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==Subterfuge==

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! Name !! Subterfuge
! Name !! Subterfuge
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| Cost || 8 points
| Cost || 5 points
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| Prerequisites || [[Scoundrel]]
| Prerequisites || [[Scoundrel]]
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| Key Words|| Archetype / Once per day
| Key Words|| Archetype / Scout / Twice per day
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| Description || Using this skill requires two minutes’ roleplay mentally preparing/rehearsing, after which the character may specify (to a referee) a single untrue statement.
| Description || Using this skill requires two minutes’ roleplay mentally preparing/rehearsing, after which the character may specify (to a referee) a single untrue statement.




For one hour thereafter, when under any effect that would force them to tell the truth (e.g. drinking a truth potion or under magical compulsion), they may answer as though the prepared statement were true.
For one hour thereafter, the player may respond to any use of the skills [[Detect Lies]] and [[Diplomat's Insight|Diplomat’s Insight]] as though the prepared statement were true.
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| Progression || None
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 14 September 2024

Name Subterfuge
Cost 5 points
Prerequisites Scoundrel
Key Words Archetype / Scout / Twice per day
Description Using this skill requires two minutes’ roleplay mentally preparing/rehearsing, after which the character may specify (to a referee) a single untrue statement.


For one hour thereafter, the player may respond to any use of the skills Detect Lies and Diplomat’s Insight as though the prepared statement were true.

Progression None


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