From:	Doctor Doom <jch8169@******.TAMU.EDU>
Subject:	Re: Totems
Date:	Wed, 27 Apr 1994 15:37:12 -0500

Von Matt:

> Does anyone know of a totem that gives its bonus to Manipulation and
> Illusion spells, or know of a file where I can look? Sorry, but I don't have
> my sourcebooks with me. Thanx.

Von Minotaur:

> "For all the money and the chance at ten thousand dollars...
> name the totem that provides a bonus to Manipulation and
> Illusion spells..."

There is only one Totem which I am certain fulfills the criteria: FOX!

What follows is my own version, using Berin Kinsman's version (as it
appeared in the February 1992 issue of White Wolf Magazine) as an
inspirational springboard.

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FOX

Unlike his cousin, Coyote the Trickster, Fox is the Great Deceiver, the
Manipulator. Typified by Reynard, whose guile and wit were the stuff of
folklore, Fox is the most clever and cunning of all animals. His methods are
Machiavellian to the core: Although his goals may be noble, he will willingly
use deceit and treachery to attain his ends.

Although not cowardly, Fox prefers outwitting rather than overpowering
his enemies, and he particularly delights in the downfall of opponents more
powerful than he--but he is still smart enough not to foolishly risk his skin
just to draw attention to their folly.

Fox does have a (arguably undeserved) reputation as the Backstabber.
True, Fox is master of intrigue and underhandedness; nevertheless, he does
possess a certain sense of honor and loyalty--despite how slow (even reluctant)
he is to give it.

Environment: Forest and Prairie

Advantages: +2 dice to all Manipulation and Illusion Spells
+2 dice to either Forest or Prairie Spirits (Shaman's choice)

Disadvantages: Fox's arrogance cuts both ways. When in the presence of an
individual who has "outfoxed the Fox" he shall suffer a +2
modifier to all Target Numbers (magical and non-magical) and
shall be driven to demonstrate his superiority over his rival.

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Colonel Count von Hohenzollern und von Doom, DMSc, DSc, PhD.

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