Dragon: The Embers Core Book - MrGone's Character Sheets

Each point manifest grants the
Dragon a +1 bonus to Presence, but to make
use of this massive surge of capacity for the
scene she must spend a point of Breath.
In addition, while this Aspect is
active mortals will delay their judgment of
the Dragon’s motives and personality until
the scene has concluded. While it might not
seem like much it does give the Dragon
some breathing room to do what needs to be
done, without risking her reputation. After
all, it’s the result that matters, and not the
process.
Type: Sequential
Cost: 1 Breath to use the Presence for the
scene
Dice Pool: None
Action: Reflexive
While this Aspect is manifest, the Dragon
appears to stand with perfect posture. Even
if there was no noticeable slouch beforehand,
the Dragon seems to be standing more
"correct" than before.
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Oftentimes a Dragon does not start at
the top. Frequently, she may have no
association with a group from which she
needs favors. But rather than earning them,
she can project an air of status that will get
her in the door; at least briefly.
The Dragon declares a group, and for
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the rest of the scene she gains dots in Status
equal to the points manifest in Envoy’s
Passage. In fact, if she increases or
decreases points manifest, her dots in Status
also change. The Aspect grants her no
actual credentials, just the semblance of
"being in charge".
If she doesn't play along with
somebody of higher status, it's likely her
ruse will be unveiled. Also, some
particularly attentive members of the group
may question her sudden appearance once
she’s gone. In addition, she may be
associated with the group when faced with
that group's enemies (Like say, facing the
police when posing as a gang member).
Needless to say she'll need to be clever to
make the passage stick.
When the scene ends, her association
with the group dissolves without contest.
They notice she's gone, but don't particularly
understand or care why. They may
rationalize it as a transfer or a termination,
or possibly a long leave-of-absence for
medical or mental reasons. After the scene
ends the Dragon may select a new group
with which to associate (But not the same
group for another twenty-four hours), but
until she does this Aspect grants no other
benefits.
For more information on Status, see
the World of Darkness Rulebook, page 116.
At first glance it may seem that Envoy’s Passage is just a more flexible version of the Status
Merit, but that is not the case. Though being able to switch between factions fast has its
benefits, the Dragon does not prosper from extended relationships with these factions. Her
interactions with them are fleeting, and she likely generates many enemies in the process.
Plus, there’s a certain degree of resentment at her sudden injection into the fold, and should
she draw too much attention to herself her charade can be dispelled.
Another thing to consider is that Envoy’s Passage does not replace other forms of Status. In
fact, it stacks with them and can sometimes lead to ridiculous and non-existent positions of
authority, like the Emperor of Police. Only attainable by possessing some hold in the Status
she pumps up, she gains access to the assumed powers of such a position despite the fact that
it is fictitious. When the Aspect's duration ends, she is considered demoted, and may be
harassed by her superiors for her actions while at the "top of the ladder".