| Connected | The two subjects are metaphysically one e.g. a mage and her familiar or soul stone. The connection is unassailable without Unmaking magic and casting using the connection is not Withstood. | 5* | 0 |
| Strong | The two subjects are closely metaphysically linked; a woman and her lifelong spouse, a mage and his dedicated magical tool or an item she has imbued, a Legacy mentor and her student, best friends, parents, children, bodily samples (blood, locks of hair,) murder weapons. | 3 | 1 |
| Medium | The two subjects are linked; a mage and her own spells, items marked with a mage's Signature nimbus, friends, siblings, lovers, items of emotional significance like medals, wedding rings, a soldier's weapon, or a sports- woman's bat. | 2 | 2 |
| Weak | The two subjects have barely touched one another metaphysically; the subjects of a mage's spells, or items she has used as Yantras. Casual acquaintances, coworkers, replaceable belongings. | 1 | 3 |