Vampire: The Requiem - Nightmare Alternate Powers (opposite of Majesty)

Original concept by Michael Dracon, R.I.P.

Nightmare Alternate Powers  [Dan Hemmens writes, “...I am not certain that Nightmare is terribly well thought through. It seems to have much the same problem as Ob-   fuscate had in in Masquerade Masquerade — it’s basically just increasingly powerful versions of the same effect (in this case, scaring people). ” ]

• Scatter  By shouting something at a group of people they will do what the vampire tells them to do. This will only work with simple commands like “Move away ” and “Let me through.” This of  course has to be something that repels. A favorite application for this is “Dismissed! ” Cost:

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Presence + Intimidation + Nightmare (to succeed, the number of successes must exceed the victim ’s Composure; failing against one victim does not affect any others; the vampire is assumed to victimize all characters with whom he is interacting) Dice Pool:

 Action: Success:

Instant The victim leaves the vampire ’s presence.

••• Hate  By talking to someone you can make him/her hate something or someone. Cost:

1 Vitae

Manipulation + Empathy + Nightmare versus victim’s Composure + Blood Potency  Dice Pool:

 Action: Success:

success.

Contested (resistance is Reflexive) The victim falls under the phobia for a night or so per

•••• Exile  The exact opposite of Summoning, this will make someone avoid a location or person at all costs. This power is great to get someone of one’s territory or put someone out of town. Cost:

1 Willpower

Manipulation Manipulation + Persuasion + Nightmare versus victim’s Composure + Blood Potency (the v ampire must personally  know the victim) Dice Pool:

 Action:

Contested (resistance is Reflexive)

The victim is compelled to avoid the person or place for a day or so per success. He uses any resources at his disposal to leave the location safely and punctually. He is aware whom he is avoiding, but does not necessarily know why. Success:

••••• Tyranny  Similar to Sovereignty, but it will induce fear instead of love  when looking at the person using it. But this is actually not repelling. The “ victims” will do whatever the vampire wants, but in fear for whatever they think will happen. Cost:

1 Willpower per scene

Dice Pool: Presence + Intimidation + Nightmare versus victim’s Composure + Blood Potency (each victim rolls separately)  Action:

Instant, Contested and Re flexive

The victims fall under the v ampire’s sway for a scene, long enough to complete a single task or set of tasks. They are not able to attack or act against her. If the vampire attacks physically, the effect is broken. Otherwise, Tyranny remains active for the entire scene. Success: