Ali Arakoni Malipatlolla

Sidekick Extraordinaire. Yeti Fighter. Time Traveller.

Excerpt from Shocking Return To Black Goat Temple
XVII.
We were only half-way up when the blizzard took us, the ponderously long stairway
faded from view as the air became a swirling stew of white and the bitter cold pierced
us even through the thick fur so generously gifted to us by the Shigatse monks.
Seemingly impregnable to the cutting wind and penetrating dampness, Ali and Abu
merely pulled their caps over their ears and raised their collars against the howling
winds. While the noble monk Tenzin, dressed in his usual robes and sandals
demonstrated that unusual mastery of his own aged form that made his temple and
students famous throughout the orient. Suddenly my heavy coat and leggings didnt
seem such a burden as we negotiated the stone stairway to the Mystic Mounts
forbidden plateau and its temples to cursed and forgotten deities.
Had the white-out not been so sudden and without warning, we might have been more
prepared but within the space of a dozen steps we discovered our footing had
become icy and treacherous precluding our plans to reach the summit before
nightfall.
Can we make camp here? asked Tenzin, his nimble mind responding to the new
conditions.
That mossy cavern is near here somewhere muttered Abu thoughtfully.
That cavern is frozen at this time of year. Big Ali shot back tersely, still taken back
by Abus treatment of the Tibetan peasants in Shigatse.
Even ice would be warmer than this wind. I heard Tenzin state, but my precarious
balance prevented me from turning to properly see his expression.

The cavern was little more than a deep alcove in a stony outcropping adjacent to a
flash-frozen stream, with the four of us huddled inside there was barely enough room
for the secretly related duo of Abu and Ali to fit shoulder to shoulder. As the wind
died down the two big Indian men argued over the driest tinder available to start a fire
until desperate for peace and quiet I offered them the file of papers I had borrowed
from the Chinese port officials in frustration.
Perfect! Abu Gorakh boomed, passing half of the papers to Ali and shredding his
remaining half into the make-shift fire pit. Big Ali took the stack he was handed and
sensing no need for additional kindling began examining the unfamiliar script.
Do you read, Ali? I ventured, hoping to distract the two from further bickering.
Yes - but not this alphabet. Big Ali replied slightly defensive.
I shot a look toward Abu Gorakh, letting him know I would abide no more baiting of
his son, who for all Abu knew was simply a porter we had hired for the journey.
If you would like, I will teach you that alphabet while we wait. I offered, glancing
at Tenzins unreadable smile across from me.
I would very much like that, Miss Gettel. Responded Ali brightly, clearly interested
in the unreadable papers he was paging through.
Resigning myself to a night of waiting I gestured the big man closer to share his view
of the papers in Abus waxing fire-light. Almost as a reminder to never get too
comfortable; the random page of port-records selected by Alis flicking gave me a
start with a name Id almost stopped looking for M.D. Donighal.
As Big Ali patiently awaited his first lesson, the sharp minded Tenzin Jampa noted
my breathlessness and asked what I had read. At first I was at a loss for words (a state

with which I am rarely afflicted), the port officials had recently welcomed an M.D.
Donighal into China a mere day before my own arrival.
I need to contact Max. I started, but my voice was interrupted by a chilling howl I
hadnt heard for over ten years. Big Ali suddenly popped up alert, a cross of terror and
determination in his eyes. I simultaneously shivered and sighed knowingly at the
noise, as it seems no expedition into the worlds ceiling was complete for the Aeon
society without a run in with the abominable snowmen the Yetis.
As the huge backs of the Arakonis filed cautiously out of the entrance I rolled my
eyes to Tenzin, who answered with his most contagious smile, reminding me once
more of the uniquely charmed lives we lead.
June 27th, 1977
Aeon Society Person of Interest: Lama Tenzin Jampa
File Reference: Tibet-0A1-D
If local lore and hearsay is to be believed, the charismatic crime-fighting Lama
Tenzin Jampa was born in the late days of 1694, which if true; would make him the
oldest human member of the Aeon Society although no surviving documents can
prove or disprove this doubtful claim.
While famously unwilling to discuss his own background, a few things had
been gleaned by his closest companions in suggestion form only. Firstly; that Tenzin
grew up amongst the Buddhist monasteries of the Himalayas and had been close to at
least three individual Dalai Lamas and two Panchen Lamas, secondly that the aged
monk was married once but of the four children produced in this coupling; only one
survived past infancy to adulthood (1), thirdly that something happened to a
(comparatively) young Tenzin during a long-passed Tibetan summer that left him
inspired as a mesmerist.
While hardly the best of sources, Tibetan lore has made many claims of the
mystical and sometimes otherworldly life of Lama Jampa, including but not limited
to; dueling with wizards and sorcerers, outwitting a Hindu demon, travelling to the
Buddhist afterlife and romancing the Bon household goddess of Potala Palace. Also
of note is Tenzins reputation amongst the Himalayan women-folk as what might be
termed a Buddhist sex symbol.
While elderly and seemingly delicate, Lama Jampa had on many occasions
been shown to be more physically able then his form might suggest, from fighting off
a martially trained tiger (2) to surviving an abdominal bullet wound with only the
barest of medical attention (3). Indeed, the iron-shod staff that Tenzin is seen to walk
with in many illustrations could quickly become a deadly, whirling weapon despite
the peaceful monks best intentions.
The first (possible) appearance of Tenzin Jampa in print was not an Aeon
publication, nor was it even an adventure rather, the Scottish profiteer and explorer
George Bogle records an encounter with the already old monk in his journals circa
1775 (4), that the two figures are one and the same is up for dispute, but
circumstantial evidence points to Jampa being the humble priestly wanderer who
shared information freely but remained unnamed in the narrative.
The first named appearance of Lama Jampa are the informal notes of Russian
military spy Yaroslav Barabanschikova in 1803, who notes that Tenzin advocates
freedom for foreigners to travel in his homeland (5). This information seems to have
made it into British hands, as the documents used to train Himalayan surveyor-spies

in the 1850s call for travelers to seek out the monk (6) and evidence suggests that
Tenzin helped to disguise the presence of such infiltrators for at least a decade.
Seemingly in disagreement with his countrys xenophobic policies on visitors,
Tenzin next appears in a role familiar to many Aeon members alongside Baron
Shelter travelling in British India around 1866 (7), although these adventures didnt
see print until the late 19th century. Many of the duos most remembered adventures
took place in this period, including the discovery of the Time Urn (8) and Baron
Shelters first miraculous resurrection (9).
In early 1892 the two parted ways after a misunderstanding never talked about
by either man, but likely to do with the Time Urn this time apart was brief however,
as by 1899 the Baron was once again joined by Tenzin in his journeys through greater
Asia (10). This period also saw the introduction of the mischievous, travel-savvy
child, Abu Gorakh Arakoni (11), who would become a permanent fixture to the
group.
Although the records of the groups journeys received less publication during
the racially sensitive early 20th century, their stories were later presented from
memory in Aeon Society titles during the 20s and 30s (12, 13) sometimes presented
as flash-backs within the running narratives (14). Chief amongst these unpublished
adventures was the first appearance of the Ubiquitous Dragon under alternate
pseudonym, whose abilities were either un-witnessed by the trio, or were yet to
develop (15).
Sometime during the spring of 1921, after their quiet meeting with Sir Calvin
Hammersmith in Siam, the trio went their own ways - only to fully reunite at the
Aeon Christmas dinners of 1928-37 (16). Although the reasons for the split werent
discussed by the taciturn Shelter and Jampa, Abu Gorakh has revealed that a
disagreement over the Time Urns purpose had been encouraged and nurtured
successfully by the notorious Graceful Crane over the years (17).
During the early years of the Aeon Society, Lama Jampa was used often as a
mediator between Aeon Members and like-minded individuals based out of China and
the Himalayas, the most famous of these included the legendary teacher Huang Fei
Hong of Guangzong (18) and the stealthy French Lama, Alexandra David-Nel (19)
hidden in Tibet. It was this latter interaction which began the warm relation between
the monk and our former associate, Sarah Gettel who was to later obtain the only
known interview with the wizened Tibetan Priest (20).
It wasnt until 1928, after an attack on Tibet by Baron Zorbo that Tenzin
officially joined the Society (21). While the Lama seemed to enjoy the travel and
wonder (22), his philosophy on how to treat the Telluric disruptions varied at length
with standard Aeon protocols leading to conflict with Max and a series of
fascinating debates that even Primoris seemed to take notice of (23).
In the early 30s, the Aeon Society assisted Tenzin to solve a mystery that had
perplexed him since his childhood, when he, Abu Gorakh and Sarah Gettel lifted the
curse on the Black Goat Muto transforming it into the Holy Kulan (24) whom
Tenzin has since cared for and interpreted for those who seek mystic wisdom. This
investigation seems to have rededicated Lama Jampa, as for the next few years the
priests commitment to the Society was only rivalled by his responsibility to Kulan.
This dedication was only decreased in the aftermath of Annabelle Lee Newfields
death (25) and subsequent battle with Primoris (26) during the events of the war, a
time when many members departed the society demoralized (27), if only temporarily.
In the quiet years after the war, Tenzin Jampa had less to do with Aeon and
more or less faded from prominence in the society, working independently with the

now freelance Sarah Gettel (28) or teaming up with Baron Shelter (29) and Abu
Gorakh (30), but never with both at once again. In the late 40s the Lama was part of a
short-lived but dynamic trio including Abu and his estranged son Ali Arakoni
Malipatlolla, whose adventures were published in the new Aeon society periodicals;
Adventure!.
Following this journey, Tenzin announced his retirement from the Aeon
Society in 1952 (31) after the Peoples Republic of China asserted its control of Tibet
militarily following some tense years of border scuffles. The Lama had asked Aeon
for intervention during that time, but still shaken by the events of the war in Europe
the newly formed Aeon council, chaired by Michael Mercer had refused the monks
request.
Tenzin Jampa continued to appear afterwards in the independent journals of
Sarah Gettel, including the now famous interview (20) and a series of investigations
in Central Asia (32, 33, 34). In 1976, Sarah Gettel received word that Tenzin had
fallen gravely ill and despite the efforts of Aeon associates and inspired independents
alike with his beloved homeland under harsh occupation; the timeless Lama Tenzin
Jampa passed away from heart failure during the early days of 1977. If the Tibetans
who now venerate him as a Bodhisattva are right, he was 283 years and twenty four
days old when he breathed his last.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Baron Shelter on the Roof of the World, The Argosy for September 1905
Chairman Maos Kung-fu Tiger, Adventure!, 1947 Annual
The Thugee Cult of Murder, The Argosy for June 1912
Bhutan and Tibet : the travels of George Bogle and Alexander Hamilton, 1774-1777
1803
On the navigation and mapping of forbidden territories, 1848
The Indian Odyssey of Baron Shelter: Part I, The Argosy for November 1897
The Urn of Time with Baron Shelter and Tenzin Jampa: Part II, The Argosy for April 1898
9. Death of Baron Shelter with Tenzin Jampa: Part IV, The Argosy for October - 1898
10. Mystics and Murderers with Baron Shelter and Tenzin Jampa: Part I, The Argosy for January
1899
11. Tenzin Jampa and the Monastery of Fates with Baron Shelter: Part I, The Argosy for March
1900
12. The Return of Baron Shelter and friends: Part I-VI, Tales of the Aeon Society FebruaryAugust, 1925
13. Memoirs of Baron Shelter: Twenty years of Unheard Adventures: Part I-XX, Tales of the Aeon
Society June, 1929-February, 1931
14. Before Aeon: A Night with Baron Shelter and Safari Jack Tallon, Tales of the Aeon Society
1926 Annual
15. Dragon Essay: Tracing the roots of the Ubiquitous Dragon, Tales of the Aeon Society 1927
Annual
16. Aeon Christmas Special, 1928-1937 Annuals
17. The Graceful Trap Part I-III, August-October, 1926
18. Huang Fei Hong and the Aeon Society, Tales of the Aeon Society October, 1923
19. Sarah Gettel in Forbidden Tibet, Tales of the Aeon Society January, 1925
20. Tenzin Jampa: Sarah Gettels Living Legends Series, Sarah Gettels New Adventures
March, 1960
21. Tenzin Jampa Against Dr Zorbo and the Flying Citadel, Tales of the Aeon Society May,
1928
22. Return to the Lost World, Tales of the Aeon Society February, 1930
23. An Argument against Mercer in support of Jampa, Correspondence with Dr Primoris Page
3, April, 1929
24. The Terrible Secret of Black Goat Temple, Tales of the Aeon Society July, 1932

25. Baptism by Fire Part VII, Tales of the Aeon Society November, 1942
26. Baptism by Fire Part XVIII, Tales of the Aeon Society October, 1943
27. Baptism by Fire: Aftermath Part III, Tales of the Aeon Society March, 1944 (the rare final
issue)

28. The Revered Teachings of Sacred Kulan, Sarah Gettels New Adventures March, 1950
29. Unlocking the Secrets of the Time Urn, Adventure! January-April, 1951
30. Master Plan of the Graceful Crane, Adventure! August-December, 1951
31. Tenzin Jampas Retirement Notice, April, 1952
32. Chinese Occupied Tibet, Sarah Gettels New Adventures September-December, 1956
33. Four Weeks in Afghanistan, Sarah Gettels New Adventures May-June, 1963
34. Beyond the Iron Curtain, Sarah Gettels New Adventures February-June, 1974

Aeon Society Place of Note: Kulan Temple in Shigatze (formerly Tsang Temple)
File Reference: China S372 (previously Tibet S57)
In the interest of staying concise, this report will discount the fabled history of
the Tibetan natives and concentrate on the more reliable documented past starting in
1847 with the arrival of Chinese historian Du Lang. Some excerpts of myth will be
shown when appropriate.
Du Langs first notes concerning the temple betray its Lama Jampa to be open
minded in recruitment, taking students from the men and women, young and old,
foreigners and Tibetans alike.
[...Unfinished text...]
May 18th, 1951
Aeon Society Person of Interest: Big Ali Arakoni Malipatlolla
File Reference: CA1942-10h
Like his father, Abu Gorakh Arakoni, encountered in the Himalayas by Sarah
Gettel (1), Big Ali is a large athletic man with a good eye and a near inspired ability
to carry heavy luggage uphill.
Not much is known about Ali Arakoni Malipatlollas early years, except that
he was raised by his mother while his father adventured abroad. Ali is first mentioned
by Tibetan Priest Tenzin Jampa in his 1942 correspondence to the society, when the
young Kashmiri accompanied the wise monk into the mountains as a porter. Only to
stumble upon a cunningly concealed operation of the Rational Experimentation Group
using the local Tibetan villagers as guinea pigs (2), according to Tenzin the young
man played an important role in outfoxing the Ubiquitous Dragon duplicate in
command. At the time our priestly operative was unaware of the relationship between
Ali and Abu, whom Tenzin also knew, although he was informed soon afterwards.
Based upon Tenzins report, the next year Happy Edwards of the Flying
Circus flew the intrepid Miss Sarah Gettel out to Kashmir to meet Ali Arakoni, now
aged twenty six. But, unlike his father, subsequent investigations and interviews with
Ali have failed to show any sign of inspiration, just an ox-like physique, an open mind
and the well-known himalayan endurance. None-the-less, Max himself requested we
keep track of him hinting that the big Kashmiri may be important later.
Miss Gettel and Big Ali were re-united a few years later (3) joined by Abu
Gorakh and Tenzin Jampa. For reasons described by Tenzin and demystified by
Sarah, Abu and Ali (who had never previously met) were not informed of their
relationship due to the insights of a revered magical mountain-goat named Kulan
who was previously cursed to plague Tibet as the terrifying Black Goat Muto.

After bidding farewell to our dear Miss Gettel in the newly red China, Tenzin,
Abu and Ali found themselves in a handful of adventures as they attempted to travel
home (4, 5, 6), this period marked the beginnings of the Kashmir Conflict and Ali
grew increasingly impatient to return to his family in the warzone. Despite the
promise the group had shown they soon parted ways, Ali returned to find his mother
killed in crossfire and his homeland ravaged by insurgents.
After the adventures, which showcased Alis talents as an assistant in
numerous situations, the Kashmiri has reportedly been experiencing difficulties. His
wife of seven years left him to join her pro-Maharaja family during the Kashmir
conflict and took their six year old daughter with her. Since then Ali has been used
once by the Society, when Michael Mercer climbed Everest in the summer of 1949
(7).
Note: As of this writing, Ali Arakoni Malipatlolla has been listed as missing since
February no investigation is taking place by decision of Michael Mercer, Max might
still over-rule him when he returns, but until then this unsolved disappearance will
remain a mystery.
1. The Terrible Secret of Black Goat Temple, Tales of the Aeon Society July, 1932
2. The Forgotten Ruins of Kill Mountain, Tales of the Aeon Society October, 1942
3. Shocking Return to Black Goat Temple, Sarah Gettels New Adventures Summer Special,
4.
5.
6.
7.

1947
Doom Riddle of the Graceful Crane, Adventure!, August November 1947
Chairman Maos Kung-fu Tiger, Adventure!, 1947 Annual
Graceful Crane Deadly Revenge, Adventure!, January July 1948
The Last of the Yeti Kings, Weekly Tales of Adventure, Issues #63-65

April 21st, 1952

To Michael Mercer,
An able student of my humble teachings has recently found his path into a fate
he never knew awaited him, seen by the holy Kulan and your father. The path taken
by Ali could only open for him and only under certain circumstances knowing his
father was his companion Abu Gorakh, for example, might have lead him to stray
from the narrow path demanded by fate.
My role in this has been morbid work, knowing as I do that my student and
friend will never return from this journey although Kulan assures me that the sacred
goat will talk with Ali again at some point I regret that I may not share this pleasure.
Despite the results of earlier investigations, I still believe there is something about Ali
Arakoni that brings out the best in his companions, something unseen in the writings
of Donighal and Mercer.
Furthermore, with the current invasions of my homeland by communist China
I have become increasingly alarmed at Aeons inactivity in the face of this brutal
occupation the Society learned not to choose sides in the war against Germany, but
will that prevent us from entering conflicts in the future? Even as neutral mediators?
It is this change in perspective which leads me to retire my membership in the
Aeon Society. Over the years the cold rationalization by the society has been a force
for good, helping to clear the debris and see the root causes of a phenomenon but
now with the reduction of Telluric activity we see the disappearance of many special
places and things. While I am glad to report the Sacred Goat seems unaffected, the
Yetis that once roamed the mountains are vanishing daily and those who come to

study the creature inevitably leave unfulfilled, not to mention what is happening to the
mystic mount.
In truth I never wanted to solve all the mysteries, only the ones that caused
harm now that the Telluric energies are dissipating; I feel that further investigation
is actively removing the few pockets of wonder left. As such, I cannot continue to
take on investigations for the Society in good faith, although I will continue to offer
access to Kulan, my modest hospitality and meager insights as I would for any visitor.
As I discussed in person with Sarah, there is no hostility in this parting of ways
simply a difference in philosophy between your father and I.
Respectfully, Tenzin Jampa
Kulan Temple, Shigatse
Tibet province, China

Aspects of (K)Alis Anima

The aspects of Ali Arakonis Anima are multifaceted as the deities of Hindu religion
are wont to be. The anima is limited by the inherent low-power of his pre N-day
eruption, more or less removing his access to most powers. While broad, the overall
theme can be reduced into the following concepts:
1. Entropy/Death
Ali Arakoni Malipatlolla who; after falling through the place between space and
time, become mystically fused to the goddess of entropy and death!
Kali represents entropy, the measure of time. Casting this fearsome goddess into the
role of a dancing Hindu reaper, this passes to Ali in the form of murderous fighting
capacity and the ability to affect the passage of time. This never allows time-travel,
but can extend to manipulating the subjects perspective of time-flow. From Alis
perspective, time never changes except when he has been moved through time by a
third party.
Power range: Crush, Fast-Tasks and Quickness
Possible Development: Moar Quickness, Mega Strength and Mega Dexterity 2
Limitations: No personal time travel powers, murderous tendencies, when engaged in
mass murder Ali is prone to a type of blood-frenzy involving a spinning dance.
When surrounded by fresh death, Ali may roll a resisted Willpower against a difficulty
of +4 to break free of the urge to dance and kill. Upon botching or failing this roll,
the storyteller takes control, using his powers to first kill those that oppose Ali
Arakoni and then afterwards; those who dont.
2. Crowd Control
Ali Arakoni Malipatlolla The master of a thousand foreign languages; he can walk
anonymously among us, but when he speaks we know him!
Religion talks to people, sometimes authoritatively and at others in peace or possibly
both at once in this spirit the anima allows for communication with a spiritual slant
towards the masses. (e.g. linguistic genius, the voice, mister nobody)
Power Range: Linguistic Genius, Mister Nobody and the Voice
Possible Development: Rile (FP), Dreadful Mein, Mega Charisma and Mega Wits 2.
Limitations: Alis crowd control powers are more easily resisted by skeptics and nonreligious individuals, with the exception of mister nobody.
+2 Difficulty to appropriate Crowd Control powers when used against primarily nonreligious people.
3. Sacred Form
Ali Arakoni Malipatlolla A man like no other, tempered by his journeys into
forbidden Tibet and the perilous jungles of Burma!

Finally, but not at all least of the package is the general aura of godliness lending
Ali his unyielding endurance, striking presence and peak-level skills. (e.g.
adaptability, bloodhound)
Power Range: Adaptability, Bloodhound, Bestial Rapport.
Possible Development: Bruiser (NovaNet), Mega Stamina 2 & a soak enhancement,
additional Health levels, Mega Perception and Mega Intelligence 2.
Limitations: Despite an awesome tolerance for punishment, Ali is very much mortal
and prone to injury, unlike some novas.
No Armor, Invulnerability, Regeneration or any over-the-top powers not seen in the
genre of Adventure!
4. Stalwart Throwback
Ali Arakoni Malipatlolla Born in a time of daring adventurers, witness to the
strange effects of Dr Hammersmiths mysterious Telluric burst!
When Tenzin Jampa asked for Sarah Gettel to cast her careful eye over Ali Arakoni
Malipatlolla, what he expected to find wasnt capable of developing in the telluric
dissonance of the era but after his virgin time-voyage and subsequent meeting with
Max Mercer, Lama Jampas expectations have been fulfilled. This puts a fairly severe
cap on Ali Arakonis maximum Quantum, but allows access to inspiration, along with
losing the ability to max-out powers in exchange for immunity to taint.
Power Range: A usable Inspiration Pool starting at one.
Possible Development: Inspiration Pool can be raised to three with experience.
Limitations: Inspiration & Quantum cannot exceed 3, Mega Attributes limited to 2,
no Facet points or related abilities.
Anima as defined by Quantum Sight
This ones easy - it isnt well defined yet, but you can see the resonance in the tattoos
four-arms, elephant-head Its textbook India Syndrome, where a subcontinent
Nova takes on the traits of a chosen Hindu god. Although you cant tell which one,
its usually pretty easy for most Hindus to figure out. There will be a suite of godlike
physical traits, often some form of crowd control and best of all the particular energy
type they can produce is of a previously unknown origin magic you might say, or
divine energy.
With a successful Academics (Religion) roll
That black anima colour is a dead give away, Kali, the word, translates into English
as black. Big Ali the he-man has a goddess for an anima. Kali is the Hindu goddess of
death and destruction, but in modern views she is taken to represent entropy in the
universe the collapse of order into chaos.
Spoiler: Kali, who is female, could potentially reveal Alis dark secret to the majority
of Hindus.
Place of Birth: Lake Wular, Vale of Kashmir, India.
Date of Birth: May 3rd, 1917
Occupation: Goat Herder and mountain porter
Legal Status: Some border-running charges here and there from 1947-48
Marital Status: Separated Naveen Zat Janda (Wife)
Known Relatives: Batwan Cansai Malipatlolla (Mother, Deceased), Abu Gorakh
Arakoni (Estranged Father), Fateh Malipatlolla Janda (Daughter).

Known Companions: Abu Gorakh (Spelunker and Rascal father), Tenzin Jampa
(Tibetan Priest), Ramu (Eye-hawk), Ranuman (Original Goat companion, killed by a
Yeti in 1947), Kulan (Potential Mentor Upgrade and Magic Buddhist Mountain Goat)
Known Enemies: The Graceful Crane (Arch-Enemy of Tenzin Jampa), Himalayan
Yetis.
Place of Operation: Himalayan Mountains
Height: 67 or 201cm
Weight: 266lbs or 121kg
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Greying Brown
Distinguishing Features: Hindu tattoos on his upper arms and back.
Noteworthy abilities: High altitude acclimatization
Nature
Survivor Virtue: Gain Willpower whenever you survive a perilous situation through
your own cunning and perseverance.
Follower Vice: Spend Willpower to take the leadership role in a situation or
whenever you disobey an order from someone in charge.
Willpower 6
Strength 4 (Massive); Brawl 3 (Wrestling), Might 3 (Carry)
Dexterity 4 (Steady); Athletics 3, Firearms 3, Melee 3, Stealth 3 (Outdoors),
Throwing 2 Bulk of Heavy Fur Coat reduces Dexterity pools by one.
Stamina 5 (Unyielding); Endurance 3, Resistance 3
Perception 4 (Alert); Awareness 3 (Tracking), Investigation 2, Navigation 3
Intelligence 2; Linguistics 2, Survival 3 (Altitude)
Wits 3
Appearance 3; Disguise 2
Manipulation 2; Animal Handling 2, Savvy 2 (Border Crossing)
Charisma 3
Cipher 1: Since the conflict in Kashmir, various corruptions have made it
tedious to research Alis roots. Not to mention his fathers knack of staying under the
radar.
Mentor 2: A Tibetan monk, Tenzin Jampa, who had some influence due to his
religious office, but mainly served as a source of information and was aligned with
the Aeon Society proper. Tenzin is dead after 1977, but his legacy lives on through
his teachings which have been all but assimilated into modern Buddhism.
Contacts 2: Although times may have changed, Ali still has a lot of contacts
spread over a vast geographical region (Central Asia, Himalayas mostly) - sometimes
through the children of those he knew best, sometimes by reputation only.
After Alis initial travels to the Ouroboros, he is at least moderately
recognized by some of the myriad alien and out-of-time natives of the temporal
citadel.
Menagerie 1: Ali has always been a goat herder and while the party is lucky
enough that he didnt bring his herd with him he did bring his trusted eye-hawk,
Ramu. While dear to Ali, Ramu can be replaced on the event of the anti-social hawks
death.

Sanctum 2: Apart from a charming rustic cabin off Wular Lake in the Vale of
Kashmir where Alis Mother once lived, Ali also maintains a scattering of highly
remote retreats in the Himalayas.
Jack of All Trades (5pt Merit): When using any ability which is untrained,
receive two bonus dice in your dicepool.
Vengeful (2pt Flaw): Any time you feel slighted by someone, roll Willpower
against difficulty of +1 or seek out equal or greater measures of vengeance. All Yetikind have incurred this wrath through past actions, as has Alis Ex-wife and might
visit his father if Ali knew the truth about Abu Gorakh.
Dark Secret (1pt Flaw): The Hindu culture which raised Ali would not be
happy to hear of his sexual preferences (think gay cowboy), while he would not be
completely outcast it would leave him with little good will to draw upon in his
homelands.
Languages Spoken Fluently: Hindustani (native), Mandarin, Spanish and English.
Language Families: Indo-Aryan, Sino-Tibetan, European
Quantum: 1
Quantum Pool: 22
Mega Strength 1 (Crush), Mega Dexterity 2 (Fast Tasks), Mega Stamina 2
(Adaptability), Mega Perception 2 (Bloodhound), Mega Intelligence 1 (Linguistic
Genius), Mega Wits 1 (Quickness), Mega Appearance 1 (Mr Nodoby), Mega
Manipulation 1 (The Voice), Mega Charisma 1 (Bestial Rapport).
Heavy Fur Coat: Covers Torso, Arms and Legs with 0/1 soak. Bulk 1, Mass 5 (8
wet).
Fur Himalayan Cap: Covers head with 0/1 soak. Mass 1 (3 wet).
Fur Himalayan Boots and Gloves: Provides 0/1 soak to hands and feet. Mass 2 (4
wet).
Ghorka Knife: Strength+3 damage, Mass 1.
Winchester Rifle: +2 Accuracy, 7dL damage, 200 range, 1 rof, 5+1 clip, Mass 3.
Sherpa Backpack: Reduces the weight carried in it by 5%, Mass 4.
Contents of Backpack: mass 20 after adjustment.
Travel Provisions: 6 days of travel rations. Mass 1 per day, 6 total.
Spool of Rope: A fifty foot length of hemp rope, tied into a manageable shape. Mass
3.
Blankets: Two woolen blankets and a thick fur one. Mass 6 (11 wet).
Climbing Pitons: Burlap sack containing thirty one iron pitons. Mass 4.
Grappling Spade: Portable combination of grappling hook and shovel. Mass 2.
Hammer Head: The modern mans version of a Neolithic tool. Mass 1
Tinderbox and Flint: Just like in D&D, but with a sleek 1950s case.
Dated Maps of Central Asia: Its been a while since the borders looked that way.
Soak: 7/5 all
Experience Record: 3 points per episode, 3 episodes, 2 spent on Contacts
background during 2nd episode, 6 spent on Mega Charisma (Bestial Rapport) between
episodes 3 & 4. One experience point remaining, 4 points for episode 4 and 10 points
from training with Ouroboros. Mega Dexterity, Stamina and Perception rise for five
experience points each after Ouroboros training. Zero experience remaining.

Ali Arakoni Malipatlolla

Mortal Porter

(This version is pre nova-point stage and without experience. Ali circa 1942
unknown to the Aeon Society and newly married; just in case)
Nature
Survivor Virtue: Gain Willpower whenever you survive a perilous situation through
your own cunning and perseverance.
Follower Vice: Spend Willpower to take the leadership role in a situation or
whenever you disobey an order from someone in charge.
Willpower 6
Strength 4 (Massive); Brawl 2 (Wrestling), Might 3 (Carry)
Dexterity 2; Stealth 2 (Outdoors) Bulk of Heavy Fur Coat reduces Dexterity pools
by one.
Stamina 4 (Unyielding); Endurance 3, Resistance 2
Perception 3; Awareness 2 (Tracking), Navigation 2
Intelligence 2; Linguistics 2, Survival 2 (Altitude)
Wits 3
Appearance 2;
Manipulation 2; Savvy 2 (Border Crossing)
Charisma 3
Cipher 1: Since the conflict in Kashmir, various corruptions have made it
tedious to research Alis roots. Not to mention his fathers knack of staying under the
radar.
Mentor 1: A Tibetan monk, Tenzin Jampa, who had some influence due to his
religious office, but mainly served as a source of information and was aligned with
the Aeon Society proper. Tenzin is dead after 1977, but his legacy lives on through
his teachings which have been all but assimilated into modern Buddhism.
Contacts 1: Although times may have changed, Ali still has a lot of contacts
spread over a vast geographical region (Central Asia, Himalayas mostly) - sometimes
through the children of those he knew best, sometimes by reputation only.
Sanctum 2: Apart from a charming rustic cabin off Wular Lake in the Vale of
Kashmir where Alis Mother once lived, Ali also maintains a scattering of highly
remote retreats in the Himalayas.
Jack of All Trades (5pt Merit): When using any ability which is untrained,
receive two bonus dice in your dicepool.
Vengeful (2pt Flaw): Any time you feel slighted by someone, roll Willpower
against difficulty of +1 or seek out equal or greater measures of vengeance.
Dark Secret (1pt Flaw): The Hindu culture which raised Ali would not be
happy to hear of his sexual preferences (think gay cowboy), while he would not be
completely outcast it would leave him with little good will to draw upon in his
homelands.
Languages Spoken: Hindustani (native), Mandarin and English.

Heavy Fur Coat: Covers Torso, Arms and Legs with 0/1 soak. Bulk 1, Mass 5 (8
wet).
Fur Himalayan Cap: Covers head with 0/1 soak. Mass 1 (3 wet).
Fur Himalayan Boots and Gloves: Provides 0/1 soak to hands and feet. Mass 2 (4
wet).
Ghorka Knife: Strength+3 damage, Mass 1.
Winchester Rifle: +2 Accuracy, 7dL damage, 200 range, 1 rof, 5+1 clip, Mass 3.
Sherpa Backpack: Reduces the weight carried in it by 5%, Mass 4.
Contents of Backpack: Mass 20 after adjustment.
Travel Provisions: 6 days of travel rations. Mass 1 per day, 6 total.
Spool of Rope: A fifty foot length of hemp rope, tied into a manageable shape. Mass
3.
Blankets: Two woolen blankets and a thick fur one. Mass 6 (11 wet).
Climbing Pitons: Burlap sack containing thirty one iron pitons. Mass 4.
Grappling Spade: Portable combination of grappling hook and shovel. Mass 2.
Hammer Head: The modern mans version of a Neolithic tool. Mass 1
Tinderbox and Flint: Just like in D&D, but with a sleek 1950s case.
Dated Maps of Central Asia: Its been a while since the borders looked that way.
Soak: 4/1 all
Funny-buggery:
-2 Abilities for +6 specialties
Backgrounds, Merits and Flaws bought with the 7pts for backgrounds, resulting in
less background points
Rifle and Knife too expensive for Ali to normally obtain
Bonus Points:
6pts Willpower +3
5pts Dexterity +1
2pts Resistance +1
2pts Brawl +1
Language Powers
As a hint in case you were wondering, the languages that Ali cant speak
include, but arent limited to; about 60% of Indian and Central Asian languages,
Nepali, any Asian language that isnt Tibetan or Chinese, any African (including
middle east), or Native tongue of Australasia and the Americas. Because Ali is yet to
be exposed to unknown languages since his eruption, he is yet to choose one more
known language families out of the four he should have.
Foes
Thugs theyre bound to show up, but they neednt be unprepared upon
realizing Ali is a mega-physical threat even the lowliest thug will consider pulling
back and arming up or re-evaluating their position and tactics. Although shock and
awe plays a large role in those witnesses prior to the Nova Age, Ali will be in for a
little shock and awe of his own in the future where well prepared thugs can take him
down fairly reliably.
Yetis you know it. Give them mega strength 2 but no lethal damage so
they can just lay you out for a night if you get in their face were all novas so we

will recover quickly dont make it easy for Ali to lay them out damage tankingwise, but make it possible for him to take maybe two on a great run of rolls these
creatures are the bane of Alis life and might require some play testing before they
properly fulfill that role. Additionally, they could kidnap Carlas little character or
morally challenge Kirri with her animal cruelty thing. When its appropriate insert
one of the numerous crypto-zoological big-foot like creatures of the world, Ali will
recognize the relation. These foes can be used as comic diversions, full party
challenges or the focus of a whole episode.
Abu Gorakh Arakoni Ive no real input as Ive said, but a detail occurred
to me that might be appropriate and helpful for Ali. This being Abu Gorakh owning a
nice framed photo of Fateh Malipatlolla Janda with her father Ali before the war and
the separation. A photo that Ali believed lost in the destruction he returned home to, it
shouldnt be used for dark purposes by Abu who also values it highly (he may own
other mementos too). Used as a glimpse behind Abus gruff exterior, the item could
serve dramatic purpose to show that whatever terrible act Abu Gorakh might need
steering away from he isnt unbendingly evil, just misguided. You can use this foe
anyway you like, even changing things about if you like, just make sure Abu isnt a 2
dimensional villain.
The Graceful Crane: Whenever China messes with Ali or Tenzin, this man is
behind it he defeats Tenzin in their climactic battle of will in 1951 leaving Lama
Jampa weakened which thematically leads into his later death (perhaps the crane stole
whatever kept the old Lama alive for so long? (Dont answer this in-game let Tenzin
take his secrets to the grave)). Ali should never be able to outwit the Graceful Crane
by himself, but with Tenzin Jampa (or similar) guiding his newly inspired hand the
arch-enemy might have met his match. Either way, Id love to see this golden-age,
monarch-looking, rising star show up at some point maybe at the tail end of another
plot foiled by a younger Lama Jampa, or as a distant future descendant carrying on the
perfected ancient tradition.
The Original Graceful Crane (1657-1689) Lei Shuai He, a notorious
mercenary and fighter renowned for his razor intellect and effective training
regimen earning his moniker Shuai He (Graceful Crane). Although the distinctive
lanky body shape his descendants inherit suggest the nickname might have been less
inspired by his wisdom and more in regard to his shape.
2nd Graceful Crane (1689- 1750) Fe Shuai He, created the Master-Plan and
began to implement it out-witting a young Tenzin Jampa in the process. The
detailed records kept by Fe seem to indicate he enjoyed the idealist Monk working to
thwart him as stimulus to ever higher levels of mastery.
3rd Graceful Crane (1750-1785) Yuo Yi, Changing his name to better disguise
the myth his father had seeded, Yuo was the first Graceful Crane to truly despise
Lama Jampa discovering the monks steadily growing inspiration was more than a
match for his uninspired, but still brilliant, ventures into Tenzins homeland.
4th Graceful Crane (1785-1807) Jing Yi, continuing the work of his forbears,
Jing Yi lacked the finesse to deal with the rise of opium and was at one stage even
assisted by Lama Jampa to slow the rate of opium import. Jing was assassinated by
European profiteers at age 42.
5th Graceful Crane (1809-1852) Gu Jing Yi, two years after the last Cranes
death the initially teenaged Gu Jing began turning away from the steet-level dealings

that left his father dead, developing the strict rules of honorable conflict tradition
followed by later Cranes in a succession of clashes against Lama Jampa, with Gu Jing
becoming inspired in the process.
6th Graceful Crane (1852-1899) Meng Yi, misunderstanding the intent of his
fathers conflict tradition against Tenzin Jampa, Meng worked to expel the crafty
Lama from the target of Tibet and suffered a less than inspired lifetime due to the
unexpected success of the plan.
7th Graceful Crane (1899-1950) Ju Bei Yi, learning from his fathers mistake,
Ju Bei continued to refine the dance of inspiration becoming the only Graceful
Crane to benefit from mesmerist inspiration after the Hammersmith Effect but was
overshadowed by the Ubiquitous Dragon. Ju Bei was the first Graceful Crane to retire
from the duty prior to death and the only Graceful Crane to have been removed from
his position by public pressures.
8th Graceful Crane (1950-2017) Gao Shuai He Yi, the only Graceful Crane to
have been identified and known to the public. Apart from (possibly) the 2nd, Gao is
regarded as the smartest and most successful of the Graceful Cranes prior to N-Day,
but also the most ruthless and his legacy is a touchy subject to those that followed.
9th Graceful Crane (2017-2032) James Yi, driven into hiding by the emerging
Nova underworld James dramatically reduced the Master-Plans profile and made
inroads to mundane political avenues, all the while avoiding his super-human pursuers
for just over 15 years. Without ever laying claim to the family title, James was killed
by the same Novas who killed his father. But not before saving his daughter and wife
by outwitting the two super-criminals in a style perfected against the long passed
Lama Jampa.
10th Graceful Crane (2035-2078) Katherine Ling, arising from hiding three
years after her fathers death and adapting the traditions to the deep cover of her
childhood, Katherine was not only the first female Crane, but also the one to see the
eventual completion of the 2nds Master-Plan, 49 years earlier than scheduled.
11th Graceful Crane (2078-2118) Matthew Ling, implements the forty year
term standard due to advances in medicine, begins work on a new Master-Plan to
move into the stars but the work is expanded and perfected by his Daughter Jennifer
after Matthews term.
12th Graceful Crane (2118-2158) Jennifer Ling, becomes the next great
Graceful Crane due to process 418 in the 2120s Jennifer initiates a thousand year
plan to seed the galaxy with humanities children and achieves many benevolent goals
all through questionable methods often misinterpreted by the well meaning new
generation of inspired adventurers.
The Myth of the Graceful Crane being a single undying entity was disproven
by the Aeon Society in the early 20th century, but the myth still surfaces from time to
time. With the 9th Graceful Crane; the title became more myth than truth and despite
the bloodline falling off the radar, the uniting cause has survived healthy long past its
origins.
The Graceful Cranes are an unbroken line of masked/hidden masterminds,
dating back to the mid 17th century who have historically fought to keep China
isolated in the hope of building it into a juggernaut by 2100AD, a detailed 400 year
Master-Plan first devised by the second Graceful Crane, the master plan is
constantly rewritten and adjusted under the current Cranes observations and
predictions often requiring less than moral actions, but ultimately leading into a

masterpiece of social engineering only comprehensible by fellow masterminds,

leaving China as the most advanced nation in the world.
A plan which the line bring to fruition by the 2060s, nearly fifty years earlier
than allowed for and truly showing how far the Graceful Crane had come from the
ineffective comic book nemesis of a young(ish) Tenzin Jampa, to one of the longest
surviving traditions of inspired adventure. The switchover happened suddenly, when
the young communist 8th Graceful Crane, Gao Yi, was forced to replace his father to
save the old mans life from revolutionaries. This new Crane had no respect for
tradition and found himself welcomed into the future oriented red-movement,
abandoning the title and traditional masked costume of his predecessors.
The masterful luring of Lama Jampa and subsequent humbling of the old foe
was just one of the frightfully efficient and ruthless moves made by the 8th, who
continued to implement and adjust the master plan as required until the early years of
the Nova age, when Gao was violently murdered by the emerging Nova underworld
cartels who saw his legendary intellect as a threat. Since then the Graceful Crane
has remained low key and has become increasingly involved in politics where the
Cranes subtle machinations are hard to separate from the noise of global intrigue.
For reference; the Graceful Cranes past the 10th adopt a philosophy similar to
that of the 5th, who had been a deeply respected foe of Lama Jampa, both having
taught each other invaluable lessons and had they not been so bound by their rich
game-like traditions of conflict might have been good friends yet another way the
old Lama has left the world changed for the better. The future incarnations of the
Graceful Crane (9th and over) never use violence to achieve any goal but last-ditch
survival, preferring to blackmail, manipulate and bribe their way, even when serving
the greater good.
The path developed originally by the 5th in response to the unusual Lama
Jampas interference is the Graceful Cranes conflict tradition, when followed
strictly against a worthy opponent the tradition invariably leads to inspiration even in
times of rarity although finding a worthy opponent can be difficult for the
increasingly super-natural intellects behind the mask. While the previous Graceful
Cranes were never known for their bloodlust, the name has roots in a style of fighting
that wasnt properly taught down the generations and was finally abandoned by the
8th.
Since the 2nd all Cranes have been geniuses, some (including the second,
eighth and twelfth, arguably the fifth and ninth) have possessed super-human
intelligence without peer, the Cranes are adept at becoming inspired through arching
appropriate foes, but rarely as anything stronger than daredevils. The Crane has
always worked from behind the throne, never stepping out of the cloak of legend that
has obscured the titled bloodline from public attention. The only exception is the 8th
enjoying some celebrity status during the early years of communist China.
No matter how bizarre things get, the better Graceful Cranes always have a
contingency plan for just the occasion prepared and waiting this only becomes more
true with every successive generation, as more threats are accounted for. Somewhere
the Graceful Crane hides an archive of journals and Master-Plan records, a place so
well hidden even the Novas who sought it found nothing. A popular theory claims the
hideout was abandoned in the 1980s after the forward looking 8th digitized the old
archive and destroyed the physical records.
While Ali Arakoni never really earned the Cranes focused enmity during his
years in China, the connection wont be ignored by any future Cranes encountering
the known student of Lama Jampa, now strongly inspired and misplaced in time.

Reactions will vary between individual Cranes, but none will ignore such a mystery
seeing it as a challenge for their mythical intellect to solve and manipulate.
Multitude Aspects and Symbolism
Separating various conflicting morals as internal monologues for Ali is an idea well
suited for the India Syndrome Anima possessed by Ali. After all; most India
Syndrome Novas ended up believing they were truly divine, even as their taint
consumed them, as with Shiva in India Underground (Trinity fan supplement on India
and Quantakinetics).
Already we encountered an aspect of impatience and rage, wearing the form of the old
Tibetan Tiger. Variant forms for this aspect could be a severed Human head, draining
its blood into a bowl the Hindu theological symbol used by Kali to mean the human
ego, which must be overcome.
Only by meeting some condition of enlightenment can Ali meet the aspect of Divine
Knowledge - a divine Sword (used by Kali to symbolize Wisdom) used to slay the
human ego to liberate their soul from the endless cycle of karmic reincarnation held
to be true in Hindu Theology.