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Path Ritae

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	System: This ritae creates an item that a sabbat priest can then carry with them. When in possession of the Codex of the Dark Father the Sabbat priest can spend 1 temporary willpower to give himself or anyone within their line of sight a single retest on a Conscience/Conviction challenge they must make due to violating their morality or changing paths of enlightenment. This must be activated before the challenge is thrown.		System: This ritae creates an item that a sabbat priest can then carry with them. When in possession of the Codex of the Dark Father the Sabbat priest can spend 1 temporary willpower to give himself or anyone within their line of sight a single retest on a Conscience/Conviction challenge they must make due to violating their morality or changing paths of enlightenment. This must be activated before the challenge is thrown.

	~~==Path Ritae==~~

	==Merits==		==Merits==

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Clan Ritae

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	System: This ritae creates an item that a sabbat priest can then carry with them. When in possession of the Codex of the Dark Father the Sabbat priest can spend 1 temporary willpower to give himself or anyone within their line of sight a single retest on a Conscience/Conviction challenge they must make due to violating their morality or changing paths of enlightenment. This must be activated before the challenge is thrown.		System: This ritae creates an item that a sabbat priest can then carry with them. When in possession of the Codex of the Dark Father the Sabbat priest can spend 1 temporary willpower to give himself or anyone within their line of sight a single retest on a Conscience/Conviction challenge they must make due to violating their morality or changing paths of enlightenment. This must be activated before the challenge is thrown.

	~~==Clan Ritae==~~

	~~===Ventrue Antitribu===~~
	*''The Duel''
	This ignoblis ritae is used when a venture antitribu challenges another of their blood to a formal duel for some grave insult. It is performed by the challenging Ventrue Antitribu and marks the formal start of the duel once accepted. To perform it, the Ventrue Antitribu priest most create an appropriate ring from the dueling sight they have selected. Usually this takes the form of bricks and stones around in a circle of the two dueling Ventrue Antitribu. Once the Duel is concluded the victor is considered ot have been right and the issue is now considered resolved and dropped forever.

	~~'''System:''' This ritae largely exists for roleplay purposes. However, once complete the winner of the Duel also refreshes all temporary spent Willpower Traits.~~

	*''Heraldry''
	This ignoblis ritae of the Ventrue Antitribu involved the elaborate ceremony and ritual to craft their own heraldic shield. The shield itself must be hand crafted by the venture and usually not larger then the size of a fist. The symbols on the shield are chosen to represent the deeds the Ventrue Antitribu has performed and their blood lineage. When the Ventrue Antitribu looks upon their Heraldic Shield; their very being is rejuvenated.

	'''System:''' Once per night the Ventrue Antitribu may look at their Heraldic Shield and regain one temporary willpower trait they may have spent. This may done once per night. Additionally, if the character’s Heraldic Shield is destroyed, they immediately lose one Temporary point of Willpower.

	*''Rabble Rousing''
	The Ventrue Antitribu must first have a cause they need fighting for in order for this ritae to be performed. Once they have done so they must next gather a crowd of individuals to listen to their speech. The Ventrue Anttiribu must give a fiery speech of a call to action. Once they complete the ritae; the crowd feels emboldened to take action against the thing the Ventrue Antitribu is doing a call to arms for.

	'''System:''' The character must first decide what the cause is they are championing for. A specific topic must be chosen. After which, the character must give a fiery ten minute speech as why a certain action needs to be taken and to call upon all those gathered and listening to join them in said action. At the conclusion of the ritae, all characters who partook in it gain two bonus traits on all challenges related to the cause dictated to in the speech. These bonuses fade after a scene or an hour.

	~~===Assamite Antitribu===~~
	*See Assamite Antitribu Packet

	~~===Brujah Antitribu===~~
	*''Body Modification''
	This ritae developed over means years of development of the culture of the Brujah Antitribu. Almost all Brutes have some form of Body Modification. In many ways it helps them reflect their reputations and name among the clan and sect as a whole. Though the Vampiric body will always return to the state it was in upon embrace, this ritae gets around that effect. Through the mystical arts of this Ritae any Brujah Antitribu who undergoes it will have their Body Modifications made permanent and everlasting.

	'''System:''' Any Tattoos, Piercings, or other Body Modifications done when using this Ritae are permanent and will not fade when the vampire slumbers. This ritae allows a Brujah Antitribu to purchase the Body Modification Merit presented below.

	*''Suspension''
	The process is very delicate and is typically done carefully by an experienced individual or professional of the field in order to avoid serious injury. Suspension may require and often has a small group who handle preparations and the process itself. The actual act of being suspended may take up a tiny portion of time compared to the time involved in preparation, though some people remain suspended for hours. The suspendee's body is studied to decide the proper placement, number, and size of metal hooks which are pierced into the skin to lift the person off the ground. Depending on the position in which the body is to be suspended, multiple hooks are sometimes located around the shoulders, upper arm, and back, as well as around the knees. The Brujah Antitribu have adapted this practice as a means to induce visions and prophecy.

	'''System:''' The Brujah Antitribu that is undergoing this ritae must engage in a Static Mental Challenge at a difficulty of 10. Success means they will gain some form of vision or prophecy as decided by the Storyteller. In addition to this once completed this Ritae will restore one Temporary Willpower to the Brujah Antitribu, though this may not take them above their Maximum Willpower Traits.

	*''Bash''
	Brujah Antitribu Bashes are used to settle conflict or challenges to leadership among the bloodline. At its core, it is a one-on-one fight between two Brutes overseen by a priest. These bashes are rarely to the death but can be if authorized by the Brute priest. To challenge another Brujah Antitribu is considered a very serious affair and must be observed by members of the Brujah Antitribu. No outside influence is allowed, nor is anything accept combat between the two Brujah Antitribu considered as an option. The Bash is not a place for champions or chess matches. It is a brutal and violent affair until one of the two Brutes yields. The victor of the Bash is considered by the bloodline to be the one in the right or the new leader if it was a challenge for leadership among the bloodline.

	'''System:''' To gain the desired benefits, the Brujah must engage in a hand-to-hand brawl with another combatant in front of a cheering audience during an organized bash. The benefits arise from the psychological effects of fighting in front of a crowd.
	The player notes how many levels of damage were inflicted on both the Brujah and her opponent. The lesser number of wounds is the amount by which the difficulty of the Brujah’s frenzy challenges is reduced (to a minimum of 2). The greater number of wounds is how many consecutive scenes in which the Brujah benefits from the reduction. Thus, to gain any benefit, the Brujah must both suffer and inflict at least one level of bashing damage. A fight in which the Brujah casually defeats an inferior combatant confers no benefits, nor does one in which the Brujah is humiliated by a beat down from a superior fighter who takes no significant damage.

	==Path Ritae==		==Path Ritae==

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	'''System:''' The character must first decide what the cause is they are championing for. A specific topic must be chosen. After which, the character must give a fiery ten minute speech as why a certain action needs to be taken and to call upon all those gathered and listening to join them in said action. At the conclusion of the ritae, all characters who partook in it gain two bonus traits on all challenges related to the cause dictated to in the speech. These bonuses fade after a scene or an hour.		'''System:''' The character must first decide what the cause is they are championing for. A specific topic must be chosen. After which, the character must give a fiery ten minute speech as why a certain action needs to be taken and to call upon all those gathered and listening to join them in said action. At the conclusion of the ritae, all characters who partook in it gain two bonus traits on all challenges related to the cause dictated to in the speech. These bonuses fade after a scene or an hour.

			===Assamite Antitribu===
			*See Assamite Antitribu Packet

			===Brujah Antitribu===
			*''Body Modification''
			This ritae developed over means years of development of the culture of the Brujah Antitribu. Almost all Brutes have some form of Body Modification. In many ways it helps them reflect their reputations and name among the clan and sect as a whole. Though the Vampiric body will always return to the state it was in upon embrace, this ritae gets around that effect. Through the mystical arts of this Ritae any Brujah Antitribu who undergoes it will have their Body Modifications made permanent and everlasting.

			'''System:''' Any Tattoos, Piercings, or other Body Modifications done when using this Ritae are permanent and will not fade when the vampire slumbers. This ritae allows a Brujah Antitribu to purchase the Body Modification Merit presented below.

			*''Suspension''
			The process is very delicate and is typically done carefully by an experienced individual or professional of the field in order to avoid serious injury. Suspension may require and often has a small group who handle preparations and the process itself. The actual act of being suspended may take up a tiny portion of time compared to the time involved in preparation, though some people remain suspended for hours. The suspendee's body is studied to decide the proper placement, number, and size of metal hooks which are pierced into the skin to lift the person off the ground. Depending on the position in which the body is to be suspended, multiple hooks are sometimes located around the shoulders, upper arm, and back, as well as around the knees. The Brujah Antitribu have adapted this practice as a means to induce visions and prophecy.

			'''System:''' The Brujah Antitribu that is undergoing this ritae must engage in a Static Mental Challenge at a difficulty of 10. Success means they will gain some form of vision or prophecy as decided by the Storyteller. In addition to this once completed this Ritae will restore one Temporary Willpower to the Brujah Antitribu, though this may not take them above their Maximum Willpower Traits.

			*''Bash''
			Brujah Antitribu Bashes are used to settle conflict or challenges to leadership among the bloodline. At its core, it is a one-on-one fight between two Brutes overseen by a priest. These bashes are rarely to the death but can be if authorized by the Brute priest. To challenge another Brujah Antitribu is considered a very serious affair and must be observed by members of the Brujah Antitribu. No outside influence is allowed, nor is anything accept combat between the two Brujah Antitribu considered as an option. The Bash is not a place for champions or chess matches. It is a brutal and violent affair until one of the two Brutes yields. The victor of the Bash is considered by the bloodline to be the one in the right or the new leader if it was a challenge for leadership among the bloodline.

			'''System:''' To gain the desired benefits, the Brujah must engage in a hand-to-hand brawl with another combatant in front of a cheering audience during an organized bash. The benefits arise from the psychological effects of fighting in front of a crowd.
			The player notes how many levels of damage were inflicted on both the Brujah and her opponent. The lesser number of wounds is the amount by which the difficulty of the Brujah’s frenzy challenges is reduced (to a minimum of 2). The greater number of wounds is how many consecutive scenes in which the Brujah benefits from the reduction. Thus, to gain any benefit, the Brujah must both suffer and inflict at least one level of bashing damage. A fight in which the Brujah casually defeats an inferior combatant confers no benefits, nor does one in which the Brujah is humiliated by a beat down from a superior fighter who takes no significant damage.

	==Path Ritae==		==Path Ritae==

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Ventrue Antitribu

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	===Ventrue Antitribu===		===Ventrue Antitribu===
	''The Duel''		*''The Duel''

	This ignoblis ritae is used when a venture antitribu challenges another of their blood to a formal duel for some grave insult. It is performed by the challenging Ventrue Antitribu and marks the formal start of the duel once accepted. To perform it, the Ventrue Antitribu priest most create an appropriate ring from the dueling sight they have selected. Usually this takes the form of bricks and stones around in a circle of the two dueling Ventrue Antitribu. Once the Duel is concluded the victor is considered ot have been right and the issue is now considered resolved and dropped forever.		This ignoblis ritae is used when a venture antitribu challenges another of their blood to a formal duel for some grave insult. It is performed by the challenging Ventrue Antitribu and marks the formal start of the duel once accepted. To perform it, the Ventrue Antitribu priest most create an appropriate ring from the dueling sight they have selected. Usually this takes the form of bricks and stones around in a circle of the two dueling Ventrue Antitribu. Once the Duel is concluded the victor is considered ot have been right and the issue is now considered resolved and dropped forever.

	'''System:''' This ritae largely exists for roleplay purposes. However, once complete the winner of the Duel also refreshes all temporary spent Willpower Traits.		'''System:''' This ritae largely exists for roleplay purposes. However, once complete the winner of the Duel also refreshes all temporary spent Willpower Traits.

	''Heraldry''		*''Heraldry''

	This ignoblis ritae of the Ventrue Antitribu involved the elaborate ceremony and ritual to craft their own heraldic shield. The shield itself must be hand crafted by the venture and usually not larger then the size of a fist. The symbols on the shield are chosen to represent the deeds the Ventrue Antitribu has performed and their blood lineage. When the Ventrue Antitribu looks upon their Heraldic Shield; their very being is rejuvenated.		This ignoblis ritae of the Ventrue Antitribu involved the elaborate ceremony and ritual to craft their own heraldic shield. The shield itself must be hand crafted by the venture and usually not larger then the size of a fist. The symbols on the shield are chosen to represent the deeds the Ventrue Antitribu has performed and their blood lineage. When the Ventrue Antitribu looks upon their Heraldic Shield; their very being is rejuvenated.

	'''System:''' Once per night the Ventrue Antitribu may look at their Heraldic Shield and regain one temporary willpower trait they may have spent. This may done once per night. Additionally, if the character’s Heraldic Shield is destroyed, they immediately lose one Temporary point of Willpower.		'''System:''' Once per night the Ventrue Antitribu may look at their Heraldic Shield and regain one temporary willpower trait they may have spent. This may done once per night. Additionally, if the character’s Heraldic Shield is destroyed, they immediately lose one Temporary point of Willpower.

	''Rabble Rousing''		*''Rabble Rousing''

	The Ventrue Antitribu must first have a cause they need fighting for in order for this ritae to be performed. Once they have done so they must next gather a crowd of individuals to listen to their speech. The Ventrue Anttiribu must give a fiery speech of a call to action. Once they complete the ritae; the crowd feels emboldened to take action against the thing the Ventrue Antitribu is doing a call to arms for.		The Ventrue Antitribu must first have a cause they need fighting for in order for this ritae to be performed. Once they have done so they must next gather a crowd of individuals to listen to their speech. The Ventrue Anttiribu must give a fiery speech of a call to action. Once they complete the ritae; the crowd feels emboldened to take action against the thing the Ventrue Antitribu is doing a call to arms for.

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Ventrue Antitribu

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	This ignoblis ritae is used when a venture antitribu challenges another of their blood to a formal duel for some grave insult. It is performed by the challenging Ventrue Antitribu and marks the formal start of the duel once accepted. To perform it, the Ventrue Antitribu priest most create an appropriate ring from the dueling sight they have selected. Usually this takes the form of bricks and stones around in a circle of the two dueling Ventrue Antitribu. Once the Duel is concluded the victor is considered ot have been right and the issue is now considered resolved and dropped forever.		This ignoblis ritae is used when a venture antitribu challenges another of their blood to a formal duel for some grave insult. It is performed by the challenging Ventrue Antitribu and marks the formal start of the duel once accepted. To perform it, the Ventrue Antitribu priest most create an appropriate ring from the dueling sight they have selected. Usually this takes the form of bricks and stones around in a circle of the two dueling Ventrue Antitribu. Once the Duel is concluded the victor is considered ot have been right and the issue is now considered resolved and dropped forever.

	System: This ritae largely exists for roleplay purposes. However, once complete the winner of the Duel also refreshes all temporary spent Willpower Traits.		'''System:''' This ritae largely exists for roleplay purposes. However, once complete the winner of the Duel also refreshes all temporary spent Willpower Traits.

	''Heraldry''		''Heraldry''
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	This ignoblis ritae of the Ventrue Antitribu involved the elaborate ceremony and ritual to craft their own heraldic shield. The shield itself must be hand crafted by the venture and usually not larger then the size of a fist. The symbols on the shield are chosen to represent the deeds the Ventrue Antitribu has performed and their blood lineage. When the Ventrue Antitribu looks upon their Heraldic Shield; their very being is rejuvenated.		This ignoblis ritae of the Ventrue Antitribu involved the elaborate ceremony and ritual to craft their own heraldic shield. The shield itself must be hand crafted by the venture and usually not larger then the size of a fist. The symbols on the shield are chosen to represent the deeds the Ventrue Antitribu has performed and their blood lineage. When the Ventrue Antitribu looks upon their Heraldic Shield; their very being is rejuvenated.

	System: Once per night the Ventrue Antitribu may look at their Heraldic Shield and regain one temporary willpower trait they may have spent. This may done once per night. Additionally, if the character’s Heraldic Shield is destroyed, they immediately lose one Temporary point of Willpower.		'''System:''' Once per night the Ventrue Antitribu may look at their Heraldic Shield and regain one temporary willpower trait they may have spent. This may done once per night. Additionally, if the character’s Heraldic Shield is destroyed, they immediately lose one Temporary point of Willpower.

	''Rabble Rousing''		''Rabble Rousing''
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	The Ventrue Antitribu must first have a cause they need fighting for in order for this ritae to be performed. Once they have done so they must next gather a crowd of individuals to listen to their speech. The Ventrue Anttiribu must give a fiery speech of a call to action. Once they complete the ritae; the crowd feels emboldened to take action against the thing the Ventrue Antitribu is doing a call to arms for.		The Ventrue Antitribu must first have a cause they need fighting for in order for this ritae to be performed. Once they have done so they must next gather a crowd of individuals to listen to their speech. The Ventrue Anttiribu must give a fiery speech of a call to action. Once they complete the ritae; the crowd feels emboldened to take action against the thing the Ventrue Antitribu is doing a call to arms for.

	System: The character must first decide what the cause is they are championing for. A specific topic must be chosen. After which, the character must give a fiery ten minute speech as why a certain action needs to be taken and to call upon all those gathered and listening to join them in said action. At the conclusion of the ritae, all characters who partook in it gain two bonus traits on all challenges related to the cause dictated to in the speech. These bonuses fade after a scene or an hour.		'''System:''' The character must first decide what the cause is they are championing for. A specific topic must be chosen. After which, the character must give a fiery ten minute speech as why a certain action needs to be taken and to call upon all those gathered and listening to join them in said action. At the conclusion of the ritae, all characters who partook in it gain two bonus traits on all challenges related to the cause dictated to in the speech. These bonuses fade after a scene or an hour.

	==Path Ritae==		==Path Ritae==

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Clan Ritae

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	==Clan Ritae==		==Clan Ritae==

			===Ventrue Antitribu===
			''The Duel''

			This ignoblis ritae is used when a venture antitribu challenges another of their blood to a formal duel for some grave insult. It is performed by the challenging Ventrue Antitribu and marks the formal start of the duel once accepted. To perform it, the Ventrue Antitribu priest most create an appropriate ring from the dueling sight they have selected. Usually this takes the form of bricks and stones around in a circle of the two dueling Ventrue Antitribu. Once the Duel is concluded the victor is considered ot have been right and the issue is now considered resolved and dropped forever.

			System: This ritae largely exists for roleplay purposes. However, once complete the winner of the Duel also refreshes all temporary spent Willpower Traits.

			''Heraldry''

			This ignoblis ritae of the Ventrue Antitribu involved the elaborate ceremony and ritual to craft their own heraldic shield. The shield itself must be hand crafted by the venture and usually not larger then the size of a fist. The symbols on the shield are chosen to represent the deeds the Ventrue Antitribu has performed and their blood lineage. When the Ventrue Antitribu looks upon their Heraldic Shield; their very being is rejuvenated.

			System: Once per night the Ventrue Antitribu may look at their Heraldic Shield and regain one temporary willpower trait they may have spent. This may done once per night. Additionally, if the character’s Heraldic Shield is destroyed, they immediately lose one Temporary point of Willpower.

			''Rabble Rousing''

			The Ventrue Antitribu must first have a cause they need fighting for in order for this ritae to be performed. Once they have done so they must next gather a crowd of individuals to listen to their speech. The Ventrue Anttiribu must give a fiery speech of a call to action. Once they complete the ritae; the crowd feels emboldened to take action against the thing the Ventrue Antitribu is doing a call to arms for.

			System: The character must first decide what the cause is they are championing for. A specific topic must be chosen. After which, the character must give a fiery ten minute speech as why a certain action needs to be taken and to call upon all those gathered and listening to join them in said action. At the conclusion of the ritae, all characters who partook in it gain two bonus traits on all challenges related to the cause dictated to in the speech. These bonuses fade after a scene or an hour.

	==Path Ritae==		==Path Ritae==

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	System: This ritae creates an item that a sabbat priest can then carry with them. When in possession of the Codex of the Dark Father the Sabbat priest can spend 1 temporary willpower to give himself or anyone within their line of sight a single retest on a Conscience/Conviction challenge they must make due to violating their morality or changing paths of enlightenment. This must be activated before the challenge is thrown.		System: This ritae creates an item that a sabbat priest can then carry with them. When in possession of the Codex of the Dark Father the Sabbat priest can spend 1 temporary willpower to give himself or anyone within their line of sight a single retest on a Conscience/Conviction challenge they must make due to violating their morality or changing paths of enlightenment. This must be activated before the challenge is thrown.

			==Clan Ritae==

			==Path Ritae==

	==Merits==		==Merits==

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Merits

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	==Merits==		==Merits==
	*'''Pinnacle (7pt. merit):'''The trappings of the Occult come especially easy to you. Select one Background from the following group: Allies, Arcane, Cult, Familiar (Lesser), Membership, Network, Occult Library, Retainers, Rituals, or Occult Status. You received one free dot in that Background, and your maximum Trait score in that Background may exceed normal Generational limits by one. Pinnacle may not be purchased multiple times for additional Backgrounds, nor may it be purchased alongside the Paragon merit.		'''Pinnacle (7pt. merit)'''

			The trappings of the Occult come especially easy to you. Select one Background from the following group: Allies, Arcane, Cult, Familiar (Lesser), Membership, Network, Occult Library, Retainers, Rituals, or Occult Status. You received one free dot in that Background, and your maximum Trait score in that Background may exceed normal Generational limits by one. Pinnacle may not be purchased multiple times for additional Backgrounds, nor may it be purchased alongside the Paragon merit.

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	==Merits==		==Merits==
	*'''Pinnacle (7pt. merit)'''		*'''Pinnacle (7pt. merit):'''The trappings of the Occult come especially easy to you. Select one Background from the following group: Allies, Arcane, Cult, Familiar (Lesser), Membership, Network, Occult Library, Retainers, Rituals, or Occult Status. You received one free dot in that Background, and your maximum Trait score in that Background may exceed normal Generational limits by one. Pinnacle may not be purchased multiple times for additional Backgrounds, nor may it be purchased alongside the Paragon merit.

	The trappings of the Occult come especially easy to you. Select one Background from the following group: Allies, Arcane, Cult, Familiar (Lesser), Membership, Network, Occult Library, Retainers, Rituals, or Occult Status. You received one free dot in that Background, and your maximum Trait score in that Background may exceed normal Generational limits by one. Pinnacle may not be purchased multiple times for additional Backgrounds, nor may it be purchased alongside the Paragon merit.

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Merits

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	==Merits==		==Merits==
	'''Pinnacle (7pt. merit)'''		*'''Pinnacle (7pt. merit)'''

	The trappings of the Occult come especially easy to you. Select one Background from the following group: Allies, Arcane, Cult, Familiar (Lesser), Membership, Network, Occult Library, Retainers, Rituals, or Occult Status. You received one free dot in that Background, and your maximum Trait score in that Background may exceed normal Generational limits by one. Pinnacle may not be purchased multiple times for additional Backgrounds, nor may it be purchased alongside the Paragon merit.		The trappings of the Occult come especially easy to you. Select one Background from the following group: Allies, Arcane, Cult, Familiar (Lesser), Membership, Network, Occult Library, Retainers, Rituals, or Occult Status. You received one free dot in that Background, and your maximum Trait score in that Background may exceed normal Generational limits by one. Pinnacle may not be purchased multiple times for additional Backgrounds, nor may it be purchased alongside the Paragon merit.