O is for Oracle

This might sound controversial, but I really don't like Alan Moore's The Killing Joke. There are several reasons, but the main is because of the treatment of Barbara Gordon. It was fridging, before the coin was termed. Because there was no editorial edict or plans to use Batgirl again, Ostrander and his team decided to give the character second life. They didn't want to magically cure her paralysis, but still knew Babs was a great character and deserved new stories. In their Suicide Squad, Firestorm, and Manhunter stories a hacker named Oracle was introduced. Initially the readers didn't know Oracle was Barbara Gordon. The hacker helped Waller and when Flo, the main computer person for Task Force X, is killed, Waller informed Oracle. Waller saved Babs from an assassination attempt and was recruited to the team. When Waller was shot, Barbara even led Task Force X for a time.

Babs is a great character and I'm glad the folks writing Suicide Squad decided to give her new life. We wouldn't have the fantastic Birds of Prey if it not for the Squad.

I'm going to do something a little different today. While there are options like The Combat Wheelchair, I don't think I could do Oracle justice with the stats I would design. Instead I'm going to give a few alternate rewards like the ones presented in the Dungeon Master's Guide. These work like supernatural gifts or class abilities. Players can gain them if they gain Oracle's trust and respect.

Minor Boon

Tactical Knowledge

As a bonus action the character can contact call upon Oracle for strategic advice. The character has advantage on the next attack roll.  This boon cannot be used again until the character takes a short rest. 

Encyclopedic Knowledge

As a bonus action the character can contact call upon Oracle's vast knowledge. The character has advantage on their next Intelligence skill roll.  This boon cannot be used again until the character takes a short rest. 

Guiding Voice

As a bonus action the character can contact Oracle for guidance on using a new tool. The character gains proficiency with one tool, instrument, gaming set, kit, or vehicle of their choice. This knowledge lasts until they take a short rest. This boon cannot be used again until the character takes a short rest.