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A player, 10 July 2010
Hi all,
Regarding this topic: viewtopic.php?f=59&t=83165&p=1090295&hilit=Chrysanthemum+Blossom#p1090295
I assign my Personality with a Chrysanthemum Blossom and an Elite Guard attached. Then, react with both (one after another) and my opponent play a Cowed by Wisdom (reaction). What's happen? The provinces' battlefields are created before the Infantry Maneuvers Segment but can we really say that we 're in the "current battlefield" when I react to the Chrysanthemum Blossom with the Elite Guard? So, does the negation effect of Cowed by Wisdom applied in this way?
Cowed by Wisdom Reaction: Before an action's resolution: Negate the action's movement of Personalities that are not yours from the current battlefield.
Elite Guard Reaction: After the resolution of an action that was performed by this Personality: Move him home.
Chrysanthemum Blossom Reaction: After this Personality assigns: Give him a +1F token and gain 1 Honor.
A player, 10 July 2010
The provinces' battlefields are created before the Infantry Maneuvers Segment but can we really say that we 're in the "current battlefield" when I react to the Chrysanthemum Blossom with the Elite Guard?
No. The current battlefield is not known until a player (normally, the Attacker) chooses the battlefield where the next battle will be fought (see Choose Battlefield). When you take Elite Guard's Reaction, none of the created battlefields is the current one yet.
So, does the negation effect of Cowed by Wisdom applied in this way?
No, it fails and your Elite Guard successfully moves his Personality home.