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This may also explain Altina falling instantly in love with the Chosen, and may explain the Blessings of Ivala. If we assume the Blessings are in fact mental contamination meant to steer individuals towards helping the Chosen, it makes sense that Simon with his insanely stronger Mental Fortitude is recieving less effect from it. As such, his huge penalty on recieving exp from battle when with the Chosen (only ever gaining 2 exp per fight), is the result of his mental training fighting off the brainwashing effect from the Blessing.