SoF Exalted/Anima Effects

Every Exalted can channel Essence through their Anima to create powerful magical effects. The specifics of the effect depend on the type of Exalted and their Caste.

Note that these are free at character creation (the costs are listed for balance purposes), but that each character may have only one.

Celestial Exalted

The most powerful of the Exalted...

Solars

Dawn Caste Anima Effect

Terrify

Base AP Cost: 2AP

Activation Difficulty: 4, or 1 FP

Activation Time: Simple Action

Duration: Scene

Modifiers: +1 Horrific (+2 to use Power), +1 Aura of Terror (targets everyone in same zone), Conditional Trigger: Must have suffered Minor Consequence on Essence Track (-1), Effortless: Power can be activated using either method, but the FP option requires the Conditional Trigger to be in effect (+1)

Total AP Cost: 4AP

The Exalt can trigger its anima banner to appear larger and more threatening, frightening his foes in the process. When triggered, make a Contested Roll (Exalt’s Essence [+ Edge] vs. WIllpower) against all enemies in same zone. Enemies that fail the contest must take a Mental Aspect related to their fear of the Exalt.

See page 183 of the SoF rulebook for more details.

Zenith Caste Anima Effect

Repel Creature (Undead, Demons)

Base AP Cost: 1

Activation Difficulty: 4, or 1 FP

Duration: Instant

Modifiers: +1 Additional Creature Type (Demons), +1 Destructive Repel, +1 Aura*, -1 Once per Scene, +1 Potent Repel, Conditional Trigger: Must have suffered Minor Consequence on Essence Track (-1), Effortless: Power can be activated using either method, but the FP option requires the Conditional Trigger to be in effect (+1)

Total AP Cost: 4

The Exalt can trigger its anima banner to fend off the undead, demons, and other creatures of darkness. To Repel a creature, roll the Exalts Affinity as a Block Action (page 260 of SoF rulebook). All undead and demons in the same Zone must roll its Willpower to resist. If it fails, it must leave the Zone or, if that’s not possible, move as far away as possible from the Exalt.

See page 169 of the SoF rulebook for more details

Night Caste Anima Effect

Chameleon

Base AP Cost: 1

Activation Difficulty: 4, or 1 FP

Activation Time: Free action

Duration: Scene

Modifiers: Cloaked(+2), Muted Anima*(+1), Conditional Trigger: Must have suffered Minor Consequence on Essence Track (-1), Effortless: Power can be activated using either method, but the FP option requires the Conditional Trigger to be in effect (+1)

Total AP: 4AP

The Exalt can manipulate its Anima banner to give him or her a degree of camouflage, making it more difficult to spot the Exalt. This effect applies to both the Exalt and any gear she has on herself. She gets a +4 bonus to avoid being noticed when stationary and a +2 bonus if moving. Unlike other anima effects, this power is designed hide the anima banner form others.

See page 122 of the SoF rulebook for more information.

Twilight Caste Anima Effect

Armor

Base AP Cost: 1 AP

Activation Difficulty: 4, or 1 FP

Activation Time: Free Action

Duration: Scene

Modifiers: Insulating (+1), Heavy Compatibility (+2), Conditional Trigger: Must have suffered Minor Consequence on Essence Track (-1), Effortless: Power can be activated using either method, but the FP option requires the Conditional Trigger to be in effect (+1)

Total AP: 4AP

The Exalt may channel his or her Anima Banner to provide extra armor (+7AR) for one scene. This armor bonus does not stack with any mundane armor the Exalt may be wearing, but still applies even against those things which might pass through normal armour.

See page 113 of the SoF rulebook for more information.

Eclipse Caste Anima Effect

Oath Binding

Base AP Cost: 4AP

Activation Difficulty: 4, or 1 FP

The Eclipse Caste Anima Effect is different from the rest as it has more of a long-term and complex narrative impact than a immediate and straightforward one. By channeling his Anima Banner, the Exalt can magically bind all parties in an oath or contract to abide by its stipulations. Once done, all those involved in the oath or contract gain the Aspect Sacred Oath (P), which can be invoked or compelled as normal.This permanent aspect remains until the oath or contract is satisfied (at which point the GM may opt to give a FP as a reward) or until it is broken. If the party breaks the oath or contract, he or she gains the Aspect Cursed (P). How long the Cursed (P) Aspect remains is up to the GM, though he or she might want to wait until a most inopportune time to Compel the character to do something he or she certainly does not want to do (“What? You’re out of fate points? I had no idea...”). Once the GM feels the character has been sufficiently cursed for breaking their oath, the Aspect may be removed.

Also, the Eclipses, being the diplomats and messengers of the Unconquered Sun, are protected by ancient pacts with the Fair folk, demons, and spirits. As a result, Eclipses and their companions may not be attacked by these groups when on legitimate business with those beings. These creatures must honor the code of hospitality unless the Eclipse violates the oath first. Note that this bonus is permanent and constant and does not require any sort of FP expenditure.

Notes: Modifiers marked by an asterisk are custom mods or not native to the power in the SoF rulebook. The entirety of the Eclipse caste anima effect is custom made, so comments on its AP cost and balance are welcome. Apparently there is some degree of dissatisfaction over the appropriateness of the Twilight caste anima effect, with some people arguing for a power more thematically fitting. Perhaps it is something we can discuss.

Lunars

Full Moon Caste Anima Effect

Changing Moon Caste Anima Effect

No Moon Caste Anima Effect

Sidereals

Chosen of Battles Anima Effect

Chosen of Endings Anima Effect

Chosen of Journeys Anima Effect

Chosen of Secrets Anima Effect

Chosen of Serenity Anima Effect

Other Powerful Exalted

Abyssal

Dusk Caste Anima Effect

Midnight Cast Anima Effect

Daybreak Cast Anima Effect

Day Cast Anima Effect

Moonshadow Cast Anima Effect

Alchemical

Orichalcum Caste Anima Effect

Soulsteel Caste Anima Effect

Starmetal Caste Anima Effect

Moonsilver Caste Anima Effect

Jade Caste Anima Effect

Adamant Caste Anima Effect

Infernal

Akuma Anima Effect

Green Sun Prince Anima Effect

Terrestrial Exalted

While less powerful individually than the Celestials, the Dragonblooded are much more numerous. When they work together, they can achieve incredible things.

Anima Flux

Anima Flux is a unique property of Dragon-Blooded Anima. Contrary to the Anima of other Exalted it is not only visible essence but physically present. This means that the storms and effects caused by Anima Flux inflict harm to everything nearby, both living creatures and inanimate objects.

Power Attack, Pulse

Power Aspect: Anima Flux

Base AP Cost: 3

Activation Difficulty: 1 FP

Activation Time: Free Action

Duration: Scene

Modifiers: Aura (+1), Aura Only(-1), Effortless (+0), Conditional Trigger: Must have suffered Major Consequence on Essence Track (-2)

Total AP: 1AP

Your Anima banner activates, physically mainfesting and damaging everything close by. The exact details of that manifestation depend on your Aspect. This has an Explosive Rating (ExR) of 5 affecting everything in the same zone as you.

See page 163 of the SoF rulebook for more information.

Aspect Anima Effects

Air Aspect Anima Effect

Augmented Movement

Power Aspect: Wind Attunment

Base AP Cost: 1

Activation Difficulty: 4, or 1 FP

Activation Time: Free Action

Duration: Scene

Modifiers: Strenuous(-1), Provided(+2), Conditional Trigger: Must have suffered Minor Consequence on Essence Track (-1), Effortless: Power can be activated using either method, but the FP option requires the Conditional Trigger to be in effect (+1)

Total AP Cost: 2

You surround yourself with a swirling vortex of air that greatly enhances your movement abilities.

See page 117 of the SoF rulebook for more information.

Earth Aspect Anima Effect

Fire Aspect Anima Effect

Water Aspect Anima Effect

Wood Aspect Anima Effect