Devil-Channel

Abombwe 4

The Laibon may channel his Beast through his body. Depending on which part of his body the Laibon choose to "invest" with the Beast, a variety of powers are gained.

System: The player must spend two Blood Points (plus one, due to the Laibon clan flaw). All difficulties to avoid frenzy are increased by one because the Beast is so close to the surface. The Beast actually manifests as a film of black, clotted blood that cakes the affected body part. Only one power may be "turned on" at a time.

Various powers demonstrated by Laibon include:
Hands: The Laibon may inflict aggravated damage with punches. The power lasts for the scene.
Body: All blood expenditure to increase Physical Attributes (not heal) is considered doubly efficient. The power lasts for the scene.
Throat: The Laibon may roar. Humans flee unless they succeed on Courage rolls (difficulty 9). Supernaturals must make successful Courage rolls (difficulty 8) or become weak with terror (all Dice Pools reduced by half, rounded up). This effect lasts for the scene.
Feet: Aggravated damage may be inflicted with kicks. This power lasts for the scene. The Laibon may also stamp, paining the earth-spirits with his tread. the spirits react with a violent shock wave that affects all within 100 feet of the Laibon. Those in the vicinity (including the Laibon) must make Dexterity + Athletics rolls to remain standing (difficulty 5 for the Laibon, 6 if expecting it, 8 if the shock wave is a surprise). The tremors continue for as long as the Laibon "dances."

Some Laibon speak in guarded tones of elder members of the bloodline, who use variants of this power to create even more terrifying effects.