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Ars Magus

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	:'''''Types''''':		:'''''Types''''':
	:*'''Armour:''' Armour Ars Magus allow their users to endure great amounts of damage and protect others with their bodies. Armour uses ''Integrity'' to fight.		:*'''Armour:''' Armour Ars Magus allow their users to endure great amounts of damage and protect others with their bodies. Armour uses ''Integrity'' to fight.
			:**Armour-type Ars Magus impart +1 dice to resist attacks, and can call on Domains reflexively in defense.
	:*'''Doll:''' Doll Ars Magus allow their users to fight remotely without placing themselves at risk. Dolls are controlled with ''Charisma''.		:*'''Doll:''' Doll Ars Magus allow their users to fight remotely without placing themselves at risk. Dolls are controlled with ''Charisma''.
			:** Doll-type Ars Magus grant +1 dice to all Domain pools to their masters as long as they have physical contact, and allow them generate effects on their Dolls reflexively.
	:*'''Edge:''' Edge Ars Magus are striking weapons that are easy to use and all-round quite powerful. Edge systems use ''Physical''.		:*'''Edge:''' Edge Ars Magus are striking weapons that are easy to use and all-round quite powerful. Edge systems use ''Physical''.
	:*'''Ranged:''' Ranged Ars Magus are devices which use Seithr combustion to fire blasts of energy or strike distant targets. Ranged weapons use ''Perception''.		:**Edge Ars Magus excel at melee combat, adding +1 to hit a target in close quarters. They may enhance melee attacks reflexively with Domain powers as well.
			:*'''Ranged:''' Ranged Ars Magus are devices which use Seithr combustion to fire blasts of energy to strike distant targets. Ranged weapons use ''Perception''.
			:**Ranged-type Ars Magus add +1 to any attack while made out of the attack range of their target, and can enhance ranged attacks at will with Domain powers.
	:*'''Swarm:''' Swarm Ars Magus are remote systems similar to Doll-type weapons that can overwhelm the target with multidirectional attacks. Swarm Ars Magus require the mental precision only a character with high ''Smarts'' possesses.		:*'''Swarm:''' Swarm Ars Magus are remote systems similar to Doll-type weapons that can overwhelm the target with multidirectional attacks. Swarm Ars Magus require the mental precision only a character with high ''Smarts'' possesses.
			:**Swarm units excel at multidirectional attacks and active defense, giving them +1 to avoid attacks. They may also generate Domain powers onto any target that is currently grappled or hit by their remote weapons at will.

	Each character is given 30 MP to sink into Domains and Drives. Domains grant broadly applicable abilities that can be used to enhance attacks, effect the environment and influence the outcome of battles, while Drives are singular expressions of overwhelming power.		Each character is given 30 MP to sink into Domains and Drives. Domains grant broadly applicable abilities that can be used to enhance attacks, effect the environment and influence the outcome of battles, while Drives are singular expressions of overwhelming power.

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	:*'''Restrictions:''' Restrictions are specializations that limit the effectiveness of a given domain. Depending on how specific the restriction is, it may add 1 (Offensive Energetics), 2 (Ice Elementalism) or 3 (Self Vitalism) levels to the permanent rating. A Domain may only have a single Restriction.		:*'''Restrictions:''' Restrictions are specializations that limit the effectiveness of a given domain. Depending on how specific the restriction is, it may add 1 (Offensive Energetics), 2 (Ice Elementalism) or 3 (Self Vitalism) levels to the permanent rating. A Domain may only have a single Restriction.

	Drives are singular powerful expressions of power. These have no dice ratings, but each Drive level costs 5 MP, allows a character to ~~double~~ their Domain rating for the purpose of a given attack or action in the context described. Additional purchases allow for different Drive attacks or multiple uses of a single Drive each session. Buildup to a Drive takes time, as a character must circulate and excite the Seithr before channeling an amount sufficient to perform such powerful attacks. Each round a character must roll their Ars Magus' combat ability and build up successes equal to the number of dice their Drive generates.		Drives are singular powerful expressions of power. These have no dice ratings, but each Drive level costs 5 MP, allows a character to convert their Domain rating to successes and add it to their roll for the purpose of a given attack or action in the context described. Additional purchases allow for different Drive attacks or multiple uses of a single Drive each session. Buildup to a Drive takes time, as a character must circulate and excite the Seithr before channeling an amount sufficient to perform such powerful attacks. Each round a character must roll their Ars Magus' combat ability and build up successes equal to the number of successes and dice their Drive generates.

	If a Drive is purchased three times, it may be upgraded to an Astral Heat, which ~~triples~~ the number of Domain dice ~~used~~ in the attack and allows for truly impressive actions. An Astral Heat may only be used once per session and may not be purchased additional times.		If a Drive is purchased three times, it may be upgraded to an Astral Heat, which doubles the number of Domain dice and converted successes in the attack and allows for truly impressive actions. An Astral Heat may only be used once per session and may not be purchased additional times.

	:'''''Drives''''':		:'''''Drives''''':

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	:*'''Frail Attribute:''' 2 CP. Due to an injury or genetic disorder, your character has a single attribute which is considered to be 0 by default (rather than 1) and must be purchased up to 1 with CP. The attribute cap is likewise reduced to 4 until the flaw is bought off.		:*'''Frail Attribute:''' 2 CP. Due to an injury or genetic disorder, your character has a single attribute which is considered to be 0 by default (rather than 1) and must be purchased up to 1 with CP. The attribute cap is likewise reduced to 4 until the flaw is bought off.
	:*'''Inhuman Attribute:''' 1-5 CP. Often coinciding with Legendary Attributes or a consequence of mutation from Seithr exposure, the character has a problem that their superior abilities often distinguish them as being inhuman, due to voice or looks (Charisma), rippling or mechanical body (Physical) or strange eyes (Perception). Whenever using the relevant attribute, a botch or a number of successes higher than the Pool will automatically reveal their inhuman nature, which may lead to social penalties or fear. This Flaw may be purchased once per attribute.		:*'''Inhuman Attribute:''' 1-5 CP. Often coinciding with Legendary Attributes or a consequence of mutation from Seithr exposure, the character has a problem that their superior abilities often distinguish them as being inhuman, due to voice or looks (Charisma), rippling or mechanical body (Physical) or strange eyes (Perception). Whenever using the relevant attribute, a botch or a number of successes higher than the Pool will automatically reveal their inhuman nature, which may lead to social penalties or fear. This Flaw may be purchased once per attribute.
	:*'''Intolerance:''' 1-4 CP. The character has trouble interacting with a given social group or person, either hating or fearing them irrationally. In either case, each level of this flaw adds +1 difficulty to interactions with that group and must roll Integrity to resist this influence (versus half difficulty, round up). The penalties stack with those of Phobia.		:*'''Intolerance:''' 1-4 CP. The character has trouble interacting with a given social group or person, either hating or fearing them irrationally. In either case, each level of this flaw adds +1 difficulty to interactions with that group and must roll Integrity to resist this influence (versus half difficulty, round up) for a scene. The penalties stack with those of Phobia.
	:*'''Phobia:''' 4 CP. The character has an unnatural primal fear against a specific thing, and must pass an Integrity roll or take a -1 penalty for the duration of the scene. Conversely, they gain a +1 dice bonus when trying to escape, destroy or convince others to distrust or stay away from their phobia.		:*'''Phobia:''' 4 CP. The character has an unnatural primal fear against a specific thing, and must pass an Integrity roll or take a -1 penalty for the duration of the scene. Conversely, they gain a +1 dice bonus when trying to escape, destroy or convince others to distrust or stay away from their phobia.
	:*'''Primal Marks:''' 3 CP. The character is very clearly descended from a supernatural or inhuman species, or has become one as a consequence of Boundary exposure or special treatments. While it has no practical in-game effect, they may occasionally face discrimination from those not from their own group and tend to have difficulty passing off as normal humans via disguises (+1 dif).		:*'''Primal Marks:''' 3 CP. The character is very clearly descended from a supernatural or inhuman species, or has become one as a consequence of Boundary exposure or special treatments. While it has no practical in-game effect, they may occasionally face discrimination from those not from their own group and tend to have difficulty passing off as normal humans via disguises (+1 dif).

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	:*'''Frail Attribute:''' 2 CP. Due to an injury or genetic disorder, your character has a single attribute which is considered to be 0 by default (rather than 1) and must be purchased up to 1 with CP. The attribute cap is likewise reduced to 4 until the flaw is bought off.		:*'''Frail Attribute:''' 2 CP. Due to an injury or genetic disorder, your character has a single attribute which is considered to be 0 by default (rather than 1) and must be purchased up to 1 with CP. The attribute cap is likewise reduced to 4 until the flaw is bought off.
	:*'''Inhuman Attribute:''' 1-5 CP. Often coinciding with Legendary Attributes or a consequence of mutation from Seithr exposure, the character has a problem that their superior abilities often distinguish them as being inhuman, due to voice or looks (Charisma), rippling or mechanical body (Physical) or strange eyes (Perception). Whenever using the relevant attribute, a botch or a number of successes higher than the Pool will automatically reveal their inhuman nature, which may lead to social penalties or fear. This Flaw may be purchased once per attribute.		:*'''Inhuman Attribute:''' 1-5 CP. Often coinciding with Legendary Attributes or a consequence of mutation from Seithr exposure, the character has a problem that their superior abilities often distinguish them as being inhuman, due to voice or looks (Charisma), rippling or mechanical body (Physical) or strange eyes (Perception). Whenever using the relevant attribute, a botch or a number of successes higher than the Pool will automatically reveal their inhuman nature, which may lead to social penalties or fear. This Flaw may be purchased once per attribute.
			:*'''Intolerance:''' 1-4 CP. The character has trouble interacting with a given social group or person, either hating or fearing them irrationally. In either case, each level of this flaw adds +1 difficulty to interactions with that group and must roll Integrity to resist this influence (versus half difficulty, round up). The penalties stack with those of Phobia.
	:*'''Phobia:''' 4 CP. The character has an unnatural primal fear against a specific thing, and must pass an Integrity roll or take a -1 penalty for the duration of the scene. Conversely, they gain a +1 dice bonus when trying to escape, destroy or convince others to distrust or stay away from their phobia.		:*'''Phobia:''' 4 CP. The character has an unnatural primal fear against a specific thing, and must pass an Integrity roll or take a -1 penalty for the duration of the scene. Conversely, they gain a +1 dice bonus when trying to escape, destroy or convince others to distrust or stay away from their phobia.
	:*'''Primal Marks:''' 3 CP. The character is very clearly descended from a supernatural or inhuman species, or has become one as a consequence of Boundary exposure or special treatments. While it has no practical in-game effect, they may occasionally face discrimination from those not from their own group and tend to have difficulty passing off as normal humans via disguises (+1 dif).		:*'''Primal Marks:''' 3 CP. The character is very clearly descended from a supernatural or inhuman species, or has become one as a consequence of Boundary exposure or special treatments. While it has no practical in-game effect, they may occasionally face discrimination from those not from their own group and tend to have difficulty passing off as normal humans via disguises (+1 dif).

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	:*'''Inhuman Attribute:''' 1-5 CP. Often coinciding with Legendary Attributes or a consequence of mutation from Seithr exposure, the character has a problem that their superior abilities often distinguish them as being inhuman, due to voice or looks (Charisma), rippling or mechanical body (Physical) or strange eyes (Perception). Whenever using the relevant attribute, a botch or a number of successes higher than the Pool will automatically reveal their inhuman nature, which may lead to social penalties or fear. This Flaw may be purchased once per attribute.		:*'''Inhuman Attribute:''' 1-5 CP. Often coinciding with Legendary Attributes or a consequence of mutation from Seithr exposure, the character has a problem that their superior abilities often distinguish them as being inhuman, due to voice or looks (Charisma), rippling or mechanical body (Physical) or strange eyes (Perception). Whenever using the relevant attribute, a botch or a number of successes higher than the Pool will automatically reveal their inhuman nature, which may lead to social penalties or fear. This Flaw may be purchased once per attribute.
	:*'''Phobia:''' 4 CP. The character has an unnatural primal fear against a specific thing, and must pass an Integrity roll or take a -1 penalty for the duration of the scene. Conversely, they gain a +1 dice bonus when trying to escape, destroy or convince others to distrust or stay away from their phobia.		:*'''Phobia:''' 4 CP. The character has an unnatural primal fear against a specific thing, and must pass an Integrity roll or take a -1 penalty for the duration of the scene. Conversely, they gain a +1 dice bonus when trying to escape, destroy or convince others to distrust or stay away from their phobia.
			:*'''Primal Marks:''' 3 CP. The character is very clearly descended from a supernatural or inhuman species, or has become one as a consequence of Boundary exposure or special treatments. While it has no practical in-game effect, they may occasionally face discrimination from those not from their own group and tend to have difficulty passing off as normal humans via disguises (+1 dif).
	:*'''Unlucky:''' 4/8/12 CP. The character has less Fate Points than usual. Each purchase reduces the number by 1, to a minimum of 0. Whelp.		:*'''Unlucky:''' 4/8/12 CP. The character has less Fate Points than usual. Each purchase reduces the number by 1, to a minimum of 0. Whelp.
	:*'''Seithr Addiction:''' 5 CP. The character is addicted to Seithr exposure, which may lead to the eventual deterioration of their body and mind unless resistant to the effects. The character must be exposed to Seithr daily, either from using an Ars Magus device or moving into a high-concentration zone and receive a stacking -1 Integrity until they do. Others may find them disturbingly happy (or aroused) after being exposed to Seithr.		:*'''Seithr Addiction:''' 5 CP. The character is addicted to Seithr exposure, which may lead to the eventual deterioration of their body and mind unless resistant to the effects. The character must be exposed to Seithr daily, either from using an Ars Magus device or moving into a high-concentration zone and receive a stacking -1 Integrity until they do. Others may find them disturbingly happy (or aroused) after being exposed to Seithr.

Exhack: /* Ars Magus */

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Ars Magus

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	:'''''Merits:'''''		:'''''Merits:'''''
	:*'''Ars Armagus:''' 5 CP. Ars Armagus are powerful Ars Magus designed to combat the Black Beast directly. Designed as powerful weapons, they consume vast amounts of Seithr in combat and are vastly more powerful than most Ars Magus. In gameplay terms, the character increases two of their Ars Magus domains by 1. ''Incompatible with True Magic and Nox Nyctores''.		:*'''Ars Armagus:''' 5 CP. Ars Armagus are powerful Ars Magus designed to combat the Black Beast directly. Designed as powerful weapons, they consume vast amounts of Seithr in combat and are vastly more powerful than most Ars Magus. In gameplay terms, the character increases two of their Ars Magus domains by 1. ''Incompatible with True Magic and Nox Nyctores''.
	:*'''Idea Engine:''' 9 CP. Idea Engines are powerful perpetual motion systems that generate endless energy. Incorporating an Idea Engine into an Ars Magus allows it to function normally without ambient Seithr, although they cannot use Drives.		:*'''Idea Engine:''' 9 CP. Idea Engines are powerful perpetual motion systems that generate endless energy. Incorporating an Idea Engine into an Ars Magus allows it to function normally without ambient Seithr, although they cannot use Drives without ambient Seithr like normal Ars Magus .
	:*'''Intelligent:''' 3/6/9/12 CP. Intelligent Ars Magus are a novelty, given their construction as weapons, although intelligent Doll-type weapons are extremely valuable in the black market. Each purchase gives the Ars Magus 5 CP to build its own attributes, although it cannot fight independently of its master and cannot used them in combat. This merit is incompatible with Integrated Ars Magus.		:*'''Intelligent:''' 3/6/9/12 CP. Intelligent Ars Magus are a novelty, given their construction as weapons, although intelligent Doll-type weapons are extremely valuable in the black market. Each purchase gives the Ars Magus 5 CP to build its own attributes, although it cannot fight independently of its master and cannot used them in combat. This merit is incompatible with Integrated Ars Magus.
	:*'''Integrated:''' 5 CP. Integrated Ars Magus or similar weapons are implanted into the wielder, allowing them to conceal or have them on hand at all times. In some cases, the Integration is caused by a being exposed to Seithr ''growing'' their own set of powers to manipulate ambient energy, as some strange creatures once did.		:*'''Integrated:''' 5 CP. Integrated Ars Magus or similar weapons are implanted into the wielder, allowing them to conceal or have them on hand at all times. In some cases, the Integration is caused by a being exposed to Seithr ''growing'' their own set of powers to manipulate ambient energy, as some strange creatures once did.

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Ars Magus

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	:*'''Elementalism:''' Elementalism is the most common domain for Ars Magus, and centers on the control of basic elemental forces. Elementalism is extremely versatile, as the user can effect very visible changes on the battlefield and make use of strong offensive and defensive powers.		:*'''Elementalism:''' Elementalism is the most common domain for Ars Magus, and centers on the control of basic elemental forces. Elementalism is extremely versatile, as the user can effect very visible changes on the battlefield and make use of strong offensive and defensive powers.
	:*'''Energetics:''' Energetics controls more esoteric forms of energy such as kinetic energy, light, darkness and raw magic itself. Ars Magus with Energetic foci can deplete environments, restrict the powers of others and enhance their own attacks to great effect.		:*'''Energetics:''' Energetics controls more esoteric forms of energy such as kinetic energy, light, darkness and raw magic itself. Ars Magus with Energetic foci can deplete environments, restrict the powers of others and enhance their own attacks to great effect.
	:*'''Mentalism:''' Mentalism allows a character to dominate others, plant suggestions or create illusions and ~~create~~ mental barriers.		:*'''Mentalism:''' Mentalism allows a character to dominate others, plant suggestions or create illusions and mental barriers.
	:*'''Transmutation:''' Transmutation allows a character to convert and shape mass by using Seithr as a catalyst. A powerful Transmutation Ars Magus could create a field of blades, turn a single projectile into a volley or shatter mundane weapons with a touch.		:*'''Transmutation:''' Transmutation allows a character to convert and shape mass by using Seithr as a catalyst. A powerful Transmutation Ars Magus could create a field of blades, turn a single projectile into a volley or shatter mundane weapons with a touch.
	:*'''Vitalism:''' Vitalism allows the wielder to manipulate the vital forces of living things such as human beings, plants and animals. By shaping the Seithr that permeates their bodies, they can render gross physical or biochemical alterations, or tear it apart from the inside out.		:*'''Vitalism:''' Vitalism allows the wielder to manipulate the vital forces of living things such as human beings, plants and animals. By shaping the Seithr that permeates their bodies, they can render gross physical or biochemical alterations, or tear it apart from the inside out.

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Ars Magus

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	:*'''Mentalism:''' Mentalism allows a character to dominate others, plant suggestions or create illusions and create mental barriers.		:*'''Mentalism:''' Mentalism allows a character to dominate others, plant suggestions or create illusions and create mental barriers.
	:*'''Transmutation:''' Transmutation allows a character to convert and shape mass by using Seithr as a catalyst. A powerful Transmutation Ars Magus could create a field of blades, turn a single projectile into a volley or shatter mundane weapons with a touch.		:*'''Transmutation:''' Transmutation allows a character to convert and shape mass by using Seithr as a catalyst. A powerful Transmutation Ars Magus could create a field of blades, turn a single projectile into a volley or shatter mundane weapons with a touch.
	:*'''Vitalism:''' Vitalism allows the wielder to manipulate the vital forces of living things such as human beings, plants and animals. By ~~manipulating~~ the Seithr that permeates their bodies, they can render gross physical or biochemical alterations, or tear it apart from the inside out.		:*'''Vitalism:''' Vitalism allows the wielder to manipulate the vital forces of living things such as human beings, plants and animals. By shaping the Seithr that permeates their bodies, they can render gross physical or biochemical alterations, or tear it apart from the inside out.
	:'''''Cost''''':		:'''''Cost''''':
	:*'''1''': 1 MP.		:*'''1''': 1 MP.

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	:*'''Amnesia:''' 7 CP. The character has some major holes in their memories, or may conversely be a blank slate with less than a year of (real) memories. This is carte blanche to be fucked with by the GM, incidentally.		:*'''Amnesia:''' 7 CP. The character has some major holes in their memories, or may conversely be a blank slate with less than a year of (real) memories. This is carte blanche to be fucked with by the GM, incidentally.
	:*'''Dark Past:''' 5 CP (7 CP with Amnesia). Your character has done something in the past that has led to some level of infamy in some part of the world, although its influence might not spread to where they are now. If paired with Amnesia, the CP bonus is increased (in addition to other things).		:*'''Dark Past:''' 5 CP (7 CP with Amnesia). Your character has done something in the past that has led to some level of infamy in some part of the world, although its influence might not spread to where they are now. If paired with Amnesia, the CP bonus is increased (in addition to other things).
	:*Debt: 2 CP (5 CP with Amnesia). Your character owes someone a favor, or money. In any case, it's something they can't deliver at chargen without serious problems arising.		:*'''Debt:''' 2 CP (5 CP with Amnesia). Your character owes someone a favor, or money. In any case, it's something they can't deliver at chargen without serious problems arising.
	:*'''Frail Attribute:''' 2 CP. Due to an injury or genetic disorder, your character has a single attribute which is considered to be 0 by default (rather than 1) and must be purchased up to 1 with CP. The attribute cap is likewise reduced to 4 until the flaw is bought off.		:*'''Frail Attribute:''' 2 CP. Due to an injury or genetic disorder, your character has a single attribute which is considered to be 0 by default (rather than 1) and must be purchased up to 1 with CP. The attribute cap is likewise reduced to 4 until the flaw is bought off.
	:*'''Inhuman Attribute:''' 1-5 CP. Often coinciding with Legendary Attributes or a consequence of mutation from Seithr exposure, the character has a problem that their superior abilities often distinguish them as being inhuman, due to voice or looks (Charisma), rippling or mechanical body (Physical) or strange eyes (Perception). Whenever using the relevant attribute, a botch or a number of successes higher than the Pool will automatically reveal their inhuman nature, which may lead to social penalties or fear. This Flaw may be purchased once per attribute.		:*'''Inhuman Attribute:''' 1-5 CP. Often coinciding with Legendary Attributes or a consequence of mutation from Seithr exposure, the character has a problem that their superior abilities often distinguish them as being inhuman, due to voice or looks (Charisma), rippling or mechanical body (Physical) or strange eyes (Perception). Whenever using the relevant attribute, a botch or a number of successes higher than the Pool will automatically reveal their inhuman nature, which may lead to social penalties or fear. This Flaw may be purchased once per attribute.

Exhack: /* Merits and Flaws */

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Merits and Flaws

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	Characters receive an additional 15 CP to spend only on Merits, and may recover CP and MP to spend in merits, attributes or ars magus powers by taking on flaws.		Characters receive an additional 15 CP to spend only on Merits, and may recover CP and MP to spend in merits, attributes or ars magus powers by taking on flaws.
			CP and MP reclaimed through Flaws cannot exceed 15 points total, however.

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