Irresistible Questioning Technique

Cost: 5m, 1wp; Mins: Investigation 5, Essence 2
Type: Supplemental
Keywords: Mute
Duration: Instant
Prerequisite Charms: Judge's Ear Technique

The Lawgiver may wring the truth from a subject with piercing, impossible-to-resist questions. This Charm supplements a persuade action (p. 216) in the form of a question. Roll the Solar's (Wits + Investigation) against the target's Resolve. Success means that the character must answer truthfully and to the fullest extent of his knowledge. In addition, each extra success on this roll constitutes an additional question the Solar may ask, and each of those questions is likewise irresistible. The target of this Charm may pay one Willpower to resist answering a single question, but this grants no immunity to further questioning, or even the same question posed repeatedly. No Willpower is required to resist this question if the character is able to escape the scene or leave freely; in combat, the power is compelling but costs no Willpower to resist. Likewise, a character who feels compelled to stay, even if they may leave freely, must pay Willpower to resist a question. This Charm may only be used on a specific character once per session.