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=Merits=
 
=Merits=
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Where any and all information about accepted merits/HRs for them exist.  Not finished!
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This page lists all merits in use on Fate's Harvest.  If we have missed something, please send in a +request.
  
 
* Merits marked with '''(HR)''' are custom merits.
 
* Merits marked with '''(HR)''' are custom merits.
 
* Merits which have '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' after their book/page entry have a House Rule detailing changes in how they are used. Click the link to be directed to the House Rules page.
 
* Merits which have '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' after their book/page entry have a House Rule detailing changes in how they are used. Click the link to be directed to the House Rules page.
  
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'''''Cheat-Sheet Pages for Use with the +XPS XP Spending Command'''''
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* [[Merits/Staff-Set|Staff-Set Merits]] - Merits which will require staff intervention/create a +job
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* [[Merits/Repeatable|Repeatable Merits]] - Merits you can purchase more than once with separate instances ''(e.g. Allies (Business) and Allies (Religion) are two instances of the Allies merit)''
  
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==Changeling Merits==
 
==Changeling Merits==
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All Changeling merits from the books are valid, except for the Fatebound merits.
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All allowed merits are written below.  If a merit you want is not on this list, staff has for some reason decided not to include it in the game.  You are welcome to send up a +request to ask for its inclusion/ask why it isn't here.
  
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===General Changeling Merits===
 
* Age Reversal • (NH:GF p.84) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 4
 
* Age Reversal • (NH:GF p.84) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 4
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* Arcadian Body •••• (RoS p.87) ''Prerequisite:'' CG Only. 3+ dots in affected Attribute
 
 
* Arcadian Metabolism ••• (RoS p.87)
 
* Arcadian Metabolism ••• (RoS p.87)
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* Beast Swarm •• '''(HR)''' ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3, Fang and Talon 5, with Appropriate Animal - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Biological Oddity •, ••, ••• '''(HR)''' ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3 - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Brownie's Boon • (RoS p.88)
 
* Brownie's Boon • (RoS p.88)
 
* Charmed Life •• (RoS p.88)
 
* Charmed Life •• (RoS p.88)
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* Deep Kenning • to ••••• '''(HR)''' ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 5 - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Disenchanting Kiss •••• (SaD p.92)
 
* Disenchanting Kiss •••• (SaD p.92)
 
* Dual Kith •• or ••• (RoS p.88) - Using RoS costs for in-Seeming vs. out-Seeming. Per WM, it is no longer CG-only.
 
* Dual Kith •• or ••• (RoS p.88) - Using RoS costs for in-Seeming vs. out-Seeming. Per WM, it is no longer CG-only.
 
* Enchanting Performance •••• (RoS p.88) ''Prerequisite:'' Expression 3
 
* Enchanting Performance •••• (RoS p.88) ''Prerequisite:'' Expression 3
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* Expert Shaper ••• '''(HR)''' ''Prerequisite: Wyrd 7, Specialty in Occult.Hedge Shaping'' - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Faerie Favor ••• (RoS p.90)
 
* Faerie Favor ••• (RoS p.90)
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* Faerie Healing •• (RoS p.90)
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* Faerie Healing •• (RoS p.90) '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Gentrified Bearing •••• (RoS p.92) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3
 
* Gentrified Bearing •••• (RoS p.92) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3
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* Goblin Merchant • or ••• (GM p.34)
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* Glamour Thief •••• (SaD p.92) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3, Empathy 2, Occult 2
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* Goblin Hoard • to ••••• '''(HR)''' '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Harvest • to ••••• (CtL p.94)  
 
* Harvest • to ••••• (CtL p.94)  
 
* Hedge Gate Sense • (RoS p.92)  
 
* Hedge Gate Sense • (RoS p.92)  
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* Hedgebeast Companion • to ••• (AN p.132)
 
 
* Hidden Life • to ••• (RoS p.92) ''Prerequisite:'' No dots in Fame, Wyrd equal to Hidden Life
 
* Hidden Life • to ••• (RoS p.92) ''Prerequisite:'' No dots in Fame, Wyrd equal to Hidden Life
 
* Hob Kin •• (RoS p.92) ''Prerequisite:'' Hollow 1+
 
* Hob Kin •• (RoS p.92) ''Prerequisite:'' Hollow 1+
 
* Hobgoblin Trainer •• (RoS p.93)
 
* Hobgoblin Trainer •• (RoS p.93)
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* Lethal Mien •• (RoS p.94) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3
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* Lethal Mien •• or •••• (RoS p.94) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3 '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Long of Days •• (RoS p.94)
 
* Long of Days •• (RoS p.94)
 
* Manymask • to ••••• (ER p.14) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 7
 
* Manymask • to ••••• (ER p.14) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 7
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* Market Sense • (RoS p.94 or GM p.33)
 
* Market Sense • (RoS p.94 or GM p.33)
 
* Market Stall •••• (GM p.34)
 
* Market Stall •••• (GM p.34)
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* New Identity •, •• or •••• (CtL p.98 or AN p.45)
 
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* No Seeming •• (ER p.107) ''Prerequisite:'' Changeling only
 
 
* Pledgesmith • to ••• (RoS p.94)
 
* Pledgesmith • to ••• (RoS p.94)
 
* Prophet Circle • to ••••• (RoS p.94)
 
* Prophet Circle • to ••••• (RoS p.94)
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* Siren Song ••• (RoS p.96)
 
* Siren Song ••• (RoS p.96)
 
* Slave • to ••••• (GM p.23)
 
* Slave • to ••••• (GM p.23)
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* Soul Sense •• (RoS p.96) ''Prerequisite:'' Living fetch
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* Soul Sense •• (RoS p.96) ''Prerequisite:'' Living Fetch
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* Sublime ••••• (ER p.14) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 9
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* Striking Mien • or •• '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Token Maker ••• (RoS p.150)
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* Sublime ••••• (ER p.14) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 9 '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Token Maker ••• (RoS p.150) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 2, Crafts 3
 
* Tokenmaster ••• (ER p.14) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 7
 
* Tokenmaster ••• (ER p.14) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 7
 
* Visionary Dreams •• (RoS p.97) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3
 
* Visionary Dreams •• (RoS p.97) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3
 
* Wholesale Wares • or •• (GM p.35) ''Prerequisite:'' Market Stall 4
 
* Wholesale Wares • or •• (GM p.35) ''Prerequisite:'' Market Stall 4
 
* Wisdom of Dreams ••• (RoS p.97) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 2+
 
* Wisdom of Dreams ••• (RoS p.97) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 2+
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* Wyrdskill ••• (ER p.15) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 6
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* Wyrdskill ••• (ER p.15) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 6 '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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===Fighting Style===
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* Dream Combat • to ••••• (RoS p.90) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3, Empathy 3
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* Hedge Duelist • to ••••• (RoS p.91) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3
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===Kith Restricted===
 
===Kith Restricted===
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===Entitlement Restricted===
 
===Entitlement Restricted===
 
* Outsider Fetish • to ••• (LoS p.150) ''Prerequisite:'' Lord Sages of the Unknown Reaches
 
* Outsider Fetish • to ••• (LoS p.150) ''Prerequisite:'' Lord Sages of the Unknown Reaches
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===Fighting Style===
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* Dream Combat • to ••••• (RoS p.90) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3, Empathy 3
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* Hedge Duelist • to ••••• (RoS p.91) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 3
  
 
===Milestone Merits===
 
===Milestone Merits===
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===CG Only===
 
===CG Only===
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The merits below must be taken using dots during initial Character Generation. They cannot be purchased via xp.
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<span style="color:#444444">''The merits below must be taken using dots during initial Character Generation. They cannot be purchased via xp.''</span>
  
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* Arcadian Body •••• (RoS p.87) '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' ''Prerequisite:'' CG Only. 3+ dots in affected Attribute
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* Divergent Kith •• '''(HR)''' '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Enchanted Mortal •• (ER p.107) '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' ''Prerequisite:'' Mortal and Mortal+ characters may both take this merit.
 
* Enchanted Mortal •• (ER p.107) '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' ''Prerequisite:'' Mortal and Mortal+ characters may both take this merit.
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* No Seeming •• (ER p.107) ''Prerequisite:'' Changeling only
 
* Seeming ••• (ER p.107) ''Prerequisite:'' Must be Fae-touched to take this merit.
 
* Seeming ••• (ER p.107) ''Prerequisite:'' Must be Fae-touched to take this merit.
  
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===STAFF-SET VIA +REQ/XP===
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===Requires Staff===
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For one reason or another, the following merits require staff intervention.
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<span style="color:#444444">''These merits require staff oversight, whether to review mechanics or to help with setting them up in additional systems. They can be purchased using '''+xps merit/<merit name> to <dot #>''' like any other merit.  XP is not spent until staff sets the merit.''</span>
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<span style="color:#444444">''Use '''+req/xp <merit>=<details of your question(s)>''' to open a job with staff if you have questions prior to making the +xps purchase.''</span>
  
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* Archive • to ••••• (RoS p.87) - ''Prerequisite'' Must have a Hollow.. Unfortunately, code doesn't know which Hollow you are purchasing it for, if you have multiples.  Needs staff help.
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* Bastion Amenities • to ••••• (SaD p.108) ''Prerequisite:'' Must belong to a motley, Empathy Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions' and '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Bastion Amenities • to ••••• (SaD p.108) ''Prerequisite:'' Must belong to a motley, Wits Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions'
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* Bastion Battlements • to ••••• (SaD p.108) ''Prerequisite:'' Must belong to a motley, Empathy Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions' and '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Bastion Battlements • to ••••• (SaD p.108) ''Prerequisite:'' Must belong to a motley, Wits Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions'
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* Bastion Size • to ••••• (SaD p.108) ''Prerequisite:'' Must belong to a motley, Empathy Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions' and '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Bastion Size • to ••••• (SaD p.108) ''Prerequisite:'' Must belong to a motley, Wits Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions'
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* Devotee • to ••••• (ER p.14) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 7. Set a +note on yourself. Send a +req/fae to staff asking for approval of your +note and to have Devotee set on your sheet.
 
* Devotee • to ••••• (ER p.14) ''Prerequisite:'' Wyrd 7. Set a +note on yourself. Send a +req/fae to staff asking for approval of your +note and to have Devotee set on your sheet.
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* Fae Mount •, ••, •••, or ••••• (RoS p.89)  - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your concept.
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* Fae Mount • to ••••• (RoS p.89)  - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your concept.
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* Goblin Vow • to ••••• (RoS p.38) - Send a +req/fae to staff to get approval on your vow. Once vow is approved, set a +note on yourself. Staff will lock the note.
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* Goblin Merchant • or ••• (GM p.34) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Goblin_Merchant|HR]]''' - Merit must be approved by staff. See [[Wild Roses|here]] for details.
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* Goodwill • to ••••• (CtL p.93 & AN p.45) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Goblin Vow • to ••••• (RoS p.38) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' - Send a +req/fae to staff to get approval on your vow. Once vow is approved, set a +note on yourself. Staff will lock the note.
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* [[Changeling/Goodwill|Goodwill]] • to ••••• (CtL p.93 & AN p.45) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Hedge Beast Companion • to ••• (AN p.132) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Hedgespun • to ••••• - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your idea.
 
* Hedgespun • to ••••• - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your idea.
 
* Hollow Amenities • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
 
* Hollow Amenities • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
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* Hollow Doors • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - Ditto
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* Hollow Doors • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
 
* Hollow Garden • to ••••• - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Hollow Garden • to ••••• - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Hollow Size • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - Ditto
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* Hollow Size • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
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* Hollow Wards • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - Ditto
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* Hollow Stable • to ••••• '''(HR)''' ''Prerequisite:'' Hollow Size 3, Hollow Wards 3, Animal Ken 2 -  '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Hollow Workshop • to ••••• (RoS p.97) - Ditto
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* Hollow Wards • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
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* Hollow Workshop • to ••••• (RoS p.97) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Mantle • to ••••• (CtL p.97) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Mantle • to ••••• (CtL p.97) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Mobile Hollow • to ••••• (SaD p.92) - Same rules as regular Hollow merits.
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* Mobile Hollow • to ••••• (SaD p.92) - Same rules as regular Hollow merits. See 'news hollows'
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* Ritual Doorway ••• (RoS p.95) ''Prerequisite:'' Hollow Doors 5. Same rules as regular Hollow merits.
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* Ritual Doorway ••• (RoS p.95) ''Prerequisite:'' None. See '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''. Same rules as regular Hollow merits.
 
* Token • to ••••• (CtL p.98) - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your idea.
 
* Token • to ••••• (CtL p.98) - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your idea.
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* Token Limb • to ••••• (DitD p.86) - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your idea.  See the [[Tokens]] page for a brief summary.
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===Fatebound Merits===
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<span style="color:#444444">''Players may purchase only one of these merits per character.  This is not something you deliberately choose, ICly, to gain, and very few people IC even know that these exist.</span>
  
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<span style="color:#444444">''As they represent narrative archetypes, they will be watched more closely, to ensure that your character truly fits the archetype the merit is supposed to support, and you will be asked to write a brief explanation in your +myjob when they are purchased.''</span>
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* Bean Buyer ••• (SaD p.89) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Streetwise 3
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* Cloistered Spinner ••• (SaD p.90) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Crafts 3
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* Cowherd and Weaver ••• (SaD p.90) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Resolve 3
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* Evil Stepsister ••• (SaD p.90) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Manipulation 3
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* Fair Prince ••• (SaD p.91) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Court Mantle 3
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* Fisher King ••• (SaD p.91) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Court Mantle 5, Current Freehold Crown
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* Mobled Queen ••• (SaD p.91) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Court Mantle 5, Current Freehold Crown
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* Monkey Heart ••• (SaD p.91) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Wits 3
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* Mortal Enemy ••• (SaD p.92) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Resolve 3
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* Star-Crossed Lover ••• (SaD p.92) - ''Prerequisites:'' Wyrd 3, Presence 3
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==Psychic Merits==
 
==Psychic Merits==
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The following merits are a blend of Second Sight (SS) and GMC (GMC).  Many psychic abilities formerly available were removed in GMC.  Fate's Harvest staff thinks they are still shiny, so there will be a few House Rules to make things mesh.  If a merit was created for Fate's Harvest by staff, it is marked with (HR) for House Rule.
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The following merits are a blend of Second Sight (SS) and GMC.  Many psychic abilities formerly available were removed in GMC.  Fate's Harvest staff thinks they are still shiny, so there will be a few House Rules to make things mesh.  If a merit was created for Fate's Harvest by staff, it is marked with (HR) for House Rule.
  
 
All "Options" are available in SS merits.  All "Drawbacks" are required in GMC merits.
 
All "Options" are available in SS merits.  All "Drawbacks" are required in GMC merits.
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:If you have any of these merits, you are considered a Psychic.
 
:If you have any of these merits, you are considered a Psychic.
 
:If you have any of these merits, but also follow a Tradition (Hedge Witch, Shaman, Apostle, etc.) you are considered a Thaumaturge.
 
:If you have any of these merits, but also follow a Tradition (Hedge Witch, Shaman, Apostle, etc.) you are considered a Thaumaturge.
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:*If you are a Thaumaturge by template, you may no longer purchase new Psychic abilities with +xps. You'll have to ask staff for help.
  
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===ESP Merits===
 
===ESP Merits===
 
* Astral Projection ••• (SS p.36) ''Prerequisite:'' Clarivoyance; cannot have Uncontrolled Clairvoyance
 
* Astral Projection ••• (SS p.36) ''Prerequisite:'' Clarivoyance; cannot have Uncontrolled Clairvoyance
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* Precognition •••• (SS pp.40-1)
 
* Precognition •••• (SS pp.40-1)
 
* Psychometry ••• (GMC p.174)
 
* Psychometry ••• (GMC p.174)
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===Mediumist Merits===
 
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* Automatic Writing •• (SS p.42)
 
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* Channeling ••• (SS pp.43-4) Ghost-calling for Spirit Channeling, none for Cayce or Past-Life channeling
 
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* Death Sight ••• (SS pp.44-5) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
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* Ghost Calling ••• (SS pp.45-6)
 
  
 
===Psychokinetic Merits===
 
===Psychokinetic Merits===
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* Psychic Vampirism •••• or ••••• (SS pp.49-50) ''Prerequisite:'' Biokinesis 4 for 4 dot version, 5 for 5-dot version
 
* Psychic Vampirism •••• or ••••• (SS pp.49-50) ''Prerequisite:'' Biokinesis 4 for 4 dot version, 5 for 5-dot version
 
* Psychokinesis ••• or ••••• (GMC pp.173-4) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Psychokinesis ••• or ••••• (GMC pp.173-4) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Psychokinetic Immunity ••• ('''HR''') - ''Prerequisite:'' Psychokinesis ••• - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Psychokinetic Immunity •• or •••• ('''HR''') - ''Prerequisite:'' Psychokinesis ••• - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Psychokinetic Shaping ••• ('''HR''') - ''Prerequisite:'' Psychokinesis ••• - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Psychokinetic Shaping ••• ('''HR''') - ''Prerequisite:'' Psychokinesis ••• - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Telekinesis • to ••••• (GMC p.174)
 
* Telekinesis • to ••••• (GMC p.174)
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===Mediumist Merits===
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* Automatic Writing •• (SS p.42)
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* Channeling ••• (SS pp.43-4) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' Ghost-calling for Spirit Channeling, none for Cayce or Past-Life channeling
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* Death Sight ••• (SS pp.44-5) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Ghost Calling ••• (SS pp.45-6)
  
 
===Telepathic Merits===
 
===Telepathic Merits===
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* Telepathic Rapport ••• (SS pp.63-4) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Telepathic Rapport ••• (SS pp.63-4) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Telepathy ••• or ••••• (GMC p.175) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Telepathy ••• or ••••• (GMC p.175) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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==Misc. Supernatural Merits==
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==Thaumaturgical Merits==
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The following are written in the GMC book as "supernatural" merits, but do not easily fit under other categories.
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As GMC did not have Thaumaturgical merits at all, these are derived solely from Second Sight.
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* '''[[Ephemerals]]''' - See this page for merits relating to familiars and such.
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! class="unsortable" | Merit
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! class="unsortable" | Reference
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! class="unsortable" | Prerequisite
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! class="unsortable" | HR
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! width=5% | Apostle
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! width=5% | Magician
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! width=5% | Witch
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! width=5% | Shaman
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! width=5% | Taoist
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! width=5% | Vodoun
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| Alchemy External •• or •••• || SS p.102 || Occult 2 or Science 2 || || || Y || || || Y ||
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| Alchemy Internal •• or •••• || SS pp.103-4 || Occult 2 and Medicine 1 || || || * || || * || Y ||
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| Communion •• or •••• || SS p.104 || || || Y || * || || || || 
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| Countermagic •• or •••• || SS pp.105-6 || Wits 2 || '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Countermagic|HR]]''' || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y
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| Curse of Ill-Fortune ••• || SS p.106 || Luck Magic (either) and Persuasion 1 || || Y || Y || Y || || || Y
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| Divination ••• || SS p.106 || || || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y
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| Dream • to ••••• || SS pp.106-7 || ||  || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y
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| Dream Travel ••• || SS p.107 || Visionary Trances (either) || '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Thaumaturgical_Merits|HR]]''' || || || Y || Y || ||
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| Enchantment •• or •••• || SS pp.107-8 || || || Y || Y || Y || || ||
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| Evocation •• or ••••|| SS pp.108-9 || || || Y || Y || || Y || || Y
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| Familiar ••• or •••• || SS pp.109-110 || Visionary Trances 4, Communion 4 or Enchantment 4<br>Requires staff assistance to purchase. Use '''+req/xp'''. || '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Thaumaturgical_Merits|HR]]''' || Y || || Y || Y || ||
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|-
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| Favorable Fortune ••• || SS pp.110-11 || Luck Magic 4 || || || Y || || || ||
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|-
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| Geomancy ••• || SS p.111 || Intelligence 2 and Crafts 1 || || || || || || Y ||
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|-
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| Healing •••• || SS pp.111-2 || Composure 2 and Medicine 1 || || || Y || Y || Y || Y ||
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|-
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| Invocation •• or •••• || SS p.112  || || || || || Y || * || ||
 +
|-
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| Longevity ••••• || SS pp.113 || Medicine 3 and Alchemy (either) at 4 || || || || || || Y ||
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|-
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| Luck Magic •• or •••• || SS pp.114-5 || || || Y || Y || * || || Y || Y
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|-
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| Magical Nexus • to •• || SS p.115 || || || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y
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| Psychic Projection •••• || SS p.115 || Visionary Trances 4 || || || || || Y || ||
 +
|-
 +
| Sacrifice • || SS pp.115-6 || || || Y || || || Y || || Y
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|-
 +
| Scrying ••• || SS p.116 || Wits 2 and Occult 1 || || Y || Y || Y || || ||
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|-
 +
| Second Sight ••• || SS p.116 || Wits 2 || '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Thaumaturgical_Merits|HR]]''' || || || || || Y || Y
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|-
 +
| See Auras •• || SS pp.116-7 || Empathy 2 || '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Thaumaturgical_Merits|HR]]''' || || Y || Y || || Y ||
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|-
 +
| See Spirits •• || SS pp.117-8 || Visionary Trances (either) || '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Thaumaturgical_Merits|HR]]''' || Y || || Y || Y || ||
 +
|-
 +
| Soul Jar •• or •••• || SS pp.118-9 || Second Sight || || || || || || || Y
 +
|-
 +
| Visionary Trances •• or •••• || SS p.119 || Resolve 2 || || Y || || * || Y || ||
 +
|-
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| Warding ••• || SS p.120 || Resolve 2 and Occult 1 || || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y || Y
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|-
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| Weather Control •••• || SS pp.120-1 || || || || || Y || Y || ||  Y
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<center> * indicates only the 2-dot version of the merit is available</center>
  
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==Other Supernatural Merits==
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The following are written in the GMC book as "supernatural" merits, but do not easily fit under other categories. These are available to any human characters.  If you are a Changeling, Fetch or Fae-Touched, you may not purchase them.
 
* Cursed •• (GMC p.172)
 
* Cursed •• (GMC p.172)
−
* Mind of a Madman (GMC p.173) ''Prerequisite:'' Empathy 3
+
* Mind of a Madman •• (GMC p.173) ''Prerequisite:'' Empathy 3
 
* Omen Sensitivity ••• (GMC p.173)
 
* Omen Sensitivity ••• (GMC p.173)
 +
* The Last Spell • (Errata) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits#The_Last_Spell|HR]]'''
 
* Thief of Fate •• (GMC p.175)
 
* Thief of Fate •• (GMC p.175)
−
 
+
* Unseen Sense •• (GMC p.175)
−
==Thaumaturgical Merits==
+
−
As GMC did not have Thaumaturgical merits at all, these are derived solely from Second Sight.
+
−
 
+
−
* Alchemy (External) •• or •••• (SS p.102) ''Prerequisite:'' Occult 2 or Science 2. Taoist or Ceremonial Magician
+
−
* Alchemy (Internal) •• or •••• (SS pp.103-4) ''Prerequisite:'' Occult 2 and Medicine 1. Taoist, Ceremonial Magician or Shaman
+
−
* Communion •• or •••• (SS p.104) ''Prerequisite:'' Apostle or Ceremonial Magician
+
−
* Countermagic •• or •••• (SS pp.105-6) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 2. Apostle, Taoist, Vodoun
+
−
* Curse of Ill-Fortune ••• (SS p.106) ''Prerequisite:'' Luck Magic (either) and Persuasion 1. Ceremonial Magician, Apostle, Hedge Witch, Vodoun
+
−
* Divination ••• (SS p.106) ''Prerequisite:'' Taoist, Apostle, Vodoun
+
−
* Dream • to ••••• (SS pp.106-7) ''Prerequisite:'' Taoist, Apostle, Vodoun
+
−
* Dream Travel ••• (SS p.107) ''Prerequisite:'' Visionary Trances (either). Hedge Witch, Shaman '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
+
−
* Enchantment •• or •••• (SS pp.107-8) ''Prerequisite:'' Hedge Witch, Ceremonial Magician, Apostle
+
−
* Evocation •• or •••• (SS pp.108-9) ''Prerequisite:'' Shaman, Ceremonial Magician, Apostle, Vodoun
+
−
* Favorable Fortune ••• (SS pp.110-11) ''Prerequisite:'' Luck Magic 4. Ceremonial Magician
+
−
* Geomancy ••• (SS p.111) ''Prerequisite:'' Intelligence 2 and Crafts 1. Taoist
+
−
* Healing •••• (SS pp.111-2) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 2 and Medicine 1. Taoist, Shaman, Hedge Witch, Ceremonial Magician
+
−
* Invocation •• or •••• (SS p.112) ''Prerequisite:'' Shaman, Hedge Witch
+
−
* Longevity ••••• (SS pp.113) ''Prerequisite:'' Medicine 3 and Alchemy (either) at 4. Taoist
+
−
* Luck Magic •• or •••• (SS pp.114-5) ''Prerequisite:'' Taoist, Hedge Witch, Apostle, Ceremonial Magician, Vodoun
+
−
* Magical Nexus • to •• (SS p.115) ''Prerequisite:'' Taoist, Apostle, Vodoun
+
−
* Psychic Projection •••• (SS p.115) ''Prerequisite:'' Visionary Trances 4. Shaman
+
−
* Sacrifice • (SS pp.115-6) ''Prerequisite:'' Shaman, Apostle, Vodoun
+
−
* Scrying ••• (SS p.116) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 2 and Occult 1. Hedge Witch, Cermonial Magician, Apostle
+
−
* Second Sight ••• (SS p.116) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 2. Taoist, Apostle, Vodoun
+
−
* See Auras •• (SS pp.116-7) ''Prerequisite:'' Empathy 2. Taoist, Hedge Witch, Ceremonial Magician '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
+
−
* See Spirits •• (SS pp.117-8) ''Prerequisite:'' Visionary Trances (either). Shaman, Hedge Witch
+
−
* Soul Jar •• or •••• (SS pp.118-9) ''Prerequisite:'' Second Sight, Vodoun
+
−
* The Last Spell • (Errata) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
+
−
* Visionary Trances •• or •••• (SS p.119) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2. Hedge Witch, Apostle, Shaman
+
−
* Warding ••• (SS p.120) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2 and Occult 1. Taoist, Apostle, Vodoun
+
−
* Weather Control •••• (SS pp.120-1) ''Prerequisite:'' Shaman, Hedge Witch, Vodoun
+
−
 
+
−
===STAFF-SET VIA +REQ/XP===
+
−
* Familiar ••• or •••• (SS pp.109-110) ''Prerequisite:'' Visionary Trances 4, Communion 4 or Enchantment 4. Shaman, Hedge Witch, Apostle '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
+
  
 
==Universal Merits==
 
==Universal Merits==
 
These merits are available to all characters. Where merits are taken from non-standard books, the full book name is provided.
 
These merits are available to all characters. Where merits are taken from non-standard books, the full book name is provided.
  
−
* A Little Knowledge • (Asylum Sourcebook p.50) ''Prerequisite:'' Mortal only
+
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−
* Allies • to ••••• (GMC p.166)
+
|-
−
* Alternate Identity •, •• or ••• (GMC p.166)
+
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−
* Ambidextrous ••• (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' CG Only
+
===Mental Merits===
−
* Anonymity • to ••••• (GMC p.166) ''Prerequisite:'' Cannot have Fame
+
* A Little Knowledge • (Asylum p.50) ''Prerequisite:'' Mortal only
 
* Anti-Psi ••••• (SS p.64) ''Prerequisite:'' No merits that confer psychic powers
 
* Anti-Psi ••••• (SS p.64) ''Prerequisite:'' No merits that confer psychic powers
 
* Area of Expertise • (GMC p.161) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2 and one Skill Specialty
 
* Area of Expertise • (GMC p.161) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2 and one Skill Specialty
 
* Atavism • (Slasher p.127) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3 or Wits 3, Intelligence 2 or less
 
* Atavism • (Slasher p.127) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3 or Wits 3, Intelligence 2 or less
−
* Barfly •• (GMC p.166) ''Prerequisite:'' Socialize 2
 
 
* Beginner's Luck •• (Signs of the Moon p.29)
 
* Beginner's Luck •• (Signs of the Moon p.29)
−
* Believers • to ••••• (SS pp.64-5) ''Prerequisite:'' Any psychic merit
 
−
* Bureaucratic Navigator •• (Asylum p.51)
 
−
* Contacts • to ••••• (GMC p.166)
 
−
* Cheap Shot •• (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Street Fighting 3, Subterfuge 2
 
−
* Choke Hold •• (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Brawl 2
 
 
* Combat Awareness •• (Dogs of War p.109) ''Prerequisite:'' Military training or combat background
 
* Combat Awareness •• (Dogs of War p.109) ''Prerequisite:'' Military training or combat background
 
* Common Sense ••• (GMC p.161)
 
* Common Sense ••• (GMC p.161)
−
* Crack Driver •• or ••• (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' Drive 3
 
 
* Crafter's Sense ••• (The Free Council p.131) ''Prerequisite:'' Crafts 3, and a Specialty
 
* Crafter's Sense ••• (The Free Council p.131) ''Prerequisite:'' Crafts 3, and a Specialty
 
* Danger Sense •• (GMC p.162)
 
* Danger Sense •• (GMC p.162)
−
* Decorated • to ••••• (Dogs of War p.39)
 
−
* Defensive Combat • (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Brawl 1 or Weaponry 1, choose one when selected
 
−
* Demolisher • to ••• (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3 or Intelligence 3
 
−
* Difficult to Ride •••• (Book of Spirits p.108) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure and Resolve 3
 
 
* Direction Sense • (GMC p.176)
 
* Direction Sense • (GMC p.176)
−
* Double Jointed •• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3
 
 
* Doubting Thomas • (SS p.65) ''Prerequisite:'' No merits that confer psychic powers
 
* Doubting Thomas • (SS p.65) ''Prerequisite:'' No merits that confer psychic powers
 
* Eidetic Memory •• (GMC p.176)
 
* Eidetic Memory •• (GMC p.176)
 
* Emotional Detachment • (Asylum p.50) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2
 
* Emotional Detachment • (Asylum p.50) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2
 
* Encyclopedic Knowledge •• (GMC p.162)
 
* Encyclopedic Knowledge •• (GMC p.162)
−
* Entering Strike •• (Rel p.72) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 2, Brawl 2
 
 
* Entheogenic Synesthesia •• (Magical Traditions, p.137)
 
* Entheogenic Synesthesia •• (Magical Traditions, p.137)
 
* EOD •••• (Armory p.208) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 or Dex 3, Crafts 3, Demolitions Specialty in Crafts
 
* EOD •••• (Armory p.208) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 or Dex 3, Crafts 3, Demolitions Specialty in Crafts
 +
* Eye for the Strange •• (GMC p.162) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2, Occult 1
 +
* Good Time Management • (GMC p.163) ''Prerequisite:'' Academics 2 or Science 2
 +
* Higher Calling •• (Tome of the Watchtowers p.125) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3
 +
* Holistic Awareness • (GMC p.163)
 +
* Hypnotic Voice •••• (SS p.66) ''Prerequisite:'' Persuasion 3 or Science 3 with a specialty in Hypnotherapy or related
 +
* Informative •• or •••• (The Free Council p.131) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 2 and 2 in the Skill
 +
* Interdisciplinary Specialty • (GMC p.163) ''Prerequisite:'' Skill at 3+ with a Specialty
 +
* Language • (GMC p.163) - Specify a language at time of purchase. [[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]
 +
* Library • to ••• (GMC p. 163)
 +
* Lucid Dreamer • (SS p.67) ''Prerequisite:'' Non-changeling.
 +
* Lucid Dreaming •• (CtL p.195) ''Prerequisite:'' Non-changeling, Resolve 3+
 +
* Make Do •, •• or ••• (The Free Council, p.132) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 and 1 in the appropriate Skill
 +
* Meditative Mind •, •• or •••• (GMC p.163)
 +
* Multilingual • (GMC p.163) - Specify languages at time of purchase. [[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]
 +
* Murder Expert ••• (Slasher p.127) ''Prerequisite:'' Intelligence 2, Stealth 3
 +
* Mythologist ••• (Book of the Dead p.91) ''Prerequisite:'' Occult 2 w/Specialty in "Underworld Lore" or sim.
 +
* Patient • (GMC p.163)
 +
* Rational Explanation •••• (The Free Council p.133) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2 and Science or Academics 4
 +
* Scientist's Sense ••• (The Free Council p.133) ''Prerequisite:'' Science 3 and a Specialty
 +
* Supernatural Lore • to ••••• (GotU p.15)
 +
* Technophile • or •• (Armory p.208)
 +
* Telltale Murder •• or ••• (Slashers p.127) ''Prerequisite:'' Intelligence 4, Medicine 2
 +
* Tolerance for Biology • (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3
 +
* Trained Memory • (Guardians of the Veil p.46) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 2, Investigation 1
 +
* Trained Observer • or ••• (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 or Composure 3
 +
* Vision • to ••••• (The Free Council p.133) ''Prerequisite:'' Intelligence, Wits, Resolve or Composure 4
 +
 +
===Physical Merits===
 +
* Ambidextrous ••• (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' CG Only
 +
* Cheap Shot •• (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Street Fighting 3, Subterfuge 2
 +
* Choke Hold •• (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Brawl 2
 +
* Crack Driver •• or ••• (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' Drive 3
 +
* Defender •, •• or ••• (HL p.42) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3
 +
* Defensive Combat • (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Brawl 1 or Weaponry 1, choose one when selected
 +
* Demolisher • to ••• (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3 or Intelligence 3
 +
* Double Jointed •• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3
 +
* Entering Strike •• (Rel p.72) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 2, Brawl 2
 
* Equipped Grappling •• (Rel p.89) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Brawl 2, Weaponry 2
 
* Equipped Grappling •• (Rel p.89) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Brawl 2, Weaponry 2
−
* Esoteric Armory • to ••••• (GMC p.231)
 
−
* Eye for the Strange •• (GMC p.162) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2, Occult 1
 
−
* Fame • to ••• (GMC p.167)
 
−
* Feral Mien ••• (Tome of the Watchtowers p.154)
 
 
* Fast Reflexes • to ••• (GMC p.162) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 or Dexterity 3
 
* Fast Reflexes • to ••• (GMC p.162) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 or Dexterity 3
 
* Fighting Finesse •• (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, a specialty in Weaponry or Brawl
 
* Fighting Finesse •• (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, a specialty in Weaponry or Brawl
 
* Firearms Retention • (Rel p.89) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 2, Wits 2, Brawl 2, Firearms 2
 
* Firearms Retention • (Rel p.89) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 2, Wits 2, Brawl 2, Firearms 2
−
* Fixer •• (GMC p.167) ''Prerequisite:'' Contacts 2, Wits 3
 
 
* Fleet of Foot • to ••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Athletics 2
 
* Fleet of Foot • to ••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Athletics 2
−
* Ghost Ally ••• to ••••• (SS pp.65-6)
 
 
* Giant ••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' CG Only
 
* Giant ••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' CG Only
−
* Good Time Management • (GMC p.163) ''Prerequisite:'' Academics 2 or Science 2
 
 
* Hardy • to ••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 3
 
* Hardy • to ••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 3
 
* Heavy Hands ••• (Rel p.98) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3, Brawl 2
 
* Heavy Hands ••• (Rel p.98) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3, Brawl 2
−
* Higher Calling •• (Tome of the Watchtowers p.125) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3
+
* Iron Skin •• or •••• (GMC p.178) ''Prerequisite:'' Martial Arts 2 or Street Fighting 2, Stamina 3
−
* Holistic Awareness • (GMC p.163)
+
* Iron Stamina • to ••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 3 or Resolve 3
−
* Hypnotic Voice •••• (SS p.66) ''Prerequisite:'' Persuasion 3 or Science 3 with a specialty in Hypnotherapy or related
+
* Outdoorsman •• (Midnight Roads p.59) ''Prerequisite:'' Survival 3
−
* Indomitable •• (GMC p.163) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3
+
* Perfect Stillness • (RoS p.94) ''Prerequisite:'' Stealth 1
−
* Informative •• or •••• (The Free Council p.131) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 2 and 2 in the Skill
+
* Shield-Bearer • (War Against the Pure p.89)
 +
* Shiv • or •• (GMC p.179) ''Prerequisite:'' Street Fighting 2, Weaponry 1
 +
* Sleight of Hand •• (GMC p.165) - ''Prerequisite:'' Larceny 3 '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 +
* Small-Framed •• (GMC p.165) CG Only
 +
* Steady Driver • (Midnight Roads p.59) ''Prerequisite:'' Drive 2
 +
* Striking Looks • or •• (GMC p.170) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 +
* Striking Voice • or •• ('''HR''') - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 +
* Stunt Rider ••• (Requiem for Rome p.110) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3
 +
* Wheelman •• (Midnight Roads p.59) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 2, Drive 2
 +
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 +
===Social Merits===
 +
* Allies • to ••••• (GMC p.166)
 +
* Alternate Identity •, •• or ••• (GMC p.166)
 +
* Anonymity • to ••••• (GMC p.166) ''Prerequisite:'' Cannot have Fame
 +
* Barfly •• (GMC p.166) ''Prerequisite:'' Socialize 2
 +
* Believers • to ••••• (SS pp.64-5) ''Prerequisite:'' Any psychic merit
 +
* Bureaucratic Navigator •• (Asylum p.51)
 +
* Contacts • to ••••• (GMC p.166) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 +
* Decorated • to ••••• (Dogs of War p.39)
 +
* Difficult to Ride •••• (Book of Spirits p.108) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure and Resolve 3
 +
* Esoteric Armory • to ••••• (GMC p.231)
 +
* Fame • to ••• (GMC p.167)
 +
* Feral Mien ••• (Tome of the Watchtowers p.154)
 +
* Fixer •• (GMC p.167) ''Prerequisite:'' Contacts 2, Wits 3
 +
* Ghost Ally ••• to ••••• (SS pp.65-6) '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Ghost_Ally|HR]]'''
 +
* Inconspicuous • to ••••• '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 +
* Indomitable • to ••••• (HtV: Night Stalkers p.134) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]''' ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3, Composure 3
 
* Ingratiating Wanderer •• (Midnight Roads p.58) ''Prerequisite:'' Manipulation 3
 
* Ingratiating Wanderer •• (Midnight Roads p.58) ''Prerequisite:'' Manipulation 3
 
* Inspiring ••• (GMC p.167) ''Prerequisite:'' Presence 3
 
* Inspiring ••• (GMC p.167) ''Prerequisite:'' Presence 3
−
* Interdisciplinary Specialty • (GMC p.163) ''Prerequisite:'' Skill at 3+ with a Specialty
 
−
* Iron Skin •• or •••• (GMC p.178) ''Prerequisite:'' Martial Arts 2 or Street Fighting 2, Stamina 3
 
−
* Iron Stamina • to ••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 3 or Resolve 3
 
 
* Iron Will •• (GMC p.167) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 4
 
* Iron Will •• (GMC p.167) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 4
−
* Kin ••• (Spirit Slayers p.139) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
−
* Language • (GMC p.163) - Specify a language at time of purchase.
 
−
* Library • to ••• (SS p.113)
 
−
* Lucid Dreamer • (SS p.67)
 
−
* Lucid Dreaming •• (CtL p.195) ''Prerequisite:'' Non-changeling, Resolve 3+
 
 
* Luxury •• or •••• (Seers of the Throne p.52)
 
* Luxury •• or •••• (Seers of the Throne p.52)
−
* Make Do •, •• or ••• (The Free Council, p.132) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 and 1 in the appropriate Skill
+
* Mentor • to ••••• (GMC p.167) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
−
* Meditative Mind •, •• or •••• (GMC p.163)
+
−
* Mentor • to ••••• (GMC p.167)
+
−
* Multilingual • (GMC p.163) - Remember, any time you want to buy the Language merit for any of the languages you have under Multilingual, you get an automatic replacement. Send in a +request and staff will fix your +sheet for you.
+
−
* Murder Expert ••• (Slasher p.127) ''Prerequisite:'' Intelligence 2, Stealth 3
+
 
* Null •••• (Spirit Slayers, p.140)
 
* Null •••• (Spirit Slayers, p.140)
−
* Outdoorsman •• (Midnight Roads p.59) ''Prerequisite:'' Survival 3
 
−
* Patient • (GMC p.163)
 
−
* Perfect Stillness • (RoS p.94) ''Prerequisite:'' Stealth 1
 
−
* Professional Training • to ••••• (GMC pp.163-4) '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
 
* Psychic Resistance • to ••• (SS p.67) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Psychic Resistance • to ••• (SS p.67) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
* Pusher • (GMC p.169) ''Prerequisite:'' Persuasion 2
 
* Pusher • (GMC p.169) ''Prerequisite:'' Persuasion 2
−
* Rational Explanation •••• (The Free Council p.133) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 2 and Science or Academics 4
 
 
* Resources • to ••••• (GMC p.168)
 
* Resources • to ••••• (GMC p.168)
−
* Retainer • to ••••• (GMC p.170)
+
* Retainer • to ••••• (GMC p.170) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits#Retainer|HR]]'''
 
* Rigid Mask •• (RoS p.95) ''Prerequisite:'' Subterfuge 2
 
* Rigid Mask •• (RoS p.95) ''Prerequisite:'' Subterfuge 2
 
* Safe Place • to ••••• (GMC p.170)
 
* Safe Place • to ••••• (GMC p.170)
−
* Scientist's Sense ••• (The Free Council p.133) ''Prerequisite:'' Science 3 and a Specialty
 
−
* Shield-Bearer • (War Against the Pure p.89)
 
−
* Shiv • or •• (GMC p.179) ''Prerequisite:'' Street Fighting 2, Weaponry 1
 
−
* Sleight of Hand •• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Larceny 3
 
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* Small-Framed •• (GMC p.165) CG Only
 
 
* Small Unit Tactics •• (GMC p.170) ''Prerequisite:'' Presence 3
 
* Small Unit Tactics •• (GMC p.170) ''Prerequisite:'' Presence 3
 
* Staff • to ••••• (GMC p.170)
 
* Staff • to ••••• (GMC p.170)
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* Steady Driver • (Midnight Roads p.59) ''Prerequisite:'' Drive 2
 
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* Striking Looks • or •• (GMC p.170) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
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* Stunt Rider ••• (Requiem for Rome p.110) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3
 
 
* Sworn Officer •, ••, •••, or •••• (Tales from the 13th Precinct p.81) ''Prerequisite:'' Must meet requirements to be officer
 
* Sworn Officer •, ••, •••, or •••• (Tales from the 13th Precinct p.81) ''Prerequisite:'' Must meet requirements to be officer
 
* Sympathetic •• (GMC p.171)
 
* Sympathetic •• (GMC p.171)
 
* Taste • (GMC p.171) ''Prerequisite:'' Crafts 2 and Specialty in Crafts or Expression
 
* Taste • (GMC p.171) ''Prerequisite:'' Crafts 2 and Specialty in Crafts or Expression
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* Technophile • or •• (Arm p.208)
 
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* Telltale Murder •• or ••• (Slashers p.127) ''Prerequisite:'' Intelligence 4, Medicine 2
 
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* Tolerance for Biology • (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3
 
 
* Torture Suite • to ••• (Hunter: the Vigil p.74)
 
* Torture Suite • to ••• (Hunter: the Vigil p.74)
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* Trained Memory • (Guardians of the Veil p.46) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 2, Investigation 1
 
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* Trained Observer • or ••• (GMC p.164) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 or Composure 3
 
 
* Trip Sitter ••• (Magical Traditions p.137) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 3
 
* Trip Sitter ••• (Magical Traditions p.137) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 3
 
* True Friend ••• (GMC p.172)
 
* True Friend ••• (GMC p.172)
 
* Unbondable •• (Night Stalkers p.135) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 2, Resolve 3
 
* Unbondable •• (Night Stalkers p.135) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 2, Resolve 3
 
* Unobtrusive ••• (Ghouls p.74) ''Prerequisite:'' Stealth 2
 
* Unobtrusive ••• (Ghouls p.74) ''Prerequisite:'' Stealth 2
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* Unseen Sense •• (GMC p.175)
 
 
* Well-Traveled • (Reliquary p.85)
 
* Well-Traveled • (Reliquary p.85)
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* Wheelman •• (Midnight Roads p.59) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 2, Drive 2
 
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===STAFF-SET VIA +REQ/XP===
 
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For one reason or another, these merits require staff intervention.
 
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* Hobbyist Clique •• (GMC p.167) - Send in a group +request to staff with all prospective members to briefly explain the clique. Staff will set the merit on all members.
 
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* Mystery Cult Initiation • to ••••• (GMC p.168) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
 
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* Quick Draw • (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 with a Specialty in weapon/fighting style. Requires staff intervention because of its prerequisite. Code doesn't know every weapon or spelling thereof!
 
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* Status • to ••••• (GMC p.170) - Requires staff intervention to ensure sneaky people don't cheat. ;)
 
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* Virtuous •• (GMC p.153) - Requires staff intervention to set the second virtue. This may change.
 
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* Vice-Ridden •• (GMC p.153) - Requires staff intervention to set the second vice. This may change.
 
  
 
===Styles===
 
===Styles===
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These are GMC styles. No WoD styles are in use. If you desperately loved a mechanic from one of them, send up a pitch to staff for it and we will consider it.  Most of them are encompassed by the GMC collection in one way or another.
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These are GMC/HL styles. No WoD styles are in use. If you desperately loved a mechanic from one of them, send up a pitch to staff for it and we will consider it.  Most of them are encompassed by the GMC collection in one way or another.
  
 
* Armed Defense • to ••••• (GMC p.175) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Weaponry 2, Defensive Combat: Weaponry
 
* Armed Defense • to ••••• (GMC p.175) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Weaponry 2, Defensive Combat: Weaponry
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* Avoidance • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 46) ''Prerequisite:'' Manipulation 3, Athletics 2, Stealth 2
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* Berserker • to ••• (Hurt Locker p. 46) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3, Iron Stamina 3
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* Bowmanship • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 47) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Firearms 2, Trained Observer 1
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* Boxing • to ••••• (Hurt Locker p. 47) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 2, Dexterity 2, Stamina 2, Brawl 2, Athletics 2
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* Chain Weapons • to •• (Hurt Locker p. 48) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Weaponry 2
 
* Close Quarters Combat • to ••••• (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 3
 
* Close Quarters Combat • to ••••• (GMC p.176) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 3
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* Combat Archery • to ••••• (Hurt Locker p. 48) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3, Firearms [[House Rules/Merits|HR]] 2, Quick Draw (Bow) 1
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* Falconry • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 48) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3, Animal Ken 3, Bonded with a bird
 
* Fast-Talking • to ••••• (GMC p.167) ''Prerequisite:'' Manipulation 3, Subterfuge 2
 
* Fast-Talking • to ••••• (GMC p.167) ''Prerequisite:'' Manipulation 3, Subterfuge 2
 
* Firefight • to ••• (GMC pp.176-7) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 3, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Firearms 2
 
* Firefight • to ••• (GMC pp.176-7) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 3, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Firearms 2
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* Heavy Weapons • to ••••• (GMC p.177) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 3, Strength 3, Athletics 2, Weaponry 2
 
* Heavy Weapons • to ••••• (GMC p.177) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 3, Strength 3, Athletics 2, Weaponry 2
 
* Improvised Weaponry • to ••• (GMC pp.177-8) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3, Weaponry 1
 
* Improvised Weaponry • to ••• (GMC pp.177-8) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3, Weaponry 1
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* K-9 • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 49) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3, Animal Ken 3, Bonded with dog
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* Kino Mutai • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 50) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 2, Resolve 3, Brawl 2
 
* Light Weapons • to ••••• (GMC p.178) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 OR Fighting Finesse, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Weaponry 2
 
* Light Weapons • to ••••• (GMC p.178) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 OR Fighting Finesse, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Weaponry 2
 
* Marksmanship • to •••• (GMC pp.178-9) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 3, Resolve 3, Firearms 2
 
* Marksmanship • to •••• (GMC pp.178-9) ''Prerequisite:'' Composure 3, Resolve 3, Firearms 2
 
* Martial Arts • to ••••• (GMC p.179) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 2
 
* Martial Arts • to ••••• (GMC p.179) ''Prerequisite:'' Resolve 3, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 2
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* Mounted Combat • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 51) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Animal Ken 2
 
* Parkour • to ••••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Athletics 2
 
* Parkour • to ••••• (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Athletics 2
 
* Police Tactics • to ••• (GMC p.179) ''Prerequisite:'' Brawl 2, Weaponry 1
 
* Police Tactics • to ••• (GMC p.179) ''Prerequisite:'' Brawl 2, Weaponry 1
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* Powered Projectile • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 51) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Firearms 2
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* Spear and Bayonet • to ••• (Hurt Locker p. 51) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3, Dexterity 2, Weaponry 2
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* Spelunker • to ••••• (Book of the Dead p.92) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Athletics 3
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* Staff Fighting • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 51) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 2, Dexterity 3, Weaponry 2
 
* Street Fighting • to ••••• (GMC pp.179-180) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 3, Composure 3, Brawl 2, Streetwise 2
 
* Street Fighting • to ••••• (GMC pp.179-180) ''Prerequisite:'' Stamina 3, Composure 3, Brawl 2, Streetwise 2
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* Strength Performance • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 52) ''Prerequisite:'' Strength 3, Stamina 2, Athletics 2
 +
* Systema • to ••• (Hurt Locker p. 52) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Athletics 3, Wits 2
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* Thrown Weapons • to •• (Hurt Locker p. 52) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Quick Draw w/ a Specialty in a throwable weapon
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* Two Weapon Fighting Style • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 53) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3, Fighting Finesse 2, Weaponry 3
 
* Unarmed Defense • to ••••• (GMC p.180) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Brawl 2, Defensive Combat: Brawl
 
* Unarmed Defense • to ••••• (GMC p.180) ''Prerequisite:'' Dexterity 3, Brawl 2, Defensive Combat: Brawl
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* Weapon and Shield • to •••• (Hurt Locker p.53 ''Prerequsite:''  Strength •••, Stamina •••, Weaponry ••
  
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===Requires Staff===
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''Use '''+req/xp <merit>=<details>''' to open a job with staff.''
  
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* Cultists ••, •••, •••• ('''HR''') [Based on Demon: the Descent] ''Prerequisite:'' Mystery Cult Initiation 4 - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Hobbyist Clique •• (GMC p.167) - Send in a group +request to staff with all prospective members to briefly explain the clique. Staff will set the merit on all members.
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* Influence • to ••••• ('''HR''') - '''[[Influence|Custom Merit]]'''
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* Mystery Cult Initiation • to ••••• (GMC p.168) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Professional Training • to ••••• (GMC pp.163-4) - '''[[House_Rules/Merits|HR]]'''
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* Quick Draw • (GMC p.165) ''Prerequisite:'' Wits 3 with a Specialty in weapon/fighting style. Requires staff intervention because of its prerequisite. Code doesn't know every weapon or spelling thereof!.
 +
* Status • to ••••• (GMC p.170) - Requires staff intervention to ensure sneaky people don't cheat. ;)
 +
* Virtuous •• (GMC p.153) - Requires staff intervention to set the second virtue. This may change.
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* Vice-Ridden •• (GMC p.153) - Requires staff intervention to set the second vice. This may change.
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Merits

Check the Book List page if you aren't sure what a book abbreviation stands for!

This page lists all merits in use on Fate's Harvest. If we have missed something, please send in a +request.

  • Merits marked with (HR) are custom merits.
  • Merits which have HR after their book/page entry have a House Rule detailing changes in how they are used. Click the link to be directed to the House Rules page.

Cheat-Sheet Pages for Use with the +XPS XP Spending Command

  • Staff-Set Merits - Merits which will require staff intervention/create a +job
  • Repeatable Merits - Merits you can purchase more than once with separate instances (e.g. Allies (Business) and Allies (Religion) are two instances of the Allies merit)


Changeling Merits

All allowed merits are written below. If a merit you want is not on this list, staff has for some reason decided not to include it in the game. You are welcome to send up a +request to ask for its inclusion/ask why it isn't here.

General Changeling Merits

  • Age Reversal • (NH:GF p.84) Prerequisite: Wyrd 4
  • Arcadian Metabolism ••• (RoS p.87)
  • Beast Swarm •• (HR) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3, Fang and Talon 5, with Appropriate Animal - HR
  • Biological Oddity •, ••, ••• (HR) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3 - HR
  • Brownie's Boon • (RoS p.88)
  • Charmed Life •• (RoS p.88)
  • Deep Kenning • to ••••• (HR) Prerequisite: Wyrd 5 - HR
  • Disenchanting Kiss •••• (SaD p.92)
  • Dual Kith •• or ••• (RoS p.88) - Using RoS costs for in-Seeming vs. out-Seeming. Per WM, it is no longer CG-only.
  • Enchanting Performance •••• (RoS p.88) Prerequisite: Expression 3
  • Expert Shaper ••• (HR) Prerequisite: Wyrd 7, Specialty in Occult.Hedge Shaping - HR
  • Faerie Favor ••• (RoS p.90)
  • Faerie Healing •• (RoS p.90) HR
  • Gentrified Bearing •••• (RoS p.92) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3
  • Glamour Thief •••• (SaD p.92) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3, Empathy 2, Occult 2
  • Goblin Hoard • to ••••• (HR) HR
  • Harvest • to ••••• (CtL p.94)
  • Hedge Gate Sense • (RoS p.92)
  • Hidden Life • to ••• (RoS p.92) Prerequisite: No dots in Fame, Wyrd equal to Hidden Life
  • Hob Kin •• (RoS p.92) Prerequisite: Hollow 1+
  • Hobgoblin Trainer •• (RoS p.93)
  • Lethal Mien •• or •••• (RoS p.94) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3 HR
  • Long of Days •• (RoS p.94)
  • Manymask • to ••••• (ER p.14) Prerequisite: Wyrd 7
  • Market Familiarity • or ••• (GM p.14)
  • Market Sense • (RoS p.94 or GM p.33)
  • Market Stall •••• (GM p.34)
  • Pledgesmith • to ••• (RoS p.94)
  • Prophet Circle • to ••••• (RoS p.94)
  • Second-Hand Skills • to ••• (GM p.26) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3
  • Shared Sleep • (CtL p.44) Prerequisite: Must have Multiple Personalities
  • Siren Song ••• (RoS p.96)
  • Slave • to ••••• (GM p.23)
  • Soul Sense •• (RoS p.96) Prerequisite: Living Fetch
  • Striking Mien • or •• HR
  • Sublime ••••• (ER p.14) Prerequisite: Wyrd 9 HR
  • Token Maker ••• (RoS p.150) Prerequisite: Wyrd 2, Crafts 3
  • Tokenmaster ••• (ER p.14) Prerequisite: Wyrd 7
  • Visionary Dreams •• (RoS p.97) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3
  • Wholesale Wares • or •• (GM p.35) Prerequisite: Market Stall 4
  • Wisdom of Dreams ••• (RoS p.97) Prerequisite: Wyrd 2+
  • Wyrdskill ••• (ER p.15) Prerequisite: Wyrd 6 HR

Kith Restricted

  • Kiss of Life •••• (SaD p.24) Prerequisite: Leechfinger
  • Subtle Liqueur • (SaD p.29) Prerequisite: Brewer

Entitlement Restricted

  • Outsider Fetish • to ••• (LoS p.150) Prerequisite: Lord Sages of the Unknown Reaches

Fighting Style

  • Dream Combat • to ••••• (RoS p.90) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3, Empathy 3
  • Hedge Duelist • to ••••• (RoS p.91) Prerequisite: Wyrd 3

Milestone Merits

  • Bloodied Ground
  • Broken Mirror
  • Cuckoo's Egg
  • False Heart
  • Fetchbane
  • Shared Guilt

CG Only

The merits below must be taken using dots during initial Character Generation. They cannot be purchased via xp.

  • Arcadian Body •••• (RoS p.87) HR Prerequisite: CG Only. 3+ dots in affected Attribute
  • Divergent Kith •• (HR) HR
  • Enchanted Mortal •• (ER p.107) HR Prerequisite: Mortal and Mortal+ characters may both take this merit.
  • No Seeming •• (ER p.107) Prerequisite: Changeling only
  • Seeming ••• (ER p.107) Prerequisite: Must be Fae-touched to take this merit.

Requires Staff

These merits require staff oversight, whether to review mechanics or to help with setting them up in additional systems. They can be purchased using +xps merit/<merit name> to <dot #> like any other merit. XP is not spent until staff sets the merit.

Use +req/xp <merit>=<details of your question(s)> to open a job with staff if you have questions prior to making the +xps purchase.

  • Bastion Amenities • to ••••• (SaD p.108) Prerequisite: Must belong to a motley, Empathy Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions' and HR
  • Bastion Battlements • to ••••• (SaD p.108) Prerequisite: Must belong to a motley, Empathy Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions' and HR
  • Bastion Size • to ••••• (SaD p.108) Prerequisite: Must belong to a motley, Empathy Specialty in Oneiromancy. See 'news bastions' and HR
  • Devotee • to ••••• (ER p.14) Prerequisite: Wyrd 7. Set a +note on yourself. Send a +req/fae to staff asking for approval of your +note and to have Devotee set on your sheet.
  • Fae Mount • to ••••• (RoS p.89) - HR - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your concept.
  • Goblin Merchant • or ••• (GM p.34) - HR - Merit must be approved by staff. See here for details.
  • Goblin Vow • to ••••• (RoS p.38) - HR - Send a +req/fae to staff to get approval on your vow. Once vow is approved, set a +note on yourself. Staff will lock the note.
  • Goodwill • to ••••• (CtL p.93 & AN p.45) - HR
  • Hedge Beast Companion • to ••• (AN p.132) - HR
  • Hedgespun • to ••••• - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your idea.
  • Hollow Amenities • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
  • Hollow Doors • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
  • Hollow Garden • to ••••• - HR
  • Hollow Size • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
  • Hollow Stable • to ••••• (HR) Prerequisite: Hollow Size 3, Hollow Wards 3, Animal Ken 2 - HR
  • Hollow Wards • to ••••• (CtL p.94) - See 'news hollows'
  • Hollow Workshop • to ••••• (RoS p.97) - HR
  • Mantle • to ••••• (CtL p.97) - HR
  • Mobile Hollow • to ••••• (SaD p.92) - Same rules as regular Hollow merits. See 'news hollows'
  • Ritual Doorway ••• (RoS p.95) Prerequisite: None. See HR. Same rules as regular Hollow merits.
  • Token • to ••••• (CtL p.98) - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your idea.
  • Token Limb • to ••••• (DitD p.86) - Send a +req/fae to staff for approval of your idea. See the Tokens page for a brief summary.

Fatebound Merits

Players may purchase only one of these merits per character. This is not something you deliberately choose, ICly, to gain, and very few people IC even know that these exist.

As they represent narrative archetypes, they will be watched more closely, to ensure that your character truly fits the archetype the merit is supposed to support, and you will be asked to write a brief explanation in your +myjob when they are purchased.

  • Bean Buyer ••• (SaD p.89) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Streetwise 3
  • Cloistered Spinner ••• (SaD p.90) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Crafts 3
  • Cowherd and Weaver ••• (SaD p.90) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Resolve 3
  • Evil Stepsister ••• (SaD p.90) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Manipulation 3
  • Fair Prince ••• (SaD p.91) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Court Mantle 3
  • Fisher King ••• (SaD p.91) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Court Mantle 5, Current Freehold Crown
  • Mobled Queen ••• (SaD p.91) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Court Mantle 5, Current Freehold Crown
  • Monkey Heart ••• (SaD p.91) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Wits 3
  • Mortal Enemy ••• (SaD p.92) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Resolve 3
  • Star-Crossed Lover ••• (SaD p.92) - Prerequisites: Wyrd 3, Presence 3

Psychic Merits

The following merits are a blend of Second Sight (SS) and GMC. Many psychic abilities formerly available were removed in GMC. Fate's Harvest staff thinks they are still shiny, so there will be a few House Rules to make things mesh. If a merit was created for Fate's Harvest by staff, it is marked with (HR) for House Rule.

All "Options" are available in SS merits. All "Drawbacks" are required in GMC merits.

If you have any of these merits, you are considered a Psychic.
If you have any of these merits, but also follow a Tradition (Hedge Witch, Shaman, Apostle, etc.) you are considered a Thaumaturge.
  • If you are a Thaumaturge by template, you may no longer purchase new Psychic abilities with +xps. You'll have to ask staff for help.

ESP Merits

  • Astral Projection ••• (SS p.36) Prerequisite: Clarivoyance; cannot have Uncontrolled Clairvoyance
  • Clairvoyance ••• (GMC p.172)
  • Clairvoyance • (HR) - Prerequisite: Clairvoyance ••• - HR
  • Dowsing • (SS p.38) Prerequisite: Clairvoyance, Cayce Channeling or Spirit Channeling
  • Dream Travel • to ••••• (SS pp.38-9) - HR: Prerequisites: Astral Projection & Telepathy.
  • Postcognition • or ••• (SS p.40) Prerequisite: Precognition for 1 dot, none for 3 dot
  • Precognition •••• (SS pp.40-1)
  • Psychometry ••• (GMC p.174)

Psychokinetic Merits

  • Biokinesis • to ••••• (SS pp.46-7/GMC p.172/HR) - HR
  • Plant Empathy • (SS p.49) Prerequisite: Biokinesis 1+
  • Psychic Healing ••• or ••••• (SS p.49) Prerequisite: Biokinesis 3 to heal self, Biokinesis 5 to heal others
  • Psychic Vampirism •••• or ••••• (SS pp.49-50) Prerequisite: Biokinesis 4 for 4 dot version, 5 for 5-dot version
  • Psychokinesis ••• or ••••• (GMC pp.173-4) - HR
  • Psychokinetic Immunity •• or •••• (HR) - Prerequisite: Psychokinesis ••• - HR
  • Psychokinetic Shaping ••• (HR) - Prerequisite: Psychokinesis ••• - HR
  • Telekinesis • to ••••• (GMC p.174)

Mediumist Merits

  • Automatic Writing •• (SS p.42)
  • Channeling ••• (SS pp.43-4) - HR Ghost-calling for Spirit Channeling, none for Cayce or Past-Life channeling
  • Death Sight ••• (SS pp.44-5) - HR
  • Ghost Calling ••• (SS pp.45-6)

Telepathic Merits

  • Animal Empathy •• or •••• (SS pp.55-6)
  • Animal Possession •••• (SS p.56) Prerequisite: Animal Empathy 2 or 4.
  • Animal Rapport ••• to ••••• (SS p.57) Prerequisite: Animal Ken 2+ HR
  • Aura Reading ••• (GMC p.172) - HR
  • Mental Blast ••••• (SS p.58) - HR: Prerequisite: Telepathy •••••
  • Mind Breaker ••••• (SS pp.58-9) - HR: Prerequisite: Telepathy •••••
  • Mind Control ••••• (SS pp.59-60)
  • Psychic Empathy •••• or ••••• (SS pp.60-1) - HR: Prerequisites: Aura Reading & Telepathy
  • Psychic Illusions ••••• (SS pp.61-2) - HR: Prerequisites: Mind Control & Telepathy
  • Psychic Invisibility ••••• (SS pp.62-3) - HR: Prerequisites: Mind Control & Telepathy
  • Telepathic Communication •••• (SS p.63) Prerequisite: Telepathy 5 HR
  • Telepathic Rapport ••• (SS pp.63-4) - HR
  • Telepathy ••• or ••••• (GMC p.175) - HR

Thaumaturgical Merits

As GMC did not have Thaumaturgical merits at all, these are derived solely from Second Sight.

  • Ephemerals - See this page for merits relating to familiars and such.
Merit Reference Prerequisite HR Apostle Magician Witch Shaman Taoist Vodoun
Alchemy External •• or •••• SS p.102 Occult 2 or Science 2 Y Y
Alchemy Internal •• or •••• SS pp.103-4 Occult 2 and Medicine 1 * * Y
Communion •• or •••• SS p.104 Y *
Countermagic •• or •••• SS pp.105-6 Wits 2 HR Y Y Y Y Y Y
Curse of Ill-Fortune ••• SS p.106 Luck Magic (either) and Persuasion 1 Y Y Y Y
Divination ••• SS p.106 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dream • to ••••• SS pp.106-7 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dream Travel ••• SS p.107 Visionary Trances (either) HR Y Y
Enchantment •• or •••• SS pp.107-8 Y Y Y
Evocation •• or •••• SS pp.108-9 Y Y Y Y
Familiar ••• or •••• SS pp.109-110 Visionary Trances 4, Communion 4 or Enchantment 4
Requires staff assistance to purchase. Use +req/xp. 		HR Y Y Y
Favorable Fortune ••• SS pp.110-11 Luck Magic 4 Y
Geomancy ••• SS p.111 Intelligence 2 and Crafts 1 Y
Healing •••• SS pp.111-2 Composure 2 and Medicine 1 Y Y Y Y
Invocation •• or •••• SS p.112 Y *
Longevity ••••• SS pp.113 Medicine 3 and Alchemy (either) at 4 Y
Luck Magic •• or •••• SS pp.114-5 Y Y * Y Y
Magical Nexus • to •• SS p.115 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Psychic Projection •••• SS p.115 Visionary Trances 4 Y
Sacrifice • SS pp.115-6 Y Y Y
Scrying ••• SS p.116 Wits 2 and Occult 1 Y Y Y
Second Sight ••• SS p.116 Wits 2 HR Y Y
See Auras •• SS pp.116-7 Empathy 2 HR Y Y Y
See Spirits •• SS pp.117-8 Visionary Trances (either) HR Y Y Y
Soul Jar •• or •••• SS pp.118-9 Second Sight Y
Visionary Trances •• or •••• SS p.119 Resolve 2 Y * Y
Warding ••• SS p.120 Resolve 2 and Occult 1 Y Y Y Y Y Y
Weather Control •••• SS pp.120-1 Y Y Y
* indicates only the 2-dot version of the merit is available

Other Supernatural Merits

The following are written in the GMC book as "supernatural" merits, but do not easily fit under other categories. These are available to any human characters. If you are a Changeling, Fetch or Fae-Touched, you may not purchase them.

  • Cursed •• (GMC p.172)
  • Mind of a Madman •• (GMC p.173) Prerequisite: Empathy 3
  • Omen Sensitivity ••• (GMC p.173)
  • The Last Spell • (Errata) - HR
  • Thief of Fate •• (GMC p.175)
  • Unseen Sense •• (GMC p.175)

Universal Merits

These merits are available to all characters. Where merits are taken from non-standard books, the full book name is provided.

Mental Merits

  • A Little Knowledge • (Asylum p.50) Prerequisite: Mortal only
  • Anti-Psi ••••• (SS p.64) Prerequisite: No merits that confer psychic powers
  • Area of Expertise • (GMC p.161) Prerequisite: Resolve 2 and one Skill Specialty
  • Atavism • (Slasher p.127) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3 or Wits 3, Intelligence 2 or less
  • Beginner's Luck •• (Signs of the Moon p.29)
  • Combat Awareness •• (Dogs of War p.109) Prerequisite: Military training or combat background
  • Common Sense ••• (GMC p.161)
  • Crafter's Sense ••• (The Free Council p.131) Prerequisite: Crafts 3, and a Specialty
  • Danger Sense •• (GMC p.162)
  • Direction Sense • (GMC p.176)
  • Doubting Thomas • (SS p.65) Prerequisite: No merits that confer psychic powers
  • Eidetic Memory •• (GMC p.176)
  • Emotional Detachment • (Asylum p.50) Prerequisite: Resolve 2
  • Encyclopedic Knowledge •• (GMC p.162)
  • Entheogenic Synesthesia •• (Magical Traditions, p.137)
  • EOD •••• (Armory p.208) Prerequisite: Wits 3 or Dex 3, Crafts 3, Demolitions Specialty in Crafts
  • Eye for the Strange •• (GMC p.162) Prerequisite: Resolve 2, Occult 1
  • Good Time Management • (GMC p.163) Prerequisite: Academics 2 or Science 2
  • Higher Calling •• (Tome of the Watchtowers p.125) Prerequisite: Resolve 3
  • Holistic Awareness • (GMC p.163)
  • Hypnotic Voice •••• (SS p.66) Prerequisite: Persuasion 3 or Science 3 with a specialty in Hypnotherapy or related
  • Informative •• or •••• (The Free Council p.131) Prerequisite: Wits 2 and 2 in the Skill
  • Interdisciplinary Specialty • (GMC p.163) Prerequisite: Skill at 3+ with a Specialty
  • Language • (GMC p.163) - Specify a language at time of purchase. HR
  • Library • to ••• (GMC p. 163)
  • Lucid Dreamer • (SS p.67) Prerequisite: Non-changeling.
  • Lucid Dreaming •• (CtL p.195) Prerequisite: Non-changeling, Resolve 3+
  • Make Do •, •• or ••• (The Free Council, p.132) Prerequisite: Wits 3 and 1 in the appropriate Skill
  • Meditative Mind •, •• or •••• (GMC p.163)
  • Multilingual • (GMC p.163) - Specify languages at time of purchase. HR
  • Murder Expert ••• (Slasher p.127) Prerequisite: Intelligence 2, Stealth 3
  • Mythologist ••• (Book of the Dead p.91) Prerequisite: Occult 2 w/Specialty in "Underworld Lore" or sim.
  • Patient • (GMC p.163)
  • Rational Explanation •••• (The Free Council p.133) Prerequisite: Resolve 2 and Science or Academics 4
  • Scientist's Sense ••• (The Free Council p.133) Prerequisite: Science 3 and a Specialty
  • Supernatural Lore • to ••••• (GotU p.15)
  • Technophile • or •• (Armory p.208)
  • Telltale Murder •• or ••• (Slashers p.127) Prerequisite: Intelligence 4, Medicine 2
  • Tolerance for Biology • (GMC p.164) Prerequisite: Resolve 3
  • Trained Memory • (Guardians of the Veil p.46) Prerequisite: Composure 2, Investigation 1
  • Trained Observer • or ••• (GMC p.164) Prerequisite: Wits 3 or Composure 3
  • Vision • to ••••• (The Free Council p.133) Prerequisite: Intelligence, Wits, Resolve or Composure 4

Physical Merits

  • Ambidextrous ••• (GMC p.164) Prerequisite: CG Only
  • Cheap Shot •• (GMC p.176) Prerequisite: Street Fighting 3, Subterfuge 2
  • Choke Hold •• (GMC p.176) Prerequisite: Brawl 2
  • Crack Driver •• or ••• (GMC p.164) Prerequisite: Drive 3
  • Defender •, •• or ••• (HL p.42) Prerequisite: Resolve 3
  • Defensive Combat • (GMC p.176) Prerequisite: Brawl 1 or Weaponry 1, choose one when selected
  • Demolisher • to ••• (GMC p.164) Prerequisite: Strength 3 or Intelligence 3
  • Double Jointed •• (GMC p.165) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3
  • Entering Strike •• (Rel p.72) Prerequisite: Dexterity 2, Brawl 2
  • Equipped Grappling •• (Rel p.89) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Brawl 2, Weaponry 2
  • Fast Reflexes • to ••• (GMC p.162) Prerequisite: Wits 3 or Dexterity 3
  • Fighting Finesse •• (GMC p.176) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, a specialty in Weaponry or Brawl
  • Firearms Retention • (Rel p.89) Prerequisite: Dexterity 2, Wits 2, Brawl 2, Firearms 2
  • Fleet of Foot • to ••• (GMC p.165) Prerequisite: Athletics 2
  • Giant ••• (GMC p.165) Prerequisite: CG Only
  • Hardy • to ••• (GMC p.165) Prerequisite: Stamina 3
  • Heavy Hands ••• (Rel p.98) Prerequisite: Strength 3, Brawl 2
  • Iron Skin •• or •••• (GMC p.178) Prerequisite: Martial Arts 2 or Street Fighting 2, Stamina 3
  • Iron Stamina • to ••• (GMC p.165) Prerequisite: Stamina 3 or Resolve 3
  • Outdoorsman •• (Midnight Roads p.59) Prerequisite: Survival 3
  • Perfect Stillness • (RoS p.94) Prerequisite: Stealth 1
  • Shield-Bearer • (War Against the Pure p.89)
  • Shiv • or •• (GMC p.179) Prerequisite: Street Fighting 2, Weaponry 1
  • Sleight of Hand •• (GMC p.165) - Prerequisite: Larceny 3 HR
  • Small-Framed •• (GMC p.165) CG Only
  • Steady Driver • (Midnight Roads p.59) Prerequisite: Drive 2
  • Striking Looks • or •• (GMC p.170) - HR
  • Striking Voice • or •• (HR) - HR
  • Stunt Rider ••• (Requiem for Rome p.110) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3
  • Wheelman •• (Midnight Roads p.59) Prerequisite: Dexterity 2, Drive 2

Social Merits

  • Allies • to ••••• (GMC p.166)
  • Alternate Identity •, •• or ••• (GMC p.166)
  • Anonymity • to ••••• (GMC p.166) Prerequisite: Cannot have Fame
  • Barfly •• (GMC p.166) Prerequisite: Socialize 2
  • Believers • to ••••• (SS pp.64-5) Prerequisite: Any psychic merit
  • Bureaucratic Navigator •• (Asylum p.51)
  • Contacts • to ••••• (GMC p.166) - HR
  • Decorated • to ••••• (Dogs of War p.39)
  • Difficult to Ride •••• (Book of Spirits p.108) Prerequisite: Composure and Resolve 3
  • Esoteric Armory • to ••••• (GMC p.231)
  • Fame • to ••• (GMC p.167)
  • Feral Mien ••• (Tome of the Watchtowers p.154)
  • Fixer •• (GMC p.167) Prerequisite: Contacts 2, Wits 3
  • Ghost Ally ••• to ••••• (SS pp.65-6) HR
  • Inconspicuous • to ••••• HR
  • Indomitable • to ••••• (HtV: Night Stalkers p.134) - HR Prerequisite: Resolve 3, Composure 3
  • Ingratiating Wanderer •• (Midnight Roads p.58) Prerequisite: Manipulation 3
  • Inspiring ••• (GMC p.167) Prerequisite: Presence 3
  • Iron Will •• (GMC p.167) Prerequisite: Resolve 4
  • Luxury •• or •••• (Seers of the Throne p.52)
  • Mentor • to ••••• (GMC p.167) - HR
  • Null •••• (Spirit Slayers, p.140)
  • Psychic Resistance • to ••• (SS p.67) - HR
  • Pusher • (GMC p.169) Prerequisite: Persuasion 2
  • Resources • to ••••• (GMC p.168)
  • Retainer • to ••••• (GMC p.170) - HR
  • Rigid Mask •• (RoS p.95) Prerequisite: Subterfuge 2
  • Safe Place • to ••••• (GMC p.170)
  • Small Unit Tactics •• (GMC p.170) Prerequisite: Presence 3
  • Staff • to ••••• (GMC p.170)
  • Sworn Officer •, ••, •••, or •••• (Tales from the 13th Precinct p.81) Prerequisite: Must meet requirements to be officer
  • Sympathetic •• (GMC p.171)
  • Taste • (GMC p.171) Prerequisite: Crafts 2 and Specialty in Crafts or Expression
  • Torture Suite • to ••• (Hunter: the Vigil p.74)
  • Trip Sitter ••• (Magical Traditions p.137) Prerequisite: Composure 3
  • True Friend ••• (GMC p.172)
  • Unbondable •• (Night Stalkers p.135) Prerequisite: Stamina 2, Resolve 3
  • Unobtrusive ••• (Ghouls p.74) Prerequisite: Stealth 2
  • Well-Traveled • (Reliquary p.85)

Styles

These are GMC/HL styles. No WoD styles are in use. If you desperately loved a mechanic from one of them, send up a pitch to staff for it and we will consider it. Most of them are encompassed by the GMC collection in one way or another.

  • Armed Defense • to ••••• (GMC p.175) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Weaponry 2, Defensive Combat: Weaponry
  • Avoidance • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 46) Prerequisite: Manipulation 3, Athletics 2, Stealth 2
  • Berserker • to ••• (Hurt Locker p. 46) Prerequisite: Strength 3, Iron Stamina 3
  • Bowmanship • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 47) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Firearms 2, Trained Observer 1
  • Boxing • to ••••• (Hurt Locker p. 47) Prerequisite: Strength 2, Dexterity 2, Stamina 2, Brawl 2, Athletics 2
  • Chain Weapons • to •• (Hurt Locker p. 48) Prerequisite: Strength 3, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Weaponry 2
  • Close Quarters Combat • to ••••• (GMC p.176) Prerequisite: Wits 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 3
  • Combat Archery • to ••••• (Hurt Locker p. 48) Prerequisite: Strength 3, Firearms HR 2, Quick Draw (Bow) 1
  • Falconry • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 48) Prerequisite: Wits 3, Animal Ken 3, Bonded with a bird
  • Fast-Talking • to ••••• (GMC p.167) Prerequisite: Manipulation 3, Subterfuge 2
  • Firefight • to ••• (GMC pp.176-7) Prerequisite: Composure 3, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Firearms 2
  • Grappling • to ••••• (GMC p.177) Prerequisite: Stamina 3, Strength 2, Athletics 2, Brawl 2
  • Heavy Weapons • to ••••• (GMC p.177) Prerequisite: Stamina 3, Strength 3, Athletics 2, Weaponry 2
  • Improvised Weaponry • to ••• (GMC pp.177-8) Prerequisite: Wits 3, Weaponry 1
  • K-9 • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 49) Prerequisite: Wits 3, Animal Ken 3, Bonded with dog
  • Kino Mutai • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 50) Prerequisite: Dexterity 2, Resolve 3, Brawl 2
  • Light Weapons • to ••••• (GMC p.178) Prerequisite: Wits 3 OR Fighting Finesse, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Weaponry 2
  • Marksmanship • to •••• (GMC pp.178-9) Prerequisite: Composure 3, Resolve 3, Firearms 2
  • Martial Arts • to ••••• (GMC p.179) Prerequisite: Resolve 3, Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 2
  • Mounted Combat • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 51) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Animal Ken 2
  • Parkour • to ••••• (GMC p.165) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Athletics 2
  • Police Tactics • to ••• (GMC p.179) Prerequisite: Brawl 2, Weaponry 1
  • Powered Projectile • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 51) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Firearms 2
  • Spear and Bayonet • to ••• (Hurt Locker p. 51) Prerequisite: Strength 3, Dexterity 2, Weaponry 2
  • Spelunker • to ••••• (Book of the Dead p.92) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Athletics 3
  • Staff Fighting • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 51) Prerequisite: Strength 2, Dexterity 3, Weaponry 2
  • Street Fighting • to ••••• (GMC pp.179-180) Prerequisite: Stamina 3, Composure 3, Brawl 2, Streetwise 2
  • Strength Performance • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 52) Prerequisite: Strength 3, Stamina 2, Athletics 2
  • Systema • to ••• (Hurt Locker p. 52) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Athletics 3, Wits 2
  • Thrown Weapons • to •• (Hurt Locker p. 52) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Athletics 2, Quick Draw w/ a Specialty in a throwable weapon
  • Two Weapon Fighting Style • to •••• (Hurt Locker p. 53) Prerequisite: Wits 3, Fighting Finesse 2, Weaponry 3
  • Unarmed Defense • to ••••• (GMC p.180) Prerequisite: Dexterity 3, Brawl 2, Defensive Combat: Brawl
  • Weapon and Shield • to •••• (Hurt Locker p.53 Prerequsite: Strength •••, Stamina •••, Weaponry ••

Requires Staff

Use +req/xp <merit>=<details> to open a job with staff.

  • Cultists ••, •••, •••• (HR) [Based on Demon: the Descent] Prerequisite: Mystery Cult Initiation 4 - HR
  • Hobbyist Clique •• (GMC p.167) - Send in a group +request to staff with all prospective members to briefly explain the clique. Staff will set the merit on all members.
  • Influence • to ••••• (HR) - Custom Merit
  • Mystery Cult Initiation • to ••••• (GMC p.168) - HR
  • Professional Training • to ••••• (GMC pp.163-4) - HR
  • Quick Draw • (GMC p.165) Prerequisite: Wits 3 with a Specialty in weapon/fighting style. Requires staff intervention because of its prerequisite. Code doesn't know every weapon or spelling thereof!.
  • Status • to ••••• (GMC p.170) - Requires staff intervention to ensure sneaky people don't cheat. ;)
  • Virtuous •• (GMC p.153) - Requires staff intervention to set the second virtue. This may change.
  • Vice-Ridden •• (GMC p.153) - Requires staff intervention to set the second vice. This may change.
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