Bacchanal is the Compact Endowment of the Ashwood Abbey.
The Endowment goes by many names among the various chapters of the Abbey, and is performed in just as many ways. Regardless of the name or trappings, however, the Bacchanal takes the form of an extravagant social gathering in which hunters flaunt their privilege, gaining a number of advantages in the process.
Once per story, a member of Ashwood Abbey may host a Bacchanal, drawing roughly 20 times their dot rating in the Endowment in attendees. During the event, the hunter can spend up to twice their dots to obtain the following advantages:
- Abbey Influence: The hunter gains a bonus to Social actions among the compact for the rest of the story equal to the points spent.
- Famous Guests: The hunter guarantees the attendance of a celebrity guest with Fame equal to the points spent.
- Sphere of Influence: The hunter makes inroads with a specific personal or professional community, gaining a bonus to Social actions with that group for the rest of the story equal to points spent.
- Supernatural Sway: The hunter invites a specific supernatural entity to the event, gaining a bonus to Social actions with that entity for the rest of the story equal to points spent.
- Tactical Advantage: The hunter grants bonus dice to secondary actors while a tactic is used during the event.
References[]
- HTV: Hunter: The Vigil books, p. 14