Kootchitude

By Doctor Surge Von Insaniac (docinsaniac@webtv.net)

History

One of the more annoying and lesser practiced disciplines of the Malkavian is the art of Kootchitude, which was originally created simply as a discipline to annoy people in social situations, but later found to be useful in battle as well.

It is, in fact, a strange mind trick that will make the target believe that he or she is being tickled. A fun discipline to use in social situations where you want to make others question the sanity of certain attendees, sort of a revenge on those who called Malkavians lunatics. This is also fun to use on mortals to watch other mortals' reactions, or for even more fun, on a caged ghoul....

For those who would really want to use this as a discipline, I leave the rolling conditions up to you, though after level 1 it's a completely psychological discipline similar to Dementation or Dominate, so use them as a base.

* Spasmic Jerk

The Kindred only has to so much as touch an opponent and it will cause her to jerk away quickly as if she were suddenly tickled quickly by an invisible hand. This is often fun to use in certain social situations in combination with Obfuscate. An uppity Toreador suddenly spazzing out and giggling in front of fellow high breds for no reason is very humorous and for the Toreador, a very embarrassing sight! This really needs no rolling as its only poking someone with your finger, unless she is in an action of some kind.

** Poke, Poke, Poke

Once at this level, you only need to touch, and (counting on the roll of successes) it will be like you are repeatedly doing it to the target from every direction, which can make for some interesting confusion and the like. The effects end when target is out of plain sight. (Usually when he leaves out of annoyance and/or embarrassment)

*** Selective Attack

The Kindred may select a specific area of the body (feet, sides, underarms, etc.) on a target, and at will the target will feel as if invisible hands are ruthlessly tickling that area, which again can be a very humorous trick, or a very effective maneuver to break down an enemy's defense. Again, it only lasts as long as the target is in plain sight. Set your own guidelines for the victim to roll Willpower to attempt and block out the sensation.

May I suggest a good area to attack is behind the knees. If he is standing, it will give the target the appearance that she is having difficulty walking or may even drop to the floor.

**** Invisible Torture

This is a more advanced form of level 3, but affects the person's entire body, reducing him to a blubbering mass of laughter on the floor. Full eye to eye contact must be made before it takes effect, similar to Dominate, but no from of mind control os involved, more like planting an idea in the persons head. Woe to those who achieve to many successes. Someone under the influence of this level, especially mortals and those with weak hearts or lungs, can literally laugh themselves to death at the decision of the storyteller). Most Malkavians may see this as a very amusing sight. Successes will equal how long it lasts and the such, because this one lasts even when the target is out of sight! LOL

***** Fingers From Afar

At this level, eye contact must be made with the victim for one full turn at least once during a night (like level 4), then no matter where the victim is, even miles away, the Kindred may cause any desired effect from levels 1-4. This can also be used on targets who were victims to level 4, even if you yourself were not at level 5 of the discipline at the time it was used. Again, successes depend on duration of effects, set your own standards/

Example: "Hmmm, I wonder what Morganna is doing right now. Well whatever she's doing she's going to have a hard time doing it! Kootchie Kootchie Koo!!!

***** * Infectious Tickle

This is one of the most humorous sights every seen, basically the same effects as level 4 or 5, but anyone who comes into contact with the victim, begins to slowly show the same symptoms! What a grand prank, imagine a huge council meeting full of insanely laughing idiots!! Unlike the original victim, the infected can make a more effective Willpower rolls to avoid the sensations, as it manifests much slower than the original victim. This effect cannot be used in a long distance fashion like that of FIngers from Afar.

***** ** Curse of the Laughing Touch

This truly is a curse, as it causes the target, when touched by anyone else, to feel the effects of level 1, and prolonged physical contact, such as wrapping ones arm around the victim, results in the effects of level 4. Like most curses, it can be cured but at the Storyteller's option and decision.