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Petal of Ash

(Note: Traits in parentheses include power-up effects from all Hunt members.)

Aspect: Fire
Nature: Paragon
Anima: Two intertwined dragons, swirling upward
Concept: Passionate believer

Attributes
Physical: Strength 4 (5), Dexterity 5, Stamina 4 (5)
Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 2, Appearance 3
Mental: Perception 2, Intelligence 2, Wits 4

Abilities
Archery 2, Athletics 4, Awareness 3, Dodge 5 (using Fire Dragon Form +1), Endurance 2, Investigation 1, Larceny 2, Lore 3, Martial Arts 5, Medicine 1, Melee 2, Occult 2, Performance 4, Presence 4, Resistance 2, Ride 1, Socialize 4, Stealth 1, Survival 1

Backgrounds: Artifact 3, Backing (Wyld Hunt) 1, Mentor 3, Resources 2, Reputation 3

Virtues: Compassion 3, Conviction 3, Temperance 3, Valor 3
Great Curse: Temperance

Willpower: 6
Essence: 3
Essence Pool: 9/24, 12 (17) motes committed

Charms

Dodge

Flickering Candle Meditation

Safety Among Enemies

Endurance

Ox-Body Technique

Martial Arts

Spirit Sight

Spirit Walking

Fire Dragon Style

Breath of the Fire Dragon

Essence-Igniting Nerve Strike

Fiery Hand Attack

Fire Dragon Form

Flame-Flicker Stance

Flash-Fire Technique

Perfect Blazing Blow

Searing Fist Technique

Equipment
Silken armor (Inviolate Postulant's Robe), twin short red jade daiklaves (Bloodsky Dawn and Calmstone Dusk), collection of preaching material

Combat:
Base Initiative: 9
Soak: 2L/4B, +5L/+3B Inviolate Postulant's Robe (7L/8B)
Health Levels: -0, -1x3, -2x3, -4, Inc.
Dodge Pool: 13 (20)

Attacks

Bloodsky Dawn/Calmstone Dusk

Spd 15, Acc 14, Dam 8L (9L + 3L), Def 11, Rate 6

Fist

Spd 9, Acc 11, Dam 4B (5B + 3L), Def 11, Rate 5

Description

Petal of Ash does not look like a legend. He is no more than average height, with a boyish grin and a face that seems more "cute" than "striking." Most of the time, he would seem no more than just another monk, one more wandering preacher speaking quietly to converts-to-be on a streetcorner. His mentors, however, stand in awe of his balanced approach to the Immaculate Philosophy, his nearly-perfect emulation of Hesiesh. Never one to waste effort, he strikes with relentless fury at Anathema, but withholds his Charm use until it will do the most good.

Combat Notes

Power-Up (1 turn, 10 motes)

Fire Aspect anima, Fire Dragon Form

Opening Move

Essence-Igniting Nerve Strike, 5m+1WP (E:DB, pg 255), against any target that appears to be an Essence user but who does not show signs of current Charm usage. Once the first two or three rounds of combat have passed this Charm is all but useless, so Petal will strike with it at once to make it worthwhile.

Typical Offense

One attack each with Bloodsky Dawn and Calmstone Dusk, second attack enhanced by Fiery Hand Attack, 4m/attack (see E:DB, pg 254). He will direct one such attack at each enemy until they are all aflame. If he has regained any Essence through stunting, he will then begin to use Searing Fist Attacks, 3m/attack (see E:DB, pg 252) on the same targets, judging his Essence use carefully.

Perfect Blazing Blow, 2m, and Flash-Fire Technique, 3m, (E:DB, pg 252) will be used to correct exceptionally poor rolls, but otherwise held in reserve.

Breath of the Fire Dragon (pg 254 of E:DB) is a "finishing move" only, but he is willing to expend the last of his Essence on it if needed to kill an exceptionally dangerous opponent, and will use Perfect Blazing Blow to gain a better attack roll if necessary as well.

Typical Defense

Flickering Candle Meditation, 1m/2 dice (see pg 205, E:DB), enhanced with Fire Dragon Form. Truly dangerous-appearing attacks will also face Flame-Flicker Stance, 1m/+1 difficulty (pg 252, E:DB). He is also willing to declare a Full Dodge if need be, particularly if facing a Combo.

Other Notes

Petal also suffers from a very small post-powerup Essence pool - just 11 motes, though he can regain up to 16 with stunts. As Hesiesh demands, Petal will husband his Essence pool carefully, trying to activate Charms where they will do the most good for the greatest amount of time.