You are an urban legend. Maybe you are the
woman that lives in the hut in the middle of the
woods, the man that has taken residence in the
derelict manor atop a hill at the edge of town, or
the hooded figure that can sometimes be seen at
the town’s cemetery on moonless nights. People
in your town or city know all too well of you and
the rumors that surround you, and though many
boast of not believing a word, deep down you
know they are all scared of you.
Skill
Intimidation, Deception
Equipment
A tattered hooded cloak, an object directly
related to the legends that surround you, and a
pouch containing 10 gold pieces
Urban Lore
Urban legends are stories, and stories have lore.
You are known as an urban legend for a specific
reason, whether it’s true or not. Choose your lore,
or roll in the table below.
d6 |
Urban Lore |
1 |
I’m a witch that lures children with song
and then absorbs their vital energy to
remain young and beautiful forever. |
2 |
I turn into a dreadful beast
hungering for human flesh when
the clock strikes midnight. |
3 |
I killed a series of partners to
inherit my fortune and estate. Their
countless bodies are interred in the
beautiful gardens that surround my
ostentatious manor, giving the roses
in my garden their distinct red hue. |
4 |
I made a deal with a powerful devil to
never age. I must provide this devil one
soul a month or I will turn to dust. |
5 |
I may appear alive, but in reality I’m a
ghost that haunts the derelict house I
live in. Those that sit down at my table
are trapped in my manor for eternity. |
6 |
I was jilted at the altar and died
of a broken heart. I now roam the
earth searching for a new love,
although they must be as dead as
me if the match is to work. |
Feature: I Heard a Rumor
People in the vicinity of the place you live
know of you, and travelers might have heard
about you as well. These people know the legends
that encircle you, and believe them to be true.
As such, they are more likely to be scared of you,
intimidated by you, and will try not to incur
your wrath.
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