•• La Touche Illusoire

Vampire the Requiem - Bloodlines the Chosen

Sometimes more than a mere hint of memory is needed to achieve one’s desires, something a little less subtle. Whereas the memory of a torrid moment of passion might inspire a flicker of desire, a gentle caress in the right place and time can stoke the furnace of lust into a raging fire. Of course, the opposite is just as true. A panicked or frightened mortal is likely to remain so while being aggressively prodded.
Using this power, the Duchagne may create the illusion of a single touch in a target’s mind. This can be the soft stroke of affection, or the sudden slap of anger. The target of La Touche Illusoire remains physically unharmed, even though she may not believe herself to be. To inflict this sensation upon another, the vampire need only be able to see the target.

Effect

Dramatic Failure: The vampire attempting the power suffers feels the intended illusion himself. Distracted (and likely annoyed) by the sensation, he suffers a –1 die penalty to any action for the next turn. He may not use this power for the remainder of the scene.
Failure: The effect fails to activate.
Success: The target feels either a gentle stroke, a pointed prod or a sharp slap, as directed by the vampire. These cause no damage to the target, but can serve as a distraction, or add to attempts to seduce or intimidate a target. This is a quick sensation, not lasting more than a few seconds at the most. The touch effectively reduces the target’s Composure by 1 for the following turn.
Exceptional Success: The Duchagne is able to administer a complex pattern of “touches” that can last for several minutes. The target’s Composure is effectively reduced by 2 for the remainder of the scene.

Material Components

Cost: 1 Vitae

Gestures & Ritual

Dice Pool: Intelligence + Expression + Licencieux versus target’s Resolve + Blood Potency

Related Discipline

Licencieux

Effect Casting Time

Contested

Level

2