Crushing Crescendo (Brittle Bones + The Final Note)

Crushing Crescendo
Tradition: Transmutation (Psionic) [Tier I], Heritage (val’Borda) [Tier II]
Category: Advanced
CTN: 23 (18 + 20 – 15)
Speed (Strain): 6 (+2) [4 +1/2(3) = 6, 1 + 1/2(0) = 2]
Range: 30′ (1 Target)
Duration: Next Attack (or end of Scene)
Defenses: Fortitude, Discipline

This Psionic power causes those who hear it to lower their guard as the pounding bass notes in the music weakens muscles and bones towards a deadly finale.

Effect: If the attack bypasses the target’s discipline, the next attack against your target enjoys a +3 bonus to hit and bypasses 3 points of AR provided by worn armor. If the attack bypasses the target’s fortitude, the next successful weapon attack on the Target deals an additional d10 damage.

Adaptation: Increase the CTN by 6, and Speed by 1 to increase the spell’s potency. If the next attack succeeds in striking your Target, they suffer an additional (Primary) points of damage that bypass AR provided by worn armor.

Adaptation: Increase the CTN by 4, Speed and Strain by 2 to affect an additional Target within range.

Adaption: Increase the CTN by 2 to increase the spell’s Range by 30′. This Adaptation may be applied multiple times.

Adaptation: Increase the CTN by 3 and Strain by 1 to apply a Die Bump to the damage die. This Adaptation may be applied multiple times.