Hidden strength damage resolution

Hello guys,

Just got a question from one of our lackey friends:

Can hidden strength be played to prevent carrion crows at superior and hand damage on a current round ( costing 2 and preventing 3 damage )?

Carrion Crows

Only usable before range is chosen.
Animalism The opposing minion takes 1R damage each round of combat during strike resolution. A vampire can play only one Carrion Crows each combat.
Animalism As above, but for 2R damage.

Hidden Strength

Fortitude Prevent X+1 damage.
Fortitude As above, with an optional press.


Thank you,

The Fortitude card does not specify the source of the damage (e.g. Superior Rolling with the punches specifies the opposing minions' strike only).

Because "Hidden strength" is total damage rather than source-dependant damage, I would say "Yes" to the situation you have described.

If three damage in this manner is common, it would be cheaper (1 blood) to rely on Armour of Vitality .

_{Or at least that's how we've always played it in my group....}

Yes you can prevent all the damage from a strike (but not additionals) and from other source during the strike resolution. Damage that came before strike resolution or after have to be prevented with additional prevent effects (e.g cards, vampire special,...).