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CHAPTER 2 • EXTENDED CHARM TREESand its current plans. At the end of this time, thecharacter rolls Wits + Bureaucracy. Successes onthis roll may be used to modify the mandate of theorganization, as perceived by other bureaus andsociety at large. One success can add or remove asingle minor aspect of the mandate — for example,making the Immaculate Order responsible forcataloging and reporting on all spirits within theRealm. Five successes can add or remove a singleextremely major aspect of the mandate — forexample, giving House Tepet command of allthe Realm’s Legions. Note that all changes in thisfashion must be related somehow to the existingduties of the group, though this Charm may beused to add intermediate duties which serve as abridge to a seemingly unrelated responsibility.with Willpower less than or equal to the character’sWillpower will still think well of the characterin general, but they may choose to turn againsthis leadership. If they do so, however, all rolls toconvince others to turn against the Solar increasein difficulty by the Exalt’s Essence. Any individualswhose Willpower exceeds the Solar’s are immune,however, as are any Essence wielders.Note that this Charm does not affect anyone who isnot actually under the Solar’s influence; foreignersor members of other groups can still attempt to turnthe Solar’s subjects against him.MANDATE-SHIFTING EXERCISECost: 20 motes, 1 Willpower, 1 lethal healthlevelDuration: SpecialType: SimpleMinimum Bureaucracy: 5Minimum Essence: 5Prerequisite Charms: Rule-Altering AtemiWith this Charm, the Exalt can alter the actualrole of a specific bureaucracy or organization withinCreation. In order to use it, she must first spend aweek examining the specific nature of the groupshe wishes to influence, learning about its historyOnce this Charm is used, anyone who has dealingswith the organization will recognize its new dutiesas being normal. They may object to these duties,and may argue or fight against them, but theywill still act as if they are a previously acceptedpart of the group’s duties, rather than a newpresumption. This Charm’s effect lasts as long asthe Solar maintains the committed Essence; if hekeeps it committed for a season, the effect becomespermanent, though its result can still be alteredthrough mundane means.TEN BUREAU AWARENESSCost: 20 motes, 1 Willpower, 1 lethal healthlevelDuration: SpecialType: SimpleMinimum Bureaucracy: 6Minimum Essence: 6Prerequisite Charms: Mandate-ShiftingExerciseThis Charm allows the Solar to gain a completeand unequalled knowledge of the workings ofany organization, and to alter its functioning on adetailed level. To activate this Charm, the charactermust immerse herself in the bureaucracy for oneweek — either by serving as a member, engagingits services repeatedly, or extensively observing149