FrivYeti/EnliUnderConstruction
CONSTRUCTION UNDERSTANDINGS: THE POWER OF ARTIFICE
Savant's Soul</b>
Requirements: Any Crafts at 2, Kismet 1 Prerequisites: None
This Understanding enables a character to construct Artifacts. After purchasing this Understanding, all Artifact construction rules may now be used by the character. In addition, the character must choose a single Defect. This is a single situation under which her Artifact do not function, or can be stopped, and it may be as broad or as narrow as the player wishes. For example, the Sage Lykor's artifacts cannot function if they are touching red objects, as the colour interferes with their light crystals. The Great Kordinsky's many warwalkers will not function if their bearers are not good of heart (Compassion 3+). More disturbingly, Elias of Treas's artifacts can only be used if their would-be wielder has killed a human in the last month, and Hagrave Bloodaxe's creations will not function at all in the hands of anyone except pureblood Easterners. These can be simply flavour, or they can be highly restrictive, but the character must use the same Defect for all artifacts they create.
<b>Constructive Chameleon</b>
Requirements: Any Crafts at 3, Lore 3, Occult 3, Kismet 2 Prerequisites: Savant's Soul
A skilled savant can research anyone's work. This Understanding allows the character to research Artifacts of a rating up to the lowest of (her Kismet +1), (her Crafts +1), (her Lore +1), or (her Occult +1) instead of the usual limit. In addition, she may choose to replicate the innate Defect of the artifact rather than placing her own mark on it.
<b>Breadth of Understanding</b>
Requirements: Any Crafts at 3, Kismet 3 Prerequisites: Savant's Soul
Some characters find new and innovative ways to succeed. When this Understanding is purchased, the character may immediately create two new Defects for herself. She may apply any one, many, or all of her Defects to a given Artifact, but she must Research or Design it again if changing Defects. The character may purchase additional Defects at a cost of 2 XP apiece.
