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= Pattern =

'''Leaf-Falling Scrutinity''' 
'''Cost: ''' 3 motes 
'''Duration: ''' Instant 
'''Type: ''' Simple 
'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 2 
'''Minimum Essence: ''' 2 
'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' None 
The Lunar sizes an opponent, knowing his strengths and weaknesses with a glance; From his posture, scent, movements and the essence flows in his body, the Lunar is able to draw incredible conclusions. To do so, the Lunar must designate a single target and roll Intelligence or Perception+Investigation with a difficulty equal to the target's Permanent Essence, plus an active roll in his part if he is trying to conceal them. On a success the Lunar can learn...
*... the target's rating on a single Physical Ability.
*... the target's rating on a single Attribute
*... how many times the target has taken Ox-Body Technique, or other Permanent Charms the Lunar knows about.
*... a Martial Style the Lunar knows that the target is proficient in(knows the Form of).
The Lunar can use this Charm multiple times to discover multiple things. The Lunar may also designate a single ability and roll Perception or Intelligence + this Ability when looking at a crowd, with the usual difficulty. The Lunar automatically knows all those in the crowd with a rating in the ability of 3 or higher, and tend to use this function of this Charm to select crews or soldiers for their endeavors.

'''Crystal Strike''' 
'''Cost: ''' 2 motes 
'''Duration: ''' Instant 
'''Type: ''' Supplemental 
'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 3 
'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3 
'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Leaf-Falling Scrutinity 
The Lunar stops to concentrate, and his mind becomes clear as a crystal, and just as perfect. His thoughts become light passing through its facets, and he knows exactly how to accomplish any task. By spending a dice action in contemplation before taking a physical action the Lunar can add his Intelligence in dice to it.

If used to augment an attack it adds the Lunar's Essence to its Accuracy.

'''Weakness-Exploiting Strike''' 
'''Cost: ''' 2 motes 
'''Duration: ''' Instant 
'''Type: ''' Supplemental 
'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 4 
'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3 
'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Crystal Strike 
Making the most of his wealth of gathered information the Lunar performs a strike that exploits all of the foe's weaknesses! The Lunar attacks a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success, and activates this Charm - the Lunar converts a number of attack dice into automatic successes equal to his Intelligence. Used against an inanimate object this Charm doubles the Lunar's base damage.

'''Pattern-Exploiting Step''' 
'''Cost: ''' 1 mote 
'''Duration: ''' Instant 
'''Type: ''' Reflexive 
'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 3 
'''Minimum Essence: ''' 2 
'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Crystal Strike 
Making the most of his wealth of gathered information the Lunar exploits his opponent's attack patterns to gain a fast tactical advantage! The Lunar who uses this Charm instantly wins initiative against a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success. If two characters use auto-win initiative effects, they roll for initiative normally.

'''Thoughtful Moonlight Defense''' 
'''Cost: ''' 6 motes 
'''Duration: ''' Instant 
'''Type: ''' Reflexive 
'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 5 
'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3 
'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Pattern-Exploiting Step 
With an smile and an artful movement the Lunar exploits the gaps in his opponent's attack to perform a most perfect defense! When attacked by a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success the Lunar can activate this Charm to roll Intelligence+Lore - if the Lunar receives at least one success this Charm creates a perfect defense against the attack!

No one may attempt the same trick against the cunning Exalt twice - if this Charm is used to defend against a Combo that an opponent has used at least once before against the Lunar it exploits all weaknesses inherent in it to place this enemy on a vulnerable spot: increase the Difficulty of his next defense or action against the Lunar by the highest Ability(Or Attribute) requirement of all the Charms used in the combo.

This increased Difficulty lasts until the end of the next turn.

'''Moon-Blessed Nemesis''' 
'''Cost: ''' 2 motes, 1 willpower 
'''Duration: ''' Indefinite 
'''Type: ''' Simple 
'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 5 
'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3 
'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Weakness-Exploiting Strike, Pattern-Exploiting Step 
After understanding an target's patterns with the use of Leaf-Falling Scrutinity for as many turns as her target has dots of Permanent Essence the Lunar sears those patterns in her memory, making all movements against this target as if he was an old friend whose movements are understood instinctively.

As long as the motes remains committed the Lunar is able to predict the target's every movement - his thoughts and reactions are something the Lunar is intimately familiar with which deals a dice penalty equal to half the Lunar's Lore to all defenses the target takes against the Lunar's actions, be they attacks or contests of skill and chance. Further the Lunar receives her Intelligence in bonus dice to all Dodges '''or''' Parries (chosen when this effect is initiated) against the target's attacks. This can create a pool from 0 dice if the Lunar has no defensive pool to defend herself with.

For the duration of the commitment the Lunar is also able to use her Intelligence as the designated Attribute to her attacks and defenses.

This bonus is lost if the opponent increases or decreases his base traits - a significant change to his patterns and skill.

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 '''Weakness-Exploiting Strike'''<br>
-'''Cost: ''' 4 motes<br>
+'''Cost: ''' 2 motes<br>
 '''Duration: ''' Instant<br>
 '''Type: ''' Supplemental<br>
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 '''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
 '''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Crystal Strike<br>
-Taking advantage of all the Lunar has learned with Foe-Studying Meditation, the Lunar lands a strike that exploits all of the foe's weaknesses! The Lunar attacks a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success, and activates this Charm - the Lunar converts a number of attack and damage dice into automatic successes equal to his Intelligence.
+Making the most of his wealth of gathered information the Lunar performs a strike that exploits all of the foe's weaknesses! The Lunar attacks a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success, and activates this Charm - the Lunar converts a number of attack dice into automatic successes equal to his Intelligence. Used against an inanimate object this Charm doubles the Lunar's base damage.
-This Charm can be used without the need to Leaf-Falling Scrutinity against an inanimate object, doubling the Lunar's Damage against it.
+'''Pattern-Exploiting Step'''<br>
 '''Cost: ''' 1 mote<br>
 '''Duration: ''' Instant<br>
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 '''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 3<br>
 '''Minimum Essence: ''' 2<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Foe-Studying Meditation<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Crystal Strike<br>
-Taking advantage of all the Lunar has learned with Foe-Studying Meditation, the Lunar exploits his attack patterns to gain a fast tactical advantage! The Lunar who uses this Charm instantly wins initiative against a foe against whom he used Foe-Studying Meditation and got at least one success. If two characters use auto-win initiative effects, they roll for initiative normally.
+Making the most of his wealth of gathered information the Lunar exploits his opponent's attack patterns to gain a fast tactical advantage! The Lunar who uses this Charm instantly wins initiative against a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success. If two characters use auto-win initiative effects, they roll for initiative normally.
 '''Moon-Blessed Nemesis'''<br>
-'''Cost: ''' None<br>
+'''Cost: ''' 2 motes, 1 willpower<br>
-'''Duration: ''' Permanent<br>
+'''Duration: ''' Indefinite<br>
-'''Type: ''' Special<br>
+'''Type: ''' Simple<br>
 '''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 5<br>
-'''Minimum Essence: ''' 4<br>
+'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Weakness-Exploiting Strike, Pattern-Exploiting Rush<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Weakness-Exploiting Strike, Pattern-Exploiting Step<br>
-This Charm enhances Leaf-Falling Scrutinity. The Lunar must use that Charm for as many turns as her target has dots of Permanent Essence - if that requirement is completed the Lunar may opt to commit 1 mote of Essence to sear the target's patterns on her memory.
+After understanding an target's patterns with the use of Leaf-Falling Scrutinity for as many turns as her target has dots of Permanent Essence the Lunar sears those patterns in her memory, making all movements against this target as if he was an old friend whose movements are understood instinctively.
-As long as this mote remains committed the Lunar is able to predict the target's every movement - his thoughts and reactions are something the Lunar is intimately familiar with which deals a dice penalty equal to half the Lunar's Lore to all defenses the target takes against the Lunar's actions, be they attacks or contests of skill and chance. Further the Lunar receives her Intelligence in bonus dice to all defenses against the target's attacks. This can create a pool from 0 dice if the Lunar has no defensive pool to defend herself with.
+As long as this mote remains committed the Lunar is able to predict the target's every movement - his thoughts and reactions are something the Lunar is intimately familiar with which deals a dice penalty equal to half the Lunar's Lore to all defenses the target takes against the Lunar's actions, be they attacks or contests of skill and chance. Further the Lunar receives her Intelligence in bonus dice to all Dodges '''or''' Parries (chosen when this effect is initiated) against the target's attacks. This can create a pool from 0 dice if the Lunar has no defensive pool to defend herself with.
 For the duration of the commitment the Lunar is also able to use her Intelligence as the designated Attribute to her attacks and defenses.
 This bonus is lost if the opponent increases or decreases his base traits - a significant change to his patterns and skill.

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 As long as this mote remains committed the Lunar is able to predict the target's every movement - his thoughts and reactions are something the Lunar is intimately familiar with which deals a dice penalty equal to half the Lunar's Lore to all defenses the target takes against the Lunar's actions, be they attacks or contests of skill and chance. Further the Lunar receives her Intelligence in bonus dice to all defenses against the target's attacks. This can create a pool from 0 dice if the Lunar has no defensive pool to defend herself with.
-For the duration of the commitment the Lunar is also able to use her Intelligence as the designated Attribute to her attacks.
+For the duration of the commitment the Lunar is also able to use her Intelligence as the designated Attribute to her attacks and defenses.
 This bonus is lost if the opponent increases or decreases his base traits - a significant change to his patterns and skill.

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 '''Duration: ''' Instant<br>
 '''Type: ''' Simple<br>
-'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 3<br>
+'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 2<br>
-'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
+'''Minimum Essence: ''' 2<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Ascendant Intelligence<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' None<br>
-The Lunar sizes an opponent, knowing his strengths and weaknesses with a glance; From his posture, scent, movements and the essence flows in his body, the Lunar is able to draw incredible conclusions. To do so, the Lunar must designate a single target and roll Intelligence or Perception+Investigation with a difficulty equal to the target’s Permanent Essence, plus an active roll in his part if he is trying to conceal them. On a success the Lunar can learn...
+The Lunar sizes an opponent, knowing his strengths and weaknesses with a glance; From his posture, scent, movements and the essence flows in his body, the Lunar is able to draw incredible conclusions. To do so, the Lunar must designate a single target and roll Intelligence or Perception+Investigation with a difficulty equal to the target's Permanent Essence, plus an active roll in his part if he is trying to conceal them. On a success the Lunar can learn...
-*... the target’s rating on a single Physical Ability.
+*... the target's rating on a single Physical Ability.
-*... the target’s rating on a single Attribute
+*... the target's rating on a single Attribute
 *... how many times the target has taken Ox-Body Technique, or other Permanent Charms the Lunar knows about.
 *... a Martial Style the Lunar knows that the target is proficient in(knows the Form of).
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 '''Crystal Strike'''<br>
-'''Cost: ''' 1 mote<br>
+'''Cost: ''' 2 motes<br>
 '''Duration: ''' Instant<br>
 '''Type: ''' Supplemental<br>
 '''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 3<br>
-'''Minimum Essence: ''' 2<br>
+'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' None<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Leaf-Falling Scrutinity<br>
-The Lunar stops to concentrate, and his mind becomes clear as a crystal, and just as perfect. His thoughts become light passing through its facets, and he knows exactly how to accomplish any task. By spending a dice action in contemplation before taking a physical action, the Lunar may add one specialty dice to his action that does not count against dice-adding limits, and may freely exchange his Intelligence for the physical attribute involved in the action.
+The Lunar stops to concentrate, and his mind becomes clear as a crystal, and just as perfect. His thoughts become light passing through its facets, and he knows exactly how to accomplish any task. By spending a dice action in contemplation before taking a physical action the Lunar can add his Intelligence in dice to it.
 '''Weakness-Exploiting Strike'''<br>
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 '''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 4<br>
 '''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Leaf-Falling Scrutinity, Crystal Strike<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Crystal Strike<br>
 Taking advantage of all the Lunar has learned with Foe-Studying Meditation, the Lunar lands a strike that exploits all of the foe's weaknesses! The Lunar attacks a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success, and activates this Charm - the Lunar converts a number of attack and damage dice into automatic successes equal to his Intelligence.
 '''Pattern-Exploiting Rush'''<br>
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 '''Minimum Essence: ''' 4<br>
 '''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Weakness-Exploiting Strike, Pattern-Exploiting Rush<br>
-This Charm enhances Leaf-Falling Scrutinity. When the Lunar uses that Charm on a character for as many turns as that character has dots of permanent essence, she may opt to commit 1 mote with this Charm to commit the opponent's patterns to memory.
+This Charm enhances Leaf-Falling Scrutinity. The Lunar must use that Charm for as many turns as her target has dots of Permanent Essence - if that requirement is completed the Lunar may opt to commit 1 mote of Essence to sear the target's patterns on her memory.
-Thereafter, the enemy has a penalty to all defenses against the Lunar’s attacks equal to half her Intelligence(rounded up), and the Lunar receives her Intelligence in bonus dice to the total of her defenses against every single attack by the enemy with those patterns, which may create a pool from nothing with the Lunar’s Intelligence in dice, of either Dodge or Parry - defending against the learned patterns becomes so easy it requires no thought. The Lunar may also use his Intelligence in place of the designated Attribute for all actions taken against this enemy. This bonus is lost if the opponent increases or decreases his base traits, thus changing his combat dynamics.
+This bonus is lost if the opponent increases or decreases his base traits - a significant change to his patterns and skill.

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 '''Duration: ''' Instant<br>
 '''Type: ''' Simple<br>
-'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 2<br>
+'''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 3<br>
-'''Minimum Essence: ''' 2<br>
+'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' None<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Ascendant Intelligence<br>
-The Lunar sizes an opponent, knowing his strengths and weaknesses with a glance; From his posture, scent, movements and the essence flows in his body, the Lunar is able to draw incredible conclusions. To do so, the Lunar must designate a single target and roll Intelligence or Perception+Investigation with a difficulty equal to the target's Permanent Essence, plus an active roll in his part if he is trying to conceal them. On a success the Lunar can learn...
+The Lunar sizes an opponent, knowing his strengths and weaknesses with a glance; From his posture, scent, movements and the essence flows in his body, the Lunar is able to draw incredible conclusions. To do so, the Lunar must designate a single target and roll Intelligence or Perception+Investigation with a difficulty equal to the target’s Permanent Essence, plus an active roll in his part if he is trying to conceal them. On a success the Lunar can learn...
-*... the target's rating on a single Physical Ability.
+*... the target’s rating on a single Physical Ability.
-*... the target's rating on a single Attribute
+*... the target’s rating on a single Attribute
 *... how many times the target has taken Ox-Body Technique, or other Permanent Charms the Lunar knows about.
 *... a Martial Style the Lunar knows that the target is proficient in(knows the Form of).
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 '''Crystal Strike'''<br>
-'''Cost: ''' 2 motes<br>
+'''Cost: ''' 1 mote<br>
 '''Duration: ''' Instant<br>
 '''Type: ''' Supplemental<br>
 '''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 3<br>
-'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
+'''Minimum Essence: ''' 2<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Leaf-Falling Scrutinity<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' None<br>
-The Lunar stops to concentrate, and his mind becomes clear as a crystal, and just as perfect. His thoughts become light passing through its facets, and he knows exactly how to accomplish any task. By spending a dice action in contemplation before taking a physical action the Lunar can add his Intelligence in dice to it.
+The Lunar stops to concentrate, and his mind becomes clear as a crystal, and just as perfect. His thoughts become light passing through its facets, and he knows exactly how to accomplish any task. By spending a dice action in contemplation before taking a physical action, the Lunar may add one specialty dice to his action that does not count against dice-adding limits, and may freely exchange his Intelligence for the physical attribute involved in the action.
 '''Weakness-Exploiting Strike'''<br>
-'''Cost: ''' 2 motes<br>
+'''Cost: ''' 4 motes<br>
 '''Duration: ''' Instant<br>
 '''Type: ''' Supplemental<br>
 '''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 4<br>
 '''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Crystal Strike<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Leaf-Falling Scrutinity, Crystal Strike<br>
-Making the most of his wealth of gathered information the Lunar performs a strike that exploits all of the foe's weaknesses! The Lunar attacks a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success, and activates this Charm - the Lunar converts a number of attack dice into automatic successes equal to his Intelligence. Used against an inanimate object this Charm doubles the Lunar's base damage.
+Taking advantage of all the Lunar has learned with Foe-Studying Meditation, the Lunar lands a strike that exploits all of the foe's weaknesses! The Lunar attacks a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success, and activates this Charm - the Lunar converts a number of attack and damage dice into automatic successes equal to his Intelligence.
-'''Pattern-Exploiting Step'''<br>
+'''Pattern-Exploiting Rush'''<br>
 '''Cost: ''' 1 mote<br>
 '''Duration: ''' Instant<br>
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 '''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 3<br>
 '''Minimum Essence: ''' 2<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Crystal Strike<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Foe-Studying Meditation<br>
-Making the most of his wealth of gathered information the Lunar exploits his opponent's attack patterns to gain a fast tactical advantage! The Lunar who uses this Charm instantly wins initiative against a foe against whom he used Leaf-Falling Scrutinity and got at least one success. If two characters use auto-win initiative effects, they roll for initiative normally.
+Taking advantage of all the Lunar has learned with Foe-Studying Meditation, the Lunar exploits his attack patterns to gain a fast tactical advantage! The Lunar who uses this Charm instantly wins initiative against a foe against whom he used Foe-Studying Meditation and got at least one success. If two characters use auto-win initiative effects, they roll for initiative normally.
 '''Moon-Blessed Nemesis'''<br>
-'''Cost: ''' 2 motes, 1 willpower<br>
+'''Cost: ''' None<br>
-'''Duration: ''' Indefinite<br>
+'''Duration: ''' Permanent<br>
-'''Type: ''' Simple<br>
+'''Type: ''' Special<br>
 '''Minimum Intelligence: ''' 5<br>
-'''Minimum Essence: ''' 3<br>
+'''Minimum Essence: ''' 4<br>
-'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Weakness-Exploiting Strike, Pattern-Exploiting Step<br>
+'''Prerequisite Charms: ''' Weakness-Exploiting Strike, Pattern-Exploiting Rush<br>
-After understanding an target's patterns with the use of Leaf-Falling Scrutinity for as many turns as her target has dots of Permanent Essence the Lunar sears those patterns in her memory, making all movements against this target as if he was an old friend whose movements are understood instinctively.
+This Charm enhances Leaf-Falling Scrutinity. When the Lunar uses that Charm on a character for as many turns as that character has dots of permanent essence, she may opt to commit 1 mote with this Charm to commit the opponent's patterns to memory.
-This bonus is lost if the opponent increases or decreases his base traits - a significant change to his patterns and skill.
+Thereafter, the enemy has a penalty to all defenses against the Lunar’s attacks equal to half her Intelligence(rounded up), and the Lunar receives her Intelligence in bonus dice to the total of her defenses against every single attack by the enemy with those patterns, which may create a pool from nothing with the Lunar’s Intelligence in dice, of either Dodge or Parry - defending against the learned patterns becomes so easy it requires no thought. The Lunar may also use his Intelligence in place of the designated Attribute for all actions taken against this enemy. This bonus is lost if the opponent increases or decreases his base traits, thus changing his combat dynamics.