Apocalyptic Equipment

## Apocalyptic Tarot

Every deck is artfully derived, and derived by the tarot used by the Mother of Ravens. Each deck reflects the people, places, and events around the artist, but the underlying archtypical elements have remained the same for centuries. Ravens use these decks to contemplate and plan, and to express authority.

## Blade Bracelet

These bracelets serve as both jewelry and concealed weapons. Each is beautifully made, and hides folding blades. Blade Bracelets with retractable blades can only be recognized as a weapon by a roll on INS+Perception (4) (*see “Camo” Quality*). The best ones were made by a raven of the Carrion Birds flock over 200 years ago, before the Mother of Ravens ate his heart (allegedly). Blade Bracelets by the legendary Raven are even harder to spot — INS+Perception (6) — and deal (+1) Damage. They cannot be bought with Resources nor with Drafts. An Apocalyptic has to earn them.

## Cataract

A drug made from the white flowers of a tree found in Africa, which induces euphoria and a feeling of boundless energy. It is called "cataract" due to the glazed expression of its users. When chewed, the limit of (3) Ego spent on Initiative is increased to (6), however the user loses (1) Ego for every Round of combat.

## Flyssa

A wide-bladed sword with a straight back, preferred by African Buzzards.

## Harpoon Crossbow

This crossbow fires a barbed harpoon connected by rope. Some Apocalyptics attach their crossbows to motorbikes, so as to drag victims behind them.

## Ibis Staff

These staves are carved with an ibis head and a curved beak, and carried by African Ibis Apocalyptics as a symbol of rank. The staff guarantees the Ibis safe conduct through Scourger lands.

## Key Ring

Key rings are symbols of Woodpeckers. Each one has dozens of keys, for getting into various establishments the Woodpeckers have founded, and for opening locks that happen to match.

## Koumaya Dagger

A traditional curved dagger commonly worn by African Apocalyptics.

## Motorbike

Motorbikes are dangerous to ride in the wasteland, difficult to repair, and popular status symbols among the Apocalyptics. Apocalyptic motorbikes are generally sturdier, and have an extra slot for customization, than standard motorbikes.

## Stall

Stall is a foul-tasting mélange which is mildly intoxicating, but lacks the pleasantries of distillate. It was originally developed by Spiralians, based on Discordant organisms found in the Mediterranean, in search for a cure for spore infestation. However, the drug only conceals infestation, but does not cure it, so the Spitalians considered it a failure. The Apocalyptics, however, consider it a success. The drug will hide all signs of Sepsis for one hours per Rating, but also inflicts one infestation per Rating. If this results in a point of permanent spore infestation, the the user also permanently loses 1 point of Trauma. If their Trauma falls to 0 from repeated use, they suffer a painful death as their their internal structure dissolves into a foul soup of Sepsis.

## Stimulants

Stimulants keep the user alert, boosts reaction times, and allows them to stay awake longer. The drug grants +1D to PSY+Reaction per level for two hours per level. The user can exceed their natural sleeping limit for four hours per level. When the drug wears off, the user suffers one flesh wound per hour they have gone over the natural limit.

## Steel Cotters

Steel pins which are stabbed into the victim and left there. After a successful attack, the cotters are in the enemy’s body and deal (1) Damage per round (no armor reduction). Only through a successful Action roll on AGI+Dexterity (3) can someone extract the metal and stop the continuous damage. After the attack, the Apocalyptic is unarmed.

## References

**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“APOCALYPTIC TAROT”*
**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“BLADE BRACELET”*
**Artifacts.** p. 63. *“CATARACT”*
**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“FLYSSA”*
**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“HARPOON CROSSBOW”*
**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“IBIS STAFF”*
**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“KEY RING”*
**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“KOUMAYA DAGGER”*
**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“MOTORBIKE”*
**Artifacts.** p. 127. *“STALL”*
**Artifacts.** p. 64. *“STIMULANTS”*
**Katharsys.** p. 150. *“STEEL COTTERS”*