Bhumisparsa
When the Buddha was tormented by all the demons of Evil that Mara had at his disposal, the Shinning One remained calm and in Meditation. He performed the Bhumisparsa Mudra, and called the earth goddess to his aid. Because of his good life, she rose from the earth and wrung the water from her hair, which created a tide that drowned all the demons so that the Buddha was safe.
The Mayarap are not as blessed and not as good as the Great One, but they can still feel the earth’s protection through their blood. It is traditional for a Coiled Snake to point one hand at the ground or even touch it while she is under attack and seeking protection.
Bhumisparsa has an inherent limitation. During any night when the Mayarap has gained sustenance from an unwilling vessel, Bhumisparsa refuses to function.
The Mayarap are not as blessed and not as good as the Great One, but they can still feel the earth’s protection through their blood. It is traditional for a Coiled Snake to point one hand at the ground or even touch it while she is under attack and seeking protection.
Bhumisparsa has an inherent limitation. During any night when the Mayarap has gained sustenance from an unwilling vessel, Bhumisparsa refuses to function.
Execution
Dice Pool: Bhumisparsa is unlike many Disciplines in that it is not actively rolled. Each dot of Bhumisparsa subtracts one die from all incoming attacks directed at the character, so long as the character is aware of them. Against damage that does not stem from a direct attack (such as a car crash), the vampire enjoys the benefits of armor equal to his dots in Bhumisparsa. This Discipline does not protect against the legendary weaknesses of Kindred — fire or sunlight.
Once activated, the effects of the Discipline last for one scene.
Once activated, the effects of the Discipline last for one scene.
Components and tools
Cost: 1 Vitae per scene
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