Post by Triple 7 on Mar 11, 2019 21:18:54 GMT -8
PRESTATION
Also known as Boons, Prestation is the typical currency of the damned. When you're immortal, money only goes so far; but a favor from the right person is worth everything. With that in mind, boons are universal and sometimes transcend sectarian allegiances. Mostly, the Camarilla deal in them; but the Independent Clans understand the value of them as well. Dealing with the Sabbat is nearly close to treason and might raise suspicion in you should you show that you owe them in some way.
Boons can be found on Pg. 37-49, V20 Companion. There you will find the differences between Trivial, Minor, Major, and Life Boons explained. Those are the four we recognize here at Jyhad by Night and the only ones we will be using. Boons are individualized per the person and stay with that person from city to city.
BOONS OF THE WORLD (Currently Under Revision)
When first creating a character; you may request Boons from the World. This means that you talk to the Storyteller and request specific Boons from specific people. This could be anything like a Major from Theo Bell, or a Trivial from a character already in the story. Yes, you read that correctly. You can request Boons from specific NPC's or PC's already in the Chronicle from the Storyteller at character creation. The only boons you cannot request are Life Boons from the Storyteller. Boons of that nature are unique, ..one of a kind. It only happens once and the Kindred in question would know about it ahead of time. Because Boons can be traded from one Kindred to the other; you're able to make these requests.
What's the catch? The cost of doing this is an equal Boon in your character's name to the World. Yes, that means if you request a Major Boon from Theo Bell for your character, you will give the Storyteller a Major Boon as payment. The Storyteller in turn will give those Boons to other characters coming into the game when they request Boons themselves; if they request a Boon for your character. This also means that NPC's might get hold of these Boons and call the favor in from your character.
EXAMPLES OF PRESTATION
WORD IS BOND
Kindred generate a lot of debt and you're only as good as your word. You build a reputation and Status for a reason. If you don't honor the Boon as it is called in you risk gaining a Negative title from the Harpy or the Chancellor called a "Boon Breaker". It means that your word is no longer trusted in the community to honor the Boons you put out there. No one will conduct business with you. It also means that your self-worth just went down in a social environment. If people can't trust you; you're now nothing more than a competition for sustenance. Why keep you around? Your rivals might use that as a chance to introduce you to Final Death.
Also known as Boons, Prestation is the typical currency of the damned. When you're immortal, money only goes so far; but a favor from the right person is worth everything. With that in mind, boons are universal and sometimes transcend sectarian allegiances. Mostly, the Camarilla deal in them; but the Independent Clans understand the value of them as well. Dealing with the Sabbat is nearly close to treason and might raise suspicion in you should you show that you owe them in some way.
Boons can be found on Pg. 37-49, V20 Companion. There you will find the differences between Trivial, Minor, Major, and Life Boons explained. Those are the four we recognize here at Jyhad by Night and the only ones we will be using. Boons are individualized per the person and stay with that person from city to city.
BOONS OF THE WORLD (Currently Under Revision)
What's the catch? The cost of doing this is an equal Boon in your character's name to the World. Yes, that means if you request a Major Boon from Theo Bell for your character, you will give the Storyteller a Major Boon as payment. The Storyteller in turn will give those Boons to other characters coming into the game when they request Boons themselves; if they request a Boon for your character. This also means that NPC's might get hold of these Boons and call the favor in from your character.
EXAMPLES OF PRESTATION
- Trivial: Having a Retainer teach someone whatever they're good at. Destroying a favorite tool of someone else's. Borrowing a Retainer for the evening with the intention of returning it to their Domitor. Lesser Thaumaturgy enchantments (Levels One or Two).
- Minor: Being taught any of the common eight Disciplines. Hiring another Vampire for muscle or protection. Most Thaumaturgy enchantments (Level Three, Four, or Five).
- Major: Obtaining a Gargoyle or Szlachta. Being taught a Clan specific Discipline.
- Life: Learning Mytherceria from a Kiasyd. Publicly speaking up for the condemned when it is against your best interest. Being taught Thaumaturgy.
WORD IS BOND
Kindred generate a lot of debt and you're only as good as your word. You build a reputation and Status for a reason. If you don't honor the Boon as it is called in you risk gaining a Negative title from the Harpy or the Chancellor called a "Boon Breaker". It means that your word is no longer trusted in the community to honor the Boons you put out there. No one will conduct business with you. It also means that your self-worth just went down in a social environment. If people can't trust you; you're now nothing more than a competition for sustenance. Why keep you around? Your rivals might use that as a chance to introduce you to Final Death.