The Forger's Hammer

Potence 7

The Brujah can use their supernatural strength to forge weapons of exceptional quality. While humans must use the hammer and anvil, ancient Brujah can shape metal with their hands. In so doing, they imbue weapons with some of their own mystical strength. Over time this technique has fallen into disuse as humanity has made greater technical advances in metallurgy. The weapons of the ancients, however, are rare and valuable items.

System: The Brujah who wishes to create a weapon must first acquire the proper materials. The forging of the blade involves the most effort, but the mounting and dressing of the weapon takes as much time and skill. When forging the blade, the vampire beats the metal with her bare hands, shaping the material into the weapon of her choice. The player must succeed in a Strength + Crafts roll (difficulty 8). For every two successes, the weapon causes an additional die of damage (maximum of +3). The weapon is also incredibly resistant and can withstand heavy blows, and remains sharp with little upkeep. These weapons cause aggravated wounds.

Errata: The Damage bonus applied by this power is NOT cumulative with the +1 imbued by the Level 6 power Master of the Forge.