100 Ensorcelled Mortals
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Old stories are full of people who made bargains with the fae folk. They offered service¸ pledged to be good neighbors or took vows to help them¸ and in return they were given gifts of their own. Sometimes they were blessed with children¸ other times they were given magical items that made their lives easier... but in some stories they were given the ability to see the fae as they are¸ behind their glamours and illusions.
The old stories get things right¸ sometimes.
When the fae form pledges with mortals¸ they may ask for many things. In return¸ though¸ they often grant these mortals the power to perceive fae beings and creatures as they are. This makes them ensorcelled¸ and the few mortals blessed (or cursed) with this state are typically those who are closest to the Lost. Whether they act as eyes and ears on the street¸ enforcers who handle the day-to-day issues in a fae's territory¸ or even people the fae feed on siphoning off their emotions to ensure they always have the glamour they need¸ these relationships can take many forms.
The following mortals can be used to fill out the roster of your Changeling: The Lost game. Whether you need someone guarding the door of a club¸ artists performing at a Lost event or people who can delve deep into ancient tales to find plot-relevant clues¸ there are ensorcelled folks here to fill your needs.
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Jake Hopper: Tall¸ broad-shouldered and black¸ Jake wanted to be a firefighter ever since he was a kid. While he's put out his share of fires¸ one of the worst ones he ever walked into nearly killed him. The floor had given way¸ and he was in the smoky heart of an inferno¸ when a pair of hands grabbed him¸ and dragged him through to somewhere else. In the Hedge he found Molly Matches¸ her lamp wick hair burning as brightly as he eyes. She apologized as best she was able; she'd just been trying to destroy the gate behind her so that her enemies couldn't follow. Things had just... gotten out of hand. Once Jake got over his shock¸ he made a promise to the burning girl. She led him back to the material world¸ but Jake found that once you know about the fae you keep getting wrapped up in their business... whether you want to or not. Delia Brown: A professor of folklore with a specialty in fairy tales and Irish stories¸ Delia has the thick glasses and bird's nest of hair one often expects from an academic in an oddly niche field. However¸ she was as surprised as anyone when Paige Turner¸ a member of the Leaden Mirror¸ took the professor into her confidence. Though her academic expertise has proven somewhat fragmentary¸ Delia has found obscure pieces of lore and history that have proven to be potent weapons against the Gentry and their servants. Craig Steadman: Another of the samey¸ suburban-dwelling office drones¸ Craig is far more than he may appear at first glance. A former intelligence asset¸ Craig still has contacts¸ dead drops¸ safe houses and more set up should he need them. He thought he was swimming in deep waters before¸ but it wasn't until Gavril Konstantin found him and made a pledge with him that he realized how much more there was out in the world. While rarely called on for aid¸ when he does receive a message¸ Craig knows things are serious indeed. Jeanna Franklin: Jeanna runs the charity kitchen called Down N' Out by the locals. Working with resale shops¸ supermarkets and job recruiters¸ she does what she can to be a safety net¸ and to try to help get people back on their feet. It was her kindness that earned her a blessing from Hobnail Nick. The stunted wizened made a pledge to help money find her coffers¸ and to let her see the Lost who come to her. In return she sends them along... and allows herself and the desperate folks in her care to be harvested for glamour when the Lost require. Trent Hasper: Tall¸ muscular and graceful¸ Trent's goal was to be a model and a dancer. While he's done both in his time¸ neither activity was in the venue he'd hoped for. Lusted after by clients who thought of him as little more than a body to be possessed and used¸ he eventually crossed paths with Simon Moon. The strange¸ pale Spring Courtier spoke in cryptic riddles¸ none of which made sense until Trent was able to see the Lost lurking in their everyday guises. Since he made his pledge¸ he's found opportunities and good fortune falling in his lap. As to the Moon Calf¸ as some call him¸ the Lost shows up rarely and unexpectedly to siphon away the emotions of whatever gathering Trent is part of¸ and to whisper another of his fractured prophecies in his ear.
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