Level 1
Eyes of the Serpent
amalgam: Protean 1
The eyes of the vampire turn into slitted, serpent-like
orbs able to freeze a mortal meeting the vampire’s
gaze in place. The user can even mesmerize other
vampires with this power, though the effect is short-
lived and likely to rouse the victim’s ire.
cost: Free
Dice Pools: Charisma + Presence vs. Wits + Composure
system: By catching the eye of a mortal (see avoiding eye contact on p. 255 in the Core book for victims
actively trying to avoid it) the vampire can immobilize a victim, keeping them frozen in place as long as
they themselves maintain eye contact. The effect can
only be maintained on a single victim at a time, and
ends if they suffer damage or are forcibly removed.
Speech is still possible, though shouting is not.
In
order to paralyze a vampire in the same way, the user
must win a contest of Charisma + Presence vs. Wits +
Composure. The vampire victim can escape paralysis
on any turn after the first by spending a point of
Willpower.
duration: Until eye contact is broken or the scene ends. ■