The following is my first attempt at building a 400BP mage character. Following the rules in SR4 and Street Magic, I created a custom magical tradition, loosely based upon the listing for Chaos Mage, but with my own flair. The end resulting tradition that I refer to as Chaos Magic is essentially a mix of Chaos Magic from the sourcebooks and the Jedi order
The character is essentially a pure combat spellcaster, with some pistol ability thrown in for fun. I have included the stats as well as the background info on the Chaos Magic tradition. I also created a magical group that once the character earns some Karma he plans to join, called the Knights of Tesla. As this is my first magical character, please lend your opinions on where I went right or wrong. Thanks!
Streetname: “Shorty”
Name: Nigel Yoda (I know I know, this is still pending lol)
Race: Dwarf (-25 BP)
Type: Chaos Mage
Attributes:
Body 3
Agility 3
Reaction 4
Strength 3
Charisma 3
Intuition 3
Logic 4 / 7 (cerebral booster 3)
Willpower 5
Magic 6 / 5 (-1 from bioware)
Edge 3
(375 BP - 255 = 180 BP)
Essence = 5 (6-1 bioware= 5)
Initiative = 7 +hits
Qualities:
+Toughness [+1 Die to Dmg Resistance Tests]
+Magician
-Sensitive Neural Structure
-Records on File: Aztechnology
-Mild Addiction: Psyche
-Condition Geas: High on Pysche
Active Skills:
Banishing 3
Spellcasting 5 (+2 Combat)
Counterspelling 4
Assensing 3
Data Search 3
Pistols 3
Dodge 3
Perception 4
Etiquette 3
Knowledge Skills = (27 Free Pts.):
(Still havent picked these yet. Any thoughts?)
Spells (Max of 10 spells [SC x 2])
-Combat: Clout, Manabolt, Lightning Ball
-Detection: Detect Enemies
-Health: Increase Reflexes (+1 initiative pass and 1 initiative per force (thresh 2-4))
-Illusion: Improved Invisibility, Hot Potato
-Manipulation: Influence, Levitate
Language(s): (N),
Resources:: $125,000 (-25 BP)
Lifestyle: ?
Bioware:
Trauma Damper
Platelet Factories
Cerebral Booster 3
Commlink:
HW: Novatech Airware (3/3) [$1250]
OS: Iris Orb (3/3) [$1000]
Programs: ?
Weapons:
(Heavy Pistol) 2 x Colt Government 2066 --- (dmg=5p / AP = -1 / rc 1 / 14 rds) [$2580]
---> w/ smartgun (+2 atk), silencer, concealable [shoulder] holster, 6x spare clips) 6R
Ammo:
Foci:
Spellcasting Focus (Combat)
Counterspelling Focus (Combat)
Armor: $600
Armor Vest 6/4 [$600] (This will be changed later)
Gear:$1240
Gas Mask [$200]
5 x Fake Licenses
1 x Fake SIN 4 :
Contacts:
Arlo Florian [4/5]
Master Tesla Knight, Order of Tesla (as talismonger)
Base Tradition: Chaos Magic
Concept:
Chaos mages believe that magic is wholly based in the natural world. To the chaos mage, magic is all about hacking the hidden source code of the world to manipulate the natural powers therein. As such, they dedicate their lives to the study and understanding of these forces and energies. Chaos mages continually research the theories and laws of magic and nature, seeking a deeper understanding of the structure of the universe. They believe that while all living creatures possess a connection to the world’s energy, not every creature is capable of becoming a chaos mage. The only ways in which this connection can develop is through genetics or by being infused by a master chaos mage following years of study.
In general, Chaos Mages subscribe to various elements of other magical traditions and practices in their study of magic. The nature of such practices tends to produce fiercely independent mages. There are some groups which have formed over time, but they are few in number and in membership slots. But throughout the millenia, there has been one sect of chaos mages who were somewhat communal in nature. Their ancient history is unclear, having been destroyed or lost to time, but most members believe that an ancient dragon called Tesla, having been injured in a fierce battle, confided in a powerful mage the secrets of chaos. Not only did the drake pass on his theoretical knowledge, but also his knowledge of how to imbue oneself with chaos to enhance their fighting abilities and to use the chaos to sense danger. In accpeting the tutelage of the great dragon, the mage swore an eternal oath of altruism, swearing to forever use his wisdom to fight against the evils of anger, greed, hate, and fear, and all those who sought to use magic to achieve them. This mage devoted his life to the development of this knowledge and the fulfilment of his oath. He traveled the world, in search of other beings of power, looking to find someone worthy enough to share in his gifts. From then on, the ancient knowledge was passed on from Master to Apprentice, eventually coming to be known as The Order of Tesla. The members of the order having been successfully initiated became known as the Knights of Tesla, or simply as Tesla Knights. In order to become a Tesla Knight, a mage must first be approached by a Master Tesla Knight. Once such relationship has been developed and sufficient study and training has been completed, the Master assigns the Apprentice his or her initiation rites, or Trials.
Strictures: Belief, Exclusive Membership, Fraternity