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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

Beckon Creature III View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 5
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 90
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 200-point Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Any Creature Caster Has Animal Handler For; +1/2), Devoted (+3/4) (90 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), 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

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

Cajoling Interview View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 5
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Language-Based, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist cajoles and fences target into telling their darkest secrets and desires.
Effect
Telepathy 4d6 (Human class of minds), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (x64 max.) (768 points; +1 3/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Receive Only (-1/2), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Incantations (throughout; -1/2), Language Barrier (-1/2), Normal Range (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Gestures (-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; Persuasion; -1/4), Limited Range (Conversation distance; -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

Cohesive Tale View
Sortilege Oratory Level 5
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 89
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. This version can fool even unusual senses.
Effect
Sight, Hearing, Smell/Taste and Touch Groups, Spatial Awareness and Danger Sense Images, +/-6 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (89 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), 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 Oratory; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Double Speak View
Sortilege Persuasion Level 5
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Language-Based
Description
The Sortiligist can talk most anyone into most anything, given time.
Effect
Mind Control 9d6 (Human class of minds), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1), Language Barrier (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Persuasion; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Confused Muttering View
Sortilege Conversation Level 5
Real Cost: 32 Active Points: 89
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist curses a person, leaving them unable to communicate effectively for 25 years.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-7 with Conversation), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points; +1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 25 Years (+1 3/4) (89 Active Points); Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Conversation Skill vs Conversation Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Forced Gaffe View
Sortilege High Society Level 5
Real Cost: 28 Active Points: 84
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The Sortiligist trades a few words with the target, traps them into a boorish remark, and thereafter the target will make one gaffe after another for the next century..
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-8 with High Society), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points; +1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Century (+2) (84 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Requires A High Society Skill vs High Society Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/2), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Jealous Strife View
Sortilege Seduction Level 5
Real Cost: 24 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Charm, Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist sends out out a mental urging causing those interested in the Sortiligist sexually (as determined by a modified Seduction Roll, gender, etc) to start fighting amongst themselves.
Effect
Mind Control 3d6 (standard effect: 9 points) (Human class of minds), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Seduction; +0), Telepathic (+1/4), Uncontrolled (To Resist Breakout Rolls) (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (72 points; +1), Continuous (+1), Area of Effect Radius: 14" (+1 1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Set Effect (Only to get Interested Parties To Fight Amongst Themselves; -1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -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

Group Reveal Allegiance View
Sortilege High Society Level 5
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The Sortiligist and several others can sense the relationships between people in any gathering, sniffing out alliances, emnities, etc. Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Detect Relationships 21- (Unusual Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Range, Sense, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Ranged (+1/2), LOS Not Required to Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster suffers 9 LTE Loss; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Requires An High Society Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points -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

Improved Pig in a Poke View
Sortilege Trading Level 5
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Glamer
Description
The Sortiligist makes a group of people believe a bag full of pebbles is really full of gold or gems.
Effect
Mental Illusions 4d6 (Human class of minds), Cumulative (48 points; +3/4), Area of Effect Radius: 8", Nonselective (+3/4), Continuous (+1), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1) (90 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

Improved Seal the Deal View
Sortilege Trading Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 87
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 thru.
Effect
Mind Control 5d6 (Human class of minds), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Cumulative (120 points; +1) (87 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

Lulling Sounds View
Sortilege Conversation Level 5
Real Cost: 28 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sleep
Description
The Sortiligist can lull a conversation partner into unconsciousness without their realization.
Effect
Drain STUN 2d6, Limited Range (+1/4), Penetrating (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Minute (+3/4), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Conversation vs Conversation Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests; -1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Laughing Fool View
Sortilege Animal Handling Level 5
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Compulsion
Description
The Sortiligist commands a creature to halt and all but the strongest willed creatures do.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 4 DEF, Cannot Be Escaped With Teleportation (+1/4), Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Physical Attacks Limited Group (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, SFX Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Based On EGO Combat Value (Mental Defense; Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (Complex; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Animal Handler (Must have for appropriate type of creature); -1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Night Sweats View
Sortilege Interrogation Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Evil, Phantasm
Description
The Sortiligist seeks out a sleeping mind and bedevils the sleeper with horrifying nightmares. The subject will remember the nightmares but will think they are naturally occuring (IPE Hide Effects of Power).
Effect
Night Sweats: Mind Scan 6d6, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), One Way Link (+1) (60 Active Points); Concentration, throughout (0 DCV; Character is totally unaware of nearby events; -1 1/2), Only vs Sleeping Targets (-1), Extra Time (5 Minutes, Only to Activate, -1), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4) (Real Cost: 11)
plus
Mental Illusions 1d6, Invisible Power Effects, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +1), Lingering up to 6 Hours (+1 3/4), Cumulative (x128 max.) (768 points; +2 1/4) (30 Active Points); Only vs Sleeping Targets (-1), Concentration (0 DCV; Character is totally unaware of nearby events; -3/4), Stops Working If Mentalist Is Stunned (-1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (Active Point penalty to Skill Roll is -1 per 20 Active Points; Interrogation; -1/4), Linked (Find the Dreamer; Greater Power is Constant or in use most or all of the time; -1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (-1/4) (Real Cost: 7)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Siphon Psyche View
Sortilege Seduction Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Evil
Description
The Sortiligist invisibly leeches strength of personality and vitality from a victim. NOTE: This is an Evil act.
Effect
Transfer 1d6 (EGO to EGO, PRE to PRE), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; Seduction; +0), Variable Effect (To) to EGO, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), from EGO, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Month; +2), IPE, Hide effects of Power (Fully Invisible; +2) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, -1 1/2), Concentration, throughout (1/2 DCV; -1/2)
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 Instant Bodygaurds View
Sortilege Seduction Level 5
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 90
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 4 normals will comply but the Sortiligist must make a Seduction Roll vs each of them individually.
Effect
Summon 4 up to 175-point creatures, Expanded Class of Beings Limited Group (Passerbys; +1/2), Loyal (+1/2) (90 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

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