====== Status Effects ======
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Status effects are conditions that apply to a character when specific **taglines** are used during combat or spellcasting. These effects **only apply if the damage bypasses all armor and reaches your Health Points**.

If you're ever unsure what a tagline does, stop and ask out-of-play (OOP) for clarification.

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===== 🎯 When Do Status Effects Apply? =====

Status effects are **not applied** unless the damage hits **your Health Points**.  
If you're still protected by:
  * Physical Armor
  * Magical Armor
  * Spell Shields
  * Cloaks
...you do **not** suffer the effect—even if you hear a status tagline like "10 Paralyze".

**Example:**  
Joe has 30 physical armor and a 20-point magical protection aura. A ghoul calls "10 Paralyze!"  
Joe can take five hits before the Paralyze effect applies.

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===== 📛 Common Status Effects =====

Here are some of the most common effects you'll encounter in-game:

**• MASSIVE**  
Cannot be blocked by weapons or shields. Damage still applies even if parried or deflected.  
**Can be dodged.**

**• SLEEP**  
You fall into a trance-like sleep for **10 minutes**. You:
  * Cannot move, speak, signal, or act
  * May sway slightly for roleplay effect
  * Can be **shaken awake** on a 10-second count:  
    “Shaking one... shaking two...”
  * Wake up early if you take **10 points of direct body damage**

**• PARALYZE**  
You are completely frozen for **10 minutes**. You:
  * Cannot speak, move, or fight
  * May be **posed** by others with your permission
  * Can hear everything
  * Can be removed by specific healing spells

**• POISON**  
Lasts **10 minutes**. You are violently ill. You:
  * Can only **crawl** and **swat away killing blows**
  * Cannot fight or cast spells
  * Can be cured with the appropriate spell

**• LIFE DRAIN**  
You are left weak and drained. You:
  * Cannot fight, cast spells, or use abilities
  * May only **fend off killing blows**

**• PHYSICAL WEB**  
You are stuck in place:
  * Arms at sides, feet rooted
  * You may talk or scream for help
  * Others can “cut you out” with a 10-second count:
    “Cutting out one... cutting out two...”
  * Wears off after **10 minutes** if no one helps

**• BIND**  
Your **arms are stuck** to your sides. You:
  * Can talk and run
  * Cannot use arms
  * Lasts **10 minutes** or until removed by spell

**• AGONY**  
Usually caused by gas. You:
  * Cannot fight or cast
  * Can scream, crawl, and fend off killing blows
  * Lasts **10 minutes** or until healed

**• ENTANGLE**  
Vines wrap around you. You:
  * Cannot move
  * Can be “cut out” in 10 seconds like Web
  * Can resist or dodge if applicable

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===== 🧠 Tips for Managing Status Effects =====

  * Many effects can be **resisted** with skills or spells. Call "Resist!" when applicable.
  * Effects often stack with damage—track both separately.
  * Roleplay effects clearly for immersion, but do not allow them to compromise your safety.

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===== 🔎 Related Sections =====
  * [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:combat|Combat Rules]]
  * [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:death_and_recovery|Death & Recovery]]
  * [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:magic|Magic & Spellcasting]]

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**Volaire LARP** – //Even pain has a purpose in the tale.//
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