Malediction of Fetid Veins

Level III Rituals

Description: After a turn of fierce incantation, the vampire spits blood in the direction of another vampire or ghoul in his direct line of sight. The blood need not strike the victim, it merely accompanies the invisible spray of vitriolic force. This force rots vitae, making it an effective weapon against ghouls and vampires both.
System: Treat the casting roll as an attack that may be dodged at +1 difficulty but not parried. If the magic hits, roll the vampire’s Mortis rating (difficulty 7). Each success rots one blood point into inert sludge. Although vampires suffer no other injury from the spell, ghouls suffer one level of lethal damage for every blood point they lose. This damage may be soaked, provided that the ghoul does not lose all vitae. A ghoul slain with this ritual reeks of sepsis and assumes a terrible visage, every vein bulging and darkened with rot. This ritual has no effect on ordinary mortals or any other supernatural beings.

Reference: PGHC 202