Some say it's the most basic form of magical compulsion, some that it's the weakest. However, used properly charm effects have subtlety and efficiency other types cannot approach. Instead of suppressing or controlling the conscious mind, a charm spell affects the emotional side of the subject, making the caster appear as a good friend and someone to be trusted. This is where the weakness of this effect lies: although the caster can manipulate his newest, bestest friend into doing many things, there could be still things the subject won't do, even for their best friend. Think betraying their ideals or harming their loved ones. Attempts to influence the subject into committing such atrocities can break the enchantment!
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| - Some say it's the most basic form of magical compulsion, some that it's the weakest. However, used properly charm effects have subtlety and efficiency other types cannot approach. Instead of suppressing or controlling the conscious mind, a charm spell affects the emotional side of the subject, making the caster appear as a good friend and someone to be trusted. This is where the weakness of this effect lies: although the caster can manipulate his newest, bestest friend into doing many things, there could be still things the subject won't do, even for their best friend. Think betraying their ideals or harming their loved ones. Attempts to influence the subject into committing such atrocities can break the enchantment!
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| - Some say it's the most basic form of magical compulsion, some that it's the weakest. However, used properly charm effects have subtlety and efficiency other types cannot approach. Instead of suppressing or controlling the conscious mind, a charm spell affects the emotional side of the subject, making the caster appear as a good friend and someone to be trusted. This is where the weakness of this effect lies: although the caster can manipulate his newest, bestest friend into doing many things, there could be still things the subject won't do, even for their best friend. Think betraying their ideals or harming their loved ones. Attempts to influence the subject into committing such atrocities can break the enchantment! The strength of charming lies within the potential for long-lasting manipulation. Since it's a very subtle effect, the subject usually isn't even aware he's under a compulsion unless he starts doing some very strange things, like blurting out state secrets. All they feel is a strange attraction and kinship with the caster - something a smart magic-user will utilise to make a lasting, positive impression even long after the charm has worn off.
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