Mind's Eye Theatre - Vampire The Requiem.pdf - RoseRed

PROTEAN
Easily one of the most overtly spectacular of the gifts of the Damned, the Discipline of
Protean is the study of physical metamorphosis and transformation. The nature of this power
is hotly debated among the Kindred, for its abilities are so varied while simultaneously stemming
from no obvious aspect of the Curse. Whatever its cause or origin, Protean allows its
masters to assume virtually any form or shape.
Since the core of a vampire’s self doesn’t alter with his shape, a transformed Kindred can
generally take any action or use any Discipline that his new form can reasonably allow. Gangrel
in the form of a cloud of mist, for example, could read auras (as the sense of sight doesn’t
vanish), but couldn’t Dominate someone effectively (as the prerequisite eye contact can no
longer be established). A vampire’s clothes and personal effects change shape with him, but
he cannot normally transmute especially large objects or other creatures.
Unless stated otherwise, Protean powers — being permanent physical changes — last as
long as the vampire wishes them to, or until he is forced into torpor. Any state that prevents
the character from taking action (such as being staked) likewise prevents transformation; the
vampire needs the freedom to invoke his will. Reverting from any alternate form is an Instant
Action and takes a full turn unless otherwise specifi ed. The character reforms on his Initiative
and may not act during that turn.
• ASPECT OF THE PREDATOR
The most basic ability of this Discipline allows a vampire to project a supernatural mien
of savage predatory ferocity.
Cost: —
Test Pool: This power involves no draw. A character is not subject to the usual relationships
of Blood Potency upon meeting an unknown Kindred for the fi rst time. If the character’s Blood
Potency is lower than that of the unknown Kindred, he treats it as equal. If the character’s
Blood Potency is equal to or higher than the unknown Kindred, this power has no effect. In
the event of two or more Kindred using this power simultaneously, treat them all as equals.
A character may choose to suspend this power if he so desires, but if he does, it ceases to
function for an entire scene. He may not selectively apply it to individual vampires he meets
within that scene.
Action: N/A
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2.15 — CLOAK THE GATHERING MODIFIERS
Modifi er Situation
+1 Character is with only those to whom she extends this power
when she activates it.
— Characters vanish before a single witness.
-1 Each witness after the fi rst present when a character invokes
the power.
-1 Each person Obfuscated beyond the number equal to the
character’s level of Obfuscate, not counting the character
herself.
•• HAVEN OF SOIL
The vampire who has achieved this much-prized level of mastery over Protean has learned
how to meld his form with that of any natural substance. One can blend his form only with
simple soil at fi rst, but with time and experience, he can eventually learn how to conjoin
with other elements. While so interred, the character is immune to threat of harm from the
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