Not sure if this has been discussed elswhere but can anybody say if a character must be atleast part mortal to hold one of the swords or can a complete non human potentially do it as well? For ex if susan became full RC but continued to feel the kind of love that let her hold onto the sword as a half vamp
would it matter that she wasnt human anymore?
I'd say if the character would be an NPC, then they can't be a Knight of the Cross. You need to at least have a positive refresh. Given that their focus is largely on human interests and convincing people to not be evil, I think the White God has a strong preference towards Knights being human, but it wouldn't be impossible for a non-human Knight to exist.
Red Court Vampires are pretty explicitly NPC in the rules. Now if you want something different in your game and everyone is ok with it, then I suppose it could be possible. Note, however, that they'd have to find a way to satisfy their need for blood and they'd have a pretty easy way to lose their ability to use the Sword. Overall I'd say it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to have a creature with a feeding dependency of any sort using one of the Swords. Also, there's the very, very big problem that a RC would have because Holy items are their catch. Susan was only able to use one because it was the sword of love and she focused on the love she had for her daughter. It would be very, very, very hard for a Red Court -- or anyone -- to always maintain such an emotional focus.
Since RCIs share a watered-down version of the RCV weaknesses, it seems unlikely that they would fare much better.
Except that in Changes, Susan - while infected - does just fine wielding Amoracchius.
Also, while it's only in theory at the moment, it appears that the prospect also is descended of royalty. Shiro was the descendant of the last king of Okinawa, Michael of Charlamange, and Sanya of Saladin
. If this holds true, and it means that Murphy must also be. Too much of a coincidence for the last 3 knights all to fall under this for it not to be so. But that is a matter of background and not game mechanics.
I would say that the Template Champion of God is a very good indicator of what's required to be true wielder as far as qualifications go. Any other powers that the character has beyond those is just extra powers. Being Loaned the sword for specific instances is different, which is what I think the case was regarding Susan's use of the sword.
I agree. When Harry loaned Susan the sword, she hesitated because the last time she touched it, it burned her.
I would say that being loaned the sword would require a temp aspect which would support their being worthy to use it.
I would say that the Template Champion of God is a very good indicator of what's required to be true wielder as far as qualifications go. Any other powers that the character has beyond those is just extra powers. Being Loaned the sword for specific instances is different, which is what I think the case was regarding Susan's use of the sword.
Regarding loaning: Harry had also been entrusted with the Swords specifically for the purpose of passing them on to the worthy.
A loan under those circumstances is probably - to make, and for the recipient to the use the Sword - than in the average case.