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Record Count: 15

Audio Enhancement View
Sortilege Oratory Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 14
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
The Sortiligist augments his voice, making it easier for people to hear him speak.
Effect
Hearing Group Images, 1" radius, +/-3 to PER Roll (14 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Portrait of Words View
Sortilege Oratory Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
As the Sortiligist speaks, shadowy images appear, resolving themselves into glorious moving pictures illustrating whatever story he is telling. Everyone is aware that they are just lllusions -- more for entertainment or illustrative purposes.
Effect
Sight Group Images, Increases Size (4" radius; +1/2) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Messages on the Wind View
Sortilege Oratory Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
The Sortiligist speaks a message of up to 20 minutes long, which magically travels any distance to be heard only by the intended recipients. Unwilling recipients can opt not to listen to the message. The Sortiligist knows when the message is not received.
Effect
Mind Link, Human class of minds, Specific Group of Minds, Any distance, No LOS Needed, Number of Minds (x2) (30 Active Points); One Way (-1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Hypnotizing Speech View
Sortilege Oratory Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist captivates all around him with his melodious speech.
Effect
+45 PRE, Requires A Oratory Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; +0) (45 Active Points); Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; Complex; -1), Only to make others stop and listen (-1), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tableau of Words View
Sortilege Oratory Level 2
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
As the Sortiligist speaks, shadowy images appear, resolving themselves into glorious moving pictures and sound illustrating whatever story he is telling. This images are vibrant, and spectators may seem to interact with the ephemeral depicted images,
Effect
Sight and Hearing Groups Images, +/-5 to PER Roll, Increases Size (4" radius; +1/2) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Broadcast Voice View
Sortilege Oratory Level 3
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 58
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
The Sortiligist gives a speech and his words are hear for kilometers in every direction. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Hearing Group Images, 1" radius, +/-7 to PER Rolls, MegaScale (1" = 1,000 km; +1), Can Be Scaled Down: 1" = 1km (+1/4) (58 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 6 LTE loss; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Noisy (-1/4), Requires An Oratory Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Repelling Shout View
Sortilege Oratory Level 3
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist yells "Begone!" or something similar, sending a wave of sound forth to repulse all before him. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Energy Blast 4d6 (vs. PD), Double Knockback (+3/4), Area of Effect Cone: 15" (+1 1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 6 LTE loss; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires An Oratory Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Noisy (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Enthralling Speech View
Sortilege Oratory Level 4
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist captivates all around him with his melodious speech.
Effect
+75 PRE, Requires A Oratory Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; +0) (75 Active Points); Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; Complex; -1), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Vibrant Tale View
Sortilege Oratory Level 4
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
As the Sortiligist speaks, shadowy images appear, resolving themselves into glorious moving pictures and sound illustrating whatever story he is telling. If the Sortiligist wishes this version may have both texture and scent.
Effect
Sight, Hearing, Smell/Taste and Touch Groups Images, +/-6 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (75 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cohesive Tale View
Sortilege Oratory Level 5
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 89
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
As the Sortiligist speaks, shadowy images appear, resolving themselves into glorious moving pictures and sound illustrating whatever story he is telling. This version can fool even unusual senses.
Effect
Sight, Hearing, Smell/Taste and Touch Groups, Spatial Awareness and Danger Sense Images, +/-6 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (89 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Animate Tale View
Sortilege Oratory Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist reads an epic poem, tells a story, etc, and as he speaks the events of the tale animate and play out, and will continue to play out for up to a Century, looping once complete.
Effect
Sight, Hearing, Smell/Taste and Touch Groups Images, Uncontrolled (+1/2), Increases Size (4" radius; +1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Century (+2) (100 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 33 LTE loss; -2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Dominating Speech View
Sortilege Oratory Level 6
Real Cost: 32 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist captivates all around him with his melodious speech.
Effect
+105 PRE, Requires A Oratory Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; +0) (105 Active Points); Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; Complex; -1), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Repelling Shout View
Sortilege Oratory Level 6
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist yells "Begone!" or something similar, sending a wave of sound forth to repulse all before him. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Energy Blast 7d6 (vs. PD), Double Knockback (+3/4), Area of Effect Cone: 25" (+1 1/4) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Delayed Phase, -3/4), No Range (-1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 10 LTE loss; -1/2), Noisy (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires An Oratory Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Living Tale View
Sortilege Oratory Level 6
Real Cost: 29 Active Points: 103
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
Images appear illustrating the story being told. The Sortiligists voice fades into the background and disappears, leaving onlookers watching the story from within it. Images may interact w/ spectators if Sortiligist wishes. Reality becomes blurred.
Effect
Sight, Hearing, Smell/Taste, Touch and Mental Groups, Danger Sense, Combat Sense and Spatial Awareness Images, +/-6 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (103 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sway the Masses View
Sortilege Oratory Level 6
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Language-Based
Description
The Sortiligist gives a rousing speech that wont soon be forgotten, and is capable of whipping a crowd into a frenzy of activity.
Effect
+105 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Week (+0) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 3/4), Gradual Effect 1 Hour (-1 1/4), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (-1/20 Active Points penalty to Skill Roll, Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition