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Even before the Josies got rid of that "there can be only one" thing with Hunters, the fictional universe of Josh Wheaton's "Zoe the Zombie Hunter" and "Saint" presented plenty of roleplaying opportunities. It's got everything you could possibly want in a game world--horrors from beyond the grave, shady government agencies, evil organizations, hot chicks with superpowers, wizards, super-science, flying monkeys, even a Queso Man. This file tells you how to bring the Zoeverse to life using the QAGS System. shows and my personal speculations. The second half of this book, The Zoe Game, provides game rules, GM advice, and other stuff related to running the game. The rules given here use the QAGS 2nd Edition system, so you'll need a copy of the QAGS or the Qik Start Rules (available for free on the Hex Games web site) to play the game. Hex's horror genre guide, Spooky: The Definitive Guide To Horror Gaming, may also be useful.
This file only covers Seasons 1-7 of Zoe. However, we are currently in the process of obtaining the necessary permissions from Black Stallion Comics and hope to release a supplement dealing with the comic series in the very near future.
This book is divided into two main sections. The first half, The Zoe Ficton, provides setting information--it describes the people, places, things, and rules of the Zoeverse. There are lots of things in the Zoeverse that are open to interpretation, and I've tried to avoid arbitrarily making up definite answers where the answers aren't clear. For many of the subjects covered here, I've provided a section covering the unanswered questions about that subject, along with some of the information we have from the
Part 1: THE ZOE FICTON .
while magic in Zoe back from the dead. and gestures or actions. They do spells and stuff. only to transform. magic in the Zoeverse has immediate. The consequences of magic (as well as the results of improperly cast spells) are often symbolic. This supports rule number one of Zoeverse magic: Magic Magic always has consequences. they use the human mind's amazing powers of rationalization to explain it away (for example. These kinds of rituals tend to be very complicated and time consuming. for example)."-. and even the slightest mistake can ruin the spell or (more likely) cause the spell to go wrong. our world may or may not really work. but just below the surface the world of the Zoeverse is deeply. obvious. It works on symbolic principles nosebleed when she teleported Lorificus away like sympathy (like affects like) and contagion and her weakness after casting the spell to bring (things that were once in contact remain in contact). Casting spells is a very precise art. Even a spell that is cast correctly can have sideeffects. While the actual energy that powers a spell comes from "somewhere else. but this is usually a bad idea. incantations. combination of magical ingredients. it has to come from somewhere. Just about anyone can manipulate magical energy if they have access to the proper rituals. Many of these rituals can be from Aurora's diary found in magical texts. The Laws of Magic 3 . which is so much cooler than fighting zombies. "She and Red are both witches. they start to learn how to cast spells using much simpler rituals--just a couple of magic words or the right gesture." casting powerful spells or using a lot of magic in a short time period does seem to drain the caster. Red explains that magic can't be used to create or destroy. This "drain" might also explain Red's from our world. Red isn't even able to use magic to close accordance with the traditional laws of magic her curtains. and then she got Casting a spell requires the caster to perform a real quiet and made me go to my room. with poetic justice being a big favorite of whoever's in charge of these things. the world of Zoe and Saint seems a lot like our own. and most involve a Casting Spells Magic works just fine in the Zoeverse. I told Mom one time that I wish they'd teach me some of the things they do together. When they encounter unusual things. This weirdness is not hidden terribly well--it's kind of an open secret--but most people choose to ignore it. The energy that powers a spell likewise cannot be created out of nothing. a spell caster can use a spell through sheer force of will without a ritual. As magicians become more proficient in magic. Spell casting is best left to people who actually understand something about the laws of magic. vampires = thugs on PCP). In some cases (telekinesis and telepathy. The big difference is that. and can be used for everything from washing dishes to destroying the world.ritual of some sort. and very often flashy effects.THE WORLD OF ZOE THE ZOMBIE HUNTER At first glance. deeply weird. After Red and May's night of magical wackiness at the Magic in the Zoeverse seems to work in Brass.
Magical Stuff "You found the last Urn of Apollo on ebay?"--Ertha There are many types of magical things in the Zoeverse (some of which are described in more detail in the mechanics section). Others give magical abilities (or disabilities) to the person who possesses or uses the talisman. and a certain athlete's jacket are examples of talismans. Inherently Magical Stuff Some things do not need to be enchanted by humans--their magical properties occur "naturally" (though it's likely that many of these originate in another dimension). Potions A Potion is traditionally a magically created beverage that has magical effects on a person who drinks it. Some simply hold the power of the spell until certain conditions are met. In the Zoeverse. and possible physical injury from drain). Examples include band candy. others are necessary for certain rituals. as described below. however. Artifacts While artifacts may have originated as talismans. The Dragon Katra. Talismans Most of the magical things we see on the show are talismans--items used to hold or focus the power of a spell. but they can be divided into a few broad categories. as well as demon blood." like Brack). they have powers that can't be easily duplicated through magic. clouding the wizard or witch's judgement. unforeseen consequences. A person who uses magic too freely also risks becoming "addicted" to magic (there are even magic "dealers."--Pike In addition to the dangers already mentioned (spells going wrong. The Gem of Mara. it has a corrupting effect. Artifacts are usually (but not always) unique items. This may be because the secrets of creating the device have been lost or because the magic required is beyond the power of human spell casters. Many of the substances found in the Bag of Tricks (such as Styx Water). Destroying a talisman usually ends the spell. the stone that held Red's Blank Slate spell. Some of these things have useful powers in their own right. magic has other pitfalls. The Glove of Megazillagon. and possibly certain magical drugs and poisons (like the Slayer of the Dead) are examples of inherently magical stuff. 4 . cursed beer. and The Sickle are examples of artifacts. we've seen magically enhanced food and drugs that have similar effects. If it's used for the wrong reasons. and the mystical drug Morpheus. ALWAYS.The Dangers of Magic "The deal with magic is there are always consequences.
" If there's a limit to the amount of magical energy a person can channel. Red's experience with the coven in England seems to suggest that "earth magic. as even the simplest spell can have unforeseen results (the 5 whole consequences thing). how was Red able to get all superwitchy when she went after Lorificus and again when she became Dark Red? Fuqit's Theory: Part of it is probably that people in an emotionally-charged state can handle more magic than usual (sort of a mystical version of adrenaline rush). that flame has to come from somewhere.Unanswered Questions/Speculation About Magic We've seen Red cast tons of spells without any negative effects. if Red casts a spell to conjure up a flame to light Pike's cigarette. but any time a person uses magic. that example's extremely simplistic--the side-effects of most spells probably aren't quite so direct and obvious. Brack) instead of her personal store of magical energy. That's the reason the rituals in most magical books tend to take so long--they're written so that anybody can use them. Gil. is generally safer than other forms of magic. they're taking a risk. a lighter runs out of fluid." the goodness or evil of magic seems to depend entirely on how a person uses it." which takes the interconnectedness of all things into account. For example. or whatever. so somewhere in the world a candle goes out. nobody associates them with magic. Of course. so how can the "all magic has consequences" thing be true? Fuqit's Theory: The way to look at is that all magic has side-effects. They'll be useful in the rules section. The uninitiated can't use these "short cuts" because they require a kind of (mental) manipulation of magical energy that non-wizards just don't understand how to do. Where'd you get the classifications for magical stuff? I made them up. they find more efficient ways to cause the same effect. Regardless. the challenge for the caster is making sure that the spell's side-effects don't cause any harm. Gil calls earth-based magic "the true essence of magic. but most of them go unnoticed. Since these are everyday events. Magic can corrupt. Is magic inherently good or evil? Fuqit's Theory: Though some magic in the Zoeverse is officially labeled "dark magic. and certain types of spells seem to be more dangerous than others. . How come trained wizards and witches can cast spells so much easier than normal people? Why can't Zoe just say a word in Latin and wave her hand to cast a spell just like Red and Ertha? Fuqit's Theory: The reason more powerful spell casters need less ritual is that as they learn more about how magic works. She may have also been able to use the magical energy that she absorbed from outside sources (the books in the Bag of Tricks.
While the basic level of technology in the Zoeverse resembles that of our world. and telepathy. It's also possible to use magic in conjunction with science. Once you buy the idea of an evil multidimensional mega-corp. build fully functioning androids. it works. Normal humans can be born with or somehow acquire a wide range of magical powers. • With the exception of RoboMonsterMan (who probably got some help from the Hellhole). Most of the powers we've seen on the shows have been psychic powers."--The Queso Man Assorted Weirdness Unanswered Questions/Speculation Supernatural Powers About Science! Demons and monsters aren't the only creatures in How the hell does all that stuff work? Fuqit's Theories: There are several possible explanations for weird science in the Zoeverse: • Gil indicated that the Hellhole can "nudge" the laws of physics a bit. some people have access to science that's impossible by our standards. like ESP. However. and use big freaky machines to dump information into a person's brain. go for it. we've also seen a few powers that border on superpowers. It's likely that a lot of the weird science in Zoe got a little help from the Hellhole. creating occult machines (even the Devil once built a robot).Science! since the Program are a top secret government program. • Most of the other weird scientific goodies in the Zoeverse are in the hands of Stagram & Wolf. the fact that they've got a brain-enhancing machine shouldn't really seem that unbelievable. They can create gadgets that warp time. wear me. Since most people don't find it too tough to believe that the government has access to top secret stuff we don't know about. When using science in a Zoe game. don't worry too much about whether or not it's possible--if it "I wear the queso. and possibly Pike's chip. most of the gadgets used by the Program are in the realm of "spy movie" technology-a little beyond our abilities. and 6 the Zoeverse with weird powers. • Some of the scientific marvels in the Zoeverse (like the Cold Ray that the Dork Patrol builds) are powered in part by magic. . The queso does not sounds like fun. most notably Jen the electro-girl and the doctor with removable body parts. but not completely outrageous. precognitive abilities.
Oracles & Stuff In the Zoeverse. All of this suggests that people in the Zoeverse determine their own fate. natural. 7 . • Gunthar's Ascendance: This holiday appears on the banner that Gil hangs in the Bag of Tricks. the Appointed One "rose from the ashes of the five" on the thousandth day after the Advent of Octavius. Reversing the magic that created an harvest aren't entirely clear. The exact methods of contacting such creatures. it's possible to call upon oracles. generally preferring to give misleading supposed to rise on the night of the third new moon after the 900th Feast of Deathrock or cryptic information. creating an altered reality. and environment change to accommodate the changes that have been made. Solstice. and other otherworldly entities who have knowledge of the future. While an eclipse could be a requirement for the ascension. • The Night of St. For example. During these events. memories. which essentially tuns back time to mystical prison during the Gathering. most of them stay in people may eventually notice that reality has on that day.Mystical Events/Times There are a number of mystical "holidays" and similar events in the Zoeverse. changed (like the Josies did in "Supercool"). the Alderman's ascension took place on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Sunnyvale. and astrological events happen in conjunction. Hannakuh. falsified. Other prophecies turn out to be partially incorrect. The properties of the exist. A few of the mystical events we've seen or heard about on the show are: • Anniversaries: Some mystical events occur on the anniversary of other events. most of which are to be preceded by certain omens that let those in the know figure out that it's time for the prophecy to be fulfilled. certain types of magic work better. In fact. while others only occur when certain mystical. spirit guides. which combined with some events of the series (Saint's resurrection. However. certain people may be aware of demons and monsters are not more active the old reality (like Delia was in "Make A Wish") or on Halloween. and Kwanza. Prophecies are tricky-some appear to play out as foretold. but The Maestro alternate reality can sometimes result in a planned to attempt to escape from his temporal shift. the point where the changes took place. Oracles rarely give straight answers. • Halloween: Contrary to popular belief. it seems more likely that it's a side-effect of the ritual--the magic somehow causes an eclipse. (he did. Vigorious: This is a night when the power of vampires is at its peak. it probably happens every year sometime in December. In some cases. The actual truth is probably somewhere between the two extremes. the show continually refers to characters' destinies. It's not entirely clear whether this is a recurring event or a one-time thing. Altered Realities It's possible to use magic (and probably science) to change the world. the old reality ceases to every 100 years. A few types of rituals can only be performed when the mystical conditions are just right. and the Program wasted him). Prophecies & Destiny There are lots of prophecies in the Zoeverse. Some of these happen on a regular schedule like normal holidays. and the form they take (anything from a ball of light to a giant talking • Feast of Deathrock: The demon Varbain was hamburger) vary. • Ascensions: Demonic ascensions have to take place at a specific time. This new reality is not an alternate universe or dimension--it's still the same world. but history. Also. but that's all we know about this event. for example) suggests that there is pre-determinism in the Zoeverse. and in one episode of Saint destinies are even stolen and sold on the black market. but rarely in accordance with the obvious interpretation. or incomplete. • The Gathering: An event that occurs once When reality is changed. Since it's listed alongside Christmas. but we don't know the specific requirements--the Alderman's took place on the 100th anniversary of Sunnyvale's founding.
8 . Known Dimensions While characters on the show regularly refer to Hell Dimensions and Demon Dimensions. The only dimensional label that Photo by NASA Saint enters something called The Corridor to communicate with the Powers. Hellholes A Hellhole is a place where the barrier between our world and hell (the demon dimensions) is thinner than normal. and in some cases the laws of science and magic work differently as well (for example. Most of these seem to be cases of the Hellhole turning intense emotions into reality (Darcie Roth's invisibility. For portals to Mylea. there are many other dimensions in the Zoeverse. when The Maestro tried to open a portal. Also. a group that goes through the same gate can end up scattered all around the new dimension.Corridors Mystic Places Travelling Between Dimensions In order to travel between dimensions. Unless the proper precautions are taken. this is probably just a human classification for "bad places" with no real meaning. Some types of demons are able to create such portals. other things can go wrong when portals are opened (for example. it's a very good place to open such a portal. there's at least one other--in Cleveland.). he got "stuck"). When a portal is left open for too long. but chances are good that there are other corridor-like places. Likewise. Only a White Knight can enter the corridor Saint visits. at least. Other Dimensions In addition to earth. In addition to the (now buried) Sunnyvale Hellhole. you have to open a dimensional portal to that dimension. Some of them probably allow people to talk to powerful beings other than the Powers. while others are in no way related to earth. Some of these are alternate dimensions--dimensions that are similar to earth but with slight changes (similar to alternate realities). Saint is not harmed by Mylean sunlight). some things (like the book used to open the gateway to Mylea) cannot exist in other dimensions. the unusual events surrounding the Hellhole tend to increase in both intensity and frequency. or science (George does this by speaking verbal representations of advanced mathematical formulas). but other corridors may have completely different requirements. Because of the high concentration of mystical energy around a Hellhole. such scattering can be avoided by surrounding the group by metal on all sides. While the Hellhole doesn't seem to be a portal to the demon dimension(s) itself. Time works differently in other dimensions. but most people have to resort to magic (rituals or items). an inordinate number of unusual events tend to occur in its vicinity. Sometimes. etc. steroid-using jocks literally turning into monsters. and remain behind when the people carrying them go through a portal. "good places" can be referred to as Heaven Dimensions. stressed-out students exploding.
• The Demon Factory Dimension: The dimension that Zoe is sent to by Glen and his fellow demons during her brief stay in L. • The Shrimpless Dimension: An alternate dimension without shrimp. Portals & Dimensional Hot Spots Some places share very thin borders with other dimensions or realities. Sacred Sites Sacred sites are locations that enhance certain types of magic. 9 • Arena of the Trials: This is where Saint goes in an attempt to save Marla's life in season 2 of Saint. reached through the portal covered by the Seal of Dancemaster. and life on earth is hell in comparison. so chances are that the place Zoe went to after she died has another name. When a portal is opened in such a place. The fact that Saint has no memory of the time his soul spent here suggests that the soul/spirit distinction mentioned elsewhere may be correct (since memory is a function of the spirit. and sometimes can even "possess" people. for example) do not have permanent portals. not the soul). • The Ether: This is apparently sort of "holding area" for the souls of people who have become vampires. The portal to The Oracles' dimension is one example. Whatever it's actually called. "where demons are spawned. Some of the dimensions we've actually seen or heard about on the show are: • Arroshambo: The home dimension of D'PhilliipSeymoreHoffryn. Since Zoe's body remained on earth. there are many heavenly dimensions. It's where Red went when she "mind melded" with Zoe in season five. Other Interesting Places • Demon Bars: Like human bars. • The Nether Zone: This is apparently a completely spiritual place. Some places (Hellholes. it was a nice place.A. . other lost souls also end up here. Psychic Hot Spot Places where highly emotional events have taken place can retain "memories" of those events. this is likely a purely spiritual dimension. Presumably. • The Tarzan-Hong Dimension: This dimensions. the site must "recharge" before another can be opened." • Delia's Dimension: Delia ends up in a dimension full of white light where she can see events that happen on earth and experience Saint's entire history firsthand. • The Troll Diminsion: A dimension ruled by trolls. causing them to relive the events that happened there. • The Praying Mantis Dimension: This is a hell dimension inhabited by praying mantis demons who worship Tulip. They can also cause alternate realities to temporarily come into existence. is chock full of uber-vamps. demon hangouts come in all varieties. which refers to a dimension identical to earth except for a few changes. • Quorth: The hell dimension where Donner grew up. Bjorn runs a demon Karaoke bar. • The Kingdom of the Oracles: Pretty much what it sounds like. • Mylea: This dimension (home of the Dethwonk Clan of demons) resembles a fantasy world. where the gang sends Lief the Troll.seems to even come close to having a real meaning is Alternate Dimension. When Saint and crew first meet him. The portal to hell behind the Seal of Dancemaster seems to be another. but are well-suited to opening gateways to particular dimensions. The site of the Hunter vision quest is an example of such a place. • Heaven: According to Ertha. without a ghost or spirit actually being present. Such "psychic hot spots" can increase the power of ghosts and spirits.
and (presumably) kittens. only with demons. allowing both themselves and the vamp to get high. your destiny. You can also gamble with your soul. mobile) "restaurant' that serves exotic dishes. but a few things in the show Zoeverse can become addicted to magic. or the whole town of Sunnyvale? We're told that Sunnyvale is located "on a Hellhole. but its focal point (where the barrier between worlds is at its weakest) is underneath the school. Fuqit's Theory: The Hellhole covers the entire town of Sunnyvale. • Demon Casinos: These are a lot like human casinos. the humans take drugs (mystical or mundane) before being bitten. like live werewolf. For those who like really kinky sex. At some point (outside of Sunnyvale). at least) Is the Hellhole a place below Sunnyvale High. causes hallucinations. presumably) instead of in the church? newt eyes somewhere. shouldn't The Maestro be trapped there • Magic Shops: Wizards have to get all those (somewhere near the Seal of Dancemaster. and are willing to pay vampires to suck their blood. • Vampire Bite Dens: Some humans get off on being bit by vampires.• Demon Brothels: Just like a regular brothel. At some dens. For instance. Unanswered Questions About Mystic Places (or Hellholes. the barrier gets stronger (and things get less weird)." and the Hellhole itself is beneath • Magic Crack Houses: People in the Sunnyvale High. 10 . the barrier between realities returns to normal. • The Ring: An underground gladitorial arena where demonic slaves are forced to batttle one another to the death. • Really Exotic Restaurants: We've seen at least one example of a (temporary. but cash isn't the only currency. If the Hellhole is under the school. As you move away from the focal point. The some wizards set up "drug dens" where they Maestro "came to the Hellhole" to open his portal feed magic junkies magical energy that in the 30's. so seem to contradict this.
and it was only mentioned in passing. richer-than-average occult/ supernatural traditions (Eastern Europe)." Large "Heavenholes. Gil would know precisely which Hell Dimension he was standing on top of. Mom wouldn't have had to find the job in the first place…). but sf/fantasy conventions and RenFairs are probably good places to look. any area that tends to invoke intense battles for control (Jerusalem) is a good candidate. How does the Sunnyvale Hellhole "rate" against other Hellholes? Is it bigger? More powerful? More Active? It's hard to say--we've only heard of one other Hellhole. or just a long history of war. If that were the case. After all. However. Other Hellholes probably operate on other cycles (I'm guessing a lot go dormant during November and December. when it's hard to get players together because of the holidays). Do all portals opened at the Hellhole lead to the same hell dimension? Fuqit's Theory: No. like Sunnyvale. The Corridor. peaking in May and then going dormant for a few months. the cycle explanation actually works pretty well for explaining why all the big events in Sunnyvale happen in May. but we don't know if it stretches beyond the city limits (and if it does.S. perhaps) are good bets. how far). or at least was more active than usual (maybe the cycles aren't just yearly) during the late 1990s. Fuqit's Theory: The fact that three different Hunters ended up in Sunnyvale probably means it's one of the big ones. and tragedy (The Middle East. destruction. Are there others? Fuqit's Theory: I get the impression that at least some of the Sentinels' knowledge of Hellholes comes from sources pre-dating the discovery of North America (much less the settlement of California. I've got no idea where Myleaholes are. While we all know that this is due to the structure and pacing of a television series. Places with high levels of weirdness (Germany and Florida. you wouldn't call a place with a weak barrier between us and Mylea a "Myleahole. Therefore. These are rare--less than 20 in the whole world. That would explain why Chandra's Sentinel sent her there and why the demon Hope was hunting traveled all the way to Sunnyvale when there was a perfectly good Hellhole much closer to Boston (the one in Cleveland). Also. for you "Love Line" fans). and the site of the Hunter vision quests are probably examples. Also. or even Ohio). Stonehenge).How big is a Hellhole? We know that the Sunnyvale Hellhole covers all (or at least most) of town. but it's possible that the Powers arranged for Mom to find work near the Hellhole." if they do exist. the gang probably would have picked his brain before opening portal behind the Seal of Dancemaster in season seven. If there are other Hellholes. The fact that Sunnyvale seems to grow according to script necessities makes judging the size of the Hellhole pretty much impossible. 11 . I doubt they're called "Heavenholes" (or even "Gloryholes"). Are there Heavenholes? Fuqit's Theory: It makes sense that there are places where the barrier between earth and the Heavenly Dimensions are weaker than normal. We know there are Hellholes in Cleveland and Sunnyvale. This makes it unlikely that the only Hellholes are located in the U. Saint would have ended up in that dimension at the end of season two. Discussion Question: Does that also mean that the Powers were responsible for the breakup of Zoe's parents? Otherwise. If they did. are probably at sites considered sacred or miraculous (Lourdes. The Gateway of Wandering Souls. but the term "Hellhole" is only applied to the big ones. Zoe seems to have ended up there just because that's where her mother found a job. how many are there and where are the located? Fuqit's Theory: There are lots of places in the world where the barrier between dimensions is weak. any country that knows about such a place will want to control it. Do Hellholes have "cycles?" I found one theory on the internet that the Sunnyvale Hellhole operates on a cycle.
this section makes broad generalizations about demonkind. The distinction between demons and just regular monsters isn't entirely clear. we have a lot of 'something elses' around here. They also seem more prone to how).CIRCUS FOLK "Unfortunately. it's difficult to make any broad generalizations about demonkind. and the vast majority of them don't have the best of intentions towards the human race. It's been implied that some monsters (Trolls and the She-Mantis. Incorporeal demons and demonic beasties are less likely to share these traits. powerful susceptible to certain forms of magic than other demons called The Old Ones controlled the earth. Demonology 101 Since there are so many types of demons in the Zoeverse. werewolves. There are thousands of species of demons in the Zoeverse. Likewise. Most demons have human-like intelligence. ghosts. we've seen a few demons who have formed peaceful societies that can co-exist with humanity without any major problems."--Zoe Demons & Monsters "Demons after cash. Demon cultures often have their own religions and other cultural traditions. creatures. and most of the demons were banished to various hell dimensions. Demon Society Most demons form societies (usually called clans) very similar to our own. Check out the "unanswered questions" section for some theories. for example) are not demons. for example) who seem more akin to animals than humans. At some point (it's not clear when or proper rituals. The information here applies primarily to intelligent. and as a result are more Before the dawn of human history. Whatever happened to the still-beating heart of a virgin? No one has any pride anymore. flesh and bone demons. and the reanimated dead don't seem to be considered demons (though vampires are demons). Demons & Magic Demons are more closely associated with magic than humans."--Gil cultures tend to be brutal and twisted. but there are several demons (the Gore-ugh. most demons can be and demons of all varieties were much more forced to manifest by anyone who knows the common. For one thing. they lost control of this reality. While most demon 12 Photo by Sparr0 . Therefore.
variation of information. Hopefully you can use these to come up demons are wounded by items that don't present with your own Zoeverse monsters. impressing powerful demons (Anna). this is most likely a supernatural thing. some and Groxxx'mar Beasts. and revenge he was once human). Vampires. demon blood (and other demonic fluids) can sometimes "infect" humans. it's probably natural selection at work. though they are demons. Like human visions would pass to The Mendicantsalugg). Many of the entities worshipped as gods by humans are in fact just powerful demons. Instead. Demon blood caused Zoe to become telepathic and Saint to become human. Types of Demons & Monsters Both Zoe and Saint spend a good deal of their time fighting monsters. Since the amount of information given about individual monsters and demons depends on their role in the plot. interesting varieties of demons and monsters in the Rules section. seen this happen are: being turned into a vampire We've seen two varieties of demons who don't (Saint). bestiary a very time-consuming project. the information we have from the show varies from almost nothing (Sludge Demons) to relatively thorough (Revenge demons). (Gil the Snyarl Demon). While some demons are just big ugly strong guys. many have supernatural abilities. Demon Biology/Physiology As a rule. reproduce normally: vampires. follow their own set of rules. HalfDemons sometimes have similar abilities--Filly Flim's blood (and other fluids. Some demon include the Dethwonk Clan. In most demon cultures. demons with physical bodies (as well as human bodies possessed by demons) tend to be much more powerful then humans. the average demon seems to have a better working knowledge of magic than the typical human. demons lay eggs. In the case of possessing demons like vampires. such as destroying a particular creatures that regularly show up on Zoe and part of the body or wounding the demon with a specific type of weapon. While any type of blood is powerful if you know what to do with it. reproduction is similar to that of mammals." Even human-like appearance (if you ignore the horns demons who can't mate with humans generally and skin conditions). and a secretion of Spectral demons allow them to take over humans. according to George) turned men into misogynistic killers. who "reproduce" using powerful magic (The Alderman. In the case of demons with their own bodies. Delia's larger species. usually with unpleasant results. producing half-demons like Boyle Demon Clans and The Mendicantsalugg. many Saint. Some of the ways we've the job tend to die when the demonling is born). A few require humans as part of the reproductive process. etc) than humans. Of course. and are discussed in detail in their own section. who seem to be made. I've provided stats and basic information for some of the more a threat to humans. I suspect that Jolgrae 13 . On the plus side. assuming by turning humans into vampires. and some probably reproduce Demonic/Monstrous Humans asexually. but clans. only the strong are able to survive. Many demons can only be killed with specific here are some broad categories of the types of types of attacks. Mohaaara Demons. not born. Examples of demon clans seem to reproduce naturally. On the other hand. and getting yourself cursed demons. combined with the sheer eventually dying of natural causes. Some demons are capable for cross-breeding with humans.spirit-affecting magic (binding spells. Others only number of monsters on the show (a new one die if someone manages to kill them. usually as incubators for It is possible for regular humans to become the demon spawn (Humans that are chosen for demons in the Zoeverse. often called a clan. The Some demons seem to have natural life cycles. which isn't every week) would make providing any sort of always as straightforward as killing a human. demon clans usually share common apparently at least some of these can be ancestry and culture. and that means there are lots of monsters in the Zoe Universe. interspecies sex can have weird side effects (in Most demons in the Zoeverse are members of a The Mendicantsalugg and Delia's case. Most clan demons have overcome with paranormal "prophylactics.
we'll use them as our basis for the definition. but that's just a wild guess. these may or may not be classified as demons. Fairy Tale/Folklore/Mythological Monsters Several Zoe monsters are right out of real-world mythology. Exactly how these creatures came to be is unclear. Others are obviously modeled on fairy tale creatures (we've seen several variations on dragons). If you want to see lots of theories about demons and souls. Shluggoth (a snakelike demon). Jim J Boloch The Corrupter) don't seem to be part of a larger demonic species or clan. Sci-fi monsters are seldom referred to as demons in the show (the Quayllor being an exception). we see plenty of demons who are a lot mellower. Since we've seen both Pike and Saint with souls and without them. frag. Examples include the Trimspaw (spider demons). evil versions of earthly critters. sometimes just regular old monsters. we've got to figure out what constitutes a soul in the Zoeverse. check out the All Things Philosophical on Zoe the Zombie Hunter and Saint The Series web site. Fuqit's Theory: Before we can determine who does or does not have a soul. he's still basically the same guy. Pike's a lot less multiple-personalityish. Monstrous Animals Some of the creatures in the Zoeverse are just big. Whether he's got a soul or not. People can also be turned into nondemonic monsters. since he's basically just evil incarnate when his soul goes walkabout. The majority of demons worshipped as gods seem to be unique. Sci-Fi Monsters Some of the monsters in the Zoeverse (Meteozoars. Unique Demons Many of the demons on the show (The Magistrate. She-Mantises) don't seem supernatural so much as alien. maim. here's what I'm led to believe about the soul: The Zoeverse soul is NOT the thing most religions seem to 14 Photo by rsvstks . Saint doesn't really give us much to go on. My theories mostly come from digesting all the stuff on this site and trying to make it fit what we know about the Zoeverse. like Lief the Troll and the Sunnyvale swim team were. all demons are evil and want to kill. regular demons who used magic similar to The Alderman's ascension. Using Pike as an example.was also once a human. Early in the show. and fairy tales (Trolls and Hansel & Gretel are the most obvious). or strange crossbreeds. but my guess is that most are very powerful demonic humans. folklore. Unanswered Questions/Speculation About Demons Do Demons Have Souls? We're given a lot of conflicting information about demons and their souls. These are sometimes identified as demons. and destroy. Later (and especially once Saint started). As with monstrous animals. and Hellhounds.
We'll start out with demons who seem to have souls: • Boyle and The Mendicantsalugg are human/ demon crossbreeds. Pike had done something that led to Aurora being killed. warrior-like societies who see humans as natural enemies or food. This reinforced the "rightness" of what she was doing. The only human interaction she got was with women who had been wronged and the men who wronged them. a combination of memory. it might work to look at domesticated dogs and cats. but such guilt has nothing to do with morality. say) and nobody found out about it. That means that some humans who become demons maintain their souls. feel a more emotional/ practical sort of guilt (or at least an emotion similar to guilt). on the other hand. The other is the whole moral relativity thing--Anna's early human years were spent in a culture where vengeance and justice were probably synonymous. and her demon years were spent with other revenge demons. it seems aggressive towards humans. however. just like some people see nothing wrong with killing What about other demons? animals. To better explain this. Since it's "evil. or enemy soldiers. and both of them seem to have souls. Having a soul does not make a demon "good" because the soul does not remove free will. soulless guilt is selfish guilt. Many demons come from primitive.be talking about when they use the word. This "guilt" wouldn't have anything to do with the "rightness" or "wrongness" of Pike's action. At one point. After spending three years with the Josies." The soul itself seems to be more of a conscience or moral compass. it's possible for part-demons to have souls. but a 15 . This thing. he would feel "guilty" about his actions because of the consequences to him (he'd miss Aurora. and emotions is something else entirely. In these cases. or criminals."). They can. just that they are incapable of feeling purely existential guilt (guilt over doing something just because it's somehow philosophically "wrong. I'll follow the terminology of the All Things site (and to some extent the show) and call this thing a "spirit. who would be devastated if Aurora died). the lack of a soul doesn't make a thing earth are tainted with humanity. Vampires are an obvious exception. too. The first is that humans transformed into demons begin to take on personality traits common to that type of demon (this happened to Gil when he was turned into a Snyarl Demon). However. While it's doubtful that genetics slaves) have been "domesticated" like we've has anything to do with it. A soulless creature simply doesn't know the difference between right and wrong. Instead. personality. If. a soul as a dominant trait in humans. especially considering that she was once human. Anna says that all of the demons on Likewise." Some demon races are just naturally nonpossible for part-demons to have souls. it wouldn't bother him a bit. Anna's evil during her demon years has two possible explanations. They simply don't see the murder of humans as wrong. Now that we have a working definition of the soul. It's based purely on personal emotions and consequences." but this likely those who other demons use as food/ is probably rare. so it's possible that Anna's demon magic further stifled any feelings of guilt she might have. It's also likely that some demons (most souls. it's entirely possible for them to have souls and still be evil by human standards. If Pike killed an innocent (his chip malfunctioned. Basically. Moral relativity comes into play here. it's time to figure out whether demons have them. it's unclear whether Boyle and The Mendicantsalugg are typical half-demons or exceptions to the rule. think of Pike in seasons five and six. Therefore. Powerful magic (combined with powerful emotions) can also "override" the soul (as we saw with Red). • Anna's trouble re-adjusting to demon life in season seven suggests she may have had a soul all along. and his chances with Zoe would be completely shot) and the people he cares about (Zoe. since they have the human "taint. he would have felt bad. the demonic brand of vengeance no longer seemed as just as it used to. just like cows or possible for earthbound demons to also have sheep. This doesn't necessarily mean that soulless creatures have no sense of guilt per se.
Demons (other than to subconsciously sense the emotions of the vampires) who were formerly human and demon Mylean humans. not the presence of a soul. since all 16 . Otherwise. So why did Gil tell Zoe of a race of warrior demons. Occasionally a "pure" demon is born with a soul. some demons do have souls. If you create a new monster. usually because of some kind of unresolved issue relating to the way he died. it's just a physically cross-bred with humans. are still pure bloods because they haven't call it a demon if it feels right. Many ghosts are tied to particular places (usually the place where they died). members of the Dethwonk clan are Sentinels) with the "demons are evil" party line "tainted" just like earth demons. anyone?). There's no evidence of this given on the show. Inundating Hunters (and demons." (Nazis. The monster. though a couple of the way demons manifest themselves on (like trolls) are from myths/fairy tales. • Even though Bjorn's empathic abilities were learned. Bjorn was makes Hunters better warriors. and even those without souls can sometimes be peaceful and So. This caused him Most don't. how do we explain Bjorn? He's a member have human values. and ignore evidence to the contrary. • Just like many human cultures who have valued "racial purity. • Since Mylea is home to both humans and ask questions later. Even if most demons are soulless. Most things are by default demons because that's what There are two possibilities: Zoe's job description says she fights. the Bane are distinction seems to be more about flavor than "contaminated" just like other demons. but they're mostly academic (see below). but for some reason it just seems likely to me. If this is the case. and the Hunter is There are two possible explanations here: their crusader. What's up with them? exists entirely in the minds of the writers. she-mantises). part of his spirit sticks around. demons they're out to get are those who are human/demon crossbreeds. the Bane are no purer than anybody else--they just choose to believe they are. They see themselves as happen? engaged in a war against evil. since they claim to be Fuqit's Theory: My guess is that the distinction pure-blooded demons. What about Hummer? I'd put him in the "former humans transformed into demons" category. If the Hunter knows that demons are not always evil. or are more likely to manifest at particular times (again. Things that • Anna doesn't specify that the "human taint" don't quite seem "demony" enough become is due to demons having mated with regular old monsters. how could this It's all the Council's fault. Ghostly Things Sometimes when a person dies. Most of the non-demons humans. usually when they died).recessive trait in demons. but more along the lines of Delia's demon abilities than Anna's. any moral ambiguity about their actions. The earth. since it removes one of the rare Dethwonks born with a soul. she's less likely to slay first. but it's rare. (unconscious) emotions. he may have had a latent empathic So do demons have souls or not? ability that he didn't realize. What's the Difference Between A Demon and The Bane don't seem to follow Anna's "human a Monster? contamination" theory. This "contamination" could be more we've seen have been right out of science fiction supernatural than genetic--perhaps a result (Meteozoars. There are several different classifications of ghostly entities in the Zoeverse. Some do. Bjorn's ancestry is only a few generations back) are the rejection of his clan is due to his most likely to have souls. If this is the case. but strict classification. and that's what led to his crossbreeds (especially those whose human leaving Mylea. but he rejects the that all demons were evil? culture--without a soul.
A few other "gods" (who may be real gods. Since ghosts don't have physical form. you can get them from real-world mythology or the local pharmacy ("Oh Propecia. we've seen a few other revived dead people in the Zoeverse. Corneth. As Pike discovers. I beseech thee!"). of the different types of ghosts tend to exhibit similar properties. and Uyartha (The Wanderer). Janus. Barnabas. Ra. • Walking Dead Guys: In season one. he has brain waves and doesn't create a "cold spot" like most ghosts). Hadesgod). Procerpeksia. but telekinesis. mind control abilities. Classification of Ghosts Apparitions are not technically ghosts because they are not associated with actual human spirits-they're the result of repressed emotions. So far. Blind Cadira. The walking corpse complete personality. Kali. In most cases. They include: Poltergeists are ghosts with telekinetic ability. Hera. wear. The only thing we really know about gods is that they're really damn powerful. Iyghon (The Somnambulist). Eyala. Arcadia. In fact. Pike's the only spirit seems to be normal except for the fact that we've seen on the shows. Gods Most of the things that are called "Gods" in the Zoeverse seem to really just be extremely powerful demons. Ghostly powers vary from spirit to spirit. If you need more god names. Elona. Ghost is the generic term for earthbound spirits of dead folks. however. or completely imaginary) who have been mentioned or appeared on the show are: The Antediluvian. Though the exact qualifications for godhood are vague. Chronos. The Mother of Night. come back from the dead none the worse for They are created by magic. Trespia. by concentrating hard enough a ghost can manipulate physical objects. and can only be "killed" by breaking the talisman holding the spell. Satana. Bilail. Diana. but we're told that Lorificus is a full-up God (or more specifically. The Devil. God. they have trouble interacting with physical objects--they pass right through them. powerful demons. it seems likely that Evil Numero Uno and the Powers also fall into the "God" category. but George tells him he's horribly scarred from the accident that 17 The (Non-Vampiric) Living Dead . and the ability to possess humans are the most common. However. Daughter of Sinecca. most ghosts interact with the physical world without realizing it. Nunakesh. they manifest themselves in a way that's indistinguishable from ghosts. as evidenced by the fact that they don't sink into the ground. Deligor (Lord of Rot).Photo by Oliver Alex that he has different properties than ghosts (for example. Caldar. Hectate. a kid Spirits are different from ghosts in that they are brings his brother back to life using Renot just leftover bits of the person--they're the Animator-esque science. The Moorish Queen. Manifest Spirits are ghosts who can take on a Not counting vampires and people like Zoe who physical form that resembles a rotting corpse. the only way to get rid of a ghost is to resolve whatever issue is keeping it here. Eryigon (The Neverending).
In the original movie.killed him. but it has been stated that The First Hunter did not have one. In "The Aquaman. Gil's father and grandmother were both Sentinels. in the case of the Ovi Mobagi zombies. zombies are still dead. It isn't clear when Sentinels started to appear. since most SentinelsHunter relationships end with the death of the Hunter (those that don't end with the death of the Sentinel). • Techno-Zombies: RoboMonsterMan brings back some of the dead Program members with technology. While Sentinels can be men or women of any nationality. Since zombies are already dead. Robots & Cyborgs "She's a love bot. In some cultures (Chandra's for example). In "The Photo by DanHollisterDuck 18 . but their exact skills. Since (except for their horrible scars and stuff) these guys seem to be alive again. not science. faster. they're not easy to kill. Quiescents are taken from their families at a young age and practically raised by their Sentinels. the artifact that raised them). which suggests that the position may be hereditary. I mean. but retain the ability to use skills the corpses had in life. Avril & Zoebot. and stronger than humans. the majority seem to be male and British. • Zombies: Unlike walking dead guys. Robots & Cyborgs are tougher. abilities. Sentinels "Now wait…you think I'm evil…if I bring a group of girls camping and don't touch them?"--Gil Sentinels are adults who train Hunters (and Quiescents) and assist them in their battle against evil. as was Weasly's father. While it isn't entirely clear how Sentinels are chosen. of course. what guy doesn't want that?"--Alex We've seen several examples of robots and cyborgs (robots with human parts) in the Zoeverse: Tad. and the mysterious cyborgs who attacked Stagram & Wolf. only not as pretty). except that they were brought back with magic. You have to destroy bodies or cut off their heads. they're just up and walking around. RoboMonsterMan. Sentinels are encouraged to keep an emotional distance from their Hunters." Alex meets some walking dead guys similar to the Frankenstein guy. they're probably normal humans in all respects (just like Zoe when she came back from the dead. They have no minds of their own and are completely under the control of their zombie master (or. and personalities depend on their construction and programming. They're essentially regular zombies. Zoe found herself battling a horde of Zombies at the senior dance.
and neither do most of the Sentinels who are destined. possibly the spirits of the original Shades. Unanswered Questions/Speculation About Sentinels Who gave the Sentinels their authority over the Hunters? It's been suggested that the Sentinels are linked to the Shades. While the exact curriculum of the Academy is unknown. and the Council have required Gil to be a newborn (since Zoe's probably has a good idea of how old is "too old. As Hope and Zoe have both demonstrated. Sometimes they do. of course). how would they train Hunters to fight?). Most (or possibly all) Sentinels are trained at the Sentinels' Preparatory Academy in England." previous Sentinel had just died). some people (like Gil) are destined to Council in some other capacity (maybe even as a become Sentinels. she becomes much easier to locate. How do Sentinels locate quiescent Hunters? Fuqit's Theory: The Sentinels can magically determine the general area where a Quiescent will be found. Once a Quiescent is called. and the Council has ways of Sentinel). 19 Photo by Liberty Man identifying them. the Sentinels don't have any real way to enforce their supposed authority. It's likely that destiny--they got the job for some other reason. and trained but don't get chosen? Fuqit's Theory: Since keeping the "one guy who Fuqit's Theory: It seems that older Quiescents gets reincarnated" thing from the movie would are less likely to be called. How are Sentinels chosen? Gil says that he was "destined" to become a Sentinel." Most Sentinels (Weasly and Gwyneth case. . most of a Sentinel's training consisted of "books and theories. Sentinels go to wherever the Quiescent is supposed to be and try to find her. and a Sentinel is sent to her as quickly as possible (unless she already has a Sentinel. Once a Quiescent gets to old to be chosen. and probably receive some degree of combat training (otherwise. so this may be the source of their authority. and we know that his father and grandmother were also Sentinels. more emphasis is placed on hands-on field work. but can't identify the Quiescent specifically. In the past." Today. the Sentinels are still basically self-appointed. The Council doesn't know this. Myrick was just one of the rare guys who could recall his past lives. the Sentinels became "Sentinels. "Sentinel" Until Quiescents reach that age. who created the original Hunter. Fuqit's Theory: While being responsible for creating the Hunter may give them some claim to their authority. the Sentinel (Myrick) was apparently one guy who What happens to Quiescents who are found kept getting reincarnated. have a basic knowledge of spell casting. Yost come to mind) are not there because of she's allowed to continue her life. Sentinels seem to be well-versed in supernatural and occult subjects. sometimes they don't. some Quiescents go on to work for the Sentinels' However. In the movie. These pre-destined Sentinels are the reincarnated spirits of past Sentinels.Present." Gil suggests that Sentinels take some sort of oath ("I have vowed to defend this sorry world…")." and eventually "Sentinels' continue to prepare them for Hunterhood just in Council.
especially if he smells blood. identify and track people by their scent. there's a very good chance that some other person or group has gotten its hands on their notes."--Alex In the Zoeverse. While the Program doesn't officially exist anymore. a vampire is a type of demon that inhabits the body of a dead human. it turns to dust (though not always completely--when The Maestro was killed. that kind of thing. Even if it doesn't. The only way to kill a vampire is to cut off its head. General Health and Wellness Vampires are stronger. and even guess what people have been up to 20 Vampires "I don't care for vampires. but since their brains seem to function just like human brains.Super Soldiers The Program experimented on its commandos. broken bones. his bones remained). Vampires do not age. . How Vampires Are Made The creation of vampires is. but at worst such injuries will only knock them unconscious. "a sucking thing. vampires are dead by human standards--they have no heartbeat or pulse and their bodies are room temperature. or burn its body. Their sense of smell is particularly welldeveloped. and seem immune to most illnesses." The vampire and the vampireto-be drink one another's blood. and can sense when they're nearby (though the connection doesn't seem to work the other way around). unexpected heart explosions. Some (seemingly variable) time later. Vampires do not have souls. I'm going to assume we all know what vamp face looks like. Vampires have memories of their human life and sometimes share personality traits with the humans they once were. though the term can also apply to other vamps in the same line (Pike calls Saint his sire. there's a good chance they do. but can experience most (if not all) human emotions. I'm gonna take a stand and say they're bad. The sire has some sort of psychic connection to the vampires he's created. They seem to have better night vision than humans and have far better hearing (in season four of Saint. but very old vampires (like The Maestro) begin to become monstrous. We never find out whether they have brain waves. Vampires are burned by crosses and holy water. Vamp Face When feeding. but they can (and frequently do) suffer from mental disorders. in the words of Zoe. and direct sunlight causes them to burst into flames. it probably still exists. giving them abilities beyond the normal human range. A body can be prevented from coming back as a vampire by decapitating it (hallucinations are optional). Sinner made it quite clear that he could hear everything that went on in the hotel). The vampire's features can also change (often involuntarily) if the vampire is angry or hungry. and more resistant to injury than humans. Unfortunately. Exactly what vampires are before they find a host. the whole bit). The vampire "parent" is known as a sire. the vampire's face takes on demonic features. taking on animal-like qualities. They can be wounded just like humans (pain. these cool abilities come at a price--behavior modification chips. Vamps can also put on their vamp face just for the hell of it (usually to scare people). They can smell blood at a great distance. Vampires recover from injuries faster than humans. The Vampire Body & Mind Except for the fact that they can walk and talk. When a vampire dies. or developed their own Program to enhance normal humans. bleeding. the former human comes back to life as a vampire. drive a wooden stake through its heart (and wood seems to cut through vamps like a hot knife through butter). and whether the human's spirit continues to dwell in the vampire body are not entirely clear. even though Drew turned him). faster. Senses Vampires have extremely heightened senses. and the human dies.
most vampires breathe. Since Pike smokes and most vampires can talk. he acquires a "taste" for their blood. but it doesn't benefit them in any way.Photo by Kevitivity (like when Saint smells that Weasly had sex with a bleach blonde). Despite the fact that they don't seem to have normal respiration. Breathing Since vampires don't have to breathe. such as tranquilizer darts and demon blood (like the Nohra Blood that caused Saint to become human again). They can receive 21 . chicken wings. but it's not clear whether such addictions are physical or purely psychological. Drugs. The Slayer of the Dead poison is a special poison that can kill a vampire. however. It is. and if they drink holy water they burn to death from the inside out. their weird-ass vamp bodies are doing something else entirely to restore the energy that's been used up. but it's probably more out of habit than necessity (it also might have something to do with the fact that most actors breathe. Vampires can also become addicted to drugs. Sex Vampires can have sex with anyone or anything a human can have sex with. though perhaps not very effectively (Saint can't give CPR. Diet Vampires must drink blood in order to survive. they can't drown or suffocate. We've seen a few vampires wearing glasses. pig. Like regular breathing. Vamps also seem to be affected by other bloodborn toxins. vampires who go too long between feedings become "living skeletons. one of his big thrills is being able to actually taste food. but never fish blood." which means that telepathy (and some other telepathic-type powers. however." It's been suggested (when Stagram & Wolf "laced" Saint's blood supply with Donner's blood) that when a vampire repeatedly drinks from a particular human. and flowering onions just fine. a vampire's mind "does not cast a reflection. according to Saint. get pregnant or get someone pregnant without the intervention of powerful magic. On the other hand. whether the substance is taken directly or mixed with the blood of a victim (like in Pike's Woodstock experience). like Lorificus's brain eating) doesn't work on them. this could just be a human habit--even though they're not "winded" in the not-getting-enough-air sense. According to Pike. Vampires are fully capable of eating and drinking regular food and beverages. they apparently do have the ability to breathe if they want to. habit. Vampires can also sometimes use their heightened senses to detect demons in human form. for example). Reflections Vampires don't have reflections. Vampires with a "moment of perfect happiness" clause on their souls should stick to casual sex. Booze. While the blood does not have to be human. it does apparently have to be from a mammal-we've heard about vamps drinking cow. they breathe heavier when they feel "winded" because that's what they're used to doing--meanwhile. they do sometimes breathe heavily when engaged in strenuous activity. Pike seems to be able to taste beer. Vampires can't die of "starvation." but after a few months without blood they risk brain damage or insanity. but they do show up on film and video. Saint says that food tastes bland to vampires. and when he's (temporarily) made human again. whether their characters do or not). but it's not clear whether is out of vanity. but my guess is that such substances would weaken but not kill them. Even when they're not talking or smoking. It's possible that human defects of the senses carry over to the vampire. We never see a vamp drink drain cleaner or any other substance poisonous to humans. and even rat blood. or necessity. possible to poison a vampire. and Other Substances Drugs and alcohol do affect vampires. so maybe this varies from vampire to vampire. Additionally. They can't.
that since Delia was present. Saint apparently got the benefits of an invite. Unfortunately. but Pistol's gang's squat in an abandoned building required an invitation. • The time and place of an invitation is not important. but the Fuqit's Theory: While a human's soul goes away papers have to be in his own name--a when he gets turned into a vampire. if someone asks a vampire standing outside their door for help. The person doing the inviting doesn't necessarily even have to be a resident yet. • Otherwise. Saint therefore can't invite himself in. vampires can walk right in the door. Delia told Saint that he was invited over "when I get my new place. however. It's possible.telepathic messages (as Pike did in "The Present") but apparently can't transmit them. The Invitation Vampires are magically restricted from entering a person's home uninvited. but it keeps them outside. If they attempt to do so. While the whole "can't come in unless invited" thing sounds pretty obvious." It's possible that a vampire can transmit telepathically. It's not entirely clear how long someone has to live in a place before being considered a resident. Hotel and dorm rooms seem to be open to vamps. In another questionable scenario. it's sort of iffy what constitutes a home. and emotions) remains 22 . the vampire is a demon that takes over the human body. it probably won't really be to help). If there is an open invitation to a place (for example. Also. (memories. the vamp can come in (though unless he's Saint. a Jethros demon taunts Saint about not being able to prevent Boyle's death. personality." When she moved in. there are a few ambiguities here: Bjorn can read Saint. When Zoe tells Red the house he lived in while human. Bolder says that he can turn his store into his home by regularly sleeping there. he's free to come and go as he pleases (though there is a ritual to "revoke" a vampire's invitation). a party where "everyone's invited"). For example. • Implied invitations count. this may be yet another case of Sentinel lies. since it's not a home. or whose owner has died. Unanswered Questions/Speculation About Vampires What is the relationship between the human and the vampire s/he becomes? What we know: According to Gil. When Alex's friend is killed in the first episode. • Someone impersonating as the vamp can snag him in invitation. Gil tells him that the vampire is not his friend. Of course. the demon could have gotten the information from her mind instead of Saint's. • The vampire's invitation has to come from either the owner or a resident of the place. his spirit company name won't do the trick. but gets cut off. • A place that has been abandoned. The barrier doesn't seem to hurt them. and it's not clear whether Red heard Pike physically or telepathically in "The Present. When Rice invited Weasly into his home thinking he was Saint. • The vampire can enter a place that he legally owns without an invitation. seems about to contradict her. • Vampires do not need an invitation to enter the home of a demon. These are listed below: • Vampires do not require an invitation to enter a public place. and basically the same thing about VampRed. there are a lot of interesting interpretations and exceptions on the show. they run into an invisible barrier. Once a vampire has received an invitation. he was able to walk right in (though presumably he couldn't have entered the apartment before Delia took possession). it's the thing • The vampire is not considered a "resident" of that killed him. but only by speaking the message out loud. can be entered without an invitation. Telling a vampire to "come over any time" counts as an invitation. • The vampire doesn't have to be personally invited.
she still likes unicorns. Ok. Even now. Here are a few notes about how this works with the vamps we know: • All of the cruelty and sadism we see when Saint loses his soul comes from Cuan. Drac's unusual powers come from magic. What the hell does garlic do to vampires? Garlic is included in the list of vampire weaknesses. Therefore. 23 . these things are like symbolic Kryptonite to them. Alex). cutting of the vampire's head kills it. Fuqit's Theory: As Pike suggests.and combines with the demon spirit that takes over the body. He's suddenly free to do all the things he's always wanted to do. The dirt thing could be a condition of the spell. Why do vampires turn to dust when they die? Fuqit's Theory: Some kind of "magical reaction" is created when the demon spirit leaves the body. So why is Saint so different when he's got a soul? Well. Christians just figured out that these things hurt vampires and worked them into their rituals--that explains why faith in Christianity (Red's Jewish. it seems that the vampire's brain is one of the few organs that continues to function more or less normally. He may be a warlock of some kind. and sunlight? Fuqit's Theory: Sunlight and wood (plants) are symbols of life. • Melody doesn't really change that much when she becomes a vampire--she still wants to be part of the in crowd (though her definition of in crowd changes). His first step is to put as distance between his new life and his pathetic former life as possible. The only thing that seems out of place is Vamp Red's cruelty. he reverts right back to the Sinner (vampCuan) personality. from what we've seen of his history. remember). how about fire. It's sort of like Saint is vampCuan after extensive therapy. courtesy of the soul the Gypsies gave him. What's up with Dracula? He seems to be different from the standard Zoeverse vamps. it was a long trip from vampCuan with a soul to the relatively well-adjusted Saint. And the cutting off the head thing? Fuqit's Theory: Judging from the Program's ability to "chip" a vamp. just predatory instincts. This demon spirit is similar to an animal spirit--it doesn't really have intelligence or a personality. Saint sometimes has trouble keeping his destructive impulses in check. remember?) is not a requirement for hurting a vamp with crosses or holy water. • Vamp Red seems to have undergone the same kind of personality shift as Pike. or it could just be that the smell of the stuff really bothers them (they have a heightened sense of smell. Apparently a ditzy blonde is a ditzy blonde. Without a soul to guide him. and she's still not terribly bright. but never actually gets used. but then again the real Red goes on to flay a guy alive--and that's with a soul. • Pike's massive personality change after being vamped is kind like the personality changes lots of young adults experience when they go away to college. and the lack of a soul is what makes the vampire so evil. This could be a mystical thing (though I have no idea what the symbolism is). Why do crosses and holy water affect vampires? Fuqit's Theory: It has nothing to do with religion. predatory instincts. Fuqit's Theory: It probably doesn't actually hurt them (like holy water or crosses). wood. just like cutting off a human's head. or he may have gotten the powers permanently though magic (kind of like the Alderman became invulnerable). turning the corpse to dust. Since vampires are corrupted dead bodies. The combination of incredible power. Becoming a vampire gave her confidence that human Red didn't have and got rid of all those pesky inhibitions that were keeping her from doing what she really wanted (namely. Sunlight and fire are symbols of purification. or it could be an affectation based on his legend--he seems like a bit of a showman. and he's got superpowers to boot. whether or not she's got a soul. not the vampire spirit. just keeps them away.
More emotional werewolves probably have a lower threshold for the amount of 24 . So far. When in wolf form. He had months of anticipation of being able to be with Red again built up. Ozzy changes when the Program zaps him. the lycanthrope transforms both physically and psychologically into a monster. Ozzy's return trip to Sunnyvale was an emotional roller coaster for him. it can be controlled. Presumably. which is probably why he didn't wolf out during the Red-Alex thing. Ozzy learns a technique to avoid taking on wolf form from Tibetan monks. When in human form. Later he almost transforms at the mere sight of Red. or something else entirely. What's up with all of Ozzy's uncontrollable wolfing out when he comes back to Sunnyvale? This is the first time we've seen him go wolfy when the moon wasn't full. was too much even for a guy as in control as Ozzy. On the other hand. there are some indications that the "wolf" is still present--werewolves in human form have heightened senses. combined with the stress of being captured by evil government scientists. and again when his wolfy senses tell him that Red and Ertha are probably more than just friends. It's not clear whether the "wolf" entity is a possessing animal spirit. find themselves drawn to other werewolves. walking on all fours. The Lycanthropus Bipedus takes on a bipedal "wolf-man" form. but silver is not required to kill them. a demonic presence. The disease is contracted when a human is bitten (but not scratched or otherwise injured) by a werewolf (in either human or wolf form). and sometimes fantasize about blood and murder. we've seen two different breeds of werewolves on the shows--Ozzy and the Lycanthropis Bipedus from Saint. When the moon is full. shouldn't he have wolfed out when he caught Red with Alex in season three? Fuqit's Theory: Ozzy is pretty in control of his emotions. it's also possible for a werewolf to take on wolf form involuntarily even if the moon isn't full. This. Werewolves are vulnerable to silver. the human has no control over or awareness of his actions--the wolf is completely in control. If jealousy can cause the change. Ozzy's wolf form is similar to a regular wolf.there are other breeds in the Zoeverse as well. but when he got back things were different. Unanswered Questions/Speculation About Werewolves Werewolves Werewolves are regular humans who have contracted a supernatural disease known as lycanthropy. While similar in most respects. they do have different wolf forms. deeplyburied primitive instincts of the human mind. While there is no known cure for lycanthropy.
revert to human form. explaining the "memory loss"). while "Witch" is used to describe most female wizards. What about when the Program zapped Ozzy? How come we haven't seen him wolf out before when he's been hurt (like when he got shot)? Fuqit's Theory: Even if all of the other things Ozzy was going through at the time had nothing to do with it (which I seriously doubt). Constantinople spell casters. it the instruction book. and viceversa (which could explain why Gordy bit Ozzy in • Cleric is the name given to the Knights of the first place. and maybe Mina's hallucinations). As a result. On the other hand. even if the human specialties and taboos. therefore stands to reason that the human has some awareness of the wolf's actions (the human The actual type of wizard a witch a person is doesn't really seem to matter all that much."--Evan Raines Magic is a popular pastime in the Zoeverse. even if they're Is it possible for the human to control the wolf not really witches in the strictest sense of the word. It like Keith Richards. and there are several different varieties of people who use magic. so the wolf's survival instincts took over and caused the change. since mind normally buries this information to protect most spells can be cast by anyone who can find itself. However. and since we know they can take on wolf form when the moon isn't full. In fact. most magic is not could take control while in wolf form. Can werewolves learn to take on wolf form at will? Fuqit's Theory: Since werewolves can learn techniques to avoid wolf form. So. he'd just restricted to a certain group of spell casters. wizards and witches some kind of awareness of what's going on when actually have some vague idea what they're the werewolf is in human form--that's why the wolf doing. who seem to 25 .Photo by JuditK stress it takes to cause them to wolf out without a full moon. "Wizard" seems to be the generic term for male spell casters. While most schools of magical thought have their own around eating people). Wizards & Witches "I've got to learn to just do the deed and leave town. they're less likely to can come out when the werewolf's in danger and accidentally alter reality to make everyone look may explain the werewolf's heightened senses. While anyone can cast a spell in the form? Zoeverse if he or she has the right ancient Fuqit's Theory: The wolf seems to maintain blasphemous tome handy. He was cornered and being hurt. I don't think pain. or even danger alone can cause the change. but it still probably takes more than the kind of emotions people experience in an average day. It's the hang around and gloat-gets me every time. most wizards and seems that the werewolf takes on the form of witches in the Zoeverse seem to borrow from whichever entity is "in control" at the moment (that's why the wolf can't cause the human to run many different magical traditions. it is possible that the human could influence the wolf's We've seen the following flavors of wizards and witches on the show: actions without actually taking control. The key factor with the Program transformation is that Ozzy was helpless. it seems likely that it's possible to force the change.
however. Hunter History Photo by Cryptonaut . when a new Hunter is the lines of Wiccans/pagans/druids. the own flavor of magic. In passed on to a new Hunter. When Chandra died. When she died again. While Zoe "came back" with all of her Hunter powers intact. She • Gypsies in the Zoeverse seem to have their alone will stand against the zombies. Chandra. she would ignoring the rules and borrowing from other battle evil. the Svear were a Germanic tribe changed the way things work. The withes of the coven where Red went for rehab "called. One girl in the whole world--the Chosen. The Hunter is assisted and guided in dealing with spirits and otherworldly her mission by a Sentinel. Ertha also seems to follow combined with this same entity. Presumably. This changed when Zoe "died" briefly but was revived by the miracles of modern…uh…CPR. When she died."--opening too much about it. • Necromancers are wizards who specialize in spells dealing with the dead. Throughout most of creatures. Zoe's death caused a new Hunter. According to Beluxi's Eye. • Demons often have their own unique magical traditions. They can store spells on floppy disk. a version of this tradition. no new Hunter was called. but that's about all we know. form magic circles with internet connections. there has only been one Hunter at any given time. ZTZH skilled at fortune telling. The First Hunter was created by a group of African (possibly Swahili) shamans long ago to combat evil. Recent events have our world. and the cycle vaguely connected to this tradition. A traditions. but we don't really learn demons and the forces of evil. Traditionally. a spell was cast 26 • Techno-Pagans have learned to use modern technology in their wizardry. she was apparently no longer part of the Hunter line. which meant that there were now two Hunters." her spirit is somehow possessed or are "true" witches. prompting Evil Numero Uno to attempt to destroy the Hunters for good.be Christian priests with knowledge of magic. A new Hunter would not be called unless Hope was killed. Zombie Hunters are young women endowed with supernatural powers that help them in their duty to protect humanity against the forces of • Shamans are spell casters who specialize in darkness. Gypsies are narration. who settled Scandinavia and eventually became the Swedes. would start over again. human history. however. but she quickly starts unchanged. Zoe's death irrevocably weakened the Hunter line. and eventually she would be killed. and cast spells over the web. sometimes associated with demonic religions. her power • The Svear are a group of Nordic priestesses. A Hunter would be called. Red seems to start The Hunter line continued for thousands of years out on this path. In order to defeat Evil Numero Uno. Zombie Hunters "In every generation a Hunter is born. Hope was called to replace her. These men gave the Hunter her powers by melding a powerful (and probably demonic) spiritual entity with the spirit of a young • "True" Witches are earth magicians along woman. to be called. May and her mother seem only new Hunter would take her place.
they were born with above-average physical abilities. Whether this was due to fear they caused in the general public (it would be easy to imagine Hunters burned at the stake during the witch trials of the middle ages) or because people stopped believing in vampires and other monsters is unclear. and other traits. Hunters are also difficult to injure. This. Hunters still have free will and can use their powers for good or evil (as Hope clearly demonstrates). In addition to being more resistant to damage than normal people. The Hunter's powers are dampened and the Hunter is trapped and forced to defeat a vicious demon without her powers. In societies where magic is still accepted. They can run faster. Other Things We Know About Hunters The Power of Hunter Blood Hunter blood is more powerful than normal blood. jump higher. and Hunters While they are champions of good with superpowers. hit harder. seems more open about the existence of Hunters supernatural abilities of the Hunter. Quiescent Hunters While up until now there was only one Hunter at a given time. it is hinted (in "Zoe vs. Some Hunters simply give up (The "Hunter Death Wish" Pike talks about). sense danger. The Rite of Torment The Rite of Torment is an initiation rite Sentinels put Hunters through on their 18th birthday. they heal at an amazing rate." Madison's comments in season seven suggest that the older a Quiescent gets. for example. Hunters (at least in Europe) were forced into secrecy. Furthermore. The Maestro used it to escape his mystical prison and it works as an antidote for Slayer of the Dead poison. though the closest we've actually seen in the show is Zoe's catatonia when Lorificus captures Aurora. While these Quiescents did not possess the 27 . Good. It's also likely that a few Hunters go mad. Hunter Secrecy At some point. and perform superhuman feats of strength. and later seemingly confirmed (when Zoe learns the origin of the First Hunter) that the Hunter's powers come from some sort of demonic entity. instincts. Hunter Vision Quest The Sentinel performs a ritual and a spirit guide leads her to the place where she encounters The First Hunter. Red's spell caused all Quiescents to become fullfledged Hunters." While it is unclear exactly how a Hunter is "chosen. and generally notice that something's not quite right (Zoe's "spider sense" seemed to go off when she first saw Aurora. In any case. or most normal humans for that matter. there have always been hundreds. Dracula" and several other episodes). Chandra's culture. the less likely she is to become a Hunter. Evil. makes it easy to see how hard it is for a Hunter to keep fighting the good fight. Hunters today have to keep their powers and mission a secret to avoid being locked up in a nuthouse or dragged away by government agents for experimentation. without ever being rewarded for their actions. combined with the fact that Hunters must fight evil in secrecy. for example. On top of this. this secrecy may not be as important. Hunter Powers Hunters are physically much more powerful than normal girls.to give the power of the Hunter to every woman with the potential to become a Hunter. of girls in each generation with the potential to become the Hunter. Others turn to evil-judging from the Sentinels' Council's reaction to Hope. Where possible. Hunters have keen instincts that allow them to home in on vampires. but the monks' magic apparently tricked her). perhaps thousands. the Sentinel's Council located these girls and trained them so that they would be ready if they were "called. they've dealt with rogue Hunters before.
While the characters did occasionally use the term "zombie Hunter." However. If the spell is that the joke would get is permanent. Zoe got only affected the current crop of cramps when she was Quiescents. maybe a subset of the Hunter's "Spider Sense. My theory is that the spirit responsible for powers to manifest in some way completely the Hunter's powers picks who gets to be the next unrelated to the original Hunter entity. When Zoe was killed. they probably would have since the spell completely changed the rules for "fixed" the little mix-up when Zoe died the first Hunters. but halfway through the move Zoe came back to life. this spirit started moving over to Chandra. However. charge of Hunters. Even if the mother Hunters' "spider sense" lived through the delivery. it's Hunter could kick a hole in her possible that different mother's womb. it's possible that it caused Hunter time. How did Zoe's death "weaken" the Hunter line? Fuqit's Theory: Based on the origin story." and the movie included "zombie" in the title. so there's a good chance it is. However. so there could be a terror. I think Zoe's psychic powers were beyond those of a normal Hunter (this would explain why she was able to enter Saint's dream and do a few other things that were a bit beyond precognitive dreaming). but this Quiescents will not inherit full Hunter doesn't happen in the powers. it somehow Fuqit's Theory: A lot of people have speculated weakened the "Hunter spirit. it makes sense that psychic dreams are part of the Hunter package. there is a chance that it In the movie." they're at least a few years old. What's up? called until the last of the Hunters Fuqit's Theory: My guess affected by the spell dies. think so. dividing the entity. but I don't buy that. If this is the case. At the very least. If the Powers were in have weakened the line like crazy. It probably just Is Red's Spell Permanent? chooses the Quiescent who seems most fit to handle the Fuqit's Theory: The gang seems to powers. it seems that a spirit of some kind "melds" with the Hunter when she gets called. so they "superbaby" problem--an unborn got rid of it. Weasly said that all Quiescents have dreams about things that have happened to past Hunters. new near zombies. they're not under the control of the Sentinels' Council and most people don't seem to know they exist. This. While this didn't have any How is a Hunter chosen? effect on the actual Hunter's power. Hunter. a two-year manifests itself in different old with superpowers would be a holy ways. since it would Hunter." Red's spell causes that the Powers take charge of choosing a some problems with this theory. my vote is that new Hunter out there whose Quiescents don't get their powers until "super-power is PMS.Unanswered Questions/Speculation About Hunters Why are they called "Zombie Hunters?" Are there other types of Hunters? Fuqit's Theory: "Zoe the Hunter" doesn't quite have the same ring as "Zoe the Zombie Hunter." it quickly became apparent that Zoe's job wasn't limited to zombies. so it probably has something to do with selling the show. Are Zoe's precognitive dreams part of her Hunter powers? Fuqit's Theory: In a recent episode of Saint. we run into the really old really fast. Photo by Phoenix 28 . Based on that. Therefore. and the fact that we never saw any Werewolf Hunters or Demon Hunters or Bunny Hunters on the show leads me to believe that there aren't any other Hunters out there. and a new Hunter won't be series. However.
for instance). and possibly other branches of service. however. they prefer to capture them for experimentation. This could include using controlled NHBs as soldiers. Government The Program is a top-secret government operation whose goal is to study "Non-Human Belligerents (NHBs)"--demons and other monsters. We never found out who they work for or whether they're connected with the Program. Marine Corps. It's not clear whether the Program is under the complete control of the military. the U. In addition to the Program. they've developed a behavior modification chip to keep vampires (and possibly other NHBs) from attacking humans.S.S. the goal is no doubt to find military applications for NHBs. but we don't know whether they're trying to turn their men into super soldiers (it seems unlikely. applying things learned from NHB research to the human super soldier program. they have specialized equipment for monster hunting. However. These soldiers are given experimental drugs to increase their strength and aggression. Army also has a monster-hunting special forces team. Government What is The Program's goal? It's not entirely clear whether creating a RoboMonsterMan-like soldier is the official goal of The Program or just Welsh's pet project.S. 29 . but whether it's standard procedure isn't clear. Government agents also took away Darcie Roth (the invisible girl). That probably depends on whether RoboMonsterMan was Maggie's personal project or part of the larger Program goal. with the apparent intention to turn her into an assassin. but the military is very involved with the project.S. and that their main goal seems to be killing monsters rather than capturing them. or actually creating human/demon hybrid cyborgs. since it seems to be closely associated with the military. Among other things. and capture NHBs. trap. We know that they operate worldwide (Belize. the chip zaps its brain with an intense jolt of pain. Like the Program. Army. They also have access to a wide array of technology that helps them detect. Whenever the NHB attempts to hurt a human. The field agents in charge of capturing monsters for the Program are members of the U. Unanswered Questions/Speculation About The Program/U. but we only know a few things about them.REALLY BIG JOSIE GANGS The Program/U. The Program doesn't limit its experimentation to monsters. While the Program is willing to kill NHBs when necessary. Do all Program soldiers get a behavior modification chip like Tyler's? Photo by Combat Wombat All of the soldiers under Welsh's control probably got one. Their goal is not to destroy monsters. but to discover ways to control NHB behavior through science. though).
and Early in season five. Major Dulles says that the Hunters). the Council puts her through a life-or-death test (the Rite of Torment). How does the council deal with rogue Hunters? Fuqit's Theory: They seem to be willing to try to rehabilitate Hope. based in Britain. The number of Sentinels still alive. Are Quiescents also required to go through the Rite of Torment? What if a Hunter gets called after her 18th birthday? Fuqit's Theory: I suspect that most Hunters are called before they turn 18. The Council sees itself as being in a war against evil. Fuqit's Theory: Knowingly or unknowingly. Eighteen is probably also the "cut off" age for training Quiescents. interrogation. least for a while). The Program seems to still assassination (this team also deals with rogue be in operation. Major which suggests that they are also well-connected. The Sentinels' Council The Sentinels' Council is an organization. The council seems to be well-funded program has been terminated. they probably arrange for the rogue to have an "accident" if she isn't willing to fall into line fairly quickly. The Council's non-Hunter-related activities are unknown. and seems to view Hunters as (disposable) tools in that war. which is why the Council made that the age at which the test is taken. Weasly just added the "of Britain" bit to make himself sound more important. Under normal conditions (only one Hunter). and the resources available to them. which governs the activities of Sentinels (and therefore Hunters). An agent of Evil Numero Uno destroyed the Council's headquarters with a massive bomb.Is the Program still around? retreats and employ a Special Operations Unit that handles smuggling. and rich in resources. Their cover was When Evil Numero Uno made its play to destroy blown in Sunnyvale. but at that time they had an extra Hunter. 30 . The Council also includes a disciplinary committee to keep willful Hunters in line. so they had to move out (at the Hunter line. which could be a while. They once threatened to deport Gil and close down the Bag of Tricks. is unknown. the Council would be without a Hunter until the rogue was rehabilitated or died. Later. The Program is still alive and well. it also went after the Sentinels. Dulles is disseminating misinformation. but we do know that they hold annual Photo by Vanhap Unanswered Questions/Speculation About The Sentinels' Council What's the difference between "The Sentinels' Council" and "The Sentinels' Council of Britain?" Fuqit's Theory: There is none. I think there's a good chance that Hope would have eventually been "killed while attempting to escape" if she hadn't gotten away from the Sentinels when she did. When a Hunter turns eighteen. Based on the way the Council seems to operate.
" but it's not clear whether such a group actually exists or if the Sentinels were just trying to intimidate Ertha and Red. The firm employs a wide variety of demons and other supernatural creatures. • The Defenders were a sisterhood founded in ancient times to help and protect the Hunters. for example. • The Gypsies are similar to those of our world (or at least the popular stereotype). The Knights apparently haven't kept up with the times very well--they still ride horses. Other Groups • The Chumash Tribe were a Native American tribe that once lived in California. • The Knights of Constantinople are an ancient knightly order who spent centuries searching for The Nexus in order to destroy it. wear armor. all but one of these women died long ago. among other things.Stagram & Wolf "Just because we've tried to assassinate or corrupt each and every one of you at one time or another doesn't mean you can't trust us. • The Order of Romulus was a vampiric sect founded in the 12th Century by a vampire with prophetic powers. they perform assassinations. and occult specialists. but it's hard to say what they're doing now that the stuff with Lorificus's over. and do research (both scientific and magical). really) evil. dabble in prophecy manipulation. they're a priesthood. They can be identified by a symbol tattooed on their foreheads. and use medieval weapons. They have a science department that makes the Program look like a high school chemistry lab. Photo by Dale Ryan 31 . • Los Cincos were a group of Mexican wrestlers who fought evil in Los Angeles in the 1950s. as well as wizards. but they don't restrict themselves to practicing law. Stagram & Wolf turned their L. • The Hellriders are a demonic biker gang. It's not clear whether or not all of the members of the order worked for The Maestro (and were therefore killed by Zoe). Stagram & Wolf has extensive resources. a special ops team. offices over to the good guys. they are a law firm." --Lilly Stagram & Wolf is an evil. Even though they're (really. extensive magical resources. however. • El Illuminati are a cult of vampire duelists founded in the 15th century. There may be others in the world. The remaining Defenders's job was to guard the Hunter Sickle until it was time for a Hunter to find it. psychics.A. with appropriate changes to reflect the magical nature of the Zoeverse. This has to be some kind of evil scheme. They seem to operate in whatever form is most appropriate for a given dimension--in Mylea. In addition to defending evil types in court. and plenty of cash. • The Magical Oversight Association is mentioned by the Sentinels in "Checkmate. On earth. multi-dimensional mega-corporation whose senior partners are powerful demons of some sort. All of the knights who came after Aurora were killed. Apparently. • The Heralds of Doom are priests of Evil Numero Uno.
a priestess of Freya. Like the Knights of Constantinople. This includes vampires. Once they do that. they seem to have been wiped out. • The Derbyshire Coven is the group of "true" witches in England who rehabilitated Red and helped Zoe and company locate some of the Quiescents. They use a variety of (usually supernatural) methods to carry out their work. • The Bane are demonic Nazis who want to rid the world of demons who are part human. they'll start on their larger goal--to rid the world of humans completely. • The Svear are a mystical order of Nordic priestesses descended from Svea. In order to call upon the Court. their mission has ended. • The Order of Dun-Kun-Sai are a group of "dark mystics" who can extract and restore souls. who they see as abominations. you need a special talisman. • The Court is an otherworldly tribunal that settles disputes via a trial by combat. • The Primevals were a sect of animal worshippers whose goal was to return to a purer state by summoning predatory animal spirits into themselves. • The Ra-ta-tet were a mystical order of incredibly powerful beings who were symbolic manifestatons of Ra. • The Order of Charaaka are a group of human assassins-for-hire whose only goal is to create conflict. • The Sisterhood of Rhe are a group of female demons who want to bring demons back to earth. They were killed by The Beast. and even if there are any left.• The Order of Dygon was an order of Czech monks whose soul purpose was protecting The Nexus. Photo by Jonathunder 32 . the Egyptian Sun God.
Part 2: THE ZOEVERSE GAME .
but would allow a This is the default type of Josie Gang: a group of slightly wider range of character types and people who have somehow ended up joining a probably have a more stable base of operations Hunter (or other White Knight) in her mission to (probably Cleveland). the army knows about monsters and has teams to kill them. On the When starting a Zoeverse game. a few of which are described government? It's completely reasonable to below. since any type of character can end up in the group and there are seven seasons worth The characters in this Josie Gang have of examples to go by. 34 . It's completely reasonable to assume that the group will get completely normal cases now and then. the first step for downside. A New Program game would be similar to the Military set-up. This "This is the elite cadre that foils my every type of Josie Gang will have access to a wide scheme? I am deeply embarrassed. the Program was officially disbanded at the suggest the overall tone of the game."--Pike variety of interesting monster-hunting gadgets and get to travel to exotic locations. avert apocalypses. Josie Gang they're interested in playing. discovered that monsters exist and decided to do what they can to keep humans safe from them. and probably Sure. the GM and players is to decide what kind of which could limit their freedom in some situations. what sorts of adventures the characters will get involved in. but who believes the many possibilities.The Josie Gang SET-UP Military As we saw in Zoe season five. This set-up is easy to run and play. The nice thing about this type of Josie Gang is that not every adventure has to have supernatural elements. but there's a good chance they'll end up in the middle of a few cases they're not gonna get paid for. The New Program Hunterettes Rogue Demon Hunters Detectives Photo by Megadem The original set-up for the Saint series works just fine. There are end of season 4. assume that the government has restarted the program. The Josie Gang will determine what character types are available. and find a true love that won't eat her. hopefully without a nut case in charge this time around. they are members of the military. kill bad things. The detectives don't necessarily have to "help the helpless" even if they don't have cash like Saint Investigations.
Unlike the Hunterettes, the Rogue Demon Hunters don't have the benefit of a White Knight in the group. Also, they probably don't have access to as many monster-fighting resources as the other group types.
eventually catch on and set up a "Supernatural Crimes" unit of some sort.
Secret Society
The characters are members of some (probably ancient, or at least old) secret society of monster hunters, complete with initiation rites and silly hats. Unlike the knights in season 5 of Zoe, they probably don't feel the need to dress up in elaborate period garb, however.
Since homeless people can be fed upon, sacrificed, and eaten without being missed, bad guys tend to pick on them. If the people being eaten start to figure out what's going on, they might decide to form a monster-hunting gang, just like Pistol and company.
This type of game is set at some point in the world's past. Most of the previously mentioned set-ups would work in a historical game with a few changes. The most interesting, of course, would be a historical Hunter game, but it really only works with very small gaming groups, since Zoe was the first Hunter to let friends and family in on her secret calling.
The characters are a group of witches or other magic-using characters. They're probably less focused on monster fighting than the other group types, but the set-up allows for all kinds of cool mystical adventures.
Though the Sentinel's Council was blowed up real good, it's unlikely that all the Sentinels who aren't Gil are dead. This type of game focuses on former Sentinels, who are most likely doing what they can to re-establish the Council and make sure all the newly-created Hunters have Sentinels (or at least surrogate Sentinels). This type of group offers lots of potential for intrigue, as different characters (and rival groups) attempt to establish themselves as the "true" Council and make sure their ideas about how the Council should work are implemented.
The Spin-Off game is about what happens to characters from the series after they leave the series (or after season seven). The obvious assumption here is that the character ends up with yet another group of evil-fighting types (just about any of the set-ups previously mentioned could work, depending on the character). While there's a temptation to pick up the story of one of the major characters (Zoe, Alex, Red, Gil, Hope), they've already had plenty of time in the spotlight, and it would be tough to live up to the stories Joss & Company came up with. Your best bet is probably to follow one of the characters who hasn't been quite so fully explored. Ozzy, Andy, and Principal Stone are my personal picks for a spin-off game.
Since there's an Evil law firm in the Zoeverse, it seems reasonable to assume that there's a Good law firm as well. While I'm not entirely sure what sorts of things such a group would do (the current season of Saint offers a few possibilities), the The only reason I'm mentioning this is that a concept is intriguing. "Slasher" game could be a lot of fun. Of course, since Gil and friends back in the day were kind of apocalypse-culty, the tone of the game and types of adventures would be a lot different than a In any large city with a significant demon population, it seems reasonable that the cops will typical Zoeverse game.
Historical Spin-Off
They're Cops
For the important stuff relating to character creation--you know, personality, goals, history, and all the rest of the stuff that makes up the difference between a character and a game token, check out QAGS 2nd Edition. This section tells you how to come up with the Numbers and stuff. These rules assume you already know how QAGS works--if you don't, find out. ones who should be doing the really dangerous and exciting stuff.
Body, Brain, and Nerve
Body, Brain, and Nerve scores work normally in the Zoeverse, but some character types (Hunters, Demons, etc.) can have scores above the normal human maximum of 16. Each point above 16 costs 3 points instead of one (19 points for a Number of 17, 22 points for a Number of 18; 25 points for a Number of 20). Some characters may be required to have a minimum Number in some Words. For example, a Hunter must have a Body of at least 17 to reflect her superhuman physical abilities.
Starting Yum Yums
The number of Yum Yums the characters start with depends on the power level of the group, as shown on the table below.
Power Level Civilian White Hat White Knight Examples The Delia-ettes, Mom, Jonnyboy (Seasons 1-4) The Josie Gang, Tyler Fen, Jonny-boy (Season 6-7*) Saint, Pike, Jonny-boy ("Superstar") Starting Yum Yums 100 150 200
Jobs in QAGS Zoeverse are more or less just like Jobs in Q2E. However, some Jobs require that the character meet certain other requirements. For example, in order to take the "Dethwonk Warrior" Job, the character has to be a Dethwonk demon, with all related Gimmicks, Weaknesses, and other traits.
*If he weren't Evil, that is.
Mixed Group
If the GM allows it, it's fine for a Josie Gang to contain characters with varying power levels. To do this, the GM sets the base power level. If a player wants a less powerful character, he just doesn't spend all his Yum Yums on character creation. This means he'll have more Yum Yums available during the game, but that's ok--he'll probably need them to survive. If a player wants a more powerful character than the base level, the character takes on a "Yum Yum debt" for the difference. Until the debt is paid off, the character must "pay" (spend) half of his remaining at the end of each session towards the debt. Munchkins will no doubt try to spend as many Yum Yums as possible at the end of each session so that the debt takes forever to "pay off." That's ok--as the more heroic and experienced Josies, they're the
Suggested Jobs
Aspiring Actress, Cat Burglar, Construction Worker, Cop, Demon Hunter, Demonologist, Detective, Disc Jockey, Doctor, Entertainer, Former Demon, Government Agent, Hacker, Inventor, Knight, Lawyer, Librarian, Luchadore, Martial Arts Instructor, Museum Curator, Monk, Musician, Occultist, Petty Criminal, Physicist, Principal, Psychic Hotline Operator, Real Estate Agent, Runaway, Secretary, Security Guard, Shaman, Shopkeeper, Hunter, Snitch, Soldier, Tabloid Reporter, Teacher, Technopagan, Vigilante, Warrior, Sentinel, Werewolf Hunter, Witch, Wizard
Job To Avoid
Student. Instead, try to come up with a Job that describes your place in the pecking order: Art Freak, Band Geek, Goth, Bully, Cheerleader, Drama Club Fag, Football Player, Frat Boy, Geek, Kid From The Wrong Side Of The Tracks, Nerd, Prom Queen Material, Slut, Sorority Girl, Teachers Pet, Troubled Teen, etc.
The Powers have decided that the character has a destiny. In all likelihood, the characters has no idea what this destiny is, but he can't die until his destiny is fulfilled (or until the Powers give up on him). When the character is reduced to zero Health Points, he may roll this Gimmick in addition to the Body roll that all important people get. If the character still dies, he gets to make another Gimmick roll. If this roll is successful, he dies normally, but is returned to earth at some later date (possibly not as a human). The GM decides the details of the character's return.
Gimmicks work normally. However, as with all the other words, some Gimmicks may only be available to certain types of characters, and certain character concepts may require minimum Numbers. Also, in some cases (especially when creating monster characters), it may be necessary to come up with some definite mechanics describing how certain Gimmicks work. A few examples are given below.
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Energy Attacks
Some Gimmicks allow the character to throw bolts of lightning, tongues of fire, magical energy, or some other deadly thing at opponents. When this happens, the character attacks using his Gimmick Number. The Damage Bonus for such an attack is equal to 1/3 of his Gimmick Number.
Energy Drain
The character can drain another person's life energy. To do so, he must touch the victim (if the victim is avoiding him, roll as an attack). Once the character has touched the victim, he makes a Gimmick roll each round, resisted by the victim's Nerve score. If the victim loses the roll, he loses a Health Points equal to the difference of the rolls.
Hard to Kill
The character cannot be killed by normal means. This does not mean he can't get hurt--he still takes damage normally, but when he reaches zero Health Points he just falls unconscious (or in some cases assumes spirit form or some other weird thing). To actually kill the character, you have to hit some weak spot--cut off his head, break the big gem in his skull, etc. In order to be killed, the character must take damage
The character can also re-grow lost body parts. Whenever the GM needs something to happen to the character entirely for plot reasons (he needs a character to get kidnapped by the monsters. Ladies' Man. Possession. Minions. all spell DNs are reduced by 1/5 his Gimmick Number. Pyrokenetic. If this happens. contract a mystical disease. but the process takes a while (GM decides the details). Lightning Reflexes. If the character doesn't have a magical Job. Telepathic. In order to muck about in the mind of an unwilling victim. obviously). Intuition. Tougher Than Leather If he's an important person. etc. Rich. If the roll succeeds. Danger Sense. Clue Magnet. Contacts. Duct Tape & Chicken Wire. the character must make a Gimmick roll resisted by the victim's Nerve roll. Every round. Everybody's Buddy. Super Strong. Mind Invading Powers A number of Gimmicks give characters the ability to mess with other people's minds. the character is dead. he automatically regains a number of Health Points equal to 1/3 of his roll. Empathy. Telekinetic. whatever even the GM is trying to contrive happens automatically--the character gets no chance to resist. he may use his Gimmick Number as his default roll for spell casting. Prepared. attack. Photo by sjmck Super Witch The character is naturally talented in the use of magic. Weaknesses Aurora's Curse Pretty much the same things I said about Gimmicks apply to Weaknesses. the character may make a Gimmick roll (unless he's at full Health Points. Teleportation. regardless of how many Health Points he has left. Healing Powers. Shapeshifter. Electrokinetic. Cool Under Pressure. Here are some sample Weaknesses: Regeneration The character regenerates. Resources (specify 38 . Invisibility. the player must make a Weakness roll. talking plot device. wander off alone to get attacked. If reduced to zero Health Points.equal to his Gimmick Number from a single type--magical library. Suggested Gimmicks Animate Dead. The character is a walking. If the Weakness takes effect. Medium. Incorporeal. and may make a Gimmick roll if the Body roll fails. If the character does have (or decides to learn) a magical Job. high tech toys. he gets the usual Body roll to stay alive. etc. the character dies just like everybody else. Lucky. and the character pays only one-half the normal Yum Yum cost for casting spells. Nerves of Steel.). Photographic Memory. Master of Research.).
Weird Skills Some skills aren't really so much things you learn as things you can do. and has the urge to use spells to solve every little problem. Interrogation. Investigation. Heart of Gold. Online Trading. Punching Bag. Kleptomaniac. Additionally. it has a Number of 19. Self Defense. Dirt Poor. Latin. Some of these skills are only available to certain character or monster types (witches. Drawing. Handicapped. Trouble Distinguishing Between Fantasy & Reality." Magic Addiction The character is addicted to magic. Omen & Prophecy Interpretation. If the Weakness takes effect. First Aid. If the character is attempts to hide his demonic features. Love's Bitch. Suggested Weaknesses Abandonment Issues. the character's initial Gimmick and Weakness (the ones everyone gets at a rating of 10 to start out with) should NOT be the standard powers and vulnerabilities of the of the supernatural type (those are all extras). and other Supernatural characters for the Zoeverse. vampires. Whenever he encounters someone who doesn't know him. Bowling. Comic Book Trivia. Occult History. Singing. Coward. For example. Victim of the Past Gimmick/Weakness Note When creating Demons. In game terms. Intimidation. Haunted. Lurking About. If a starting character uses all the Yum Yums he gets for having the high Weakness Number to reduce the Weakness Number. If the Weakness takes effect. Gilbert & Sullivan Lore. Enemies. Vampires. the roll to do the hiding is resisted by a Weakness roll. For example. Gay-Dar. Swimming. Cursed. Breaking & Entering. Danger Junkie. Sword Fighting. Survival. Research. magic-using characters may take skills in certain 39 . Martial Arts. Whenever the character attempts not to use magic (or just whenever the GM thinks he should be jonesing for a little mystical stuff). Board Games. Punning. attacking. Cooking. Football. the magic addict's constant use of spells causes him to become irresponsible with the power. Poker. he must make a Weakness roll. Skills The same stuff I've said about all the other words so far applies to skills as well. and whenever the GM rules that he is sufficiently stressed out (it takes less and less stress as the moon gets fuller). Computers. Electronics. Shooting. Behavior Modification Chip. Hypnotism. he assumes wolf form and completely loses control. Suggested Skills Acrobatics. he's not allowed to take this Weakness. Big Spaz. this means that his spells are more likely to have unwanted consequences. Acting. Knife Fighting. Staking Vamps. Golf. screaming really loud. Batshit Crazy. Dames. Demonology. etc). Spell Casting. Incorporeal. When a character first acquires this Weakness. Sumerian. Dodging. he ends up with a Number of 14 with 2 Yum Yums left over. Conspiracy Theory.Demonic Appearance The character looks like a monster (probably because he is one). If the character can shift from demonic to human appearance (like vampires and Boyle). he must make a Weakness roll. Fashion Sense. Driving. Dancing. Axemanship. Alcoholic. On the three nights of the full moon each month. Chess. the person he encounters reacts appropriately for someone who's just seen a monster--running away. Seduction. Video Games Werewolf The character is a werewolf. Getting Too Old For This Shit. Unlucky. Archery. etc. he must make a Weakness roll to hold back. Klutz. Pike's initial Gimmick and Weakness would be "Contacts" and "Love's Bitch. Eavesdropping. Tracking.
Swimmer's Ear. Has Seen The Softer Side Of Sears. Hard of Hearing. the range is 1-5). Some flaws are basically weak versions of Weaknesses. if a character's flaws are Frog Fear -3. Telekinesis) and some monsters can get skills in things like Heightened Senses and Claw Attacks. Homely. These points are in addition to the normal H. (Example: If a person recovers 2 H. Frequent Victim of Dramatic Irony. and Can't Carry A Tune in a Bucket -3. so don't even bother trying to come up with a full list. Bad Liar. If the character requires a full day of bed rest to heal. it costs 10 points/ H. Taking flaws gives the character extra Yum Yums to spend during character creation. 16 H. for a week under doctor's care. or potentially useful/limiting. Gullible. Uncool Traits Traits. Other unusual skills (Aura Reading. Grumpy. Stubborn. Bunnyphobia. Doesn't Get Around Too Well. Perks Accelerated Healing The character's natural rate of healing is accelerated. this trait costs 5 points/Health Point recovered. Clumsy.s everyone gets for rest and medical treatment. for instance) may be taken by any character with the GM's approval.types of spell casting (Curses. Essentially. Some traits are neutral and don't cost or grant Yum Yums. for example.P. Bad Luck With Girls/Boys. they're "anti-skills"--little personality quirks and minor disadvantages. The number of YYs a character gets from Flaws is calculated by adding up the negative modifiers for all flaws and dividing by 2. Ditzy Blonde. Just about anything. Impulsive. Weakwilled. he gets back 15 H. Demon Summoning.P. Spaz -2. Squeamish. Rude. Short Attention Span. Demonic Features. and 17 H. for a full week of bed rest. Bad Driver.P. Color Blind. Flaws Flaws are something new. Everybody's Butt Monkey. meaning he recovers Health Points daily (instead of weekly. Motion Sickness. Greedy. Computer Illiterate. from the existence of a soul to the character's hair color. Heavy Sleeper. she gets 4 Yum Yums. per week spent in a hospital). If a good night's sleep is enough. like most folks). Paranoid. called "Limitations" and give the character more Yum Yums to spend (just like Flaws). Traits that are useful are called "Perks" and cost Yum Yums. Foot In Mouth Disease. and the rate of recovery is doubled for each full day of bed rest.P. Photo by Dale Ryan Suggested Flaws Addicted to Passions. Complete Lack of Common Sense." A trait is a (usually supernatural) benefit or vulnerability that works in a predictable manner and doesn't require a roll--a Hunter's accelerated healing. Shy. They work just like skills.P. they give him a penalty (like skills.P. Nearsighted. but instead of giving the character a bonus. So. can be considered a trait. are "Unrated Gimmicks and Weaknesses. per day of bed rest. for lack of a better explanation. Just mention the ones that are unusual. supernatural. Traits that are negative are 40 .
" "A vampire's mind casts no reflection. paralysis. Jolgrae's elongating prehensile tongue would probably be 5-10 points. restrictive ones may be worth more Yum Yums. Unwanted Side-Effects Unusual Parts The character has some kind of weird body part. hallucinations. The vengeance. Limitations Power Restriction One of the character's abilities is restricted or limited in some way. The character is mystically required to do something (or avoid doing something). which don't reveal very much unless the subject is singing." "Immune to all physical attacks. while a fully functional set of wings would cost 20 points or more. and can't be per Damage Bonus. mystical forces will enforce the taboo. the side-effects of limited powers are 41 Oppressive ½ Ability .Immunity The character doesn't take damage from certain kinds of attacks. the Compulsions are worth 5 points. A The character is naturally resistant to physical vampire's restriction against entering a house damage. cost nothing. Most Supernatural supernatural powers (like Zoe). or similar natural weapons. The GM decides the cost of the part. The character cannot ignore the compulsion--if he Resilient tries to. The cost of this trait is 5 points per Damage Bonus of the weapon. The character uses his Body Number to attack with a natural weapon. and similar effects cost Supernatural Compulsion 20 points. teeth." can only be used for in some other way (spitting. which can only be used for "official demon business. and is usually based on the cost of the ability." or Bjorn's empathic abilities. for example). In any case. based on its One of the character's abilities causes unwanted side-effects. requires cost of this trait depends on what it does: Poisons the subject to make a that just cause damage (acidic spit) cost 5 points wish. Anna's wish-granting Yum Yums 1 Yum Yum Natural Weapon The character has claws. but extremely character is treated as if he were wearing armor." Cost 10 20 30 40 50 usefulness. Poisons that cause used on oneself... Useless unusual parts (Jolgrae's tail. either though his natural weapons or "demon face. Unlike an "uncontrollable powers" weakness. Poisonous Inhibiting ¼ Ability Cost The character transmits some kind of toxic power." "Immune to fire. The Yum Yum refund for a power restriction depends on how limiting the restriction is. A few examples are on the table below. which requires Cost substance. for instance). Immunity is. Anna's teleportation in season seven. Specific Vague General Broadly Defined Nigh Invulnerability Example "A Dethwonk can't be killed by decapitation. This could be because of natural armor without an invitation is an example of a covering the character's body (like Skippy) or Supernatural Compulsion.. Restriction is. The cost of this power is 10 points per point of the effective armor rating. Annoying Example Must assume "demon face" to use powers. A poison that just kills the opponent outright costs 50 points. or is immune to certain spells or afflictions.. The cost of the immunity depends on how broadly or narrowly defined the immunity is." "Can't be harmed by normal weapons.
Other Words Health Points. Delia's visions." "Lightning Reflexes. it's worth an extra 5 deciding which mechanics to use for a trait. both Bjorn and Clem have demonic features and can't take on human appearance Doesn't Cast A Reflection through magic. per round for things like sunlight Lots of traits could potentially be described using and holy water). which can't be turned off. Yum Yums 1 Yum Yum they don't need any numbers and don't cost anything or give any YYs. when he's hungry and smells blood. In fact. When "Hard to Kill" Gimmick.predictable and always take effect. The character can make a Nerve roll (possibly against a difficulty number) to avoid switching to vamp face in such circumstances. Side Effect Is. Another example is Hunter and Vamp superpowers. Uncontrollable Visions Precognitive abilities that the character has no control over (Boyle's. Vamp Face sometimes manifests itself when the vampire doesn't want it to--when he's angry. since it's useful and sometimes problematic. The character gets 2 Yum Yums for every +1 DB that the attack causes (per successful attack for normal weapons. which heals another person but causes damage to the healer. which were dangerous to her. If the vulnerability ignores the any combination of game mechanics. but usually awfully hard to explain away green skin and just doesn't matter too much. since they're completely ruled by GM whim. most side-effects are based on the cost of the ability." doesn't have any Yum Yum cost or refund. and Yum Yums work normally. uncontrollable visions could be a Weakness in some cases--for example.. Problematic ¼ Ability Cost Detrimental ½ Ability Cost Vulnerability The character takes extra damage from a particular type of attack. and so on. 42 . in which case the character Numbers. which affects any rolls he makes Demonic Blood to look human or convince people he has a skin Since the unusual properties of a demon's blood condition. with the simplest mechanics that will accurately reflect how the trait is supposed to work. for example) don't cost anything. or can be harmed by something that doesn't hurt most people. The and "Tougher than Leather" Gimmicks. Like power restrictions. takes the appropriate Gimmick with a restriction of "requires character to spill his own blood" Restriction. Dumb Fact. Vamp Face A vampire can assume "vamp face" at will. The table below gives a few examples. it "Superhuman Strength. WWPHITM?. You could have them take are generally useless to the demon himself. Bjorn would probably have to take The vamp's lack of a reflection is occasionally the "Demonic Appearance" Weakness. horns. This can be used to intimidate or scare people (resisted Nerve roll). For example. Defining Traits Neutral Traits Soul/No Soul/Saint's Curse Since these are basically role-playing guides (Saint's Curse only comes into play if he does something that might give him true happiness).. Annoying Example Pyrokinetic abilities that cause a temperature increase when you're upset Sympathetic healing. but it's a exception is if the blood is the catalyst for a lot easier to just let them have superhuman Body particular power. go points. Tag Line. Jen Raider's electricity powers. Clem could get away with a "Demonic Features" Flaw.
Resilient (Armor Rating 1). Vulnerabilities: Wood +3. etc)./Night's Rest). robot. Fire +2 (Ignores Hard to Kill). Must Drink Blood. Gimmick: Danger Sense (5). Sterile. This will make the GM's life easier if he wants to have your evil twin or longlost enemies show up. Damage Bonus +1.P. Stake Vampires +3 Flaws: Any Perks: Accelerated Healing (2 H. No Soul. Below are two of the most common "packages" of the Zoeverse: Hunters and Vampires. Body is Dead (Room temperature. Skills: Sense Vampires +2.P. what it was intended for. For demons. and what the character's home dimension is like. You'll also want to come up with lots if interesting details about the character. then add on the extras. Accelerated Healing (2 H. Must be in Vamp Face) Limitations: Supernatural Compulsion (Invitation). Base Cost: 140 Yum Yums Photo by Evocateur Hunter Body: 17 Brain: Any Nerve: 10 Job: Hunter (8). Vampire Body: 17 Brain: Any Nerve: Any Job: Any Gimmick: Hard to Kill (10) Weakness: Any Skills: Heightened Senses +2 Flaws: Any Perks: Doesn't Have To Breathe. Weakness: Any. you and the GM will have to figure out how to represent the character's powers and weaknesses in game terms. Hunter./ Night's Sleep). or other not-quite-human character. Vamp Face. Mind Casts No Reflection. Sunlight +5 (Ignores Hard to Kill). Christian Holy Objects +1 Neutral Traits: No Reflection. type of robot. If you create a new type of character (a new demon breed. and whether there are any interesting design quirks. Immune to Disease. Natural Weapon (Teeth. Resilient (Armor Rating 2) Limitations: None Neutral Traits: None Base Cost: 120 Yum Yums 43 . For robots.Creating Not-QuiteHuman Characters If you want to play a demon. you'll need to figure out who created the character. strange quirks of biology. etc). no pulse or heartbeat. you'll want to figure out weird cultural practices. If you want to play one of these types. start with the traits below (the cost is listed). you should start by creating a "basic package" containing the traits common to all members of that race/series/ whatever.
These rules assume that the character has access to the appropriate research materials (a Sentinels's book collection. most of the time). how long it takes. To actually find the answer. the character must make a set number of successful rolls. he makes a default Brain roll. Discovery. whatever). Information is. Since most monsters. the GM sets a Difficulty Number.DOING STUFF Most of the stuff you do in a Zoeverse game is just like the stuff in a normal Q2E game. he's followed a false lead and receives a -1 penalty to his next roll for every 5 points by which the roll failed. a character with the "Detective" Job may find information on a crime scene that will help the folks doing the research. +3 to all future rolls. For information that's relatively easy to find (matters of public record. he can either give them a penalty to all rolls or rule that they'll have to find some other way to find the information. if so. this is not the difficulty of successfully completing the task (finding the answer). and Sparky are attempting to figure out how to locate and kill the demon who attacked them last night. The true name of God. the character wastes two hours and doesn't find anything useful. and such don't stop what they're doing so the heroes can figure out their weaknesses. The table below gives guidelines. The GM should give the players bits and pieces of the puzzle as they rack up successes. Zoeverse characters are going to have to hit the books. The GM decides that since this is a rare demon. Esoteric/Confidential Cryptic/Classified Arcane/Top Secret Example Non-Research Skills In some cases. Bianca. the number by which the roll beat the DN determines how much information the character finds. If the character fails the roll by more than 5 points. etc.. a computer. or Skill. Roll . time is usually of the essence. meaning that the characters will need 5 successes to find the information they DN 5 10 15 44 Successes Required 5 10 15 Information about common demons. the character just rolls the appropriate skill. If the character doesn't have an appropriate Job. prophecies.). Research From time to time (ok. the information takes (120-(5xRoll)) minutes to locate. demonology. these non-research research rolls can only be attempted once for each research subject.. If the roll is a success. It's just the DN of finding leads and relevant information. For example. If the GM does not feel that the character's resources will allow them to discover the information. the DN will be 10. Here's the basic procedure for figuring out if the characters find out anything and. for example). Breakthrough. Information about another dimension. Usually. Example Luke.15 15+ Progress Lead Insight. If the roll succeeds.10 11 . Unlike most DNs. For every two hours a character spends researching a topic. If the roll fails. based on the DN. +2 to all future rolls. as shown on the table below. hacking. +1 to all future rolls. For more obscure stuff. See the appropriate chapter of QAGS for more information. The information below gives you some more detail on a few of the activities that are common to the Zoeverse.DN 0-5 6 . . or a character may hear something relevant through the grapevine by making a "Contacts" Gimmick roll. Gimmick. a character may be able to help with research by doing something other than digging through books or computer files. he can make the appropriate roll (research.
need. Mind/Emotion control Raising the dead. Step 1: Determine the Spell's Difficulty Number A spell's base Difficulty Number is based on the type of spell being cast and the magnitude of the desired effects. He finds a reference to a "Weyd'n Demon" that sounds like their guy. the harder it will be to cast. Revoking a vamp's invitation Summoning/Binding spells. He gets a successful 11 on his "Singing Cop" roll and finds a glowing blue substance on the ground. Barrier spells. A few things to consider when assigning a DN to a spell are: • How badly does the spell violate the laws of nature? A spell whose effects could just as easily be achieved through normal means (closing a door with telekinesis. and other folks who are fun at parties. Sparky goes to the site of the attack to look for clues. • How difficult is the spell to resist? A spell that works automatically will have a higher DN than one that allows the target(s) to make a roll to resist. • How difficult is it to break the spell/how long do the spell's effects last? Spells whose effects wear off or can be broken are generally easier to cast than spells with permanent effects. This makes perfect sense. Altering history 45 DN 1 5 10 15 . demons. for example) will be easier than one that violates all laws of nature (raising the dead. Locator/ Detection spells. for instance). and is ready to start the next round of research. The group now has 2 of the 5 successes it needs. • How far-reaching are the spell's effects? The larger the area/group affected by the spell. Shape changing. Summoning little Tinkerbell lights. along with the fact that it eats rusty metal. All three get successful rolls higher than the DN. back at the library. Now that they know the name of the demon. Photo by Vanhap SAMPLE DIFFICULTY NUMBERS FOR SPELLS Spell Examples Telekinesis. Bianca fails her roll. but Luke gets a successful 16 on his "Bisexual Sentinel" roll. "Calling" all Quiescent Hunters. They find an entry for the demon in one of the books that tells them its powers and weaknesses. for example) before taking effect will be easier to cast than those that take effect automatically. wizards. This section tells you how to handle casting spells in the Zoeverse. Curses Animating zombies. since the Zoeverse is chock-full of witches. Meanwhile. Casting Spells "Sometimes I think about two girls doing a spell…and then I do a little spell myself"-Alex There's a good chance that at some point one or more of the characters in a Zoeverse game will want to use magic. things will be easier--everybody gets a +1 bonus. giving them the five successes they need. The group arms up and heads for the abandoned steel mill outside of town. While Luke and Bianca hit the books. • Must any conditions be met in order to trigger the spell (other than the ritual)? Spells whose effects require certain "trigger" conditions to be met (seeing a talisman or drinking a poition.
increase the DN by 3. If a copy of the incantation is not available when the 46 • Test of Skill: The character must solve a riddle. If the roll fails. the character receives a -5 penalty on her casting roll. The character must make a default Brain roll (plus appropriate language Skill Bonus) to recite the incantation correctly.10 11 . If this roll fails. etc. . • For each column of the table moved down.14 15+ -- Time 1 Round DN x 1 Round DN x 5 Minutes DN x 10 Minutes DN x 20 Minutes Incantations None Easy Average Difficult Very Difficult Gestures None Easy Average Difficult Very Difficult Ingredients None Common Uncommon Rare Trial Yum Yums 1 2 5 10 15 Step 2 Determine Ritual Requirements & Yum Yum Cost All spells have ritual requirements and Yum Yum cost based on the DN of the spell. She receives an additional -2 penalty if she doesn't have a copy of the incantation. a character can reduce a DN of 10 to an 8 by using rare ingredients. Gestures: Easy: The character only needs to be able to move one arm or see the target in order to perform the required gestures. The spell cannot be cast until the Incantations trial is passed. as shown above. Trial: The caster must allow herself to be tested during the ritual. reduce the spell's DN by 2. she receives a -2 penalty to her roll. someone/thing in combat. Ritual Descriptions spell is cast. the character receives a -2 on her casting roll. Average: The character must be able to move freely in order to cast the spell.DN -1 . In some cases. win a game of chess. she receives a -5 penalty on her spell casting roll. the DN goes up to 19. For example. but a few possibilities are: does not have to be overly precise. appropriate skills (dancing. for instance) may be used. etc. Performing them correctly requires that the character make a Body roll. if the character tries to cast a DN 15 spell using "Average" gestures. witch. Difficult: The incantation must be very precise and spoken (and pronounced correctly) in a foreign language. The GM decides the exact details Easy: The incantation for the spell is very short or of the trial. For example. Characters with an appropriate Job (wizard.) may change the ritual in the following ways: • For each column of the table moved up a step. Difficult: The spell requires complex or precise gestures. For example. a character may cast a DN 10 spell without any incantations by using uncommon ingredients. The character automatically gets the incantation right if the roll • Trial by Combat: The character must defeat to cast the spell succeeds. Average: The incantation must be very precise. • The maximum number of "steps" by which any column of a ritual can be changed is equal to the character's Job Number divided by 5. • The character may move any column of the table down by increasing another column the same number of steps. Very Difficult: The incantation is extremely difficult and must be spoken in a foreign (possibly demonic) language. If the character does not have a skill in the appropriate language.
Materials: Common: The materials required for the spell are very easy to obtain. incense. If the spell fails. crystals. Step 3: Cast the Spell In order to actually cast the spell. If the required number of Yum Yums can't be generated. The GM may apply modifiers to the roll as he sees fit (a few suggestions are given below). spiders. Examples: Urns of Apollo Once the required number of Yum Yums have been spent. the spell may have a partial effect. it will probably still do something: If the roll fails completely. gourds. The character must make a series of Nerve rolls resisted by the Cruel Forces of the Universe. etc. Other characters who assist with the ritual may contribute a number of Yum Yums to the spell equal to one-half their (successful) spell casting roll (non-spell casters use a default Brain roll). chicken feet. If the roll succeeds. Negative Feedback Whether the spell succeeds or fails. hair of the target Rare: The materials for the spell are expensive or difficult to obtain. for example) are favorable/unfavorable • The caster is being assisted in casting the spell • Spell is being cast at an appropriate location (sacred site. she takes damage as if she'd lost a combat roll.) Describing the casting When the character is casting the spell. Examples: mummy hands. Examples: sage. sand. and the like. Examples: eye of newt. freaky light shows. the caster may suffer from handling too much magical energy.• Trial of Will: This is the type of Trial Red had to pass in order to bring Zoe back from the dead. Hellhole. it's likely that the spell will have the exact opposite effect from what the caster intended. If the character loses a roll. spends the required number of Yum Yums. the spell caster makes an appropriate (usually Job) roll against the spell's Difficulty Number. The rolls continue until the character is dead or until she's won a number of rolls equal to 1/3 the DN of the spell. Possible Spell Casting Modifiers • The spell is being cast from a grimoire • Spell is a specialty of the character's tradition • An appropriate relic is being used to help focus the spell's power • Magical conditions (the alignment of the stars. and additional Yum Yums may be spent to improve the roll normally. Zora eggs. but fails to beat the DN. the GM determines its effects normally based on the difference between the character's roll and the spell's DN. human skulls Very Rare: The materials are nearly impossible to find. the spell fails automatically. the character completes the ritual. gusts of wind. Step 4 Determine the Spell's Effects & Consequences Effects of the spell If a spell succeeds. candles. If the number of Yum Yums (including 47 . Uncommon: The materials required for the spell are relatively easy to obtain (available at most magic shops). precious gemstones. feathers. the player and GM should describe the cool special effects that usually accompany spell casting in the Zoeverse: changes to the caster's physical features (especially hair and eye color).
number of rounds unconscious. How did Zoe "bounce" May's mom's spell back at her with a mirror? Mrs. • Destroying the source of the spell's power: Some spells get their power from an outside source. • Symbolically appropriate actions: Performing a symbolically appropriate "reverse ritual" can sometimes end a spell. or suffer some other negative effect. and the demon tied to Jonnyboy's "Superstar" spell. The most popular are listed damage. In general. Monroe rolled "20. • Fulfilling requirements set when the spell is cast: Curses and some other spells end when certain requirements are met--for example. 48 Reversing/Ending Spells Magic System Questions How would the "Dark Red" thing work? There are two possible answers to this one: (1) Red completely out of control was for all intents and purposes an NPC (just like a werewolf would be during wolf-outs) and therefore wasn't bound by the usual rules. It's up to the GM to determine the consequences of magic. but in many cases they go unnoticed." Quirky Success for the Hunter. the more the caster knows about the original spell. A good example is when Zoe used Andy's tears to close the Seal of Dancemaster. Photo by cronewynd . its consequences are usually related but separate from the spell's effects." Gil says that you can end a witch's spell by cutting off her head. destroying the talisman will end the spell. • Caster's command: The caster of a spell The effects of this feedback (damage taken. • Killing the caster: In "The Wiccan." Zoe rolled a "1. Consequences All spells have consequences. in the first place.those spent to improve the roll) spent to cast the spell was higher the caster's Job Number. In either case. or (2) lots and lots of Yum Yums. In others. The murderer's tears are sort of a symbolic opposite of the murder victim's blood. If the spell succeeds. headache. Bad Break for the witch. based on the character's roll and the DN of the spell (more powerful spells will have more noticeable consequences). when the victim experiences a moment of true happiness. be knocked unconscious for a number of rounds. suffer a penalty to rolls due to a bad below. If a spell fails. • Breaking a talisman: If a spell's power is focused into a talisman. etc) are equal to the difference between the Yum This only works if the spell was cast correctly Yums spent on the spell and the caster's number. the character will be able to find a counter spell through research. spell by making a successful casting roll. The form taken by the feedback effects There are several ways to end or reverse spells are up to the GM. the caster suffers "negative feedback" from casting the spell. In some cases. whose effects are temporary can end the penalty suffered. Examples include symbols used to summon things and items used to trap spirits or demons. idols of gods used in spell casting. and destroying the power source will end the spell. the consequences are usually felt in the way the spell plays out. the spell won't have any noticeable consequences. the character will have to create the counter spell. The character could suffer in the Zoeverse. the easier it will be to cast the counter spell. Examples include a demon's power center. Destroying items used in the casting of the spell will also sometimes end the spell. • Casting a spell: It's possible to reverse or end a spell's effects by casting a counter spell. if a character successfully casts the spell and beats the DN by 10 or more.
he could harness a ghost to provide the robot's "brain" and personality. Since the robot's apparent sentience is the biggest obstacle to its believability. but some types of monsters won't die by just reaching zero Health Points. if a character is building a robot. Combat • There aren't any across-the-board rules modifications for combat in the Zoe game. The DN of any weird or occult gadget is reduced by 5 if it's being built on a Hellhole. Gadget Weirdness Conspiracy Theory Pulp Science Fiction Example Monster tracking devices. Cerebral dampeners. here's a primer for how the rules reflect the game world: Vamps don't die from reaching zero Health Points. as shown on the table below. Since vampires will likely be one of the most commonly encountered monster types. Brain chips Rocket packs. For example. The actual magic involved in trapping the spirit would be handled using the magic system. the DN is reduced. but the number of successes the character must collect in order to complete the thingamabob. However. they can die from taking damage equal to their Health Points from fire or sunlight. Freeze rays. They just fall unconscious. The only major difference is that the time required for each roll is 2 weeks instead of 2 hours. Invisibility rays Androids.Weird & Occult Science Creating weird gadgets in the Zoeverse uses a system similar to that used for research: The DN of the gadget represents not only the roll required. Timecontrolling lint DN 5 10 15 A character can reduce the DN of a gadget by using magic to explain its more unbelievable aspects. The DN of a gadget should be based on how unbelievable it is by modern standards. In Photo by Mattes 49 .
If the character gets out of the sun. stunts. In some cases (usually when the vamp is complete cannon fodder or the PCs come up with a good idea to expose him to sunlight). you can use the regular fire rules. • Since sunlight seems to lead to vampires catching fire.P. he takes damage again from the sun AND that damage adds to his On Fire Number. If he loses.fights around. the GM may rule that he doesn't get a Body roll on the first round because he's too surprised to take cover. Players and GMs should add in lots of cool flips. it's probably one of those cases where the GM (also known as Josh) decided that it was cool enough to bend the rules a bit. • The other way to kill a vamp is to cause damage equal to its Hard to Kill Gimmick number. he takes damage as if he'd been attacked (with the damage bonus for sunlight added in). this is handled normally. If the character is attacking the vamp with a stake. then causing HTK damage means she pegged the vamp in the heart. the covering acts like armor. he's dusted. he makes a Body roll against the Cruel Forces of the Universe. here's how to handle the mechanics for sunlight. but that was a special case. though. say you've got a vamp with 15 H. It's up to the GM to decide exactly how the kill happened based on the situation. in which case he'll probably flail for a round or two before he dies. it's probably a decapitation thing. In reality. Pike's blanky is +3. If the character is still in the sun. since Zoe tricked him into drinking the stuff. If you want a rules explanation. forked tree branches and LOTS of pulling). passing cars. he's managed to cover himself and get into the shade enough to avoid any damage. If neither of these seems to make sense. If you think it would be cool for your character to somersault over a gravestone on her way to attacking a vamp. As long as the stunts aren't intended to have special effects (extra damage or whatever). When a vamp is exposed to direct sunlight. While in some cases Zoeverse characters get into good oldfashioned slugfests. you can pretend that actually drinking holy water causes enough damage to a vamp in one round to overcome its Hard To Kill Gimmick. and the like. • Speaking of flailing. which are covered by shaded goggles/glasses). fighting is usually a bit more elaborate--especially when Hunters are involved. she found some way to decapitate the vamp using whatever was handy (barbed wired. or (if it's daytime) she managed to knock him right out into some fresh sunlight. If he takes 10 points from fire and 5 points from a sword. On the first round a character is exposed to the sun. firey vamps. it's the description. • We've seen one case where a vamp died from massive holy water attack. he gets an On Fire Number equal to the damage he took. The most important thing about Zoe combat isn't really the rules. Photo by Digital Rampage other words. If she's using something a little more slashy. just say that she does it. he's out cold but not dusted. there's no need to roll for them. The armor rating should be somewhere between +1 (trying to hide under a jacket) to +5 (all skin covered except the eyes. you'll have to be more creative: she kicked him into one of those broken fence posts that vamps always seem to start 50 . If the vamps got something to cover himself with. If you then drag him out into the sunlight or do 5 points of fire damage to him. If he wins.
you're going to become an addict" or "Sure you can have a soul. • Character lets his emotions get the better of him. Weaknesses. but if you use magic too often. Perks. • Player comes up with an interesting subplot for the character (bonus points if it is the While these things can't really be "learned. not Zoe or Saint). • Character coins an appropriately Wheatonesque term. vampire. New Gimmicks. demon. Photo by D'Arcy Norman 51 . In most cases. and Limitations Character Improvement Flaws Flaws can be reduced by 1 by spending a number of Yum Yums equal to the Flaw's current rating.YUM YUMS Yum Yums in the Zoeverse work as described in Q2E. with the following additions: Witch Gimmick right now. Perks & Limitations Since Perks and Limitations are usually aspects of some supernatural heritage (Hunter. but it might cause a few unexpected problems…" ). The GM may also give characters new abilities and disadvantages even if there is not obvious reason within the story.) they usually can't be changed once the game starts. A few things for which YYs might be awarded in a Zoe game include: • Character makes a good reference." it is result of something that happened previously possible for a character to get new ones as part in the game). of the story. • Character refers to a previous episode (of the campaign. etc. these are sort of Faustian deals that the GM offers the character ("I'll give you the Super Yum Yums can be used to improve a character as described in Q2E.
Assuming someone is actively attempting to control the sleeper's dreams. there's a cool flash of light and the two people switch bodies. work sort of like an electronic leash. When a demon wearing the cuffs passes beyond a pre-set magical barrier. Kalithia Powder When a person takes this drug. forged by ancient Roman sorcerers. people who know the personality that belongs in the body get a Brain roll to notice that something's up). One of the name--clinical or slang--but its synthetic ("mandoubles inherits all the strongest qualities of the made". If the person attempting to control the dream has a way of monitoring it (through a psychic connection or spell). adrenal gland). the souls/spirits will return to their original bodies. and increases its user's strength 20 times. or in this case. the sleeper will resist the dream--in essence. demon-made). It is possible for a demon to reach over the line without getting zapped. The cuffs may be opened by threading a conductor through the locking mechanism (the Fang Gang used horse hair). Close friends of the person whose body is being borrowed may also notice that something's wrong if the character behaves strangely (if the person in the borrowed body does something out of character. Below are a few fun examples from the show. It's also highly addictive. shoots out a bolt of energy that causes a person to split into two separate people This partly mystical substance is never given a (a successful attack roll is required). they make a Brain check resisted by the sleepers' Nerve roll to make sure the dream has the desired effect. favored by the now-extinct Loth demon tribe. he gets disintegrated. once properly enchanted. If the Katra is destroyed. If chemical and effective properties not unlike street either half is killed. he can make additional rolls to get the dream back on track. Dragon Katra When this stone or metal talisman is pressed between the palms of two people. has person. his dreams are subject to manipulation by anyone who happens to be the same room while the drugged person is sleeping (or who can communicate with the sleeper in some other way--through magic. The PCP (including hyper-stimulating the demon's device only works once." Feruma Germina Demonic Drug This device. Demonic Leash These wrist cuffs. If they fail. for example). A person with the ability to read auras can recognize that something's not right with the person by making a successful roll. Setrian Crystals These magical batteries."-Saint There's all kinds of magical stuff in the Zoeverse. The other gets all the weak qualities. but if more than half his body crosses the line.STUFF "FEEBLE RECEPTACLE!"--Lief the Troll Magical Stuff "It has a purifying traits…cleansing abilities…possibly scrubbing bubbles. 52 . contain "a millennia of stored energy. he's toast. he "dreams his way out" of whatever suggestion/message/whatever the other person was going for. the other half dies as well. contains eye of newt (for the taste).
reversed by draining the blood of a Hunter. If he's using a weapon. Magic for Dummies. The Mendelbrott This is a poison that kills vampires. The Sentinel's Diaries. The Writings of Tarsus. The Library "Alex. In either case. Super Soldier Version Since Tyler dug out his own chip pretty fast. Hebron's Archives. If he fails. the damage and number of rounds immobilized is equal to the weapon's Damage Bonus. In game terms. Scientific Stuff And now for a few of the more interesting scientific inventions from the Zoeverse… This enchanted opiate affects both vampires and humans.Encyclopedia."--Gil Sooner or later. the chip is treated as a Weakness. The Journal of Richmond Cain. making it popular at vampire drug bite dens. Rhinehold's Compendium. The Perdiam Codex. The Labyrinth Maps of Crete. Hofsteader's Treatise on MultiDimensional Geometry. The Maggeddon Grimoire. Whenever the character attempts to harm a non-demon. the details of exactly how it works are a little blurry. Solemon's Compendium. Myths of Vishnu. If the character is just punching. If the roll fails. The Hegelstat Grimoire. The Winkler Volumes. he makes a Nerve roll resisted by the Weakness Number. zero. The Santana Codex. The poison's effects can be The Vampiricus Codex. the pain keeps him from attacking. he takes The Prophecies of The Mad Arab. It allowed RoboMonsterMan to control Tyler's movements. A Survey of Demon Dimensions. and can kill a human. NHB Version The neutralization chip Pike has causes a jolt of pain whenever the chipped person tries to harm anything other than a demon. If he succeeds. he takes 1 point of damage. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Evil. The Dusk Compendium. Necronomicon Ex Mortes. don't speak Latin around the books. Too much of the drug causes the junkie to go into a coma and experience a really bad trip. Once the poison is in the vampire's system. It's not really clear whether the chip is programmed to react to certain voices 53 . a Body roll every hour. the chip zaps the character. Cagilistros' Commentaries. he gets to make the attack. Here are a few from the show to get you started: Barlow's Demon Index. he dies. The Chronicles of Phedron. you're going to need to make up the name of some ancient (possibly blasphemous) tome in the Sentinel's Library. The Black Diaries. When the vamp's Body Number reaches Handbook. The Octavious Manifesto. he must make Text. Howel's Paranormal Behavior Modification Chip. If the roll succeeds. The Hunter 1 point of damage and loses 1 point of his Body Number. The Book of Kelso. and the power of the zap is based on the violence of the chipped guy's attack. Behavior Modification Chip. Mystery of Arcadia. Slayer of the Dead Orb of Thessa Morpheus The Orb of Thessa is a temporary container for a soul. The Nathian Scroll. Hell's Children. he takes 1 point of damage and is immobilized by pain for one round.
If he is not currently being commanded. Weakness (Chip) roll or do whatever the commander tells him to. Unfortunately. The inhibitor is in place). If the roll fails. the difference between the rolls (treat failed Weakness rolls as zero) will determine what sort of action the character can take: 1-5-character can make small movements (give a signal. the victim must act in accordance to the wishes of the person who controls the dampener. run. the character must that Ertha would just wander off with Zoe acting make a successful attack roll. turns the target invisible (successful attack roll to hit the target. Mind Dampener When this hybrid magical/scientific device is activated. the GM may rule that the victim gets another chance to break the spell. when triggered by an alpha pulse sequence (whatever that is) causes the victim to experience time at the wrong rate. El Robotico Diablo This is a devil that the robot built in the 1950s. It's also thirty percent more efficient than regular glass. Temporal Inhibitor This little silver lint ball. only his body. Jet Packs These nifty inventions allow the wearer to fly. it also causes the target's body to lose molecular integrity. Presumably it was defeated by Los Cincos. etc) The chip does not control the character's mind in any way. The invisibility may be reversed by another shot from the gun. he may make additional rolls in order to take independent action. 54 . for example. The victim is dimly aware of what's going on. Vamp-Safe Glass This is a type of tinted glass that filters out the components of sunlight that set vamps on fire while allowing the actual light through. strange). Every hour. the victim may make another Nerve roll. he must make a Body roll. the character takes damage equal to the difference between the roll and his Body Number. If the roll fails. What seems like a few seconds for the inhibited character is actually minutes or hours of real time This weapon does not cause any damage. If the character wins the roll. 6-10--character can make medium movements (pick up something. thanks to their vulnerability to wood). For every hour the character is invisible. the character must make a Body roll (the results of a failed roll are up to the GM). If Weapons Most of the weapons commonly used by characters in the Zoeverse are covered in Q2E. In order to maneuver while in the air. and the rules there should allow you to figure out the DBs for the rest of them. but has no control over her actions. If the roll succeeds. it causes the victim to freeze solid. as the name suggests. he disintegrates. Ice Ray Invisibility Gun The invisibility gun. push a button). she regains control. when the chip is activated. so if you decide to include it in your game. you'll have to figure out the details. stand up). the characters Body Number reaches zero. A wooden stake. (the rate apparently increases the longer the Instead. if the gun is set to overload (either intentionally or because of a quirky success).(presumably Welsh would have also been able to control Tyler) or if there's some other requirement for controlling the chippee. the chipped person must win a Nerve vs. the victim must make a Nerve roll at -5. If the controller attempts to make the victim do something suicidal or dangerous. It's not really clear how other victim's body is basically cryogenically frozen until people interact with the character (it seems odd defrosted. he loses 1 Body point. In any case. Another Body roll is required to land. no damage is caused). giving it a DB of +2 (+5 when used against vamps. To use the Ray. is small and pointy. If the roll fails. 11+--character can make any movement (attack.
see Rule #3. • Secrets rarely stay a secret. • Most good guys have their own code of conduct.Running a game set in the Zoeverse is just like running any other game using QAGS. • There are always consequences. He is a thorn in the Josie games side for the first half of the season. the Josie Gang is betrayed by someone they trust. • Immediately thereafter. it might be helpful to treat the campaign as a TV show. • There are no easy choices. and the overall campaign as the series. • Monsters are scary. each major story arc as a season. • Large bureaucratic organizations are usually up to no good. bad guy whose been causing trouble so far is neutralized or destroyed. Structure In structuring your Zoeverse game. but these rules change when people they love are involved. However. 55 . Everything else is secondary. RUNNING A ZOEVERSE GAME The Zoe Formula Most seasons of the Zoe TV show exhibit a story arc that follows a set formula. Look at each session as an episode. and sex can be downright deadly. Photo by Bella Bazooka Zoeverse Rules • It's all about the characters. and the advice in the Q2E rulebook applies. Breaking the story down in this way will help you decide which elements and themes to focus during each segment of the story. If you want to use the formula in your game. here's the outline: • A bad guy (who we assume is the main villain of the season) is introduced. • Random monsters never kill major characters. • Around the middle of the season. • Love is never easy. there are a few concepts and elements that show up frequently in the series ad therefore deserve special attention. • Bad parenting can screw a kid up for life. Real life is scarier. It may also suggest what sorts of plot line are most appropriate. When they get revealed.
this can make them forget what they're fighting for. The fact that some characters are the subjects of ancient prophecies doesn't really help much. Themes Zoe and Saint deals with lots of different themes. • The new villain is the Josie Gang's enemy for the rest of the season. (literally) choose between saving an innocent and saving the world. these are closely related. Common Themes Moral Ambiguity There's a lot of gray area in the Zoeverse. destiny. the plot of each session should be geared toward what's going on with the Photo by Megadem 56 . Redemption People who screw up and do bad things can redeem themselves in the eyes of others. the question "who am I and why am I here?" is very important. so you'll want to come up with some monsters to fight and stuff like that. Zoeverse characters are constantly trying to figure out their place in the world. Identity Since Zoe stories are all about the characters. The characters will have to decide for themselves. Still. and deal with the consequences if they get it wrong. the true villain for the season becomes apparent. coming to terms with their actions themselves isn't nearly as easy. and this makes it easy to cut themselves off from the rest of the world. These are described in more detail below. at least if Saint is be believed when he tells Pike that no matter what they do. Thanks to all the moral ambiguity floating around. but is defeated (often because an ally betrays him or her) during the final episode. and deal with former friends who have become (verifiably. but there are a few that show up on a regular basis. When possible. in the case of vampires) evil. Zoeverse characters are often called upon to choose the lesser of two evils. lots of play time should be spent on character interaction. Unfortunately. and characters often have to make tough choices about what's right and what's wrong. since these bring up the question of free will vs. Power and Responsibility As we learned from Ben Parker. but Plots Since Zoeverse plots tend to be sort of backdrops for characters development. This is even more true when it comes to things like Hunters and Vampires with souls. The Powers are even harder to please. they're still damned. you're running a Zoeverse game. it's not always clear where the line between responsible and irresponsible use of power lies. not a People With Superpowers Hang Out In A Coffee Shop game.• At about the same time. Isolation Zoeverse characters (especially Hunters and other White Knights) are not like other people.
Instead. human problem or event-paying the rent. and have to stop it (or stop the bad guys from using it to their advantage). the campaign set-up and characters involved will suggest these places. you can always do this type of occult) version of Bad Mojo. stolen. and crypts where the monsters of the week like to related occurrence. and the characters have to deal with it. you'll need to come up with a few recurring locations in the campaign. not completely alternate reality. mind control. Since it's so simple. apocalypse. whatever. Locations The Real World Photo by Janeway216 In this plot. In many cases. most basic Zoeverse plot-will come up with them on their own. Altered Reality Something is different about the world. The list below gives the basic types of development. 57 . Supernatural Event The characters find out that a mystical convergence. hang out. this is a great destroyed or vacated and new ones will take their choice for sessions where you expect to spend a place (a new set each season is a good rule of lot of time on character interaction and thumb). finding a job. some old locations will get to stop it. or whatever. A few common plot templates are described below. and the characters have campaign progresses. session as a dream sequence or hallucination. body switching. the conflict has nothing to do with monsters and supernatural weirdness. The rest of the gang has to figure out what's going on and how to fix it. locations you'll want to include in a Zoeverse game. Weird Science Bad Mojo Creature Feature The characters have to deal with a magic-using baddie. or some other magic.In addition to the assorted graveyards. factories. As the there's a monster loose. or altered in some way--through possession. one or more of the characters gets his identity hijacked. a spell gone wrong. dopplegangers. the characters have to deal with some kind of realworld. this type of plot is great when exploring themes related to identity.characters (and with the major bad guys for the current story arc) and what themes are being explored. or the players This is the simplest. These are great for when the GM wants to completely change the world for some reason without having to keep that change in continuity. If you don't want to have to figure out the details of creating (and revoking) an This is the non-occult (or at least. Obviously. prophecy fulfillment or similar event is about to take place. Who Are You? In this type of plot. dealing with relatives.
Billy The Snitch). the players will supply You'll also want to establish a few safe places minor GMCs ("This is starting to sound like one of my that away from the Home Base where characters Uncle Roy's stories…"). characters (Saint's mansion. don't deserve to get eaten. but keep in mind that characters can do a lot of jumping around (Pike and Hope in particular have spent time in a lot of different categories). • Friends and Loved Ones: These are people who aren't particularly useful when it comes to saving the world. The characters don't know that well. You should establish Gang because they have similar goals. Luckily. crypt). or occasionally useful. the the core group. who looks like the villain for the season. Zoe & Red's dorm room). comic book shops. (The Program. You pull it open and find…that little dweeb Jonny-boy. In some cases. The Program Base. because occasionally monsters will show up there. most of them are just bit parts. school. the weapons. downtime. Ertha (at first)). Principal Silar. Some homes can double as Home Bases or Safe Houses (Alex's basement (and later apartment). Most Little (Sunnyvale High.Meat Castle). When possible. They may or may not know that the You should also decide whether there are any characters are demon hunters. The jocks must have stuffed him in here again. but are important to the characters in other ways. The Triple Safe Houses Hangouts Bad Guy Hangouts/Bases Places Characters Go Regularly 58 . but you should keep track of them just in stuff they use to battle evil. so it doesn't hurt to know a little • Little Bads: The little bad is the recurring bad guy something about where they work or matriculate. Sunnyvale cafeteria). telling the of Tricks. Gil' swingin' bachelor pad. • White Hats: These are people who aren't part of After a long day of fighting monsters. Most characters will either have jobs or go to (The Delia-ettes. Zoe's house) players that they recognize him will lend a bit of continuity. or they need money. (The Brass. The Dork Patrol's basement). May (preplaces where demons and other bad guys like to hamster/early post-hamster). Even if the GMC's never officially been introduced. The major categories are listed below. but who probably Alderman's office. hang out. (Mom. they're a few places where they like to hang out during bored. Pike's Some GMCs are going to require a bit more detail. and the other much. (Billy The Snitch's Bar. so you can get away with just a name and a vague personality ("You go over to the locker that's making the weird noises. public This is the Josie Gang's headquarters. Home Base Actual Homes You should also know where the characters live. mostly harmless. Ozzy's cage. • Not-So-Innocent-Bystanders: These are characters who probably do deserve to get eaten. UC Principal Stone). keep up with can hide out when there's trouble. Pike. The Coffee Spout."). It's where records offices) don't have to be developed as they keep the books. The Bag possessed by a demon or something. and where the recurring bad guys • Innocent Bystanders: These are people who the spend their time. Other places the characters visit regularly (magic stores. GMCs Most Zoeverse games will include lots and lots of characters. and where they gather cases your story calls for a file clerk that's whenever there's a problem (The library. but who the characters don't kill because they're human. but occasionally help out the Josie characters will want to relax. these throwaway NPCs (especially the ones who show these will be the homes of the more powerful up regularly)--you might be able to use them later. In many cases. but who especially if the place happens to be EVIL really isn't as cool as he thinks he is.
16 17 . The Big Bad: The Big Bad is the real villain for the season. RoboMonsterMan). Make a few changes here and there to better fit the game and help keep players on their toes. and dashes. for example). The Alderman. (Pike & Drew. and other bad guys who aren't one of the Bads. The questions below should help you get started on creating a new type of demon. Melody).10 11 . and the guy that gets beat up during the season finale. (Saint. • What does the demon do for kicks? Is it into corrupting the innocent? Eating babies? Hastening the apocalypse? Just tearing shit up? • What does the demon look like? What is its natural form? Can it pass for human? • Why is the demon here? Was it summoned by a human? Sent by other demons to perform some task? Attending college? • What can the demon do? How smart is it? What are its abilities? How does it fight? What powers does it have? • What are the demon's vulnerabilities? How can the demon be killed/rendered powerless/sent home/otherwise defeated? • What else is known about the demon? Throw in some weird dietary habits. If you don't have any immediate ideas. Black Hats: These are recurring villains. or whatever else you can think of to make the demon a bit more interesting. letters that don't show up that often in normal words ("z"s. you'll just need to know how the players can track it and what it can do in a fight. Photo by Josh Jensen Monsters With the exception of demons (who we'll get to in a minute). If the demon's going to 59 .12 13 . right before the Big Bad is revealed. If it's just a monster of the week for the characters to kill.14 15 . apostrophes. historical information. The Dork Patrol). very few are immediately recognizable as borrowed. there are some tables later on that you can roll on. While some of these demons are loosely based on monsters from other sources. your best bet is to steal one from somebody else.. Roll 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 . (Evan Raines. minions. be a recurring character. Professor Welsh. you'll need to come up with some more detailed information. most monsters in the Zoeverse come from some other source.. Lorificus's Minions. If you really have no ideas. roll on the table below. A comic book A science fiction movie/novel/TV show A fantasy movie/novel/TV show A horror movie/novel/TV show An episode of Zoe or Saint Build your own demon (see below) Real-world mythology/folklore/ghost stories A fairy tale Another RPG A video game Building Your Own Demon Most of the monsters encountered by Zoeverse characters are demons.• • Bads die about halfway through the season.20 Steal A Monster From.18 19 . So. • What's the demon called? Give the demon some kind of name. Remember that demon names tend to have lots of hard consonants. if you need a new monster. The amount of thought you'll need to put into your demon depends on what it's going to be used for. biological quirks.
18 Vampires 60 19 .Photo by Piotrus Random Demonic Trait Tables Note: These tables are mainly for humanoid-type demons. To reproduce. You'll probably want to roll multiple times on some of these tables. It's after revenge. Just keep going until you've got a more-or-less coherent demon. Its' looking for something or someone.14 15 . The demon just wants to live its life.20 Demon Type The demon is "balancing" (good) demon. Somebody summoned it.16 17 . Discord Demons Bjorn. It's always been here.14 15 .20 Demonic Features Animal-like Qualities/ Parts Unusual Coloration Skin Condition Spiky Bits Star-Trekky Growths Unusual Skin (Armored. What Does The Demon Do For Fun? Roll 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 . The demon enjoys power/ control. Snyral Demons Solarus the Destroyer Jarl Demons Nannuktars .10 11 .) Extra Parts Freaky Proportions Who knows? They wear big-ass robes.14 15 . The demon is a trickster. The demon has a mission. The demon is a corruptor. Kukalak Torgo. Just passing through. etc. Boloch the Corruptor Lief the Troll Sinner Skippy The Entertainer Revenge Demons Why Is The Demon Here? Roll 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 . Example Yarble Demons Slim Stagram & Wolf Senior Partners Vampires Jim J.16 17 .20 Reason For Stopping By Because of a mystical event. Scaled. it's just been sneaky/trapped/napping until now. Slim Boyle. No Unusual Features Example Jolgrae.16 17 . and drop whatever doesn't make sense. Odin Mal Skippy. Boyle Revenge Demons. The demon is a mercenary.10 11 .12 13 .18 19 .12 13 . The demon is a sadist. To perform a ritual at a local blasphemous temple/Hellhole/whatever. It's following someone or something's orders.10 11 . Vacation. just mix and match monsters from other sources.12 13 . What Does The Demon Look Like? Roll 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 . The demon is a predator.18 19 . For monstrous demons. Hairy. The demon likes to destroy things.
Leprous Hobbits. etc. Vulnerable at certain times or during certain events.) Photo by Angeldye 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 . melts. etc. Flies. etc.12 13 . Singer.20 Demonic Trait Unusual Diet (Blood. etc. etc. Paralysis. etc. Must have invitation to enter.12 13 .) Weird Biology (No heart.10 11 . Hallucination. etc. for example) Leaves Clues To Its Identity (Slime trails. Babies. Burrows. etc.20 . Assassin. Souls.10 11 .) Has An Unusual Form Of Communication (Telepathy.) Something About Its History Something About Its Home Dimension/Culture/ Religion Something About Its Personality/Goals 61 What Are The Demon's Vulnerabilities? Roll 1-2 Demonic Vulnerability Supernatural Compulsion (Can be summoned.18 19 .18 19 . etc.What Can The Demon Do? Roll 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Demonic Power Shoot Cool Energy Bolts Alter Reality Become Incorporeal Mind Control/Possession Teleportation Telepathy Immunities Hard To Kill/Invulnerable/Immortal Telekinetic Cause Disease.16 17 . Can't die by decapitation.) Does Something Weird When It Dies (Turns to dust.) Power Limitations or Side-Effects Moments of Weakness (Easier to kill while feeding/mating/hungry. Symbols.14 15 .) Precognition Travel Through Diminsions/Open Portals What Else Is Known About The Demon? Roll 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 .) Blood (or other parts) Have Unusual Properties/ Powers Bizarre Method Of Mating/Reproduction Strange Form Of Locomotion (Floats above the ground. etc.) Shape Shifter Drain Energy/Soul/Life Force Natural Weaponry Regeneration/Accelerated Healing Has Access To Minions (Zombies. etc.) Not Very Bright Achilles' Heel Physical Vulnerability (A werewolf's vulnerability to silver. Hot temper.16 17 . Unusual Wounds.14 15 . Three spleens. Combat Abilities Spell Casting Abilities Human Job/Skills (Loan Shark. Illness. Facial Tics. Insanity. Color Changes. etc. Mind Controlled People.) Can Be Easily Banished/Bound/ Rendered Powerless Physically Weak Human-like Weaknesses (Sense of honor.
A combination of two words that don't fit together. or other public figure. A random word from a foreign-language dictionary. try adding demon. or a similar word. TV show. politician. A word of jargon or code. A former teacher. or abilities. A word from an atlas. An exotic dish or type of food. appearance. A . A character in a novel. order. An anagram of one of your player's names. A celebrity. tribe. movie. professor. A major corporation or brand name. monster. clan. A religious. coworker.dll file from your computer. Example Ana-To Demon Koh'lar Demon Beast of Arathorn Fire Demon Dush'ku Order Hapula Clan Gaxalar Tribe Order of Lazarus Kro-Gar Demon Samul Demon Devika Clan Choate Demon Occache Demon Skamorza Demon Brachii Demon Maruka Demon Negithol Demon Doomcrock Tha'Cho Demon Nar'yan Mar Demon 62 . Somebody you knew in high school or college. or mythological character. muscle. beast. historical. or other part of the human body. Roll 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Photo by Mattes Name The Demon After An ingredient listed on something in your kitchen. nerve. If it still doesn't sound quite right.What Is The Demon Called? Note: You'll want to "demonize" the name. A bone. etc. boss. Its role. A name from a foreign baby name list. An animal or plant (scientific names work best). An obscure holiday. A name from a list created by a random name generator. or comic book.
Neither of Courtney's parents knows she's a Hunter. This was a good thing. but she's active in school events and very popular. who told him about the spell that had activated all Quiescents (including Andrea) and the destruction of the Sunnyvale Hellhole. Vampire Hunter Body: 17 Brain: 11 Nerve: 13 Job: Hunter (14). and shortly after the attacks stopped. Bowling +2. Courtney was the first Hunter that Trevor's newlyformed Columbus team managed to locate and train./Night's Sleep). helping the others with training and leading the charge when bad guys show up." One to fight Hellhole beasties and one to find and train Hunters. Resilient (Armor Rating 2) WWPHITM? Amanda Seyfried Tag Line: "Can we please stop worrying about finding the Orb of Watchamacallit long enough to figure out what the heck this glowy thing is?" Dumb Fact: Drives a brand-new SUV. Characters Courtney Priest. Her father is the head of Megabank Ohio's real estate division. To make matters worse. A few months later. Trevor and Andrea managed to survive. Rich parents (10) Weakness: Ditzy Blonde (10) Skills: Sense Vampires +2. Courtney is currently a junior at a prestigious private school in Columbus. he decided to ship them out to the far less dangerous city of Columbus. along with a handful of other surviving Sentinels who had been found. To keep his search team and the untrained Hunters out of the Hellhole's line of fire. Trevor decided that he needed two "teams. Ohio. Trevor could not make contact with the Sentinels' Council. Cheerleader +2 Flaws: Computer Illiterate -2 Perks: Accelerated Healing (2 H. She's not a great student. Stake Vampires +3. where her mother also works. Andrew explained that a group of evil fighters from Sunnyvale. it became clear that Andrea had been called as the new Hunter. and began recruiting people to help them do this while keeping the local Hellhole in check. she's the resident Hunter-incharge. Future Prom Queen (14) Gimmick: Danger Sense (11). As such. Shortly after finding the quiescent (whose name was Andrea Davies) and beginning her training. Stealth +1. The PCs in this campaign are members of this newly-formed "Columbus Branch" of this new and improved Sentinels' Council. Trevor and Andrea agreed to help.Appendix 1: SAMPLE CAMPAIGN Background In early 2003. newly-appointed Sentinel Trevor Norris was assigned to track down and train a quiescent Hunter in the Ohio area. which could be the reason for the Cleveland Hellhole's sudden renewed activity. the pair came under attack by the Harbingers (though they didn't know who the attackers were at the time). since the Cleveland Hellhole suddenly became much more active. Trevor was visited by a young man named Andy. were attempting to track down and train the hundreds of Quiescents who suddenly found themselves with Hunter powers.P. 64 Photo by Stu_Spivack .
she must make a Weakness roll. computer science. where he met Andrea and Trevor. Marshall started dabbling in the occult. EXAMPLE: Justin takes a sword wound to the stomach and loses consciousness. After graduating from MIT with PHDs in chemistry. Mystical Robot Body: 16 Brain: 13 Nerve: 11 Job: Robot Martial Artist (12) Gimmick: Precognitive (14). Army Reservist (14) Gimmick: Everybody's Buddy (13) Weakness: Dames (13) Skills: Amateur Occultist +3. but with useless results. If the Weakness takes effect. and advanced electro-metaphysical engineering. Justin agreed in return for access to Marshall's occult library and contacts. • Whenever Crystal succeeds at an actionbased default roll. When he was in high school. A few months later. which of course will cause the…" Dumb Fact: Likes to tell long. Crystal. Whiz Kid Body: 10 Brain: 15 Nerve: 12 Job: Scientist! (14) Gimmick: Master of Research (12) Weakness: Addiction (Inhuman Amounts of Caffeine) (10) Skills: Occult Science +4. Bowling +1 Flaws: Excitable -2. If the Weakness takes effect. If it seems unlikely that Crystal has seen the action performed. First Aid +2 WWPHITM? Sam Jones III Tag Line: "She's great! She's a vampire. really. Since Crystal's the only one around. beryllium sphere to interact with the reticulating Hephaestus gasket. Talks Over Your Head -4 WWPHITM? Alan Tudyk on crack Tag Line: "It's all very simple. When Gus died. summoning a rather nasty demon. who works for the NSA or something. Karate +2. Occult History +2. so Marshall agreed. Since many of his projects include mystical components. and as can be expected a spell eventually went very wrong. she attempts First Aid. Fencing +3." he asked Justin to help out. Justin returned to his hometown of Columbus. and was forced to drop out of school in order to run the shop. The three managed to banish the demon and Trevor sent Marshall back to Columbus with a stern warning. Junior Sentinel Body: 12 Brain: 14 Nerve: 12 Job: Shop Keeper (10). We can just reintegrate the flux capacitor so that the electromagnetic energy counteracts the mystical field of the orgone crystal. Skills. but kept working at the store when classes and duty allowed. • Crystal can only do things outside of her programming if she's seen other people do them.Marshall King. isn't she?" Dumb Fact: Allergic to shellfish. Marshall took a part-time job at Mojo World. It seemed like the right thing to do. She recently watched Marshall bandage a wound on 65 Justin Veroshileff. Latin +1. she can't perform the action. After graduation. he soon became one of Mojo World's most valuable customers. which will cause the . or personal memory. she must make a Weakness roll. he joined the Reserves to earn some extra money for college. Marshall inherited the store. and Marshall followed it there. she's performed the action correctly. This has the following effects: • Crystal must make a Weakness roll before she can make any "general knowledge" type Brain roll that isn't related to her Job. rambling stories about his Uncle Niles. Fearless (19) Weakness: Incomplete Database (14): Crystal is limited to the knowledge in her database (which also doubles as her memory). where he set up his own workshop and lab with money from a number of fellowships and research grants. Trevor asked Marshall to head up the Columbus team. When Marshall started setting up his "Hunter Academy. The demon was drawn to the Hellhole in Cleveland. RolePlaying Games +2. a magic shop and occult bookstore owned by his Uncle Gus.
he lost his job. At some point. he upgraded her with a human appearance. 66 Seth Lebowski. Bad Driver -4 . but her Weakness takes effect. he has to make a Nerve roll to stay where he is. Locations The Farm For the first few months. but so far hasn't figured out the details. she acts pretty strange by human standards. His stomach wound continues to bleed. Marshall and the gang operated out of the back room at Mojo world. but this is very time consuming without a pre-existing database (such as the IMDB or Demons! Demons! Demons!). The AI allows her to "learn." but since human behavior is so complex. Shortly after Justin completed the upgraded. Street Musician (10) Gimmick: Teleportation (14). Math +5. Since this resulted in the record store being open without any employees. Music Trivia +5. At first. this was presumed to be some sort of glitch. ponds. so the GM rules that she can attempt a default roll. and with a little help from Seth (demonic squatters drive property values down considerably). I don't understand what you mean. Skills: Fencing +2. Crystal started having psychic visions. Bowling +2. when he sprouted small horns on his forehead and his hair started growing so fast he started to look like Cousin It. She can be programmed with new skills and knowledge. Navigation +4 Flaws: Acts Like A Robot -4 Perks: Resilient (Armor Rating 4). Joss told him it sounded like magic. There are two houses on the farm. Cell Phone (built into her head) Limitations: Limited Power Supply (must be replaced weekly) WWPHITM? Kristin Kreuk Tag Line: "I'm sorry. and artificial intelligence. Perks: Accelerated Healing (4 H. The roll succeeds. and even a stream. he suddenly found himself at home playing video games. Crossbow +2. and told him to talk to the guys at Mojo World. The place was perfect. Marshall quickly determined that Seth was a demon (or at least half-demon). Movie Trivia +4. Could you say it again with clearer meaning and proper grammar?" Dumb Fact: Is not "fully functional. Marshall was able to get the place dirt cheap (though he did have to put up Mojo World as collateral). Seth decided things were getting out of hand. including woods. Demonic Zeppo Body: 10 Brain: 12 Nerve: 9 Job: Stoner Dude (15). Freeloading (12) Weakness: Always Broke (12) Skills: Bowling +4. Chess +5. The main house has been converted into sort of a dorm for out-of-town Hunters in training.Courtney's arm. WWPHITM? Matthew Lillard Tag Line: "Hey man. but she does it to Justin's arm. could I maybe borrow a couple bucks?" Dumb Fact: Favorite Video Game: Grand Theft Auto Seth thought he was just a normal guy until a couple years ago. Demonology +2. Crystal does the first aid properly. and asked his buddy Joss for advice. Research +1. The farm is 20 acres. Video Games +3 Flaws: Demonic Features -2. Seth offered to help Marshall out with "that whole cult thing or whatever you're starting" in return for a place to stay and help figuring out what he is. but eventually Justin and Marshall determined that it was a side-effect of her power source (and also the source of her name). When he got involved with the Sentinels wannabes. or software/hardware (like her chess program and GPS chip).P." Crystal started life as a single-purpose robotic sparring partner for Justin. a crystal-like stone that forms in the brains of the precognitive Mewes Demons. One day Courtney overheard her dad talking about a farm outside of town that his company had foreclosed on. but they knew that eventually they'd have to find something a bit roomier./Night's Rest) Limitation: Uncontrollable Teleportation--if Seth would really rather be somewhere else. Then one day while he was at work wishing he home playing video games. additional abilities.
the building's barely up to code. and is filled with Columbus. 67 Photo by Professor Betty . Justin's office is located in small warehouse inside a relatively new industrial park. or make some kind of noise. Most of the things here glow. bubble. when some human customers actually show up. and the sign consists of chipping hand-painted letters on the front window. a shed holds an assortment of spare weapons and equipment. The owners are a family of demons who didn't realize that the whole sports bar/ Chinese place combo doesn't really work that well. The warehouse space beyond Mojo World is a small rare book and magic shop conveniently located in somewhat near downtown is Justin's lab and workshop. A large bay but reliable clientele of serious occultists. This doesn't attract a lot of walk-in traffic. Mojo World The Old Bag of Nails China First This place. and half-finished selling crystals and Llewellyn Publications to inventions.The other house has been turned into sort of a command post. but their specialties are fish and chips and dangerous stuff is in a large safe in the office. which Marshall is currently letting Seth live in. say in the matter. Veroshileff Industries World HQ At least. The other is Crystal's room. That's because the place is a demon bar. posters of boy bands. but Uncle Gus never thought of that as a bad This pub and restaurant is one of the top reasons thing. complete with stereo. The group hasn't figured out what to do with the grain silo yet. fixtures in the store are old and makeshift. One of these has been turned into a computer lab. located on Emslie Avenue. They serve a variety of different or behind the counter. The door in the back leads to a loading dock. There is also a mobile home on the property. While most of its income comes from tools. while the downright dishes. the more obviously demonic patrons are asked to use the private dining room (which can be entered through the kitchen without scaring the locals). and most demons don't have cars. The room is sort of a hand-me-down version of Courtney's bedroom (which Crystal once saw). spare parts. The front office contains a reception area (which serves as Justin's office) with two offices to the side. gadgets. Whenever the gang decides to There is a store room in the back. and a nice comfy bed (even though Crystal doesn't technically sleep). The two barns have been set up as training rooms. Marshall lives grab a meal. that's what the computer-printed sign in the front window says. anything fried. The parking lot is usually empty. The more Justin decided to move back to Columbus after exotic materials are kept in locked display cases graduation. complete with a small library and a spare bedroom in case Marshall or Justin needs to stay overnight. and a building that was formerly a workshop of some kind has been claimed by Justin (though he hasn't moved in yet). except on the weekends. but think it might come in handy when they build the obstacle course. the shop also has a small oscillate. trendy New Age types. which she demanded shortly after the AI kicked in. looks like a misbegotten combination of Chinese restaurant and sports bar. and Marshall tends to agree. they end up here if Justin has any in an apartment on the second floor. On the weekends.
the pair Seth refers to as "The Devil Girls" are entertainers at Inferno-A-Go-Go. Sentinel (?) Winston Barrett recently approached both Trevor and Marshall. and other nefarious schemes. Seth knows a few people who demons think the paper is hilarious. The Devil Girls. When Trevor declined Barrett's offer. an old high school buddy of into the trailer with him live in a run-down old Justin's. He owns and operates the Inferno-A-Go-Go. A few GMC ideas for the campaign are given below. Since the place caters to Photo by Danielle Blue Jo'sluag El A'ch. Occult Scholar Nobody has ever determined what exactly Sion does for a living. telling them that he represented the "true" Sentinels' Council. an adult-themed demonic night club in downtown Columbus. Although some of these books are just ancient dirty joke collections. takeover of international finance. they consult Sion. While not mind control satellites. Carrington Carver. Demonic Club Owner Jo'sluag El A'ch (better known as "Joe") is a Stegos Demon. Winston left school and lives with her parents in one of in a huff and hasn't been seen since. Andy identified Barrett as a member of the old Council.Other Locations of the organization still existed. Carver does occasionally get something right. Conspiracy Buff GMCs • Most of Seth's friends who haven't moved Carrington Carver. Winston Barrett. Sion Angle. the city's wealthiest subdivisions. He warned Trevor the Barrett was one of the old hard-liners. new apartment complex near his office. where he attempts to reveal the truth about the vast Vampire-Illuminati conspiracy's • There is a demon night club called InfernoA-Go-Go in downtown Columbus. tinfoil hat nature of his ravings. Whenever the gang needs to translate and ancient Assyrian spell or talk to someone who's read The Diary of the Mad Greek in the original Dutch. Walk Among Us. runs an alternative newspaper called They house in a bad part of town. and that they should work for him. • Justin Veroshileff lives in a nice. It's up the GM to decide which category they fall into. but it involves linguistics and obscure books. and • Courtney Priest attends an expensive private cautioned against becoming involved with him. Most a regular. a sizable number contain occult knowledge. but was unaware that any form 68 . Despite the work there. Demonic Informants Individually known as Fate and Ivy.
About a month later. Jake was selected for a special clear that the Hilltop neighborhood belongs to him assignment called "The Program. Unfortunately. The Stalker has made it very A few years ago. Ticking Time Bomb 69 . By working as a clerk at a major retail chain. Some dude named Seth explained to specializes in solving magic-related crimes." but the program and is off-limits to all other monsters. humanoid Joss Fulton. Most reports Josie gang from time to time. Bobby is not a team player and prefers to work alone. Joss Fulton is a hard-boiled private detective who he woke up one morning chained up inside a grain silo. Clayton Donner feeds off the anguish. Recently. Occult Detective Bobby McCay. humiliation. Werewolf Not long ago. After years of recovery. Nat Kish. but does work with the the Columbus monster community. Nat replied that he "will probably do that. to Hell (which he's pretty sure is a lot The Hilltop Stalker is a sort of boogeyman among like Detroit). it's not a particularly lucrative long as he locked himself up when the moon was business in Ohio. in addition to providing many wacky adventures (both real and imagined).Photo by CC Wolf demons. Recovering Wizard Dale English was once on the fast track to becoming one of the most powerful wizards who ever lived. Joss practices a form of chaos magic that is highly unorthodox (even for chaos magic). Clayton can suck down all the negative emotions he needs without actually killing anyone. Clayton is happily married to Elizabeth Donner." delivering pizzas and casting the odd enchantment until he finally lands the big case that will make his career. agree that The Stalker is cloaked. who has no clue that her husband is a demon. Killing humans doesn't really bother Clayton. Pretty much everyone hopes he's right. Jake Miller. so he earns extra cash full. A lot. but other aspects of the creature's appearance and powers vary widely. Demon Hunter The Hilltop Stalker creature who speaks in menacing tones. was disbanded before he was deployed. and has a laugh that's frightening event to demons. they usually have a good idea about anything major that's going on in local demon circles. but it leads to complications. Dale believes that he's finally managed to control the magical power within him. Dale English. Clayton Donner. the magic drove Dale mad. He has made it his mission in life to eliminate as many demons as he can before they drag him. Demon As a Negithol Demon. kicking and screaming. and shattered dreams of humans. but that was cool as Unfortunately. Bobby McCay hates demons. Nat that he was a werewolf. Nat Kish was bitten by what he though was a really big dog.
Evil Lawyer Parker Thomas is a human lawyer. he was attacked by a vampire on his way home from working late one night." Then his credit card bills came in and. but hopes that he won't stay that way for long. If the Josie .B. Chris started experiencing "lost time. • G. Yuppie Scum (Courtney's parents) • Jason Whismier. which resulted in him being discharged from the Army. He's heard all about Stagram & Wolf. Chris has no idea what he did with the expensive baubles after buying them or why he bought them in the first place. Incredulous Bystander (one of Marshall's gaming buddies) • Geoffrey Johnston. and Theresa. Neighbor (lives across the street from The Farm) • Brandon Meers. Moondog. Hunters In Training • Benji. Possible Mind Control Victim Chris Strouse is a successful comic book artist. Mojo World Clerk • Bill and Sarah Priest. Intern (Justin's Lab Assistant) • Andy Jarvis. and hopes to eventually land a job at their Cleveland office. He hates it when people call him "Lobster Boy. Cheerleaders (at Courtney's high school) Photo by Prof. Chris started checking out these places. and Zack Stoner Dudes (friends of Seth) • Dani. Meghan. Folleto Steve the Lobster Boy Steve the Lobster Boy is a demon with a lobsterlike head and claws. and Paker finds out about it. he discovered a number of large charges to a bunch of stores he's never heard of." Chris Strouse. and Teri. Other GMCs • The Arch City O.E. but recently something strange has been happening to him. Football Star (Courtney's boyfriend) • Aaron Presley. he will no doubt become a thorn in their side. Codell. and possessed of an uncontrollable thirst for human blood. living in an abandoned crypt. Phil's finding it harder and harder to maintain his usual optimistic.G. Alchemist (Mojo World customer) • Bert Ernest. Moki. gang ends up on Stagram & Wolf's radar. Parker Thomas. Laurie. The people at the most of the stores remembered Chris. Biologist (One of Justin's friends from high school) • Amy. and in a few cases even recalled what he had purchased (though Chris didn't necessarily know what they were). Just when it seemed like things were finally lookin' up for ol' Phil. most of which are magic shops.s (Marshall's gaming group). go-get-'em attitude.R. A few months ago. Phil The Vampire Phil used to be a salesman at a local paper company.he started having medical problems. He goes by "Steve" because his real name is unpronounceable in human language and he's a fan of Steve McQueen movies. Unemployed.
Weakness: Demonic Appearance (18) Perks: Natural Armor (Rating 4). 71 . the victim is paralyzed for a number of rounds equal to the difference of the rolls. unaffected by alcohol Limitations: Demonic Appearance -5 Troll Body: 18 Brain: 8 Nerve: 16 Job: Monster (13) Gimmick: None Weakness: Demonic Appearance (16) Skills: Hammer +2 Perks: Resilient (Armor Rating 2) Photo by Clevergrrl Snyarl Demon Body: 18 Brain: 5 Nerve: 16 Job: Brute (14) Gimmick: Paralyzing Mucous (13): Roll Gimmick vs. DB +2) Ghost Body: 0 Brain: 10 Nerve: 15 Job: Restless Spirit (13) Gimmick: Incorporeal (18) Weakness: Incorporeal (18) Perks: Immune to all physical attacks. victim's Body to hit them with the mucous. If the demon wins. Natural Weapon (Teeth. Jousting +2 Perks: Immune to decapitation.Appendix 2: SAMPLE MONSTER STATS Dethwonk Demon Body: 13 Brain: 11 Nerve: 15 Job: Warrior (13) Gimmick: Any Weakness: Code of Honor (16) Skills: Hunting +1.
Sterile. no pulse or heartbeat. DB +2) Limitations: Vulnerability (+10 damage from silver weapons). Must Drink Blood. Damage Bonus +1. Fire +2 (Ignores Hard to Kill). Accelerated Healing (2 H. Zombie Body: 12 Brain: 0 Nerve: 20 Job: Mindless Servant (14) Gimmick: Hard To Kill (15. Vamp Face. Sunlight +5 (Ignores Hard to Kill). must be decapitated) Weakness: None Photo by Veggiefrog 72 . Immune to Disease.P.Vampire Body: 17 Brain: 10 Nerve: 13 Job: Any (Use Thug (8) for vamps that are just cannon fodder) Gimmick: Hard to Kill (10) Weakness: Any Skills: Heightened Senses +2 Flaws: Any Perks: Doesn't Have To Breathe. Vulnerabilities: Wood +3. Claws. No Soul. Body is Dead (Room temperature. Christian Holy Objects +1 Neutral Traits: No Reflection. Resilient (Armor Rating 1)./Night's Rest). Must be in Vamp Face) Limitations: Supernatural Compulsion (Invitation). Mind Casts No Reflection. Werewolf (Wolf Form) Body: 15 Brain: 8 Nerve: 18 Job: Big Honkin' Wolf (15) Gimmick: None Weakness: None Perks: Resilient (Armor Rating 5). Natural Weapon (Teeth. Natural Weapons (Teeth. DB +4. etc).
Some demons will require more powerful summoning spells. The first causes glowing dots to appear on a map. Supplication To Apollo DN: 13 Casting Time: 1 Hour. the DN may be increased. Locator Spell DN: 5 Casting Time: 5 Rounds Incantations: Easy Gestures: Easy (usually involves sprinkling ingredients) Ingredients: Common Yum Yum Cost: 2 Effects: There are two basic varieties of locator spells. 73 . subtract the DN from her roll and use the result as a Resisted Roll against the target's Body roll. psychic connection. 15 Minutes Incantations: Difficult Gestures: Trial of Will Ingredients: Very Rare (including an Urn of Apollo) Yum Yum Cost: 15 Effects: This spell brings a person back from the dead. If the caster wants to pick up very large objects or perform precise actions using telekinesis. Light Spell DN: 4 Casting Time: 1 Round Incantations: Easy (Fiat Lux) Gestures: Easy (Caster smashes a bottle containing the ingredients) Ingredients: Common (but unknown) Yum Yum Cost: 2 Effects: This spell illuminates the area. or some other method. Demon Summoning Spell DN: 3 Casting Time: 25 Minutes Incantations: Easy Gestures: Easy Ingredients: Common Yum Yum Cost: 2 Effects: This is the typical type of demon summoning spell that dabblers in the occult who have no idea what they're doing tend to get their hands on. some herbs) Yum Yum Cost: 1 Effects: This spell revokes a vampire's invitation to a place. If the character wants to attack someone with a telekinetically controlled object. a cross. Invitation Revoking Spell DN: 1 Casting Time: 1 Round Incantations: Average (a bit of Latin) Gestures: Easy (sprinkling the ingredients) Ingredients: Common (holy water.Appendix 3: SAMPLE SPELLS Trace Spell DN: 5 Casting Time: 25 Minutes Incantations: None Gestures: Easy (caster must meditate) Ingredients: Common (sand and incense) Yum Yum Cost: 2 Effects: This spell places the caster in a waking trance that allow here to see a spell's mystical trace signature. The other leads the caster to the target with a glowing ball of light. Telekinesis DN: 4 Casting Time: 1 Round Incantation: None Gestures: Caster must be able to see item to be moved Ingredients: None Yum Yum Cost: 5 Effects: This spell allows the caster to levitate an object.
Sentinel: A person who trains a Hunter and helps her in her duties. Scully: To attempt to give a rational. scientific explanation for a supernatural occurrence. Hunter (formerly "Hunter. like Zoe or Saint. Game Face: Vamp Face Go Wild Bunch: to become very violent. Dust: To kill a vampire Photo by Epitome Pictures (Toronto. usually a humanoid from another dimension. Creature Feature (aka Monster of the Week): A Talisman: An object imbued with magical power. Non-Human Belligerent (aka NHB): Military for "monster. The"): A young woman with special powers and a sacred duty to kick monster butt." 74 . Not a fun place to hang out. Black Hat: A bad guy. Quiescent: A girl who could be called as the Hunter. monster or demon who shows up for a single episode.com White Hat: A good guy White Knight: A powerful good guy. Canada) www. usually to get killed. Demon Dimension (aka Hell Dimension): A dimension controlled by demons.GLOSSARY Big Bad: The major villain of a season. Zeppo: A seemingly useless member of a Josie Gang. Hellhole: A point of mystical convergence. Five by Five: Good Furry: Derogatory term for a werewolf. Sire: The vampire responsible for another vampire's creation. Powers: God-like forces of good. Can also be used to refer to anyone in the Sire's "line.epitomepictures. Rite of Torment: A test the old Sentinels Council put Hunters through at the age of 18. Josie Gang: A group of people mixed up in the weirdness of the Zoeverse. Wiggins: The Creeps Demon: A type of monster." Keyser Sozed: Tricked Little Bad: Minor recurring bad guy who causes trouble before the Big Bad shows up.
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