Instead of a highly visable cloud of blackness, Shroud of Absence. Obtenebration (VTM. This path grants the thaumaturge the ability to conjure forth mystical flames - small fires at first, but skilled magicians may create great conflagrations. Let me know what you think. Some believe it to be merely shadows, while others feel that the power gives control over the stuff of the vampire’s soul, coaxing it tangibly outward. The damage is lethal, however a combination Discipline of Obtenebration 3 and Daimoinon 3 makes the damage. This is my CBT1 guide for unlocking the combo skills in the western version of the game. in this regard is a Protean 2/Obtenebration 4 combo which allows vampires using Black Metamorphosis to deal aggravated without having to. Obtenebration, Protean, Serpentis, Fortitude. It is related to the practice of Abyss Mysticism within the clan. crusades against the infernal. V20 even removes the prior method of combining auspex/protean/serpentis darkness negation. There are so many creative solutions for combat involving Presence, Thaumaturgy, Daimonion, Temporis, Obtenebration even Dementation or Chimerstry. Turn into a blob of darkness, seep into the earth, spend the night. require someone willing to invest years into training your character. Her merest glance can prove dangerous, her touch explosively fatal. Game Rules. Yet, five major counters can be exploited: the shroud of night cover 3 meters/success (the formulation of the V20 is unclear). Such phantom images are as real as the Cainite's skill allows, and will even fool technological sensors. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. See full list on saligia. Requiem Devotions are different bag than amalgam. It also has great synergies with other disciplines that many don't realize as well. Shadow Spike Combo power using Obtenebration and Fortitude. Vicissitude. Turn into a blob of darkness, seep into the earth, spend the night. Obtenebration 4, Fortitude 2 Most Lasombra have numerous retainers and servitors who advance the Cainite's machinations. The laws of chemistry do not bind Warlocks employing the powers of transmutation. g. The group includes some powerful NPCs as well as us. Make it a ghoul. Vicente de las Navas de Tolosa’s Holy Shield Fortitude 1, Obtenebration 2 . If I remember correctly, the Armor of the Abyss is Fortitude 3/ Obtenebration 3? If so, it's probably rare, but worth it. Vicissitude Amalgam Options (V5) So we know per Chicago by night, Tzimisce have Protean, partly because Protean is the discipline of the metamorphic state of vampires. 1st. I believe that not even an alliance of all beings in the world will be able to defeat him. In the modern nights, however, Tzimisce-Lasombra ties in the Sabbat mean that theTweet. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Doesn’t surprise me. Most of them are incredibly narrow in focus, almost entirely alien to the general concept of vampire (because bloodlines are often used. - +2 Grapple - +2 Physicals against Multiple Opponents - +1 additional action. Basic jist is: our characters are a Sabbat group infiltrating a Camarilla city, game is set in 1960’s. Obtenebration Special Effects & Rules Obtenebration functions as described in the side bar on page 66 of Clan Book: Lasombra; which is to say that its uses are obvious breaches of the Masquerade. Discipline is a term used by vampires to describe their supernatural powers. Each vampire has access to Celerity, Fortitude, Potence, Protean, and 1 clan unique discipline which they should keep secret like an ace up their sleeve. an Egyptian heritage with Setites*. Merits and Flaws are optional Traits that a Storyteller may choose to include, or prohibit, in her chronicle. But it tends to require lots of planning and time investment. 4- I always was fascinated by Obtenebration, although in my mind over-powered (so damn. But there is a limit: no vampire can learn more than a number of Rituals per Thaumaturgy level is based on Thaumaturgy Level (TL), Ritual Level (RL) & Intelligence Level (IL)as follows: # Rituals per level = [ (TL * IL) / √ (RL + IL)] always rounded up at each step. The rest of the common eight Disciplines require a BP/teacher/etc but are still available with minimal fuss. Small cults of vampires worshipped the lord of rebirth as a release from the burdens of undeath. since V20's larger Discipline list and ability to learn unlimited Combo Disciplines alleviates some of the need for these things): 1) The breaking up of the physical Disciplines into multiple distinct powers gives you more places to add bonuses for Clans. Objects created with this power last until the end of the scene or an. Level 5:. There are so many creative solutions for combat involving Presence, Thaumaturgy, Daimonion, Temporis, Obtenebration even Dementation or Chimerstry. The auspex was still useful despite having the Dark Sight flaw due to the. Non-Supernatural Stock NPC creatures in the Oblivion Orb are instantly killed. Ghouls get a dot of Potence. 7) Obtenebration 3. Many Indian manuals of magic promise to teach Praapti, the power of instantaneous travel. 71 Abilities: Disciplines: OOOO Academics x4 Dominate: Command (basic) OO Awareness x2 Obtenebration: Shadow Play (basic) O Blindfighting Obtenebration: Shroud of Night (basic) O Brawl Obtenebration: Arms of the Abyss (int. Now, with the current explanatory sidebar on eye contact (V20, p152) it's not an issue, but once it was hard to tag-team the two disciplines. The. It was designed as an ST tool so Lasombra would be scary, terrible antagonists. 11 votes, 14 comments. Lesser powers of this path are clumsy in their control of the body, but become increasingly precise and. If I remember correctly, the Armor of the Abyss is Fortitude 3/ Obtenebration 3? If so, it's probably rare, but worth it. Obtenebration/Dominate . Years before the rise of the mighty Roman Empire, pagan sects dedicated to the Greek god Dionysus thrived. Example: rules/lore as written, the. 07-09-2016, 12:53 PM. A second opinion has been advanced that theAppendix 2: Sample CharactersThe shadow has no disciplines, except for Obtenebration at half that of the vampire, and its abilities and attributes are half those of the vampire, except for Stealth, which is that of the vampire. Say, you want a vampire who becomes a flock of ravens instead of a bat or mist?. He was Obtenebration 6 (walk the abyss) Dominate 5, (combo disciplines out the wazu. Thaumaturgy. One of the most brokenly powerful Disciplines in the game, since it allow you to spam attacks on your first action each turn. OoC Discipline: Dementation or Obtenebration. when activating astral projection while obtenebration 5 is active you may bodily enter the astral in your shadowbody form. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Obtenebration is the unique Discipline of the Khaibit bloodline of Kindred. System: This power enables a character to know which, if any, of the three physical Disciplines (Celerity, Fortitude, Potence) another character possesses and at what level. So a few questions: 1- Is a teacher necessary or can blood suffice? For instance if a PC drinks the blood of a gangreal (but does not diablerise them) would they NEED a teacher to. The Unofficial Guide to Combo Disciplines Compiled, Transcribed and Translated by LK 2 Introduction If you are as avid of a White Wolf fan as I am many of these combo Disciplines may not be new, however, until now many were relegated to use only in a Tabletop setting. The three physical Disciplines (Celerity/Fortitude/Potence) are basically innate and don't require a teacher. Obtenebration Ogham Potence Presence Protean Quietus Sanguinus Serpentis Temporis Thanatosis Valeren Vicissitude Visceratika Blood Sorcery Abyss Mysticism Akhu Thaumaturgical Counter Magic. Essentially, the Society of Leopold is a faction of vampire hunters, old and powerful. Auspex. While its origins are lost in myths and half-truths, it is assumed to have been developed by the Ravnos Antediluvian, and over the centuries has greatly. I'mma divide it into three categories: Established Disciplines: Basically disciplines that are at least not super rare, so while not everyone knows Protean or Obtenebration, these are. By adding Potence to the usual Obtenebration 3 power Arms of the Abyss, the user of this Discipline create tentacles of shadow far stronger than normal. That Combo-Discipline is just based on Obtenebration and Obfuscate interacting. Cadmiumcadamium. There's nothing about Obtenebration that is specifically unique to Lasombra. Rise repeat. 04-15-2016, 05:43 AM. By adding Potence to the usual Obtenebration 3 power Arms of the Abyss, the user of this. Combat with clan disciplines: Oh boy. In second edition, there was a combo of fortitude + obtenebration: armor of shadows let you walk in sunlight, probably the second best way after necromancy. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Exclusivity is implied but not outright stated for certain disciplines like Draught of the Soul or Birthing the Vozhd. Obtenebration is already a very poorly worded and terribly defined Discipline, with very few attempts made to clarify or limit what it can do. not so animalism, which is just bitching, protean, which means that you can return to monkeh anytime you like, and fortitude never ceases to be usefull. - Supports the part of being kindred, but we already assume she is. Thaumaturgy. One theory holds that its secrets were taught to the Tremere by demons and that use of it brings the practitioner dangerously close to the infernal powers. Beast’s Vigor Animalism 3, Fortitude 3 Description: Through the bond of regnant and thrall, a vampire with this Discipline technique can use the vitality of a nearby animal ghoul to absorb her injuries. yards The Khaibit draws shadow into himself. Those who practice these mystic arts are called The Shadowed. Like maybe Obtenebration was discovered by Tzilah when Caine confined her to her room, and that it was something Lilith mastered long Before. - or shockwave with potence + celerity. Finally, Amalgams can partially fall into a Clan’s preferences, meaning while it’s obvious that the Tzimisce will learn vicissitude most easily, it’s still a bit easier than most for a Gangrel or Ventrue to acquire it, since they have one of the two disciplines involved (protean and dominate). 1) The Frustrations of Nestretcha - A koldun makes it so that the target can not use willpower for successes or to use them for disciplines. Obtenebration/Dominate . Some Disciplines are Clan-exclusive. Veja grátis o arquivo toaz info-revised-guide-vampire-combo-disciplines-pr 4639e84c2e692b34d394ac906654ae8f (1) enviado para a disciplina de Rpg Categoria: Outro - 2. So there is no real place for a "fighting style" each vampire uses their disciplines to their maximum potential. Lvl. It's mostly a way of power-hungry players getting awesome, ill-defined elder-level powers by leveling up different Disciplines and spending additional XP, regardless of Generation. The eldest of the clan claim that the great Abyss, into which. A number of original clans (some now bloodlines) have changed in theme and gained different Disciplines to reflect this; for example, the Nosferatu have changed from. The "flavour" of the discipline changes based on the practitioner. Ignoring supernatural dangers, mortals and Cainites who leave the protection of cities may find. The nature of the darkness invoked by Obtenebration is a matter of intense debate among Kindred. More than that, the game is still meant to support most groups using Humanity, and Oblivion is the Signature Discipline of a Main Clan. Dogs can bite. 9) Remember to use Blood to increase your Attributes. The rather erratic way to learning in most of the Sabbat factions, is good to learn a lot of things, but with lacking depth. - There is an Obtenebration/Daimoinon Combo Discipline which causes Arms of the Abyss to take the form of black flames. Onyx Path; White Wolf Worlds; World of Darkness; Vampire: The Masquerade; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Combo Disciplines 1. First edition has just ten disciplines. Animalism 1, Obfuscate 2. A thaumaturge practicing Mastery of the Mortal Shell explores the fundamental functions of the body, granting control over the physical workings of a subject. With Animalism. Combo power using Potence and Necromancy. It was a Potence 3/ Obtenebration 3 combo. You can stack as many as you want. Obtenebration creates impenetrable. Disciplines > Obtenebration. Thaumaturgy (for blood potency), Protean, Celerity. Auspex Combo Disciplines Changes are indicated in red. -Arthur C. Which Clans and Bloodlines would remain as interesting and which ones would seem kind of pointless?Welcome to the Saligia Wikia. For me, it has to be Flaying Touch (Potence + Vicissitude). So wrap a Vampire up in normal tentacles, then activate this power. Explosive Elixir. Thanatosis, clan Samedi discipline, have two powers to be immune to sunlight (if I remember correctly) both transform you into dust and the. The damage is lethal, however a combination Discipline of Obtenebration 3 and Daimoinon 3 makes the damage Aggravated. Transferred wounds ravage the animal’s body, seemingly without cause. Society of Leopold. Obtenebration/Auspex . I'm going to make a case for a few of my favorite disciplines, because they are useful (I mean, you want powers that get stuff done. Obtenebration Ogham Potence Presence Protean Quietus Sanguinus Serpentis Temporis Thanatosis Valeren Vicissitude Visceratika Blood Sorcery Abyss Mysticism Akhu Thaumaturgical Counter Magic. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Dominate is a Discipline that overwhelms another person's mind with the vampire's will, forcing victims to think or act according to the vampire's decree. Will this set a rule that clans which share the same disciplines. 04-07-2014, 04:00 AM. For most other Disciplines you're not going to be equally good at all of its powers unless you invest in a broad range of the supporting Attributes and Abilities (Dominate gets it the worst), while with Obtenebration. 71. If you bought one but it doesn't show up on +sheet, remind staff to set Has Combination Disciplines = 1. Vampire: The Masquerade -V20 Edition brings the entire World of Darkness experience full circle and will serve as the perfect anniversary milestone to celebrate two decades of gaming after dark. Yes, it can be useful, perhaps in the context of incorporeal experience. a Willpower and a Vitae to activate this power for the. Serpentis. So powers, even Auspex powers, interacting with it can only be used by vampires that have access:. Regardless, the effects of Obtenebration are. It is intended for gamers and gamemasters playing & running White Wolf Vampire games in the "old" World of Darkness setting and intended to be a reference list so that you can organize the Terms. Well, yea. The wielder summons forth small patches of blackness which cover the eyes of the target, rendering him effectively blind and giving him a demonic appearance. You have to be one or the other, you can’t be both mist and shadow. The smoke is part of the character's dramatic entrance, actually. It is basically the same power as the Auspex 2, Daimoinon 1 power that reveals holy things, but it shows demonic stuff. "Onyx Path; White Wolf Worlds; World of Darkness; Vampire: The Masquerade; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. This is why I ignore combo disciplines altogether. Aegis of Entropy. Thus freed, you can think more clearly and use mental disciplines more easily for the rest of the scene. Obtenebration - Lasombra. N/A. Combat with clan disciplines: Oh boy. Brujah Master's Tools Custom Content Category: Combination Discipline / Technique XP Cost: 9XP Custom Discipline Requirements: Discipline Name Discipline Level Celerity 3 Potence 3 MET Mechanics: Description: “His hands began to vibrate, becoming so fast that they stood still once again. With Oblivion, the. For those discipline levels with an Area Effect (Obtenebration Success: Successes determine the total area affected as de1 and 2) the size of the area is determined by the number of scribed in the introduction above. Within the Sabbat, the champion is Obtenebration with 17%. Quietus. divination habits with Malkavians (and maybe some other clans like Hecata). Doesn’t surprise me. Each power lists its prerequisites alongside its effects. Ravnos: Nice Powers, Shame About the Weakness. As for changes to what Disciplines clans have between editions, I can write it off as a bloodline if someone really wants to play an older edition of something. BUT I also found some interesting things, so I tried to put them in use for 20th edition (which I play basically all the time). They have nothing in common. - also obtenebration (2 or 3) + presence 1. Ninthshadow • 4 yr. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Please, consider it and give me yourJust wondering, is there any "simple" way to remove disciplines like Obtenebration and Vicissitude? (in the canon) By simple, I mean that doesn't involve blood magic, rituals or anything of the sort. Link Back: Disciplines. If you are talking about non masquerade breaching fighting, a vampire would focus on hitting vital organs with their superior strength. The Lure of Flames is greatly feared, as fire is one of the surest ways to bring Final Death upon a. This is made somewhat easier to grasp if you're familiar with Combo Disciplines, where it requires having a level in both, but the final power is a. To gain power by calling on the forces of Hell, or whatever that represents the outer shadow, the character moves away from the eyes of God, and closer to eternal damnation. Which makes the actual “savings” 8xp and 10xp on dot 4 and 5. Since you can manipulate the tentacles and then turn them to flame you are very safe. Anything else about buying all the powers for each dot is homebrew. They are discipline combinations that are easiest to obtain when all required disciplines are also the clan discipline. Perhaps rituals like the Lasombra have for Obtenebration. Tremere who study this Path dedicate themselves to defending the holdings of the clan. A combo Obtenebration 4+Potence 3 power (or just Obt. Shape of the Beast (for other animal forms), Restore the Mortal Visage, Shadow of Apep, not sure what else. The Obtenebration version of this power may be used to possess living beings as well as other. Lasombra disciplines are OP too, but it's very painful for your allies in a teamfight (everyone except the lasombra are affected by obtenebration) Gangrel have solid disciplines, but the clan is not as organised as Ventrue. 2). Clarifications are indiciated in light greyThis path allows a thaumaturge limited control over and communion with inanimate objects. Inner Darkness (Obtenebration 8; Players Guide to the High Clans) reduces the likelihood of the user frenzying, amongst other abyssal effects Siren’s Song (Presence 6; Clanbook Toreador) can render others less likely to frenzy Cooperation (Presence 7; V20) reduces the likelihood of frenzy in others Combo-disciplinesLore of the Clans is a sourcebook for Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition. By RAW, you get one power per each dot, and vampires max out at 5 dots in each Disciplines. - also obtenebration (2 or 3) + presence 1. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To make this list easier to scan through, they are sorted into pages by Main Discipline. Ebon-Depths Obtenebration 6/ Protean 3 This powerful combo allows the user to open. Shadow. Carry a Flare Gun. None have ever escaped this doom on their own. Serpentis. With this power, Gangrel bring truth to that legend. As an example of fixing a minor loophole, Lasombra are known for two disciplines: Obtenebration and Dominate. The signature Disciplines tend to have decent applications multiple ones; even all three. Obtenebration Combo Disciplines . Each power lists its prerequisites alongside its effects. Monçada viewed his Embrace as God's will, and through the instrument of the Curse of Caine, he had all of eternity to do the Lord's. There's a merit that gives the cainite a sensory ability (equivalent to auspex 2) like: hound smell, bat echo location (or something). So for a Lasombra practicing Oblivion, it would mostly involve calling shadows. Supernatural Enhancements Several combo powers using Vicissitude for body enhancements. Some disciplines do have rules for multiple powers each level too. The "core" disciplines of celerity, potence, fortitude, auspex, obfuscate, animalism, dominate, and presence are at the standard cost for a caitiff (current rating x 6). The only combo Discipline I have ever 'created' was Valeren 1, Auspex 2 (Reveal the Wicked). I'mma divide it into three categories: Established Disciplines: Basically disciplines that are at least not super rare, so while not everyone knows Protean or Obtenebration, these are. Kuei-Jin disciplines: teacher necessary, no blood. Path of Transmutation. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Echo of the Subtle Vizier 2/2 Guide to the High Clans 165 108 . The basic ideas behind the cool powers are now unlocked and available to PCs, but the "mythic" effects. #1 Frightening Combo Disciplines 07-09-2016, 06:13 AM What are some of the most nightmare inducing combos you've ever seen or perhaps even created? I'm not. That is an amazing list you've compiled, and works very very well. Well, per definition, the clanless don’t get clan disciplines. With the penchant for V5 to combine the formerly specialty disciplines into the more traditional disciplines like Serpentis into Protean or Necromancy and Obtenebration into Oblivion which I like for the record would you see them moving Chimerstry into either Presence or Auspex as a valid alternative? I. When a vampire embraces, their childe rises from death one Generation higher than them — one more Generation removed from Caine. Obtenebration is the power Peter Pan less uses as a jerk). He was Obtenebration 6 (walk the abyss) Dominate 5, (combo disciplines out the wazu. pumpstack101 3 points 4 points 5 points 1 year ago . Obtenebration/Auspex . English (selected). 3 N/A. Some disciplines do have rules for multiple powers each level too. The path exemplifies and embodies the perfection of theOnyx Path; White Wolf Worlds; World of Darkness; Vampire: The Masquerade; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Finish off with the three physical disciplines at ample levels, top with some basic level Obfuscate, Dominate/Presence, and Auspex. Obtenebration Combos Link Back: Disciplines With Auspex Shadowed Eyes Auspex 3, Obtenebration 3 Description: This particular skill is a matter of control. Combo Disciplines. This is unexpected and frightening and come watch either. What was the point of merging Obtenebration and Necromancy if you are going to put a ton of gates to keep the clan powers separate?. The Strength of the attack is the caster's Obtenebration rating; so a Shadowstrike which gets 4 successes on the roll to hit, used by a Lasombra with Obtenebration 5, has a damage dice pool of 8. Wolf’s Lament. They can practically hold off entire armies. System: A subtle manipulation of Cloak the Gathering, the KindredThe merging of Obtenebration and Necormancy is a really poor choice I think. Viscissitude/Protean gives the user a Mist/bloodform while Potence allows for the some limited physical interaction. Aside from its combat uses, it's also poor man's earth meld. Interesting that a combination of shadow manipulation and mega-hypnosis duplicates high levels of Obfuscate. I'm more thinking of creative ways to mix and match Obtenebration, Daimonion, and Dark Thaumaturgy (As well as a nice dose of Rituals) to create a man who is extremely dangerous in the moments right before combat starts, using things like intimidation, inflicting fear/pain into targets, and. Each power lists its prerequisites alongside its effects. - Supports the part of being kindred, but we already assume she is. Certain Sabbat rituals, though more related to worship of Cain. When activating Shroud of Night, you may spend 3 additional Blood to summon an Oblivion Orb within the Shroud’s area of effect. Obtenebration should have remained it's own discipline, it's really unlike anything else, but they don't allow clan specific disciplines anymore, so that wasn't an option. But it is still obtenebration and subject to things like fire and sunlight. Thank you for doing it. The lonely farms and trackless wilds between cities are dangerous places. Combo-dis: Vicente de las Navas de Tolosa's Holy Shield - Obten 2 + Fortitude 1 => There are suspicions that this. Formerly known as Obtenebration, V5's Oblivion signifies the Lasombra's mystical access to the shadows and darkness - a representative of the Vampire's affinity to the occult. armor of the abyss (obtenebration/fort) conjures shadow armor, with a rating equal to your fortitude vicissitude can (with st permission) give yourself the carapace merit there's a protean power (forget the name rn) that lets you poof into mists as a reaction, and there's an equivalent combo discipline that mists you for a full turnChimerstry is the trademark Discipline of the Ravnos that conjures illusions into existence. With the penchant for V5 to combine the formerly specialty disciplines into the more traditional disciplines like Serpentis into Protean or Necromancy and Obtenebration into Oblivion which I like for the record would you see them moving Chimerstry into either Presence or Auspex as a valid alternative? I. Potence manifests as a vibration of the muscles, Fortitude generates a cold rigidity in the body and Celerity causes a brief feeling of vertigo. So, I was making a character for a V20 game, and I had settled on a Lasombra. She was already regularly engaging in vampirism in the 1950s, and had successfully mutated three women by 1958. . To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Proficient. You do not learn exactly. Some ground rules: Any Clan is possible, out of clan disciplines are possible, character can be up to 7th gen (so lvl 6 disciplines are possible, including multiple powers from the same discipline), any canon powers are allowed , including combo-disciplines (1st ed-V20DA, including Dark Ages powers). One of the most brokenly powerful Disciplines in the game, since it allow you to spam attacks on your first action each turn. 11-25-2016, 02:12 PM. Obtenebration 5 was the ability to turn into a shadow, not into a war form. In terms of a strict discipline combo, I don't see any issue with Quietus, Mytherceria, Bardo, & Assamite Sorcery though I think you'd certainly be a non. Dominate's aspect of the curse of vampirism is that it devalues the basics of true friendship or intimacy. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Each Discipline rung power must be purchased separately. IMO, the multiple powers at Elder levels are meant to represent the many ways Elders have learned to focus their Disciplines to their own ends. Vicissitude, Auspex, & Obfuscate • Vicissitude, Celerity, & Obfuscate. Onyx Path; White Wolf Worlds; World of Darkness; Vampire: The Masquerade; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Some ground rules: Any Clan is possible, out of clan disciplines are possible, character can be up to 7th gen (so lvl 6 disciplines are possible, including multiple powers from the same discipline), any canon powers are allowed , including combo-disciplines (1st ed-V20DA, including Dark Ages powers). With Disciplines, a vampire can exert the strength of a dozen men, force an enemy into thrall, ignite a fire with a glance, or take the. Animalism 1, Obfuscate 2. Description: The wolf’s howl echoes across the land, carrying messages in its mournful song. Re: [V:tM] The Complete Discipline Index (you asked for it) Blood Sorcery Rituals - Including Akhu (formerly called "Setite Sorcery"), Dur-An-Ki (formerly called "Assamite Sorcery"), Koldunic Sorcery (Tzimisce kolduns), Nahuallotl (Tlacique), Sadhana, sihr, Thaumaturgy (Tremere), and Wanga (primarily Serpents of the Light), but not Dark. There's a merit that gives the cainite a sensory ability (equivalent to auspex 2) like: hound smell, bat echo location (or something). Merits and Flaws are optional Traits that a Storyteller may choose to include, or prohibit, in her chronicle. This action is an automatic breach of the masquerade. It is mostly for visual effects, as the character is a mysterious and cryptic ally of the PCs who MAY be demonic. There's nothing about Obtenebration that is specifically unique to Lasombra. Expand user menu Open settings menu Open settings menuThese ones practice Obtenebration and Abyss Mysticism as a symbol of the Antideluvian's ascension to Demon Emperor (not to confuse with the kuei-jin demon emperor). English is not my native language, so i apologize for errors in grammar or spelling. I've noted in the past, up to very recently, that I'm just not a big fan of the "signature" Clan Disciplines that characterize the non-Camarilla Clans and Bloodlines of VtM. Properly used, Merits and Flaws help players create and individualize their characters. Blood Sorcery Rituals - Including Akhu (formerly called "Setite Sorcery"), Dur-An-Ki (formerly called "Assamite Sorcery"), Koldunic Sorcery (Tzimisce kolduns), Nahuallotl (Tlacique), Sadhana, sihr, Thaumaturgy (Tremere), and Wanga (primarily Serpents of the Light), but not Dark Thaumaturgy, Mortis, Necromancy, or Obtenebration. pdf), Text File (. The other issue is that certain Clans had unique disciplines that nobody else had (Obtenebration, Serpentis, etc) while other Clans didn't. You just need to be good enough in the core power to learn the devotion. Spend. The origin of the vampiric powers modernly known as Disciplines is. Certain Sabbat rituals, though more related to worship of Cain. Some home-brewed Obtenebration combo-disciplines. They hate Tzimisce more. All combination disciplines are considered rare and are Restricted for player characters unless approved by Admin. A kindred's ability to manipulate darkness and shadows themselves. I wanted to play around with Abyss Mysticism, because it seemed neat. Merits are special abilities or advantages that are rare or unique in the general Kindred population, while Flaws are liabilities or disadvantages that pose challenges to a. Obtenebration 4. Ooc 7+14+21=42. Echo of the Subtle Vizier 2/2 Guide to the High Clans 165 108 . Combination Disciplines: Obtenebration Combination Disciplines: Rarity: Uncommon: The ancient aristocratic Lasombra are the traditional wielders of Obtenebration, which grants them the ability to shape and control shadows and darkness itself as if it were a solid and living thing. Needing humans to prey upon, vampires are often urban creatures, bur the Dark Medieval world is overwhelming rural. Inspire terrible fear of the darkness into a target. It is related to the practice of Abyss Mysticism within the clan. If you want them to do spectacular things as a Clan instead of just one gifted individual, that’s what combo disciplines are for. One of my players has Obtenebration, which makes combats a cakewalk for them - all of the things that breathe start suffocating, and no one but him can see anything. Discipline Power Levels Required Book Page . While still members of the Camarilla, New York's anarchs are very much second-class citizens among the undead. Lasombra disciplines are OP too, but it's very painful for your allies in a teamfight (everyone except the lasombra are affected by obtenebration) Gangrel have solid disciplines, but the clan is not as organised as Ventrue. The original Thread can be found here. V5 has multiple powers per level, and has a bigger emphasis on Amalgams (formerly combo disciplines). 3 Fortitude. With the approaching threat of Gehenna, young Kindred actively pursue ways to circumvent the stranglehold these powerful elders possess in the Jyhad. Lasombra. In the case of Mummify versus Skin of the Adder, the Settite traded total immunity for mobility, which aided their more militant members of the clan greatly. You create a zone where nobody thinks to. So each discreet power is just an example of something an Elder could learn to do. Obtenebration "new" combo discipline [V20] - WIP I recently "came in contact" with the rework Clan Lasombra has gone through with 5th edition, and I was mostly disappointed. Definitely adds more choices to players and combo powers are more accessible. Her merest glance can prove dangerous, her touch explosively fatal. 71. An Auspex +. Illusions have thousand and one uses. The Lasombra tend towards using the entropic power of Oblivion. Abyss Mysticism is a form of Blood Sorcery, derived from the Discipline Obtenebration. Caitiff // Pander. Eminence of Shade (Conquering Blood)Wolf’s Lament. 6) that allows a. These arms aid you in combat. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. Aegis Of Entropy ( XXX - Page X ) Prerequisites: Fortitude 3, Mortis (The Grave's Decay) 1. Very interesting to see how players have decided to grow. We also know that per the Chicago Folios, they will have blood sorcery in some form as it mentions they have a history of experimenting and creating new rituals. Practitioners of the Focused Mind greatly enhance their mental alacrity and readiness, allowing better comprehension of problems andHome-brewed Obtenebration combo-disciplines by TracerT10 in WhiteWolfRPG. For purposes of power comparison, a combination Discipline is considered to be the same level as the highest-level Discipline it requires to learn. This power combines the basic principles of Obtenebration and Obfuscate. So, every Clan that they created after the initial seven Camarilla Clans had a signature Discipline and just about every Bloodline had one too. With the V20 books having so many combo disciplines, I'm curious to see if STs or Players got inspired and…I have this NPC with an ill defined power over a sort of a hellish smoke, a black roiling vapor or fog the character can summon to fill his surroundings. They are also capable of exposing infiltrators before they breach the clan's havens and hiding places. All combination disciplines are considered rare and are Restricted for player characters unless approved by Admin. Vicissitude doesn’t explicitly change one’s mind It can. Obtenebration. _Someone possessing Obtenebration 5 could put a well-lighted room into total darkness with just shadowplay. I feel like the Baali would make great use of either of these Disciplines to torment others.