This Facet forces the Shadow to spill forth its secrets before the baleful gaze of the Ithaeur.
Cost: 1 Essence
Duration: 1 scene
The Ithaeur adds her Wisdom Renown to all Empathy
rolls made when interacting with spirits and the Ridden. Shadow Gaze can also be used directly against any spirit that the Ithaeur can perceive, revealing the symbolic truth buried at its heart. Second and subsequent uses of this ability in the scene cost 1 Essence each.
Dice Pool: Wits + Occult + Wisdom versus Resistance
Action: Instant, may be Contested
Roll Results
Dramatic Failure: The Ithaeur is unable to read the spirit, and the spirit becomes aware of the Ithaeur’s attempt to do so.
Failure: The Ithaeur is unable to read the spirit. Success: The Ithaeur learns the spirit’s ban or bane. Exceptional Success: The Ithaeur learns both the spirit’s ban and bane.