Traits

Supernal Abilities
To clarify what the book says, Supernal Abilities allow you to purchase Charms that require up to Essence 5 while your natural Essence is lower. Supernal does not 'hold back' a character who achieves Essence 6. As a further clarification, Charms which have 'extra effects' that come into play when the character reaches a higher Essence threshold ARE affected by Supernal Ability. An example would be the Solar Resistance Charm 'Spirit Strengthens the Skin'. A Solar who has Supernal Resistance enjoys this benefit the moment Resistance is high enough. However, whenever Charms use Essence as a VALUE in a roll, such as adding Essence successes or dice, the natural Essence rating is used. Not the 'Supernal 5.'