Earth Swim

By Steven Markley (smarkley@ocean.otr.usm.edu) for Rokea Revisited

Level Five Rokea Gift

Description

Two Gnosis points and a Stamina + Survival roll verses difficulty 8 will allow the wereshark to swim through loose earth as if it were water for one scene. The Rokea cannot swim through hard substances such as solid rock or concrete, and speed is halved in rocky or gravelly soil. Substitute Strength for Dexterity to determine "swimming" speed and for Dexterity-based rolls. A form of earth-sonar allows the wereshark to navigate the soil, avoiding rocks, buildings and other solid structures. The Rokea cannot see where he is going while in the earth, but can feel vibrations of moving creatures with a Perception + Primal-Urge roll (prey can avoid detection by standing completely still). The Rokea must swim close to the surface to navigate or detect prey, so his dorsal fin will stick out like a sore thumb. Also, the Rokea would be wise to not stray far from the water: this Gift does not protect him from the effects of drying out once the Gift duration expires.