9.4.6 Persuasion

Persuasion is a General skill that allows you to engage in social combat with the denizens of Aetolia through carefully crafted arguments and appeals. Through mastery of this skill, you can convince others to perform various tasks, from simple acts of charity to more complex manipulations of behaviour.

The skill uses acumen as its primary resource - a measure of mental energy that can be depleted through rhetorical combat and restored through the prudence elixir. Your maximum acumen is determined by your level and an average of your Strength, Intelligence, and Wisdom attributes.

To begin learning Persuasion, seek out Taron the Fence at v53435 in Esterport, the only tutor capable of teaching the skill.

During persuasion attempts, you'll draw appeals from your repertoire into your active thoughts, using them strategically to wear down your target's resolve while managing your own acumen. Different denizens will have different personality types that affect how they respond to your various appeals.

For detailed information on mechanics, refer to AB PERSUASION.