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CHANGELING GEAR

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A Treasure is a mundane item imbued with Glamour. Like changelings, Treasures exist simultaneously in the Autumn Realm and the chimerical world. They are capable of specific magical abilities based on the Glamour fused within them. Usually, this is an Art bound into the Treasure, but occasionally a Treasure will form due to the overwhelming emotions connected with the object. A changeling cannot forget herself due to Banality as long as she is holding a Treasure. Likewise, mortals become enchanted when touched by a Treasure. 

◉           Common, rank one of an Art.
◉◉        Uncommon, rank two of an Art.
◉◉◉      Rare, rank three of an Art.
◉◉◉◉   Unique, rank four of an Art.
◉◉◉◉◉ Legendary, rank five of an Art.

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Items are marked with a number of dots (◉), this is the items level which is used mainly for comparative reasons.

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CHANGELING GEAR NOTES:

Changeling gear is always chimerical and therefore cannot cause physical damage on unenchanted characters nor do they protect changelings from mundane attacks (chimerical armor won't even stop a punch)

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There are 3 ways of dealing with this problem.

1 Enchant your target. (See enchantment)

2 invoke the wyrd. (see invoking the wyrd)

3 spend a point of dross to wyrd the individual object. (This can be rather costly if you wish to wyrd all your objects for a scene)

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Note: Chimerical effects that affect perception or mental /emotional states. Do not need to be wyrded.

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VOILE

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Voile is one of the most commonly crafted chimerical items and, as a result, enjoys a broad spectrum of form and composition. All Kithain create some form of voile during their Chrysalis, the Dream Dance shaping their appearance in accord with their innermost nature in a wild expression of creativity and Glamour. This is often the first indicator of a new-born changeling’s future destiny (or deeds from previous lives): nobles both Autumn and Arcadian sport house colours or distinctive sigils; warriors are clad in leather and steel; sorcerers find ideogrammatic languages of old hidden within the stitching of their robes; crafters manifest sturdy clothes – and lots of pockets! While voile can be — and most often is — purely ornamental and capable of only aesthetic flourishes, with no accompanying game mechanics or advantages, players can elect to invest in their character’s raiment's via the Chimera Background. The more useful pieces typically come in one of three categories.

Accessories, Outfits ,Armor, Weapons, Tools and Food.

ACCESSORIES

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Smaller pieces like jewelry, shoes, belts, or hair fixtures, accessories tie together a changeling’s ensemble. These subtle, bespoke touches appear most often upon the personage of craftsmen and nobility, and range from the practical effects of a nocker’s beloved apron to the silken lace fan hiding a sluagh’s thin smile.

 

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DRAGONSCALE BROOCH (15 xp)
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Glimmering faintly, this brooch — functional or decorative — comes in any color of the rainbow, and a number of metallic shades as well. Warm to the touch and often decorated with exquisitely detailed carvings, it adds a regal touch to any outfit.
SYSTEM:

The character wearing the brooch may add +1 to all dragon's ire cantrips. Additionally no dross is required to wyrd dragons ire cantrips or expand its area of effect.

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BROOCH OF THE TRUE SUITOR (15 xp)

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These are simple metal brooches that draw no attention to themselves save for the simplicity and quality of their craftsmanship. To those who know of their powers, however, they’re invaluable aids in the pursuit of true love.

SYSTEM:

Should a true suitor wear one while confronting the object of her affection, the difficulty of all Social rolls will be reduced by -2, and she’ll seem more relaxed and at ease than she might otherwise. This is a temporary effect, however, for true love is anathema to deception. The duration is for one scene, and will only continue to work so long as the beloved has even the faintest glimmerings of interest in the suitor. Should the suitor be false, however, the object of her attentions will find the wearer repugnant and seek to leave her company as quickly as possible.

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GOBLIN SHOES  (15 xp)

Nockers made goblin shoes from the skin of a white subterranean worm chimera.

SYSTEM:

These shoes can stretch over almost any size foot, and rend the user’s footsteps almost completely inaudible.

The difficulties of Stealth rolls which involve sound are reduced by 2

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FIREDRAKE HIDE APRON (30 xp)
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Glowing faintly about the edges as if smouldering gently, the firedrake apron is one of the most useful items in a crafter’s workshop. Even the most disorganized and chaotic of individuals can maintain their most important tools with the help of this apron. Any broken tool or unsharpened blade placed within its pockets returns to perfect condition, and anything lost or dropped around the craftsperson’s workplace can be found in it later.
SYSTEM:

any tool or weapon the owner has can be attuned to the apron. Should the item go missing or be broken or stolen, it can be found again in perfect working order in the apron’s pocket in 3 days. 

NOTE: This only applies to  TOOLS & WEAPONS

Tools are defined as objects used to craft or shape physical materials, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers ,wrenches, scissors, sewing needles and the like. 

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CAT BOOTS (30 xp)

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Many lifetimes ago, or so the story goes, a shoemaker in London saved the life of a cat after it had run afoul of a large dog. The shoemaker nursed the cat back to health and in exchange, the cat, who was a pooka, helped the shoemaker. For a year and a day, every set of boots that the shoemaker created had the special quality that they made other people ignore the wearer's presence. Changelings came from around the world to purchase the boots and the shoemaker prospered, retired rich and happy, and eventually the pooka went on his way. The boots, called Cat Boots, resemble thigh-high pirate boots. They fit loosely to the legs and turn down at the upper edge. Hard-soled and sturdy, the boots never wear out.

SYSTEM:

A changeling wearing the boots doesn't become invisible; others merely write him out of their consciousness. If, however, a person is looking directly at the changeling when he puts on the boots, that person will continue to see him until she looks away. When she looks back, the changeling will have apparently left the room. The boots do not affect mortals, only other changelings. Naturally, few sidhe care to be “ignored” in this fashion, but the commoner kith find them quite useful.

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DURABLE SANDALS (30 xp) (Eshu only)

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Sometimes it’s not grand things that make the most difference. These sandals seem a neat but not spectacular Treasure. To a wandering race such as the Elegbara, however, they’re a much sought-after blessing. They never wear out or require repair. They’re comfortable and keep the wearer’s feet warm and dry regardless of the climate. Although still most often found in traditional sandal form, variations have been seen in different regions and at different times: Boots, sneakers, slippers, and even toe rings. Most adept to match the voile of their wearer after a little while, until they blend in anonymously with the rest of the wearer’s appearance.

SYSTEM:

All Athletics or related rolls ate made at a -1 difficulty

Any Hopscotch or Quicksilver cantrips cast on the character while the character  is wearing them receive an additional success (provided that at least one success was gained normally).

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SEAFOAM SHAWL (45 xp) (Selkie Only)
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A frothy sheet of soft white bubbles, the shawl gives off the scent of ocean air and, occasionally, the roar of the waves breaking against the shore. A favourite of water-loving kiths, particularly selkies, it keeps its wearer comfortably cool and adds the perfect beach wave to their hair.

SYSTEM :

While wearing the shawl, the difficulty of any cantrip that invokes water is reduced by 1.

In addition, by spending a point of dross the wearer can amplify the sound of the crashing waves enough to drown out any other nearby sound.

This effect lasts one turn per point of Dross spent.

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HALCYON HALTER (45 xp)

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The halcyon was a bird, identified with the kingfisher, that had the ability to sooth the winds and waves when it nested upon the sea during the winter solstice. The bird’s legend originated in Greece, where sailors threw sweet biscuits into the Mediterranean to draw it, and then in the calmer seas, near their ports. Halcyon have been extinct in Arcadia since before the Shattering. They died with their legend. The last few halcyon to die in the faerie realm were used to make Halcyon Halters so that their memory was preserved. Decorated with the bird’s feathers, this halter makes an “X” across the chest of its wearer. The crossing of the “X” sits right over the heart where the brightest feathers stand out.

SYSTEM:

The Halcyon halter soothes the wearer’s pain. It wipes the memory of sorrow temporarily from the wearer’s mind and heart, allowing her relief for however long she wears the halter. As soon as she removes the Halter, however, her emotions return, along with the remembrance of why she mourns.

Costs one point of Dross  to use, though anyone can trigger it, not just the wearer.

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DOG TAGS (45 xp) (Pooka only)

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Back in the 1970s, a new fad developed among dog pooka. No one knows who came up with the idea, but before long, many of these changelings had jumped on the dog tag bandwagon. Using the silver identification tags placed on their collars by their families, they created treasures with which they could keep track of those they loved. Though many of the pooka who made the treasures have long since passed beyond the Mists, their tags have survived.

SYSTEM:

Each tag has the name and address of the original creator upon it, perhaps explaining why they have endured for so long. These treasures serve as scrying devices through which a changeling can view anything within the immediate vicinity of the dog tag.

Simply put this allows a changeling to see and hear anything within the vicinity of this bug. Dog tags may be worn by another character , and animal, or just left in a particular place. Those sensitive to magic are able to roll Perception + Occult difficulty 16+ to detect the spying device (though they won't know that is what it is, but they will feel uncomfortable around it.) Those that automatically detect magic succeed automatically in finding the oddity. 

WHISPERSILK FAN (60 xp)
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While there is an entire language dictated by the grip and position of a lady’s fan, it’s far easier to be understood by speaking plainly. Whispersilk conveys a message to another within eyesight, as clearly as if it were spoken directly into their ear. No matter the level of noise in the area, the message is heard only by whom it’s intended for, and cannot be intercepted.
SYSTEM:

Messages can be conveyed one of two ways: to address a single person, the changeling must hold the fan open in front of their face and make a composure + Resolve roll ,difficulty 14+

If addressing a group, the changeling instead spends a point of dross and hold the fan, closed, to their mouth.

If someone suspects the use of magic, a successful Intelligence + Occult  roll (Difficulty 16+)  will point out the sender and recipients of the message, the contents of its message cannot be determined this way though.

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STARSHINE TIARA (75 xp)
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A twinkling collection of lights often arranged in a constellation, the Starshine Tiara is a breath-taking piece that adds a little extra wonder to even the most extravagant courtly attire. Common designs include zodiac constellations and house emblems, but any pattern is possible; most often, it will change its arrangement two or three times in a single event.
SYSTEM :

Anyone wearing the Starshine Tiara can spend a point of Willpower to learn another changeling’s Legacies, and thus, their associated Quests and Bans. While she can’t discern which of her target’s Legacies is dominant, she can often figure out which Court her target favors by their behavior or associations.

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 CLEOPATRA'S WINGS  (75 xp)

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This handsome, one-of-a-kind choker has a butterfly pendant hanging from a wide gold band that fits around the neck. Made of amber, the butterfly's wings blush scarlet near the golden body and lighten to a warm orange near the tips. The changeling that wears the necklace gains the ability to fly.  A pair of shimmery, intangible wings appear at the faerie's back.

SYSTEM:

The wings themselves have no substance and can't be damaged. They disappear as soon as the changeling removes the choker.  the flight of Cleopatra's Wings has only one limit on duration: As long as the changeling doesn't remove the choker, he can fly – until the next sunrise or sunset (whichever comes first) after he dons the choker. Once used, the wings must lie dormant for 12 hours before they can be used again.

• If another person successfully grapples the wearer of the choker, the wearer must first break the grapple before taking flight.

• The character must be unhindered in order to fly.

• Furthermore, Cleopatra's Wings don't fly on their own and thus will not leave the wearer unless physically removed by the changeling or by someone else.

 

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OUTFITS

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While bits and pieces that tie an outfit together hold some magic, voile can also be woven out of whole cloth, as it were. Roguish types often have larger pieces or entire outfits tailor-made to enhance their skills, while socialites also tend to favor stunning ensembles that inspire any who lay eyes on them. A sidhe’s courtly attire often has some magical enhancement, as do a piskie’s traveling clothes.

NOTE: Only 1 outfit can be worn at a time.

 

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ASHCLOTH SHIRT (15 xp)

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Warm to the touch and impossibly fine, the ashcloth shirt is made from the remains of a blacksmith’s fire. Much like a mark a crafter uses to sign his work, the shirt can mark its owner’s possessions and ensure they are never far from his grasp.

SYSTEM:

The wearer of an Ashcloth Shirt can mark an item. (it does not have to be their own item)

With a successful INTELLIGENCE + OCCULT  roll (difficulty 12+ ), the wearer can locate any lost item that has been marked by the ash of the shirt. By spending a point of dross, she can also determine how it was lost. If the item was stolen, an additional point of dross tells her by whom.

NOTE: Ashcloth shirt cannot mark an infinite amount of items, the amount that can be marked is equal to the characters glamour rank.

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GOBLIN CLOAK  (30 xp)◉◉

Black crystals are woven into goblin cloaks, and bend light around the wearer.

SYSTEM:

The difficulty for anyone to see a nocker wearing one of these cloaks in bright light is 14+ . This increases to 18+ in the dark.

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MOONBEAM GOWN (30 xp)
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Woven from the light of the full moon, this gown clings to its wearer and flows effortlessly with their every movement. A swirling confection of dappled light, anyone wearing such a piece is sure to command the attention of everyone who lays eyes upon them, inspiring both their awe and their deepest desires.
SYSTEM:

The wearer of this garment may spend 1 dross to turn a botch on a Social roll into a regular failure.

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SHADOW WOOL OVERCOAT (45 xp)
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A traveler’s overcoat, this slowly shifting piece doesn’t end so much as it seems to fade out into its surroundings. Its color ebbs and flows through murky shades of blue, brown, or black, to better meld seamlessly into dark surroundings. While bulky, it’s comfortable to wear in any weather, with a high collar that can conceal the lower half of the face.
SYSTEM:

The wearer gains a +3 bonus to all Stealth rolls made at night or in shadowy areas. If the collar is fastened up, the wearer can also spend a point of dross to prevent anyone from recognizing him or remembering his face.

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SNOW OWL MANTLE (45 xp)
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A layered, hooded cloak made of crystalline feathers of ice, the mantle acts as a shield against any magical or natural forms of fire, and it boosts magic drawing on water or ice. While its ability to shield against fire is formidable, it offers no protection from weapon strikes or other forms of magic.
SYSTEM:

Reduce the damage from chimerical or real fire by 1 point to a minimum of 1 point.

When casting a cantrip using ice or water, the wearer of the cloak can reduce the difficulty by one.

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THUNDERWOVEN SUIT (60 xp)

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A handsome and expertly tailored three-piece suit, this piece works well for those who don’t mind wearing their hearts on their sleeves. Soft as a cloud, it also carries the volatile potential of a storm. It reacts to the emotions and intentions of the wearer, enhancing their presence and furthering their impact on a group or a room. It might glow with the soft colors of sunrise or rumble with lightning, depending on its wearer’s emotional state or focus of attention.

SYSTEM:

As the suit reacts to its wearer’s intentions, it adds +1 to any Intimidation, Empathy, or Performance rolls.

By spending a Glamour dross, the wearer may add 1 automatic success instead. (meaning resisted rolls need to score more successes)

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HEARTSPUN SUNDRESS (75 xp)

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One of the rarer materials, even for dreamed voile, a heart spun garment radiates the warmth and bliss of true love. While it can come in any color, it’s often pastel, and it carries a sweet, pleasant fragrance, slightly different to each person who catches a whiff of it. Whomever wears it is the epitome of composure and peace. The unspoken promise of the garment calls to anyone who sees it, lulling them into a calm, suggestible state.

SYSTEM:

While wearing the sundress, the changeling gains +2 to Manipulation rolls.

Additionally, the wearer cannot be goaded or tricked into losing their temper.

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ARMOR

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Sometimes a changeling’s life necessitates a wardrobe made of stronger stuff. Whether traditional attire for a longstanding House affiliation or simply a reflection of a rough-and-tumble lifestyle, having a piece or suit of armor that’s reinforced with a little something extra gives anyone an ace up their sleeve to rely on in a fight. Trolls carefully imbue their impressive armor with extra defenses, and redcaps carry coats or vests designed to give them the upper hand, even with underhanded tactics.

NOTE:

• The maximum Brace armor bonus permitted is +6.

• Full suits can take no other armor entry.

• The armours listed here cannot be used with armor from the regular gear pages available to everyone.

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METEORGLOW BREASTPLATE (15xp)
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The wearer of this breastplate is a beacon on the battlefield, offering themselves as a target to either enable ambushes, protect non-combatants, or draw enemies away from less capable fighters. When empowered with Glamour, the breastplate glows a brilliant white, demanding the attention of any foe.

+3 to brace

SYSTEM:

SPEND DROSS (1 per turn)

Enemies are drawn to the wearer. To do anything other than move towards or attack the wearer of the armor they must make a willpower roll. 

ROLL: Composure + Resolve 

DIFFICULTY: 14+

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MANDRAKE LEATHER JACKET (30 xp)
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Made of well-oiled, old leather, this jacket gives off a pleasant, floral fragrance and has a slight purple sheen, as well as a faint grain pattern that looks similar to veining or marbling.

+2 to brace
SYSTEM: When mounting a desperate defense, the wearer may spend one of his actions to empower his armor. By spending one point of dross he can cause it to emit an ear-splitting shriek. For the next action turn, all other participants in the fight— friend and foe alike, must roll composure + resolve :Difficulty 14+ to act during the turn this effect is used. Note: this effect can only be used -successfully- on each target once per scene. Those who fail their roll, do not need to roll next time it used, they will have, "gotten over it"

WIDOW'S HELM OF LAMENT (45 xp)
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Tempered in the tears shed for a lost love, this helmet aids its wearer and ensures they never enter a battle feeling alone. Imbued with the yearning to save or protect another, it heightens the wearer’s senses in the field, especially in an unfair fight. Wearing the helm offers an advantage in a battle stacked against its owner, making it easier to adapt and improvise

+1 to brace

SYSTEM: When facing multiple opponents, there is no additional difficulty for each additional opponent.

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BERSERKER ARMOR (45 xp) (Full suit, no other armor permitted)

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This ornate armor shields those who wear it from all attacks with weapons and allows them to fight beyond their regular capacity. The greatest house secret is that the armor is vulnerable to magical attacks or attacks made with the bare hand. Though powerful, the armor exacts a price: once those wearing berserker armor are unleashed, they’re impossible to stop until they’re dead or their side has won the battle. Further, wearing the armor poisons the mind, and the warriors who do so become insane over time.

SYSTEM:

This is a full suit of armor, no other can be worn with it.

The armor wearer cannot be made to flee a scene or halt an attack, once unleashed the wearer must attack enemies until none remain or the wearer is incapacitated.

• The armor grants +5 health to the wearer.

• The armor ignores non magical weapons & firearms.

• The armor provides no defense against brawl attacks or magical attacks.

• The armor does not provide a bonus to brace

• Each time the armor is worn the wearer must test his sanity.

ROLL: WITS + COMPOSURE 

DIFFICULTY: 14+

FAILURE: Lose 1 point of wits permanently.

When Wits drops to 1, the warrior becomes permanently insane and disappears into the Dreaming.

Only one such victim has ever been retrieved and restored to his right mind, and he never again picked up a sword.

At a glance berserker armor can seem op, but is easily defeated with brawl attacks and the user is only a few failed rolls from character oblivion.

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BALTHAZAR'S BRACELETS (60 xp) (pooka only)

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If nothing else, these matching bracelets have a delicate beauty that makes them a special addition to the stash of any pooka who likes pretty, shiny things. However, they also have a very unique benefit when worn. When placed on the wrists, they tighten of their own accord to fit smoothly over the changeling's forearms, swirling up from wrist to elbow. If the faerie knocks once on the bracelets, they meld to the skin and become ebony tattoos that will shape-shift with the pooka when he changes to his animal mien. In that form, the tattoos simply resemble markings on the animal's skin. Another knock and the bracelets return to their original form.

The bracelets grant the wearer + 1 health.

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COPPER CROW PAULDRONS (60 xp)
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Made of feathers donated by a friendly flock of animate clockwork corvids, these burnished copper pieces shift in the breeze as if they were natural feathers. Hammered pieces sit together in an accompanying gorget. Despite being made of metal, the armor is as light and flexible as soft leather.

The clockwork accuracy of the feather’s original owners is passed on to the wearer allowing the armor to offer both Brace and Dodge defence. (But only one at a time)
+1 to brace

SPIDERSTEEL CORSET (75 xp)
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Woven from the webs of spiders who produce silk stronger than metal, this corset fits close to the wearer and is highly resistant to rips, tears, and punctures. While it restricts motion, it provides extra support to the wearer, and temporarily masks the severity of damage taken.

+3 to brace

SYSTEM:

Reduces chimerical damage by 1 to a minimum of 1

When wyrded it reduces lethal damage to bashing damage. 

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CHIMERICAL EXOSKELETON (15xp - 75xp) (Full suit, no other armor permitted)

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This is a forged item and thus resistant to Banality (difficulty is reduced by two on all rolls to resist Banality). Chimerical exoskeletons are large suits of automated metal armor that provide a wearer with protection, and impose fewer Dexterity penalties than conventional armor does. An advanced or large suit can also increase its wearer’s Strength. Chimerical exoskeletons are typically powered by FUBARs and steam-driven hydraulics, as well as by ingenious systems of gears, pulleys, and counterweights. An exoskeleton is custom made for the client, who may specify the armor’s general appearance A suit must be activated with one point of dross to function for a scene, no matter how many features are built into it. The sizes of different kith determine the ratings and penalties of their exoskeleton armor. 

NOCKER ARMOR:◉  (15xp)

+1 to brace  

- 0 to dodge defence.

POOKA  ARMOR:◉◉ (30 xp)

+2 to brace

- 0 to dodge defence. (shifts with pooka's animal form)

SATYR  ARMOR: ◉◉◉ (45 xp)

+3 to brace 

- 0 to dodge defence.

REDCAP  ARMOR:◉◉ (60 xp)

+4 to brace 

- 1 to dodge defence.

+1 Strength.

TROLL  ARMOR: ◉◉◉ (75 xp)

+5 to brace 

-1 to dodge defence.

+2 Strength.

NOTE II: The kith listed in the armor name means the armor is restricted to that kith.

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SHIELD OF VIRTUE  (75 xp) (troll only)

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These large, round shields are  Said to have been the shields of the twin brothers Torvald and Bohr, each has the power to strengthen the will of an honorable troll and offer extraordinary protection in battle.

SYSTEM:

So long as the troll is true to his oaths and given word, the shield will be weightless in battle and offer +3 to Block/Parry rolls

In addition, so long as it’s in the possession of the troll, it add + 1 to willpower rolls regards to the fulfilling or keeping of oaths.

Should the possessor be dishonourable, she’ll find herself in possession of a large, unwieldy shield that only offers one additional +1 Block/Parry rolls, and reduces her Dexterity by one.

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