EXORCISM
Attribute Cost: 1 Point/Level
Relevant Stat: Soul
A character with this Attribute knows how to perform or create rituals, charms, or spells, or has a psychic power, that is capable of releasing (through touch) the victims of supernatural entities, possession, or mind control. The Exorcism Attribute is often contained within Items such as holy relics as well. An exorcist may make only one attempt per combat or dramatic scene to release the victim from the undesired control.
Exorcism may be used to reverse the results of the Mind Control Attribute (page 108). The attempt is made against the subject of the control, but it is the controller (who may or may not be present) who resists. A successful exorcism releases a character who is subject to Mind Control. This requires an opposed roll between the exorcist’s Soul Stat + twice the Exorcism Attribute Level and the controller’s Soul Stat + Mind Control Attribute Level. If the exorcist wins, the target is freed. If they fail, the target remains under control and the mind controller is alerted that someone is attempting to interfere with that control.
Exorcism may also reverse the effects of the Metamorphosis Attribute (page 106) if the alteration is Soul-based (GM’s discretion). If it is physical in nature, the Healing Attribute (page 96) is used instead. Use the same procedure as outlined for Mind Control: make an opposed roll between the exorcist’s Soul Stat + twice the Exorcism Attribute Level and the source of the Metamorphosis’s Soul Stat + Metamorphosis Level.Some exorcists also have the power to actively dispel demons, undead, and other entities who are present in the flesh by draining energy from them, sending them home, or destroying them. This effect should instead be taken as the Weapon Attribute (page 132) with the Targetted (and often Psychic) Enhancements.
- Level 1 Add 2 to the character’s Soul Stat roll when attempting an exorcism
- Level 2 Add 4 to the character’s Soul Stat roll when attempting an exorcism
- Level 3 Add 6 to the character’s Soul Stat roll when attempting an exorcism
- Level 4 Add 8 to the character’s Soul Stat roll when attempting an exorcism
- Level 5 Add 10 to the character’s Soul Stat roll when attempting an exorcism
- Level 6 Add 12 to the character’s Soul Stat roll when attempting an exorcism