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Slays Monsters (Dragons)

Cypher System Rulebook 1e

You kill monsters. Of all the threats that plague the world, monsters number among the most feared. But you decided to stand up to that fear by eradicating its source, even though it means putting yourself in more peril than if you just fled like everyone else who hears rumors of a monster's approach. Even if you give your life, others will tell the story of your bravery.

Usually heavily armed and armored knights, monster slayers are often afforded great respect.

Monster slayers are most often vectors, but a spinner or paradox's abilities would be useful against a dragon as well.

Although wielding a sword in a setting where people usually do not carry such weapons is fine, you can change the Slays Monsters sword-related abilities to use a different weapon, such as a gun with silver bullets.

Connection

If this is your starting focus, choose one of the following connections.

• Pick one other PC. You saved him from a dragon (though not by defeating the dragon, which is still out there).
• Pick one other PC. You tried but failed to save her loved one from a dragon. You still bear the burn scars.
• Pick one other PC. He knows the name and lair of a dragon, but for some reason he won't share that information with you.
• Pick one other PC. That character shows potential in the art and philosophy of dragon slaying. You would like to train her but aren't sure she's interested.

Equipment

Clothing, armor of your choice, a talwar (a greatsword) or a lance, another weapon of your choice or a shield, an explorer's pack, and 600 crowns.

Minor Effect Suggestion

You can immediately move up to a short distance after this action.

Major Effect Suggestion

You can immediately take a second action during this turn.

Tier 1

Practiced With Swords Enabler

You are practiced with swords and can use them without penalty.

Monster Bane Enabler

You inflict 1 additional point of damage with weapons. When you inflict damage to creatures more than twice as large or massive as you, you inflict 3 additional points of damage.

Monster Lore Enabler

You are trained in the names, habits, suspected lairs, and related topics regarding the monsters of your world. You can make yourself understood in their languages (if they have one).

Tier 2

Will of Legend Enabler

You are immune to attacks that would captivate, mesmerize, charm, or otherwise influence your mind.

Tier 3

Trained Slayer Enabler

You are trained in using swords.

Improved Monster Bane Enabler

When you inflict damage to creatures more than twice as large or massive as you, you inflict 3 additional points of damage.

or

Misdirect (3 Speed points) Enabler

When an opponent misses you, you can redirect their attack to another target (a creature or object) of your choosing that's within immediate range of you. Make an unmodified attack roll against the new target (do not use any of your or the opponent's modifiers to the attack roll, but you can apply Effort for accuracy). If the attack hits, the target takes damage from your opponent's attack.

Tier 4

Fight On Enabler

You do not suffer the normal penalties for being impaired on the damage track. If debilitated, instead of suffering the normal penalty of being unable to take most actions, you can continue to act; however, all tasks are hindered.

Tier 5

Greater Skill With Swords Enabler

You are trained in attacks using Sword. If you're already trained in that type of attack, you instead are specialized in that type of attack.

Tier 6

Murderer (8+ Speed points) Action

With a swift and sudden attack, you strike a foe in a vital spot. If the target is level 4 or lower, it is killed outright. For each additional level of Effort you apply, you can increase the level of the target by 1.

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Heroic Monster Bane Enabler

When you inflict damage to creatures more than twice as large or massive as you, you inflict 3 additional points of damage.