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Xalos
"Loyalty is expensive but so is earning it back." - Sidon Breaker
Creating a Xalos
Starting the creation of a Xalos is a unique process. The player must reference the [Power Chart] and [Choosing Expressions of Power] sections below.
To define how where the Xalos lands on the chart, the player must roll a D12 and take the resulting number and associate it with the [Power Chart]. The [Power Chart] defines the starting Physical Damage Bonus and Race Energy Bonus of the character, these are later used to calculate Damage when rolled, or the total Race Energy the Xalos may use.
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Power Chart
Dice Roll | Physical Damage Bonus | Energy Bonus |
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1 | 0 | 1 |
2 | 0 | 1 |
3 | 1D4 | 0 |
4 | 1D4 | 0 |
5 | 1D4 | 0 |
6 | 1D4 | 0 |
7 | 1D6 | 0 |
8 | 1D6 | 1 |
9 | 1D6 | 1 |
10 | 1D6 | 1 |
11 | 1D8 | 1 |
12 | 1D8 | 2 |
Choosing Expressions of Power
Xalos manifest their magic in unique ways. These ways are known as Expressions. They more commonly sit within two categories; Energy and Telekinetic. Although, some Unique Expressions are possible as well.
After rolling on the [Power Chart] the player then rolls another D12, this second roll defines how they use it in the world. This also does not always need to be a roll though, the player and Mastermind may discuss if they have something specific in mind.
Each Expression has a unique primary ability that directly defines how it operates. Once one has been decided upon, the primary ability for other Expressions cannot be used.
NOTE: Telepathic abilities are not limited by the different Expressions.
At level 1, roll a D12 for an Expression of Power.
At level 5, roll a D4 for a second Expression.
At level 10, choose a third and final Expression.
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Energy Expressions:
1- [Beast]
2- [Blade]
3- [Might]
4- [Shadow]
Telekinetic Expressions:
5- [Alteration]
6- [Forces]
7- [Gravity]
8- [Manipulation]
Unique Expressions:
9- [Master of Control]
10- [Master of Elements]
11- [Master of Essence]
12- [Master of Minds]
Aptitude Pool
Xalos have a pool of Aptitude Points [AP] equal to their Base Aptitude Score, these points can be used with different Xalos abilities. Points return after a Full Rest.
Expressions
Xalos have a pool of Aptitude Points [AP] equal to their Base Aptitude Score, these points can be used with different Xalos abilities. Points return after a Full Rest.
Xalos Magic
Xalos magic has the three following types:
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Concentration Abilities - Abilities that can only be used once at a time, unless otherwise stated.
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Energy Abilities - Xalos abilities that use Energy, but not permanently.
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Taxing Abilities - Abilities that use Energy, often a smaller amount, but it is permanently removed until the Xalos rests, and the energy is returned.
Total Xalos Energy = Xalos Energy Bonus + Level Bonus + Base Aptitude Score
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Dynamic Casting
Xalos may use Aptitude Points from their Aptitude Pool to alter the properties of their own magical abilities.
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At level 1, when an applicable ability is used, only one of the following may be used, once.
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At level 7, when an applicable ability is used, use up to 2 of the following and they may only be used once.
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At level 14, when an applicable ability is used, use up to 2 of the following and they may be used any number of times.
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At level 19, when an applicable ability is used, use any number of the following and they may be used any number of times.
The Dynamic Casting abilities include:
Bolster: Spend 2 [AP] and gain an additional 2D6 Damage.
Focus: Spend 2 [AP] and gain an additional 1D6 win on an attack roll.
Hasten: Spend 3 [AP] and reduce the Action cost to a Minor Action, instead of a Major Action.
Propel: Spend 1 [AP] and increase the range of an ability by double.
Shift: Spend 1 [AP] and change the damage type of the ability to: Shock, Temperature, Plasma, Concussive, or Piercing.
Soften: Spend 1 [AP] and cause the damage done with an ability to also be Nonlethal.
Split: Spend 1 [AP] per tier of the ability and duplicate the ability to either the same target or a secondary target, as a second attack. The damage of all duplicate attacks is reduced by 50%.
Surge: Spend X [AP] to reduce the Energy cost of an Energy or Taxing ability by X.
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Telepathic Abilities
Energy Abilities
Name | Base Ability | Tier | Skill | Type | EU | Range | FD | RD | Damage Type | Details |
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Expell | Expell | 1 | Pow | Energy | 2 | D4x5ft | 5 | 2 | E - Concussive | Lessen the grip on the energy within, let it unleash with untamed expulsion. Roll D4 for the range of Expell, additionally roll D20, if a Nat 1 is rolled, become staggered and lose your next major action. |
Controlled Expell | Expell | 2 | Pow | Energy | 1 | 20ft | 5 | 2 | E - Concussive | Lessen the grip on the energy within, let it unleash. |
Forge | Forge | 1 | HtH/Pow | Energy | 2 | 5-10ft | 3 | 1 | B - Player Choice | Forge a blade made of the energy from within. It shimmers and shakes with an unstable force. |
Hardened Forge | Forge | 2 | HtH/Pow | Energy | 2 | 5-10ft | 5 | 2 | B - Player Choice | Forge a blade made of the energy from within. It shimmers and shakes with an unstable force. |
Superior Forge | Forge | 3 | HtH/Pow | Energy | 2 | 5-10ft | 10 | 3 | B - Player Choice | Forge a blade made of the energy from within. It shimmers and hums with force. |
Worthy Forge | Forge | 4 | HtH/Pow | Energy | 1 | 5-15ft | 10 | 4 | B - Player Choice | Forge a blade made of the energy from within. It shimmers and hums with force. |
Chosen Forge | Forge | 5 | HtH/Pow | Energy | 1 | 5-15ft | 10 | 6 | B - Player Choice | Forge a blade made of the energy from within. It glides and shivers with perfected skill. |
Chosen's Grace |
Name | Base Ability | Tier | Skill | Type | EU | Range | FD | RD | Damage Type | Details |
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Influence | Influence | 1 | For | Taxing | 1 | 15ft | 0 | 0 | Designate a target, if they fail a Cognitive Save vs your Fortitude, they trust you more then they would have previously. Similar to a new friend. Causes them to become Charmed. | |
Mind Screen | Mind Screen | 1 | NA | Concentration | 0 | 10ft | 0 | 0 | Place your mind over the mind of another within range of you, defending it. Any nerve damage done to the individual is done to you. Any nerve damage done directly to you is dealt in full. | |
Mind Warp | Mind Warp | 1 | For | Taxing | 1 | 30ft | 2 | 1D4 | Psionic | Choose a target and bend their mind. They roll a Cognitive Save(10 + Base Aptitude Score), if failed they take full damage, if passed they instead take half the damage. |
Prod | Prod | 1 | For | Taxing | 1 | 10ft | 0 | 0 | Designate a target, that target must roll a Cognitive save versus your Fortitude, if they fail, all surface level thoughts are revealed to you. | |
Dig | Prod | 2 | For | Taxing | 1 | 15ft | 0 | Psionic | Designate a target, that target must roll a Cognitive save versus your Fortitude, if they fail, all surface level thoughts are revealed to you, use this a second time and deeper thoughts are revealed, but must be searched through with Examine. Deal 1 Nerve damage to the target if successful. If the target dies, the connection is lost . | |
Tear | Prod | 3 | For | Taxing | 2 | 20ft | 0 | Psionic | Designate a target, that target must roll a Cognitive save versus your Fortitude, if they fail, all deep level thoughts are revealed to you, use this a second time and their deepest thoughts are revealed, but must be searched through with Examine. Recharges on Rest. Deal D4 Nerve damage to the target if successful. If the target dies, the connection is lost and you are made unconcious for 1 minute if a Cognitive save is failed versus 15. | |
Dismantle | Prod | 4 | For | Taxing | 2 | 20ft | 0 | Psionic | Designate a target, that target must roll a Cognitive save versus your Fortitude, if they fail, all their thoughts are instantly known to you, their deepest fears and lightest desires, everything. Recharges on Rest. Deal D6 Nerve damage to the target if successful. If the target dies, the connection is lost and you are made unconcious for 1 minute and D4 Nerve damage is dealt to you if a Cognitive save is failed versus 15. If they do not die, their mind is permanetely scared. | |
Whisper | Whisper | 1 | NA | Energy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | One being of your choice, can hear your voice in their head from a short, localized distance. | |
Speak | Whisper | 2 | NA | Energy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | One being of your choice, can hear your voice in their head from a long distance, but not space faring distance, this can be done within a system, but not much distance outside. Also multiple individuals can hear your voice at close range. | |
Shout | Whisper | 3 | NA | Energy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | One being of your choice, can hear your voice in their head from long spacial distanses. Also multiple individuals can hear your voice at close range. | |
Call | Whisper | 4 | NA | Energy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | One being of your choice, can hear your voice at a galactic range. Also multiple individuals can hear your voice at a system range. | |
Chosen's Voice | Whisper | 5 | NA | Taxing | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Speak to the minds of any one individual you know, at any location in the Multiverse, or speak to everyone you know, within a galaxy. | |
Wraith | Wraith | 1 | NA | Concentration | 5 | 30ft | 1 | Psionic | Create a small screaming Wraith skull that rotates around your head. While around you, a Skill Tree of your choosing gains Strength, as does your Cognitive Save. Target an individual within range, and the Wraith will instantly track to them and circle around their head. If the target fails a cognitive save they take 1 nerve damage, and a specified Skill Tree gains Weakness. This ability can also target allies and give them the same bonus it would grant the wielder. This lasts for D4 turns. Can be recalled to you or sent to another target if specified. Limit number of Wraiths to total Concentration, and all effects can stack. |
Telekinetic Abilities
Name | Base Ability | Tier | Skill | Type | EU | Range | Threshold | FD | RD | Damage Type | Details |
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Chosen's Wrath | Chosen's Wrath | 1 | Pow | Taxing | 8 | INF | 0 | 20 | E - Concussive | Warp reality on an ontological scale to remove something, or someone, from existance. If this beats the shield threshold of the target, at all, the person hit with the damage is instantly vaporized. If it is deflected or absorbed by the shield, the defender is safe and the shield takes no damage. There are rare exceptions to when this ability is ineffective, or when it is extra affective. | |
Control Weapon | Control Weapon | 1 | For | Concentration | 0 | 15ft | 0 | 0 | 0 | Use telekinesis to control a melee weapon and extend its range to 4. This also allows you to take control of an enemy's weapon within a range of 4, if your Fortitiude beats their Reflex Save. The weapon is dropped when the Xalos stops using this ability. Skill used when wielding the weapon is chosen by you. | |
Control Surroundings | Control Surroundings | 1 | Acc | Concentration | 2 | 30ft | 0 | 7+#D6 | B - Concussive | Use telekinesis to take control of surrounding items that would be considered light in the hand, or moderately heavy, and throw them at the enemy. Can only be done if there are objects nearby, or the Xalos has something on them that they can use. Skill used when using the weapon is chosen by you. Deal 1D6 per 5 square feet that the object covers. Damage type: physical concussive | |
Disarm | Disarm | 1 | NA | Energy | 5 | 10ft | 0 | 0 | 0 | Use telekinesis to disarm a target. If Fortitude vs their Reflex Save. | |
Kinetic Shield | Kinetic Shield | 1 | NA | Energy | 3 | 5ft | 15 | 0 | Prepare a space beforehand if the character is predicting a shot through that space, on your turn. If the total damage of the attack is less than the threshold, the Xalos defender stops the shot 5ft before it hits them, the threshold stops the total damage it can, and the rest leaks over into the Xalos' health directly if total damage is higher than the threshold. Can only defend against ballistic shots. The attack becomes innert and drops the ground once completed. Can be used as a reaction against an attack. | ||
Energy Shield | Kinetic Shield | 2 | NA | Energy | 2 | 5ft | 20 | 0 | Prepare a space beforehand if the character is predicting a shot through that space. If the total damage of the attack is less than the threshold, the Xalos defender stops the shot 5ft before it hits them, the threshold stops the total damage it can, and the rest leaks over into the Xalos' health directly if total damage is higher than the threshold. Can only defend against ballistic and energy shots. The attack becomes innert once completed. Can be used as a reaction against an attack. | ||
Explosive Shield | Kinetic Shield | 3 | NA | Energy | 2 | 10ft | 20 | 0 | Prepare a space beforehand if the character is predicting a shot through that space. If the total damage of the attack is less than the threshold, the Xalos defender stops the shot 5ft before it hits them, the threshold stops the total damage it can, and the rest leaks over into the Xalos' health directly if total damage is higher than the threshold. Can only defend against ballistic, energy, and explosive (direct or AOE) shots. The attack becomes innert once completed. Can be used as a reaction against an attack. | ||
Particle Shield | Kinetic Shield | 4 | NA | Energy | 1 | 10ft | 25 | 0 | Prepare a space beforehand if the character is predicting a shot through that space. If the total damage of the attack is less than the threshold, the Xalos defender stops the shot 5ft before it hits them, the threshold stops the total damage it can, and the rest leaks over into the Xalos' health directly if total damage is higher than the threshold. Can defend against ballistic, energy, explosive (direct or AOE), and Particle shots. The attack becomes innert once completed. Can be used as a reaction against an attack. | ||
Redirect Shot | Redirect Shot | 1 | NA | Energy | 1 | NA | 0 | 0 | Attack | Once an attack is cought with any form of Xalos attack shield, use this ability to redirect the shot back at the attacker. The attack loses 1/4th the total damage but is instantly successful, the enemy's only option for defense is a Strength Defense roll. | |
Stagger | Stagger | 1 | Pow | Taxing | 1 | 15ft | 0 | 0 | 0 | Roll to Stagger. Target must roll a Reflex Save versus your Power. This is not classified as an attack. | |
Stun | Stagger | 2 | Pow | Taxing | 2 | 15ft | 0 | 0 | 0 | Roll to Stun. Target must roll a Reflex Save versus your Power. This is not classified as an attack. |