FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 Killer Combinations – The basic levels of Disciplines are not the only supernatural powers available to Kindred. Through experimentation and other means, vampires have discovered entirely new techniques called Devotions. While no Devotion is an entirely new Discipline, each combines knowledge of its components to make possible what wouldn't have been before. Kindred can learn and teach Devotions just like their component Disciplines, though they are rarer than Disciplines and often prove harder to learn without an experienced mentor. This rarity and difficulty to learn makes Devotions far rarer, but those with the time and effort can still learn and benefit from them. Touch of Deprivation (Auspex ••••, Dominate ••) – With a simple touch, the Kindred can temporarily shut down one of a victim's five senses. This Devotion is most frequently used as a combat or interrogative tool to blind or deafen a subject, but it can just as easily be used to negate one of the other senses. In fact, a vampire who is immune to pain does not suffer wound penalties, so some Kindred have been known to use this power on their allies in a crisis. Next Week: But I Want to be Special! – Next week, we'll look into bloodlines, the unique offshoots of the five clans, and the benefits and drawbacks of joining them. |