Every standard identity substitutes for at least one ability, by default, or more if taken as an additional feature. It’s only for taking actions that the ability it subs for ordinarily covers.
An identity does not sub for that ability for the purposes of coercing a shock meter or making a stress check, unless it has the Resists Shock or Coerces feature respectively.
I’m a Weather Forecaster, of course I can introduce you to everyone at the local news station, identify cloud types, ridicule climate change deniers.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Substitutes for Notice.
Feature: Substitutes for Status.
I’m a Muslim, of course I can read Arabic, remember some Saudi history, cook a pretty good halal dinner.
Substitutes for: Connect.
Feature: Resists challenges to the Unnatural.
Feature: Resists challenges to Self.
I’m a Freemason, of course I can get access to a tiny Shriner car, get investment tips from my buddies, get aid in unexpected circumstances.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Substitutes for Connect.
Feature: Resists challenges to the Unnatural.
I’m Caring, of course I can find first aid supplies, maintain a chipper disposition, bake.
Substitutes for: Connect.
Feature: Substitutes for Status.
Feature: Resists challenges to Isolation.
I’m a Blues Musician, of course I can play guitar and harmonica, develop a fanbase, get backstage.
Substitutes for: Status.
Feature: Resists challenges to Helplessness.
Feature: Evaluates Helplessness.
