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===All-Seeing Eye===
===All-Seeing Eye===
Modes: B, P Threshold: 15/10
Ritual: Prayer, Sermon<br>
Range: Self Duration: Scene
Roll: Wits+Theurgy<br>
The Rite of the All-Seeing Eye allows the theurgist to observe
Duration: 1 Scene<br>
a place he is not presently at. It must be somewhere familiar
Range: Self (Special)
to him (he must have stayed there for at least one full day and
 
night), and it must be no more than a kilometer away. The range
This ritual operates in the same fashion as the Sixth Sense psychic ability "Far Sight".
can be extended by spending temporary Faith Points, each point
spend adding a “0” to the number of kilometers (1 point=10
kilometers; 2 points=100 kilometers; 3 points=1000 kilometers
and so on). While experiencing this clairvoyance, the theurgist
is oblivious to his own surroundings. He may explain what he
sees to those nearby, but he will not hear their questions or
comments. The rite lasts for as long as the theurgist wills it, or
until he falls asleep.


===Clear Mind===
===Clear Mind===
Modes: P Threshold: 10
Ritual: Blessing, Prayer<br>
Range: Self Duration: Scene
Roll: Resolve+Theurgy<br>
This rite helps to clear the mind and guide its focus for meditation.
Duration: 1 Scene<br>
The subject receives a +2 goal number to all Discipline,
Range: Self
Inquiry and Art based tasks for the remainder of the scene.
 
This rite helps to clear the mind and guide its focus for meditation. The subject receives a +3 goal number to all Discipline, Inquiry and Art based tasks for the remainder of the scene.


===Oath to Saint Ven Lohji===
===Oath to Saint Ven Lohji===
Modes: P, S Threshold: 15/10
Ritual: Sermon <br>
Range: Sensory Duration: Drama
Roll: Presence+Theurgy<br>
Duration: 1 Story<br>
Range: Sensory
 
 
Inspired by the Oath of Fellowship that the saints pledged
Inspired by the Oath of Fellowship that the saints pledged
to one another at the time of their worst trial, this rite binds a
to one another at the time of their worst trial, this rite binds a
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Betraying the pledge comes at a terrible price, as Oathbreaking
Betraying the pledge comes at a terrible price, as Oathbreaking
is a Mortal Sin tarnishing one’s soul mirror. The +2 bonus
is a Mortal Sin tarnishing one’s soul mirror. The +2 bonus
is turned into a ‑2 penalty to all goal numbers, lasting till the
is turned into a ‑1 penalty to all goal numbers, lasting till the
offender is redeemed by undertaking a pilgrimage or some
offender is redeemed by undertaking a pilgrimage or some
other holy trial. In addition, Oathbreaking theurgist members
other holy trial. In addition, Oathbreaking theurgist members
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===Rending the Veil of Unreason===
===Rending the Veil of Unreason===
Modes: P Threshold: 10
Ritual: Blessing, Prayer<br>
Range: Sensory Duration: Turn
Roll: Intuition+Theurgy<br>
Duration: 1 Scene<br>
Range: Self
 
NOTE- This rite is still in the process of being revised.
 
This rite lets the theurgist perceive a person’s soul mirror reflection
This rite lets the theurgist perceive a person’s soul mirror reflection
of the light of the Celestial Sun, thereby gaining insight
of the light of the Celestial Sun, thereby gaining insight
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of the target’s sinful ways.
of the target’s sinful ways.
Sin “Tarnish”
Sin “Tarnish”
Pride Narrow vertical streaks
 
Greed Broad horizontal streaks
Pride Narrow vertical streaks<br>
Lust Violet bubbles rising from the bottom
Greed Broad horizontal streaks<br>
Lust Violet bubbles rising from the bottom<br>
Envy Greenish streaks pointing inward from
Envy Greenish streaks pointing inward from
the outer edges
the outer edges<br>
Sloth Thick bluish bubbles rolling down
Sloth Thick bluish bubbles rolling down
from the top
from the top<br>
Sin (continued) “Tarnish”
Wrath Reddish streaks radiating from center<br>
Wrath Reddish streaks radiating from center
Oathbreaking Cracks; one for each oath broken, with
Oathbreaking Cracks; one for each oath broken, with
sizes depending on the oath importance
sizes depending on the oath importance<br>


===Second Sight===
===Second Sight===
Modes: P Threshold: 10
Ritual: Blessing<br>
Range: Sensory Duration: Turn
Roll: Intuition+Theurgy<br>
The Second Sight rite allows the theurgist to perceive the
Duration: 1 Scene<br>
hidden nature of someone corrupted by occult or diabolic
Range: Self
means. A psychic’s Urge may for example be seen as a dark
 
fetal form in the psychic’s brain (lower Urge levels), or a fully
This ritual operates identically to the Sixth Sense psychic power "Subtle Sight".
formed shadow moving independently and defiantly of the
psychic (higher Urge levels). An Antinomist takes on some
demonic appearance, horns and hooves, beastly face, bat wings,
or other such attributes (the more powerful the Antinomist, the
more attributes he manifests), while the demon possessing him
can be seen as a disgusting creature coiled up inside. Another
theurgist’s Hubris is momentarily experienced by the caster,
while the non-human features concealed by a Symbiot infiltrator
will become apparent and so on. The gamemaster should
tailor the Second Sight description to the situation and targets
in question, using the above as guidelines. The Second Sight
rite also indicates to the theurgist the details of any theurgic rite
in effect near him, such as its general type (hostile, protective,
healing, informative, manipulative etc.), its target, and its caster.


===Zeal Aura===
===Zeal Aura===

Latest revision as of 21:51, 31 October 2012

Rites of Ven Lohji

All-Seeing Eye

Ritual: Prayer, Sermon
Roll: Wits+Theurgy
Duration: 1 Scene
Range: Self (Special)

This ritual operates in the same fashion as the Sixth Sense psychic ability "Far Sight".

Clear Mind

Ritual: Blessing, Prayer
Roll: Resolve+Theurgy
Duration: 1 Scene
Range: Self

This rite helps to clear the mind and guide its focus for meditation. The subject receives a +3 goal number to all Discipline, Inquiry and Art based tasks for the remainder of the scene.

Oath to Saint Ven Lohji

Ritual: Sermon
Roll: Presence+Theurgy
Duration: 1 Story
Range: Sensory


Inspired by the Oath of Fellowship that the saints pledged to one another at the time of their worst trial, this rite binds a group together in friendship and trust, and is a theurgical version of the sacrament of Holy Congress. The pledge must be made at the start of some specific task (lasting one drama), such as a journey or mission. Every member of the pledge receives a +2 bonus to any goal number when performing meditation, contemplation and artistic endeavors. Theurgist members receive the same bonus when casting further rites of Saint Ven Lohji. Betraying the pledge comes at a terrible price, as Oathbreaking is a Mortal Sin tarnishing one’s soul mirror. The +2 bonus is turned into a ‑1 penalty to all goal numbers, lasting till the offender is redeemed by undertaking a pilgrimage or some other holy trial. In addition, Oathbreaking theurgist members of the pledge can no longer call upon rites of Saint Ven Lohji.

Rending the Veil of Unreason

Ritual: Blessing, Prayer
Roll: Intuition+Theurgy
Duration: 1 Scene
Range: Self

NOTE- This rite is still in the process of being revised.

This rite lets the theurgist perceive a person’s soul mirror reflection of the light of the Celestial Sun, thereby gaining insight into that person’s conviction and sins. The reflection takes the form of a miniature of the Holy Flame, burning in the heart region of the target’s aura. The size of the reflected Flame is determined by the target’s Faith rating, and it’s shining strength by the target’s temporary Faith rating. The Flame fills about 10% of the person’s torso area per Faith rating, and shines with approximately 10% of the strength of Urth’s Sol per temporary Faith Point. As the soul mirror is “tarnished” by sinful actions and intentions, the theurgist may discern the type and extent of the target’s sinful ways. Sin “Tarnish”

Pride Narrow vertical streaks
Greed Broad horizontal streaks
Lust Violet bubbles rising from the bottom
Envy Greenish streaks pointing inward from the outer edges
Sloth Thick bluish bubbles rolling down from the top
Wrath Reddish streaks radiating from center
Oathbreaking Cracks; one for each oath broken, with sizes depending on the oath importance

Second Sight

Ritual: Blessing
Roll: Intuition+Theurgy
Duration: 1 Scene
Range: Self

This ritual operates identically to the Sixth Sense psychic power "Subtle Sight".

Zeal Aura

Modes: B, P, S Threshold: 15/10/5 Range: Self Duration: Scene The theurgist shuts down all her occult faculties and renders herself immune to theurgy, psychism, antinomy, demonic possession, and other forms of occultism. She can neither herself use nor be the target off any kinds of occult powers for the duration of the rite.

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