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 === Primary Effects ===
-There are limits on how many effects you can use within a cycle (see "Cycles" in the[[Uncouth/Effects/Combat]] section). Within a given cycle, you have a number of '''primary effects''' (usually two or three) that can be used for any tests and defense within that cycle. These are selected from among your known effects at any time during the cycle, but once chosen, they cannot be changed until the cycle resets. Within that cycle, however, you may activate primary effects as often as you can pay for them. All characters normally can use two primary effects within a Cycle, and may have abilities or circumstances that allow the use of more. Sources of primary effects are:
+There are limits on how many effects you can use within a cycle (see "Cycles" in the[[Uncouth/Combat]] section). Within a given cycle, you have a number of '''primary effects''' (usually two or three) that can be used for any tests and defense within that cycle. These are selected from among your known effects at any time during the cycle, but once chosen, they cannot be changed until the cycle resets. Within that cycle, however, you may activate primary effects as often as you can pay for them. All characters normally can use two primary effects within a Cycle, and may have abilities or circumstances that allow the use of more. Sources of primary effects are:
 * All characters may use any one effect as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
-* All characters may add one additional ''internal effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Character]]) as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
+* All characters may add one additional ''internal effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Character]]) as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
-* Characters with caste or favored traits may add one additional ''caste effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Character]]) as a primary effect, when using those caste or favored traits.
+* Characters with caste or favored traits may add one additional ''caste effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Character]]) as a primary effect, when using those caste or favored traits.
-* Some[[Uncouth/Effects/Paths]] may grant the use of additional primary effects.
+* Some[[Uncouth/Paths]] may grant the use of additional primary effects.
 * Effects generated by stunts are always considered primary effects.
-* Characters expressing iconic anima banners also may add one additional ''iconic effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Character]]) as a primary effect. In addition, the effect can be activated without paying its mote cost.
+* Characters expressing iconic anima banners also may add one additional ''iconic effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Character]]) as a primary effect. In addition, the effect can be activated without paying its mote cost.
 In combat, most characters will select one offensive effect and one defensive effect, but may select other variations as well. At least one of the primary effects is usually the first one activated in a cycle, but is not required to be so. Some game effects (such as Flaws, below) can increase the number of primary effects available.
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 '''Requirements''': Essence 2
-The four "mental" boons create a supernatural mental effect (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Mechanics]]). They all behave roughly the same way, except for the type of mental change they create. Tests using such effects are typically non-physical, but its conceivable that a physical attack could carry mental effects as well. Defense against mental attacks typically use a Virtue for their extra value (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Mechanics]]). The four mental boons are:
+The four "mental" boons create a supernatural mental effect (see[[Uncouth/Mechanics]]). They all behave roughly the same way, except for the type of mental change they create. Tests using such effects are typically non-physical, but its conceivable that a physical attack could carry mental effects as well. Defense against mental attacks typically use a Virtue for their extra value (see[[Uncouth/Mechanics]]). The four mental boons are:
 * '''Compulsive''': Threshold buys a compulsion. Temperance is used as the extra value in defense.
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 Mental tests are governed by the following additional considerations:
-* Mental tests do not deal damage. Their threshold is used as described in "supernatural mental effects" (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Combat]]).
+* Mental tests do not deal damage. Their threshold is used as described in "supernatural mental effects" (see[[Uncouth/Combat]]).
 * Non-physical mental effects can be cast against a single target in the line of sight. Otherwise range is determined by the physical attack.
 * Mental attacks may be delivered in writing.
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 '''Special''': Sidereal exalted and those capable of manipulating fate need not meet any of the prerequisites for this boon.
-Effects mixed with this boon are applied to the tests and defenses of others that use the same trait, instead of the character casting them. Using this effect typically requires the use of a Wait action (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Combat]]), naming an anticipated test as the wait condition. If that test occurs, the Wait can be aborted to use effects to alter it.
+Effects mixed with this boon are applied to the tests and defenses of others that use the same trait, instead of the character casting them. Using this effect typically requires the use of a Wait action (see[[Uncouth/Combat]]), naming an anticipated test as the wait condition. If that test occurs, the Wait can be aborted to use effects to alter it.
 === Mobile ===
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 '''Cost''': Varies<br>
 '''Requirements''': Essence 4; Overwhelming, Resurgent or Triumphant for the same trait<br>
-'''Special''': Those without mote pools treat as Exclusive (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Stunts]]).
+'''Special''': Those without mote pools treat as Exclusive (see[[Uncouth/Stunts]]).
 Learning this boon for a trait allows you to create magical "tricks" related to that trait. These tricks are ''always'' obviously magical to those who see them, but cannot actually change dice mechanics. The cost depends on how complex and useful the effect is. Effects based on this boon need be learned only once to produce any trick for that trait.

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 === Primary Effects ===
-There are limits on how many effects you can use within a cycle (see "Cycles" in the Uncouth/Effects/Combat section). Within a given cycle, you have a number of '''primary effects''' (usually two or three) that can be used for any tests and defense within that cycle. These are selected from among your known effects at any time during the cycle, but once chosen, they cannot be changed until the cycle resets. Within that cycle, however, you may activate primary effects as often as you can pay for them. All characters normally can use two primary effects within a Cycle, and may have abilities or circumstances that allow the use of more. Sources of primary effects are:
+There are limits on how many effects you can use within a cycle (see "Cycles" in the[[Uncouth/Effects/Combat]] section). Within a given cycle, you have a number of '''primary effects''' (usually two or three) that can be used for any tests and defense within that cycle. These are selected from among your known effects at any time during the cycle, but once chosen, they cannot be changed until the cycle resets. Within that cycle, however, you may activate primary effects as often as you can pay for them. All characters normally can use two primary effects within a Cycle, and may have abilities or circumstances that allow the use of more. Sources of primary effects are:
 * All characters may use any one effect as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
-* All characters may add one additional ''internal effect'' (see Uncouth/Effects/Character) as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
+* All characters may add one additional ''internal effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Character]]) as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
-* Characters with caste or favored traits may add one additional ''caste effect'' (see Uncouth/Effects/Character) as a primary effect, when using those caste or favored traits.
+* Characters with caste or favored traits may add one additional ''caste effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Character]]) as a primary effect, when using those caste or favored traits.
-* Some Uncouth/Effects/Paths may grant the use of additional primary effects.
+* Some[[Uncouth/Effects/Paths]] may grant the use of additional primary effects.
 * Effects generated by stunts are always considered primary effects.
-* Characters expressing iconic anima banners also may add one additional ''iconic effect'' (see Uncouth/Effects/Character) as a primary effect. In addition, the effect can be activated without paying its mote cost.
+* Characters expressing iconic anima banners also may add one additional ''iconic effect'' (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Character]]) as a primary effect. In addition, the effect can be activated without paying its mote cost.
 In combat, most characters will select one offensive effect and one defensive effect, but may select other variations as well. At least one of the primary effects is usually the first one activated in a cycle, but is not required to be so. Some game effects (such as Flaws, below) can increase the number of primary effects available.
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 '''Requirements''': Essence 2
-The four "mental" boons create a supernatural mental effect (see Uncouth/Effects/Mechanics). They all behave roughly the same way, except for the type of mental change they create. Tests using such effects are typically non-physical, but its conceivable that a physical attack could carry mental effects as well. Defense against mental attacks typically use a Virtue for their extra value (see Uncouth/Effects/Mechanics). The four mental boons are:
+The four "mental" boons create a supernatural mental effect (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Mechanics]]). They all behave roughly the same way, except for the type of mental change they create. Tests using such effects are typically non-physical, but its conceivable that a physical attack could carry mental effects as well. Defense against mental attacks typically use a Virtue for their extra value (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Mechanics]]). The four mental boons are:
 * '''Compulsive''': Threshold buys a compulsion. Temperance is used as the extra value in defense.
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 Mental tests are governed by the following additional considerations:
-* Mental tests do not deal damage. Their threshold is used as described in "supernatural mental effects" (see Uncouth/Effects/Combat).
+* Mental tests do not deal damage. Their threshold is used as described in "supernatural mental effects" (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Combat]]).
 * Non-physical mental effects can be cast against a single target in the line of sight. Otherwise range is determined by the physical attack.
 * Mental attacks may be delivered in writing.
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 '''Special''': Sidereal exalted and those capable of manipulating fate need not meet any of the prerequisites for this boon.
-Effects mixed with this boon are applied to the tests and defenses of others that use the same trait, instead of the character casting them. Using this effect typically requires the use of a Wait action (see Uncouth/Effects/Combat), naming an anticipated test as the wait condition. If that test occurs, the Wait can be aborted to use effects to alter it.
+Effects mixed with this boon are applied to the tests and defenses of others that use the same trait, instead of the character casting them. Using this effect typically requires the use of a Wait action (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Combat]]), naming an anticipated test as the wait condition. If that test occurs, the Wait can be aborted to use effects to alter it.
 === Mobile ===
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 '''Cost''': Varies<br>
 '''Requirements''': Essence 4; Overwhelming, Resurgent or Triumphant for the same trait<br>
-'''Special''': Those without mote pools treat as Exclusive (see Uncouth/Effects/Stunts).
+'''Special''': Those without mote pools treat as Exclusive (see[[Uncouth/Effects/Stunts]]).
 Learning this boon for a trait allows you to create magical "tricks" related to that trait. These tricks are ''always'' obviously magical to those who see them, but cannot actually change dice mechanics. The cost depends on how complex and useful the effect is. Effects based on this boon need be learned only once to produce any trick for that trait.

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 === Primary Effects ===
-There are limits on how many effects you can use within a cycle (see "Cycles" in the [[/Combat]] section). Within a given cycle, you have a number of '''primary effects''' (usually two or three) that can be used for any tests and defense within that cycle. These are selected from among your known effects at any time during the cycle, but once chosen, they cannot be changed until the cycle resets. Within that cycle, however, you may activate primary effects as often as you can pay for them. All characters normally can use two primary effects within a Cycle, and may have abilities or circumstances that allow the use of more. Sources of primary effects are:
+There are limits on how many effects you can use within a cycle (see "Cycles" in the Uncouth/Effects/Combat section). Within a given cycle, you have a number of '''primary effects''' (usually two or three) that can be used for any tests and defense within that cycle. These are selected from among your known effects at any time during the cycle, but once chosen, they cannot be changed until the cycle resets. Within that cycle, however, you may activate primary effects as often as you can pay for them. All characters normally can use two primary effects within a Cycle, and may have abilities or circumstances that allow the use of more. Sources of primary effects are:
 * All characters may use any one effect as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
-* All characters may add one additional ''internal effect'' (see [[/Character]]) as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
+* All characters may add one additional ''internal effect'' (see Uncouth/Effects/Character) as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
-* Characters with caste or favored traits may add one additional ''caste effect'' (see [[/Character]]) as a primary effect, when using those caste or favored traits.
+* Characters with caste or favored traits may add one additional ''caste effect'' (see Uncouth/Effects/Character) as a primary effect, when using those caste or favored traits.
-* Some [[/Paths]] may grant the use of additional primary effects.
+* Some Uncouth/Effects/Paths may grant the use of additional primary effects.
 * Effects generated by stunts are always considered primary effects.
-* Characters expressing iconic anima banners also may add one additional ''iconic effect'' (see [[/Character]]) as a primary effect. In addition, the effect can be activated without paying its mote cost.
+* Characters expressing iconic anima banners also may add one additional ''iconic effect'' (see Uncouth/Effects/Character) as a primary effect. In addition, the effect can be activated without paying its mote cost.
 In combat, most characters will select one offensive effect and one defensive effect, but may select other variations as well. At least one of the primary effects is usually the first one activated in a cycle, but is not required to be so. Some game effects (such as Flaws, below) can increase the number of primary effects available.
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 '''Requirements''': Essence 2
-The four "mental" boons create a supernatural mental effect (see [[/Mechanics]]). They all behave roughly the same way, except for the type of mental change they create. Tests using such effects are typically non-physical, but its conceivable that a physical attack could carry mental effects as well. Defense against mental attacks typically use a Virtue for their extra value (see [[/Mechanics]]). The four mental boons are:
+The four "mental" boons create a supernatural mental effect (see Uncouth/Effects/Mechanics). They all behave roughly the same way, except for the type of mental change they create. Tests using such effects are typically non-physical, but its conceivable that a physical attack could carry mental effects as well. Defense against mental attacks typically use a Virtue for their extra value (see Uncouth/Effects/Mechanics). The four mental boons are:
 * '''Compulsive''': Threshold buys a compulsion. Temperance is used as the extra value in defense.
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 Mental tests are governed by the following additional considerations:
-* Mental tests do not deal damage. Their threshold is used as described in "supernatural mental effects" (see [[/Combat]]).
+* Mental tests do not deal damage. Their threshold is used as described in "supernatural mental effects" (see Uncouth/Effects/Combat).
 * Non-physical mental effects can be cast against a single target in the line of sight. Otherwise range is determined by the physical attack.
 * Mental attacks may be delivered in writing.
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 '''Special''': Sidereal exalted and those capable of manipulating fate need not meet any of the prerequisites for this boon.
-Effects mixed with this boon are applied to the tests and defenses of others that use the same trait, instead of the character casting them. Using this effect typically requires the use of a Wait action (see [[/Combat]]), naming an anticipated test as the wait condition. If that test occurs, the Wait can be aborted to use effects to alter it.
+Effects mixed with this boon are applied to the tests and defenses of others that use the same trait, instead of the character casting them. Using this effect typically requires the use of a Wait action (see Uncouth/Effects/Combat), naming an anticipated test as the wait condition. If that test occurs, the Wait can be aborted to use effects to alter it.
 === Mobile ===
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 '''Cost''': Varies<br>
 '''Requirements''': Essence 4; Overwhelming, Resurgent or Triumphant for the same trait<br>
-'''Special''': Those without mote pools treat as Exclusive (see [[/Stunts]]).
+'''Special''': Those without mote pools treat as Exclusive (see Uncouth/Effects/Stunts).
 Learning this boon for a trait allows you to create magical "tricks" related to that trait. These tricks are ''always'' obviously magical to those who see them, but cannot actually change dice mechanics. The cost depends on how complex and useful the effect is. Effects based on this boon need be learned only once to produce any trick for that trait.

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 === Primary Effects ===
-There are limits on how many effects you can use within a cycle (see "Cycles" in the /Combat section). Within a given cycle, you have a number of '''primary effects''' (usually two or three) that can be used for any tests and defense within that cycle. These are selected from among your known effects at any time during the cycle, but once chosen, they cannot be changed until the cycle resets. Within that cycle, however, you may activate primary effects as often as you can pay for them. All characters normally can use two primary effects within a Cycle, and may have abilities or circumstances that allow the use of more. Sources of primary effects are:
+There are limits on how many effects you can use within a cycle (see "Cycles" in the [[/Combat]] section). Within a given cycle, you have a number of '''primary effects''' (usually two or three) that can be used for any tests and defense within that cycle. These are selected from among your known effects at any time during the cycle, but once chosen, they cannot be changed until the cycle resets. Within that cycle, however, you may activate primary effects as often as you can pay for them. All characters normally can use two primary effects within a Cycle, and may have abilities or circumstances that allow the use of more. Sources of primary effects are:
 * All characters may use any one effect as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
-* All characters may add one additional ''internal effect'' (see /Character) as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
+* All characters may add one additional ''internal effect'' (see [[/Character]]) as a primary effect within a given Cycle.
-* Characters with caste or favored traits may add one additional ''caste effect'' (see /Character) as a primary effect, when using those caste or favored traits.
+* Characters with caste or favored traits may add one additional ''caste effect'' (see [[/Character]]) as a primary effect, when using those caste or favored traits.
-* Some /Paths may grant the use of additional primary effects.
+* Some [[/Paths]] may grant the use of additional primary effects.
 * Effects generated by stunts are always considered primary effects.
-* Characters expressing iconic anima banners also may add one additional ''iconic effect'' (see /Character) as a primary effect. In addition, the effect can be activated without paying its mote cost.
+* Characters expressing iconic anima banners also may add one additional ''iconic effect'' (see [[/Character]]) as a primary effect. In addition, the effect can be activated without paying its mote cost.
 In combat, most characters will select one offensive effect and one defensive effect, but may select other variations as well. At least one of the primary effects is usually the first one activated in a cycle, but is not required to be so. Some game effects (such as Flaws, below) can increase the number of primary effects available.
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 '''Requirements''': Essence 2
-The four "mental" boons create a supernatural mental effect (see /Mechanics). They all behave roughly the same way, except for the type of mental change they create. Tests using such effects are typically non-physical, but its conceivable that a physical attack could carry mental effects as well. Defense against mental attacks typically use a Virtue for their extra value (see /Mechanics). The four mental boons are:
+The four "mental" boons create a supernatural mental effect (see [[/Mechanics]]). They all behave roughly the same way, except for the type of mental change they create. Tests using such effects are typically non-physical, but its conceivable that a physical attack could carry mental effects as well. Defense against mental attacks typically use a Virtue for their extra value (see [[/Mechanics]]). The four mental boons are:
 * '''Compulsive''': Threshold buys a compulsion. Temperance is used as the extra value in defense.
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 Mental tests are governed by the following additional considerations:
-* Mental tests do not deal damage. Their threshold is used as described in "supernatural mental effects" (see /Combat).
+* Mental tests do not deal damage. Their threshold is used as described in "supernatural mental effects" (see [[/Combat]]).
 * Non-physical mental effects can be cast against a single target in the line of sight. Otherwise range is determined by the physical attack.
 * Mental attacks may be delivered in writing.
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 '''Special''': Sidereal exalted and those capable of manipulating fate need not meet any of the prerequisites for this boon.
-Effects mixed with this boon are applied to the tests and defenses of others that use the same trait, instead of the character casting them. Using this effect typically requires the use of a Wait action (see /Combat), naming an anticipated test as the wait condition. If that test occurs, the Wait can be aborted to use effects to alter it.
+Effects mixed with this boon are applied to the tests and defenses of others that use the same trait, instead of the character casting them. Using this effect typically requires the use of a Wait action (see [[/Combat]]), naming an anticipated test as the wait condition. If that test occurs, the Wait can be aborted to use effects to alter it.
 === Mobile ===
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 '''Cost''': Varies<br>
 '''Requirements''': Essence 4; Overwhelming, Resurgent or Triumphant for the same trait<br>
-'''Special''': Those without mote pools treat as Exclusive (see /Stunts).
+'''Special''': Those without mote pools treat as Exclusive (see [[/Stunts]]).
 Learning this boon for a trait allows you to create magical "tricks" related to that trait. These tricks are ''always'' obviously magical to those who see them, but cannot actually change dice mechanics. The cost depends on how complex and useful the effect is. Effects based on this boon need be learned only once to produce any trick for that trait.
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 Every three motes spent adds a success to a test, or increases a defense value by 1. As these bonuses occur after a roll is made, they are not affected by pool limits.
-: ''Design note: Given the ExcellencyMath, you might expect this boon to cost 2m, as in Exalted, instead of 3m. The extra cost is intentional here, for three reasons. First, the pool limit changes (see "Tests" above) are more limiting, so being able to ignore them as this boon does provides more benefit than in canon. Second, this boon can be used for both tests and defenses, while the Overwhelming boon (equivalently to Exalted's 1st Excellency) cannot. Lastly, unlike Exalted, the only limit to the number of successes you can buy with this boon is how many you can pay for, whereas the 2nd Excellency is capped.''
+: ''Design note: Given the [[ExcellencyMath]], you might expect this boon to cost 2m, as in Exalted, instead of 3m. The extra cost is intentional here, for three reasons. First, the pool limit changes (see "Tests" above) are more limiting, so being able to ignore them as this boon does provides more benefit than in canon. Second, this boon can be used for both tests and defenses, while the Overwhelming boon (equivalently to Exalted's 1st Excellency) cannot. Lastly, unlike Exalted, the only limit to the number of successes you can buy with this boon is how many you can pay for, whereas the 2nd Excellency is capped.''
 === Unblockable ===