Wichtel
Miners and other laborers are the bedrock of a community. They do the tasks that must be completed no matter how unpleasant, venture into darkness and danger in search of the resources society depends upon, and perform perilous, back-breaking work without expectation of fame or fortune. The job gets done simply because it must. The wichtel embody this ethos.
Wichtel personalities tend to be as jagged as the stones they handle. They’re solid and dependable to their friends, but they’re quick to anger and won’t hesitate to cut anyone who gets on their bad side. They have extremely little patience for the idle intrigues and niceties of court. Wichtel prefer to spend their free time in rowdy bars where they can blow off steam with other people who speak plainly and understand the value of hard work.
| Wichtel | |
|---|---|
| [No Symbol Available] | |
| Name | Wichtel |
| Plural | Wichtel |
| Pronounced | VEEK-tull |
| Dream of... | Ornery Workers |
| Affinity | Scene |
| Birthrights | Dowsing, Industrious |
| Frailties | Vengeful |
Kith Notes[edit]
Appearance[edit]
Wichtel tend to be short, wiry individuals built out of solid muscle. They’re famous as skilled miners, a profession as in demand now as it ever has been thanks to modern technology’s need for lithium and other rare earth elements. Wichtel are also known to work in construction or as union activists. Due to their strong kinship with the working class, they often strive to address safety issues and achieve better working conditions for miners and other blue-collar workers.
Revelry[edit]
Wichtel find Glamour in solid, tangible work. They perform Revelry when they complete a physical task that covers their hands in dirt or mud — such as building a well, achieving a quota in a mine, or landscaping a yard.
Unleashing[edit]
Wichtel Unleashings have the power of the Earth itself behind them. Their Unleashings are as unyielding as a mountain, with the smell of soil and sweat and a coarse, rough-hewn texture. When their magic runs wild, rockslides, earthquakes, or even lava flows accompany them.
Kith Mechanics[edit]
Affinity[edit]
Scene
Birthrights[edit]
Dowsing[edit]
Wichtel are born miners. One can innately sense where the Earth hides her secrets. With a Perception + Kenning roll (difficulty 6), he can determine exactly where to dig to uncover any naturally-occurring treasure, be it precious stones, valuable metals, oil, coal, natural gas, water, or anything else he might desire.
Industrious[edit]
Hard labor is the lifeblood of a wichtel, and no task is too exhausting for him to accomplish. He gains 1 additional dot of Stamina, even if it brings his total above 5. Additionally, he cannot botch any rolls involving manual labor.
Frailty[edit]
Vengeful[edit]
A wichtel can’t let even the smallest slight go. If he feels wronged, cheated, or treated unfairly, the offense consumes his thoughts, making it difficult to focus on anything other than the object of his ire. Until the offending party is paid back in kind or somehow makes amends, the wichtel gains +2 difficulty on all rolls, except those involving vengeance on his target.
References[edit]
- Changeling: The Dreaming 20th Anniversary Edition, pp. 452-453