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Typically used with: '''Courage'''.
 
Typically used with: '''Courage'''.
  
In short: "what curse?".  Mettle is a measure of temerity, fortitude, and rebellion of spirit.  Mettle checks are called upon in opposition to curses and supernatural attacks. A better way to think of this skill is Vitality of the spirit; a tangible supernatural toughness.
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In short: "what curse?".  Mettle is a measure of temerity, fortitude, and rebellion of spirit.  Mettle checks are called upon in opposition to curses and supernatural attacks. A better way to think of this skill is Guard of the spirit; a tangible supernatural toughness.
  
{{section|Difficulty|Mettle checks are always in opposition to another roll or effect, so there are no set difficulties.}}
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Certain spells can be overcome with a Mettle check, for instance [[Steal Strength]] and [[Inflict Pain]]. In this case, [[Magic Defense]] can be added to your Mettle check.
{{section|Opposed Rolls|Mettle checks are regularly used to oppose some Magic Spells and similar effects.}}
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:16, 14 July 2019

Typically used with: Courage.

In short: "what curse?". Mettle is a measure of temerity, fortitude, and rebellion of spirit. Mettle checks are called upon in opposition to curses and supernatural attacks. A better way to think of this skill is Guard of the spirit; a tangible supernatural toughness.

Resisting Spells

Certain spells can be overcome with a Mettle check, for instance Steal Strength and Inflict Pain. In this case, Magic Defense can be added to your Mettle check.