CHECKS

The word “Check” indicates a die roll based on a character’s core Attributes: Dexterity, Insight, Might, and Willpower.

In general, characters must perform Checks:

• When required by the game rules. Striking a target, casting a spell, and using a Class Skill often requires a Check to determine success or failure. Effects that do not explicitly call for a Check always succeed automatically.
• When asked by the Game Master. The Game Master has the right to ask characters to perform Checks when attempting risky actions, facing opposition, or reacting to danger. For the game to run smoothly, the Game Master must learn when to ask for a Check and when not to do so (see next page).

Note that only the Game Master can ask for a Check; Players may never do so.

A Check is presented as a formula indicating which dice you have to roll and add up together. Checks always require you to roll exactly two dice.

Example: An <INS + WLP> Check performed by a character with d6 Insight and d10 Willpower will result in that character rolling a d6 and a d10 and adding them together, thus generating a total Result between 2 and 16.

Some Checks will also require you to add or subtract a certain number from the total you rolled:

Example: A Character performing a <MIG + MIG> +5 Check will roll their Might die twice and then add 5 to the Result.