Wildcaller

Wildcallers // Artist: Rachel Walpole

To survive after the Moonfall, some psi-active humans developed deep bonds with psi-active non-humanoid bioforms. In time, this developed into a symbiotic relationship at the genetic level. The Wildcaller bioform is now born with a psionic bond to one type of non-humanoid bioform. One (or a small collective) of these creatures is with each Wildcaller at all times. The symbiotic relationship with their companion allows them to act as one organism, sharing each others’ senses, thoughts, and emotions.

A Wildcaller will often display some of the outward characteristics of their companion, whether that be fur or feathers, claws or fangs. When the need calls, they may strengthen these characteristics for a time. Most Wildcallers are attuned to animal forms, though there are known to be those that bond with the unique plant life that came to be after the Moonfall.

Traits

Bonded Companion

You have a special Bonded Companion Psionic Ability. You may use your companion’s senses as your own at any time they allow you to do so (and vice versa). You may make telepathic requests of your companion, and they will generally fulfill them (at the discretion of the GM). Like other Abilities, your Bonded Companion may grow more powerful through use of the Growth pool.

Wildform

Spend a Destiny point to take on or enhance physical characteristics you share with your companion, transforming your bioform to have fangs, wings, enhanced senses, or another appropriate feature. This transformation makes this trait +2 / 1d (on the Cohort turn) or -2 / 1d (on the Challenge turn) for the remainder of the scene.

One with the Wilds (Unlock)

Spend a Destiny to meld with or take control of another non-bioform creature. If the creature is not part of a Challenge, make a Test Basic 5. Each success gives one round of influence, and may lend temporary traits at the GM’s discretion. If the creature is part of a Challenge, it is a Test Basic (Challenge Rating). Each success gives one round of influence and resolves one Challenge die per round. If the creature is the only one involved in a Challenge, the Challenge will not apply stress to the Cohort for the duration. If Challenge dice remain after the period of influence is over, it will resume opposing the Cohort. Tests to activate One with the Wilds only involve the Wildcaller.

Unbridled (Unlock)

When someone attempts to control your actions through physical restraint, psi, or similar means, you may take one (1) or more unpreventable Stress and add that many points to the Destiny pool. This may be used once per scenario.

Wildcaller and Companion // Artist: Rachel Walpole