Alien of the Modern Nights

Kiasyd Merits and Flaws

In modern nights, the Kiasyd’s eldritch features are not just unsettling—they are a blatant breach of the Masquerade. This Flaw combines and intensifies the effects of Blue Skin, Eldritch Ears, and Ebony Eyes into a single, powerful Flaw. If the Storyteller allows, this Flaw requires a Willpower check from any human who witnesses your character's appearance. The number of successes on this roll determines the level of fear the mortal experiences:

Botch: The mortal is consumed by immediate panic and can act rationally only with self-preservation as the primary focus. They might lock doors, grab a weapon, flee the area, or otherwise try to protect themselves. Failure: The mortal is overcome with fear. They may plead, bargain, or react irrationally, likely believing the Kiasyd to be a demon or other terrifying being 1+ Successes: The mortal experiences a sudden fright but manages to stay calm, avoiding panic, flight, or attack. Characters with this Flaw are a walking breach of the Masquerade, similar to the Nosferatu. The combination of blue-tinged skin, pointed ears, and entirely black eyes makes it nearly impossible to blend into mortal society without significant effort.