Anchor the Dying
"I hold their soul in place. The Veil cannot claim them yet."
- Cost
- 1 Strain
- TN
- 9
- Tempo
- T0
- Steps
- Yes
- Resist
- —
Effect
Trigger: A creature within Touch range reaches 0 HP.
The target does not begin Bleeding Out. Instead, they are stabilized at 0 HP for 1 minute. They are conscious but cannot take actions. If not healed within the minute, Bleeding Out begins normally.
Steps
+1 minute of stabilization per Step.
Special
You are physically holding their soul in their body. You must maintain contact — if you let go or are moved away, the effect ends. This pairs naturally with a Flesh Shaper’s healing: the Bastion Soul holds the dying steady while the healer works. Subject to the Bastion Soul Reaction Convention.