The Shade

By Hans Messersmith (hans@iquest.net)

Level 3, Quintessence 12

Description

The Shade is a 1930's vintage Triumph motorcycle, once owned by the famous Akashic Brotherhood adventuress Sahara West before and during World War II. It has several abilities that make it unique. First, the motorcycle has a remarkable sense of balance. This balance reduces the difficulty by 3 of any roll that would benefit from this effect, without activation. It also grants the rider 3 extra dice to Drive rolls for a turn per activation. This allows even a novice motorcyclist to drive like a professional, and allows skilled motorcyclists to perform feats that would make Evel Kneivel balk. Second, the cycle has the uncanny ability, when activated, to never hit a red light, never get stuck behind a school bus, and always pass just after that absent-minded pedestrian runs across the street. This power will work at any speed, and is especially useful when chasing or being chased by the bad guys. Ms. West never revealed how she came to possess this talisman, and gave conflicting reports of its origin throughout her life.