ANTAGONISTS (Chapter)

## DYLON PROFILE

“We don’t expect gratitude. Nonetheless, we know what must be done.”

DYLON (Elite)
Level: 10 • Race: BEAST

Traits: imposing, protective, seaborn, staunch.

#### Combat Stats

DEX / INS / MIG / WLP / HP: d6 / d8 / d10 / d8 / 140
MP / Init.: 70 MP / 60 Init. 9
DEF / M. DEF: +2 / +1 p a B

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## Abilities

### Basic Attacks

Sea Fin

- (INS + MIG) +1 attack.
- (HR + 5) ice damage.
- Condition: If the tide is high, the target suffers weak.
- *Note:* If the tide is low, the target won’t be able to see Node (see previous page) until Dylon uses Sea Fin again.

### Spells

Rock Toss (OO)

- (MIG + WLP) +1 attack, 5 MP cost. One creature target. Instantaneous.
- Dylon deals (HR + 10) earth damage to the target.

### Other Actions

Coordinated Action (SS)

Dylon can use an action and spend 10 Mind Points to perform a free attack with Sea Fin, treating the High Roll as 0 when calculating damage. After this attack is resolved:

- If the tide is high: Node (see previous page) performs a free attack with Hunter’s Bow, treating the High Roll as 0.
- If the tide is low: Node recovers 10 Hit Points instead.

## Special Rules

- High Tide Strength: When the tide is high, all damage dealt by Dylon ignores Resistances.
- I’ll Avenge You!: When Node (see previous page) is reduced to 0 Hit Points, Dylon recovers from all status effects and loses all his Vulnerabilities. After that, the tide becomes high again.
- Low Tide Tenacity: When the tide is low, Dylon becomes Resistant to physical damage.

### A Reflection In Two Parts

While the T onitranea Rex (see page 176) is a terrible predator that upsets the ecosystem, Node and Dylon showcase how pain and tragedy might warp protective instincts into extremism – a preemptive and short-sighted hunt, fueled by fear rather than understanding. However, the village of Turva and their mentor cultivated a diametrically opposite philosophy, one that still endures in the powerful bond between Node and Dylon: it’s not too late, and the Player Characters might be able to bring those feelings back to surface before they drown in a sea of bitterness.