Barista

Traveller•Sects & Violets

A Traveller with a passive ability that allows the Storyteller to either clarify a player's information or double their effectiveness each night. The Barista has no direct control, but their presence amplifies the game's chaos and information economy.

Wakes

Never

Causes Death

Selects

Alignment

Static

Ability

Each night, until dusk, 1) a player becomes sober, healthy & gets true info, or 2) their ability works twice. They learn which.

Strategy Guide

Playing As

Since your ability is passive, focus entirely on the social game to build trust and ensure you aren't exiled early.
If good, encourage players to reveal when they are targeted, as confirmed 'sober & healthy' information is invaluable, especially in Vortox games.
If evil, signal your alignment to the Storyteller by playing aggressively or coordinating with the evil team so the ST knows to buff them.
If evil, help your teammates bluff by suggesting they claim the 'sober & healthy' effect to validate their false information.
Leverage the threat of exile to buy time; argue that keeping you alive might grant a crucial double-action to a powerful Townsfolk like the Artist or Savant tomorrow.

Playing Against

Monitor for double actions (e.g., two night deaths, two executions) which indicate the Barista is likely aiding the evil team.
Be skeptical of players claiming the Barista buff to validate their information, as evil players can use the 'sober & healthy' claim to push false narratives.
If the Barista's ability consistently benefits the opposing team, campaign to exile them immediately to stop the swing in power.
Remember that the Storyteller chooses the target, so the Barista player's behavior is social, not mechanical; judge them on their votes and associations.

Interactions

**Vortox**

The 'sober & healthy' option overrides the Vortox's ability, allowing players to receive true information despite the Demon.

**Savant**

Acting twice yields two pairs of statements (or guaranteed true info), which can break the game open for the good team.

**Artist**

Asking two questions in a single game (or day) is devastatingly powerful for solving the puzzle.

**Snake Charmer**

Acting twice allows them to potentially pick the Demon, become the Demon, and then act *again* as the Demon immediately to kill.

**Philosopher**

Gaining an ability and using it twice in the same night provides immense flexibility and power.