[UA] Work in progress - Archetype: the Caustic Brunette

[Young Han C. Lester]

I'm pretty sure I dated a channeled of this one, down to the hair-color, which I was just about to quibble about: while I like the idea of an avatar for snarky types, it feels like the brunette requirement is a bit too limiting- like it should be more of a symbol than a requirement.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Simon Moody 
  To: ua at lists.unknown-armies.com 
  Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:12 PM
  Subject: [UA] Work in progress - Archetype: the Caustic Brunette


  The idea for this archetype came to me when there was nothing to do, and all I had was daytime television. Here are some cursory ideas. Any thoughts would be appreciated:


  The Caustic Brunette cannot be channeled by men.


  Taboos: An avatar of the Caustic Brunette must have brown hair at all times, whether dyed, natural, or a wig. If the wig is ever removed, dye grown out, or natural color changed somehow, you break taboo. In addition, you cannot show affection or concern without veiling it in snarky comments and a similar attitude.


  Symbols: Brown hair, Prime-Time-chic clothing, stare of indifference, folded arms, cocky posture.


  Masks: Piper of Charmed (Television), Jordan Sullivan of Scrubs (Television), Xena (Television),


  Channels:

  1%-50%: At this level, the Caustic Brunette is somewhat indifferent to the concerns and problems of others. Roll your Avatar: Caustic Brunette skill instead of Mind for stress checks?


  51%-70%: At this point, an avatar of the Caustic Brunette gains access to the legendary devastating, rapier wit of the archetype. As a regular action, you may roll your Avatar: Caustic Brunette skill to unleash a devastating, soul-shattering, ego-crushing stream of insults, snappy comments, or other withering putdowns. Success means your opponent immediately must make a Stress check in Isolation, Helplessness, or Self (whichever is more pertinent/PC's choice), of a magnitude equal to the ten's (10's) place of your Soul stat (your roll?). (I have a feeling this should be higher up on the channels list.)



  -S




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