Companion

The Chimera background in Changeling: The Dreaming (see pg. 175) lists various chimera that become active when a changeling goes through the Chrysalis. It is suggested that the chimera be non-living (weapons, armor, equipment, clothes, etc.). Companions are the living chimera created by the changeling's unconscious nature. Players should consult their Storytellers as to the type of Companion they have. Players should also he aware that higher level Companions have minds and personalities of their own which may come into conflict with the player's goals. Examples of companions are: a small dragon, a green alien named Bob, or any other living chimera.

• • A minor companion. (Something with intelligence up to that of a dog, with little or no magic or special abilities. Examples include a small patch of mold that bubbles obscenely on a redcap's shoulder, or a winged cat.)
• • • A useful companion. (Something with the intelligence of a human, and minor powers, but not up to the level of an Art. Examples include a small jeweled dragon with a smoking problem, or perhaps a talking moon cat.)
• • • • A companion of significant power. (This companion may have a dot in an Art or a magic power equivalent to a single dot. Examples include a speed demon with Wayfare, or the aforementioned green alien with Primal.)
• • • • • A very powerful companion. (This com panion may have up to three dots in Arts. Examples include a griffin or unicorn.)
• • • • • • A companion of incredible power. (A companion at this level may have up to five dots in Arts — an ancient dj inn with Soothsay, or a dragon with a combination of Arts.)