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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

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 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 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

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

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

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