| From: | "Jason Carter, Nightstalker" <CARTER@***.EDU> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Revised Former Wage Mage |
| Date: | Sat, 12 Dec 92 08:17:13 CET |
I don't know about you, but I think FASA did a horrible thing by republishing
that horrible Former Wage Mage Archetype. It's right up there with Elf Mage,
and Burn-Out Mage for Worst Archetype of the year. Here's a rewrite that will
make them something to fear (or at least nothing to laugh at).
Former Wage Mage - by Jason J Carter (with liberal plagerism from SRII)
"You would do well to withdraw you questions as to why I left my former
employ. I will not satisfy your curiosity. Ask my old boss if you want to
know."
"But let us not sour a mutually profitable arrangement over such trivia.
While my refusal to speak of the past may seem inconvenient and perhaps a trifle
disconcerting, I assure you that I bring no tail behind me. I am a free agent,
and am quite capable of keeping any threads from my past from tangling your
schemes."
"We are all aware of the state of the world and the changes that are the
legacy of our grandfathers' time. I assume that your concerns touch on some of
these changes, at least in part. You need a competent mage, well-versed in the
fine points of magic."
"Tell me your problem. Once I know what it is, I can begin to solve it."
Commentary: The former wage mage has had her eyes opened to the nature of the
corporation she served for so long. Disgusted by the corruption she uncovered,
she quit. She is still haunted by her former employers and the perversion of
the magic she performed for their benefit. She wants to forget the past and
make a new life. She has the skills she used in the company's behalf and uses
them, more positively she hopes, to do good. Some day, the scales will be
balanced, and she will be able to rest.
Attributes Skills Magic (Choose Orientation)
Body 2 Conjuring 6 Figther:
Quickness 3 Etiquette (Corporate) 4 Manabolt: 5
Strength 2 Firearms 4 Powerball: 4
Charisma 3 Magical Theory 6 Sleep: 6
Intelligence 5 Sorcery 6 Healer:
Willpower 5 Unarmed Combat 4 Antidote M Toxin: 3
Essence 6.0 Heal: 6
Magic 6 Contacts: Treat: 6
Reaction 4 + 1d6 Choose 2 Contacts Prowler:
Analyze Device: 5
Gear: Chaotic World: 6
Secure Armor Jacket Clairvoyance: 5
Secure Clothing
Remmington Roomsweeper with 10 Rounds Ammo
Earplug Unit Portable Phone
Low Lifestyle (2 months prepaid)
See Ya in Shadows,
Jason J Carter
The Nightstalker
