Devotion

Devotion is the term typically used in both Requiem and older versions of Masquerade to indicate powers achieved through the applied combination of separate Disciplines. However, as the term "Amalgam" is a more accurate label for such abilities, Amalgam will be used in lieu of the word Devotion for this purpose in CHB.

Therefore, in CHB terms, Devotion will only refer to powers created by furthering competency in a single Discipline. This may be used to for custom, homebrew effects created in the vein of a particular Discipline or as a way of incorporating abilities from various iterations of a discipline into CHB.

For example, V5 has multiple abilities that can be bought for each level of the common Disciplines. CHB does not, due to basing mechanics largely off of old-school Masquerade rules. But one of those ability options could be purchased for use in CHB as a Devotion.

Devotion dot ratings are based off of the dot level of the power required before the Devotion can be used. If the effect is lesser than the required dot, the rating is half of the required dot rounded down. If the power is equivalent in scope of effect to the required power, it will be one dot less than required power.

Sources: Masquerade, Requiem, & House Rules