The vampire wields fear as a weapon, dealing actual physical damage with the terror they inflict. Premature aging, hair turning white, and even heart attacks are noted with use of Mortal Fear. Even other vampires can be targets of Mortal Fear, reminding them of what they used to fear before becoming immortal. At this point, the vampire is able to inspire fear as a weapon unto itself. A victim is so thoroughly and intensely frightened by the vampire that he suffers physical damage. He ages prematurely, his hair turns white and his heart stops temporarily -- or permanently. Even other vampires can be affected. They're reminded of what fear meant back during their breathing days, no matter how long ago those days might have been. The subject must be able to see the vampire employing this power for it to take effect.
Roll Results
Dramatic Failure
- The vampire is incapable of inflicting Mortal Fear for the remainder of the scene.
Failure
- No successes are achieved. While the subject is taken aback, he suffers no pain or other effects.
Success
- Each success inflicts a point of lethal damage on a living being, whether mortal or supernatural in nature, including ghouls. Each success costs another vampire a Willpower point.
Exceptional Success
| No additional effect.
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