When you face mental strain, shock, or despair, suffer -1 spirit for minor stress, -2 for serious stress, or -3 for major stress. If your spirit is 0, Lose Momentum equal to any remaining stress.
Then, if your spirit is 0 or you choose to resist the stress, roll +spirit or +heart, whichever is higher.
On a strong hit, choose one.
- Shake it off: If you are not shaken, take +1 spirit
- Embrace the darkness: Take +1 momentum
On a weak hit, if you are not shaken, you may Lose Momentum (-1) in exchange for +1 spirit. Otherwise, press on.
On a miss, it's worse than you thought. Suffer an additional -1 spirit or Lose Momentum (-2). If your spirit is 0, you must also mark shaken or traumatized, or roll on the table below.
| Roll | Result |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | You are overwhelmed. Face Desolation. |
| 11-25 | You give up. Forsake Your Vow. |
| 26-50 | You give in to fear or compulsion, and act against your better instincts. |
| 51-100 | You persevere. |