Rites of Saint Mantius
Rites of Saint Mantius
Armor of Mantius
Ritual: Blessing
Roll: Resolve+Theurgy
Duration: Scene
Range: Self
This theurgic armor protects the target by hardening her aura to resist physical intrusion, forming it to her body. The subject of this rite may add half of his Faith (round up) to his armor value.
Liturgy of the Wrathful Host
Ritual: Sermon
Roll: Presence+Theurgy
Duration: Scene
Range: Sensory
This passage from the Omega Gospels is read aloud prior to battle to fill the hearts of the faithful with the fire of their holy cause. The range of this rite cannot benefit from PA systems or other forms of long-distance communications. The liturgy grants a +2 goal number to all Discipline tests. Those blessed under the Liturgy of the Wrathful Host ignore up to a -2 in penalties from Wounds or other injuries. Note that those wounded in this fashion still fall unconscious when their penalties equal their Resolve.
Martial Focus
Ritual: Prayer
Roll: Wits+Theurgy
Duration: Scene
Range: Self
By calling on the Pancreator to steady her hand when under fire, the theurgist gains a +2 goal bonus to her combat actions.
Oath to Saint Mantius
Ritual: Sermon
Roll: Presence+Theurgy
Duration: 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 seeking to overcome ones physical or mental limitations or defending the faithful. Theurgist members receive the same bonus when casting further rites of Saint Manitus.
Betraying the pledge comes with 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