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Eyes of the Serpent

Hold one subject motionless with your gaze.

Cost:
  • None
Duration:
  • Until eye contact breaks or the scene ends
Roll:
Not specified
Requirement:
See effect
Amalgam:
  • Protean 1

Effect

A mortal meeting your gaze is immobilized while you maintain it. A vampire requires a win of Charisma + Presence versus Wits + Composure, and may spend one Willpower to escape on any turn after the first. Damage or forcibly moving the subject ends the effect. The subject can speak quietly but cannot shout.

References

Vampire Players Guide · p. 80 (PDF p. 82)
Eyes of the Serpent · Verified: name, level, Discipline, effect, cost, roll, duration, limits