Courtier's Eye Technique

Cost: 3m; Mins: Investigation 3, Essence 1; Type: Simple
Keywords: Combo-OK
Duration: Instant
Prerequisite Charms: None

The Lawgivers understand the harmonies of the world. This Charm allows the character to detect others' importance or wealth with a glance. This Charm targets one individual the character can sense. The Exalt's player rolls (Perception + Investigation), adding the Solar's Essence in automatic successes. If the target is concealing his identity or Resources in any way, subtract an external penalty of ([the target's Manipulation + Socialize] ÷ 2) from the successes on the Investigation roll. If the Exalt succeeds, she learns the target's Resources and Influence ratings. In addition, she can make a rough but solid estimate of how many allies the target considers himself to have in the immediate circumstances and how much wealth and power the target wields through organization-specific Backgrounds such as Backing and Followers. The Solar may not attempt to use this Charm on a given target more than once per scene.

Spider in Society's Web

The same as an Abyssal Exalted Charm. Adds Mirror Keyword.
Prerequisite Charms: None

Abyssals understand the complex power plays that define social interaction as a necessary precursor to attacking the luminaries who hold civilization together.