The apocalyptic form of the masters of this
lore paints a demon in shifting patterns of shadow and pale, silvery starlight.
These hypnotic images draw the eye and beguile the senses, at times hinting
at subtle flashes that reflect the demon's inner thoughts. The Shamash are
alluring, chimerical, deceptive, terrifying or achingly beautiful, often from
moment to moment.
The Visage of Light confers the following special capabilities.
* Enhanced Mental Acuity: Does precisely what it says on
the tin.
* Night Sight: The demon can see in total darkness as though
it were daylight.
* Chimerical Aura: The shifting aura of light and illusions
that surrounds the demon make it far easier for her to avoid incoming attacks.
Other demons and thralls with the capability to pierce illusions are able
to see through the aura, and can attack as normal.
* Unearthly Glamour: The demon is seductive, alluring and
beguiling, making manipulation of others far easier. Other demons and thralls
with the capability to pierce illusions are able to see through the glamour,
and cannot be manipulated any easier than normal.
Torment
Shamash who lose themselves to their Torment are surrounded by chimerical
forms that reflect the demons' hatred and despair, creating a horror show
of monstrous apparitions that whirl and snap at one another in increasing
ferocity depending on a being's mood.
The Visage of Light confers the following high-Torment special capabilities.
* Hypnotic Visions: The aura of twisted light and shadow
surrounding the demon distracts and disquiets the mind of her foe. Would-be
have to overcome their own horror before they will even contemplate attacking
the demon. Other demons and thralls with the capability to pierce illusions
are able to see through the aura, and can attack as normal.
* Dread Mien: The demon carries an air of monstrous menace,
which would intimidate others and cow lessers into subservience.
* Chimerical Attack: The swirling illusions surrounding the
demon are more than capable of attacking anyone close enough to the fallen.
The chimerical beasts lash out dangerously, only ever against a single opponent
at any one time, inflicting harsh aggravated damage.
* Cast No Reflection: The demon's image does not appear in
a mirror, nor can it be captured in a photograph or by a video camera.