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The Wayfarers
NIckname:Tramps. Mercury(♀). Hermes(♂).
Primary Arcanum:Fate/Space
The War Between the States tore a lot of ground out from under people,
and left many wanting to go anywhere but here. Some, however, weren't
allowed to travel, and many were unable(or unwilling) to pay their way.
Children, cripples, consumptives, soldiers, and minorities of all
stripes rode the rails, risking life and limb to retreat, or to
reach their destination on time.  One of them was a Mastigos, known
as Rook.

Rook had been an artillerist, and an engineer as well. Awakening
after seeing the sun shine off a shot headed straight for his head,
the artillerist stopped the shell short, and though the crew had
lost their gun they were unscathed. Or so Thomas Teller thought,
til the ringing in his ears died down, leaving only silence.

[author's note:Thomas's Astral Journey started with him staring
down an oncoming train and ended with a prisoner escape.
Need to look up prominentprison escapes from the time.]

But the soldier took quite well to infirmity, using his newfound
gifts to great effect. Nobody so much as suspected that the young
man had been hurt, let alone crippled. And Thomas found quiet quite
liberating. if he needed to hear something, he could always borrow
someone's senses. Meanwhile, bombs missed their targets, bullets
veered off course, and casualties always seemed to stray short of death.

Thomas's fellow travellers thought themselves immortal, and It was no
surprise that some of them shook off their Sleep, leading lives
successful, filled with friends.

When the war ended, Thomas found himself headed home. He'd never really
liked the rails before, too much noise, too much time spent worrying
about breaks in the line. Eventually, he met a man called Razi, a
hospitable sort who always chose the cheap way to ride. The rest as
they say, is history.

First Attainment:
A Welcome Guest
Fate 2, Space 2, Gnosis 3.

A gift given must be repaid, and it does not do to bring misfortune to
one's friends. The Tramp says a prayer, makes a toast, or simply thanks
those present for their company, and they are warded against misfortune.
For one Scene, add the Tramp's Gnosis as a penalty against attempts to
track or harm the Tramp and his friends. At the end of the Scene, the
Tramp may tip his hat to the host, bestowing the effects of "Winds of
Chance" on all present for a single Mana. This effect is free If the Tramp
is the host, or if the toast is particularly clever. After all, Fate loves
a good turn of phrase.


Second Attainment:
We're All Friends Here
Space 4, Fate 3, (Prime 1), Gnosis 5

Tramps have ways to find their way. Simply putting one foot in front of
the other, the Tramp may find a friend, the local Consilum, or a place to
lay his head. This Merit has the same effect as the Ingratiating Wanderer
trait, save that it also serves to find mundane hospitality. If the player
already has that Merit, refund it's cost.
Optional Arcanum:
Fate is powered by traded favors, and if the Tramp spends to bless his
friends, they'll be warded 'gainst bitter ends. The penalty against
wrongdoing lasts all day, provided the Wayfarer paves the way.

Third Attainment:
Make Yourself At Home
Space 5, Fate 4, Gnosis 7

He who loves the road is often loved in turn. While the Tramp and
his companions are travelling, those who seek to do them harm find
it quite hard to find them. While the Tramp travels with a group,
subtract 5 dice from any hostile tracking attempt. This effect may
be turned off for a scene.

Oblations:Picking up hitch-hikers, telling stories, being a good host,
leaving signs for others, going on a road trip with one's pals.

Sidebar:
The Wayfarers are a Legacy with roots on the road. However, many
Wayfarers don't seem to travel all that far, and a few don't even leave
their town or city, save when they must. However, a Wayfarer cannot gain
the Legacy's Attainments without embarking on a significant journey. As a
final note, cremation is common amongst members of this Legacy, as are
requests to be buried far away from home, and many Wayfarers can be
depended to take Old Man Hermes on one last trip.