Vesuvian

The Vesuvians have been around, since, well, Mount Vesuvius. Common theory is that they’re named after the volcano, but it’s the other way around. Vesuvians are the scions, chosen ones, and emissaries of ancient volcano gods or simply beings of volcanic power. Their ancestry is evident in their personalities- They are incredibly slow to anger, but when they do, cities burn. They generally occupy positions as makers or repairmen in the mortal world, taking the time to forge in their spare time. There isn’t a unified nation of them, but the race as a whole are known for their work as blacksmiths, creating magical weapons and armor for anyone who can pay. Some of their better known work includes the Master Bolt of Zeus, the Swords of Summer’s Fire and Winter’s Frost, supposedly reforging at least one Sword of the Cross, and the Chevrolet Camaro. Vesuvians are no slouches in a brawl, either- calling upon their inborn power to summon weapons and armor to themselves at a moment’s notice, smiting foes with blasts of ash and lava, or simply stopping them dead with a hasty ward.


 * Musts:** You must have a high concept reflecting your volcanic ancestry or abilities (LAVA SPAWNED BLACKSMITH, SCION OF VULCAN, VESUVIAN MECHANIC) and the following Powers:

Vulcanomancy [-4] Breath Weapon [-2] (Throw lava balls.) Supernatural Strength [-4]* Supernatural Toughness [-4]* Inhuman Recovery [-2]* Limitation [+4/?] None of the asterisk-marked powers work unless they are near a large source of open flame. (Most of them solve this by setting the place on fire. Mechanically, they have to tag a sticky aspect that involves On Fire and then wait 1 exchange before these powers kick in.


 * Options:** Gain Strength or Toughness at all times or increase to Mythic, Refinements for Vulcanomancy, Items of Power that you forge yourself, enchanted items. Vesuvians often take Ritual:Crafting.


 * Important Skills:** Craftsmanship, Lore, Endurance, Weapons, Conviction, Might, Scholarship


 * Minimum Refresh Cost:** -12