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Blood sorcery (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)

Disciplines

Definition

Blood Sorcery (formerly Thaumaturgy) is the Discipline of ritual magic and blood-based powers, allowing vampires to cast spells, perform rituals, and manipulate reality through blood magic. It grants incredible versatility, from scrying to combat magic. Blood Sorcery is shared by the Tremere and Banu Haqim clans and requires extensive study. Vampires with Blood Sorcery can cast spells, perform rituals, scry on distant locations, manipulate blood, and create magical effects. At higher levels, Blood Sorcery allows vampires to perform powerful rituals, create magical items, and manipulate reality itself.

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How it works

**Clans with Blood Sorcery**: Banu Haqim, Tremere **Basic Powers**: - **Level 1**: Basic blood manipulation, sense blood - **Level 2**: Cast simple spells, perform basic rituals - **Level 3**: Scry on distant locations, manipulate blood - **Level 4**: Perform powerful rituals, create magical effects - **Level 5**: Master-level magic, reality manipulation **Rouse Checks**: Using Blood Sorcery powers typically requires Rouse checks, which can increase Hunger. Rituals may require additional time and resources.

Tips

**Best For**: Magical characters, scholars, characters who want versatility, characters who have time to study. **Synergies**: Blood Sorcery pairs excellently with Auspex for scrying and Dominate for mental control. It also works well with other Disciplines for versatile magical effects. Consider investing in Academics, Occult, and Science skills. **Character Concepts**: Sorcerer, scholar, ritualist, magician, occultist, researcher.

Frequently asked questions

How does Blood Sorcery work?

Blood Sorcery allows you to cast spells and perform rituals using blood. It requires study and preparation, but offers incredible versatility and power.

Can non-Tremere learn Blood Sorcery?

Blood Sorcery is an in-clan Discipline for both Tremere and Banu Haqim. Other vampires can learn it with special training, but it's much more expensive and requires finding a teacher.

What clans have Blood Sorcery as an in-clan Discipline?

Banu Haqim and Tremere have Blood Sorcery as an in-clan Discipline, meaning they learn it at a discount. Other clans can learn it, but it costs significantly more XP.

How does Blood Sorcery differ from other Disciplines?

Blood Sorcery is ritual magic. It requires time, preparation, and often materials. Unlike other Disciplines which are instant, Blood Sorcery offers more powerful effects but requires planning.

Further Reading

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