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 If the boldness check misses by 1 point, the combatant does not flee, but they will fall back one [[Combat Hex|combat hex]] per round, while continuing to defend themselves if necessary. If they have enough [[Action Points|action points]] to both attack and step back, they may do so. However, if they lack the required action points, they must forgo attacking and prioritise retreating until they are no longer engaged in melee. A combatant in this state may attempt to [[Morale#Rallying Checks|rally themselves]] afterward.
-If the boldness check misses by 2 or more points, the combatant is considered routed and must abandon the fight immediately. They will run for five full rounds, even if they are [[Wounds|wounded]] and risk bleeding to death. Overwhelmed by fear, they are incapable of stopping until they have distanced themselves from combat. Once rally requirements are fulfilled, they may attempt to rally each round thereafter.
+If the boldness check misses by 2 or more points, the combatant is considered routed and must abandon the fight immediately. They will run for five full rounds, even if they are [[Wound|wounded]] and risk bleeding to death. Overwhelmed by fear, they are incapable of stopping until they have distanced themselves from combat. Once rally requirements are fulfilled, they may attempt to rally each round thereafter.
 === Panic Checks ===

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	Furthermore, as previously mentioned, [[Morale Strengthening (sage field)\|morale strengthening]] offers another means of improving morale, allowing for leadership, training, and inspiration to bolster a combatant’s ability to hold the line in the face of adversity.		Furthermore, as previously mentioned, [[Morale Strengthening (sage field)\|morale strengthening]] offers another means of improving morale, allowing for leadership, training, and inspiration to bolster a combatant’s ability to hold the line in the face of adversity.
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-'''Morale''' describes the confidence, enthusiasm and discipline of a person or group at a particular time, depending on recent events that occur in [[Combat|combat]].  Morale does not affect player characters, but it does affect both allies and enemies.  The effects of battle on morale depends upon the amount of training the combatants have and their willingness to stand their ground.  Morale is improved by circumstances such as [[Morale Strengthening (sage field)|leadership]], belief and the consequences of failing to defend a position.  Morale is measured as a number between 2 and 12, with "2" indicating fanaticism and "12' indicating certain cowardice.  To succeed against morale, the number must be met or exceeded on 2d6.  Otherwise, morale is considered to have failed and the combatant must either give ground or flee.
+'''Morale''' describes the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time, depending on recent events that occur in [[Combat|combat]]. Morale does not affect player characters, but it does influence both allies and enemies, determining their willingness to stand their ground or retreat in fear. The effects of battle on morale depend upon the level of training, the combatants’ experience, and their resolve to fight despite challenging odds. Certain factors, such as [[Morale Strengthening (sage field)|leadership]], belief, and the consequences of abandoning a position, can bolster morale, making units more likely to remain in the fight.
-A morale check is made whenever an NPC, usually a [[Hireling|hireling]] or [[Follower|follower]], has witnessed or experienced some troubling circumstance that encourages them to withdraw in haste.  These are called [[Morale#Day-to-Day Checks|Day-to-Day Checks]].  Alternately, life-threatening situations, such as combat, may cause the NPC to flee in fear rather than hold their ground. These are called [[Morale#Combat Checks|Combat Checks]].<br><br>
+Morale is measured on a scale between 2 and 12, with "2" representing fanaticism — a refusal to break, even in the face of certain death—and "12" representing absolute cowardice, where a combatant is certain to flee. To succeed against a morale check, the combatant must roll 2d6 and meet or exceed their morale number. If the roll is lower, morale fails, and the combatant must either give ground or flee entirely.
 == Standard Morale ==
 When engaging in combat, most [[Non-levelled Characters|Non-levelled]] [[Non-player Characters (NPCs)|non-player characters]] (NPCs) are considered to have a standard morale equal to 9.  This describes both hirelings and followers at the start of their association with the players, whether or not those NPCs have received [[Combat Training|combat training]], unless these are [[Experience Level|levelled]] persons, in which case their morale would be 8.  Children younger than 14 have a standard morale of 10.

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 == Standard Morale ==
-:''Main Article: [[Standard Morale|standard morale]]''
+:''Main Article: [[Standard Morale]]''
 When engaging in combat, most [[Non-levelled Characters|Non-levelled]] [[Non-player Characters (NPCs)|non-player characters]] (NPCs) are considered to have a standard morale equal to 9.  This describes both hirelings and followers at the start of their association with the players, whether or not those NPCs have received [[Combat Training|combat training]], unless these are [[Experience Level|levelled]] persons, in which case their morale would be 8.  Children younger than 14 have a standard morale of 10.

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 ==== Panic Checks ====
-If any friendly NPC combatant is '''within two combat hexes''' of a combatant that has routed, then no matter what the combatant's condition, they must make a '''panic check'''.  This check is made with a +2 bonus to the 2d6 rolled.  A successful roll indicates that the check has succeeded and no further checks need to be made.  However, if a panic check fails then that combatant will also rout — which will mean that all friendly NPCs within two combat hexes of the panicked combatant must now ''also'' roll a panic check.  No more than one panic check needs to be made by any character per round.
+If any friendly NPC combatant is '''within two combat hexes''' of a combatant that has been routed, or one full round after they've been killed, then no matter what the combatant's condition, they must make a '''panic check'''.  This check is made with a +2 bonus to the 2d6 rolled.  A successful roll indicates that the check has succeeded and no further checks need to be made.  However, if a panic check fails then that combatant will also rout — which will mean that all friendly NPCs within two combat hexes of the panicked combatant must now ''also'' roll a panic check.  No more than one panic check needs to be made by any character per round.
 For example, Gareth fails a [[Morale#Boldness Checks|boldness check]] and routs.  Hassan, Isabeau and Jacoby, allies of Hassan, are all within 2 hexes of him and must now make panic checks as they see their fellow run.  Thanks to the +2 bonus, Hassan and Jacoby succeed, but Isabeau fails, so she will run ''the next round'' after Gareth breaks.  When she does run, Hassan, Jacoby and now Kendra, who is 2 hexes from Isabeau when Isabeau runs, must all make a panic check.  Unless all three succeed, the one that runs the following round will continue the panic until everyone who is affected succeeds or routs.

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 ==== Bravery Checks ====
-While combatants who are hardened through [[Combat Training|combat training]] are ready to engage in combat when necessary, most [[Commoner|commoners]] lack the nerve to do so.  To will themselves into combat, these ordinary nonbelligerents must roll a '''bravery check''' equal to their morale.  A successful roll on 2d6 allows them to enter into [[Melee|melee]], or hand to hand combat, like any other belligerent, but a failure will indicate that they are too frightened to engage directly.
+While combatants who are hardened through [[Combat Training|combat training]] are ready to engage in combat when necessary, most [[Commoner (non-player character)|commoners]] lack the nerve to do so.  To will themselves into combat, these ordinary nonbelligerents must roll a '''bravery check''' equal to their morale.  A successful roll on 2d6 allows them to enter into [[Melee|melee]], or hand to hand combat, like any other belligerent, but a failure will indicate that they are too frightened to engage directly.
 Under dire circumstances, such as defending their homes and family, or their goods when travelling, those who have failed to be brave will be able to [[Missile Weapons|fire or hurl weapons]], so long as they do no approach closer than 4 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]] from any combatant (friend or foe) engaged in melee.  If necessary, these commoners must give ground as a priority over any other action, retreating until reaching this four-hex distance.  If rushed by an enemy, the commoner will break and flee, running until they have put off the pursuit and are out of sight, which includes finding a practical hiding place.  If cornered, they will fall on their knees and plead for their lives.  They will not receive another opportunity to make another bravery check until a full day has passed.  If they do make an attack with which they have the potential to cause [[Damage (hit points)|damage]], they are to receive a hireling's [[Experience (X.P.)#Experience Shares|experience share]].

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 While combatants who are hardened through [[Combat Training|combat training]] are ready to engage in combat when necessary, most [[Commoner|commoners]] lack the nerve to do so.  To will themselves into combat, these ordinary nonbelligerents must roll a '''bravery check''' equal to their morale.  A successful roll on 2d6 allows them to enter into [[Melee|melee]], or hand to hand combat, like any other belligerent, but a failure will indicate that they are too frightened to engage directly.
-Under dire circumstances, such as defending their homes and family, or their goods when travelling, those who have failed to be brave will be able to [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges|fire or hurl weapons]], so long as they do no approach closer than 4 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]] from any combatant (friend or foe) engaged in melee.  If necessary, these commoners must give ground as a priority over any other action, retreating until reaching this four-hex distance.  If rushed by an enemy, the commoner will break and flee, running until they have put off the pursuit and are out of sight, which includes finding a practical hiding place.  If cornered, they will fall on their knees and plead for their lives.  They will not receive another opportunity to make another bravery check until a full day has passed.  If they do make an attack with which they have the potential to cause [[Damage (hit points)|damage]], they are to receive a hireling's [[Experience (X.P.)#Experience Shares|experience share]].
+Under dire circumstances, such as defending their homes and family, or their goods when travelling, those who have failed to be brave will be able to [[Missile Weapons|fire or hurl weapons]], so long as they do no approach closer than 4 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]] from any combatant (friend or foe) engaged in melee.  If necessary, these commoners must give ground as a priority over any other action, retreating until reaching this four-hex distance.  If rushed by an enemy, the commoner will break and flee, running until they have put off the pursuit and are out of sight, which includes finding a practical hiding place.  If cornered, they will fall on their knees and plead for their lives.  They will not receive another opportunity to make another bravery check until a full day has passed.  If they do make an attack with which they have the potential to cause [[Damage (hit points)|damage]], they are to receive a hireling's [[Experience (X.P.)#Experience Shares|experience share]].
 ==== Boldness Checks ====