Cursed
The cursed are a great curiosity of the supernatural world. Fully human, but they are afflicted with magic. Like the half-bloods, they are able to utilise it at will, but only at great cost to themselves. Misfortune and chaos are a constant companion to these poor individuals, and the great injustice is that it's probably not even their fault.
The Cursed Path[edit]
Perhaps they found themselves on the wrong side of a ritual, or garnered the attention of some otherworldly entity. Perhaps they read the wrong sort of book or were splashed by some strange substance in a madman's lab. Misfortune could befall anyone at any time.
If it doesn't end in death and insanity does not take this poor soul, the cursed find themselves beset with strangeness, physical ailments, and almost preternatural bad luck. They're at the mercy of some power beyond their understanding, even if they may know the source of their curse.
Not all are helpless to the fickle reality of a curse. Some are able to make it work, however, teasing a rhythm out of the chaos, dancing to a tune only they can hear.
Chaotic Magic[edit]
Hardy as humans are, they do not have the physical form necessary to control innate magic. As a result, they possess a chaotic form of blood magic. Although they can pull their magic from the aether just like the half-bloods, the magic itself is derived from their curse. Each time they use their magic, strange or unfortunate things happen to them or around them.
Codes of Conduct[edit]
Although the Cursed are fully human, they are curiously subject to a few of the Codes of Conduct, namely Oaths, Thrice Asked, and Favors.
Central Features[edit]
- Cursed Abilities
- The abilities a Cursed character has and can gain.
- The Seven Sorrows
- The disastrous or odd impact the curse has on a character every time they use magic.
Creating a Cursed Human[edit]
Although anyone can suffer a curse, this magic roots deeply in humans. Thus, only humans can follow the cursed path. Your curse can take on any flavor, from an ancestral bloodline curse to tumbling into a vat of mysterious liquid.
When creating your character, refer to the Creation Guide for a step by step explanation of the whole process. Below is a quick reference guide to the first two ranks of the Cursed Path.
Quick Creation[edit]
| Starting at Mischance (Untrained) | Starting at Woe (Dabbler) | ||
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| ⚡Strike 5d6 | 🔥Cinder 5d6 | ⚡Strike 5d6 | 🔥Cinder 6d6 |
Additional Notes[edit]
Starting characters normally are only able to start at one of the two first ranks. To read more about the higher ranks, refer to the Cursed Advancement for an overview.
Character Questions[edit]
Here are a few further questions you're welcome to answer as you create your character:
- How did this happen?
- When did this happen and how long has it been like this?
- How have you been coping and has anyone been able to help you? Have you sought help?
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