Feats of Illusion

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Mage Information
Feats of Illusion
Successes Illusion
One Simple, one sensation (sight, sound, scent, etc.)
Two Simple and moving, one sensation
Three Complex and stationary, or simple and moving (two sensations)
Four Complex and moving (several sensations)
Five Complex and reflexive (multiple sensations)
Six+ Complex and interactive (full sensations)
Notes
Types of Illusions Sphere Necessary
Mental illusions Mind 2+ (only in target’s mind; usually coincidental)
“Physical” illusions Forces 2+/ Prime 4+ (visible to all witnesses;
manipulate elemental forces to manifest sensory components)
Immersive illusions Forces 4+/ Prime 4+ (“holodeck” level of apparent reality)

Damage & Duration

Illusions don’t normally inflict damage unless “damage levels” are purchased as described below. Illusions may indirectly lead witness into dangerous situations, as described under Environmental Hazards.

Sphere Damage Type
Mind Bashing damage
Mind 3/ Life 3 Aggravated damage
Forces Bashing or lethal, depending upon elements involved

Default Duration is one scene.

Additional levels of Duration, or “damage levels” of two dice of damage, may be purchased for one additional success, each level, above the Base. One day + two dice of damage, for example, would require two additional successes.