Questions and Answers

Keep in mind the following questions before and during the prelude. If you answer any before the prelude, tell your Storyteller the answers so she can work with you. Answering questions about the character's mortal life and about her life after Exaltation are both important in order to fully understanding her.

• How old are you? Almost no Chosen go through their Exaltations before puberty, and most change in their mid-20s. Exaltation rarely happens after 35, but it has been recorded as late as 60. Also, the majority of those who are Exalted are in good health and do not have any crippling injuries or deformities. There are exceptions, but almost all Exalts are suited to serve of the Unconquered Sun both on and off the battlefield.

• What was your family life like? Were you raised by both parents? Did one or both of them die? Do you have brothers or sisters? Are you married? To more than one person? Do you have any children? Is anyone else in your family one of the Chosen?

• Where are you from? Where your character comes from will have an impact on his appearance, his native language, and many customs and attitudes.

• How were you Exalted? Where did it happen? Did others see it? Did you injure—or kill—anyone? Did you find the experience terrifying? Exhilarating? Both? Did the Unconquered Sun appear to you? If so, what did he say?

• When did you meet your companions? Do you get along with your companions? How long have you known them? How did you meet? Did you know any of them before Exaltation? Do you share any goals? Do you all work for the same city or organization? Are there rivalries among you?

• How has power changed you? Your character, born mortal, now commands vast power. How has she reacted? Do you believe your power gives you the right to rule those around you?

• What do you think of mortals? Now that you command great power and might live for over a millennium, what do you think of ordinary mortals? Are they less powerful beings under your protection, are they pawns for you to use to further your epic goals, or are you still adjusting to no longer being one?

• What motivates you to be a hero? Do you seek riches or undying glory? Do you simply enjoy exercising your impressive powers? Is your agenda based on revenge, social justice or ethnic and religious loyalties?

• Who or what do you worship? Has your Exaltation caused you to revere the Unconquered Sun? Do you still hold some previous set of beliefs, or do you believe mortals should worship your godlike power?

• What would drive you to commit murder? Do you casually slay anyone who denies your divinity, or is life precious and yours to protect? Is killing an Exalt or a god any more or less acceptable than killing a mortal?