Mental Shield
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The mage subtracts one die per dot he possesses in the Mind Arcanum from spells or supernatural powers that | The mage subtracts one die per dot he possesses in the Mind Arcanum from spells or supernatural powers that | ||
attempt to mentally control, detect or influence him. By spending one Mana, the [[Duration]] can be made to last for | attempt to mentally control, detect or influence him. By spending one Mana, the [[Duration]] can be made to last for | ||
| - | one day. Most mages cast such a shielding spell at the beginning of the day, as part of their morning rituals. Successes | + | one day. Most mages cast such a shielding spell at the beginning of the day, as part of their morning rituals. Successes are used to combat attempts to dispel the shield. |
| - | are used to combat attempts to dispel the shield. | + | |
| - | In addition, the Mental Shield helps its caster see through mental illusions such as [[Misperception]] or [[Imposter]]. Upon first encountering such a spell, the user can see through the illusion with reflexive and contested Gnosis + [[ | + | In addition, the Mental Shield helps its caster see through mental illusions such as [[Misperception]] or [[Imposter]]. Upon first encountering such a spell, the user can see through the illusion with [[reflexive]] and [[contested]] [[Gnosis]] + [[Mind]] roll. This spell can be cast at any point in a turn, even if the caster’s Initiative would have him act later than an attacker. In this way, it is similar to a [[dodge]] action. |
| - | any point in a turn, even if the caster’s Initiative would have him act later than an attacker. In this way, it is similar to a [[dodge]] action. | + | |
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