Convenenza

(“The Promise”)

Vampire the Requiem - Covenant - Belial's Brood

Central to the operation of the Brood is the pivotal covey dynamic that lies at the core of Forsworn belief. A Therion’s mastery of Choronzon aids not only in the individual member’s spiritual control, but in the covey’s effectiveness as a unit, as well. An important part of this effectiveness stems from the Brood’s practice of riding the wave of frenzy — confidently, and with as little risk to other covey members as possible. Choronzon effectively oils the gears of this process by means of the Convenenza, a rite during which each covey member makes a sacred promise to his brothers that his soul will draw strength from their bond, and in so doing, help him direct the Beast’s power where it will be most effective. Each dot of Choronzon reduces the number of successes required on Resolve + Composure rolls for each participating covey member to ride the wave of frenzy (see Vampire: The Requiem, p. 181). As the standard number of successes is five, this means that a covey whose Therion has Choronzon ••••• can ride the wave of frenzy almost at will, though each member must still roll Resolve + Composure to see if a dramatic failure results. Also, certain conditions may increase the number of successes required to ride the wave above five, and in these cases, each member who wishes to ride the wave must still roll to acquire the difference.
Also, certain conditions may increase the number of successes required to ride the wave above five, and in these cases, each member who wishes to ride the wave must still roll to acquire the difference.

Related Discipline

Choronzon