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<div>
<h1 class="wide no-toc">Travel</h1>
<p>
Many epic tales feature trips across great expanses. A party may sail the
Inner Sea or ride across the frontier of Varisia or navigate every district
in Absalom.
</p>
<p>
Below are some guidelines to help you figure out how long these journeys
take and what dramatic events might happen along the way.
</p>
<p>
<strong>When to Use These Rules:</strong> If it doesn’t matter how long the
trip takes, skip all this. Narrate the journey, maybe do an
<strong>@UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore04theadv.JournalEntryPage.04interludes0000]{Interlude}</strong>, and get to the next scene. If you
need to know how long the trip takes, or want to insert an obstacle or
encounter of some sort, use the information below as a guideline.
</p>
<p>
<strong>The Basics:</strong> The mode of travel determines how many miles the group makes per day.
</p>

<h2>Travel Times</h2>

<p>
The rates below assume reasonable terrain and weather. Difficult conditions
can drastically decrease progress (or increase it in the case of sailing
with strong winds).
</p>
<table style="width:50%">
<colgroup>
<col></col>
<col></col>
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th class="main-heading" colspan="2">Average Travel Times</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="sub-heading left">Transport</th>
<th class="sub-heading">Miles/8 hour Day</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Foot</td>
<td class="centered">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Horse, Light]{Horse}</td>
<td class="centered">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Cart]{Cart} (one beast)</td>
<td class="centered">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Carriage]{Carriage}</td>
<td class="centered">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Wagon, Light]{Wagon} (per beast)</td>
<td class="centered">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Rowboat]{Rowboat}</td>
<td class="centered">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Sailing Ship]{Sailing Ship}*</td>
<td class="centered">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steam Ship*</td>
<td class="centered">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Airship (Dirigible)]{Airship (Dirigible)}</td>
<td class="centered">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Glider]{Glider}</td>
<td class="centered">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>
<em>
*Sailing ships are greatly affected by currents and winds. Strong winds or
currents in the right direction allow them to travel about 60 miles per
day. Poor winds or going against the current reduce them to 20 miles per
day or less.
</em>
</p>

<h2>Encounters</h2>

<p>
If an area is dangerous or lawless, draw a card from the @UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore03rules0.JournalEntryPage.03rules000000000]{Action Deck} once
per day (or even two or three times a day in particularly dangerous areas).
A face card or higher represents an encounter, and the card suit can be used
to determine the type.
</p>
<p>
Draw twice more if the card is a Joker and combine the results — such as Enemies and an Obstacle, or Strangers and Treasure.
</p>
<p>
Game Masters are highly encouraged to customize encounters based on their setting.
</p>
<ul>
<li>
<span class="list-heading">Spades — Enemies:</span> Monsters, enemies, or hostile beasts
bar the way. Perhaps they lie in ambush if it’s a popular path, waiting
for the next band of unwary travelers.
</li>
<li>
<span class="list-heading">Hearts — Strangers:</span> The group comes upon neutral or
friendly nonplayer characters such as merchants, lost travelers, a
guide, or even other adventurers.
</li>
<li>
<span class="list-heading">Diamond — Treasure:</span> Somewhere along the way is something
of value — a caravan eager for trade or a forgotten ruin with treasure— and
guardians to protect it!
</li>
<li>
<span class="list-heading">Clubs — Obstacle:</span> The heroes encounter an obstacle of
some kind and must figure out how to circumvent it. Some examples are a
flooded river, a decaying rope bridge, a dangerous whirlpool, etc. The
obstacle might be defended by creatures or enemies as well.
</li>
</ul>

<h2 class="example">Example: Cinderlands</h2>
<p>
Our heroes are traveling across the frontier of Varisia, traversing the burning plains of the Cinderlands.
</p>
<p>
The GM draws a Jack of Clubs and decides the area is currently in the throes of an emberstorm— a dangerous black blizzard of dust and ash. This slows progress to a crawl for hours and makes the characters roll for @UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore03rules0.JournalEntryPage.03situationalr00]{Fatigue} from heat and the relentless dusty winds (see the <strong>@UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore04theadv.JournalEntryPage.04hazards0000000]{Hazards}</strong> section).
</p>
<p>
The GM draws again later that day and gets a Queen of Spades. From an unseen burrow under the charred ground, an ankheg surfaces, hungry for fresh prey.
</p>
<div><img src="modules/swpf-core-rules/assets/art/p166_Mokmurian_Fight.webp" alt="wizard blocking golems attack with a shield spell" /></div>
</div>

<div class="swpf-core">
<h1 class="wide no-toc">Travel</h1>
<p>
Many epic tales feature trips across great expanses. A party may sail the
Inner Sea or ride across the frontier of Varisia or navigate every district
in Absalom.
</p>
<p>
Below are some guidelines to help you figure out how long these journeys
take and what dramatic events might happen along the way.
</p>
<p>
<strong>When to Use These Rules:</strong> If it doesn’t matter how long the
trip takes, skip all this. Narrate the journey, maybe do an
<strong>@UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore04theadv.JournalEntryPage.04interludes0000]{Interlude}</strong>, and get to the next scene. If you
need to know how long the trip takes, or want to insert an obstacle or
encounter of some sort, use the information below as a guideline.
</p>
<p>
<strong>The Basics:</strong> The mode of travel determines how many miles the group makes per day.
</p>

<h2>Travel Times</h2>

<p>
The rates below assume reasonable terrain and weather. Difficult conditions
can drastically decrease progress (or increase it in the case of sailing
with strong winds).
</p>
<table style="width: 50%;">
<colgroup>
<col>
<col>
<col></col>
<col></col>
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<tr>
<th class="main-heading" colspan="2">Average Travel Times</th>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="sub-heading left">Transport</th>
<th class="sub-heading">Miles/8 hour Day</th>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Foot</td>
<td class="centered">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Horse, Light]{Horse}</td>
<td class="centered">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Cart]{Cart} (one beast)</td>
<td class="centered">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Carriage]{Carriage}</td>
<td class="centered">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Wagon, Light]{Wagon} (per beast)</td>
<td class="centered">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Rowboat]{Rowboat}</td>
<td class="centered">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Sailing Ship]{Sailing Ship}*</td>
<td class="centered">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steam Ship*</td>
<td class="centered">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Airship (Dirigible)]{Airship (Dirigible)}</td>
<td class="centered">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-actors.Glider]{Glider}</td>
<td class="centered">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<p>
<em>
*Sailing ships are greatly affected by currents and winds. Strong winds or
currents in the right direction allow them to travel about 60 miles per
day. Poor winds or going against the current reduce them to 20 miles per
day or less.
</em>
</p>

<h2>Encounters</h2>

<p>
If an area is dangerous or lawless, draw a card from the @UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore03rules0.JournalEntryPage.03rules000000000]{Action Deck} once
per day (or even two or three times a day in particularly dangerous areas).
A face card or higher represents an encounter, and the card suit can be used
to determine the type.
</p>
<p>
Draw twice more if the card is a Joker and combine the results — such as Enemies and an Obstacle, or Strangers and Treasure.
</p>
<p>
Game Masters are highly encouraged to customize encounters based on their setting.
</p>
<ul>
<li>
<span class="list-heading">Spades — Enemies:</span> Monsters, enemies, or hostile beasts
bar the way. Perhaps they lie in ambush if it’s a popular path, waiting
for the next band of unwary travelers.
</li>
<li>
<span class="list-heading">Hearts — Strangers:</span> The group comes upon neutral or
friendly nonplayer characters such as merchants, lost travelers, a
guide, or even other adventurers.
</li>
<li>
<span class="list-heading">Diamond — Treasure:</span> Somewhere along the way is something
of value — a caravan eager for trade or a forgotten ruin with treasure— and
guardians to protect it!
</li>
<li>
<span class="list-heading">Clubs — Obstacle:</span> The heroes encounter an obstacle of
some kind and must figure out how to circumvent it. Some examples are a
flooded river, a decaying rope bridge, a dangerous whirlpool, etc. The
obstacle might be defended by creatures or enemies as well.
</li>
</ul>

<h2 class="example">Example: Cinderlands</h2>
<p>
Our heroes are traveling across the frontier of Varisia, traversing the burning plains of the Cinderlands.
</p>
<p>
The GM draws a Jack of Clubs and decides the area is currently in the throes of an emberstorm— a dangerous black blizzard of dust and ash. This slows progress to a crawl for hours and makes the characters roll for @UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore03rules0.JournalEntryPage.03situationalr00]{Fatigue} from heat and the relentless dusty winds (see the <strong>@UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore04theadv.JournalEntryPage.04hazards0000000]{Hazards}</strong> section).
</p>
<p>
The GM draws again later that day and gets a Queen of Spades. From an unseen burrow under the charred ground, an ankheg surfaces, hungry for fresh prey.
</p>
<div><img src="modules/swpf-core-rules/assets/art/p166_Mokmurian_Fight.webp" alt="wizard blocking golems attack with a shield spell" /></div>
</div>

<div>
<h1 class="wide no-toc">The Planes</h1>

<p>
While the world of Golarion exists on the Material Plane, there are many
other realms in other dimensions of reality known as the planes of
existence. Scholars and sages call these, collectively, the Great Beyond.
</p>
<p>
<strong>When to Use These Rules:</strong> Reference these summaries of the
five general types of planes when characters travel to other planes or
encounter creatures from the Great Beyond.
</p>
<p>
<strong>The Basics:</strong> Each plane is effectively its own universe with
its own natural laws. Rare linking points allow travel between the planes.
Some powers also allow — or prohibit — travel between the planes.
</p>

<h2>Material Plane</h2>

<p>
The default plane for play in <cite>Pathfinder for Savage Worlds</cite>, the
Material Plane operates under the same set of natural laws as our real
world. The size and scope of it depends on the GM’s campaign, although the
world of Golarion remains the focus of <em>Savage Pathfinder</em>.
</p>

<h2>Transitive Planes</h2>

<p>
These planes overlap and interact with other planes, especially the
Material. Transitive planes are accessed by powers and special abilities,
allowing for travel to other planes of reality. These are the most common:
</p>
<h3>Astral Plane</h3>
<p>
This silvery void connects the Material and Inner Planes to the outer
Planes. A traveler in the Astral Plane sees it as a vast and empty void
dotted with motes of physical reality intersecting with countless
overlapping planes.
</p>
<h3>Ethereal Plane</h3>
<p>
The Ethereal Plane overlaps with both the Material and the Shadow Plane. A
traveler experiences the Material world as if the world were an
insubstantial ghost. He can move through solid objects without being seen by
creatures in the natural world. Strange creatures dwell here; they can
sometimes influence the real world in mysterious and terrifying ways, such
as a ghost haunting a graveyard.
</p>
<h3>Shadow Plane</h3>
<p>
Best described as a warped "reflection" of the Material Plane, the Shadow
Plane is a grim, colorless "duplicate" of the real world. It is infused with
negative energies and serves as home for creatures such as undead shades.
Plane shifters use the Shadow to cross vast distances across the Material.
</p>

<h2>Inner Planes</h2>

<p>
The Inner Planes contain the building blocks of reality. Each Inner Plane is
made up of a single type of energy or element, with inhabitant of the same
type.
</p>
<h3>Elemental Planes</h3>
<p>
Air, Earth, Fire, Water — each of these elements command their own planes,
with classic Elemental creatures and other strange beings such as genies and
mephits.
</p>
<h3>Energy Planes</h3>
<p>
The energies of the Positive and Negative energy planes infuse reality on
the Material world. The former provides the spark of life, while the latter
harbors the taint of undeath. In general, all characters who use powers draw
energy from these planes as well.
</p>

<h2>Outer Planes</h2>

<p>
Beyond the mortal world, these planes are the various realms of the gods and
the final resting places of the dead from the Material Plane. Characters
with arcane powers often contact beings from these planes for advice,
guidance, and summoned allies.
</p>

<h2>Demiplanes</h2>

<p>
These are extra-dimensional spaces that function like planes but have
measurable size and limited access. Items such as a bag of holding and
portable hole access these strange places.
</p>
</div>

<div class="swpf-core">
<h1 class="wide no-toc">The Planes</h1>

<p>
While the world of Golarion exists on the Material Plane, there are many
other realms in other dimensions of reality known as the planes of
existence. Scholars and sages call these, collectively, the Great Beyond.
</p>
<p>
<strong>When to Use These Rules:</strong> Reference these summaries of the
five general types of planes when characters travel to other planes or
encounter creatures from the Great Beyond.
</p>
<p>
<strong>The Basics:</strong> Each plane is effectively its own universe with
its own natural laws. Rare linking points allow travel between the planes.
Some powers also allow — or prohibit — travel between the planes.
</p>

<h2>Material Plane</h2>

<p>
The default plane for play in <cite>Pathfinder for Savage Worlds</cite>, the
Material Plane operates under the same set of natural laws as our real
world. The size and scope of it depends on the GM’s campaign, although the
world of Golarion remains the focus of <em>Savage Pathfinder</em>.
</p>

<h2>Transitive Planes</h2>

<p>
These planes overlap and interact with other planes, especially the
Material. Transitive planes are accessed by powers and special abilities,
allowing for travel to other planes of reality. These are the most common:
</p>
<h3>Astral Plane</h3>
<p>
This silvery void connects the Material and Inner Planes to the outer
Planes. A traveler in the Astral Plane sees it as a vast and empty void
dotted with motes of physical reality intersecting with countless
overlapping planes.
</p>
<h3>Ethereal Plane</h3>
<p>
The Ethereal Plane overlaps with both the Material and the Shadow Plane. A
traveler experiences the Material world as if the world were an
insubstantial ghost. He can move through solid objects without being seen by
creatures in the natural world. Strange creatures dwell here; they can
sometimes influence the real world in mysterious and terrifying ways, such
as a ghost haunting a graveyard.
</p>
<h3>Shadow Plane</h3>
<p>
Best described as a warped "reflection" of the Material Plane, the Shadow
Plane is a grim, colorless "duplicate" of the real world. It is infused with
negative energies and serves as home for creatures such as undead shades.
Plane shifters use the Shadow to cross vast distances across the Material.
</p>

<h2>Inner Planes</h2>

<p>
The Inner Planes contain the building blocks of reality. Each Inner Plane is
made up of a single type of energy or element, with inhabitant of the same
type.
</p>
<h3>Elemental Planes</h3>
<p>
Air, Earth, Fire, Water — each of these elements command their own planes,
with classic Elemental creatures and other strange beings such as genies and
mephits.
</p>
<h3>Energy Planes</h3>
<p>
The energies of the Positive and Negative energy planes infuse reality on
the Material world. The former provides the spark of life, while the latter
harbors the taint of undeath. In general, all characters who use powers draw
energy from these planes as well.
</p>

<h2>Outer Planes</h2>

<p>
Beyond the mortal world, these planes are the various realms of the gods and
the final resting places of the dead from the Material Plane. Characters
with arcane powers often contact beings from these planes for advice,
guidance, and summoned allies.
</p>

<h2>Demiplanes</h2>

<p>
These are extra-dimensional spaces that function like planes but have
measurable size and limited access. Items such as a bag of holding and
portable hole access these strange places.
</p>
</div>

<div>
<h1 class="wide no-toc">Social Conflict</h1>
<p>
Not every conflict is won by the blade. Successful oratory can topple nations.
</p>
<p>
<strong>When to Use These Rules:</strong> Most social exchanges are a simple
skill roll resisted by the appropriate Trait, such as @Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Intimidation]{Intimidation} or
@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Persuasion]{Persuasion} vs. @UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore01charac.JournalEntryPage.01traitsummari00]{Spirit}. For longer interactions, such as the back and forth
of a long argument, negotiation, or a legal proceeding, the following system
adds some drama and structure to each side's discussion. (The GM might use a
@UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore04theadv.JournalEntryPage.04dramatictask00]{Dramatic Task} instead if the argument must be won in a hurry!)
</p>
<p>
<strong>The Basics:</strong> Characters make arguments back and forth over
three rounds, roll their appropriate skills, then consult the
<strong>Conflict Results</strong> table (below) to see how well they've
influenced their audience.
</p>

<h2>Conflict Rounds</h2>

<p>
The conflict is broken down into three rounds of conversation, each focusing
on a particular point (or a few highly connected points).
</p>
<p>
During each round, the player roleplays her character's argument and makes a
@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Persuasion]{Persuasion} roll opposed by the Spirit of whoever she's trying to convince.
If a rival argues against her, the roll is opposed by his Persuasion instead.
</p>
<p>
Each success and raise by the petitioner grants her an "Influence Token"
(rivals don't gain tokens, they just oppose the petitioner and keep her from
gaining them).
</p>
<p>
<strong>Modifiers:</strong> Persuasion rolls should be modified by the
situation as the GM sees fit. A hero trying to convince a wizard of a fact
within his field rolls the lowest of his Persuasion or @Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Occult]{Occult}. A
particularly brilliant argument or impassioned roleplaying might add +1 to
+4. An insult or <em>faux pas</em> inflicts a similar penalty.
</p>
<p>
Hindrances should also be considered. Convincing a jury that an @Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-hindrances.Outsider]{Outsider
(Major)} is innocent of a crime, for example, might inflict a −2 penalty.
</p>
<h3>Results</h3>
<p>
At the end of the third round, the speaker looks up her total Influence
Tokens on the <strong>Social Conflict Results</strong> table below.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Trials:</strong> Run trials and similar conflicts from the accuser's
point of view since they must usually prove the accused's guilt. If the
player characters are the defenders, they oppose the prosecution and must
keep them from gaining Influence Tokens with the judge (baron, king,
warlord, etc.).
</p>
<p>
Accusers in a trial must get at least three tokens to convict. Lesser or
greater results indicate the degree of punishment based on local customs and
laws.
</p>

<h2>Example: To Arms!</h2>

<p>
The cleric must convince a baron to send troops to the defense of a
neighboring fiefdom. The barony has warred with his neighbor for generations
so the GM decides that's a −4 penalty to the @Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Persuasion]{Persuasion} roll.
</p>
<p>
Worse, she's opposed by his slimy wizard, who argues against the idea every round (he opposes her Persuasion rolls).
</p>
<p>
The cleric gets lucky the first round and gets a @UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore03rules0.JournalEntryPage.03rules000000000]{raise}. That's two Influence
Tokens. She fails on the second, but gets another raise in the third, for a total of four tokens.
</p>
<p>
The baron agrees but requires payment in land from his neighbor in return for sending part of his army to his rival's defense.
</p>

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width:15%"></col>
<col style="width:85%"></col>
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th class="main-heading" colspan="2">Social Conflict Results</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="sub-heading left">Tokens</th>
<th class="sub-heading left">Results</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>
Pleas are denied and negotiations fail. Discussions may reopen if new
information is presented or favors are performed. In a trial, the
defendant is acquitted.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1–3</td>
<td>
The target isn't truly convinced, but provides the minimum amount of
support possible. In a trial, the defendant receives the minimum
penalty.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4–5</td>
<td>
The arbiter is reasonably convinced or willing to help. He grants the
aid requested, more or less, but only under certain conditions or in
exchange for payment, tasks, favors, etc. The prosecution is
successful with typical sentencing in a trial.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6+</td>
<td>
The target is eager to help or agree. He gives more than expected in a
negotiation or provides more support than requested. A defendant is
convicted with the maximum penalty.
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>

<div class="swpf-core">
<h1 class="wide no-toc">Social Conflict</h1>
<p>
Not every conflict is won by the blade. Successful oratory can topple nations.
</p>
<p>
<strong>When to Use These Rules:</strong> Most social exchanges are a simple
skill roll resisted by the appropriate Trait, such as @Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Intimidation]{Intimidation} or
@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Persuasion]{Persuasion} vs. @UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore01charac.JournalEntryPage.01traitsummari00]{Spirit}. For longer interactions, such as the back and forth
of a long argument, negotiation, or a legal proceeding, the following system
adds some drama and structure to each side's discussion. (The GM might use a
@UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore04theadv.JournalEntryPage.04dramatictask00]{Dramatic Task} instead if the argument must be won in a hurry!)
</p>
<p>
<strong>The Basics:</strong> Characters make arguments back and forth over
three rounds, roll their appropriate skills, then consult the
<strong>Conflict Results</strong> table (below) to see how well they've
influenced their audience.
</p>

<h2>Conflict Rounds</h2>

<p>
The conflict is broken down into three rounds of conversation, each focusing
on a particular point (or a few highly connected points).
</p>
<p>
During each round, the player roleplays her character's argument and makes a
@Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Persuasion]{Persuasion} roll opposed by the Spirit of whoever she's trying to convince.
If a rival argues against her, the roll is opposed by his Persuasion instead.
</p>
<p>
Each success and raise by the petitioner grants her an "Influence Token"
(rivals don't gain tokens, they just oppose the petitioner and keep her from
gaining them).
</p>
<p>
<strong>Modifiers:</strong> Persuasion rolls should be modified by the
situation as the GM sees fit. A hero trying to convince a wizard of a fact
within his field rolls the lowest of his Persuasion or @Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Occult]{Occult}. A
particularly brilliant argument or impassioned roleplaying might add +1 to
+4. An insult or <em>faux pas</em> inflicts a similar penalty.
</p>
<p>
Hindrances should also be considered. Convincing a jury that an @Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-hindrances.Outsider]{Outsider
(Major)} is innocent of a crime, for example, might inflict a −2 penalty.
</p>
<h3>Results</h3>
<p>
At the end of the third round, the speaker looks up her total Influence
Tokens on the <strong>Social Conflict Results</strong> table below.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Trials:</strong> Run trials and similar conflicts from the accuser's
point of view since they must usually prove the accused's guilt. If the
player characters are the defenders, they oppose the prosecution and must
keep them from gaining Influence Tokens with the judge (baron, king,
warlord, etc.).
</p>
<p>
Accusers in a trial must get at least three tokens to convict. Lesser or
greater results indicate the degree of punishment based on local customs and
laws.
</p>

<h2>Example: To Arms!</h2>

<p>
The cleric must convince a baron to send troops to the defense of a
neighboring fiefdom. The barony has warred with his neighbor for generations
so the GM decides that's a −4 penalty to the @Compendium[swpf-core-rules.swpf-skills.Persuasion]{Persuasion} roll.
</p>
<p>
Worse, she's opposed by his slimy wizard, who argues against the idea every round (he opposes her Persuasion rolls).
</p>
<p>
The cleric gets lucky the first round and gets a @UUID[Compendium.swpf-core-rules.swpf-rules.swpfcore03rules0.JournalEntryPage.03rules000000000]{raise}. That's two Influence
Tokens. She fails on the second, but gets another raise in the third, for a total of four tokens.
</p>
<p>
The baron agrees but requires payment in land from his neighbor in return for sending part of his army to his rival's defense.
</p>

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 15%">
</col>
<col style="width: 85%">
</col>
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<tr>
<th class="main-heading" colspan="2">Social Conflict Results</th>
</tr>
<tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="sub-heading left">Tokens</th>
<th class="sub-heading left">Results</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>
Pleas are denied and negotiations fail. Discussions may reopen if new
information is presented or favors are performed. In a trial, the
defendant is acquitted.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1–3</td>
<td>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1–3</td>
<td>
The target isn't truly convinced, but provides the minimum amount of
support possible. In a trial, the defendant receives the minimum
penalty.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4–5</td>
<td>
penalty.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4–5</td>
<td>
The arbiter is reasonably convinced or willing to help. He grants the
aid requested, more or less, but only under certain conditions or in
exchange for payment, tasks, favors, etc. The prosecution is
successful with typical sentencing in a trial.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6+</td>
<td>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6+</td>
<td>
The target is eager to help or agree. He gives more than expected in a
negotiation or provides more support than requested. A defendant is
convicted with the maximum penalty.
</td>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>