[FOCI]
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This is the Focus of the knight or other sworn combatnt, ready to take up their trusty weapon to fight for honor or glory or whatever motivates these fools. I cannot abide such devotion to the causes of these fictional places. They are but fleeting dreams in the minds of the collective unconscious of humanity. Why bother?
These questions do not plague the defender of the realm. She is a mighty warrior of her people, even if her home is on Earth. She has the tug of a local loyalty and that inspires her to greatness.
NPCs around you recognize your position and importance, causing them to defer to you or support you.
You are overcome by righteousness in your cause, granting you +1 damage on attacks for the rest of the encounter.
You begin with a Title or Job long-term benefit, such as a knighthood or other position, requiring you to defend the weak in an area. You are widely recognized in that region as a defender.
While within the region you patrol or defend, you always hear rumors relating to the troubles faced by the people there. Word spreads to you fast.
You perform a complex fighting move, disarming and subduing a person of Level 3 or lower. Action
Choose a weapon-based attack ability you possess from your Type. This power now costs nothing to perform as long as you are fulfilling the duties of your office. Enabler
You are known beyond the borders of your patrol area, allowing you to use all of your focus powers anywhere. E.g.: You pick up rumors of trouble, even in another county.
Once per day you may use this ability to call in a favor from someone you've helped before in the course of your duties.
GM Intrusion: You lose confidence in your charge, your self- doubt causing you to suffer a one step penalty on actions this encounter.