Hanuman, the Legendary Monkey King
By Athyra Di Giovanni (demonsreiche@yahoo.com)
Totam of Respect and Cunning
Author's Note
I decided to do TWO versions of the Monkey King. This aspect is based on the stories I've read in various books and graphic novels. (e.g., Dragon Ball, Orion, Ranma 1/2 - yes! Ranma, as far as I can see, is partially based on the legends of the Monkey King.) Monkey King Gokou is based on his true Trickster God nature. If anyone find fault in this, send word to the e-mail address. Thank you.
Background Cost
Restrictions
Only the Pongida (the wereapes) and those Changing Breed of either Asian descent or whom follow one of the faiths from that continent are allowed to take the Monkey King as their totem. Most parts of the world already have their own version of the Trickster. Further, this aspect of the Trickster God expects his subjects to be combat ready (all combat-related abilities and attributes must be 2+, including Acrobatics, Athletics, Perception and Wits). No Ragabash are allowed to take this aspect of the Trickster.
Description
Hanuman is one of the names given to the Asian legend of the Monkey King. A great aspect of the Trickster, Hanuman is the warrior aspect of the Monkey King. His talent with the staff and the club is without peer. He defeats all of his opponents with skill and cleverness, rather than brute force and raw fury.
Merits and Minor Gifts
The children of Hanuman have an easier time of phsyical tasks. Difficulties in all physical rolls are reduced by one. The children of Hanuman gain access to the gifts: Song of Rage, The Falling Touch, Iron Hands (Pongida gift), Resist Pain, Sense Wyrm, Fly Feet, Cat's Feet, Preternatural Awareness, and Shake the Earth (Pongida gift). The followers of the Monkey King get the following merits: Ambidextrous, Daredevil, Light Sleeper, and Double Jointed.
Bans and Blasphemous Deeds
Followers of the Monkey King do not get along with followers of Loki, the Trickster God of the Norse. Somewhere along the way, the followers of Loki and the Monkey King grew wary of each other. If they ever meet, the chances of a hostile encounter are 3-out-of-10. Bladed weapons are forbidden to the followers of Hanuman. The children of Hanuman must protect the native forests of monkeys, wherever they are living, even if it will cost them later. The followers of Hanuman cannot eat red meat. If they ever do, they will regurgitate all of the meat consumed and suffer two health levels of damage (to a maximum of Crippled.) All the children of Hanuman suffer from the following flaws: Overconfident, Short Fuse, Confused, and Hatred (choose one). The followers of Hanuman also suffer a 1 point loss of Wisdom every time they gain Wisdom.