DemonsOfTheFirstCircle/Pyrosfaira

Pyrospfaira first circle demon, progeny of Ianos, Lord of the Mental Labyrinth

by Nihilio

Description

A person getting lost in the wilderness is not something non-ordinary. In fact, a popular legend says that people lost in the woods find their way, thanks to fireflies showing them the way home. What only few savants know thoug, is that those fireflies are not always benevolent. Pyrosfairae, appear as ordinary fireflies, as tiny spheres of fire. When someone is lost they show them the way. The lost person follows them, eventually becoming totally lost. After hours of aimless wandering, the victim ends up tired and falls asleep. This is when the pyrosfaira levitates above her head, whispering her words of fear and roaming her dreams. The mental struggle that ensues usually renders the victim deranged. Sorcerers often summon pyrosfairae to madden, or just annoy their enemies' sleep.

stats

Nature

Beast

Attributes

Strength 1, Dexterity 4, Stamina 2

Charisma 4, Manipulation 4, Appearance 4

Perception 3, Intelligence 2, Wits 3

Abilities

Awareness 2, Brawl 3, Dodge 2, Endurance 3, Resistance 2, Linguistics 5, Performance 2, Presense 3, Socialise 3 ;;Virtues</b>:Compassion 1, Temperance 2, Conviction 3, Valor 3

Charms

Harrow the Mind, Stoke the flame, Words of power, Confusion, Mental Labyrinth, Materialise

Essence: 3

Willpower: 6

Cost to materialize: 10

Essence pool: 65

Dodge pool: 6

Soak: 2B/1L

Health Levels:-0 / -1 / -1 / -2 / -2/ -4 / Inc

Other notes:

•The Mental Labyrinth: This is pyrosfaira's special ability, a gift from their father. By paying 5 motes, they enter their victims' minds, prompting them to an aetherial realm made of their worst fears. There a battle of wills takes place: Pyrosfairae prompt horrid visions that hurt one's sanity. The only way for one to defend herself is to remain calm and convicted.

Systemwise, each round a pyrosfera performs a Manipulation + Conviction attacking the victim as a standard action. The victim can dodge or parry each of these attacks, using Temperance + the apropriate ability. This attack deals base damage of 1 willpower, which can be soaked only by Conviction. When all willpower is lost, the character gains a derangement for every point of damage she suffers.

To attack a pyrosfera, the character must roll Valor+the appropriate skill, doing a base damage equal to that of the weapon used. This is willpower damage. If Ianos loses all his willpower, the Mental Labyrinth is broken.

Due to their tiny size, hitting a pyrosfaira is at difficulty 3

Stats for pyrosfaira in Mental Labyrinth

Fear attack

Speed: 7, Accuracy 7, Damage 1WP

Soak: 3WP (+1 controlling dreamscape)

Dodge pool: 4