-Nate
Coat
and Hat of Baron Samedi
In
Voodoo tradition, the loa
known as Baron Samedi is depicted as a man of African descent with
his face whitened like a skull, and wearing a black top hat and coat.
Indeed, those two garments are sometimes placed atop and on the arms
of a cross, respectively, as a representation of this powerful
entity. Sometimes the articles of clothing used in this way become
infused with arcane power. This might be due to the influence of
Baron Samedi himself, or perhaps because of the faith and fervor
projected upon the items by believers. Whatever the case, none can
argue that they don't become imbued with considerable power.
In
game terms, this item functions like a mantle
of faith, with one
difference. Hougans who wear it receive damage reduction 5/evil,
while bokor benefit from DR 5/good. This reflects the dual nature of
the Baron; for some he is the psychopomp who guides souls to the
afterlife, while for others he is a power who spreads debauchery and
death.
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