Perfect Essence

Vicissitude 9

A Tzimisce with this power has near-perfect control over her blood and body. She uses her vitae more efficiently than ever before (and thus need not feed as often) and can alter herself without so much as lifting an arm. The Metamorphosists strive for this state, but only Methuselahs are thought to be able to achieve it.

System: Perfect Essence allows for impressive effects. First and foremost, any blood spent to heal, power Disciplines or boost Physical Attributes counts double. All vitae taken from a mortal victim also counts double; each blood point taken counts as two added to the character’s pool. In addition, the character automatically detects any special substances or effects in blood she consumes (such as the Quietus power Ripples of the Heart) and may choose not to be affected by it. Any supernatural effects that seek to control or alter the character’s blood are at +3 difficulty, and if an opposed roll is allowed, the player gains three additional dice. Finally, drinking or draining the character’s blood is impossible unless she is in torpor, and even then an opposed Willpower roll must first be made.

The character also has an exceptional level of control over her own body. She need no longer touch herself to use Transmogrify the Mortal Clay and Rend the Osseous Frame. In addition, she may have the effects of these applications manifest themselves in a single turn, simply by concentrating and making the appropriate roll.