Then there's the whole (previously well explored) topic of the usefulness of a Secret at 12 to a character whose main skills (and opponents) are typically at #W2 or better.
The shaman in my Family Secrets campaign is finding his secret useful, but I think that's because it provides a magical ability unlike those in the rest of his tradition. (Pavic Tradition details at http://differentgames.onestop.net/freebies.html )
Mike Dawson
http://differentgames.onestop.net
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