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Social Interactions Between Elohim

Social Interactions between elohim can further be defined by whether they are targeting an Ally, Enemy, or are Self-Targeting. 

Social Interactions are less effective when farther from the Target. Interactions from beyond 7” receive a 2 Adjustment penalty. Social Interactions outside 14" may be ineffective based upon the Host's discretion considering the context.

Social Interactions between elohim can be affected by the number of Targets and elohim nearby the Target. Social Interactions between elohim gain or lose Adjustments equal to the difference in Magnitude between the Targets. Targets within 7” of a friendly character with higher Magnitude than themselves can benefit from half the difference between their Magnitude (rounded down). When Targeting multiple elohim, combine their Magnitude.

An elohim can perform a Self-Targeted Social Interaction. Self-Targeted have a penalty of 2 Adjustments.

Herald sees a nearby ally being overwhelmed by the enemy. Herald tries to offer encouragement by calling out and reminding them that they are not alone. The Host decides this would be an Affirming Interaction. Herald’s has 1 Skill in Affirm/Aim giving a starting total of 1 Adjustment to the Check Roll. The targeted ally has a Composure of -1 to Affirm which adds 1 Adjustment in Herald's favor. Herald is 6” away from the Target, giving no Adjustment for Range. Herald and the Target are of the same Tier, so no Adjustments for that either. Herald gets 2 Adjustments to his Social Check Roll. 

{(Skill) + Composure + Range + Tier Difference = 2 Adjustments} 
{1 + 1 + 0 + 0 = 2}

Social Reactions

Social Interactions will elicit a base reaction that is universal, regardless of the specific kind of Interaction and also additional effects that are specific to the Interaction. 

Degrees of Success & Universal Outcomes

  • 7 or more Passes = Superb Success; strong reaction
  • 3-6 Passes = Success; moderate reaction
    • +/-1 Acquiescence
  • 1-2 Passes = Minor Success; minor reaction
    • 0 Acquiescence
  • 0 Passes - 2 Fails = Failure; Absence of any Reaction
    • 0 Acquiescence
  • 3 or more Fails = Superb Failure; minor opposing reaction
    • 1 Acquiescence removed

The following are some examples of the kinds of specific reactions that could come from Social Interactions of the various Motives (results are listed in order of Minor Success/Success/Superb Success/ Epic Success): 

Exciting an Ally

  • Restore 7/14/21 Passion (inspired, motivated)
  • +1/2/3 Action Points to Target’s next Turn
  • +1/3/7 to Target’s Force for next Strike that deals damage
  • Increase the level and refresh the Duration of an existing positive Excite reaction of the Target
  • Remove 1/2/3 levels of an existing positive Subdue Interaction from the Target

Exciting an Enemy 

  • -7/14/21 Resolve (fear, doubt)
  • Target Falters 2/4/6 Action Points
  • -1 Adjustment/Bane:1/Bane:2 to Target’s next Strike
  • Increase the level and refresh the Duration of an existing negative Excite reaction of the Target
  • Remove 1/2/3 levels of an existing negative Subdue Interaction from the Target

Soothing an Ally 

  • Restore 7/14/21 Resolve (encouraged, rallied)
  • -1 Adjustment/Bane:1/Bane:2 to next Strike vs. the Target 
  • +1 Adjustment/Boon:1/Boon:2 to Target’s next Resist Check 
  • Increase the level and refresh the Duration of an existing positive Soothe reaction of the Target
  • Remove 1/2/3 levels of an existing negative Excite Interaction from the Target

Subduing an Enemy 

  • -7/14/21 Passion (insignificance, intimidation)
  • -3/7/12 to Target’s Force for next Strike that deals damage (minimum 1 Force)
  • -1 Adjustment/Bane:1/Bane:2 to Target’s next Resist Check
  • Increase the level and refresh the Duration of an existing negative Subdue reaction of the Target
  • Remove 1/2/3 levels of an existing positive Excite Interaction from the Target

Affirming an Ally 

  • Restore 7/14/21 Endurance (galvanized, steeled) 
  • +1 Adjustment/Boon:1/Boon:2 to next Social Interaction performed by Target
  • -1 Adjustment/Bane:1/Bane:2 to next opposing Social Interaction against Target
  • Prolong an existing Social Interaction effect on the Target. The effect will continue at 1/2/3 Levels of Success, but cannot exceed the Level of the prolonged effect.  

Affirm an Enemy 

  • Prolong an existing Social Interaction effect on the Target. The effect will continue at 1/2/3 Levels of Success, but cannot exceed the Level of the prolonged effect.  

Aiming an Ally

(For these options, the situation should make sense that the Aiming character is following direction rather than the players coordinating together just to maximize benefit.)

  • +1/2/3 Action Points if cooperating with direction on Moving, Striking, Defensive Stance, or Spiritual Effects
  • +1/2/3 SPP if following singing direction
  • Increase the level of an existing positive Aim reaction of the Target
  • Remove 1/2/3 levels of an existing negative Aim Interaction from the Target

Aiming an Enemy

  • -1/2/3 Action Points if not cooperating with direction on Moving, Striking, Defensive Stance, or Spiritual Effects
  • -1/2/3 SPP if not following singing direction (Target selection or kind used)
  • Increase the level of an existing negative Aim reaction of the Target
  • Remove 1/2/3 levels of an existing positive Aim Interaction from the Target