39 XP
This Devotion is rumored to have survived for millennia as a way for vampires in ancient times to stand beneath the light of the Sun, even if for just a few seconds. In modern nights, there are other useful ways to employ this Devotion for vampires unwilling to take that leap of faith. Surviving a major conflagration is one such use.
When a Kindred activates this Devotion, he literally forces his Vitae out the pores of his skin, creating a thick, coagulated blood shield that begins smoldering almost immediately. Obviously, use of this Devotion depends upon the amount of Vitae in the Kindred’s body and/or the amount of Willpower he can expend.
Cost: 1 Vitae per turn + 2 Willpower
Dice Pool: Composure + Athletics + Resilience
Action: Instant
Roll Results
Dramatic Failure: A dramatic failure results in absolutely no protection for the Kindred from the flames. Damage is aggravated (per Vampire: the Requiem, p. 172). Rötschreck automatically occurs.
Failure: Not enough Vitae covers the Kindred to protect him from harm. He still receives aggravated damage, but Resilience functions normally.
Success: The flames surround the vampire and attempt to consume him, but his blood absorbs the damage. As long as the vampire can continue replenishing the Blood Shield, he suffers bashing damage from fire rather than aggravated. He is still susceptible to Rötschreck, however.
Exceptional Success: The vampire’s blood creates a barrier against which the heat and fire cannot penetrate. As long as he can replenish the Blood Shield, he suffers no damage from fire, nor does he need to worry about Rötschreck.
Duration: One turn per point of Vitae spent.