Reed Fist

THE EAGLE KNIGHT, GOD-IN-DISGUISE REED FIST (Acamapichtli)

POOLS

VIGOR: 6
INSTINCT: 5
REASON: 5

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Key of the Impostor
Although he masquerades as an Eagle Knight, Reed Fist is really an aspect of Patecatl, who he is naturally sworn to protect. You gain 1 XP whenever he passes himself off as a crusty old Eagle Knight. You gain 2 XP whenever Reed Fist convinces others in spite of serious skepticism. You gain 5 XP whenever his story survives a deliberate, focused, "Hey everybody, look!" attempt to reveal his identity. Buyoff: Confess your imposture to those duped.

Key of Unrequited Love: Mayahuel/Lady Rain
Reed Fist had a fling with the Goddess Mayahuel through her impersonator, Lady Rain, and still loves her. She does not return this love - perhaps she knows his secret? Gain 1 XP whenever Reed Fist has to make a decision that is influenced by Lady Rain. Gain 2 XP every time he attempts to win her affection. Gain 5 XP every time he puts himself in harm's way or makes a sacrifice for Lady Rain. Buyoff: Abandon your pursuit of Lady Rain or win her love.

Key of Fraternity
Reed Fist is sworn to Mayahuel's strange war-band, and his oath carries great weight. Gain 1 XP every time the entire host is assembled in a scene with him (maximum 3 per adventure). Gain 2 XP whenever Reed Fist has to make a decision that is influenced by the war-band. Gain 5 XP every time he defends it by putting himself at risk. Buyoff: Sever the relationship with the group.

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Secret of Divine Might
Reed Fist's aura waxes as he enforces his will, making him appear taller and more threatening. On any attempt to intimidate someone or convince them of his opinion, you may add a bonus die at a cost of one Reason.

Secret of Enhancement (Sway)
You may spend as many points out of the Instinct pool to give bonus dice to Sway as you like. Turn on the divine might for extra power!

Secret of Spirit Transport
Reed Fist may bring others with him when he travels into the spirit World, holding the portal open for them. The Gods will hold him responsible for his visitors' actions. Cost: 1 Vigor per person.

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ABILITIES

MASTER: Savoir-Faire (Instinct)
ADEPT: Warrior (Vigor), Deceit (Reason), First Aid (Reason)
COMPETENT: Sense Danger (Instinct), Stealth (Instinct), Athletics (Vigor), Aim (Vigor), Poetry (Instinct), Sway (Instinct), Battle (Reason)
UNSKILLED: Scrapping (Vigor), Aim (Vigor), Music (Instinct), Theft (Instinct), Orate (Reason)

A FEW WORDS ABOUT...

Quiahuitl, the ixiptla of Mayahuel, Lady Rain: I love her with an aching spirit I scarcely understand.

Tetzotzomoc, the jaguar knight, Shattered Stone: A capable mortal, but one with a tendency to think too much.

Acamapichtli, the eagle knight Reed Fist: You! The power of Patecatl flows through you, for you are a part of him.

Petlpantzin, the Tarascan general, Lord Mountain Flag: An enemy of your people. A man who hates the very Gods.

Quecholli, the priest of the Flayed One, Precious Feather: A fool who thinks that Lady Rain can love one such as him. He is mistaken.

Totzlicuhtli, the sacred drunkard, Lord Bird: Of no consequence, a prating pulque-slave.

Azcalcocoza, the forsaken daughter of Lady Rain, Necklace of Ants: Too much like her mother not to notice, but without the spark of the divine. Someone to protect.

Mayahuel, Goddess of alcohol and protector of wombs: Her hundred breasts feed the stillborn. You are devoted to her, and her Ixitpla.

Macuilxochitl, Five Flowers, gambler and chief of the Gods of excess: A worthless scrub. Slaying him will win you much respect from Mayahuel and Lady Rain.

Patecatl, God of healing and fertility, father of the Hundred Rabbits: Yourself, the God of which you are merely an aspect. To be protected through deceit and trickery if necessary.

Ehecatl, God of wind and movement, Lord Wind: An old, old God and not to be trifled with.