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Outwits the Gods

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Though this Focus clearly evokes Odysseus to westerners, he is not the only hero to utilize wits and cunning, and certainly not the only mythological figure. Translation into a mythic world means voyaging into dangers wrought by gods and monsters, so embracing the power of the mind is not the worst choice. Harnessing the most important of human qualities means coming up with tricks and disguises, stealing from the powerful, and impotently defying your destiny.

Should you find yourself outwitting the most powerful beings in your recursion, however, make sure to befriend at least one. The wrath of the gods is nothing to scoff at.

Minor Effect Suggestion

Your blow hits true and also puts your foe into a precarious position. Just as you'd planned.

Major Effect Suggestion

Your blow hits true and causes your foe to show a weakness, granting you two assets on your next attack against them.

Tier 1

Quick Thinking Enabler

You are trained at trickery and deception tasks including sleight of hand, lying, and stealth.

Tier 2

Instant Disguise (2 Intellect points) Action

You assemble a passable disguise, though it likely won't hold up under direct scrutiny.

Thief Enabler

You gain the Wealth long-term benefit.

Tier 3

Tactical Gambit (3 Intellect points) Action

You and your allies arrange an ambush or other advantageous attack on an enemy, granting yourselves one free round of attacks before the normal rounds of combat. Only usable just before a combat encounter.

Tier 4

Lightning WitEnabler

You are specialized in trickery and deception tasks.

Tier 5

Curse the Gods (5 Intellect points) Action

You may reroll a task in which you've triggered an Intrusion by rolling a natural 1, but must accept the new outcome.

Tier 6

Laugh at the Gods (6 Intellect points) Action

While making an attack this round against a villain or monster representing one or more gods, you enjoy a +5 damage bonus.

GM Intrusion: The gods take an eye towards your doings, unleashing their wrath against you and your allies. Your ship is storm wracked or your caravan is attacked by monsters.