Illusionists cast spells that work through deception. Some Illusionist spells have real effects, however, because Illusionists learned long ago that if everything they did was an illusion, people caught on. Now they balance real magic, illusions, and sheer trickery or sleight of hand. Important Attributes: Perception and Willpower Racial Restrictions: None Karma Ritual: Illusionists do not use the same Karma ritual every time. Instead, their ritual simply requires them to incorporate certain elements every time: a lot of flashy, showy spells; tricks or snappy patter; and an assistant. The Illusionist must do his or her best to convince the assistant that the ritual is deadly serious and must conform to a precise formula. The ritual is complete at the end of half an hour. Artisan Skill: Robe Embroidery

FIRST CIRCLE Talents Karma Ritual Read and Write Language Read and Write Magic Spellcasting Spell Matrix Spell Matrix Thread Weaving (Illusion) SECOND CIRCLE Talents Disguise Self Durability Spell Matrix THIRD CIRCLE Talents Dead Fall Speak Language FOURTH CIRCLE Glamour: For the cost of 1 Strain Point, the Illusionist can create simple illusions. The illusions cannot be larger than human-sized, and cannot appear or move further than ten feet from the Illusionist. The number of illusions the Illusionist can create and control equals his rank in Illusion. The illusions are for show only; they have no effect on their surroundings, and viewers may disbelieve any illusion on a Willpower Test with a result of 4 or better. Talents False Sight Spell Matrix FIFTH CIRCLE Spell Defense: Increase the Illusionist’s Spell Defense by 1. Talents Anticipate Blow Willforce SIXTH CIRCLE Social Defense: Increase the Illusionist’s Social Defense by 1. Talents Enhanced Matrix Fast Hand SEVENTH CIRCLE Karma: The Illusionist may spend a Karma Point on any action using Dexterity only. Talents Engaging Banter Enhanced Matrix EIGHTH CIRCLE Physical Defense: Increase the Illusionist’s Physical Defense by 1. Talents Mind Wave True Sight