Hunter: the Vigil (Complete) - Codex of Darkness (2024)

Merits, Locations (1st Edition)

Secured Location
Bastion(• to •••••) {Size, Amenities, Battlements} (SH)SaD p108Changeling Motley Dream Fortress
Den(•••)Skin p21, ChB p96Skinthief or Changing Breed
Haunt(• to •••••) {Fluidity, Residue, Utility} (SH)GtSE p87Sin-Eater
Haven(• to •••••)VtR p100Vampire
Hollow(• to •••••) {Size, Amenities, Doors, Wards} (SH)CtL p94Changeling
Lair(• to •••) (SH)PtC p96Promethean
Safehouse(• to •••••) {Cache, Secrecy, Size, Traps}H:tV p71Hunter
Sanctum(• to •••••) {Security, Size} (SH)M:tA p86Mage
Temple(• to •••••)CoC p42Circle of the Crone
Universal Fixtures
Archive(• to •••••)RoS p87Every dot is single topic, cuts study time.
Sanctum Materials(• to •••••)S&S p86increase strength of structure
Portable(•)Myst p141change location, personal only
Geomantic Nexus(• to •••••) Size and (• to •••) +1 attribute per dotOrdo p202Fung Shui
Guardian Retainer(• to •••••) (mult)S&S p85armed guard
Library(• to •••••) (SH)M:tA p851/dot topics of research
Security(• to •••••)VtR p100, PtC p96, MtA p86+1 intiative against break-ins per dot.
Size(• to •••••)VtR p100, PtC p96, MtA p86, CtL p95• - 1-2 rooms, •• - 3-4 rooms, ••• - 5-8 rooms, •••• - 9-15 rooms, ••••• - Countless rooms
Vampire*pre: Haven
Location(• to •••••)VtR p100+1 bonus to hunting per dot for owner and invitees.
Occultation(• to •••••) *pre: Haven Size ••• or lessMehket 119Penalizes attempts to find the Haven
Temple Library(• to •••••) *pre: TempleCoC p42
Mage*pre: Sanctum
Alchemical Lab(• to •••••) (SH)TotM p146resources to produce Gross Matter
Guardian Ghost(•• to •••••) (mult)S&S p85bound Ghost
Guardian Spirit(•• to •••••) (mult)S&S p86bound Spirit
Hallow(• to •••••) (SH)M:tA p83upwelling of Mana
Sanctum Gauntlet(• to ••)S&S p86+/- 1/dot Gauntlet
Scriptorium(•• to •••••) (SH)Myst p67reduce cost to learn Rotes
Summoning Circle(• to •••)Summ p185attuned circle to particular realm
Changeling*pre: Hollow
Amenities(• to •••••)CtL p95How comfortable the Hollow is.
Doors(• to •••••)CtL p95Add doors in Hedge and on Earth.
Hob Kin(••)RoS p92Hobgoblins protect your Hollow.
Ritual Doorway(•••) *pre: Doors •••••RoS p95Enter from anywhere on Earth. One way.
Wards(• to •••••)CtL p95Ability to hide and fortify Hollow
Workshop(• to •••••) *pre: Size >= WorkshopRoS p97Space and tools for various crafts, 1/dot
Mobile Hollow(• to •••••)SaD p92More dots = further and faster, more control
Changeling Bastions*pre: Must belong to a Motley of 3 or more with specialty in Oneiromancy
Amenities(• to •••••)SaD p108How comfortable the Bastion is.
Battlements(• to •••••)CtL p. 19810 points of damage per •, ranged attacks allowed
Werewolf Territory
Ambush Site(•)Territories 40
Apartment Building(•)Territories 27
Arcane(+•)Territories 40
Artic-Territories 46
Barren-Territories 37
Big Box Store(•)Territories 27
Catalyst(•)Territories 37
Caverns/Tunnels(•)Territories 19
Cemetary(•)Territories 33
Church(•)Territories 33
Cliff/Ridge(•)Territories 19
Club or Bar(••)Territories 28
Contested(-•)Territories 41
Criminal District(•)Territories 34
Desert(•)Territories 19
Dry-Territories 46
Empty Building(•)Territories 34
Essence Current/Ley Line(+•)Territories 41
Fallow Prairie(•)Territories 21
Factory(•)Territories 29
Factory Farm-Territories 21
Farm(• or ••)Territories 21
Glade(•••)Territories 38
Haunted(+•)Territories 42
High-Territories 46
Highway(•)Territories 34
Houses/Housing(•)Territories 29
Hospital(•••)Territories 35
Landfill or Garbage Dump(••)Territories 22
Locus(• to •••••)Territories 38
Mall/Strip Mall(•)Territories 29
Media Center(+•)Territories 42
Military Base(•••)Territories 35
Mountain(••)Territories 22
Museum/Library(•)Territories 30
Neutral Ground-Territories 43
Notorious-Territories 42
Ocean/Sea/Great Lake(•)Territories 23
Office Building/Skyscraper(•)Territories 30
Park(•)Territories 30
Pond/Lake/Lakefront(•)Territories 24
Poor(+•)Territories 44
Pure(-••)Territories 44
Rich(+•)Territories 45
River/Riverside(•)Territories 24
Sanguine(+•)Territories 45
Shoal-Territories 38
Shop or Restaurant(•)Territories 31
Spring(••)Territories 24
Stadium or Arena(•)Territories 31
Stream(•)Territories 25
Swamp/Marsh/Wetland(••)Territories 25
Theater/Opera House(•)Territories 33
Tropical-Territories 46
University or Postsecondary School(••)Territories 36
Utilities(•)Territories 36
Verge-Territories 39
Virgin(+••)Territories 45
Wet-Territories 46
Window(•)Territories 39
Woods/Forest(••)Territories 26
Wound-Territories 39
Barony MeritsVampire: the Requiem Damnation City
Cant Fluency(·) *Pre: Politics · or Occult · or Streetwise ·DC p200
Cant Savvy(··) Pre: Intelligence ·· and Politics · or Occult · or Streetwise ·DC p200
Connections(· to ·····) Pre: Presence ·· and Politics ·· or Streetwise ···DC p200
Domain(· to ·····) Pre: Fealty FlawDC p200
Feeding Ground(· to ·····) Pre: Fealty Flaw (for ···· and ····· only)DC p202
Site(· to ·····)DC p202
Tenant(· to ·····) Pre: Domain Size per merit, Fealty FlawDC p202
Vassal(· to ·····) Pre: Domain Size per merit, Fealty FlawDC p203
Notation Legend
Dot of a Trait Rating (Skills, Merits)
Power Trait Point (Vitae, Mana)
Willpower Point
Activation DamageB/L/A
Special/Other Activation Cost
Alternate Costs●/●●●
Costs per Item●/item
Optional Costs(●)
Cost Ranges● to ●●●
●●+
Combined Notation Example●(○)
●/item, 1L

Merits, Hunter (1st Edition)
Dream AvatarT&N p19The hunter representation in the world of dreams gain two dots in Attribute or eight in Merits
Dream Medic• to •••••Intelligence •••, Medicine ••T&N p19The hunter can heal and support a person currently in a dream by rolling Intelligence + Medicine + Dream Medic
Easy Out, Easy In••••T&N p19Spend a point of Willpower to leave the world of dreams reflexively and spend another point to jump back in
Endowments• to •••••Conspiracy StatusHTV p67Grants access to Endowments
Ephemeral Fetish••T&N p19The hunter possesses an item that only exists in the world of dreams, that object grants +3 to all practical uses and if is used as a weapon, ignore penalties for improvised weaponry
Favored Weapon••HTV p67User selects a specific weapon he has used in combat upholding the vigil. As long as the weapon is being used or is nearby, in and out combat, the user gains +2 to Resolve+Composure
Indomitable• to •••••Resolve •••,Composure •••NS p134Gain dots to all rolls to resist any form of suggestion, mundane or supernatural.
Kin•••SpSl p139Character is related to werewolves. +3 to resist Lunacy, +2 to social dealing with werewolves, Unseen sense relating to werewolves. -1 to Social rolls dealing with normal humans. Also viewed as breeding stock by werewolves.
Language: ConLangNS p134Military sign language. +1 to all Tactic rolls for each cell member who has this Merit (minimum two). Each cell member who lacks it takes a -1 penalty instead.
Natural Medium•••Presence •••SpSl p139Unseen Sense relating to spirits, understand spirit language, for 1 point of Willpower, can "speak" to spirits. Immune to possession by spirits unless they voluntarily allow it,but may suffer from Flaw: Nightmares.
Null••••SpSl p140+1 to Intimidation vs. Spirits. Penalties to spirits materializing around character. -2 to Social rolls dealing with werewolves and spirits.
Professional TrainingReflects job experiences, and natural prowess at the talents important to character's line of work.
NetworkingHTV p67Gain dots in Contacts = Professional Training
••Continuing EducationHTV p67Player chooses Third Asset skill
•••Breadth of KnowledgeHTV p67Specialties in Asset Skills cost 2xp per
••••On-the-job TrainingHTV p67Pay New Dot x 2 for Asset Skills. Drawback: First dot of new non-asset skill costs +1xp
•••••A Day on the JobHTV p67When spending Willpower on an Asset Skill roll, it can become a rote action
Status, Compact or Conspiracy• to •••••HTV p72Character holds membership in a hunter compact (Tier 2) or Conspiracy (Tier 3)
Torture Suite• to •••HTV p74a private space that adds to Intimidation rolls for interrogations.
Unbondable••Stamina ••, Resolve •••NS p135It takes twice as many drinks of Vitae to blood bond you (six instead of three).
Notation Legend
Dot of a Trait Rating (Skills, Merits)
Power Trait Point (Vitae, Mana)
Willpower Point
Activation DamageB/L/A
Special/Other Activation Cost
Alternate Costs●/●●●
Costs per Item●/item
Optional Costs(●)
Cost Ranges● to ●●●
●●+
Combined Notation Example●(○)
●/item, 1L

Derangements (1st Edition)
DerangementSeverityDescriptionSpecific ToReference
Abyssal CompulsionSevereInsistence on investigating Abyssal lore and creaturesMagesSumm p183
Animalistic DependencyMild, SevereMild: Res+Comp if not expecting to hear/see animals. On fail, -1 to all rolls. Severe: Res+Comp if no animals nearby. On fail, activate Animalism 3. ST penalties for Animalism roll apply to all rolls if Animalism 3 failed.-Ventrue p107
AnxietySevereFollows Inferiority Complex; -2 on all rolls and Willpower points cannot be spent to bolster any rolls for the remainder of the scene.WoD p98
AphasiaSevere, ExtremeFollows Vocalization; Unable to speak coherently. Wits+Empathy roll for listeners to understand. Use sign language or written text to communicate. Spend 1 Willpower to speak for a scene.The Blood 108
AvoidanceMildRes+Comp when confronted with situation/person associated with previous, significant failure or trauma.WoD p100
Banish the BeastSevereFollows I'm No Animal; As mild, but must spend Willpower point to assume beast-form as well as roll. May attack anyone who tries to remind of shapechanger nature.Changing Breeds p104
Beast FearsMildPhobia of animals. Reflexive Res+Comp to avoid trembling fearfully around any animals, even self.Changing Breeds p103
Blood FascinationMildRes+Comp whenever encountering blood. On failure, take a 'souvenir'. Additionally, Res+Comp if Comp days have gone by without encountering blood or images thereof. On failure, search for more.GhoulsGhouls p87
BulimiaSevereFollows Fixation; Roll Res+Comp to not feed till full, if you need it or not. For vampires, must burn the vitae more regularly and -2 to resist Hunger Frenzy.VtR p188
Cage ShockMildRes+Comp when indoors, clothed, or otherwise confined. On failure, -3 to all Social rolls from annoying behavior.Changing Breeds p103
CataplexySevereFollows Insomnia: The day after sleep roll fails, any circumstance resulting in an intense emotional reaction (e.g. laughter, anger, fear) requires Stam+Comp roll. On failure, slump to the ground, paralyzed with weakness but fully conscious for full turn.Asylum p49, Ghouls p87
Compulsive-Aggressive DisorderSevereFollows Suspicion; Everything is a threat. Only use Intimidation for Social rolls, -2 to resist anger frenzy.Nomads p92
DecadenceMildRes+Comp triggered by 'Great' Social Victory or Humiliating Defeat, on failure, the character looses all sense of decorum in extreme excess. (Unique Temple Derangement')Intruders p203
Delusional ManiaMild, SevereMild: When taking lethal/agg, roll Stam+Comp. -3 to roll for bashing, -2 for lethal, -1 for agg. On fail, can't dodge for scene unless spending 1 Willpower. Severe: On fail, can't dodge and won't avoid damage unless spending 1 Willpower.-Ventrue 108
Delusional ObsessionSevereFollows Irrationality; Willpower spend to resist acting in according to obsession.VtR p189
Delusional WitnessSevereOverlays hallucination to bring any obvious supernatural phenomenon with her belief system.Ban p44
DenialSevereFollows Repression; As mild, but has replaced initial memories with others. Res+Comp roll if someone tries to correct memory. On success, become irate and refuse to discuss.Asylum p50
Dependent-Personality DisorderSevereFollows Irrationality; No resolve in rolls to resist Dominate when Dominator uses it upon them.Blood-BoundVtR pg 189
DepersonalizationMildNo sense of connection to self; can not spend Willpower, -2 to Willpower checksSumm p184
DepravitySevereNo sense of social mores, at all. Whenever someone requests that the character 'behave,' roll Res + Comp -2 to resist doing the complete opposite. (Unique Temple Derangement')Intruders p203
Diogenes SyndromeSevereFollows Inferiority Complex; Ignore personal hygiene and cleanliness. -3 dice to Social rolls. Spend Willpower to heal instantly or clean self, but heal reflexively while sleeping.The Blood p107
DissociationSevereFollows Depersonalization; puts body on a sort of "conscious autopilot", with no emotional depth, can not recover Willpower due to Virtue or ViceSumm p184
Divination ObsessionSevereFollows Magical Ideation; As Obsessive Compulsion, but specifically to perform some sort of divination.Mekhet p118
Degenerative FixationMildRes+Comp when encountering mirror or image of self. On failure, be convinced that signs of encroaching age are visible, must beg regnant for more Vitae at first opportunity.Ghouls p87
DehumanizationMildRes+Comp roll when inconvenienced or frustrated by other people's perceived weakness or stupidity. On failure, -2 to all Social rolls except Intimidation.BotW p128
DepressionMildIf failed to achieve a goal, a bout of depression occurs. Resolve+Comp, if fails looses a WP and cannot spend for the remainder of the scene.WoD p97
ErythemaMildForce spending blood to appear alive around others, Res+Comp to resist spending blood this way. -2 to resist roll if company is unexpected, -1 if around 2 or more others.The Blood p108
Feral AnticsSevereFollows Neoprimitivism: Res+Comp or behaves like wild animal, minimal human speech or behavior.Changing BreedsChanging Breeds p103
Feral FrenzySevereFollows Cage Shock; Res+Comp or become completely feral, abandoning human speech and restraint until he escapes confinement. May spend Willpower point to bring him out of it.Changing BreedsChanging Breeds p103
FetishismMildRes+Comp when reminded of fetishized event or object. On failure, attempt to recreate the situation or come into contact with object in question.Asylum p49, Ghouls p86
Filthy Brutes!MildHates, teases and torments animals. Res+Comp to resist abusing a helpless animal.Changing Breeds p104
FixationMildRes+Comp to avoid obsessing on a loss or victory. On Failure: Single Dice to see how many scenes you are fixated on loss or failure. ST Fiat.WoD p97
FugueSevere, Extreme'Autopilot' when subjected to specific stressful circumstances or exposure.WoD p100
GlossolaliaMildRoll Wits+Comp whenever spending a Willpower point. On fail, speak in alien tongue for the remainder of the scene.PtC p185
Goetic FractureSevere, ExtremeVice becomes personified as a demon. To cast magic, must either accede to the demon's wishes (satisfying his Vice), or psychically overpower it with extended Wisdom roll with own Resolve as the target number.Ban p44
Grandiose DelusionMildRegards self as supreme regarding a specific territory, occupation or subject. Res+Comp whenever someone not in their service attempts to exert influence in the matter. On failure, first priority becomes attempting to exclude interloper.Shadows of Mexico p61
Hate of ManSevereFollows One with the Bears: -3 to Social rolls from undisguised hatred of Man. Spent willpower point to avoid getting violent if provoked. Remain in Primal form unless absolutely required not to.Changing Breeds p103
Hedge-CallingSevereFollows Wanderlust.ChangelingsCtL p215
Hemophilic CompulsionSevereFollows Blood Fascination; Res+Comp every time Composure number of days have passed, on failure must draw blood fresh from a victim.Ghouls p87
Hunter KingSevereFollows Filthy Beasts!; Serial killer of animals. Will hunt, torture and murder animals whenever possible.Changing Breeds p104
Hypnagogic HallucinationMildSuffers hallucinations in space between waking and sleeping on nights that have been stressful. Spent a Willpower point, or suffer -1 penalty to all Mental rolls the next day.Shadows of Mexico p65
HysteriaSevereAs Phobia add that she must run from subject of Fear. If touched, another Res+Comp. If Dramatic Fail, looses consciousness. -3 Penalty if it's in proximity and you see it -5 if you lack visual.WoD p97
HysteriaSevereFollows Phobia; As above. For Kindred: -1 to all frenzy rolls that relate to the object of Fear.VampiresVtR p189
Identity ErasureSevereFollows Degenerative Fixation; Res+Comp when encountering evidence of mortal life. On failure, must attempt to erase evidence. This includes a person who knew him.Ghouls p87
I’m No AnimalMildRequires Res+Comp roll to force self to change shape, will only do so under extreme necessity.Changing Breeds p104
Inferiority ComplexMildWhen a single choice or die roll can determine success or failure of stressful situation, roll Res+Comp or take -1 penalty to all rolls for remainder of scene. Cannot spend Willpower on that key roll.WoD p97
InsomniaMildWhen stressed, must roll Res+Comp to sleep restfully. On failure, -2 to all rolls the next day. Each day thereafter is considered 'stressful' until a full night's or day's rest achieved.Asylum p49, Ghouls p87
IntermetamorphosisSevereFollows Irrationality; After long torpor, mistakes modern living (or undead) people for those he knew long ago. Only breaks from the second person appearing. Can spend Willpower to shake for a scene.The Blood p109
Irrational DefianceSevereFollows Irrationality; When given orders by superiors, roll Res+Comp. On fail, -5 dice to accomplishing orders due to need to defy superiors.-Ventrue p108
IrrationalityMildRes+Comp to keep cool when wellbeing is threatened. On failure, require Wits+Comp to take any action to diffuse the situation or leave the scene. Cannot initiate violence.WoD p99
Loss of CompassionSevereFollows Dehumanization; Ceases to see other human beings as meaningful. Roll one fewer die when testing for sins committed against another person.BotW p128
Magical IdeationMildRes+Comp at least once a scene. On failure, must find evidence of some greater plan or intelligence in the local environment.Mekhet p118
Manic-DepressionSevereFollows Depression; Two forms - Psychological and Organic Versions. Dependent on version, on failure of task ST roll Resolve. On Failure - lapse into depression. Also lapse into depression when less than 2Vitae are in the system and on Dramatic Failure of any roll. Chance die to swing into Manic.VtR p189
MasochismSevereFollows Fetishism; As mild, but must also suffer bashing damage at least equal to Stamina during the compulsive activity to be satisfied.Asylum p49, Ghouls p87
MelancholiaSevereAs Depression, but add -2 Penalty to all Dice RollsWoD p97
MegalomaniaSevereAs Narcissism add, 1 to all penalties on failure.WoD p97
MegalomaniaSevereAs above. If you ever lose a contest to one that you feels socially inferior, lose one point of Willpower.VampiresVtR p190
Memory ObsessionMild, SevereBecome paranoid about memories being tampered with. On fail to recall information by memory... Mild: -2 to all Mental rolls for a scene. Severe: -2 to all actions until extended Int+Comp 10 successes reached.Ventrue p109
Multiple Personality DisorderSevere, ExtremeFollows Irrationality; Multiple Personalities triggered may have different skills / Attributes than dominate personality.WoD p99, VtR p190
Mystic PersonalitySevere, ExtremeDevelops alternate personality with diametrically opposed perspective on the supernatural.Ban p44
NarcissismMildRes+Comp to avoid bout of vanity on succeeding on a goal. On Failure, you disregard all help in favor of the self. -3 on Teamwork Rolls -1 on Social RollsWoD p97
NeoprimitivismMildCriticize everything about the modern world and people in general. Objections to attitude require Res+Comp to keep cool and not incite loud and possibly violent confrontation.Changing Breeds p103
Obsessive CompulsionSevereFollows a strict code of behaviors. If forcibly kept from doing them, may lash out. May override these with a Res+Com - 2 roll.WoD p98, The Pure p78
Obsessive CompulsionSevereFollows Fixation; as above. More subject to frenzy roll.VampiresVtR p190
Obsessive HumanitySevereFollows Beast Phobia; As Obsessive Compulsion, but specifically regarding own humanity and appearance thereof.Changing Breeds p104
Occult FugueMildConducts lengthy (and usually benign) magical working as if sleepwalking, and then promptly forgets about it.Ban p44
One with the BearsMildIdealistic, New Age dream of wilderness, overconfidence in own abilities there. Comp+Survival roll to cope in bad situations.Changing Breeds p103
ParanoiaSevereSuffers from Persecution Complex. Automatically -2 on Social Rolls. The slightest hint of suspicion triggers a Res+Comp-2 roll on failure flees or attacks.WoD p98
ParanoiaSevereFollows Suspicion; As above. The slightest hint that another may be an enemy requires frenzy check; target number determined by situation.VampiresVtR p190
PhobiaMildRes+Comp roll to even approach the item of the phobiaWoD p97, VtR p189
Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderSevereRes+Comp roll when triggered. On failure, powerful panic attack from any movement except to hide. -2 on all rolls and Willpower points cannot be spent to bolster rolls for remainder of scene.Ancient Mysteries p69
Power Fetish ObsessionMildAny attempt to use Disciplines or expend vitae without the object loses three dice.VampiresVtR p191
Preferential ObsessionMild, SeverePrefer blood of particular type of people. Businessmen, virgins, Latinos, etc. Mild: Only take 2 blood from non-preferred type. Severe: Only take blood if hunger frenzy, then will spend it on anything but Disciplines.-Ventrue p109
PyromaniaMildInfernal p102
PyrophilliaSevereFollows Pyromania;Infernal p102
RepressionMildHas blocked out memory of event that caused derangement. Roll Res+Comp in similar situation or block out that memory as well.Asylum p49
Rote-Action RepetitionMildRes+Comp when stress. On failure, absorb self in some meaningless, trivial task instead of facing the issue. -2 to all dicepools while stressful situation persists, excepting dicepools related to rote-action repetition.PrometheansPtC p184
Sanguinary AnimismMildManifests personalities the Kindred has fed from, if the Kindred kills his vessel, a Dramatic Failure on a Res+Comp -3 roll makes the personality a permanent fixture in the Kindred's Mind.VampiresVtR p191
SchizophreniaSevere, ExtremeFollows Vocalization; -2 to all Social Rolls. Res+Comp to avoid attacking / escaping the source of trauma.WoD p99
SchizophreniaSevere, ExtremeAs above, under triggered conditions take -2 to all Rotschreck rolls.VampiresVtR p192
Spirit PlacationMildRes+Comp whenever a setback is suffered. On failure, must placate the spirits at the next opportunity.BotW p128
Spontaneous LunacySevereFollows Spirit Placation; Res+Comp whenever sensing a spiritual presence. On failure, undergo a purely psychological Lunacy with the usual +2 to Willpower and memory loss.WerewolvesBotW p128
SubmissionSevere, ExtremeFollows Inferiority Compex or Rote-Action Repetition; Res+Comp in any stressful situation. On failure, the character follows orders issued by the highest Presence person who issues a direct command. Cannot spend Willpower, and can only shirk these tasks on a successful Wits+Resolve-2 roll. In the absence of commands, Wits+Composure-2 penalty to avoid slumping into a useless heap.PtC p184
Supernatural FascinationMildConviction that the supernatural influences ever facet of life. Res+Comp at least once a scene. On failure, perform some appropriate action to appease God/have good luck/be safe from harm, etc.Asylum p50
SuspicionMildIf fail a Res+Comp roll, and if suffered misfortune intentionally - may suspect everyones motives. -1 Social RollsWoD p98
SynesthesiaMildRoll Wits+Comp when under overwhelming sensory or emotional input. On failure, -2 to all Presence or Manipulation dice pools.PtC 185
Tongue of the BeastMildWhen speaking or writing in nonsense, others who share this derangement can understand it.Belial’s Brood p51
Unbridled ConfidenceRes+Comp, on fail does what comes first to mind, by instinct. -3 to use skills to plan anything out.AR p92
VocalizationMildRes+Comp to avoid audible internal monologue regarding important or stressful decisions.WoD p98
Waking NightmareSevereOn trigger, roll Res+Comp. On failure, fall unconscious and become lost in nightmare vision for remainder of scene.Ancient Mysteries p69
WanderlustMildWhen fatigued or out of Willpower points, roll Res+Comp. On success, character is flighty and distracted, taking -1 to all Mental rolls for the scene. On failure, must walk for at least an hour.ChangelingsCtL p215
WithdrawlSevere, ExtremeFollows Irrationality; Become a hermit. Res+Comp to leave haven each night. -3 to Social rolls except resistance to contested ones.The Blood p108
ZealotrySevereFollows Supernatural Fascination; As mild, but proselytizes to everyone they speak with.Asylum p50

Tells

Possessed by: Hunters, slashers

TellMinor/MajorEffectPage
Calling Cardminormust leave a personal sign behind on significant achievementsHtV p330
majormore often, in normal situations
Cannibalismminormust eat flesh of slain victimsSlash p220
majorroll to resist tell is penalized by number of days without eating
Denialminordeny belief of a single supernatural sourceHtV p330
majordeny belief in all supernatural phenomenon
Hypochondriaminoravoids messy scenes, tries to work from a distanceHtV p331
majorbelieves that they may be sick, and acts like it
Overkillminorafter killing a creature, needs to "make sure"HtV p331
majortorches scene, kills creatures allies, eliminates all traces
Sadismminorwill physically or emotionally torment their preyHtV p332
majorbringing cruelty to the creature is more important than the Vigil
Sexual Devianciesminor-1 to all rolls while hunting until sexual reliefHtV p333
majorResolve+Composure to not jump on team members or enemies
Trophiesminorremoves some small part of the victim to keepSlash p220
majormore, and larger
Warningsminorwarns the target just before an attackSlash p220
majortoys with the target for days
Weapon Fetishminorcharacter must use a particular weapon to kill withSlash P219
majorlosing the weapon may drive character mad

Flaws (1st Edition)
PhysicalDescriptionSpecific ToSource
Bad RegenerationHas an injury that did not regenerate properly; has one lower Health and may suffer other penalties.WerewolvesRage p105
CrippledConfined to a wheelchair. Speed is your Strength. Instant to move or -2 on speed and all actions to move.WoD p219
CumbersomeRather large. No change to size, Stamina cannot go above 3. Must shop in specialty stores for clothingRoS p98
Deformity-2 of social rolls when meeting new people due to disfiguring limbs/scars/blemishWoD p219
DwarfSize is 4. XP awarded for notable social problems.WoD p219
Hard of Hearing-2 from all hearing perception rolls.WoD p219
LameSpeed factor is 2 due to flaw in legs (artificial, crippled, crutches etc)WoD p219
MuteCannot speak.WoD p219
No FangsDoes not cause enrapturement when feeding, must render unconscious or subdue victims rather than just bite. Saliva does not heal wounds caused this way.VampiresMehk p118
One ArmDouble time to perform manual tasks. Attempts to do task quickly are at -3WoD p219
One EyeRanged attack penalties double. 10-again not re-rolled in driving, 1's subtract.WoD p219
Poor Sense of SmellSuffers a penalty to smell related perception checks.WerewolvesRage p106
Poor Sight-2 to all sight perception tests.WoD p219
Silver AllergyContact with silver causes some aggravated damage to a Forsaken werewolf.WerewolvesRage p106
Mental
AddictionAddicted to a substance. 3 sessions without indulging means its beaten. Indulgence here does not count for Gluttony.WoD p218
AmnesiaMemories from past trauma surface unexpectedly. Sporadically forgets allies and enemies from past.WoD p218
AnthropocentricUncomfortable in wolf forms, preferring to do everything as a normal human.WerewolvesRage p105
Behavior BlindUnable to figure peoples moods and emotions (although Empathy rolls can provide). Cannot detect sarcasm etc.WoD p219
CannibalA preference rather than addiction to human flesh.RoS p98
CowardHesitates at dangerous or awkward situations.WoD p219
ForgetfulDoesn't forget everything, just small details that make things frustrating, such as names and short term goals.WoD p219
Functional Multiple PersonalitiesMultiple Personality Disorder derangement with a twist: The Changeling has two personalities that don't know the other exists; One sees itself as pure human and rejects the supernatural, the other as his true form, as a Changeling.ChangelingsCtL p44
HeadstrongOften brash, and does not think through their actions.WerewolvesRage p105
IlliterateMight recognize simple words, but has trouble with sentences or books.RoS p98
Impossible StandardCharacter is held to strict and exacting demands, of which failure has its own consequences.-Ventrue 107
NightmaresDreams with intensity higher than Res become nightmares, keeping the new Intensity. Alt: Roll Res+Com, failure indicates character does not regain point on nightly Willpower.CtL p193

SpSl p140

Racist/SexistHas a strong bias against or for a certain social group to the exclusion of others of the same type.WoD p219
Social
AloofShy and distant in social situations. Dislikes being the center of attention.WoD p219
DisharmonyHad strong religious beliefs that conflict with the principles of Harmony.WerewolvesRage p106
Dishonorably DischargedCan not purchase Allies, Contacts or Status related to Military services and gain effect of the Notoriety Flaw among ex-service members.DoW p40
Embarrassing SecretA secret in the past. XP awarded for keeping it secret at the expense of allies. (If gets out may exchange for Notoriety or other appropriate Flaw)WoD p219
ExpectationsHas rigid expectations that do not gel well with reality; suffers a social penalty when interacting with others outside of that framework.-Ventrue 107
FealtyThe character has a master that makes decisions for her, effectively trading free will for XP.DC p199
Hollywood SyndromeHas telltale markings of werewolves as defined by HollywoodWerewolvesRage p106
Lone WolfDifficulty interacting with other werewolves.WerewolvesRage p106
Lost LoveHad a strong connection to another early in life (or unlife). When triggered by a certain stimulus, suffer a -2 penalty on all rolls until one can escape the situation.VampiresAM p69
MaterialistDifficulty interacting with spiritsWerewolvesRage p106
NotorietyInverse of Fame. If recognized, is met with negative reactions from those that would know.WoD p219
Speech ImpedimentMust be role-played. If forgotten, Storyteller may warn condition is curing.WoD p219
Untrustworthy-2 to Persuasion, Socialize, or any Manipulation test.RoS p98
Mystical
Abyss-MarkedStained by the Abyss, -2 modifier when hiding from Abyssal creatures, increases risk when summoning Supernal creaturesSumm p71
AnachronismHas significant problems handling recent technology.RoS p98
Bad BargainMade a bad pact with a Spirit, already gained the benefit, but still has to follow through on task (medial obligation).Summ p183
Bad RegenerationHas an injury that did not regenerate properly; has one lower Health and may suffer other penalties.WerewolvesRage p105
Empowered BaneFor Key-Initiation Only. A relatively rare substance or combination of common substances does Aggravated when used as a weapon, and has a -2 on Manifestation rolls when on the Sin-Eater or his opponent.Sin-EatersGtSE p188
Essence VesselContains the soul of a powerful spirit or neutral residual Essence, which will release upon the characters death. Receives unwelcome Spirit attention.BoS p111
Glamour AddictAs per Addiction, except the substance is Glamour or the act of Harvesting.ChangelingsRoS p98
Manifest MienMien shows through in small ways. It leaves unsettling or lackluster impressions on people, depending on what is least useful to the character at the time.ChangelingsRoS p98
Mystery CommandsIf character possess at least (•) in Status: Seers of the Throne and the Dream Merit, they are given cryptic and difficult missions while dreaming.Mages: Seers of the ThroneSoT p43
Sluggish VitaeForced to spend an additional Vitae to wake each evening.VampiresAM p69
Shadow AddictionAs per Addiction, but with the added danger that the substance or experience is located in the Shadow.BoS p111
Shadow AversionAnxious when under the effects of anything linked to the Shadow. -1 to all rolls in extreme situations.BoS p111
Soul-ScarredLingering injury to soul due to contact with some outer creature. Attracts Acamoth, malevolent ghosts and spirits of negative emotions.Summ p183
True TongueCan lie, but it is glaringly obvious in both blatant lies and lies of omission that the character is lying.ChangelingsRoS p98
Word of LifeTummuz Only. A word such as the Hebrew Adam or Emet, is inscribed on the forehead. Provides +1 to Humanity to the maker when creating the Tummuz at Stage 2, and a -1 to effective Azoth for determining a Pandoran. However, should the words be marred to mean something else, the Tummuz drops into a death-like state until rectified.PrometheansSA p41
Weakened AttributeFor Key-Initiation Only. A chosen attribute does not have 10-Again, and 1's subtract from successes.Sin-EatersGtSE 188
ConflictedWerewolvesBlood of the Wolf 104
Weak BloodlineThis flaw, unique to the Ivory Claw tribe of the Pure, subtracts one dot from their effective Purity for some social purposes.WerewolvesThe Pure 111

Morality (1st Edition)

Clarity

Changelings

LevelSinDice RolledBook
10Entering the Hedge. Dreamwalking. Using Magic to accomplish a task that could be achieved just as well without. Minor Unexpected Life changes5CtL 91
9Using tokens or other mystical items. Going a day without human contact. Minor Selfish Acts.5CtL 91
8Breaking Mundane promises or commitments, especially to attend to faerie matters. Changing Courts. Injury to another (accidental or otherwise)4CtL 91
7Taking psychotropic drugs. Serious unexpected life changes. Petty Theft4CtL 91
6Revealing your true form to unescrocelled mortals. Going a week without human contact. Obvious displays of magic in front of witnesses. Grand theft (burglary).3CtL 92
5Killing another changeling. Killing a fetch.3CtL 92
4Breaking formal oaths or pledges. Extreme unexpected life changes (pregnancy, losing one's home, ect). Impassioned or impulsive serious crimes (Manslaughter)3CtL 92
3Actively harming a mortal by ravaging their dreams. Going a month without human contact. Kidnapping. Developing a derangement outside of failed degeneration rolls.2CtL 92
2Killing a human. Casual/callous crime against another supernatural (serial murder)2CtL 92
1Spending time in Arcadia. Prolonged or intimate contact with the True Fae. Mortal identity is suddenly and unexpectedly destroyed., totally abandoned, or otherwise fundamentally changed. Heinous acts of torture, depravity, or perversion.2CtL 92

Bonuses / Drawbacks:

Clarity 8: +2 to all rolls related to sensory perception.

Clarity 6: May use the Kenning ability.

Clarity 7 or below: -1 to all perception rolls for every two points below Clarity 7

Harmony

Werewolves, Changing Breeds

LevelSinDice RolledBook
10Not Shapeshifting for more than three days5WtF 181
9Not obtaining your own food; carrying a silver weapon5WtF 181
8Disrespect to a spirit or Elder Uratha4WtF 181
7Spending too much time alone; significantly violating a tribal vow4WtF 181
6Mating with other Uratha; slaying a human or wolf needlessly3WtF 181
5Slaying a werewolf in the heat of battle.3WtF 181
4Revealing the existence of werewolves to a human; using a silver weapon against another werewolf3WtF 181
3Torturing enemies/prey; murdering a werewolf2WtF 181
2Hunting humans or wolves for food2WtF 181
1Betrayal of pack; hunting werewolves for food2WtF 181

Bonuses / Drawbacks:

Harmony 10: +2 to mental and social rolls involving spirits.

Harmony 9: +1 to mental and social rolls involving spirits.

Harmony 8: +1 to social rolls involving spirits.

Harmony 7: +1 to social rolls involving the werewolves totem's Brood.

Harmony 5 and less: Werewolf begins to take on a Spirit Ban - see WtF 185

Humanity and Morality

Mortals, Hunters, Prometheans, Vampires

LevelSinDice RolledBook
10Selfish Thoughts.5WoD 91
9Minor Selfish Act (Withholding Charity)5WoD 91
8Injury to Another (accidental or otherwise)4WoD 91
7Petty Theft (shoplifting)4WoD 91
6Grand Theft (burglary)3WoD 91
5Intentional, Mass property damage (arson)3WoD 91
4Impassioned Crime (manslaughter)3WoD 91
3Planned Crime (murder)2WoD 91
2Casual/callous crime (serial murder)2WoD 91
1Utter perversion, heinous act (mass murder)2WoD 91

Vampiric Bonuses/Drawbacks:

To stay awake: Roll Humanity to stay awake for turns per successes. Extended Action for 5 success to stay awake the entire day. Also rolled to see if a Vampire can wake up in the middle of the day. Dice pools during the day cannot exceed Humanity

Interacting with Humans: Pools in Empathy, Persuasion, or Socialize cannot exceed Humanity

Promethean Bonuses/Drawbacks:

Resistance of Torment: The Humanity to resist the onset of Torment

Degeneration taints Azoth: Humanity determines the chance of getting it right when creating another Promethean.

Rebirth: Humanity is the dice pool used to make the transition to Morality at the end of their Pilgrimage

Hunter Bonuses/Drawbacks:

Hunters can 'change' their code based on the Hunt. See HtV 323

Memory

Mummies

In addition to the following hierarchy of sins unique to Memory, mummies are still subject to the same sins that threaten Morality, above.

LevelSinDice RolledBook
10Conceal your identity.5MTC 77
9Spend a day without meditating on the Pillars.5MTC 77
8Pursue your Judge's purpose to preserve your Sekhem.5MTC 77
7Destroy a remnant of the Nameless Empire.4MTC 77
6Lose possession of a vessel created by your guild.4MTC 77
5Destroy a vessel created by your guild.3MTC 77
4Allow one of your vestiges to be destroyed.3MTC 77
3Leave a robber of your tomb unpunished.3MTC 77
2Die by self-destruction or Sekhem expenditure.2MTC 77
1Destroy evidence of your mortal life.2MTC 77

Bonuses/Drawbacks:

Sharpened Recall: Memory 9+ mummies gain the benefits of Eidetic Memory specifically to recall memories from when they had Memory 9+. Memory 10 mummies also gain the effects of Unseen Sense regarding the will of the Judges of Duat.

Self-Awareness: Mummies require Memory 1+ to retain sapience and autonomy, Memory 2+ to recall their names and the broad strokes of the Nameless Empire, Memory 3+ to recall their previous Descent, Memory 6+ to recall the Descent prior, Memory 7+ to recall any Descents before that, and Memory 8+ to recall their mortal lives.

Synergy

Sin-Eaters

LevelSinDice RolledBook
10Opening an Avernian Gate, Entering the Underworld.5GtSE 84
9Using plasm from a death mask, violating an Old Law.5GtSE 84
8Closing an Avernian Gate.4GtSE 84
7Destroying a charm or fetter.4GtSE 84
6Destroying a ghost, or Avernian Gate, ectophagia (ghost eating)3GtSE 84
5Destroying a vanitas, reviving a dead person3GtSE 84
4Destroying a memorabilia or deathmask, accidental murder or manslaughter3GtSE 84
3Destroying a keystone, destroying a geist2GtSE 84
2Torture, serial murder.2GtSE 84
1Mass Murder ,suicide attempt, attempting to destroy one's own geist.2GtSE 84

Bonuses / Drawbacks:

Opening Avernian gates: Sin-Eaters gain a bonus equal to each dot of synergy above 7 to open an Avernian gate. -1 to rolls at Synergy 4-5, -3 for Synergy 3 or lower

Wisdom

Mages

In addition to the listed sins, Mages are held to Humanity's standards, and any sin against Humanity that includes the use of magic is automatically one step worse.

LevelSinDice RolledBook
10Using Magic to accomplish a task that could be achieved just as well without it.5MtA 79
9Magically coercing another so that he acts against his own free will.5MtA 79
8Magically coercing another so that he violates his own moral code.4MtA 79
7Laying a Curse on someone.4MtA 79
6Forcibly binding an unwilling sentient being or spirit to a place or task.3MtA 79
5Magically transforming a person into a lesser being against his will.3MtA 79
4Using magic to harm somone. Draining another's Mana agianst his will. Creating a Soul Stone.2MtA 79
3Forcefully abducting and/or exiling another person (mage or Sleeper) into the Shadow Realm, or causing her to become possessed by a spirit against her will.2MtA 79
2Intentionally preventing an Awakening. Using magic to murder someone.2MtA 79
1Stealing a soul.2MtA 79

Bonuses / Drawbacks:

Dealing with Spirits: Wisdom 9 or 10 gets +1 to dealing with spirits, likewise Wisdom 1 or 2 has -1 to dealing with spirits.

Contesting the Abyss: Wisdom 9 or 10 gains a +1 dice bonus when contesting or countering the supernatural powers of the Abyss. Likewise Wisdom 1 or 2 has -1 to dealing with the Abyss.

Paradox: Higher wisdom has less duration from Paradox. See MtA 268-273
Compacts and Conspiracies (1st Edition)

Compacts

CompactDescriptionCompact StatusBook
Ashwood AbbeyA decadent Hellfire Club dedicated to experiencing everything that life (or unlife) has to offer.Receive the Barfly Merit.HTV 102
•••Use the chapterhouse as a two-dot Safehouse.
•••••Receive Allies •••• (Legal Aid, Vice, Arms Trafficking, and Abbey Networking).
The Barrett CommissionA secret elite cabal united to root out the monsters entrenched in America’s most gainful institutions.Gain a dot of Resources.NS 89
•••Receive Mentor •••.
•••••Receive two dots of Contacts among government, corporations, or the military.
Bear LodgeBig game hunters dedicated to killing werewolves above everything else, proving themselves with only human ingenuity.Receive Contacts • (Bear Lodge).SpSl 87
•••Resist Lunacy as though your Willpower was one higher.
•••••Receive the Unseen Sense for werewolves or other tangible quarry.
Division SixAn ersatz government agency tasked with protecting the laws of the cosmos by eliminating “reality deviants.”Recover an extra Willpower when risking Willpower to flaunt your authority.WF 86
•••Worsen Paradoxes by one die when witnessing vulgar spells.
•••••Receive a trainee as a three-dot Retainer.
Habibti MaEgyptian-based cult de-programmers.Distribute two dots between Allies and Contacts.HMR 107
•••Distribute two dots between Allies and Mentor.
•••••Distribute two dots between Mystery Cult Initiation and Retainer.
Heritage HouseA family oriented group that believes the Vigil should be passed down from generation to generation.Trial member.GotU 35
•••Gain two dots of Resources.
•••••Gain three dots of Social Merits.
The Hunt ClubA secret society of serial killers that hunts people for sport, accumulating points in a twisted game.Receive a one-dot Mentor.Slash 74
•••Receive or upgrade the Telltale Murder Merit.
•••••Receive or upgrade Damnable Certainty.
The Illuminated BrotherhoodUnfettering their minds with psychoactives, these mediums seek to interact with the spirit world.Gain an Occult or Science specialty in parapsychology.SpSl 92
•••Receive the Unseen Sense for spirit loci.
•••••Receive the Natural Medium Merit.
The Keepers of the SourceEvery time a witch siphons power from Mother Earth, the Keepers feel Her pain, and they will see it cease.Gain a specialty in Weaponry (Improvised Weapons), Expression (Protests), or Science (Environmentalism).WF 90
•••Gain two dots of Allies (Keepers of the Source).
•••••Gain the Unseen Sense for the Source, or three dots of Mentor.
The Long NightReligious hunters who fight the agents of evil in an attempt to bring about the second coming of Christ.Receive an Expression or Persuasion specialty in evangelism.HTV 106
•••Gain two dots of Allies (Long Night).
•••••Add the benefits of the Inspiring Merit among the Long Night.
The Loyalists of ThuleHungry for knowledge, this occult group seeks things man was not meant to know in places he was not meant to tread to atone for their part in WWII.Recover an extra Willpower when risking Willpower with Academics or Occult.HTV 110
•••Receive a two-dot Mentor.
•••••Receive three dots of Contacts among supernatural specialists.
Maiden's Blood SisterhoodAn almost exclusively female group, dedicated to policing college campuses and women’s shelters.Gain two dots of Allies (Maiden's Blood Sisterhood).NS 93
•••Gain two dots of Safehouse.
•••••Receive the Indomitable Merit, or two dots of Retainers.
Network ZeroNetwork Zero uses radio, television and Internet resources to publicize monsters to the world.Gain a Crafts or Expression specialty in an appropriate medium.HTV 114
•••Receive Fame ••.
•••••Benefit from the effects of Encyclopedic Knowledge as pertains your library of recorded supernatural phenomena.
The Night WatchVigilantes of the hard and forgotten streets, patrolling the hunting grounds of the monsters and criminals, leaving no one to be victimized.Receive a specialty in Streetwise (Who's Who), Larceny (Fences), or Stealth (Stalking).NS 98
•••Gain two dots of Retainers.
•••••Gain a dot of Fame.
Null MysteriisScientists who peruse the supernatural in an attempt to understand it.Receive an Academics, Occult, or Science specialty in parapsychology.HTV 118
•••Gain a dot of Allies (Null Mysteriis) and a dot of Contacts in science or academia.
•••••Apply the benefits of Common Sense as pertains to the Vigil.
The Promethean BrotherhoodSacrificing witches using an ancient ritual, they steal their power for themselves.Receive Language (Ancient Greek) and an Academics specialty in ancient religions, Greek mythology, or linguistics.WF 94
•••Gain two dots of Allies (Promethean Brotherhood).
•••••Divide the target number of successes for the Rite of Hecate by three.
The ReckoningChurch of Hero-hunting "sovereign citizens" deep in the wooded hills of Oregon.Receive a dot of Anonymity and access to a shared one-dot Safe Place.T&N 32
•••Receive Allies •••• (Fundamentalist Politicians).
•••••Resources •••••, exclusive to the leader, Derek Campbell.
The Talbot GroupUsing modern therapy and medications, these hunters seek to save monsters from themselves.Gain a dot each in Allies and Contacts (Talbot Group).SpSl 97
•••Gain another dot of Contacts and receive the Unseen Sense for spirits.
•••••Resist Lunacy as though your Willpower was one higher.
The UnionRagtag blue-collar monster hunters, members of the Union work without government sanction to protect humanity against its most dangerous enemies.Receive a Politics or Streetwise specialty in your local area.HTV 112
•••Gain two dots of Contacts among specialists in different kinds of monster.
•••••Access two extra dots of Resources for Vigil purposes.
Utopia NowBuilders of a futuristic city that scavenge demonic infrastructure for impossible components.Take a free Specialty.HMR 136
•••Receive a two-dot Mentor.
•••••Receive either a four-dot Retainer or four dots of Allies in a partner organization.
Yuri's GroupSocial workers fighting abuse and supernatural abusersGain a dot each of Contacts and Allies among local support groups.T&N 30
•••Divide three dots between Retainers and Staff of survivors.
•••••Rescued survivors may function as one-dot Retainers, Allies, Contacts, or Staff.
Historical Compacts
Ahl al-JabalIslamic hunters who seek to understand the supernaturals they meet, and eliminate those that are true monsters.You can buy the Two Weapon Fighting Style at half cost, ignoring prerequisites.AB 141
•••Receive a dot of Allies and an Occult specialty in mysticism, gnosticism or philosophy.
•••••Add the benefits of the Inspiring Merit among the Ahl al-Jabal.
Ama-sanPearl divers familiar with the dangers that lurk off the coasts of Japan.Receive Small Unit Tactics.DE 309
•••Roll Presence + Occult to call a monster out with a special whistling breath.
•••••Call six dots worth of Retainers as emergency backup.
Azusa MikoTransient archer-priestesses plying their trade as oracles and mediums while driving corruption away from the divine.Receive the Medium Merit.DE 311
•••Apply a floating dot as temporary Allies, Contacts, Resources, or Retainer.
•••••Command the fear of lesser spirits and ghosts, and the respect of the greater.
BijinArtists and commercial hosts dealing with monstrous intrusions that are bad for business.Draw upon the rumor mill once per session.DE 313
•••Better distinguish true rumors from scuttlebutt.
•••••Receive Fame •••.
Followers of the MansaScribes and workers seeking to subvert and undo the plans of demons in the Empire of Mali.Receive an Expression or Politics specialty suitable to your official standing.DE2 182
•••Gain two dots of Allies (Followers of the Mansa).
•••••Gain three dots of Resources.
Keepers of the WeaveAn Amerindian culture of storytellers who gather and spread knowledge of the occult.Take two dots of Mentor, and either a third dot or a Language.DE 383
•••Receive two dots in Occult, Expression, or Politics.
•••••Receive three dots in Socialize or Occult, or four Allies or Contacts.
Protectors of the LightSecret soldiers who keep the Wampanoag Nation clean of monstrous taint.Receive a dot of Occult, Survival or Weaponry.DE 385
•••Receive two dots of Resources or Contacts.
•••••Receive three dots of Resources or Safe Place, or two Allies and a Contact.
The Scarlet WatchA recurring blood pact of families drawn together mystically to resist the vampiric Curse.Gain a dot of Allies or Resources.DE 379
•••Gain two dots of Allies or Resources.
•••••Receive three dots' worth of Merits reflecting your storied lineage.
Soldiers of the Forbidden SunSoldiers of many ethicities protecting China from the Underworld.Gain a dot of Occult.DE2 247
•••Gain two dots of Resources.
•••••Gain three dots of Allies (Soldiers of the Forbidden Sun).
Les VoyageursForest runners dealing with the threat of werewolves in their hunting lands.Receive Resources • or Mentor •••.DE 381
•••Gain two dots of Contacts, Fame, or Resources.
•••••Receive three dots of Fame or Resources, or four dots of Allies.

Conspiracies

ConspiracyDescriptionConspiracy StatusBook
Aegis Kai DoruGreek for “Shield and Spear,” the Aegis Kai Doru searches the world for history’s legendary artifacts with which to bolster its numbers in its nigh-timeless battle against the forces of darkness.Acquire Relic Endowments.HTV 126
•••+1 Academics bonus to rolls involving relics and archaeology.
•••••Receive the Unseen Sense for mages or werewolves.
Ascending OnesThe Ascending Ones trace their history and symbology back to both ancient Egypt and Muhammed the Prophet. Like the sacred sun, they see themselves as a cleansing agent that can burn away monstrous impurities.Develop the Elixir Endowment.HTV 130
•••Gain two dots of Resources.
•••••Receive a three-dot Retainer.
The Cainite HeresySelf-destructive fanatics driven by their need for revenge against vampires, wherever they may be found.Learn the Rites of Denial Endowment.NS 103
•••Add the benefits of Danger Sense against vampires.
•••••Receive contact with anonymous sources as a three-dot Mentor.
The Cheiron GroupA medical conglomerate which secretly dispatches hunters to harvest monsters for parts.Acquire Thaumatechnology Endowments.HTV 134
•••Call on Allies •• corporate backup.
•••••Gain three dots of Resources.
The Faithful of ShulpaeCannibal cultists who believe their rituals bring them closer to communion with their deity.Learn the Anthropophagy Endowment.HMR 110
•••Use a temple as a two-dot Safehouse.
•••••Gain four dots of Supernatural Merits.
The Knights of St. AdrianViolent road warriors who hunt bounties for angels.Acquire Ink Endowments.HMR 137
•••Receive two dots of Contacts among witnesses to the demonic.
•••••Gain three dots of Resources or a three-dot Retainer.
The Knights of Saint GeorgeA cult of witch-hunters who appease faceless angels to preserve the world under the false guise of Christian worship.Learn Goetic Gospel Endowments.WF 99
•••Occult rolls dealing with witches and witchcraft gain 9-Again.
•••••Call on squires as three-dot Retainers.
The Merrick InstituteRebel survivors of a secret government program to produce "dream warriors."Develop Dreamscape Endowments and receive "The Procedure" Tactic.T&N 34
•••Gain a dot each of Allies, Contacts, and Retainer among institute members.
•••••Receive the Easy Out, Easy In Merit.
Les MystèresA network of mediums and spirit cults who seek a relationship with spirits recognizing reciprocal duties to one another.Learn Rites du Cheval Endowments.SpSl 104
•••Fellowship: Gain two dots of Allies.
•••Spirit: Add +1 to Occult rolls involving spirits.
•••Beasts: Gain two dots of Contacts among specialists in monsters.
•••Soul: Add +1 to Resolve when resisting supernatural influence.
•••••Receive student apprentices as three-dot Retainers.
The LucifugeDescendants of infernal bloodlines who strive to wield the darkness against itself.Develop the Castigation Endowment.HTV 138
•••Gain two dots of Resources.
•••••Receive the Lady Lucifuge as a four-dot Mentor.
Malleus MaleficarumIn the Middle Ages, the Malleus Maleficarum wielded the power of the Church against vampires. Today, the Catholic conspiracy pursues supernatural monsters of all sorts with religious zeal.Learn Benediction Endowments.HTV 143
•••Gain a dot of Status (Roman Catholic Church).
•••••Gain three dots of Resources.
Task Force: VALKYRIEAs part of a Joint Task Force, this covert government anti-monster brigade includes members from every branch of the military, foreign and domestic.Acquire Advanced Armory Endowments.HTV 146
•••Call on Allies •• tactical backup.
•••••Gain three dots of Contacts among federal agencies.
Vanguard Serial Crimes UnitThe agents of VASCU assist police investigations and apprehension of supernatural killers, using induced psychic abilities.Develop the Teleinformatics Endowment.Slash 56
•••Gain a dot of Status (FBI).
•••••Add the benefits of the Inspiring Merit among VASCU agents.
Historical Conspiracies
Aves MinervaLate Roman worshippers of the goddess Minerva, wielding the secrets of consecrated blood to protect Rome from monstrous infestation.Learn the Red Rituals Endowment.Pater 6
•••+2 bonus to exercise learning to recognize the supernatural and their works.
•••••Receive Encyclopedic Knowledge by studying the Library of the Owl.
HototogisuMerchants and traders shrewd enough to gamble with the darkness to remain competitive.Learn the Settō Endowment.DE 315
•••Distribute four dots among Contacts, Resources and Retainers.
•••••Receive a five-dot Dread Power from Inoue.
OtodoDescendants of oni duty-bound to harness their devilish blood for good.Develop the Seitokuten Endowment and receive the Unseen Sense for oni.DE 317
•••Gain a dot each of Contacts and Resources.
•••••Extend the Unseen Sense to all supernatural phenomena.
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Professions (1st Edition)

AcademicAcademics, ScienceHtV p75Community college adjunct professor, detached researcher, frat boy, Ivy League student, lab technician, lecturer on Forteana, musty old professor, overworked research assistant, teaching assistant
ArtistCrafts, ExpressionHtV p76artistic savant, blues musician, crime scene photographer, method actor, horror writer, occult-addicted rock star, police sketch artist, tortured painter, web TV director
AthleteAthletics, MedicineHtV p76fencing student, high-school football star, little league coach, marathon veteran, Olympic sprinter, target marksman
CopStreetwise, FirearmsHtV p78Crooked arm of the law, deep-cover agent, grizzled beat-cop, K-9 officer, mall rent-a-cop, military policeman, old-guard sergeant, SWAT officer, traffic cop
CriminalLarceny, StreetwiseHtV p78Career low-life, cat burglar, drug dealer, forger, gun runner, high-rolling con artist, hired gun, hustler, reluctant leg-breaker, safecracker, worn-out fence
DetectiveEmpathy, InvestigationHtV p79corporate dirt-digger, CSI, forensic accountant, gentleman detective, hard-drinking PI, Internet investigator, NDA code cracker, old-fashioned police detective
DoctorEmpathy, MedicineHtV p80Abortion clinic worker, city coroner, diagnostician, EMT, forensic pathologist, herbal therapist, overworked resident, psychotherapist, triage nurse, veterinary surgeon
EngineerCrafts, ScienceHtV p81Aerospace jock, chemical engineer, demo man, driven architect, designer drug baron, government contractor, military consultant, old-fashioned civil engineer, prosthetic designer, radical biotechnologist
ExecutivePolitics, SubterfugeC&C p64Ashwood Abbey benefactor, Cheiron handler or headhunter, executive for Big Tobacco (or Big Pharma, or Big Ag, or Big Anything), hardened layoff consultant, retiree in the lap of luxury (and mouth of madness), sexual conqueror of the secretarial pool
HackerComputers, ScienceHtV p82Anarchist code-breaker, back-room techie, frontline support operative, NSA cryptographer, old-school phreaker, puzzle expert, shut-in cracker, system administrator, web programmer, wireless war-driver
HitmanFirearms, StealthHtV p83CIA assassin, corporate killer, duelist, infiltration expert, mafia hit man, marine sniper, stone-cold psychopath, unarmed combat expert
JournalistExpression, InvestigationHtV p84Columnist, conspiratorial blogger, corporate shill, freelance correspondent, lifestyle writer, local editor, muckraking journo, new media critic, political firebrand, sports anchor, TV news anchor
LaborerAthletics, CraftsHtV p85Builder, building superintendent, carnival ride mechanic, demolition man, electrician, factory worker, joiner, old-school blacksmith, plumber, unlicensed contractor, wrench-swinging plumber
OccultistInvestigation, OccultHtV p86Cult leader, crystal gazer, deprogrammer, mystical pyramid-scheme seller, New Age author, occult investigator, professional conspiracy theorist, professional skeptic, psychopharmacologist, tarot card reader, UFO theorist
OutdoorsmanSurvival, Animal KenSpSl p144Eco-terrorist, eager big game hunter, earnest environmentalist, grizzled mountain man, manic biologist, mountain climber, park ranger, search and rescue, shifty poacher, Sherpa, survivalist nut, wildlife photographer
ProfessionalAcademics, PersuasionHtV p87Analyst, banker, embattled defense attorney, forensic accountant, hot-shot lawyer, manager, numbers-obsessed stockbroker, secretary who hears all, unsung mailroom hero
Religious LeaderAcademics, OccultHtV p88Blood-and-thunder Baptist, conflicted rabbi, callous confessor, jihadist imam, popular televangelist, traveling Catholic exorcist, Vodou houngan, Wiccan high priest
SalesmanPersuasion, SubterfugeBD p7Department store counter monkey, door-to-door salesman, gun store manager, guy who could sell ice to an Eskimo, head of some pyramid scheme, VP of sales for Big Pharma
ScientistInvestigation, ScienceHtV p89Atheist author, deranged chemist, disgraced parapsychologist, evolutionary biologist, forensic scientist, geologist, high-school science teacher, paleontologist, polymath, psychologist, religious physicist
SocialitePolitics, SocializeHtV p90abused heiress, business empire owner, charity queen, devout fashionista, Hollywood mogul, infamous cad, media darling, shadowy CEO, soccer star, tech billionaire
SoldierFirearms, SurvivalHtV p90AWOL pilot, drill sergeant, grizzled veteran, ground-pounder, icy marksman, PTSD-rattled Soldier, persuasive recruiter, private mercenary contractor, Special Forces psychopath
TechnicianCrafts, InvestigationHtV p92chop shop auto mechanic, computer repairman, garage inventor, gunsmith, jack-of-all-trades, “Mister Fix-It,” special effects wizard, unconventional weapons designer, video engineer
VagrantSurvival, StreetwiseHtV p93Dot-com burnout, homeless ghost-talker, illegal immigrant, junkie with visions, schizophrenic, shaman of the rust, subsistence thief

Endowments (1st Edition)

Advanced Armory

Task Force: VALKYRIE

EndowmentRatingDescriptionBook
The Bleeder••+3 ranged weapon induces the hemorrhage of supernaturally charged blood instead of damage, or with modifications, other forms of supernatural energies.HTV 152
Compound Rounds• to •••••Renewable. Shots take 9-Again and inflict lethal damage against monsters who normally resist firearms.HMR 56
Equalizer Grenade•••Renewable. Flash grenade strobes light to neurally inhibit creatures' ability to shapeshift.HTV 153
Etheric Goggles•• or ••••Specially treated night-vision goggles can perceive Twilight phenomena, and with four dots, trails left in their wake.HTV 151
Etheric Rounds• to •••••Renewable. Shots strike ghosts, spirits and other incorporeal beings, but suffer -1 to strike the corporeal.HTV 150
Etheric Tracker••••Fires a semitangible tracking pellet which embeds in a corporeal or noncorporeal target. Tracks pellets within half a mile for up to 24 hours.HTV 155
Frequency Pulse Emitter••Renewable. High-frequency sonic grenade provokes a Stamina + Composure -3 roll for beings with heightened animal senses, or -5 for beings in full animal form, to resist being stunned.SpSl 145
Gatekeeper Device•••Full bodysuit can be activated with Willpower to transition between the material realm and the Shadow or Underworld, with a twelve-hour cooldown.C&C 82
Gleipnir Restraints••A strip of kinetic-feedback plastic which may be used to Restrain in a grapple. A captive must contest Strength + Athletics against twice their own Strength in successes to break free.HMR 32
Gungnir System••• to •••••The Gungnir Multi-Function Targeting System, integrated into a submachine gun (•••) or assault rifle (••••), provides thermal and night vision, mitigates range penalties, and highlights extranormal entities (which for an extra dot includes Twilight beings).HTV 154
Hod RoundsRenewable. Splintering mistletoe bullets impose a -2 penalty to fire, but deal half their damage to vampires as lethal and suffer no additional penalty to aim a staking shot.NS 135
Huginn Visor•• or •••Treated sunglasses (••) or contacts (•••) which impair sighted perception by -2, but impose a similar penalty to mind-altering powers that require eye contact.NS 136
ICEThe Interstices Calculation Expedient detects traces of dimensional interstices open in the last 24 hours, for half a mile.C&C 82
Logehamarr Personal Flamethrower•••••A ranged heavy weapon anti-personnel flamethrower, resolved as a +0L long burst which inflicts a 4L gasoline burn on organic material. The Logehamarr's green flame immediately provokes vampires to flee.NS 136
Mjolnir Cannon•••• or •••••+0 heavy rifle electrocutes on a successful attack for 6B, 8B, or 4L damage at Range 100. With five dots, a vehicle-mounted cannon can also be set to deal 10B or 5L damage, at Range 300 and with a longer-lasting battery.HTV 156
Munin Serum••••Renewable. Six hours' worth of an injectible amnestic that suppresses stretches of recent memory, contesting 7 dice against the subject's Stamina + Composure.HTV 155
Odin Reticle•••Requires Huginn Visor ••. LCD overlay affixed to the Huginn Visor grants +3 to perceive monsters through stealth and evasive powers.NS 136
Screamer Pistol•••Low-frequency +3 sonic pistol disorients instead of dealing damage, preventing the target from focusing supernatural power for (target's Composure - successes + 1) turns.WF 125
Tranq Rounds• to •••••Renewable. Shots deal one point of lethal damage and a stacking -1 penalty. A target at a high penalty must spend Willpower to remain conscious.Slash 160
Urban Response Vehicle•••••Armored vehicle disguised as a van, armed with a mounted +5L heavy machinegun, and powered by an electric generator. Cell members may pool Merit dots for the URV and enhance it by purchasing integrated Etheric Rounds, Etheric Goggle windows, a mounted Bleeder, an Equalizer Grenade Launcher, the Gungnir System, or a mounted Mjolnir Cannon.SpSl 145
VDSB•••The Victim-Detonated Sun Bomb can be armed and concealed with Wits + Crafts. When triggered, it discharges a stunning flash which scatters monsters who flee sunlight.HTV 154
Witch BusterDevice uses a lithium battery to radiate energies that register to paranormal senses.HTV 151

Benediction

Malleus Maleficarum

RiteCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
The Apostles' TeachingsComposure + BenedictionInstead of recovering Willpower from your Virtue, distribute your Resolve + Composure in Willpower among mortal allies.HTV 157
Armor of St. MartinStamina + BenedictionApply Benediction as Armor for a scene.HTV 158
The Binding of St. AmabilisPresence + BenedictionWhile you sing praises, werewolves who listen cannot benefit from supernatural healing.SpSl 147
Blessed Protection of St. AgrippinaResolve + BenedictionBless a physically demarcated area as an extended action to ward against supernatural beings. Such beings within the area subtract your Benediction from their effective Power Attributes, and without Presence cannot enter.HTV 159
The Boon of LazarusNoneLose a dot of Willpower to resurrect a recently dead mortal, who suffers a major derangement.HTV 160
The Casting Out of WitchesPresence + BenedictionPray as an extended action to compel monsters to suffer mounting penalties or flee the vicinity for an hour.C&C 76
Epipodian SafeguardNoneAdd Benediction as a bonus to resist mind control for a scene.HTV 159
Fiacre's StaffStamina + BenedictionBless an improvised weapon as a vampiric stake, removing its penalty and applying successes as a weapon bonus against the undead. Women perform a variant rite called the Benediction of the Rose.NS 138
Fortitude of St. GeorgeComposure + BenedictionGain bonus Stamina for a scene and go safely without food or sleep for (Benediction) days, after which you must sleep for 12 hours.HTV 160
The Hands of St. LukeIntelligence + BenedictionLay hands upon the injured as an extended action, healing a point of bashing damage with one success or lethal damage with two.HTV 160
La Langue des SaintsComposure + Benediction
vs Resolve + Subterfuge
Force a monster to honestly answer one question per threshold success.NS 138
Loyola's FireResolve + BenedictionCast a holy light which compels the undead to panic and flee, losing Willpower while illuminated.NS 140
Mantle of Orleans○○Manipulation + BenedictionWhile you continue to pray this scene, cellmates gain a +1 bonus to combat rolls and Defense, and a +3 bonus to Initiative and Speed.NS 141
The Miracle of GadareneNoneCast an exorcised spirit into an animal as a symbolic rebuke, bound helpless while the animal lives.SpSl 147
Peace of St. JosephPresence + Benediction
vs Stamina + Potency
Apply Benediction as a penalty to an undead being's Initiative, Speed, and Physical actions for a scene.HMR 31
The Preservation of the Chastity of St. Agnes of Rome○(2A)Resolve + BenedictionWhile you possess only one undamaged Health point, manifest Benediction as Armor for the scene. Suffer aggravated damage to expel the armor, dealing it as aggravated damage all around you.C&C 75
Revelationes CoelestesResolve + BenedictionWitches spontaneously bleed, suffering a -2 penalty for the scene.WF 125
Sanctification of the Blessed Virgin○(※)Morality + BenedictionPray as an extended action to render something a blessed item for a scene, or lose a Willpower dot to bless it permanently.HTV 161
Scutum Sancte Trinitatis○○○Resolve + BenedictionTake no non-aggravated damage for a turn per success, except from fire, disease, drugs, or poison.BD 7
The Shepherd's Blessing○(○)Wits + BenedictionMurmur prayers to avoid mortal notice yourself, or for two Willpower, your Benediction in allies. Supernatural beings and hostiles may contest Wits + Composure vs Wits + Stealth + Benediction to break the effect.HTV 161
Song of Daniel○/○○Charisma + Benediction - ResolveCalm wildlife, or for two Willpower other creatures, with a hymn, adding successes as a Social bonus and suppressing supernatural frenzies.NS 139
St. Agathius' CallPresence + BenedictionAssailants with Morality ≤6 must spend Willpower to strike anyone but you for the scene.Slash 161
St. Collen's ClarityWits + BenedictionSee through illusions and other powers over your senses for a scene.HMR 56
True Sight of St. AbelIntelligence + BenedictionRecipients of this blessing may roll Resolve with an allocated bonus to perceive Twilight and to see monsters for what they are without Lunacy or Disbelief for a scene.HTV 162
Vade Retro SatanaResolve + Composure + BenedictionAn enhanced ritual of abjuration and exorcism.HTV 162
Wrathful Sword of St. Michael the Archangel○○Strength + BenedictionChannel divine light through a weapon, which becomes a blessed item and deals up to the rite's successes in aggravated damage to the supernatural.HTV 163

Castigation

Lucifuge

RiteCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
Abaddon’s Call○, 2B/rollResolve + MedicineRaise a corpse as an undead servant for (Castigation) hours. Spend a Willpower dot to raise indefinitely.NS 142
Abyssal Bondage○, 1L/1AStamina + ResolveMark a witch with blood from a vein to redirect their next spell, or from an artery to send it completely out of control.WF 126
Calling Forth the Pit2LPresence + Resolve
vs Resistance
Summon or banish a demon.HTV 164
Coils of Iniquity(10 - Morality) + EmpathyAnoint yourself with sinner's blood. Apply successes as a Social bonus with those sharing the sinner's Vice for a day.C&C 69
FamiliarNoneA demonic servant in animal or Twilight form.HTV 165
Familiar Betrayal2L, ○/dayPresence + Resolve
vs Resistance
Summon a werewolf's spirit familiar by name and bind its service for six days.SpSl 148
Family Vestment○(1L+)Strength + StaminaPhysically manifest a chosen demonic trait, such as wings or claws, for a scene or longer. Suffer derangement for a day thereafter.C&C 69
Gaze of the PenitentWits + Empathy
vs Resolve
Meet a subject's gaze to penalize their actions by (10 - Morality) for a turn per success.HTV 167
Guilt’s Bloody TrailIntelligence + Investigation
vs Wits + Subterfuge
Track a corpse's murderer by occult stigmata for a scene.Slash 161
Gulf of HadesPresence + OccultCall up outer darkness to strip heat and energy. Electricity is rendered inert, the living suffer freezing lethal damage, and the reanimated lose Willpower.HMR 30
Hellfire○(1A)Dexterity + Intelligence - DefenseHurl a bolt of unnatural fire, causing lethal or aggravated damage.HTV 168
Infernal VisionsWits + ComposureGain harrowing insight into a topic once per session.HTV 168
Mandate of Hell(○)Presence + Composure
vs Resistance
Issue a demon a simple command instantly, or a detailed command as an extended action.HTV 169
Mark of Lucifuge○/○○, 1LNoneTransfer a permanent brand onto a vampire or other monster. Lucifuge, Malleus, Cainites, and the inhuman recognize the monster's nature by the brand.NS 143
Mark of the Beast○○, 1LResolve + IntimidationTake the shape of a demon temporarily, gaining +1 Size, +2 Armor, and (Castigation) bonus Physical Attribute dots. While in demon form, you may heal by spending Willpower and incapacitate mortals in terror.SpSl 148
Prima Dictum○○, 2LResolve + Occult + Castigation
vs Resolve + Potency
Mark a vampire (or learn variants for other monsters) with your blood and curse its Physical actions by your successes for a scene.NS 142
Rebuke Lies(○)Wits + Investigation
vs Presence + Composure or vs Resistance
See through the falsehoods and trappings of a demon's Cover, or strip them away for a scene.HMR 133
Sense of the Unrighteous10 - MoralityDetect sins hanging on people and places, as well as monsters without Morality.HTV 170
Shackles of Pandemonium1LPresence + Intimidation
vs Resistance
Anoint a ritual circle to bind a demon, naming a means by which it may escape.HTV 170
Tongue of BabelNoneUnderstand and be understood by all spoken human language.HTV 171
Unholy AuraPresence + Intimidation
vs Composure
Intimidating aura grants Social rolls for the scene a +3 bonus (doubled against the fae) and 9-Again.HMR 55
Unholy EscapologistDexterity + ComposureBe released from any physical bonds.CoH16 5

Dreamscape

EndowmentRatingPrerequisitesCostDescriptionBook
Dream Shaping• to •••••The character can Enhance, Deaden, Reshape, Create or Destroy matter in on the dream world according to the dots she has in this Endowment.T&N 20
Dream Shield• to •••••- (○)Each dot adds 1/1 armor in the dreamscape. Anytime she spends Willpower to add -2 to a re¬sistance or +3 to a contested dice pool against Dread Powers.T&N 20
Dream Sword• to •••••The character can create a Size 1-3 physical weapon or can project an attack at anything within eyeshot with a Finesse + Power roll.T&N 20
Absorb and Fortify•• or •••Dream Shaping ••• Dream Shield •
Dream Sword • for the ••• version
-When using Dream Shaping to remove Durability or Structure from an object, add her successes as temporary Health boxes. At three dots, you may also use Absorb and Fortify when using a Dream Sword attack.T&N 21
ColossusDream Shaping •••-The character can create massive structures in seconds.T&N 21
DreampushingDream Shaping •-Your character can create an "invincible hand" and enact minor influence on the dream worldT&N 21
Regenerative Mind••Any Dreamscape Merit at •-The character regains one WP every ten minutes or By taking 1B damage reflexively, she can immediately replenish one WP.T&N 21
Shielding MindDream Shield ••The character can use Dream Shield on another person.T&N 21
Warp••Dream Shaping •••-Dream Shaping effects occur instantly, and may be used reflexively when used against inanimate objects.T&N 21
Wrack••Dream Sword •••-By choosing to remove damage from the weapon of a the Dream Sword, could drain an Attribute from the victim a scene.T&N 21

Elixir

Ascending Ones

EndowmentRatingDescription Dice Pool = Stamina + ElixirBook
A Glimpse of After•••Ignores wound penalties and only needs to roll for consciousness when rightmost Health is LethalHTV p174
Agora Salve•••Add Elixir to Social rollsC&C p55
Amun's Water••••Become invisibleHTV p176
Balm of Chronos••••Doubles Initiative modifier and Defense score. If used in a non-combat situation, gains a +3 to extended rolls.SpSl p149
Bennu-Bird Feather•••Heal 2B or 1L per success with most severe healed firstHTV p174
Blood of the Cobra•••••+1 Strength and Dexterity per success rolled and blood becomes poisonous.HTV p178
Breath of the Dragon••••Hunter breathes out a Toxicity 4 poison at close combat rangeHTV p175
Breath of Ma'at••Reroll a Morality checkHTV p173
Crocodile TearsAppear nearly deadHTV p172
Drop of Dreams••Falls unconscious and enter in the primordial dream for one hourT&N 21
Elixir of the Fiery Heart••Resist fear effects equal to ElixirHTV p174
Eye of RaGain a bonus to Perception equal to ElixirHTV p173
Gentle Mind••Do not increase Disquet from Prometheans on ties, and can spend Willpower to reduce Stage 4 to Stage 3 in others.HMR p29
Hound Mark• or •••Perceive monsters within 5' (fae only with •, all monsters with •••)HMR p53
Hunting Sight of the AspSee things in the thermal spectrumNS p144
Incense of the Next World••••Astral project into TwilightHTV p176
Justice of Ma'at••Bonus to Investigation equal to Elixir and +1 to Degeneration rollsSlash p163
Liar PillsBetray no emotion (and lie convincingly) for a sceneHMR p130
Mesmeric Vapors•••••Breathe out a mind controlling smokeHTV p178
Mind-Talking Drug•••Mentally converse or scan the surface thoughts of anotherHTV p175
Nehebkau Tears•••••Temporarily become a VampireNS p145
Red ResinSee monsters with morality 7 or lowerC&C p55
The Tallyman's Eyes•••Identify any magic user in sightWF p127
Thoth’s Whisper•••••Inhale a ghost for a verity of bonuses, including entering the UnderworldC&C p55
Vapors of Mercury••The blood of the hunter transmutes into a silver substance that burns like acid if touched by a werewolf.SpSl p149

Ink

Knights of Saint Adrian

EndowmentRollDescriptionBook
Bear Mace(as part of a Brawl attack)Unarmed damage, plus inflicts Stunned Tilt on supernatural creatures. Can only be used (Ink) times per scene.HMR 139
Brother RoadWits + InvestigationAsk specific questions about recent history in the area. Can only be used (Ink) times per sceneHMR 140
Fist of Revelation(as part of a Brawl attack)Unarmed damage, plus inflicts Knocked Down Tilt on demons, removes their Cover for a scene and reveals their Apocalyptic Form. Once/Demon/Scene, can't be used at same time as Bear MaceHMR 140
King of the RoadBond a particular motor vehicle so that it will always reappear within a day if destroyed or lostHMR 140
The Lord ProvidesWhen using a firearm of a particular bonded model, have infinite ammunitionHMR 140
LOVE/HATERight (LOVE): Wits + ComposureRight (LOVE): Gain Informed Condition regarding a person while shaking their hand and general feeling if they are trustworthy. Left (HATE): Brawl attacks are Lethal rather than BashingHMR 140
Pain MagnetSuffer damage for others nearby (but not if your last health box is filled)HMR 141
Tough as the Last GuyStore a supernatural opponent's rating in Strength, Dexterity, Brawl, Firearms or Weaponry to use in a future scene.HMR 141

Relic

Aegis Kai Doru

EndowmentRatingCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
Aegis Talisman•••••(○)3 Armor against physical and magical attack and for 1 Willpower, strike fear into an opponentHTV 183
Barnabas-in-Amber•••A severed head relic that detects other Relics.C&C 50
The Beauty Jar•••••○○The hunter gains the following benefits: Fame Merit at three dots, Striking Looks Merit at four dots and removal of the Unskilled penalty when it comes to Social rolls. The hunter can end the benefits by kissing someone.C&C 50
Blood of Pope Joan••Level 1 Blessed item and gives Werewolves -2 against anyone carrying the RelicHTV 180
Box of the Treaty Elm••••○ ○, ※Resolve + EmpathyAny oath spoken over the box is completely binding,if a group betrays the oath everyone immediately lose all Willpower and suffer a -2 penalty to all dice rolls against the opposing groupSpSl 210
Centurion's Gladdius••••○ or 1LNormally a 1B melee weapon. If Willpower is spent, the weapon removes any magical properties of a struck object. Alternatively, if 1L is spent, the weapon becomes a 2L weapon.WF 127
Dead Man's Face•••••Reanimate the head of a dead personHTV 184
Doru Talisman•••••Acts as a 3L Melee weapon against opponents in a 10 yard radiusHTV 184
Dream Relic••○ or 1LModification to an existing Relic that now it only exists within the scope of dreamsT&N 21
Eye of Hubris••Activation on obvious magical power get -2HTV 180
Heart of Stone••••When hooked up to an electrical charge, it becomes an object of obsessionHTV 181
Heart of the Succubus••Wits + AcademicsDetermine the direction of the nearest DemonHMR 129
Hex Sign• to •••••Resolve + OccultAffix symbols to a location that provide a variety of effectsWF 191
Icarine Servitor•••Living wax servantHTV 180
Idol of Gevandan••••When active, it makes all werewolves be determined to take possession of the idol, even from each otherSpSl 150
Kirkestede’s LensesGain bonuses to research.HTV 307
The Oath Stone•••1LSwear upon the stone in order to gain benefits to hunting Relics and combatting both werewolves and magesC&C 51
Ohtas•••Resolve + OccultAny Vigil related action is at +1 If benefiting Lenape tribe, then add additional +2.WF 187
One-Eyed KingsPaired coins that allow one to see what is in the vicinity of the other.HTV 179
Orpheus’ Eye••User can see into TwilightHMR 28
Phylactery of Commius•••••Bind a spirit to the Phylactery in order to gain a number of benefitsSpSl 150
Prometheus’ Blood•••••When placed in the abdomen of a living person making the person it's placed inside immune to disease, poison, and infection. Once per turn, user can spend 1 Willpower to downgrade all lethal damage to bashing damageCoH15 1
Ringsel•••○ +Heal at a rate of 1 Willpower for 1 Bashing and 2 Willpower for 1 Lethal or negate a degeneration for 1 Willpower instead.HTV 181
Saint George’s Sword•••••Resolve + ComposureA 1L sword. When a target is struck with it, he bleeds and causes 1L per turn. This bleeding can only be stopped by killing the sword user.T&N 22
Scale of Scylla••○, 1LBecome invisible to VampiresNS 146
The Silver Key••Open a gate into the Hedge, but only once per locationHMR 52
Skeleton KeyUnlock a lock that requires a keyHTV 180
Stone Man's Staff•••+2 bonus to attack. Travel to any visible point.Spearfinger 7
Mask of Terror•••1LInspire supernatural fear in one personSlash 163
Perseus’ Mirrored Shield•••Wits + ComposureThe hunter becomes immune to Dread Powers that use a Resisted or Contested roll against the her but all relevant actions suffer a -2 penalty.T&N 22
Ulun'suti the Blazing Diamond••••Dexterity + OccultOnce per story, reroll one task. Three times per story, add +1 to any task. Conjure flame.Spearfinger 7
Watchful Keris•••2L knife with +1 Initiative and can make a reflexive roll to avoid being surprised in combatHTV 181
Witch-Candle••••1LSummon gargoylesHTV 183
Worm Pipe•••••1L, ※Resurrect a corpseNS 146

Rites du Cheval

Les Mystères

EndowmentRatingCostDescriptionBook
Clinging Leech••••Sap health from a target for oneself. Grapple and Wits + Larceny Vs Resolve + Stamina, 1(L) for every successSpSl 157
Deny the Moon•••••Negate the use of Dominions by werewolves.SpSl 159
Elemental Rebuke••Attack target with an elemental (fire, water, etc) effect. Resolve + Occult + Les Mystères Status Vs Resolve + Stamina 1L for every successSpSl 155
Ephemeral DisguiseSpirit hides the caster with an unremarkable visage. (Mod. to Stealth rolls) Dramatic Failure:Glow in red -5, Succes: +3, Exceptional Success: +3 no evidence in security systems or video.SpSl 155
The Hands of Raphael•••○ + DamageHeal sickness, and mend wounds in others.SpSl 156
Light as a Feather••Increase jumping ability, and protection from falling damage. +5 for Jumping rolls, Only 1(B) for falling.SpSl 156
Skin of the LoaSpirit grants temporary Armor. Dramatic Failure: Def. -2, Succes: Melee armor +2, Exceptional Success: Armor +2..SpSl 155
Spiritual Guidance•••Gain expertise in a field and Rote Action.SpSl 157
Voodo Doll••••Use a small doll to affect a target in positive or negative ways.SpSl 158
Wearing the Baron's Hat•••••Gain amazing combat abilities and temporary health. +3 to Defense, +5 To Initiative and +5 health.SpSl 160

Seitokuken

Otodo

EndowmentCostDice PoolDescriptionSource
HannyaThe hunter can intuits immaterial spirits and demons as if they were materialized. Whenever a character she can perceive suffers a breaking point she sees a flash across his aura.DE 319
JabakuResolve+ ComposureControl demons or spirits the hunter can see or knows by name, it Also works on human characters suffering the Thrall ConditionDE 319
KaibutsuThe hunter grows in to an monstrosity with. 2/1 armor, +2 Size and you may spend Willpower to heal 1L or 2B of damage, Also cause fear in humans.DE 319
Kenshi-Resolve + ComposureThis gift allows the hunter to craft a ban for a demon, spirit or human characters with the Soulless or Thrall Conditions.DE 320
KigoResolve + ComposureThe hunter marks a victim with a burning emblem. Even once the damage is healed, any Otodo or character able to see auras will see the mark.DE 321
Shinigami BukiThe hunter can devour souls, to exorcise possessing spirits, or to destroy demons. It can be used against human causing the Soulless Cor the Thrall Conditions.DE 321
Shonetsu JigokuResolve + ComposureThis gift allows the hunter to safely let her body burn with flames, coat a weapon with her fiery blood, or splash the flames across her enemies.DE 321

Thaumatechnology

Cheiron Group

EndowmentRatingDescriptionBook
Agonizer••••Parasitic bug that feeds off of magicWF 128
Anger PatchDetect vampires at a cost of -1 to Social rolls against themHTV 185
Banality Worm•••••Add Resolve to resist supernatural effects. -1 on Degeneration rollsHTV 189
Berserker Splice•••Under stress, gain 2 points to Strength, plus 1 point per every point of Lethal damage taken, and gains Iron Stamina temporarily.SpSl 152
Biliary Tree of the Cynocephali•••Any Toxin entering body starts out at -5 Toxicity. +2 to Resist Disease.BbBB 25
Cortical Adaptation•••After spending a point of Willpower, the Hunter gets +3 to Investigation and Empathy in regards to Slasher murders and purchase Slasher meritsSlash 164
Cranial Cortex Augmentation••••Gain Dream Powers: Dream Seeing (•••), Dream Shaping (•••) and Dream Walking (•••) for 8-Stamina weeks; each re-application of this power has 10% greater chance of failing.HMR 54
Devil's Eye••See emotional auras of individualsHTV 186
Ectocrine Gland••See and communicate with non-manifested Twilight entities (ghosts and spirits). While active, -2 to "real-world" Perception tests, and hunter is easier to possess by entities.SpSl 151
Evil Eye•••Replace an eye and suffer the One Eye flaw. Additionally receive -2 to all Social rolls when the eye is exposed. Gain any one of these Dread Powers: Confuse, Fury, Sleep, Hypnotize or TerrifyNS 148
Hand of Glory•••••Mesmerize and immobilize anyone in line of sight.HTV 190
Lover's Lips••Receive 9-Again on Social rolls against characters who ingest the liquid from the implantHTV 187
Optic Thorn•••allows user to see "supernaturally augmented" huntersC&C 62
Personal Defense Swarm•••Charge the body with a swarm of tiny creatures that attack based on the Hunter's emotionsHTV 187
Plasmic Caul••••see ghosts in Twilight, gain +1 to any roll involved with them, and spend one Willpower for a "secondary" effect.C&C 64
Quick-Step•••+3 Speed, 9-Again on Athletic checks involving running or moving quickly, and retains Defense against Firearms while runningHTV 188
Twitcher••••Use higher of Wits or Dexterity for Defense and lower of Wits or Dexterity for surprise attacksHTV 189
Regenerative Nodule••••Must also spend a Willpower to activate. Heal Lethal and Bashing damage at the speed of a Werewolf.HTV 189
Vitriol Pump••••Add three successes to a roll, up to three times before requiring a week's recharge.HMR 29
Voice of the Banshee• or •••At the cost of 1WP, make a bashing attack with Stamina+Expression against all creatures with enhanced hearing that also disrupts their concentration. The upgraded version also afflicts those affected with the Depression or Melancholia derangementNS 148
Weapon of Last Resort• or •••Gain either Lethal Brawl attacks or a 1L bite attack. Upgraded version receives bothHTV 186

Teleinformatics

Vanguard Serial Crimes Unit

InterviewRatingCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
Just One More Thing1BTeleinformatics+SubterfugeDiscover just the right question to ask the suspectSlash 166
Polygraph••○, 1BTeleinformatics+Persuasion vs. Stamina+ResolveGain a bonus to all interrogation rolls equal to successes and double the bonus on Empathy and Subterfuge rolls meant to sniff out a lieSlash 167
Synchronization•••○, 1LTeleinformatics+Empathy-subject’s ResolveCopy the subject's mindSlash 167
The Talon••••1LTeleinformatics+Intimidation-ComposureEach success gives the target a -1 on all Mental and Social rollsSlash 167
Tactical Co-Ordination•••••○, 1LTeleinformatics+Brawl- # of other agentsLink minds with others and all members get bonuses on Skills for each member with a higher ratingSlash 168
InvestigationRatingCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
Psychometry1BTeleinformatics+CraftsUnderstand an objectSlash 169
Scene Read••1BTeleinformatics+InvestigationNormal investigation of a scene at instant speedSlash 169
Speed Of Thought•••2LTeleinformatics+AthleticsAdd Teleinformatics to Initiative, use higher of Wits or Dexterity for Defense and apply Defense to Firearms for turns equal to successes to a maximum of 5Slash 170
Postcognition••••○, 1LTeleinformatics+ScienceMentally reconstruct the scene of the crimeSlash 171
Hall Of Mirrors•••••1ATeleinformatics+OccultSee all possible futures and gain insight on the best course of action.Slash 172
ResearchRatingCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
Network1BTeleinformatics+AcademicsKnow the right place to lookSlash 173
Deep Background••1B per rollTeleinformatics+ComputerFind documents relating to a suspect at 3 successes per documentSlash 173
Bookworm•••○, 1LAutomatically succeed at any Academics or Occult based research actionSlash 174
Tag••••1L (○)Teleinformatics+StreetwiseFollow a target through cameras. For an additional Willpower, the Hunter can use this ability through animalsSlash 174
Omnicompetence•••••1L or 1ATeleinformatics+LarcenyTemporarily increase one skill to 5 dots or all skills in a category to 3 dotsSlash 175

Goetic Gospel

The Knights of Saint George

The Gospel of AgaresRatingCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
Lie of the HeartWits + Goetic GospelsIgnore spells that affect anyone in a give areaWF 130
Crocodile Armor••Stamina + Goetic GospelsGain armor against spells or enchanted weapons equal to Goetic Gospels ratingWF 130
Agares' Goshawk•••Manipulation + Goetic Gospels vs. spell die poolDispell a spellWF 130
Envy's Barb••••○(1L)Presence + Goetic GospelsCounter a spell. The Hunter can take any amount of Bashing to receive +2 on the roll for each point of Bashing spent. Optionally, the Hunter can spend a Lethal damage and deal Lethal damage to the spell caster equal to additional successes made on the Goetic Gospel rollWF 131
Flagellant's Denial••••○ (spent per activation), 1-5L (spent once for a scene)Resolve + Goetic GospelsNegate all spells in a 5 yard radius of the Hunter at a level equal to or lower than the amount of Lethal damage takenWF 131
The Gospel of AmonRatingCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
Stolen Vice○ (2B)Manipulation + Goetic Gospels vs. Resolve+GnosisWhenever the target would indulge his or her vice, she receives no Willpower. If 2B is spent, the Hunter receives it instead.WF 132
Maddening Whispers••○ (1L)Composure + Goetic GospelsInflict a mild derangement on a target. If 1L is spent, inflict a severe derangement instead.WF 133
Magpie Mysteries•••○ (1L)Dexterity + Goetic Gospels vs. Composure+GnosisSteal the ability to use spells from a given Mystery from the target and deny the target use. If 1L is spent, the target is denied use of two MysteriesWF 133
Viscous Cycle••••○ (1L)Presence + Goetic GospelsMake the target make a degeneration roll equal to the most severe sin they have committed. If they fail, the receive -3 on all rolls and cannot regain WP from their Virtue for the rest of the scene. If 1L is spent, the degeneration roll is made as though it were one level worse.WF 133
Demon King of Nothing•••••○, 1L (1L)Stamina + Goetic Gospels vs. Resolve +GnosisAll spells the target rolls are Vulgar. If an additional 1L is spent, all spells also receive a -1 Vulgarity modifierWF 134
The Gospel of BelethRatingCostDice PoolDescriptionBook
Glutenous Devourer○ (1L)Wits + Goetic Gospels - Subject's ResolvePrevent the target from generating or receiving Source. The target also loses Source equal to successes rolled. If 1L is spent, the target loses 1 Willpower each time they try to generate SourceWF 134
Servitor of Sloth••○ (1L)Intelligence +Goetic Gospels vs. Resolve+ GnosisWhenever the target would use a point of Source, they must also spend a point of Willpower. If 1L was spent, the target must also succeed on a Resolve+Composure roll to spend Source.WF 134
Poison Baubles•••○, 1LPresence + Goetic Gospels vs. Stamina + GnosisThe target receives Lethal damage equal to the amount of Source the target is storing up to the Hunter's Goetic Gospels rating.WF 135

Rites of Denial

Cainite Heresy

EndowmentCost (Xt = X thimbles of blood)DescriptionBook
Aggravate○, 2tWeapon now deals Lethal damage and gains a bonus equal to dots in Rites of Denial. The bonus only applies to Vampires, minions of Vampires and unliving creatures.NS 151
Befoul○, 4tIf a Vampire sleeps in the targeted location, they receive 1L per hour slept there and cannot spend Blood for any purposeNS 151
Behold○, 1tAll non-hidden Vampires within sight are revealed for what they areNS 152
Deny○, 2tCreate a barrier that blocks the access of VampiresNS 152
Evade○, 1tGain Speed bonus equal to Endowment dots.NS 153
Invoke○, 3tCreate an apotrope that repels Vampires and deals 1 Aggravated damage if it touches them.NS 153
Mark○, 2tGain bonus die equal to endowment to stake or decapitate a VampireNS 153
Obligate○, 2tFix a Vampire to the ground.NS 154
Pilfer○ ,3tKnow a secret a Vampire doesn't want knownNS 154
Prohibit○, 2tAnother person's blood offer no nourishment to Vampires and when drunk, deals damage to the Vampire equal to the caster's Endowment dotsNS 154
Question○, 5tGive a Vampire a Severe DerangementNS 155
Reflect○, 1tPowers against the Hunter that would require eye contact get a penalty equal to the Hunter's Endowment dots.NS 156
Unmask○, 1tMake a Vampire illuminate brightly and appear in all media and mirrorsNS 156

Other

EndowmentDescriptionCompact or ConspiracyBook
The All-Seeing Eye (• to •••••)Gain access to one private information stream per dot in the EndowmentNetwork ZeroC&C 32
Anthropophagy (• to •••••)Devour monsters to spend dots in Anthropophagy to gain dots in their Dread Powers (and suffer Integrity breaking points each time)Faithful of ShulpaeHMR 112
Bacchanal (• to •••••)Multiplying the points in this endowment times two, the Hunter is allowed to: purchase dots as a Social bonus towards Ashwood Abbey members only (Max +5); Ensure a guest with the Fame Merit can attend the event (Points spend equal points in the Fame Merit); The hunter gains a Social bonus with a specific group until the end of the story (Max +5); A Social bonus with a specific supernatural group until the end of the story (Max +5); Tactics gain a three dice bonus per points spent for secondary actors.Ashwood AbbeyC&C 14
I'm Doing Science (• to •••••)At the beginning of a hunt related scene, roll Intelligence + Investigation + I'm Doing Science, successes can be used to gain bonuses to tracking a monster that left behind evidence, learn one critical fact about the monster, or gain a bonus to their next attack against the monsterNull MysteriisC&C 37
Monster Media (• to •••••)Update a number of devices equal to dots in the Endowment to be able to identify monsters in their true, exposed formNetwork ZeroC&C 33
The Prayer (• to •••••)If you prayed before going to sleep you get Prayer Points equal to your dots in the Endowment that can be spent to recover Willpower, transfer willpower points to others, ignore wound penalties for a turn, or resist mental domination for a turnThe Long NightsC&C p19
Rite of Hecate (• to •••••)If you successfully fill the rightmost health box of the target with Lethal damage and complete the ritual, gain Gnosis dots equivalent to the target up to a maximum of you Rite of Hecate rating and gain access to half of the Mysteries they have access to.The Promethean BrotherhoodWF 97
Setto (• to •••••)Each dot allows “slot” for a stolen Dread Power, every dot rating allows exactly one Dread Power at that level or lower. Stealing an ability requires Social maneuvering actions. Spend a point of Willpower and Roll Intelligence + Larceny, penalized by the dot rating of the Dread Power in question. To activate a Power the hunter must spend the normal Willpower cost for the Dread Power, and make the same roll.HototogisuDE 319
Unearthed Secrets (• to •••••)At the beginning of each story, gain a number of secrets about the monsters that will be experienced, this Endowment also acts as an occult version of Contacts.The Loyalists of ThuleC&C 26
Your Friends and Neighbors (• to •••••)At the start of each game session, the hunter can gain one of the following benefits, a Safehouse with dots equal to dots in the Endowment, gain a social bonus to one local resident, treat the Endowment as the Allies merit, or add dots in the Endowment as a bonus to a drive rollThe UnionC&C 44
Notation Legend
Dot of a Trait Rating (Skills, Merits)
Power Trait Point (Vitae, Mana)
Willpower Point
Activation DamageB/L/A
Special/Other Activation Cost
Alternate Costs●/●●●
Costs per Item●/item
Optional Costs(●)
Cost Ranges● to ●●●
●●+
Combined Notation Example●(○)
●/item, 1L


Tactics (1st Edition)

NameDescriptionRequired number of huntersPrimary Actor RequiresSecondary Actor RequiresDice RollsXPBook
ArsonProperly burn a location2-5, 6+ is -1 for all dice poolsComposure 1
Larceny 2
Science 2
Survival 1
Composure 1
Larceny 2
Science 2
Survival 1
Primary: Wits + Larceny.

Secondary: Intelligence + Larceny.

16
13 for Union
11 for TFV
NS p123
Bait and SwitchProvoke a werewolf or other creature to attack its own pack4
5-6 is +1 to primary
7+ is -3 to primary
Composure 3

Manipulation 2
Subterfuge 2
Stealth 2

Composure 3
Manipulation 2
Subterfuge 2
Primary: Dexterity + Stealth.

Secondary: Manipulation + Expression.

17
14 for Union
12 for TFV
SpSl p125
Battle HardeningDaily workout routine provides bonuses to stamina. Single secondary supports multiple primary2+Stamina 2
Athletics 2
Stamina 3
Athletics 2
Expression 2
Primary: Stamina + Athletics;

Secondary: Stamina + Expression.

14
11 for Abbey
9 for Ascending
NS p124
Beat Down, Good Old-FashionedGroup pummels target, causing it to lose Defense, and possibly next action, in addition to being damaged5
5-7 is +1 to all secondary
9 max
Strength 2
Brawl or Weaponry 2

Partial(1)
Strength 3
Brawl or Weaponry 3

Strength 2
Brawl or Weaponry 2
Primary: Strength + Brawl or Weaponry.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl or Weaponry.

14
11 for Union
9 for TFV
Slash p131
Behavioral ScienceGain knowledge and background information about a subject.3
up to 10 is +1 to all actors
Wits 3
Investigation 2

Partial(1)
Empathy 3

Wits 3
Investigation 2
Primary: Wits + Empathy.

Secondary: Wits + Investigation.

15
12 for Loyalists
10 for VASCU
Slash p132
Bloody ImprovImprove or modify a weapon, or turn an item into a weapon2
up to 7 +1 to all secondary
8 max
Intelligence 2
Crafts 2

Partial (1)
Strength or Dexterity 2
Weaponry or Firearms or Athletics 3

Intelligence 2
Crafts 2
Primary: Strength + Weaponry.

Secondary: Intelligence + Crafts.

14
11 for Net 0
9 for TFV
Slash p135
CannibalismGain physical enhancements through consumption of fresh human flesh2Stamina 3
Occult 3

Partial (1)
Iron Stomach or Morality 1 or less
Strength 2
Brawl 2 or Brawl 1 with specialty in Grappling

Stamina 3Primary: Stamina + Occult.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl.

13Slash p138
CauterizeBurns an existing wound to hinder regeneration3-6
7+ is -1/per
to primary
Wits 3
Dexterity 2
Craft 1
Medicine 1
Brawl 2
Weaponry 2
Dexterity 2
Medicine 1
Brawl 2
Primary: Intelligence + Weaponry.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl (grapple)

15
12 for Long Night
10 for Lucifuge
NS p125
Confuse the ScentMakes tracking by scent or sight harder2
5 or more -1 per extra to primary
Wits 2
Stamina 2
Survival 2

Partial (1)
Survival (Tracking) 3

Wits 2
Stamina 2
Survival 2
Primary: Wits + Survival.

Secondary: Stamina + Survival.

16
13 for Null
11 for Aegis
SpSl p126
Controlled ImmolationUse fire attacks without spreading fire everywhere4-6
7+ is -3
to primary
Composure 2
Stamina 2
Survival 1
(Firearms 3 or 2+Flamethrower)
or (Athletics 3 or 2+Throwing)
Composure 2
Stamina 2
Survival 1
(3)
Weaponry 2
Primary: Dexterity + Firearms or Athletics(immolation); Wits + Composure (control).

Secondary: Wits+ Weaponry (immolation); Wits + Survival (control).

15
12 for Long Night
10 for Ascending
HtV p218
CorralHerd target in desired direction3+
4+ is +1/per
to primary
8+ is +1/per
to primary
Resolve 2
Intimidation 2 Firearms 3
Brawl 3 or Weaponry 3
Resolve 2
Intimidation 2
Primary: Presence + Intimidation.

Secondary: Strength or Presence + Intimidation.

14
11 for Union
9 for TFV
HtV p218
CorruptionDepower a mystical site2
more than 2 is +1 per hunter to primary
Manipulation 2
Occult 1

Partial (1)
Expression 3
Occult 3

Manipulation 2
Occult 1

Partial (1)
Empathy 2

Primary: Manipulation + Expression.

Secondary: Wits + Empathy or Investigation.

13
10 for Long Night
8 for Aegis
WF p117
Cover Your HeartBait a creature into attacking one person, so others can attack it2
up to 4 is +1 per extra hunter to secondaries
4 max
Composure 2
Dexterity 2

Partial (1)
Wits 3
Athletics 3
Brawl 3 (primary)
Brawling Dodge or Weaponry Dodge

Composure 2
Dexterity 2

Partial (1)
Athletics 2
Brawl 3 or Weaponry 3

Primary: Wits + Athletics or Wits + Brawl.

Secondary: Dexterity + Brawl or Dexterity + Weaponry.

14
11 for Union
9 for KSG
Spearfinger p8
Cripple ClawsCrush a hand to make it useless2-3
4+ is -2/per
to primary
Composure 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1
Firearms 3 or Disarm merit
Composure 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1
Primary: Strength + Weaponry or Dexterity +Firearms.

Secondary: Dexterity + Athletics.

15
12 for Thule
10 for Aegis
HtV p219
Cross-ExamineUsed to investigating someone accused of witchcraft3 or moreManipulation 2
Investigation 1

Partial (1)
Intimidation 2

Manipulation 2
Investigation 1

Partial (1)
Enigmas 2 or Occult 2
Partial (1)Subterfuge 2

Primary: Manipulation + Intimidation.

Secondary: Presence + Investigation, Manipulation + Subterfuge or Occult

13
10 for KSG
8 for Malleus
DE p387
Damsel in DistressThe actor offers himself up as a victim and the monster drops her defenses3Composure 2
Wits 2
Stealth 1

Composure 3
Subterfuge 2

Composure 2
Wits 2
Stealth 1
Primary: Composure + Subterfuge.

Secondary: Dexterity + Stealth.

T&N p24
DefileShut down a spiritual power spot4Intelligence 2
Wits 2
Science or Occult 2

Partial (2)
Investigation 2

Partial (1)
Crafts 2

Intelligence 2
Wits 2
Science or Occult 2

Partial (2)
Investigation 2

Primary: Intelligence + Science or Intelligence + Occult.

Secondary: Wits + Investigation.

16
13 for Long Night
11 for Lucifuge
SpSl p127
DentistrySmash a target's mouth and face2-4Strength 2
Brawl 1
Weaponry 2
Strength 2
Brawl 1
Weaponry 1

(1) Brawl 2 or Grapple

Primary: Strength + Weaponry.

Secondary:Strength + Brawl.

14
11 for Null
9 for Aegis
HtV p220
DeprogrammingRecover target from brainwashing2-3Intellilgence 2
Manipulation 2
Empathy 1 OR Psychology
Persuasion 1
Intellilgence 2
Empathy 1 OR Psychology
Primary: Manipulation + Persuasion.

Secondary: Presence + Empathy (secondary actors).

13
10 for any tier-2
8 for any tier-3
HtV p219
DisappearScatter and run2+Composure 2
Stealth 2
(1) Composure 2
Stealth 2
Expression 2
Primary: Dexterity + Stealth.

Secondary: Presence + Expression.

14
11 for Net 0
9 for Ascending
HtV p221
DisarmDestroy a magical item in use by opponent3 or moreIntelligence 2
Wits 2
Occult 2

Partial (1)
Varies

Intelligence 2
Wits 2
Occult 2
Primary: Varies (see below).

Secondary: Intelligence + Occult.

16
13 for Null
11 for Aegis
SpSl p128
DistractionDistract a sorcerer while casting, and allow teammates to strike from behind2
2+ is +2 to primary
4+ is -2 to all
Composure 2
Brawl 1

Partial (1)
Brawl or Weaponry 2
Stealth 1

Composure 2
Brawl 1

Partial (1)
Expression 2

Primary: Dexterity + Stealth.

Secondary: Presence + Expression

13
10 for Union
8 for KSG
WF p118
Divide and ConquerSeparate out a member of a pack to be attacked singly4
5-6 is +1 to primary
7+ is -1 to all
Wits 2
Manipulation 2

Partial (3)
Stealth 2

Partial (1)
Expression 3

Wits 2
Manipulation 2

Partial (3)
Stealth 2

Primary: Manipulation + Expression.

Secondary: Dexterity + Stealth

14
11 for Ashwood
9 for Lucifuge
SpSl p130
DomesticateBreakdown and brainwash a werewolf into submission2
3 max
Intelligence 2
Intimidation 1 or specialty in Psychology

Partial (1)
Manipulation 2
Persuasion 2
Animal Ken 2

Intelligence 2
Intimidation 1 or specialty in Psychology
Presence + Animal Ken (beast), Manipulation + Persuasion (man).

Secondary: Wits + Expression (beast), Presence + Empathy (man).

13
10 for Long Night
8 for Ascending
SpSl p130
Draw and QuarterTear a target limb from limb5
5-9 is +1 to secondaries
9 max
Strength 3
Brawl 1

Partial (1)
Intelligence 3
Medicine 3 or Medicine 2 with specialty in Anatomy
Partial (4)
Brawl 3
or Brawl 2 with specialty in Grappling

Strength 3
Brawl 1
Primary: Intelligence + Medicine.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl.

14
11 for Ashwood
9 for Aegis
Slash p138
EffigyCall and bind a spirit into an object3
more needed for powerful spirits
Intelligence 2
Presence 2
Occult or Science 2

Partial (1)
Crafts 1
Expression 2

Intelligence 2
Presence 2
Occult or Science 2
Primary: Presence + Expression.

Secondary: Intelligence + Occult or Intelligence + Science.

16
13 for Null
11 for Aegis
SpSl p132
EviscerateOpen target up for maximum blood loss.3-6
7+ is -1/per
to primary
Wits 2
Dex 2
Brawl 2
Survival 1
Weaponry 2
Wits 2
Dex 2
Brawl 2
Primary: Dexterity + Weaponry.

Secondary: Dexterity + Subterfuge.

16
13 for Thule
11 for Ascending
NS p126
ExcisionPerform brain surgery to remove source of sorcerers or psychics power3+
more than 3 is +2 to primary
6+ is -2
Wits 2
Medicine 2

Partial (1)
Dexterity 3
Medicine 4

Wits 2
Medicine 2

Partial (1)
Intelligence 3
Medicine 5 or
Medicine 4 with specialty in Brain Surgery

Dexterity + Medicine.

Secondary:Wits + Medicine or Intelligence + Medicine (secondary actor with Medicine 5)

14
11 for Ashwood
9 for Cherion
WF p119
ExorcismDrives out a possessing spirit2 or +Resolve 2
Composure 2
Occult 2
Morality 7 or Occult 3 or
Occult 2 + Possession or Religion
Resolve 2
Composure 2
Occult 2
Primary: Resolve + Composure.

Secondary: Stamina + Expression.

16
13 for Long Night
11 for Malleus
HtV p222
Exploit TellForce subject to reveal one their Tells or Derangements2
2-4 is +1 to all
4 max
Manipulation 2
Empathy 2

Partial (1)
Manipulation 3

Manipulation 2
Empathy 2

Partial (1)
Wits 2

Primary: Manipulation + Empathy.

Secondary: Wits + Empathy.

14
11 for Thule
9 for VASCU
Slash p139
False PretensesSucker in target by hiding group members Tells and Derangements4Composure 2
Subterfuge 3

Partial (1)
Manipulation 3
Socialize 3

Composure 2
Subterfuge 3
Primary: Manipulation + Socialize.

Secondary: Composure + Subterfuge.

15
12 for Union
10 for Malleus
Slash p141
Flintlock ReloadRapid reloading the muskets without sacrificing aim2Dexterity 2
Firearms 2

Partial (1)
Survival 2

Dexterity 2
Firearms 2

Partial (1)
Crafts 2

Primary: Dexterity + Firearms.

Secondary: Wits + Firearms or Crafts

14
10 for Les Voyageurs
DE p387
Going to GroupsThe cell acts as a support group3, specialComposure 3
Empathy 1
Resolve 3 special
Composure 3
Empathy 1
Primary: Resolve + Composure.

Secondary:Manipulation + Empathy.

T&N p23
Grisly SceneShake and scare targets viewing scene2Presence 2
Expression 1

Partial (1)
Presence 3
Manipulation 2
Intimidation 2

Presence 2
Expression 1

Partial (1)
Crafts 1

Primary: Presence + Intimidation.

Secondary: Intelligence + Crafts.

13
10 for Long Night
8 for Net 0
Slash p142
HamstringCut a targets legs to hamper speed and movement2-4
5+ is -2 to primary
Strength 3
Dexterity 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1
Weaponry 3
Dexterity 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1
Primary: Strength + Weaponry.

Secondary:Presence + Athletics.

15
12 for Union
10 for Lucifuge
HtV p223
HarvestHold target down and harvest supernatural elements (blood, skin etc.)3-5
5+ is -1/per
to all
Intelligence 2
Composure 2
Occult 2
Medicine 2
Intelligence 2
Composure 2
Occult 2

(1) Occult 4 or
3 + monster type

Primary: Composure + Medicine.

Secondary: Wits + Occult (one secondary actor); Strength + Brawl (all other secondary actors).

16
13 for Ashwood
11 for Cheiron
HtV p223
HeadshotStrike pressure points on head, preventing spell use2
2-4 is +1 to secondaries for each extra
4 max
Strength 2
Brawl 2

Partial (1)
Dexterity 2

Strength 2
Brawl 2

Partial (1)
Medicine 2

Primary: Dexterity + Brawl - target’s Stamina.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl; Wits + Medicine (secondary actor with Medicine 2).

14
11 for Null
9 for TFV
WF p121
Helter SkelterPrimary faces target solo, secondaries distract target for combat bonuses3-8
9+ is -1/per
to primary
Resolve or Composure 2
Brawl or Weaponry 2
Stealth 1
Intimidation 1
Resolve or Composure 2
Stealth 1
Intimidation 1
Primary: Strength + Brawl or Weaponry.

Secondary: Dexterity + Expression.

14
11 for Long Night
9 for Ascending
NS p127
IdentificationObserve target to figure out if supernatural or not2+Wits 2
Occult 3 or 2+Identifying
Empathy 1
Investigation 1
Wits 2
Occult 1
Empathy 1
Investigation 1

(1) Empathy 3

Primary: Intelligence + Empathy or Occult.

Secondary: Wits + Investigation.

15
12 for any tier-2
10 for any tier-3
HtV p224
ImpalePin target to a wall2
4+ is -2 to primary
Composure 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1

Partial (1)
Athletics or Weaponry or Firearms 3

Composure 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1
Primary: Strength + Athletics or Strength + Firearms or Strength + Weaponry.

Secondary: Dexterity + Athletics.

14
11 for Ashwood
9 for Aegis
Slash p144
I Need a HeroMake the Beast to attack with overwhelming force creating a Heroe3Dexterity 2
Athletics 2

Persuasion 1
Presence 3

Dexterity 2
Athletics 2
Primary: Presence + Persuasion.

Secondary: Dexterity + Athletics.

T&N p24
InterrogationForce target to answer a number of questions truthfully3 or moreManipulation 2
Subterfuge 1
Intimidation 1

Partial (1)
Subterfuge 2

Manipulation 2
Subterfuge 2
Intimidation 1

Partial (1)
Academics or Computer 2
Partial (1)
Intimidation 2

Primary: Manipulation + Intimidation.

Secondary: Presence + Intimidation, Intelligence + Academics or Computer.

13
10 for Thule
8 for Malleus
WF p121
Invisible FenceWhen target goes invisible, secondary actors surround and corral towards primary5+
-1/per hunter
under 5
Wits 2
Composure 2
Investigation 2
Firearms 3 or Weaponry 2
Wits 2
Composure 2
Investigation 2
Primary: Wits + Composure (or other as described below)

Secondary: Wits + Investigation.

16
13 for Null
11 for TFV
NS p128
Keep 'Em AwakeKeep target from passing out during interrogation2
2-4 is +1 to all secondaries
5+ is -2 to all
Dexterity 2
Medicine 1

Partial (1)
Intelligence 2
Medicine 2

Dexterity 2
Medicine 1
Primary: Intelligence + Medicine.

Secondary: Dexterity +Medicine.

13
10 for Null
8 for TFV
Slash p144
LobbyPolitical campaigning to induce social penalties on target through legislation4+
-1/per under 4
Manipulation 2
Politics 2
Expression 1
Socialize 2
Manipulation 2
Politics 1
Expression 1
Persuasion 2
Socialize 2
Primary: Manipulation + Politics.

Secondary: Charisma + Persuasion.

16
13 for Union
11 for Malleus
NS p129
LobotomizeDamage brain of target, keeping it from using certain abilities3Medicine 2 or Medicine 1 with specialty in Surgery
Brawl 2

Partial (1)
Dexterity 3
Medicine 3 or Medicine 2 with specialty in Surgery

Partial (2)
Strength 2
Brawl 2

Medicine 2 or Medicine 1 with specialty in Surgery
Brawl 2
Primary: Dexterity + Medicine.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl

14
11 for Null
9 for Cheiron
Slash p145
Man Can Lick TooPrimary sneaks or shadows target, while secondaries provide distraction2
4+ is -1 to all
Wits 2
Stealth 3

Partial (1)
Dexterity 2

Wits 2
Stealth 3

Partial (1)
Presence 2
Subterfuge 2

Primary: Dexterity + Stealth.

Secondary: Wits + Stealth.

15
12 for Net 0
10 for VASCU
Slash p146
MeasurementsStudy a creature for bonuses when facing it2+Wits 2
Science 3
Wits 2
Academics or Computer 2
Primary: Intelligence + Science.

Secondary: Wits + Stealth.

14
11 for Null
9 for Cheiron
HtV p225
Moral SupportPsyche each other up for bonus to resistances2+Presence or Manipulation 3
Resolve 2
Empathy 2
Resolve 2
Empathy 1
Primary: Manipulation or Presence + Empathy.

Secondary: Wits + Expression.

13
10 for any tier-2
8 for any tier-3
HtV p226
My Brother's KeeperCell works as a team in combat to improve initiative, Defense, and resist mental compulsions4
6 max
Resolve 2
Brawl or Weaponry 2

Partial (2)
Athletics 2
Partial (1)
Expression 2

Resolve 2
Brawl or Weaponry 2

Partial (2)
Athletics 2

Primary: Wits + Expression.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl or Strength + Weaponry.

16
13 for Union
10 for Malleus
SpSl p134
NetCapture a target alive3+Wits 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1
Survival 3 or 2+Tying Knots
Wits 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1

(1) Athletics 3 or
2+Whips, Throwing, Roping

Dexterity + Survival.

Secondary: Strength + Athletics (one secondary actor); Strength + Brawl (all other secondary actors).

15
12 for Thule
10 for Lucifuge
HtV p226
No EscapeCreate an inescapable killing den4Strength 2
Crafts 2

Partial (1)
Intelligence 2
Crafts 2

Strength 2
Crafts 2
Primary: Intelligence + Crafts.

Secondary: Strength + Crafts.

14
11 for Null
9 for Lucifuge
Slash p147
Pack of BloodhoundsTrack and chase down a quarry3
up to 9 is +1 to all actors
10+ is -1 to all actors
Wits 3
Survival 2

Partial (1)
Survival 3
or Survival 2 with specialty in Tracking

Wits 3
Survival 2
Primary: Wits or Intelligence + Survival.

Secondary: Wits + Survival.

15
12 for Ashwood
10 for TFV
Slash p148
ProfilingCan build info about target so cell can use Research against it.2+Intelligence 2
Academics 3
Investigation 1
Stealth 1
Intelligence 2
Investigation 1
Stealth 1

(1)Computer 2

Primary: Intelligence + Investigation.

Secondary: Wits + Investigation.

14
11 for Net 0
9 for TFV
HtV p227
ResonanceGather information about spiritual entities2 or moreResolve 2
Science 2

Partial (1)
Academics or Computer 2
Science 3

Resolve 2
Science 2
Primary: Intelligence + Science.

Secondary: Resolve + Composure.

14
11 for Null
9 for TFV
SpSl p135
Revel in the KillRegain Willpower from committing heinous sins2Morality 3 or lessMorality 3 or lessPrimary: Resolve + Composure.

Secondary: Manipulation + Socialize.

15
12 for Hunt Club
10 for TFV
Slash p150
RoadkillDistract creature so that primary can run it down with vehicle2
3-4 +1 to secondary
5+ is -3 to all
Composure 2
Dexterity 2

Partial (1)
Drive 2
Athletics 2

Composure 2
Dexterity 2
Primary: Dexterity + Drive.

Secondary: Manipulation + Dexterity.

14
11 for Long Night
9 for TFV
SpSl p136
RuinationSecondaries tear open and worry wounds on target, while primary urges them on4
4-8 is +1 to primary
9 max
Strength 2

Partial (1)
Presence 3
Expression 2

Strength 2

Partial (3)
Brawl or Weaponry 2
or Brawl 2 with a natural weapon

Primary: Presence + Expression or Strength + Weaponry.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl or Strength + Weaponry.

12
10 for Ashwood
8 for Ascending
Slash p151
ShadowingFollow a target for a number of days, gathering information3
3+ is +1 for secondaries
Wits 2
Stealth 1
Investigation 1

Partial (1)
Investigation 3

Wits 2
Stealth 1
Investigation 1

Partial (2)
Stealth 2

Primary: Intelligence + Investigation.

Secondary: Wits + Investigation or Stealth

14
11 for TFV
9 for KSG
WF p123
Silver BulletGroup attacks werewolf with silver weaponry4
4-6 is +1 per extra to primary
7+ is -3 to all
Dexterity or Strength 2
Firearms or Weaponry 1

Partial (1)
Crafts 2

Dexterity or Strength 2
Firearms or Weaponry 1
Primary: Dexterity + Firearms or Strength + Weaponry.

Secondary: Dexterity + Firearms or Strength + Weaponry.

13
10 for Thule
8 for Malleus
SpSl p138
StakingHold monster down so primary can drive a stake in3
4+ is +1 to
secondary
5+ is -1 to primary
Strength 3
Brawl 2
Weaponry 2
Strength 2
Brawl 2
(1)Medicine 1
Primary: Strength + Weaponry.

Secondary: Strength + Brawl; Wits + Medicine (secondary actor with Medicine 1).

14
11 for Ashwood
9 for Malleus
HtV p228
Stalking HorsePrimary actor plays bait while secondary actors shield away other unwitting targets4+
-1/per below
Streetwise 1
Expression 1
Persuasion 1
Socialize 2
Subterfuge 2
Investigation 2
Stealth 1
Streetwise 1
Persuasion 1
Socialize 2
Primary: Dexterity + Subterfuge.

Secondary: Presence + Socialize.

14
11 for Ashwood
9 for Lucifuge
NS 130
StakeoutGain info about location as well as situational bonuses3-5
6+ is -1/per
to any stealth
Composure or Resolve 2
Wits 1
Investigation 1
Larceny 1
Stealth 1
Streetwise 1
Composure or Resolve 2
Wits 1
Investigation 1
(1) Investigation 2
Stealth 1
Streetwise 1
Primary: Wits + Intelligence;

Secondary: Wits + Investigation

16
13 for Net 0
11 for Aegis
NS 131
System ShockHit target with shock and awe to allow hard takedown2
5+ is -2 to primary
Dexterity 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1

Partial (1)
Dexterity 3
Firearms 2

Dexterity 2
Athletics 2
Brawl 1
Primary: Dexterity + Firearms.

Secondary: Presence + Athletics.

15
12 for Null
10 for Lucifuge
WF p124
Tar & FeatherAttempt to provoke creature into doing something supernatural while filming2-5
6+ is -1/per
for all pools
Composure 2
Dexterity 2
Computer 1
Crafts or Expression 2 (Film)
Composure 2
Dexterity 2
(2) Athletics 2
Primary: Dexterity + Crafts,

Secondary: Dexterity + Athletics.

12
9 for Net 0
7 for Cheiron
NS p133
Territorial ReconFind out facts about a neighborhood by "poking around"2 or moreWits 2
Academics 3
or Academics 2 with specialty in Research

Partial (1)
Computer 2

Wits 2
Academics 3
or Academics 2 with specialty in Research

Partial (1)
Socialize 2
Streetwise 2

Primary: Intelligence + Academics.

Secondary: Manipulation + Socialize or Manipulation + Streetwise

BbBB p7
The Procedurethe primary actor enter the primordial dream, The secondary participants support3Crafts 1
Intelligence 2
Science 1
Medicine 1

Wits 3
Composure 2
Expression 2

Crafts 1
Intelligence 2
Science 1
Medicine 1
Primary: Wits + Composure .

Secondary: Intelligence + Science.

T&N p24
Thin the HerdFake tripping up to sucker in monster for an All Out Attack by group3
6+ is -3 to secondary
Strength 2
Subterfuge 2
Weaponry 1
Strength 2
Subterfuge 2
Weaponry 1

Partial (1)
Expression 2

Primary: Strength + Weaponry (or another appropriate attack roll).

Secondary: Manipulation + Subterfuge.

15
12 for Net 0
10 for Cheiron
SpSl p138
Notation Legend
Dot of a Trait Rating (Skills, Merits)
Power Trait Point (Vitae, Mana)
Willpower Point
Activation DamageB/L/A
Special/Other Activation Cost
Alternate Costs●/●●●
Costs per Item●/item
Optional Costs(●)
Cost Ranges● to ●●●
●●+
Combined Notation Example●(○)
●/item, 1L

Merits, Styles (1st Edition)
Adamantine Hand
AA p53*pre: ••••• of Fighting Style Merits (one of which must be at least •••), Status (Adamantine Arrow) ••, Awakened, Arcanum ( one • more than the maneuver), separate Fighting Style for each Arcanum
• Thunderopponents shielding spells in same Arcanum are at -1 vs hand to hand attacks and spells.
•• Diamondspend WP, improve shielding spell by 1 point vs one attack, and lower it by 1 vs all others, at ••• in Arcanum, raise to +2/-2, and can use with shield other spells
••• Starspend WP, can cast a spell from the Arcanum, and perform a physical action in the same turn, can not be combined with multiple action abilities
•••• Bloodspend WP, and suffer as many Agg damage as Resolve, each point becomes 1 bonus dice for spellcasting, can also make damage magic/Mana healing resistant to gain 9-again.
••••• Abyssinitiate a grapple, and does not suffer Paradoxes is casting spells from the Arcanum
Aggressive Striking
Reload p65*pre: Str •••, Sta ••, Brawl ••
• Body BlowIf successes on single Brawl attack are greater than target's size, target loses next action
•• Iron SkinHas Armor of 1 against Bashing attacks
••• Combination BlowsCan make two brawl attacks against the same target with a -1 to the second attack. Cannot use defense before or after attack
•••• HaymakerLike Body Blow but opponent makes a Stamina roll. If they fail, they're unconscious. Cannot use Defense before or after attack
••••• Brutal Blow or Lethal StrikeSpend WP, to deal Lethal damage with Brawl attacks
Aikido(Throwing)
Reload p71*pre: Dexterity••, Wits ••, Brawl••
• Ukemi (Recieving)Stand up as a reflexive action
•• Aiki (Harmonious Energy)Forgo defense for a chance to recieve no damage and grapple the opponent
••• Shihonage (Four Directions Throw)Throwing attack
••••Renzoku-waza (Combination Techniques)Perform multiple grapples, aiki or shihonage per turn
••••• Kokyu-ho (Breath Power)Throw longer or inflict lethal with shihonage
Archery
Arm p208*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity ••, Athletics ••
• Draw and LooseEffective +1S for bow use
•• Rapid NockMay reload a bow as a reflexive action
••• Arcing Fire2x range with bow
•••• Plunging FireIgnores target concealment
Berserker
Reload p113*pre: Resolve •••, Stamina •••, another fighting skill or style •; spend WP to enter Berserk
• Strength in the Furygains up to 3 additional dice for all-out attacks
•• Adrenaline Rush+1 to armor against bashing and lethal attacks
••• Inhuman Alacritygains 2 dice (cumulative to 4) when using Willpower to mitigate attack
•••• Ignorant in the Face of Deathcan ignore any amount of wound penalties for a turn; sacrifices equivalent Defense. May not simultaneously use any other ability with Defense penalty.
••••• Bloody-Handed Bastardattacks inflict lethal damage; sacrifices Defense for a turn
Boxing
WoD p110*pre: Strength •••, Stamina ••, Brawl ••
• Body BlowIf successes on single Brawl attack are greater than target's size, target looses next action
•• Duck and WeaveUse higher of Dexterity or Wits against Brawl attacks instead of Defense
••• Combination BlowsCan make two brawl attacks against the same target with a -1 to the second attack. Cannot use defense before or after attack
•••• HaymakerLike Body Blow but opponent makes a Stamina roll. If they fail, they're unconscious. Cannot use Defense before or after attack
••••• Brutal BlowSpend WP, to deal Lethal damage with Brawl attacks
Brute Force
SA p57 AN p18*pre: Strength •••, Brawl •••
• Falling Pillargain 9 again on this attack *costs a willpower and requires both hands free
•• Crush and BiteStr+Brawl rolls during a grapple cause lethal damage to opponent
••• Juggernautgain +4 dice on all out attacks
•••• Bone Crackertarget arms or legs, if successes equals or exceeds targets stamina bones break and does lethal damage and target looses 1 dot of dex till healed

Drawback: both hands must be free and you lose defense this turn

Chain Weapons
Arm p209*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity •••, Weaponry •••
• Impenetrable DefenseForgo attack to add +2 to Defense and no multiple opponent penalty until the third opponent
•• Hand Bindforgo next action to bind up opponents hand
••• Outside Chokeif attack successful, begin choking opponent unconscious
•••• Whirl and Thrustignore up to -2 penalties for targeted attacks, but must forgo Defense
Combat Marksmanship
Arm p210*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity ••, Composure •••, Firearms ••
• Shoot FirstAdd Firearms to initiative
•• Tactical ReloadReload as a reflexive action
••• Double TapMay make short bursts with additional firearms
•••• Bayonet RangeIgnores target defence even when within melee range
••••• Rapid FireOne additional shot per dot of composure over 2; -1 penalty per additional shot.
Dirty Fighting
Count Dracula*pre: Strength •••, Brawl •••
• Low BlowIf Brawl attack has more successes than target's Composure, target loses next action
•• ShankCan use Brawl instead of Weaponry for small improvised weapons
••• Suck it UpSpend 1 Willpower to ignore wound penalties for a scene
•••• One or a Dozen, It Don't MatterBonus of n-1 to Defense when fighting n opponents. Can spend m Willpower to make simultaneous brawl attacks on m + 1 opponents.
••••• I Said Stay Down!Target must make Stamina roll against successful Low Blow; if roll fails, victim collapses.
Dream Combat
RoS p90*pre: Wyrd •••, Empathy •••
• Stunning BlowIf successes in a single attack targets Wyrd, target loses next action
•• Double TeamDo an environmental and personal attack at the same time. The second attack has a -1 penalty.
••• Blind SpotForce opponent to use lowest of finesse as defense or resistance as armor
•••• Wyrd ArmorAdd Wyrd to highest of finesse as defense and resistance as armor
••••• Coup de GraceWhen opponents willpower is reduced to 0, you may do one final environmental or personal attack.
Evasive Striking
Reload p65*pre: Str ••, Dex ••, Sta ••, Brawl ••
• Focused AttackArmor and Called shot penalties are reduced by 1
•• Duck and WeaveUse higher of Dexterity or Wits against Brawl attacks
••• Defensive Attack-2 to Attack for +2 Defense
•••• Whirlwind StrikeCan make extra Brawl attacks equal to Dexterity-2 on a single target. Each additional attack gets cumulative -1. Cannot use Defense before or after this maneuver.
••••• Destroy DefenseSuccessful Brawl attacks on unarmed target reduces target Defense by 1. Cumulative across successive Brawl attacks to lower of attacker's Wits or Dex.
Fencing
Arm p210*pre: Dexterity •••, Weaponry •••
• Thrust+1 to attack rolls
•• FeintMake normal attack, no damage but ignores opponent's defence next attack
••• RiposteSpend WP to dodge then attack at -1, ignoring defence
•••• MoulinetSpend WP, successful attack does additional Dexterity damage
Filipino Martial Arts
Arm p211*pre: Dexterity •••, Weaponry •••
• Lock and BlockCan grapple as a defensive maneuver. Can add Defense to grapple.
•• DisarmIf attack roll is equal to or greater than stamina, opponent is disarmed and takes half bashing damage, rounded up.
••• Off-Balancing Attack-2 to attack to give opponent -3 to their next attack
•••• Many-Handed DefenceDefense does not lower due to multiple opponents
Formation Tactics
RfR p109*pre: Strength ••, Stamina •••, Weaponry ••
• Testudinem FormateMove at only half speed and cannot attack, but grants a bonus to defense against ranged weapons for each ally in the formation, to a max of +5
•• Ciringite FrontemForgo Defense this turn, but can make a special knockback attack with a bonus for each ally in the formation (max +5)
••• Cuneum FormateCan make penalized attacks, but any counterattack is at a penalty proportional to the number of allies in the formation (max +5)
•••• Orbem FormateCan form a defensive formation around a person or thing, granting a bonus to defense for each ally in the formation (max +5)
••••• Contendite Vestra SponteCosts a willpower point to use, but launches an attack that if successful causes an automatic point of lethal damage for each ally in the formation (max +5).
Frenzied Assault
Slash p128*pre: Strength •••, Stamina •••, Intimidation ••, Weaponry ••
• Bestial InstinctSubstitute Weaponry for Composure for determining Initiative
•• TerrorizeStrength+Intimidation versus Resolve+Composure to remove defense
••• Hard to KillGain 2 extra Health boxes while in combat, doesn't roll for unconsciousness until Rightmost box is filled with Lethal
•••• Savage RendingLose Defense and Reduce called shot penalties on body parts by 2. If dealing 5 or more lethal damage on a limb, it's severed
••••• Trance of DeathSpend 1wp to gain rote-action on attack rolls
Grappling
AA p50, Reload p67*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity •••, Stamina •••, Brawl ••
• Sprawlsubtract higher of Strength+1 or Dexterity+1 from overpower attempts
•• Takedown/Throwinstead of grappling, force opponent prone while still standing
••• Chokeholdimpose cumulative -1/turn penalty on opponents actions while choking
•••• Submission Holdinflict lethal/bashing when performing overpower
Gladiatoral
RfR p109*pre: Presence ••, Strength •••, Weaponry •••
• Stunning AttackMakes a loud and powerful attack, if successes exceed the target's composure they lose their next action.
•• Weapon SlapMake an attack that inflicts no damage, but the target loses their defense against the next incoming attack.
••• Lethal AccuracyAny attack with lethal weapons gain armor piercing, and the penalty to hit specific targets is reduced.
•••• Brutal SacrificeIn exchange for a point of willpower, make an attack that leaves a weapon embedded in the victim's body, inflicting a penalty to all actions, and causing further damage upon removal.
Hedge Duelist
RoS p91*pre: Wyrd •••
• Quick Count+2 to initiative when beginning a hedge duel
•• Cruel Blowadd yours or your opponents empathy (whichever is higher) to your manipulation + Subterfuge rolls against targets clarity
••• Briar Bitespend a point of glamour to lower your opponents wyrd by 2 when being used to defend against attacks from the hedge
•••• No Mercyeach successive attack inflicts a -1 penalty, additional derangements. Sin against Clarity 7.
••••• Hedge Wrathspend a point of willpower to enhance any attack made by reshaping the hedge if exceptional the attack does aggravated damage
Iaido(Armed Defensive Striking)
Reload p76*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity •••, Composure •••, Weaponry •••, Quick Draw
• Tsuki Kage (Draw and Cut)Add Weaponry to Initiative in any turn that starts with the weapon sheathed
•• Zanshin (Awareness)+2 to avoid ambush. A total of +4 with Danger Sense
••• Tachi-Sabaki (Movement of the Sword)Add Weaponry to defense while making a dodge action (Stacks with Weaponry Dodge)
•••• Kan Ken no Metsuke (Seeing with Eyes and Mind)If the initiative is a tie, the practitioner acts first.
••••• Uke Nagashi (Catch and Slide Off)Counter attack while making a dodge action
Alternative Iaido
••••• Muso Ken (No-though Sword)Make a reflexive counter-attack when attacked by surpise
Judo
Reload p107*pre: Dexterity ••, Wits ••, Athletics ••, Brawl ••
• Ukemi (Recieving)Stand up as a reflexive action
•• Naga-waza (Throwing Techniques)Can chose to not go prone in a grapple, but inflicts bashing if he does. Also, +1 Equipment bonus if target wears lots of clothes
••• Sutemi-waza (Sacrifice Techniques)Add Athletics instead of +2 when using and All-Out Attack
••••Renzoku-waza (Combination Techniques)Perform multiple grapples per turn
••••• Tokui-waza (Favorite Techniques)Add Athletics as automatic successus during specific situations
Improvised Weaponry
MR p57*pre: Wits •••, Weaponry •
• Always Armedmake a reflexive Wits + Weaponry roll to grab a 1L, Size 1, Durability 2 improvised weapon
•• In Harm's Waywhen using an improvised weapon, treat Structure as Armor to parry incoming Brawl or Weaponry attacks
••• Breaking Pointwhen using an improvised weapon, exchange Structure for bonus to a single strike
Kendo
Arm p211*pre: Dexterity •••, Weaponry •••
• Kaburigain +1 to attack rolls on overhead attacks
•• KiaiMake normal attack, no damage but ignores opponent's defence next attack, must shout loudly
••• Uchiotoshi WazaSpend WP, may parry then attack at -1, ignoring defence
•••• Nidan WazaSpend WP, successful attack does additional Dexterity damage
Krav Maga(Unarmed Defensive Striking)
Reload p79*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity •••, Wits •••, Brawl •••, Brawling Dodge
• Immediate DefenseAdd Brawl to initiative when fightning an armed opponent
•• Disarming DefenseDisarm and take control of the weapon
••• Impenetrable DefenseSpend willpower to add Brawl to defense against a single attack
•••• The First MomentIf the initiative is a tie, the practitioner acts first.
••••• Finishing the FightCounter attack during a dodge action if attacker failed to hit
Kung Fu
WoD p111*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity ••, Stamina••, Brawl••
• Focused AttackArmor and Called shot penalties are reduced by 1
•• Iron SkinHas Armor of 1 against Bashing attacks
••• Defensive Attack-2 to Attack for +2 Defense
•••• Whirlwind StrikeCan make extra Brawl attacks equal to Dexterity-2 on a single target. Each additional attack gets cumulative -1. Cannot use Defense before or after this maneuver.
••••• Lethal StrikeSpend WP, Brawl attacks deal Lethal
Langschwert(Heavy Sword)
Reload p83*pre: Strength •••, Weaponry •••
• Wards+1 Defense while wielding a Heavy sword
•• Fool's GuardInstead of defense, roll to reduce amount of damage taken
••• Half SwordTake a penalty to add +2 to total damage
•••• Doubling CutMake two attacks, lose defense
••••• Wrathful CutAdd weaponry instead of +2 when making an All-Out Attack
MAC (Modern Army Combatives)
DoW p38*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity ••, Stamina ••, Brawl ••
• Tactician's Sensedetermine Initiative modifiers of all combatants reflexively
•• Atemi Attackignore 1 point of Armor per dot in this style when making a Brawl or Weaponry attack
••• Forearm Chokewith grapple, choke out opponent on successive turns
•••• Bullringdefense applies fully against all hand-to-hand opponents
••••• Lethal Strikespend 1 Willpower to make Brawl attacks do Lethal damage for a turn
Multi-Limbed Combat
Pandora's Book 50*pre: three or more arms; Brawl •• or Weaponry ••, Dexterity •••, Athletics •••
• OutnumberedFor every limb over two, opponent's defense reduced by one.
•• ManhandleWhile in a grapple, for each limb over two, can make an overpower maneuver that does not immobilize
••• Protected AttackCan dodge and attack with one action; does not stack with Bountiful Blows
•••• Bountiful BlowsFor each limb over two or each weapon wielded, can make an extra attack with a cumulative penalty.
Muay Thai
Reload p110*pre: Str •••, Sta ••, Brawl ••
• Cut Kickkick deals 1 less damage, but reduces victim's speed by 1
•• Iron SkinHas Armor of 1 against Bashing attacks
••• Combination BlowsCan make two brawl attacks against the same target with a -1 to the second attack. Cannot use defense before or after attack
•••• Thai Clinchadd Dexterity to attack pool for successful grapple + damage Combination Blows
••••• Brutal Blow or Lethal StrikeSpend WP, Brawl attacks deal Lethal
Police Tactics
13P p81, Tribes p36*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity ••, Stamina ••, Brawl ••, Weaponry •
• Compliance Holdduring Grapple, gain +2 to disarm or overpower
•• Weapon Retentionduring Grapple, opponent must score more success than your Weaponry to "disarm" or "turn drawn weapon" against you
••• Speed Cuffduring Grapple, may place cuff on one wrist, with exceptional success, both wrists
Qinna(Controls)
Reload p88*pre: Dexterity •••, Brawl ••
• Standing ControlAn Overpowering maneuver that forces the opponent to accompany the practitioner
•• Misplacing the BonesChance of breaking a limb for additional damage and effect
••• Grabbing the musclesTreat the defenders strength as 2 dots lower when making an overpowering maneuver
•••• Sealing the BreathUse pressure points to inflict dice penalties
••••• Disrupting the VeinsInflict lethal in a grapple
Shurikenjutsu(Thrown Dart)
Reload p104*pre: Dexterity •••, Athletics ••
• Ma-ai (Distance)Double range for throwing weapons
•• Kakushi-Buki (Hidden Weapons)No need for an action to draw a prepared throwing weapon
••• Choku Da-Ho (Direct Hit Method)Add Strength when attacking with a throwing weapon
•••• Ikki Gokken (Five Blades in One Breath)Perform multiple attacks
Sniping
Arm p212*pre: Dexterity •••, Resolve •••, Firearms •••, Stealth ••
• On ScopeMax aiming bonus is Composure+1 for semi-auto and auto rifles, Composure+2 for all other rifles. Receives +2 Perception when using long rage sights
•• Battlesight ZeroDouble attacks from Sights bonus; attacks with this bonus have short range of 5 times Wits
••• Focused ShotWhen aiming, ignore penalties up to Resolve
•••• Tactical InterventionWhen aiming, halve close combat and concealment penalties, rounded down
••••• One Shot, One KillSpend WP to add Damage rating to successes instead of extra die
Sojutsu/Jukendo(Spear/Bayonet)
AA p51, Reload p67*pre: Strength •••, Dexterity ••, Weaponry •••
• Warding Stanceattack first against foes with smaller-Size melee weapons in front
•• Thrustgain 9-Again with spear or bayonet
••• Block and Striketake -2 to attack to receive +2 to Defense
•••• Great Thrustif using All-Out Attack, use dice equal to lower of Strength or Weaponry instead of 2
Spetsnaz Knife Fighting
Arm p213*pre: Dexterity •••, Weaponry ••
• Anticipate AttackIf wielding edged or pointed weapon size 2 or less, substitute Weaponry instead of Composure for Initiative
•• Advantageous AngleEvery other attack, opponent gets -1 defense
••• Vital AttackKnife attacks have Armor Piercing 1 and reduce called shot penalties by 1
•••• Slash and StabMake two attacks. The second attack gets -1. Defense reduced by 1
Staff Fighting
Arm p213*pre: Strength •••, Dexterity ••, Weaponry ••
• TripRoll attack versus opponent's Dexterity+Athletics to knockdown and deal 1 Bashing
•• Temple StrikeWhen making a head shot, if damage exceed target's size, target is unconscious
••• Dangerous RadiusSpend WP, attacks all targets within range with -1 equal to opponents within range (max -5). Allies hit too
Swarm Tactics
Cart p183*pre: Status (Carthians) •, Brawl or Weaponry ••, Vampire
• FeintMake a Brawl or Weaponry attack that does no damage, but allows an ally to use Unexpected Strike
•• Unexpected StrikeAttack with 9-Again, or 8-Again if the subject has been affected by two or more flanks.
Sword and Shield
Reload p92*pre: Strength •••, Dexterity ••, Stamina ••, Weaponry ••
• Cloak and DaggerDouble Structure of improvised shields
•• Shield BashUse a shield as a weapon
••• The Shielded Strike+1 Defense, and no penalty for using a weapon and a shield
•••• Shield ChargeShield Bash which results in a Knockdown
••••• Stand StrongNo reduced defense against cumulative attacks
Tooth and Claw
Rage p103*pre: Strength ••, Dexterity •••, Stamina •••, Brawl ••, Werewolf
• Hunter's Eyespend a turn observing your opponent to lower his defense for the remainder of the scene
•• Slip Throughattack one turn for no damage to null opponents defense from next attack
••• Pounceif you roll more successes than the targets size it is knocked to the ground under you
•••• Furymake a claw and bite attack in the same turn, bite attack gains +1 Drawback: cannot use defense the same turn as maneuver
••••• Throat Tearapply +2 bonus for tooth and claw as automatic successes as opposed to dice roll bonus Drawback: costs 1 willpower
Two Weapons
WoD p112*pre: Dexterity •••, Weaponry •••
• Whirling BladesWhen dodging may negate penalties for multiple attacks
•• Deflect and Thrust+2 Defence but -2 to Attack
••• Focused AttackMay attack one target twice. -1 on second attack, lose defense.
•••• Fluid AttackMay attack two targets. -1 on second attack, lose defense.
Wolfpack
WAtP p44*pre: Dexterity •••, Stamina •• and Brawl •••, Werewolf
• Worry
•• Trip/Bowl-Over
••• Slow the Prey
•••• Joint Attack
Driving Styles! High Performance
MR p56*pre: Dexterity •••, Resolve •• and Drive ••
• Speed DemonMaximum Speed is now Safe Speed
•• Smuggler's TurnRoll Dexterity+Drive+Handling to eliminate opponent's handling in pursuit unless they also have this merit
••• Safe PassageCan ignore up to 3 die of hazard penalty
•••• Offensive DrivingSpend WP at the beginning of pursuit and reduce car's structure by 2 at the end to halve (round up) opponent's Acceleration and Handling.
Movement Styles
Parkour
StA p74, Tribes p98*pre: Dexterity •••, Athletics ••
• FlowWhen running, you may negate terrain penalties equal to dots in Parkour. Also, may gauge jump distance reflexively
•• Cat LeapWhen using Dex+Ath to reduce falling damage (WoD pg 179), gain one success. Add dots to max damage reduction possible
••• Wall RunUse Athletics to climb at 10ft+5ft/dot as Instant Action, at a penalty of -1/10ft after the first 10ft
•••• Expert TraceurWhen making Athletics rolls for running, jumping or climbing, may make a roll using Rote Action at cost of Defense
••••• FreeflowAfter running for at least a minute or by spending one Willpower, may make any Athletics roll for running, jumping or climbing as Reflexive, rather than Instant Action
Spelunker
BotD p92*pre: Dexterity •••, Athletics •••
• Sure FootedIn enclosed area gain 9-Again to retain balance, ignore penalties to Speed in tight spaces up to Dots
•• Cave SenseOutside of combat can ignore darkness penalties, in combat ignore 1/2 darkness penalties
••• Squeeze ThroughCan fit through openings as if Size were two lower, can move at full speed in this manner if taking one Lethal damage
•••• Free ClimbRoll Wits+Athletics up to Dots times to add successes to Strength+Athletics roll (max +5) to climb any surface
••••• Born to the CaveSee perfectly if any light is present at all, can climb any surface that doesn't impose a penalty without a roll, if attached when climbing underground double your defense, take -1 penalty when climbing outdoors
Debate Styles
Reason
RfR p108*pre: Intelligence •••, Academics •
• ReferenceDeclare use at beginning of turn to add a bonus to Integrity for the turn
•• DilemmaPose a debate attack that contributes no successes toward the final total, but the opponent does not benefit from Integrity on their next defense.
••• KairosCan switch tactics without increasing the debate target number.
•••• HyperbatonWhen defending, can double Integrity and rebutt immediately with a penalized Wits-based reply. Cannot apply Integrity for the remainder of the turn, and counts as a tactics shift if not already using Deft Argument.
••••• ElocutioCosts a point of Willpower to use, but allows a debate attack against any number of simultaneous opponents, with a penalty proportional to the number attacked.
Rhetoric
RfR p110*pre: Presence •••, Expression •
• Ad CaptandumGrants a bonus to Presence or Manipulation arguments.
•• Ambiguous StatementCan substitute Manipulation for Integrity until the next turn
••• SynonymiaMake a Presence or Manipulation attack at a penalty, but inflict a larger penalty on the victim's next attack.
•••• ApologueAfter making a Presence or Manipulation attack, can apply full Integrity to all incoming attacks this turn.
••••• InnuendoCosts a willpower point, but may perform a Humiliating Attack without sacrificing Integrity or losing Integrity for the rest of the debate.
Theology
FotC p99*pre: Presence ••, Religion ••, Expression •
• Passionate Apologetic
•• Proof Texts
••• Appeal to Witnesses
•••• Zeugma
Social Styles
Social Maneuvers
NHGF p63pre: Presence •••, Manipulation •••, one Social Skill at ••••
• Sugar Lips, Honey Tonguetarget suffers -3 to any further Social resistance rolls
•• Stick and Movespend WP, gain bonus to all Social rolls equal to half the victims Presence
••• New Approachspend WP to force a failed Social contest to be rerolled
•••• Chip Awayspend WP, force a -1 penalty to a max of -3 on all Social rolls
Notation Legend
Dot of a Trait Rating (Skills, Merits)
Power Trait Point (Vitae, Mana)
Willpower Point
Activation DamageB/L/A
Special/Other Activation Cost
Alternate Costs●/●●●
Costs per Item●/item
Optional Costs(●)
Cost Ranges● to ●●●
●●+
Combined Notation Example●(○)
●/item, 1L

Merits, Universal (1st Edition)

Mental Merits

MeritRatingPrerequisitesDescriptionBook
Architectural Attunement••••Wits ••, Academics ••, Occult • (Geomancy)Perceive mystical resonance in a specific cityCWork 36
Area of Expertise••Resolve ••Increase a Mental Specialty to +2FC 131
Barrister••••Politics •••Can safely gauge how far Old Laws can be pushedBotD 91
Combat Awareness••Military background+2 to any situational awareness rollDoW 109
Common Sense••••Gives significant cautions or ideasWoD 108
Crafter's Sense•••Crafts •••Common Sense related to a chosen Crafts SpecialtyFC 131
Cultural LanguageA cant or argot variant of a language, which penalizes attempts by outsiders to interpret by -2.Imm 82
Danger Sense••+2 to detect ambushWoD 108
Dead ReckoningGains 8-again when navigating in the Underworld; loses 10-again navigating above ground.BotD 91
Eidetic Memory••Remember with ease, gain +2 to Intelligence + Composure to remember facts from large swaths of dataWoD 108
Emotional DetachmentResolve ••Ignores stress penalties equal to ResolveAsy 50
Encyclopedic Knowledge••••Know obscure facts choose a topic and can make Intelligence + Wits rolls to gain facts related to it at any timeWoD 109
EOD••Wits or Dexterity •••, Crafts ••• (Demolitions)Reduce penalty for disarming unfamiliar explosivesArm 208
Entheogenic Synesthesia+1 to Perception when using psychoactive drugsMT 137
Good Time Management••Academics, Medicine or Science ••Cut time for non-magical extended rolls by ¼Asy 50, Rel 84
Higher Calling••Resolve •••+1 on Resolve rolls to resist coercionTotW 125
Holistic Awareness•••Help others heal fasterWoD 109
Hypnotic Voice••••Persuasion or Science ••• (Hypnotherapy)Induce trance stateSS 66
Hypnosis•••Medicine or Occult •Hypnotize subjectsVII 149
Informative•• or ••••Wits ••, Mental Skill ••Use specified Skill in place of ExpressionFC 131
Interdisciplinary SpecialtyTwo Skills •••Share Specialty between two SkillsFC 132
LanguageSpeak another languageWoD 109, errata
Lucid DreamerFight off intrusions into dreamsSS 67
Lucid Dreaming••Resolve •••Control dream environment and engage intruders in dream combatCTL 195
Make Do• to •••Wits •••, Skill •Remove -1/dot penalty for shoddy toolsFC 132
Meditative MindNo penalties to meditateWoD 109
Multi-Lingual• to •••••2 languages per dot, conversationallyRel 85
Mythologist•••Occult •• (Underworld)Gains some insight into some of the Underworld's enigmasBotD 91
Psychic Resistance• to •••Inhibit mental alteration by psychicsSS 67
Rational Explanation••••Resolve ••, Science or Academics ••••Resist mental breakdown with Science or AcademicsFC 133
Scientist's Sense•••Science ••• (Specialty)Common Sense related to ScienceFC 133
Supernatural Lore• to •••••Know the ways of a particular type of supernatural being. May be purchased separately for multiple types.GotU 15
Technophile• or ••Encyclopedic Knowledge in one topicArm 208
Tolerance for BiologyResistance Attribute ••+2 to keep composed when shown scenes of violence or carnageAsy 51
Trained MemoryComposure ••, Investigation •Memorize information perfectly; roll to memorize for entire scene (i.e. everything a character could sense in a given moment) instead of specific information or sensory inputGotV 46
Trained Observer• or •••Wits or Composure •••Ignore penalties or gain Rote quality on Perception rollsDoW 38
Tunnel Rat• to •••Navigate the Chicago Undercity tunnels, ignoring penalties equal to dots in this MeritChi 54
Vision• to •••••Mental Attribute or Composure ••••Use successes on Vision+Skill roll to aid an Extended ActionFC 133
Well-Traveled9-Again on Mental and Social rolls relating to foreign culturesRel 85
WhispersCan purchase Dream and use it as Instant Action, at the cost of sanityMyst 179

Physical Merits

MeritRatingPrerequisitesDescriptionBook
Ambidextrous•••Remove off-hand penalty to attackWoD 110
Armored Fighting•• or ••••Strength •••, Stamina •••Reduce heavy armor penalties by 1 (••) or 2 (••••)Reload 84
Athletics DodgeDexterity ••, Athletics •Add Athletics rather than doubling Defense on DodgeDoW 38
Brawling DodgeStrength ••, Brawl •Add Brawl rather than doubling Defense on DodgeWoD 110
Demolisher• to ••Strength or Intelligence •••Can ignore 1 (•) or 2 (••) points of Durability when attempting to damage objectsBotW 62
Disarm••Dexterity •••, Weaponry •Can disarm if damage exceeds DexterityWoD 110
Direction SenseUnfailing orientationWoD 110
Entering Strike••Dexterity ••, Brawl •••Successful, defenseless Brawl strike adds damage as bonus to subsequent grappling attackReload 72
Equipped Grappling••Dexterity •••, Brawl ••, Weaponry ••Add size of blunt weapon (3 or less) to overpowering maneuver dice poolReload 89
Fast Reflexes• or ••Dexterity •••+1/dot to InitiativeWoD 110
Fighting Finesse••Dexterity •••, Weaponry ••Substitute Dexterity for StrengthWoD 110
Firearms RetentionDexterity ••, Wits ••, Brawl ••, Firearms ••Subtract Brawl dots from attempts to disarm by overpoweringReload 89
Fleet of Foot• to •••Strength ••+1/dot to SpeedWoD 112
Fresh StartFast Reflexes ••Delay action into next roundWoD 112
Giant••••+1 SizeWoD 112
Ground and Pound••Combination Blows, Boxing or Aggressive Striking •••, Grappling ••Perform Takedown/Throw, gain +2 to following unarmed strikeReload 98
Gunslinger•••Dexterity •••, Firearms •••Two gun attacks per roundWoD 112
Heavy Hands•••Strength •••, Brawl ••+1 damage to unarmed strikesReload 98
Iron Stamina• to •••Stamina or Resolve •••Negate fatigue/injury penaltiesWoD 112
Iron Stomach••Stamina ••Eat even unpalatable cuisineWoD 113
Natural ImmunityStamina ••+2 on Stamina rolls to resist illnessWoD 113
Outdoorsman••Survival •••Negate environmental penalties to SurvivalMR 59
Perfect StillnessStealth •-2 to all rolls to visually detect characterRoS 94
Quick DrawDexterity •••Draw weapon reflexivelyWoD 113
Quick Healer••••Stamina ••••Heal twice as fastWoD 113
Shield-BearerOnly -1 to attack when using a shield instead of -2WAtP 89
Steady DriverDrive ••Substitute Resolve for Dexterity on Drive rollsMR 59
Strong BackStrength ••+1 to lift or carryWoD 113
Strong Lungs•••Athletics •••+2 on Stamina rolls to hold breathWoD 113
Student of the BladeFencing or Iaido •May use Fighting Style with all Size 2 blades.Reload 66
Stunt Driver•••Dexterity •••Drive and carry out another actionWoD 113
Stunt Rider•••Dexterity •••Ride and carry out another actionRfR 110
The Weapon at Hand••Krav Maga ••Reflexive Wits + Weaponry roll for improvised weapon, instant action to wield, no penalty for being improvisedReload 79
Toxin Resistance••Stamina •••+2 on Stamina rolls to resist toxinsWoD 113
Weaponry DodgeStrength ••, Weaponry •Add Weaponry rather than doubling Defense on DodgeWoD 114
Weapons to Empty Hands••Dexterity •••, Brawl •••, Weaponry •••, Two Weapons or Filipino Martial Arts or Knife Fighting ••••Use Brawl instead of Weaponry for maneuver-related attacks.Reload 66
Wheelman••Dexterity ••, Drive ••Gain 9-Again on Drive rollsMR 59

Social Merits

MeritRatingPrerequisitesDescriptionBook
Allies• to •••••Call upon favors from an individual, group or organization with influence and resources proportional to dots in this MeritWoD 114
Alternate Identity•, •• or ••••A false legal identity which can pass increasing levels of scrutiny, but degrades without maintenance.Imm 110
Animal Companion• to ••••Loyal animal partner with intelligence and capability proportional to dots in this MeritCB 95
Anonymity•• to ••••Resolve ••, Larceny or Subterfuge ••-1/dot to attempts to investigate characterBotW 46
Armory• to •••••Resources •••Own an array of weapons and armor. May be shared among multiple charactersBan 51
BarflyFind ways into bars and clubsWoD 114
Bureaucratic Navigator••+2 to navigate a bureaucratic systemAsy 51
Contacts• to •••••Access to information through a particular individual, group or organization. Depth of shared information is proportional to dots in this MeritWoD 115
Decorated• to •••••Formal awards for meritorious conduct from the military or a comparable organizationDoW 39
Deep Rapport• to •••••Strong beneficial or harmful relationship with another characterBbBB 9
Fame• to •••Mortal acclaim, +1/dot to SocializeWoD 115
Fence• or •••Streetwise •••Always find a way to buy and sell stolen goodsBan 51
Friend• to •••••The aid of a friend, ally or peer. Distribute dots in this Merit between the Friend's Power (comparable to yours at •••) and level of Trust with youRCG 68
Ingratiating Wanderer••Manipulation •••Gain bonus to locate authority figures in local power structuresMR 58
Inspiring••••Presence ••••Help others regain WillpowerWoD 115
Luxury•• or ••••Live a wealthy, comfortable lifestyle at the sufferance of a patronSotT 52
Mentor• to •••••Guidance and interference of an authority in a field, with capability and influence proportional to dots in this MeritWoD 115
New Identity•, •• or ••••Establish a forged identityCTL 98
Resources• to •••••Disposable monthly income ranging from $500 USD at • to $50,000 USD at •••••, with total assets ranging from several hundred GBP at • to millions of GBP at •••••.WoD 115
Retainer• to •••••Loyal agent, employee or cohort with influence and capability proportional to dots in this MeritWoD 116
Shadow Cult Initiation• to •••••Membership in a cult, with unique benefits to each level of initiationMekh 121
Small Unit Tactics•••Manipulation •••, Persuasion ••• (Leadership)When conducting a tactical maneuver with squad, leader can spend Willpower to benefit entire groupDoW 39
Staff• to •••••≤ ResourcesEmployees or workers at a set venue, with manpower and expertise proportional to dots in this MeritGhou 74
Status• to •••••Authority and sway with a group or organization, to a depth proportional to dots in this MeritWoD 116
Striking Looks•• or ••••Appearance adds +1/+2 to relevant Social rollsWoD 117
Support Network••StatusA shared community complicit in dark deeds. While you remain in good standing, you may spend Willpower for bonus dice to resist gaining a derangement from the community's practices.Imm 82
Sworn Officer• to ••••Empowerment as a law enforcement official, with scope of jurisdiction proportional to dots in this Merit13th 81
Trip Sitter•••Composure •••Help others resist side effects of drugsMT 137
Unobtrusive•••Stealth ••+2 to escape notice while casing a target under cover of some mundane activity. +1 to Resolve to resist The Forgetful Mind (Dominate •••)Ghou 74

Supernatural Merits

MeritRatingPrerequisitesDescriptionBook
Cursed Item• to •••••Possess a cursed item, which may be invoked for a benefit and a paired drawbackBoS 108
Difficult to Ride••••Resolve •••, Composure •••+2 to resist the control or influence of ghosts and spiritsBoS 108
Driver's Charm• to •••••Grant a chosen vehicle bonuses for a scene per dayMR 56
Easy Ride••Wits •••You can welcome a possessing spirit in, remaining alert while riddenBoS 108
Hollow Soul••Easy RideYou can welcome even spirits without the Possession NumenBoS 109
Pleasing Aura•••+1 to Persuasion and Socialize rolls against spirits, often surrounded by spirit activityBoS 109
Relic• to •••••Possess a mystic relicRel 85
Relic Analyst+1 to determine how to use a relic, or whether it is cursedRel 86
Relic Creator••••Occult ••, Crafts ••Create limited-use relics with an extended Resolve + Occult ritual, following the crafting itselfRel 85
Ritual Sorcerer••••Living, two Mental Attributes ••••, Occult and two other Mental Skills •••• with specialtiesAccess a sorcerous rite for each dot of Resolve.DEC 28
Saintly•••+1 to Intimidation, abjury and exorcism against spirits, but -1 to Expression, Persuasion and Socialize against themBoS 110
Shadow Contacts••• to •••••You know how and where to ask questions of a mysterious entity, but it extracts a price for answersBoS 110
Shadowless Chambers• to •••••Take refuge in a place where spirits have difficulty followingBoS 110
Sorcerous KnowledgeRitual SorcererAccess another sorcerous rite. May purchased once for each dot of Occult.DEC 29
Spirit Ear•• to ••••Wits or Composure •••+1 to Empathy and Subterfuge rolls to understand spirits speaking human tongues, ignoring penalties, or with four dots, roll Wits + Empathy - 3 to understand the tongue of spiritsBoS 111
Notation Legend
Dot of a Trait Rating (Skills, Merits)
Power Trait Point (Vitae, Mana)
Willpower Point
Activation DamageB/L/A
Special/Other Activation Cost
Alternate Costs●/●●●
Costs per Item●/item
Optional Costs(●)
Cost Ranges● to ●●●
●●+
Combined Notation Example●(○)
●/item, 1L


Undertakings (1st Edition)

UndertakingDescriptionBook
Rippers
AvengerKillers consumed by a mission of vengeanceSlash 94
Working the RoomIgnore Defense penalties from each attack in a round
Nothing but the MissionMust roll Resolve + Composure to divert from an opportunity to pursue a mark
BruteSimple, hollow creatures driven to murder by rote.Slash 100
UnstoppableIgnore wound penalties. Fall unconscious from lethal damage, not bashing.
Blinded by Blood-3 perception, and lose tied contests to notice victims.
CharmerSociopaths who hide violent instability under a trustworthy, likeable facade.Slash 106
DisarmingWhen making first impressions, contest Presence + a Social Skill against Intelligence + Subterfuge to gain every benefit of the doubt from that person.
Thin VeneerWhen rattled or challenged, roll Composure or lash out and release witnesses from the spell.
FreakAlienated deviants set apart from humanity.Slash 112
Lay of the LandGain a Direction Sense, +3 to navigate familiar ground, and ignore terrain penalties in chases there.
RevulsionAlternate Talent. Penalize grapples and touch attempts by -3, and restraint or escape in a grapple by -1.
Deformity-4 to Social rolls not involving Intimidation when exposed.
GeniusCold psychological puppeteers, interested in the highest stakes.Slash 118
ProfilingContest Intelligence + Empathy against Manipulation + Subterfuge to predict a person's actions from surface observations. Roll Intelligence + Manipulation - Resolve as an extended action to draw out secrets or derangements through dialogue.
Intolerance for ChaosLose two Willpower on failed rolls of Intelligence or your Undertaking Skills.
Scourges
LegendAvengerDeadly incarnations of cautionary talesSlash 97
Strength from the TalesOnce per scene when the tale plays out, roll a chosen Power Attribute + Occult for Willpower, healing, or bonuses.
Trapped in the StoryThe tale imposes a behavioral restriction, or an aggravated bane, or another incapacitating vulnerability.
ManiacGeniusDetached madmen with insight from inhuman levels of thought.Slash 121
Compelling MadnessContest Intelligence + Resolve against Morality to briefly study a person inside and out, gaining 8-Again against them and becoming able to strip 10-Again through Willpower and interaction. Inflict the Code through extended interaction.
Obvious Lunatic-3 penalty to Social actions, except against the disturbed or vulnerable.
MaskBruteIncommunicative wretches, existing only to kill.Slash 103
Killing MachineDon't need to sleep or eat. Suffer only one point of damage from each attack.
No Mind but for MurderIncapable of communication beyond basic body language. Illiterate, and must roll Intelligence + Composure to understand speech.
MutantFreakLoathsome distortions of humanity, either bestial or miserable.Slash 115
Natural WeaponryTake either a +2L natural weapon or +2 Armor.
SensitivityFail all Social rolls not involving Intimidation. A physical hypersensitivity inspires a Resolve + Composure roll not to flee the stimulus.
PsychoCharmerMisanthropic manipulators, deranged but cunning.Slash 109
Deadly DistractionWhen alone with a person, use a moment's conversation and contest Presence + Persuasion against Wits + Composure to lower their guard long enough to achieve an aim or score a killing blow.
ObsessiveMonomaniacally obsess over destroying those who resist your charms.

Anchors (1st Edition)

Virtues and Vices

A character's Willpower is undergirded by their defining strength and weakness of character, as represented by a Virtue and a Vice. A character's Virtue is a higher ideal or heroic drive they must push themselves to extremes to live up to, restoring all lost Willpower. A character's Vice is a quick fix, easy comfort, or instinctive defense to fall back on, but only recovers a single point of Willpower when indulged. (WoD 100)

VirtueVice
CharitySacrifice for the sake of compassionate aidEnvySpite the wellbeing of your rivals
FaithDedication to realizing a proper and meaningful worldGluttonySatisfy self-destructive whims and desires
FortitudeStand for your principles and resist doubtGreedGet ahead at the expense of others
HopeLift up others in the darkest of timesLustUse and exploit others to sate your desires
JusticePursue a righteous creed at any personal costPrideExert yourself to push your ways on others
PrudenceShun dangerous risks and easy temptationsSlothAvoid risk and push responsibility onto others
TemperanceHold yourself in check when goaded to extremesWrathLash out when conflict is unnecessary

Malapraxes

The demons of Hell are fueled by the weakness and venality of others, not anything within themselves. A demon's Malapraxis thirsts for a human Vice and a Key whose character permits the demon to feed on sins of that Vice committed by others.

Held by: Infernal demons

Sample Keys: Bankers, Blasphemy, Darkness, Daughters, Clergy, Corporations, Earth, Families, Fire, Flesh, Government, Lovers, Military, Prophecy, Soldiers, Steel, Treachery, Union, Vengeance, Witching Hour (Inf 49)

Temakh Virtues

The mummies who call themselves Deceived juggle their passions and desires with those of the inhuman presence entwined with their souls. The higher yearnings of these chthonic beings do not resemble what most humans would call "virtue." (Dec 35)

Held by: Deceived mummies

Virtue
AuthorityMake others submit to your will despite their desires and interests
ConquestSeize authority over great masses
CorruptionProvoke and share in a mortal's sinful deeds
CreativityBirth a creative expression to shared admiration
MysticismLearn the ruling truths behind the supernatural and metaphysical
PietySet aside your desires in service to Iremite worship
VengeanceVisit fit punishment upon transgressors

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