Mettle*
LP, Defense (Smart, Reduced)
Trigger: You have been struck with either any non-Instantaneous Effect or a Line of Sight Effect.
This Skill represents you relying on toughness and grit to resist debilitating effects through sheer force of will. When struck by an effect with a non-instantaneous duration, you may call “Mettle” as a defense and expend 20 Body Points (this amount may not be reduced in any way). This reduces the effect by 5 minutes, which may immediately negate the effect. Line of Sight effects are negated completely by this ability. Multiple Mettles may not be used against a single attack.
You may not use this Skill if you do not currently have at least 20 Body Points, nor may you use other Skills, rituals, or abilities to reduce or negate the damage. This Skill may be used once per LP per purchase.