Cobra Hypnotic Method

Cost: 7m; Mins: Charisma 4, Essence 3; Type: Simple
Keywords: Combo-OK, Obvious, Social
Duration: (Essence) actions
Prerequisite Charms: Any Charisma Excellency

Manifesting the hypnotic swaying that many creatures evince, the Lunar can slow or stop her enemies in their tracks. She may use this Charm in physical or social combat; in social combat, its Speed is six long ticks. The Lunar's player rolls ([Charisma + [Presenc]] for single targets, or Performance for groups]). Any person whose Mental Defense Value is less than the rolled successes stops. That person immediately becomes Inactive for a number of actions equal to the Lunar's Essence. This unnatural mental influence can be overcome by spending two points of Willpower.

Lunars use this technique in order to attack their victims without resistance, to escape from crowds and for many other purposes.