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Absolutely! The mind is a powerful thing, and in this fantasy world, a strong enough conviction can bend the very laws of the universe to your will. Some have even ascended to demigodhood this way. So yes, a patron's influence can certainly be diminished with strong conviction.
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Spoiler: That's how Regret ascended. She regretted her failures and powerlessness so strongly that it moved her god to strike a bargain with her. The details will have to wait for a Raise Bond event.
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