Custom Combination Discipline / Technique

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Custom Content Category: Combination Discipline / Technique
XP Cost: 6XP
Custom Discipline Requirements:
Discipline Name Discipline Level
Presence 3
Obfuscate 3
MET Mechanics:

Mask of Authority

Presence 3, Obfuscate 3

Cost: 6

This Combination Discipline causes mortals within a given area to regard the character using this ability as a local leader of a given establishment. With the waive of a "badge" or similar action indicative of authority, would be subordinates fall in line, answering questions and providing assistance where they can. Examples of potential uses of this power include taking over a crime scene as the lead detective on site or being handed a megaphone to handle negotiations during a hostage situation. System: Spend one Blood and indicate your authoritative role to the mortals you intend to effect. This can be flashing something akin to a badge or simply announcing what department you're associated with. Then make a Static Social Challenge, retesting with Leadership against eight  traits. If successful, the crowd reacts appropriately, whether providing you details on the crime scene, staying out of your way or putting their hands up to surrender. This Combination Discipline does not allow a character to bypass standard regulations, if he claims to be with a department that has no business on the scene, they can be in for a rude awakening. This Combination Disciplines lasts until the end of the scene, or the character takes some overt action inappropriate of their position of authority, such a violent acts, outlandish comments and Masquerade violating disciplines. This power may only be used once per scene and has no effect on Kindred and other supernatural creatures such as Mages and Werewolves but may individuals such as Ghouls normally.

Date of Archival: 03-Nov-2020
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