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You can summon one [[Creature_Rules_(Action)#Henchman|Henchman]] or a number of [[Creature_Rules_(Action)#Minion.2FVictim|Minions]] of the same type equal to your [[Mind (Action)|Mind]].  
 
You can summon one [[Creature_Rules_(Action)#Henchman|Henchman]] or a number of [[Creature_Rules_(Action)#Minion.2FVictim|Minions]] of the same type equal to your [[Mind (Action)|Mind]].  
 
It takes an [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] roll against the creature's [[Dodge (Action)|Dodge]] or [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] to summon.  
 
It takes an [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] roll against the creature's [[Dodge (Action)|Dodge]] or [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] to summon.  
 
 
The creature immediately makes an initiative check to see when it will next act, but this cannot be earlier than the shot in which it is summoned. In future rounds, the creature has its own initiative score.
 
The creature immediately makes an initiative check to see when it will next act, but this cannot be earlier than the shot in which it is summoned. In future rounds, the creature has its own initiative score.
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You can also use this power again on a creature (or group of unnamed creatures) you have summoned along with an [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] roll against the creature's [[Dodge (Action)|Dodge]] or [[Impress (Action)|Impress]], in order to extend your control over it until the end of the following round. During combat, you must succeed at this action each round or the creature will break free, but you can try repeatedly in each round. Out of combat, you only need to roll every scene (with a minimum of one check per hour), but any failed roll means you lose control of the creature.
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While a creature is under your control, you can order it to return to its home plane at any time.
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A creature that breaks free of control can choose to return on its own.
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Summoned creatures can also be [[Dispeltime_(Action_Powers_Effect)|Dispelled]].
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You can also use this power to take control of a summoned creature did not summon yourself whose [[True Name (Action Powers) | True Name]] you know. This requires an [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] roll against the creature's [[Dodge (Action)|Dodge]] or [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] or against its summoner's [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] if he is present.
  
You can also use this power again on a creature (or group of unnamed creatures) you have summoned along with an [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] roll against the creature's [[Dodge (Action)|Dodge]] or [[Impress (Action)|Impress]], in order to extend your control over it until the end of the following round. During combat, you must succeed at this action each round or the creature will break free, but you can try repeatedly in each round. Out of combat, you only need to roll every 15 minutes, but any failed roll means you lose control of the creature.
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A creature cannot be ordered to perform deeds alien to its nature; an air elemental cannot be summoned into solid earth or water, an [[Epitomes_(Action)|Epitome]] cannot act against its spiritual inclination, and so on.
 
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Summoned creatures can perceive your aura as you summon them.  
You can also use this power with an [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] roll against the creature's [[Dodge (Action)|Dodge]] or [[Impress (Action)|Impress]] to dismiss a summoned creature whose [[True Name (Action Powers) | True Name]] you know, even one you did not summon yourself. Summoned creatures can also be dispelled using other dispel powers, which like all dispels becomes harder and harder as they remain in their world.
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Their initial attitude depends on your reputation among this kind of creature and whether you have an allegiance or pact with them.  
 
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In case of extreme misalignment, you may not even be able to summon them at all.
Summoned creatures can perceive your aura as you summon them, and know who you are. Their initial attitude depends on your reputation among this kind of creature and whether you have an allegiance or pact with them. In any case, it still takes a roll every hour and for each task it is ordered to do to keep the creature under control and on your plane.
 
  
You can release a summoned creature from your direct control. This means the creature can remain on your plane indefinitely, but that your control over it ends; you must bargain with it or use other powers to acquire its services. Sometimes a creature is summoned simply to cause terror or otherwise freed to act out its instincts and inclination. Such a creature can still be banished or dispelled, and someone who knows its true name can seize control of it as noted above.
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When you lose control of a summoned creature it usually returns home shortly; the creature knows anyone who knows its true name can seize control of it as noted above. But the creature might choose to remain on your plane indefinitely to act out its inclination.
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In order to acquire lengthy services you must bargain with the creature, or use a [[Power_Experiments_(Action)|Power Experiment]] or other means to acquire its services.  
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If you bargain a creature into a formal pact, it is considered controlled for as long as the conditions of the pact are met and cannot break the contract or return to its home until the pact expires.

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You can seize a creature whose True Name you know through time and space and bring it into your presence. The creature must be in another dimension or juncture, and not currently summoned, imprisoned or otherwise occupied. You can summon one Henchman or a number of Minions of the same type equal to your Mind. It takes an Impress roll against the creature's Dodge or Impress to summon. The creature immediately makes an initiative check to see when it will next act, but this cannot be earlier than the shot in which it is summoned. In future rounds, the creature has its own initiative score. You can also use this power again on a creature (or group of unnamed creatures) you have summoned along with an Impress roll against the creature's Dodge or Impress, in order to extend your control over it until the end of the following round. During combat, you must succeed at this action each round or the creature will break free, but you can try repeatedly in each round. Out of combat, you only need to roll every scene (with a minimum of one check per hour), but any failed roll means you lose control of the creature. While a creature is under your control, you can order it to return to its home plane at any time. A creature that breaks free of control can choose to return on its own. Summoned creatures can also be Dispelled. You can also use this power to take control of a summoned creature did not summon yourself whose True Name you know. This requires an Impress roll against the creature's Dodge or Impress or against its summoner's Impress if he is present.

A creature cannot be ordered to perform deeds alien to its nature; an air elemental cannot be summoned into solid earth or water, an Epitome cannot act against its spiritual inclination, and so on. Summoned creatures can perceive your aura as you summon them. Their initial attitude depends on your reputation among this kind of creature and whether you have an allegiance or pact with them. In case of extreme misalignment, you may not even be able to summon them at all.

When you lose control of a summoned creature it usually returns home shortly; the creature knows anyone who knows its true name can seize control of it as noted above. But the creature might choose to remain on your plane indefinitely to act out its inclination. In order to acquire lengthy services you must bargain with the creature, or use a Power Experiment or other means to acquire its services. If you bargain a creature into a formal pact, it is considered controlled for as long as the conditions of the pact are met and cannot break the contract or return to its home until the pact expires.