Social

Morale Results

What happens after a Morale check, based on success or degree of failure.

Result Behavior
Success Stands firm. Continues fighting.
Failure by 1–3 (Shaken) −2 dice to all actions until rallied or threat removed.
Failure by 4–6 (Breaks) Attempts to flee. Will surrender if cornered.
Failure by 7+ (Routs) Panicked flight. Drops weapons, screams, tramples allies.

Combat that ends in surrender is more memorable than combat that ends in extinction. A Routed bandit who comes back two sessions later with a vendetta is better drama than a corpse.