Using Dominate in combat or in other frantic situations is limited to people attacking or otherwise interacting with the user directly, as everyone else’s attention is firmly focused on their own peril. It is of course impossible to catch the eyes of someone squeezing their eyes shut or wearing a blindfold, but that person should be easy prey to other tactics. Catching the eyes of someone actively attempting to avoid the vampire’s gaze requires a contest of the user’s Resolve + Intimidation vs the target’s Wits + Awareness. Once they establish contact, Dominate holds the gaze of the victim until the user conveys their command or commands, barring interference. Most Dominate powers require eye contact with the victim. When using this Discipline, Kindred feel omnipotent, although the wisest of them know that this too may be shackles of a kind, slipped upon them by the Blood. This is the Beast at its most cruel and controlling.ĭominate acts as a bludgeon to enforce the Masquerade, create submissive servants, and reinforce the self-assuredness of the vampire. At its most dangerous, it allows Kindred to enslave entire crowds of kine. At its most basic, Dominate enables a vampire to make a victim forget the feed they just endured or enjoyed. Talley bowed again, mentally noting that to get to this Ventrue, he would need to focus on crushing the wills of her servants instead.ĭominate grants the vampire the ability to control the actions of others, manipulate their memories, and force living creatures into acts they would not perform of their own volition.
She ordered them to put their weapons away. I meant no offense.” Savona’s guards froze, awaiting her response. I prefer diplomacy with strong characters, and clearly, you are that. “I just wanted to ensure you were not some weak envoy. “You think to manipulate me so directly? I am not some thinblood or ghoul to be commanded, Keeper!” Each member of her entourage went for their holstered weapons. “You will dismiss your security immediately.” The words cleaved through the Ventrue’s mind like a broadsword, wielded without subtlety. Talley smiled, though his smiles were always false, and caught Savona’s eyes. We are ready to approach the Magisters with serious talks regarding your joining the fold.” We witnessed the burning of four Sabbat Cardinals last month, thanks to your… sacrifice. Your actions carry more weight than your skill in etiquette.” Fiorenza Savona dismissed two of her bodyguards with a gesture, a flick of imaginary dust from her sleeve. “Call me ‘Miss,’ ‘Madame,’ ‘Lady’ or whatever you choose, Hound. “Miss Savona, I assume.” Talley bowed deeply to the Ventrue prodigy as she and her entourage entered the monument where their meeting was to take place. Nicknames: Snake Charming, Mesmerism, Mentis Imperium
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