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=====Sidebar: unnatural disasters =====

Rumors persist of an Adaptation that allows Leviathans to cause tidal waves and devastate cities, but despite claims being made for Leviathan involvement in just about every destructive wave in recent history there is little evidence to suggest that it actually exists or has ever been used. If the Adaptation did exist it would be a seven (or more!) dot Merit which requires Sheol 7 and 50 successes on an Extended Intelligence + Sheol roll.  A Storyteller should give the matter careful consideration before allowing a player to acquire this Adaptation; if they allow it, they should keep in mind its extraordinary cost and let the player (or NPC) get their money's worth. Used against a major population center they can expect a death toll in the hundred thousands at the very least, and outright ruining coastal cities is not implausible.

Of course, destroying cities isn't something that can be done without consequences. Government or scientific investigation, furious cousins or a dedicated Marduk task force are all likely outcomes. Any of the above may discover or choose to go public with proof of the Wicked Tribe and bring Humanity into the fight. While you shouldn't be punishing they players with a completely overwhelming response (if you were thinking along those lines it's probably best not to allow the Adaptation), it's acceptable to hit them with some of the worst the World of Darkness can throw at them. At Sheol 7 they can hopefully take it.