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The Great Curse

As the kin of those who laid the the Great Curse upon the Exalted, the Yozis could readily abate or reduce its effects to make their servants more powerful. Instead, they have altered its effects upon their Exalt-shards to reinforce their control over their minions whilst giving the illusion of freedom. Very few Infernal Exalted know of the Great Curse, and those that do usually believe they do not suffer from it thanks to their masters.

Infernal Exalts do not choose a specific Great Curse; instead, they suffer effects dependant on a Sin they possess with a score of 3 or more. When their they reach Limit Break, they are absolutely unable to repress that Sin for a number of days equal to its rating, even with failed checks or temporary Willpower. Their excesses and passions become ever more extravagant even as their mind clouds itself to the toll their actions takes upon them. They feel a euphoric rush with every act they take in furtherance of that Sin (regaining a point of Willpower with each major indulgence, at Storyteller discretion), and suffer no indecision, guilt or self-torment for the duration.

Whilst slightly inefficient, the Demon Princes choose this form of the Curse so that their slaves are reminded why they serve them, and to give the illusion that they really wish to comply with their Sins. Furthermore, it ensures that those Infernal Exalted that would attempt to leave the Yozis' service continue to spread devastation and suffering in their wake regardless of their best intentions.

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Does it give back any willpower? Perhaps one per major indulgance of that Sin?
-- Darloth

There's a good thought. Edited!...DeathBySurfeit