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Book of Knots - Creatures Name: Snark (and Boojum) Presence 3 PHY 10 STR 09 BLD 8 CON 12 REF 11 COR 11 REA 11 AGI 11 INT 11 RES 11 MEM 14 WIL 12 DP 12 Minor Major Critical Wounds 4 12 24 Move 9y/s Grapple 11/9 to Description: There are a great many different varieties of Snark (some claim the major genus are top, bottom, up, down, charmed, and strange Snarks). Some have feathers, some bite—all are quite edible (the flavor must be tasted to be fully understood, however: it is meager but crisp (like a coat too tight at the waist) and a flavor of will-o-the-wisp). Snarks are obsessed with verbal criticism and psychological infighting. They elevate irony to an artform and revel in sarcastic, ‘constructive’ criticism. All are fond of Victorian bathing machines (large umbrella-like contraptions used to preserve modesty while bathing at the sea) and most have decent manners. There is one kind of Snark, however, that is universally feared: the boojum (described below). Reflection: Snarks don’t visit the upper chessboards very often and when they do, they usually throw no physical Reflection. However, the more litigious varieties of snark will usually make their presence known by an increase in contentious behavior—especially on Internet message boards. Vanish: A Boojum is one of the most rare and feared Snarks in existence. As a 3 REA Short action, they can vanish a target (it disappears quickly and quietly with the essence and noise of a soap bubble popping). There is no roll to hit and no resistance. Boojums are rare, solitary, and usually stoic and martial in their habits. They are enemies of the Army of No and even the Caretakers treat their preserves with deference. Skewer: Snarks can gain intimate insight into a target and, if they choose to (if they are “on duty” or pursuing their “professional bent”) make remarks that cut their target to the quick. The GM can call for WIL rolls against the Snark’s skill (usually 12 to 17) to determine how upsetting the conversation is. The exact results of this are left up to the GM and player but a Snark who has time to talk at leisure with a victim may be able to provoke some strong reactions. 142 DP 12 To Hit 13- To Be Hit -1 Armor None Damage Bite 2 PEN
Name: Toves Presence 7 PHY 12 STR 21 BLD 15 CON 12 REF 12 COR 12 REA 12 AGI 12 INT 08 RES 08 MEM 12 WIL 12 DP 33 Minor Major Critical Wounds 11 33 66 Move 7y/s Grapple 22/26 to Description: A Tove is an alligator-sized being that’s a cross between a lizard and a badger. They have only front legs, their thick, muscled hind quarters slither on the ground. They live in “pocket” spaces near time-pieces (since they usually live outdoors, they are partial to Sun Dials) and they can attack subjects, “corkscrewing” out of the air to leap on them. When Toves are “screwed in” (in a space-time pocket near a time-piece) they can sense the outside world and be sensed. Beings can get Perception rolls to notice them (usually at -2). A made roll will make the subject feel uneasy. Wary creatures will not come within the strike distance (4 yards). Sometimes the Toves will be outside, sunning themselves or crawling around. Reflection: Toves usually only manifest on Chessboard Zero under rare conditions or in areas where there are bleeds. Their comparatively low Presence makes them unlikely to attack unless their target is Unsane. When they are visible on Chessboard Zero, they are spotted as small odd creatures that live in hard to find burrows around sundials and near hedgerows. Corkscrew: A Tove Attack is an 8 REA Long action wherein the Tove appears and rakes or bites. The subject, if they are not surprised by the sheer fact of the Tove’s appearance (non-combat characters can get WIL or REA rolls to be able to respond) may choose to either block/ dodge or attack the Tove as it strikes. Bite: A bite is a Grab attack that leaves the Tove at 0 AGI Bonus while it is holding on to a target. When it hits, it does 13 PEN damage and may bite again each turn for 5 REA using the same Damage Mod roll. Rake: The Tove will usually rake with its claws against more than one opponent in order to keep its AGI bonus. Familiarity: Toves can be beaten or trained into recognizing a person as not being a target. They will then ignore that person and will not attack those identified as that person’s “pack” (friends, family members). Trained Toves are often used as guardians. DP 33 To Hit 13- To Be Hit -2/-2 Armor 2/8 Damage Bite 13 PEN Damage Claw 9 PEN 143 Book of Knots - Creatures
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Disposition Towards Man 36 Encounte
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The Three Knowledges 103 Sciomancy
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