of regaining your willpower. Unlike normal Observances, this does not require Hallowed Ground.		'''Once per day''' you may seek an individual of personal or spiritual authority to chastise you for being a psyker and assign you a penance to humble you - you may treat this as as doing Observances for the purpose of regaining your willpower. Unlike normal Observances, this does not require Hallowed Ground.

	''An Unsanctioned Psyker may not benefit from this''.		''An Unsanctioned Psyker may not benefit from this''.

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	You gain the [[Lore\|Malleus Discipline]] with the specialism '''The Soul and Death'''		You gain the [[Lore\|Malleus Discipline]] with the specialism '''The Soul and Death'''

			You begin an event with Five [[Mission Supplies\|Esoterica]]

	You may use the abilities of an Exorcist as laid out in the [[Exorcism (Exorcists)\|Exorcism]] section.		You may use the abilities of an Exorcist as laid out in the [[Exorcism (Exorcists)\|Exorcism]] section.