Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Mage Merits from 1st edition

NameCostRefDescription
Additional Familiars(••)TotW p154have multiple spirit companions
Ancient Lands Awakening(••••) *pre: Virtue of Charity or Hope (CO)GoG p23gain Rotes, mana from Virtue
Artifact(•••+) (mult)M:tA p80treasure, imbued, refills own Mana
Atlantean Hesychia(•) *pre: High SpeechSotRT p111reach Astral Planes easier
Cartomancer(• to •••) *pre: Occult Specialty of Tarot, Wits •••KST p13, Tarotgain benefits to magical tasks from Tarot draw
Daimon(•••)TotW p66specialized Dream
Destiny(• to •••••)M:tA p81bonus die pool, associated Bane penalty
Dream(• to •••••)M:tA p82gain clues to questions
Enhanced Item(• to •••••) (mult)M:tA p82super-effective tool
Enhanced Item: ArmorAA p201
Enhanced Item: BulletproofAA p202
Enhanced Item: Decreased SizeGotV p204
Extemporaneous Affinity(•, ••• or •••••)Ban p41+1/2/3 to casting Improvised Spells, represents extensive time with no formal training
Familiar(••• or ••••)M:tA p82Fetch/Animal spirit
Feral Mien(•••)TotW p154+3 on Intimidation/Seduction rolls
Friend of Beasts(• or ••)TotW p154+3 on Animal Ken, -2/0 on Socialize
Geomancer(•) *pre: Occult Specialty of GeomancyS&S 99, SotRT 51, LoPunderstand and alter Ley Line with construction
Gesture Lore(• to •••••) *pre: Dexterity •••, Occult •••TotM p94modify Rote mundras between forms
Ghost Familiar(•••)Summ p39Ghost bound as Familiar
Glyph Lore(• to ••••) *pre: High Speech, Intelligence •••, Occult •••TotM p97modify Rune aspects between forms
Goetic Familiar(•••• or •••••) *pre: have cast "Goetic Manifestation"GoG p96attach an embodiment of your Vice to yourself as a familiar
Guise of Death(•••••) *pre: Gnosis •••••, Stamina ••••Summ p184Coat a Soul Stone in blood to substitute for human sacrafice
High Speech(•)M:tA p84allows use of Words of Power
Identity Anchor(••)TotW p153never risk sentience when shapechanged
Imbued Item(••+) (mult)M:tA p84item with magical ability
Law of Embodiment(•••••) *pre: Gnosis •••, at least 5 RotesTotM p77cast Rote while attacking
Long Shifting(•••)TotW p154cast Shapechange as if +2 Life
Manifestation Machine(• to •••) *pre: Familiar •••FC p131+1/dot to Fetch's Manifest rolls
Master Exorcist(••) *pre: Spirit •••TotW p153gain +3 to end possessions
Myrmidon Oath Tongue(••)SoT p218language that commands the Proximi family known as Myrmidons
Occultation(• to •••)M:tA p86become lost to mortal society
Otherworldly Eyes(••) *pre: Spirit •TotW p154+2 to see Shadow, -2 to see Fallen
Otherworldly Lore(••••) *pre: Gnosis •••Summ p184gain 9-Again when dealing with a particular breed of other-world creature
Potent Familiar(••) (CO)TotW p154gain bonus points to create Familiar
Predator’s Innocence(•••)TotW p154be less bothered by natural cycle
Rote Specialty(• to •••) *pre: not a full member of any OrderBan p42gain one Skill-based Rote Specialty / dot
Ritual Synergy(••• or •••••) *pre: Gnosis ••• or Gnosis •••••, Storyteller OptionTotM 74cooperate on a spell even if not all participants can cast it
Slayer(•••) *pre: Occult 4, Brawl 4 or Weaponry 4Summ p185May make Int+Occult check to reduce summoned creature's Defense against attacks
Sleepwalker Retainer(• to •••••) (mult)M:tA p88faithful Sleepwalker assistant
Spirit Status(••, •••• or •••••)TotW p154remove -1/dot penalty for Spirit negotiations
Status (Consilium)(• to •••••)M:tA p88Awakened society standing
Status (Order)(• to •••••)M:tA p88Order standing, 1 dot is full member
Status (Seers of the Throne)(• to •••••)SoT p43Standing within the Seers, also allows increasing of Dream Merit. Having Dream and at least Status (•) requires taking of Flaw: Mystery Commands
Summoner's Soul(•••) (CO)Summ p186gain bonuses when dealing with creatures of favored Realm
Supernal Anchor(•••••) *pre: Gnosis •••••Summ p186defeat Supernal creature in combat to create artificial Soul Stone
Supernal Companion(•••••)Summ p186Familiar from Supernal Realm
Thrall(•••) (mult)M:tA p89owned Soulstone, 3 tasks provided
Void Scourged(•• (at character creation) or ••••)Summ p187gain bonuses when interacting with Acamoth and Gulmoth
Order Merits
Ancient Signs(•••) *pre: Occult •••, Status (Guardians of the Veil) •GotV p58influence secret societies
Athenaeum(• to •••••) *pre: Status (Mysterium) •, Sanctum •Myst p66gain two dots in Laboratory, Library or Scriptorium per dot
Graduate of Otranto(•••) *pre: Acanthus, Status (Mysterium) •, graduate of Scuola di OtrantoMyst p72gain bonus to cast curses
Masque(•) *pre: Manipulation •••, Status (Guardians of the Veil) • (mult)GotV p69alternate identities, various bonuses (see below)
Mystery Initiation(• to •••••) *pre: Status (Mysterium) >= dotsMyst p102gain bonuses related to Order
Oathbound(• to •••••) *pre: Adamantine ArrowAA p63bind Allegiance, Principle or Questing Oaths to your soul to gain benefits
Legacy Merits
Celestial Name(• to •••••••) *pre: Thrice GreatL:tA p114aid in dealing with planetary spirits
Dreamland(• to •••••) *pre: DreamspeakerL:tA p21visit Dreamtime Libraries
Image of Perfection(••) *pre: Echo Walker, Death ••L:tA p108resist insanity with driving goal
Skald Cant(•) *pre: Skald, Composure ••, Expression ••L:tA p86aid in memory and spirit dealing
Tradition Merits
Astral Adept(•••) *pre: Magical Tradition (Taoism)MT p57travel to Astral Planes anywhere
Magical Tradition(••) *pre: Occult ••, Academics or Occult Specialty in TraditionMT p23gain bonus to Tradition Rotes
Lu(• to •••••) *pre: Magical Tradition (Taoism)MT p54call on spirit court for service
Archmasters
Pawns(• to •••••)IM p14lesser mages as allies

Guardians of the Veil Masques

GreaterLesserDescriptionTokenBenefitPenaltyPage
The Beloved (Charity)Avenging Son (Wrath)Strong and Energetic, wearing Symbols of LoyaltyKeepsake from his 'Family'+1 Stamina-based Rolls-2 Subterfuge RollsGotV p69
Holy Concubine (Lust)A Sensual Style; adopting a confident, suggestive mannerismToken of Affection from a Lover+1 Persuasion-based Rolls-2 Empathy RollsGotV p69-70
Lancet Master (Greed)A spotless, meticulous and stylish appearanceExpensive tool used by her healing professions+1 Intelligence-Based rolls, relating to her healing profession-2 Socialize RollsGotV p70
 ? (Pride)Haggard and unkemptWorn or battered symbol of Office+1 Persuasion-based Rolls-2 Socialize RollsGotV p70
Prince of Feasts (Gluttony)Crumpled expensive clothes. May be rotund or unhealthy.Item that acquires expensive pleasures for all in his company.+2 Socialize Rolls-2 Intimidation RollsGotV p70
Silver Cestus (Envy)A bit past his prime.A memento of a student's victory+2 Expression Rolls-2 Socialize RollsGotV p70
Weaver of Whispers (Sloth)A bland, unobtrusive style.Anything that contains associates' contact information.+2 to dice rolls relating to Allies or Contacts merits.-2 Intimidation RollsGotV p70-71
The Devout (Faith)Brother Smoke (Gluttony)Groomed, but with a Mystic's appearanceParaphernalia that allows indulgence in his habits.+2 Occult Rolls-2 Empathy RollsGotV p71
Cave Shadow (Sloth)Filthy and/or EccentricA small retreat+1 Intelligence Based Rolls-2 Socialize RollsGotV p71-72
Flame Tender (Envy)Meticulously groomed according to belief system.Reminder of specific ideology.+2 Intimidation based rolls-2 Empathy RollsGotV p72
Heretic (Pride)Dressed according to beliefs; rejection of normality.Visible Symbol of beliefs; can never be concealed.+2 Intimidation based rolls-2 Socialize RollsGotV p72
Skull Priest (Wrath)Small but fearsome in appearance. A demagogueA representation of death and violence+2 Expression Rolls-2 Empathy RollsGotV p72
Vermillion Stole (Greed)Juxtaposition between luxury and folksy pretense.Ideological symbol, mixed with their own image.+1 Persuasion-based rolls-2 Socialize RollsGotV p72
Wounded Monk (Lust)Appears as his beliefs compel him to; though too constructed.Hidden item from a lover or a similar sign of his own passions.+2 Subterfuge-based rolls-2 Expression rollsGotV p72-73
The Exactors (Prudence)Binder of Night (Gluttony)An unsettling gaze.Book, Files, or mobile computer about the occult; dark side of Human Nature+2 Occult Rolls-2 Empathy RollsGotV p73
Eye of Mars (Wrath)Practically dressedWell-maintained weapon ready.+2 to One of the following: Brawl, Firearms, Weaponry-1 Manipulation-based RollsGotV p73
Golden Hand (Greed)Modern, meek and unassumingMay not cast vulgar spellsSpend willpower to gain 9 again to mundane, nonviolent task along with normal willpower benefits.-2 dice penalty on the first roll, exposed to supernatural or violenceGotV p73
Good Death (Envy)However needed to accomplish a missionAn item carried by last victim+2 Stealth Roll-1 Wisdom RollGotV p74
Lord Chain (Lust)Cold expression, expensive wardrobes, trinkets stolen from 'slaves.'A mark of proof of Lord Chain's hold over others.+2 Streetwise Rolls-2 Empathy RollsGotV p74
Scepter (Pride)Confident Gaze, dressed as a leaderItem or dressed speaking to his leadership in an organization+1 Manipulation-based rolls-1 Composure-based rolls.GotV p74
Shieldbearer (Sloth)According to the rulesGift from their masters+2 to a Mental, Physical or Social Skill-1 Resolve-based RollsGotV p74
The Fools (Hope)Bright Mantle (Pride)Trendy or cutting-edge stylesMemento of last party or invitation to a party+2 Socialize roll-2 Subterfuge rollGotV p75
Crooked Staff (Envy)Out of datePersonal memento at least 10 years old+2 to specified Mental skill-2 Expression rollGotV p75
Innocent (Greed)As children or the style of their guardianToy or game+2 Investigation rolls-1 Composure rollsGotV p75
Lord Talon (Wrath)Rough, practical, confidentKnife+2 Survival rolls-2 Empathy rollsGotV p75
Master of Dust (Gluttony)Formerly expensive, but now threadbare and datedObject of old prestige+2 Expression rolls-2 Streetwise rollsGotV p75
Hearthkeeper (Lust)None in particular, tends to be olderToken from lover+2 Empathy rolls-2 Intimidation rollsGotV p75
Untended Forge (Sloth)Slovenly, but also to provoke sympathy or respectMoney equal to Resources 1 for the day that wasn't earned or stolen+1 Persuasion rolls-1 Resolve rollsGotV p76
The Magistrates (Justice)Adamant Judge (Envy)Obeys all rules and customs of stationSymbol of authority in judging others+2 Politics rolls-2 SocializeGotV p76
Diamond Triangle (Pride)According to professional responsibilitiesProfession's signature tools+2 to specified Mental skill-2 EmpathyGotV p76
Factor (Sloth)Whatever the supervisor demandsSign of allegiance+2 Politics-1 ResolveGotV p76
Lord Asp (Wrath)ConservativeArmed+2 to One of the following: Brawl, Firearms, Weaponry-1 ComposureGotV p76
Sighing Tower (Lust)Bussinesslike, but somewhat idiosyncraticStatus 3+1 Persuasion-1 ResolveGotV p77
Silver Key (Greed)OstentatiousPDA, ledger or something to record recent business activity+1 Manipulation-2 EmpathyGotV p77
Whip (Gluttony)Confident with style fitting doctrineCarries order from superior+2 Intimidation-2 SocializeGotV p78
The Unbowed (Fortitude)Apprentice Forge-Coal (Envy)Fashion of fieldRelevant study materials+2 to specified Mental skill-2 ExpressionGotV p78
Gray Cloud (Sloth)Shabby, emotionless, monotonous toneEvery scene, self-depreciating digression or hopeless talk+1 Persuasion-2 SocializeGotV p78
Hound of Flowers (Lust)Either careless or obsessively tailored for love's preferenceMemento of love+2 Investigation-2 SubterfugeGotV p78
Jade Seeker (Gluttony)WornA running debt. (Optionally -1 Resources)+2 SocializeDebtGotV p78
Master Tarnish (Greed)Poor, but fiery-eyedHidden stash of Resources 3 or more+2 Survival-2 SocializeGotV p79
Prince Ragged (Pride)Poor but clean and uprightSymbol of aspirations+2 Survival-2 SubterfugeGotV p79
Stone Sentinel (Wrath)Uniform or uniform-likeStyle of dress in conformity to role+2 Intimidation-2 SocializeGotV p79
The Viziers (Temperance)Crown of Eyes (Wrath)CasualCamera or notebook+2 Streetwise-2 ExpressionGotV p79
Lord Scar (Lust)No mark on appearanceMust act on plans on a weekly basis+2 Subterfuge-2 IntimidationGotV p80
Opener of Ways (Greed)Polite, humbleMemento of last professional relationship+1 Wits-2 SubterfugeGotV p80
Regent (Envy)Air of muted powerObjects that represent their charge+2 Politics-1 PersuasionGotV p81
Runehold (Sloth)Messy and out of styleCorroded tool or dog-eared book related to field+2 to two specified Mental skills-2 Empathy and SocializeGotV p81
Twins of the Ring (Gluttony)Combination of cheap and expensive clothingSymbol that allows him to go wherever patron goes+2 Socialize+2 IntimidationGotV p81
Untwisted Branch (Pride)

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