Posts in category Metahumans Rising
Altitus: The Gentlemen Gator
Jan 27, 2021
~ Written by Dave Silva
As we continue our series on creature powers, it was inevitable that character ideas started to crop up. Worse, our last series was on martial arts, so a certain set of turtles have been sitting in the back of my mind for some time. The Gentlemen Gator evolved from this perception of alligators as this force of primal power, and what martial [...]
Empire America
Jan 17, 2021
~ Written by Dave Silva
Suitable Campaign Age: Golden, (Late) Bronze, Dark, or Cinematic
Adventure Tone: Introspective Action-Adventure
Recommended Power Level: Low or Classic
(Spoilers) Content Warning: Empire America is a fictitious story based on real world events and places the US President under the control of a Nazi faction. T [...]
Animal Powered 5: Fox
Jan 03, 2021
~ Written by Dave Silva
A small furry omnivore, the fox is an (mostly) undomesticated cousin of the canine. Weighing between one and a half and four kilograms, foxes are known to be quick, playful predators with a curiosity for their surroundings.
Foxes have sharp teeth and are the only member of the dog family with a partially retractable claw. Foxes also [...]
Animal Powered 3: Flying Squirrel
Dec 06, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
Consisting of approximately fifty different squirrel species, the flying squirrel would be more accurately named gliding squirrel, but that doesn’t have quite the same ring. Using their patagium, a thin furry membrane that stretches from wrist to ankle the flying squirrel is able to glide from tree to tree, guiding themselves using their lon [...]
Gobbler III: Foulest Kaiju
Nov 22, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
Three years ago Dyson Turkey created a super-turkey to push their sales. What they didn’t realize is that they had created one of the greatest threats to North America known to man, Gobbler. Now, unwittingly, Butter Beaks Chicken has repeated Dyson’s mistake, giving birth to Hen Zero! When these two meat, let them peck! Only One Will C [...]
PSI: Paranormal Special Investigators...
Nov 21, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
Investigations
While the Institute states their goals as conducting verifiable research into the paranormal, this goes far beyond the psychics they employ. Often investigators are called to research ancient lore, supernatural claims, or fringe science that has been laughed out of the scientific community. These situations are often [...]
PSI: Paranormal Special Investigators...
Nov 14, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
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Story Elements
The following section outlines key events, figures and places within the setting of PSI. The Key Events section lays the groundwork for some of the oddities that live within the world of P [...]
Animal Powered 3: Capybara
Nov 08, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
The capybara is a rodent of unusual size hailing from South America. Coming in at one and a half feet tall and a hundred and fifty pounds, the capybara is the largest known rodent on earth and is perhaps the most cuddle worthy critter to enter our animal powered collection. An amphibious critter, they prefer to stay near water but are comfor [...]
PSI: Paranormal Special Investigators...
Nov 07, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
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Overview
Far Sight, telepathy, telekinesis, each hero has a gift that sets them apart from the everyday people around them. The institute pulled you together to uncover hidden mysteries, but can t [...]
The Adventures of Spider Jack in the ...
Oct 25, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
Suitable Campaign Age: Golden, Bronze, Dark, or Cinematic
Adventure Tone: Macabre Action
Recommended Power Level: Low or Classic
Content Warning: The following adventure contains elements of the macabre and grotesque. This adventure places children in danger. GM’s are encouraged to read through completely and [...]