AUTOPASS Addition to Tremere Thaumaturgy Packet, Re: Horned Society Functionality

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Proposal Type: Genre Packet
Opened: 30-Sep-2009 1:00AM EDT
Closing: 23-Sep-2009 1:00AM EDT


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I propose the following be added to the Tremere House Packet, as a system for those members of House Horned Society to perform the duties related to their studies:

All rituals listed below are classified as 4 - Very Rare per the OWbN Guide to Blood Magic October, 2006 V3.0.

These require Tremere Coordinator permission to learn.

Containment Ritual (Intermediate Ritual)

Name: Bind the Host

Function: Usually used in conjunction with a Sumoning or Banishing ritual, Bind the Host contains a Demon within a space 10 ft in diameter. The Demon can move into the space but not out of it, and the containment effects last for up to one hour.

System: The caster must mix together one pound each of sulfur, brimstone, and the blood of an innocent (Humanity 4 or better). The Magus then uses the mixture to outline a perfect circle a 10ft in diameter and sits in its center, chanting the ritual which must include the Demon's true name. The ritual takes one hour to cast. Upon completion the circle of dust is expended and dissipates, thus leaving the circle undetectable to the naked eye and making the circle unbreakable by casual physical contact. Once cast, it will remain in waiting only until the next sunrise. Once the target has entered the circle, the Magus must pass a contested willpower challenge against the Demon. This ritual can be augmented with the ritual Power of the Pyramid, increasing the willpower available for use.

This ritual is only usable on the specific Demon for which it is cast, and will not activate should any other body enter the circle. Note that it is also ineffective against any other creature type, including infernalists. The exception to this would be any that have "ascended" into Demons.

Banishment Ritual (Advanced Ritual)

Name: Return the Host

Function: This ritual is used to Banish a Demon that has been trapped within the effects of Bind the Host.

Mechanic: Using the true name of the Demon, the Magus recites the words of this ritual while making a contested willpower challenge against the target Demon's permanent willpower. Failure means that the Magus loses two temporary Willpower, and the Demon becomes enraged and may make an attempt to break free of the binding circle with a contested willpower challenge against the caster. Success means that the demon is banished one month for each temporary willpower spent. This period may be increased by spending permanent willpower instead, banishing the Demon or a period of one year per permanent willpower spent. As with Bind the Host, this ritual can be augmented with the ritual Power of the Pyramid, not only for the contested willpower challenge, but also for the purposes of spending willpower to determine the period of banishment.

Empowerment Ritual (Advanced Ritual)

Name: Take the Essence of Hell
Function: Created by members of the Horned Society, this ritual is used to draw power from a demon without the necessity of entering into contracts that may compromise the magus. Imbued with the taint of Hell, the caster is able to then learn the secrets of Dark Thaumaturgy. A Demon will normally resist this transfer, though deals have been known to be made...and at prices better left unspoken

Mechanic: After binding a demon to his will, the caster enters in to an extended willpower challenge against the demon. Success allows the Magus to 'steal' away the Demon's essence in the form of willpower at a rate of one per success. A failure results in a willpower being returned to the demon. The magus must drain a total amount of willpower equal to the power he wishes to learn, which may be more or less then what the demon the Magus summons possesses.

A Magus may choose to summon a series of lesser demons to gather the power, or attempt to gain it all from a single subject. However, the Magus tempts fate either way....lesser demons are servants of greater powers, whom may object to their tools being turned into powerless husks. The more powerful entities may limit this exposure, but are themselves more dangerous. References to this and other related topics may be found in the Sabbat guide and infernal packet.

Power Learned 'Essence' Required (per level)

Basic Phobos 2
Intermediate Phobos 4
Advanced Phobos 6 (Must be from Rank 2 or better)

Basic Chains of Pleasure 4
Intermediate CoP 7 (Must be from Rank 2 or better)
Advanced CoP 10 (Must be from Rank 3 or better)

Basic Path of Pain 4
Intermediate PoP 7 (Must be from Rank 2 or better)
Advanced PoP 10 (Must be from Rank 3 or better)

Basic Path of Pestilence 4
Intermediate PoPest 7 (Must be from Rank 2 or better)
Advanced PoPest 10 (Must be from Rank 3 or better)

Basic Taking the Spirit 6 (Must be from Rank 2 or better)
Intermediate Taking the Spirit 12 (Must be from Rank 3 or better)
Advanced Taking the Spirit 20 (Must be from Rank 4 or better)

Basic Forbidden Knowldge 6 (Must be from Rank 2 or better)
Intermediate Forbidden K. 12 (Must be from Rank 3 or better)
Advanced Forbidden K 20 (Must be from Rank 4 or better)

Dark Thaumaturgy

The following rituals are Dark Thaumaturgy rituals and therefore require you to have enough Dark Thaumaturgy to learn the ritual. Also, since you need Dark Thaumaturgy, their use will alter your aura with an infernal taint.

Enslavement Ritual (Advanced Ritual)

Name: Chaining the Beast of Hell

Function: This ritual enslaves a lesser Demon such as an Imp or Fiend into servitude for a year and a day.

Mechanic: The magus must engage a class one demon in a contested willpower challenge. If successful the Demon is bound to the caster a month for each temporary willpower spent (up to 12). Or, they may chose to make a single challenge at the cost of a permanent willpower spent. Failure means the loss of a two permanent mental traits.

This ritual may only be used once per year and a day, as such if it is cast and failed it cannot be attempted again for a year. During this time, the Magus may only ever have one Demon in his service through use of this ritual.

There are other levels of this ritual, but they are elder level and above.Sports ShoesNike

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