Cognitive Lapses
There are cases of samurai who have suffered a killing
blow to the head, yet recovered, who are changed by the
experience. Some display all manner of odd behaviors,
such as forgetting old skills or acquaintances, or dramatic
shifts in taste and perception. Others lose themselves,
suffering gaps in their memory where the part of
themselves they’ve lost takes control of their bodies.
In very few of these instances is the culprit an evil
spirit who has slipped in through a wound or because
of the Shadowlands Taint. Still, one must be vigilant.
– Medicine by Agasha Shio
Causes
A blow to the head, or a supernatural experience. Lapses can occur for many reasons.
Symptoms
At the GM’s discretion, you sometimes lose your
ability to focus or think consciously. Your body
continues to act during these times according to
your general instincts, and it does not undertake
actions you would not consciously perform, but
you do not form coherent memories of these
times. After you suffer such a lapse that lasts
for more than a few brief moments at the GM’s
choice, you gain 1 Void point.
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