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Record Count: 15

Hear Deception View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 0
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist can sometimes tell when he is being lied to (but no details).
Effect
Detect Lie 16- (Unusual Group), Range, Sense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Interrogation Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Hear Deception View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 1
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist can tell when he is being lied to and often can determine details regarding the lie.
Effect
Detect Lie 21- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Range, Sense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Interrogation Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Moral Compass View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 1
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist is a able to sense peoples moral and ethical nature at a glance.
Effect
Detect Alignment 21- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Range, Sense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Requires An Interrogation Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Forced Confession View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 2
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist wrings a confession out of the subject. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Mind Control 2d6 (Human class of minds), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (96 points; +1 1/4), Lingering up to 20 Minutes (+1 1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-3/4), Language Barrier (-1/2), Set Effect (Only to get Subject to Confess a Crime; -1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 4 LTE Loss; -1/2), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Normal Range (-1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Limited Range (4"; -1/4), Requires An Interrogation Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Command View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist issues a Command, which may be followed by weak willed targets.
Effect
+60 PRE (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), Language Barrier (-1/2), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Empathic Perception View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 3
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
Using advanced knowledge of behaviour patterns, the Sortiligist is able to determine the emotional state of observed subjects within sight.
Effect
Telepathy 4d6 (Human class of minds), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Area of Effect Cone: 9" (+1) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Empathy All Emotions (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Receive Only (-1/2), Sense Affected As More Than One Sense Mental and SIght (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Gouging Inquiry View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 4
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist simply bores down and takes the information he wants, with no time for subtlety.
Effect
Telepathy 15d6 (standard effect: 45 points) (Human class of minds), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Interrogation; +0) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Receive Only (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Limited Range (Conversation distance; -1/4), Normal Range (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Threat View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Fear, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist issues a threat, which may terrify weak willed targets.
Effect
+75 PRE (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), Offensive Use Only (-1), Only vs 1 Person (-1), Language Barrier (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Night Sweats View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Evil, Phantasm
Description
The Sortiligist seeks out a sleeping mind and bedevils the sleeper with horrifying nightmares. The subject will remember the nightmares but will think they are naturally occuring (IPE Hide Effects of Power).
Effect
Night Sweats: Mind Scan 6d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), One Way Link (+1) (60 Active Points); Concentration, throughout (0 DCV; Character is totally unaware of nearby events; -1 1/2), Only vs Sleeping Targets (-1), Extra Time (5 Minutes, Only to Activate, -1), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4) (Real Cost: 11)
plus
Mental Illusions 1d6, Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Lingering up to 6 Hours (+1 3/4), Cumulative (x128 max.) (768 points; +2 1/4) (30 Active Points); Only vs Sleeping Targets (-1), Concentration (0 DCV; Character is totally unaware of nearby events; -3/4), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4), Linked (Find the Dreamer; Greater Power is Constant or in use most or all of the time; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (-1/4) (Real Cost: 7)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Advanced Empathic Perception View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 6
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting
Description
Using advanced knowledge of behavior patterns, the Sortiligist is able to determine the emotional state of observed subjects within sight, even animals.
Effect
Telepathy 5d6 (Human and Animal classes of minds), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Area of Effect Cone: 15" (+1) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Empathy All Emotions (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Receive Only (-1/2), Sense Affected As More Than One Sense Mental and SIght (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Emotion Manipulation View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 6
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist uses advanced understanding of behavior patterns and magic to manipulate the emotions of those he wishes.
Effect
Mind Control 4d6 (Human class of minds), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Interrogation; +0), Telepathic (+1/4), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4), Cumulative (96 points; +1), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Area of Effect Cone: 17", Selective (+1 1/4) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Emotion Manipulation Only (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Eyebite View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 6
Real Cost: 32 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Sleep, Fear
Description
The Sortiligist is able to convey much to a target with but a glance.
Effect
Eyebite: +15 PRE (15 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Offensive Use Only (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4) (Real Cost: 4)
plus
+15 PRE (15 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4) (Real Cost: 5)
plus
Ego Attack 2d6, Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 9)
plus
Drain STUN 2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 14)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Imperative View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 6
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist issues a Command, which will be followed by weak willed targets.
Effect
+105 PRE, Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Interrogation; +0) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), Only vs 1 Person (-1), Language Barrier (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Probing Inquiry View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 6
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist simply bores down and takes the information he wants, with no time for subtlety.
Effect
Telepathy 21d6 (standard effect: 63 points) (Human class of minds), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Interrogation; +0) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Receive Only (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Limited Range (Conversation distance; -1/4), Normal Range (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tale of the Past View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 6
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
While in a semi-trance state the Sortiligist is able to relate events centered on Interrogation subject. For up to 8 others nearby his voice fades into the background and they magically see and hear the events that transpired as well
Effect
Retrocognitive Clairsentience (Sight And Hearing Groups), Requires An Interrogation Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; +0), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (100 Active Points); Incantations (throughout; Complex; -1), Retrocognition Only (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition