The Romani (often refered to as the Gypsies) are an old an unusual people whose history remains hidden in the mists of the past... Gypsy families can be found in most of the world's countries... All true Gypsies have one thing in common: The Blood. The blood has been transmitted through many generations from Daenna, the original gypsy woman who ate of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. The blood grants the Gypsies unique powers and abilities, but it also carries a price. Gypsies have been persecuted for a millenia.
There is no written version of Romany. It is an oral language, with many dialects. This helps to ensure that sacred information will not be discovered by outsiders. However this mean many young Gypsies dont learn to read or write. Recently come clans have allowed thier children to stay in school only long enough to learn these basic skills.
Blood Affinities
~Dance of Knives~
The ancient Romani are of fighting from the soul.
Your knives become an extension of your body, and
thus your blood. When performing the Dance you move
at speeds far beyond your normal capabilities, and
your knives combine in a leathal whirlwind of motion.(Pg.54)
~Instinct~
You always seem to know when to look over your shoulder,
and when not to takt that short-cut through the dark
alley. When you get a feeling about someone it really
means something.(Pg.55)
~Luck~
Ever since you were small it seems you've been able to
get out of even the roughest scrapes. It seems like
the dice roll in your favor, when ever you really need
it. i.e. The man looks the other way, or she believes
your excuse about that flat tire. This enables
the character to add an extra die or two to a dice pool
when she decides things look really bad. (Pg.55>
~Magic~
There are four different types of magical skills
particular to the Rom.
1. Evil Eye - allows a Gypsy to place or remove a curse
upon a victom of her choosing.
2. The Sight - Gain insight to recent past and possibilities
of the future.
3. Mediumship - The ability to contact the spirt world.
4. Draba - The ability to create magical charms, potions,
and amulets.(Pg.55>
~Truth of Rom~
You are extremely sincere. You always tell the truth,
to everyone. This enables a Rom to lie truthfully. In
other words, the character is such a good liar that he
even believes himself. This enables characters to pass
lie detectors, Empathy Talent, or shrewd cops.(Pg.56>
~Zapaderin~
You have learned the rythmic motions, intricate patterns,
and fluid gestures of the mesmerizing dance Zapaderin.
When preformed all those not of the Blood soon come
under your spell. The Dance requires constant practice
and discipline.
