Beneficence

The beneficence spell surrounds the shukenja in an aura of mystical harmony and wisdom. All who see him recognize him as a holy man of virtue and kindness and many are predisposed to treat him in a friendly and respectful manner. The spell gives the shukenja a bonus of +2 to encounter reaction rolls with most NPCs and creatures. Only those who are sworn enemies of the shukenja, his race, his class, or what he represents are immune to the effects of the spell. Nor does the spell work on creatures that have no understanding of the shukenja's position or role. Thus, the spell is unable to affect the reactions of a den of tigers or a group of bandits wailing to waylay the unwary. It can, however, affect the reactions of a group of peasants or a village of ninjas, provided the latter are not hired to harm the shukenja.

Beneficence does not deprive those affected of their free will and does not cause them to instantly follow the suggestions of the shukenja. Their reactions are improved for every day dealings, not for very unusual events.