Actually the Virture reads " "You are particularly adept with one Ability, and get +2 to all totals which include it." This is not the same as "get +2 to the ability"

Unless the virture description is written incorrectly, the example of Parma of 1 with Puissand (Parma) would give you (1*5)+2 = 7 magic resistance before you add in your Form, would be the correct rule interpretation.

>Actually the Virture reads " "You are particularly adept with one Ability, and get +2 to all totals which include it." This is not the same as "get +2 to the ability"

I did not have my book with me.

Then it's useless for Parma.

Puissant would be sort of useless for Parma. I agree that a Parma score of 1 with Puissant = (1 x 5) + 2 = 7.

More appropriate (or useful) would be Affinity with Parma. The experience points put into Parma would have half added again, so although you would see little effect at a Parma of 1, you would reach Parma 2, 3, 4, etc much more quickly.

And both virtues cost 1 point.

First, let me correct an error. Affinity does not increase experience points post character creation. It increases study total. So, unless you are studying parma from a book or whatever, no bonus.

So the affinity virtue for skills that do not readily lend themselves to study increase (like survival) are poor choices for this virtue. Actually, skills like survival would probably be a waste.

If you notice, minor virtues tend to effect around the worth of a single skill or activity, where major virtues tend to effect more than one skill or activity. Using this as a guide, the affinity virtue seems properly placed.