First Impressions (Mind ••)
Practice: Ruling
Primary Factor: Duration
Withstand: Composure
Suggested Rote Skills: Crafts, Socialize, Subterfuge
The mage can dictate how a subject will react to a social interaction, making her more or less inclined to listen to an argument. The spell affects the next Social maneuvering attempt made against the subject, raising or lowering the first impression by levels equal to Potency.