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Blinding Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears.
Effect
Sight Group Images Increases Size (4" radius; +1/2) (15 Active Points); Set Effect (-1), Only To Create Light (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Blinding Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears, streaking off to strike an opponent in the eyes
Effect
Sight Group Flash 3d6 (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Performance Roll (-1/2), Incantations (Song) (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Resonant Resistance View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings a little Melody which stays in the recipients head for the duration, granting a modicum of protection from unusual attacks.
Effect
+4 Mental Defense, Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (8 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires A Performance Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4) (Real Cost: 2)
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PowD (4 points), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (7 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Performance Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Irritator View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes a loud noise and channels it's energy as a painful attack on the ears of one unlucky foe.
Effect
Energy Blast 1d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Area of Efect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), AVLD (FD (Hearing); +1 1/2) (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soothing Vibrations View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 10
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
(Fantasy Hero, page 105-106) A character with this Talent has such a melodious voice, or such a talent for speaking or singing, that he can almost instantly attract an audience.
Effect
Fascination Talent (10 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance vs EGO; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Trailsong View
Sortilege Performance Level 0
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The Sortiligist sings a rousing trailsong. While the Sortiligist sings, up to 32 people are magically sustained and may go without food and sleep for the duration.
Effect
Trailsong: Life Support (Eating Character does not eat; Sleeping Character does not sleep), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (15 Active Points); Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Others Only (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Battalion Trailsong View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist sings a rousing trailsong. While the Sortiligist sings, over 32000 people are magically sustained and may go without food and sleep for the duration. This comes in handy when Armys are on the move.
Effect
Life Support (Eating: Character does not eat; Sleeping: Character does not sleep), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32768 people at once; +4) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations, throughout (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Wall of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist talks, sings, or otherwise makes meaningful noise and for the duration a barrier of pure sound appears.
Effect
Force Wall (8 PD) (Opaque Hearing Group) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Limited Coverage [1-60] Degrees (Size And Shape Of A Shield; -1), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Aural Barrage View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist starts a audible rythym which continues to play in the background, causing fatigue and apathy in those who hear it for up to 1 Minute.
Effect
Drain STUN 0 1/2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +3/4), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Selective Conforming (+2 1/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Cloak of Noise View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 25
Provider: Unknown Source: AD&D 2e Supplement
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes any kind of noise, and mystically magnifies it to the point that all anyone can hear is a dull pitched ringing in their own ears.
Effect
Darkness to Hearing Group 4" radius, Personal Immunity (+1/4) (25 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Lullaby View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Sleep, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums a lullaby; the targets are affected by it but do not detect the lullaby itself or realize they are growing tired unnaturally (IPE, Hide Affects); those not in the AoE may hear the lullaby however.
Effect
Suppress STUN 1d6+1, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Area Of Effect Radius: 2", Selective (+1 1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Not vs any creature with 225+ character points (-3/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Sonic Aegis View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds himself with an aura of Sonic force that protects him from all conventional attacks.
Effect
FF (6 PD/6 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Sight Group (+1/2) (30 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Rallying Cry View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Investing
Description
The Sortiligist exhorts his allies to greater activity.
Effect
+10 STUN, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tickling Fingers of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
As the Sortiligist sings/chants, ghostly notes take shape, stream forth, and manipulate objects at the Sortiligist's direction.
Effect
Telekinesis (13 STR), Fine Manipulation (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Walk it Off View
Sortilege Performance Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Healing
Description
The Sortiligist gives a word of encouragement, and the subject soon feels better.
Effect
Healing (Simplified) BODY 3d6 (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Gradual Effect (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12); -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Anti-lullaby View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist chants a mantra which echoes in the recipients minds, sheilding them from Sleep and Dream based effects.
Effect
+15 Mental Defense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 16 people at once; +1 1/4) (45 Active Points); Only Versus Sleep/Dream Powers (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Booming Blast View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist undulates their voice in such a way as to project terrible, agonizing sounds in an Area of Effect.
Effect
Drain STUN 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +3/4), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Selective, Conforming (+2 1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Blinding Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears, streaking off to strike an opponent in the eyes
Effect
Sight Group Flash 9d6 (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Performance Roll (-1/2), Incantations (Song) (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears.
Effect
Sight Group Images Increases Size (16" radius; +1), +/-4 to PER Rolls (44 Active Points); Set Effect (-1), Only To Create Light (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Resonant Resistance View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 43
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The Sortiligist Sings a little Melody which stays in the recipients head for the duration, granting a modicum of protection from unusual attacks.
Effect
Improved Resonant Resistance: +15 Mental Defense, Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (28 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Performance Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4) (Real Cost: 8)
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PowD (10 points), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (17 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Performance Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4) (Real Cost: 5)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Beating Drums of Despair View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Fear, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist pounds out a basic rythym on anything, even by clapping or snapping his fingers. Waves of sound spread invisibly forth, sapping the courage of all in their path.
Effect
Drain PRE, EGO 1d6+1, PRE, EGO simultaneously (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4), Area of Effect Radius: 3", Selective (+1 1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Gestures (Requires both hands; Playing Make-believe Drums; -1/2), Noisy (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Sonic Aura View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds themselves with an aura of Sonic force that protects them from Sonic attacks.
Effect
FF (7 PD/7 Flash Defense: Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups, Hide effects of Power (+1 1/2) (45 Active Points); Only vs Sonic Attacks (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Wall of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist talks, sings, or otherwise makes meaningful noise and for the duration a barrier of pure sound appears.
Effect
Force Wall (10 PD) (Opaque Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4) (44 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sense Storm View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist brings forth a swirling storm of magical sensations which overload the sense of those caught in the area of effect.
Effect
Change Environment 4" radius, -2 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -2 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -2 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, -1 to INT Roll and INT Based Skill Rolls, Multiple Combat Effects (44 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Agitator View
Sortilege Performance Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes a loud noise and channels it's energy as a painful attack on the ears of one unlucky foe.
Effect
Energy Blast 3d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Area of Efect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), AVLD (FD (Hearing); +1 1/2) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cone of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses their voice as a weapon, uttering a painful shout.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Explosion (Cone; -1 DC/2"; +1/2), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cosmic Symphony View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 24 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist relates a story or song that resonates in the hearts and minds of those who hear it for up to a Day,attuning them to the "music of the spheres" and granting them favor. At the GM's option, some characters may not be able to benefit from this (if they suffer from Unluck or are inimical to normal existence for instance).
Effect
Luck 3d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Doesn't Benefit Some People (GM's Discretion (Unsympathetic, Unlucky, Misanthropic, Blasphemous, etc.); +0), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 128 people at once; +2) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Countersong View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 58
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
The Sortiligist weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around up to 4 people. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Suppress 3d6, all Magic simultaneously (+2), Area of Effect Radius: 2" (+3/4), Does Not Affect Self Or Allies (+1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; -1/2), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Dispelling Melody View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
With some effort the Sortiligist is able to harmonize a melody that mystically disrupts some Arcane workings of magic.Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Dispel Arcane Magic 8d6, Cumulative (+1/2), Any Arcane Magic Effect 1 at a time (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 6 LTE loss; -1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance Skill; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Feel Better Soon! View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Healing
Description
The Sortiligist gives a word of encouragement, and the subject soon feels better.
Effect
Healing (Simplified) BODY 6d6 (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Gradual Effect (20 Minutes; -1), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Rallying Cry View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The Sortiligist exhorts his allies to greater activity.
Effect
+20 STUN, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Tickling Fingers of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
As the Sortiligist sings/chants, ghostly notes take shape, stream forth, and manipulate objects at the Sortiligist's direction.
Effect
Telekinesis (33 STR), Fine Manipulation (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Resonant Resistance View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 58
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings a little Melody which stays in the recipients head for the duration, granting a modicum of protection from unusual attacks.
Effect
+9 Mental Defense, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (31 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 9)
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PowD (9 points), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (27 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 8)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Piercing Projection View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist undulates his voice in such a way as to project terrible, agonizing sounds at a single opponent each Phase.
Effect
Drain STUN 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +3/4), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 16", Selective, Conforming (+2 1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Song of Inattention View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 59
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist hums a tune which causes peoples minds to not notice him. The closer he gets to people, or more ostentatious the Sortiligist's actions the more likely he will be noticed (enlarge Fringe).
Effect
Invisibility to Sight, Hearing, Mental, Smell/Taste, Touch and Mystic Groups, Danger Sense, Combat Sense, Spatial Awareness and Detect Invisible (59 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Only When Not Attacking (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Not vs Deaf People/Things or Automatons (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Aegis View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 24 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds themselves with an aura of Sonic force that protects them from all conventional attacks.
Effect
FF (12 PD/12 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Sight Group (+1/2) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soothing Sounds View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Healing
Description
The Sortiligist tales a tale, sings a song, or otherwise entertains, and all those nearby that listen are invigorated.
Effect
Healing (Simplified) Simplified (BODY & STUN) 3d6, Area of Effect Radius: 3" (+1) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 3/4), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tonal Insensation View
Sortilege Performance Level 3
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 56
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist intones a magical note which renders chosen opponents insensate.
Effect
Minor Tone of Sensory Assault: Sight and Hearing Groups Flash 4d6, Hole In The Middle (+1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 3" (+1) (56 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beating Drums of Despair View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Fear, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist pounds out a basic rythym on anything, even by clapping or snapping his fingers. Waves of sound spread invisible forth, sapping the courage of all in their paths.
Effect
Drain PRE, EGO 2d6, PRE, EGO simultaneously (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Hour; +1), Area of Effect Radius: 5", Selective (+1 1/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Gestures (Requires both hands; Playing Make-believe Drums; -1/2), Noisy (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Blinding Dweomer Light View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears, streaking off to strike an opponent in the eyes
Effect
Sight Group Flash 15d6 (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Song) (-1/4), Requires A Performance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Sense Storm View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 73
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist brings forth a swirling storm of magical sensations which overload the sense of those caught in the area of effect.
Effect
Change Environment 8" radius, -2 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -2 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -2 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, -1 to INT Roll and INT Based Skill Rolls, Multiple Combat Effects, Selective Target (+1/2) (73 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Howl View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses his voice as a weapon, uttering a painful shout that shakes the very bones of all before them.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), +2 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1/2), Area of Effect Cone: 13" (+1), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Sonic Aura View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 71
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds himself with an aura of Sonic force that protects him from Sonic attacks.
Effect
FF (11 PD/11 Flash Defense: Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups, Hide effects of Power (+1 1/2) (71 Active Points); Only vs Sonic Attacks (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pantomime View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist starts a pantomime routine, and chosen targets feel compelled to watch, growing mentally numbed.
Effect
Drain INT 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), IPE, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Area of Effect Radius: 10" (+1 1/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; Miming; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Shot View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes a loud noise and channels it's energy as a painful attack on the ears of one unlucky foe.
Effect
Energy Blast 5d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Area of Efect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), AVLD (FD (Hearing); +1 1/2) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

To Victory! View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The Sortiligist exhorts his allies to nigh-superhuman stalwartness.
Effect
+20 STUN, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 64 people at once; +1 3/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Wall of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 4
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 74
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist talks, sings, or otherwise makes meaningful noise and for the duration a barrier of pure sound appears.
Effect
Force Wall (13 PD) (Opaque Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Transparent to ED Attacks (+1/2) (74 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

A Little Rest Is All You Need View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Healing
Description
The Sortiligist sings a restful tune, and the subject is sure to feel better after a good long nap.
Effect
Healing (Simplified) BODY 9d6 (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, -1 1/2), Gradual Effect (6 Hours; -1 1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Brilliant Melody View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
As the Sortiligist whistles intricate tune, highly visible light-shedding harmless glowing motes that resemble Will O The Wisps to appear in a 50 ft radius. Motes will float around in a pattern or randomly moving up to 48" per Phase.
Effect
Sight Group Images Increases Size (8" radius) (+3/4), +/-3 to PER Rolls, Invisible Power Effects, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Mobile (x8 rate of movement; +2) (90 Active Points); Only To Create Light (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration (0 DCV; -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cloak of Noise View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist makes any kind of noise, and mystically magnifies it to the point that all anyone can hear is a dull pitched ringing in their own ears.
Effect
Darkness to Hearing Group 14" radius, Personal Immunity (+1/4) (87 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Tonal Insensation View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist intones a magical note which renders chosen opponents insensate.
Effect
Sight and Hearing Groups and Spatial Awareness Flash 6d6, Area of Effect Radius: 4", Selective (+1 1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Howl View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses their voice as a weapon, uttering a painful shout.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6+1 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Explosion (Cone; -1 DC/4"; +1), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Cosmic Symphony View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 36 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Investing
Description
The Sortiligist relates a story or song that resonates in the hearts and minds of those who hear it for up to a Day,attuning them to the "music of the spheres" and granting them favor.
Effect
Luck 4d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Doesn't Benefit Some People (GM's Discretion (Unsympathetic, Unlucky, Misanthropic, Blasphemous, etc.); +0), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 512 people at once; +2 1/2) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Mangler View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist strums a discordant bar or sings an off tune refrain causing one lucky listener intense pain.
Effect
Energy Blast 6d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Area of Efect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), AVLD (FD (Hearing); +1 1/2) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests (Spell Resistance), No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Shield View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 36 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds themselves with an aura of Sonic force that protects them from all conventional attacks.
Effect
FF (18 PD/18 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Sight Group (+1/2) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soothing Song View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 33 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Sleep, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums a lullaby; the targets are affected by it but do not detect the lullaby itself or realize they are growing tired unnaturally (IPE, Hide Affects); those not in the AoE may hear the lullaby however.
Effect
Suppress STUN 4d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Area Of Effect Radius: 12", Selective (+1 1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Not vs any creature with 350+ character points (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Strike up the Band View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist plays alone, but it sounds as if they are accompanied by a full orchestra (or equivalent).
Effect
Hearing Group Images Increased Size (128" radius; +1 3/4), +/-8 to PER Rolls, Personal Immunity (+1/4) (87 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Tickling Fingers of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 5
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
As the Sortiligist sings/chants, ghostly notes take shape, stream forth, and manipulate objects at the Sortiligists direction.
Effect
Telekinesis (53 STR), Fine Manipulation (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Alleviate Curse View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
The Sortiligist is able to work his magic to disrupt curses, with some effort. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Dispel Curses 14d6, any Curse one at a time (+1/4), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Cumulative (168 points; +3/4) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Delayed Phase, -1 3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 7 LTE loss; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Performance Skill vs Magic Skill of Caster; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beating Drums of Despair View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 28 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist pounds out a basic rythym on anything, even by clapping or snapping his fingers. Waves of sound spread invisible forth, sapping the courage of all in their paths.
Effect
Drain PRE, EGO 2d6, MegaScale (1" = 1 km; +1/4), PRE, EGO simultaneously (+1/2), Lingering up to 5 Minutes (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Selective (+1 1/4), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 6 Hours; +1 1/4) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-1), Gestures (Requires both hands; Complex; Playing Make-believe Drums; -3/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Noisy (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Blinding Dweomer Light of the Rhapsodist View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Light
Description
The Sortiligist hums a few bars of giddy music and a shimmering ball of light appears, streaking off to strike an opponent in the eyes
Effect
Sight Group Flash 21d6 (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Song) (-1/4), Requires A Performance Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Discordant Word View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist shouts a single word charged with magical power, deafening and stunning an opponent.
Effect
Hearing Group Flash 6d6 (18 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Linked (Ranged Killing Attack; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4) (Real Cost: 4)
plus
Ranged Killing Attack 2d6-1 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (87 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Incantations (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4) (Real Cost: 20)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Disruptive Note View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 36 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Figment
Description
The Sortiligist strums a chord/sings a note that imperceptibly resonates, disrupting unusual senses across a vast area for an entire day. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Darkness to Hearing and Mental Groups, Danger Sense, Combat Sense and Spatial Awareness 1" radius, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), MegaScale (1" = 1 km; +1/4), Conforming (+1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (100 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 10 LTE loss; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Cone of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses his voice as a weapon, uttering a painful shout.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 2d6 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Area of Effect Cone: 16" (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Dispelling Melody View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
With some effort the Sortiligist is able to harmonize a melody that mystically disrupts some Arcane workings of magic.
Effect
Dispel Arcane Magic 14d6, Cumulative (+1/2), Any Arcane Magic Effect 1 at a time (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 6 LTE loss; -1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance Skill; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Sense Storm View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist brings forth a swirling storm of magical sensations which overload the sense of those caught in the area of effect.
Effect
Change Environment 32" radius, -2 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -2 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -2 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, -1 INT Roll and all Skill Rolls based on INT, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (90 Active Points); Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Soothing Song View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 42 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums a lullaby; the targets are affected by it but do not detect the lullaby itself or realize they are growing tired unnaturally (IPE, Hid Affects); those not in the AoE may hear the lullaby however.
Effect
Suppress STUN 4d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Area Of Effect Radius: 28", Selective (+1 3/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Cannot Be Used With Multiple-Power Attacks (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Horrifying Howl View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist uses their voice as a weapon, uttering a painful howl that bursts eardrums and leaves foes in disarray.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6+1 (vs. Flash Defense (Hearing)), Explosion (Cone; -1 DC/2"; +1/2), Does BODY (+1), +5 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1 1/4), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +1 1/2) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), No Knockback (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Warding Chant View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings and Plays (or provides percussive accompanyment with their hands) a complex melody, which weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around up to 4 people. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Spell Resistance, Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (105 Active Points); Gestures, throughout (Complex; Requires both hands; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4) 29-
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Warding Chant View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings and Plays (or provides percussive accompanyment with their hands) a complex melody, which weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around up to 4 people. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Spell Resistance, Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 128 people at once; +2) (105 Active Points); Gestures, throughout (Complex; Requires both hands; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4) 21-
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Improved Resonant Resistance View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 29 Active Points: 103
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings a little Melody which stays in the recipients head for the duration, granting a modicum of protection from unusual attacks.
Effect
+14 Mental Defense, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 128 people at once; +2) (54 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 15)
plus
PowD (14 points), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 128 people at once; +2) (49 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4) (Real Cost: 14)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Piercing Cry View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist undulates his voice in such a way as to project terrible, agonizing sounds in an Area of Effect.
Effect
Drain STUN 3d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), AVLD (Flash Defense: Hearing; +3/4), Area of Effect Radius: 8" (+1) (105 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Performance Roll And A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Resist Magic View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Anti-Magic
Description
The Sortiligist weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around nearby allies. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Suppress 5d6, all Magic simultaneously (+2), Area of Effect Radius: 2" (+3/4), Does Not Affect Self Or Allies (+1/4) (100 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; -1/2), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Rousing Melody View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist rouses a group to clap along with their music or chant.
Effect
Mind Control 8d6, Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Cumulative (+1/2) (100 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Set Effect "Stop Activities And Clap Hands" (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Mandatory Effect EGO +10 (-1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shattering Howl View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist simply howls, undulating his voice up and down the register, shatering breakables.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 2d6-1 (vs. PD), Area of Effect Cone: 16" (+1), Penetrating (x4; +2) (100 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Aura View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 32 Active Points: 104
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds himself with an aura of Sonic force that protects him from Sonic attacks.
Effect
FF (16 PD/16 Flash Defense: Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Hearing, and Sight Groups, Hide effects of Power (+1 1/2) (104 Active Points); Only vs Sonic Attacks (-1), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Story for the Ages View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist tells a story (etc) before a throng of 20 or more people and it is embedded solidly into the minds of the listeners, who will in turn go on to relate it to others who in their turn tell someone else, and so on until it has spread virally even despite attempts to squelch it. It becomes entrenched in the collective consciousness of a region or beyond. However, this tires the Sortiligist greatly and it takes them a few weeks to recover from the taxing ordeal.
Effect
Reality Hack, 1 Continuing Charge lasting Forever (+0) (100 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster Suffers A -3 Penalty To Their Performance Skill Roll, FADE rate = -1 / Week (fades completely in 3 weeks); -1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Must Perform Before A Gathering Of At Least Twenty People Or More (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Performance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sublime Sonic Aegis View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 42 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist surrounds themselves with an aura of Sonic force that protects them from all conventional attacks as well as sonic assaults.
Effect
FF (14 PD/14 ED/14 Flash Defense: Hearing Group), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hardened (+1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Invisible to Sight Group (+1/2) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Performance; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Sense Storm View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 35 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist brings forth a swirling storm of magical sensations which overload the sense of those caught in the area of effect.
Effect
Change Environment 32" radius, -3 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -2 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -3 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, -2 INT Roll and all Skill Rolls based on INT, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (105 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Performance vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Wall of Sound View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 27 Active Points: 103
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Force
Description
The Sortiligist talks, sings, or otherwise makes meaningful noise and for the duration a perfect dome of pure sound appears.
Effect
Force Wall (19 PD; 2" long and 1" tall) (Opaque Hearing Group), Hardened (+1/4), Transparent to ED Attacks (+1/2) (104 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Magic Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Restricted Shape (Bubble; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Warding Chant View
Sortilege Performance Level 6
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist Sings and Plays (or provides percussive accompanyment with their hands) a complex melody, which weaves a mystic web of resistance to Magic around up to 4 people. This is a Defensive Action and may be Aborted to.
Effect
Spell Resistance, Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (90 Active Points); Gestures, throughout (Complex; Requires both hands; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Performance; -1/4) 23-
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition