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Any number of cultures believe in the magical potency of human remains, from the flayed human skins used by Aztec priests to the baby fat purportedly used by witches in Europe. So why not use this?
Specifically, NPCs may use animal materials from human beings in their magics, giving that little something extra to freak out PCs. Examples: A necromancer builds and enchants a golem...out of human body parts. After making a sacrifice, an Aztlan blood mage flays the victim and uses their skin as a component in their foci. A bruja creates a Hand of Glory (unique focus or radical to be used in some ritual or just to cause trouble.) A Toxic Shaman who can't learn Sacrificing nevertheless begins slaying his victims, and using the blood in Aztec-style rites to cleanse the elements (great for misleading PCs!) A shady talismonger sells street magicians bits of paranormal animals for their foci...only they're actually human remains, and the talismonger is a vampire disguising her feeding. A helpful magician is selling magical compounds or "healing potions" (anchored "Heal" spells)...but the potions contains bits of human skin and blood, and the magician is a Wendigo corrupting his victims. |
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