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Social Interactions Targeting Elohim

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

  • Interactions inside Melee Range have +1 Adjustment

  • Interactions outside 7" have -1 Adjustment

  • Interactions outside 14" are often ineffective

  • Interactions gain or lose Adjustments equal to half the difference in Magnitude between characters

    • Interactions targeting multiple characters combine the Magnitude of the Targets

  • Self-Targeted Interactions have -2 Adjustments

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 half the difference in Magnitude between the Targets (rounded down, but minimum of 1). When Targeting multiple elohim, combine their Magnitude. When a Social Interaction is affecting multiple Targets, each of those Targets can spend Inspiration Tokens or Attribute Perks to affect the Interaction. 

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 = Supreme Failure; minor to moderate 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): 

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 damage (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 damage (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) 
  • -1/2/4 Exertion from Target
  • +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
  • reduce effects of Weakened Status until after this character's next Turn: negate the -2 for 1 War Attribute/negate the -2 for 3 War Attributes/negate Weakened Status
  • 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 

  • -1 Adjustment/Bane:1/Bane:2 to next friendly Social Interaction on the Target
  • increase effects of Weakened Status until after the character's next Turn: give another -2 to 1 War Attribute/give another -2 to 3 War Attributes/give another -2 to all War Attributes
  • 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. Also, a character may not perform a Self-Targeted Aim Interaction.)

  • +1/2/3 Action Points if cooperating with suggestion on Moving, Striking, Defensive Stance, or Spiritual Effects
  • +1/2/3 SPP if following singing suggestion
  • 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 suggestion on Moving, Striking, Defensive Stance, or Spiritual Effects
  • -1/2/3 SPP if not following singing suggestion (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
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