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| − | * Kun Shou | + | * Seeming (Kun Shou) |
** Hsien-tsu (inhabited form of baby/child (15 or younger) and has grown up since; Contacts and mortal society merits/flaws recommended) | ** Hsien-tsu (inhabited form of baby/child (15 or younger) and has grown up since; Contacts and mortal society merits/flaws recommended) | ||
** Hsien-jin (inhabited form of adult (over 15), usually after it died unnaturally; Remembrance recommended) | ** Hsien-jin (inhabited form of adult (over 15), usually after it died unnaturally; Remembrance recommended) | ||
| + | * Faction: Kamuii (noble) or Hirayanu (commoner) | ||
* Kith | * Kith | ||
| − | ** Kamuii | + | ** Kamuii: Chu-ih-yu (metal), Chu Jung (fire), Hou-chi (wood), Komuko (earth), Suijen (water) |
| − | ** Hirayanu | + | ** Hirayanu: Nyan (cat), Heng Po (fish), Hanumen (monkey), Tanuki (badger), Fu-hsi (serpent) |
* Court | * Court | ||
** Li Shen (The Traditionalists, "The Ceremony Gods", The Fu; all kamuii) | ** Li Shen (The Traditionalists, "The Ceremony Gods", The Fu; all kamuii) | ||
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** The Peasants (Wu Hsien, "The Family of Hsien"; mostly hirayanu) | ** The Peasants (Wu Hsien, "The Family of Hsien"; mostly hirayanu) | ||
** Tu Shen (The Ambassadors of Heaven, "The Gods of Harmony") | ** Tu Shen (The Ambassadors of Heaven, "The Gods of Harmony") | ||
| + | ** Shu Shen (The “Profane Gods,” the dissolute in Shinma society. The Shu Shen defy the concept of balance and pursue extremes in both carnal appetites and savage violence) | ||
| + | ** Yellow Lotus - (The Yellow Lotus dredges up ancient rivalries and long-forgotten wrongs in an effort to disrupt the order of the Li Shen ministries.) | ||
* Yin Legacy: Courtier, Hermit, Orchid, Panderer, Saint, Squire, Fatalist, Knave, Outlaw, Riddler, Ringleader, Rogue, Wretch | * Yin Legacy: Courtier, Hermit, Orchid, Panderer, Saint, Squire, Fatalist, Knave, Outlaw, Riddler, Ringleader, Rogue, Wretch | ||
* Yang Legacy: Crafter, Dandy, Paladin, Regent, Sage, Troubador, Wayfarer, Beast, Fool, Grotesque, Pandora, Peacock, Savage | * Yang Legacy: Crafter, Dandy, Paladin, Regent, Sage, Troubador, Wayfarer, Beast, Fool, Grotesque, Pandora, Peacock, Savage | ||
* Hsien Rank: Equal to Yin + Yang (see below) | * Hsien Rank: Equal to Yin + Yang (see below) | ||
* Attributes: 7/5/3 | * Attributes: 7/5/3 | ||
| − | * Abilities: 13/9/5 | + | * Abilities: 13/9/5 (see '+rules kuei-jin' for Martial Arts house rules) |
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* Backgrounds: 5 | * Backgrounds: 5 | ||
** Auspicious Treasure: Use Treasure | ** Auspicious Treasure: Use Treasure | ||
** Dragon Nest: Use Holdings | ** Dragon Nest: Use Holdings | ||
| − | ** Not available: Chimera, Dreamers | + | ** Not available: Chimera, Dreamers |
** Specific to hsien: Jade Talisman, Pakua | ** Specific to hsien: Jade Talisman, Pakua | ||
** Redefined for hsien: Holdings, Remembrance, Retinue, Title | ** Redefined for hsien: Holdings, Remembrance, Retinue, Title | ||
| − | * Arts (Wu Tan): 3 | + | * [[Arts#Wu_Tan_.28Hsien_arts.29 | Arts (Wu Tan)]]: 1 in major (by kith) + 3 more |
| − | ** Di Tan (Earth Alchemy) | + | ** Di Tan (Earth Alchemy) - major for Hanumen and Komuko |
| − | ** Hou Tan (Fire Alchemy) | + | ** Hou Tan (Fire Alchemy) - major for Nyan and Chu Jung |
| − | ** Lin Tan (Wood Alchemy) | + | ** Lin Tan (Wood Alchemy) - major for Fu Hsi and Hou-chi |
| − | ** Tieh Tan (Metal Alchemy) | + | ** Tieh Tan (Metal Alchemy) - major for Tanuki and Chu-ih-yu |
| − | ** Shui Tan (Water Alchemy) | + | ** Shui Tan (Water Alchemy) - major for Heng Po and Suijen |
** Nei Tan (Internal Alchemy) requires freebies | ** Nei Tan (Internal Alchemy) requires freebies | ||
* Yin and Yang | * Yin and Yang | ||
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Freebie costs: | Freebie costs: | ||
| − | * Attributes - | + | * Attributes - 5 per dot for Hsien-tsu, 4 for Hsien-jin |
| − | * Abilities - | + | * Abilities - 2 per dot for Hsien-tsu, 1 for Hsien-jin |
* Backgrounds - 1 per dot | * Backgrounds - 1 per dot | ||
| − | * Arts - | + | * Arts - 5 per dot for Hsien-tsu, 6 for Hsien-jin (no single Alchemy can exceed 3) |
* Yin, Yang - 4 per dot (cannot end up balanced except Komuko or Hanumen) | * Yin, Yang - 4 per dot (cannot end up balanced except Komuko or Hanumen) | ||
| − | * Tao - | + | * Tao - 3 per dot for Hsien-tsu, 5 per dot for Hsien-jin (cannot exceed average of Yin/Yang, rounded down) |
| − | * Willpower: 1 per dot (house rule) | + | * Willpower: 1 per dot (house rule, Max 8) |
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| + | (This incorporates the errata [https://web.archive.org/web/20010427114333/http://selkie.net:80/changeling/HsienFAQ.html here]) | ||
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| + | Staff should set permanent +effects for the following Luck bonuses: | ||
| + | * Komuko: +2 Shentao | ||
| + | * Suijen: +2 Swimming (you can also swim using Athletics, but in that case you need to include +2 in your roll manually) | ||
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| + | The following Wani bonuses are available using +shift: | ||
| + | * Hanumen: +2 Dexterity | ||
| + | * Nyan: +1 Perception, +1 Dexterity | ||
| + | * Tanuki: +1 Stamina | ||
Latest revision as of 16:59, 20 March 2021
- Seeming (Kun Shou)
- Hsien-tsu (inhabited form of baby/child (15 or younger) and has grown up since; Contacts and mortal society merits/flaws recommended)
- Hsien-jin (inhabited form of adult (over 15), usually after it died unnaturally; Remembrance recommended)
- Faction: Kamuii (noble) or Hirayanu (commoner)
- Kith
- Kamuii: Chu-ih-yu (metal), Chu Jung (fire), Hou-chi (wood), Komuko (earth), Suijen (water)
- Hirayanu: Nyan (cat), Heng Po (fish), Hanumen (monkey), Tanuki (badger), Fu-hsi (serpent)
- Court
- Li Shen (The Traditionalists, "The Ceremony Gods", The Fu; all kamuii)
- Xian Mo (The Quiet Ones, "Immortal Magical Spirits")
- Yu (The Classicists, "The Great Ten"; mostly kamuii)
- Xian Mun (The Worldly, "The Immortal Society"; somewhat more hirayanu)
- The Peasants (Wu Hsien, "The Family of Hsien"; mostly hirayanu)
- Tu Shen (The Ambassadors of Heaven, "The Gods of Harmony")
- Shu Shen (The “Profane Gods,” the dissolute in Shinma society. The Shu Shen defy the concept of balance and pursue extremes in both carnal appetites and savage violence)
- Yellow Lotus - (The Yellow Lotus dredges up ancient rivalries and long-forgotten wrongs in an effort to disrupt the order of the Li Shen ministries.)
- Yin Legacy: Courtier, Hermit, Orchid, Panderer, Saint, Squire, Fatalist, Knave, Outlaw, Riddler, Ringleader, Rogue, Wretch
- Yang Legacy: Crafter, Dandy, Paladin, Regent, Sage, Troubador, Wayfarer, Beast, Fool, Grotesque, Pandora, Peacock, Savage
- Hsien Rank: Equal to Yin + Yang (see below)
- Attributes: 7/5/3
- Abilities: 13/9/5 (see '+rules kuei-jin' for Martial Arts house rules)
- Backgrounds: 5
- Auspicious Treasure: Use Treasure
- Dragon Nest: Use Holdings
- Not available: Chimera, Dreamers
- Specific to hsien: Jade Talisman, Pakua
- Redefined for hsien: Holdings, Remembrance, Retinue, Title
- Arts (Wu Tan): 1 in major (by kith) + 3 more
- Di Tan (Earth Alchemy) - major for Hanumen and Komuko
- Hou Tan (Fire Alchemy) - major for Nyan and Chu Jung
- Lin Tan (Wood Alchemy) - major for Fu Hsi and Hou-chi
- Tieh Tan (Metal Alchemy) - major for Tanuki and Chu-ih-yu
- Shui Tan (Water Alchemy) - major for Heng Po and Suijen
- Nei Tan (Internal Alchemy) requires freebies
- Yin and Yang
- Chu Jung, Nyan: Yin 2, Yang 6
- Suijen, Heng Po: Yin 6, Yang 2
- Komuko, Hanumen: Yin 4, Yang 4
- Chu-ih-yu, Tanuki: Yin 5, Yang 3
- Hou-chi, Fu-hsi: Yin 3, Yang 5
- Yin Chi: Equal to Yin
- Yang Chi: Equal to Yang
- Tao requires freebies
- Yugen: Equal to Yin + Yang
- Willpower: 4
- 15 freebies
Freebie costs:
- Attributes - 5 per dot for Hsien-tsu, 4 for Hsien-jin
- Abilities - 2 per dot for Hsien-tsu, 1 for Hsien-jin
- Backgrounds - 1 per dot
- Arts - 5 per dot for Hsien-tsu, 6 for Hsien-jin (no single Alchemy can exceed 3)
- Yin, Yang - 4 per dot (cannot end up balanced except Komuko or Hanumen)
- Tao - 3 per dot for Hsien-tsu, 5 per dot for Hsien-jin (cannot exceed average of Yin/Yang, rounded down)
- Willpower: 1 per dot (house rule, Max 8)
(This incorporates the errata here)
Staff should set permanent +effects for the following Luck bonuses:
- Komuko: +2 Shentao
- Suijen: +2 Swimming (you can also swim using Athletics, but in that case you need to include +2 in your roll manually)
The following Wani bonuses are available using +shift:
- Hanumen: +2 Dexterity
- Nyan: +1 Perception, +1 Dexterity
- Tanuki: +1 Stamina
