Can't get script to add perk

[CharmicsMods]

Hello,

 

I'm trying to make a simple script which adds a custom perk to the player.

Scriptname aaaChumExhaustionScript extends Quest

perk property _ChumExhaustionPerk Auto

Event OnInit()
    Debug.Notification("Loading C.H.U.M. Exhaustion...")
    Game.GetPlayer().AddPerk(_ChumExhaustionPerk)
    Debug.Notification("C.H.U.M. Exhaustion is up and running")
EndEvent

I attached this script to a quest. The script runs - I get the messages, but the player doesn't receive the perk.

 

I followed all the guides I could find online on this and related topics, and I am completely certain the name of the perk is correct.

 

Edit: forgot to mention this applies in both LE and SE.

 

Edit: This also doesn't work:

Scriptname aaaChumExhaustionScript extends Quest

Actor Property PlayerRef Auto
Perk Property _ChumExhaustionPerk Auto

Event OnInit()
	Debug.Notification("Loading C.H.U.M. Exhaustion...")
    PlayerRef.AddPerk(_ChumExhaustionPerk)
    Debug.Notification("C.H.U.M. Exhaustion is up and running")
EndEvent

Edited March 18, 2018 by ColdHarmonics