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Deception (art) Trait Tree

Description: Focuses on deception, mimicking death, and trickery to mislead opponents.

Application: Bonus to deception checks, feints, and mimicking death.
Offensive: Use deception to create openings or manipulate enemies.
ATT: Artistry

Body Language
(Feigning, Disguises, and Diversions)
Disposition
(Social Facades & Emotional Misdirection)
Magician
(Illusory Tricks & Subtle Buffs)
Prerequisite
(incl. Cost & Artistry)
Feign Attention
Appear distracted or engaged, masking true intent.
Poker Face
Mask emotions and intentions with a blank expression.
Quick Palm
Conceal small objects or switch items unnoticed.
Cost 1
Artistry 1
None
Play Opossum
Imitate lifelessness or defeat to trick foes.
False Warmth
Project friendliness to lower guard of others.
Phantom Sound
Create illusory noises to distract or mislead.
Cost 2
Artistry 2
None
Misdirect Gaze
Draw attention away from yourself or allies.
False Calm
Project composure in chaos, hiding distress.
Mirror Hand
Briefly copy another's movement to confuse.
Cost 2
Artistry 2
None
Shadow Stance
Blend posture with surroundings, harder to spot.
Feign Sincerity
Convince others of your honesty, even in lies.
Subtle Glimmer
A faint visual illusion enhances a story or misdirection.
Cost 3
Artistry 3
Any three of (score 1): Feign Attention, Poker Face, Quick Palm
Double Take
Momentarily appear in two places at once.
Feign Offense
Act insulted or hurt to provoke reaction.
Glimpse of Magic
Flicker a harmless magical effect to distract.
Cost 3
Artistry 3
Any three of (score 1): Play Opossum, False Warmth, Phantom Sound
Vanishing Act
Seemingly disappear for a split second.
False Loyalty
Convince others you are devoted to their cause.
Afterimage
Leave a fading illusion of your presence.
Cost 3
Artistry 4
Any three of (score 2): Misdirect Gaze, False Calm, Mirror Hand
Perfect Freeze
Hold completely still, blending into the background.
Charming Facade
Radiate likability or trust to mask motives.
Flickering Shadow
Briefly shift your outline, making targeting harder.
Cost 3
Artistry 5
Any three of (score 3): Shadow Stance, Feign Sincerity, Subtle Glimmer
Silent Signal
Communicate deception to allies in secret.
Shifting Persona
Change attitude or role instantly.
Glamour Veil
Shimmering aura distorts true appearance.
Cost 4
Artistry 6
Any three of (score 4): Double Take, Feign Offense, Glimpse of Magic
Living Statue
Imitate inanimate objects or statues perfectly.
Enthralling Smile
Disarm suspicion with a well-timed smile.
Mirage Step
Create a duplicate image that lingers briefly.
Cost 4
Artistry 7
Any three of (score 5): Vanishing Act, False Loyalty, Afterimage
Death’s Masque
Mimic death so convincingly it fools magic or machines.
Innocent Aura
Embody harmlessness to avoid suspicion.
Haze of Tricks
Create minor illusions around you at will.
Cost 4
Artistry 8
Any three of (score 6): Perfect Freeze, Charming Facade, Flickering Shadow
Master Impersonator
Assume the appearance and demeanor of others flawlessly.
Disguise Instinct
Adopt new roles or identities instantly.
Grand Illusion
Project a large-scale illusion for a short time.
Cost 5
Artistry 9
Any three of (score 7): Silent Signal, Shifting Persona, Glamour Veil
Cloak of Lies
Surround yourself in subtle deception, nearly impossible to see through.
Supreme Charisma
Bend suspicion or trust at will with your presence alone.
Legendary Trickster
All minor illusions and tricks are effortless and constant.
Cost 6
Artistry 10
Any three of (score 8): Living Statue, Enthralling Smile, Mirage Step
True Chameleon
Blend into any setting, social or physical, at will.
Mask of Legends
Your deceptions become mythic, believed even after exposure.
Mythic Mirage
Your illusions can affect entire scenes or groups easily.
Cost 7
Artistry 10
Any three of (score 9): Death’s Masque, Innocent Aura, Haze of Tricks
Illusive Immortal
Even in death or defeat, your tricks endure, fooling fate itself.
Heart of Guile
No deception or disguise can ever be seen through.
World-Shaping Trickster
Reality itself bends to your misdirection and legend.
Cost —
Artistry —
Any three of (score 10): True Chameleon, Mask of Legends, Mythic Mirage
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