Reading the main discussion for 848, I note that both Tarquin and Xykon are more dangerous villains than they would be otherwise due to their genre-savviness. So, for that matter, is Elan.

Which makes me wonder: Should we hypothesize a homebrew feat for OOTS world called "Genre Savvy"? It should give a +2 circumstance bonus to rolls in dramatically appropriate situations. Possibly also Great Genre Savvy for a +4. This might explain why Elan is able to survive in the most horrible situations while Roy (who doesn't have this feat) sort of blunders about.

Respectfully,

Brian P.