Jade Defense

Cost: 2m; Mins: Socialize 3, Essence 2; Type: Simple
Keywords: Combo-OK, Emotion
Duration: One scene
Prerequisite Charms: Sweeten-the-Tap Method

Regardless of the Dragon-Blood's precise background, he will typically have seen more debauchery and spectacle than most mortals could imagine, often even before his actual Exaltation. As a result, most Dragon-Blooded can be quite blasé about social interactions. With this Charm, the Exalted can hone this sense of ennui and boredom into a potent defense against mental and social manipulation. When this Charm is activated, the Dragon-Blood can add half his Socialize rating (rounded up) to the difficulty of to Dodge MDV (see below) any Charisma, Manipulation and Socialize rolls made by others attempting to manipulate him with either natural or unnatural mental influence. This includes attempts to use other Socialize Charms to compel the Dragon-Blood's response. The Dragon- Blood's Essence is also considered to be one higher than it really is for the purpose of comparing his Essence to other beings using Charms that do not affect individuals with a higher Essence than the one using the Charm.

Latest Errata: The Charm's bonus adds directly to the Exalt's Dodge MDV rather than the difficulty of specific rolls. The bonus to Essence functions as written.