The Enchanted/Cursed - Strengths and Weaknesses

There are a number of things that gifted humans are strong or weak to, and the following list covers the general idea. However, you are encouraged to give your character his own strengths and weaknesses, separate from this list.

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Strengths

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Powers

Unlike regular, unjoined humans, gifted humans have a set of "superpowers" that they can use at any time. While their powers are not as strong as a Fae's, they also do not find them extraordinarily draining, nor do they need to recoup in nature. Their human biology helps their powers to rejuvenate after they have had rest or nutrition.

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Fitting In

Unlike the other species in Haven, gifted humans do not have to worry about keeping up appearances in order to fit in with the regular human world. So long as they don't use their powers where anyone could see them, they can fit in just like any other human. They do not have to constantly pay attention to what form they are in or hassle with glamours.

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Not Cursed

Unlike the other species in Haven, gifted humans do not suffer any curses that make them weak to things like the sun, fire, or the lunar cycle. They also do not have to be aligned with a certain line of Fae to keep their strength because they are not Fae. They get all the perks of having special abilities without any of the downside of the other races.

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Weaknesses

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Mortal

Gifted humans, though they tend to be hardier and look younger for most of their lives, are still mortal and will die at a mortal rate. They are also not impervious to damage, so anything that can kill an unjoined human can likely kill a gifted human.

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Preyed Upon

Because they are considered "better" than average humans because of their abilities, they are often hunted by many different species, including humans themselves. Gifted humans have a higher chance of getting abducted and either killed or forced into slavery for their usefulness.

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Weaker Powers

They may have abilities that unjoined humans do not possess, but they still fall flat when compared to other species in regards to strength of body and power. Their magic is not as strong as a Fae's, and thus their abilities do not often work as powerfully as a Fae's without serious strain on the body. They are also generally physically weaker, slower, and squishier than any of the other species.