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=== Outbursts ===
While Leviathans often have occasion to make use of their transformative abilities in their own interests - to defend themselves and seek out their goals - they are far more likely to transform unwillingly. The imperfect control of their divine nature, combined with the stresses of their dual natures, mean that shock and distress can trigger an instictual transformation to a more monstrous form - an Outburst. 

The following triggers are suggested for the triggering of an Outburst. Being exposed to a trigger doesn't automatically mean that there must be an Outburst - the problem should generally arise regularly but not be so common that involuntary changes radically alter the way in which players and characters act. Outbursts should be a source of anxiety, not aggravation. Some exercises of the Leviathan's natural abilities will risk an Outburst when used, as well.
* The Leviathan...
** ...fails a Tranquility check while in human form.
** ...suffers two or more levels of damage.
** ...dramatically fails a roll, especially a social roll.
** ...is subject to extreme emotions.
** ...witnesses the death of a fellow Leviathan or an Atoll.

Regardless of the trigger, an Outburst can shake a Leviathan's self-control, reminding him of the ways in which he is subject to the vicissitudes of fate. This constitures a Tranqulity-8 Disruption, as it is primarily jarring to those members of the Tribe that feel as though they have been making progress on their road to self-definition.  

* '''Dice Pool''': Resolve + Sheol 
** '''Action''': Instant
** '''Roll Results'''
*** ''Dramatic Failure'': As a Failure, and the Leviathan is incapacitated by the agonizing transformation for (6 - Stamina) rounds. 
*** ''Failure'': The Leviathan transforms immediately into a form one step less human than his current shape. If this is impossible, he suffers one level of lethal damage instead.
*** ''Success'': The Leviathan's form does not change. 
*** ''Exceptional Success'': As a success, with no additional benefits. Strongly resisting an Outburst might constitute a reason to increase one's Tranqulity, however. 
** Suggested Modifiers
*** -2: The Leviathan has a Tranquility of 1 or 2.
*** -1: The Leviathan has a Tranquility of 3 or 4.
*** +1: The Leviathan has high (8+) Tranquility.


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