Chameleon Custodian

A clever automation, designed for clandestine acts of espionage and often shaped into the likeness of a skulking creature, such as a chameleon, spider, or insect. Though often unintelligent, they can stalk their quarry within their master’s domain with great skill.


 * Costs: 5 XP
 * Size: 1 (tiny)
 * Health: 3
 * Defense: 2
 * Initiative: 2
 * Speed: 9

Attributes: Intelligence 1, Wits 1, Dexterity 1, Stamina 1, Strength 1

Skills: Stealth, 1


 * Add +2 dots in any Attribute above.
 * Add +2 dots into any Skill.

RECIPE

 * 1) Carve the Custodian’s desired framework from the wood of a used coffin.
 * 2) Enwrap it with the hide of a smothered animal.
 * 3) Sew on the desired number of legs, wings, wheels or tails with the thread of a maiden’s hair.
 * 4) Fill the entire body with the gears of an old clock and the stuffing of a maiden’s pillows.
 * 5) Sew on a decapitated head of the animal which will govern its demeanor. For example:
 * 6) * The head of a spider for quiet skulking in corners,
 * 7) * The head of a lizard for silent and evasive demeanor,
 * 8) * The head of a primate for adaptive behavior and mimicry,
 * 9) * The head of a feline for stealthy and athletic stalking,

6. Lastly, bind and awaken the Custodian by shedding ten drops of your own blood over it’s head and any mirror, crystal orb or scrying pool.