Rego Manes
This may be the oldest of all the Paths. It dates back to
pagan times preceding civilization, when the spirit world was
closer to the physical world. Though many ancient vampires
know this Path’s secrets, infernalists have turned it to its most
potent use, the raising of Hell itself. A demon who answers
the infernalist’s call may remain on Earth until the sun rises or
until it hears church bells.
The older, pagan version of this Path is called Rego
Mentem and allows the summoning of the spirits of nature
rather than infernal creatures.
This Path has two powers. The first allows
damage to be inflicted upon any spirit (demonic or otherwise)
through ritual incantation (this damage is resisted
with Willpower rather than Stamina). The damaging powers
of this Path take place immediately upon their use, and only
require a few spoken words to enact.
Secondly, this Path allows the infernalist to summon
beings from the spirit world. Rego Manes rating determines
the power of a summoned demon:
1 • Insignificant (Attributes 4/3/2, Abilities 3/
2/1, no Disciplines)
2 • Least (Attributes5/4/3,Abilities4/3/2,two
points of Disciplines and/or Investments)
3 • Lesser (Attributes 6/5/4, Abilities 5/4/3,
four points of Disciplines and/or Investments)
4 • Minor (Attributes 7/6/5, Abilities 6/5/4,
six points of Disciplines and/or Investments)
5 • Specific demon who demands sacrifices
and serves only if it is in his interests.
Various Possibilities:
The demon attends, but listens to the
infernalist only if it can benefit. It may
leave at will.
The demon arrives and listens to requests,
and answers simple questions.
The demon is well-disposed toward the
infernalist, and answers questions with
some accuracy.
The demonis willing to serve the infernalist
on simple tasks.
The demon is pleased with the summoning and
serves the infernalist faithfully for the night.
Failure The ritual is wasted and cannot be attempted
again that night.
Botch The demon is angered by the infernalist’s
clumsy attempts, and attacks.
(VDA COMP)
Dark Thaumatury
