Confronting the darkness in the world might be an act worthy of heroes, but even the valiant champions find their efforts come at a cost. Contending with demons, undead, and those spirits freed from the Underworld and Hell can strain the mind to the point of breaking as the true nature of reality and the myriad threats it contains become apparent.
Some buckle under the pressure, minds splintering, but some manage to persevere, somehow finding a way to hold themselves together long enough to triumph over their enemies.
The fractured represent those people who have confronted mind-blasting horror and have managed, through sheer force of will, to overcome it, though even they bear signs of the strain they have suffered. Rather than be crippled by their experience, they learn survival techniques to help them maintain their cool when they would face the same again. Even as their minds reel from terror, they can keep their wits long enough to do what needs doing.
Level 3 Fractured
Attributes Increase two by 1
Characteristics Health +6
Languages and Professions You speak another language or add a profession to your list of professions.
Accustomed to Horror You make challenge rolls to resist the frightening and horrifying traits with 1 boon. As well, you make attack rolls against frightening and horrifying creatures with 1 boon.
Clarity from Madness Increase the maximum amount of Insanity you can have before you go mad by 3.
Mantra of Stability When you complete a rest, you can make a Will challenge roll. On a success, you reduce your Insanity total by 1.
Level 6 Fractured
Characteristics Health +6
Inscrutable Mind Whenever you would become charmed, compelled, dazed, or stunned, you can make a Will challenge roll. On a success, you gain 1d3 Insanity and you do not gain the affliction.
Level 9 Master Fractured
Characteristics Health +6
Insane Fury Whenever you gain Insanity, you make attack rolls and challenge rolls with 1 boon and your weapon attacks deal 1d6 extra damage. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to your Insanity total.