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CHAPTER FOUR: THE UNDYING ONES
DOCTOR JESS
JONES

Concept: Link to the Past
Potency: 4
Virtue: Preserving Knowledge
Vice: Hoarding Secrets
Attributes: Intelligence 4, Wits 3, Resolve 4,
Strength 3, Dexterity 2, Stamina 4, Presence
4, Manipulation 3, Composure 4
Skills: Academics 5 (History), Crafts 4 (An-
tiquities), Investigation 3 (Research), Med-
icine 1, Occult 3, Politics 1, Science 1,
Athletics 2, Brawl 2, Drive 1, Larceny 1,
Stealth 2, Survival 2, Empathy 1, Expression
3, Intimidation 2, Persuasion 2, Socialize 2
(Ingratiating), Subterfuge 2
Merits: Allies 3 (International Customs),
Contacts 2 (Antiquities Trade, University),
Mystery Cult Initiation 5, Resources 4, Re-
tainer 2
Dread Powers: Cloak of Authority 3, Curse of
Failings 2, Curse of Words 1, Earthquake 3,
Elemental Form 3 (Sandstorm), Unholy Attri-
bute 3 (Intelligence)
Potency: 4
Aspirations: Increase zher supply chain,
Point someone to a task, Learn about zher
past
Defense: 4
Willpower: 12
Initiative: 6
Health: 9
Speed: 10

highlight the employer’s feelings is to show he’s less concerned Wandering
by the hunter’s unexpected period of absence than he normally
might be. Or maybe he’s happy to sign off on a leave of absence Monsters
without really asking why, because his mind is clearly on other
things. As Storytellers transition from one story to the next,
bring in direct references to the sleeping partner returning to When crafting characters, Storytellers should keep in
the business and build from there. mind that mummies may not always make the best front-and-
The Complication: The company has a human resources center antagonists for hunters. Indeed, these beings tend to
department. The hunter’s family or friends are known to other work best as secret masters manipulating people and events
employees through company parties or other events. Once the from behind the scenes. Of course, it’s quite possible a mummy
conflict between the hunters and the company’s senior man- may be present and hunters manage to avoid a direct encoun-
agement becomes well-known to them, it’s time to start exert- ter. Depending upon the Chronicle, Storytellers shouldn’t be
ing pressure. Losing a hunter’s livelihood is one thing, losing afraid to explore different methods for introducing a mummy
those she loves is quite another. as an antagonist — even if that means they’re simply pulling the
The Twist: As the story develops, it should be clear the strings while their cultists do their dirty work.
work that the hunter has been doing for her company has con- Included is an example of a common type of mummy most
tributed to the mummy’s cause. Storytellers can seed this idea hunters may cross paths with.
effectively during downtime activity between previous stories Doctor Jess Jones
— or even during them to reveal tension between the hunter’s
ordinary life and her activities to uphold the Vigil. When the “Of course it’s an original. Do you think I’d be anywhere near
reality of the situation becomes clear, the hunter should have a replica? This is a museum, not a bad heist story. Whatever you do,
both a deeper understanding of what can be done to stop the don’t touch it. If you can’t tell an original from a replica, you don’t
mummy — and a little more self-doubt and guilt. know how to touch it.”

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