LOKIANS
By Morgion Frailties:(morgion@village.yvv.com) (25 Arpil 1996)
Background
The Lokians are fae who came into being from the dreams of Scandinavian people on their god of fire and mischief, Loki. The Shattering threw them out of the Dreaming along with some more familiar fae, but most of the others deny their existence. It is said that they acted as entertainers in the royal courts before they were expelled. Instead of reclaiminger their roles as quards and jesters, most Lokians decided to take the roles of infamous tricksters. These fae love fire and all things that have to do with fire, such as bombs, arson, etc. Although their roots lie in the rural areas, the Lokians have since made the cities their home. Some Unseelie Nobles have discovered this Kith's talent and have therefore began to exploit them as arsonists and assassins. They are known to be extremly short-tempered and quite mischievous (but not so much as pooka). Lokians are always action people who become very bored at speeches, conventions, etc., and seem to be the most impulsive brats you know.
Appearance
Most Lokians are about average height, and are usually slim, almost to the point of anorexia. They have eyes that speak volumes on their character and trademark bright red or light blonde hair. Their faces are usually very thin and streamlined. They almost always have something red on, and their clothes tend to be pretentious and flashy.
Lifestyle
The Lokians are vile pranksters and practical jokers. They are so much so that a friendly "feud" between the Lokians and the Pooka has begun. Whereas the Pooka's tricks are often harmless, the Lokians have a reputation for much more sinister and harmful jokes. These pranks are often quite thought out and involve complex mind games that even the most sophisticated Pooka could not carry out. Often, they involve fire and other pyrotechnics. The Lokians will never pass up a chance to set a fire or watch one unless they need to.
Seemings
Childlings: These are the kids who get in trouble after playing with matches and burning down the garage. Already they have the impulsiveness of their kind. They tend to be popular and talk back to their teachers.Wilders: The wilders of the Lokians will be every teacher's worst nightmare. Constantly sarcastic and rebellious, they will drive a saint to desperate acts and normal people to even worse.
Grumps: They are cynical without being unbelieving. Most Lokians fall to banality during this stage and very quickly forget what they are. If they think that they know it all, it is advised not to say anything contrary.
Affinity
Birthrights
Fire Eyes: By spending one point of Glamour and saying the target's true name, a Lokian can cause the target to catch on fire. This fire is not magical and may be put out be normal means. The damage depends on the fuel source the flames are burning off of. This can only be used after the fae fullfils his rituals to Loki (see below).Flame on: By saying the words "Flame on" and spending one point of Glamour, a Lokian causes his body to be covered in Chimerical flames. The fae can turn off this effect without a Glamour expenditure. The flames do not hurt the user himself but if another Lokian has this it affects him as per fire but Chimerically. Again, this can only be used after the rituals are finished (see below).
Frailties
Rituals to Loki: A kith can only use his birthrights after these requirements are fullfilled: 1) The fae must not have touched water for one hour. This does not include drinking water for nourishment. 2) He must have spent at least 1 hour in the past 24 hours in direct sunlight. Time when the sun is overcast does not count. While extra sun is useless after the 24 hour period, the kith may take as long as is necessary to fulfill this.Pyromania: A Lokian who sees something involving fire (a burning house, an arsonist at work, a passing firetruck, etc.) must make a Willpower roll (Dif. 7) or stare lustfully at the fire until it goes out. If the roll fails and the fire is some distance away, the Lokian will travel to get there.
Quote
"I see your pyrophobia. Now meet the devil inside."
Outlook
Boggans: Too tied up in housework to appreciate the real meanings of life.Eshu: Anyone whose ancestors toiled under the desert sun is a friend by me. Great stories too.
Nockers: When things go wrong, it is because of an accident in the workmanship and not because they wanted them to.
Pooka: Once you sort out their lies, they can be great for helping with pranks.
Redcaps: If only they understood that flames are far gentler consumers than they are.
Satyrs: Good, but only because passion is their guide.
Sidhe: They are much to worried about tradition than what's right. Most of them need to drink some java.
Sluagh: These almost never get sunlight. Perhaps that is why they are so messed up.
Trolls: If they are on your side, great. If not, run away.