Vanishing Act

INTRODUCTION

A sorcerer or other supernatural entity has used magic to help a criminal escape justice. In this story, someone goes beyond normally accepted behavior as the rest of the world looks on in horror.

The adventure begins with a phone call from a contact, who has some useful information for the protagonist.

SUBTHREADS

Limelight for a Night

The protagonist receives extensive publicity and attention for a short time. In this thread, someone is physically transformed, perhaps into a beast, or maybe into some spiritual or alien form. The thread may then continue with the changed person struggling to be released or to use their new form for some particular purpose.

A Little Knowledge

An enemy or rival knows something that the protagonist needs to know. This thread involves a series of riddles or challenges, with the protagonist gradually uncovering clues before reaching the final solution. There may be terrible consequences if the riddle is not solved in time.

LOCATIONS

Mansion

This huge dwelling house could be a playboy's grandiose modern home, accommodating a range of leisure activities, or a crumbling old gothic ruin that's barely habitable.

Nightclub

An entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night, it typically includes a dance floor and loud music. Entrance usually involves a fee, a vague dress code, and plenty of discrimination from the bouncers.

THE CAST

Nicola Price the Little Girl

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d4, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d4
Skills: Gambling d4, Knowledge (Spanish) d4, Knowledge (Area Knowledge) d4, Notice d6, Shooting d4, Stealth d4, Swimming d6
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 4
Hindrances: Young
Edges: Luck, Alertness
Background: She wants to 'guard' something to do with 'prosperity'.

Jason Carmichael the Cop

Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d6, Spirit d4, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills: Driving d4+2, Guts d4, Knowledge (Security) d4, Notice d10, Persuasion d4, Repair d4, Shooting d4, Stealth d4, Streetwise d4, Taunt d4
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 6
Hindrances: Wanted, Overconfident
Edges: Connections, Brawny, Ace
Background: He wants to 'maintain' something to do with 'family', and has a secret involving committing a major crime.

Belinda Seafoot the Thief

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills: Climbing d4, Gambling d4, Investigation d4, Knowledge (History) d4, Notice d8, Repair d4, Shooting d4, Stealth d8, Swimming d4
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 5
Hindrances: Arrogant
Edges: Connections, Alertness
Background: She wants to 'oppress' something to do with 'prosperity'.

Joshua Polk the Occultist

Attributes: Agility d4, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills: Driving d4, Guts d8, Intimidation d4, Investigation d6, Knowledge (Occult) d10, Notice d4, Stealth d4, Swimming d4
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 5
Hindrances: Wanted
Edges: Beast Master
Background: He wants to 'pursue' something to do with 'narcissism'.

Eleanor Mauler the Detective

Attributes: Agility d4, Smarts d8, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills: Climbing d4, Driving d4, Fighting d4, Intimidation d4, Investigation d10, Knowledge (Underworld) d4, Knowledge (Law) d8, Notice d4, Swimming d4
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 4, Toughness: 6
Hindrances: Jumpy, Curious
Edges: Connections, Brawny, Alertness
Background: She wants to 'compose' something to do with 'slavery', and has a secret involving having a stalker.

Belinda Tevault the Park Ranger

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills: Guts d6, Knowledge (Area Knowledge) d6, Lockpicking d4, Notice d8, Shooting d4, Survival d4, Tracking d8
Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 6
Hindrances: Stubborn, Cautious
Edges: Brawny, Beast Master
Background: She wants to 'guide' something to do with 'modesty', and has a secret involving a burning desire for something.