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Might think about it.

@Lord Wraith Is there a description of what the NPC powers do so no one steps on any toes? I know they have a name in the handbook but I'm taking specifics in case anyone makes a similar power.


Specificity varies from NPC to NPC depending on if the NPC is adapted from a PC I've run before. Was there an NPC in particular whose powers you wanted to know about?
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Specificity varies from NPC to NPC depending on if the NPC is adapted from a PC I've run before. Was there an NPC in particular whose powers you wanted to know about?


Noah and Zeb, specifically.
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Noah and Zeb, specifically.


Noah is an animal shifter who has to have actually touched the animal in some capacity in order to sample the DNA to be able to shift into them. Particularly painful process, transformations are slow and leave him vulnerable. Can only transform into one animal at a time, no mixing or other shenanigans.

Zeb is a pretty standard Hydrokinetic. As an Exo-Elemental, he requires access to the element and thus can't create water but can pull it from the air in high moisture environments. Do however note, we already have a PC with similar powers in Ariel as well.
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As this has been discussed before, this is a large school. It is very likely you will run into someone with similar powers to yours. Harlowe and Mackenna as an example.
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As this has been discussed before, this is a large school. It is very likely you will run into someone with similar powers to yours. Harlowe and Mackenna as an example.


I'm aware of that. Certainly there are people with similar powers at P.R.C.U. and beyond/elsewhere. But in the context of the group, or rather us as players, I'd like to slightly steer away from overlap so everyone has their own moment to shine and feels unique to write.
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If you want a power, go for that power. Everyone will have moments to shine.
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As this has been discussed before, this is a large school. It is very likely you will run into someone with similar powers to yours. Harlowe and Mackenna as an example.


This is a crossing of paths I can't wait to see... particularly on Makenna's end.
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More walking beehives please.

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More walking beehives please.

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Alas, not what I had in mind, but it might be applicable to Joanna regardless.

First I was toying with a water-based power, but then I figured "well, we already have a hydrokinesis player" so I decided to retool the concept slightly to a more animal-focused power but still keeping the water theme in their backstory. It's why I asked about Noah and Zeb earlier so I can see what I have to work with.

Don't really have anything on paper right now, though. It's all just ideas in my head at the moment.
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Alas, not what I had in mind, but it might be applicable to Joanna regardless.

First I was toying with a water-based power, but then I figured "well, we already have a hydrokinesis player" so I decided to retool the concept slightly to a more animal-focused power but still keeping the water theme in their backstory. It's why I asked about Noah and Zeb earlier so I can see what I have to work with.

Don't really have anything on paper right now, though. It's all just ideas in my head at the moment.


Skai’s chara has pheromone generation/manipulation. A lot of animals do rely on pheromones for direction so there is probably a bit of animal control intended there.

I’ve already pictured the conflict of taking control of Jo’s bees. That’s a good rift for animals.

But if you really want a wild opinion. Do Somatic with an animal-like form. Something unusual so get out of mammals. Something like a jellyfish. Imagine being in your late teens having to deal with the reality that you are some type of humanoid jellyfish? And the only way to feel “normal” is inhibiting yourself which comes with a whole set of issues.
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Bada-bang. Let me know if it works or anything needs changing or w/e, @Lord Wraith.
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I would like to clarify that if there is character v character interactions/fights it would be done with consent. I would first check with Wraith about Elle taking control of another person's ability before also checking with that person to ensure there's no conflict.

In a setting like this there will be times that characters can overwhelm their opponents if they have the upper hand. In the event that a character can take control of or negate another's ability, it wouldn't make sense for that character not to use that chance if it meant life or death or in the event that it was a fair player v player challenge or training event.

I would also like to mention that in Elle's ability description there is no mention of it affecting animals (yet.) I was thinking that it could be something she develops as she learns to hone and strengthen her ability in the story. At the time Elle is not strong enough to or has the personality trait to take control of another person's mind or parts of their conscious. She can only suggest and charm them into doing what she wants.

While the mind of a bee may be easily influenced by suggestion, I'm guessing that Jo's Bees are a part of her conscious. So you don't have to worry about it happening without Jo's consent.

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My pheromones just drive people away (i have not bathed in 5 weeks)
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Bada-bang. Let me know if it works or anything needs changing or w/e, @Lord Wraith.


A couple of questions just because this will be an existing student transferring into the H.E.A.T. program, how long has she been attending P.R.C.U. for? What is her House? And if you feel so inclined, what was her previous Team and how did she get on with them?

EDIT: I'm also assuming this character is not being applied to fill the Student Representative Position on either Blackjack or Eclipse?
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A couple of questions just because this will be an existing student transferring into the H.E.A.T. program, how long has she been attending P.R.C.U. for? What is her House? And if you feel so inclined, what was her previous Team and how did she get on with them?

EDIT: I'm also assuming this character is not being applied to fill the Student Representative Position on either Blackjack or Eclipse?


1) I'd presume at least a year given that they need to complete the Trials to be placed in a House, and the Trials only happen once a year. It's the only way she'd be in a House given that they were postponed this year (for now).

2) Kind of feeling Gulo? Or maybe Strigidae. Though if you think any other House is an option, it can be up for discussion.

3) Was thinking of going with Team 7 and naming it "Lucky Strikes" as a nickname (Lucky 7s, slot machines, gambling, etc.). Though it might step on the toes of Blackjack with the gambling theme. She probably thought there was painful irony in that she got placed on that team given circumstances. As for her team themselves, I imagine there was disinterest from her side of things. Probably a lot of boasting, bravado, machismo, etc. given the team name if we take Nice Guys as a team in consideration. She's certainly motivated, but it isn't a "I'm going to rub it in your face" type of motivation, if that makes any sense.

4) Yeah, just a regular transfer student.
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1) I'd presume at least a year given that they need to complete the Trials to be placed in a House, and the Trials only happen once a year. It's the only way she'd be in a House given that they were postponed this year (for now).

2) Kind of feeling Gulo? Or maybe Strigidae. Though if you think any other House is an option, it can be up for discussion.

3) Was thinking of going with Team 7 and naming it "Lucky Strikes" as a nickname (Lucky 7s, slot machines, gambling, etc.). Though it might step on the toes of Blackjack with the gambling theme. She probably thought there was painful irony in that she got placed on that team given circumstances. As for her team themselves, I imagine there was disinterest from her side of things. Probably a lot of boasting, bravado, machismo, etc. given the team name if we take Nice Guys as a team in consideration. She's certainly motivated, but it isn't a "I'm going to rub it in your face" type of motivation, if that makes any sense.

4) Yeah, just a regular transfer student.


All looks good to me. We can definitely place her in Gulo and Team 7 'Lucky Strikes' also works for me since it's in my vein of humour in naming these teams. Just wasn't sure if you'd want to have had her as a Collegiate student graduating into the University program or not. But only a year works fine!
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Is there anywhere we're supposed to put the House, by the way? Or is that reserved for the character banners? I figure to ask since there isn't a section on the sheet for it.
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Is there anywhere we're supposed to put the House, by the way? Or is that reserved for the character banners? I figure to ask since there isn't a section on the sheet for it.


If you could just throw it under notes for now that would be great. But yeah, otherwise oversight on my part not to leave a space for House, and now, Team.

Might add a line under the Student Summary section moving forward.
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Right. Just dropped the CS in the CS tab. Lmk whenever they're able to be posted in the IC since I know there'll be a bit of a wait until the ceremony.
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Right. Just dropped the CS in the CS tab. Lmk whenever they're able to be posted in the IC since I know there'll be a bit of a wait until the ceremony.


Will do!
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