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Anaraxes · 11-14-2017, 10:09 PM

1. "manifest their own blades"

Depending on your preference, this is probably either Payload, probably Extradimensional, which explains the ability to hide swords under coats, and works best if the blades are supposed to be real physical weapons; or else it's an Innate Attack (in which case the fact that a physical sword shows up and disappears can just be treated as colorful fluff)

2. "take on characteristics of the one they slay"

I'd use a mechanic similar to the Corruption rules from Horror. For however many N character points you absorb from slaying another immortal, you also get M points worth of traits assigned by the GM. The GM-chosen traits are typically personality features or appearance copied from the victim. Adjust N and M to get the right amount of transfer to go along with the benefit from the slaying to give you the feel that you're looking for.

If you want Will to matter, then you might roll a Will save to reduce or eliminate the "bad stuff" points that are acquired.

11-14-2017, 10:09 PM	#2
Anaraxes Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: Help creating an Immortal 1. "manifest their own blades" Depending on your preference, this is probably either Payload, probably Extradimensional, which explains the ability to hide swords under coats, and works best if the blades are supposed to be real physical weapons; or else it's an Innate Attack (in which case the fact that a physical sword shows up and disappears can just be treated as colorful fluff) 2. "take on characteristics of the one they slay" I'd use a mechanic similar to the Corruption rules from Horror. For however many N character points you absorb from slaying another immortal, you also get M points worth of traits assigned by the GM. The GM-chosen traits are typically personality features or appearance copied from the victim. Adjust N and M to get the right amount of transfer to go along with the benefit from the slaying to give you the feel that you're looking for. If you want Will to matter, then you might roll a Will save to reduce or eliminate the "bad stuff" points that are acquired.