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Record Count: 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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