A Spirit's Essence usually equals the sum of its Rage, Gnosis, and Willpower, though the Storyteller should adjust it up or down for particularly hearty or frail spirits. Essence represents the spirit's Health, and its energy reserves for powering Charms.
Note: In previous editions of Werewolf: The Apocalypse and Mage: The Ascension, Essence was referred to as "Power."
References[]
- WTA: Werewolf: The Apocalypse Revised Edition, p. 237
- MTAs: The Infinite Tapestry, p. 48, etc. (This is part of every spirit's stat block in the book)