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MET LARP SRD

(2013 BNS MET System)

Runic Woads

1 pt
Clan-Specific

During the Dark Ages, the Lhiannan practiced a limited form of Blood Magic that they called Ogham. Ogham involved the use of runic magic to tap into the spirit realm known as the Umbra. By inscribing these runes in blood on your body, you awaken some of the forgotten magics of Ogham. You may only benefit from a single Runic Woad at a time which lasts indefinitely or until you change your Runic Woad. Changing your Runic Woad requires an extensive ceremony and the expenditure of a downtime in your personal territory as you prepare and inscribe the Woad. You may create the following Woads:

- Crimson Woad: Inscribing yourself with this Woad invites the spirits of war and rage to fuse with you, mastering the curse of the Beast and turning it into a powerful ally. While benefiting from this Woad you may always choose your frenzy type regardless of the source of your frenzy, including supernatural powers that direct your rage such as the Technique: Control the Savage Beast. In addition, while in frenzy you gain a wild card bonus to your offensive and defensive Physical test pools equal to the number of Beast traits you currently possess.

- Woad of Helios: Inscribing this Woad requires you to perform a ceremony an hour before dawn. As the Beast riles under the threat of the rising sun you inscribe the Woad of Helios into your chest with a burning ember. When completed, and for as long as you benefit from this Woad, you are immune to Rötschreck and take normal damage from fire and sunlight. 

- Judgement Woad: By inscribing the name of an enemy on your body and displaying it for all to see, baleful spirits become bound to your essence. When in the target’s presence, those spirits aid you against your enemy. Choose a single target with which you have familiarity when inscribing this Woad. Once the Judgement Woad is enacted, you maintain  familiarity with your chosen target until you enact a new Woad. In addition, twice per game session you may utilize a free retest against a power that your chosen enemy attempts to use on you. These retests can be used in addition to any other appropriate retests, such as Willpower, but only one retest can be used in a single challenge. You may only inscribe one name on yourself at a time; changing the name requires spending a downtime action as though you are creating a new Judgement Woad. 

Clan: Lhiannan