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Assess Artifact View
Sortilege Trading Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Divining
Description
The Sortiligist is able to discern the nature, use, and value of a magical item
Effect
Detect information about Magic Items, Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Command Words), Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Creator), Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Legends or Prophecies Associated With), Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Names\Types of Similar Items In Existence), Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Noteworthy Owners) and Each Extra Thing or Class of Things (Rumors Related To Item) 33- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Rapid (x10): x10 (75 Active Points); Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (0 DCV; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gradual Effect (1 Minute; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -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

Beckon Creature II View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 150-point Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For; +1/2), Slavishly Devoted (+1) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Requires An Animal Handling Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Beckon Many Creature II View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 74
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist hums, sings, whistles, chants, talks, or otherwise speaks, calling forth fantastic creatures who are enthralled by the sounds he makes. They will serve him loyally unless overtly endangered or dismissed.
Effect
Summon 8 112-point Common Fantasy Creatures, Expanded Class of Beings Very Limited Group (Animal Handler: Other: Common Fantasy Creatures; +1/4), Devoted (+3/4) (74 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bonds of Speech View
Sortilege Conversation Level 4
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist tells a simple joke; whether its funny or not the opponent is racked with howls of laughter so severe as to render them helpless.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 4 DEF, Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Physical Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Mental Defense Adds To EGO (-1/2), Language Based (-1/4), Requires A Conversation vs Conversation Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Disorienting Sonnet View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 4
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist wraps his targets mind in a veil of words, leaving them immobilize and bewildered.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 4 DEF, Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Delayed Phase, -1 1/2), Incantations (Clever Speech) (Complex; -1/2), Language Dependent (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Enthralling Speech View
Sortilege Oratory Level 4
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist captivates all around him with his melodious speech.
Effect
+75 PRE, Requires A Oratory Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; +0) (75 Active Points); Incantations (Requires Incantations throughout; Complex; -1), Mental Defense Applies (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Gouging Inquiry View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 4
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist simply bores down and takes the information he wants, with no time for subtlety.
Effect
Telepathy 15d6 (standard effect: 45 points) (Human class of minds), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Interrogation; +0) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Receive Only (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Limited Range (Conversation distance; -1/4), Normal Range (-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

Instant Bodygaurds View
Sortilege Seduction Level 4
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 70
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist appeals to interested parties in a crowd to rise to their defense. Up to 16 normals will comply but the Sortiligist must make a Seduction Roll vs each of them individually.
Effect
Summon 16 75-point creatures, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Passerbys; +1/2), Loyal (+1/2) (70 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 1/4), Summoned Being Must Inhabit Locale (-1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; Appeal for help; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, Must Make A Seduction Roll vs. Each Person "Summoned"; Seduction; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Intoxicating Grace View
Sortilege High Society Level 4
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist must succeed at an opposed High Society Skill Roll vs each individual they wish to use the extra PRE against. Obviously the Sortiligist does not get to include the bonus PRE of the Spell itself to these rolls. Charming / Intoxicating / Unassailable Grace do not stack with one another.
Effect
+75 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (75 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests High Society vs High Society; -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

Lesser Soothing the Savage Beast View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 4
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Compulsion, Mind-Affecting
Description
The Sortiligist uses advanced understanding of animal behavior patterns and magic ensorcell animals to obey their will.
Effect
Mind Control 5d6 (standard effect: 15 points) (Animal class of minds), Lingering +1 Phase (+1/4), Telepathic (+1/4), Cumulative (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 3/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires An Animal Handling (-1/20 AP) Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Must have appropriate Animal Handling Category; -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

Pig in a Poke View
Sortilege Trading Level 4
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 72
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist makes a target believe a bag full of pebbles is really full of gold or gems.
Effect
Mental Illusions 3d6 (Human class of minds), Uncontrolled (Resists Breakout Rolls) (+1/2), Cumulative (72 points; +1), Continuous (+1), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (67 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Set Effect (Only To Make Target Think Pebbles Are Gems Or Gold; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, 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; Trading; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Seal the Deal View
Sortilege Trading Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 70
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist seals the deal with this mystic contract, compelling the other party to follow through.
Effect
Mind Control 4d6 (Human class of minds), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (96 points; +1) (70 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Only To Enforce A Contract Or Agreement (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Trading; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -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

Threat View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Fear, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist issues a threat, which may terrify weak willed targets.
Effect
+75 PRE (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), Offensive Use Only (-1), Only vs 1 Person (-1), Language Barrier (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -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

Vibrant Tale View
Sortilege Oratory Level 4
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Figment
Description
As the Sortiligist speaks, shadowy images appear, resolving themselves into glorious moving pictures and sound illustrating whatever story he is telling. If the Sortiligist wishes this version may have both texture and scent.
Effect
Sight, Hearing, Smell/Taste and Touch Groups Images, +/-6 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (75 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Incantations, throughout (Complex; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points Oratory; -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

Winning Argument View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist makes a good argument, easily getting people to do things they aren't totally opposed to doing, no matter how unlikely it at first seems.
Effect
Mind Control 5d6 (standard effect: 15 points) (Human class of minds), Lingering +1 Phase (+1/4), Telepathic (+1/4), Cumulative (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 3/4), Extra Time (1 Minute, Delayed Phase, -1 3/4), Language Barrier (-1/2), Incantations (Complex; Conversation; -1/2), Limited Range (Conversation distance; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Requires A Persuasion Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; -1/4), Normal Range (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition