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Record Count: 15

Seductive Speech View
Sortilege Seduction Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Record the result of the Sortiligist's seduction roll when they cast the spell to improve their appearance. During the duration of the effect persons observing the Sortiligist get a free INT roll with a penalty equal to the amount by which the Sortiligist made their casting roll; success indicates that person is unaffected by the extra COM.
Effect
+20 COM, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (10 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; Seduction vs INT; -3/4), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Impressive Mein View
Sortilege Seduction Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist must make a Seduction Roll vs each person they wish to affect with their improved PRE. Obviously this roll does not itself benefit from the bonus PRE.
Effect
+30 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; Seduction; -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Seductive Speech View
Sortilege Seduction Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Record the result of the Sortiligist's seduction roll when they cast the spell to improve their appearance. During the duration of the effect persons observing the Sortiligist get a free INT roll with a penalty equal to the amount by which the Sortiligist made their casting roll; success indicates that person is unaffected by the extra COM.
Effect
+60 COM, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; Seduction vs INT; -3/4), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bolster Esteem View
Sortilege Seduction Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist flatters and encourages someone, temporarily boosting their self esteem.
Effect
Aid PRE 6d6, Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Seduction; +0) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Incantations (Complex; Talk target up; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Enthralling Conversation View
Sortilege Seduction Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist charms and enthralls an individual to the point that it takes an act of will to move away.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 2 DEF, Takes No Damage From Physical Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Invisible to Fully Invisible Group, SFX Only (+1/4), Cannot Be Escaped With Teleportation (+1/4), Based On EGO Combat Value (Mental Defense; Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (55 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Seduction; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Impressive Mein View
Sortilege Seduction Level 3
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist must make a Seduction Roll vs each person they wish to affect with their improved PRE. Obviously this roll does not itself benefit from the bonus PRE.
Effect
+60 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; Seduction; -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Jealous Strife View
Sortilege Seduction Level 3
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist sends out out a mental urging causing those interested in the Sortiligist sexually (as determined by a modified Seduction Roll, gender, etc) to start fighting amongst themselves.
Effect
Mind Control 2d6 (standard effect: 6 points) (Human class of minds), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Seduction; +0), Telepathic (+1/4), Uncontrolled (To Resist Breakout Rolls) (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (48 points; +1), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 10" (+1 1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Set Effect (Only to get Interested Parties To Fight Amongst Themselves; -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Instant Bodygaurds View
Sortilege Seduction Level 4
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 70
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist appeals to interested parties in a crowd to rise to their defense. Up to 16 normals will comply but the Sortiligist must make a Seduction Roll vs each of them individually.
Effect
Summon 16 75-point creatures, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Passerbys; +1/2), Loyal (+1/2) (70 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 1/4), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; Appeal for help; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, Must Make A Seduction Roll vs. Each Person "Summoned"; Seduction; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Jealous Strife View
Sortilege Seduction Level 5
Real Cost: 24 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist sends out out a mental urging causing those interested in the Sortiligist sexually (as determined by a modified Seduction Roll, gender, etc) to start fighting amongst themselves.
Effect
Mind Control 3d6 (standard effect: 9 points) (Human class of minds), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Seduction; +0), Telepathic (+1/4), Uncontrolled (To Resist Breakout Rolls) (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (72 points; +1), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 14" (+1 1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Set Effect (Only to get Interested Parties To Fight Amongst Themselves; -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Siphon Psyche View
Sortilege Seduction Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Evil
Description
The Sortiligist invisibly leeches strength of personality and vitality from a victim. NOTE: This is an Evil act.
Effect
Transfer 1d6 (EGO to EGO, PRE to PRE), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Seduction; +0), Variable Effect (To) to EGO, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), from EGO, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Month; +2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, -1 1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Instant Bodygaurds View
Sortilege Seduction Level 5
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist appeals to interested parties in a crowd to rise to their defense. Up to 4 normals will comply but the Sortiligist must make a Seduction Roll vs each of them individually.
Effect
Summon 4 up to 175-point creatures, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Passerbys; +1/2), Loyal (+1/2) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 1/4), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; Appeal for help; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, Must Make A Seduction Roll vs. Each Person "Summoned"; Seduction; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beautystruck View
Sortilege Seduction Level 6
Real Cost: 35 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist seems so incredibly attractive that those of appropriate sexuality begin to act irrationally, become speech impaired, and / or entranced. Some are even reduced to just staring and drooling.
Effect
Drain INT 2d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Personal Immunity (+1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 9" (+1), Continuous (+1), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (105 Active Points); Only Affects Those Of Corresponding Sexuality (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Seduction; -1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Bolster Esteem View
Sortilege Seduction Level 6
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist flatters and encourages someone, temporarily boosting their self esteem.
Effect
Aid PRE 6d6, Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Seduction; +0), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Incantations (Complex; Talk target up; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Impressive Mein View
Sortilege Seduction Level 6
Real Cost: 32 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist must make a Seduction Roll vs each person they wish to affect with their improved PRE. Obviously this roll does not itself benefit from the bonus PRE.
Effect
+105 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; Seduction; -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Siphon Psyche View
Sortilege Seduction Level 6
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Evil
Description
The Sortiligist invisibly leeches strength of personality and vitality from a victim for years. NOTE: This is an Evil act. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Transfer 1d6 (EGO to EGO, PRE to PRE), Requires A Seduction Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; +0), Variable Effect (To) to EGO, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), from EGO, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 25 Years; +3) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, -1 1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 10 LTE Loss; -1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition