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Description and lore
A frightened mind finds a small space in which to settle.
Soothe belongs beside a shaking hand and a voice kept deliberately level.
A companion names the room, the people present, and the simple things that remain steady around the frightened person.
At a glance
A frightened mind finds a small space in which to settle.
Techniques and Spells · Alpha v44 reference
Requires: Casting Skill: Influence. Affinity: Tact. Requirements: Tact d6; Influence d6. one learned slot.
Use: Action · 30 feet · one creature that can hear or perceive the caster · Instant with timed consequence · 1 Mana
Effect - Resolution: Influence + Tact versus Composure + Tact if unwilling; automatic on a willing target.
Effect - Defense: Composure + Tact for an unwilling target; defender wins ties.
Effect: End one Frightened condition or suppress panic from a nonmagical immediate cause. It does not erase memory, repair trust, end possession, or make an enemy friendly.
Duration: 1 minute of calm; Frightened ends on resolution.
Ending or recovery: one Soothe per target per scene.
Exception: An ongoing fear source can apply a new condition normally.
Fear loosens its grip beneath a gentle magical presence.
The panicked breathing slows enough for a reply.