Set's Curse
This power enables the Setite to twist a victim's physical form into that of a gigantic python. The target's mass remains the same, but her body and mind transform into a snake that is ready to do the Cainite's bidding. Rumor has it that countless mortals and even some vampires have been afflicted with this curse and remain forever changed, as protectors of Setite havens.
System: The Setite must touch the victim (a Dexterity + Brawl roll is necessary in combat situations). the player spends two Willpower and three Blood Points, then rolls Manipulation + Occult (difficulty of the target's Stamina + Self-Control/Instinct). Successes determine how long the subject is a python. the transformation to and from a snake takes three turns.
| 1 success | 1 Scene |
| 2 | 1 week |
| 3 | 1 month |
| 4 | 6 months |
| 5 | 1 year |
While in this form, the victim's mind is truly that of a snake - the target has an Intelligence of 1 for the duration of the effect. the python can still comprehend her native language, and endeavors to carry out the Setite's simple verbal commands. Obviously, the subject cannot speak, use any tools, grasp objects or utilize any Disciplines while transformed. She does, however, have the ability to grab and crush opponents by wrapping her massive coils around them. The python makes a standard attack roll; one success gives her a minor hold on her opponent for Strength damage. Two or more successes puts the opponent fully in the python's grasp. Flexing powerful snake muscles inflicts Strength + 3 damage, and an opponent so entwined must make a contested Strength + Survival roll (difficulty 6) against the python to break free.
When the subject returns to her mortal form, a Wits + Empathy roll is necessary (difficulty 6) to reclaim her human mind as well. if this roll fails, the victim suffers a permanent Derangement: fear of snakes. If this roll is botched, the victim retains a snake's mind.
