Vault
The Patron
Favored Attribute: Network
The city hums with activity, but without your patronage, it would come to a screeching halt.
Map Elements
In your first session, add an element to the map that represents the city’s wealth or former glory. Here are some ideas:
- A monument to the city’s (former) renown
- A major financial institution, caught in a scandal
- A club frequented by the aristocracy
- A formerly wealthy neighborhood in transition
- A rival’s business or residence
At any time, you may mark Heat to add another element to the map.
Relationship Questions
- Which of your Ties knew me before I had access to my wealth?
- Which of your Ties is always pitching me investment opportunities?
- Which of your Ties took an investment from me, but hasn’t made any progress?
Moves
Wealth and Influence (Required)
Start every session with one Asset marked. If you already have an Asset marked, you may instead clear one Heat.
Follow the Money
(Improvement to Appraise)
Whenever you Appraise Circumstances you may always ask one of these questions:
- Who here has the most wealth or power?
- How would a well-placed bribe or pay-off change the situation?
- Who here is most susceptible to my influence?
Grease the Palms
(Improvement to Get Something)
When you Get Something, you may spend an Asset in lieu of taking a Consequence.
Inner Circle (Group)
You belong to a group of the city’s elite. You have a track of three boxes called Privilege. You may mark a box to bump the result of a role one tier. When you do, roll -Privilege. On a miss, pick one Consequence and mark it off. On a 10+, erase a mark of Consequence.
- You learned a secret about someone else in the inner circle. Ask the GM who and what about.
- You kicked up some dust; Mark Heat.
- You are ejected from the inner circle. Cross off this move and pick two from this playbook or one from another.
Notorious Influence
You have spent years paying off the right people, lining pockets wherever you go.
Private Transportation
You have a special mode of transportation designed to get around the city most effectively. When you Transit, if you use it, you may roll with Network instead of Environs.
Keen Eye
When you Use Power to gauge distance, volume, value, or other quantity, roll with +2.
Ties & Secrets
Pick two people with whom you have a Tie. For each, pick what you know about them from the [[Lists#Area of Insight]]
- Tharrami, an artist you funded
- Halamar, a cousin who is down and out on their luck
- Eldruin, a parent who doesn’t understand you
- Urzul, a former employee who is now successful themselves
- Shel, a former lover who still has a piece of your heart
Recuperation
- You may always clear 1 Heat when you lay low for a day. Ask the Magistrate what you missed.
- When you can make use of your wealth without attracting attention, clear 1 Heat.
- When you share an intimate moment with someone and they see you as someone separate from your resources or wealth, clear 1 heat.