Koldunic Sorcery

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Name:	Koldunic Sorcery
Symbol:	Image:LogoVTESKoldunism.gif
Pronunciation:	kohl'-doo-nik
Clans:	Tzimisce
Bloodlines:	Old Clan Tzimisce

Koldunic Sorcery or Koldunism is a form of Cainite Blood Magic practiced by the Tzimisce. It is similar to Thaumaturgy in idea but very different in practice. Major differences include Koldunic Sorcery requiring the service of the living earth rather than memorized rotes and rituals, Koldunism tending to be much more subtile than Thaumaturgy, and Koldunism requiring not so much an extension of will as being a master of the very material a Fiend wishes to manipulate.

Practicers of Koldunic Sorcery are known as koldun and are almost exclusively Old Clan Tzimisce. Many "regular" Tzimisce are unable to practice Koldunism, having turned away from the spirituality and perfection this form of sorcery requires to master. However, Koldunic Sorcery is by no means "good"; constant use will cause the very land and earth to eventually warp around the user.

It is hinted that Koldunic Sorcery is made possible through the Tzimisce connection with the earth demon Kupala, who helped drive the Garou away from the Carpathians and allowed the Fiends to establish the area as their homeland.

There are five primary paths of Koldunic Sorcery: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Spirit. Lesser paths, such as the Way of Sorrow, do exist, but are rarely followed and are usually specialized extensions of the five primary paths.

Contents 1 Standard Paths and Abilities 1.1 The Way of Earth 1.2 The Way of Wind 1.3 The Way of Water 1.4 The Way of Fire 1.5 The Way of Spirit 2 Lesser Paths and Abilities 2.1 The Way of Sorrow

[edit] Standard Paths and Abilities

[edit] The Way of Earth

• Grasping Soil - A koldun can use dirt to immobilize a target.
• Endurance of Stone - A koldun can harden their flesh to the consistancy of stone.
• Hungry Earth - A koldun can drag a target completely underground, smothering them.
• Root of Vitality - Similar to Hungry Earth, except the target is now able to breathe underground and can be healed.
• Kupala's Fury - A koldun calls on Kupala to create a powerful earthquake.

[edit] The Way of Wind

• Breath of Whispers - A koldun uses the wind to communicate with a target over long distances.
• Biting Gale - A koldun creates frigid winds that slow or freeze a target.
• Breeze of Lethargy - A koldun summons winds that bring exhaustion.
• Ride the Tempest - A koldun can ride the winds at incredible speeds to any destination.
• Body Of Zephyr - A koldun blends into the air, maneuvering through the smallest of cracks. The koldun ' s body retains its basic shape, though it is too ephemeral and transparent for onlookers to make out any physical details

[edit] The Way of Water

• Pool of Lies - A koldun creates detailed illusions on the water's surface.
• Watery Haven - A koldun may merge with water to protect themselves from the sun and foes, much as those who use Protean can merge with earth.
• Fog Over Sea - A koldun can walk on water.
• Minions of the Deep - A koldun summons water elementals to do his bidding.
• Doom Tide - A koldun creates a massive whirlpool that can sink ships and drag targets to the depths.

[edit] The Way of Fire

• Fiery Courage - A koldun permenently removes their Rötschreck regarding fire so they can master it.
• Combust - A koldun causes a target to spontaneously combust.
• Wall of Magma - A koldun summons magma from deep beneath the earth to protect themselves.
• Heat Wave - A koldun creates a blistering wind that can kill a target.
• Volcanic Blast - A koldun can create a volcanic geyser to erupt anywhere within their sight.

[edit] The Way of Spirit

Instead of levels of ability, a koldun extends their spiritual awareness (and therefore Koldunic powers) over a larger area the more powerful they become on this path.

[edit] Lesser Paths and Abilities

[edit] The Way of Sorrow

• The Frustrations of Nestretcha - A koldun makes it so that the target can not use willpower for successes or to use them for disciplines. This last for turns equal to the koldun's successes

• DAV: Players Guide to High Clans, p. 182-189
• VTM: Clanbook: Tzimisce Revised, p. 64

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