07-02-2011, 12:03 AM | #1 |
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A couple of humorous Servitor/Ethereal Attunements
Both these attunements are common among servitors of Nybbas; some Ethereals native to TV/movie-based domains might have them as well, at the GM's option.
Caption This ability works like a specialized version of the Ethereal Song of Light: by spending 1 Essence, the user can inscribe a glowing message (10 words or less) in mid-air. Captions last for EthF x10 seconds before fading away. In addition, the inscriber can do any of the following:
Instant Prop By spending 1 Essence, the user of this attunement creates a single inanimate object appropriate to the situation. Instant Props last for a maximum of EthF x5 minutes, and are subject to these restrictions as well:
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07-03-2011, 06:47 PM | #2 | ||
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Re: A couple of humorous Servitor/Ethereal Attunements
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If humans can see it, then I don't understand why anyone would use it at all. What are the uses? Quote:
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07-03-2011, 07:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: A couple of humorous Servitor/Ethereal Attunements
Captions are meant to be seen by anyone, mundane humans included--much like other illusions created with the Ethereal Song of Light. Media demons (and some TV-character Ethereals) might not flash them around just any audience, but are still fonder of dramatic visual effects than other spirits involved in the War. (I'm also reminded of films in which some praying character asks for a sign and gets a comically obvious "handwriting on the wall" message; Nybbas and Kobal both love that use of Caption, so some Jesters try to pick it up on the side.)
As for Instant Prop: as long as the object remains, any character (demonic or not) can use it. The same restrictions on the prop's duration and abilities apply even if the creator hands it from person to person. Finally, mortal Soldiers who serve the right Superior could gain these attunements in theory...in practice, though, this rarely happens.
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07-03-2011, 07:47 PM | #4 |
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Re: A couple of humorous Servitor/Ethereal Attunements
Intimidation is one possibility. A Heavenly variant could be called "Handwriting on the Wall," used to inscribe divine messages in letters of light, such as the Biblical Mene, Menel, Tekel, Upharsin.
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07-03-2011, 11:22 PM | #5 | |
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Re: A couple of humorous Servitor/Ethereal Attunements
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Otherwise, Handwriting on the Wall works the same as its demonic/ethereal counterpart.
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