Dreamstuff

By Andy Kaiser (andykaiser@usa.net)

Description

The Art of Dreamstuff allows the user to view and manipulate a dreamer's thought processes. While appearing manipulative, Dreamstuff is also quite perception based, as the user manipulates Glamour to change another's thoughts to accordance with his own. Dreamstuff is a closely guarded Art, as higher levels can be extremely destructive, and even the lower level cantrips pose a threat if handled incorrectly.

Attribute: Manipulation

* Dreamer's Eye

Dreamer's Eye allows the user to peer into the mind of a sleeping individual. The target must be visible throughout the duration of the cantrip.

Type: Chimerical

Realms

Actor:	Describes the cantrip's target
Fae:	Describes the cantrip's target
Nature:	Describes the cantrip's target (Yes, elements of Nature dream. The dreams just aren't very exciting.)
Prop:	Describes something touching the target (Prop can be used to see dreams of multiple targets, though the appropriate Realms in Actor, Fae, or Nature are still needed.)
Scene:	Describes the location of the target (See above note on Prop, above.)

Successes: Successes determine the length of the cantrip.

1	30 seconds
2	5 minutes
3	30 minutes
4	2 hours
5	Until the target wakes up

** Dream Rend

This allows the caster to take control of a dream and manipulate it however she chooses. Since there are no limits to the cantrip, this is very handy in changing nightmares to peaceful dreams, or vice versa. (Note: The caster does not see the target's dream unless Dreamer's Eye has been cast.)

Type: Chimerical

Realms: Realms are the same as Dreamer's Eye.

Successes: These determine how long the caster can stay in control of the dream. They are the same length as in Dreamer's Eye..

*** Mental Chains

When a target has this cantrip cast on him, he feels an overwhelming urge to drop into a deep sleep. Caffeine, adrenaline, and other stimulants have no effect on the cantrip.

Type: Chimerical

Realms

Actor:	Describes cantrip's target
Fae:	Describes cantrip's target
Nature:	Describes cantrip's target
Prop:	Describes what the target must be touching to fall asleep
Scene:	Describes where the target must be (Multiple targets may be chosen, but the caster must make a Wits roll (D=6) to select the correct targets. If the roll fails, everyone in the scene (including the caster) is subject to Mental Chains.

Successes: These determine what the targets must roll to stay awake, and how long they will remain asleep. (The roll and length of sleep may also be modified based on how sleepy targets actually are.) If targets want to sleep, they don't have to roll.

1	Roll Stamina, target 6, two successes needed
2	Roll Stamina, target 7, two successes needed
3	Roll Stamina, target 7, three successes needed
4	Roll Stamina, target 8, three successes needed
5	Roll Stamina, target 9, three successes needed

**** Mindwalk

Mindwalk presents the most potential danger to the caster. This is a unique form of fae transportation. The caster must visualize the location of where he would like to appear. (The caster does not have to have been there, as a description or picture will suffice.) The end result is almost the same as Flicker-Flash, only Mindwalk allows you to transfer more than one person or object.

When the Mindwalk bunk is completed, the caster must be within sight of a dreaming target. The Mindwalker then enters and becomes a part of the sleeper's current dream. The caster is then guided to an "exit" in the current dream, which may lead to either another sleeper's dream (closer to the destination), or the destination itself, back to reality. The danger involved is in getting to the next dream or exit, as the current dream may contain dangerous elements. Any damage inflicted within a dream is chimerical. When the Mindwalkers return to reality, they will be within sight of the sleeper whose dream was the last one traversed. (Note: While Dream Rend can be cast while Mindwalking, the bunk for the cantrip might not be possible to execute, depending on the content of the dream.)

Type: Wyrd

Realms

Actor:	Describes who is transported
Fae:	Describes who is transported
Nature:	Describes what one must be touching to be transported
Prop:	Describes what one must be touching to be transported
Scene:	Describes where one must be to be transported (Note: A successful Wits roll (D=6) must be made to transport more than one person)

Successes: These determine how fast the caster arrives at her destination (e.g.: how many dreams must be passed through).

1	3 dreams
2	3 dreams
3	2 dreams
4	2 dreams
5	1 dream

***** Reality Check

This enables the caster to bring a dream to life. Specifically, the caster, possibly using Dream Rend and/or Dreamer's Eye, selects a dreaming person and executes the bunk. The dreamer's dream then becomes reality, and exists as a chimerical creature or place that automatically enchants any mortals who see it. The casting of this cantrip requires the expenditure of one Glamour, in addition to any other costs.

Type: Wyrd

Realms

Actor:Describes the dreamer whose dream is brought to life
Fae:Describes the dreamer whose dream is brought to life
Nature:Describes what the dreamer is touching
Prop:Describes what the dreamer is touching
Scene:Describes where the dreamer is


Successes: These determine how long the cantrip lasts, although the cantrip will stop if the dreamer wakes up.

1	1 minute
2	5 minutes
3	30 minutes
4	2 hours
5	Until the dreamer wakes up