Resist Taunt

Step

 * Rank + WIL

Action

 * Free

Strain

 * 1

Skill Use

 * Yes (Journeyman)

Description

 * The adept resists the effects of attacks directed against his Social Defense by making a Resist Taunt test against the attack’s test result. If successful, the adept steels himself and reconsiders his response at the last instant, negating the effect. Resist Taunt is effective against Persuasion, Taunt, Intimidation, and other similar talents or Interaction tests (see the Gamemaster’s Guide). The adept can use this talent a number of times each round equal to his Resist Taunt rank, but only once per social attack.