EXCELLENCE
(formerly Expression)
Great things are expected of those gifted with great power, and Avatars have many gifts that can enrich mortal civilization. Excellence is the Virtue of artistic perfection, which venerates the musician, the painter, the skald and the storyteller. It is the belief that the creation of art in all its forms is a way of sharing the gifts of the Gods with the mortal World. Many Avatars who espouse this Virtue believe that their creations act as a vehicle by which the Gods continue to interact with mankind and continue to nurture their faith in the divine.
Characters use Expression to: create works of art, repair or restore damaged works of art, assist in musical, theatrical or oratorical performances
A failed Expression roll allows a character to: deface or destroy a work of art, refuse to create or perform a work of art, repress or discourage works of art or communication presented by others
Virtue Extremity: Visceral Shock. The Avatar’s extreme reaction to stifling her art (or another’s) pushes her to the opposite extreme. She pours her guilt and self- recrimination into her efforts, pushing the performance into the realm of the vulgar and grotesque. She bends her energies to creating art that scars and horrifies her audience. Visceral Shock lasts for a number of days equal to the Avatar’s Virtue rating.
