Seduction

Seduction is the art of using charisma and good looks to get somebody to do what you want, even if just temporarily. Flirting creates a brief advantage by, for example, convincing a guard to turn a blind eye. Of course, this doesn’t mean that every use of Seduction is necessarily an invitation for passionate romance.

Nevertheless, it does cover the art of sexual seduction and represents a character’s proficiency in the amorous arts. In social situations, the character responds to the target’s preferences and chooses flattering words to create a pleasant atmosphere.

Seduction also encompasses the art of skillfully applying make-up, to the delight of guests at a ball or inn. A character can resist attempted seduction with the skill Willpower (Resist Seduction).

Check: COU/CHA/CHA
Applications: Flirting, Romantic Arts, Beautify
Encumbrance: no, but there could be situational exceptions, like trying to seduce somebody while wearing plate armor
Quality: the target reacts favorably to the character.
Failed Check: the character doesn’t manage to arouse the target’s interest.
Critical Success: the target tries to fulfill all the character’s wishes.
Botch: the target slaps the character for being crude.
Improvement Cost: B

• Plan a small party for your closest friends +5
• Ask your lover for an unconventional favor +3
• Start an affair with a willing person +1
• Flirt with the innkeeper to get a discount +/-0
• Write an erotic letter -1
• Plan an erotic encounter to remember -3
• Seduce a target who grew up in ascetic surroundings -5