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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Davies" data-source="post: 8907088" data-attributes="member: 30538">Magnificat<img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-34pr4Bg/0/da67593b/M/H3257-L96347316-M.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />In the years after Tanelorn was established, and its interdimensional gates began to see regular use, it saw many arrivals from other worlds, both sapient and otherwise. While the portals could be controlled, and dangerous visitors were usually prevented from entering, things nevertheless slipped through. One of them was a large orange tomcat which resembled a Persian Tabby, who strolled through the portal from which he emerged with a facial expression that conveyed a detached lack of concern, verging on disdain, for his surroundings.The cat was soon witnessed engaged in contests of dominance with the local cats, who had been mutated like all life in Tanelorn. Most of them were able to assume a two dimensional state ("flatcats", to use their nickname) while the new arrival demonstrated a different power. He was able to switch between an immense, 24 foot tall form and his normal size, which seemed to demonstrate unusually fast reactions. Having been accepted as dominant by most other cats in the city, he soon found himself dubbed Magnificat by human observers.Just what he thinks of that name is unclear, as is what he thinks about everything else. While demonstrating human-level intelligence, attempts to communicate with Magnificat have universally failed. He does not respond when spoken to by persons able to communicate with animals, and his mind is almost impossible to target for psychic probing. Judging by his expression, it seems apparent that he views responding to any communication by humans, regardless of source, as completely beneath his dignity. However, this lack of interest should not be confused with hostility. Magnificat has occasionally demonstrated a sort of regal kindness towards human children who interact with him, even suffering to allow himself to be held and his tail to be pulled ... within limits. While some observers believe that he shows some signs of aging in the decades since his arrival in Tanelorn, he has outlived most of the cats who were present at that time. He has fathered a handful of mixed breed children with the local cats, none of whom have demonstrated powers like his own. Despite that, he apparently does not regard kittens as a threat to his territory, instead viewing them with the same sublime indifference as he regards everything else.Magnificat -- PL 8Abilities:STR 7/-3 | STA 6/-2 | AGL 3 | DEX 0 | FGT 3 | INT -1 | AWE 3 | PRE -1Powers:Feline Senses: Senses 5 (low-light vision, extended acute scent, extended ultrahearing) - 5 pointsShielded Mind: Permanent Mental Concealment 2 - 4 pointsSizemorphing: Array (30 points); Quirk (full power only) <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Huge Size: Continuous Growth 8 (24 feet; Strength +8, Stamina +8, Speed +1, Intimidation +4, Dodge -4, Parry -4, Stealth -8); Impervious Toughness 6 - 48 points</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Tiny Size: Continuous Shrinking 8 (~1 foot; Strength -2, Intimidation -4, Speed -1, Dodge +4, Parry +4, Stealth +8); Enhanced Defenses 12 (Dodge 6, Parry 6); Speed 1 (4 MPH) - 1 point</li> </ul>Unusual Longevity: Immunity 3 (aging, disease, poison) - 3 pointsAdvantages:Defensive Roll 2, Evasion, Fast Grab, Grabbing Finesse, Improved Initiative, Prone Fighting, Uncanny Dodge.Skills:Acrobatics 5 (+8), Close Combat: Unarmed 4 (+7), Deception 8 (+7), Insight 6 (+9), Perception 7 (+10), Stealth 0 (+11/-5)Offense:Initiative +7Unarmed +7 (Close Damage 7/-2)Defense:Dodge 13/7/3, Parry 13/7/3, Fortitude 8/0, Toughness 11/6/3/-2, Will 7Totals:Abilities 8 + Powers 60 + Advantages 8 + Skills 15 + Defenses 6 = 97 pointsOffensive PL: 7Defensive PL: 8Resistance PL: 8Skill PL: 5Complications:Survival--Motivation. Does Not Speak. Poor Manipulators. Proud."... still I am the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to me." -- Rudyard Kipling</blockquote>

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