Cob is a pattern spider and Umbrood Preceptor.
Biography[]
Cob is a unique pattern spider, conjured decades ago by the Technocracy and strengthened since then by the Conventions' magicks. Cob's ties to the city have made it far more powerful than most of its kind, but the tug-of-war between Wyld and Pattern has also aged and weakened the spirit. Cob is wise, if single-minded, but beneath its dedication characters may sense its weariness.
Appearance[]
While Reverend Williams refers to Cob in male gender and Merika considers Cob female, it is an effectively genderless spirit entity. Con resembles a monstrous, mechanical "arachnoid." From its abdomen grow eight jointed limbs, each ending in a prehensile gripper. Instead of muscles, they operate under a system of hydraulics. Fluid leaks from rusted joints, stiffening Cob's movement.
Its abdomen is elongated and flexible, like a scorpion' tail, for better manipulation of spinneret. Its metallic skin is dull black and patterned with rivets. Rust shows in spots, and other parts seem melted. Bundles of writing snake between different body segments, some tangled or cut. Cob's many eyes glow like television static.
By the beginning of this story, Cob has lost cohesion (three fewer dice to all actions). The Marauder raid in Scene Ten accomplishes its goal; wild magick and a scimitar blade disrupt the weakened spirit.
Character Sheet[]
Attributes: Strength 4, Dexterity 4, Stamina 6, Charisma 2, Manipulation 4, Appearance 1, Perception 3, Intelligence 2, Wits 4
Abilities: Alertness 1, Athletics 3, Brawl 3, Culture 1, Dodge 3, Intimidation 2, Intuition 4, Technology 2
Backgrounds: N/A
Spheres: Correspondence 2, Matter 4, Prime 2
Willpower: Formerly 10, now 4
Arete: 6
Quintessence: 20
Paradox: 0
Health Levels: OK, 0, -1, -2, -3, -4, -5, Disrupted
References[]
- MTAs: Loom of Fate, p. 61-62