Usually a sharp object of about half an arms length and a diameter of between one and two inches. The material used for the creation of a stake is ALWAYS wood.
Used to pierce the heart of a Vampire. This procedure is not to be underestimated. To pierce the heart, one must have a certain anatomical knowledge and considerable strength: The heart is located within the ribcage. Therefore, to pierce the heart, ons must ram the stake between the ribs, usually between the fourth and fifth, and continue the movement until the heart is actually pierced.
The effect of this procedure is immobilization of the subject Vampire. No movement, use of Vitae or use of Disciplines is possible while staked. Several legends persist that some Discipline uses allow for the expulsion of the stake or movement while staked.
The reason why only wood has the desired effect of the staking-procedure is unknown. Theories persist about the wood being a symbol of Life, and therefor being the opposite of the Unliving state of the Vampire body. Blood is the substance that keeps this unliving state perpetuated. The blood is distributed throughout the (un)living body by the heart. Therefore, a stake through the heart counters the continuation of the unliving state.
Official Rules
- Declaring a Staking attempt incurs a -3 penalty to hit the small target and requires 5 successes, per official Errata.
| Staking must be done by hand. Small projectiles, such as arrows, will not suffice.
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