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Accessorize, Nip and Tuck View
Sortilege High Society Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist fusses over clothing making adjustments, mixing and matching, and magically a new wardrobe is affected.
Effect
Cosmetic Transform 2d6 (Clothes Into Any Other Clothing, Dispel Magic), Lingering +1 Phase (+1/4), Improved Target Group (+1/4) (15 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 3/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), No Range (-1/2), Limited Target (Clothes Only; -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points High Society; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

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

Blinding Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears.
Effect
Sight Group Images Increases Size (4" radius; +1/2) (15 Active Points); Set Effect (-1), Only To Create Light (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Blinding Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears, streaking off to strike an opponent in the eyes
Effect
Sight Group Flash 3d6 (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Performance Roll (-1/2), Incantations (Song) (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Charming Grace View
Sortilege High Society Level 0
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist must succeed at an opposed High Society Skill Roll vs each individual they wish to use the extra PRE against. Obviously the Sortiligist does not get to include the bonus PRE of the Spell itself to these rolls. Charming / Intoxicating / Unassailable Grace do not stack with one another.
Effect
+15 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests High Society vs High Society; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Confused Muttering View
Sortilege Conversation Level 0
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 13
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist runs a person around in verbal circles, leaving them unable to communicate effectively for several hours.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-3 with Conversation), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points; +1/2) (13 Active Points); Requires A Conversation Skill vs Conversation Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Distraction View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist banters with opponents in combat distracting their aim. NOTE: these DCV levels are not usable against opponents unable to hear the Sortiligist due to deafness, distance, or some other factor.
Effect
+3 with DCV (15 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Incantations (Witty Banter) (throughout; Voice Range (Those Who Cannot Hear Are Not Affected); -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

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

Indifference View
Sortilege High Society Level 0
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist adopts an aloof manner which shields him from mind affecting abilities.
Effect
+15 Mental Defense (15 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points High Society; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-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

Resonant Resistance View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings a little Melody which stays in the recipients head for the duration, granting a modicum of protection from unusual attacks.
Effect
+4 Mental Defense, Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (8 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires A Performance Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4) (Real Cost: 2)
plus
PowD (4 points), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (7 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 (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Performance Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

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

Sonic Irritator View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes a loud noise and channels it's energy as a painful attack on the ears of one unlucky foe.
Effect
Energy Blast 1d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Area of Efect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), AVLD (FD (Hearing); +1 1/2) (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soothing Vibrations View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 10
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
(Fantasy Hero, page 105-106) A character with this Talent has such a melodious voice, or such a talent for speaking or singing, that he can almost instantly attract an audience.
Effect
Fascination Talent (10 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance vs EGO; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Speak with Animals View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 0
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist can communicate with Animals for up to 1 day (unless dispelled or nullified by Anti-Magic.
Effect
Beast Speech, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Trading Leverage View
Sortilege Trading Level 0
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 13
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist cross barters the target into a corner, enabling them to take advantage of the target with subsequent trading transactions.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-2 with Trading), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups (Visible To Mystic Senses; +3/4) (13 Active Points); Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Trailsong View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The Sortiligist sings a rousing trailsong. While the Sortiligist sings, up to 32 people are magically sustained and may go without food and sleep for the duration.
Effect
Trailsong: Life Support (Eating Character does not eat; Sleeping Character does not sleep), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (15 Active Points); Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Others Only (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Battalion Trailsong View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist sings a rousing trailsong. While the Sortiligist sings, over 32000 people are magically sustained and may go without food and sleep for the duration. This comes in handy when Armys are on the move.
Effect
Life Support (Eating: Character does not eat; Sleeping: Character does not sleep), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32768 people at once; +4) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations, throughout (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Battering Barter View
Sortilege Trading Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 24
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist cross barters the target into a stupor, leaving them unable to bargain effectively for 25 years.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-2 with Trading), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups (Visible To Mystic Senses; +3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 25 Years (+1 3/4) (24 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beckon Creature I View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 75-point Common Fantasy Creature, Expanded Class of Beings Very Limited Group (Animal Handler: Other: Common Fantasy Creatures; +1/4), Devoted (+3/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Requires An Animal Handling 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

Forced Gaffe View
Sortilege High Society Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 27
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist trades a few words with the target, traps them into a boorish remark, and thereafter the target will make one gaffe after another..
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-6 with High Society), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points; +1/2) (27 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A High Society Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Golden Tongued View
Sortilege Conversation Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting
Description
With a minute or so of exposure to a new language, the Sortiligist is able to make himself understood in almost any tongue.
Effect
Universal Translator 21-, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (30 Active Points); Spoken Only (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Requires A Conversation Roll (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Hard Bargain View
Sortilege Trading Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 22
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist sends out out a mental urging to target to agree to a specific price for an item.
Effect
Mind Control 1d6 (standard effect: 3 points) (Human class of minds), Telepathic (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Continuous (+1), Cumulative (48 points; +1 1/4) (22 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Set Effect (Only to Get Target To Agree To A Price; -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
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

Improved Distraction View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist banters with opponents in combat distracting their aim. NOTE: these DCV levels are not usable against opponents unable to hear the Sortiligist due to deafness, distance, or some other factor.
Effect
+6 with DCV (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Incantations (Witty Banter) (throughout; Voice Range (Those Who Cannot Hear Are Not Affected); -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -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

Lesser Wall of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist talks, sings, or otherwise makes meaningful noise and for the duration a barrier of pure sound appears.
Effect
Force Wall (8 PD) (Opaque Hearing Group) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Limited Coverage [1-60] Degrees (Size And Shape Of A Shield; -1), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Make Friends View
Sortilege Conversation Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist seems very charming to their target, likely gaining preferential treatment. The effect lasts for a week unless dispelled or nullified.
Effect
+30 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Week (+0) (30 Active Points); Only vs 1 Person (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A Conversation (-1/20 AP) vs Conversation Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/2), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Language-Dependent (-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

Minor Aural Barrage View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist starts a audible rythym which continues to play in the background, causing fatigue and apathy in those who hear it for up to 1 Minute.
Effect
Drain STUN 0 1/2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +3/4), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Selective Conforming (+2 1/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Cloak of Noise View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 25
Provider: Unknown Source: AD&D 2e Supplement
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes any kind of noise, and mystically magnifies it to the point that all anyone can hear is a dull pitched ringing in their own ears.
Effect
Darkness to Hearing Group 4" radius, Personal Immunity (+1/4) (25 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Lullaby View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Sleep, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums a lullaby; the targets are affected by it but do not detect the lullaby itself or realize they are growing tired unnaturally (IPE, Hide Affects); those not in the AoE may hear the lullaby however.
Effect
Suppress STUN 1d6+1, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Area Of Effect Radius: 2", Selective (+1 1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Not vs any creature with 225+ character points (-3/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Sonic Aegis View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds himself with an aura of Sonic force that protects him from all conventional attacks.
Effect
FF (6 PD/6 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Sight Group (+1/2) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-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

Rallying Cry View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Investing
Description
The Sortiligist exhorts his allies to greater activity.
Effect
+10 STUN, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Reveal Allegiance View
Sortilege High Society Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist can sense the relationships between people in any gathering, sniffing out alliances, emnities, etc. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Detect Relationships 21- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Range, Sense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 3 LTE Loss; -1/2), Requires An High Society 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

Shrewd Tradecraft View
Sortilege Trading Level 1
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 29
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
By bartering back and forth, the Sortiligist is able to draw the opponent into admitting the actual value and salient properties of the item being bartered for if he can beat the opponent at a Trading roll. If the target doesn't actually know the value, this becomes clear.
Effect
Detect Value of Item A Class Of Things 25- (no Sense Group), Discriminatory, Analyze (29 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, -1 1/2), Incantations (throughout; Complex; -1), Target Must Know Value Of Item (-1), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tickling Fingers of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
As the Sortiligist sings/chants, ghostly notes take shape, stream forth, and manipulate objects at the Sortiligist's direction.
Effect
Telekinesis (13 STR), Fine Manipulation (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Voice Projection View
Sortilege Conversation Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
For duration the Sortiligist can project his voice by concentrating, or "record" ahead and leave the spell to play out his pre-scripted message, or any combination thereof.
Effect
Hearing Group Images, 1" radius, +/-5 to PER Roll, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Only to Project own voice (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Conversation; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Walk it Off View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Healing
Description
The Sortiligist gives a word of encouragement, and the subject soon feels better.
Effect
Healing (Simplified) BODY 3d6 (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Gradual Effect (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12); -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Wheedle View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist wears subjects down on a specific subject or request, until eventually they cave in.
Effect
Drain EGO, PRE 0 1/2d6, Limited Range (+1/4), EGO, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Day; +1 1/2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Language Barrier (-1/2), Only vs a Specific Request or Subject (-1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Requires A Persuasion Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Anti-lullaby View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist chants a mantra which echoes in the recipients minds, sheilding them from Sleep and Dream based effects.
Effect
+15 Mental Defense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 16 people at once; +1 1/4) (45 Active Points); Only Versus Sleep/Dream Powers (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bane of Husbandry View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 2
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist curses a person; thereafter Animals will not want to obey them for up to 5 years.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-5 with Animal Handling), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points; +1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Years (+1 1/2) (45 Active Points); Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires An Animal Handling Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Blase View
Sortilege High Society Level 2
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist adopts an aloof manner which shields him from mind affecting abilities.
Effect
+36 Mental Defense, Hardened (+1/4) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points High Society; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Booming Blast View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist undulates their voice in such a way as to project terrible, agonizing sounds in an Area of Effect.
Effect
Drain STUN 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +3/4), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Selective, Conforming (+2 1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Deal Finder View
Sortilege Trading Level 2
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist is a able to unerringly find a good deal even in a crowded market.
Effect
Detect Good Bargain 21- (no Sense Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Increased Arc Of Perception (360 Degrees), Range, Sense, Telescopic: +10, Tracking, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (45 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 A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Detect Cheating View
Sortilege Trading Level 2
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist is able to sense any kind of cheating or dishonest mercantile activity going on in a large area, including the nature of the cheat. Forgeries, shoddy goods, damaged merchandise, stolen items sold without provenance, spiked prices, all of it is clear and obvious to the Sortiligist.
Effect
Sense Cheat: Detect Cheating 24- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Increased Arc Of Perception (360 Degrees), Range, Sense, Telescopic: +10, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (45 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 A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Efficient Accessorize, Nip and Tuck View
Sortilege High Society Level 2
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist fusses over clothing making adjustments, mixing and matching, and magically a new wardrobe is affected.
Effect
Cosmetic Transform 5d6 (standard effect: 15 points) (Clothes Into Any Other Clothing, Dispel Magic), Improved Target Group (+1/4), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (44 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Limited Target (Clothes Only; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points High Society; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-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

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

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

Improved Blinding Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears, streaking off to strike an opponent in the eyes
Effect
Sight Group Flash 9d6 (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Performance Roll (-1/2), Incantations (Song) (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears.
Effect
Sight Group Images Increases Size (16" radius; +1), +/-4 to PER Rolls (44 Active Points); Set Effect (-1), Only To Create Light (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Resonant Resistance View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 43
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The Sortiligist Sings a little Melody which stays in the recipients head for the duration, granting a modicum of protection from unusual attacks.
Effect
Improved Resonant Resistance: +15 Mental Defense, Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (28 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Performance Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4) (Real Cost: 8)
plus
PowD (10 points), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (17 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Performance Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 5)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Speak with Animals View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 2
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist can allow others to communication with Animals as well as himself.
Effect
Beast Speech, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Beating Drums of Despair View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Fear, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist pounds out a basic rythym on anything, even by clapping or snapping his fingers. Waves of sound spread invisibly forth, sapping the courage of all in their path.
Effect
Drain PRE, EGO 1d6+1, PRE, EGO simultaneously (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4), Area of Effect Radius: 3", Selective (+1 1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Gestures (Requires both hands; Playing Make-believe Drums; -1/2), Noisy (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Sonic Aura View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds themselves with an aura of Sonic force that protects them from Sonic attacks.
Effect
FF (7 PD/7 Flash Defense: Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups, Hide effects of Power (+1 1/2) (45 Active Points); Only vs Sonic Attacks (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Wall of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist talks, sings, or otherwise makes meaningful noise and for the duration a barrier of pure sound appears.
Effect
Force Wall (10 PD) (Opaque Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4) (44 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Look Over There View
Sortilege Conversation Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 43
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Utilizing a little blather and a sudden misdirection, the Sortiligist is able to fade into nothingness as soon as no one is looking at him.
Effect
Invisibility to Sight, Hearing and Smell/Taste Groups and Combat Sense, No Fringe (43 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Only When Not Attacking (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -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; Conversation vs Intelligence; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Gestures (Look over there!) (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sense Storm View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist brings forth a swirling storm of magical sensations which overload the sense of those caught in the area of effect.
Effect
Change Environment 4" radius, -2 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -2 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -2 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, -1 to INT Roll and INT Based Skill Rolls, Multiple Combat Effects (44 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Agitator View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes a loud noise and channels it's energy as a painful attack on the ears of one unlucky foe.
Effect
Energy Blast 3d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Area of Efect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), AVLD (FD (Hearing); +1 1/2) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -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

Unassailable Grace View
Sortilege High Society Level 2
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist must succeed at an opposed High Society Skill Roll vs each individual they wish to use the extra PRE against. Obviously the Sortiligist does not get to include the bonus PRE of the Spell itself to these rolls. Charming / Intoxicating / Unassailable Grace do not stack with one another.
Effect
+45 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests High Society vs High Society; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beckon Many Creatures I View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 3
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 16 50-point Common Fantasy Creatures, Expanded Class of Beings Very Limited Group (Animal Handler: Other: Common Fantasy Creatures; +1/4), Devoted (+3/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Requires An Animal Handling 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

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

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

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

Cone of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses their voice as a weapon, uttering a painful shout.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Explosion (Cone; -1 DC/2"; +1/2), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-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; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cosmic Symphony View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 24 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist relates a story or song that resonates in the hearts and minds of those who hear it for up to a Day,attuning them to the "music of the spheres" and granting them favor. At the GM's option, some characters may not be able to benefit from this (if they suffer from Unluck or are inimical to normal existence for instance).
Effect
Luck 3d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Doesn't Benefit Some People (GM's Discretion (Unsympathetic, Unlucky, Misanthropic, Blasphemous, etc.); +0), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 128 people at once; +2) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Countersong View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 58
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
The Sortiligist weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around up to 4 people. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Suppress 3d6, all Magic simultaneously (+2), Area of Effect Radius: 2" (+3/4), Does Not Affect Self Or Allies (+1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; -1/2), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Dispelling Melody View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
With some effort the Sortiligist is able to harmonize a melody that mystically disrupts some Arcane workings of magic.Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Dispel Arcane Magic 8d6, Cumulative (+1/2), Any Arcane Magic Effect 1 at a time (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 6 LTE loss; -1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance Skill; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -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

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

False Memories View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 58
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist insinuates the description of an event into a subject, who will then believe they saw it.
Effect
Mental Illusions 6 1/2d6 (standard effect: 19 points) (Human class of minds), Lingering +1 Phase (+1/4), Cumulative (+1/2) (58 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 3/4), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires A Persuasion Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Feel Better Soon! View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Healing
Description
The Sortiligist gives a word of encouragement, and the subject soon feels better.
Effect
Healing (Simplified) BODY 6d6 (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Gradual Effect (20 Minutes; -1), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Battering Barter View
Sortilege Trading Level 3
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist cross barters the target into a stupor, leaving them unable to bargain effectively for 25 years.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-5 with Trading), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups (Visible To Mystic Senses; +3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 25 Years (+1 3/4) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Hard Bargain View
Sortilege Trading Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 55
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist sends out out a mental urging to target to agree to a specific price for an item.
Effect
Mind Control 2 1/2d6 (standard effect: 7 points) (Human class of minds), Telepathic (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (60 points; +1), Continuous (+1) (55 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Set Effect (Only to Get Target To Agree To A Price; -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Rallying Cry View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The Sortiligist exhorts his allies to greater activity.
Effect
+20 STUN, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Forced Gaffe View
Sortilege High Society Level 3
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 58
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist trades a few words with the target, traps them into a boorish remark, and thereafter the target will make one gaffe after another for the next 25 years..
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-6 with High Society), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points; +1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 25 Years (+1 3/4) (58 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A High Society Skill vs High Society Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -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

Improved Tickling Fingers of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
As the Sortiligist sings/chants, ghostly notes take shape, stream forth, and manipulate objects at the Sortiligist's direction.
Effect
Telekinesis (33 STR), Fine Manipulation (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), 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 Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Wheedle View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist wears subjects down on a specific subject or request, until eventually they cave in.
Effect
Drain EGO, PRE 1d6, Limited Range (+1/4), EGO, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Day; +1 1/2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Language Barrier (-1/2), Only vs a Specific Request or Subject (-1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Requires A Persuasion Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
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

Lifelong Friends View
Sortilege Conversation Level 3
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist seems very charming to their target, likely gaining preferential treatment. The effect lasts for a week unless dispelled or nullified.
Effect
+60 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Century (+0) (60 Active Points); Only vs 1 Person (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A Conversation (-1/20 AP) vs Conversation Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/2), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Language-Dependent (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Magnanimous Melody View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist sends out out a mental urging to be generous in the background. Softens subjects purse strings, livens up gatherings, fosters good cheer.
Effect
Mind Control 2d6 (standard effect: 6 points) (Human class of minds), Telepathic (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (48 points; +1), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 4", Selective (+1 1/4) (55 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Set Effect (Only To Encourage Subjects To Be Unusually Generous.; -1/2), Requires A Persuasion Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Resonant Resistance View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 58
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings a little Melody which stays in the recipients head for the duration, granting a modicum of protection from unusual attacks.
Effect
+9 Mental Defense, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (31 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 (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 9)
plus
PowD (9 points), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (27 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 (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 8)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mobile Voice Projection View
Sortilege Conversation Level 3
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
For duration the Sortiligist can project his voice by concentrating, or "record" ahead and leave the spell to play out his pre-scripted message, or any combination thereof. This version can also move around, adding to the confusion.
Effect
Hearing Group Images 1" radius, +/-5 to PER Roll, Uncontrolled (+1/2), Mobile (x4 rate of movement; +1 1/2) (60 Active Points); Only to Project own voice (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Conversation; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Piercing Projection View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist undulates his voice in such a way as to project terrible, agonizing sounds at a single opponent each Phase.
Effect
Drain STUN 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +3/4), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 16", Selective, Conforming (+2 1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -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

Shared Reveal Allegiance View
Sortilege High Society Level 3
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist and 1 other can sense the relationships between people in any gathering, sniffing out alliances, emnities, etc. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Detect Relationships 21- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Range, Sense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Usable Simultaneously (up to 2 people at once; +1/2), Ranged (+1/2) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 6 LTE Loss; -1/2), Requires An High Society 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

Song of Inattention View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 59
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist hums a tune which causes peoples minds to not notice him. The closer he gets to people, or more ostentatious the Sortiligist's actions the more likely he will be noticed (enlarge Fringe).
Effect
Invisibility to Sight, Hearing, Mental, Smell/Taste, Touch and Mystic Groups, Danger Sense, Combat Sense, Spatial Awareness and Detect Invisible (59 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Only When Not Attacking (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Not vs Deaf People/Things or Automatons (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Aegis View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 24 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds themselves with an aura of Sonic force that protects them from all conventional attacks.
Effect
FF (12 PD/12 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Sight Group (+1/2) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soothing Sounds View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Healing
Description
The Sortiligist tales a tale, sings a song, or otherwise entertains, and all those nearby that listen are invigorated.
Effect
Healing (Simplified) Simplified (BODY & STUN) 3d6, Area of Effect Radius: 3" (+1) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 3/4), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tonal Insensation View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 56
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist intones a magical note which renders chosen opponents insensate.
Effect
Minor Tone of Sensory Assault: Sight and Hearing Groups Flash 4d6, Hole In The Middle (+1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 3" (+1) (56 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Ubiquitous Voice Projection View
Sortilege Conversation Level 3
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
For duration the Sortiligist can project his voice by concentrating, or "record" ahead and leave the spell to play out his pre-scripted message, or any combination thereof. This version the Voice can "bounce around" seeming to come from all directions.
Effect
Hearing Group Images, +/-5 to PER Roll, Uncontrolled (+1/2), Increased Size (64" radius; +1 1/2) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Only to Project own voice (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Conversation; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Assess Artifact View
Sortilege Trading Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Divining
Description
The Sortiligist is able to discern the nature, use, and value of a magical item
Effect
Detect information about Magic Items, Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Command Words), Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Creator), Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Legends or Prophecies Associated With), Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Names\Types of Similar Items In Existence), Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Noteworthy Owners) and Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Rumors Related To Item) 33- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Rapid (x10): x10 (75 Active Points); Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (0 DCV; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gradual Effect (1 Minute; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beating Drums of Despair View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Fear, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist pounds out a basic rythym on anything, even by clapping or snapping his fingers. Waves of sound spread invisible forth, sapping the courage of all in their paths.
Effect
Drain PRE, EGO 2d6, PRE, EGO simultaneously (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Hour; +1), Area of Effect Radius: 5", Selective (+1 1/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Gestures (Requires both hands; Playing Make-believe Drums; -1/2), Noisy (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beckon Creature II View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 150-point Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For; +1/2), Slavishly Devoted (+1) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Requires An Animal Handling 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

Beckon Many Creature II View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 74
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 8 112-point Common Fantasy Creatures, Expanded Class of Beings Very Limited Group (Animal Handler: Other: Common Fantasy Creatures; +1/4), Devoted (+3/4) (74 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bonds of Speech View
Sortilege Conversation Level 4
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist tells a simple joke; whether its funny or not the opponent is racked with howls of laughter so severe as to render them helpless.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 4 DEF, Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Physical Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Mental Defense Adds To EGO (-1/2), Language Based (-1/4), Requires A Conversation vs Conversation Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Disorienting Sonnet View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 4
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist wraps his targets mind in a veil of words, leaving them immobilize and bewildered.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 4 DEF, Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Incantations (Clever Speech) (Complex; -1/2), Language Dependent (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-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

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

Greater Blinding Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears, streaking off to strike an opponent in the eyes
Effect
Sight Group Flash 15d6 (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Song) (-1/4), Requires A Performance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Sense Storm View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 73
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist brings forth a swirling storm of magical sensations which overload the sense of those caught in the area of effect.
Effect
Change Environment 8" radius, -2 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -2 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -2 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, -1 to INT Roll and INT Based Skill Rolls, Multiple Combat Effects, Selective Target (+1/2) (73 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -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

Intoxicating Grace View
Sortilege High Society Level 4
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist must succeed at an opposed High Society Skill Roll vs each individual they wish to use the extra PRE against. Obviously the Sortiligist does not get to include the bonus PRE of the Spell itself to these rolls. Charming / Intoxicating / Unassailable Grace do not stack with one another.
Effect
+75 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (75 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests High Society vs High Society; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Howl View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses his voice as a weapon, uttering a painful shout that shakes the very bones of all before them.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), +2 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1/2), Area of Effect Cone: 13" (+1), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-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; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Sonic Aura View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 71
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds himself with an aura of Sonic force that protects him from Sonic attacks.
Effect
FF (11 PD/11 Flash Defense: Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups, Hide effects of Power (+1 1/2) (71 Active Points); Only vs Sonic Attacks (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Soothing the Savage Beast View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 4
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Compulsion, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist uses advanced understanding of animal behavior patterns and magic ensorcell animals to obey their will.
Effect
Mind Control 5d6 (standard effect: 15 points) (Animal class of minds), Lingering +1 Phase (+1/4), Telepathic (+1/4), Cumulative (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 3/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling (-1/20 AP) Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Must have appropriate Animal Handling Category; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pantomime View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist starts a pantomime routine, and chosen targets feel compelled to watch, growing mentally numbed.
Effect
Drain INT 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), IPE, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Area of Effect Radius: 10" (+1 1/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; Miming; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pig in a Poke View
Sortilege Trading Level 4
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 72
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist makes a target believe a bag full of pebbles is really full of gold or gems.
Effect
Mental Illusions 3d6 (Human class of minds), Uncontrolled (Resists Breakout Rolls) (+1/2), Cumulative (72 points; +1), Continuous (+1), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (67 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Set Effect (Only To Make Target Think Pebbles Are Gems Or Gold; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Seal the Deal View
Sortilege Trading Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 70
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist seals the deal with this mystic contract, compelling the other party to follow through.
Effect
Mind Control 4d6 (Human class of minds), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (96 points; +1) (70 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Only To Enforce A Contract Or Agreement (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Shot View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes a loud noise and channels it's energy as a painful attack on the ears of one unlucky foe.
Effect
Energy Blast 5d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Area of Efect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), AVLD (FD (Hearing); +1 1/2) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -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

To Victory! View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The Sortiligist exhorts his allies to nigh-superhuman stalwartness.
Effect
+20 STUN, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 64 people at once; +1 3/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -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

Wall of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 74
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist talks, sings, or otherwise makes meaningful noise and for the duration a barrier of pure sound appears.
Effect
Force Wall (13 PD) (Opaque Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Transparent to ED Attacks (+1/2) (74 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Winning Argument View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist makes a good argument, easily getting people to do things they aren't totally opposed to doing, no matter how unlikely it at first seems.
Effect
Mind Control 5d6 (standard effect: 15 points) (Human class of minds), Lingering +1 Phase (+1/4), Telepathic (+1/4), Cumulative (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 3/4), Extra Time (1 Minute, Delayed Phase, -1 3/4), Language Barrier (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; Conversation; -1/2), Limited Range (Conversation distance; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires A Persuasion Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Normal Range (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

A Little Rest Is All You Need View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Healing
Description
The Sortiligist sings a restful tune, and the subject is sure to feel better after a good long nap.
Effect
Healing (Simplified) BODY 9d6 (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, -1 1/2), Gradual Effect (6 Hours; -1 1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beckon Creature III View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 5
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 200-point Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For; +1/2), Devoted (+3/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Brilliant Melody View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
As the Sortiligist whistles intricate tune, highly visible light-shedding harmless glowing motes that resemble Will O The Wisps to appear in a 50 ft radius. Motes will float around in a pattern or randomly moving up to 48" per Phase.
Effect
Sight Group Images Increases Size (8" radius) (+3/4), +/-3 to PER Rolls, Invisible Power Effects, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Mobile (x8 rate of movement; +2) (90 Active Points); Only To Create Light (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cajoling Interview View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 5
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist cajoles and fences target into telling their darkest secrets and desires.
Effect
Telepathy 4d6 (Human class of minds), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (x64 max.) (768 points; +1 3/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Receive Only (-1/2), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Normal Range (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4), Limited Range (Conversation distance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cloak of Noise View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes any kind of noise, and mystically magnifies it to the point that all anyone can hear is a dull pitched ringing in their own ears.
Effect
Darkness to Hearing Group 14" radius, Personal Immunity (+1/4) (87 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -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

Double Speak View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 5
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Language-Based
Description
The Sortiligist can talk most anyone into most anything, given time.
Effect
Mind Control 9d6 (Human class of minds), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1), Language Barrier (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Confused Muttering View
Sortilege Conversation Level 5
Real Cost: 32 Active Points: 89
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist curses a person, leaving them unable to communicate effectively for 25 years.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-7 with Conversation), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points; +1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 25 Years (+1 3/4) (89 Active Points); Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Conversation Skill vs Conversation Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Forced Gaffe View
Sortilege High Society Level 5
Real Cost: 28 Active Points: 84
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist trades a few words with the target, traps them into a boorish remark, and thereafter the target will make one gaffe after another for the next century..
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-8 with High Society), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points; +1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Century (+2) (84 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A High Society Skill vs High Society Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -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

Greater Tonal Insensation View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist intones a magical note which renders chosen opponents insensate.
Effect
Sight and Hearing Groups and Spatial Awareness Flash 6d6, Area of Effect Radius: 4", Selective (+1 1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Group Reveal Allegiance View
Sortilege High Society Level 5
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist and several others can sense the relationships between people in any gathering, sniffing out alliances, emnities, etc. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Detect Relationships 21- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Range, Sense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Ranged (+1/2), LOS Not Required to Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 9 LTE Loss; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An High Society Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Howl View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses their voice as a weapon, uttering a painful shout.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6+1 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Explosion (Cone; -1 DC/4"; +1), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-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; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Cosmic Symphony View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 36 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Investing
Description
The Sortiligist relates a story or song that resonates in the hearts and minds of those who hear it for up to a Day,attuning them to the "music of the spheres" and granting them favor.
Effect
Luck 4d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Doesn't Benefit Some People (GM's Discretion (Unsympathetic, Unlucky, Misanthropic, Blasphemous, etc.); +0), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 512 people at once; +2 1/2) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Pig in a Poke View
Sortilege Trading Level 5
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist makes a group of people believe a bag full of pebbles is really full of gold or gems.
Effect
Mental Illusions 4d6 (Human class of minds), Cumulative (48 points; +3/4), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Nonselective (+3/4), Continuous (+1), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Set Effect (Only To Make Target Think Pebbles Are Gems Or Gold; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Seal the Deal View
Sortilege Trading Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 87
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist seals the deal with this mystic contract, compelling the other party to follow thru.
Effect
Mind Control 5d6 (Human class of minds), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (120 points; +1) (87 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Only To Enforce A Contract Or Agreement (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lulling Sounds View
Sortilege Conversation Level 5
Real Cost: 28 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sleep
Description
The Sortiligist can lull a conversation partner into unconsciousness without their realization.
Effect
Drain STUN 2d6, Limited Range (+1/4), Penetrating (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Conversation vs Conversation Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Laughing Fool View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 5
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist commands a creature to halt and all but the strongest willed creatures do.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 4 DEF, Cannot Be Escaped With Teleportation (+1/4), Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Physical Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, SFX Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Based On EGO Combat Value (Mental Defense; Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Animal Handler (Must have for appropriate type of creature); -1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-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

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

Sonic Mangler View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist strums a discordant bar or sings an off tune refrain causing one lucky listener intense pain.
Effect
Energy Blast 6d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Area of Efect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), AVLD (FD (Hearing); +1 1/2) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests (Spell Resistance), No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Shield View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 36 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds themselves with an aura of Sonic force that protects them from all conventional attacks.
Effect
FF (18 PD/18 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Sight Group (+1/2) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soothing Song View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 33 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Sleep, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums a lullaby; the targets are affected by it but do not detect the lullaby itself or realize they are growing tired unnaturally (IPE, Hide Affects); those not in the AoE may hear the lullaby however.
Effect
Suppress STUN 4d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Area Of Effect Radius: 12", Selective (+1 1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Not vs any creature with 350+ character points (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Strike up the Band View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist plays alone, but it sounds as if they are accompanied by a full orchestra (or equivalent).
Effect
Hearing Group Images Increased Size (128" radius; +1 3/4), +/-8 to PER Rolls, Personal Immunity (+1/4) (87 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
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

Superior Tickling Fingers of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
As the Sortiligist sings/chants, ghostly notes take shape, stream forth, and manipulate objects at the Sortiligists direction.
Effect
Telekinesis (53 STR), Fine Manipulation (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4)
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

Alleviate Curse View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
The Sortiligist is able to work his magic to disrupt curses, with some effort. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Dispel Curses 14d6, any Curse one at a time (+1/4), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Cumulative (168 points; +3/4) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Delayed Phase, -1 3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 7 LTE loss; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Performance Skill vs Magic Skill of Caster; -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

Beating Drums of Despair View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 28 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist pounds out a basic rythym on anything, even by clapping or snapping his fingers. Waves of sound spread invisible forth, sapping the courage of all in their paths.
Effect
Drain PRE, EGO 2d6, MegaScale (1" = 1 km; +1/4), PRE, EGO simultaneously (+1/2), Lingering up to 5 Minutes (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Selective (+1 1/4), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 6 Hours; +1 1/4) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-1), Gestures (Requires both hands; Complex; Playing Make-believe Drums; -3/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Noisy (-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

Beckon Creature IV View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 6
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 104
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 262-point Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For, Loyal (+1/2), Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For; +1/2) (104 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Requires An Animal Handling 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

Beckon Creature V View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 6
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 302-point Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For, Friendly (+1/4), Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For; +1/2) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beckon Many Creatures III View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 6
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 8 135-point Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For; +1/2), Slavishly Devoted (+1) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beckon Many Creatures IV View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 6
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 2 187-point Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For; +1/2), Slavishly Devoted (+1) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Requires An Animal Handling 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

Blinding Dweomer Light of the Rhapsodist View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears, streaking off to strike an opponent in the eyes
Effect
Sight Group Flash 21d6 (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Song) (-1/4), Requires A Performance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Change Appearance View
Sortilege Trading Level 6
Real Cost: 31 Active Points: 101
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist makes an inanimate object seem to be a different inanimate object; the effect lasts for up to 5 years if not dispelled or nullified. Unusual senses are not fooled however.
Effect
Shape Shift (Sight, Hearing, Smell/Taste and Touch Groups), Imitation, UAA (+1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Years (+1 1/2) (101 Active Points); Only To Make An Inanimate Object Seem Like Another Inanimate Object (-1), Requires A Skill Roll (Trading; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Convincing Arguments View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 6
Real Cost: 31 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist uses advanced understanding of animal behavior patterns and magic ensorcell animals to obey their will.
Effect
Mind Control 5d6 (standard effect: 15 points) (Animal class of minds), Telepathic (+1/4), Cumulative (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Lingering up to 20 Minutes (+1 1/4) (100 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling (-1/20 AP) Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Must have appropriate Animal Handling Category; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Discordant Word View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist shouts a single word charged with magical power, deafening and stunning an opponent.
Effect
Hearing Group Flash 6d6 (18 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Linked (Ranged Killing Attack; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4) (Real Cost: 4)
plus
Ranged Killing Attack 2d6-1 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (87 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Incantations (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4), 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; Performance; -1/4) (Real Cost: 20)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Disruptive Note View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 36 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Figment
Description
The Sortiligist strums a chord/sings a note that imperceptibly resonates, disrupting unusual senses across a vast area for an entire day. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Darkness to Hearing and Mental Groups, Danger Sense, Combat Sense and Spatial Awareness 1" radius, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), MegaScale (1" = 1 km; +1/4), Conforming (+1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (100 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 10 LTE loss; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-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

Duplicitous Swap View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 6
Real Cost: 31 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Phantasm
Description
With a little patter, the Sortiligist insinuates the illusion of himself talking while phasing himself out of sight; those failing their PER Rolls perceive the double while the Sortiligist fades from view and may do as he wishes.
Effect
Sight, Hearing and Touch Groups Images 1" radius, +/-2 to PER Rolls, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Mobile (x2 rate of movement; +1) (65 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4) (Real Cost: 22)
plus
Invisibility to Sight and Hearing Groups, No Fringe (35 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4), Linked (Mislead; Greater Power is Constant or in use most or all of the time; -1/4) (Real Cost: 9)
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

Eroding Double Speak View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 6
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Language-Based
Description
The Sortiligist can talk most anyone into most anything, given time.
Effect
Mind Control 6d6 (Human class of minds), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Cumulative (144 points; +1), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1), Language Barrier (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4), 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

Final Offer View
Sortilege Trading Level 6
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist sets a "final offer" price, and coerce the target to agree to it.
Effect
Mind Control 10d6+1 (Human class of minds), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Trading; +0), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (104 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Set Effect (Only to Get Target To Agree To A Price; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -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 Cone of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses his voice as a weapon, uttering a painful shout.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 2d6 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Area of Effect Cone: 16" (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Disorienting Sonnet View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 6
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist wraps his targets mind in a veil of words, leaving them immobile.
Effect
Entangle 3d6, 5 DEF, Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1) (100 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Incantations (Clever Speech) (Complex; -1/2), Language Dependent (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Dispelling Melody View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
With some effort the Sortiligist is able to harmonize a melody that mystically disrupts some Arcane workings of magic.
Effect
Dispel Arcane Magic 14d6, Cumulative (+1/2), Any Arcane Magic Effect 1 at a time (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 6 LTE loss; -1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance Skill; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -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 Magnanimous Melody View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 6
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist sends out out a mental urging to be generous in the background. Softens subjects purse strings, livens up gatherings, fosters good cheer.
Effect
Mind Control 3d6+1 (standard effect: 10 points) (Human class of minds), Requires A Persuasion Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; +0), Telepathic (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (76 points; +1), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 56" (+1 3/4) (102 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Set Effect (Only To Encourage Subjects To Be Unusually Generous.; -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -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

Greater Sense Storm View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist brings forth a swirling storm of magical sensations which overload the sense of those caught in the area of effect.
Effect
Change Environment 32" radius, -2 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -2 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -2 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, -1 INT Roll and all Skill Rolls based on INT, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (90 Active Points); Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
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

Greater Soothing Song View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 42 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums a lullaby; the targets are affected by it but do not detect the lullaby itself or realize they are growing tired unnaturally (IPE, Hid Affects); those not in the AoE may hear the lullaby however.
Effect
Suppress STUN 4d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Area Of Effect Radius: 28", Selective (+1 3/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Cannot Be Used With Multiple-Power Attacks (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Horrifying Howl View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses their voice as a weapon, uttering a painful howl that bursts eardrums and leaves foes in disarray.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6+1 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Explosion (Cone; -1 DC/2"; +1/2), Does BODY (+1), +5 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1 1/4), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-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; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Humility Curse View
Sortilege High Society Level 6
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 101
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Curse
Description
The Sortiligist uses scathing remarks and clever repartee to belittle a target in the eyes of others, leaving them permanently humbled (unless Curse is dispelled / nullified). Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Drain PRE 1 1/2d6, Ranged (+1/2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Century; +3 1/4) (101 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 10 LTE Loss; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Requires An High Society Skill vs High Society Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; -1/4)
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

Improved Warding Chant View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings and Plays (or provides percussive accompanyment with their hands) a complex melody, which weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around up to 4 people. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Spell Resistance, Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (105 Active Points); Gestures, throughout (Complex; Requires both hands; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), 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 Performance; -1/4) 29-
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Laughing Bufoon View
Sortilege Conversation Level 6
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist tells a simple joke; whether its funny or not the opponent is racked with howls of laughter so severe as to render them helpless.
Effect
Entangle 3d6, 5 DEF, Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Physical Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1) (100 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Mental Defense Adds To EGO (-1/2), Language Based (-1/4), Requires A Conversation vs Conversation Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Warding Chant View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings and Plays (or provides percussive accompanyment with their hands) a complex melody, which weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around up to 4 people. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Spell Resistance, Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 128 people at once; +2) (105 Active Points); Gestures, throughout (Complex; Requires both hands; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4) 21-
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Like Family View
Sortilege Conversation Level 6
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist seems very charming to their target, likely gaining preferential treatment. The effect lasts for a week unless dispelled or nullified.
Effect
+105 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Century (+0) (105 Active Points); Only vs 1 Person (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A Conversation (-1/20 AP) vs Conversation Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/2), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Language-Dependent (-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

Mass False Memories View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 6
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist insinuates the description of an event into a small group, who then believe they saw it.
Effect
Mental Illusions 7d6 (standard effect: 21 points) (Human class of minds), Lingering +1 Phase (+1/4), Cumulative (+1/2), Area of Effect Radius: 6", Selective (+1 1/4) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 3/4), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires A Persuasion Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Improved Resonant Resistance View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 29 Active Points: 103
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings a little Melody which stays in the recipients head for the duration, granting a modicum of protection from unusual attacks.
Effect
+14 Mental Defense, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 128 people at once; +2) (54 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 (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 15)
plus
PowD (14 points), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 128 people at once; +2) (49 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4) (Real Cost: 14)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Laughing Fool View
Sortilege Conversation Level 6
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist tells a simple joke; whether its funny or not the affected opponents are racked with howls of laughter so severe as to render them helpless.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 4 DEF, Personal Immunity (+1/4), Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Nonselective (+3/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Mental Defense Adds To EGO (-1/2), Language Based (-1/4), Requires A Conversation vs Conversation Rolls (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Piercing Cry View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist undulates his voice in such a way as to project terrible, agonizing sounds in an Area of Effect.
Effect
Drain STUN 3d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +3/4), Area of Effect Radius: 8" (+1) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Performance Roll And A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -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

Resist Magic View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
The Sortiligist weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around nearby allies. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Suppress 5d6, all Magic simultaneously (+2), Area of Effect Radius: 2" (+3/4), Does Not Affect Self Or Allies (+1/4) (100 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; -1/2), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Rousing Melody View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist rouses a group to clap along with their music or chant.
Effect
Mind Control 8d6, Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Cumulative (+1/2) (100 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Set Effect "Stop Activities And Clap Hands" (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Mandatory Effect EGO +10 (-1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shattering Howl View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist simply howls, undulating his voice up and down the register, shatering breakables.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 2d6-1 (vs. PD), Area of Effect Cone: 16" (+1), Penetrating (x4; +2) (100 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Social Chameleon View
Sortilege High Society Level 6
Real Cost: 27 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist shifts appearances with a thought, blending in to any social setting. He can even imitate peoples appearances (but not their clothing or equipment). Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Social Chameleon: Shape Shift (Sight, Hearing, Smell/Taste, Touch, Mental and Mystic Groups, four (max) shapes), Imitation, Instant Change, Makeover, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Difficult To Dispel (x2 Active Points; +1/4), Persistent (+1/2) (100 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster takes 14 LTE loss; -1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Requires An High Society Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Aura View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 32 Active Points: 104
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds himself with an aura of Sonic force that protects him from Sonic attacks.
Effect
FF (16 PD/16 Flash Defense: Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups, Hide effects of Power (+1 1/2) (104 Active Points); Only vs Sonic Attacks (-1), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Story for the Ages View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist tells a story (etc) before a throng of 20 or more people and it is embedded solidly into the minds of the listeners, who will in turn go on to relate it to others who in their turn tell someone else, and so on until it has spread virally even despite attempts to squelch it. It becomes entrenched in the collective consciousness of a region or beyond. However, this tires the Sortiligist greatly and it takes them a few weeks to recover from the taxing ordeal.
Effect
Reality Hack, 1 Continuing Charge lasting Forever (+0) (100 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster Suffers A -3 Penalty To Their Performance Skill Roll, FADE rate = -1 / Week (fades completely in 3 weeks); -1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Must Perform Before A Gathering Of At Least Twenty People Or More (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Stroke for Information View
Sortilege Conversation Level 6
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist just uses his native wits and urbane manners to put folks at ease, and as they think of things he reads them from their surface thoughts.
Effect
Telepathy 6d6 (Human class of minds), Cumulative (x2 max.) (72 points; +3/4), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Eye Contact Required (-1/2), Receive Only (-1/2), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Normal Range (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; Conversation vs Conversation; -1/4), Limited Range (Conversation distance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sublime Sonic Aegis View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 42 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds themselves with an aura of Sonic force that protects them from all conventional attacks as well as sonic assaults.
Effect
FF (14 PD/14 ED/14 Flash Defense: Hearing Group), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Sight Group (+1/2) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Sense Storm View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 35 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist brings forth a swirling storm of magical sensations which overload the sense of those caught in the area of effect.
Effect
Change Environment 32" radius, -3 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -2 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -3 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, -2 INT Roll and all Skill Rolls based on INT, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-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

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

Wall of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 27 Active Points: 103
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist talks, sings, or otherwise makes meaningful noise and for the duration a perfect dome of pure sound appears.
Effect
Force Wall (19 PD; 2" long and 1" tall) (Opaque Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Transparent to ED Attacks (+1/2) (104 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Restricted Shape (Bubble; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Warding Chant View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings and Plays (or provides percussive accompanyment with their hands) a complex melody, which weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around up to 4 people. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Spell Resistance, Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (90 Active Points); Gestures, throughout (Complex; Requires both hands; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), 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 Performance; -1/4) 23-
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition