Campaign staff and PCI have both been closely following this thread. Like many of you, we have several thoughts and perspectives on the subject. We are waiting to have conversation on it before issuing a ruling. I just wanted everyone to know that you are not being ignored.

Thanks for letting us know that it is being thought about Matt.

Benediction of Anshar-Official Ruling.
The Anshar-specific option of Benediction of the Gods gives a single bonus Wound that is granted in addition to a Heroes passive Vigor. As such, if a Hero has a passive Vigor of 3, they now have 4 Wounds. This Wound is not a "phantom" Wound and Wound damage (and the associated penalty) is still calculated as normal. If a Hero who normally has 3 Wounds who is under the effects of this spell suffers 3 Wound damage, they are Vanquished via Wounds when this spell ends (due to suffered all 3 Wounds). Suffering 4 Wounds in the same example would mean that the Hero is immediately killed when the spell ends (but the player would, obviously, still have the option of spending a Fate point to save the Hero as per the Gritty Rules:Permanent Injury on page 186 of the Codex of Heroes).

Thanks Matt. Can this be added to the FAQ? Also, I'd recommend putting it on the campaign site under news so that event organizers see it even if they're not on the forums.

With a sweep of his hat,

Paul

It is already down to go into FAQ. I will look into adding it to news.