Blood Magic — Slink¶
Slink is the Blood Magic bloodline concerned with stealth. Slinks are the embodiment of stealth among lizards — Slink-bonded Qnassi lean toward not being noticed at all.
Threads (Slink)¶
- Chameleon Stealth — blend visually against a still background.
- Sticky Feet — climb sheer surfaces, including upside-down, without difficulty.
- Dark Vision — see clearly in near-total darkness.
Base Ka Cost (Slink)¶
| Effect | Example | Base Ka |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | See clearly in dim light; move without a sound for a moment | 1 |
| Moderate | Full darkvision for a scene; climb a sheer surface via Sticky Feet | 2 |
| Strong (Chameleon Stealth) | Blend visually against a still background | 3 |
| Peak | Cross a guarded or alert space entirely unseen and unheard | 6 |
Channeling Difficulty (Slink)¶
Modifiers: - Stationary or moving slowly: +0 - Moving at speed while stealthed: +2 - Against an alert observer actively watching for movement: +4
Burn¶
Burn may be taken to: - hold Chameleon Stealth through a moment of exposure (sudden light, sudden movement) - stick to a surface under stress or impact - move in total silence despite bad footing
Design Notes¶
- Slink is Blood Magic's precision bloodline — narrow in scope, but the strongest bloodline at avoiding a fight entirely rather than winning one.
- Peak-tier effects (crossing a guarded space unseen) should be rare and dramatic, not a routine infiltration tool.