Vicissitude Modification Rules

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Vicissitude Modifications

General: Any modifications done to any PC, whether the user’s self or someone else, must be reflected in the purchasing of Merits. This allows you to purchase any Physical-related Merit at double the normal cost of the Merit after character creation. If you do not have these merits, then you do not have the modifications. Additionally, as with all use of Vicissitude for body modifications, the player must still throw the Body Crafts test to make the modification. Failure on these tests results in negative things being added to the sheet, such as negative physical traits and/or Flaws. Finally, besides purchasing the printed Merits from various books, a player may as well perform war ghoul modifications upon themselves. This too is represented by the purchasing of the merits we present below. Like above, they cost double the listed cost after creation.

Note: Vicissitude Modification is not subtle. If you have Merits from Viss Mods, you MUST costume such modifications or display them on a card or nametag while you play. You look like a monster no matter what you do. The System for War Ghoul Mods is still used as per the book, but you must purchase these merits in addition to that, to reflect the mechanics of the change. These new Merits are the only non-book Merits that may be purchased to represent Vicissitude Modifications, beyond being able to purchase printed book Physical Merits. All Modifications take time to craft; they cannot be done on the fly regardless of merits or powers. A PC may only possess a number of the Visscitude Modification Merits (listed below) equal to level of the Body Crafts Ability of the crafter (i.e., a PC with 1 dot of Body Crafts may buy only one Vicissitude Modification Merit, whereas a PC with 2 dots of Body Crafts may buy 2 Merits, etc.). Other Physical Merits do not have such a cap. You may only perform 1 Vicissitude Modification per month.

Visscitiude Modification Merits

Armor

(2pts, Guide to the Sabbat)

This Merit may be purchased multiple times, up to a maximum of 3.

Organic Weapons

(5pts, Guide to the Sabbat)

This Merit may be purchased multiple times, up to a maximum of 3.

Enhanced Sense

(1pt, Guide to the Sabbat)

Enhanced Speed

(2pts, Guide to the Sabbat)

This Merit may be purchased multiple times, up to a maximum of 3.

Programmed Ability

(N/A, Guide to the Sabbat)

Not Suitable for PCs.

Bulky

(3pts, Possessed)

The character gains 3 additional Healthy health levels.

Extensible Limbs

(1pt per limb, Possessed)

The Character may extend his limb up to a yard away.

Extra Limbs

(2 pts, Possessed)

The Character gains 3 bonus Physical Traits on all grapple challenges.

Foot Pads

(1pt, Possessed)

The Character gains 2 Bonus Traits on all stealth challenges.

Size

(4/6 pts, Possessed)

4pt Version: Noticeably larger (Horse, Tiger), the Character gains 1 Additional Healthy health level and the permanent Physical Traits “Brutal” and “Resilient.”

6pt Version: Considerably Larger (Rhino, Great White Shark, Small Tree), the Character gains 2 additional Healthy health levels, and the permanent Physical Traits “Brutal” x2 and “Resilient” x2.

Exoskeleton

(3pts, Freak Legion)

The Character gains the Physical Traits “Brutal” and “Resilient” permanently.

Savage Genitalia

(2pts, Freak Legion)

The Character’s genitalia now does one level of Aggravated Damage when used and may be used as a torture device…yea, use your imagination.

Circular Vision

(1pt, Ghouls Fatal Addiction)

You can see behind you as one of your eyes has been moved behind your head. You must bid 2 traits in all challenges related to long distance, which includes firearms. However, you may see in a 360 degree view. You must also take the Flaw “Monstrous.”

Fangs

(1pt, Ghouls Fatal Addiction)

All bites now score one additional level of Aggravated Damage.

Spurs

(2pts, Ghouls Fatal Addiction)

Your strikes inflict one additional level of Lethal Damage. However, you must bid 2 additional traits on all non-Intimidation related Social Challenges.

Carapace

(3 pts, Ghouls Fatal Addiction) You gain 2 bonus traits on all soaking challenges. You must also take the “Monstrous” Flaw.

Physical Merits

Below are a list of Physical Merits (and their location from various books) that one could purchase with use of Vissicitude. There is no limit to the number of these merits that may be purchased. The limit only applies to the above list. This list is not a complete list of what is available. As always, for anything not on this list, ask the Storyteller about.

Bloat

(1-5pts, Guide to the Low Clans, page 184)

Feeding Tongue

(1-6 pts, Guide to the Low Clans page 184)

Heart of Bone

(1-5pts, Guide to the Low Clans page 184)

For each point in this Merit, your heart (and only your heart) has a number of health levels that must be gone through in order to successfully stake you.

Long Fingers

(1pt, Guide to the Low Clans page 184)

As Clanbook: Nosferatu, page 70.

Piscine

(1pt, Guide to the Low Clans page 184)

As per Clanbook: Nosferatu, page 71.

Supple Joints

(1 or 3 pts, Guide to the Low Clans page 184)

1pt Version: You gain 2 bonus Physical Traits in all challenges related to body flexibility.

3pt Version: you can escape most restraints and slip through most tight spaces automatically, as determined by the ST.

Maw

As per Clanbook: Nosferatu, page 71.

Retractable Wings

(2pt Merit, Guide to the Low Clans page 184)

Only applies if you have wings.

Patagia

(4pt or 7 pts Merit, Guide to the Low Clans page 185)

4pt Version: As per Clanbook: Nosferatu, page 72.

7pt Version: As per book.

Acute Sense

(1pt, Laws of the Night, Revised)

Ambidextrous

(1pts, Laws of the Night, Revised)

Baby Face

(2pts, Laws of the Night, pre-revised)

Blush of Health

(2pts, Laws of the Night, Revised)

Catlike Balance

(1pt, Laws of the Night Revised)

Bruiser

(1pt, Guide to the Camarilla)

Efficient Digestion

(3pts, Laws of the Night, Revised)

Enchanting Voice

(2pts, Laws of the Night, Revised)

Friendly Face

(1pt, Guide to the Camarilla)

Good Night Vision

(2pts, Laws of the Reckoning)

Huge Size

(4pts, Laws of the Night Revised)

Misplaced Heart

(2pts, Laws of the Night Pre Revised)

Sexy

(2pts, Laws of the Reckoning)