| Name | Cost | Ref | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Familiars | (••) | TotW p154 | have multiple spirit companions | |
| Ancient Lands Awakening | (••••) *pre: Virtue of Charity or Hope (CO) | GoG p23 | gain Rotes, mana from Virtue | |
| Artifact | (•••+) (mult) | M:tA p80 | treasure, imbued, refills own Mana | |
| Atlantean Hesychia | (•) *pre: High Speech | SotRT p111 | reach Astral Planes easier | |
| Cartomancer | (• to •••) *pre: Occult Specialty of Tarot, Wits ••• | KST p13, Tarot | gain benefits to magical tasks from Tarot draw | |
| Daimon | (•••) | TotW p66 | specialized Dream | |
| Destiny | (• to •••••) | M:tA p81 | bonus die pool, associated Bane penalty | |
| Dream | (• to •••••) | M:tA p82 | gain clues to questions | |
| Enhanced Item | (• to •••••) (mult) | M:tA p82 | super-effective tool | |
| Enhanced Item: Armor | AA p201 | |||
| Enhanced Item: Bulletproof | AA p202 | |||
| Enhanced Item: Decreased Size | GotV p204 | |||
| Extemporaneous Affinity | (•, ••• or •••••) | Ban p41 | +1/2/3 to casting Improvised Spells, represents extensive time with no formal training | |
| Familiar | (••• or ••••) | M:tA p82 | Fetch/Animal spirit | |
| Feral Mien | (•••) | TotW p154 | +3 on Intimidation/Seduction rolls | |
| Friend of Beasts | (• or ••) | TotW p154 | +3 on Animal Ken, -2/0 on Socialize | |
| Geomancer | (•) *pre: Occult Specialty of Geomancy | S&S 99, SotRT 51, LoP | understand and alter Ley Line with construction | |
| Gesture Lore | (• to •••••) *pre: Dexterity •••, Occult ••• | TotM p94 | modify Rote mundras between forms | |
| Ghost Familiar | (•••) | Summ p39 | Ghost bound as Familiar | |
| Glyph Lore | (• to ••••) *pre: High Speech, Intelligence •••, Occult ••• | TotM p97 | modify Rune aspects between forms | |
| Goetic Familiar | (•••• or •••••) *pre: have cast "Goetic Manifestation" | GoG p96 | attach an embodiment of your Vice to yourself as a familiar | |
| Guise of Death | (•••••) *pre: Gnosis •••••, Stamina •••• | Summ p184 | Coat a Soul Stone in blood to substitute for human sacrafice | |
| High Speech | (•) | M:tA p84 | allows use of Words of Power | |
| Identity Anchor | (••) | TotW p153 | never risk sentience when shapechanged | |
| Imbued Item | (••+) (mult) | M:tA p84 | item with magical ability | |
| Law of Embodiment | (•••••) *pre: Gnosis •••, at least 5 Rotes | TotM p77 | cast Rote while attacking | |
| Long Shifting | (•••) | TotW p154 | cast Shapechange as if +2 Life | |
| Manifestation Machine | (• to •••) *pre: Familiar ••• | FC p131 | +1/dot to Fetch's Manifest rolls | |
| Master Exorcist | (••) *pre: Spirit ••• | TotW p153 | gain +3 to end possessions | |
| Myrmidon Oath Tongue | (••) | SoT p218 | language that commands the Proximi family known as Myrmidons | |
| Occultation | (• to •••) | M:tA p86 | become lost to mortal society | |
| Otherworldly Eyes | (••) *pre: Spirit • | TotW p154 | +2 to see Shadow, -2 to see Fallen | |
| Otherworldly Lore | (••••) *pre: Gnosis ••• | Summ p184 | gain 9-Again when dealing with a particular breed of other-world creature | |
| Potent Familiar | (••) (CO) | TotW p154 | gain bonus points to create Familiar | |
| Predator’s Innocence | (•••) | TotW p154 | be less bothered by natural cycle | |
| Rote Specialty | (• to •••) *pre: not a full member of any Order | Ban p42 | gain one Skill-based Rote Specialty / dot | |
| Ritual Synergy | (••• or •••••) *pre: Gnosis ••• or Gnosis •••••, Storyteller Option | TotM 74 | cooperate on a spell even if not all participants can cast it | |
| Slayer | (•••) *pre: Occult 4, Brawl 4 or Weaponry 4 | Summ p185 | May make Int+Occult check to reduce summoned creature's Defense against attacks | |
| Sleepwalker Retainer | (• to •••••) (mult) | M:tA p88 | faithful Sleepwalker assistant | |
| Spirit Status | (••, •••• or •••••) | TotW p154 | remove -1/dot penalty for Spirit negotiations | |
| Status (Consilium) | (• to •••••) | M:tA p88 | Awakened society standing | |
| Status (Order) | (• to •••••) | M:tA p88 | Order standing, 1 dot is full member | |
| Status (Seers of the Throne) | (• to •••••) | SoT p43 | Standing within the Seers, also allows increasing of Dream Merit. Having Dream and at least Status (•) requires taking of Flaw: Mystery Commands | |
| Summoner's Soul | (•••) (CO) | Summ p186 | gain bonuses when dealing with creatures of favored Realm | |
| Supernal Anchor | (•••••) *pre: Gnosis ••••• | Summ p186 | defeat Supernal creature in combat to create artificial Soul Stone | |
| Supernal Companion | (•••••) | Summ p186 | Familiar from Supernal Realm | |
| Thrall | (•••) (mult) | M:tA p89 | owned Soulstone, 3 tasks provided | |
| Void Scourged | (•• (at character creation) or ••••) | Summ p187 | gain bonuses when interacting with Acamoth and Gulmoth | |
| Order Merits | ||||
| Ancient Signs | (•••) *pre: Occult •••, Status (Guardians of the Veil) • | GotV p58 | influence secret societies | |
| Athenaeum | (• to •••••) *pre: Status (Mysterium) •, Sanctum • | Myst p66 | gain two dots in Laboratory, Library or Scriptorium per dot | |
| Graduate of Otranto | (•••) *pre: Acanthus, Status (Mysterium) •, graduate of Scuola di Otranto | Myst p72 | gain bonus to cast curses | |
| Masque | (•) *pre: Manipulation •••, Status (Guardians of the Veil) • (mult) | GotV p69 | alternate identities, various bonuses (see below) | |
| Mystery Initiation | (• to •••••) *pre: Status (Mysterium) >= dots | Myst p102 | gain bonuses related to Order | |
| Oathbound | (• to •••••) *pre: Adamantine Arrow | AA p63 | bind Allegiance, Principle or Questing Oaths to your soul to gain benefits | |
| Legacy Merits | ||||
| Celestial Name | (• to •••••••) *pre: Thrice Great | L:tA p114 | aid in dealing with planetary spirits | |
| Dreamland | (• to •••••) *pre: Dreamspeaker | L:tA p21 | visit Dreamtime Libraries | |
| Image of Perfection | (••) *pre: Echo Walker, Death •• | L:tA p108 | resist insanity with driving goal | |
| Skald Cant | (•) *pre: Skald, Composure ••, Expression •• | L:tA p86 | aid in memory and spirit dealing | |
| Tradition Merits | ||||
| Astral Adept | (•••) *pre: Magical Tradition (Taoism) | MT p57 | travel to Astral Planes anywhere | |
| Magical Tradition | (••) *pre: Occult ••, Academics or Occult Specialty in Tradition | MT p23 | gain bonus to Tradition Rotes | |
| Lu | (• to •••••) *pre: Magical Tradition (Taoism) | MT p54 | call on spirit court for service | |
| Archmasters | ||||
| Pawns | (• to •••••) | IM p14 | lesser mages as allies |
Guardians of the Veil Masques
| Greater | Lesser | Description | Token | Benefit | Penalty | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beloved (Charity) | Avenging Son (Wrath) | Strong and Energetic, wearing Symbols of Loyalty | Keepsake from his 'Family' | +1 Stamina-based Rolls | -2 Subterfuge Rolls | GotV p69 | |
| Holy Concubine (Lust) | A Sensual Style; adopting a confident, suggestive mannerism | Token of Affection from a Lover | +1 Persuasion-based Rolls | -2 Empathy Rolls | GotV p69-70 | ||
| Lancet Master (Greed) | A spotless, meticulous and stylish appearance | Expensive tool used by her healing professions | +1 Intelligence-Based rolls, relating to her healing profession | -2 Socialize Rolls | GotV p70 | ||
| ? (Pride) | Haggard and unkempt | Worn or battered symbol of Office | +1 Persuasion-based Rolls | -2 Socialize Rolls | GotV p70 | ||
| Prince of Feasts (Gluttony) | Crumpled expensive clothes. May be rotund or unhealthy. | Item that acquires expensive pleasures for all in his company. | +2 Socialize Rolls | -2 Intimidation Rolls | GotV p70 | ||
| Silver Cestus (Envy) | A bit past his prime. | A memento of a student's victory | +2 Expression Rolls | -2 Socialize Rolls | GotV p70 | ||
| Weaver of Whispers (Sloth) | A bland, unobtrusive style. | Anything that contains associates' contact information. | +2 to dice rolls relating to Allies or Contacts merits. | -2 Intimidation Rolls | GotV p70-71 | ||
| The Devout (Faith) | Brother Smoke (Gluttony) | Groomed, but with a Mystic's appearance | Paraphernalia that allows indulgence in his habits. | +2 Occult Rolls | -2 Empathy Rolls | GotV p71 | |
| Cave Shadow (Sloth) | Filthy and/or Eccentric | A small retreat | +1 Intelligence Based Rolls | -2 Socialize Rolls | GotV p71-72 | ||
| Flame Tender (Envy) | Meticulously groomed according to belief system. | Reminder of specific ideology. | +2 Intimidation based rolls | -2 Empathy Rolls | GotV p72 | ||
| Heretic (Pride) | Dressed according to beliefs; rejection of normality. | Visible Symbol of beliefs; can never be concealed. | +2 Intimidation based rolls | -2 Socialize Rolls | GotV p72 | ||
| Skull Priest (Wrath) | Small but fearsome in appearance. A demagogue | A representation of death and violence | +2 Expression Rolls | -2 Empathy Rolls | GotV p72 | ||
| Vermillion Stole (Greed) | Juxtaposition between luxury and folksy pretense. | Ideological symbol, mixed with their own image. | +1 Persuasion-based rolls | -2 Socialize Rolls | GotV p72 | ||
| Wounded Monk (Lust) | Appears as his beliefs compel him to; though too constructed. | Hidden item from a lover or a similar sign of his own passions. | +2 Subterfuge-based rolls | -2 Expression rolls | GotV p72-73 | ||
| The Exactors (Prudence) | Binder of Night (Gluttony) | An unsettling gaze. | Book, Files, or mobile computer about the occult; dark side of Human Nature | +2 Occult Rolls | -2 Empathy Rolls | GotV p73 | |
| Eye of Mars (Wrath) | Practically dressed | Well-maintained weapon ready. | +2 to One of the following: Brawl, Firearms, Weaponry | -1 Manipulation-based Rolls | GotV p73 | ||
| Golden Hand (Greed) | Modern, meek and unassuming | May not cast vulgar spells | Spend willpower to gain 9 again to mundane, nonviolent task along with normal willpower benefits. | -2 dice penalty on the first roll, exposed to supernatural or violence | GotV p73 | ||
| Good Death (Envy) | However needed to accomplish a mission | An item carried by last victim | +2 Stealth Roll | -1 Wisdom Roll | GotV p74 | ||
| Lord Chain (Lust) | Cold expression, expensive wardrobes, trinkets stolen from 'slaves.' | A mark of proof of Lord Chain's hold over others. | +2 Streetwise Rolls | -2 Empathy Rolls | GotV p74 | ||
| Scepter (Pride) | Confident Gaze, dressed as a leader | Item or dressed speaking to his leadership in an organization | +1 Manipulation-based rolls | -1 Composure-based rolls. | GotV p74 | ||
| Shieldbearer (Sloth) | According to the rules | Gift from their masters | +2 to a Mental, Physical or Social Skill | -1 Resolve-based Rolls | GotV p74 | ||
| The Fools (Hope) | Bright Mantle (Pride) | Trendy or cutting-edge styles | Memento of last party or invitation to a party | +2 Socialize roll | -2 Subterfuge roll | GotV p75 | |
| Crooked Staff (Envy) | Out of date | Personal memento at least 10 years old | +2 to specified Mental skill | -2 Expression roll | GotV p75 | ||
| Innocent (Greed) | As children or the style of their guardian | Toy or game | +2 Investigation rolls | -1 Composure rolls | GotV p75 | ||
| Lord Talon (Wrath) | Rough, practical, confident | Knife | +2 Survival rolls | -2 Empathy rolls | GotV p75 | ||
| Master of Dust (Gluttony) | Formerly expensive, but now threadbare and dated | Object of old prestige | +2 Expression rolls | -2 Streetwise rolls | GotV p75 | ||
| Hearthkeeper (Lust) | None in particular, tends to be older | Token from lover | +2 Empathy rolls | -2 Intimidation rolls | GotV p75 | ||
| Untended Forge (Sloth) | Slovenly, but also to provoke sympathy or respect | Money equal to Resources 1 for the day that wasn't earned or stolen | +1 Persuasion rolls | -1 Resolve rolls | GotV p76 | ||
| The Magistrates (Justice) | Adamant Judge (Envy) | Obeys all rules and customs of station | Symbol of authority in judging others | +2 Politics rolls | -2 Socialize | GotV p76 | |
| Diamond Triangle (Pride) | According to professional responsibilities | Profession's signature tools | +2 to specified Mental skill | -2 Empathy | GotV p76 | ||
| Factor (Sloth) | Whatever the supervisor demands | Sign of allegiance | +2 Politics | -1 Resolve | GotV p76 | ||
| Lord Asp (Wrath) | Conservative | Armed | +2 to One of the following: Brawl, Firearms, Weaponry | -1 Composure | GotV p76 | ||
| Sighing Tower (Lust) | Bussinesslike, but somewhat idiosyncratic | Status 3 | +1 Persuasion | -1 Resolve | GotV p77 | ||
| Silver Key (Greed) | Ostentatious | PDA, ledger or something to record recent business activity | +1 Manipulation | -2 Empathy | GotV p77 | ||
| Whip (Gluttony) | Confident with style fitting doctrine | Carries order from superior | +2 Intimidation | -2 Socialize | GotV p78 | ||
| The Unbowed (Fortitude) | Apprentice Forge-Coal (Envy) | Fashion of field | Relevant study materials | +2 to specified Mental skill | -2 Expression | GotV p78 | |
| Gray Cloud (Sloth) | Shabby, emotionless, monotonous tone | Every scene, self-depreciating digression or hopeless talk | +1 Persuasion | -2 Socialize | GotV p78 | ||
| Hound of Flowers (Lust) | Either careless or obsessively tailored for love's preference | Memento of love | +2 Investigation | -2 Subterfuge | GotV p78 | ||
| Jade Seeker (Gluttony) | Worn | A running debt. (Optionally -1 Resources) | +2 Socialize | Debt | GotV p78 | ||
| Master Tarnish (Greed) | Poor, but fiery-eyed | Hidden stash of Resources 3 or more | +2 Survival | -2 Socialize | GotV p79 | ||
| Prince Ragged (Pride) | Poor but clean and upright | Symbol of aspirations | +2 Survival | -2 Subterfuge | GotV p79 | ||
| Stone Sentinel (Wrath) | Uniform or uniform-like | Style of dress in conformity to role | +2 Intimidation | -2 Socialize | GotV p79 | ||
| The Viziers (Temperance) | Crown of Eyes (Wrath) | Casual | Camera or notebook | +2 Streetwise | -2 Expression | GotV p79 | |
| Lord Scar (Lust) | No mark on appearance | Must act on plans on a weekly basis | +2 Subterfuge | -2 Intimidation | GotV p80 | ||
| Opener of Ways (Greed) | Polite, humble | Memento of last professional relationship | +1 Wits | -2 Subterfuge | GotV p80 | ||
| Regent (Envy) | Air of muted power | Objects that represent their charge | +2 Politics | -1 Persuasion | GotV p81 | ||
| Runehold (Sloth) | Messy and out of style | Corroded tool or dog-eared book related to field | +2 to two specified Mental skills | -2 Empathy and Socialize | GotV p81 | ||
| Twins of the Ring (Gluttony) | Combination of cheap and expensive clothing | Symbol that allows him to go wherever patron goes | +2 Socialize | +2 Intimidation | GotV p81 | ||
| Untwisted Branch (Pride) | Neat, functional | Object representing whatever they're devoted to | +1 Resolve | -2 Politics | GotV p81 |
| Notation Legend | |
|---|---|
| Dot of a Trait Rating (Skills, Merits) | • |
| Power Trait Point (Vitae, Mana) | ● |
| Willpower Point | ○ |
| Activation Damage | B/L/A |
| Special/Other Activation Cost | ※ |
| Alternate Costs | ●/●●● |
| Costs per Item | ●/item |
| Optional Costs | (●) |
| Cost Ranges | ● to ●●● ●●+ |
| Combined Notation Example | ●(○) ●/item, 1L |