Peist (1197 - 1228)

(this page written by Richard Peaty)

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The Animal companion of Fionn mac Mathgen for three years, then the Familiar for twenty-eight years. Fionn reared him from the egg.

Basic Stats

Appearance

As a human, Peist was a tall, thin youth, with red hair, very dark brown (Almost black) eyes which never blinked, with a hairless face, excepting eyebrows. He wore close fitting green clothes, with a black belt and shoes.

Origins

Characteristics (Snake/Human)

• Int: +2 / +2 (Wily)
• Per: +1 / +1 (Keen Vision)
• Str: 0 / +1 (Wiry)
• Stm: 0 / +2 (Hardy)
• Prs: N/A / 0 (Enchanting - Literally)
• Com: N/A / 0
• Dex: +1 / +3 (Sinuous)
• Qik: +2 / +4 (Quick Reflexes)

Personality Traits

• Secretive: +2
• Sly: +2
• Loyal (Fionn): +2
• Petulant: +3
• Vengeful: +3
• Cowardly: +2

Reputations

• Unpredictable: 1 (Covenant)

Virtues and Flaws

• Enduring Constitution +1
• Simple Minded -1
• Entrancement (Familiar Bond)

Cords

• Gold +2
• Silver +1
• Bronze +1

Bond Qualities

• Shape change to Human form +10
• Shared Protection (Parma Magica) +5
• Unlimited Bond +10
• Entrancement +5
• Increased Stamina +5
• The Wound that Weeps (Perdo Corpus) - 2 Magic Might +10

Natural Powers

• Deadly Gaze (1/day, affects up tp size +1 creature: Stamina + Size roll of 8+ or else instant death. Range: sight)
• Venomous Bite (Stamina roll of 6+ or lose 1 body level)

Abilities

• Bite Attack (Rodents) 2
• Brawl 1
• Entrancement (Domineering) 6
• Intimidation (Subtle) 2
• Parma Magica (Mentem) 6
• Pretend 1
• Speak Latin (Hermetic Terms) 4
• Speak Own Language (Familiar Tongue) 3
• Stealth (Hills) 2
• Survival (Hills) 5

Combat Stats (Snake)

Weapons

• Bite: 1st +7, Atk +7, Dam +7,

Combat Stats(Human)

Notes