Ancestor

Martial ArtsSpirit & Soul

Root Effect • Passive • Mitigation


You might be haunted by an ancestor, but more likely this is ancestral genetic data. Outsiders often cannot tell which you are speaking about, and it really depends on their belief system. Either way, the conclusions you come to are born of instinct and intuition.


Passive Mitigation

This effect is simple. You gain a base 10% Outstanding bonus to all elemental resistances as part of the Vital Statistics Adjustment.

Saved By The Ancients

Once per 24 Hours you may choose 1 incoming Action or Effect which causes Elemental Damage. Reduce all damage from the effect to 0 and discard the Injury Card.

Story Note: Unlocking this effect may also manifest a Supporting Character who haunts the character, offering advice or insights to their current situations.


Vital Statistics Adjustment

Fire Resistance: +10%
Ice Resistance: +10%
Shock Resistance: +10%
Holy Resistance: +10%
Spite Resistance: +10%

Unlocking Ancestor

Potential Cost: 10
Requirements
Minimum Level: 1


Ancestor Branch Effects

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The monks of Ralipal eat the simplest diet, all grown on the rooftops above their monastery. Their entire system is designed to persist indefinitely without import.
— Vashi Hass, The Architect


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