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Death-Kissed Steed Meditation
Cost: 2 motes per die Duration: One scene Type: Supplemental Minimum Ride: 3 Minimum Essence: 2 Prerequisite Charms: Soul Reins
The Abyssal infuses his mount with some of the endless rage of the Dead Gods. The beast thrives off suffering, with any small pain or stress only spurring it on to further effort. A mount enhanced with this charm will easily push itself to death through it's actions unless guided by the Abyssal in a stern manner, as it is no more obedient than normal unless the Abyssal has already used Soul Reins or Mount-Breaking Method. The Abyssal gains one bonus die on every Ride roll this scene for every two motes he spent. The Abyssal cannot add more dice than his Essence rating, and these dice do not count as dice added by a charm.
This above bonus represents the beast’s new love of pain and the extra effort and strength it applies to every action. It does not add dice to rolls that require finesse or carefully control manuevers. If used on the same animal repeatedly, this charm has been known to have permanent side effects such as a bad temprament and numerous superficial changes marking it as touched by the Underworld. In particular, all such horses have burning dark eyes that seem almost pits to the void.
Void-Graced Leap
Cost: 1 mote Duration: Instant Type: Reflexive Minimum Ride: 1 Minimum Essence: 1 Prerequisite Charms: None
The Abyssal pushes his mount forward with essence, lightening its steps and channeling powerful necrotic essence into its muscles, allowing the beast to make a truly amazing leap with little real effort. The Abyssal can use this charm at any time, allowing his mount to make a free-standing leap of (Essence x5) yards, or triple that distance after a swift run. This leap does not interfere with his mounts movement at all, but the animal can only make one such leap each turn.
Sure-Footed Devil Steed
Cost: 4 motes Duration: Five minutes Type: Supplemental Minimum Ride: 3 Minimum Essence: 2 Prerequisite Charms: Void-Graced Leap
The Abyssals mount becomes as sure-footed as a ghost, easily able to move across most kinds of terrain without difficulty. The exact type of terrain makes little difference as long as the horse can find some surface to make contact with. The animal cannot run up walls or along water, but has no problem with loose sand, mud or swamps, or very rocky land. In addition the animal can easily weave through and avoid obstacles as well, allowing the Abyssal to ride at full gallop through crowded city streets or a thick forest. This charm lasts for five minutes after it is invoked.
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