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Essence-Mastering Meditation

By Bill Garrett

Submitted on 11 Dec 2006 at 07:19:59 PM EST
Last updated on 13 Dec 2006 at 02:35:03 PM EST

Solar Lore

Cost: None
Mins: Lore 3, Essence 3
Type: Permanent
Duration: Permanent
Keywords: Stackable
Prerequisites: Essence-Lending Method
Follow-ups: None

The power of the Chosen is not entirely under their control, manifesting itself in their anima banner when Peripheral Essence is spent. Some Lawgivers, however, have turned their enlightened minds inward, seeking to rein in the brilliant displays that so distinctively mark them as mortal Essence-channelers. In the First Age, this was nothing more than a mark of maturity and sophistication; in the Time of Tumult, such a talent can save the life of a youthful Solar.

This Charm permanently transfers motes of Essence from the Solar’s Peripheral Essence pool to her Personal Essence pool, making them motes of Personal Essence for all intents and purposes.

The first time this Charm is purchased, the Solar may transfer (her Essence x 2) motes. The second and subsequent purchases allow the Solar to transfer a flat 3 motes of Essence. The total amount of transferred Essence may change as the Solar increases her Essence trait. Example: a Solar with Essence 5 and one purchase of this Charm would have 10 motes transferred, while the same Solar with three purchases would have 16 motes transferred.

This Charm aids the Solar in resisting outside effects which would cause her anima banner to flare. Should such an effect be used against her, she may roll her Essence against the target’s Essence, Artifact or Manse rating (as appropriate) to resist displaying an anima banner. She adds one extra die for each extra purchase of this Charm. This effect will not block the anima banner from appearing as a consequence of the Solar’s own actions, such as the expenditure of Peripheral Essence, only external effects.

Ratings

Submission Rating: Description: +2 | Rules: +1 | Originality: +1

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Description: +1 | Rules: +0 | Originality: +1 - Jukashi (about 1 year)

Mechanically good, but I wonder if it's in-theme for Solars. I can see it as a Solar Stealth Charm, though, since it fits with night Caste abilities.

I'd imagine other Exalts could have their own versions of the Charm, and those versions would probably be better than the Solar one.

Description: +1 | Rules: +1 | Originality: +0 - Flagg (about 1 year)

A good, mechanically useful Charm.

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Essence-Mastering Meditation

By Bill Garrett