Harrowhaunt
Level 3
Oblivion — Ceremonies
There are haunted houses, and there are Harrow haunted houses. A building haunted by this ceremony drives humans from it in fear. Even vampires struggle to stay within it.
System
Non-supernatural mortals entering within 12 steps of the building are beset by irrational fear and must succeed in a Composure + Resolve test vs. a difficulty of 8 for each turn they wish to remain within 12 steps of the building. A failure on this test causes the mortals to run away in fear. They are unwilling to return for the remainder of the scene. Supernatural creatures have a diminished response to the location. They can enter freely, but every 30 minutes spent within the building causes them to test for Terror Frenzy vs. a difficulty of 6. The caster of this ritual is immune to its effects and may, during the casting, designate a number of characters equal to their dots in Occult to also be immune to the ritual.
Ingredients
At least 3 mortals who are currently subject to abject terror and suffering.
Process
At least 3 mortals must be inflicted with terror and torture over at least 1 hour within a building that is no larger than two stories. At the conclusion of this period, all 3 mortals must be killed and their bones must be buried on the property. If any of the mortals escape, the Ceremony fails. The use of this Ceremony is particularly revolting and causes the caster to gain 1 Stain. Once the remains of the human ingredients are buried beneath the building, the Ceremony is complete. Afterward, the broken remains of their souls linger in the building.
Duration: This ritual lasts until the bones of the humans are dug up and put to rest naturally.
Source: Enemies of the Night