Custom Combination Discipline / Technique

Keeping the Masquerade is a sacred duty, and its keepers have always exercised a firm hand over mortals. This authority grants them the power to undo the damage caused by those who threaten the mortal illusion.

Mechanics:

Upon mastering Echo of the Subtle Vizier, one learns that even a shadow can carry a command. By blending this power with Auspex, the user can locate a mortal's mind through their shadow. To do so, the player must make a Static Mental Challenge with a difficulty of 9, retested with Investigation. Upon success, the player can use Mental Traits to gauge the distance and time during which the mortal's memory is obscured within the chosen area.

Next, the player must engage in an extended Social Challenge, retested with Occult. The Storyteller will determine how many successes are needed to shroud the mortal's memory with a hazy recollection of the selected time period. This power only affects mortals with shadows.

This Discipline can be uncovered using Dominate or similar powers that probe memory. However, its subtle nature makes it difficult to detect. Any seeker will be at a disadvantage of three Traits on all relevant tests unless they know exactly what they’re searching for or have encountered this Discipline before.

Time Effects by Area:

1 – Sq Ft of a Single-Family Home = 1 Turn

2 – Sq Ft of a Townhome = 30 seconds

3 – Sq Ft of a Mic Mansion = 1 minute

4 – Area of a City Block = 3 minutes

5 – Area of a Small Estate = 5 minutes