Zesan’s Influence

Zesan’s Influence (Dragàmyr endàrtra Kadàktrū)

Zesan’s Influence persuades a number of subjects to embrace a simple plan, opinion, or interest that is presented by the magician.

Tēllen shuffled nervously atop the tavern hearth. The locals arrived in dribs-and-drabs, stopping by the bar for a pint before finding their customary seats. When every seat was occupied, the townsfolk grew quiet and turned their attention to the newcomer. Tēllen stood in silence for a moment, wondering how the patrons knew the room was full. From his vantage, he’d been watching the irregular influx of locals and was surprised how easily each found their way to a seat. He turned his back to the room and pretended to straighten his belt and jacket. When he turned back to face the crowd, the spell was done. “I am here to address concerns about activities taking part outside town,” he explained to his rapt audience. “There have been reports of unnatural sounds and sightings from the woods and area around Angar’s Creek. The lord has contracted myself and my colleagues to deal with the disturbances. It would be helpful if everyone could avoid the wood and creek in the days ahead, until we’re able to uncover and dispatch those responsible.” With few exceptions, the townsfolk nodded their approval and support.

Details

Zesan’s Influence affects all those that can hear and see the magician clearly. Suggestions that cause the subject obvious and great danger will not be followed.

  • GURPS
    • Dragàlim: endàrtra Kadàktrū
    • Class/Difficulty: see MAGp68 Mass Suggestion
    • Casting Time: see MAGp68 Mass Suggestion
    • Cost: see MAGp68 Mass Suggestion
    • Duration: see MAGp68 Mass Suggestion
    • Pages: 15
    • Prerequisites: Endàrtra –, Kadàktrū –; Old Taldànic 16+ (High Davar)
  • WoD
    • Dragàlim: endàrtra Kadàktrū
    • Class/Difficulty: Presence1 + Weaving: Endàrtra + Kadàktrū
    • Casting Time: Instant and contested; target rolls Composure1 + Magery reflexively
    • Cost: 1 Mana
    • Duration: Prolonged (one scene)
    • Pages: 15
    • Prerequisites: Kadàktrū 4; Old Taldànic 2 + Literacy (High Davar)

The spell is more subtle than command-type spells (i.e., Loðáland’s Compulsion). If the magician is conspicuous about weaving the spell, the targets get a +1 bonus (i.e., die) to their resistance rolls. If the magician achieves three or more successes against any listener, the target is brainwashed into believing the weaver’s plan, opinion, or interest is his own. This effect is permanent.

Components

History

Footnotes:

  1. Based on WoDp42 Attribute Uses Table