## Tier 1 (Etiquette 1+)
* Flawless Courtesy – Mark a die as Powerful when making a first impression; on success, the target’s attitude improves by one step.
* Customs Insight – Mark a die as Effectful when engaging with foreign cultures; success removes any faux pas penalties.
* Subtle Gesture – You can convey coded messages to allies using manners or ritual; +1 die to allies who pick up the signal.
## Tier 2 (Etiquette 2+)
* Armor of Courtesy – You may ignore 1 Slight in Social Encounters as long as you remain outwardly polite.
* Veiled Barbs (Etiquette/Intimidation) – You may inflict 1 Slight on a rival using only cutting words, provided they share your culture.
* Favor Collector – Each time you navigate a high-society event without misstep, you may “bank” 1 free die for future social conflicts.
## Tier 3 (Etiquette 3+)
* Hidden Message – Mark a die as Persistent when speaking in code; allies automatically understand you without rolling.
* Name Dropper – Once per scene, invoke a powerful connection to remove 1 Slight from yourself or an ally.
* Courtly Pivot – You may spend 1 APR to shift any Social Encounter from hostile to neutral footing (only once per NPC group).
## Tier 4 (Etiquette 4+)
* Court’s Darling – At high-society events, you begin with 1 Bond level with any major figure present.
* Master of Ceremony – Once per session, you may set the “social framing” of a scene (deciding its stakes, location, or tone).
* Duel of Words – When you are attacked socially in a formal setting, you may immediately counter; if you succeed, the attacker takes 2 Slights instead.