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W WRATHFUL SWORD OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
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Benediction, which may be a contested action (if used as an
THE VADE abjuration) or a contested and extended action (if used as an
RETRO SATANA exorcism). In effect, knowledge of this Benediction enables
the hunter to add his Benediction rating as a bonus to his
The text of the Vade Retro Satana, abjuration and exorcism dice pools.
in Latin, is: Suggested Modifi ers
Modifier
Crux sancta sit mihi lux Modifier Situation
Situation
Non draco sit mihi dux +5 Benediction is invoked on
Benediction is invoked on
+5
Vade retro satana July 11th (feast day of St.
July 11th (feast day of St.
Benedict).
Nunquam suade mihi vana Benedict).
Sunt mala quae libas
Ipse venena bibas Wrathful Sword of
The prayer roughly translates to: St. Michael the Archangel
May the Holy Cross be my light St. Michael, the general of the Heavenly Host, did per-
Let not the dragon lead me sonal battle against Lucifer in the last days of the War in
Step back, Satan Heaven. It was by Michael’s hand that the Morningstar’s
Never tempt me with power was broken, and he was thrown down from the ce-
vain things lestial city into the bowels of Hell. By praying to the mighty
What you offer me is evil warrior angel, a hunter can imbue an earthly weapon with
Drink the poison yourself the divine power to smite the devils that haunt humankind.
Few earthly implements can channel the divine power for

long, but for as long as it lasts, a weapon sanctified by Mi-
Roll Results

This Benediction serves the Malleus Maleficarum in chael is the most potent weapon in a hunter’s arsenal.
the same way that the abjuration and exorcism actions (The Cost: 2 Willpower.
World of Darkness Rulebook, pp. 213–214) serve other Action: Instant (however, the Willpower cost must be
hunters. All the rules for those actions apply to the use of this paid over two consecutive turns).

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