Thanks for the answer. That certainly helps.
The main point of the question though was, if the Target had Evasive #, would it reduce the damage it takes, or is it only considered "blast" damage for the secondary models hit by the template?
Example: Rasputina casts December's Curse at Coryphee1 with Severe damage (5bb). The templates also cover Coryphee2. Both Coryphee have Evasive 3.
In the example, I know Coryphee2 would benefit from Evasive 3 as she is clearly being hit by the blast effect of the spell.
Would Coryphee1 take full damage, or would it be reduced by the Evasive ability?