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Brain Drain: As Mindwipe, but the effect lasts only until the end of the encounter.
Mindwipe (for reference only): The manitou fries the huckster’s mind with energy channeled from the darkest parts of the Hunting Grounds. Her Spellcasting die permanently drops one type.
The second card determines who or what opposes the heroes. If adversaries or other hazards are called for, refer to the relevant region’s Encounter Table (page 99).
The suit also dictates which Reckoner’s influence casts a subtle pall over events. How—and even if—this manifests is up to you, Marshal.
This is the table for those power-hungry dudes who bit off more than they can chew. Don’t forget to cackle with glee when you read the result, Marshal. In some cases, you may want to keep it a secret until the time is right to reveal it to the player.
If a result gives the buckaroo a Hindrance he already has, increase a Minor version to the Major version. If he already has the Major version, draw again.