From 5327b524d2aa0e254521d0704d5ca7ef56f5468d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Drew Malzahn Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:50:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] feat: Multiple book improvements - Format spell tables like they are in the book - Add permalinks to headers - Formatting - Book-wide search --- books/core/101.html | 43 +- books/core/103.html | 44 +- books/core/188.html | 184 +- books/core/189.html | 188 +- books/core/192.html | 210 +- books/core/193.html | 177 +- books/core/205.html | 1 + books/core/206.html | 38 +- books/core/207.html | 30 +- books/core/208.html | 158 +- books/core/209.html | 95 + books/core/270.html | 49 +- books/core/271.html | 48 +- books/core/272.html | 343 +- books/core/273.html | 326 +- books/core/274.html | 39 +- books/core/275.html | 49 +- books/core/276.html | 47 +- books/core/277.html | 49 +- books/core/278.html | 37 +- books/core/279.html | 47 +- books/core/6.html | 43 +- books/core/7.html | 82 +- books/core/index.html | 43985 +++++++++++++++++++----------------- css/book-layout.css | 157 + data/spells.json | 0 scripts/spells-to-html.js | 49 + src/BookIndex.tsx | 128 +- src/SearchModal.tsx | 128 + webpack.config.js | 23 +- 30 files changed, 25674 insertions(+), 21123 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 data/spells.json create mode 100644 scripts/spells-to-html.js create mode 100644 src/SearchModal.tsx diff --git a/books/core/101.html b/books/core/101.html index 8d9b70e..6d3e76c 100644 --- a/books/core/101.html +++ b/books/core/101.html @@ -18,17 +18,26 @@ Minor 5 - Enemy commanders, unique and infamous monsters, and antagonists causing trouble in small settlements. + + Enemy commanders, unique and infamous monsters, and antagonists causing + trouble in small settlements. + Major 10 - Tyrants, powerful mages, legendary creatures, and entities that threaten entire countries. + + Tyrants, powerful mages, legendary creatures, and entities that threaten + entire countries. + Supreme 15 - Archdemons, immortal entities, and alien deities bent on destruction or domination. + + Archdemons, immortal entities, and alien deities bent on destruction or + domination. + @@ -44,25 +53,33 @@ Escape - A Villain may spend 1 Ultima Point to safely leave the scene — the Game Master describes how they do so, - perhaps leaving a few henchmen behind to "keep the heroes company". + + A Villain may spend 1 Ultima Point to safely leave the scene — the Game + Master describes how they do so, perhaps leaving a few henchmen behind + to "keep the heroes company". + Invoke Trait - After performing a Check, a Villain may spend 1 Ultima Point to invoke one of their Traits and reroll one or - both dice (this follows the same rules seen on page 46). + + After performing a Check, a Villain may spend 1 Ultima Point to invoke + one of their Traits and reroll one or both dice (this follows the same + rules seen on page 46). + Recovery - A Villain may use an action and spend 1 Ultima Point to recover from all status effects and also recover 50 - Mind Points. + + A Villain may use an action and spend 1 Ultima Point to recover from all + status effects and also recover 50 Mind Points. +

While Player Characters can gain Fabula Points in several ways, Villains cannot recharge their Ultima Points — in a way, they represent the Villain's - determination and will to pursue their objectives. A Villain with no - remaining Ultima Points is no longer a Villain and becomes equivalent to any - other NPC; alternatively, they may choose to escalate (see next page). -

\ No newline at end of file + determination and will to pursue their objectives. A Villain with no remaining + Ultima Points is no longer a Villain and becomes equivalent to any other NPC; + alternatively, they may choose to escalate (see next page). +

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SHOULD THIS VILLAIN ESCALATE?

- When choosing whether a Villain will escalate, the Game Master should - consider the antagonist's importance within the story, their personality, - and the way the heroes chose to confront them: a Villain's escalation shows - that the heroes might win a conflict but still make the situation worse. + When choosing whether a Villain will escalate, the Game Master should consider + the antagonist's importance within the story, their personality, and the way + the heroes chose to confront them: a Villain's escalation shows that the + heroes might win a conflict but still make the situation worse.

Most of the time it's best to simply let a Villain be defeated: maybe their - resolve is broken, maybe they even realized they were wrong and will turn - into an ally. + resolve is broken, maybe they even realized they were wrong and will turn into + an ally.

Escalating your Villains sparingly will make them more memorable and also ensure that Players feel like their actions have an impact on the world.

-

- In general, you should only have two to four escalations per campaign. -

+

In general, you should only have two to four escalations per campaign.

VILLAIN AND FABULA POINTS

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Whenever the heroes are running low on Fabula Points, the Game Master should - run a Game Master scene and show a Villain in action — this is a great way - to push the story forward while also giving the heroes a bit more "fuel". + run a Game Master scene and show a Villain in action — this is a great way to + push the story forward while also giving the heroes a bit more "fuel".

Great evil is born when good intentions are met with mistrust and despair.

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ELEMENTALIST SPELLS

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SPELL

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Elemental Shroud

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Cost: 5

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Targets: T

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Duration: Up to three creatures

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Action: Scene

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- You weave magical energy and protect the targets from the fury of the - elements. -

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- Choose a damage type: air, bolt, earth, fire or ice. Until this spell ends, - each target gains Resistance against the chosen damage type. -

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Elemental Weapon

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Cost: 10

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Targets: One weapon

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Duration: Scene

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- You imbue a weapon with elemental energy. Choose a damage type: air, bolt, - earth, fire, or ice. Until this spell ends, all damage dealt by the weapon - becomes of the chosen damage type. -

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Flare

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Cost: rr 20

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Targets: One creature

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Duration: Instantaneous

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- You channel a single ray of fire towards your foe, its temperature so high - that it will pierce through most defenses. The target suffers - 【HR + 25】 fire damage. -

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Damage dealt by this spell ignores Resistances.

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Fulgur

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Cost: rr 10

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Targets: × T

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Duration: Up to three creatures

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Action: Instantaneous

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- You weave electricity into a wave of crackling bolts. Each target hit by - this spell suffers 【HR + 15】 bolt damage. -

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- Opportunity: Each target hit by this spell suffers dazed. -

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Glacies

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Cost: rr 10

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Targets: × T

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Duration: Up to three creatures

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Action: Instantaneous

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- You coat your foes under a thick layer of frost. Each target hit by this - spell suffers 【HR + 15】 ice damage. -

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- Opportunity: Each target hit by this spell suffers slow. -

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Iceberg

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Cost: rr 20

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Targets: One creature

-

Duration: Instantaneous

-

- A pillar of ice magic envelops your foe, suddenly dropping their body - temperature to a critical level. The target suffers - 【HR + 25】 ice damage. -

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Damage dealt by this spell ignores Resistances.

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Elementalist Spells

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NameCostTargetsDuration
Elemental Shroud5 x TUp to three creaturesscene
+ You weave magical energy and protect the targets from the fury of the + elements. Choose a damage type: air, bolt, earth, fire or ice. Until + this spell ends, each target gains Resistance against the chosen damage + type. +
Elemental Weapon10One weaponScene
+ You imbue a weapon with elemental energy. Choose a damage type: air, + bolt, earth, fire, or ice. Until this spell ends, all damage dealt by + the weapon becomes of the chosen damage type. If you have that weapon + equipped while you cast this spell, you may perform a free attack with + it as part of the same action. This spell can only be cast on a weapon + equipped by a willing creature. +
Flare20One creatureInstantaneous
+ You channel a single ray of fire towards your foe, its temperature so + high that it will pierce through most defenses. The target suffers【 HR + + 25】 fire damage. Damage dealt by this spell ignores Resistances. +
Fulgur10 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ You weave electricity into a wave of crackling bolts. Each target hit by + this spell suffers 【HR + 15】 bolt damage. Opportunity: Each target hit + by this spell suffers dazed. +
Glacies10 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ You coat your foes under a thick layer of frost. Each target hit by this + spell suffers【 HR + 15】 ice damage. Opportunity: Each target hit by + this spell suffers slow. +
Iceberg20One creatureInstantaneous
+ A pillar of ice magic envelops your foe, suddenly dropping their body + temperature to a critical level. The target suffers【 HR + 25】 ice + damage. Damage dealt by this spell ignores Resistances. +
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Spell Catalogue

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Ignis

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- Metadata: rr 10 × T | Up to three creatures | - Instantaneous -

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- You unleash a searing barrage against your foes, conjuring flames out of - thin air. Each target hit by this spell suffers - 【HR + 15】 fire damage. -

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Opportunity: Each target hit by this spell suffers shaken.

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Soaring Strike

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Metadata: 10 | Self | Instantaneous

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- The wind carries your strikes across the battlefield. You may immediately - perform a free attack with a melee weapon you have equipped. This attack - may target creatures that can only be targeted by ranged attacks. -

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  • - If you used a weapon belonging to the brawling or spear Category for - this attack, it deals 5 extra damage. -
    • -
  • - If you hit a flying target with this attack, you may force them to land - immediately. -
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Terra

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- Metadata: rr 10 × T | Up to three creatures | - Instantaneous -

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- Spires of jagged rock erupt from the ground beneath your foes, closing - around them. Each target hit by this spell suffers - 【HR + 15】 earth damage. This spell cannot target - creatures who are flying, floating, falling, or otherwise in mid-air. -

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- Opportunity: Each target hit by this spell performs one fewer - action on their next turn (to a minimum of 0 actions). -

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Thunderbolt

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Metadata: rr 20 | One creature | Instantaneous

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- You send lightning striking at your foe. The target suffers - 【HR + 25】 bolt damage. -

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Damage dealt by this spell ignores Resistances.

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Ventus

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- Metadata: rr 10 × T | Up to three creatures | - Instantaneous -

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- You summon the power of winds against your enemy. Each target hit by this - spell suffers 【HR + 15】 air damage. -

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- Opportunity: Each flying target hit by this spell is forced to - land immediately. -

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Vortex

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Metadata: 10 | Self | Scene

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- A roaring gale surrounds you, blowing away arrows and bullets. Until this - spell ends, you gain a +2 bonus to your Defense against ranged attacks. -

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Elementalist Spells (Cont.)

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NameCostTargetsDuration
Ignis10 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ You unleash a searing barrage against your foes, conjuring flames out of + thin air. Each target hit by this spell suffers【 HR + 15】 fire damage. + Opportunity: Each target hit by this spell suffers shaken. +
Soaring Strike10SelfInstantaneous
+ The wind carries your strikes across the battlefield. You may + immediately perform a free attack with a melee weapon you have equipped. + This attack may target creatures that can only be targeted by ranged + attacks. If you used a weapon belonging to the brawling or spear + Category for this attack, it deals 5 extra damage. If you hit a flying + target with this attack, you may force them to land immediately. +
Terra10 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ Spires of jagged rock erupt from the ground beneath your foes, closing + around them. Each target hit by this spell suffers【 HR + 15】 earth + damage. This spell cannot target creatures who are flying, floating, + falling, or otherwise in mid-air. Opportunity: Each target hit by this + spell performs one fewer action on their next turn (to a minimum of 0 + actions). +
Thunderbolt20One creatureInstantaneous
+ You send lightning striking at your foe. The target suffers【 HR + 25】 + bolt damage. Damage dealt by this spell ignores Resistances. +
Ventus10 x TOne creatureInstantaneosu
+ You summon the power of winds against your enemy. Each target hit by + this spell suffers【 HR + 15】 air damage. Opportunity: Each flying + target hit by this spell is forced to land immediately. +
Vortex10SelfScene
+ A roaring gale surrounds you, blowing away arrows and bullets. Until + this spell ends, you gain a +2 bonus to your Defense against ranged + attacks. +
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Spell List

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Acceleration

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- Cost: 20 | Type: One creature | - Scene: -

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- You bend the fabric of time. Until this spell ends, the target gains the - ability to perform a single additional action during each of their turns. - Once the target has performed a total of two additional actions granted by - this spell, this spell ends. -

-
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Anomaly

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- Cost: 20 | Type: One creature | - Scene: -

-

- You alter the very nature of your target. Until this spell ends, if the - target would suffer damage of a type they Absorb or are Immune to, they are - instead treated as if they were Vulnerable to that damage type. Once that - happens, this spell ends. -

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Dark Weapon

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- Cost: 10 | Type: One equipped weapon | - Scene: -

-

- You imbue a weapon with dark energy. Until this spell ends, all damage dealt - by the weapon becomes of the dark type. If you have that weapon equipped - while you cast this spell, you may perform a free attack with it as part of - the same action. -

-

- This spell can only be cast on a weapon equipped by a willing - creature. -

-
-
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Dispel

-

- Cost: 10 | Type: One creature | - Instantaneous: -

-

- You release a wave of negative energy and cleanse all magic from a creature. - If the target is affected by one or more spells with a duration of Scene, - they are no longer affected by any of those spells instead. -

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-
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Divination

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- Cost: 10 | Type: Self | - Scene: -

-

- You glimpse briefly into the future. Until this spell ends, after a creature - you can see performs a Check, if it was not a fumble nor a critical success, - you may force that creature to reroll both dice. Once you have forced two - rerolls this way, this spell ends. -

-
-
-

Drain Spirit

-

- Cost: 5 | Type: One creature | - Instantaneous: -

-

- You consume a creature's psyche. The target loses 【HR + 15】 Mind Points. - Then, you recover an amount of Mind Points equal to half the Mind Points - loss they suffered (if the loss was reduced to 0 in some way, you recover - none). -

-
-
-

Drain Vigor

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- Cost: 10 | Type: One creature | - Instantaneous: -

-

- You steal another creature's life force. The target suffers 【HR + 15 】 - dark damage. Then, you recover an amount of Hit Points equal to half the Hit - Points loss they suffered (if the loss was reduced to 0 in some way, you - recover none). -

-
- +

Entropist Spells

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
NameCostTargetsDuration
Acceleration20One creatureScene
+ You bend the fabric of time. Until this spell ends, the target gains the + ability to perform a single additional action during each of their + turns. Once the target has performed a total of two additional actions + granted by this spell, this spell ends. +
Anomaly20One creatureScene
+ You alter the very nature of your target. Until this spell ends, if the + target would suffer damage of a type they Absorb or are Immune to, they + are instead treated as if they were Vulnerable to that damage type. Once + that happens, this spell ends. +
Dark Weapon10One equipped weaponScene
+ You imbue a weapon with dark energy. Until this spell ends, all damage + dealt by the weapon becomes of the dark type. If you have that weapon + equipped while you cast this spell, you may perform a free attack with + it as part of the same action. This spell can only be cast on a weapon + equipped by a willing creature. +
Dispel10One creatureInstantaneous
+ You release a wave of negative energy and cleanse all magic from a + creature. If the target is affected by one or more spells with a + duration of Scene, they are no longer affected by any of those spells + instead. +
Divination10SelfScene
+ You glimpse briefly into the future. Until this spell ends, after a + creature you can see performs a Check, if it was not a fumble nor a + critical success, you may force that creature to reroll both dice. Once + you have forced two rerolls this way, this spell ends. +
Drain Spirit5One creatureInstantaneous
+ You consume a creature's psyche. The target loses【 HR + 15】 Mind + Points. Then, you recover an amount of Mind Points equal to half the + Mind Points loss they suffered (if the loss was reduced to 0 in some + way, you recover none). +
Drain Vigor10One creatureInstantaneous
+ You steal another creature's life force. The target suffers【 HR + 15】 + dark damage. Then, you recover an amount of Hit Points equal to half the + Hit Points loss they suffered (if the loss was reduced to 0 in some way, + you recover none). +
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Gamble up to 20

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Type: Special

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Target: Instantaneous

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- You summon a vortex of chaotic energy. Roll your current Willpower die once - for every 10 Mind Points spent while casting this spell, then keep the single - die you prefer: the number on that die determines the effects of this spell. -

-
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  1. - 1: You lose half of your current Hit Points and half of - your current Mind Points. -
    2. -
  2. - 2-3: Each creature present on the scene, including - yourself, suffers poisoned. -
    3. -
  3. - 4-6: Each creature present on the scene, including - yourself, suffers slow. -
    4. -
  4. - 7-8: Choose up to three creatures you can see: each of them - recovers 50 Hit Points and also recovers from all status effects. -
    5. -
  5. - 9+: Choose any number of creatures you can see: each of - them suffers 30 damage. The damage type is determined randomly by rolling a - d6: -
    6. - -
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Mirror 10

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Type: One creature

-

Scene Duration: Until this spell ends

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- You twist the laws of magic. Until this spell ends, if an offensive spell is - cast on the target, the creature who cast that offensive spell will be - targeted in their stead (any other targets of the offensive spell will be - targeted as normal). Once that happens, this spell ends. -

-

Omega rr 20

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Type: One creature

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Duration: Instantaneous

-

- You invoke doom on your foe, turning strength into frailty. The target loses - an amount of Hit Points equal to - 【20 + half the target's level】. -

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Stop rr 10

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Type: One creature

-

Duration: Instantaneous

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- You trap a foe inside a circle of altered time and space. The target will - perform one fewer action on their next turn (to a minimum of 0 actions). -

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Umbra rr 10 × T

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Type: Up to three creatures

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Duration: Instantaneous

-

- A storm of dark energy turns matter into ash. Each target hit by this spell - suffers 【HR + 15】 dark damage. -

-

Opportunity: Each target hit by this spell suffers weak.

-

Notes

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Entropist Spells (Cont.)

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NameCostTargetsDuration
GambleUp to 20SpecialScene
+ You summon a vortex of chaotic energy. Roll your current Willpower die + once for every 10 Mind Points spent while casting this spell, then keep + the single die you prefer: the number on that die determines the effects + of this spell. +
    +
  • + 1) You lose half of your current Hit Points and half of your current + Mind Points. +
    • +
  • + 2-3) Each creature present on the scene, including yourself, suffers + poisoned. +
    • +
  • + 4-6) Each creature present on the scene, including yourself, suffers + slow. +
    • +
  • + 7-8) Choose up to three creatures you can see: each of them recovers + 50 Hit Points and also recovers from all status effects. +
    • +
  • + 9+) Choose any number of creatures you can see: each of them suffers + 30 damage. The damage type is determined randomly by rolling a d6: + 1. air 2. bolt 3. dark 4. earth 5. fire 6. poison +
    • +
+
Mirror10One creatureScene
+ You twist the laws of magic. Until this spell ends, if an offensive (r) + spell is cast on the target, the creature who cast that offensive spell + will be targeted in their stead (any other targets of the offensive + spell will be targeted as normal). Once that happens, this spell ends. +
Omega20One creatureInstantaneous
+ You invoke doom on your foe, turning strength into frailty. The target + loses an amount of Hit Points equal to【 20 + half the target's level】 +
Stop10One creatureInstantaneous
+ You trap a foe inside a circle of altered time and space. The target + will perform one fewer action on their next turn (to a minimum of 0 + actions). +
Umbra10 x TUp to three creaturesScene
+ A storm of dark energy turns matter into ash. Each target hit by this + spell suffers 【HR + 15】 dark damage. Opportunity: Each target hit by + this spell suffers weak. +
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Spiritist

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Related Terms

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ALSO: Healer, Priest, Witch

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"Show me the truths of your heart."
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Definition

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- Spiritists have developed a powerful connection with the raw aspects of - soul: emotion, energy, life, and death. They wield power both miraculous and - frightening, and are quite often affiliated with cults or religions. -

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-
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Nature of Abilities

-

- Several worlds see the powers of Spiritism as gifts from a deity or proof - that a person's heart is pure; however, there is no definite proof of these - abilities coming from anything but discipline, empathy, and focus. -

-
+

ALSO: Healer, Priest, Witch

+ +

Definition

+ +

+ Spiritists have developed a powerful connection with the raw aspects of soul: + emotion, energy, life, and death. They wield power both miraculous and + frightening, and are quite often affiliated with cults or religions. +

+ +

Nature of Abilities

+ +

+ Several worlds see the powers of Spiritism as gifts from a deity or proof that + a person's heart is pure; however, there is no definite proof of these + abilities coming from anything but discipline, empathy, and focus. +

+ +
Show me the truths of your heart.
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SPIRITIST BENEFITS AND SKILLS

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Free Benefits

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SPIRITIST BENEFITS AND SKILLS

+ +

Free Benefits:

+ -
-

SPIRITIST SKILLS

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HEALING POWER (çç2)

+ +

SPIRITIST SKILLS

+ +

HEALING POWER

When you cast a spell that targets one or more allies, if you have an arcane weapon equipped, you may have each of those allies recover an amount of Hit @@ -16,25 +19,29 @@ 【SL, multiplied by the number of Bonds you have】. This healing is separate from any healing caused by the effects of the spell.

-

RITUAL SPIRITISM

+ +

RITUAL SPIRITISM

You may perform Rituals whose effects fall within the Spiritism discipline. Spiritism Rituals use 【INS + WLP】 for the Magic Check.

-

SPIRITUAL MAGIC (çç10)

+ +

SPIRITUAL MAGIC (çç10)

Each time you acquire this Skill, learn one Spiritist spell (see next two pages). Offensive Spiritist spells use 【INS + WLP】 for the Magic Check.

-

SUPPORT MAGIC

+ +

SUPPORT MAGIC

When you cast a spell that targets one or more allies, if you have an arcane weapon equipped, you may choose one of those allies you have a Bond towards. If you do, that ally gains a bonus to the next Check they perform during the current scene; this bonus is equal to the strength of your Bond towards them.

-

VISMAGUS

+ +

VISMAGUS

When you cast a spell, if you don't have enough Mind Points to pay for its total cost, you may choose to spend twice as many Hit Points instead. You @@ -42,7 +49,7 @@ cast this way would cause you to recover Hit Points, you instead recover no Hit Points (the spell functions normally on any other target).

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+

Background Prompts

-

Show me the truths of your heart.

+ +
Show me the truths of your heart.
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SPIRITIST SPELLS

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Aura

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- Cost: 5 × T | Targets: Up to three creatures - | Duration: Scene -

-

- You project your soul outside your body and direct it to surround the targets, - shielding them from dangerous magic. Until this spell ends, each target may - treat their Magic Defense as being equal to 12 against any effects that target - it (they are still free to use their normal Defense score if higher than 12). -

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Awaken

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- Cost: 20 | Targets: One creature | - Duration: Scene -

-

- You allow a creature to focus their vital energy into accomplishing what they - previously could not. Choose one Attribute: Dexterity, Insight, Might, or - Willpower. Until this spell ends, the target treats the chosen Attribute as if - it were one die size higher (up to a maximum of d12). -

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Barrier

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- Cost: 5 × T | Targets: Up to three creatures - | Duration: Scene -

-

- You project your soul outside your body and weave it into a barrier to protect - the targets from attacks. Until this spell ends, each target may treat their - Defense as being equal to 12 against any effects that target it (they are - still free to use their normal Defense score if higher than 12). -

-

Cleanse

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- Cost: 5 × T | Targets: Up to three creatures - | Duration: Instantaneous -

-

- You strengthen and purify the soul energy coursing through your companions. - Each target recovers from all status effects. -

-

Enrage

-

- Cost: rr 10 | Targets: One creature | - Duration: Instantaneous -

-

- You cause a creature to lose any semblance of temper and act brazenly. The - target suffers enraged and cannot perform the Guard or Spell actions during - their next turn. -

-

Hallucination

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- Cost: rr 5 × T | Targets: Up to three - creatures | Duration: Instantaneous -

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- You alter the senses of your enemies, causing them to experience bizarre or - frightening hallucinations. Choose dazed or shaken: you inflict the chosen - status effect on each target hit by this spell. -

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Spiritist Spells

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Aura5 x TUp to three creaturesscene
+ You project your soul outside your body and direct it to surround the + targets, shielding them from dangerous magic. Until this spell ends, + each target may treat their Magic Defense as being equal to 12 against + any effects that target it (they are still free to use their normal + Defense score if higher than 12). +
Awaken20One creaturescene
+ You allow a creature to focus their vital energy into accomplishing what + they previously could not. Choose one Attribute: Dexterity, Insight, + Might, or Willpower. Until this spell ends, the target treats the chosen + Attribute as if it were one die size higher (up to a maximum of d12). +
Barrier5 x TUp to three creaturesscene
+ You project your soul outside your body and weave it into a barrier to + protect the targets from attacks. Until this spell ends, each target may + treat their Defense as being equal to 12 against any effects that target + it (they are still free to use their normal Defense score if higher than + 12). +
Cleanse5 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ You strengthen and purify the soul energy coursing through your + companions. Each target recovers from all status effects. +
Enragerr 10One creatureInstantaneous
+ You cause a creature to lose any semblance of temper and act brazenly. + The target suffers enraged and cannot perform the Guard or Spell actions + during their next turn. +
Hallucinationrr 5 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ You alter the senses of your enemies, causing them to experience bizarre + or frightening hallucinations. Choose dazed or shaken: you inflict the + chosen status effect on each target hit by this spell. +
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Spiritist Spells (Cont.)

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NameCostTargetsDuration
Heal10 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ You invigorate your companions, soothing their pain and healing their + fatigue. Each target recovers 40 Hit Points. This amount increases to 50 + Hit Points if you are level 20 or higher, or to 60 Hit Points if you are + level 40 or higher. +
Lux10 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ You focus your inner energy into a barrage of blinding soul rays. Each + target hit by this spell suffers【 HR + 15】 light damage. Opportunity: + Each target hit by this spell suffers dazed. +
Mercy20One creatureScene
+ You strengthen the heart of a creature against suffering and despair. + Until this spell ends, if the target would be reduced to 0 Hit Points, + they are instead left standing with exactly 1 Hit Point. Once that + happens, this spell ends. +
Reinforce5 x TUp to three creaturesScene
+ You protect the targets from attacks that would corrupt their body and + spirit. Choose dazed, enraged, poisoned, shaken, slow, or weak. Until + this spell ends, each target becomes immune to the chosen status effect. +
Soul Weapon10One equipped weaponScene
+ You imbue a weapon with the cleansing energy of your spirit. Until this + spell ends, all damage dealt by the weapon becomes of the light type. If + you have that weapon equipped while you cast this spell, you may perform + a free attack with it as part of the same action. This spell can only be + cast on a weapon equipped by a willing creature. +
Torpor5 x TUp to three creaturesInstantaneous
+ You smother the soul energy coursing through the bodies of your foes, + hindering their movements. Choose slow or weak: you inflict the chosen + status effect on each target hit by this spell. +
diff --git a/books/core/270.html b/books/core/270.html index 1380ff3..aa8cf7e 100644 --- a/books/core/270.html +++ b/books/core/270.html @@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ - 🗡️ Blessed Mace @@ -72,8 +71,11 @@ 【HR + 6】light - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +2 bonus to Magic Checks against demons, as well as a - +2 bonus to Opposed Checks against demons. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +2 bonus to Magic Checks against + demons, as well as a +2 bonus to Opposed Checks against + demons. + @@ -84,7 +86,9 @@ 【HR + 2】physical - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic Checks. + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic Checks. + @@ -95,8 +99,10 @@ 【HR + 6】dark - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Whenever you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, each of them loses - 10 Mind Points. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Whenever you hit one or more creatures with this + weapon, each of them loses 10 Mind Points. + @@ -107,8 +113,10 @@ 【HR + 6】air - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, you may recover 5 Hit - Points. + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this + weapon, you may recover 5 Hit Points. + @@ -119,8 +127,10 @@ 【HR + 6】physical - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Spells you cast whose effects restore Hit Points will restore 5 extra Hit - Points. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Spells you cast whose effects restore Hit Points + will restore 5 extra Hit Points. + @@ -131,8 +141,10 @@ 【HR + 6】dark - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with an offensive (⚡) spell, each of them - suffers shaken. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with an + offensive (⚡) spell, each of them suffers shaken. + @@ -143,7 +155,9 @@ 【HR + 6】physical - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage. + @@ -154,9 +168,10 @@ 【HR + 10】poison - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with an offensive (⚡) spell, each of them - suffers poisoned. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with an + offensive (⚡) spell, each of them suffers poisoned. + - - \ No newline at end of file + diff --git a/books/core/271.html b/books/core/271.html index ed6a18a..f7962d7 100644 --- a/books/core/271.html +++ b/books/core/271.html @@ -47,7 +47,6 @@ - 🗡️ Hand Crossbow @@ -78,7 +77,9 @@ 【HR + 12】physical - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances. + @@ -89,7 +90,9 @@ 【HR + 8】air - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You are immune to shaken. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You are immune to shaken. + @@ -100,7 +103,9 @@ 【HR + 8】bolt - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Resistance to bolt damage. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Resistance to bolt damage. + @@ -111,8 +116,10 @@ 【HR + 8】fire - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you reduce a creature to 0 Hit Points with this weapon, you may - immediately recover 2 Inventory Points. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you reduce a creature to 0 Hit Points with + this weapon, you may immediately recover 2 Inventory Points. + @@ -123,7 +130,9 @@ 【HR + 12】physical - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). + @@ -134,8 +143,10 @@ 【HR + 12】earth - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you hit a flying target with this weapon, you may force that target to - land immediately. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you hit a flying target with this weapon, you + may force that target to land immediately. + @@ -146,8 +157,11 @@ 【HR + 12】ice - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, if you have at least - one Bond of inferiority, you may recover 5 MP. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this + weapon, if you have at least one Bond of inferiority, you + may recover 5 MP. + @@ -158,7 +172,10 @@ 【HR + 12】poison - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + slow. + @@ -169,8 +186,9 @@ 【HR + 12】light - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Immunity to dark damage. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Immunity to dark damage. + - - \ No newline at end of file + diff --git a/books/core/272.html b/books/core/272.html index 9ab71af..59e13f3 100644 --- a/books/core/272.html +++ b/books/core/272.html @@ -1,186 +1,207 @@ - + Sample Rare Brawling Weapons

SAMPLE RARE BRAWLING WEAPONS

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WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
🗡️Nekode250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
🗡️Nekode250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
🗡️Hellfist350 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】dark
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense. +
🗡️Hellfist350 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】dark
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense.
🗡️Frozen Grasp750 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】ice
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to enraged. +
🗡️Frozen Grasp750 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】ice
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to enraged.
🗡️Bear Paw ◆850 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 10】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to weak.
🗡️Bear Paw ◆850 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 10】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to weak.
🗡️Fuel Knuckle950 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】fire
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to fire damage. +
🗡️Fuel Knuckle950 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】fire
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to fire damage.
🗡️Silver Talon1100 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 6】light
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Magic Defense. +
🗡️Silver Talon1100 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 6】light
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Magic Defense.
🗡️Old Bandages1250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to dark and + poison damage. +
🗡️Old Bandages1250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to dark and poison damage.
🗡️Storm Fist1300 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 6】bolt
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). +
🗡️Storm Fist1300 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 6】bolt
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2).
🗡️Lobster Claw ◆1950 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】physical
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow. +
🗡️Lobster Claw ◆1950 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow.
🗡️Dozer Glove ◆2000 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】earth
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + dazed. +
🗡️Dozer Glove ◆2000 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】earth
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers dazed.
🗡️Venom Claw2250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + poisoned. +
🗡️Venom Claw2250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers poisoned.
🗡️God Hand ◆2550 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】light
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Immunities.
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SAMPLE RARE DAGGER WEAPONS

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🗡️Latrodectus250 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】poison
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
🗡️Latrodectus250 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】poison
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
🗡️Heart Knife550 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 4】light
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to demons. +
🗡️Heart Knife550 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 4】light
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to demons.
🗡️Atom Slicer600 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 4】physical
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances. +
🗡️Atom Slicer600 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 4】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances.
🗡️Silent Edge700 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 4】air
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to slow.
🗡️Silent Edge700 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 4】air
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to slow.
🗡️Spell Sever850 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】dark
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit a creature with this weapon, if the + attack had a single target, you may choose a single spell with a + duration of Scene affecting the target and end its effects on + that creature. +
🗡️Spell Sever850 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】dark
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit a creature with this weapon, if the attack had a - single target, you may choose a single spell with a duration of Scene affecting the target - and end its effects on that creature.
🗡️Assassin's Blade1000 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】physical
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to targets who are in + Crisis. +
🗡️Assassin's Blade1000 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to targets who are in Crisis.
🗡️Gourmet Cutter1350 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】physical
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this + weapon, you may recover 5 Hit Points. +
🗡️Gourmet Cutter1350 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, you may recover 5 - Hit Points.
🗡️Barbed Knife1650 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】physical
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + shaken. +
🗡️Barbed Knife1650 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers shaken.
🗡️Cold Finger1950 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】ice
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers weak. +
🗡️Cold Finger1950 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】ice
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers weak.
🗡️Hornet2200 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 4】physical
+ One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (3). +
🗡️Hornet2200 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 4】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (3).
🗡️Frantic Nail2450 z【INS + INS】+1【HR + 8】fire
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers enraged.
\ No newline at end of file + + 🗡️ + Frantic Nail + 2450 z + 【INS + INS】+1 + 【HR + 8】fire + + + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + enraged. + + + + diff --git a/books/core/274.html b/books/core/274.html index e514c83..f026101 100644 --- a/books/core/274.html +++ b/books/core/274.html @@ -47,7 +47,6 @@ - 🗡️ Revolver ◆ @@ -78,7 +77,9 @@ 【HR + 8】physical - One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense. + + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense. + @@ -89,7 +90,9 @@ 【HR + 8】physical - One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to constructs. + + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to constructs. + @@ -100,8 +103,10 @@ 【HR + 8】physical - One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to targets you have a Bond of hatred - towards. + + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to targets you have a + Bond of hatred towards. + @@ -134,8 +139,10 @@ 【HR + 8】poison - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Potions you create with your Inventory Points deal 5 extra damage and - restore 5 extra Hit Points. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Potions you create with your Inventory Points deal + 5 extra damage and restore 5 extra Hit Points. + @@ -146,7 +153,9 @@ 【HR + 16】fire - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). + @@ -157,7 +166,10 @@ 【HR + 8】ice - One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow. + + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + slow. + @@ -168,9 +180,10 @@ 【HR + 12】air - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals extra damage equal to the difference between your current and maximum - Inventory Points. + + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals extra damage equal to the difference between + your current and maximum Inventory Points. + - - \ No newline at end of file + diff --git a/books/core/275.html b/books/core/275.html index 44e2944..84d30f8 100644 --- a/books/core/275.html +++ b/books/core/275.html @@ -47,7 +47,6 @@ - 🗡️ Old Whip @@ -56,7 +55,10 @@ 【HR + 8】physical - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to beasts and monsters. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to beasts and + monsters. + @@ -78,9 +80,12 @@ 【HR + 8】physical - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon reduces the target's Mind Points instead - of their Hit Points. If the target's Mind Points reach 0, any excess damage is applied to their Hit - Points as normal. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon reduces the target's + Mind Points instead of their Hit Points. If the target's + Mind Points reach 0, any excess damage is applied to their Hit Points as + normal. + @@ -91,7 +96,9 @@ 【HR + 8】physical - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to fire damage. + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to fire damage. + @@ -113,8 +120,10 @@ 【HR + 8】fire - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +2 bonus to Accuracy Checks and Magic Checks against - enraged targets. + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +2 bonus to Accuracy Checks and Magic + Checks against enraged targets. + @@ -125,7 +134,9 @@ 【HR + 12】physical - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). + @@ -136,7 +147,9 @@ 【HR + 12】physical - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to physical damage. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to physical damage. + @@ -147,7 +160,9 @@ 【HR + 8】physical - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow. + @@ -158,7 +173,9 @@ 【HR + 12】dark - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (3). + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (3). + @@ -169,8 +186,10 @@ 【HR + 12】physical - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to dark and light damage. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to dark and + light damage. + - - \ No newline at end of file + diff --git a/books/core/276.html b/books/core/276.html index 6ea6277..db4430d 100644 --- a/books/core/276.html +++ b/books/core/276.html @@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ - 🗡️ Bardiche ◆ @@ -66,7 +65,9 @@ 【HR + 6】physical - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to constructs. + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to constructs. + @@ -77,7 +78,9 @@ 【HR + 10】physical - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to monsters. + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to monsters. + @@ -88,7 +91,9 @@ 【HR + 14】poison - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to humanoids. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to humanoids. + @@ -99,7 +104,10 @@ 【HR + 10】physical - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to beasts and plants. + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to beasts and + plants. + @@ -121,7 +129,9 @@ 【HR + 14】light - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2). + @@ -132,7 +142,9 @@ 【HR + 14】earth - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow. + @@ -143,7 +155,10 @@ 【HR + 10】bolt - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers dazed. + + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + dazed. + @@ -154,7 +169,9 @@ 【HR + 18】fire - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to fire damage. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to fire damage. + @@ -165,7 +182,10 @@ 【HR + 18】dark - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers enraged. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + enraged. + @@ -176,8 +196,9 @@ 【HR + 18】ice - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense. + - - \ No newline at end of file + diff --git a/books/core/277.html b/books/core/277.html index 0c97c7a..95eda95 100644 --- a/books/core/277.html +++ b/books/core/277.html @@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ .rare { color: #c0392b; } - @@ -47,7 +46,6 @@ - @@ -56,7 +54,9 @@ - + @@ -67,7 +67,9 @@ - + @@ -78,7 +80,9 @@ - + @@ -100,7 +104,9 @@ - + @@ -111,8 +117,10 @@ - @@ -124,8 +132,10 @@ - + @@ -136,8 +146,11 @@ - + @@ -148,7 +161,9 @@ - + @@ -170,8 +185,10 @@ - + - -
🗡️ Dragontongue ◆【HR + 12】fire
Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense. + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense. +
【HR + 8】physical
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 1 extra damage per status effect you have. + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 1 extra damage per status effect you have. +
【HR + 16】physical
Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances. + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances. +
【HR + 12】ice
One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to ice damage. + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to ice damage. +
【HR + 12】earth
Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ As long as you have at least three Bonds of loyalty or - affection, you gain a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense. + + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ As long as you have at least three Bonds of + loyalty or affection, you gain a +1 bonus to Defense and + Magic Defense.
【HR + 12】dark
Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, you may recover 10 - Mind Points. + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this + weapon, you may recover 10 Mind Points. +
【HR + 12】physical
Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ If you roll a critical success on an Accuracy Check with this - weapon, you may spend that opportunity to deal 10 extra damage. + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ If you roll a critical success on an + Accuracy Check with this weapon, you may spend that + opportunity to deal 10 extra damage. +
【HR + 16】physical
Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers weak. + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers weak. +
【HR + 16】light
Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to fire and ice damage. + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to fire and + ice damage. +
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  • Scenes 30
  • Interlude Scenes 31
  • Game Master Scenes 31
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  • Sessions and Campaigns 32
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  • Important Rules 33
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  • Anatomy of a Character 34
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  • Checks 38
  • Critical Success 40
  • Fumble 40
  • Opportunities 41
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  • Performing an Attribute Check 42
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  • Difficulty Levels 43
  • Invoking a Trait 46
  • Invoking a Bond 47
  • Opposed Checks 48
  • Open Checks 49
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  • Situational Modifiers 49
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  • Group Checks 50
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  • Frequently Used Checks 51
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  • Clocks 52
  • Bonds 56
  • Conflict Scenes 58
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  • The Structure of a Conflict 58
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  • Initiative 61
  • Rounds and Turns 62
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  • Space and Distances 64
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  • Actions 66
  • Attack 68
  • Equipment 70
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  • Skill 76
  • Teamwork 76
  • Sample Goal Clocks 78
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  • Optional Conflict Rules 82
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  • Hit Points and Mind Points 84
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  • 0 Hit Points 86
  • Sacrifice 88
  • Surrendering 89
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  • Ultima Points 101
  • Escalation 102
  • Inventory Points 104
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  • Journeys and Travels 106
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  • Dangers 108
  • Discoveries 109
  • Dungeons 110
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  • Before You Start 146
  • World Creation 148
  • Group Creation 152
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  • Character Creation 154
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  • Classic Characters 172
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  • Arcanist 176
  • Chimerist 182
  • Darkblade 184
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  • Wayfarer 216
  • Weaponmaster 218
  • Prologues 220
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  • Experience and Levels 226
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  • Creating High Level PCs 229
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    • 4. GAME MASTER

    5. BESTIARY

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  • Monsters 342
  • Plants 346
  • Undead 350
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    AUTHOR'S FOREWORD

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    - When I started working on this game back in 2017, one thing was already clear: - in a time when tabletop roleplaying games seemed dominated by dark fantasy - titles and gruesome, gritty tales of opportunistic characters steeped in - nihilism, I felt the need for a refreshing alternative. -

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    - I wanted a game of magical worlds and optimistic stories, steeped in the - wondrous aesthetics of the Japanese console RPGs that had left me speechless - as a kid. There was an element of nostalgia, sure, but it was accompanied by a - conscious need to write a game based on cooperation, hope, and mutual trust; - both in the stories it was meant to tell and in its very ruleset. -

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    - For its working title I went with "Fabula Ultima" — a Latin phrase that could - be translated as "Last Fable" or "Ultimate Story". Needless to say, this was a - tongue-in-cheek homage to what is probably the most notorious JRPG saga in - existence, and also my first encounter with the genre (Final Fantasy X, back - in 2001). -

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    - During the spring of 2018, my health condition unfortunately plummeted, and - the name "Fabula Ultima" took on a bit of an ominous ring. Luckily enough, - this ended up being nothing too serious — but that title had accompanied me - during those harsh months, so I decided to keep it for the final release. - After all, the whole point of the game was to tell tales of heroes who achieve - their goals by overcoming suffering and defeats, in the hopes of a better - future. -

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    - Working on Fabula Ultima was neither easy nor quick, but dozens of people have - given me the strength I needed over the years: some by supporting me via - Patreon, others simply sharing the game and playing with me. Testing and - experimenting, again and again, in a process of constant rebuild and - transformation that ultimately resulted in the book you are reading today; - speaking of which, my collaboration with Need Games was crucial. While the - release was announced during 2020, our conversations about the game date back - to 2018: Nicola has followed the project since its beginning, and sometimes I - really think he's enamoured with it more than I am! -

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    - Anyway, I've definitely written too much already: now it's time for the game - to speak on its own. All I ask of you is to let yourselves be swept into a - heroic adventure rife with hope, adversities, rebellion and emotions — and to - do so by trusting those who play with you, and being passionate about their - ideas. -

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    To fight for what you believe in, because this is your story.

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    Emanuele Galletto

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    W ORIGIN AND INSPIRATIONS

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    - Fabula Ultima is partially based on the tabletop roleplaying game - Ryuutama, written by Atsuhiro Okada and - published in English by Kotodama Heavy Industries. -

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    - This game was written and produced under advisement of, with permission from, - and with the complete final approval of, both Kotodama Heavy Industries and - Atsuhiro Okada. Please visit - http://www.kotohi.com for more information - about Ryuutama. -

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    - Among the countless sources of inspiration for this game I want to mention: -

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    • - Jonathan Tweet & Rob Heinsoo's 13th Age; Alberto Tronchi's - Aegis; Christian Giffen's Anima Prime; D. Vincent Baker's - Apocalypse World; Takeshi Kikuchi & Studio F.E.A.R.'s - Arianrhod; John Harper's Blades in the Dark (from which - the Clock mechanic was directly derived); Luke Crane's - Burning Wheel; Rob Heinsoo, Andy Collins & James Wyatt's - Dungeons & Dragons: 4th Edition; Fred Hicks & Rob Donoghue's - Fate; Rikizō's Kamigakari; Junichi Inoue's - Tenra Bansho Zero; and Ron Edward's - Sword, Soul, and Sex collection of - supplements for Sorcerer. -
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    SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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    - My heartfelt thanks go to Davide Baravalle, Andrea Bergamelli, Gianluca - Candiago, Gaia Cardinali, Francesco Castelli, Alberto Ceirano, Lorenzo - Costamagna, Cryo, Nicola DeGobbis, Deshter, ExtantLily, Daniele Galliano, Alex - Grisafi, Andy Kitkowski, Chiara Listo, Andrea Lucca, Chris MacLean, Luca - Maiorani, Marco Munari, Enrico Orlandi, Alberto Orlandini, Marta Palvarini, - Andrea Parducci, Domenico Politi, Claudio Pustorino, Alec Rezanka, Matt - Sanchez, Aaron der Schaedel, Claudio Serena, Justin "Gyromitre" Solatges, Sara - "Kurolily" Stefanizzi, Marco Tarasconi, Alena Tincher, Triex, Erica Viotto, - and Giuseppe Vitale; to Lorenzo Magalotti, Moryo, Sascha Naderer e Catthy - Trinh for gifting shape and color to Fabula Ultima; -

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    - to Lara "Phenrir Mailoki" Arlotta, Michele "Sabaku no Maiku" Poggi and Marcus - "epicnamebro" Sanders for the excellent JRPG-themed content they tirelessly - create; -

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    - to my parents; and to all those who made this impossible project possible - through their support on Patreon! -

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    PLAYTESTERS

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    • William Arnone
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    • Kohei Asakura
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    • Andrea Bergamelli
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    • Peter Bråss
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    • Lorenzo Costamagna
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    • Cryo
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    • Juri Loi
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    • Andrea Lucca
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    • The Eight Pillars
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    • Fumble
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    A ROLEPLAYING GAME

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    - Roleplaying games (abbreviated RPGs) are a particular type of game — they - originated as tabletop games, but are nowadays often played online as well. -

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    - In a roleplaying game, a group of people play together to create a story: they - do so by talking with each other, and that conversation is accompanied by the - use of rules and (typically) dice rolls, which help determine the outcome of - uncertain situations and guarantee that the story created reflects the - premises of the game — tension and fear for a horror game, adrenaline scenes - for an action game, deep and heartfelt character interaction for a romantic - game, and so on. -

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    - In Japan, this activity is also known as a "table talk role-playing game" - (TTRPG), specifically, because it relies so heavily on the conversation at the - table. -

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    ROLES IN THE GAME

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    The people who play this game will fulfill different roles:

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    - While it is true that the role of the Game Master is to present obstacles and - put the Player Characters in situations of risk and danger, their role is not - that of an adversary, but rather someone who aims to make the protagonists - shine throughout the story. -

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    - There is no "win condition" in this game: as long as you create a memorable - story and enjoy each other's company, you're all winning. -

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    - Together, this is all known as roleplaying, and these events - will take place in your imagination — a space that is often called "the - fiction". -

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    THE RULES

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    - This is also a game, and that's where the rules come into play: much like in a - video game or board game, characters have scores and abilities representing - their strengths and weaknesses, and dice rolls will often be used to make a - situation's outcome a bit tense and unpredictable. -

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    - Unlike video games and board games however, the possibilities of a roleplaying - game are endless: there is no single approach to a situation and the story - will naturally emerge from your interactions and choices at the table. -

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    BUT WHAT IS THIS GAME ABOUT?

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    - There are many roleplaying games in the world, and we play them for different - reasons: many make us feel like heroes, some have us embroiled in dark - investigations and tragic tales, others will challenge our skills and tactical - mindset, and others make us reflect on heavy and important topics. -

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    - Fabula Ultima was designed to be a TTJRPG — a Table Talk JRPG, evoking the - feel and stories that can typically be found in classic console Japanese - roleplaying video games. -

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    HEROIC AND FANTASTIC ACTION

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    - In line with the genre that inspired it, this game doesn't concern itself with - realism or verisimilitude — instead, it deliberately embraces a light-hearted, - bizarre and "videogamey" feel, both in its tone and in its mechanics. -

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    A GAME OF HEROES AND VILLAINS

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    - This is a game about larger-than-life heroes and tragic antagonists. There is - no predetermined plot, scenario, or "adventure" — the heroes' actions, - motivations, and objectives will drive the story forward while the Game Master - reacts to their choices and places obstacles on their path, often in the form - of powerful villains with their own devious agendas, which will change time - and time again as the protagonists manage (or fail) to thwart their plans. -

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    HEROIC DESTINY

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    - The heroes of Fabula Ultima are destined to accomplish great deeds, and they - will only meet their end when the person who plays them deems it appropriate. - That said, the price of defeat will often prove steeper than death — a major - part of this game will be discovering how your heroes rise from their failures - and learn to work together in order to accomplish what they could never do on - their own. -

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    Challenging Battles

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    - Combat in Fabula Ultima is reminiscent of the console games that inspired it — - each character will have a few tricks up their sleeve, and only by properly - combining clever tactics and coordinating with your allies will you emerge - victorious... especially when fighting against bosses! -

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    Your World

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    - Fabula Ultima has no default or "canonical" world, and that's on purpose! Your - group will collaboratively create a custom world in which your tales will take - place. -

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    - That said, the world and characters you create must adhere to eight core - principles, known as the Eight Pillars — which you can find on the next page! -

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    - On the other hand, if you're not familiar with the classic tropes of Japanese - console roleplaying games, you can find a useful collection of inspirational - worlds starting on page 16! -

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    THE EIGHT PILLARS

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    - The world in which your adventures will take place is not predetermined: its - cities, kingdoms, deities, and cultures are something your group will create - (take a look at World Creation on - page 148). This fantastic land will grow - organically as you explore and travel across it, adding new details and - unraveling ancient mysteries! -

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    What ties all Fabula Ultima worlds together are The Eight Pillars.

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    ANCIENT RUINS AND HARSH LANDS

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    - The world is an ancient and dangerous place: cities and villages are separated - by vast plains, scorching deserts, frozen peaks and impenetrable forests. The - land is dotted with crumbling fortresses and shrines devoted to deities whose - names have been lost to time. Past civilizations and ages of darkness have - left behind a world of powerful artifacts and cryptic legends, as well as - magical (and often dangerous) places. -

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    A WORLD IN PERIL

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    - Villages, castles, and city-states are among the few areas that aren’t - literally crawling with monsters, brigands, and hostile creatures. Far more - dangerous still are Villains, powerful antagonists casting their shadow over - the entire land. Cruel sorcerers, evil gods seeking reincarnation, - power-hungry emperors, perhaps even alien entities: there’s a single, - unspeakable terror behind the dangers of the world, and our heroes are bound - to cross its path sooner or later. -

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    CLASHING COMMUNITIES

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    - The world may be in danger, but its inhabitants are still divided by ancient - grudges: religious schisms, memories of war crimes, and the conflict between - magic and science are among the most common causes of enmity. Reuniting these - communities will be key to defeating the great evils of the world; the - protagonists should help them overcome their hostilities and see their - differences as blessings instead of obstacles. -

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    EVERYTHING HAS A SOUL

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    - All matter that forms the world, including its creatures, the earth, sky, sun, - and stars are part of a vast flow of spiritual energy. The origin, nature, and - function of this energy may vary depending on the world you create, but its - presence is undeniable and anyone possessing the ability to manipulate it (be - it through magic or science) is a force to be reckoned with. -

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    - Great castles whose crystal spires reach the sky, fleets of ornate airships - emerging from the clouds, vast stretches of enchanted forests, and ancient, - sprawling ruins brimming with magical golems and powerful artifacts. A High - Fantasy world is an ageless classic and the perfect fit for your Fabula Ultima - story. -

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    HIGH FANTASY THEMES AND PROTAGONISTS

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    - High fantasy stories often revolve around themes such as hope, friendship, and - fighting together against supernatural and world-ending threats. -

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    - Every location in a high fantasy world has some magical element to it: a - floating castle inside a volcano, a silver palace orbiting the moon, a forest - populated by fairies and natural spirits, a great tower built to reach the - gods and destroyed over a single night as a form of divine punishment. - Everything is bizarre and wondrous. -

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    HIGH FANTASY MAGIC

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    - Magic is abundant, omnipresent, and employed in a variety of ways and by a - variety of people, from powerful court wizards to traveling healers. Golems, - airships, and elementally-infused weapons are a common sight. However, the - most ancient and world-altering rituals have been lost to time, hidden within - sunken ruins or guarded by centuries-old monsters. -

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    HIGH FANTASY ANTAGONISTS

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    - In a high fantasy world, antagonists are larger-than-life figures with armies - and incredible magic at their disposal. Each of them is a dark and twisted - reflection of one or more of the protagonists: they are shadows that must be - confronted for the heroes to grow and eventually triumph. Towards the end of - the story, driven into a corner by the protagonists' actions, high fantasy - villains often resort to extreme measures and transform into divine or demonic - entities that defy space and time. -

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    Natural Fantasy Themes and Protagonists

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    - Floating amidst a lush expanse of verdant forests, snow-capped mountains, and - crystal-clear lakes, small villages slumber peacefully, coexisting with the - beasts and elemental forces of the wilderness. Underneath it all lie the ruins - of mysterious past civilizations that once ruled this world of Natural - Fantasy. -

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    - Heavy rain falls from polluted clouds, clanking sounds over the brass and - steel pipework spreading from one building to another. Casting its shadow over - the rundown districts is the massive shape of an industrial chimney, the - factory below draining energy and power from the depths of this Techno Fantasy - world. -

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    - Stories unfolding in a techno fantasy world are often darker and more serious - in tone; they revolve around the exploitation of natural resources, unchecked - and ruthless scientific experimentation, and abuse of power from the wealthy - elite. -

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    - Techno fantasy locations often take the form of a literal "above and below," - where the shining palaces of the wealthy steal the very sun from the vast - majority of the people who struggle daily in the slums below. Outside the - cities lies a barren world drained of all life and beauty, turned grey by - human greed. -

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    TECHNO FANTASY MAGIC

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    - In a techno fantasy world, magic has largely been claimed by technology and - turned into yet another source of power, wealth, and warfare supremacy. The - stream of souls has been gravely wounded and corrupted, and the original ways - of magic were forgotten or — more likely — suppressed. -

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    TECHNO FANTASY ANTAGONISTS

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    - The antagonists of a techno fantasy world should represent the darkness of - modern society and the ruthlessness of industry and exploitation. Wealthy and - influential, they simultaneously base their authority on brute military force - and stolen magic or artifacts. But perhaps their most insidious quality is - that many people still see them as ideal leaders and miraculously self-made - saviors, and are willing to be exploited and oppressed every day in the vain - hope of gaining their favor. Left unchecked, their egotistical ambitions will - lead to magical cataclysms or full-scale war. -

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    - Among the best qualities of roleplaying games is that they generally do not - require particularly expensive materials beyond the rulebook — and you already - have that in your hands! -

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    GAME SHEETS

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    These print-outs are used to keep track of important game information.

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    - Most of the time, you will want to write on your sheets in pencil — this will - allow you to easily correct mistakes and update any information you have - recorded. -

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    READ THIS BOOK

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    - Make sure to read the Introduction — hey, you’re already doing that! — learn - the Game Rules and familiarize yourself with the World Creation, Group - Creation, and Character Creation processes in the Press Start chapter. -

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    - You might want to steer clear of the Bestiary chapter, since your Game Master - will likely pit you against some of the creatures contained within it — - spoilers! -

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    GATHER THE PROPER TOOLS

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    - To play the game you will need pencils, erasers, a character sheet for your - hero, a shared group sheet, and your own set of polyhedral dice (d6, d8, d10, - d12, and d20). -

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    CREATE THE GAME WORLD

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    - Together with everyone else you will give birth to a fantastical setting, - populated by bizarre monsters, great mysteries, and powerful magic (see page - 148). -

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    CHOOSE AN ARCHETYPE FOR YOUR GROUP

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    - Once you have created a game world for your story, you must choose the kind of - group your characters will form: will you be guardians of a miraculous - artifact, revolutionaries fighting against a corrupt empire, or perhaps heroes - who have been brought together by fate? -

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    CREATE YOUR HEROIC CHARACTER

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    - Keeping the unique characteristics of your group and world in mind, create the - Player Character (PC) you will control during gameplay. Discuss each - character’s role within your group, as well as any Bonds and relationships! -

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    COOPERATE WITH EVERYONE ELSE

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    - When playing the game, pay attention to what everybody else is saying and - remember to leave room for everyone to shine: each hero should get their time - in the spotlight. Do your best to cooperate with the other Players and make - sure your table environment is enjoyable and welcoming. Be curious and - enthusiastic, suggest goals for the group, and support each other! -

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    CONTRIBUTE TO THE ONGOING STORY

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    - Bring your energy and ideas to the table, creating a story by cooperating with - everyone else. If you want your character’s emotions and flaws to be a living - part of this shared tale, act accordingly: in Fabula Ultima, all participants - are equally responsible for the quality of the game experience. -

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    PLAY AS A HERO

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    - The protagonists of Fabula Ultima are heroes and adventurers, larger-than-life - characters with unique abilities and an epic — sometimes tragic — destiny. - When you play the game, keep this premise in mind: act heroically, don’t back - down from challenges, and try to make the world a better place. Sometimes, it - will make sense for your character to do something you wouldn't: this is part - of the beauty of roleplaying games — allow your character to lead you on this - journey of discovery! -

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    PLAY TO CHANGE AND EVOLVE

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    - Your character should be far from an immutable entity: while their past may be - complex and tragic, the way they will change and grow during play is far more - important. -

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    READ THIS BOOK

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    - Make sure to read the Introduction — hey, you’re already doing that! — learn - the Game Rules and familiarize yourself with the World - Creation, Group Creation, and Character Creation processes in the Press Start - chapter. You should also pay special attention to the Game Master chapter and - learn how to consult the Bestiary. -

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    GATHER THE PROPER TOOLS

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    - To play the game you will need pencils, erasers, a world sheet for your game - world and a variable amount of map sheets, depending on the size of your - setting — you will likely only need one at the beginning, and then print some - more as the heroes explore the world. You will also need one or more sets of - polyhedral dice (d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20). -

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    FOLLOW THE RULES

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    - Learn the rules of the game and apply them as they are written. If you think - one or more elements should be altered, discuss the matter with everyone else. - Only change those elements if the entire group has agreed on how to do so. -

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    - Assist the Players during World Creation (page 148), Group Creation (page 152), and Character Creation (page 154). Use this time to ask lots of questions: what are the core themes of each - protagonist? What experiences tie them together? Do they have a common enemy? - Take note of everything — all of this will come back to help you create - engaging situations during gameplay. -

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    BREATHE LIFE INTO THE GAME WORLD

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    - Regardless of the game world you have created together, it falls upon your - shoulders to populate it with fantastic locations, dangerous monsters, and - powerful antagonists. Stay true to the Eight Pillars and make sure you build - on each Player Character’s personal themes and motivations. Whenever you think - a Player Character might know about a place or event, ask the corresponding - Player for creative input. -

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    - Pay great attention when portraying the main antagonists of the game, and make - sure you stay true to their goals and motivations. Just as Fabula Ultima’s - protagonists are larger-than-life heroes, their adversaries are powerful and - formidable individuals, who often conceal terrible secrets. Do your best to - always portray their looming threat and keep the pressure high! -

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    COOPERATE WITH EVERYONE ELSE

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    - When playing the game, pay attention to what everybody else is saying and - encourage everyone to play an active role: each participant should get their - time in the spotlight. Do your best to cooperate with everyone else and make - sure the play environment is enjoyable and welcoming. -

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    - Never force the Players’ hand, and make sure not to “push” them towards a - specific event: let their actions and objectives guide you instead. Resist the - temptation to create a predetermined plot — let the heroes’ choices and - actions tell you what aspects of the story the Players really care about. -

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    - If you're used to other RPGs in which the Game Master controls the evolution - of the story and prepares scenes ahead of time, let go of that when playing - this game — here, you must only weave situations around what the Players - decide to do and add details to the world as required by the circumstances. - The game gives them plenty of tools to influence and shape the story, up to - and including the ability to alter plot elements you had previously - introduced. Embrace this creative flow! -

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    - Move the action forward by asking questions to everyone else. For example: - What will you do now? Where can you find this information? How do you feel - about what happened? Are you willing to risk your life for this? What will you - tell your mother? -

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    - Throughout this chapter the game’s mechanics are presented in the way that - felt most intuitive; however, sometimes you will have to jump between pages in - order to get the full picture of how things work. It won’t happen too often, - promise! -

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    USEFUL ADVICE AND CHANGING THE RULES

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    - Along the way, you will find that a large part of this chapter contains advice - on how to make the most out of this game's rules and mechanics. You will also - find that sometimes the very same situation can be resolved through different - methods — there’s some overlap between rules. -

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    - This is by design. Given the broad scope of the game and the many possible - scenarios, the rules must be flexible — but this also means you will have to - learn how and when to use them. That is why plenty of advice has been included - wherever possible: because this book is meant to be understood in the easiest - way possible so that the goals and intentions behind each rule are clear. -

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    - As you grow more familiar with the rules, you will probably want to change or - tweak some of them, and that’s perfectly fine. Nothing in this book was - written to be set in stone, but to be a functional game, whose components - interact with each other and work together to bring an epic, heroic and - fantastic tale to your gaming table. Because of this, make sure to think - carefully about the changes you make: they might influence a greater number of - elements than what you had anticipated. To make life easier, the book includes - a variety of optional rules that can be used to safely customize your play - experience. -

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    - Scenes are an easy way to split the game into manageable “time sections” and - also act as a “stage”: characters who are not part of the current scene may - not perform any kind of action to affect the story. It is the Game Master’s - responsibility to declare the beginning and end of each scene, but the Players - can ask the Game Master to set up specific scenes as well. -

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    - Player Characters interact with what is present on the scene, and their - actions and decisions push the story forward. The GM describes how the - environment and Non-Player Characters react, and adds details to the scene as - needed. Characters may also enter and/or leave the scene, provided the GM - agrees. -

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    CONFLICT SCENES

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    - When the heroes’ goals clash with those of another faction, things can get - heated and the Game Master may declare the beginning of a conflict scene — be - it a battle, a breakneck chase, or a tense audience with a king. During a - conflict, the camera “zooms in” and the characters’ actions are tracked in - greater detail. -

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    INTERLUDE SCENES

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    - There will be moments in the game where the story moves at a slower pace — a - trek across the plains, the long descent down a cavern, a night of rest in - town, or even a month spent waiting for an ally to recover. Instead of a - moment-by-moment scene, we can describe these situations as a sequence of - short frames that shows our heroes as they perform a variety of activities. -

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    - During an interlude scene (or "interlude"), each Player describes the general - task their character performs, whether it's searching the village for someone - or staying on the lookout for dangers in a dungeon. However, if a Player wants - to have a detailed interaction with someone or something, you should switch - back to a standard scene. -

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    - Interlude scenes are especially useful when characters want to pursue - long-term objectives, such as Projects (see - page 134), or to describe journeys (page 106). -

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    GAME MASTER SCENES

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    - If the Game Master wants, they may play a scene in which no Player Character - is present, and in which the Players are simply spectators, separate from - their characters. -

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    - These Game Master scenes can be used to foreshadow an event, introduce a - future threat or show a Villain in action: they work just like cut scenes in a - video game, or pre-title scenes in many movies and TV show episodes. -

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    SESSIONS

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    When combined, multiple scenes form a session.

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    - Simply put, a session starts when you sit down to play and ends once you - decide to stop playing, usually because you have run out of time or think it - is appropriate to “pause the story” — perhaps once you've reached a suitably - dramatic cliffhanger! -

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    - A typical session of Fabula Ultima will last approximately four hours. The - more people in your group, the longer each session tends to be. -

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    - The contents of a game session generally end up being close to what you would - see in a single episode of a show: the protagonists explore a specific - location or situation and alter it in some way; this, in turn, influences a - larger overarching narrative — that of the campaign. -

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    CAMPAIGNS

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    - Just as multiple scenes form a session, multiple sessions form a campaign: - this term indicates your group’s overarching story, the heroic tale you are - all contributing to. -

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    - There is no set duration for a campaign: some people play a game for a couple - of weeks, others commit to it for years. When you sit down to play Fabula - Ultima for the first time, discuss how long you want to play — this will help - you plan a schedule. -

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    - That being said, Fabula Ultima is designed to shine over the course of - approximately twenty to fifty game sessions. If you want to speed things up, - there are rules for faster advancement on - page 230! -

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    IMPORTANT RULES

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    ALLIES

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    - Some effects in the game affect "allies". In game terms, an ally is simply - anyone who you consider to be your ally in the current scene. If an effect - specifically targets allies (and not simply creatures or characters), you - cannot use it on yourself. -

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    ALWAYS ROUND DOWN

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    - While playing, you will sometimes need to halve numbers or divide them by a - certain value. When this happens, always round down to a minimum of 0. -

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    ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE

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    - If you ever need to perform multiple operations on the same number, you must - do so in the following order: - additions → subtractions → multiplications → - divisions. -

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    SPECIFIC BEATS GENERAL

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    - If a specific element of the game contradicts a general rule, that specific - element will take precedence. Example: Normally, a Player Character cannot - equip two shields at the same time. However, the - Skill Dual Shieldbearer (page 197) allows you to do so! -

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    TIMING ISSUES

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    - Sometimes a rule or effect will cause multiple choices or effects to - trigger, and it will be important to know who gets to act first. -

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    - In Fabula Ultima, all information pertaining to your character is tracked on a - character sheet. In order to better understand the rest of this chapter, it is - important that you familiarize yourself with the terms described below. -

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    TRAITS

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    Each character has a total of three different Traits:

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    - While playing, you will be able to invoke your character's Traits to improve - your odds when rolling dice. -

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    - Whenever your character gains a level, that level will be put in one of the - fifteen Classes available in this book: either to develop an already obtained - Class or start a new one. Each Class grants a variety of Skills and abilities, - and you choose which ones you want to invest in — even if you and another hero - share some Class choices, your characters will end up being very different in - how they are built and played. -

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    - Some Class Skills can be taken multiple times, becoming stronger or more - flexible whenever you do so. When the same Skill is taken multiple times, its - Skill Level — abbreviated as 【SL】 — will also increase. For - instance, if you take the Guardian's Fortress Skill twice (see - page 197), its 【SL】 will be equal to 2. -

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    - If you want to take a look at the various Classes and their Skills, you can - find them starting on page 176. -

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    Attributes

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    - A character's Attributes are an abstract representation of their training and - aptitudes in four different fields: -

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    - Each Attribute is represented by a die size, ranging from a six-sided die (d6) - up to a powerful twelve-sided die (d12). Some effects will temporarily alter - your Attribute die sizes: this is known as the current Attribute die size, - while your default size is called the base Attribute die size. -

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    - These pools of points represent three different "resources" available to a - character: -

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    These two parameters are mostly used during conflicts:

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    - This number indicates the character's ability to act quickly in a conflict - scene. -

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    EQUIPMENT AND BACKPACK

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    - A character can equip a variety of items: weapons, shields, armor, and even - powerful magical accessories. Everything that cannot be equipped — such as a - second suit of armor or a different shield — will be stored in your backpack. -

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    - Consumables and single-use items such as potions and elixirs, on the other - hand, are represented by your Inventory Points. -

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    ZENIT

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    Zenit is the common currency used in the worlds of Fabula Ultima.

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

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    - 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. -

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    - 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. -

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    The following terms are key to understanding how Checks work:

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    CRITICAL SUCCESS

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    - When both dice rolled during a Check show the same number, and that number is - 6 or higher, the Result is a critical success. Another way to put this is that - you will score a critical success on a double 6, double 7, double 8, double 9, - double 10, double 11, or double 12. If you roll a critical success, your Check - is automatically successful and you get to apply the effects of an opportunity - (see next page). -

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    FUMBLE

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    - When both dice rolled during a Check show a 1, the Result is a fumble, which - is the exact opposite of a critical success: no matter the modifiers, a - fumbled Check is always a failure — not due to the character’s incompetence, - but because of some unfortunate twist. When you roll a fumble, whoever - controls your opposition in this scene gets an opportunity (see - next page). -

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    - Opportunities are unexpected twists in the story — sometimes good, sometimes - bad. -

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    - When you spend an opportunity, you may pick an option from the list below or - come up with a different twist that fits the current scene. The Game Master - has final say on whether an opportunity is appropriate to the current - situation, and some spells and Skills will allow you to spend opportunities in - new and powerful ways. -

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    - Example: Valea the thief is hopping from roof to roof in an - attempt to shake off Count Eligor's mercenaries. The Game Master calls for a - 【DEX + MIG】 Check and Valea rolls a 7 and a 7, a critical - success! The Player controlling Valea describes how she loses her pursuers and - chooses the Favor opportunity: her daring performance will earn - her the sympathy of the villagers, who were already fed up with the Count's - tyranny! -

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    AdvantageThe next Check performed by you or an ally will receive a +4 bonus.
    Affliction - A creature suffers dazed, shaken, slow or weak (see page 94). -
    Bonding - You create a Bond towards someone or something or add an emotion to one of - your existing Bonds (see page 56). -
    Faux Pas - Choose a creature present on the scene: they make a compromising statement - chosen by the person who controls them. -
    FavorYour actions earn you someone's support or admiration.
    Information - You spot a useful clue or detail. The Game Master may tell you what it is, - or ask you to introduce that detail yourself. -
    Lost ItemAn item is destroyed, lost, stolen, or left behind.
    Progress - You may fill or erase up to two sections on a Clock (see page 52). -
    Plot Twist!Someone or something of your choice sutdenly appears on the scene.
    Scan - You discover one Vulnerability (see page 92) or one Trait (see page 302) of a - creature you can see. -
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    - In summary, Difficulty is an abstraction of how the current situation is - opposing or hindering the character. The true question you should ask yourself - when determining the Difficulty Level for a check, as indicated by the table - below, is “Who is likely to accomplish this?” -

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    10NormalA competent person, or a very talented one.
    13HardAn expert or a prodigy.
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    - If you are the Game Master and find yourself stumped when choosing an - appropriate Difficulty Level for a Check, use 10: it is neither too low nor - too high, and it's easy to remember. -

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    - Now that you know the mechanical process behind a Check, let's take a look at - how it will work in play. -

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    - Our heroes have been allowed before the High Master of Relde, a village whose - aid would prove invaluable in the struggle against Empress Almara's forces. - Since Relde's people are well-versed in philosophy and magic, everyone agrees - this negotiation should be handled by Brigid, the group's scholar. -

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    - Brigid's Player, Emil, describes her goal and approach: "Brigid doesn't like - to beat around the bush, so... I'll simply stand before the High Master and - explain that Almara's army is getting closer by the day. If the people of - Relde forbid them from crossing the mountain pass, the army will be forced to - take a longer route and we'll have more time to prepare for the battle and - evacuate the locals." -

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    - The Game Master nods. "Okay. Is there anything else you think you can use to - your advantage? This won't be easy, you're asking him to endanger his own - people." -

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    - "I... not really. But I'll add this: if he refuses, we still plan on fighting - the Empire, tooth and nail. Which means his village and the pass will probably - become a base of operations for the Imperial forces, sooner or later." -

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    "Oh, I'm great at Willpower! So... thanks, I guess?"

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    - "Yours is a bit of a risky play. If the Check fails, you'll probably be kicked - out of Relde. Still, Reldeans are keepers to many secrets and wouldn't want - them to fall into Imperial hands... because of that, the Difficulty Level is - just 10." -

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    - Brigid has a Willpower of d10, so she rolls 2d10 and adds them together... - only a 5! -

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    - It is normally the Game Master's role to describe the outcome of an action by - taking into account the character's stated goals and the Result of their - Check; however, taking a step back and asking for input can make for great - roleplay moments. -

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    - "That doesn't look good," the Game Master raises their eyebrows. "How about - you tell me where you messed up?" -

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    - "You know what? I think the problem is there's some bad blood between Relde's - 'faculty' and my own. The High Master probably doesn't like that I'm implying - his people wouldn't stand a chance against the empire..." -

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    - This rule allows Player Characters to turn failure into success, but it comes - at a steep price. When a character fails a Check, anyone may propose a success - at a cost. The Game Master can make adjustments to the cost as they see fit, - and then the Player who performed the Check can accept or refuse. -

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    - When determining whether a given cost would be appropriate, remember that it - should put the character in a rough spot or take something important away from - them. If a cost can be remedied with little effort, something is wrong. -

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    - Back to the previous example: The High Master might listen to Brigid's - reasons, but only if she publicly apologizes and admits that Relde's scholars - are better than her. -

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    - Player Characters can attempt to turn the tide in their favor by calling upon - one of their core Traits: their Identity, Origin, and Theme. -

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    - For instance, a character might have Shadow Knight as their - Identity, Gaonia Empire as their Origin, and - Guilt as their Theme. -

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    - After performing a Check, a Player Character may spend 1 Fabula Point and - invoke one of their Traits to immediately pick up one or both dice and roll - them again, replacing the old roll with the new one. They may do so any number - of times as part of the same invocation, but each new reroll (of one or both - dice) will cost another Fabula Point. -

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    - Example: Ricard the mage is rushing towards the docking - platform of Sorcerer Antigles’ airship. His companions, Edgar and Valea, are - held captive within the vessel. There are only a few seconds left before the - airship lifts off; Nadia (the Game Master) asks Ricard’s Player, Mark, to - perform a 【DEX + MIG】 Check with a - Difficulty Level of 13: given that Ricard only has a d6 in both Attributes, - the situation is pretty desperate. -

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    - Mark rolls the dice and gets a 6 and a 3, definitely not enough for him to - succeed. However, Ricard has 2 Fabula Points left. “Ricard's Identity is that - of a Young Traveling Mage, which isn't that useful here...” Mark frowns, “And - his Origin is Malorn Village... which doesn't help either. But... I could - still use my Theme!” -

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    - “Well, Ricard's Theme is Belonging. He is terribly afraid of losing the - companions he has found, of being on his own again. I think this will push him - beyond his limits!” -

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    - "Which means you succeed automatically...! Care to describe the scene for us?" -

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    - Mark grins. "Sure! Oh, and by the way, here's the Fabula Point. So, the guards - patrolling the area see a thin boy wearing a pointy hat plunge himself from - the platform; but once the airship lifts off, there's someone clinging - desperately to the landing gear!... Uhm, I mean, airships do have a landing - gear, right?” -

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    - Players should describe their actions in a way that is coherent with their - Identity, Origin, or Theme if they want to spend a Fabula Point. Basically, - you shouldn't do this when it feels forced within the narration — but then - again, you as a Player have final say on how and when you spend your Fabula - Points. -

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    - Just like how a character's Traits can be used to reroll dice, Bonds — which - is to say, the feelings they harbor towards others — allows them to increase - the Result of Checks. -

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    - After performing a Check, a Player Character may spend 1 Fabula Point and - invoke one of their Bonds to add the strength of that Bond to the Result. For - more information about Bonds and their strength, see - page 56. -

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    - Back to the previous example: Let's say Ricard invokes his Theme to reroll, - but the dice come up a 6 and a 5; unfortunately, this isn't enough. Mark has 1 - Fabula Point left: he could spend it to reroll the 5 and hope for a critical - success, but there's a safer alternative: he decides to invoke his Bond with - Sorcerer Antigles himself. This is a Bond of inferiority (because Antigles is - a stronger mage) and hatred (because he devastated Ricard's village when he - stole the Dragonstone). -

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    - "I think I simply cannot allow him to take anyone else away from me. It won't - be like the last time... I will be there and I will stop him, no matter the - cost." -

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    - Nadia nods. "That's a strength 2 Bond, which means you get to 13 and succeed!" -

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    - "Scared, Princess? I'm glad. Only when properly scared can we show some good - measure of courage!" -

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    - If you use this optional rule, Players may invoke their character's Bonds and - Traits to intentionally fail Checks and earn Fabula Points. -

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    - This type of Check works like a normal Attribute Check, but it is performed - when a character wants to strike targets that are ready to defend themselves. - Each weapon lists a specific Accuracy formula; a Steel Dagger, for instance, - requires a roll of 【DEX + INS】 +1. The Difficulty Level is - generally equal to the target's Defense score. -

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    MAGIC CHECKS

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    - This type of Check works just like a normal Attribute Check too, but it is - used when a character wants to cast an offensive spell or perform a Ritual. - The Attributes will depend on the kind of magic used by the character. -

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    - When performing a Magic Check, the High Roll (HR) will sometimes be used to - determine the effectiveness of the spell cast. -

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    OPPOSED CHECKS

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    - This special kind of Attribute Check is the fastest way to determine the - outcome of a competition between characters, such as a race, a chase or a - debate. -

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    - Each character taking part in the Opposed Check performs the same Attribute - Check, with no Difficulty Level: whoever gets the highest Result is the - winner. In the case of a draw, the characters that rolled the same Result - simply repeat the Check until one of them emerges victorious. -

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    - During Opposed Checks, fumbles are the lowest possible Result and critical - successes are the highest possible Result. They generate opportunities as - normal; if two or more characters roll a fumble or a critical success, these - count as a draw and the Checks should be repeated. -

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    - Example: Montblanc the knight is struggling to free himself - from the formidable grasp of a dragon. The GM declares this is an Opposed - Check using 【DEX + MIG】. -

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    - Montblanc rolls d8 + d10, but the dragon boasts a powerful d12 + d12: when the - dice hit the table: Montblanc gets 8 and 8, while the dragon rolls 9 and 12. - Despite the dragon rolling a total of 21, Montblanc’s 16 is a critical - success: against all odds, the brave knight manages to escape the monster’s - deadly claws! -

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    - This particular kind of Attribute Check has no Difficulty Level: instead, the - Result tells us how well the character performed. These Checks are often used - when researching information, examining an area or recalling important lore. -

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    - When you perform an Open Check, simply compare the Result with the table - below: rolling a 13 while studying an ancient painting means you manage to get - information worthy of an expert archaeologist, while rolling an 8 would only - net you basic hints of what the artist wanted to portray. -

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    7+ - What could be accomplished by a person with a bit of training or talent. -
    10+What could be achieved by someone competent or very talented.
    13+The work of an expert or true prodigy.
    16+A result worthy of being remembered in history.
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    SITUATIONAL MODIFIERS

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    - If a character performs a Check while in a strongly advantageous or - disadvantageous position, the Game Master may impose a +2 bonus or -2 penalty - to the Result. For example: Princess Camilla is attempting to persuade the - Bandit Queen Remora to stop raiding the nearby village of Karsa; however, - Remora's lieutenant T oris is arguing against her. This is an Opposed Check, - but Camilla also offers Remora a single favor on behalf of her family. -

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    Because of this, the Game Master grants Camilla a +2 bonus to her Check.

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    - Most of the time you will not need to use situational modifiers — adjusting - the Difficulty Level will be more than enough. However, they can prove useful - when said Difficulty is established by the rules (such as with an Accuracy - Check) or during Opposed Checks (as shown by the example above). -

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    - If you are the Game Master, use situational modifiers to reward approaches - that take advantage of the opposition's Traits, personality and objectives. -

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    GROUP CHECKS

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    - Characters can choose to cooperate in order to increase their chance of - success within specific situations. -

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    Group Checks are performed as follows:

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    2. - Each supporting character performs a Support Check identical to the one the - leader will perform, but with a fixed Difficulty Level of 10. Fumbles and - critical successes rolled during Support Checks generate no opportunities, - but still count as automatic failures and successes. -
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    4. - If any of the successful supporting characters have a Bond towards the - leader, the highest strength among those Bonds is also added to the leader's - Check. Remember, only add the single highest Bond strength. -
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    5. - The leader performs the final Check, which works as normal and may generate - opportunities in case of a fumble or critical success. The Check's outcome - affects everyone who took part in the Group Check. -
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    - Group Checks are extremely useful when two or more characters are performing - the same operation together; the Game Master always has final say on whether a - Group Check is possible or should be performed. -

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    Example:

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    - Three heroes are trying to persuade the Great Owl to grant them access to her - ancient library. The leader performs a DL 13 - 【INS + WLP】 Check, and the two supporting - characters perform 【INS + WLP】 Checks with a - Difficulty of 10. They both succeed, and one has a strength 2 Bond towards the - leader. Thus, the leader's Check will receive a total bonus equal to +4. -

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    FREQUENTLY USED CHECKS

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    - The table below contains a list of circumstances that might require a Check - and the typical Attributes that would be involved. -

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    Moving silently, hiding and acting unnoticed.【DEX + DEX】
    Avoiding a trap or finding a way to flee a collapsing building.【DEX + INS】
    Anticipating someone's movements and catching them by surprise.【DEX + INS】
    Completing a work of craftsmanship or repairing something.【DEX + INS】
    Moving gracefully to earn someone's attention.【DEX + WLP】
    Examining or investigating someone or something.【INS + INS】
    Remembering useful information about something.【INS + INS】
    Getting information from someone during a conversation.【INS + WLP】
    Persuading someone through authority or diplomacy.【INS + WLP】
    Hard work, such as lifting a portcullis or pushing a statue.【MIG + MIG】
    Resisting intense pain or fatigue.【MIG + WLP】
    Intimidating someone with your strength.【MIG + WLP】
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    Optional Rule: Shared Attribute Choice

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    - If you use this optional rule, Players can decide one of the Attributes - involved in each Check they perform, while the Game Master decides the other - (which can be the same Attribute or a different one). -

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    - This rule does not apply to Checks whose Attributes are already established by - the rules, such as Accuracy Checks. -

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    CLOCKS

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    - Also called timers, counters, trackers, or countdowns: Clocks are a useful - tool for tracking an evolving situation, an approaching danger, or the - characters' progress with a certain task. -

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    - Clocks are designed to handle complex activities that cannot be resolved with - a single Check and are a great tool for Game Masters to manage pacing within a - scene. -

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    - A Clock is a circle split into a number of sections, each of them representing - a step towards an objective being completed or an event taking place: -

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    • - When the group infiltrates a guarded area and must not alert the - surveillance, failed Checks might fill a “High Alert!” Clock. -
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    • - When the heroes realize they can't defeat a colossal foe in usual combat, - they might choose to adopt a different tactic: striking the stone columns - and causing the roof to collapse on top of the enemy! In this scenario, a - Clock can be used to keep track of how weakened the ceiling's support is; - once filled, the monster will be crushed under the debris! -
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    - A Clock normally features four to twelve sections, depending on its - complexity. Clocks are generally created and managed by the Game Master, but - should be visible to everyone: this makes for tense and adrenaline inducing - play. They should also be tied to a specific obstacle, goal, or danger, but - not to a specific method or approach: this will allow characters to interact - with them in different ways. Let's take the collapsing ceiling described - above: characters could accomplish that by striking the pillars, pulverizing - them with magic, or even throwing an enemy against them! -

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    CHAPTER ADVANCING A CLOCK

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    In general, Clocks advance through Checks:

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    • - If the Check was a critical success, the corresponding opportunity may be - spent to fill two additional sections. -
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    - Vice versa, Clocks that represent a threat gradually fill as characters fail - Checks, especially if they fail them by a wide margin: -

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    • - Fill an additional section if the Result of the Check is lower than the - Difficulty Level (or the opponent's Result in case of an Opposed Check) by 3 - or more, or two additional sections if it was by 6 or more. -
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    - Example: While sneaking her way through the monster-infested - corridors of an ancient castle, Valea rolls a 6 on a Check with Difficulty - Level 10. The Game Master fills two sections on the "Ambushed!" Clock — one - for her failure, and another because she failed the Check by three or more. -

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    CLOCKS AND THE STORY

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    - Clocks should always interact with what happens in the story. The Game Master - should use situational modifiers and adjust the Difficulty Level to represent - advantages or disadvantages derived from the Players' choices and the events - that are taking place in the scene. -

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    Bonds

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    - Bonds are a source of power for our heroes. You already know that Bonds can - help improve Checks (page 47) or aid allies - during Group Checks (page 50), but some - Class Skills and even equipment effects will also benefit from Bonds. -

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    EMOTIONS AND STRENGTH

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    Each Bond may feature up to three emotions from the following six:

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    • - Admiration. You believe you have much to learn from this - person and deeply respect them for their efforts and achievements. -
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    • - Inferiority. You envy this person or feel like you would be - powerless against them. Their very presence frustrates you, acting as a - reminder of your failures. -
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    • - Loyalty. This person has won your trust, or you believe in - their ideals. You are ready to endanger yourself to help or protect them. -
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    • - Mistrust. You don't believe the words of this person and - doubt their intentions. -
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    • - Affection. You have tender feelings for this person, be - they a love interest, a dear friend, or a member of your family. -
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    • - Hatred. You can scarcely control yourself in the presence - of this person, and would do anything to see them broken and defeated. -
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    - The six emotions are combined into three pairings, and the same Bond may only - be connected to one emotion from each pairing: -

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    - For each emotion in a Bond, the strength of that Bond is increased by one (up - to a strength of 3 if you have an emotion in each pairing). -

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    - If you have the Dark Knight Belphegor among your Bonds and you feel - inferiority and hatred towards him, that Bond has a strength of 2. -

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    CREATING A BOND

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    - Bonds are generally created during resting scenes (page 91), through opportunities, or due to specific Skills. Whenever an effect in - the game allows you to "create a Bond", you may add a new Bond to your - character sheet and immediately tie a single emotion to it. This means that - all Bonds start with a strength of 1. -

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    - You can have Bonds towards characters, nations, kingdoms, organizations, and - even religions. You cannot have a Bond towards yourself. -

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    STRENGTHENING A BOND OR CHANGING EMOTIONS

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    - You can make your Bonds grow stronger by adding more emotions to them (up to a - maximum of three emotions, one per pairing). This is generally done during - resting scenes (see page 91), which will - also allow you to shift emotions around and adjust them to the more recent - developments in your story. -

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    ERASING A BOND

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    - If you already have six Bonds and want to create a new one, you must first - erase one of your existing Bonds. You must explain how your feelings and - perspective changed. -

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    BONDS ARE STRONGER THAN DEATH

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    - Even if a character dies or leaves your story, any Bonds other characters had - with them will remain until erased. -

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    The Role of Bonds

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    - Bonds make your character stronger while reminding you of their ties with the - rest of the world and its people. -

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    - Do not shy away from complex Bonds: feeling both affection and inferiority - towards someone, or hatred and admiration, can and will make your story more - memorable. -

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    - The best choice is often to let Bonds grow organically, while also reaping the - benefits that come from having many high-strength Bonds. -

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    1. - Determine which characters will actively take part in the conflict (be they - Player Charactesr or Non-Player Characters). Everyone else will be treated - as an extra and mostly fade into the background. -
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    2. - Discuss the goals of each participant. Player Characters should also declare - which items they have equipped at the start of the conflict. -
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    3. - Player Characters perform a {DEX + INS} Initiative Group Check - to determine which side acts first. The Difficulty Level for this Check - equals the highest Initiative among their adversaries. -
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    4. - If the Player Characters succeed, the first participant to act each round - (see step 5) will be someone from their side. If they fail, the first - participant to act during each round will be one of their foes. -
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    5. - The conflict is handled as a series of consecutive rounds: During each - round, the Player Characters' side and the enemy side alternate taking - turns, starting with one participant from the side who has the initiative. -
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    8. - The Game Master may declare the end of the conflict scene whenever they deem - it appropriate. This generally happens when one side achieves their goal or - objective, when all sides except one are unable or unwilling to continue, or - when the various factions find an acceptable compromise. -
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    DETERMINE PARTICIPANTS

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    - First, discuss which characters present on the scene will take on an active - role during the conflict, and which ones will fade into the background. Player - Characters are all generally expected to take part in the conflict, as are any - important antagonists — but there might be times in which some prefer to stay - away from the spotlight. -

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    - Example: The scholar Calliope has offered to help a young - bandit by the name of Randolph — she will act as his defendant in the upcoming - trial. -

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    - The Game Master decides to run the trial as a conflict scene: the participants - will be Calliope and Randolph as well as the prosecutor, a man known as Orbek. - Interestingly enough, only one other Player decides to have their character - take an active role: Montblanc the knight will lend his reputation to help - Randolph, while the thief Valea will avoid being seen on the scene — her - presence could undermine Calliope's credibility, and she already did her part - acquiring important evidence. -

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    - Everyone else — the bystanders, the guards, and even the judge herself — will - not be active participants. While the Game Master still describes their - reactions and behavior, those characters will not get to pursue their - objectives or influence the conflict. -

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    - New participants may also enter a conflict while it is already underway: - characters who wish to do so can join the scene at the end of a round (after - step 5). -

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    DISCUSS GOALS

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    - Each character involved in the conflict will have their reasons: perhaps you - want to steal a precious artifact, persuade the Queen of your good intentions, - or avoid becoming a monster's mid-afternoon snack. Your antagonists will have - goals of their own too, ranging from escaping unharmed to putting an end to - your ceaseless meddling. -

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    - During this step, each participant should make clear what their general goal - in the conflict will be, at least initially. -

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    - The Game Master is free to keep some of the antagonists' goals a secret — - suffice it to say, if a conflict takes place it's because at the very least - they don't want the heroes to achieve their own objectives! -

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    INITIATIVE

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    - A character's Initiative modifier indicates how likely they are to give their - side an edge when a conflict begins. -

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    • - The Difficulty Level for the leader's Check is equal to the highest - Initiative Score among the heroes' adversaries; supporting characters - perform their Support Check against the standard Difficulty Level of 10. -
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    • - Whether you act as the leader or as a supporting character in this Group - Check, remember to apply your Initiative modifier to your Result. -
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    - If the leader succeeds, this means the heroes seized initiative for this - conflict and the first participant to act during each round will be someone - from the Player Characters' side; if they fail, it means they have lost the - initiative for this conflict and the first participant to act during each - round will be one of their foes. -

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    See the next page for an explanation of rounds and turns.

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    Example:

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    - The warrior monk Silida and the mage Ricard are exploring the ruins of an old - waterway when they come across a bronze golem (page 330) barring their way! -

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    - The Game Master calls for an Initiative Group Check, and Ricard is happy to - have Silida be the leader. She only rolls a 6, but Ricard's Check is a 12 - (even taking into account the -2 penalty caused by the armor he is wearing). - Silida's total is now 7, which is enough to reach the golem's initiative - score! -

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    - The Player Characters have seized the initiative, which means the first turn - of each round will belong to either Silida or Ricard. -

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    - Note that even if a new participant joins an ongoing conflict scene, they will - simply adapt to the existing initiative. -

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    DYNAMIC TURN ORDER

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    - Since turns do not belong to specific characters, you may switch the order of - your actions from round to round. For instance, a sorceress who took the last - turn during a round and found an enemy to be Vulnerable to her ice magic can - go first and finish them off quickly! This is a fundamental aspect of Fabula - Ultima's conflict gameplay, and groups that learn to coordinate their actions - will perform much better than those in which everyone is focusing on an - individual strategy. -

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    THE ACTION ECONOMY

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    - Much like any game that limits the amount of “moves” a character can perform - before their opponents get a chance to act, Fabula Ultima rewards you for - being clever in how resources are used. -

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    OPTIONAL: ENEMY INITIATIVE

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    - If you are the Game Master, it can be hard to remember which adversaries still - need to take their turn. An excellent solution is to have enemies take their - turns in descending initiative order, from fastest to slowest — simply write - that down and apply it to each round. This will make enemies slightly more - predictable, but also allows you to focus on more important aspects of the - conflict. -

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    SPACE AND DISTANCES

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    - In true console JRPG fashion, and in line with this game's cinematic approach, - conflict scenes assume characters to be able to reach each other quite easily. -

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    There are a few important things to say about this:

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    - Keep distances and movements abstract in your descriptions. If you want to - rush past the golems and snatch a cursed grimoire from the wizard's hands, - for instance, you can roll for that right away — it doesn't matter whether - you were ten, twenty, or fifty steps away, all that matters is who, or what, - is going to try and stop you. -
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    - The big difference between melee and ranged attacks isn't in the distance - they can cover, but in the various Skills they interact with and the - ability (or inability) to target flying enemies and similarly elusive - creatures. -

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    - When the martial artist in your group performs an attack that targets foes - who are in wildly different locations, you shouldn't question the - feasibility of it — if anything, the cool part is describing what the - attack looks like! -

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    - If you're thinking that fragile characters are made even more vulnerable - by this approach, you are partially right; but that's where the Guard - action (page 70) and the Protect and - Provoke Skills (pages 197 and 195) really shine — the ability to take a - blow for your comrades becomes critical to victory in battle. -

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    - If the conflict scene involves locations that are far away from each other - — say, if you are distracting the Pirate Queen with your conversational - skills while your allies silently board her ship — you must first choose - which characters will act in each location; then, proceed with the - conflict scene and "cut" between the different locations as prompted by - the initiative order. -

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    - There are situations in which distances and positions are supposed to play - an important role: what if there's a sniper atop a tower? What if a - terrible ritual tears open a chasm in the middle of the battlefield? -

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    - The chart on the right summarizes the various actions available during a - conflict; these are explained in detail over the course of this section. -

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    - There's something important that should always be kept in mind when performing - an action: that action isn't just a simple gesture, it's the main focus of - your turn and a precise tactical choice. When you Attack, you perform a full - offensive maneuver; when you Study, you focus your attention and try to obtain - critical information, and so on. -

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    MINOR ACTIVITIES

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    - There are a lot of minor gestures and operations that can be performed on your - turn, alongside your main action; the Game Master has final say on what you - can accomplish, but you'll generally be able to squeeze in at least one of the - following: -

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      - When you pick up an accessory, a shield, or a weapon, you may immediately - equip it — provided you have a free slot and are able to equip the item in - question (for more information on this, see - page 122). -

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    - All of these may be performed before, after, and sometimes during the main - action of your turn — again, the Game Master is responsible for adjudicating - what is feasible during a single turn. Be generous whenever possible. -

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    - Everything a character does to inject style and uniqueness in their actions - will virtually take no time — complex blade choreographies, magical chants, - the mixing of alchemical ingredients before throwing a potion and any - similarly flavorful descriptions should be encouraged, not penalized! -

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      Choose a target for your attack.

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      - Perform an Accuracy Check using the formula indicated by the weapon - you are attacking with. The Difficulty Level is equal to the target’s - Defense score. If you succeed, you hit the target; if you fail, it - means they managed to anticipate, evade or negate your offensive. -

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      - If you hit the target, you deal damage based on the formula indicated - by the weapon you attacked with. This will generally be a sum of your - Accuracy Check's High Roll and a fixed value based on the weapon's - power. -

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    - Example: Our heroes are fighting a group of skeletons. Montblanc the knight - charges towards the nearest undead and swings his powerful waraxe. The - Accuracy Check requires a roll of 【MIG + MIG】, which in - Montblanc's case means rolling two d10s: the knight gets a 6 and a 9, for a - total of 15 — more than enough to hit the enemy’s Defense score of 11. The - waraxe deals damage equal to 【HR + 14】; since the highest of - the two dice was a 9, the total is 23 damage. -

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    FREE ATTACKS

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    - Some game effects allow you to perform free attacks. These follow the - procedure on the previous page but generally take place as part of a different - action. -

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    - A few Skills and effects might even let you perform a free attack with weapons - that aren't part of your equipped items! -

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    MULTI

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    - When you perform an attack with the multi property, you may select as many - different targets as the specific weapon or effect allows — - multi (2) lets you target up to two different creatures, for - instance. You perform a single Accuracy Check and compare it to the Defense of - every target, determining which of them were hit. -

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    TWO-WEAPON FIGHTING

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    - When you perform the Attack action, if you have two weapons of the same - Category equipped (such as two swords or two firearms), you may declare that - you are attacking with both. -

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    - You perform the two attacks in any order you prefer and they may both be aimed - at the same target or different targets, but the following penalties apply: -

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    • - When calculating damage for both attacks, the High Roll (HR) is always - treated as being equal to 0. -
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    EQUIPMENT

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    - When you use this action, you may store any number of your equipped items in - your backpack, and you may take any number of items from your backpack and - equip them. The only thing you can't equip or put away is armor — there's - simply not enough time for that during a single action. Still, the Game Master - might allow you to remove or equip a suit of armor if you spend several turns - on it. -

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    - Remember, equipped items are always at the ready: you don't need to perform - this action to start a battle with your equipped weapon drawn, for instance. -

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    - For more information on equipping items, see - page 122. -

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    d GUARD

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    - When using this action, you focus your attention on defending your teammates - and thwarting enemy tactics. -

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    You gain all of the following benefits until the start of your next turn:

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    • - You gain Resistance to all damage types, regardless of their source (see - page 92 to learn more about damage - Affinities). -
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    • - Whenever you perform an Opposed Check against another character in the - scene, you gain a +2 bonus to your Result - (regardless of who initiated the Check). -
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    • - You may also choose to cover another creature present on the scene. If you - do, that creature cannot be targeted by melee attacks until the start of - your next turn — this effect will also end if you die, leave the scene, or - are knocked unconscious. You cannot cover a creature that is already - covering someone. -
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    - Even if you gain the ability to perform multiple actions during your turn (or - to perform the Guard action for free as part of another effect), the Guard - action can only be performed once per turn and its benefits never stack. -

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    Hinder

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    - You force an opponent into a disadvantageous position. This may represent a - variety of actions: a feint, a diversion, or even a stinging remark. -

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    - Once you have described your approach, you perform a Check against your - target, with a fixed Difficulty Level of 10 — the Game Master will determine - the relevant Attributes based on your description. -

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    - Example: Princess Camilla has challenged the Death Knight - Brandon to a duel. She circles the imposing warrior and attempts to put the - light of the sun behind her, hoping to dazzle him — the Game Master calls for - a DEX + INS Check. -

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    • - If your Check succeeds, you inflict one of the following status effects upon - the loser: dazed, shaken, slow, or weak. Your choice. -
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    - For more information on status effects, see - page 94. -

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    - Back to the example above: Camilla gets a critical success and decides to - inflict slow on the Death Knight. She also generated an opportunity — which - she immediately spends to send Brandon's sword flying from his hand. -

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    Inventory

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    - You produce an item from your inventory and immediately use that item as part - of the same action: you might give a potion to one of your allies or slip them - a refreshing balm during a tense negotiation, for instance. -

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    • - If the item you want to use requires you to be close to the target and - something or someone bars your way, the Game Master may ask for a Check. -
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    • - If you use an item whose effects include a free attack against one or more - targets, you perform this free attack as part of the Inventory action. -
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    - The rules for Inventory Points are explained on - page 104. -

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    - Note that you can perform this action even if you have items equipped in both - hands. -

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    Objective

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    - You use this action when you want to make progress towards one of your goals - within the conflict — either one you had established at the start of the - scene, or one you just realized you want to achieve. You might make an attempt - at negotiation, sneak past a group of guards, begin work on a magical Ritual, - grab a target and try to immobilize them, pull a lever to activate a - mechanism, and so on. -

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    - O W Describe what you want to accomplish and how you intend - to approach it. -

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    - Needless to say, you can only pursue a goal if you have a reasonable way to - achieve it — the Game Master has final say on which actions - can be performed, but should do their best to allow a variety of different - approaches. -

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    - If your goal is simple enough—such as leaping past a chasm or climbing a - rope—you will likely accomplish it with a single successful - Check. -

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    - O W Since Objective gets you closer to what you want to - achieve within the conflict, it will always require a Check. -

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    • - If your goal is opposed by another participant in the conflict scene, the - Check will be an Opposed Check against them. Even if multiple participants - can oppose you, only one of them will perform the Check — this should be the - most capable among your adversaries. -
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    - O W If your Check is successful, you alter the - Clock in your favor — which, based on the Clock in question, - means filling or erasing a certain number of sections, as previously explained - on page 53: -

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    - Most of the time, your goal will be complex enough to involve the use of a - Clock — especially if achieving it brings you closer to - winning the conflict. -

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    GOAL CLOCKS IN A CONFLICT SCENE

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    - Example: In the depths of a magitech laboratory, the warrior monk Silida is - busy keeping a rampaging stone golem away from her allies — the mage Ricard - and the arcane fencer Nethis. -

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    - Seeing how Silida is having trouble withstanding the golem's powerful attacks, - Nethis decides to work on a new goal for this conflict: there are a variety of - magical crystals surrounding them, and she wants to channel their power into - the golem and overload its core, shutting down most of its functions. -

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    - Since Nethis can wield magic, the Game Master is okay with the plan and - establishes a six-section Clock: once completed, the golem's core will be - properly fried — the Game Master says she will handle this by permanently - decreasing all of the golem's Attribute dice by one size. -

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    - When you use Objective to intervene on a Clock, it is extremely important to - describe what your character does — the Game Master has final say on which - actions can influence the Clock. -

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    - Back to the previous example: The kind of effect Nethis wants to accomplish is - definitely magical — but does this mean Silida, being unable to cast spells, - cannot influence the Clock? -

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    Absolutely not!

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    - For instance, she might use Objective and strike at the golem's frontal plate, - which houses its core, to expose it and increase the flow of magical energy. - Maybe she won't fill as many sections (the Golem is pretty good at opposing - physical Checks, and this isn't exactly an optimal strategy), but it will - still help. -

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    GOAL CLOCKS IN A CONFLICT SCENE

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    - As the Game Master, you are responsible for assigning Clocks to goals and - determining how many sections they should have — use the table below as a - guideline. -

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    - For detailed examples of conflict goals and Clocks, see - page 78. -

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    4MinorProvides a minor or temporary advantage.
    6 to 8MajorProvides a decisive and permanent advantage.
    10 to 12ResolutiveAllows you to win the conflict.
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    - For more information on magic and spells, see - page 114. -

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    - For more information on magic and spells, see - page 114. -

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    22GAME RULES

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    SKILL

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    - Some skills and effects require you to "use an action" to activate them; in - these cases, the Skill action must be performed. If you ever decide to use one - such Skill outside a conflict, it will generally require five to ten seconds. -

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    OTHER

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    - In addition to the ones listed above, characters might attempt all sorts of - creative actions within a turn, provided these aren't particularly complex or - time-consuming operations. The details and resolution of these unique actions - must be negotiated between the Player and the Game Master; most of the time, - the simple act of clearly stating what you want to accomplish and how you want - to do it will lead you to realize that an existing action is already the best - fit for it. -

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    - Conflicts generally represent fast-paced scenes in which characters have - limited ability to speak and discuss a complex plan or course of action, but - this shouldn’t apply to the Players who are controlling those same characters. -

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    Always keep the following in mind:

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    • - First, the characters are heroes and adventurers. This means they have - likely discussed strategy and tactics before, perhaps around a campfire or - while marching through the woods; not to mention the fact that movies and TV - shows often portray heroes elaborating a strategy on the spot, as time - seemingly freezes. -
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    - Ultimately, the choice of exactly how much dialogue and strategizing is - allowed during conflicts and similar situations rest on the shoulders of the - entire group: a “sweet spot” needs to be collectively found. -

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    TEAMWORK

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    - When a character performs a Check during a conflict scene, any other character - that is able to help them and hasn’t already taken a turn during the current - round may choose to lend the active character a hand. -

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    - If anyone does, the Check turns into a Group Check (see - page 50), but with a few key differences: -

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    • - Each helper becomes a supporting character in that Group Check, while the - active Player Character is treated as the leader. -
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    • Every Support Check is automatically successful.
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    • - Each character who supported the leader is then considered as having taken - their turn within the round — in other words, you can only help if you - haven't already taken your turn, and doing so will "burn" your ability to - act during that same round. -
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    Choose wisely.

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    - Note that this option can apply to any kind of Check, - including Accuracy Checks, Magic Checks, and Opposed Checks! This is a great - way to represent characters working together to overcome a powerful opponent — - when you can't strike a flying target with your sword, you might clear the - path for your archer or help them anticipate the enemy's movements! -

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    ENDING A CONFLICT

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    - As with any scene in the game, the Game Master has the right to declare the - ending of a conflict. This generally happens when one side has prevailed, when - everyone is no longer able to oppose them, or when the participants negotiate - some sort of truce. -

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    • - Sometimes, the end of a conflict scene might mark the beginning of a - different one. It is not uncommon for a brutal battle to turn into a chase - as the losing side retreats, or a failed negotiation might turn to violence. - Some characters could even have this change as their conflict goal if they - excel at a specific type of situation instead of the current one. -
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    • - When a conflict ends, all effects that last "until the end of the scene" - will also cease to be. Keep this in mind when deciding whether you should - switch to a different conflict or simply let the current conflict evolve in - a different direction. -
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    - In the end, remember that conflicts should only be used for high-stake moments - and aren't the default resolution method for every tense situation. -

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    TURN-RELATED EFFECTS

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    - Effects that concern themselves with "the start of a character's turn" or "the - end of a character's turn" follow a set of specific rules: -

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    • - The effect ends automatically when the conflict scene reaches its - conclusion. -
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    • - If an effect begins, ends or recharges at the start or at the end of a - character's turn (such as the Guard action on - page 70 or the Protect Skill on - page 197), that effect also begins, ends - or recharges immediately if you help another character through teamwork (see - previous page). -
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    - If such an effect is somehow used outside a conflict scene (this doesn't - happen often, but it's still a possibility), it will last for a few seconds – - enough to influence the outcome of a single Check, generally. -

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    CHAPTER CATCH THE THIEF

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    - Heading towards their rooms in Caralon Castle, the heroes spot a suspicious - figure at the end of a corridor — and in their hands is the powerful artifact - known as the Skyglass, the most precious treasure of Caralon's royal - bloodline! The group immediately jumps into action, and a chase scene begins! -

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    - The Player Characters want to reach and stop the thief, which is a resolutive - goal; the Game Master sets this Clock at 10 sections. Possible actions would - be... -

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    • - Use 【DEX + INS】 to anticipate the thief's movements and - cut them off. -
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    • - Use 【DEX + MIG】 to bolt forward and grab the thief before - they get too far. -
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    • - Use 【INS + INS】 to recall the layout of the palace - corridors and tell the nearby guards where you think the thief might be - heading. -
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    • - If capable of casting spells, use 【INS + WLP】 to summon a - glowing orb that will follow the fleeing thief. -
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    • - Use 【MIG + WLP 】 to intimidate the thief and cause them - to stumble or hesitate. -
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    - These Checks will be performed against the thief; once the Clock reaches 10, - the group will have cornered the mysterious figure — but this might lead to a - battle! -

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    - Similarly, the thief has a Clock of their own: thanks to a significant head - start on the heroes, the thief's Clock has 8 sections only. If the thief - manages to fill this Clock, they will flee the scene with the Skyglass! -

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    CONVINCE THE QUEEN

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    - The heroes need to persuade the Queen of Armorica that attacking the Imperial - forces tomorrow would be a suicidal maneuver. For some reason, the Queen's - advisor is stubbornly pushing for an immediate strike. -

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    - This is a resolutive goal and, given the importance of the scene, the Clock - should have 12 sections. Possible actions would be... -

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    • - Use 【INS + WLP】 to present your reasons to the Queen. If - you have witnesses or items that reinforce your position, they will grant - you a +2 bonus. -
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    • - Use 【INS + MIG】 to present a possible strategy and offer - your battle prowess to the Queen and her people, were she to reconsider - tomorrow's attack. -
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    • - Use 【WLP + WLP】 to launch yourself into a passionate - speech, attempting to win the hearts of the bystanders. If you helped the - people of Armorica in the past, you will receive a +2 bonus. -
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    • - Use 【INS + WLP】 to lure the advisor into saying too much. - To get a bonus on this Check, you might first Study the advisor and identify - his Traits and motives. -
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    - The majority of these Checks will be performed against the advisor, but the - third approach might also be made against the difficulty of "the room". -

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    - The advisor also has a Clock of his own which, once completed, will have the - heroes banished! This Clock has 12 sections — the same size as the heroes'. -

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    AMBUSHES AND SURPRISE ROUNDS

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    - Normally, initiative already takes care of which characters in a conflict - are more aware of their surroundings and can promptly react to danger; - however, if one side gets the jump on their foes, the Game Master may opt to - give those characters a free round of actions before anyone else can act. -

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    This is known as a surprise round.

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    • - Warning: This optional rule greatly favors the ambushers; - a full round of actions is a massive advantage. If you don't like the - possibility of a character being defeated before even being able to - contribute to the conflict, don't use this rule. -
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    • - If you are using Superiority Points, a surprise round can become even more - dangerous if the ambushers manage to overwhelm their foes with additional - actions. -
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    - See next page for the mechanics governing - Superiority Points. -

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    PLAYERS OUTSIDE THE CONFLICT

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    - If one or more Players are controlling no characters during a conflict - scene, they can still influence its outcome: once per conflict round after - any character performs a Check, a Player whose - character is not present on the scene can choose a single die rolled in that - Check and force it to be rerolled. Multiple Players can even work together - to have the same die be rerolled more than once. -

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    - The goal of this rule is to keep Players involved even when their characters - are absent from the conflict scene or have been defeated. -

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    - If you use this optional rule, describe how your character is "fighting in - spirit" alongside their ally and helping them overcome the challenge! -

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    OPTIONAL CONFLICT RULES

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    - Below you can find a few options for customizing conflict scenes in your - game. Any number of these can be adopted, as long as the entire group agrees - on them; you also have the option to use them only during specific conflicts - that you think would benefit from an additional tactical layer. -

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    BATTLE SUPERIORITY

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    - This optional rule adds another layer of strategy to battles and rewards the - clever use of elemental attacks and Affinities. -

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    - If you use this rule, all participants in the conflict gain access to a - special resource: Superiority Points. These points are shared - by the entire team, which means any Superiority Points you gain may be spent - by you or your allies. -

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    Gaining Superiority Points

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    Characters can gain Superiority Points in four different ways:

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    • - Whenever you deal damage to one or more enemies, if one or more of those - enemies are Vulnerable to the damage you deal, your team gains 1 Superiority - Point. -
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    • - Whenever you suffer damage, if you are Immune or Absorb that damage type, - your team gains 1 Superiority Point. -
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    • - Whenever you roll a critical success, your team gains 1 Superiority Point. -
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    • - Whenever you roll a fumble, the opposing team gains 1 Superiority Point. -
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    - A character may spend one Superiority Point to perform an additional action on - their turn, making this optional rule a dangerous addition! -

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    Important Governing Rules

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    However, there are three important rules governing Superiority Points:

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    • - A character may only spend 1 Superiority Point per turn, regardless of the - number of Superiority Points available to their team. -
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    • - A team can never have more than 5 Superiority Points; any Superiority Points - in excess will simply be wasted. -
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    - Note: This rule is more advantageous to the Player Characters - than their enemies since Player Characters usually do not have damage - Vulnerabilities. -

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    - You might want to employ a tracker such as the one shown below, and move a - coin or token back and forth to remember how many points are available to each - team: -

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    - A visual aid showing point tracking: 5 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 -

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    Hit Points and Mind Points

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    - In Fabula Ultima, a character’s general well-being is represented by two - parameters: Hit Points and Mind Points. If you are familiar with video games, - you will no doubt have encountered similar terms — but in this game, they work - a bit differently than what you might be used to. -

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    HIT POINTS

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    - Abbreviated as HP, this number indicates a character’s vital energy, fighting - spirit, and general body health, as well as their ability to take a beating - and withstand physical pain and fatigue. You should not see Hit Points as a - measure of a character's physical integrity, however — losing them does not - directly translate into wounds or severe physical harm. -

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    - One could describe Hit Points as a “shield” that protects characters from - suffering that final blow that would knock them out of a fight. Bruises, cuts, - and burns are all ways to portray this in the game fiction — the moment HP - gets to 0, however, is when we see the antagonist's blade find an opening and - tear through the hero's armor. -

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    HP States

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    • - Current HP: This is how many Hit Points a character has at - the moment. This number can never go below 0, nor can it go above the - character’s maximum HP. -
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    • - Crisis: This number is equal to half of a character's - maximum HP, rounded down. If your current HP is at or below this number, you - are considered "in Crisis", which means you're having a bad day and it - shows. For instance, a character with 65 maximum HP will be in Crisis if - they have 32 Hit Points or less. Some game effects activate when you enter - Crisis, and others remain active as long as you are in Crisis. -
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    • - 0 HP: If a character’s current Hit Points reach 0, their - fighting spirit has broken. They will face different consequences depending - on their role in the story — a Player Character, a Villain, or a normal - Non-Player Character. For detailed information on what happens when a - character reaches 0 Hit Points, take a look at - page 86. -
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    HIT POINTS AND MIND POINTS

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    MIND POINTS

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    - Abbreviated as MP, this number measures a character’s inner force, magical - potential, and ability to focus. In the game, Mind Points are often spent to - fuel magic or to perform heroic feats that verge on the superhuman. -

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    • - Current MP. This is how many Mind Points a character has at - the moment. This number can never go below 0, nor can it go above the - character’s maximum MP. -
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    • - Spending MP. Spells require you to spend Mind Points to - cast them, as do several other abilities. You can only do so if you have - enough MP to pay for the full cost; for instance, you cannot cast a spell - with a cost of 10 MP if you only have 9 MP left. -
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    - When a character’s Hit Points fall to 0, the dangers and harm they endured - have become unbearable. Will they break? Will they run? -

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    - Depending on their role within the story, defeated characters will have - different options available to them. -

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    NON-PLAYER CHARACTERS

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    - When a Non-Player Character’s Hit Points reach 0, that character loses all - will to fight. Whoever defeated them gets the right to determine their fate: - they may be: -

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    - Example: Yezma lands her final blow against a magically - tainted boar, reducing its Hit Points to 0. Now that the creature is defeated, - Yezma must decide its fate — she knows, however, that the great beast had - turned aggressive only because of the arcane corruption plaguing its mind and - body. Because of this, Yezma decides to spare the creature and simply scare it - off, in the hope of finding a way to restore its mind later on. -

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    - This being said, some creatures might simply be destroyed when reduced to 0 - Hit Points — constructs such as golems and robots will cease to function, - elemental beings will vanish or dissipate, and undead often crumble to dust. -

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    CHAPTER VILLAINS

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    - Some Non-Player Characters are a bit more important than others — these are - Villains, the main antagonists in the story. You will find more information - about them starting on page 100, but what - you need to know right now is that they enjoy several privileges when compared - to normal NPCs. -

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    - When reduced to 0 Hit Points, a Villain must choose one of two options: - escaping or surrendering. -

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    Escaping

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    - Villains have a pool of special points, mirroring the Player Characters' - Fabula Points: these are called Ultima Points (see - page 101). When reduced to 0 Hit Points, a - Villain may spend 1 Ultima Point and safely disappear from the scene; the Game - Master describes how this happens. -

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    - Example: Held at gunpoint by the sky pirate Morgan, Commander - Duna grins and leaps from the airship's deck, plummeting towards the ocean - below. But when Morgan leans over the railing to see where the armored warrior - fell, he's clinging to a large winged salamander. "You win this battle, - pirate!" he shouts, before the powerful beast carries him away towards the - capital. -

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    - If a Villain has no Ultima Points left, they may still escape by escalating - into a more dangerous version of themselves (see - page 102). -

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    Surrendering

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    - The Villain surrenders and is treated as any other Non-Player Character; their - fate rests in the hands of those who defeated them. In general, a Villain will - only choose this option if it's the only choice they have left; if the Player - Characters show mercy to a Villain, they might even earn a new ally — this - would also be a spectacular way to introduce a new Player Character in the - group. -

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    PLAYER CHARACTERS

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    - Like Villains, Player Characters follow their own special rules. When reduced - to 0 Hit Points, a Player Character must either Sacrifice themselves or - Surrender. -

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    SACRIFICE

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    - When reduced to 0 Hit Points, a Player Character may give their life in order - to accomplish a seemingly impossible deed, such as putting an end to a - centuries-old curse, temporarily taking away a demigod's powers, or - single-handedly holding off a small army to make sure their allies can flee. -

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    - You may only sacrifice yourself if at least two of the following are true: -

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    - The details of the sacrifice are negotiated between you and the Game Master — - you should narrate your heroic demise together. There is no fixed limit on - what a sacrifice may accomplish: you can and should go overboard with this, - especially as you will permanently lose your character. -

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    - It is important to note that Player Characters who sacrifice themselves have - accepted their death and normally cannot be brought back to life (see below), - because they peacefully became one with the stream of souls. It isn't a bad - way to go. -

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    - In the cosmology of Fabula Ultima, the spirits of the deceased generally - return to the stream of souls that permeates the world — but some might be - trapped by evil sorcery, transported to other dimensions, or even possess a - will strong enough to retain their identity after death. -

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    - The mechanics of the game do not give you the option of bringing characters - back to life for two main reasons: firstly, the death of a Player Character - should be meaningful; and secondly, the mystery of the afterlife should be - something you explore and shape together as part of your story. -

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    Surrendering

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    - Characters who surrender fall unconscious and become unable to act for the - remainder of the scene, even if their Hit Points are restored above 0. The - Game Master cannot kill a character who surrenders but may impose a narrative - consequence chosen from the list below or a consequence that makes sense - within the scene. If multiple characters surrender — or worse of all, if the - entire group gets wiped out! — the Game Master may impose separate - consequences or a single major consequence. They may also decide to bring the - consequences of your surrender into play later on! -

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    - Example: As the last hero bites the dust, Commander Kelta - grins. "I'd love to get rid of you once and for all, but I have a busy day. - You will never make it to the village in time! The Skyglass will shortly be in - the Empress' hands." -

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    - While surrendering will never kill your character, the Game Master can still - impose heavy consequences. Given the general mood of Fabula Ultima, however, - permanent or crippling injuries should be avoided. -

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    Mechanics

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    • - Player Character Gain: When a Player Character chooses to - Surrender, they immediately gain 2 Fabula Points. -
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    • - Recovery: At the start of the next scene in which they - appear, the Player Character regains consciousness and recovers an amount of - Hit Points equal to their Crisis score. -
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    Darkness
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    Despair
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    - The enemy gets to make a decisive move, or the heroes lose the faith and - approval of an important person or group. -
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    Loss
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    - Something incredibly precious, such as a magical artifact, a loved person, - or an ancient and important heirloom, is taken from you. -
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    Resentment
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    - You are forced to erase one of your Bonds and replace it with a Bond towards - a character chosen by the Game Master. This new Bond must be of hatred, - inferiority, or mistrust — your choice. -
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    The Heroic Life

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    - The heroic life can take a heavy toll on Player Characters; they often need to - rest and recover their energy. Depending on the location, characters have - access to different options for resting. -

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    RESTING IN THE WILDERNESS

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    - When far away from the safety of cities and villages, traveling on the road or - exploring a ruin, characters must have access to one of the following in order - to rest: -

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    • - A safe location where they run no risk of being attacked; perhaps a - consecrated temple, a secret room, the inside of an armored transport, or an - area protected by a magic circle. -
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    - While in a village, town, or city, characters must have access to one of the - following in order to rest: -

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    - Generally, resting requires four to six hours of inactivity. See Rests and - Pacing on the right for more information on the consequences of resting. -

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    CHAPTER: BONDS AND RESTING SCENES

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    - When the heroes rest, there is a chance for calmer, more intimate roleplaying - — this is known as a resting scene. During this type of scene, Players can - spend some time roleplaying conversations and describing what their characters - do while sitting near the campfire or relaxing around town. -

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    - When you add new Bonds or change their emotions, describe how and why your - character's view of others has shifted. -

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    NON-PLAYER CHARACTER RECOVERY

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    - These rules only apply to Player Characters; the Game Master always has full - control over Non-Player Character recovery times. In general, whenever an NPC - appears on a scene they are assumed to be at their full Hit Points and Mind - Points, and with no status effects. -

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    - While the rules for rests are very generous, spending too much time wrapped in - the warm blankets of an inn will allow whatever danger is approaching to make - the first move undisturbed. -

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    - Inactivity should never be without consequence. The Game Master may use Clocks - to keep the Players on their toes and foreshadow incoming threats, filling a - section at the end of each rest. -

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    In Fabula Ultima, damage generally falls into one of the following types:

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    Damage Affinities

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    - Some creatures have a particular Affinity towards certain damage types, often - due to their Species — for instance, undead creatures are Vulnerable to light - damage. -

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    Vulnerability

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    • - If a creature Resists a damage type, they will only lose half the - normal amount of Hit Points. -
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    • - If a creature Absorbs a damage type, they will lose no Hit Points - and will instead recover an amount of Hit Points equal to the damage they - suffered. -
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    - Some game effects may cause you to gain a variety of Affinities: if a - character is both Vulnerable and Resistant to a specific type of damage, they - are treated as having no Affinity towards it. Immunity, on the other hand, - always supersedes both Resistance and Vulnerability: finally, Absorption - supersedes all other Affinities. -

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    EXTRA DAMAGE

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    - Some game effects let you deal "extra damage". These effects do not apply to - attacks or spells that deal no damage, only to those which already deal - damage. -

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    CHANGING DAMAGE TYPES

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    - There are a variety of game effects that change the type of damage dealt by a - spell or weapon. When this happens, the most recent effect “overwrites” any - previous changes — and when such an effect ends, damage will return to its - previous type. -

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    - Example: By default, a sword deals physical damage. If the - spell Soul Weapon (page 209) is cast on - that sword, it will deal light damage until the end of the scene. But if a - Cyclone infusion (page 214) is applied to - an attack, that attack will deal air damage — subsequent attacks will return - to dealing light damage. -

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    IMPROVISING DAMAGE

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    - Damage is generally dealt by weapons, spells, or special abilities, but there - can be other situations in which characters might be harmed, such as falling - from a bridge or being buried under a pile of debris. The Game Master should - use the table below to determine the amount of damage suffered in similar - occasions. The damage type will vary depending on the circumstances, of - course. -

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    5+103040
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    - Sources of damage such as traps and hazards cannot kill a Player Character - unless they choose to sacrifice themselves; this should be portrayed as a - sudden stroke of luck or as a consequence of the character’s heroic resolve. -

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    - Example: Montblanc falls into a river of lava and is reduced - to 0 Hit Points. He surrenders and manages to land on a floating rock, but - passes out because of the heat. The current drags him away, separating him - from the group. -

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    • - Poisoned Temporarily reduces your Might and Willpower die - sizes by one. -
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    - Different status effects that influence the same Attribute will stack — for - instance, being both dazed and enraged reduces your Insight die size by two. -

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    That said, your Attributes cannot be reduced below a d6 size.

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    - If a character is suffering from a status effect and receives that same status - effect again, nothing happens. -

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    RECOVERING FROM STATUS EFFECTS

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    - Status effects can be healed through resting or via specific spells, Skills, - or items. -

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    STATUS EFFECT IMMUNITY

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    - If a character is immune to a given status effect, they cannot suffer it — if - they become immune to that status effect while they have it, then they - immediately recover from that status effect. -

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    - The six status effects are an abstract representation of a character’s - diminished abilities. Poisoned can represent being drunk or sick, shaken - might be caused by fear or hallucinations, slow can come from ice magic as - well as especially sticky ooze, and so on. -

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    - Many other afflictions could be treated as their own status effect, such as - being asleep or petrified: however, these are not status effects and behave - in a different way. Instead of reducing a character’s game statistics, they - affect the way that character can act within the game world. Petrified - creatures, for instance, will be unable to act. -

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    - When dealing with similar effects, rely on logic and on what makes sense - given the circumstances. Unless established by the game rules, it is the - Game Master’s job to decide which events translate to status effects and - which are handled as narrative elements. -

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    - Fabula Points represent the Player Characters’ ability to influence destiny - and stem directly from their heroic nature and the hardships they face. -

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    FABULA POINTS AT CHARACTER CREATION

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    - Each newly created character automatically receives 3 Fabula Points; any other - Fabula Points must be gained during play. -

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    GAINING FABULA POINTS

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    - There are four main ways a Player Character can gain Fabula Points, plus a - fifth optional method: -

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    • - If a Player Character has no Fabula Points at the start of a session, they - immediately receive 1 Fabula Point. -
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    • - Whenever a Player Character rolls a fumble on a Check, they immediately - receive 1 Fabula Point. -
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    • - Whenever a Villain makes an entrance during a scene — even if it is a Game - Master scene, where the Player Characters are not present — each Player - Character will immediately receive 1 Fabula Point. - For more information on Villains, see - page 100. -
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    • - Whenever a Player Character is reduced to 0 Hit Points and decides to - Surrender, that character immediately receives 2 Fabula Points. -
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    • - Whenever a Player Character invokes one of their Bonds or Traits to - automatically fail a Check (as per the optional rule on - page 47), that character immediately - receives 1 Fabula Point. -
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    - There is no upper limit to a character’s Fabula Points. In short, you are free - to hoard them in preparation for an “important occasion” — however, spending - Fabula Points is one of the main ways you will gain Experience Points and - increase your level in the game (see - page 226). -

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    ALTERING THE STORY

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    - As a Player, you can spend 1 Fabula Point to make a statement about the story. - You get to shape part of the world, its people, and its creatures, to fill in - the "grey areas" and generate an opportunity for action, tweak a detail in - your favor... or even introduce a convenient plot twist! -

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    • - If you want to change or add new details to a character, location, or item - that has already been established — such as a character, location, or item - the Game Master described or introduced — you will first need the Game - Master's permission. -
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    • - If your alteration directly affects another Player Character — for instance, - if you are establishing there is a bounty on the head of one of your - companions — you will first need permission from the corresponding Player. -
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    • - You cannot use this option to contradict a statement previously made by - yourself or by another participant. -
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    • - You cannot use this option to cause mechanical changes such as gaining or - altering a Skill, switching a creature's Vulnerabilities, or inflicting a - status effect on one or more enemies. The Game Master might decide that the - element you introduced grants a mechanical advantage, but that's their call - to make, not yours. -
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    - As with any freeform tool, this option is very powerful and may be used in a - variety of ways and "intensities" — some Players will just add a useful item - on the scene, others will come up with entire new locations and place them on - the world map. -

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    - When you sit down to play, discuss what you feel comfortable with — but do - your best to embrace the adventurous (and sometimes over-the-top) nature of - this rule. -

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    Example 1

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    - After defeating the Mirror Golem in the depths of the forest ruins, the heroes - recover a strange ivory disc bearing mysterious inscriptions. No one among - them knows how to read this ancient language; a Player decides to spend 1 - Fabula Point to state his character knows of an elderly scholar living in the - countryside nearby, who might be able to help. -

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    - Since this statement does not contradict anything previously stated by the - Game Master or by another Player, it becomes automatically true — the Player - marks the position of the scholar's tower on the map. -

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    - Example 2: Our heroes are searching for a massive dragon across the rocky - hills surrounding Ildefort. -

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    - They finally track the monster down to a large cavern. At that point, a - Player declares she wants to spend 1 Fabula Point to state - that the creature is asleep — this will make it easier to get the drop on - them. -

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    - The dragon is a creature introduced by the Game Master, which - means the Player needs permission in order to make a - statement about them. The GM is okay with this, but points - out that this is no "magical sleep" and that the group will have to make - Checks in order to avoid waking up the dragon. -

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    - Example 3: Seven years ago, the warrior-sorceress Daige deserted the imperial - army. -

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    - Now Daige finds herself back in the imperial capital, leading an infiltration - team determined to steal the Soul Crystal from the Empress' clutches. -

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    - While gathering information in the streets, Daige and her comrade Valincor - realize they are being followed by a city guard: the - Player controlling Daige, Hannah, spends 1 Fabula Point and - reveals that their pursuer is actually a member of her former unit, Ramis. He - was never a fan of imperial cruelties but remained in the army to feed his - family. Since the city guard was a character introduced by the - Game Master, Hannah needs permission — this is a huge change - to the scene, but the GM is intrigued and agrees to it. -

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    - From now on, the Game Master will still control Ramis — but - the heroes have gained a new and useful contact within the capital. However, - Ramis still has a weakness: what will he do if his family is threatened? -

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    ULTIMA POINTS

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    - Ultima Points are the dark mirror to Fabula Points. When a Villain is - introduced, the Game Master must also decide whether that character is a - minor, major, or supreme Villain — the GM can keep this a secret or openly - reveal it. -

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    How Villains Receive Ultima Points

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    - Enemy commanders, unique and infamous monsters, and antagonists causing - trouble in small settlements. -
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    - Tyrants, powerful mages, legendary creatures, and entities that threaten - entire countries. -
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    - Archdemons, immortal entities, and alien deities bent on destruction or - domination. -
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    SPENDING ULTIMA POINTS

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    A Villain has three options for spending Ultima Points:

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    - After performing a Check, a Villain may spend 1 Ultima Point to invoke one - of their Traits and reroll one or both dice (this follows the same rules - seen on page 46). -
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    Recovery (1 Point)
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    - A Villain may use an action and spend 1 Ultima Point to recover from all - status effects and also recover 50 Mind Points. -
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    - While Player Characters can gain Fabula Points in several ways, Villains - cannot recharge their Ultima Points — in a way, they represent the Villain's - determination and will to pursue their objectives. A Villain with no - remaining Ultima Points is no longer a Villain and becomes equivalent to any - other NPC; alternatively, they may choose to escalate (see next page). -

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    ESCALATION

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    - At any time during play, the Game Master may declare that a Villain has - transformed into a new version of themselves — one with greater powers and - darker ambitions. Narratively speaking, this is the moment in which the - Villain rejects a chance at redemption and grows even more obsessive in the - pursuit of their goal. The heroes forced them into a corner, and the results - have proven catastrophic. -

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    - Following this transformation, the character is treated as an entirely new - Villain; the first time they appear during a scene, their Ultima Points will - reset to a value appropriate to their new role in the story. -

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    - Whenever a Villain makes an entrance during a scene, each Player Character - gains 1 Fabula Point. -

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    Rules for Fabula Points

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    • - Multiple identities. If a Villain has more than one - identity, the heroes only receive Fabula Points when they appear using - their "antagonist persona". Once the deception is exposed, however, they - will begin awarding Fabula Points every time they appear on a scene, - whether disguised or else. -
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    • - Multiple Villains. If two or more Villains appear during - the same scene, each Player Character will gain 1 Fabula Point per - Villain, up to a maximum of 3 Fabula Points per Player Character earned - this way during the same scene. -
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    • - Back-to-back scenes with Villains. If a Villain's - presence extends for several consecutive scenes, the Player Characters - only gain 1 Fabula Point at the beginning, and no additional Fabula Points - for the following scenes. -
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    - Whenever the heroes are running low on Fabula Points, the Game Master should - run a Game Master scene and show a Villain in action — this is a great way - to push the story forward while also giving the heroes a bit more "fuel". -

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    - When choosing whether a Villain will escalate, the Game Master should - consider the antagonist's importance within the story, their personality, - and the way the heroes chose to confront them: a Villain's escalation shows - that the heroes might win a conflict but still make the situation worse. -

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    - Most of the time it's best to simply let a Villain be defeated: maybe their - resolve is broken, maybe they even realized they were wrong and will turn - into an ally. -

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    - Player Characters have an abstract reserve of useful gear and consumable - items, represented by Inventory Points (IP). -

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    - A character can normally carry a maximum of 6 Inventory Points; however, some - Classes and special Skills will increase this limit. -

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    SPENDING INVENTORY POINTS

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    - Whenever you need a consumable item from the list below, you may spend an - appropriate amount of Inventory Points to produce it from your bag and apply - its effect — all Inventory Points spent this way must come from the same - character. -

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    - Once created, the item must be used immediately and is destroyed in the - process; you cannot create it and then "save it for later". -

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    - The table below lists the default inventory objects available in the game; - this information is also present on your group sheet for easier reference. The - sheet also features blank spaces where you can write custom inventory items - that are unique to your world! -

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    - The Tinkerer Class (page 210) can use - Inventory Points in a variety of ways. -

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    ITEMIP COSTEFFECT
    PotionsElixir 3One creature recovers 50 Mind Points.
    Remedy 3One creature recovers 50 Hit Points.
    Tonic 2One creature recovers from a single status effect.
    Utility - Elemental Shard 2 One creature suffers 10 damage of a type of your - choice (air, bolt, earth, fire, or ice). -
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    RECHARGING INVENTORY POINTS

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    - Characters can recharge their Inventory Points when they are in a town, - village, or other locations that allow them to purchase useful gear: the cost - is 10 zenit for every Inventory Point they want to recharge. -

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    - At the Game Master’s discretion, characters may also recharge some of their - Inventory Points in particular circumstances, such as stumbling upon an - adventurer’s backpack or being rewarded by a village for their help with local - troubles. -

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    - A character’s current Inventory Points can never go above their maximum - Inventory Points — there is always a limit to how much can be carried - comfortably. -

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    SHARING INVENTORY POINTS

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    GEAR AND TOOLS

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    - All Player Characters are assumed to be carrying any gear and tools - appropriate to their Identity or befitting their role as adventurers: there’s - no need to keep track of torches, ropes, blankets and so on. -

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    If a character needs a basic adventuring item, they will have it.

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    - However, sometimes a character will need an item that is a bit uncommon or - doesn't really fit their Identity. When this happens, the Game Master may - allow the character to spend some Inventory Points (generally 2 to 4) in order - to "miraculously" pull the item in question out of their backpack. -

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    - Example: A character whose Identity is “Princess of Thieves” - will surely carry some quality lockpicks in her bag; on the contrary, a noble - knight will probably have to spend a couple Inventory Points to pull them out - of his backpack. -

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    - Items created this way are not immediately destroyed, but characters should - not be allowed to sell them for a price higher than five times their IP cost. - For instance, an item that costs 2 IP to create should sell for 10 zenit at - most. -

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    - Note: While tools and similar gear might allow you to perform - an otherwise impossible operation, they never grant any mechanical benefit. -

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    - While conflicts may be the most memorable moments of a game session, the - exploration of the game world is another major aspect of Fabula Ultima. At the - beginning of the game, your group will create the world together (see World - Creation, on page 148); however, this does - not mean you know everything about it. While you may be familiar with the main - regions and cities, there are plenty of discoveries — and dangers! — awaiting - our heroes. -

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    TRAVELING ACROSS THE WORLD MAP

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    - When a group embarks on a journey, the Game Master makes use of the map sheet - to track their movements. The basic unit of this system is the travel day: it - is the average distance covered during a single day on the map (assuming the - characters are traveling on foot). The length of one travel day when using - your map sheet must be established by the group during World Creation. -

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    JOURNEYS AND TRA VELS

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    - For the sake of simplicity, travel days should always be rounded up to the - next whole number — a journey taking two and a half days is rounded up to - three days, for instance. -

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    - The Game Master always has final say on how many travel days a journey will - take. -

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    Within villages, cities and guarded areasMinimald6
    Prairies, patrolled roads, countrysidesLowd8
    Forests, hills, riversMediumd10
    Vast forests, mountains, open sea, swampsHighd12
    Deserts, frozen wastes, jungles, volcanoesVery Highd20
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    - Needless to say, a frequently patrolled area under enemy control will count as - a High or Very High danger, just like a - prairie overrun by hostile monsters. -

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    - A group of heroes are leaving the village of Relde for the Kanka Hills, where - they must search for an old mining tunnel that supposedly leads to the lair of - a wise water serpent. -

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    - Liz (the Game Master) takes a look at the map and determines that the - characters will need one travel day to reach the hills, and another travel day - to explore the surrounding area in order to find the tunnel entrance. -

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    - For the first travel day, the group will cross prairies (d8) and hills (d10). - Since only the highest die has to be taken into account, Liz should roll a - d10. However, there is talk of a gang of bandits roaming the prairie: she - decides this should raise the threat level to High (d12). The - die comes up a 7: a danger! -

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    - Liz has the group encounter a band of four brigands, accompanied by a Grey - Howler (a wolf-like creature). Following a quick conflict, the Player - Characters manage to fend off the attackers. -

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    - Before moving on to the next travel day, the heroes choose to use a Magic Tent - and rest, regaining their energies. -

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    - Finally, Liz rolls for the second travel day, spent exploring the hills in - search of the fabled mine: this time, the die rolled is only a d10... and she - rolls a 1! After giving it some thought, Liz describes the PCs finding an - entrance to the ancient tunnels... but they are not alone! They meet a - traveling merchant by the name of Lily, who wishes to be escorted through the - mine: she seeks an audience with the serpent herself, and will reward them - with goods or information for it! -

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    DANGERS

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    - Characters should generally be able to overcome a danger through a series of - Checks or a conflict scene. -

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    5+103040
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    - Status effects are another good consequence for dangers: for instance, the - polluted swamp mentioned above might inflict poisoned. -

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    World Map Management

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    - While playing, the Game Master is free to add new landmarks, settlements and - similar features to the map sheet whenever they feel appropriate. This usually - happens when the group encounters a new point of interest or dangerous area, - or when they learn about it from someone. -

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    - Players can also add new features and locations to the map by spending a - Fabula Point to add a new story element, as explained on - page 98. -

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    DISCOVERIES

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    - Discoveries don’t happen that often, so the Game Master should make sure each - and every one of them is unique and useful. -

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    • - The entrance to an ancient ruin: is it guarded? What treasures are hidden - here? -
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    - Remember that a discovery is always a good thing: even if it’s a dangerous - location, the reward it conceals should more than make up for it. -

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    The first airship pilot, Oona Sabine,

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    vanished during a flight over the Whisperwoods.

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    - The concept of a “dungeon” is a common trope in any type of RPG, tabletop and - digital alike. Generally, a dungeon is frequently — but not always! — a - labyrinthine environment, inhabited by hostile creatures... and often - concealing valuable treasures and powerful magical items, or acting as an evil - antagonist's lair. -

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    - In Fabula Ultima, the term “dungeon” is used to indicate a somewhat complex - location that is worthy of being explored. It could be an abandoned mill - turned into a brigand hideout, a witch’s castle, or a network of waterways - guarded by ancient golems. -

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    - Most of the time, the dungeon itself won’t be that important: why the heroes - are there and what can be found within it is what really matters. Other times, - a dungeon can be a powerful way to tell a story about those who inhabited it — - and maybe hint at some obscure truths or provide an answer to some of the game - world's mysteries. -

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    EXPLORING DUNGEONS

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    - Depending on the size and importance of the dungeon in question, the Game - Master may adopt any of the following methods: -

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    • - Dungeon scenes. The exploration is run as a succession of - key moments rather than an inch-by-inch search of the dungeon. This works - best when the layout of the dungeon is mostly irrelevant and all that - matters is what lies in its depths. This approach is identical to default - gameplay: the heroes discuss their actions and describe what they do, the - Game Master describes what goes on around them, and Checks and conflicts - take place as normal. -
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    • - Detailed exploration. The entire dungeon can be explored in - its every nook and cranny. This approach can be quite time-consuming and - should only be used if the structure and details of the place tell an - important story. For this method to work, the GM should carefully prepare - the layout of the dungeon beforehand — reserve it for locations that you're - sure the PCs will explore. -
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    • - Interlude. The exploration is narrated as an interlude - scene, with maybe a single Group Check establishing whether the Player - Characters encounter any obstacles or dangers before they reach the depths - of the dungeon. Use this approach if you are short on time and if the - dungeon isn't particularly important — the typical occasion would be a minor - location discovered while traveling. -
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    DANGER CLOCKS

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    - The Game Master can use Clocks to keep track of incoming threats in the - dungeon. These Danger Clocks should feature a number of section based on the - urgency of the threat they represent: -

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    - The Game Master may fill a Danger Clock as a consequence of failed Checks, as - well as when an event would make the threat more likely, such as when the PCs - spend time searching a room, make noise, rest inside the dungeon or draw - unwanted attention. -

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    - Different Danger Clocks will be triggered by different actions and events, of - course — casting a spell might fill an "arcane overload" Clock, while - searching a room is unlikely to affect it. -

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    - As the Clock fills, the Game Master should foreshadow the incoming danger: - once it is completely filled, that threat will become active in full, and the - heroes will be forced to deal with it one way or another. -

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    - The worlds of Fabula Ultima are innately magical, bound together on an atomic - level by a stream of eternal souls. Because of this, many creatures can wield - magic, manipulating soul energy to create supernatural effects. -

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    SPELLS AND RITUALS

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    - Magic in Fabula Ultima falls within one of two categories: spells or Rituals. -

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    • - Spells represent codified magic formulas developed to - protect warriors and travelers: their applications are primarily offensive - or defensive. They can be learned easily and only require a brief gesture to - cast, but lack flexibility. -
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    - While powerful and extremely flexible, Rituals consume large amounts of Mind - Points and require difficult Magic Checks; additionally, failing a Ritual will - cause the magic to spiral out of control. While these downsides can be - mitigated through time, effort, and complex procedures, the truth remains that - Ritual magic is a powerful resource... but one that should be used sparingly. -

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    - The mechanics governing spells and Rituals can be found in the next pages. -

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    MAGIC DISCIPLINES

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    - This book features a total of six disciplines: Arcanism, Chimerism, - Elementalism, Entropism, Ritualism, and Spiritism. Five of these correspond to - a specific Class: Arcanist, Chimerist, Elementalist, Entropist, and Spiritist, - whilst Ritualism is available to all of these Classes, except for Arcanists. -

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    ARCANISM

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    - Arcanists can project a large portion of their soul outside their bodies, - forcing it to resonate with the power left behind by ancient divine entities - known as Arcana, and manifest a fragment of their power. To access an - Arcanum’s power, one must first earn their favor: this often involves - completing some sort of trial, quest, or mission. -

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    - Arcanism is a peculiar discipline that does not feature spells, but instead - follows its own unique mechanics (see the Arcanist Class on - page 176). Arcanism Rituals are also - possible through the Arcane Rituals Skill. -

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    Chimerism

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    - Chimerists gain their powers from the souls of beasts and monsters; they - search for creatures able to cast spells and attempt to mimic the same - effects. -

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    - Chimerism features both spells and Rituals. However, Chimerist spells must be - learned from creatures (see the Spell Mimic Skill on - page 183). -

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    Elementalism

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    - Elementalists can control the stream of souls that binds the four core - elements of creation: air, earth, fire, and water. They can also influence any - of their combinations and manifestations, such as magma, blizzards, deserts, - or clouds. -

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    Elementalism features both spells and Rituals.

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    Entropism

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    - Entropists go beyond the stream of souls found in the world and reach for the - vast expanse of nothingness between stars. Their chaotic magic defies logic, - twisting time and space and dissipating souls, matter, and magical energy. -

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    Entropism features both spells and Rituals.

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    Ritualism

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    - Contrary to most other magical disciplines, Ritualism features no spells and - can only be used in Ritual form. It is a catch-all term for Rituals performed - to manipulate, sense, bind or unleash magical energy present within a - location, item, mechanism, or relic. -

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    - From a certain point of view, magitech could be considered a combination of - Ritualism and technology. -

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    Spiritism

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    - Spiritists can manipulate the raw energy found within the souls of living - creatures, influencing their emotions and manipulating their vital force: a - power both miraculous and frightening. -

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    - Spells can belong to any of the following disciplines: Chimerism, - Elementalism, Entropism, and Spiritism. The remaining two disciplines, - Arcanism and Ritualism, do not feature any spells. -

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    Spell Format

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    - Each spell description uses the format below and contains a variety of - information: -

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    - Ignis rr 10 × T | Up to three creatures | - Instantaneous -

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    - You unleash a searing barrage against your foes, conjuring flames out of thin - air. Each target hit by this spell suffers - 【HR + 15】 fire damage. -

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    To cast a spell, you must fulfill the following prerequisites:

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    - If the spell is an offensive spell, you must also perform a Magic Check. - Elementalism, Entropism, and Spiritism Checks rely on - 【INS + WLP 】, while Chimerism may choose between - 【INS + WLP】 or 【MIG + WLP】. -

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    - Non-offensive spells are automatically successful and require no Check. - Fumbles and critical successes on Magic Checks generate opportunities as - normal. -

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    - While the effects of spells and disciplines are defined by the rules of the - game, the way they manifest in your world is something that can vary from one - character to another, and another great opportunity to inject personality into - each of your heroes. -

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    DESCRIBING YOUR MAGIC

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    - By acquiring specific Classes and Skills, characters may gain the ability to - use Ritual magic belonging to different disciplines. -

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    - Each branch of Ritual magic grants you influence over different aspects of the - world: -

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    Discipline Magic

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    - 【INS + WLP】 Extract magic from an object, activate a soul circuit, sense - the presence of magic. -
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    - The full process for casting Rituals is described on the next page. Remember - that Ritual magic should never be able to accomplish any of the following: -

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    - Aside from these, most Rituals are fair game — but the stronger the effect you - seek, the more tragic the consequences will be if your Ritual goes wrong. -

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    The Ritual

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    - The Ritual is cast following the normal procedure for a spell (page 115), but it always requires a Magic Check which must meet or exceed a - Difficulty Level based on the Ritual's potency (see below). The Check will - rely on the Attributes indicated by the Ritual's discipline (see page on the - left). -

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    - If you succeed, the Ritual has the desired effect; if you fail, the Game - Master will describe how its effects have been twisted in a catastrophic way. -

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    Procedure for Casting The Ritual

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    Minor207Create a flash of light, block a passage, shatter a glass.
    Medium3010 - Create an illusion, treat an illness, locate someone or something, sense - emotions, provide short-term energy. -
    Major4013 - Sense thoughts, influence emotions, dispel a curse, temporarily alter - the weather, provide long-term energy. -
    Extreme5016 - Weaken a divine entity, prevent a catastrophe, cause a week-long change - in a creature or location. -
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    Individual×1A human-sized creature, a door, a tree, a weapon.
    Small×2 - A few human-sized creatures, a large creature, a small clearing, a room, - a railway car, a hut. -
    Large×3 - A crowd, a small forest, an airship or galleon, a castle hall, a house, - a giant creature. -
    Huge×4A fortress, a lake, a mountaintop, a village, a city block.
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    Potency Clock

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    - Ritual magic can certainly be attempted during a conflict scene, but you will - first need to gather enough magical energy. -

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    The process is as follows:

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    2. - A Ritual Clock is immediately created with a number of sections based on - the Ritual's potency — see the table above. Now that this Clock is part of - the scene, anyone can interact with it through the Objective action. Like - any use of the Objective action, the Game Master will be the one - adjudicating which Attributes should be used for the Check, as well as - whether it has a fixed Difficulty Level or is an Opposed Check. The caster - can perform the first Check to fill some sections the Clock as part of the - Objective action they used to begin the Ritual. -
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    3. - Once the Clock is filled, the character who initiated the Ritual may use - an action to perform step 3 of the flowchart on - page 119; to do so, they will spend - the appropriate Mind Points and perform the Magic Check for the Ritual, - whose Difficulty Level is determined by the Ritual's potency (see above). - The outcome of the Check will reveal whether the Ritual is successful or - its effects are twisted catastrophically. -
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    - Regardless of which fantastic world your adventures take place in, your heroes - will likely find themselves purchasing and selling items. This section covers - the basics of the economy and provides you with useful lists of items and - prices. -

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    ZENIT

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    - The common currency of all Fabula Ultima worlds is zenit, a gold coin whose - shape and size may vary from region to region. While prices may rise and fall - depending on where you are, zenit is universally accepted. -

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    - On average, 5 z pays for a decent meal, 10 z will be enough to rent a room for - the night in town, and 100 z can fetch you a bronze shield. -

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    EQUIPPED ITEMS AND ITEMS IN YOUR BACKPACK

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    - As shown on the character sheet, a Player Character can equip a limited number - of items on their body: -

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    • - You have an off-hand equipment slot, where you can equip a one-handed weapon - or a shield. -
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    - Any item you have that is not equipped goes in your backpack. There is no set - limit to how many items you can carry this way, as long as it makes sense. The - Game Master has final say on what you can and cannot carry this way. -

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    - If you ever find yourself in need of transporting large and heavy items over - long distances, consider purchasing a transport (see - page 125). -

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    - It takes a few moments to find items stored inside a backpack: during a - conflict, for example, you will need to spend an action searching for them. On - the other hand, items you have equipped are readily accessible, but also more - exposed to the risk of being damaged or stolen. -

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    - An item stored in your backpack does not grant you any of its properties. If - you want it to “work”, you must equip it! -

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    ECONOMY AND ITEMS

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    HOW TO GET NEW ITEMS

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    - There are plenty of occasions for characters to acquire gear and equipment: - villages and towns will always have one or more stores dedicated to weapons, - armor, and useful accessories. This doesn’t mean a character can simply walk - into a shop in the middle of nowhere and expect to purchase a magical - crossbow, however: while basic weapons, armor, and shields should be available - in most settlements, rare items should only be found in unique stores, hidden - within the most dangerous of ruins, guarded by powerful monsters or offered as - a reward for heroic deeds. -

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    - If you are the Game Master, see - page 266 for rules and guidelines on how - to create rare items, as well as several lists of premade items. A list of - basic items can be found starting on - page 130. -

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    - There are three main ways treasure and magical items can be handled during a - Fabula Ultima campaign. -

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    - When you start playing, you should discuss which of the methods below you want - to adopt; you can always change your decision later on after a few sessions. -

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    Methods for Handling Treasure

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    • - Classic. The GM hands out rewards as they see fit. This is - probably the most common solution, but it puts a lot of responsibility on - the GM's shoulders. -
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    • - Survey. The Game Master asks everyone about the kind of - items they'd like their characters to find or use — perhaps the ninja would - like to wear an intimidating han'nya mask (page 286), or the brawler can't wait to get her hands on a pair of fuel knuckles - (page 272). Using this method, the GM - has a useful list of items they can pick from when handing out rewards. -
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    • - Wishlist. This is an uncommon approach, but it can be - interesting. Each Player writes a list of items they would like their - character to find over the course of their career — these can be chosen from - the lists of rare items in the Game Master chapter, or designed from scratch - following the guidelines presented there. Then, whenever the group finds - some kind of treasure or receives a reward, the Players themselves can pick - from those lists and narrate what the item is — as well as why it was there. -
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    Selling Items

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    - Provided you can find someone willing to buy it, an item will sell for roughly - half its original price. This amount may be modified by the item’s quality and - condition: none will want the rusted, mud-caked axes picked up in the old - tunnels. -

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    - The Game Master always has final say on whether you are able to sell a given - item and how many zenit you can make from it; sometimes it will also be - possible to barter or carry out duties in exchange for goods. -

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    Artifacts

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    - Player Characters will sometimes come into possession of incredibly powerful - magic items, known as artifacts (see - page 288). Given their nature, artifacts - should never be purchased or sold: no amount of riches can do them justice. - Entire kingdoms could go to war for a chance to obtain them. -

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    Services and Transports

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    - Prices and availability for animals, vehicles, lodging, and such may vary - depending on your game world. The following lists are meant to be a guideline - for the Game Master when establishing prices. -

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    - When it comes to transports, the list includes generic entries for mounts, - cars, vessels, airships and such. Each transport can carry a certain number of - passengers and increases the distance you can cover within a single travel - day. -

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    Transport Rules

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    • Terrestrial transports can only travel on land.
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    • Aquatic transports can travel on water surfaces.
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    • Submarine transports can travel above and underwater.
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    • Flying transports can travel in the skies.
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    Vehicle Costs:

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    • - If you purchase a vehicle hauled by animals, their cost is included in its - price. -
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    • There is no need to keep track of animal fodder or fuel.
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    • - Mounts acquired this way have no stats and will not fight. If you want to - ride a creature into battle, take a look at the Wayfarer's Skill Faithful - Companion (page 217). -
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    SERVICE COST DESCRIPTION

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    Town Services

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    - Recharge Inventory 10 z: Recharges a character's Inventory - Points by one. -

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    - Full Rest (village) 5 z: Allows one person to rest for one - night. -

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    - Full Rest (town) 10 z: Allows one person to rest for one - night. -

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    - Full Rest (city) 20 z: Allows one person to rest for one - night. -

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    Travel Services

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    - Land Transportation 10 z: Allows one person to travel for one - day. -

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    - Water Transportation 20 z: Allows one person to travel for - one day. -

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    - Air Transportation 40 z: Allows one person to travel for one - day. -

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    TRANSPORT COST PASSENGERS DISTANCE

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    Mounts

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    • Aquatic 500 z: Approximately six ×2
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    • Submarine 1000 z: Approximately six ×2
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    • Flying 2000 z: Approximately six ×3
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    • Terrestrial 600 z: Approximately six ×2
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    • Aquatic 2000 z: Approximately ten ×2
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    • Submarine 4000 z: Approximately ten ×2
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    - There are four categories of items that can be equipped: accessories, armors, - shields and weapons. Each item can be basic or rare (with the exception of - accessories, which are always rare). -

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    MARTIAL ITEMS (E)

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    - Items marked with the (E) symbol can only be equipped by characters who have - acquired certain specific Classes. -

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    • - Darkblade allows you to equip martial melee weapons and - martial armor. -
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    • - Fury allows you to equip martial melee weapons and martial - armor. -
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    • - Guardian allows you to equip martial armor and martial - shields. -
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    • - Sharpshooter allows you to equip martial ranged weapons and - martial shields. -
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    • - Weaponmaster allows you to equip martial melee weapons and - martial shields. -
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    - Characters who do not have the appropriate Classes can still carry a martial - item, but they are unable to equip it and enjoy its benefits. -

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    ACCESSORIES

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    - Accessories are useful magical items that bestow special abilities upon those - who wear them. Accessories are always considered rare items. -

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    - Each accessory entry uses the format below and contains a variety of - information: -

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    ACCESSORY COST

    -Crested Helm 1000 z -

    You gain a +1 bonus to your Accuracy Checks.

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    The general structure includes:

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    • The accessory's name.
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    • The accessory's cost in zenit.
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    • Any special abilities the item bestows while equipped.
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    - The Game Master can find a list of sample accessories starting on - page 285. -

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    ARMORS

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    Armor offers improved protection to its wearer.

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    Armor Entry Format

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    - Each armor entry uses the format below and contains a variety of information: -

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    Example Structure:

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    Sage Robe | 200 z | DEX die +1 | INS die +2 -2 | No Quality.

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    Brigandine E | 150 z | 10 | INS die -2 | No Quality.

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    Field Descriptions

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    • - The Name and Type: The armor's name, and whether it is a - martial armor (E). -
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    • Cost: The armor's cost in zenit.
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    • - Defense/Magic Defense Calculation: The formula used to - calculate the wearer's Defense and Magic Defense. This will either be a - fixed number, such as 10 for the Brigandine above, or a bonus that must be - added to your current Dexterity die size (for Defense) or Insight die size - (for Magic Defense). For instance, if you have a Dexterity of d8 and an - Insight of d10, wearing a sage robe will give you a Defense score of 9 and a - Magic Defense score of 12. -
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    • - Base Stats Rule: If you are not wearing any armor at all, - your Defense will simply be equal to your Dexterity die size and your Magic - Defense will simply be equal to your Insight die size. -
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    • - Initiative Penalty: The penalty to Initiative Group Checks - caused by the armor. Martial armors usually impose heavier penalties. If you - are not wearing any armor at all, your Initiative will suffer no penalty. -
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    • - Special Abilities: Any special abilities the item bestows - while equipped. -
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    Examples

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    - For a list of all the basic armors available in the game, see - page 132. -

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    W SHIELDS

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    - Shields must be equipped in a character's off-hand slot and further enhance - defenses. -

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    - Each shield entry uses the format below and contains a variety of information: -

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    • SHIELD COST DEFENSE M. DEFENSE INITIATIVE
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    • Runic Shield E 150 z +2 +2 -
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    No Quality.

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    Understanding Shield Information

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    • The shield's name, and whether it is a martial shield (E).
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    • The shield's cost in zenit.
      • -
    • - The increase to Defense and Magic Defense granted by the shield. This is in - addition to any benefits granted by the armor you may have equipped. -
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    - For a list of all the basic shields available in the game, see - page 133. -

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    Armor Concepts

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    - Martial and non-martial armors influence a character's Defense and Magic - Defense scores in different ways. -

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    - Remember that regardless of which armor you are wearing, shields always add to - it — if you have a free slot, it's never a bad idea to equip a shield. -

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    • - Lighter armors give you Defenses based on your current - Dexterity and Insight die sizes plus a small bonus. They are great if your - Attributes are already high, but can become less effective if you suffer - status effects. -
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    • - Martial armors set your Defense score to a fixed value, - regardless of your current Dexterity die size. They offer reliable - protection, but also take a heavy toll on your Initiative. -
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    ARMOR AND DEFENSES

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    WEAPONS

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    - Weapons are divided into ten Categories: arcane, bow, brawling, dagger, - firearm, flail, heavy, spear, sword, and thrown. -

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    Weapon Entry Format

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    - Each weapon entry uses the format below and contains a variety of information: -

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    WEAPON COST ACCURACY DAMAGE
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    Example: Rapier E 200 z 【DEX + INS】 +1 【HR + 6】 physical

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    One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Components Explained

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    • The weapon’s name, and whether it is a martial weapon (E).
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    • The weapon’s cost in zenit.
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    • - The Attributes and formula used for Accuracy Checks when performing attacks - with the weapon. -
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    • - The formula used to calculate damage dealt by the weapon, and the type of - damage it deals — generally physical, but rare weapons might deal special - types of damage such as fire or dark. Remember that HR stands for High Roll - — the highest of the two dice you rolled during the Accuracy Check. -
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    • - Whether the weapon requires one hand or two hands; if you can equip the - weapon in one hand slot, you can use your other hand slot to equip another - one-handed weapon or a shield. -
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    • Whether it is a melee weapon or a ranged weapon.
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    • Any special abilities the item bestows while equipped.
      • -
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    - You do not have to keep track of ammunition for ranged weapons: once you - purchase the item, you're simply assumed to have enough on your person to - fight with. -

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    - For a list of all the basic weapons available in the game, see the next page. -

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    A NOTE ON UNARMED STRIKES

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    - Among the various weapons available in the game, one is the unarmed strike - (see next page). These are the character's empty hands, and while they do - count as one-handed weapons, they are automatically "equipped" whenever a hand - slot is empty. Basically, an empty hand slot also counts as an unarmed strike. -

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    - Legends tell of a sword capable of striking fear in the hearts of Dragons and - Wyrms. -

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    WEAPON LISTINGS

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    (Metadata: Cost | Accuracy | Damage)

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    Staff Category

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    • - Staff 100 z - [WLP + WLP] [HR + 6] physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Tome 100 z - [INS + INS] [HR + 6] physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Bow Category

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    • - Crossbow 150 z - [DEX + INS] [HR + 8] physical -

      Two-handed w Ranged w No Quality.

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    • - Shortbow 200 z - [DEX + DEX] [HR + 8] physical -

      Two-handed w Ranged w No Quality.

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    Brawling Category

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    • - Unarmed Strike - [DEX + MIG] [HR + 0] physical -

      - One-handed w Melee w Automatically equipped in each empty hand slot. -

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    • - Improvised (Melee) - [DEX + MIG] [HR + 2] physical -

      One-handed w Melee w Breaks after the attack.

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    • - Iron Knuckle 150 z - [DEX + MIG] [HR + 6] physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Dagger Category

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    • - Steel Dagger 150 z - [DEX + INS] +1 [HR + 4] physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Firearm Category

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    • - Pistol E 250 z - [DEX + INS] [HR + 8] physical -

      One-handed w Ranged w No Quality.

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    Flail Category

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    • - Chain Whip 150 z - [DEX + DEX] [HR + 8] physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Heavy Category

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    Iron Hammer

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    Stats: 200 z 【MIG + MIG】 【HR + 6】 physical

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    One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Broadaxe E

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    Stats: 250 z 【MIG + MIG】 【HR + 10】 physical

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    One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Waraxe E

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    Stats: 250 z 【MIG + MIG】 【HR + 14】 physical

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    Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Spear Category

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    Light Spear E

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    Stats: 200 z 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 8】 physical

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    One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Heavy Spear E

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    Stats: 200 z 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 12】 physical

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    Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Sword Category

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    Bronze Sword E

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    Stats: 200 z 【DEX + MIG】 +1 【HR + 6】 physical

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    One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Greatsword E

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    Stats: 200 z 【DEX + MIG】 +1 【HR + 10】 physical

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    Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Katana E

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    Stats: 200 z 【DEX + INS】 +1 【HR + 10】 physical

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    Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Rapier E

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    Stats: 200 z 【DEX + INS】 +1 【HR + 6】 physical

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    One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Thrown Category

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    Improvised (Ranged)

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    Stats: 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 2】 physical

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    One-handed w Ranged w Breaks after the attack.

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    Shuriken

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    Stats: 150 z 【DEX + INS】 【HR + 4】 physical

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    One-handed w Ranged w No Quality.

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    BASIC ARMORS

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    - ARMOR COST DEFENSE - M. DEFENSE INITIATIVE -

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    Armor Listings

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    - No Armor - DEX size INS size -
    - No Quality. -

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    - Silk Shirt 100 z DEX size INS size +2 -1
    - No Quality. -

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    - Travel Garb 100 z DEX size +1 INS size +1 -1
    - No Quality. -

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    - Combat Tunic 150 z DEX size +1 INS size +1 -
    - No Quality. -

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    - Sage Robe 200 z DEX size +1 INS size +2 -2
    - No Quality. -

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    - Brigandine E 150 z 10 INS size -2
    - No Quality. -

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    - Bronze Plate E 200 z 11 INS size -3
    - No Quality. -

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    - Runic Plate E 250 z 11 INS size +1 -3
    - No Quality. -

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    - Steel Plate E 300 z 12 INS size -4
    - No Quality. -

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    Bronze Shield
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    Cost: 100 z | Defense: +2 | M. Defense: - | Initiative: -
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    No Quality.
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    Runic Shield
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    Cost: 150 z | Defense: +2 | M. Defense: +2 | Initiative: -
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    No Quality.
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    - The most massive shield in the world is the Adamantower, forged with the hide - of an extremely rare and dangerous beast. -

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    - Much like how spellcasters gain access to Ritual magic, characters with the - Tinkerer Class (page 210) may start - Projects and work on a variety of custom inventions — love potions, walking - magitech shields, or even majestic airships. -

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    Projects

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    Projects work as follows:

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    1. - Describe the invention's effects, how it operates, what kind of energy it - requires, and the specific benefits it provides. The Game Master has final - say on whether a given invention is feasible in your circumstances. -
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    2. - By consulting the area, potency, and uses tables (see next page), the GM - determines the invention's total cost in materials, to be paid immediately. - For inventions of medium or higher potency, the Game Master also describes a - necessary special ingredient or material. This item cannot simply be - purchased and should become the focus of one or two sessions. -
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    3. - To complete the Project, you must reach an amount of progress equal to one - for every 100 zenit of material costs (minimum one progress required). -
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      At the end of each day, the Project will advance as follows:

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      • - +1 progress for every Player Character who worked on the Project today. -
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      • - +1 extra progress for every Player Character with one or more levels in - the Tinkerer Class who worked on the Project today. -
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    4. - Once the required amount of progress is reached, the invention is created! - If you can generate more progress in a day than what is currently needed to - complete the Project, you may have it ready within a few hours instead. -
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    5. - If an invention is complex enough — such as a magitech motorcycle equipped - with a cannon, acting as both a vehicle and a weapon — the Game Master is - free to split the Project into two or more separate inventions, each - requiring its own individual development process. -
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    6. - You may negotiate a terrible flaw with the Game Master — perhaps the - invention must be recharged at regular intervals, is unreliable, cumbersome, - or extremely loud. This flaw reduces the total cost of the Project by 25%. -
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    Potency Base Cost

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    The invention can...

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    Minor (100 zenit)

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    - Provide light, transport people or cargo on land or water, obtain some limited - form of protection. -

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    Medium (200 zenit)

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    - Travel underwater, contain a spell, relay sound or speech, perform a specific - operation in place of the inventor, provide short-term energy. -

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    Major (400 zenit)

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    - Fly, alter the nature of an area for a short time, cancel the effects of a - spell, possess minor intelligence, fight alongside the inventor, provide - long-term energy, capture or immobilize the target. -

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    Extreme (800 zenit)

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    - Alter the nature of an area for a long time, contain the power of a demon, - prevent a catastrophe, possess a full intelligence and personality. -

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    Area Multiplier

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    The effects of the invention may affect...

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    • - Individual ×1: A human-sized creature, a door, a tree, or a - weapon. -
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    • - Small ×2: A group of human-sized creatures, a large - creature, a small clearing, a room, a railway car, or a hut. -
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    • - Large ×3: A crowd, a small forest, an airship or galleon, a - castle hall, a house, or a giant creature. -
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    • - Huge ×4: A fortress, a lake, the top of a mountain, a - village, or a city block. -
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    Uses Multiplier

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    Once activated, the invention...

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    • - Consumable ×1: Can never be used again unless the inventor - creates a different copy of it. -
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    • - Permanent ×5: Remains available for multiple uses in - different situations. -
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    - Remember that the Game Master has the right to split any particularly complex - or powerful inventions into several Projects, each with its own costs and - requirements. -

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    USING MATERIALS TO PAY FOR PROJECTS

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    - If you happen to gather precious materials during your adventures, you may - use them to pay for the costs of a Project. The Game Master has final say on - which materials and ingredients can help you cover the cost of a Project. -

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    - If the Game Master requests a given ingredient or material because of the - invention's potency (as described under step 3 of the flowchart on page - 134), said ingredient or material cannot also be used to pay for the - Project's costs. -

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    HIRING HELPERS

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    - If an inventor wants to increase the daily amount of progress, or if they - want to work on multiple Projects at the same time, they may want to hire - helpers. -

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    • - Each helper is a competent worker or assistant who will ask for a pay - equal to half of the Project’s total cost. -
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    • - Each helper will generate 1 additional progress at the end of each day. -
      • -
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    - The sticky core found inside Elemental Slimes can be used to produce several - forms of energy. -

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    - The rules for Projects are very flexible, but they are designed to allow - characters to create something unique and never seen before, not to craft - items that can normally be found or purchased, such as equipment — they - should be used to provide innovative solutions to problems and obstacles. -

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    • - If the character wants to create multiple copies of an invention, each is - a separate Project. Turning inventions into easy-to-produce items will - inevitably break the game. For Tinkerers who want to customize equipment, - look at the Heroic Skill Upgrade (page 217). -
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    • - Projects require time: if the group focuses on a long Project, Villains - will certainly not sit idly. -
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    SAMPLE PROJECTS

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    INVENTION POTENCY AREA USE

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    The "Discovery"

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    Major Large Permanent

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    Total Project Cost: 6000 zenit; Progress Required: 60; Flaw: None.

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    - A large airship that can transport up to fifty people. It provides no - additional firepower or protection — armaments, barriers, and so on would - all be considered separate Projects and can be subsequently added to the - airship's base chassis. -

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    Gatling Golem

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    Major Individual Permanent

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    Total Project Cost: 1500 zenit; Progress Required: 15; Flaw: Yes.

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    - A semi-intelligent floating weapon. This golem will act after the inventor's - turn during conflict scenes, dealing minor physical damage to a single - target. However, it is extremely loud and highly experimental: enemies may - spend an opportunity to disable it until the end of the scene. -

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    Mag Boots

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    Medium Individual Permanent

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    Total Project Cost: 1000 zenit; Progress Required: 10; Flaw: None.

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    - A pair of magnetic boots that allows the wearer to safely attach themselves - to metallic surfaces, possibly walking on walls or even ceilings. -

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    Magitech Suit

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    See below See below See below

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    Total Project Cost: 1750 zenit; Progress Required: 17; Flaw: Yes.

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    An advanced four-legged armor fueled by magitech energy.

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    • The pilot has Resistance to fire damage and physical damage.
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    • - The pilot can use the Attack action to unleash a searing heat ray causing - minor fire damage. It is a ranged attack and requires a - 【DEX + INS】 Accuracy Check. -
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    • The pilot also suffers Vulnerability to bolt damage.
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    - Given the complexity and power of this invention, the Game Master splits it - into two separate Projects: the armor itself and then its heat cannon, both - with medium potency, individual area, and permanent use. -

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    - The inventor added a flaw to one of the Projects (Vulnerability to bolt - damage) in order to partially reduce the cost. -

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    Negator Spike

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    Type: Major Small Consumable

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    - Stats: Total Project Cost: 600 zenit; Progress Required: - 6; Flaw: Yes. -

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    - When activated and driven into the ground, this large rune-inscribed spike - will prevent all creatures on the scene (friends and foes alike, which is - an important flaw) from casting spells or performing Rituals. This effect - lasts until the end of the scene or until the negator itself is destroyed - (probably a six-sections Clock). -

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    Puredust

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    Type: Medium Small Consumable

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    - Stats: Total Project Cost: 400 zenit; Progress Required: - 4; Flaw: None. -

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    - This magically blessed dust grants the user and all nearby allies - Resistance to dark and poison damage until the end of the scene. -

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    Pyro Oil

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    Type: Medium Large Consumable

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    - Stats: Total Project Cost: 600 zenit; Progress Required: - 6; Flaw: None. -

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    - A single vial of hyper-concentrated fire elemental essence. When - shattered, it unleashes a vortex of flames and deals minor fire damage to - every creature in a vast area. Flammable items of small size might also be - set on fire. -

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    Sleep Gas

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    Type: Major Small Consumable

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    - Stats: Total Project Cost: 800 zenit; Progress Required: - 8; Flaw: None. -

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    - An alchemical vial containing enough gas to fill a room, putting everyone - to sleep for a few hours — they will still awaken if harmed, slapped or - shaken vigorously enough, but they will sleep through loud noises. -

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    Underwater Helm

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    Type: Medium Individual Permanent

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    - Stats: Total Project Cost: 1000 zenit; Progress Required: - 10; Flaw: None. -

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    A magical mask that allows the wearer to breathe underwater.

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    GROUP DYNAMICS

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    A SAFE PLAY ENVIRONMENT

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    - In line with the JRPG genre that inspiration has been drawn from, Fabula - Ultima’s tones are heroic and optimistic, despite the occasional presence of - tragic or darker scenes — especially when Villains are involved. The general - expectation is that scenes will not be particularly gritty or morbidly - described, even when death is involved — but since you never know what might - hurt the sensibility of the people playing, here is a list of tools and “good - practices”. -

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    • - Mutual trust and respect. This should go without saying, - but respecting the people you are playing with is key to a good experience — - and the same applies to putting your trust in them. Roleplaying games are a - highly social activity, and it is perfectly normal for people to get a bit - tense and emotional during dramatic moments, but mutual trust and respect - are the main foundation for good play. Whatever happens between characters - in your story, the people at the table must be good to each other. -
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    • - The game and its fiction must not replace human interaction. - If someone's behavior bothers anyone, that issue must be solved outside the - game. There’s nothing wrong with pausing a session to get things sorted and - going back to it once you’ve found an agreement. Do not, under any - circumstance, use the game as a tool for proving your point or influencing - someone's behavior. -
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    • - Lines and Veils. These terms were coined by Ron Edwards in - Sex and Sorcery, and they are practical safety tools with a history of good - results. Before or during the game, you may declare that you are drawing a - line or veiling a situation or action. -

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      - When you draw a line, you are saying that you don't want this element in - the game. It won't happen, it didn't happen, and your shared story will - never talk about that. -

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      - When you veil, you are saying that while the element is present, you don't - want it to be expressly depicted or brought into the spotlight. It's still - a part of your world and will influence your character's actions, but it - will take place "behind the scenes". -

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    - These tools are especially useful if you’re playing with people you’ve never - met before, but keep them in mind even when you’re with old-time friends. - Every single person has something that makes them uncomfortable, sometimes to - an unbearable degree — overly detailed descriptions of violence, portrayals of - unhealthy relationships, or even something you believe is commonplace but - somehow left a scar on them. -

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    - When playing the game, one of your duties is to create a safe environment — - don’t insist on asking why something made someone uncomfortable: instead, ask - them how they’d prefer this type of scene or situation to be handled from now - on. -

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    - It is not uncommon for a Player Character to hide secrets from their - companions, be it their past misdeeds or their burning love for an antagonist. -

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    - While it's perfectly fine for characters to have secrets, Players should - instead keep things transparent and work together to get the most out of the - situation. -

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    - By telling your group "My character looks like they want to be friends with - you, but she actually hates you because of what happened in Galatea" you are - empowering everyone at the table, including yourself: now that this facet of - your hero is known, it will be possible to build upon it and create drama. -

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    - Never forget that this game relies on a collaborative storytelling effort: - disclosing your character's secrets means giving your fellow Players a chance - to make things interesting — do not think of it as "letting your guard down". -

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    Leaving the Group

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    - There might come a moment when you feel like your character has been fully - explored; they have faced their fears, achieved their goals, and found who or - what they were looking for, with the campaign not yet reaching its end. -

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    - When this happens, you are free to announce that your character will be - leaving the group — you should do so between sessions and also come up with a - replacement character. Then, at the beginning of the following session, - describe your character's epilogue and agree on how and why your new character - joins the group. -

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    • - Whenever a new character (or a previously retired character) joins the - group, they should have the same level and XP as the character they are - replacing. If the character is a returning character, the Player should - briefly describe what they did while away from the rest of the group. -
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    - Needless to say, you can only switch to a different character if that - character is somewhere nearby or has the means to reach the rest of the group. -

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    ABSENT PLAYERS

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    - We all have busy lives, and sometimes this means one or more people will be - unable to take part in a session. -

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    - When this happens, the simplest option is often to reschedule the session for - a different date. Just pick another day to meet — in the meantime, you can - play another game with whoever is present! -

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    - On the other hand, if you are determined to run a session even if one or more - participants are absent — and you should do this only if whoever's missing is - okay with it — each absent Player chooses one of the following for their - character: -

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    • - I'll join you later. Your character will remain in town (or - somewhere safe) and carry on some kind of task. This is a good chance to - gather information, purchase items, and work on Projects. Discuss what your - character does with the Game Master. -
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    • - I'll be in your care. For this session, your character will - be controlled by the rest of the group as a whole (excluding the Game - Master). While controlled by the group, your character cannot spend Fabula - Points and will automatically surrender if reduced to 0 Hit Points. The Game - Master should be cautious when applying consequences to characters belonging - to absent Players, and everyone else should do their best to protect them. -
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    - This chapter contains the rules for starting your Fabula Ultima game. Within - the following pages you will discover how to create your game world, give your - group a core theme, build your very own characters, and finally, begin play - with a prologue. -

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    SESSION ZERO

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    - While reading this chapter on your own is an excellent idea, the steps require - everyone in your group to be present. This meeting, also known as session - zero, is meant to establish the basics of the setting in which your adventures - will take place, along with the themes you want to explore and the heroes you - will portray. -

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    • - For the Game Master: This is a great time to learn about - the Player Characters and start thinking about interesting scenarios, - locations, and antagonists. Make sure to ask lots of questions and take - plenty of notes. -
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    • - For the Players: This is where you cooperate with everyone - else to create your very own world and characters. It is a chance to inject - it with your own fantasy ideas, be it a particular aesthetic, a magical - technology, or a terrifying danger. -
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    - Needless to say, there will be many occasions to leave your mark on the world - you will create; however, think of this moment as the root of your play - experience, from which everything else will grow, evolve, and blossom. -

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    WAIT, I’VE CHANGED MY MIND!

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    - The sections of this chapter are presented in a specific order, but you are - free to go back to any step and revise the choices whenever you feel the need. - For instance, when creating your character, you might come up with an idea for - a cool location and mark it on the world map. Or you could end up with a band - of heroes that suits a different type of group from the one you had previously - selected. -

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    You are building the foundations of your campaign... take your time!

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    - Now that you've gathered together, there are a few things to discuss before - you begin creating your world and characters. For each topic, read the - questions and discuss your choices as a group. -

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    COMMITMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

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    - The first thing you should discuss is the amount of time and effort everyone - will be able to dedicate to the game. This will help set expectations and - avoid issues later on during play. -

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    • - Will you play for a set amount of sessions, or are you simply going to start - playing and see where the story leads you? -
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    • How often will you play? Weekly, monthly, twice per month?
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    • - The game is designed around sessions of approximately four hours, but how - long do you expect your sessions to be? If your sessions are shorter or - longer, remember to check for Experience Points approximately every four - hours (see page 226). -
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    • - If there are missing Players, will you reschedule the session, or will you - play nonetheless? Which solution will you adopt for the missing Players' - characters? -
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    See page 143 for suggestions.

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    TONE AND THEMES

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    - This is a game with a relatively broad scope: depending on the kind of world - and characters you create, the campaign's tone and themes can vary quite a - bit. Because this is a shared storytelling experience, you need to be on the - same page or at least lay a solid foundation — you can always discuss changes - later. -

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    • - What kind of tone do you expect during the narration? Would you prefer a - heavily dramatic tale dealing with complex situations and emotions, or would - you rather tell a fantastical story where good and evil are easily told - apart? -
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    • - Will the heroes be best friends from the start, or are you okay with moments - of crisis and disagreements within the party? How will you resolve these - contrasts? -
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    • - When describing scenes and actions, are you okay with over-the-top anime - descriptions or would you prefer a heroic but more fable-like approach? -
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    RULES AND CHALLENGE

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    - Much like tone and themes, this game allows you to customize its rules and - play it with a varying degree of mechanical challenge and optimization. -

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    • - Are you adopting any of the optional rules presented in the book? Pay - special attention to optional rules for conflicts (page 82) and advancement (page 230). -
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    • - How "hardcore" do you expect your game experience to be? Are you aiming for - mechanical optimization with your characters? Do you expect the Game Master - to design extremely challenging adversaries? Or are you here for a relaxing - experience that takes minimal focus? -
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    SAFETY

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    - Roleplaying games tend to get us emotionally and personally involved. It's - their beauty, but it also leaves us vulnerable. Make sure to discuss whatever - descriptions, situations, scenes, and story elements might make you - uncomfortable. Everyone should indicate any lines and veils (page 140) that they want to apply during sessions; it can be a good idea to handle - this anonymously to preserve the privacy of the participants. -

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    In particular, you should make sure to discuss:

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    • - The depiction of violence. By default, Fabula Ultima - expects little elements of gore and blood: much like in classic JRPGs, death - is portrayed as a character kneeling or vanishing in a cloud of spiritual - particles — but still talk about the kind of scenes and descriptions people - are okay with. -
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    • - The nature of evil. Story elements such as mind control, - the persecution of a minority, or violent imperialism are all common tropes - in tabletop games, but for some, they are very real and tangible threats. - Strive to make sure the game is a safe space. -
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    • - Romances, relationships, and sexuality. These elements are - another trope of JRPG stories, which often feature romances between main - characters. Discuss if people are comfortable with this and exactly to what - degree. -
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    - As you play the game, you will probably reconsider some of your previous - decisions. When this happens, talk about it with the group and find a new - agreement. -

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    - Remember: you win roleplaying games by creating a memorable - story and having a great time together! -

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    WORLD CREATION

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    - Your first step is the shared creation of the game world (also known as a - “setting”) in which your characters’ adventures will take place. This process - involves both the Game Master and the Players and provides everyone with a - strong foundation for heroes, antagonists, creatures, and events. -

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    You will need the world sheet and the map sheet.

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    - The flowchart on the next page describes the world creation process. If you - want, give your setting a name: even something as simple as Earth, Gaia or The - Planet will work fine... we do the same in our real world, after all! -

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    - As explained on page 14, all Fabula Ultima - worlds share some core elements — the Eight Pillars. When creating your - setting, keep those elements in mind! Pay special attention to the following: -

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    • - Souls. Everything living and unliving is connected by the - stream of souls. Some worlds might feature machinery fueled by soul energy, - while in other settings, spiritual corruption might give birth to monstrous - creatures.
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    • - Conflicts and struggles. The cultures populating your world - haven’t been able to unite themselves under a single banner. Their motives - can range from centuries-old rivalries, ideological or religious strife, - misunderstandings, perhaps even the cruelties of one nation against the - other. Drawing inspiration from the real world can be a good idea, as it is - (unfortunately) rife with turmoil and injustice. -
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    • - A fantastical, diverse world. When creating your setting, - you shouldn’t concern yourself with realism, verisimilitude, or historical - accuracy. A city-state inspired by ancient Greece might be bordering with a - flying fortress, guarded by warriors clad in Song Dynasty-style armor and - practicing a form of alchemy similar to that of the Italian Renaissance.
      What really matters is for each location's appearance to reflect the - themes and emotions it will embody within your story. -
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    - The flowchart presents the world creation steps in a more intuitive order, but - you’re always free to go back and make adjustments when needed. -

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    - The most important part is that everyone can share ideas freely. Whenever a - step states that “each person should contribute an element”, that doesn’t mean - they must come up with it entirely on their own: as with any other aspect of - this game, dialogue and communication are key to a good experience! -

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      - Create the major kingdoms and nations of your world, mark their borders - on the map and discuss their relations: mutual trust, strained - alliances, or open conflict? -

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      - Each person at the table should contribute at least one kingdom or nation - during this step, providing some details about their customs, beliefs, - industry, denizens, and creatures. -

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      - Choose a shape for your world: is it round, flat, or are the regions - floating amidst the clouds? Could it be donut-shaped, in typical JRPG - fashion? -

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      - Grab a map sheet that fits your concept (or draw a custom map; just - make sure to leave plenty of blank space for settlements and - locations). - Your world can span more than one sheet, of course — but let’s keep things - simple for now. Remember to establish the length of a travel day on the - map (see page 106). -

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      - What is the role of magic and technology in your setting? - Are you living in an age of industrial development, or is it more - Renaissance-like? -

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      - Discuss the major historical events that shaped your world into what it - is. - Each person at the table should contribute at least one important event - that dramatically altered the history of your setting. -

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      - What are the great enigmas and mysteries of the world? - The questions left unanswered, and the truths that are now - indistinguishable from legend? -

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      - Each person at the table should contribute at least one mystery of the - world that they want to explore over the course of the group’s adventures. -

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      - What terrible threats cast a shadow over your world? - Environmental disasters, furious deities, power-hungry empires, or perhaps - even clouds of corrupting miasma that are enveloping and consuming the - land? -

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      - Each person at the table should contribute a threat, preferably something - that is endangering the future of entire nations. The Game Master will - base a majority of their villains and antagonists on these worldwide - threats. -

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    World Creation Tables

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    - Feel free to use the tables on these pages whenever you're running short on - ideas during world creation. -

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    Magic and Technology (roll a d20 or choose)

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    • - 9. The world is a science-fiction dystopia where magic is - experimented on. -
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    - All these options can be applied to the entire world or to a specific - nation or region. For instance, steam engines might be a common sight in one - continent and reviled as heresy by a neighbouring country, or magic might be - an ancient art in one region and a recent discovery somewhere else. -

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    - Unlike the creation process for your game world, group creation isn't - particularly structured — in fact, it’s mostly about establishing the - fundamental themes of your early adventures. When you select a group type, you - are saying “Hey, this is how we want to explore the world we just created — - we’d really like our shared story to mostly focus on these aspects of it.” -

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    - Additionally, your choice of group will inform the kind of heroes you will - make during the next step of session zero. Don’t take it as a restriction: - instead, see it as a useful reference to go back to whenever you are unsure - about your character concepts. -

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    - You can even give your group a name — such as the - Brotherhood of the Griffin or the - Queenshields. -

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    - If you are the Game Master, treat this step as a precious opportunity to learn - what kind of situations, stories, and antagonists everyone is excited about! -

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    BROUGHT TOGETHER BY FATE

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    - You find yourselves working together because of the circumstances. Despite - this being a common trope in classic fantasy tales, it is actually the most - difficult to pull off since your group will lack a precise goal: you must work - with each other during play to build a web of relationships (Bonds become - incredibly important). -

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    - If you choose this premise, it may be a good idea to switch to a different - type of group once your characters have developed a common goal. -

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    GUARDIANS

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    - One of the Player Characters is a Chosen One, a person tasked with a mission - that could change the very fate of the world. Everyone else in your group has - sworn, by duty or by choice, to protect the Chosen One during their travels. -

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    CHAPTER HEROES OF THE RESISTANCE

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    - You are the last line of defense against a terrible power, a darkness that - threatens to envelop the known world — such as a power-hungry kingdom or an - oppressive empire. The fate of many lies within your hands. -

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    REVOLUTIONARIES

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    - You form a small force that fights tooth and nail against a dominant power: it - might be a tyrannical government, a military occupation, or even a ruthless - industrial company. Society and security forces probably consider you - criminals or terrorists. -

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    - You are desperately searching for someone or something — a powerful witch, an - ancient relic, a legendary location, or even a long-lost technological marvel. - What you seek is the world’s last hope, or at least, you think it is. -

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    - Grab some blank character sheets because it is time to create Player - Characters! -

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    - While this might look like something you can do on your own, it is actually - better for all participants (Game Master included) to go through this step - together: while each hero belongs to the person controlling them, these - characters are destined to be adventuring together, which means they should - have some “chemistry” from the very beginning! -

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    - Character Creation is presented as a series of steps, similarly to World - Creation; you are not, however, bound to take these steps in this exact order. - You can go back and modify your choices anytime during the process. -

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    Character Creation Steps

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    1. - Identity: Choose or create your character's Identity: a - short sentence that briefly summarizes how they see themselves at the - moment. -
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    2. - Theme: Choose or create your character's Theme: a strong - ideal, emotion or feeling that dominates your character's actions. -
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    3. - Origin: Choose or create your character's Origin: the place - they hail from. You may select a location on your world sheet or add a new - one. -
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    4. - Classes and Levels: Choose two or three Classes and - distribute your initial five levels among them. Take note of the free - benefits and Skills gained. -
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    5. - Attributes: Determine the base die size of your character's - four Attribute scores: Dexterity, Insight, Might, and - Willpower. -
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    6. - Calculations: Calculate your starting Hit Points, Mind - Points, Inventory Points, Defense, Magic Defense, and Initiative modifier. -
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    7. - Equipment/Savings: Use a starting budget of 500 zenit to - purchase equipment, then add any leftovers to a roll of 2d6 × 10 to - determine initial savings. -
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    Describe your character and choose their name and pronouns!

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    CREATE YOUR IDENTITY

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    - This is your first step, and to say it will influence each and every following - choice would be an understatement. Your character’s Identity is a short - sentence that quickly summarizes how they currently see themselves. -

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    - When you create your Identity, keep an eye on the list of available Classes - (see page 160) and make sure there is a - combination of two or three Classes that fits your Identity. If you really - can’t find what you need, try adjusting your Identity and adapting it to fit - one of the available combinations. -

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    Here are a few examples of good identities:

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    • Royal Knight.
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    • Queen of the Desert Thieves.
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    • Battle Priestess of the Old Faith.
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    • Warrior Princess of the Moon People.
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    • Elderly Amnesiac Sorcerer.
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    • Former Imperial Strategist.
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    • Freedom-fighting Brawler.
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    • Magitech Scientist.
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    • Tormented Veteran.
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    • One-eyed Samurai.
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    - Keep in mind that you can invoke your Identity to give yourself an edge when - making Checks: pick something that will prove useful in play. -

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    - Over the course of your adventures, you will be able to change your Identity: - a Captain of the Crimson Reapers might redeem herself and change her Identity - to that of a Knight of the White Flame, for instance. This is a good thing: it - means your character has grown into someone different! -

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    Example: Robert is creating his first character.

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    - Previously, he and the rest of her group worked on their game world: a land in - early industrial development, where magic is tied to family bloodlines. -

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    - They are going to be heroes of the resistance, fighting against a - technological empire that seeks to imprison anyone who can channel magic. - Robert’s character, Camilla, is going to be the (supposedly) last surviving - member of Platea's royal dynasty. -

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    - Contrary to her older brothers and sisters, Camilla never developed any - magical ability: however, she has been trained as a knight and diplomat. -

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    Camilla's Identity is going to be “The Last Princess of Platea”.

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    - While talking with the rest of her group, Robert points out that he’s open to - Camilla discovering her “latent magical powers” over the course of the game. -

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    IDENTITY CREATION TABLES

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    - You may roll a d6 and d20 or choose entries from these tables to create your - Identity. -

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    Core Concept (roll or choose; up to two)

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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    1. Knight1. Bodyguard1. Animated Puppet
    2. Bounty Hunter2. Bandit2. Scavenger
    3. Martial Artist3. Factory Worker3. Rebel Agent
    4. Treasure Hunter4. Student4. Warrior Mage
    5. Alien5. Painter5. Noble
    6. Priest/ess6. Magitech Engineer6. Duelist
    7. Professor7. Archer7. Monster Hunter
    8. Samurai8. Occultist8. Medic
    9. Bard9. Paladin9. Shapeshifter
    10. Soldier10. Monk10. Pirate
    11. Inventor11. Gunslinger11. Gambler
    12. Smuggler12. Black Knight12. Rōnin
    13. Automaton13. Alchemist13. Mercenary
    14. Ninja14. Airship Pilot14. Cook
    15. Diplomat15. Spy15. Commander
    16. Thief16. Templar16. Sniper
    17. King/Queen17. Mechanic17. Athlete
    18. Mage18. Dancer18. Healer
    19. Gladiator19. Cannoneer19. Demon Hunter
    20. Prince/ss20. Merchant20. Abomination
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    CHOOSE OR CREATE YOUR THEME

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    - Each Player Character in Fabula Ultima is defined by a primary Theme, a strong - ideal or emotion driving their actions and choices. If you had to build an - entire scene around your character, their Theme would be its dominant focus. -

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    - If this is your first character, it is strongly suggested that you pick your - Theme from the list below. Otherwise, you can create something new and unique: - discuss this choice with the rest of your group and make sure it creates - interesting situations. -

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    - When you choose a Theme, describe how it applies to your character — what is - their Ambition? What Duty are they bound by? Who will be the target of their - Vengeance? -

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    Suggested Themes

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    • - Ambition: You strive to prove your worth to yourself and/or - others. -
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    • - Anger: You are a ticking bomb, always on the brink of rage. -
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    • - Belonging: You are afraid of being alone, forgotten or - abandoned. -
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    • - Doubt: You need to find the answer to a burning question. -
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    • - Duty: You live to fulfill a promise you made or obey an - order you received. -
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    • Guilt: You wish to atone for your past mistakes.
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    • - Hope: You seek a better world for yourself and/or others. -
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    • - Justice: You always side with the weak and defenseless. -
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    • - Mercy: You wish to help others, regardless of their past - misdeeds. -
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    • - Vengeance: You seek to bring retribution upon someone or - something. -
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    - Just like with your Identity, pick something that will prove useful in play, - and remember that you will be able to change your Theme over the course of the - game. -

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    - Vengeance could be a fitting Theme for Camilla, but Robert doesn’t want her to - be consumed by bitterness and a grudge. The young hero's true goal is to - create a land where her people can live in accordance with their customs and - traditions, which the Empire has outlawed: therefore, Camilla's Theme will be - Hope. -

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    CHOOSE OR CREATE YOUR ORIGIN

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    - All heroes come from somewhere: this is their Origin. It might be a humble - village, a great city, or even something more fantastical such as a palace in - the depths of the ocean, the Moon’s surface, or an entirely different solar - system. -

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    - You may pick a location that is already present on the map sheet or create a - new one. Just like your Identity and Theme, your Origin may be invoked to - reroll one or both dice during a Check. However, you will normally be unable - to change your Origin in play — unless you suddenly discover you come from an - entirely different place and your memories are fake, which is a fantasy trope - as well. -

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    - Robert came up with the concept for Platea while creating Camilla; because of - this, Platea must be added to the map sheet. Robert chooses an area in the - South and describes Platea as a once-peaceful and bright citadel atop a cliff - overseeing a vast lake. Right now, the city has been seized by the Empire. -

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    - In Fabula Ultima, your character's species and heritage has no mechanical - impact unless you want it to — perhaps their Identity is that of a Fallen - Elven Prince, or some of their Class Skills can be explained as a consequence - of their unique anatomy or bloodline. -

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    FANTASY SPECIES

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    CHOOSE TWO TO THREE STARTING CLASSES

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    - Your character begins play at level 5. This means you will have five levels to - distribute among any of the fifteen available Classes. Your character must - have at least two Classes when they begin play, and no more than three. -

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    - Entries describing each Class can be found starting on - page 176, but the table below offers a - quick summary of their individual focus. -

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    Classes

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    • - Arcanist Summon magical avatars of ancient, godlike - entities. -
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    • - Chimerist Learn spells from creatures and speak with - beasts. -
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    • - Darkblade Unleash dark attacks and draw power from Bonds. -
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    • - Elementalist Wield the destructive power of the elements. -
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    • Entropist Channel the dark energy of the Cosmos.
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    • Fury Provoke enemies and hit harder when damaged.
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    • - w Allows you to equip martial melee weapons - and armors. -
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    • - Guardian Protect your allies and fight clad in heavy armor. -
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    • - w Allows you to equip martial armor and - shields. -
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    • - Loremaster Be a master of knowledge and support your - allies. -
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    • - Orator Use your words to gain allies and influence - conflicts. -
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    • - Rogue Seize opportunities and steal unique items from - enemies. -
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    • - Sharpshooter Excel at ranged combat and negate ranged - attacks. -
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    • - w Allows you to equip martial ranged weapons - and shields. -
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    • - Spiritist Support your allies with magic and cast light - spells. -
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    • - Tinkerer Craft inventions and use Inventory Points in new - ways. -
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    • - Wayfarer Be a master explorer and join forces with a loyal - companion. -
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    • - Weaponmaster Excel at melee combat and counter melee - attacks. -
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    • - w Allows you to equip martial melee weapons - and shields. -
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    Attribute Dice Mechanics

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    - Each of a Player Character’s main Attributes (Dexterity, Insight, Might, and - Willpower) is represented by a die size, from a minimum of d6 to a maximum of - d12. -

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    - Bigger die sizes indicate a more trained Attribute or a stronger natural - talent. -

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    Attributes Defined

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    • - Dexterity measures precision, coordination, finesse and - reflexes. -
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    • - Insight represents observation, understanding and - reasoning. -
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    • - Might is a measure of strength, resilience and physical - fortitude. -
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    • - Willpower represents determination, charisma and the - ability to influence others. -
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    Character Profile Selection

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    - Choose one of the following profiles for your hero, then distribute the - corresponding die sizes among their four Attributes (on your character sheet, - these should be written in the “base size” column). -

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    • Jack of All Trades: d8, d8, d8, d8
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    • Average: d10, d8, d8, d6
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    • Specialized: d10, d10, d6, d6
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    Example Application:

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    - Camilla is very insightful (Insight d10), fairly agile and determined - (Dexterity d8 and Willpower d8), but not particularly imposing (Might d6). -

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    - When allocating Attribute dice, you should take into account your choices - of Classes and Skills! -

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    CHAPTER CALCULATE YOUR HIT POINTS AND MIND POINTS

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    - Your maximum Hit Points and Mind Points are - calculated as follows: -

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    • - Your maximum Hit Points are equal to your total character level + five times - your character’s base Might die size. -
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    • - Your Crisis score is equal to half your maximum Hit Points, rounded down. -
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    - Your maximum Mind Points are equal to your total character level + five times - your character’s base Willpower die size. -

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    Your character begins the game with full Hit Points and Mind Points.

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    - These values may be further modified by your character’s choices of Class, - Skills and equipment. -

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    - Note that while some game elements might temporarily alter the die size of - your Attributes, this will never increase or decrease your Hit Points and Mind - Points. -

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    Example Calculation

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    - Camilla has 40 maximum Hit Points (level 5 + five times her Might of 6 + an - additional 5 Hit Points granted by the Weaponmaster Class) and 50 maximum Mind - Points (level 5 + five times her Willpower of 8 + an additional 5 Mind Points - granted by the Orator Class). -

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    Camilla's Crisis score is 20.

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    CALCULATE YOUR INVENTORY POINTS

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    Your maximum Inventory Points are calculated as follows:

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    • Your maximum Inventory Points are equal to 6.
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    Your character begins the game with full Inventory Points.

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    - Note that this number may be further modified by your character’s choices of - Class, Skills and equipment. -

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    - Since neither Orator nor Weaponmaster increase maximum Inventory Points, - Camilla has 6 maximum Inventory Points. -

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    CALCULATE YOUR DEFENSE, MAGIC DEFENSE AND INITIATIVE

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    Your Defense and Magic Defense scores are calculated as follows:

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    • Your Magic Defense is equal to your current Insight die size.
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    • Your Initiative modifier is equal to 0.
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    - Your defenses will be further influenced by the armor and shields you are - wearing; your Initiative modifier will also be influenced by your choice of - armor. -

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    - Note that some game elements might temporarily alter your Attribute die sizes, - which will affect your Defense and Magic Defense (since these are based on the - current Attribute die size, not your base Attribute die size). -

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    - Camilla has a Defense score of 8, a Magic Defense score of 10 and no - Initiative modifier. Later on, her equipment choices will modify these - numbers. -

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    PURCHASE STARTING EQUIPMENT

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    - You get a total budget of 500 zenit to purchase equipment with. By default, - you can only purchase basic weapons and basic armor and shields; these items - are listed on the next four pages for easy reference. If you want to purchase - rare items (page 266) or transports (page 125), discuss it with the rest of your group. -

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    - To purchase a martial (E) item, you must first be able to equip it — a benefit - granted by specific Classes: -

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    • - Darkblade allows you to equip martial melee weapons and - martial armor. -
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    • - Fury allows you to equip martial melee weapons and martial - armor. -
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    • - Guardian allows you to equip martial armor and martial - shields. -
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    • - Sharpshooter allows you to equip martial ranged weapons and - martial shields. -
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    • - Weaponmaster allows you to equip martial melee weapons and - martial shields. -
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    - Write any items you purchase on your sheet and take note of their effects; - remember that ranged weapons do not require you to track ammunition. -

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    The Weaponmaster Class

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    - The Weaponmaster Class allows Camilla to equip martial melee weapons and - shields. -

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    - Robert spends 200 zenit on a rapier (which relies on Camilla's Dexterity and - Insight), 150 zenit on a runic shield (a +2 bonus to both defenses is very - good!) and another 100 zenit on a travel garb. -

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    - Robert writes all these items on Camilla's sheet, noting how her armor and - shield increase Defense and Magic Defense by three points (Defense 11 and - Magic Defense 13) but also give her an Initiative modifier of -1. -

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    - Needless to say, you are free to alter the name of any item that doesn't fit - your character's concept — for instance, your bronze sword might become a - scimitar or your silk vest might become a kimono. -

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    - If none of the basic weapon options fit your character concept and your group - is okay with it, you may use the rules for creating rare weapons found on page - 268. However, remember that by default, starting weapons don't have any - Quality and always deal physical damage. You may ignore one or both - limitations as long as the rest of your group agrees on it (and you have - enough zenit to afford the improvements). -

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    ROLL FOR INITIAL SAVINGS

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    - Your character begins play with an amount of zenit equal to 2d6 × 10 (for - instance, rolling an 8 on the dice means you begin with 80 zenit). -

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    - Any left-over zenit from the previous step is added to these initial savings! -

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    - Robert rolls 2d6 × 10 and gets 60 zenit, which are added to the 50 zenit left - from the previous step — for a total of 120 zenit in initial savings. -

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    GAIN YOUR STARTING FABULA POINTS

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    Each Player Character enters play with 3 Fabula Points.

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    WEAPON COST ACCURACY DAMAGE

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    Arcane Category

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    • - Staff 100 z 【WLP + WLP】 【HR + 6】 physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Tome 100 z 【INS + INS】 【HR + 6】 physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Crossbow 150 z 【DEX + INS】 【HR + 8】 physical -

      Two-handed w Ranged w No Quality.

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    • - Shortbow 200 z 【DEX + DEX】 【HR + 8】 physical -

      Two-handed w Ranged w No Quality.

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    • - Unarmed Strike - 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 0】 physical -

      - One-handed w Melee w Automatically equipped in each empty hand slot. -

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    • - Improvised (Melee) - 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 2】 physical -

      One-handed w Melee w Breaks after the attack.

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    • - Iron Knuckle 150 z 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 6】 physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Steel Dagger 150 z 【DEX + INS】 +1 【HR + 4】 physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Pistol E 250 z 【DEX + INS】 【HR + 8】 physical -

      One-handed w Ranged w No Quality.

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    • - Chain Whip 150 z 【DEX + DEX】 【HR + 8】 physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    Equipment List

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    Heavy Category

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    • - Iron Hammer: 200 z 【MIG + MIG】 【HR + 6】 physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Broadaxe E: 250 z 【MIG + MIG】 【HR + 10】 physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Waraxe E: 250 z 【MIG + MIG】 【HR + 14】 physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Light Spear E: 200 z 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 8】 physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Heavy Spear E: 200 z 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 12】 physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Bronze Sword E: 200 z 【DEX + MIG】 +1 【HR + 6】 physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Greatsword E: 200 z 【DEX + MIG】 +1 【HR + 10】 physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Katana E: 200 z 【DEX + INS】 +1 【HR + 10】 physical -

      Two-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Rapier E: 200 z 【DEX + INS】 +1 【HR + 6】 physical -

      One-handed w Melee w No Quality.

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    • - Improvised (Ranged): 【DEX + MIG】 【HR + 2】 physical -

      One-handed w Ranged w Breaks after the attack.

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      One-handed w Ranged w No Quality.

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    - ARMOR COST DEFENSE - M. DEFENSE INITIATIVE -

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    No Armor - DEX die INS die -

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    No Quality.

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    Basic Armors

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    Silk Shirt
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    - 100 z DEX die - INS die +2 -1 -
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    Travel Garb
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    Combat Tunic
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    - 150 z DEX die +1 - INS die +1 - -
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    Sage Robe
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    Brigandine E
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    Bronze Plate E
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    Runic Plate E
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    Steel Plate E
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    Basic Armor and Shields

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    Bronze Shield100 z+2 / --
    Runic Shield150 z+2 / +2-
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    - Remember: A starting character gets 500 zenit to purchase equipment - with. -

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    - The weapons, armors, and shields you choose during character creation will - accompany you for quite a few levels, so make sure they work well with the way - you built your character. -

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    Useful Tips

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    • - Choose a main weapon that complements your choice of Attributes. Ideally, - you want to be able to roll at least 1d10 + 1d8 for Accuracy. More accurate - weapons, such as swords and daggers, can compensate for low Attributes. -
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    • - Even if your character tends to rely on spells, purchase a weapon for them - to use when low on Mind Points — a dagger, a staff, or a tome. -
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    • - While lighter armors increase your Defense score (which would otherwise be - equal to your Dexterity size), martial (E) armors replace that score with a - fixed value. This can make quite the difference: even if you have a low - Dexterity or suffer a status effect, your Defense score will not be - affected. -
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    - The bonus to Defenses granted by shields still applies, of course: a character - with d8 Dexterity wearing a brigandine and wielding a bronze shield will have - a Defense score of 12, for instance. -

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    NAME AND FINISHING TOUCHES

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    - Give your character a name, note their pronoun(s), and briefly describe what - they look like to the rest of the group! -

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    - It may seem counterintuitive for this step to be the last one, but there’s a - good reason: it’s easier to choose a name once you have a good grasp of your - character's appearance and abilities. -

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    - On the next page, you can find a chart with a variety of names that work - particularly well for a Fabula Ultima game; however, if your world is inspired - by specific folklore or mythology, you should research fitting naming - conventions and come up with something more appropriate! -

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    - Now that Camilla is ready, Robert describes her to the rest of the group: she - has greyish brown hair and deep blue eyes, and her demeanor showcases her - strong will — it's almost impossible to be around her and not feel inspired! -

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    - Her clothes are light and comfortable, perfect for traveling, and she fights - with an elegant rapier and a small elbow shield inscribed with a circle of - defensive runes. -

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    • Abel
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    • Adalbert
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    • Agnes
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    • Aiko
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    • Alberic
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    • Albin
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    • Almond
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    • Andreas
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    • Angela
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    • Ashe
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    • Astor
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    • Aya
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    • Azel
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    • Azura
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    • Baern
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    • Belka
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    • Berenice
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    • Biel
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    • Blair
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    • Blanche
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    • Bow
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    • Bram
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    • Brandon
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    • Bryde
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    • Cale
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    • Camilla
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    • Cassandra
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    • Celeste
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    • Cetra
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    • Cinder
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    • Clarimonde
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    • Clarissa
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    • Clemence
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    • Conner
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    • Croma
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    • Cross
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    • Crow
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    • Cynthia
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    • Daige
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    • Dale
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    • Daphne
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    • Denys
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    • Divel
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    • Edel
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    • Edna
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    • Eko
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    • Emet
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    • Etrian
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    • Fabian
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    • Fedra
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    • Fenis
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    • Finn
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    • Forrest
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    • Galatea
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    • Garlan
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    • Garm
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    • Glenn
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    • Gray
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    • Gregor
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    • Grimm
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    • Gyle
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    • Halia
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    • Langa
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    • Laurence
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    • Lazom
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    • Leda
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    • Liam
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    • Locke
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    • Logan
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    • Loren
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    • Solomon
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    • Talon
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    • Therese
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    • Thomas
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    • Tika
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    • Toris
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    • Tristan
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    • Uma
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    • Undine
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    • Usher
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    • Valea
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    • Veronica
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    • Winter
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    • Yado
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    Tinkerer (3 levels):

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    • Secret Formula
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    Wayfarer (2 levels):

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    - Equipment & Cost: Steel dagger, crossbow, travel garb, - 170 zenit. -

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    BLACK KNIGHT

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    Darkblade (2 levels):

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    Entropist (1 level):

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    GAMBLER

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    - Stats: Dexterity d10, Insight d8, Might d6, Willpower d8 -

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    Entropist (2 levels):

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    Rogue (2 levels):

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    Weaponmaster (1 level):

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    - Equipment & Cost: Rapier, shuriken (reskinned as throwing - cards!), silk shirt, 120 zenit. -

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    GUNSLINGER

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    - Stats: Dexterity d10, Insight d8, Might d8, Willpower d6 -

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    Tinkerer (2 levels):

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    - Equipment & Cost: Pistol, travel garb, runic shield, 70 - zenit. -

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    HEALER

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    - Stats: Dexterity d6, Insight d8, Might d8, Willpower d10 -

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    Orator (2 levels):

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    Spiritist (3 levels):

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    Equipment & Cost: Staff, sage robe, 270 zenit.

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    MAGITECHNICIAN

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    - Stats: Dexterity d8, Insight d10, Might d6, Willpower d8 -

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    Skills/Abilities

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    - Starting Equipment: Steel dagger, sage robe, bronze shield, - 120 zenit. -

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    MONSTER MAGE

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    - Starting Equipment: Broadaxe, travel garb, runic shield, 70 - zenit. -

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    NINJA

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    - Stats: Dexterity d10, Insight d8, Might d6, Willpower d8 -

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    - Starting Equipment: Steel dagger, shuriken, combat tunic, - 120 zenit. -

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    PIRATE

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    - Starting Equipment: Broadaxe, silk shirt, runic shield, 70 - zenit. -

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    PUGILIST

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    - Starting Equipment: Iron knuckle (x2), combat tunic, 120 - zenit. -

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    Stats: Dexterity d10, Insight d8, Might d8, Willpower d6

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    - Equipment: Steel dagger, shortbow, silk shirt, 120 zenit. -

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    RED SORCERER

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    Stats: Dexterity d8, Insight d10, Might d8, Willpower d6

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    SAGE

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    - Stats: Dexterity d6, Insight d10, Might d6, Willpower d10 -

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    • - Elementalist (3 levels): Elemental Magic (SL 3: Fulgur, - Glacies, Ignis) -
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    Equipment: Tome, sage robe, 270 zenit.

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    SAMURAI

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    Stats: Dexterity d8, Insight d8, Might d8, Willpower d8

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    SOLDIER

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    Stats: Dexterity d8, Insight d6, Might d10, Willpower d8

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    - Attributes: Dexterity d10, Insight d8, Might d6, Willpower - d8 -

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    - Equipment: Rapier, silk shirt, runic shield, 120 zenit. -

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    SUMMONER

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    - Attributes: Dexterity d8, Insight d8, Might d6, Willpower - d10 -

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    • - Arcanist (3 levels): Arcane Regeneration (SL2), Bind and - Summon (Grimoire or Tower) -
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    Equipment: Staff, sage robe, 270 zenit.

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    THIEF

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    - Attributes: Dexterity d10, Insight d8, Might d6, Willpower - d8 -

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    TROUBADOUR

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    - Attributes: Dexterity d10, Insight d8, Might d6, Willpower - d8 -

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    • Orator (2 levels): Condemn, Unexpected Ally
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    - Equipment: Steel dagger, silk shirt, bronze shield, 220 - zenit. -

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    VALKYRIE

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    - Attributes: Dexterity d8, Insight d6, Might d10, Willpower - d8 -

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    Arcanist

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    ALSO: Avatar, Chosen, Summoner

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    Definition / Description

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    Some fates are not easily avoided.

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    Abilities & Concept

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    - Arcanists can fall into a deep trance and temporarily project a considerable - portion of their soul outside the body, giving it physical form. Surrounded by - this magical shroud, the Arcanist gains a variety of supernatural abilities; - these summoned forms are said to be manifestations of the ancestral souls - belonging to mythical entities of legend, known as the Arcana. -

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    MERGING WITH AN ARCANUM

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    - When you summon an Arcanum, you gain its merge benefits; those benefits last - until the Arcanum is dismissed (see below). -

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    - You cannot summon an Arcanum while already merged with one; you must first - dismiss the current Arcanum. -

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    DISMISSING AN ARCANUM

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    DISMISS EFFECTS

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    - Most Arcana have a powerful dismiss effect, which may only be activated when - you willingly dismiss the Arcanum as described above — if the Arcanum is - dismissed for any other reason, the dismiss effect cannot be triggered. -

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    DOMAINS

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    - Each Arcanum is associated with a few key concepts or domains. The Game Master - should use these to establish the trials needed to bind the Arcanum, and to - adjudicate Rituals performed through the Ritual Arcanism Skill. -

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    - If you create new Arcana for your world, make sure to associate them with - domains that allow for interesting Rituals. -

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    ARCANUM OF THE FORGE

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    Domains: fire, heat, metal.

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    • You have Resistance to fire damage.
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    - When you dismiss this Arcanum, choose Forge or - Inferno: -

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    • - Forge. You create a basic armor, shield or weapon of your - choice (see pages 130 to 133). If you select this option again, the - previously created item vanishes. If you create a weapon this way, it deals - fire damage instead of physical. -
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    ARCANUM OF THE FROST

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    Domains: cold, ice, silence.

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    • You have Resistance to ice damage and are immune to enraged.
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    - Ice Age. Choose any number of creatures you can see: each of - them suffers 30 ice damage. This damage ignores Resistances. -

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    ARCANUM OF THE GATE

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    Domains: space, travel, void.

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    • You have Resistance to dark damage.
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    - When you dismiss this Arcanum, choose Oblivion or - Warp: -

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    • - Oblivion. Choose any number of creatures you can see: each - of them suffers 30 dark damage. This damage ignores Resistances. -
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    • - Warp. You teleport yourself and up to five other nearby - willing creatures to a location you previously visited, if that location is - within 1 travel day. -
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    ARCANUM OF THE GRIMOIRE

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    Domains: knowledge, revelations, understanding.

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    Oracle

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    - You ask the Game Master a single question. The Game Master must answer - truthfully, describing the vision shown to you by the Grimoire. -

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    - Once used, this dismiss effect will not be available until the next dawn. - Furthermore, the same question may never be asked more than once. The Game - Master has final say on which questions are too similar to be asked again. -

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    ARCANUM OF THE OAK

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    Domains: earth, plants, poison.

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    Blossom

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    - Choose any number of creatures you can see (you may also choose yourself): - each of them recovers from the poisoned status effect and recovers 40 Hit - Points. This amount increases to 50 Hit Points if you are level 20 or - higher, or to 60 Hit Points if you are level 40 or higher. -

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    ARCANUM OF THE SKY

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    Domains: fog, rain, storms.

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    Weather Prediction

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    - You may use an action to accurately predict weather conditions for the next - day within a range of two travel days — the Game Master will tell you what - the weather conditions will be. -

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    Thunderstorm

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    - Choose any number of creatures you can see: each of them suffers 30 bolt - damage. This damage ignores Resistances. -

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    ARCANUM OF THE SWORD

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    Domains: conquest, heroism, leadership.

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    - Your attacks deal 5 extra damage, and all damage dealt by your attacks is - treated as having no type (thus being unaffected by damage Affinities). Damage - dealt by your attacks cannot gain a type as long as you are merged with this - Arcanum. -

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    - When you perform an attack, you may have that attack gain the multi (any - number of targets) property. If you do, this Arcanum will be automatically - dismissed after the attack is resolved (this is not considered a willing - dismiss). -

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    ARCANUM OF THE TOWER

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    Domains: judgment, protection, sacrifice.

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    - When you summon this Arcanum, choose a damage type: air, bolt, dark, earth, - fire, or ice. Until this Arcanum is dismissed, each of your allies present on - the scene has Resistance to the chosen damage type (you do not gain this - Resistance). -

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    Judgment

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    - Choose any number of creatures you can see: each of them suffers 30 light - damage. This damage ignores Resistances. -

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    ARCANUM OF THE WHEEL

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    Domains: destiny, speed, time.

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    Time Freeze

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    - Choose any number of creatures you can see: each of them suffers slow. If a - creature chosen this way is already slow, that creature will instead perform - one fewer action during their next turn (to a minimum of 0 actions). -

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    - Legends tell of a long-lasting passion between the Sword and the Tower... a - passion that often erupted into war. -

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    CHIMERIST FREE BENEFITS

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    • Permanently increase your maximum Mind Points by 5.
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    CONSUME (çç5)

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    - After you deal damage to one or more creatures with a spell, if you have an - arcane dagger or flail weapon equipped, you recover - 【SL × 2】 Mind Points. -

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    FERAL SPEECH

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    - You can communicate with creatures of the beast, monster and plant Species. -

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    PATHOGENESIS

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    - When you deal damage to one or more creatures with one of your Chimerist - spells, each of those creatures that share their Species with the creature you - originally learned that spell from suffers poisoned. -

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    RITUAL CHIMERISM

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    - You may perform Rituals whose effects fall within the Chimerism discipline. - When you acquire this Skill, choose 【INS + WLP】 or - 【MIG + WLP】. From now on, your Chimerism Rituals will use - the chosen Attributes for the Magic Check. -

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    SPELL MIMIC (çç10)

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    - When you see a creature belonging to the beast, monster or plant Species cast - a spell, you may immediately choose to learn that spell as a Chimerist spell - of your own: if you do, record the Species of the creature you learned it - from. -

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    - When you first acquire this Skill, choose 【INS + WLP】 or - 【MIG + WLP】. From now on, your offensive (rr) Chimerist - spells will use the chosen Attributes for the Magic Check, regardless of the - Attributes used by the creature you learned the spell from. -

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    - You may have up to 【SL + 2】 different Chimerist spells - memorized this way. If you want to memorize a new Chimerist spell but are - already at your limit, you must forget one of your old spells and replace it - with the new spell. -

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    DARKBLADE

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    Today you shall know the full extent of my suffering.

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    Darkblades

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    - Darkblades are somber and powerful warriors who hide a sorrowful past. Due to - tragic experiences on the battlefield or in personal life, their souls have - developed an affinity for pain and shadow energy. -

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    - An unlikely hero to say the very least, a Darkblade may now sacrifice their - lifeforce to unleash mighty attacks and is able to draw resolve, power and - even knowledge from the suffering they experience. -

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    DARKBLADE FREE BENEFITS

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    AGONY (çç5)

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    - After you deal damage to one or more creatures, if you have a Bond towards - at least one of those creatures, you may recover - 【SL × 2】 Hit Points and 【SL × 2】 Mind - Points. -

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    DARK BLOOD

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    - As long as you are in Crisis, you have Resistance to dark damage and poison - damage. -

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    HEART OF DARKNESS

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    - Once per scene upon entering Crisis, you may choose a specific creature you - can see that you don't have a Bond towards. If you do, create a Bond of - hatred towards that creature. -

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    PAINFUL LESSON (çç3)

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    - After another creature causes you to lose Hit Points (with an attack, a - spell or any other method), you may immediately perform the Study action on - that creature (see page 74) for free. If - you do, gain a bonus equal to 【SL】 to your Check. -
    Remember, you can study the same aspect of a creature only once. -

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    SHADOW STRIKE (çç5)

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    - You have learned to channel your vital force into your attacks. You may use - an action to perform a Shadow Strike: roll your current Might die and lose - an amount of Hit Points equal to - 【the number rolled on your Might die】. If this didn't - reduce your Hit Points to 0, you may perform a free attack with a weapon you - have equipped: if this attack hits one or more targets, it deals extra - damage equal to - 【SL + the number rolled on your Might die 】. However, all - damage dealt by this attack becomes dark and its damage type cannot be - changed. -

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    ALSO: Battle Mage, Geomancer, Sorcerer

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    ELEMENTALIST

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    Ignore the warnings of this World at your own risk.

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    - An Elementalist has learned to channel the souls that flow within the basic - elements of creation: Air, Earth, Fire and Water. Some of them develop complex - spells to contain the powerful energies of nature; others seek its protection - in harmony and communion. -

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    - Elemental magic can be highly destructive, causing damage and inflicting - negative status effects. Due to this, there are many who would covet an - Elementalist’s abilities... often for nefarious purposes. -

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    • Permanently increase your maximum Mind Points by 5.
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    • - You may perform Rituals whose effects fall within the Ritualism discipline. -
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    ELEMENTALIST SKILLS

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    CATACLYSM (çç3)

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    - When you cast an instantaneous spell, if you have an arcane weapon equipped, - you may increase the spell's total MP cost by up to 【SL × 10】 Mind Points. - If you do so and the spell deals damage to one or more creatures, it will deal - 5 extra damage to each creature for every 10 Mind Points by which you - increased its total MP cost. -

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    ELEMENTAL MAGIC (çç10)

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    - Each time you acquire this Skill, learn one Elementalist spell (see next two - pages). -

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    Offensive (rr) Elementalist spells use 【INS + WLP】 for the Magic Check.

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    MAGICAL ARTILLERY (çç3)

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    - When you cast an offensive ( rr) spell, if you have an arcane weapon equipped, - you gain a bonus to your Magic Check equal to 【SL × 2】. -

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    RITUAL ELEMENTALISM

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    SPELLBLADE (çç4)

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    - When you cast an offensive ( rr) spell targeting a single creature, if the - spell has a total Mind Point cost of 【SL × 10】 or lower and you have one or - more bow, brawling, dagger, flail, spear or sword weapons equipped, you may - choose one of those weapons. If you do, your Magic Check for the spell will - use the chosen weapon's Accuracy Check formula; for instance, the Magic Check - for an Elementalist spell cast through a bronze sword (page 131) will be 【DEX + MIG】 +1 instead of 【INS + WLP】. -

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    Elemental Shroud

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    Cost: 5

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    Targets: T

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    Duration: Up to three creatures

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    Action: Scene

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    - You weave magical energy and protect the targets from the fury of the - elements. -

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    - Choose a damage type: air, bolt, earth, fire or ice. Until this spell ends, - each target gains Resistance against the chosen damage type. -

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    Elemental Weapon

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    Cost: 10

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    Targets: One weapon

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    Duration: Scene

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    - You imbue a weapon with elemental energy. Choose a damage type: air, bolt, - earth, fire, or ice. Until this spell ends, all damage dealt by the weapon - becomes of the chosen damage type. -

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    Flare

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    Cost: rr 20

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    Targets: One creature

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    Duration: Instantaneous

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    - You channel a single ray of fire towards your foe, its temperature so high - that it will pierce through most defenses. The target suffers - 【HR + 25】 fire damage. -

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    Fulgur

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    Cost: rr 10

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    Targets: × T

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    Duration: Up to three creatures

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    Action: Instantaneous

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    - You weave electricity into a wave of crackling bolts. Each target hit by - this spell suffers 【HR + 15】 bolt damage. -

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    Glacies

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    Cost: rr 10

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    Targets: × T

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    Duration: Up to three creatures

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    Action: Instantaneous

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    - You coat your foes under a thick layer of frost. Each target hit by this - spell suffers 【HR + 15】 ice damage. -

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    Iceberg

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    Cost: rr 20

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    Targets: One creature

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    Duration: Instantaneous

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    - A pillar of ice magic envelops your foe, suddenly dropping their body - temperature to a critical level. The target suffers - 【HR + 25】 ice damage. -

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    Spell Catalogue

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    Ignis

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    - Metadata: rr 10 × T | Up to three creatures | - Instantaneous -

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    - You unleash a searing barrage against your foes, conjuring flames out of - thin air. Each target hit by this spell suffers - 【HR + 15】 fire damage. -

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    Opportunity: Each target hit by this spell suffers shaken.

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    Soaring Strike

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    Metadata: 10 | Self | Instantaneous

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    - The wind carries your strikes across the battlefield. You may immediately - perform a free attack with a melee weapon you have equipped. This attack - may target creatures that can only be targeted by ranged attacks. -

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    Terra

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    - Metadata: rr 10 × T | Up to three creatures | - Instantaneous -

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    - Spires of jagged rock erupt from the ground beneath your foes, closing - around them. Each target hit by this spell suffers - 【HR + 15】 earth damage. This spell cannot target - creatures who are flying, floating, falling, or otherwise in mid-air. -

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    - Opportunity: Each target hit by this spell performs one fewer - action on their next turn (to a minimum of 0 actions). -

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    Thunderbolt

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    Metadata: rr 20 | One creature | Instantaneous

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    - You send lightning striking at your foe. The target suffers - 【HR + 25】 bolt damage. -

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    Ventus

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    - Metadata: rr 10 × T | Up to three creatures | - Instantaneous -

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    - You summon the power of winds against your enemy. Each target hit by this - spell suffers 【HR + 15】 air damage. -

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    - Opportunity: Each flying target hit by this spell is forced to - land immediately. -

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    Vortex

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    Metadata: 10 | Self | Scene

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    - A roaring gale surrounds you, blowing away arrows and bullets. Until this - spell ends, you gain a +2 bonus to your Defense against ranged attacks. -

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    - Also related: - Astromancer, Chaos Mage, Gambler -

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    Description

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    - High above the stars, where their lights do not shine, lies a bottomless void - where life and souls wither and transform in unfathomable ways. This realm is - a non-reality, an endless expanse of chaos impervious to the laws of time, - space, and probability. -

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    Lore

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    - Entropists refer to this realm as the Cosmos, the Heavens, or quite simply as - Lady Luck: they are among the few gifted with the ability to channel its - reality-bending energies. -

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    The cold between the stars... it does not frighten me.

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    ENTROPIST FREE BENEFITS

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    • Permanently increase your maximum Mind Points by 5.
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    ENTROPIST SKILLS

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    - ABSORB MP (çç5) -

    - After you suffer damage, you may immediately recover - 【SL × 2】 Mind Points. -

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    - Each time you acquire this Skill, learn one Entropist spell (see next two - pages). -

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    - Note: Offensive (rr) Entropist spells use 【INS + WLP】 for the Magic - Check. -

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    LUCKY SEVEN

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    - You have a lucky number; at the beginning of each session, that number is 7. - Once per scene after you perform a Check, you may replace the value shown on - one of the dice you rolled with your lucky number (even if this would give an - impossible Result, such as a value of 7 on a d6). If you do, the replaced - value becomes your new lucky number. -

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    RITUAL ENTROPISM

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    - You may perform Rituals whose effects fall within the Entropism discipline. - Entropism Rituals use 【INS + WLP】 for the Magic Check. -

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    - During a conflict, you may use an action to interfere with the flow of time - by spending up to 【SL × 5】 Mind Points. For every 5 Mind - Points you spend this way, choose one option: -

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    • One creature you can see suffers slow;
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    • One creature you can see recovers from slow;
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    • - One creature you can see may immediately perform the Equipment action for - free; -
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    • - Choose one ally you can see who has yet to take a turn during this round: - that ally may take their turn immediately after yours during this round. -
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    Background Questions

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    • Who taught you to channel the reality-bending powers of the Cosmos?
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    • - What do you know of the Cosmos? Are they the end of reality, or a new - beginning? -
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    Spell List

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    Acceleration

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    - Cost: 20 | Type: One creature | - Scene: -

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    - You bend the fabric of time. Until this spell ends, the target gains the - ability to perform a single additional action during each of their turns. - Once the target has performed a total of two additional actions granted by - this spell, this spell ends. -

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    Anomaly

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    - Cost: 20 | Type: One creature | - Scene: -

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    - You alter the very nature of your target. Until this spell ends, if the - target would suffer damage of a type they Absorb or are Immune to, they are - instead treated as if they were Vulnerable to that damage type. Once that - happens, this spell ends. -

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    Dark Weapon

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    - Cost: 10 | Type: One equipped weapon | - Scene: -

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    - You imbue a weapon with dark energy. Until this spell ends, all damage dealt - by the weapon becomes of the dark type. If you have that weapon equipped - while you cast this spell, you may perform a free attack with it as part of - the same action. -

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    Dispel

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    - Cost: 10 | Type: One creature | - Instantaneous: -

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    - You release a wave of negative energy and cleanse all magic from a creature. - If the target is affected by one or more spells with a duration of Scene, - they are no longer affected by any of those spells instead. -

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    Divination

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    - Cost: 10 | Type: Self | - Scene: -

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    - You glimpse briefly into the future. Until this spell ends, after a creature - you can see performs a Check, if it was not a fumble nor a critical success, - you may force that creature to reroll both dice. Once you have forced two - rerolls this way, this spell ends. -

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    Drain Spirit

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    - Cost: 5 | Type: One creature | - Instantaneous: -

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    - You consume a creature's psyche. The target loses 【HR + 15】 Mind Points. - Then, you recover an amount of Mind Points equal to half the Mind Points - loss they suffered (if the loss was reduced to 0 in some way, you recover - none). -

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    Drain Vigor

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    - Cost: 10 | Type: One creature | - Instantaneous: -

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    - You steal another creature's life force. The target suffers 【HR + 15 】 - dark damage. Then, you recover an amount of Hit Points equal to half the Hit - Points loss they suffered (if the loss was reduced to 0 in some way, you - recover none). -

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    Gamble up to 20

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    Type: Special

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    Target: Instantaneous

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    - You summon a vortex of chaotic energy. Roll your current Willpower die once - for every 10 Mind Points spent while casting this spell, then keep the single - die you prefer: the number on that die determines the effects of this spell. -

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    1. - 1: You lose half of your current Hit Points and half of - your current Mind Points. -
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    2. - 2-3: Each creature present on the scene, including - yourself, suffers poisoned. -
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    3. - 4-6: Each creature present on the scene, including - yourself, suffers slow. -
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    4. - 7-8: Choose up to three creatures you can see: each of them - recovers 50 Hit Points and also recovers from all status effects. -
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    5. - 9+: Choose any number of creatures you can see: each of - them suffers 30 damage. The damage type is determined randomly by rolling a - d6: -
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    Mirror 10

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    Type: One creature

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    Scene Duration: Until this spell ends

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    - You twist the laws of magic. Until this spell ends, if an offensive spell is - cast on the target, the creature who cast that offensive spell will be - targeted in their stead (any other targets of the offensive spell will be - targeted as normal). Once that happens, this spell ends. -

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    Omega rr 20

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    Type: One creature

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    Duration: Instantaneous

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    - You invoke doom on your foe, turning strength into frailty. The target loses - an amount of Hit Points equal to - 【20 + half the target's level】. -

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    Stop rr 10

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    Type: One creature

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    Duration: Instantaneous

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    - You trap a foe inside a circle of altered time and space. The target will - perform one fewer action on their next turn (to a minimum of 0 actions). -

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    Umbra rr 10 × T

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    Type: Up to three creatures

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    Duration: Instantaneous

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    - A storm of dark energy turns matter into ash. Each target hit by this spell - suffers 【HR + 15】 dark damage. -

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    • Permanently increase your maximum Hit Points by 5.
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    FURY SKILLS

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    ADRENALINE (çç5)

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    - As long as you are in Crisis, you deal 【SL × 2】 extra - damage (be it with attacks, spells, Arcana, items or any other method). -

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    FRENZY

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    - Your Accuracy Checks with brawling, dagger, flail and thrown weapons trigger a - critical success if both dice show the same number (and the Check is not a - fumble). -

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    INDOMITABLE SPIRIT (çç4)

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    - When you spend one or more Fabula Points, you get an additional benefit — - choose one option: you recover 【SL × 5】 Hit Points; or you - recover 【SL × 5】 Mind Points; or you recover from a single - status effect of your choice. -

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    PROVOKE (çç5)

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    - You may use an action and spend 5 Mind Points to perform an Opposed - 【MIG + WLP】 Check against a creature you can see — describe - how you taunt them! If you succeed, the target suffers enraged and is - compelled to focus their attention on you (their attacks and offensive spells - must include you among the targets if possible). This compulsion ends if you - fall unconscious or leave the scene, if the creature is no longer enraged, or - if they are successfully provoked by someone else. -

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    - You gain a bonus equal to 【SL】 to your - 【MIG + WLP】 Checks for this Skill. -

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    WITHSTAND (çç5)

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    - When you perform the Guard action, if you choose not to provide cover to - another creature, you recover Hit Points equal to - 【SL, multiplied by the highest strength among your Bonds】 - and choose Might or Willpower: you treat the chosen Attribute as being one die - size higher (up to a maximum of d12) until the end of your next turn. -

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    — Character Prompts —

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    • - Do you rely on your burning passion, or do you strive to keep it under - control? -
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    • - In the past, your lack of control had tragic consequences. What have you - lost? -
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    • What do your weapons and fighting style look like?
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    I'll just have to become stronger than you!

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    Related Roles

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    • Paladin
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    • Soldier
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    • Yōjinbō
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    GUARDIAN

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    - Proud and selfless, Guardians are individuals who know the value of - life... and are willing to sacrifice themselves for a person, nation or - ideal they have sworn to protect. They are often extraordinary and - impressive individuals, such as valiant soldiers or veterans scarred by a - thousand battles. -

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    - While some Guardians may appear loud and boisterous, many are simply - masking the tormented memory of those they failed to protect. -

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    GUARDIAN SKILLS

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    BODYGUARD

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    - If you perform the Guard action and choose to provide cover to another - creature, that creature gains Resistance to all damage types until the start - of your next turn. -

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    DEFENSIVE MASTERY (çç5)

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    - As long as you have a shield or a martial armor equipped, all damage you - suffer is reduced by 【SL】 (applied before - damage Affinities). -

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    DUAL SHIELDBEARER

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    - You may now equip a shield in your main hand slot. As long as you have two - shields equipped, you gain the benefits of both items and may treat them as - the following combined two-handed melee brawling weapon: -

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    WEAPONACCURACYDAMAGE
    Two Shields【MIG + MIG】【HR + 5】 physical
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    FORTRESS (çç5)

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    Permanently increase your maximum Hit Points by 【SL × 3】.

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    PROTECT

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    - When another creature is threatened by an attack, spell or other danger, you - may take their place (any Checks that are part of the danger will be performed - against you; you may declare the use of this Skill before or after the Checks - have been made). If the danger already affected you, it affects you twice - (resolve both instances separately); you also cannot protect multiple - creatures from the same danger. If you use this Skill during a conflict, you - cannot use it again until the start of your next turn. -

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    • Who or what is it you would gladly give your life to protect?
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    - Equipment Detail: Using what as your armor and/or shield? -

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    LOREMASTER SKILLS

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    FLASH OF INSIGHT (çç3)

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    - When you roll a 13 or higher on a Check performed to investigate a creature, - item or location — this includes using the Study action during a conflict — - you may ask the Game Master up to 【SL】 questions concerning the subject of - your investigation. You may ask these questions immediately or save them for - later; whenever you ask one of these questions, the Game Master will answer - truthfully and you will describe your character's deductive process. -

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    - This Skill may only be used once on the same creature, item or - location. -

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    FOCUSED (çç5)

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    - When you perform an Open Check using 【INS + INS】, you gain a bonus equal to - 【SL】 on that Check (this only applies to Open Checks). -

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    KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

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    - When you perform an Accuracy Check, you may replace one of the Attribute dice - with Insight (such as 【INS + INS】 for a pistol or 【INS + MIG】 for a - waraxe). -

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    QUICK ASSESSMENT (çç6)

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    - At the start of a conflict, you may spend up to 【SL × 5】 Mind Points. For - every 5 Mind Points you spend this way, choose one option: choose a creature - you can see and the GM reveals one of their Traits; or name a damage type and - choose a creature you can see, and the GM reveals that creature's Affinity - towards that damage type. -

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    TRAINED MEMORY

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    - You may perfectly recall the details of any scene you have visited within the - past week. You can "go back in time" within your mind in order to examine and - investigate such scenes again — your Flash of Insight Skill will apply to - these memories as well. -

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    Character Background Exploration

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    • - Who is (or was) your mentor? What is (or was) your relationship with them? -
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    • - Did you attend an academy or college? What kind of people did you meet - there? -
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    • There is this centuries-old mystery you’re obsessed with. What is it?
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    • - Is it true that some things are better left buried beneath the sands of - time? -
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    "Ah, I knew this was going to happen."

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    ORATOR

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    - Some are graceful and ever-smiling, others are subtle and witty: Orators are - as good at reading someone’s heart as they are at rounding up allies for their - cause, sometimes unintentionally. -

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    - The words of an Orator may rekindle spirits or plunge their opponents into - despair: over the centuries, some Orators' talents have brought entire nations - to ruin... and just as many have granted fallen kingdoms a chance to rise from - their very ashes. -

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    - "Words are only as good as the actions that follow them." -

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    ORATOR FREE BENEFITS

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    ORATOR SKILLS

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    CONDEMN (çç4)

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    - You may use an action and spend 5 Mind Points to perform an Opposed - [INS + WLP] Check against a creature that can hear and - understand you — describe your accusations! If you succeed, the target loses - [SL × 10] Mind Points and suffers dazed or shaken (your - choice). -

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    - You gain a bonus equal to [SL] to your - [INS + WLP] Checks for this Skill. -

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    ENCOURAGE (çç6)

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    - During a conflict, you may use an action and spend 5 Mind Points to choose - another creature that can hear and understand you. That creature recovers - [SL × 5] Hit Points and chooses Dexterity, Insight, Might, or - Willpower: they treat the chosen Attribute as being one die size higher (up to - a maximum of d12) until the start of your next turn. -

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    MY TRUST IN YOU (çç2)

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    - After another Player Character who is able to hear you performs a Check, you - may spend 1 Fabula Point and invoke one of their Traits or Bonds in order to - let them reroll dice or improve the Result of the Check (following the normal - rules). Then, if you have a Bond towards that character, they recover - [SL × 10] Mind Points. -

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    PERSUASIVE (çç2)

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    - When you successfully perform a Check to fill or erase sections of a Clock, if - your approach relied on charm, diplomacy, deception or intimidation, you may - spend up to [SL × 20] Mind Points. If you do, fill or erase - an additional section of that Clock for every 20 Mind Points you spend this - way. -

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    UNEXPECTED ALLY

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    - You may use an action and spend 1 Fabula Point to choose a non-hostile - creature able to hear and understand you. If you do, that creature becomes - helpful towards you so long as you are kind and respectful to them and your - requests are reasonable. -

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    Reflections

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    • - Do you think everyone can be persuaded? Is it true that everyone has a - price? -
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    Rogues: The Archetype

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    - Be they criminals, rebels or spies, Rogues are more than willing to play dirty - in order to get what they want. Rogues are generally quick, witty and elusive: - while a few of them are infamous for being mostly concerned with their - personal wealth and profit, many see themselves as fighting against injustice, - tyranny, or social exclusion. -

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    - Tragically, it is quite common for Rogues to end up being painted as threats - by those same people they fight for. -

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    Related Archetypes

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    ROGUE FREE BENEFITS

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    CHEAP SHOT (çç5)

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    - When you hit a creature with an attack, if the attack only targeted that - creature and they are suffering from one or more status effects, you may have - it deal extra damage equal to 【SL + the number of status effects on the - creature】. -

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    DODGE (çç3)

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    - As long as you have no shields and no martial armor equipped, your Defense - score is increased by 【SL】. -

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    HIGH SPEED (çç3)

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    - At the start of a conflict, you may spend 10 Mind Points. If you do, choose - one option and apply it before the start of the first round: perform a free - attack with a weapon you have equipped; or perform a Hinder or Objective - action. You also gain a bonus equal to 【SL】 to all Checks you perform as - part of the chosen option. -

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    SEE YOU LATER

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    - You may use an action and spend 1 Fabula Point to vanish from the current - scene, reappearing whenever you want during a different scene in which another - Player Character is present. Describe how you escaped and miraculously got - here! -

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    SOUL STEAL (çç5)

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    - You may use an action to perform a 【DEX + WLP】 Check against the Magic - Defense of a creature you can see. If you succeed and the target is a soldier, - you recover 【SL】 Inventory Points; if they are an elite or champion, the GM - gives you the target’s soul treasure, an item worth an amount of zenit equal - to or lower than 【the target's level multiplied by 30, or by 50 if they are a - Villain】. This soul treasure will appear inside your backpack; a creature can - be successfully stolen from with this Skill only once. -

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    - You gain a bonus equal to 【SL】 to your 【DEX + WLP】 Checks for this Skill. -

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    CHARACTER BACKGROUND

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    • - What drives you? Is it desire, vengeance, or a burning need for freedom? -
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    • - Is there a place you can call home? Or is it true that, in the end, we all - die alone? -
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    SHARPSHOOTER

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    - A majority of Sharpshooters are exceptionally good at dealing with threats - from a carefully calculated distance; others are brave, skilled or reckless - enough to engage their foes at point-blank. -

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    - While many of these skilled snipers are battle-hardened soldiers, some have - turned to a life of piracy, bounty hunting or banditry. A few have put their - abilities at the service of the people, or use them to protect a sacred or - forbidden site from intruders. -

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    Related Terms

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    ALSO: Healer, Priest, Witch

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    "Show me the truths of your heart."
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    Definition

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    - Spiritists have developed a powerful connection with the raw aspects of - soul: emotion, energy, life, and death. They wield power both miraculous and - frightening, and are quite often affiliated with cults or religions. -

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    Nature of Abilities

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    - Several worlds see the powers of Spiritism as gifts from a deity or proof - that a person's heart is pure; however, there is no definite proof of these - abilities coming from anything but discipline, empathy, and focus. -

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    Free Benefits

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    SPIRITIST SKILLS

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    HEALING POWER (çç2)

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    - When you cast a spell that targets one or more allies, if you have an arcane - weapon equipped, you may have each of those allies recover an amount of Hit - Points equal to - 【SL, multiplied by the number of Bonds you have】. This - healing is separate from any healing caused by the effects of the spell. -

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    RITUAL SPIRITISM

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    - You may perform Rituals whose effects fall within the Spiritism discipline. - Spiritism Rituals use 【INS + WLP】 for the Magic Check. -

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    SPIRITUAL MAGIC (çç10)

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    - Each time you acquire this Skill, learn one Spiritist spell (see next two - pages). Offensive Spiritist spells use 【INS + WLP】 for the - Magic Check. -

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    SUPPORT MAGIC

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    - When you cast a spell that targets one or more allies, if you have an arcane - weapon equipped, you may choose one of those allies you have a Bond towards. - If you do, that ally gains a bonus to the next Check they perform during the - current scene; this bonus is equal to the strength of your Bond towards them. -

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    VISMAGUS

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    - When you cast a spell, if you don't have enough Mind Points to pay for its - total cost, you may choose to spend twice as many Hit Points instead. You - cannot use this Skill if doing so would reduce you to 0 Hit Points. If a spell - cast this way would cause you to recover Hit Points, you instead recover no - Hit Points (the spell functions normally on any other target). -

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    Background Prompts

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    • - Where does your magic come from? What are your beliefs concerning life and - death? -
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    Aura

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    - Cost: 5 × T | Targets: Up to three creatures - | Duration: Scene -

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    - You project your soul outside your body and direct it to surround the targets, - shielding them from dangerous magic. Until this spell ends, each target may - treat their Magic Defense as being equal to 12 against any effects that target - it (they are still free to use their normal Defense score if higher than 12). -

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    Awaken

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    - Cost: 20 | Targets: One creature | - Duration: Scene -

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    - You allow a creature to focus their vital energy into accomplishing what they - previously could not. Choose one Attribute: Dexterity, Insight, Might, or - Willpower. Until this spell ends, the target treats the chosen Attribute as if - it were one die size higher (up to a maximum of d12). -

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    Barrier

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    - Cost: 5 × T | Targets: Up to three creatures - | Duration: Scene -

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    - You project your soul outside your body and weave it into a barrier to protect - the targets from attacks. Until this spell ends, each target may treat their - Defense as being equal to 12 against any effects that target it (they are - still free to use their normal Defense score if higher than 12). -

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    Cleanse

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    - Cost: 5 × T | Targets: Up to three creatures - | Duration: Instantaneous -

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    - You strengthen and purify the soul energy coursing through your companions. - Each target recovers from all status effects. -

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    Enrage

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    - Cost: rr 10 | Targets: One creature | - Duration: Instantaneous -

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    - You cause a creature to lose any semblance of temper and act brazenly. The - target suffers enraged and cannot perform the Guard or Spell actions during - their next turn. -

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    Hallucination

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    - Cost: rr 5 × T | Targets: Up to three - creatures | Duration: Instantaneous -

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    - You alter the senses of your enemies, causing them to experience bizarre or - frightening hallucinations. Choose dazed or shaken: you inflict the chosen - status effect on each target hit by this spell. -

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    Tinkerer

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    Associated Roles: Alchemist, Magitech Engineer, Mechanic

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    Description

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    - I like to think that what we have today was not a gift from the Gods. -
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    - Tinkerers possess exceptional ingenuity and are known for their eccentric and - marvelous inventions. They travel the world in an endless search for lost - theories and ancient machinery, eyes glimmering whenever they witness the - wonders of architecture and engineering. -

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    - In a way, Tinkerers could be seen as the ultimate dreamers and rebels, - challenging the very rules of nature and society in their pursuit of a better - future. -

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    TINKERER FREE BENEFITS

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    • Permanently increase your maximum Inventory Points by 2.
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    TINKERER SKILLS

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    EMERGENCY ITEM

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    - Once per conflict scene, if you are in Crisis, you may perform an additional - action on your turn. This action must be the Inventory action. -

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    GADGETS (çç5)

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    • - When you first acquire this Skill, choose a gadget type: alchemy, infusions - or magitech (see next four pages). You gain its basic benefits. -
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    • - Whenever you take this Skill again, choose one option: you gain the basic - benefits of a new gadget type; or you gain the advanced benefits of a gadget - type whose basic benefits you already obtained; or you gain the superior - benefits of a gadget type whose advanced benefits you already obtained. -
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    POTION RAIN (çç2)

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    - When you create a potion that restores a single creature's HP and/or MP, you - may have it affect up to 【SL】 additional creatures. If you do, the potion - only restores half the normal amount of HP and MP to each creature. -

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    SECRET FORMULA (çç5)

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    • - When you create a potion or magisphere whose effects restore HP and/or MP, - each restored amount is increased by 【SL × 5】. -
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    VISIONARY (çç5)

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    - When you work on a Project, up to 【SL × 100】 zenit of material costs are - automatically paid; additionally, you generate an additional 【SL】 progress - every day. If multiple characters with this Skill work on the same Project, - the effects will be cumulative. -

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    Character Inspiration Questions

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    • - When an item or effect is created through your abilities, what does it look - like? -
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    ALCHEMY

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    Also: Chemistry, Bombs, Mutations.

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    - You may perform the Inventory action to rapidly craft a potion with powerful - but somewhat unpredictable effects. When you do so, choose one type of mix - among those you have unlocked (basic, advanced or superior) and spend the - appropriate amount of Inventory Points. -

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    MIX

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    LevelIP CostDescription
    Basic3Roll two d20s and assign one to target and one to effect.
    Advanced4Roll three d20s and assign one to target and one to effect.
    Superior5Roll four d20s and assign one to target and one to effect.
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    - When you create a mix, roll the amount of twenty-sided dice indicated by that - mix, then assign one of those rolls to the target table (below) and one to the - effect table (on the right). Discard all remaining dice, then describe the - effects of the mix! -

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    Example:

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    - You spend 5 Inventory Points for a superior mix and roll four twenty-sided - dice. You roll 3, 14, 9 and 4. You might assign 14 to target and 9 to effect - to grant yourself and all allies Resistance to air and fire; or you could go - on the offensive and assign 9 to target and 4 to effect to deal bolt damage to - a single enemy; or even assign 9 to target and 14 to effect to inflict four - status effects on that foe! -

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    Whatever your choice, the two dice you don't assign will be discarded.

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    - The two effects marked with "Any" on the effect table are always available and - can be chosen if none of the available effects appeal to you. -

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    TARGET

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    ... one enemy you can see that is present on the scene.
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    ... you and every ally present on the scene.
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    INVENTION TYPES

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    W INFUSIONS

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    Also: Arcane Ammunition, Blade Coatings, Combat Runes.

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    - When you successfully hit one or more targets with an attack, you may spend 2 - Inventory Points to produce a special infusion and apply the corresponding - effect to that attack (if the attack had the multi property, apply the effects - of the infusion to each target). -

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    - You cannot apply more than one infusion to the same attack; producing and - using an infusion are both part of the action you used to attack with the - weapon. -

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    INFUSION EFFECT

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    Basic Infusions

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    • - Cryo The attack deals 5 extra damage, and its damage - becomes ice. -
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    • - Cyclone The attack deals 5 extra damage, and its damage - becomes air. -
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    • - Exorcism The attack deals 5 extra damage, and its damage - becomes light. -
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      - Choose one option: you recover an amount of HP equal to half the HP loss - suffered by the target of the attack; or you recover an amount of MP equal - to half the HP loss suffered by the target of the attack. -

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    Also: Engineering, Golemcraft, Robotics.

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    This invention type grants a variety of different benefits.

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    d MAGITECH OVERRIDE (Basic)

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    - You may use an action and spend 10 Mind Points to perform an Opposed - [INS + INS] Check against a nearby - soldier-rank construct you can see (the Game Master must tell you who is a - valid target). If you succeed, you gain control of the creature until the end - of the scene (the Game Master gives you its profile). You may only control one - construct at any given time, but may set it free whenever you want; the - construct is also set free as soon as it is harmed by you or by one of your - allies. Once free, the construct is again in control of its actions and might - turn against you. -

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    d MAGICANNON (Advanced)

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    - You may perform the Inventory action and spend 3 Inventory Points to create a - firearm weapon known as a magicannon (see below). The magicannon will crumble - to pieces as soon as you use create a new magicannon. When you create a - magicannon, choose the type of damage it deals (air, bolt, earth, fire, ice, - or physical). -

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    WEAPON STATS

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    d MAGISPHERES (Superior)

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    - You develop three magisphere prototypes; each of them can replicate a spell - chosen from the following lists: Elementalist, Entropist and Spiritist. The - spells you choose may come from the same list or different lists. -

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    - You also develop two more prototypes upon reaching level 20, and another two - upon reaching level 40 (the same applies if you already reached those levels). -

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    - You may perform the Inventory action and spend 2 Inventory Points to create a - magisphere and immediately perform the Spell action for free, casting one of - the spells you have developed a prototype for. The spell follows the normal - rules (including MP costs and Magic Checks) and the magisphere is destroyed - upon use. -

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    Wayfarer

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    ALSO: Adventurer, Explorer, Treasure Hunter

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    W A YFARER

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    Borders are a trick of the mind.

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    - Nomads searching for a fabled continent, explorers braving the wilds, grizzled - hunters and travelers have one thing in common: they are Wayfarers. -

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    - While a majority of heroes travel the world during their adventures, Wayfarers - live for the journey. They are always eager to visit new places and learn from - others. -

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    - In the eyes of a Wayfarer, the wilderness is neither foe nor an ally, but - rather a stern teacher who can reveal many forgotten truths. -

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    WAYFARER FREE BENEFITS

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    Permanently increase your maximum Inventory Points by 2.

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    WAYFARER SKILLS

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    FAITHFUL COMPANION (çç5)

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    - Together with the rest of your group, design a level 5 beast, construct, - elemental or plant creature (see - page 302) that becomes your companion. - This creature has no Initiative score and does not level up, can have up - to two basic attacks, gains a bonus equal to 【SL】 to Accuracy Checks and - Magic Checks, and their maximum Hit Points are equal to 【(SL multiplied - by the companion's base Might die size) + half your level】. -

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    - Your companion doesn't get a turn during conflicts, but on your turn you - can use an action to have the companion perform an action (only once per - turn). If you leave a scene, your companion leaves with you. -

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    - If your companion falls to 0 Hit Points, they flee and rejoin you at the - start of the next scene in which you are present, with HP equal to their - Crisis score. When you rest, your companion also gains the full benefits - of resting. -

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    RESOURCEFUL (çç4)

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    - You recover 【SL】 Inventory Points after each travel roll (see - page 106). -

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    TAVERN TALK (çç3)

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    - When you rest inside an inn or tavern, you may ask the Game Master up to - 【SL】 questions about your surroundings and the people who live here; the - Game Master will answer truthfully and you describe how you gathered the - information. -

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    TREASURE HUNTER (çç2)

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    - When your group journeys on the world map, you will make a discovery on a - roll of 【SL + 1】 or lower on the travel roll (instead of only on a 1). -

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    WELL-TRAVELED

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    WEAPONMASTER

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    Associated Disciplines: Fighter, Rōnin, Warrior

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    - Weaponmasters spend years upon years honing their close combat arts. Most of - them display remarkable skill with a variety of weapons; others have trained - to become one with a specific armament. -

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    - Many Weaponmasters follow and protect someone out of love or loyalty, but - there are also those who tirelessly wander the world seeking worthy opponents, - legendary magical weapons, or capable teachers. -

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    WEAPONMASTER SKILLS

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    BLADESTORM

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    - When you perform a melee attack, you may spend 10 Mind Points to choose one - option: the attack gains multi (2); or you increase the attack's multi - property by one, up to a maximum of multi (3). -

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    BONE CRUSHER (çç4)

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    - When you hit one or more targets with a melee attack that would deal damage, - you may have the attack deal no damage. If you do, choose one option: inflict - dazed on each target hit by the attack; or inflict weak on each target hit by - the attack; or each target hit by the attack loses 【SL × 10】 Mind Points. - Describe your maneuver! -

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    BREACH (çç3)

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    - You may use an action and spend 5 Mind Points to perform a free attack with a - melee weapon you have equipped. This attack must target a single creature. If - the attack is successful, it deals no damage and you choose one option: you - destroy one shield equipped by the target; or you destroy the target's - equipped armor; or whenever the target suffers damage from a source before the - start of your next turn, that source deals 【SL × 2】 extra damage to them. -

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    COUNTERATTACK

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    - After an enemy hits or misses you with a melee attack, if the Result of their - Accuracy Check was an even number, you may perform a free attack against that - enemy (after their attack has been fully resolved). This attack must be a - melee attack and must have that enemy as its only target; treat your High Roll - (HR) as 0 when calculating damage dealt by this attack. -

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    MELEE WEAPON MASTERY (çç4)

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    - You gain a bonus equal to 【SL】 to all Accuracy Checks with melee weapons. -

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    Character Background

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    Relationship Prompts:

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    • - What is your relationship with weapons? Are they mere objects, or something - more? -
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    PROLOGUES

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    - Now that you have built your world together, chosen the focus of your group - and created a cast of heroes, it is time for you to begin play! -

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    - The early part of your first session will be dedicated to a prologue — a few - scenes that introduce the protagonists and tells us where their story begins. - It is also a great moment to answer some of the questions posed by your Class - and group choices. -

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    - Once you get past the prologue, your adventures are supposed to evolve in a - natural way: the Player Characters choose objectives and make choices, and the - Game Master presents obstacles and challenges for them to overcome while also - populating the world with new creatures and characters. When you sit down to - play for the first time it's easy to be unsure of where to begin. To help, - there is a list of tables that generate some context for a starting scene - appropriate to your group choice. -

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    THE QUESTIONS

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    - You will notice that each entry on the prologue tables lists a few questions - designed to help you paint the initial scene. Said questions can be answered - by anyone at the table — whoever has a cool idea should simply go ahead and - suggest it. Once you have built the starting premise together, you can all - slip into your roles — each Player takes control of their character, and the - Game Master takes control of the rest of the game world. -

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    Optional Rule: Starting Bonds

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    - Sometimes it will make sense for a Player Character to already have strong - feelings towards someone else — perhaps they hate the Avalonian Empire or are - loyal to their family. If you use this optional rule, each Player Character - begins play with one Bond (with a single emotion). -

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    BROUGHT TOGETHER BY FATE

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    Roll a d6 or choose one option that appeals to your group:

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    1. - You are all traveling aboard the same vessel or transport, or as part of the - same caravan, when suddenly you are attacked!

      Why are you - traveling as part of this group? Who or what is attacking you? What do they - seek? -

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    2. - You have been summoned before a figure of authority or great power.

      Who - sent for you? Why were you chosen? Were you brought here against your will? - Do any of you already know this person? -

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    3. - In the aftermath of a terrible battle, an unknown menace appears. Heroes on - both sides must face this new and powerful entity.

      Were you - fighting on opposite sides? Have any of you encountered this entity before? - Will you work together? -

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    4. - You are confined within a prison or dungeon — you will be executed - tomorrow.

      Why were you imprisoned? Are you innocent or guilty? - Can you escape on your own, or will you need someone's help? -

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    5. - Some of you are here to steal someone or something precious. The rest were - hired to protect that very same "treasure". But there is something weird - going on...

      Who hired you? Who or what is the treasure? Was this - all a setup? -

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    6. - People from a variety of countries and organizations have set out to - investigate a bizarre phenomenon. You are among them.

      Why are you - here? Were you sent by someone else? What are your theories and beliefs - concerning this phenomenon? -

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    GUARDIANS

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    Roll a d6 or choose one option that appeals to your group:

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    1. - During a ceremony before your departure, a dark force suddenly reveals - itself. The life of the Chosen One is in danger! -
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      • Did someone betray you?
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    2. - On your way to the first destination of your long pilgrimage, you find - yourselves under attack! Someone clearly wants to stop you... -
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      • Where are you headed to, and why?
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      • Who or what is attacking?
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    3. - You stand before the entrance of a centuries-old network of tunnels, a - dark and dangerous path leading past the mountains. -
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      • Do you know anything about those who dug these tunnels?
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    4. - You are guests of a longtime, wealthy friend of the Chosen One when - suspicious tales about your host reach your ears. -
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      • Who is this friend, and what do the rumors say about them?
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      • Who gave you this information?
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      • What makes it at least partially believable?
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    5. - You are moments away from fulfilling your mission when a powerful entity - appears before you — your chance is gone and you must fight to protect the - Chosen One. -
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      • Who or what is this entity, and how can they be here?
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      • Were you betrayed?
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      • Who can help you find another way?
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    6. - The people of a town or village are in need of help — and the Chosen One - might be the only person capable of providing it. -
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      • - What threatens these people, and why is the Chosen One the only person - that can help? -
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      • Should you focus on your mission instead?
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    HEROES OF THE RESISTANCE

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    Roll a d6 or choose one option that appeals to your group:

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    1. - You were the last hope of a town or village — but unfortunately, the enemy - is overwhelming you. Fire and smoke rise towards the sky. Who or what is - attacking the town? Does anyone you know live here? How can you save these - innocent lives? -
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    2. - It was supposed to be an easy mission, but now the enemy has surrounded you! - What is this place, and what was your mission here? Did someone betray you? -
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    3. - You are attending the speech of a notorious official. Surrounding you is a - large crowd, including several armed soldiers. Who is this person, and what - are they saying? Are they a possible ally, or a threat to your already - desperate efforts? -
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    4. - You find yourselves in the aftermath of a crushing defeat, broken and - without hope. What happened? How can the enemy be so strong? What are your - plans now? -
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    5. - You have managed to secure an audience with an influential figure. Who is - this person, and how can they help your cause? Who gave you their name? -
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    6. - You are organizing the defense of a small village and preparing the locals - as best as you can — the enemy will be here tomorrow. Why is the enemy - headed here? What is it that they want? And can these people really put up a - fight against their forces? -
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    EXPERIENCE AND LEVELS

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    - In Fabula Ultima, a character’s power is measured by their level: starting - characters enter the game at level 5, and the upper limit for a character is - level 50. -

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    GAINING EXPERIENCE POINTS

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    - In order to increase their level and grow in power, a Player Character must - earn Experience Points, abbreviated as XP. -

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    - At the end of each game session, your character will gain a variable amount of - Experience Points, as summarized on your character sheet: -

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    • - Your character will automatically gain 5 XP. This ensures you achieve some - progress regardless of what happened during the session. -
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    • - Your character will also gain an amount of XP equal to the amount of Ultima - Points spent by Villains during the session. If the Villains spent lots of - these, it means they didn't pull their punches — and adversity will make you - grow. Because of this, it is a good idea to keep track of spent Ultima - Points by placing tokens inside a bowl or cup. -
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    • - Finally, your character will gain an amount of XP equal to the amount of - Fabula Points spent by the group during the session, divided by the number - of Player Characters that took part in the session. Whenever you spend - Fabula Points, you are making both yourself and your companions grow - stronger! Just like Ultima Points, you should keep track of spent Fabula - Points by placing the corresponding tokens inside a bowl or cup — and - remember, you don't have to keep track of which character spent them. -
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    - Additionally, a list of optional rules for advancement can be found on page - 230. Use them to customize your game! -

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    • - Adopting the blitz, embodiment, or MVP optional rules will cause characters - to grow faster. You might want to no longer award the automatic 5 Experience - Points per session. Discuss this with your group. -
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    • - When the game refers to "a session", it means a segment of gameplay lasting - approximately four hours. If your sessions are shorter or longer than that, - you might want to "check for Experience Points" every four hours of play. -
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    CHAPTER TRACKING EXPERIENCE AND GAINING LEVELS

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    - When you gain Experience Points, keep track of them on your character sheet: -

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    - After gaining XP at the end of a session, you have a chance to increase your - level: If you have 10 or more Experience Points, you must - spend ten of those points and increase your character level by one — you keep - any Experience Points in excess. Note that regardless of how many Experience - Points you have, even if they are multiples of ten, you may only gain one - level per session this way. -

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    GAINING A NEW CHARACTER LEVEL

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    For each new level your character gains, they receive several benefits:

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    • - Increase your maximum Hit Points and Mind Points by one point each. Note - that this does not affect your current Hit Points and Mind Points. -
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    • - If you just reached level 20 or 40, choose one of your Attributes and - increase its base die size by one step, up to a maximum of d12. -
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    • - You increase the level of one of your character’s Classes by one, or you - gain your first level in a Class you didn’t already have (see next page). -
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    - This is the only way you can ever increase your Attributes; whenever you do - so, some of your other statistics might change (see next page). -

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    Important Limitations

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    There are, however, two important limitations when leveling up:

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    • - You can never have more than ten levels in a Class. Once you put the tenth - level in a Class, that Class has been mastered (which grants you a Heroic - Skill, as explained on the next page) and you can no longer invest levels - into it. -
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    INCREASING YOUR ATTRIBUTES

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    - When you increase one of your four Attributes, keep in mind it might influence - your maximum Hit Points, maximum Mind Points, Defense and Magic Defense: -

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    • - Your maximum Hit Points are equal to your total character level + five times - your character’s base Might die size. Your Crisis score is equal to half - your maximum Hit Points, rounded down. -
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    • - Your maximum Mind Points are equal to your total character level + five - times your character’s base Willpower die size. -
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    - Note that these numbers may further be modified by your character’s choices of - Class, Skills and equipment. -

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    PUTTING LEVELS IN CHARACTER CLASSES

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    - Just like when you created your character, putting a level in a Class allows - you to acquire one of its Class Skills — either a Skill you don’t have, or one - that you have but may be acquired multiple times (çç). -

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    • - Your level in any given Class can never exceed 10. When you bring a Class up - to level 10, you have mastered it: acquire one Heroic Skill of your choice - (see page 232).
      Note that this Heroic Skill will be in addition to the Class Skill you - normally acquire by investing the tenth level in that Class. -
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    • - If a Skill can be acquired multiple times, it will also indicate how many - times you can acquire it, such as (çç5) for a Skill that can be acquired up - to five times, or (çç10) for a Skill that can be acquired up to ten times. -
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    OPTIONAL ADVANCEMENT RULES

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    - [Note: The following rules are optional additions for campaign play.] -

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    BLITZ

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    - Player Characters will gain additional Experience at the end of each battle in - which all enemies fled or were reduced to 0 Hit Points. The amount gained by - each character will be equal to 【5 minus the number of rounds elapsed during - the battle 】; this means that any battle concluded during the sixth round - will grant no additional Experience, while a battle that was completed during - the first round will award five XP to each participant. -

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    • - These additional Experience Points are gained by all characters who took - part in the battle (even if they surrendered or fled at a certain point). -
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    • - Combine this with Superiority Points (page 83) for a highly tactical game! -
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    - It's good if: You like your battles to be intensely tactical, - and you're okay with your campaign mostly revolving around combat. If you - choose this optional rule, the Game Master will have to spend some more time - making sure each encounter is challenging but also allows for clever - strategies. -

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    BOOSTER

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    - Each Player Character will automatically gain a level at the end of each - session (in addition to normal advancement). -

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    - It's good if: Your campaign will be relatively short, if the - Players like to have plenty of new tricks every session, and if you don't mind - turning your game into a quickly escalating spiral of mayhem. -

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    - Depending on the campaign, you might want to use one or more of the optional - rules. You can also introduce new advancement rules halfway through the - campaign, or stop using them if you realize they are doing more harm than - good. -

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    - What's important for you to understand is that the optional XP rules you apply - will inevitably shift the focus of your game: after all, people generally tend - to do what they're rewarded for. -

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    CHAPTER EMBODIMENT

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    Embodiment

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    - The group will vote for the Player who better embodied their character's - Identity and/or Theme during the session — the chosen Player's character gains - an additional 2 XP. If two or more Players are tied, they will each gain this - bonus Experience! -

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    A few rules apply however:

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    - If you are using this optional rule as well as MVP (see below), the two - rewards must go to different Players. Vote for Embodiment before you vote for - MVP. -

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    - It's good if: You like to roleplay intense scenes and you - don't run the risk of a single person outshining everyone else or making - things uncomfortable by stealing the spotlight all the time. If you see this - happening, you should stop using this option. -

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    CHAPTER MVP

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    MVP

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    - The group will vote for a Most Valuable Player at the end of each session — - the chosen Player's character gains an additional 2 XP. If two or more Players - are tied, they will each gain this bonus Experience! -

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    - Just like with Embodiment, you cannot be awarded this bonus XP twice in a row, - and you cannot vote for yourself or the Game Master. -

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    - If you are using this optional rule as well as Embodiment (see above), the two - rewards must go to different Players. Vote for Embodiment before you vote for - MVP. -

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    - It's good if: Your group wants to reward proactive Players - who take a hit for the team or turn the tables on their adversaries. -

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    LEVEL GAPS

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    - If you use the Embodiment or MVP optional rules, some characters might end up - being a few levels above others. The system won't suffer unless this gap is - five or greater, but you should carefully discuss whether the optional rules - are fostering a healthy play environment. -

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    - If someone is frustrated by these rules, even if it's only one person, you - should stop using them. -

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    ADVERSITY

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Darkblade Class. -

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    - As long as you are suffering from one or more status effects, you gain a +1 - bonus on all Checks for every status effect you are suffering from, and you - deal 2 extra damage for every status effect you are suffering from (be it - with attacks, spells, Arcana, items or any other method). -

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    AMBIDEXTROUS

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    - You may apply the benefits of two-weapon fighting (page 69) to weapons belonging to different categories, even if one is a melee - weapon and the other is a ranged weapon (such as a dagger and a firearm, for - instance). -

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    ARCANE ECHOES

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Arcanist Class. -

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    - When you successfully perform a Check to fill or erase one or more sections - of a Clock, if the domains of one or more Arcana you have bound are - applicable to the Check in question, you may fill or erase an additional - section of that Clock. -

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    The Game Master has final say on whether a given domain applies or not.

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    CHIMERIC MASTERY

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Chimerist Class. -

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    • - Choose two creature Species among construct, demon, elemental, and undead. - You can now use spell mimic to learn spells from creatures of the chosen - Species. -
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    • - This Heroic Skill may be acquired up to twice, each time selecting two - Species from the list above. -
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    • - Whenever you acquire this Skill, you also increase your upper limit for - memorized Chimerist spells by 2. -
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    COMET

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Entropist Class. -

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    You learn the ultimate Entropist spell: Comet.

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    - You rip open a large portal to the Cosmos, calling down astral debris from the - gaping void. Choose one option: one creature you can see - suffers 60 damage; or you choose any number of creatures you can see, and each - of them suffers 40 damage. These amounts increase by 5 if you are level 20 or - higher, or by 10 if you are level 40 or higher. -

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    - Damage dealt by this spell has no type (thus being unaffected by damage - Affinities). -

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    DEEP POCKETS

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Tinkerer Class.

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    - When you spend Inventory Points, you spend 1 less Inventory Point (minimum 1). -

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    DISARMING RHETORIC

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Orator Class.

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    - During a conflict scene, you may use an action and choose a soldier-rank - creature that can hear and understand you (the Game Master must tell you who - is a valid target). If that creature is shaken or in Crisis, you may spend an - amount of Mind Points equal to - 【20 + half that creature's level】 to have them peacefully leave - the conflict. -

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    Describe how you convince them to desist.

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    EXTRA HP

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    - Permanently increase your maximum Hit Points by 10. The amount of additional - HP increases to 20 if you are level 40 or higher. -

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    EXTRA IP

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    Permanently increase your maximum Inventory Points by 4.

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    Permanently increase your maximum Mind Points by 10.

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    - The amount of additional MP increases to 20 if you are level 40 or higher. -

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    EXTRA SPELLS

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    - When you acquire this Skill, learn any two spells from one of the - following lists: Elementalist, Entropist, or Spiritist. Both spells chosen - this way must come from the same list, and they follow the standard rules - for casting spells of that Class. -

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    HEARTBREAKER

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    - When you hit a creature with an attack, if that attack only targeted that - creature and you have a Bond towards them, you may choose to spend half of - your current Hit Points, rounded down. If you do, the attack deals extra - damage equal to - 10 multiplied by the strength of your Bond towards the target. -

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    - You may use this Skill only on your turn during a conflict, and only once - per turn. -

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    HEROIC COMPANION

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Wayfarer Class, - and must have acquired the Faithful Companion Skill. -
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    Your bond with your companion grows stronger.

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    Benefits Gained:

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    • - The companion gains an additional Skill. When you reach level 40, or if - you have already reached it, the companion gains an additional Skill. - Make sure to discuss your Skill choices with the Game Master and the - other Players. -
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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Spiritist Class. -

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    MP: 40 | Target: Special | Duration: Instantaneous

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    - You rekindle the flames of courage and hope within a defeated hero. Choose a - Player Character who surrendered but is still present on the scene: that - Player Character immediately regains consciousness and recovers an amount of - Hit Points equal to their Crisis score. Note that this spell will not undo the - consequences of the character's surrender and is of no use if the character - left the scene as part of their surrender — such as if they were captured and - dragged away, or if they were trapped in a parallel dimension, and so on. -

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    - A Player Character may only be affected by this spell once per scene; if a - character is brought back into the conflict by this spell and is subsequently - reduced to 0 Hit Points again, they must sacrifice themselves or surrender as - per the normal rules (including a new consequence and 2 more Fabula Points if - they surrender). -

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    MATHEMAGIC

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Loremaster Class. -

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    - When you cast a spell with a target of "One creature", you may double the - spell's total MP cost. If you do, choose an Attribute (Dexterity, Insight, - Might, or Willpower) and a die size (d6, d8, d10 or d12). The spell now - targets all creatures present on the scene whose current Attribute die size - matches your choice, regardless of whether they are friends or foes (you might - even end up targeting yourself). The effects of the spell are fully applied to - every target. -

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    - If the spell is an offensive spell, it follows the normal rules: you perform a - single Magic Check and confront it with the Magic Defense of each target to - determine who is hit by the spell. -

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    MONKEY GRIP

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Fury Class.

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    - You may equip two-handed weapons belonging to the flail, heavy, spear, or - sword Categories in a single hand slot. This allows you, for instance, to - enjoy the benefits of two-weapon fighting (page 69) while wielding a pair of two-handed weapons, or to equip a two-handed - weapon in your main hand slot and a shield in your off-hand slot. -

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    PERFECT AIM

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Sharpshooter Class, - and must have acquired the Warning Shot Skill. -

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    - When you hit one or more creatures with a ranged attack and choose to deal no - damage in order to gain the benefits of the Warning Shot Skill, you may choose - two options instead of one (for instance, you could inflict both shaken and - slow on each creature, or inflict a status effect on each creature while also - lowering their Mind Points). -

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    PILLAGE

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Rogue Class, and - must have acquired the Soul Steal Skill. -

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    - When you use the Soul Steal Skill, you may target any number of creatures at - the same time (you perform a single Check and compare it to the Magic Defense - of each creature you are attempting to steal from). -

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    POWERFUL SHOT

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Sharpshooter Class. -

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    - When you hit one or more creatures with a ranged attack, that attack deals 5 - extra damage to each creature. The amount of extra damage increases to 10 if - you are level 40 or higher. -

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    POWERFUL SPELL

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered one or more Classes - among the following: Chimerist, Elementalist, Entropist, or Spiritist. -

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    - When you cast a spell that deals damage to one or more creatures, that spell - deals 5 extra damage to each creature. The amount of extra damage increases to - 10 if you are level 40 or higher. -

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    POWERFUL STRIKE

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered one or more Classes - among the following: Fury or Weaponmaster. -

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    - When you hit one or more creatures with a melee attack, that attack deals 5 - extra damage to each creature. The amount of extra damage increases to 10 if - you are level 40 or higher. -

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    PREDICTABLE!

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Loremaster Class. -

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    - During a conflict, you may use an action and spend 20 Mind Points to - anticipate the upcoming moves of a creature you can see, as long as you know - two or more of that creature's Traits. If you do so, choose one type of action - among the following: -

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    - Until the start of your next turn, the creature must spend 20 Mind Points - whenever they wish to perform that action. If they can't, they must perform a - different action. -

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    RAMPART

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Guardian Class.

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    - During the first round of each conflict scene, you have Resistance to all - damage types and cannot suffer status effects (you do not recover from - preexisting status effects, however). These benefits only last until the end - of the first round. -

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    - "Rest now, sister. For too long I asked you to protect me.
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    REPETITION

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Orator Class.

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    - Once per turn during a conflict, after you use the Condemn Skill or the - Encourage Skill, you may immediately perform that same Skill again (on the - same target or a different one). You must still pay the Mind Point cost for - the second use of the Skill. -

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    REVELATION

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Arcanist Class.

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    - You make contact with an unknown Arcanum and bind it to your soul. This - Arcanum must be something you design together with the rest of the group; as - long as you live, no one else in your world will be able to bind that Arcanum. -

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    - Once per scene while you are merged with an Arcanum, you may use an action and - spend 2 Fabula Points to trigger that Arcanum's dismiss effect (if any) - without dismissing them. Doing so does not trigger the Arcane Circle Skill (page 177). -

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    STATUS IMMUNITY

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Wayfarer Class.

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    You become completely immune to a single status effect of your choice.

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    TEMPEST STRIKE

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Weaponmaster Class. -

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    - When you perform a melee attack with the multi property, if you choose to - target only one creature, the attack deals 5 extra damage if the attack had - multi (2), or 10 extra damage if the attack had multi (3 or higher). -

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    UNBREAKABLE

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Guardian Class.

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    - Once per scene when you are about to be reduced to 0 Hit Points, you may - instead choose to withstand the pain and be reduced to exactly 1 Hit Point. -

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    UPGRADE

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Tinkerer Class.

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    Once per rest, you may choose one option:

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    - When you use this Skill, you must select a Quality from the default list for - that item type as long as the cost modifier associated with that ability is - +1000 zenit or lower. Then, you must spend an amount of zenit equal to twice - the cost modifier of the chosen ability. The modified item will be ready at - the end of the rest; you may only modify one item per rest. -

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    - The default list of weapon abilities can be found on - page 269, while the default list of armor - and shield abilities can be found on - page 280. -

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    VANISH

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    Requirements: You must have mastered the Rogue Class.

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    - When you hit one or more creatures with an attack, you may spend 1 Fabula - Point. If you do, each of those creatures will be unable to perform any action - that requires them to be able to see you until the start of your next turn. -

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    VOLCANO

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    - Requirements: You must have mastered the Elementalist Class. -

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    Ultimate Elementalist Spell: Volcano

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    - This chapter contains advice and procedures for Fabula Ultima Game Masters. -

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    - Your main job as a Game Master is breathing life into the world your group has - created. Together, you have planted the seeds of your campaign: now you must - tend to those seeds and help everything blossom. -

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    - While the Players are responsible for portraying heroic characters and - steering the direction of the story by establishing goals and making - decisions, your duty is to portray the rest of the world and challenge the - protagonists: the resulting conflicts and struggles are what makes the game - memorable. -

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    NO ONE IS BORN A GM

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    - When it comes to being a capable Game Master, experience is key. No amount of - painstakingly precise notes and preparation can save you from mistakes or - experiencing a lackluster game session — and that’s okay. Even the most - experienced Game Masters and Players make mistakes, and sometimes there will - be issues outside the game that prevent your group from having a good time. -

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    - Take those mistakes and learn from your experiences, get the entire group - involved in the creative process, and combine all of this with the advice - provided throughout this chapter. By doing this, it will help everyone both - enjoy playing the game and developing an incredible story. -

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    HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER

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    - What you will find in the following pages is a variety of tools designed to - make your life as a Game Master easier. Read this chapter carefully before - playing the game, and come back to read it again after one or two sessions. -

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    - Many things will be clearer once you have experienced how the game works in - play. -

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    DURING SESSION ZERO

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    - Once your group is ready to start a new journey in Fabula Ultima, make sure - to: -

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    • - Help everyone else. Help everyone find useful information - in the book, offer ideas and prompt everyone to take this new world into - their hands. You are not here to tell them a story; you are here to help - them write their own. -
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    • - Ask questions. When a Player picks a certain option for - their character, have them tell everyone more about it — where did they - learn this? What's their combat style? Why did they choose this specific - Theme? The questions provided by each Class entry can be a huge help; - remember to jot down notes so that you'll remember the Players' answers - later. (Everyone always ends up forgetting something important, and notes - help!) -
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    • - Stir the creative juices. Show your enthusiasm for the - Players' choices and encourage them to add new narrative elements and make - the world their own. Consider using music and artwork to get everyone in - the right "mood", but make sure these elements aren't distracting. -
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    • - Think about threats and Villains. As your group defines - the history of your world and the initial situation of the prologue, start - thinking about the first antagonists they will meet. You can find further - advice on Villains starting on - page 254.
      It is often a good - idea to showcase an early Villain during the prologue itself or shortly - afterward — if possible, pick someone the heroes have already recognized - as a threat and use this antagonist to get the action moving; save the - subtler Villains for later! -
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    • - Keep track of changes. While building the premises of the - story, the group might suddenly realize some previous choices no longer - make sense. Since you will be the one keeping track of all information - concerning the game world, make sure to update your notes whenever a - change is approved by the group. -
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    • - Start things off with a bang. Don't be afraid to set some - high stakes during the prologue — while slow buildups can work, an - explosive beginning is often more memorable. Perhaps we first meet our - heroes while they're being chased by a huge monster, or hours away from - being executed for treason. -
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    During each session, adhere to the following principles:

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    • - Portray a wondrous world. Give your NPCs unique quirks and add memorable - touches to every location, but don't get bogged down by details. Keep the - descriptions short and then let everyone ask questions. -
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    • - Manage information. A big part of your job during each session has to do - with information — you will be asked plenty of questions, from the shape of - a room to a person's behavior. You decide whether the characters know such - information (based on simple observation or on who they are) or if a Check - is required — the dice will determine how much the character knows about - someone or something, or if they at least know where they could find that - information. -
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    • - Seek input from others. If something is relevant to a character's role in - the story (especially their Classes and Identities), you should ask for the - Player's input — let them establish facts about the shared game world. -
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    • - Keep the pressure high. Whatever the Player Characters want to achieve, - someone or something will block their path. Heroes should never have enough - time to do everything — put them in front of hard choices. Use Clocks to - show impending threats and make sure Villains play an active role in the - story. -
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    • - Think cinematically. Describe situations and actions as if they were - cutscenes from a videogame — keep things moving and make sure everything - feels vivid and dynamic. This is especially important during conflict - scenes, when the strategic aspect of the game is at its peak: mechanics and - descriptions go hand in hand. -
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    • - Start and end scenes. When you feel like a scene has been resolved, propose - to end it. If anyone still wants to do something, they should tell you — - otherwise, move on with the story. -
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    When preparing for the next session, you should:

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    • - Think about what the Villains are doing. Villains are the - most powerful forces opposing the Player Characters' actions, and you should - spend some time considering what their short and long-term plans are. You - should also make sure to update a Villain's level and abilities so that they - can properly challenge the Player Characters during conflict scenes. -
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    • - Ask the Players what their goals and objectives are. As you - prepare for the next session, contact the Players and ask them about their - plans. Will they storm the Emperor's palace? Are they going to search the - depths of the Azure Cave? Or do they plan to gather clues to prove someone's - innocence? Knowing the general focus of the coming session will help you - save time and make the most out of your preparation; ask these questions at - the end of a session, when recent events are still fresh in everyone's - memory. -
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    • - Design new creatures. Sooner or later, the creatures in the - Bestiary will no longer suit your needs — whenever you have time, use the - rules on page 302 to create new - creatures and adversaries for your campaign, mainly focusing on the kind of - territory the group is currently traversing. This will become increasingly - easier as you play the game: not only will you grow more familiar with the - rules, but you will also better understand the Player Characters' abilities. - If you don't get any immediate use out of a creature you designed, don't - worry too much — you can always tweak it a little bit and bring it back - later when the occasion arises! -
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    • - Look for inspiration. Watch movies and TV series, read - comics and books, play video games and search for inspiring artwork online. - Exposing yourself to a variety of different stories and aesthetics is a - great way to make each session feel unique — you'll never run out of ideas. -
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    DARKBLADE

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    - If someone picks the Darkblade as the core concept for their character, the - tragedy that awakened their powers should play a major role in the story. Have - the Player talk about it, then create scenes that bring back echoes of that - dark past. -

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    • - There might come a time when the Darkblade can finally leave their past - behind. When this happens, you might have their Skills "flipped" — maybe - they can now create Bonds of affection with Heart of Hope and unleash light - damage with Celestial Strike. Discuss this option with the Player and see if - it's something that interests them. -
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    ELEMENTALIST

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    • - Elemental magic is mostly focused around dealing damage of several types: - when you design battles, make sure this ability gets to shine. Create - adversaries that absorb certain elements and are vulnerable to others, so - that the Elementalist’s contribution may be key to victory. -
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    ENTROPIST

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    • - Ritual Entropism can achieve incredible effects, such as altering time and - space. These Rituals are expensive and dangerous, but a Player Character is - still free to attempt them; just remember that failure will be - proportionally devastating. -
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    - Anger and passion are the core elements of a Fury. Build scenes in which - acting upon instinct can be detrimental, and always show the consequences of - violence or recklessness. There’s a reason Furies are seen as ticking bombs by - most people around them, and some might feel unsafe when a Fury is present. -

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    GUARDIAN

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    • - Keep in mind the Protect Skill only works on one target at a time — a threat - affecting an entire area will force the Player to make difficult decisions. - Build on this. -
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    • - A Guardian adversary risking their life to protect a Villain (out of loyalty - or even love) can make for an especially tragic figure — one the heroes may - respect. -
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    LOREMASTER

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    CHAPTER ORATOR

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    - Orators are assumed to draw attention. Maybe they look good, maybe they’re - naturally charismatic, or maybe there’s some other reason — you should ask the - Player. -

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    • - When an Orator uses Condemn, ask them what they say. If their argument is - especially strong or weak, apply a situational modifier to their Check (+2 - if they have some leverage, -2 if they're in over their head). -
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    • - Unexpected Ally is a powerful Skill, but it's no "mind control". If the - character abuses the target's loyalty and trust, the benefit will quickly be - lost. Make it clear to the Orator if they're asking too much of their - newfound ally. -
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    CHAPTER ROGUE

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    - Whatever ideals spur a Rogue into action can often be twisted and manipulated. - It is dreadfully easy for a rebel to turn into an oppressor, and the heroes of - the past were often treated like criminals during their own time. -

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    • - The Rogue’s Soul Steal Skill allows them to gain precious items that embody - the essence of their adversaries. Said items should tell a story about the - creature they originated from: for instance, a particularly spiteful and - envious adversary might have a flesh eater sword (see - page 278) as its soul treasure, since it - represents how their sentiments are gnawing at their very spirit. On the - other hand, a ruthless person that only cares about wealth might harbor a - cold yet valuable diamond. -
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    - Remember that items acquired this way are in addition to normal game rewards - (page 264). Because of this, the group - will inevitably gain access to more options and wealth than normal — but - that’s part of what makes a Rogue special. Don’t be afraid to give the Player - Characters some new toys! -

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    - Technology can be powerful and terrifying. Build situations related to the - dangers of ruthless and unethical progress and challenge the Tinkerer to prove - why their view of science is different. -

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    WAYFARER

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    • - The Faithful Companion Skill is a powerful option that brings a whole new - character into the party. Design the creature together with the Player, and - don't be afraid to adjust its stats along the way if you see that it's too - underwhelming or if it outshines the rest of the party. The best companions - are those that support the group! -
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    WEAPONMASTER

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    - In times of war, capable warriors are an asset. In times of peace, they are a - threat. The feats of a Weaponmaster will surely earn them respect... and - attract trouble. -

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    - If the Player Characters represent a heroic and positive force in the world, - Villains are the opposite. Being the Game Master, it is your responsibility to - create, introduce, and portray these characters. -

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    - You already know about what differentiates a Villain from a typical Non-Player - Character in terms of rules: that is to say, the access to Ultima Points. This - section, on the other hand, contains advice on what you should focus on when - creating and portraying an antagonist within the story. -

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    GOALS

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    - This is the most important aspect of any antagonist: they want to accomplish - something. Be it reshaping the world, exacting revenge upon those who made - them suffer, or conquering a neighboring region, Villains must have goals. -

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    - Goals are extremely useful for you as a Game Master: when you don’t know how a - Villain would act or react to a given situation, look at their goals and you - will most likely find an answer. -

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    - Remember that Villains can also escalate: perhaps a young wizard (minor - Villain) suddenly realizes he must steal magical energy from an entire country - to revive a loved one, thus becoming a major Villain. Then, when the attempt - fails — likely due to the Player Characters’ intervention — the desperate - wizard seeks a way to merge with the deities of time and space, erasing - reality and creating a timeline that never was... a fitting and tragic goal - for a supreme Villain. -

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    - Having some Villains turn into allies throughout the campaign is just as - important: this encourages Players to seek dialogue with their adversaries and - to consider both sides of a situation, instead of simply assuming that - everyone is either good or evil. -

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    PRESSURE

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    - Your Villains should actively work towards their goals. If the Player - Characters spend an extended amount of time resting or taking care of issues - that are not related to an antagonist’s plans, then that antagonist will not - sit idly and wait for the heroes to do something: they will get closer to - their objective. -

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    - When a Villain’s plans advance, you must always clearly communicate it to the - Players — perhaps with an appropriate Game Master scene, or through rumors and - conversations the heroes have with NPCs in the game world. Don’t just surprise - them with a casual “Oh yeah, did I mention this guy you didn’t know about has - successfully rewritten reality?” -

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    - If the Player Characters manage to foil the Villain’s plans, the current Clock - will reset to 0 or possibly be replaced with an entirely different one, - representing how the antagonist is now seeking to achieve the same end through - a different method. -

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    AN UNEXPECTED SIDE

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    - Never create one-dimensional antagonists. Villains should have a deeper layer, - a tragic or at least unexpected side to them: perhaps they genuinely think - they are doing the world a favor, they have their own reasons for forsaking - everyone else, or they feel trapped in a path of ruin and are simply waiting - for someone to stop them. Maybe an antagonist is so honorable that they will - fully heal the heroes before a battle! -

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    - This doesn’t mean the PCs should necessarily sympathize with all Villains — a - few will be beyond redemption. But even then, dark emotions must come from - somewhere... and upon discovering those tragic roots, Player Characters will - see that antagonist under a different light, and perhaps even find a way to - help them realize that what they're doing is harmful. -

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    - If you think about the most memorable villains in movies, comics, and games, - you will soon find that many of them share a peculiar quality: in one or more - ways, they are polar opposite to the hero(es) of the tale. -

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    - Spend a few minutes thinking about how a Villain speaks, acts, moves and - dresses. Are they dashing and refined, or do they care little for appearances? - Do they wear a specific uniform? Do all of their henchmen emulate them? -

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    - A Villain’s entrance should be an intense moment that sets the tone for their - role in the story. Think of it as a video game cutscene: you get a few seconds - to show your audience what this Villain looks like and hint at the kind of - forces and weapons at their disposal — soldiers, forgotten technology, - powerful magic, or a healthy dose of supernatural strength. -

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    - During your preparation stage before a session, it may be helpful to focus on - the reveals key moments — you have to condense everything important in a - couple of sentences. It should be something like this: -

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    - Approaching with heavy footfalls, the figure rests a hand on a sword the likes - of which you’ve never seen... a delicate gesture, but her grip is steady. -

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    - “It appears we are here for the same reason,” she says. “Unfortunately, I - cannot let you have that which I need. Stand back, and no one shall be - injured.” -

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    - With a few words, you have communicated that this is likely a proud and - honorable adversary who is also very determined. That sword of hers? That’s - bad news! -

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    Dungeons

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    - Page 110 provides guidelines on how to manage dungeon exploration while - playing — but what about preparing those dungeons? How much information will - you need? Should you have a map of the location ready? -

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    - To make sure this is clear from the beginning: dungeons aren't necessarily a - thing in Fabula Ultima, and you might run an entire campaign without the - Player Characters ever entering one. -

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    - The first distinction we should make is between prepared dungeons (the ones - you thought about before the session started) and improvised dungeons (the - ones that were introduced as part of the current session). -

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    - While prepared dungeons can be more complex, the ones you have to improvise on - the spot will necessarily be simpler — but simple doesn't mean boring. -

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    - Note that this distinction has nothing to do with the importance of the - dungeon: a key strategic location might be unexpectedly introduced halfway - through a session, and you might know about a minor ruin along the road with - no plot relevance weeks before you play through its exploration. Don't worry, - we'll deal with this too. -

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    IS THIS DUNGEON IMPORTANT?

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    - Some locations in your game will naturally be more important than others. The - evil sorcerer's tower in which he hides the Crystal of Balance? That's - certainly more important than the sewers connecting the capital to the - countryside, and yet both might be turned into dungeons. -

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    • - If a location isn't particularly important and you have time to prepare it, - carefully consider whether you should do so. You will often be fine - describing how the heroes traverse the location (a) and maybe calling for - one or two Checks — failure might mean getting lost (especially important if - the heroes are in a hurry) or encountering some hostile creatures. -
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    • - Finally, if a location isn't important and you have to improvise, you should - keep things as simple as possible. Just describe the place and have the - heroes confront a challenge — a mechanism, a negotiation, or a battle — in - order to reach whatever is hidden here. -
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    - If you have time to prepare a dungeon and know that the Player Characters will - explore it, the following process generally works well: -

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    2. - Sketch a rough map of the dungeon: This doesn't need to be - pretty, but does need to be functional. You're the only person that will use - it, so make sure your notes are clear (especially if you plan on using the - dungeon weeks or even months from now). If you're short on ideas, the - internet is filled with awesome dungeon designs — there's nothing wrong with - drawing inspiration from them. -
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    3. - Place rewards (see - page 264) in your dungeon: These may be - magic items, currency, or even Inventory Points. Try to avoid placing most - of the rewards in the same room (you should encourage exploration). -
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    4. - Place obstacles and threats (traps, puzzles, hostile - creatures) in your dungeon, preferably so that they guard or prevent access - to rewards. -
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      • - When you prepare an obstacle or threat, do not determine in advance how - the Player Characters might approach it. That's for them to decide. -
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      • - Avoid swarming the heroes with a large number of weak enemies; instead, - focus on two or three challenging encounters (see - page 292 for more). -
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      • - If the reward is an item, the creature guarding it might use it in - battle. -
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    5. - Think about one or two Danger Clocks appropriate for your - dungeon, their size and what will happen if they are filled — will the - heroes be ambushed? Is there a magical surveillance system? Will the tunnels - be flooded by lava? -
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    6. - Determine the focal point of your dungeon (an antagonist, a - precious artifact, a vital piece of information) and choose its location. - Most of the time you will want to place this element far away from the - entrance, but you might also make it relatively easy to reach (in this case, - the rest of the dungeon will feature "optional content"). -
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    - If you and your group are particularly fond of detailed dungeon exploration, - and if your schedule allows for it, you might want to prepare your own dungeon - archive. -

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    - This is straightforward: whenever you have some time, jot down a few notes - about potential dungeons — a notebook is fine, but you might also choose to - keep them on your device or inside the cloud storage. Then, whenever you need - to "improvise" a dungeon, you can instead grab one from your archive. You'll - probably need to make a few adjustments on the fly, but it's easier than - having to come up with everything on the spot. -

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    When preparing dungeons for your archive, keep the following in mind:

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    • - Flexibility. Make sure your prepared dungeons can fit a - variety of situations and environments. This will largely depend on your - group's campaign world, but each dungeon should be appropriate for at least - two or three areas in your world map. -
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    • - Internet is your friend. Download, print or save a variety - of dungeon maps from videogames and other tabletop games (but make sure you - only do so for your personal use). -
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    - You can of course draw your own dungeon layouts: an activity some find very - relaxing, but one that can prove quite time-consuming as well. Be mindful - about how you spend your effort! -

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    • - Connections. One of the advantages when preparing several - dungeons ahead of time is that you can tie some or all of them together in - many ways. You could design a set of four temples, each tied to a natural - element, and place them all over the map; or you could have one dungeon - contain clues to the position of another. -
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    - The biggest risk when relying on the dungeon archive is to "shoehorn" a - dungeon you prepared into a location, or to refrain from an otherwise cool and - unique improvised design just because it feels safer to use a prepared dungeon - instead. -

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    - As the Game Master, it is your responsibility to find a balance between - prepared and improvised dungeons — both have their pros and cons. -

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    DUNGEON GENERATION TABLES

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    - If you're in need of inspiration when creating a dungeon (whether improvising - or preparing it in advance), you may roll d20s or choose options from the - tables on the following pages! -

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    Example Entry

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    - A millenary presence ensures the dead buried within the Necropolis of - Basitrale rest undisturbed. -

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    - On average, the chart is based on the idea that a group will receive - approximately one reward per session (as in, every four or five hours of - play). This is not a hard rule and more of a guideline: there will be some - sessions in which characters do not receive rewards in the form of fancy - items, but instead develop connections or retrieve a powerful artifact. That - table is there to help you, not to constrain you. -

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    CREATING INTERESTING REWARDS

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    - Here are a few things you will want to keep in mind when creating rewards: -

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    • - Learn what your Players want. If you catch a Player saying - they’d like a specific item for their character, take notes — you can - include that item in a future reward.
      Consider a Survey or Wishlist, as - explained on page 123. -
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    • - Items that tell a story. When placing a given item among - the rewards found by the characters, consider what it says about the - surrounding area and its inhabitants. Who brought the crystal rod to this - shrine? Why did the ancient wyvern guard a ring with no apparent value? -
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    • - Here and there. When the occasion arises and it doesn't - feel forced, split your reward into smaller mini-rewards tied to different - places, creatures, or threats. The Classic example would be a dungeon with - several hidden treasures. -
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    • - Foreshadowing. This is a classic in JRPGs, and something - you will either love or hate. What you could do is hand out rewards that - will prove useful in future battles, such as a silver talon (page 272) in a dungeon crawling with undead creatures that are Vulnerable to its - light damage. -
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    - Adopting this method will surely make your sessions feel more “videogamey”, - but it's a matter of taste. Discuss this choice with the rest of your group. -

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    ROGUES AND SOUL STEAL

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    - Player Characters who put levels in the Rogue Class will likely acquire the - Soul Steal Skill, which allows them to extract items from powerful enemies. - Items obtained this way are in addition to normal rewards. -

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    DESIGNING RARE ITEMS

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    - Over the course of the game, you will often need to come up with a rare - item—perhaps it’s part of a reward, a lost treasure, an arcane weapon - extracted from the soul of a demon or monster, or even a peculiar object sold - by a merchant. In such instances, you may: -

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    • - Choose an existing Rare Item. This is the simplest - solution! Pick one of the sample items presented in this section. Make sure - to choose something appropriate to the situation, such as a mjolnir hammer - for a storm demon. -
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    • - Create a new Rare Item. Follow the guidelines presented in - this section to create a new rare item. Sometimes you can take an existing - item and simply change the type of damage it deals, or have it grant a - different bonus, but it's encouraged that you try to come up with items that - resonate with how and where they were found. -
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    Rare items can and should tell their own story!

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    BE CAREFUL WITH BONUSES

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    - Items that grant a bonus to a specific type of Check, as well as items that - grant an increase to Defense or Magic Defense, are especially powerful: that - is because Fabula Ultima features a relatively "flat" math progression when it - comes to Checks. Even an innocuous-looking +1 bonus can make a huge - difference; because of this, avoid granting characters too many rare items - whose special abilities enhance Accuracy Checks, Magic Checks, Defense or - Magic Defense. -

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    - In general, a character should not be given the opportunity to equip more than - two such items at any given time. Feel free to give out more, but make sure - these are mutually exclusive options: should you equip the Crested Helm that - gives a +1 bonus to Accuracy Checks, or the Pointy Yellow Hat that gives a +1 - bonus to Magic Checks? -

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    AVOID COPYING EXISTING SPELLS OR SKILLS

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    - When you create a Quality for a rare item, try to avoid copying the effects of - a Skill or spell that is unique to a specific Class. Instead, look at which - Skills the Player Characters have acquired and give them items that synergize - well with those, or that provide useful (if pricey) alternatives when those - same Skills would otherwise be ineffective. -

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    WHAT TO DO IF YOU MESSED UP

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    - If you realize an item is much stronger than you had anticipated, do not - worry. Resist the temptation to take the item away from the group; you should - also avoid simply making the item useless by creating situations in which it - never makes a difference. Instead, talk with the Players and explain what you - did wrong, then adjust the effects of the item together. -

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    - With this optional rule, Player Characters may pay a blacksmith or artisan to - add a Quality to armor, shields, or weapons that doesn't have one, or to - replace an item's Quality with a different one (remember, an item can only - have one Quality). -

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    - The Player selects a Quality from the default list for that item type as long - as the cost modifier associated with that ability is +1000 zenit or lower. - Then, the character must spend an amount of zenit equal to twice the cost - modifier associated with the chosen ability: once this is done, the process - generally takes one day per item. Multiple characters may of course pool their - money together to purchase the more expensive abilities. -

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    - Example: T o replace a weapon's current Quality with Multi - (page 269), you must spend 2000 zenit. To - replace it with Resistance, you must spend 1400 zenit. -

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    - The default list of weapon abilities can be found on - page 269, while the default list of armor - and shield abilities can be found on - page 280. -

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    QUALITY COST EFFECT

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    Defensive Qualities

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    • - Antistatus +500 z: You are immune to a single status - effect. -
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    • - Resistance +700 z: You have Resistance to a single damage - type (not physical damage). -
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    • - Amulet +800 z: You gain a +1 bonus to Magic Defense. -
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    • Bulwark +800 z: You gain a +1 bonus to Defense.
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    • - Dual Resistance +1000 z: You have Resistance to two - damage types (not physical damage). -
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    • - Swordbreaker +1000 z: You have Resistance to physical - damage. -
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    • - Immunity +1500 z: You have Immunity to a single damage - type (not physical damage). -
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    • - Omnishield +2000 z: You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and - Magic Defense. -
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    • - Magical +100 z: The weapon targets Magic Defense instead - of Defense. -
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    • - Piercing +400 z: Damage dealt by the weapon ignores - Resistances. -
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    • - Dual Hunter +500 z: The weapon deals 5 extra damage to - creatures belonging to one of two particular Species. -
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    • - Status +1500 z: Each target hit by the weapon suffers - (choose one: dazed, shaken, slow, weak). -
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    • - Status Plus +2000 z: Each target hit by the weapon - suffers (choose one: enraged, poisoned). -
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    🗡️Blessed Mace200 z【WLP + WLP】【HR + 2】light
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Blessed Mace200 z【WLP + WLP】【HR + 2】light
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Encyclopedia600 z【INS + INS】【HR + 6】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to dazed. +
    🗡️Encyclopedia600 z【INS + INS】【HR + 6】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to dazed.
    🗡️Ars Goetia800 z【INS + INS】【HR + 6】light
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +2 bonus to Magic Checks + against demons, as well as a +2 bonus to + Opposed Checks against demons. +
    🗡️Ars Goetia800 z【INS + INS】【HR + 6】light
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +2 bonus to Magic Checks against demons, as well as a - +2 bonus to Opposed Checks against demons.
    🗡️Ferula1050 z【INS + WLP】【HR + 2】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic + Checks. +
    🗡️Ferula1050 z【INS + WLP】【HR + 2】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic Checks.
    🗡️Tyrant's Scepter1200 z【WLP + WLP】【HR + 6】dark
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Whenever you hit one or more creatures + with this weapon, each of them loses 10 Mind Points. +
    🗡️Tyrant's Scepter1200 z【WLP + WLP】【HR + 6】dark
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Whenever you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, each of them loses - 10 Mind Points.
    🗡️Cultes des Ghoules1400 z【INS + INS】【HR + 6】air
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with + this weapon, you may recover 5 Hit Points. +
    🗡️Cultes des Ghoules1400 z【INS + INS】【HR + 6】air
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, you may recover 5 Hit - Points.
    🗡️Caduceus1600 z【WLP + WLP】【HR + 6】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Spells you cast whose effects restore + Hit Points will restore 5 extra Hit Points. +
    🗡️Caduceus1600 z【WLP + WLP】【HR + 6】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Spells you cast whose effects restore Hit Points will restore 5 extra Hit - Points.
    🗡️Necronomicon1800 z【INS + WLP】+1【HR + 6】dark
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with + an offensive (⚡) spell, each of them suffers shaken. +
    🗡️Necronomicon1800 z【INS + WLP】+1【HR + 6】dark
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with an offensive (⚡) spell, each of them - suffers shaken.
    🗡️Yellow Book2100 z【INS + INS】【HR + 6】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage. +
    🗡️Yellow Book2100 z【INS + INS】【HR + 6】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage.
    🗡️Rafflesia Staff2200 z【WLP + WLP】【HR + 10】poison
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with + an offensive (⚡) spell, each of them suffers + poisoned. +
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    🗡️Hand Crossbow150 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 4】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Hand Crossbow150 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 4】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Composite Bow250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 8】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Composite Bow250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 8】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Siegebreaker ◆750 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 12】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores + Resistances. +
    🗡️Siegebreaker ◆750 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances.
    🗡️Yoichi900 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 8】air
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You are immune to shaken. +
    🗡️Yoichi900 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 8】air
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You are immune to shaken.
    🗡️Thundering Bow1000 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 8】bolt
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Resistance to + bolt damage. +
    🗡️Thundering Bow1000 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 8】bolt
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Resistance to bolt damage.
    🗡️Looting Bow1250 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 8】fire
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you reduce a creature to 0 Hit + Points with this weapon, you may immediately recover 2 + Inventory Points. +
    🗡️Looting Bow1250 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 8】fire
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you reduce a creature to 0 Hit Points with this weapon, you may - immediately recover 2 Inventory Points.
    🗡️Gatling Crossbow ◆1350 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 12】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (2). +
    🗡️Gatling Crossbow ◆1350 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2).
    🗡️Dragontrap Bow ◆1500 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 12】earth
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you hit a flying target with this + weapon, you may force that target to land immediately. +
    🗡️Dragontrap Bow ◆1500 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 12】earth
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you hit a flying target with this weapon, you may force that target to - land immediately.
    🗡️Frozen Envy ◆1500 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 12】ice
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you hit one or more creatures + with this weapon, if you have at least one Bond of + inferiority, you may recover 5 MP. +
    🗡️Frozen Envy ◆1500 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 12】ice
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, if you have at least - one Bond of inferiority, you may recover 5 MP.
    🗡️Gorgon Eye ◆2000 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 12】poison
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + slow. +
    🗡️Gorgon Eye ◆2000 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 12】poison
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow.
    🗡️Artemis ◆2100 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 12】light
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Immunity to + dark damage. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - Artemis ◆ - 2100 z - 【DEX + DEX】+1 - 【HR + 12】light - - - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Immunity to dark damage. - +
    + + Sample Rare Brawling Weapons + + .rare { + color: #c0392b; + } + -

    SAMPLE RARE BRAWLING WEAPONS

    +

    SAMPLE RARE BRAWLING WEAPONS

    - - - - - - - - - - +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Nekode250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Nekode250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Hellfist350 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】dark
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic + Defense. +
    🗡️Hellfist350 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】dark
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense.
    🗡️Frozen Grasp750 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】ice
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to enraged. +
    🗡️Frozen Grasp750 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】ice
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to enraged.
    🗡️Bear Paw ◆850 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 10】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to weak. +
    🗡️Bear Paw ◆850 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 10】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to weak.
    🗡️Fuel Knuckle950 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】fire
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to + fire damage. +
    🗡️Fuel Knuckle950 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 6】fire
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to fire damage.
    🗡️Silver Talon1100 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 6】light
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Magic Defense. +
    🗡️Silver Talon1100 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 6】light
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Magic Defense.
    🗡️Old Bandages1250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to dark and + poison damage. +
    🗡️Old Bandages1250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to dark and poison damage.
    🗡️Storm Fist1300 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 6】bolt
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (2). +
    🗡️Storm Fist1300 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 6】bolt
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2).
    🗡️Lobster Claw ◆1950 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + slow. +
    🗡️Lobster Claw ◆1950 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow.
    🗡️Dozer Glove ◆2000 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】earth
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + dazed. +
    🗡️Dozer Glove ◆2000 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】earth
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers dazed.
    🗡️Venom Claw2250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + poisoned. +
    🗡️Venom Claw2250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers poisoned.
    🗡️God Hand ◆2550 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】light
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores + Immunities. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - God Hand ◆ - 2550 z - 【DEX + MIG】+1 - 【HR + 10】light - - - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Immunities. - +
    + + .rare { + color: #c0392b; + } + -

    SAMPLE RARE DAGGER WEAPONS

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    SAMPLE RARE DAGGER WEAPONS

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    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Latrodectus250 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】poison
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Latrodectus250 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】poison
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Heart Knife550 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 4】light
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to demons. +
    🗡️Heart Knife550 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 4】light
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to demons.
    🗡️Atom Slicer600 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 4】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores + Resistances. +
    🗡️Atom Slicer600 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 4】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances.
    🗡️Silent Edge700 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 4】air
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to slow. +
    🗡️Silent Edge700 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 4】air
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to slow.
    🗡️Spell Sever850 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】dark
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit a creature with this + weapon, if the attack had a single target, you may + choose a single spell with a duration of Scene + affecting the target and end its effects on that creature. +
    🗡️Spell Sever850 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】dark
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit a creature with this weapon, if the attack had a - single target, you may choose a single spell with a duration of Scene affecting the target - and end its effects on that creature.
    🗡️Assassin's Blade1000 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to targets who are + in Crisis. +
    🗡️Assassin's Blade1000 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to targets who are in Crisis.
    🗡️Gourmet Cutter1350 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with + this weapon, you may recover 5 Hit Points. +
    🗡️Gourmet Cutter1350 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, you may recover 5 - Hit Points.
    🗡️Barbed Knife1650 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + shaken. +
    🗡️Barbed Knife1650 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers shaken.
    🗡️Cold Finger1950 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】ice
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + weak. +
    🗡️Cold Finger1950 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】ice
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers weak.
    🗡️Hornet2200 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 4】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (3). +
    🗡️Hornet2200 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 4】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (3).
    🗡️Frantic Nail2450 z【INS + INS】+1【HR + 8】fire
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + enraged. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - Frantic Nail - 2450 z - 【INS + INS】+1 - 【HR + 8】fire - - - One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers enraged. - +
    + + .rare { + color: #c0392b; + } + -

    SAMPLE RARE FIREARM WEAPONS

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    SAMPLE RARE FIREARM WEAPONS

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    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Revolver ◆300 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Revolver ◆300 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Istinggar ◆350 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Istinggar ◆350 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Spellshot ◆400 z【INS + INS】【HR + 8】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic + Defense. +
    🗡️Spellshot ◆400 z【INS + INS】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense.
    🗡️Diamond Pistol ◆650 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to + constructs. +
    🗡️Diamond Pistol ◆650 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to constructs.
    🗡️Headhunter ◆800 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 8】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to targets you + have a Bond of hatred towards. +
    🗡️Headhunter ◆800 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to targets you have a Bond of hatred - towards.
    🗡️Comet Gun ◆950 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】dark
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You are immune to dazed. +
    🗡️Comet Gun ◆950 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】dark
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You are immune to dazed.
    🗡️Bunker Cannon ◆1050 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 12】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense. +
    🗡️Bunker Cannon ◆1050 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense.
    🗡️Alchemusket ◆1300 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 8】poison
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Potions you create with your Inventory + Points deal 5 extra damage and restore 5 extra Hit Points. +
    🗡️Alchemusket ◆1300 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 8】poison
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Potions you create with your Inventory Points deal 5 extra damage and - restore 5 extra Hit Points.
    🗡️Calamity ◆1550 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 16】fire
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (2). +
    🗡️Calamity ◆1550 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 16】fire
    Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2).
    🗡️Freezing Shot ◆1850 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 8】ice
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + slow. +
    🗡️Freezing Shot ◆1850 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 8】ice
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow.
    🗡️Quatermain ◆2600 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 12】air
    + Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals extra damage equal to the + difference between your current and maximum + Inventory Points. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - Quatermain ◆ - 2600 z - 【DEX + INS】+1 - 【HR + 12】air - - - Two-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals extra damage equal to the difference between your current and maximum - Inventory Points. - +
    + + .rare { + color: #c0392b; + } + -

    SAMPLE RARE FLAIL WEAPONS

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    SAMPLE RARE FLAIL WEAPONS

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    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Old Whip650 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 8】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to + beasts and monsters. +
    🗡️Old Whip650 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 8】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to beasts and monsters.
    🗡️Dusk Star750 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 4】dark
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to shaken. +
    🗡️Dusk Star750 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 4】dark
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to shaken.
    🗡️Witchbane800 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 8】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon reduces the + target's Mind Points instead of their + Hit Points. If the target's Mind Points reach 0, any + excess damage is applied to their Hit Points as normal. +
    🗡️Witchbane800 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 8】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon reduces the target's Mind Points instead - of their Hit Points. If the target's Mind Points reach 0, any excess damage is applied to their Hit - Points as normal.
    🗡️Salamander1000 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 8】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to + fire damage. +
    🗡️Salamander1000 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to fire damage.
    🗡️Nunchaku1100 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 8】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense. +
    🗡️Nunchaku1100 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense.
    🗡️Dominatrix1200 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 8】fire
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +2 bonus to Accuracy Checks + and Magic Checks against enraged targets. +
    🗡️Dominatrix1200 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 8】fire
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +2 bonus to Accuracy Checks and Magic Checks against - enraged targets.
    🗡️Whipblade ◆1400 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 12】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (2). +
    🗡️Whipblade ◆1400 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2).
    🗡️Silk Wire ◆1450 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 12】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to + physical damage. +
    🗡️Silk Wire ◆1450 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to physical damage.
    🗡️Kusarigama1650 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 8】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + slow. +
    🗡️Kusarigama1650 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 8】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow.
    🗡️Jormungand ◆2400 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 12】dark
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (3). +
    🗡️Jormungand ◆2400 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 12】dark
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (3).
    🗡️Koi Whisker ◆2800 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 12】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to dark and + light damage. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - Koi Whisker ◆ - 2800 z - 【DEX + WLP】 - 【HR + 12】physical - - - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to dark and light damage. - +
    + -

    SAMPLE RARE HEAVY WEAPONS

    + .rare { + color: #c0392b; + } + +

    SAMPLE RARE HEAVY WEAPONS

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    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Bardiche ◆350 z【MIG + MIG】+1【HR + 14】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Bardiche ◆350 z【MIG + MIG】+1【HR + 14】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Artisan's Mallet450 z【INS + MIG】【HR + 6】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to + constructs. +
    🗡️Artisan's Mallet450 z【INS + MIG】【HR + 6】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to constructs.
    🗡️Beowulf ◆550 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to + monsters. +
    🗡️Beowulf ◆550 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to monsters.
    🗡️Belly of the Beast ◆650 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 14】poison
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to + humanoids. +
    🗡️Belly of the Beast ◆650 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 14】poison
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to humanoids.
    🗡️Forest Hatchet ◆750 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to + beasts and plants. +
    🗡️Forest Hatchet ◆750 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to beasts and plants.
    🗡️Adamanthammer ◆1050 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 14】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense. +
    🗡️Adamanthammer ◆1050 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 14】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense.
    🗡️Aura Hammer ◆1350 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 14】light
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (2). +
    🗡️Aura Hammer ◆1350 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 14】light
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2).
    🗡️Gravity Mace ◆1850 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 14】earth
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + slow. +
    🗡️Gravity Mace ◆1850 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 14】earth
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers slow.
    🗡️Mjolnir ◆1850 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】bolt
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + dazed. +
    🗡️Mjolnir ◆1850 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】bolt
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers dazed.
    🗡️Wyrmwing ◆2050 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 18】fire
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to + fire damage. +
    🗡️Wyrmwing ◆2050 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 18】fire
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to fire damage.
    🗡️Soul of Pillage ◆2550 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 18】dark
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + enraged. +
    🗡️Soul of Pillage ◆2550 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 18】dark
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers enraged.
    🗡️Winter Kolossus ◆2550 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 18】ice
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and + Magic Defense. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - Winter Kolossus ◆ - 2550 z - 【MIG + MIG】 - 【HR + 18】ice - - - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense. - +
    +

    Sample Rare Spear Weapons

    + - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + -
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Dragontongue ◆500 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 12】fire
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic + Defense. +
    - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Rocinante ◆500 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 8】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 1 extra damage per status effect + you have. +
    🗡️Dragontongue ◆500 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 12】fire
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense.
    🗡️Serpent Spear ◆800 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 16】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores + Resistances. +
    🗡️Rocinante ◆500 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 1 extra damage per status effect you have.
    🗡️Halberd ◆1000 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 12】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense. +
    🗡️Serpent Spear ◆800 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 16】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances.
    🗡️Narwhalhorn ◆1200 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 12】ice
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to + ice damage. +
    🗡️Halberd ◆1000 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense.
    🗡️Brave Glaive ◆1300 z【MIG + WLP】【HR + 12】earth
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ As long as you have at least three + Bonds of loyalty or affection, you gain + a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense. +
    🗡️Narwhalhorn ◆1200 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 12】ice
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Resistance to ice damage.
    🗡️Morrigan ◆1400 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 12】dark
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with + this weapon, you may recover 10 Mind Points. +
    🗡️Brave Glaive ◆1300 z【MIG + WLP】【HR + 12】earth
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ As long as you have at least three Bonds of loyalty or - affection, you gain a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense. -
    🗡️Gae Bolg ◆1800 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 12】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ If you roll a + critical success on an Accuracy Check with this + weapon, you may spend that opportunity to deal 10 + extra damage. +
    🗡️Morrigan ◆1400 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 12】dark
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ When you hit one or more creatures with this weapon, you may recover 10 - Mind Points.
    🗡️Longinus ◆2000 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 16】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + weak. +
    🗡️Gae Bolg ◆1800 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 12】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ If you roll a critical success on an Accuracy Check with this - weapon, you may spend that opportunity to deal 10 extra damage.
    🗡️Nine-teeth Rake ◆2500 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 16】poison
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You Absorb poison damage. +
    🗡️Longinus ◆2000 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 16】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers weak.
    🗡️Gungnir ◆3000 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 16】light
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to fire and + ice damage. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - Nine-teeth Rake ◆ - 2500 z - 【DEX + MIG】 - 【HR + 16】poison - - - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You Absorb poison damage. - +
    +

    Sample Rare Sword Weapons

    - - 🗡️ - Gungnir ◆ - 3000 z - 【DEX + MIG】 - 【HR + 16】light - - - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You have Immunity to fire and ice damage. - + + .rare { + color: #c0392b; + } + - - - - - - - - - - +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Zweihänder ◆400 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 14】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Zweihänder ◆400 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 14】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Falling Rain ◆450 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 10】ice
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic + Defense. +
    🗡️Falling Rain ◆450 z【DEX + DEX】+1【HR + 10】ice
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense.
    🗡️Flamberge ◆500 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】fire
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Flamberge ◆500 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】fire
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Elegant Edge ◆700 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 6】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to enraged. +
    🗡️Elegant Edge ◆700 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 6】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to enraged.
    🗡️Joyeuse ◆900 z【MIG + WLP】+1【HR + 10】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to shaken. +
    🗡️Joyeuse ◆900 z【MIG + WLP】+1【HR + 10】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to shaken.
    🗡️Deathblade ◆1000 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】dark
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage if you are in + Crisis. +
    🗡️Deathblade ◆1000 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】dark
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage if you are in Crisis.
    🗡️Gunsword ◆1000 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ This weapon can target + flying creatures. +
    🗡️Gunsword ◆1000 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 10】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ This weapon can target flying creatures.
    🗡️Main Gauche ◆1000 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense. +
    🗡️Main Gauche ◆1000 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 6】physical
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense.
    🗡️The Rikizo ◆1200 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 10】physical
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 2 extra damage for each + Class you have mastered. +
    🗡️The Rikizo ◆1200 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 10】physical
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 2 extra damage for each Class you have mastered.
    🗡️Flesh Eater ◆1300 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】poison
    + One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to + weak targets. +
    🗡️Flesh Eater ◆1300 z【MIG + MIG】【HR + 10】poison
    One-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to weak targets.
    🗡️Kusanagi ◆1500 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 14】air
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (2). +
    🗡️Kusanagi ◆1500 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 14】air
    Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2).
    🗡️Excalibur ◆2300 z【MIG + WLP】+1【HR + 10】light
    + Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to all status effects. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - Excalibur ◆ - 2300 z - 【MIG + WLP】+1 - 【HR + 10】light - - - Two-handed ◆ Melee ◆ You are immune to all status effects. - +
    + + .icon { + width: 48px; + text-align: center; + } + -

    SAMPLE RARE THROWN WEAPONS

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    SAMPLE RARE THROWN WEAPONS

    - - - - - - - - - - +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + +
    WEAPONCOSTACCURACYDAMAGE
    🗡️Crescent Edge350 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 4】light
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic + Defense. +
    🗡️Crescent Edge350 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 4】light
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon target Magic Defense.
    🗡️Meteor Star350 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】fire
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Meteor Star350 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】fire
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Throwing Axe350 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Throwing Axe350 z【DEX + MIG】【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ No Quality.
    🗡️Boomerang750 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 4】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to + beasts and monsters. +
    🗡️Boomerang750 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 4】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Deals 5 extra damage to beasts and monsters.
    🗡️Wind Dancer850 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 8】air
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores + Resistances. +
    🗡️Wind Dancer850 z【DEX + WLP】【HR + 8】air
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances.
    🗡️Acupuncturer950 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You are immune to poisoned. +
    🗡️Acupuncturer950 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 8】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You are immune to poisoned.
    🗡️Blue Pinwheel950 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 4】ice
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Resistance to + ice damage. +
    🗡️Blue Pinwheel950 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 4】ice
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Resistance to ice damage.
    🗡️Crone's Needle1050 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】earth
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Resistance to + dark damage. +
    🗡️Crone's Needle1050 z【DEX + INS】+1【HR + 4】earth
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You have Resistance to dark damage.
    🗡️Chakram1250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 4】physical
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have + multi (2). +
    🗡️Chakram1250 z【DEX + MIG】+1【HR + 4】physical
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Attacks with this weapon have multi (2).
    🗡️Vajra2050 z【DEX + WLP】+1【HR + 8】bolt
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + shaken. +
    🗡️Vajra2050 z【DEX + WLP】+1【HR + 8】bolt
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers shaken.
    🗡️Dark Orbit2250 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 4】dark
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and + Magic Defense. +
    🗡️Dark Orbit2250 z【DEX + INS】【HR + 4】dark
    One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense.
    🗡️Hive Dart2300 z【DEX + DEX】【HR + 4】poison
    + One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers + poisoned. +
    +
    - - 🗡️ - Hive Dart - 2300 z - 【DEX + DEX】 - 【HR + 4】poison - - - One-handed ◆ Ranged ◆ Each target hit by this weapon suffers poisoned. - +
    +

    DESIGNING RARE ARMORS AND SHIELDS

    +

    + Creating a rare armor or shield is much simpler. Pick one of the + items from the lists on pages 132 to 133 and add a single Quality + to it, which will increase its price by a variable amount, as + shown by the table below. +

    +

    + Once again, feel free to come up with new and unique special + abilities for rare armors and shields, using these as a reference. +

    +

    QUALITY

    +

    Defensive Qualities

    +
      +
    • + Antistatus +500 z: You are immune to a single + status effect. +
      • +
    • + Resistance +700 z: You have Resistance to a + single damage type (not physical damage). +
      • +
    • + Dual Resistance +1000 z: You have Resistance to + two damage types (not physical damage). +
      • +
    • + Swordbreaker +1000 z: You have Resistance to + physical damage. +
      • +
    • + Immunity +1500 z: You have Immunity to a single + damage type (not physical damage). +
      • +
    • + Perfect Health +2000 z: You are immune to all + status effects. +
      • +
    +

    Enhancement Qualities

    +
      +
    • + Initiative Up +500 z: You gain a +4 bonus to + your Initiative modifier. +
      • +
    • + Accuracy Up +1000 z: You gain a +1 bonus to + your Accuracy Checks. +
      • +
    • + Magic Up +1000 z: You gain a +1 bonus to your + Magic Checks. +
      • +
    • + Vitality Up +1000 z: When you recover HP, you + recover 5 extra HP. +
      • +
    • + Healing Up +1500 z: Spells you cast that whose + effects restore Hit Points will restore 5 extra Hit Points. +
      • +
    • + Spell Up +2000 z: Spells you cast deal 5 extra + damage. +
      • +
    • + Weapon Up +2000 z: Your attacks with (choose + one: melee, ranged) weapons deal 5 extra damage. +
      • +
    +
    - - - +
    +

    44GAME MASTER

    +

    Chapter CHAPTER

    +

    SAMPLE RARE ARMORS

    +
    +
    +

    Slimy Jacket

    +

    Cost: 600 z

    +
      +
    • DEX die +1
      • +
    • INS die +1
      • +
    • M. DEFENSE -1
      • +
    +

    You are immune to poisoned.

    +
    +
    +

    Fox Garb

    +

    Cost: 650 z

    +
      +
    • DEX die +1
      • +
    • INS die +1
      • +
    • M. DEFENSE -
      • +
    +

    You are immune to slow.

    +
    +
    +

    Shadow Tunic

    +

    Cost: 650 z

    +
      +
    • DEX die +1
      • +
    • INS die +1
      • +
    • M. DEFENSE +4
      • +
    +

    + You gain a +4 bonus to your Initiative modifier (already + included). +

    +
    +
    +

    Desperado Coat

    +

    Cost: 750 z

    +
      +
    • DEX die +1
      • +
    • INS die +1
      • +
    • M. DEFENSE -1
      • +
    +

    + When you use the Barrage Skill (see Sharpshooter Class, + page 205), the MP cost + is halved. +

    +
    +
    +

    Butler Uniform

    +

    Cost: 800 z

    +
      +
    • DEX die +1
      • +
    • INS die +2
      • +
    • M. DEFENSE -2
      • +
    +

    + When a potion or magisphere created with your Inventory + Points restores Hit Points, it restores 5 extra Hit + Points. +

    +
    +
    +

    Maid Uniform

    +

    Cost: 800 z

    +
      +
    • DEX die +1
      • +
    • INS die +2
      • +
    • M. DEFENSE -2
      • +
    +

    + When a potion or magisphere created with your Inventory + Points restores Mind Points, it restores 5 extra Mind + Points. +

    +
    +
    +

    Bandit Jacket

    +

    Cost: 900 z

    +
      +
    • DEX die +1
      • +
    • INS die +1
      • +
    • M. DEFENSE -1
      • +
    +

    + You gain a +1 bonus to Accuracy Checks with daggers. +

    +
    +
    +

    Crystal Plate

    +

    Cost: 900 z

    +
      +
    • E
      • +
    • DEX die 1
      • +
    • INS die -3
      • +
    +

    You have Resistance to dark damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Valkyrie Wings

    +

    Cost: 900 z

    +
      +
    • E
      • +
    • DEX die 1
      • +
    • INS die +1
      • +
    • M. DEFENSE -3
      • +
    +

    + When you cast the Soaring Strike spell (see Elementalist + Class, page 189), the MP cost is halved. +

    +
    +
    +

    Armor of Heroes

    +

    Cost: 1000 z

    +
      +
    • E
      • +
    • DEX die 1
      • +
    • INS die -4
      • +
    +

    + Critical successes rolled on Accuracy Checks and Magic + Checks for attacks and offensive (rr) spells that include + you among their targets do not generate opportunities. +

    +
    +
    +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    DESIGNING RARE ARMORS AND SHIELDS

    -

    - Creating a rare armor or shield is much simpler. Pick one of the items from - the lists on pages 132 to 133 and add a single Quality to it, which will - increase its price by a variable amount, as shown by the table below. -

    -

    - Once again, feel free to come up with new and unique special abilities for - rare armors and shields, using these as a reference. -

    -

    QUALITY

    -

    Defensive Qualities

    -
      -
    • - Antistatus +500 z: You are immune to a single status - effect. -
      • -
    • - Resistance +700 z: You have Resistance to a single damage - type (not physical damage). -
      • -
    • - Dual Resistance +1000 z: You have Resistance to two damage - types (not physical damage). -
      • -
    • - Swordbreaker +1000 z: You have Resistance to physical - damage. -
      • -
    • - Immunity +1500 z: You have Immunity to a single damage type - (not physical damage). -
      • -
    • - Perfect Health +2000 z: You are immune to all status - effects. -
      • -
    -

    Enhancement Qualities

    -
      -
    • - Initiative Up +500 z: You gain a +4 bonus to your - Initiative modifier. -
      • -
    • - Accuracy Up +1000 z: You gain a +1 bonus to your Accuracy - Checks. -
      • -
    • - Magic Up +1000 z: You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic Checks. -
      • -
    • - Vitality Up +1000 z: When you recover HP, you recover 5 - extra HP. -
      • -
    • - Healing Up +1500 z: Spells you cast that whose effects - restore Hit Points will restore 5 extra Hit Points. -
      • -
    • - Spell Up +2000 z: Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage. -
      • -
    • - Weapon Up +2000 z: Your attacks with (choose one: melee, - ranged) weapons deal 5 extra damage. -
      • -
    -
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    +

    Item Equipment Listings

    +

    + Page 282 | ITEM COST DEFENSE M. DEFENSE INITIATIVE +

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    Black Belt

    +

    1000 z DEX die INS die -

    +

    + Your attacks with brawling weapons deal 5 extra damage. +

    +
    + +
    +

    Meditation Robe

    +

    1000 z DEX die +1 INS die +2 -2

    +

    + Whenever you recover Mind Points, you recover 5 extra Mind + Points. +

    +
    + +
    +

    Archmage Robe

    +

    1200 z DEX die +1 INS die +2 -2

    +

    You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic Checks.

    +
    + +
    +

    Automaton Suit

    +

    E 1250 z 11 INS die +1 -3

    +

    + You have Immunity to earth and poison damage, but Vulnerability + to bolt damage. +

    +
    + +
    +

    Adamantorso

    +

    E 1300 z 12 INS die -4

    +

    You have Resistance to physical damage.

    +
    + +
    +

    Ardent Yoroi

    +

    E 1300 z 12 INS die -4

    +

    You gain a +1 bonus to your Accuracy Checks.

    +
    + +
    +

    Demongrin

    +

    E 1500 z 12 INS die -4

    +

    + After a creature hits you with a melee attack, you deal 5 fire + damage to that creature (after the attack has been resolved). +

    +
    + +
    +

    Bio Plate

    +

    E 1700 z 11 INS die -3

    +

    You have Immunity to poison damage.

    +
    + +
    +

    White Tunic

    +

    1700 z DEX die +1 INS die +2 -2

    +

    + Spells you cast whose effects restore Hit Points will restore 5 + extra Hit Points. +

    +
    + +
    +

    Granny Vest

    +

    2000 z DEX die INS die +2 -1

    +

    + As long as you have this armor equipped, you treat your + Willpower as if it were one die size higher (up to a maximum of + d12). +

    +
    + +
    +

    Black Tunic

    +

    2200 z DEX die +1 INS die +2 -2

    +

    Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage.

    +
    + +
    +

    Red Tunic

    +

    2500 z DEX die INS die +2 -1

    +

    + You are treated as having an arcane weapon equipped for the sake + of Skills that require it. +

    +
    +
    -
    -

    44GAME MASTER

    -

    Chapter CHAPTER

    -

    SAMPLE RARE ARMORS

    -
    -
    -

    Slimy Jacket

    -

    Cost: 600 z

    -
      -
    • DEX die +1
      • -
    • INS die +1
      • -
    • M. DEFENSE -1
      • -
    -

    You are immune to poisoned.

    -
    -
    -

    Fox Garb

    -

    Cost: 650 z

    -
      -
    • DEX die +1
      • -
    • INS die +1
      • -
    • M. DEFENSE -
      • -
    -

    You are immune to slow.

    -
    -
    -

    Shadow Tunic

    -

    Cost: 650 z

    -
      -
    • DEX die +1
      • -
    • INS die +1
      • -
    • M. DEFENSE +4
      • -
    -

    - You gain a +4 bonus to your Initiative modifier (already included). -

    -
    -
    -

    Desperado Coat

    -

    Cost: 750 z

    -
      -
    • DEX die +1
      • -
    • INS die +1
      • -
    • M. DEFENSE -1
      • -
    -

    - When you use the Barrage Skill (see Sharpshooter Class, - page 205), the MP cost is - halved. -

    -
    -
    -

    Butler Uniform

    -

    Cost: 800 z

    -
      -
    • DEX die +1
      • -
    • INS die +2
      • -
    • M. DEFENSE -2
      • -
    -

    - When a potion or magisphere created with your Inventory Points restores - Hit Points, it restores 5 extra Hit Points. -

    -
    -
    -

    Maid Uniform

    -

    Cost: 800 z

    -
      -
    • DEX die +1
      • -
    • INS die +2
      • -
    • M. DEFENSE -2
      • -
    -

    - When a potion or magisphere created with your Inventory Points restores - Mind Points, it restores 5 extra Mind Points. -

    -
    -
    -

    Bandit Jacket

    -

    Cost: 900 z

    -
      -
    • DEX die +1
      • -
    • INS die +1
      • -
    • M. DEFENSE -1
      • -
    -

    You gain a +1 bonus to Accuracy Checks with daggers.

    -
    -
    -

    Crystal Plate

    -

    Cost: 900 z

    -
      -
    • E
      • -
    • DEX die 1
      • -
    • INS die -3
      • -
    -

    You have Resistance to dark damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Valkyrie Wings

    -

    Cost: 900 z

    -
      -
    • E
      • -
    • DEX die 1
      • -
    • INS die +1
      • -
    • M. DEFENSE -3
      • -
    -

    - When you cast the Soaring Strike spell (see Elementalist Class, page - 189), the MP cost is halved. -

    -
    -
    -

    Armor of Heroes

    -

    Cost: 1000 z

    -
      -
    • E
      • -
    • DEX die 1
      • -
    • INS die -4
      • -
    -

    - Critical successes rolled on Accuracy Checks and Magic Checks for - attacks and offensive (rr) spells that include you among their targets - do not generate opportunities. -

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    +
    +

    CHAPTER SAMPLE RARE SHIELDS

    +

    Available Shields

    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
    ITEMCOSTDEFENSEM. DEFENSEINITIATIVE
    Aegis, Fulgur800 z +2--You have Resistance to bolt damage.
    Aegis, Gelum800 z +2--You have Resistance to ice damage.
    Aegis, Gorgonis800 z +2--You have Resistance to poison damage.
    Aegis, Ignis800 z +2--You have Resistance to fire damage.
    Aegis, Lux800 z +2--You have Resistance to light damage.
    Aegis, Terra800 z +2--You have Resistance to earth damage.
    Aegis, Umbra800 z +2--You have Resistance to dark damage.
    Aegis, Ventus800 z +2--You have Resistance to air damage.
    DemonshieldE 950 z +2+2+2 + After a creature deals damage to you, if you are in Crisis, + you may have that creature suffer shaken. +
    Shield of SpringE 1150 z +2+2+2 + Whenever you recover Hit Points, you recover 5 extra Hit + Points. +
    Seraph ShieldE 2050 z +2+2+2 + As long as you are in Crisis, you are immune to all status + effects. +
    AdamantowerE 2500 z +3+3+3 + You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense (already + included). +
    +
    -
    -

    Item Equipment Listings

    -

    Page 282 | ITEM COST DEFENSE M. DEFENSE INITIATIVE

    - -
    -

    Black Belt

    -

    1000 z DEX die INS die -

    -

    Your attacks with brawling weapons deal 5 extra damage.

    -
    - -
    -

    Meditation Robe

    -

    1000 z DEX die +1 INS die +2 -2

    -

    - Whenever you recover Mind Points, you recover 5 extra Mind Points. -

    -
    - -
    -

    Archmage Robe

    -

    1200 z DEX die +1 INS die +2 -2

    -

    You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic Checks.

    -
    - -
    -

    Automaton Suit

    -

    E 1250 z 11 INS die +1 -3

    -

    - You have Immunity to earth and poison damage, but Vulnerability to bolt - damage. -

    -
    - -
    -

    Adamantorso

    -

    E 1300 z 12 INS die -4

    -

    You have Resistance to physical damage.

    -
    - -
    -

    Ardent Yoroi

    -

    E 1300 z 12 INS die -4

    -

    You gain a +1 bonus to your Accuracy Checks.

    -
    - -
    -

    Demongrin

    -

    E 1500 z 12 INS die -4

    -

    - After a creature hits you with a melee attack, you deal 5 fire damage to - that creature (after the attack has been resolved). -

    -
    - -
    -

    Bio Plate

    -

    E 1700 z 11 INS die -3

    -

    You have Immunity to poison damage.

    -
    - -
    -

    White Tunic

    -

    1700 z DEX die +1 INS die +2 -2

    -

    - Spells you cast whose effects restore Hit Points will restore 5 extra Hit - Points. -

    -
    - -
    -

    Granny Vest

    -

    2000 z DEX die INS die +2 -1

    -

    - As long as you have this armor equipped, you treat your Willpower as if it - were one die size higher (up to a maximum of d12). -

    -
    - -
    -

    Black Tunic

    -

    2200 z DEX die +1 INS die +2 -2

    -

    Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage.

    -
    - -
    -

    Red Tunic

    -

    2500 z DEX die INS die +2 -1

    -

    - You are treated as having an arcane weapon equipped for the sake of Skills - that require it. -

    -
    -
    +
    +

    DESIGNING ACCESSORIES

    +

    + When you create an accessory, simply decide on which ability it + will grant — you can pick from the list below or come up with one + that seems appropriate. +

    +

    + The price of the item is determined by its Quality. When creating + accessories, experiment with a variety of custom effects that + reflect the item's nature and origin. You will see that many of + the sample accessories in the following pages have unique + abilities that are not present on the table below — that is + because the best accessories are the ones that give slightly + quirky benefits or encourage unconventional strategies. +

    +

    QUALITY COST EFFECT

    +

    Defensive Qualities

    +
      +
    • + Antistatus: 500 z - You are immune to a single + status effect. +
      • +
    • + Resistance: 700 z - You gain Resistance to a + single damage type (not physical damage). +
      • +
    • + Amulet: 800 z - You gain a +1 bonus to Magic + Defense. +
      • +
    • + Bulwark: 800 z - You gain a +1 bonus to + Defense. +
      • +
    • + Dual Resistance: 1000 z - You have Resistance + to two damage types (not physical damage). +
      • +
    • + Swordbreaker: 1000 z - You have Resistance to + physical damage. +
      • +
    • + Immunity: 1500 z - You have Immunity to a + single damage type (not physical damage). +
      • +
    • + Omnishield: 2000 z - You gain a +1 bonus to + Defense and Magic Defense. +
      • +
    • + Perfect Health: 2000 z - You are immune to all + status effects. +
      • +
    +

    Enhancement Qualities

    +
      +
    • + Damage Change: 300 z - All damage dealt by your + weapons, spells, and Skills becomes of a specific type. +
      • +
    • + Initiative Up: 500 z - If you have this item + equipped at the start of a conflict, you gain a +4 bonus to your + Initiative modifier. +
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    CHAPTER SAMPLE RARE SHIELDS

    -

    Available Shields

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    ITEMCOSTDEFENSEM. DEFENSEINITIATIVE
    Aegis, Fulgur800 z +2--You have Resistance to bolt damage.
    Aegis, Gelum800 z +2--You have Resistance to ice damage.
    Aegis, Gorgonis800 z +2--You have Resistance to poison damage.
    Aegis, Ignis800 z +2--You have Resistance to fire damage.
    Aegis, Lux800 z +2--You have Resistance to light damage.
    Aegis, Terra800 z +2--You have Resistance to earth damage.
    Aegis, Umbra800 z +2--You have Resistance to dark damage.
    Aegis, Ventus800 z +2--You have Resistance to air damage.
    DemonshieldE 950 z +2+2+2 - After a creature deals damage to you, if you are in Crisis, you may have - that creature suffer shaken. -
    Shield of SpringE 1150 z +2+2+2Whenever you recover Hit Points, you recover 5 extra Hit Points.
    Seraph ShieldE 2050 z +2+2+2 - As long as you are in Crisis, you are immune to all status effects. -
    AdamantowerE 2500 z +3+3+3 - You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and Magic Defense (already included). -
    -
    +
    +

    CHAPTER

    +
    +

    Enhancement Qualities (continued)

    +
    +
    Accuracy Up 1000 z
    +
    You gain a +1 bonus to your Accuracy Checks.
    +
    Magic Up 1000 z
    +
    You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic Checks.
    +
    Vitality Up 1000 z
    +
    + Whenever you recover Hit Points, you recover 5 extra Hit + Points. +
    +
    Healing Up 1500 z
    +
    + Spells you cast whose effect restores Hit Points will restore + 5 extra Hit Points. +
    +
    Spell Up 2000 z
    +
    Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage.
    +
    Weapon Up 2000 z
    +
    + Your attacks with (choose one: melee, ranged) weapons deal 5 + extra damage. +
    +
    +
    +
    +

    SAMPLE ACCESSORIES

    +
    +
    Explorer's Belt 500 z
    +
    You gain a +4 bonus to your Initiative modifier.
    +
    Gloves, Elegant 500 z
    +
    You are immune to dazed.
    +
    Gloves, Rough 500 z
    +
    You are immune to weak.
    +
    Gloves, Silky 500 z
    +
    You are immune to slow.
    +
    Gloves, Warm 500 z
    +
    You are immune to shaken.
    +
    Rookie's Boots 600 z
    +
    + When you roll a fumble, if you have less than 10 Experience + Points, you may immediately gain 1 Experience Point. +
    +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    DESIGNING ACCESSORIES

    -

    - When you create an accessory, simply decide on which ability it will grant — - you can pick from the list below or come up with one that seems appropriate. -

    -

    - The price of the item is determined by its Quality. When creating accessories, - experiment with a variety of custom effects that reflect the item's nature and - origin. You will see that many of the sample accessories in the following - pages have unique abilities that are not present on the table below — that is - because the best accessories are the ones that give slightly quirky benefits - or encourage unconventional strategies. -

    -

    QUALITY COST EFFECT

    -

    Defensive Qualities

    -
      -
    • - Antistatus: 500 z - You are immune to a single status - effect. -
      • -
    • - Resistance: 700 z - You gain Resistance to a single damage - type (not physical damage). -
      • -
    • - Amulet: 800 z - You gain a +1 bonus to Magic Defense. -
      • -
    • Bulwark: 800 z - You gain a +1 bonus to Defense.
      • -
    • - Dual Resistance: 1000 z - You have Resistance to two damage - types (not physical damage). -
      • -
    • - Swordbreaker: 1000 z - You have Resistance to physical - damage. -
      • -
    • - Immunity: 1500 z - You have Immunity to a single damage - type (not physical damage). -
      • -
    • - Omnishield: 2000 z - You gain a +1 bonus to Defense and - Magic Defense. -
      • -
    • - Perfect Health: 2000 z - You are immune to all status - effects. -
      • -
    -

    Enhancement Qualities

    -
      -
    • - Damage Change: 300 z - All damage dealt by your weapons, - spells, and Skills becomes of a specific type. -
      • -
    • - Initiative Up: 500 z - If you have this item equipped at - the start of a conflict, you gain a +4 bonus to your Initiative modifier. -
      • -
    -
    +
    +

    ACCESSORY COST

    +
    +

    Han'nya Mask

    +

    700 z

    +

    + All damage you deal to shaken creatures ignores Resistances. +

    +
    +
    +

    Pendant, Amber

    +

    700 z

    +

    You have Resistance to earth damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Pendant, Amethyst

    +

    700 z

    +

    You have Resistance to dark damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Pendant, Diamond

    +

    700 z

    +

    You have Resistance to light damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Pendant, Emerald

    +

    700 z

    +

    You have Resistance to poison damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Pendant, Opal

    +

    700 z

    +

    You have Resistance to air damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Pendant, Ruby

    +

    700 z

    +

    You have Resistance to fire damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Pendant, Sapphire

    +

    700 z

    +

    You have Resistance to ice damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Pendant, Topaz

    +

    700 z

    +

    You have Resistance to bolt damage.

    +
    +
    +

    Ring of Sorcery

    +

    800 z

    +

    You gain a +1 bonus to Magic Defense.

    +
    +
    +

    Wanderer's Boots

    +

    900 z

    +

    + When your group makes a discovery while traveling, you may + immediately gain 1 Fabula Point. +

    +
    +
    +

    Crested Helm

    +

    1000 z

    +

    You gain a +1 bonus to your Accuracy Checks.

    +
    +
    -
    -

    CHAPTER

    -
    -

    Enhancement Qualities (continued)

    -
    -
    Accuracy Up 1000 z
    -
    You gain a +1 bonus to your Accuracy Checks.
    -
    Magic Up 1000 z
    -
    You gain a +1 bonus to your Magic Checks.
    -
    Vitality Up 1000 z
    -
    Whenever you recover Hit Points, you recover 5 extra Hit Points.
    -
    Healing Up 1500 z
    -
    - Spells you cast whose effect restores Hit Points will restore 5 extra Hit - Points. -
    -
    Spell Up 2000 z
    -
    Spells you cast deal 5 extra damage.
    -
    Weapon Up 2000 z
    -
    - Your attacks with (choose one: melee, ranged) weapons deal 5 extra damage. -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    SAMPLE ACCESSORIES

    -
    -
    Explorer's Belt 500 z
    -
    You gain a +4 bonus to your Initiative modifier.
    -
    Gloves, Elegant 500 z
    -
    You are immune to dazed.
    -
    Gloves, Rough 500 z
    -
    You are immune to weak.
    -
    Gloves, Silky 500 z
    -
    You are immune to slow.
    -
    Gloves, Warm 500 z
    -
    You are immune to shaken.
    -
    Rookie's Boots 600 z
    -
    - When you roll a fumble, if you have less than 10 Experience Points, you - may immediately gain 1 Experience Point. -
    -
    -
    -
    +
    -
    -

    ACCESSORY COST

    -
    -

    Han'nya Mask

    -

    700 z

    -

    All damage you deal to shaken creatures ignores Resistances.

    -
    -
    -

    Pendant, Amber

    -

    700 z

    -

    You have Resistance to earth damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Pendant, Amethyst

    -

    700 z

    -

    You have Resistance to dark damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Pendant, Diamond

    -

    700 z

    -

    You have Resistance to light damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Pendant, Emerald

    -

    700 z

    -

    You have Resistance to poison damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Pendant, Opal

    -

    700 z

    -

    You have Resistance to air damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Pendant, Ruby

    -

    700 z

    -

    You have Resistance to fire damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Pendant, Sapphire

    -

    700 z

    -

    You have Resistance to ice damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Pendant, Topaz

    -

    700 z

    -

    You have Resistance to bolt damage.

    -
    -
    -

    Ring of Sorcery

    -

    800 z

    -

    You gain a +1 bonus to Magic Defense.

    -
    -
    -

    Wanderer's Boots

    -

    900 z

    -

    - When your group makes a discovery while traveling, you may immediately gain - 1 Fabula Point. -

    -
    -
    -

    Crested Helm

    -

    1000 z

    -

    You gain a +1 bonus to your Accuracy Checks.

    -
    -
    +
    +

    ARTIFACTS

    +

    + While rare items allow you to customize your character, artifacts + are the objects your entire campaign will revolve around. They + don’t just grant you a bonus to Checks, improved damage or a way + to ignore status effects: no, artifacts are so powerful that they + draw the attention of the major factions in your world. +

    +

    + Artifacts cannot be sold or purchased, except for truly ludicrous + prices — and even then, there aren’t many who are willing to part + with such powerful objects. +

    +

    ARTIFACTS IN YOUR GAME

    +

    + There are no rules for designing an artifact: its fantastic + effects should go way beyond those of typical spells and magical + items, and are only limited by what you as the Game Master think + would be appropriate. Needless to say, you can’t have a new + artifact pop up every other session — each story arc should + feature one or two at most. +

    +

    + Make sure your artifacts are important elements of the ongoing + story at the table, and not just “super powerful magical toys”. +

    +

    ASTROSCOPE

    +

    A large globe filled with stars and swirling clouds.

    +

    + Anyone who rests their hand atop this powerful artifact and gazes + upon the swirling energy within can manipulate the cycle of day + and night within a range of 1 travel day; they may also modify + weather conditions in the same area (wind, blizzards, snow, + clouds, and so on). This functions identically to an + Entropism (for day and night) or + Elementalism (for weather + conditions) Ritual, but this artifact does not consume Mind Points + and the user does not need to have mastered any of the magical + disciplines in question. +

    +
    -
    +
    +

    Artifact Descriptions

    +
    +

    BLACK BLOOD

    +

    + A large vial filled with an oily and sticky black substance. +

    +

    + It is said this liquid was gathered from a tainted spring in the + depths of the earth. Those who drink it gain a peculiar ability: + when killed, their spirit will not return to the stream of souls + that permeates the world. Instead, they will retain their + conscience and remain bound to the land of the living. +

    +

    + Why anyone would choose such a fate remains a mystery, + however... +

    +
    +
    +

    DEAD MAN'S ZENIT

    +

    + It resembles an ancient gold coin, save for the skull on its + back. Easily lost or misplaced, this unassuming gold coin + appears worn by age. Many who see the shining skull on its flip + side would laugh it out as a coinsmith's prank, but old sailors + would urge them to let the thing sink to the bottom of the + ocean: an old legend tells of an indestructible golden coin + whose bearer may command an army of ghostly pirates in exchange + for their own soul. +

    +
    +
    +

    FINAL FEATHER

    +

    + This beautiful feather shines with the colors of the rainbow. + Countless scholars have debated the nature and origin of this + forearm-sized feather but were unable to find an answer. Only + two things are certain: it's the last of its kind, and several + legends suggest it can be crushed into a light powder that can + resurrect a recently fallen creature. +

    +

    + Up until now, no one has gathered the courage to put that legend + to the test, especially because it would mean destroying the + feather. +

    +
    +
    +

    HELM OF THOUGHTS

    +

    + Fashioned from the skull of an unknown beast, this helm is + surprisingly light. Whoever wears this artifact can effortlessly + sense the surface thoughts and emotions of surrounding people. + By focusing their attention and using an action, the wearer can + read the thoughts of a specific living creature. While using the + dreadful power of this artifact, the target only feels a faint + tingling sensation at the base of their skull, unaware that + their mind is being read. +

    +
    +
    -
    +
    +

    W ROD OF RISING EARTH

    +

    A forearm-sized staff made of brass-like metal.

    +

    + This powerful artifact comes from an era of lost technology. Its + core body is made of a nigh-indestructible and extremely light + metal known as orichalcum, encasing a gem formed by crystalized + earth spirits. When placed in the center of a structure known as + "an orichalcum ring", whose nature and construction is yet + unknown, the rod may lift entire landmasses from the ground and + cause them to float and move. +

    +

    SOULREND

    +

    The hyper-sharp edge glows with ominous light...

    +

    + Resembling the lower portion of a shattered greatsword, this + artifact is almost useless in an actual fight: its true power lies + somewhere else. If the correct sequence of stances and movements + are performed, the wielder may isolate a single consciousness + present in the stream of souls and sever it from the flow. This is + a Ritualism effect of extreme potency, made easier if the soul in + question belongs to someone who recently passed, if they were of + especially strong character, or if the wielder of Soulrend had a + deep personal bond with them. +

    +

    + Depending on the outcome of the Check, the soul might only be + temporarily severed or even become unable to return to the + spiritual stream, doomed to gradually vanish into oblivion or + trapped in eternal torment. +

    +

    TOME OF THE GATE

    +

    + A hefty grimoire. Sometimes, the crimson eye on its cover seems to + move... +

    +

    + The pages of this ancient-looking book are filled with unreadable + gibberish and unsettling pictures, portraying nightmarish + creatures in their adoration of the sky. +

    +

    + If bathed in the light of a full moon, the ink begins to glow a + reddish hue and rises from the pages, twisting into a network of + writhing tendrils that tear at reality. This artifact opens a path + to the cosmos, which will close at daybreak. +

    +
    -
    -

    ARTIFACTS

    -

    - While rare items allow you to customize your character, artifacts are the - objects your entire campaign will revolve around. They don’t just grant you a - bonus to Checks, improved damage or a way to ignore status effects: no, - artifacts are so powerful that they draw the attention of the major factions - in your world. -

    -

    - Artifacts cannot be sold or purchased, except for truly ludicrous prices — and - even then, there aren’t many who are willing to part with such powerful - objects. -

    -

    ARTIFACTS IN YOUR GAME

    -

    - There are no rules for designing an artifact: its fantastic effects should go - way beyond those of typical spells and magical items, and are only limited by - what you as the Game Master think would be appropriate. Needless to say, you - can’t have a new artifact pop up every other session — each story arc should - feature one or two at most. -

    -

    - Make sure your artifacts are important elements of the ongoing story at the - table, and not just “super powerful magical toys”. -

    -

    ASTROSCOPE

    -

    A large globe filled with stars and swirling clouds.

    -

    - Anyone who rests their hand atop this powerful artifact and gazes upon the - swirling energy within can manipulate the cycle of day and night within a - range of 1 travel day; they may also modify weather conditions in the same - area (wind, blizzards, snow, clouds, and so on). This functions identically to - an Entropism (for day and night) or - Elementalism (for weather conditions) Ritual, - but this artifact does not consume Mind Points and the user does not need to - have mastered any of the magical disciplines in question. -

    -
    +
    -
    -

    Artifact Descriptions

    -
    -

    BLACK BLOOD

    -

    A large vial filled with an oily and sticky black substance.

    -

    - It is said this liquid was gathered from a tainted spring in the depths of - the earth. Those who drink it gain a peculiar ability: when killed, their - spirit will not return to the stream of souls that permeates the world. - Instead, they will retain their conscience and remain bound to the land of - the living. -

    -

    Why anyone would choose such a fate remains a mystery, however...

    -
    -
    -

    DEAD MAN'S ZENIT

    -

    - It resembles an ancient gold coin, save for the skull on its back. Easily - lost or misplaced, this unassuming gold coin appears worn by age. Many who - see the shining skull on its flip side would laugh it out as a coinsmith's - prank, but old sailors would urge them to let the thing sink to the bottom - of the ocean: an old legend tells of an indestructible golden coin whose - bearer may command an army of ghostly pirates in exchange for their own - soul. -

    -
    -
    -

    FINAL FEATHER

    -

    - This beautiful feather shines with the colors of the rainbow. Countless - scholars have debated the nature and origin of this forearm-sized feather - but were unable to find an answer. Only two things are certain: it's the - last of its kind, and several legends suggest it can be crushed into a light - powder that can resurrect a recently fallen creature. -

    -

    - Up until now, no one has gathered the courage to put that legend to the - test, especially because it would mean destroying the feather. -

    -
    -
    -

    HELM OF THOUGHTS

    -

    - Fashioned from the skull of an unknown beast, this helm is surprisingly - light. Whoever wears this artifact can effortlessly sense the surface - thoughts and emotions of surrounding people. By focusing their attention and - using an action, the wearer can read the thoughts of a specific living - creature. While using the dreadful power of this artifact, the target only - feels a faint tingling sensation at the base of their skull, unaware that - their mind is being read. -

    -
    -
    +
    +

    DESIGNING BATTLES

    +

    + As the Game Master, your role is to create battles that challenge + the Player Characters and enrich the story. The following pages + will provide you with a variety of tools and guidelines that will + help with the mechanical side — but first, there are a few + important points you should try to remember. +

    +
      +
    • + Relevant battles. A battle takes place when two + sides are at odds and resort to violence in order to achieve + their goals. Battles should be meaningful: they should build + upon what previously happened in the story, add new interesting + characters or plot elements and move things forward in some + important way. +
      • +
    • + People, not numbers. Characters are more than + their stats. They have emotions, a personality, their own lives + and goals — when they fight, they do so for a reason. Even the + ones that aren't the focus of your story should be treated as + more than disposable, faceless pawns. +
      • +
    • + More than the sum of its parts. There are a + variety of elements that can alter the threat posed by a + situation — the options available to Player Characters, for + instance, or the particular synergy between two monsters. Once + you add the environment, the whim of the dice and the occasional + use of Ritual magic into the mix, you can see that there is no + way to foresee the outcome of a battle — and that’s okay. Being + the GM has nothing to do with being “in control”, but rather + with your ability to react to unexpected situations. Battles are + just like that — sometimes, things will get weird, or the heroes + will steamroll their foe. Don’t sweat it too much. +
      • +
    • + Balance. While the advice in the coming pages + is geared towards building a somewhat balanced challenge, + remember that there’s nothing wrong with an easy battle every + once in a while, or the occasional super-hard boss fight. Just + don’t make those the norm, or they'll lose their charm! +
      • +
    +

    + More importantly, respect the Players' expectations and what you + discussed during session zero (see + page 147), and design battles + in accordance with what you agreed upon in terms of challenge and + complexity. +

    +
      +
    • + Take your time. When the heroes decide to fight + an enemy for which you don’t have any combat stats ready, it’s + perfectly okay to pause the game and take your time to design + those creatures. The rules on + page 302 have been designed + specifically to make this process as smooth and fast as + possible; once you have familiarized yourself with them, + creating new adversaries will only take a few minutes. +
      • +
    +

    And there’s always the Bestiary, of course!

    +
    -
    -

    W ROD OF RISING EARTH

    -

    A forearm-sized staff made of brass-like metal.

    -

    - This powerful artifact comes from an era of lost technology. Its core body is - made of a nigh-indestructible and extremely light metal known as orichalcum, - encasing a gem formed by crystalized earth spirits. When placed in the center - of a structure known as "an orichalcum ring", whose nature and construction is - yet unknown, the rod may lift entire landmasses from the ground and cause them - to float and move. -

    -

    SOULREND

    -

    The hyper-sharp edge glows with ominous light...

    -

    - Resembling the lower portion of a shattered greatsword, this artifact is - almost useless in an actual fight: its true power lies somewhere else. If the - correct sequence of stances and movements are performed, the wielder may - isolate a single consciousness present in the stream of souls and sever it - from the flow. This is a Ritualism effect of extreme potency, made easier if - the soul in question belongs to someone who recently passed, if they were of - especially strong character, or if the wielder of Soulrend had a deep personal - bond with them. -

    -

    - Depending on the outcome of the Check, the soul might only be temporarily - severed or even become unable to return to the spiritual stream, doomed to - gradually vanish into oblivion or trapped in eternal torment. -

    -

    TOME OF THE GATE

    -

    - A hefty grimoire. Sometimes, the crimson eye on its cover seems to move... -

    -

    - The pages of this ancient-looking book are filled with unreadable gibberish - and unsettling pictures, portraying nightmarish creatures in their adoration - of the sky. -

    -

    - If bathed in the light of a full moon, the ink begins to glow a reddish hue - and rises from the pages, twisting into a network of writhing tendrils that - tear at reality. This artifact opens a path to the cosmos, which will close at - daybreak. -

    -
    +
    +

    HOW MANY BATTLES?

    +

    + In Fabula Ultima, battles will often take a heavy toll on the + characters' resources. On average, a group of Player Characters + can face any one of the following before needing to rest or + recharge Inventory Points: +

    +
      +
    • Three easy battles.
      • +
    • + Two normal battles, or one normal battle and one easy battle. +
      • +
    • One hard battle.
      • +
    +

    See the next page for easy, normal, and hard battles.

    +

    PARTY LEVEL AND ENEMY LEVELS

    +

    + When designing a battle, you should start by considering which + Player Characters are present on the scene and calculating their + Party Level. +

    +

    + The Party Level is equal to the highest character level among the + Player Characters that will take part in the battle. For instance, + a group that includes two level 10 PCs and one level 12 PC will + have a Party Level of 12. +

    +

    Enemy Level Guidelines

    +

    If an enemy's level is... Then that enemy...

    +
      +
    • + Lower than the Party Level: Is probably too + weak. +
      • +
    • + Within 5 levels of the Party Level: Should make + for an easy fight. +
      • +
    • + Within 10 levels of the Party Level: Should + make for a challenging fight. +
      • +
    • + Greater than the Party Level by 11+: Is + probably too strong. +
      • +
    +

    + The creature profiles in the Bestiary (page 319) are organized in five-level increments, which should give a + good range of enemies for your battles. +

    +
    -
    +
    +

    CREATURE RANKS

    +

    + Adversaries in Fabula Ultima may be soldiers, elites, or + champions. +

    +

    SOLDIERS

    +

    + A soldier-rank foe is roughly on par with a Player Character of + its level. Creatures in the Bestiary are all soldiers — for + instance, a level 15 Cactroll (page 348) would approximately be as strong as a level 15 Player + Character. +

    +

    + Creatures designed following the rules found on + page 302 are also soldiers. +

    +

    + The basic assumption is that, when putting together a battle, you + should involve a number of enemy soldiers based on the following + guidelines: +

    +
    +
    Challenge
    +
    Number of Soldiers
    +
    +
    Easy Battle
    +
    Equal to the number of Player Characters minus one.
    +
    +
    +
    Normal Battle
    +
    Equal to the number of Player Characters.
    +
    +
    +
    Hard Battle
    +
    Equal to the number of Player Characters plus one.
    +
    +
    +

    + If the PCs are accompanied by helpful NPCs who get their own full + turn during the conflict, each of these allies should be counted + as an additional Player Character. +

    +

    + To spice things up, soldiers can be strengthened into elites and + champions. +

    +
    -
    +
    +

    44GAME MASTER

    +

    CHAPTER

    +

    CREATING AN ELITE

    +

    Elite creatures count as two soldiers of the same level.

    +

    + If you want to turn a soldier into an elite, do the following: +

    +
      +
    • + Hit Points: Double the creature's maximum Hit + Points. +
      • +
    • + Skills: The creature gains one Skill of your + choice. This may be an NPC Skill (see + page 306) or a Skill taken + from a character Class. +
      • +
    • + Turns: During conflict scenes, an elite + performs two turns per round. +
      • +
    • + Initiative: The creature increases their + Initiative score by 2 points. +
      • +
    +

    CREATING A CHAMPION

    +

    + Champion creatures can replace any number of soldiers of the same + level. +

    +

    + If you want to turn a soldier into a champion, do the following: +

    +
      +
    • + Hit Points: Multiply the creature's maximum Hit + Points by the number of soldiers they are replacing. +
      • +
    • + Mind Points: Double the creature's maximum Mind + Points. +
      • +
    • + Skills: The creature gains a number of + additional Skills of your choice equal to the number of soldiers + replaced. These may be NPC Skills (see + page 306) or Skills taken + from a character Class. +
      • +
    • + Turns: During conflict scenes, a champion + performs a number of turns per round equal to the number of + soldiers they are replacing. +
      • +
    • + Initiative: The creature increases their + Initiative score by 1 point for every soldier they are + replacing. +
      • +
    +

    + Remember that while elites and champions can perform more than one + turn per round, they must still do so while alternating with the + Player Characters — that is, they will not perform back-to-back + turns if at least one Player Character has yet to act during the + round. +

    +

    Story Snippet

    +

    The Petrified Woods are the Great Behemoth's hunting grounds.

    +

    And yet, some who encountered it were strangely spared.

    +
    -
    -

    DESIGNING BATTLES

    -

    - As the Game Master, your role is to create battles that challenge the Player - Characters and enrich the story. The following pages will provide you with a - variety of tools and guidelines that will help with the mechanical side — but - first, there are a few important points you should try to remember. -

    -
      -
    • - Relevant battles. A battle takes place when two sides are - at odds and resort to violence in order to achieve their goals. Battles - should be meaningful: they should build upon what previously happened in the - story, add new interesting characters or plot elements and move things - forward in some important way. -
      • -
    • - People, not numbers. Characters are more than their stats. - They have emotions, a personality, their own lives and goals — when they - fight, they do so for a reason. Even the ones that aren't the focus of your - story should be treated as more than disposable, faceless pawns. -
      • -
    • - More than the sum of its parts. There are a variety of - elements that can alter the threat posed by a situation — the options - available to Player Characters, for instance, or the particular synergy - between two monsters. Once you add the environment, the whim of the dice and - the occasional use of Ritual magic into the mix, you can see that there is - no way to foresee the outcome of a battle — and that’s okay. Being the GM - has nothing to do with being “in control”, but rather with your ability to - react to unexpected situations. Battles are just like that — sometimes, - things will get weird, or the heroes will steamroll their foe. Don’t sweat - it too much. -
      • -
    • - Balance. While the advice in the coming pages is geared - towards building a somewhat balanced challenge, remember that there’s - nothing wrong with an easy battle every once in a while, or the occasional - super-hard boss fight. Just don’t make those the norm, or they'll lose their - charm! -
      • -
    -

    - More importantly, respect the Players' expectations and what you discussed - during session zero (see page 147), and - design battles in accordance with what you agreed upon in terms of challenge - and complexity. -

    -
      -
    • - Take your time. When the heroes decide to fight an enemy - for which you don’t have any combat stats ready, it’s perfectly okay to - pause the game and take your time to design those creatures. The rules on - page 302 have been designed specifically - to make this process as smooth and fast as possible; once you have - familiarized yourself with them, creating new adversaries will only take a - few minutes. -
      • -
    -

    And there’s always the Bestiary, of course!

    -
    +
    +

    LEVELS AND RANKS

    +

    + Use levels and ranks as "sliders" to adjust the challenge posed by + a battle. +

    +

    + Example: When designing a battle involving three level 10 Player + Characters, two level 10 soldiers would make for an extremely easy + encounter, while a level 20 champion replacing four soldiers would + be feasible but particularly challenging. Anything between those + two extremes would be fair game — with a battle against three + level 15 soldiers being the most “average” option. +

    +

    IDEAL LENGTH

    +

    + In Fabula Ultima, a conflict should ideally last three to four + rounds. Keep this in mind when you design your battles. +

    +

    + If you want to think in terms of damage, this means that on + average, a successful enemy attack should do damage equal to one + third of an average Player Character's Hit Points. Similarly, a + PC's average attack should do damage equal to one third of an + average soldier-rank enemy's Hit Points. +

    +

    DAMAGE TYPES

    +

    + When designing a battle, consider what types of damage the group + has access to: +

    +
      +
    • + Combine adversaries with different Vulnerabilities and + Resistances. +
      • +
    • + Grant powerful adversaries the ability to alter their + Vulnerabilities and Resistances. +
      • +
    • + If a creature has a Vulnerability that two or more characters in + the group can exploit, balance this out by enhancing their + Defense, Magic Defense, or Hit Points. +
      • +
    • + If a creature has a large amount of Hit Points (as champions + often do), give them at least one Vulnerability that the party + can use to their advantage. +
      • +
    +

    + Make it so that Player Characters cannot simply apply the same + highest-damage option over and over during battles — that can get + boring fast. +

    +
    -
    -

    HOW MANY BATTLES?

    -

    - In Fabula Ultima, battles will often take a heavy toll on the characters' - resources. On average, a group of Player Characters can face any one of the - following before needing to rest or recharge Inventory Points: -

    -
      -
    • Three easy battles.
      • -
    • Two normal battles, or one normal battle and one easy battle.
      • -
    • One hard battle.
      • -
    -

    See the next page for easy, normal, and hard battles.

    -

    PARTY LEVEL AND ENEMY LEVELS

    -

    - When designing a battle, you should start by considering which Player - Characters are present on the scene and calculating their Party Level. -

    -

    - The Party Level is equal to the highest character level among the Player - Characters that will take part in the battle. For instance, a group that - includes two level 10 PCs and one level 12 PC will have a Party Level of 12. -

    -

    Enemy Level Guidelines

    -

    If an enemy's level is... Then that enemy...

    -
      -
    • Lower than the Party Level: Is probably too weak.
      • -
    • - Within 5 levels of the Party Level: Should make for an easy - fight. -
      • -
    • - Within 10 levels of the Party Level: Should make for a - challenging fight. -
      • -
    • - Greater than the Party Level by 11+: Is probably too - strong. -
      • -
    -

    - The creature profiles in the Bestiary (page 319) are organized in five-level increments, which should give a good range of - enemies for your battles. -

    -
    +
    +

    GAME MASTER

    +

    CHAPTER INFORMATION AND HINTS

    +

    + Even if the heroes face a powerful foe, it is incredibly important + for the battle to be transparent. It is your job as GM to + communicate the following clearly: +

    +
      +
    • + Crisis. Always make sure to tell the Players if + an enemy is in Crisis, and give hints if this caused it to gain + new abilities or change its damage Affinities. +
      • +
    • + Damage Affinities. If a creature takes damage, + tell the Players what the corresponding Affinity is — + Vulnerable, Resistant, and so on. Inform the Players again if + they use the same damage type and the creature's Affinity has + changed. +
      • +
    • + Changes in attacks and abilities. When a + creature uses an ability, if its effects have changed during the + scene, make sure the Players know. +
      • +
    • + "Charged attacks". If an enemy is about to use + a powerful attack — the kind that the Player Characters should + Guard against! — you should describe them charging their energy + at the start of the round, and only unleash the attack later so + that the group can prepare for it. +
      • +
    +

    Always allow the group to make informed tactical choices.

    +

    RANDOM TARGETING

    +

    + This is the default method of choosing targets in Fabula Ultima, + and it frees you from the responsibility of picking targets for + enemy attacks. Simply assign a number to each member of the Player + Character's side, and determine the targets of attacks, spells and + Skills by rolling dice. +

    +

    SWARMS

    +

    + If the Player Characters find themselves battling a great number + of identical creatures and you want them to feel powerful, treat + all those creatures as a single swarm. +

    +

    + Examples of swarms may be a horde of drooling zombies, a cloud of + deadly insects, or even an entire unit of trained magitech + gunners. +

    +

    + If you want to turn a creature into a swarm, just do it — + mechanically the creature will be the same, it is simply + “described” as a multitude of smaller beings within the narrative + of the scene. +

    +
    +
    -
    -

    CREATURE RANKS

    -

    Adversaries in Fabula Ultima may be soldiers, elites, or champions.

    -

    SOLDIERS

    -

    - A soldier-rank foe is roughly on par with a Player Character of its level. - Creatures in the Bestiary are all soldiers — for instance, a level 15 Cactroll - (page 348) would approximately be as - strong as a level 15 Player Character. -

    -

    - Creatures designed following the rules found on - page 302 are also soldiers. -

    -

    - The basic assumption is that, when putting together a battle, you should - involve a number of enemy soldiers based on the following guidelines: -

    -
    -
    Challenge
    -
    Number of Soldiers
    -
    -
    Easy Battle
    -
    Equal to the number of Player Characters minus one.
    -
    -
    -
    Normal Battle
    -
    Equal to the number of Player Characters.
    -
    -
    -
    Hard Battle
    -
    Equal to the number of Player Characters plus one.
    -
    -
    -

    - If the PCs are accompanied by helpful NPCs who get their own full turn during - the conflict, each of these allies should be counted as an additional Player - Character. -

    -

    - To spice things up, soldiers can be strengthened into elites and champions. -

    -
    +
    +

    OBSTACLES AND GIMMICKS

    +

    You may add extra complexity to your battles by including:

    +
      +
    • + Defenders. Some creatures might completely + shield an ally from attacks; characters must either defeat these + defenders or find a way to circumvent them (probably through a + Clock of some kind, generally eight to ten sections). +
      • +
    • + Limited options. Some adversaries might only be + susceptible to specific actions until the heroes manage to alter + the situation in some way. +
      • +
    • + Gimmicks. Some battles might require characters + to perform actions in a certain order or use specific damage + types to disable their enemies' most powerful attacks. For + instance, a golem might be unable to unleash its lightning beam + if struck by bolt damage while charging its elemental coils. +
      • +
    • + Waves. This is a common situation in video + games. Each wave consists of a group of about three to five + enemies; defeating one wave causes the following wave to arrive + on the scene, turning the battle into a war of attrition. If you + want to make things easier for the Player Characters, give them + a round to regroup and recover between each of the waves. +
      • +
    • + Reinforcements. You might have new enemies join + the battle at the end of each round. These enemies should have + simple attacks and be relatively easy to defeat. You should + establish a limit beyond which no new enemies will be added to + the scene until some have been defeated. +
      • +
    +

    + Regardless of which options you choose, you should design battles + to challenge the heroes' ability to work as a team: don't shut + down any of their Skills completely, but rather push them towards + experimenting with what their characters can do in ways that are + different from the strategies they previously adopted. +

    +
    -
    -

    44GAME MASTER

    -

    CHAPTER

    -

    CREATING AN ELITE

    -

    Elite creatures count as two soldiers of the same level.

    -

    If you want to turn a soldier into an elite, do the following:

    -
      -
    • - Hit Points: Double the creature's maximum Hit Points. -
      • -
    • - Skills: The creature gains one Skill of your choice. This - may be an NPC Skill (see page 306) or a - Skill taken from a character Class. -
      • -
    • - Turns: During conflict scenes, an elite performs two turns - per round. -
      • -
    • - Initiative: The creature increases their Initiative score - by 2 points. -
      • -
    -

    CREATING A CHAMPION

    -

    Champion creatures can replace any number of soldiers of the same level.

    -

    If you want to turn a soldier into a champion, do the following:

    -
      -
    • - Hit Points: Multiply the creature's maximum Hit Points by - the number of soldiers they are replacing. -
      • -
    • - Mind Points: Double the creature's maximum Mind Points. -
      • -
    • - Skills: The creature gains a number of additional Skills of - your choice equal to the number of soldiers replaced. These may be NPC - Skills (see page 306) or Skills taken - from a character Class. -
      • -
    • - Turns: During conflict scenes, a champion performs a number - of turns per round equal to the number of soldiers they are replacing. -
      • -
    • - Initiative: The creature increases their Initiative score - by 1 point for every soldier they are replacing. -
      • -
    -

    - Remember that while elites and champions can perform more than one turn per - round, they must still do so while alternating with the Player Characters — - that is, they will not perform back-to-back turns if at least one Player - Character has yet to act during the round. -

    -

    Story Snippet

    -

    The Petrified Woods are the Great Behemoth's hunting grounds.

    -

    And yet, some who encountered it were strangely spared.

    -
    +
    +

    OBSTACLES AND GIMMICKS

    +

    You may add extra complexity to your battles by including:

    +
      +
    • + Defenders. Some creatures might completely + shield an ally from attacks; characters must either defeat these + defenders or find a way to circumvent them (probably through a + Clock of some kind, generally eight to ten sections). +
      • +
    • + Limited options. Some adversaries might only be + susceptible to specific actions until the heroes manage to alter + the situation in some way. +
      • +
    • + Gimmicks. Some battles might require characters + to perform actions in a certain order or use specific damage + types to disable their enemies' most powerful attacks. For + instance, a golem might be unable to unleash its lightning beam + if struck by bolt damage while charging its elemental coils. +
      • +
    • + Waves. This is a common situation in video + games. Each wave consists of a group of about three to five + enemies; defeating one wave causes the following wave to arrive + on the scene, turning the battle into a war of attrition. If you + want to make things easier for the Player Characters, give them + a round to regroup and recover between each of the waves. +
      • +
    • + Reinforcements. You might have new enemies join + the battle at the end of each round. These enemies should have + simple attacks and be relatively easy to defeat. You should + establish a limit beyond which no new enemies will be added to + the scene until some have been defeated. +
      • +
    +

    + Regardless of which options you choose, you should design battles + to challenge the heroes' ability to work as a team: don't shut + down any of their Skills completely, but rather push them towards + experimenting with what their characters can do in ways that are + different from the strategies they previously adopted. +

    +
    -
    -

    LEVELS AND RANKS

    -

    - Use levels and ranks as "sliders" to adjust the challenge posed by a battle. -

    -

    - Example: When designing a battle involving three level 10 Player Characters, - two level 10 soldiers would make for an extremely easy encounter, while a - level 20 champion replacing four soldiers would be feasible but particularly - challenging. Anything between those two extremes would be fair game — with a - battle against three level 15 soldiers being the most “average” option. -

    -

    IDEAL LENGTH

    -

    - In Fabula Ultima, a conflict should ideally last three to four rounds. Keep - this in mind when you design your battles. -

    -

    - If you want to think in terms of damage, this means that on average, a - successful enemy attack should do damage equal to one third of an average - Player Character's Hit Points. Similarly, a PC's average attack should do - damage equal to one third of an average soldier-rank enemy's Hit Points. -

    -

    DAMAGE TYPES

    -

    - When designing a battle, consider what types of damage the group has access - to: -

    -
      -
    • Combine adversaries with different Vulnerabilities and Resistances.
      • -
    • - Grant powerful adversaries the ability to alter their Vulnerabilities and - Resistances. -
      • -
    • - If a creature has a Vulnerability that two or more characters in the group - can exploit, balance this out by enhancing their Defense, Magic Defense, or - Hit Points. -
      • -
    • - If a creature has a large amount of Hit Points (as champions often do), give - them at least one Vulnerability that the party can use to their advantage. -
      • -
    -

    - Make it so that Player Characters cannot simply apply the same highest-damage - option over and over during battles — that can get boring fast. -

    -
    +
    +

    ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

    +

    + Any battle can be made more interesting by adding environmental + effects. You should try to introduce such features after one or + two sessions to grow familiar with the combat rules before + experimenting with them! +

    +

    + Here are some examples of environmental effects; the damage they + deal should be based on the table on + page 93. +

    +

    ELEMENTAL AURA

    +

    + This effect grants all creatures a Resistance or Vulnerability to + a specific type of damage (such as a cursed cathedral granting + everyone Resistance to light damage, or ocean water granting + Resistance to fire but Vulnerability to bolt). +

    +

    RISING DANGER

    +

    + This effects adds one or more elements of increasing danger to the + scene; perhaps the site of the battle is cursed and causes a new + penalty at the end of each round (such as MP loss, a status + effect, or direct HP loss). This puts a timer on the battle and + forces the heroes to take risks in order to defeat the enemy + quickly. +

    +

    TRAPS AND HAZARDS

    +

    + A natural danger or a mechanical contraption might deal damage to + some creatures at the end of each round, or to any character that + performs a specific action. Typical examples are poisonous fogs, + lightning storms, or magical anomalies. +

    +

    UNSTABLE AREA

    +

    + The battlefield might react to specific actions, dealing damage to + all participants or to randomly selected characters. For instance, + explosive barrels might detonate whenever a fire-based spell is + cast or a fire-based attack is performed. +

    +

    + When you introduce an environmental effect, you should allow + Player Characters to find ways to disable it or turn its effects + against their adversaries. This will normally require filling a + Clock through the Objective action. +

    +
    -
    -

    GAME MASTER

    -

    CHAPTER INFORMATION AND HINTS

    -

    - Even if the heroes face a powerful foe, it is incredibly important for the - battle to be transparent. It is your job as GM to communicate the following - clearly: -

    -
      -
    • - Crisis. Always make sure to tell the Players if an enemy is - in Crisis, and give hints if this caused it to gain new abilities or change - its damage Affinities. -
      • -
    • - Damage Affinities. If a creature takes damage, tell the - Players what the corresponding Affinity is — Vulnerable, Resistant, and so - on. Inform the Players again if they use the same damage type and the - creature's Affinity has changed. -
      • -
    • - Changes in attacks and abilities. When a creature uses an - ability, if its effects have changed during the scene, make sure the Players - know. -
      • -
    • - "Charged attacks". If an enemy is about to use a powerful - attack — the kind that the Player Characters should Guard against! — you - should describe them charging their energy at the start of the round, and - only unleash the attack later so that the group can prepare for it. -
      • -
    -

    Always allow the group to make informed tactical choices.

    -

    RANDOM TARGETING

    -

    - This is the default method of choosing targets in Fabula Ultima, and it frees - you from the responsibility of picking targets for enemy attacks. Simply - assign a number to each member of the Player Character's side, and determine - the targets of attacks, spells and Skills by rolling dice. -

    -

    SWARMS

    -

    - If the Player Characters find themselves battling a great number of identical - creatures and you want them to feel powerful, treat all those creatures as a - single swarm. -

    -

    - Examples of swarms may be a horde of drooling zombies, a cloud of deadly - insects, or even an entire unit of trained magitech gunners. -

    -

    - If you want to turn a creature into a swarm, just do it — mechanically the - creature will be the same, it is simply “described” as a multitude of smaller - beings within the narrative of the scene. -

    -
    -
    +
    + as a minor Villain and given a pool of Ultima Points (see + page 101). as a minor Villain + and given a pool of Ultima Points (see + page 101). and can use the + Guardian's Protect Skill (page 197). The left pincer is and can use the Guardian's Protect Skill (page 197). The left pincer is +
    -
    -

    OBSTACLES AND GIMMICKS

    -

    You may add extra complexity to your battles by including:

    -
      -
    • - Defenders. Some creatures might completely shield an ally - from attacks; characters must either defeat these defenders or find a way to - circumvent them (probably through a Clock of some kind, generally eight to - ten sections). -
      • -
    • - Limited options. Some adversaries might only be susceptible - to specific actions until the heroes manage to alter the situation in some - way. -
      • -
    • - Gimmicks. Some battles might require characters to perform - actions in a certain order or use specific damage types to disable their - enemies' most powerful attacks. For instance, a golem might be unable to - unleash its lightning beam if struck by bolt damage while charging its - elemental coils. -
      • -
    • - Waves. This is a common situation in video games. Each wave - consists of a group of about three to five enemies; defeating one wave - causes the following wave to arrive on the scene, turning the battle into a - war of attrition. If you want to make things easier for the Player - Characters, give them a round to regroup and recover between each of the - waves. -
      • -
    • - Reinforcements. You might have new enemies join the battle - at the end of each round. These enemies should have simple attacks and be - relatively easy to defeat. You should establish a limit beyond which no new - enemies will be added to the scene until some have been defeated. -
      • -
    -

    - Regardless of which options you choose, you should design battles to challenge - the heroes' ability to work as a team: don't shut down any of their Skills - completely, but rather push them towards experimenting with what their - characters can do in ways that are different from the strategies they - previously adopted. -

    -
    +
    +

    GAME MASTER GUIDANCE

    +

    CHAPTER

    +

    MULTIPLE PHASES

    +

    + You might design a boss fight where the main enemy, once reduced + to 0 Hit Points, transforms into a more powerful version that is a + completely new creature, with its Hit Points and Mind Points fully + restored. +

    +

    + The creature will only be considered "defeated" (and thus choose + between escaping and surrendering) once all phases have been + reduced to 0 Hit Points. +

    +

    + When you design a battle with multiple phases, the first one + should be more of a warm-up (generally a normal or even easy + challenge) and the “true” fight should only begin once the villain + has transformed. If you want to go for the ultimate challenge, you + could build a three-phase battle that goes from easy to normal and + then culminates with a hard fight! +

    +

    + If you do this, it can be a good idea to give the heroes a free + round of actions to prepare themselves between one phase and the + other. +

    +

    + Just be mindful that a multi-phase battle can take a long time — + plan accordingly and make sure you have time for it during the + session! +

    +

    ROUTINES

    +

    + You can give the boss battle a routine: the creatures perform + actions in the same order, round after round. This option makes + the battle slightly easier to manage as the Game Master, while + also making it feel very video game-y. +

    +

    + It's not for everyone, but it can be an interesting solution to + experiment with. +

    +

    BE PREPARED

    +

    + One final piece of advice: since crafting an interesting and + challenging boss fight can take up to half an hour of work, + prepare stats for your Villains and potential bosses in advance. +

    +

    + Updating an enemy to match the level of your group is much quicker + than having to come up with the whole battle on the spot. +

    + +
    -
    -

    OBSTACLES AND GIMMICKS

    -

    You may add extra complexity to your battles by including:

    -
      -
    • - Defenders. Some creatures might completely shield an ally - from attacks; characters must either defeat these defenders or find a way to - circumvent them (probably through a Clock of some kind, generally eight to - ten sections). -
      • -
    • - Limited options. Some adversaries might only be susceptible - to specific actions until the heroes manage to alter the situation in some - way. -
      • -
    • - Gimmicks. Some battles might require characters to perform - actions in a certain order or use specific damage types to disable their - enemies' most powerful attacks. For instance, a golem might be unable to - unleash its lightning beam if struck by bolt damage while charging its - elemental coils. -
      • -
    • - Waves. This is a common situation in video games. Each wave - consists of a group of about three to five enemies; defeating one wave - causes the following wave to arrive on the scene, turning the battle into a - war of attrition. If you want to make things easier for the Player - Characters, give them a round to regroup and recover between each of the - waves. -
      • -
    • - Reinforcements. You might have new enemies join the battle - at the end of each round. These enemies should have simple attacks and be - relatively easy to defeat. You should establish a limit beyond which no new - enemies will be added to the scene until some have been defeated. -
      • -
    -

    - Regardless of which options you choose, you should design battles to challenge - the heroes' ability to work as a team: don't shut down any of their Skills - completely, but rather push them towards experimenting with what their - characters can do in ways that are different from the strategies they - previously adopted. -

    -
    +
    +

    DESIGNING NPCs

    +

    + While running the game, you will sometimes find yourself in need + of an NPC whose statistics aren't already provided by the + bestiary. When this happens, you have two possible choices: +

    +
      +
    • + Reskin. The process known as “reskinning” + consists of taking an NPC of the appropriate level and simply + describing them as something different, with minor + modifications. For instance, if you need a dragon for your + session but your group is level 9, you could use a drake (which + is level 10) and grant it the ability to fly since the rest of + the monster's profile is already fitting. +
      • +
    • + Create from scratch. The alternative is to + build your own NPC. This process normally takes ten to fifteen + minutes, and possibly longer at high levels. +
      • +
    +

    + Over the course of this section, you will learn how to build a + soldier-rank NPC from scratch; please keep in mind that, while + this system gives you clear guidelines, the challenge posed by a + given NPC will vary greatly depending on the Player Characters' + Skills, equipment, and current resources! +

    +

    Character Concept

    +

    + Think about the NPC's role in the world and pick four Traits that + make them unique: a personality, a need or instinct, or even a + specific quirk of their nature. Much like a Player Character's + Identity, Theme and Origin, an NPC's Traits help you portray them + as a three-dimensional being. Villains may also invoke their + Traits to reroll Checks (page 46). +

    +

    Building the Profile

    +
      +
    1. + Distribute one of the following arrays among the NPC's + Attributes: +
        +
      • Jack of All Trades: d8, d8, d8, d8
        • +
      • Standard: d10, d8, d8, d6
        • +
      • Specialized: d10, d10, d6, d6
        • +
      • Super Specialized: d12, d8, d6, d6
        • +
      +

      + Upon reaching levels 20, 40, and 60, the NPC chooses one of + its Attributes and increases it by one die size (to a + maximum of d12). +

      +
      2. +
    2. + Choose the NPC's level: From a minimum of 5 to + a maximum of 60. +
      3. +
    3. + Choose the NPC’s Species: beast, construct, + demon, elemental, humanoid, monster, plant, or undead. Each + Species has its own rules. You can find more information about + Species on the upcoming pages. +
      4. +
    +
    -
    -

    ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

    -

    - Any battle can be made more interesting by adding environmental effects. You - should try to introduce such features after one or two sessions to grow - familiar with the combat rules before experimenting with them! -

    -

    - Here are some examples of environmental effects; the damage they deal should - be based on the table on page 93. -

    -

    ELEMENTAL AURA

    -

    - This effect grants all creatures a Resistance or Vulnerability to a specific - type of damage (such as a cursed cathedral granting everyone Resistance to - light damage, or ocean water granting Resistance to fire but Vulnerability to - bolt). -

    -

    RISING DANGER

    -

    - This effects adds one or more elements of increasing danger to the scene; - perhaps the site of the battle is cursed and causes a new penalty at the end - of each round (such as MP loss, a status effect, or direct HP loss). This puts - a timer on the battle and forces the heroes to take risks in order to defeat - the enemy quickly. -

    -

    TRAPS AND HAZARDS

    -

    - A natural danger or a mechanical contraption might deal damage to some - creatures at the end of each round, or to any character that performs a - specific action. Typical examples are poisonous fogs, lightning storms, or - magical anomalies. -

    -

    UNSTABLE AREA

    -

    - The battlefield might react to specific actions, dealing damage to all - participants or to randomly selected characters. For instance, explosive - barrels might detonate whenever a fire-based spell is cast or a fire-based - attack is performed. -

    -

    - When you introduce an environmental effect, you should allow Player Characters - to find ways to disable it or turn its effects against their adversaries. This - will normally require filling a Clock through the Objective action. -

    -
    +
    +

    NPC Character Sheet Mechanics

    +

    Calculate the NPC's Secondary Scores

    +
      +
    • + Initiative equal to {base Dexterity die size + + base Insight die size}, divided by 2. Remember to apply + penalties due to armor. +
      • +
    • + Maximum HP equal to {twice the NPC's level} + + {five times the NPC's base Might die size}. +
      • +
    • + Crisis score equal to half the NPC's maximum + HP. +
      • +
    • + Maximum MP equal to {the NPC's level} + {five + times the NPC's base Willpower die size}. +
      • +
    • + Defense equal to the NPC's current Dexterity + die size. +
      • +
    • + Magic Defense equal to the NPC's current + Insight die size. +
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + The NPC may have any number of basic attacks—these can be melee + ($) or ranged + (aa). Basic attacks start with the + following profile: (Attack Name) {Attribute + + Attribute} {HR + 5} (type) damage. +

    +

    + The Accuracy Checks for these attacks may rely on any Attributes + you choose, such as {INS + WLP} or {MIG + MIG}, and you are free + to choose whatever damage type seems more appropriate. +

    +

    + Basic attacks may also be modified by Skills (see below); if an + NPC can equip weapons, these too will count among the creature's + basic attacks. +

    +

    Choosing the NPC’s Skills

    +

    + Each NPC receives a basic number of free Skills based on their + Species (see next page), plus: +

    +
      +
    • They gain an additional Skill every ten levels.
      • +
    • + They may gain any number of extra Skills by taking an equal + number of Vulnerabilities. Vulnerability to physical damage + grants two Skills. +
      • +
    +

    + Skills may be NPC Skills (page 306) or come from character Classes. +

    +

    Level Bonuses

    +

    + NPCs gain a bonus to Accuracy Checks and Magic Checks equal to + {their level, divided by ten and rounded down to a minimum of 0}. +

    +

    + Furthermore, all NPCs that are level 20 or higher deal 5 extra + damage with their attacks and spells. This bonus increases to 10 + extra damage for NPCs level 40 or higher, and 15 extra damage for + NPCs of level 60. +

    +
    -
    -as a minor Villain and given a pool of Ultima Points (see -page 101). as a minor Villain and given a -pool of Ultima Points (see page 101). and -can use the Guardian's Protect Skill (page 197). The left pincer is and can use the Guardian's Protect Skill (page 197). The left pincer is -
    +
    +

    NPC SPECIES

    +

    An NPC must belong to one of the following eight Species.

    +
    +

    BEAST

    +

    Starting Skills: 4

    +

    + Beasts are feral creatures with animal intelligence. While their + shape is sometimes twisted by magic, they generally do not use + spells. +

    +
      +
    • + Examples: Giant rat, sun bear, warrior ant. +
      • +
    • + Rules: Beasts cannot acquire the Use + Equipment Skill. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    CONSTRUCT

    +

    Starting Skills: 2

    +

    + Constructs are artificial beings animated by the power of souls, + often crafted by alchemists, mages, or scientists. +

    +
      +
    • + Examples: Gargoyle, golem, magitech soldier. +
      • +
    • + Rules: Constructs are Immune to poison + damage, Resistant to earth damage, and immune to poisoned. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    DEMON

    +

    Starting Skills: 3

    +

    + Demons are incarnations of legends and beliefs. Despite + possessing a body, they are not truly alive. Some may even + reincarnate when slain. +

    +
      +
    • Examples: Boogeyman, devil, imp.
      • +
    • + Rules: Demons are Resistant to two damage + types of your choice. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    ELEMENTAL

    +

    Starting Skills: 2

    +

    + Elementals are tangible manifestations of the great forces of + nature. Some of them are sentient, but many are devoid of + thought. +

    +
      +
    • Examples: Nymph, phoenix, titan.
      • +
    • + Rules: Elementals are Immune to poison + damage, Immune to a second damage type of your choice, and + immune to poisoned. +
      • +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    GAME MASTER GUIDANCE

    -

    CHAPTER

    -

    MULTIPLE PHASES

    -

    - You might design a boss fight where the main enemy, once reduced to 0 Hit - Points, transforms into a more powerful version that is a completely new - creature, with its Hit Points and Mind Points fully restored. -

    -

    - The creature will only be considered "defeated" (and thus choose between - escaping and surrendering) once all phases have been reduced to 0 Hit Points. -

    -

    - When you design a battle with multiple phases, the first one should be more of - a warm-up (generally a normal or even easy challenge) and the “true” fight - should only begin once the villain has transformed. If you want to go for the - ultimate challenge, you could build a three-phase battle that goes from easy - to normal and then culminates with a hard fight! -

    -

    - If you do this, it can be a good idea to give the heroes a free round of - actions to prepare themselves between one phase and the other. -

    -

    - Just be mindful that a multi-phase battle can take a long time — plan - accordingly and make sure you have time for it during the session! -

    -

    ROUTINES

    -

    - You can give the boss battle a routine: the creatures perform actions in the - same order, round after round. This option makes the battle slightly easier to - manage as the Game Master, while also making it feel very video game-y. -

    -

    - It's not for everyone, but it can be an interesting solution to experiment - with. -

    -

    BE PREPARED

    -

    - One final piece of advice: since crafting an interesting and challenging boss - fight can take up to half an hour of work, prepare stats for your Villains and - potential bosses in advance. -

    -

    - Updating an enemy to match the level of your group is much quicker than having - to come up with the whole battle on the spot. -

    - -
    +
    +
    +

    Creature Template Information

    + +

    44GAME MASTER | 305

    +

    CHAPTER

    + +
    +

    HUMANOID

    +

    Starting Skills: 3

    +

    + This is a broad category, a catch-all term for intelligent + creatures who tend to live in communities and rely on tools + and equipment. +

    +

    Examples:

    +
      +
    • Bandit
      • +
    • kobold
      • +
    • ogre.
      • +
    +
    + Rules: Humanoids always gain the Use + Equipment Skill for free. +
    +
    + +
    +

    MONSTER

    +

    Starting Skills: 4

    +

    + Monsters are magical beasts, generally quite intelligent and + gifted with supernatural powers. Their features are often + bizarre. +

    +

    Examples:

    +
      +
    • Basilisk
      • +
    • dragon
      • +
    • mimic.
      • +
    +
    + Rules: Monsters have no special rules. +
    +
    + +
    +

    PLANT

    +

    Starting Skills: 3

    +

    + Far from being typical vegetation, these plants have evolved + into dangerous predators due to mutation or magical influence. +

    +

    Examples:

    +
      +
    • Alraune
      • +
    • dragontrap
      • +
    • treant.
      • +
    +
    + Rules: Plants are immune to dazed, shaken and + enraged, and Vulnerable to (choose one: air, bolt, fire, ice) + damage. +
    +
    + +
    +

    UNDEAD

    +

    Starting Skills: 2

    +

    + Undead may be corpses reanimated through magic or restless + spirits unable to peacefully return to the stream of souls + that forms creation. +

    +

    Examples:

    +
      +
    • Mummy
      • +
    • skeleton
      • +
    • zombie.
      • +
    +
    + Rules: Undead are Immune to dark and poison + damage, immune to poisoned, and Vulnerable to light damage. +

    + Additionally, when an effect (such as an Arcanum, a potion + or a spell) would cause an undead creature to recover Hit + Points, whoever controls that effect may instead have the + undead lose half as many Hit Points. +

    +
    +
    + +
    +

    + Rising from the Dark Side of the Moon is the Tower of + Orichalcum, where the first monster was born. +

    +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    DESIGNING NPCs

    -

    - While running the game, you will sometimes find yourself in need of an NPC - whose statistics aren't already provided by the bestiary. When this happens, - you have two possible choices: -

    -
      -
    • - Reskin. The process known as “reskinning” consists of - taking an NPC of the appropriate level and simply describing them as - something different, with minor modifications. For instance, if you need a - dragon for your session but your group is level 9, you could use a drake - (which is level 10) and grant it the ability to fly since the rest of the - monster's profile is already fitting. -
      • -
    • - Create from scratch. The alternative is to build your own - NPC. This process normally takes ten to fifteen minutes, and possibly longer - at high levels. -
      • -
    -

    - Over the course of this section, you will learn how to build a soldier-rank - NPC from scratch; please keep in mind that, while this system gives you clear - guidelines, the challenge posed by a given NPC will vary greatly depending on - the Player Characters' Skills, equipment, and current resources! -

    -

    Character Concept

    -

    - Think about the NPC's role in the world and pick four Traits that make them - unique: a personality, a need or instinct, or even a specific quirk of their - nature. Much like a Player Character's Identity, Theme and Origin, an NPC's - Traits help you portray them as a three-dimensional being. Villains may also - invoke their Traits to reroll Checks (page 46). -

    -

    Building the Profile

    -
      -
    1. - Distribute one of the following arrays among the NPC's - Attributes: -
        -
      • Jack of All Trades: d8, d8, d8, d8
        • -
      • Standard: d10, d8, d8, d6
        • -
      • Specialized: d10, d10, d6, d6
        • -
      • Super Specialized: d12, d8, d6, d6
        • -
      -

      - Upon reaching levels 20, 40, and 60, the NPC chooses one of its - Attributes and increases it by one die size (to a maximum of d12). -

      -
      2. -
    2. - Choose the NPC's level: From a minimum of 5 to a maximum of - 60. -
      3. -
    3. - Choose the NPC’s Species: beast, construct, demon, - elemental, humanoid, monster, plant, or undead. Each Species has its own - rules. You can find more information about Species on the upcoming pages. -
      4. -
    -
    +
    +

    NPC SKILLS

    +

    + What follows is a list of common NPC Skills. You are encouraged to + create your own custom Skills, using these as a guideline. +

    +

    + Remember that your goal when designing a Non-Player Character is + to provide a memorable encounter and an interesting challenge. + Keep the PC’s strengths and weaknesses in mind, and make sure to + create synergies between the NPC’s attacks and abilities! +

    +

    + Each Skill can be taken more than once, with the exception of + Skills marked as limited. That said, you are encouraged to go for + variety whenever possible. +

    +

    CRISIS EFFECT

    +

    + As long as they are in Crisis, your creature gains a special + benefit or ability. +

    +

    Examples are:

    +
      +
    • Your NPC's damage Affinities change.
      • +
    • + Damage dealt by your NPC ignores Resistances (or maybe even + Immunities). +
      • +
    • One or more of your NPC's attacks gain multi (2).
      • +
    +

    + Since this Skill will only activate when the creature is already + severely damaged, it's okay for the effects to be quite strong. +

    +

    DAMAGE ABSORPTION

    +

    + Choose any one damage type your NPC is already Resistant or Immune + to: they gain Absorption towards the chosen damage type. +

    +

    + This Skill is perfect for elemental creatures that may grow + stronger when struck by attacks matching their element and should + generally be accompanied by one or two Vulnerabilities that can be + exploited by clever Player Characters. +

    +

    DAMAGE IMMUNITY

    +

    + Your NPC gains Immunity to one damage type of your choice they + were not Vulnerable to. Be careful when making a creature Immune + to physical damage since it’s the most common damage type during + the early levels. +

    +
    -
    -

    NPC Character Sheet Mechanics

    -

    Calculate the NPC's Secondary Scores

    -
      -
    • - Initiative equal to {base Dexterity die size + base Insight - die size}, divided by 2. Remember to apply penalties due to armor. -
      • -
    • - Maximum HP equal to {twice the NPC's level} + {five times - the NPC's base Might die size}. -
      • -
    • Crisis score equal to half the NPC's maximum HP.
      • -
    • - Maximum MP equal to {the NPC's level} + {five times the - NPC's base Willpower die size}. -
      • -
    • - Defense equal to the NPC's current Dexterity die size. -
      • -
    • - Magic Defense equal to the NPC's current Insight die size. -
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    - The NPC may have any number of basic attacks—these can be melee - ($) or ranged (aa). - Basic attacks start with the following profile: - (Attack Name) {Attribute + Attribute} {HR + 5} (type) damage. -

    -

    - The Accuracy Checks for these attacks may rely on any Attributes you choose, - such as {INS + WLP} or {MIG + MIG}, and you are free to choose whatever damage - type seems more appropriate. -

    -

    - Basic attacks may also be modified by Skills (see below); if an NPC can equip - weapons, these too will count among the creature's basic attacks. -

    -

    Choosing the NPC’s Skills

    -

    - Each NPC receives a basic number of free Skills based on their Species (see - next page), plus: -

    -
      -
    • They gain an additional Skill every ten levels.
      • -
    • - They may gain any number of extra Skills by taking an equal number of - Vulnerabilities. Vulnerability to physical damage grants two Skills. -
      • -
    -

    - Skills may be NPC Skills (page 306) or - come from character Classes. -

    -

    Level Bonuses

    -

    - NPCs gain a bonus to Accuracy Checks and Magic Checks equal to {their level, - divided by ten and rounded down to a minimum of 0}. -

    -

    - Furthermore, all NPCs that are level 20 or higher deal 5 extra damage with - their attacks and spells. This bonus increases to 10 extra damage for NPCs - level 40 or higher, and 15 extra damage for NPCs of level 60. -

    -
    +
    +
    +
    +

    GAME MASTER

    +

    Chapter 307

    +
    +
    +

    DAMAGE RESISTANCE

    +

    + Your NPC gains Resistance to two damage types of your choice. + If you choose a type the NPC was Vulnerable to, they don't + become Resistant to it: instead, they simply lose the + corresponding Vulnerability (only Vulnerabilities caused by + the NPC's Species can be removed this way). +

    +
    +
    +

    FINAL ACT (LIMITED)

    +

    + When reduced to 0 HP, your NPC can immediately perform some + sort of special action or attack. Self-destructing robots and + exploding fire elementals are great classics. +

    +

    + Take some liberty with this Skill, making it powerful but also + a hindrance for the NPC’s allies. If this Skill deals damage, + it should be minor (see + page 93). +

    +
    +
    +

    FLYING (LIMITED)

    +

    + Your NPC has the ability to fly or levitate. In addition to + the obvious narrative benefits, creatures on the ground cannot + reach your NPC with melee attacks as long as your NPC is in + mid-air (but your NPC can perform melee attacks against + targets who are on the ground). +

    +
      +
    • + Limitation 1: If the NPC suffers damage of + a type they are Vulnerable to, they are immediately forced + to land and lose the benefits of this Skill until the end of + the round, when they will automatically resume flight. Your + NPC may also be forced to land by spending an opportunity. +
      • +
    • + Limitation 2: As long as it is in Crisis, + the NPC loses all benefits granted by this Skill. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    IMPROVED DAMAGE

    +

    + Choose one of your NPC's attacks or spells: it now deals 5 + extra damage. If you acquire this Skill multiple times, you + must always apply it to a different source of damage. +

    +

    + Caution: Be careful when using this Skill to + increase damage dealt by attacks with multi. +

    +
    +
    +

    IMPROVED DEFENSES

    +

    Choose one option:

    +
      +
    • + Your NPC gains a +2 bonus to Defense and a +1 bonus to Magic + Defense. +
      • +
    • + Your NPC gains a +1 bonus to Defense and a +2 bonus to Magic + Defense. +
      • +
    +

    + This Skill can be taken only twice, and its effects are + cumulative with those granted by equipment and other + Skills. +

    +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    NPC SPECIES

    -

    An NPC must belong to one of the following eight Species.

    -
    -

    BEAST

    -

    Starting Skills: 4

    -

    - Beasts are feral creatures with animal intelligence. While their shape is - sometimes twisted by magic, they generally do not use spells. -

    -
      -
    • Examples: Giant rat, sun bear, warrior ant.
      • -
    • - Rules: Beasts cannot acquire the Use Equipment Skill. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    CONSTRUCT

    -

    Starting Skills: 2

    -

    - Constructs are artificial beings animated by the power of souls, often - crafted by alchemists, mages, or scientists. -

    -
      -
    • Examples: Gargoyle, golem, magitech soldier.
      • -
    • - Rules: Constructs are Immune to poison damage, Resistant - to earth damage, and immune to poisoned. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    DEMON

    -

    Starting Skills: 3

    -

    - Demons are incarnations of legends and beliefs. Despite possessing a body, - they are not truly alive. Some may even reincarnate when slain. -

    -
      -
    • Examples: Boogeyman, devil, imp.
      • -
    • - Rules: Demons are Resistant to two damage types of your - choice. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    ELEMENTAL

    -

    Starting Skills: 2

    -

    - Elementals are tangible manifestations of the great forces of nature. Some - of them are sentient, but many are devoid of thought. -

    -
      -
    • Examples: Nymph, phoenix, titan.
      • -
    • - Rules: Elementals are Immune to poison damage, Immune to - a second damage type of your choice, and immune to poisoned. -
      • -
    -
    -
    +
    +
    +

    Improved Hit Points

    +

    Your NPC's maximum Hit Points are increased by 10.

    +

    + This Skill is excellent for creatures that need to compensate + for low defenses or damage Vulnerabilities. +

    +
    +
    +

    Improved Initiative (Limited)

    +

    Your NPC gains a +4 bonus to their Initiative score.

    +
    +
    +

    Reaction

    +

    + Your NPC reacts to a specific trigger (such as being missed by + an attack, or hit by an offensive spell). Examples are: +

    +
      +
    • + Performs an attack after being missed by a melee attack. +
      • +
    • Deals minor damage when hit by an offensive spell.
      • +
    • Recovers some Mind Points when damaged.
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    Special Attack

    +

    + Choose one of your NPC's attacks and add a special effect. + Examples are: +

    +
      +
    • The attack gains multi (2).
      • +
    • The attack targets Magic Defense instead of Defense.
      • +
    • The target suffers a status effect.
      • +
    • + The target is trapped, swallowed or captured. Breaking free + will likely require filling a Clock of variable size — + generally four to six sections. +
      • +
    • + The attack deals more damage to targets suffering from status + effects. +
      • +
    • + The attack allows your NPC to recover HP equal to half the HP + loss it causes. +
      • +
    • + If the target was dazed or shaken, your NPC controls the + target's next action. +
      • +
    • + If the target was slow or weak, the attack petrifies them. +
      • +
    • + The attack prevents the target from performing a specific + action on their next turn. +
      • +
    • + The attack grants your creature some kind of bonus that lasts + until their next turn. +
      • +
    +

    + Some effects are much more powerful than others. When you choose + an effect for this Skill, compare it with other creatures of a + similar level in the Bestiary. Take into account how effective + the attack will be in this particular situation as well. +

    +
    +
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    -
    -

    Creature Template Information

    - -

    44GAME MASTER | 305

    -

    CHAPTER

    - -
    -

    HUMANOID

    -

    Starting Skills: 3

    -

    - This is a broad category, a catch-all term for intelligent creatures who - tend to live in communities and rely on tools and equipment. -

    -

    Examples:

    -
      -
    • Bandit
      • -
    • kobold
      • -
    • ogre.
      • -
    -
    - Rules: Humanoids always gain the Use Equipment Skill for - free. -
    -
    - -
    -

    MONSTER

    -

    Starting Skills: 4

    -

    - Monsters are magical beasts, generally quite intelligent and gifted with - supernatural powers. Their features are often bizarre. -

    -

    Examples:

    -
      -
    • Basilisk
      • -
    • dragon
      • -
    • mimic.
      • -
    -
    - Rules: Monsters have no special rules. -
    -
    - -
    -

    PLANT

    -

    Starting Skills: 3

    -

    - Far from being typical vegetation, these plants have evolved into - dangerous predators due to mutation or magical influence. -

    -

    Examples:

    -
      -
    • Alraune
      • -
    • dragontrap
      • -
    • treant.
      • -
    -
    - Rules: Plants are immune to dazed, shaken and enraged, - and Vulnerable to (choose one: air, bolt, fire, ice) damage. -
    -
    - -
    -

    UNDEAD

    -

    Starting Skills: 2

    -

    - Undead may be corpses reanimated through magic or restless spirits unable - to peacefully return to the stream of souls that forms creation. -

    -

    Examples:

    -
      -
    • Mummy
      • -
    • skeleton
      • -
    • zombie.
      • -
    -
    - Rules: Undead are Immune to dark and poison damage, - immune to poisoned, and Vulnerable to light damage. -

    - Additionally, when an effect (such as an Arcanum, a potion or a spell) - would cause an undead creature to recover Hit Points, whoever controls - that effect may instead have the undead lose half as many Hit Points. -

    -
    -
    - -
    -

    - Rising from the Dark Side of the Moon is the Tower of Orichalcum, where - the first monster was born. -

    -
    -
    -
    +
    +

    GAME MASTER

    +

    SPECIALIZED

    +

    Choose one option:

    +
      +
    • Your NPC gains a +3 bonus to all Accuracy Checks.
      • +
    • Your NPC gains a +3 bonus to all Magic Checks.
      • +
    • + Your NPC gains a +3 bonus to Opposed Checks in a specific + context. +
      • +
    +

    + This Skill can be taken up to three times, but never for the same + type of Check. +

    +

    SPELLCASTER

    +

    Choose one option:

    +
      +
    • + Your NPC learns one spell and increases their maximum Mind + Points by 10. +
      • +
    • Your NPC learns two spells.
      • +
    +

    + NPCs may learn spells from Classes or from the list of NPC Spells + on the next page. +

    +

    + Offensive (rr) spells cast by NPCs may use 【MIG + WLP 】 or 【INS + + WLP 】 for the Magic Check. +

    +

    STATUS EFFECT IMMUNITY

    +

    + Your NPC becomes immune to any two status effects of your choice. +

    +

    UNIQUE ACTION

    +

    + Your NPC may perform the Skill action to generate a unique effect. + Examples are: +

    +
      +
    • + Your NPC's next attack or spell will deal 10 extra damage. +
      • +
    • + Your NPC changes "stance", swapping or altering their damage + Affinities. +
      • +
    • + Your NPC calls for reinforcements (these adversaries should be + very weak). +
      • +
    +

    USE EQUIPMENT (LIMITED)

    +

    + Your NPC gains one accessory slot, one armor slot, one main hand + slot, and one off-hand slot. Soldier enemies should only be + equipped with Basic Items; elite and champion adversaries, on the + other hand, should often use Rare Items. If an NPC loses a weapon + they have equipped, any Skills assigned to the corresponding basic + attack should be transferred to their unarmed strikes. +

    +
    -
    -

    NPC SKILLS

    -

    - What follows is a list of common NPC Skills. You are encouraged to create your - own custom Skills, using these as a guideline. -

    -

    - Remember that your goal when designing a Non-Player Character is to provide a - memorable encounter and an interesting challenge. Keep the PC’s strengths and - weaknesses in mind, and make sure to create synergies between the NPC’s - attacks and abilities! -

    -

    - Each Skill can be taken more than once, with the exception of Skills marked as - limited. That said, you are encouraged to go for variety whenever possible. -

    -

    CRISIS EFFECT

    -

    - As long as they are in Crisis, your creature gains a special benefit or - ability. -

    -

    Examples are:

    -
      -
    • Your NPC's damage Affinities change.
      • -
    • - Damage dealt by your NPC ignores Resistances (or maybe even Immunities). -
      • -
    • One or more of your NPC's attacks gain multi (2).
      • -
    -

    - Since this Skill will only activate when the creature is already severely - damaged, it's okay for the effects to be quite strong. -

    -

    DAMAGE ABSORPTION

    -

    - Choose any one damage type your NPC is already Resistant or Immune to: they - gain Absorption towards the chosen damage type. -

    -

    - This Skill is perfect for elemental creatures that may grow stronger when - struck by attacks matching their element and should generally be accompanied - by one or two Vulnerabilities that can be exploited by clever Player - Characters. -

    -

    DAMAGE IMMUNITY

    -

    - Your NPC gains Immunity to one damage type of your choice they were not - Vulnerable to. Be careful when making a creature Immune to physical damage - since it’s the most common damage type during the early levels. -

    -
    +
    +

    NPC SPELLS

    +

    + When you give a Non-Player Character one of these spells, rename + it and tweak its effects to suit your needs — most spells are + already customizable, allowing you to choose between status + effects or damage types: you make this choice when designing your + NPC. +

    +

    + For instance, you might give a creature + Cursed Breath from the list below, choose ice + damage and the slow status effect and rename it to Frozen Spear. +

    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
    SPELLMPTARGETDURATION
    Area Status20 + Special Instantaneous
    Choose any number of creatures + you can see: each of them suffers (choose one: dazed, + shaken, slow, weak). +
    Breath 5 + One creature Instantaneous
    The target suffers 【HR + + 10】 (choose type) damage. +
    Curse 5 + One creature Instantaneous
    The target suffers (choose + one: dazed, shaken, slow, weak). +
    Curse XL 10 + One creature Instantaneous
    The target suffers (choose + two: dazed, shaken, slow, weak). +
    Cursed Breath 10 + One creature Instantaneous
    The target suffers 【HR + + 15】 (choose type) damage and suffers (choose one: dazed, + shaken, slow, weak). +
    Devastation30 + Special Instantaneous
    Choose any number of creatures + you can see: each of them suffers 30 (choose type) damage. + You may only cast this spell once per turn. +
    +

    + Note: This spell should only be given to champion and elite + creatures level 30 or higher, and said creatures can only cast + this spell during their last turn in the round. +

    +
    -
    -
    -
    -

    GAME MASTER

    -

    Chapter 307

    -
    -
    -

    DAMAGE RESISTANCE

    -

    - Your NPC gains Resistance to two damage types of your choice. If you - choose a type the NPC was Vulnerable to, they don't become Resistant to - it: instead, they simply lose the corresponding Vulnerability (only - Vulnerabilities caused by the NPC's Species can be removed this way). -

    -
    -
    -

    FINAL ACT (LIMITED)

    -

    - When reduced to 0 HP, your NPC can immediately perform some sort of - special action or attack. Self-destructing robots and exploding fire - elementals are great classics. -

    -

    - Take some liberty with this Skill, making it powerful but also a hindrance - for the NPC’s allies. If this Skill deals damage, it should be minor (see - page 93). -

    -
    -
    -

    FLYING (LIMITED)

    -

    - Your NPC has the ability to fly or levitate. In addition to the obvious - narrative benefits, creatures on the ground cannot reach your NPC with - melee attacks as long as your NPC is in mid-air (but your NPC can perform - melee attacks against targets who are on the ground). -

    -
      -
    • - Limitation 1: If the NPC suffers damage of a type they - are Vulnerable to, they are immediately forced to land and lose the - benefits of this Skill until the end of the round, when they will - automatically resume flight. Your NPC may also be forced to land by - spending an opportunity. -
      • -
    • - Limitation 2: As long as it is in Crisis, the NPC loses - all benefits granted by this Skill. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    IMPROVED DAMAGE

    -

    - Choose one of your NPC's attacks or spells: it now deals 5 extra damage. - If you acquire this Skill multiple times, you must always apply it to a - different source of damage. -

    -

    - Caution: Be careful when using this Skill to increase - damage dealt by attacks with multi. -

    -
    -
    -

    IMPROVED DEFENSES

    -

    Choose one option:

    -
      -
    • - Your NPC gains a +2 bonus to Defense and a +1 bonus to Magic Defense. -
      • -
    • - Your NPC gains a +1 bonus to Defense and a +2 bonus to Magic Defense. -
      • -
    -

    - This Skill can be taken only twice, and its effects are cumulative with - those granted by equipment and other Skills. -

    -
    -
    -
    +
    +

    GAME MASTER

    +

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    +

    Spells and Abilities

    +
    +

    Lick Wounds

    +

    + Cost: 5 | Target: Self | + Duration: Instantaneous +

    +

    + You recover 20 Hit Points. This amount increases to 30 Hit + Points if you are level 20 or higher, to 40 Hit Points if you + are level 40 or higher, or to 50 Hit Points if you are level 60 + or higher. +

    +
    +
    +

    Life Theft

    +

    + Cost: rr 10 | Target: One + creature | Duration: Instantaneous +

    +

    + The target suffers 【HR + 15】 (choose type) damage. Then, you + recover an amount of Hit Points equal to half the Hit Point loss + they suffered. +

    +
    +
    +

    Mind Theft

    +

    + Cost: rr 10 | Target: One + creature | Duration: Instantaneous +

    +

    + The target suffers 【HR + 15】 (choose type) damage. Then, you + recover an amount of Mind Points equal to half the Hit Point + loss they suffered. +

    +
    +
    +

    Poison

    +

    + Cost: rr 10 | Target: × T | + Scope: Up to three creatures | + Duration: Instantaneous +

    +

    Each target hit by this spell suffers poisoned.

    +
    +
    +

    Quicken

    +

    + Cost: 20 | Target: One + creature | Duration: Instantaneous +

    +

    + The target may immediately perform a free attack with a weapon + they have equipped (or with a basic attack, if the target is an + NPC). +

    +
    +
    +

    Rage

    +

    + Cost: rr 10 | Target: × T | + Scope: Up to three creatures | + Duration: Instantaneous +

    +

    Each target hit by this spell suffers enraged.

    +
    +
    +

    Shell

    +

    + Cost: 10 | Target: Self | + Duration: Scene +

    +

    + Until this spell ends, you gain Resistance to physical damage. +

    +
    +
    +

    War Cry

    +

    + Cost: 10 | Target: × T | + Scope: Up to three creatures | + Duration: Scene +

    +

    + Until this spell ends, each target gains a +1 bonus to Accuracy + Checks. +

    +
    +
    +

    Weaken

    +

    + Cost: rr 10 | Target: One + creature | Duration: Scene +

    +

    + Until this spell ends, the target suffers 5 extra damage from + all sources that deal (choose type) damage. +

    +
    +
    -
    -
    -

    Improved Hit Points

    -

    Your NPC's maximum Hit Points are increased by 10.

    -

    - This Skill is excellent for creatures that need to compensate for low - defenses or damage Vulnerabilities. -

    -
    -
    -

    Improved Initiative (Limited)

    -

    Your NPC gains a +4 bonus to their Initiative score.

    -
    -
    -

    Reaction

    -

    - Your NPC reacts to a specific trigger (such as being missed by an attack, or - hit by an offensive spell). Examples are: -

    -
      -
    • Performs an attack after being missed by a melee attack.
      • -
    • Deals minor damage when hit by an offensive spell.
      • -
    • Recovers some Mind Points when damaged.
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    Special Attack

    -

    - Choose one of your NPC's attacks and add a special effect. Examples are: -

    -
      -
    • The attack gains multi (2).
      • -
    • The attack targets Magic Defense instead of Defense.
      • -
    • The target suffers a status effect.
      • -
    • - The target is trapped, swallowed or captured. Breaking free will likely - require filling a Clock of variable size — generally four to six sections. -
      • -
    • - The attack deals more damage to targets suffering from status effects. -
      • -
    • - The attack allows your NPC to recover HP equal to half the HP loss it - causes. -
      • -
    • - If the target was dazed or shaken, your NPC controls the target's next - action. -
      • -
    • If the target was slow or weak, the attack petrifies them.
      • -
    • - The attack prevents the target from performing a specific action on their - next turn. -
      • -
    • - The attack grants your creature some kind of bonus that lasts until their - next turn. -
      • -
    -

    - Some effects are much more powerful than others. When you choose an effect - for this Skill, compare it with other creatures of a similar level in the - Bestiary. Take into account how effective the attack will be in this - particular situation as well. -

    -
    -
    +
    +

    ANGELA, THE FIRE MAGE

    +

    + In today's session, the group is investigating traces of a + mysterious organization that has been stealing rare magic tomes + and gathering "suspicious" ingredients. The Player Characters have + managed to locate one of the group's hideouts, nestled within the + blackened and mossy remains of an old watchtower. Unfortunately, + they weren't exactly subtle in their search, and a nasty surprise + awaits them: Angela, one of the organization's founding members + and a capable pyromancer, has been informed of their arrival and + will confront them directly. +

    +

    + This just happened, and the GM asks everyone to give them a few + minutes in order to come up with a suitable battle. There isn't + much time, so they try to be as fast as possible while creating + something that provides an interesting challenge. +

    +
      +
    • + Player Character Level Assessment: First of + all, the Game Master looks at the Player Characters' levels. Two + of them are level 10, one is level 9, and another is level 11. + This means the adversaries should range from level 10 to level + 20, on average. +
      • +
    • + Angela's Design Parameters: Since Angela acts + as the biggest threat in this situation, it makes sense for her + to be level 20. She's a humanoid creature, + which means she can equip items and gets three starting Skills, + and she is considered a minor Villain, which means she has + access to 5 Ultima Points. +
      • +
    • + The GM also plans on making her an elite or a champion, but for + now she will be built as a soldier. +
      • +
    • + Personality and Traits: Angela is a capable + mage with a strong personality, so she is given the following + Traits: ambitious, arrogant, knowledgeable, and ruthless. She + will be easily provoked and stop at nothing to protect the + organization's interests, which includes destroying all evidence + in the hideout if given no other choice. +
      • +
    • + Attributes: When it comes to her Attributes, + the choice is easy: a d10 in Willpower, and a d8 in every other + Attribute (normally one of her Attributes should be a d6, but + Angela is level 20 and gets to raise one of her Attributes by + one die size). +
      • +
    • + Combat Equipment & Attacks: Close combat won't + be Angela's strong suit, but the GM takes into account her + humanoid advantages and equips her with a + (ferula, page 270), a rare weapon that boosts her Magic Checks. The GM decides to + give her another basic attack that showcases her frequent use of + fire magic; this will be a ranged attack that relies on + 【INS + WLP】 and deals 5 fire damage. The attack + is named "flame dart". +
      • +
    +

    + Since an adversary level 20 or higher deals 5 extra damage with + attacks and spells, Angela's staff will deal a total of + 【HR + 7】 damage and her flame dart will deal a + total of 【HR + 10】 damage, making her a bit more + dangerous. +

    +

    SAMPLE BOSS DESIGNS

    +
    -
    -

    GAME MASTER

    -

    SPECIALIZED

    -

    Choose one option:

    -
      -
    • Your NPC gains a +3 bonus to all Accuracy Checks.
      • -
    • Your NPC gains a +3 bonus to all Magic Checks.
      • -
    • Your NPC gains a +3 bonus to Opposed Checks in a specific context.
      • -
    -

    - This Skill can be taken up to three times, but never for the same type of - Check. -

    -

    SPELLCASTER

    -

    Choose one option:

    -
      -
    • - Your NPC learns one spell and increases their maximum Mind Points by 10. -
      • -
    • Your NPC learns two spells.
      • -
    -

    - NPCs may learn spells from Classes or from the list of NPC Spells on the next - page. -

    -

    - Offensive (rr) spells cast by NPCs may use 【MIG + WLP 】 or 【INS + WLP 】 - for the Magic Check. -

    -

    STATUS EFFECT IMMUNITY

    -

    Your NPC becomes immune to any two status effects of your choice.

    -

    UNIQUE ACTION

    -

    - Your NPC may perform the Skill action to generate a unique effect. Examples - are: -

    -
      -
    • Your NPC's next attack or spell will deal 10 extra damage.
      • -
    • - Your NPC changes "stance", swapping or altering their damage Affinities. -
      • -
    • - Your NPC calls for reinforcements (these adversaries should be very weak). -
      • -
    -

    USE EQUIPMENT (LIMITED)

    -

    - Your NPC gains one accessory slot, one armor slot, one main hand slot, and one - off-hand slot. Soldier enemies should only be equipped with Basic Items; elite - and champion adversaries, on the other hand, should often use Rare Items. If - an NPC loses a weapon they have equipped, any Skills assigned to the - corresponding basic attack should be transferred to their unarmed strikes. -

    -
    +
    +

    Game Master Report

    +

    + Now comes the fun part: Skills. Since Angela is level 20 and her + Species is humanoid, she will start with a total of five Skills + because she is being built as a soldier. If she is made an elite + or a champion, she'll get a few more. +

    +

    + First, Angela is a mage and that needs to be taken care of. The GM + gives her the Spellcaster Skill. When a character + takes that Skill, they can either learn two spells, or learn one + spell and increase their maximum MP by 10. The GM takes the + Spellcaster Skill twice and gives Angela three + spells, plus a slight bump to her Mind Points. +

    +

    + But which spells should be chosen? She's a pyromancer and a dark + mage, so she should get something from Elementalist and Entropist + — + Drain Vigor and Ignis feel + appropriate. When it comes to her third spell, the GM goes with + Flare. The idea is that the heroes will feel + threatened by Angela, and a damage spell like this will surely + leave an impression. All three spells also deal 5 extra damage due + to Angela being level 20. +

    +

    + There are three Skills available, so the GM keeps it simple and + takes + Damage Resistances against dark and fire damage, + then Special Attack twice, making her "flame + dart" target Magic Defense instead of Defense and inflict weak. +

    +
    -
    -

    NPC SPELLS

    -

    - When you give a Non-Player Character one of these spells, rename it and tweak - its effects to suit your needs — most spells are already customizable, - allowing you to choose between status effects or damage types: you make this - choice when designing your NPC. -

    -

    - For instance, you might give a creature Cursed Breath from - the list below, choose ice damage and the slow status effect and rename it to - Frozen Spear. -

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    SPELLMPTARGETDURATION
    Area Status20 - Special Instantaneous
    Choose any number of creatures you can see: - each of them suffers (choose one: dazed, shaken, slow, weak). -
    Breath 5 - One creature Instantaneous
    The target suffers 【HR + 10】 (choose - type) damage. -
    Curse 5 - One creature Instantaneous
    The target suffers (choose one: dazed, - shaken, slow, weak). -
    Curse XL 10 - One creature Instantaneous
    The target suffers (choose two: dazed, - shaken, slow, weak). -
    Cursed Breath 10 - One creature Instantaneous
    The target suffers 【HR + 15】 (choose - type) damage and suffers (choose one: dazed, shaken, slow, weak). -
    Devastation30 - Special Instantaneous
    Choose any number of creatures you can see: - each of them suffers 30 (choose type) damage. You may only cast this - spell once per turn. -
    -

    - Note: This spell should only be given to champion and elite creatures level - 30 or higher, and said creatures can only cast this spell during their last - turn in the round. -

    -
    +
    +

    Character Build Sheet - Angela

    +
      +
    • + Since she's level 20, Angela gains a + +2 bonus to Accuracy Checks and Magic Checks. +
      • +
    +

    The GM writes that down.

    +
      +
    • + Finally, Angela is given some physical protection in the form of + a sage robe, bringing her Defense to 9 and her Magic Defense to + 10. Her Initiative score will be 6, and her maximum HP and MP + will both be equal to 80. +
      • +
    +

    + Were Angela a soldier-rank adversary, she'd be done. But that + isn't the case. The heroes confront her inside a magical + laboratory, so she'll have a few magical allies to support her; + there isn't much time, so the GM relies on a creature already + present in the Bestiary: the arcane lantern (page 328). +

    +

    + Since they don't want to make the battle too overwhelming and + there are four Player Characters in the group, the GM makes Angela + an elite accompanied by two arcane lanterns (renamed as "Angela's + arcane lanterns"). +

    +
      +
    • + Unfortunately, the Lanterns are only level 5 — a bit too weak. + They could be made level 10, or the GM could do something + different. They know the lanterns are rather easy to dispatch, + being Vulnerable to physical damage, so they give Angela a huge + supply and then add an extra effect upon defeat. +
      • +
    +

    + They take away the lanterns' Mana Transfer action and replace it + with + Mana Burst: when an arcane lantern drops to 0 HP, + it shatters in a wave of spiritual energy and restores 10 Mind + Points to all characters present on the scene, be they friends or + foes. When this happens, a new lantern will join the battle at the + end of each round (up to a maximum of three lanterns in the battle + at any time). +

    +

    + This creates an interesting dynamic: the Player Characters can + focus their actions on Angela and risk being swarmed by lanterns, + or take out the constructs but gradually restore Angela's MP, + giving her the opportunity to cast more spells. +

    +
      +
    • + Finally, Angela is going to be made an elite; this means she + will get two turns per round, she will double her maximum Hit + Points (bringing her to a rather resilient 160), and she will + get an additional Skill. She also gets a +2 bonus to her + Initiative score. +
      • +
    +

    + The GM is pretty happy with the battle as it is, but thinks the + extra Skill should reflect just how determined Angela is to put an + end to the heroes' meddling: when she enters Crisis for the first + time, she will channel her magic in an attempt to destroy the + laboratory — this will be represented by a six-sections Clock, + named "ashes to ashes", which will automatically increase by 1 at + the start of each of Angela's turns. The Player Characters can of + course use the Objective action to turn back this Clock, but the + only way to preserve the evidence in the hideout is to both reduce + the Clock to 0 and defeat Angela or force her to leave the scene. +

    +
    -
    -

    GAME MASTER

    -

    (Page Identifier: 311 W)

    -

    Spells and Abilities

    -
    -

    Lick Wounds

    -

    - Cost: 5 | Target: Self | - Duration: Instantaneous -

    -

    - You recover 20 Hit Points. This amount increases to 30 Hit Points if you are - level 20 or higher, to 40 Hit Points if you are level 40 or higher, or to 50 - Hit Points if you are level 60 or higher. -

    -
    -
    -

    Life Theft

    -

    - Cost: rr 10 | Target: One creature | - Duration: Instantaneous -

    -

    - The target suffers 【HR + 15】 (choose type) damage. Then, you recover an - amount of Hit Points equal to half the Hit Point loss they suffered. -

    -
    -
    -

    Mind Theft

    -

    - Cost: rr 10 | Target: One creature | - Duration: Instantaneous -

    -

    - The target suffers 【HR + 15】 (choose type) damage. Then, you recover an - amount of Mind Points equal to half the Hit Point loss they suffered. -

    -
    -
    -

    Poison

    -

    - Cost: rr 10 | Target: × T | - Scope: Up to three creatures | - Duration: Instantaneous -

    -

    Each target hit by this spell suffers poisoned.

    -
    -
    -

    Quicken

    -

    - Cost: 20 | Target: One creature | - Duration: Instantaneous -

    -

    - The target may immediately perform a free attack with a weapon they have - equipped (or with a basic attack, if the target is an NPC). -

    -
    -
    -

    Rage

    -

    - Cost: rr 10 | Target: × T | - Scope: Up to three creatures | - Duration: Instantaneous -

    -

    Each target hit by this spell suffers enraged.

    -
    -
    -

    Shell

    -

    - Cost: 10 | Target: Self | - Duration: Scene -

    -

    Until this spell ends, you gain Resistance to physical damage.

    -
    -
    -

    War Cry

    -

    - Cost: 10 | Target: × T | - Scope: Up to three creatures | - Duration: Scene -

    -

    Until this spell ends, each target gains a +1 bonus to Accuracy Checks.

    -
    -
    -

    Weaken

    -

    - Cost: rr 10 | Target: One creature | - Duration: Scene -

    -

    - Until this spell ends, the target suffers 5 extra damage from all sources - that deal (choose type) damage. -

    -
    -
    +
    +

    Angela

    +

    Traits: ambitious, arrogant, knowledgeable, ruthless.

    +

    Attributes

    +
      +
    • DEX d8
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d8
      • +
    • WLP d10
      • +
    +

    Core Stats

    +

    HP: 160 | MP: 80 | Init: 8

    +

    DEF: +1 | M.DEF: +2

    +

    Equipment

    +
      +
    • ferula
      • +
    • sage robe
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Ferula w + [INS + WLP] +2 w + [HR + 7] physical damage. +
      • +
    • + Flame Dart w + [INS + WLP] +2 w + [HR + 10] fire damage and the + target suffers weak. (This attack targets Magic Defense.) +
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Drain Vigor
      w + [INS + WLP] +3 w 10 MP w One + creature w Instantaneous.
      The target suffers + [HR + 15] dark damage and + Angela recovers Hit Points equal to half the Hit Point loss + caused by this spell. +
      • +
    • + Flare
      w + [INS + WLP] +3 w 20 MP w One + creature w Instantaneous.
      The target suffers + [HR + 30] fire damage. This + damage ignores Resistances. +
      • +
    • + Ignis
      w + [INS + WLP] +3 w 10 × T MP w + Up to three creatures w Instantaneous.
      Each target suffers + [HR + 20] fire damage. + Opportunity: Each target suffers shaken. +
      • +
    +

    Angela's Arcane Lantern

    +

    Type: CONSTRUCT

    +

    Typical Traits: glowing, helpful, magical, tiny.

    +

    Attributes

    +
      +
    • DEX d8
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d6
      • +
    • WLP d10
      • +
    +

    Core Stats

    +

    HP: 40 | MP: 20 | Init: 8

    +

    DEF: +1 | M.DEF: +2

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Elemental Discharge w + [DEX + INS] w + [HR + 5] damage. When + Angela's arcane lantern performs this attack, roll a d6 to + determine the damage type: 1-2 bolt; 3-4 fire; 5-6 ice. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Construct
      The lantern is immune to + poisoned. +
      • +
    • + Mana Burst
      When reduced to 0 HP, Angela's + arcane lantern explodes in a wave of magical energy. When this + happens, every other creature present on the scene recovers 10 + Mind Points. +
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    ANGELA, THE FIRE MAGE

    -

    - In today's session, the group is investigating traces of a mysterious - organization that has been stealing rare magic tomes and gathering - "suspicious" ingredients. The Player Characters have managed to locate one of - the group's hideouts, nestled within the blackened and mossy remains of an old - watchtower. Unfortunately, they weren't exactly subtle in their search, and a - nasty surprise awaits them: Angela, one of the organization's founding members - and a capable pyromancer, has been informed of their arrival and will confront - them directly. -

    -

    - This just happened, and the GM asks everyone to give them a few minutes in - order to come up with a suitable battle. There isn't much time, so they try to - be as fast as possible while creating something that provides an interesting - challenge. -

    -
      -
    • - Player Character Level Assessment: First of all, the Game - Master looks at the Player Characters' levels. Two of them are level 10, one - is level 9, and another is level 11. This means the adversaries should range - from level 10 to level 20, on average. -
      • -
    • - Angela's Design Parameters: Since Angela acts as the - biggest threat in this situation, it makes sense for her to be level 20. - She's a humanoid creature, which means she can equip items - and gets three starting Skills, and she is considered a minor Villain, which - means she has access to 5 Ultima Points. -
      • -
    • - The GM also plans on making her an elite or a champion, but for now she will - be built as a soldier. -
      • -
    • - Personality and Traits: Angela is a capable mage with a - strong personality, so she is given the following Traits: ambitious, - arrogant, knowledgeable, and ruthless. She will be easily provoked and stop - at nothing to protect the organization's interests, which includes - destroying all evidence in the hideout if given no other choice. -
      • -
    • - Attributes: When it comes to her Attributes, the choice is - easy: a d10 in Willpower, and a d8 in every other Attribute (normally one of - her Attributes should be a d6, but Angela is level 20 and gets to raise one - of her Attributes by one die size). -
      • -
    • - Combat Equipment & Attacks: Close combat won't be Angela's - strong suit, but the GM takes into account her humanoid advantages and - equips her with a - (ferula, page 270), a rare - weapon that boosts her Magic Checks. The GM decides to give her another - basic attack that showcases her frequent use of fire magic; this will be a - ranged attack that relies on 【INS + WLP】 and deals 5 fire - damage. The attack is named "flame dart". -
      • -
    -

    - Since an adversary level 20 or higher deals 5 extra damage with attacks and - spells, Angela's staff will deal a total of 【HR + 7】 damage and - her flame dart will deal a total of 【HR + 10】 damage, making - her a bit more dangerous. -

    -

    SAMPLE BOSS DESIGNS

    -
    +
    + Bestiary (page 326), the + thornfish catches the GM's eye: it's level 10 and a Bestiary (page 326), the thornfish catches the GM's eye: it's level 10 and a +
    -
    -

    Game Master Report

    -

    - Now comes the fun part: Skills. Since Angela is level 20 and her Species is - humanoid, she will start with a total of five Skills because she is being - built as a soldier. If she is made an elite or a champion, she'll get a few - more. -

    -

    - First, Angela is a mage and that needs to be taken care of. The GM gives her - the Spellcaster Skill. When a character takes that Skill, - they can either learn two spells, or learn one spell and increase their - maximum MP by 10. The GM takes the Spellcaster Skill twice - and gives Angela three spells, plus a slight bump to her Mind Points. -

    -

    - But which spells should be chosen? She's a pyromancer and a dark mage, so she - should get something from Elementalist and Entropist — - Drain Vigor and Ignis feel appropriate. When - it comes to her third spell, the GM goes with Flare. The idea - is that the heroes will feel threatened by Angela, and a damage spell like - this will surely leave an impression. All three spells also deal 5 extra - damage due to Angela being level 20. -

    -

    - There are three Skills available, so the GM keeps it simple and takes - Damage Resistances against dark and fire damage, then - Special Attack twice, making her "flame dart" target Magic - Defense instead of Defense and inflict weak. -

    -
    +
    +

    THORNSHARK

    +

    Level: 10

    +

    Classification: Beast

    +

    Traits

    +
      +
    • aggressive
      • +
    • sharp
      • +
    • quick
      • +
    • thick-skinned.
      • +
    +

    Stats

    +
    +
    DEX:
    +
    d10
    +
    INS:
    +
    d10
    +
    MIG:
    +
    d6
    +
    WLP:
    +
    d6
    +
    HP:
    +
    150
    +
    MP:
    +
    75
    +
    Initiative:
    +
    17
    +
    +

    Combat Parameters

    +
      +
    • DEF: +0
      • +
    • M.DEF: +0
      • +
    +

    Attacks / Actions

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
    +

    Thorn Dive

    +

    Calculated Damage: {DEX + DEX}

    +

    + Details: + Physical damage (Requires + HR + 10). +

    +
    +
    +

    Ocean Jet

    +

    Calculated Damage: {DEX + INS}

    +

    + Details: Ice damage (Requires + HR + 5). Target suffers slow. +

    +
    +

    Other Actions

    +

    Deep Dive

    +

    + The thornshark dives underwater and can no longer be targeted by + attacks (spells and other effects can still be used against it). + This benefit lasts until the start of the Thornshark's next turn, + or until the Thornshark loses any amount of Hit Points. +

    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Crisis Effect: As long as the thornshark is in + Crisis, the Ocean Jet attack gains multi (2). +
      • +
    • + Flying: Creatures on the ground cannot reach + the thornshark with melee attacks as long as it is in mid-air + (but the thornshark can perform melee attacks against targets on + the ground with no penalties). +
      • +
    • +

      + If the thornshark suffers damage of a type it is Vulnerable + to, it is immediately forced to land and temporarily loses the + benefits of this Skill — the Thornfish resumes flight at the + end of the round. The thornshark may also be forced to land by + spending an opportunity. +

      +
      • +
    • +

      + As long as it is in Crisis, the Thornshark loses all benefits + granted by this Skill. +

      +
      • +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    Character Build Sheet - Angela

    -
      -
    • - Since she's level 20, Angela gains a +2 bonus to Accuracy - Checks and Magic Checks. -
      • -
    -

    The GM writes that down.

    -
      -
    • - Finally, Angela is given some physical protection in the form of a sage - robe, bringing her Defense to 9 and her Magic Defense to 10. Her Initiative - score will be 6, and her maximum HP and MP will both be equal to 80. -
      • -
    -

    - Were Angela a soldier-rank adversary, she'd be done. But that isn't the case. - The heroes confront her inside a magical laboratory, so she'll have a few - magical allies to support her; there isn't much time, so the GM relies on a - creature already present in the Bestiary: the arcane lantern (page 328). -

    -

    - Since they don't want to make the battle too overwhelming and there are four - Player Characters in the group, the GM makes Angela an elite accompanied by - two arcane lanterns (renamed as "Angela's arcane lanterns"). -

    -
      -
    • - Unfortunately, the Lanterns are only level 5 — a bit too weak. They could be - made level 10, or the GM could do something different. They know the - lanterns are rather easy to dispatch, being Vulnerable to physical damage, - so they give Angela a huge supply and then add an extra effect upon defeat. -
      • -
    -

    - They take away the lanterns' Mana Transfer action and replace it with - Mana Burst: when an arcane lantern drops to 0 HP, it shatters - in a wave of spiritual energy and restores 10 Mind Points to all characters - present on the scene, be they friends or foes. When this happens, a new - lantern will join the battle at the end of each round (up to a maximum of - three lanterns in the battle at any time). -

    -

    - This creates an interesting dynamic: the Player Characters can focus their - actions on Angela and risk being swarmed by lanterns, or take out the - constructs but gradually restore Angela's MP, giving her the opportunity to - cast more spells. -

    -
      -
    • - Finally, Angela is going to be made an elite; this means she will get two - turns per round, she will double her maximum Hit Points (bringing her to a - rather resilient 160), and she will get an additional Skill. She also gets a - +2 bonus to her Initiative score. -
      • -
    -

    - The GM is pretty happy with the battle as it is, but thinks the extra Skill - should reflect just how determined Angela is to put an end to the heroes' - meddling: when she enters Crisis for the first time, she will channel her - magic in an attempt to destroy the laboratory — this will be represented by a - six-sections Clock, named "ashes to ashes", which will automatically increase - by 1 at the start of each of Angela's turns. The Player Characters can of - course use the Objective action to turn back this Clock, but the only way to - preserve the evidence in the hideout is to both reduce the Clock to 0 and - defeat Angela or force her to leave the scene. -

    -
    +
    +

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    +
    -
    -

    Angela

    -

    Traits: ambitious, arrogant, knowledgeable, ruthless.

    -

    Attributes

    -
      -
    • DEX d8
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d8
      • -
    • WLP d10
      • -
    -

    Core Stats

    -

    HP: 160 | MP: 80 | Init: 8

    -

    DEF: +1 | M.DEF: +2

    -

    Equipment

    -
      -
    • ferula
      • -
    • sage robe
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Ferula w [INS + WLP] +2 - w [HR + 7] physical damage. -
      • -
    • - Flame Dart w - [INS + WLP] +2 w - [HR + 10] fire damage and the target - suffers weak. (This attack targets Magic Defense.) -
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Drain Vigor
      w - [INS + WLP] +3 w 10 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous.
      The target suffers - [HR + 15] dark damage and Angela recovers - Hit Points equal to half the Hit Point loss caused by this spell. -
      • -
    • - Flare
      w - [INS + WLP] +3 w 20 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous.
      The target suffers - [HR + 30] fire damage. This damage - ignores Resistances. -
      • -
    • - Ignis
      w - [INS + WLP] +3 w 10 × T MP w Up to three - creatures w Instantaneous.
      Each target suffers - [HR + 20] fire damage. Opportunity: Each - target suffers shaken. -
      • -
    -

    Angela's Arcane Lantern

    -

    Type: CONSTRUCT

    -

    Typical Traits: glowing, helpful, magical, tiny.

    -

    Attributes

    -
      -
    • DEX d8
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d6
      • -
    • WLP d10
      • -
    -

    Core Stats

    -

    HP: 40 | MP: 20 | Init: 8

    -

    DEF: +1 | M.DEF: +2

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Elemental Discharge w - [DEX + INS] w - [HR + 5] damage. When Angela's arcane - lantern performs this attack, roll a d6 to determine the damage type: 1-2 - bolt; 3-4 fire; 5-6 ice. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • Construct
      The lantern is immune to poisoned.
      • -
    • - Mana Burst
      When reduced to 0 HP, Angela's arcane - lantern explodes in a wave of magical energy. When this happens, every other - creature present on the scene recovers 10 Mind Points. -
      • -
    -
    +
    +

    BESTIARY

    +

    + This final chapter details a variety of NPCs that the Game Master + may use as reference when designing adversaries during the first + 20 levels of the game, but further supplements will add even more + — in the meantime, make sure to experiment with the rules for NPC + design (page 302) and come up + with unique adversaries! +

    +

    SPECIES AND LEVELS

    +

    + This chapter features a section for each NPC Species, in + alphabetical order: beasts, constructs, demons, elementals, + humanoids, monsters, plants, and undead. +

    +

    + Within each section, NPCS are listed based on their level, from + lowest to highest, in five-levels increments — level 5, level 10, + level 15, level 20, and so on. +

    +

    + All NPCS listed in this chapter are soldiers (not elites or + champions). +

    +

    STUDYING A NON-PLAYER CHARACTER

    +

    + If you want to know more about an NPC's profile, perform an + 【INS + INS】 Open Check — during a conflict scene, + the Study action is what you're looking for. +

    +

    + The Game Master will reveal the corresponding amount of + information: +

    +
      +
    • + Result 10+: The NPC's Rank, Species, maximum + HP, and maximum MP. +
      • +
    • + Result 13+: All the above, plus Traits, + Attributes, Defense, Magic Defense, Affinities. +
      • +
    • + Result 16+: All the above, plus basic attacks + and spells. +
      • +
    +

    + The Game Master may apply a +2 bonus or -2 penalty for creatures + that are especially common or hard to find. Once you perform the + check, that is what you know — the same character cannot retry the + Check, regardless of if they encounter a different NPC that would + feature the same profile. However, you can still study different + aspects of the creature (such as desires and motivations); if the + NPC changes profile, perhaps through a transformation or a change + of phase, they can be studied again. +

    +
    -
    -Bestiary (page 326), the thornfish catches -the GM's eye: it's level 10 and a Bestiary (page 326), the thornfish catches the GM's eye: it's level 10 and a -
    +
    -
    -

    THORNSHARK

    -

    Level: 10

    -

    Classification: Beast

    -

    Traits

    -
      -
    • aggressive
      • -
    • sharp
      • -
    • quick
      • -
    • thick-skinned.
      • -
    -

    Stats

    -
    -
    DEX:
    -
    d10
    -
    INS:
    -
    d10
    -
    MIG:
    -
    d6
    -
    WLP:
    -
    d6
    -
    HP:
    -
    150
    -
    MP:
    -
    75
    -
    Initiative:
    -
    17
    -
    -

    Combat Parameters

    -
      -
    • DEF: +0
      • -
    • M.DEF: +0
      • -
    -

    Attacks / Actions

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
    -

    Thorn Dive

    -

    Calculated Damage: {DEX + DEX}

    -

    - Details: Physical damage (Requires - HR + 10). -

    -
    -
    -

    Ocean Jet

    -

    Calculated Damage: {DEX + INS}

    -

    - Details: Ice damage (Requires - HR + 5). Target suffers slow. -

    -
    -

    Other Actions

    -

    Deep Dive

    -

    - The thornshark dives underwater and can no longer be targeted by attacks - (spells and other effects can still be used against it). This benefit lasts - until the start of the Thornshark's next turn, or until the Thornshark loses - any amount of Hit Points. -

    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Crisis Effect: As long as the thornshark is in Crisis, the - Ocean Jet attack gains multi (2). -
      • -
    • - Flying: Creatures on the ground cannot reach the thornshark - with melee attacks as long as it is in mid-air (but the thornshark can - perform melee attacks against targets on the ground with no penalties). -
      • -
    • -

      - If the thornshark suffers damage of a type it is Vulnerable to, it is - immediately forced to land and temporarily loses the benefits of this - Skill — the Thornfish resumes flight at the end of the round. The - thornshark may also be forced to land by spending an opportunity. -

      -
      • -
    • -

      - As long as it is in Crisis, the Thornshark loses all benefits granted by - this Skill. -

      -
      • -
    -
    -
    +
    +

    Creature Profile Guide

    +

    Chapter Title Placeholder

    +

    d 1. NAME, LEVEL AND SPECIES

    +

    + At the top of the creature profile, you will find the creature's + name, their level (ranging from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of + 60), and finally their Species. +

    +

    d 2. DESCRIPTION AND TYPICAL TRAITS

    +

    + Each profile features a short description of the creature, + followed by a list of typical (but not universal) Traits for that + type of creature. The Game Master should always consider these + Traits when portraying the creature or adjudicating the + consequences of actions — a peaceful creature is more likely to + listen to reason than an aggressive one, for instance. +

    +

    + Villains can also spend Ultima Points to invoke Traits and reroll + dice (page 101). +

    +

    d 3. ATTRIBUTES

    +

    + This line provides you with the creature's main and secondary + statistics: +

    +
      +
    • + Dexterity (DEX), Insight (INS), Might (MIG) and Willpower + (WLP) + are all listed using the creature's base die size. Status + effects and various abilities may temporarily influence these + die sizes. +
      • +
    • + HP indicates the creature's maximum Hit Points, + followed by their Crisis score. +
      • +
    • + MP indicates the creature's maximum Mind + Points. +
      • +
    • + Init. indicates the creature's Initiative + score. This calculation already takes all relevant bonuses and + penalties into account, such as those from armor or Skills. +
      • +
    +

    d 4. DEFENSES

    +

    This section lists the creature's defensive statistics:

    +
      +
    • + Defense (DEF) may be listed as a fixed number + (if the creature is wearing martial armor) or as a bonus to be + added to their current Dexterity die size. +
      • +
    • + Magic Defense (M.DEF) is always listed as a + bonus to be added to the creature's current Insight die size. +
      • +
    +

    + These scores already take into account any benefits granted by + shields and Skills. +

    +
    +
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    -

    318

    -
    +
    +

    5. DAMAGE AFFINITIES

    +

    + Here you can find the creature's Affinity towards each of the nine + damage types in the game, in this order: physical, air, bolt, + dark, earth, fire, ice, light, poison. +

    +
      +
    • + Empty field means the creature has no Affinity + regarding the damage type in question. +
      • +
    • + VU means the creature is Vulnerable to the + damage type in question, thus doubling the Hit Point loss. +
      • +
    • + RS means the creature is Resistant to the + damage type in question, thus halving the Hit Point loss. +
      • +
    • + IM means the creature is Immune to the damage + type in question, thus negating the Hit Point loss. +
      • +
    • + AB means the creature Absorbs the damage type + in question, thus recovering Hit Points equal to the damage + suffered. +
      • +
    +

    + For more information on damage and Affinities, see + page 92. +

    +

    6. BASIC ATTACKS

    +

    + This section lists the creature's main attacks using the format + below: +

    + 
    $ Attack Name w 【Accuracy Check】 w 【Damage Calculation】 type damage.
    aa Attack Name w 【Accuracy Check】 w 【Damage Calculation】 type damage.
    +
      +
    • + $ or aa indicates whether the attack is melee + or ranged. +
      • +
    • + 【Accuracy Check】 indicates which Attributes + must be rolled for the Accuracy Check. +
      • +
    • + 【Damage Calculation】 indicates how to + calculate the damage dealt by the attack, generally by adding + the High Roll and a fixed value, as well as the type of damage + dealt by the attack. Some attacks deal no damage. +
      • +
    +

    + Many attacks have secondary effects or follow special rules, such + as targeting Magic Defense instead of Defense. Secondary effects + are listed after the damage calculation (if any) and only take + place if the attack was successful unless otherwise noted. +

    +
    +
    -
    -

    BESTIARY

    -

    - This final chapter details a variety of NPCs that the Game Master may use as - reference when designing adversaries during the first 20 levels of the game, - but further supplements will add even more — in the meantime, make sure to - experiment with the rules for NPC design (page 302) and come up with unique adversaries! -

    -

    SPECIES AND LEVELS

    -

    - This chapter features a section for each NPC Species, in alphabetical order: - beasts, constructs, demons, elementals, humanoids, monsters, plants, and - undead. -

    -

    - Within each section, NPCS are listed based on their level, from lowest to - highest, in five-levels increments — level 5, level 10, level 15, level 20, - and so on. -

    -

    All NPCS listed in this chapter are soldiers (not elites or champions).

    -

    STUDYING A NON-PLAYER CHARACTER

    -

    - If you want to know more about an NPC's profile, perform an - 【INS + INS】 Open Check — during a conflict scene, the Study - action is what you're looking for. -

    -

    The Game Master will reveal the corresponding amount of information:

    -
      -
    • - Result 10+: The NPC's Rank, Species, maximum HP, and - maximum MP. -
      • -
    • - Result 13+: All the above, plus Traits, Attributes, - Defense, Magic Defense, Affinities. -
      • -
    • - Result 16+: All the above, plus basic attacks and spells. -
      • -
    -

    - The Game Master may apply a +2 bonus or -2 penalty for creatures that are - especially common or hard to find. Once you perform the check, that is what - you know — the same character cannot retry the Check, regardless of if they - encounter a different NPC that would feature the same profile. However, you - can still study different aspects of the creature (such as desires and - motivations); if the NPC changes profile, perhaps through a transformation or - a change of phase, they can be studied again. -

    -
    +
    +

    CHAPTER 7. SPELLS

    +

    Some creatures can cast spells. The format is as follows:

    +
      +
    • + h Spell Name w 【Magic Check】 w MP cost w Target w + Duration. +
      • +
    • Spell effect.
      • +
    +

    Key definitions:

    +
      +
    • + w h indicates that this is a spell and requires the + Spell action. +
      • +
    • + w If rr is present next to the spell's + name, it is an offensive spell. +
      • +
    • + w【Magic Check】 indicates which Attributes must be + rolled for the Magic Check (if the spell is an offensive spell). +
      • +
    • + w MP cost indicates the spell's cost in Mind + Points. +
      • +
    • + w Target indicates the spell's possible target or + targets. +
      • +
    • + w Duration indicates whether the spell is + instantaneous or lasts for the scene. +
      • +
    +

    + Finally, the effects of the spell are described in the text. If + the spell features an opportunity option, it will be listed here. + Some spells have effects that change if the creature casting them + is a higher level — this is mentioned in the text. +

    +

    + For more information on spells, see + page 114. +

    +

    CHAPTER 8. OTHER ACTIONS

    +

    + Some creatures have unique actions they can perform, listed using + the format below: +

    +
      +
    • S Action Name w Action effect.
      • +
    +

    Key definitions:

    +
      +
    • + w S indicates that this effect requires the Skill + action. +
      • +
    • + The effects of this unique action are then explained in detail. +
      • +
    +

    CHAPTER 9. SPECIAL RULES

    +

    + This section lists any unique features and passive or reactive + Skills they may possess, such as the ability to counterattack or + fly. +

    +
    -
    +
    +
    +

    CUTTERPILLAR Lv 5 w BEAST

    +

    + A large centipede that can roll itself into a ball to fend off + attacks, only to spring up and bite afterward. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: heavy, resilient, slow, + territorial. +

    +
    +

    DEX d8 INS d6 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 45 Init. 7

    +

    DEF +2 M.DEF +1 ' a b aa RS EE RS ff VU ii VU l b

    +
    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Mandible Slash w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 + poison damage and the target suffers weak. +
      • +
    • + Cutter Ball w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage. If the cutterpillar performed the Guard + action during its previous turn, this attack deals 5 extra + damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Roll Up w When the cutterpillar performs the + Guard action, it gains Immunity to physical damage until the + start of its next turn. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +
    +

    GIANT RAT Lv 5 w BEAST

    +

    + Large rats dwelling in sewers and tunnels. Their bite can cause + violent fevers, but they are easily scared away by fire. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: afraid of fire, fast, hungry, + vicious. +

    +
    +

    DEX d12 INS d8 MIG d6 WLP d6 HP 40 w 20 MP 35 Init. 14

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a b a EE RS ff VU i l bb RS

    +
    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Bad Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage and the target suffers poisoned. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Cornered Rat w As long as it is in Crisis, + the rat gains a +3 bonus to all Checks. +
      • +
    • + Quick w When the giant rat fills or erases + sections of a Clock related to escaping or pursuing, it may + fill or erase an additional section. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    BEASTS

    +
    -
    +
    +

    55 BESTIARY

    +
    +

    GREY HOWLER

    +

    Lv 5 w BEAST

    +

    + Often trained as guardians, these large canines can prove + extremely loyal to their owners and companions. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: loyal, perceptive, smart, + vigilant. +

    + +
    +
      +
    • DEX d10
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d8
      • +
    • WLP d6
      • +
    • HP 50 w 25 MP
      • +
    • 35 Init. 9
      • +
    • DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa RS b a E f ii RS l b
      • +
    +
    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Vicious Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 +3 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Protect: When another character is in danger, + the grey howler may choose to take their place (see the Protect + Skill on page 197). +
      • +
    +
    +

    VAMPIRE BAT

    +

    Lv 5 w BEAST

    +

    + Unlike normal bats, these oversized predators often attack people + and animals. They are surprisingly intelligent. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: afraid of light, aggressive, + loud, smart. +

    + +
    +
      +
    • DEX d10
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d6
      • +
    • WLP d8
      • +
    • HP 50 w 25 MP
      • +
    • 45 Init. 9
      • +
    • DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU b a EE RS f i l bb RS
      • +
    +
    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Blood Drinker w 【DEX + DEX】 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage. Then, the vampire bat recovers an amount of HP + equal to half the HP loss suffered by the target. +
      • +
    • + Screech w 【DEX + WLP】 w 【HR + 5】 air damage + and the target suffers dazed. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Flying: See + page 307 for the detailed + effects of this Skill. +
      • +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    Creature Profile Guide

    -

    Chapter Title Placeholder

    -

    d 1. NAME, LEVEL AND SPECIES

    -

    - At the top of the creature profile, you will find the creature's name, their - level (ranging from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 60), and finally their - Species. -

    -

    d 2. DESCRIPTION AND TYPICAL TRAITS

    -

    - Each profile features a short description of the creature, followed by a list - of typical (but not universal) Traits for that type of creature. The Game - Master should always consider these Traits when portraying the creature or - adjudicating the consequences of actions — a peaceful creature is more likely - to listen to reason than an aggressive one, for instance. -

    -

    - Villains can also spend Ultima Points to invoke Traits and reroll dice (page - 101). -

    -

    d 3. ATTRIBUTES

    -

    This line provides you with the creature's main and secondary statistics:

    -
      -
    • - Dexterity (DEX), Insight (INS), Might (MIG) and Willpower (WLP) - are all listed using the creature's base die size. Status effects and - various abilities may temporarily influence these die sizes. -
      • -
    • - HP indicates the creature's maximum Hit Points, followed by - their Crisis score. -
      • -
    • MP indicates the creature's maximum Mind Points.
      • -
    • - Init. indicates the creature's Initiative score. This - calculation already takes all relevant bonuses and penalties into account, - such as those from armor or Skills. -
      • -
    -

    d 4. DEFENSES

    -

    This section lists the creature's defensive statistics:

    -
      -
    • - Defense (DEF) may be listed as a fixed number (if the - creature is wearing martial armor) or as a bonus to be added to their - current Dexterity die size. -
      • -
    • - Magic Defense (M.DEF) is always listed as a bonus to be - added to the creature's current Insight die size. -
      • -
    -

    - These scores already take into account any benefits granted by shields and - Skills. -

    -
    -
    +
    +
    +

    BOMBARD ANT Lv 10 w BEAST

    +

    + These human-sized ants are an extension of their Queen's will — + a mysterious creature dwelling in the depths of the earth. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: explosive, flammable, mindless, + territorial. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d10
      • +
    • INS d6
      • +
    • MIG d10
      • +
    • WLP d6
      • +
    • HP 70 w 35 MP 40
      • +
    • Init. 12
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Ant Slam w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    • + Ant Cannon w 【DEX + INS】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage and the target suffers dazed. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Burrow +

      + When the bombard ant takes the Guard action, if it is + standing on dirt, sand, or rock, it gains a +2 bonus to + Defense and becomes Vulnerable to earth damage until the + start of its next turn. +

      +
      • +
    • + Empty Mind +

      The bombard ant is immune to dazed and enraged.

      +
      • +
    +
    +
    +
    +

    THORNFISH Lv 10 w BEAST

    +

    + Barely longer than an outstretched arm, these fishes use their + fins to fly across brief distances and carry a vicious bite. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: aggressive, quick, small, + thick-skinned. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d10
      • +
    • INS d10
      • +
    • MIG d6
      • +
    • WLP d6
      • +
    • HP 50 w 25 MP 40
      • +
    • Init. 14
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Thorn Dive w 【DEX + DEX】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    • + Ocean Jet w 【DEX + INS】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 ice + damage and the target suffers slow. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Flying +

      + See page 307 for the + detailed effects of this Skill. +

      +
      • +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    5. DAMAGE AFFINITIES

    -

    - Here you can find the creature's Affinity towards each of the nine damage - types in the game, in this order: physical, air, bolt, dark, earth, fire, ice, - light, poison. -

    -
      -
    • - Empty field means the creature has no Affinity regarding - the damage type in question. -
      • -
    • - VU means the creature is Vulnerable to the damage type in - question, thus doubling the Hit Point loss. -
      • -
    • - RS means the creature is Resistant to the damage type in - question, thus halving the Hit Point loss. -
      • -
    • - IM means the creature is Immune to the damage type in - question, thus negating the Hit Point loss. -
      • -
    • - AB means the creature Absorbs the damage type in question, - thus recovering Hit Points equal to the damage suffered. -
      • -
    -

    - For more information on damage and Affinities, see - page 92. -

    -

    6. BASIC ATTACKS

    -

    This section lists the creature's main attacks using the format below:

    -
    $ Attack Name w 【Accuracy Check】 w 【Damage Calculation】 type damage.
    aa Attack Name w 【Accuracy Check】 w 【Damage Calculation】 type damage.
    -
      -
    • - $ or aa indicates whether the attack is melee or ranged. -
      • -
    • - 【Accuracy Check】 indicates which Attributes must be - rolled for the Accuracy Check. -
      • -
    • - 【Damage Calculation】 indicates how to calculate the - damage dealt by the attack, generally by adding the High Roll and a fixed - value, as well as the type of damage dealt by the attack. Some attacks deal - no damage. -
      • -
    -

    - Many attacks have secondary effects or follow special rules, such as targeting - Magic Defense instead of Defense. Secondary effects are listed after the - damage calculation (if any) and only take place if the attack was successful - unless otherwise noted. -

    -
    -
    +
    +

    BESTIARY

    +
    +

    SUN BEAR

    +

    Level 15 | Beast

    +

    + One of the largest and most intelligent beasts in the world. + Rumor has it some sun bears can communicate telepathically. +

    +

    Typical Traits

    +
      +
    • hairy
      • +
    • huge
      • +
    • peaceful
      • +
    • smart
      • +
    +
    + DEX: d8 INS: d8 + MIG: d10 WLP: d6
    + HP: 80 w 40 MP 45 | Init.: 8 +
    + DEF: +1 M.DEF: +2 +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Bear Hug (Requires [DEX + MIG]): Deals +1 + physical damage and the target suffers weak. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Powerful: The sun bear is immune to slow and + weak. +
      • +
    • + Suntouched: As long as it is in Crisis, the + Bear Hug attack deals 5 extra damage and all damage dealt by + that attack becomes fire. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    WHITE HOWLER

    +

    Level 20 | Beast

    +

    + White howlers are rarely seen near urban areas since they prefer + mountains and forests. They are breathtakingly beautiful. +

    +

    Typical Traits

    +
      +
    • brave
      • +
    • cunning
      • +
    • regal
      • +
    • vigilant
      • +
    +
    + DEX: d8 INS: d8 + MIG: d10 WLP: d8
    + HP: 90 w 45 MP 60 | Init.: 8 +
    + DEF: +2 M.DEF: +1 +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + White Maw (Requires [DEX + MIG]): Deals +5 + physical damage and the target suffers weak. +
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Iceberg (Cost: 20 MP): Targets one creature, + instant action. The target suffers 【HR + 30】 ice damage. + This damage ignores Resistances. +
      • +
    • + Lick Wounds (Cost: 5 MP): Self, instant + action. The white howler recovers 30 Hit Points (40 if level + 40+, 50 if level 60+). +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Regal Aura: Allies of the white howler are + immune to shaken. +
      • +
    +
    + +
    -
    -

    CHAPTER 7. SPELLS

    -

    Some creatures can cast spells. The format is as follows:

    -
      -
    • - h Spell Name w 【Magic Check】 w MP cost w Target w Duration. -
      • -
    • Spell effect.
      • -
    -

    Key definitions:

    -
      -
    • - w h indicates that this is a spell and requires the Spell - action. -
      • -
    • - w If rr is present next to the spell's name, it is - an offensive spell. -
      • -
    • - w【Magic Check】 indicates which Attributes must be rolled for - the Magic Check (if the spell is an offensive spell). -
      • -
    • w MP cost indicates the spell's cost in Mind Points.
      • -
    • - w Target indicates the spell's possible target or targets. -
      • -
    • - w Duration indicates whether the spell is instantaneous or - lasts for the scene. -
      • -
    -

    - Finally, the effects of the spell are described in the text. If the spell - features an opportunity option, it will be listed here. Some spells have - effects that change if the creature casting them is a higher level — this is - mentioned in the text. -

    -

    - For more information on spells, see - page 114. -

    -

    CHAPTER 8. OTHER ACTIONS

    -

    - Some creatures have unique actions they can perform, listed using the format - below: -

    -
      -
    • S Action Name w Action effect.
      • -
    -

    Key definitions:

    -
      -
    • - w S indicates that this effect requires the Skill action. -
      • -
    • The effects of this unique action are then explained in detail.
      • -
    -

    CHAPTER 9. SPECIAL RULES

    -

    - This section lists any unique features and passive or reactive Skills they may - possess, such as the ability to counterattack or fly. -

    -
    +
    +

    ARCANE LANTERN Lv 5 w CONSTRUCT

    +

    + Mages often keep these creatures as magical repositories. In a + pinch, the lanterns can even help in battle. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: glowing, helpful, magical, tiny. +

    +

    Stats

    +

    DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d6 WLP d10 HP 40 w 20 MP 55 Init. 8

    +

    DEF +1 M.DEF +2 ' VU a b a EE RS ff RS ii RS l bb IM

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    Elemental Discharge

    +

    + Damage: {DEX + INS} w {HR + 5} damage. When the + arcane lantern performs this attack, roll a d6 to determine the + damage type: 1-2 bolt; 3-4 fire; 5-6 ice. +

    +

    Other Actions

    +

    Mana Transfer

    +

    + The arcane lantern may use an action and spend up to 10 Mind + Points to choose another creature it can see. That creature + recovers an equal amount of Mind Points. +

    +

    Special Rules

    +

    + Construct: The lantern is immune to poisoned. +

    +

    CLATTERCLOWN Lv 10 w CONSTRUCT

    +

    + A discarded toy jester inhabited by loathsome spirits. Perhaps it + is simply looking for someone to play with? +

    +

    + Typical Traits: creepy, loud, small, vengeful. +

    +

    Stats

    +

    DEX d8 INS d10 MIG d8 WLP d6 HP 60 w 30 MP 50 Init. 13

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU b a EE RS ff RS i l bb IM

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    Jester Kick

    +

    + Damage: {DEX + INS} +1 w {HR + 5} physical + damage. This attack deals 5 extra damage against dazed or shaken + targets. +

    +

    Spells

    +

    Dancing Jester

    +

    + 20 MP w Special w Instantaneous. The clatterclown chooses any + number of creatures it can see: each of them suffers shaken. +

    +

    Special Rules

    +

    + Construct: The clatterclown is immune to + poisoned. +

    +
    -
    -
    -

    CUTTERPILLAR Lv 5 w BEAST

    -

    - A large centipede that can roll itself into a ball to fend off attacks, only - to spring up and bite afterward. -

    -

    Typical Traits: heavy, resilient, slow, territorial.

    -
    -

    DEX d8 INS d6 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 45 Init. 7

    -

    DEF +2 M.DEF +1 ' a b aa RS EE RS ff VU ii VU l b

    -
    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Mandible Slash w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 poison damage - and the target suffers weak. -
      • -
    • - Cutter Ball w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 physical damage. - If the cutterpillar performed the Guard action during its previous turn, - this attack deals 5 extra damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Roll Up w When the cutterpillar performs the Guard - action, it gains Immunity to physical damage until the start of its next - turn. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    GIANT RAT Lv 5 w BEAST

    -

    - Large rats dwelling in sewers and tunnels. Their bite can cause violent - fevers, but they are easily scared away by fire. -

    -

    Typical Traits: afraid of fire, fast, hungry, vicious.

    -
    -

    DEX d12 INS d8 MIG d6 WLP d6 HP 40 w 20 MP 35 Init. 14

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a b a EE RS ff VU i l bb RS

    -
    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Bad Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 physical damage and - the target suffers poisoned. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Cornered Rat w As long as it is in Crisis, the rat gains - a +3 bonus to all Checks. -
      • -
    • - Quick w When the giant rat fills or erases sections of a - Clock related to escaping or pursuing, it may fill or erase an additional - section. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    BEASTS

    -
    +
    +

    GARGOYLE

    +

    Lv 10 w CONSTRUCT

    +

    + Despite their weight, gargoyles can levitate using their moderate + magical powers. They make for excellent guardians. +

    +

    Typical Traits

    +
      +
    • Bound to a location
      • +
    • Cunning
      • +
    • Floating
      • +
    • Vigilant
      • +
    +

    Statistics

    +
    +
    DEX
    +
    d10
    +
    INS
    +
    d8
    +
    MIG
    +
    d8
    +
    WLP
    +
    d6
    +
    HP
    +
    70 w 35
    +
    MP
    +
    50
    +
    Init.
    +
    9
    +
    +

    Defenses

    +
      +
    • DEF: +0
      • +
    • M.DEF: +0
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + Stone Claws w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage. This attack targets Magic Defense. +

    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Stone Barrage w 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP w One + creature w Instantaneous. The target suffers 【HR + 15】 earth + damage and suffers dazed. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Construct: The gargoyle is immune to poisoned. +
      • +
    • + Flying: See + page 307 for the detailed + effects of this Skill. +
      • +
    +
    +

    MAGITECH TROOPER

    +

    Lv 10 w CONSTRUCT

    +

    + A suit of armor animated by soul energy. Immensely powerful in + battle, but its strategies tend to be very predictable. +

    +

    Typical Traits

    +
      +
    • Loyal
      • +
    • Predictable
      • +
    • Ruthless
      • +
    • Vigilant
      • +
    +

    Statistics

    +
    +
    DEX
    +
    d8
    +
    INS
    +
    d8
    +
    MIG
    +
    d10
    +
    WLP
    +
    d6
    +
    HP
    +
    80 w 40
    +
    MP
    +
    40
    +
    Init.
    +
    5
    +
    +

    Defenses

    +
      +
    • DEF: 11
      • +
    • M.DEF: +0
      • +
    +

    Equipment

    +

    waraxe, bronze plate.

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + Axe Strike w 【MIG + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 14】 + physical damage and the target suffers slow. +

    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Construct: The magitech trooper is immune to + poisoned. +
      • +
    • + Exposed Core: As long as it is in Crisis, the + magitech trooper loses Resistance to fire and ice damage and all + damage dealt by its Axe Strike becomes bolt. +
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    55 BESTIARY

    -
    -

    GREY HOWLER

    -

    Lv 5 w BEAST

    -

    - Often trained as guardians, these large canines can prove extremely loyal to - their owners and companions. -

    -

    Typical Traits: loyal, perceptive, smart, vigilant.

    - -
    -
      -
    • DEX d10
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d8
      • -
    • WLP d6
      • -
    • HP 50 w 25 MP
      • -
    • 35 Init. 9
      • -
    • DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa RS b a E f ii RS l b
      • -
    -
    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Vicious Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 +3 w 【HR + 10】 physical - damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Protect: When another character is in danger, the grey - howler may choose to take their place (see the Protect Skill on - page 197). -
      • -
    -
    -

    VAMPIRE BAT

    -

    Lv 5 w BEAST

    -

    - Unlike normal bats, these oversized predators often attack people and animals. - They are surprisingly intelligent. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: afraid of light, aggressive, loud, smart. -

    - -
    -
      -
    • DEX d10
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d6
      • -
    • WLP d8
      • -
    • HP 50 w 25 MP
      • -
    • 45 Init. 9
      • -
    • DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU b a EE RS f i l bb RS
      • -
    -
    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Blood Drinker w 【DEX + DEX】 w 【HR + 5】 physical damage. - Then, the vampire bat recovers an amount of HP equal to half the HP loss - suffered by the target. -
      • -
    • - Screech w 【DEX + WLP】 w 【HR + 5】 air damage and the - target suffers dazed. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Flying: See - page 307 for the detailed effects of - this Skill. -
      • -
    -
    -
    +
    +

    BRONZE GOLEM Lv 15 w CONSTRUCT

    +

    + These clockwork automatons are often employed as guardians by + aristocrats and merchants. They are imposing but slow. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: clattering, looming, powerful, + slow. +

    + +

    DEX d6 INS d8 MIG d12 WLP d6 HP 100 w 50 MP 45 Init. 7

    +

    DEF +2 M.DEF +1 ' aa VU bb VUa EE RS f i l bb IM

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Punch: w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage and the target suffers dazed. +
      • +
    • + Whirlwind: w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 air + damage. This attack has multi (2). +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Construct: The bronze golem is immune to + poisoned. +
      • +
    +

    RAZORBIRD Lv 15 w CONSTRUCT

    +

    + Often found in the aerial forces of large empires, razorbirds + carry a mighty arsenal of magitech weapons. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: fast, flying, heavily armed, + loyal. +

    + +

    DEX d10 INS d8 MIG d8 WLP d6 HP 80 w 40 MP 45 Init. 9

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU bb VUa EE RS ff IM ii VU l bb IM

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Razor Dive: w 【DEX + DEX】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. After performing this attack, the razorbird + loses all benefits granted by the Flying Skill until the start + of its next turn. +
      • +
    • + Gatling Gun: w 【DEX + INS】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage. This attack has multi (2). +
      • +
    • + Scorch Rocket: w 【DEX + INS】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 + fire damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Construct: The razorbird is immune to poisoned. +
      • +
    • + Fast & Furious: The razorbird is immune to slow + and weak. +
      • +
    • + Flying: See + page 307 for the detailed + effects of this Skill. +
      • +
    +
    -
    -
    -

    BOMBARD ANT Lv 10 w BEAST

    -

    - These human-sized ants are an extension of their Queen's will — a mysterious - creature dwelling in the depths of the earth. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: explosive, flammable, mindless, - territorial. -

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d10
      • -
    • INS d6
      • -
    • MIG d10
      • -
    • WLP d6
      • -
    • HP 70 w 35 MP 40
      • -
    • Init. 12
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Ant Slam w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical - damage. -
      • -
    • - Ant Cannon w 【DEX + INS】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 physical - damage and the target suffers dazed. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Burrow -

      - When the bombard ant takes the Guard action, if it is standing on dirt, - sand, or rock, it gains a +2 bonus to Defense and becomes Vulnerable to - earth damage until the start of its next turn. -

      -
      • -
    • - Empty Mind -

      The bombard ant is immune to dazed and enraged.

      -
      • -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    THORNFISH Lv 10 w BEAST

    -

    - Barely longer than an outstretched arm, these fishes use their fins to fly - across brief distances and carry a vicious bite. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: aggressive, quick, small, thick-skinned. -

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d10
      • -
    • INS d10
      • -
    • MIG d6
      • -
    • WLP d6
      • -
    • HP 50 w 25 MP 40
      • -
    • Init. 14
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Thorn Dive w 【DEX + DEX】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical - damage. -
      • -
    • - Ocean Jet w 【DEX + INS】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 ice damage and - the target suffers slow. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Flying -

      - See page 307 for the detailed - effects of this Skill. -

      -
      • -
    -
    -
    +
    +

    FOREST GOLEM Lv 20 w CONSTRUCT

    +

    + Druids and witches often weave together these creatures and order + them to guard sacred locations. +

    +

    Typical Traits: emotionless, flammable, lonely, towering.

    +

    Stats

    +

    + DEX d6 | INS d6 | + MIG d12 | WLP d10 | + HP 110 w 55 MP 80 | Init. 6 +

    +

    DEF +0 | M.DEF +0

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Bark Claws w + {MIG + MIG} +2 w + {HR + 10} physical + damage. This attack has multi (2). +
      • +
    • + Life Blast w + {DEX + MIG} +2 w + {HR + 15} light + damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPELLS

    +
      +
    • + Dispel w 10 MP w One creature w Instantaneous. + If the target is affected by one or more spells with a duration + of "Scene", instead they are no longer affected by any of those + spells. +
      • +
    • + Spore Breath w + {MIG + WLP} +2 w 10 + MP w One creature w Instantaneous. The target suffers + {HR + 15} poison + damage and suffers weak. +
      • +
    • + Vine Burst w 20 MP w Special w Instantaneous. + The golem chooses any number of creatures it can see: each of + them suffers shaken. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +

    + Construct w The forest golem is immune to + poisoned. +

    +

    Design Notes for Constructs

    +

    + The once-resplendent waters of the Dagda Oasis now run dry. The + Golem attacks all that approach. When designing a construct boss, + you might separate it into parts (such as a sturdy central body + supported by telescopic limbs), or have it expose its magitech + core when in Crisis, increasing its elemental damage but also + lowering defenses and unlocking new Vulnerabilities. +

    +

    CONSTRUCT BOSSES

    +

    + And if there's a Magitech Tinkerer in the party, they might even + be able to take control of a soldier-rank limb and force the boss + to punch itself in the face! Those are the kind of scenes your + group will remember. +

    +
    -
    -

    BESTIARY

    -
    -

    SUN BEAR

    -

    Level 15 | Beast

    -

    - One of the largest and most intelligent beasts in the world. Rumor has it - some sun bears can communicate telepathically. -

    -

    Typical Traits

    -
      -
    • hairy
      • -
    • huge
      • -
    • peaceful
      • -
    • smart
      • -
    -
    - DEX: d8 INS: d8 MIG: d10 - WLP: d6
    - HP: 80 w 40 MP 45 | Init.: 8
    - DEF: +1 M.DEF: +2 -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Bear Hug (Requires [DEX + MIG]): Deals +1 physical damage - and the target suffers weak. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • Powerful: The sun bear is immune to slow and weak.
      • -
    • - Suntouched: As long as it is in Crisis, the Bear Hug - attack deals 5 extra damage and all damage dealt by that attack becomes - fire. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    WHITE HOWLER

    -

    Level 20 | Beast

    -

    - White howlers are rarely seen near urban areas since they prefer mountains - and forests. They are breathtakingly beautiful. -

    -

    Typical Traits

    -
      -
    • brave
      • -
    • cunning
      • -
    • regal
      • -
    • vigilant
      • -
    -
    - DEX: d8 INS: d8 MIG: d10 - WLP: d8
    - HP: 90 w 45 MP 60 | Init.: 8
    - DEF: +2 M.DEF: +1 -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - White Maw (Requires [DEX + MIG]): Deals +5 physical - damage and the target suffers weak. -
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Iceberg (Cost: 20 MP): Targets one creature, instant - action. The target suffers 【HR + 30】 ice damage. This damage ignores - Resistances. -
      • -
    • - Lick Wounds (Cost: 5 MP): Self, instant action. The white - howler recovers 30 Hit Points (40 if level 40+, 50 if level 60+). -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Regal Aura: Allies of the white howler are immune to - shaken. -
      • -
    -
    - -
    +
    +
    +

    DEMONS

    +

    IMP Lv 5 w DEMON

    +

    + The weakest of demons. Imps originate from the dark thoughts of + a single person or small community. They are cowards. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: cowardly, cunning, mischievous, + tainted. +

    + +

    DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d6 WLP d10 HP 50 w 25 MP 55 Init. 8

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a b aa RS E ff IM ii RS ll VU b

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +

    + Freezing Nails w 【DEX + WLP】 w 【HR + 5】 ice + damage. This attack targets Magic Defense. +

    +

    SPELLS

    +
      +
    • + Enrage r w 【INS + WLP】 w 10 MP w One + creature w Instantaneous. The target suffers enraged and + cannot perform the Guard or Spell actions on their next turn. +
      • +
    • + Shell w 10 MP w Self w Scene. Until this + spell ends, the imp gains Resistance to physical damage. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    LIGHTNING WHEEL Lv 10 w DEMON

    +

    + Born from the fears of travelers, these cruel demons ride inside + a large wooden wheel surrounded by lightning. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: bright, cackling, cruel, fast. +

    + +

    DEX d12 INS d6 MIG d6 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 60 Init. 9

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a bb ABaa RS EE VU f i l b

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +

    + Sharp Turn w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. +

    +

    SPELLS

    +
      +
    • + Fulgur r w 【INS + WLP】 +1 w 10 × T MP w Up + to three creatures w Instantaneous. Each target suffers 【HR + + 15】 bolt damage. Opportunity: Each target suffers + dazed. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +

    + Quick w When the lightning wheel fills or + erases sections of a Clock related to escaping or pursuing, they + may fill or erase two additional sections. +

    +
    +
    -
    -

    ARCANE LANTERN Lv 5 w CONSTRUCT

    -

    - Mages often keep these creatures as magical repositories. In a pinch, the - lanterns can even help in battle. -

    -

    Typical Traits: glowing, helpful, magical, tiny.

    -

    Stats

    -

    DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d6 WLP d10 HP 40 w 20 MP 55 Init. 8

    -

    DEF +1 M.DEF +2 ' VU a b a EE RS ff RS ii RS l bb IM

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    Elemental Discharge

    -

    - Damage: {DEX + INS} w {HR + 5} damage. When the arcane - lantern performs this attack, roll a d6 to determine the damage type: 1-2 - bolt; 3-4 fire; 5-6 ice. -

    -

    Other Actions

    -

    Mana Transfer

    -

    - The arcane lantern may use an action and spend up to 10 Mind Points to choose - another creature it can see. That creature recovers an equal amount of Mind - Points. -

    -

    Special Rules

    -

    Construct: The lantern is immune to poisoned.

    -

    CLATTERCLOWN Lv 10 w CONSTRUCT

    -

    - A discarded toy jester inhabited by loathsome spirits. Perhaps it is simply - looking for someone to play with? -

    -

    Typical Traits: creepy, loud, small, vengeful.

    -

    Stats

    -

    DEX d8 INS d10 MIG d8 WLP d6 HP 60 w 30 MP 50 Init. 13

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU b a EE RS ff RS i l bb IM

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    Jester Kick

    -

    - Damage: {DEX + INS} +1 w {HR + 5} physical damage. This - attack deals 5 extra damage against dazed or shaken targets. -

    -

    Spells

    -

    Dancing Jester

    -

    - 20 MP w Special w Instantaneous. The clatterclown chooses any number of - creatures it can see: each of them suffers shaken. -

    -

    Special Rules

    -

    Construct: The clatterclown is immune to poisoned.

    -
    +
    +

    SHADOW HOWLER Lv 15 w DEMON

    +

    + This massive dog is said to appear when a great catastrophe is + about to take place — they are not evil but mere harbingers of + tragedy. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: ghastly, large, silent, + unearthly. +

    +

    Statistics

    +
    +
    DEX
    +
    d8
    +
    INS
    +
    d6
    +
    MIG
    +
    d10
    +
    WLP
    +
    d8
    +
    HP
    +
    80 w 40
    +
    MP
    +
    55
    +
    Init.
    +
    7
    +
    DEF
    +
    +1
    +
    M.DEF
    +
    +2
    + +
    [Stats Block]
    +
    ' a bb VUaa RS E ff RS i l b
    +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Ghostbite w + 【DEX + MIG】 +4 w + 【HR + 10】 physical damage. + Targets Magic Defense. +
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Ember Breath rr w + 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP w One + creature w Instantaneous. +

      + The target suffers 【HR + 15】 fire damage and suffers weak. +

      +
      • +
    • + Howls of Tragedy rr w + 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 5 MP w One + creature w Instantaneous. +

      The target suffers shaken.

      +
      • +
    +

    ECHIDNA Lv 20 w DEMON

    +

    + These dangerous fiends are the embodiments of suspicion and + strife. Their legs end in a twisting swarm of snakes. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: clever, knowledgeable, + slithering, unfathomable. +

    +

    Statistics

    +
    +
    DEX
    +
    d8
    +
    INS
    +
    d10
    +
    MIG
    +
    d6
    +
    WLP
    +
    d10
    +
    HP
    +
    70 w 35
    +
    MP
    +
    80
    +
    Init.
    +
    9
    +
    DEF
    +
    +0
    +
    M.DEF
    +
    +0
    + +
    [Stats Block]
    +
    ' aa VU b aa RS E ff IM ii RS ll VU b
    +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Tangle of Vipers w + 【DEX + INS】 +5 w + 【HR + 15】 poison damage. +
      • +
    • + Cold Glare w + 【DEX + WLP】 +5 w + 【HR + 10】 ice damage and the + target cannot perform the Objective action on their next turn. + This attack targets Magic Defense. +
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Brain Melt rr w + 【INS + WLP】 +2 w 5 × T MP w Up + to three creatures w Instantaneous. Each target loses 【HR + + 10】 Mind Points. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Eloquent w The echidna gains a +3 bonus to + Opposed Checks during social occasions. +
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    GARGOYLE

    -

    Lv 10 w CONSTRUCT

    -

    - Despite their weight, gargoyles can levitate using their moderate magical - powers. They make for excellent guardians. -

    -

    Typical Traits

    -
      -
    • Bound to a location
      • -
    • Cunning
      • -
    • Floating
      • -
    • Vigilant
      • -
    -

    Statistics

    -
    -
    DEX
    -
    d10
    -
    INS
    -
    d8
    -
    MIG
    -
    d8
    -
    WLP
    -
    d6
    -
    HP
    -
    70 w 35
    -
    MP
    -
    50
    -
    Init.
    -
    9
    -
    -

    Defenses

    -
      -
    • DEF: +0
      • -
    • M.DEF: +0
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    - Stone Claws w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 physical damage. - This attack targets Magic Defense. -

    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Stone Barrage w 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous. The target suffers 【HR + 15】 earth damage and suffers - dazed. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • Construct: The gargoyle is immune to poisoned.
      • -
    • - Flying: See - page 307 for the detailed effects of - this Skill. -
      • -
    -
    -

    MAGITECH TROOPER

    -

    Lv 10 w CONSTRUCT

    -

    - A suit of armor animated by soul energy. Immensely powerful in battle, but its - strategies tend to be very predictable. -

    -

    Typical Traits

    -
      -
    • Loyal
      • -
    • Predictable
      • -
    • Ruthless
      • -
    • Vigilant
      • -
    -

    Statistics

    -
    -
    DEX
    -
    d8
    -
    INS
    -
    d8
    -
    MIG
    -
    d10
    -
    WLP
    -
    d6
    -
    HP
    -
    80 w 40
    -
    MP
    -
    40
    -
    Init.
    -
    5
    -
    -

    Defenses

    -
      -
    • DEF: 11
      • -
    • M.DEF: +0
      • -
    -

    Equipment

    -

    waraxe, bronze plate.

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    - Axe Strike w 【MIG + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 14】 physical damage - and the target suffers slow. -

    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Construct: The magitech trooper is immune to poisoned. -
      • -
    • - Exposed Core: As long as it is in Crisis, the magitech - trooper loses Resistance to fire and ice damage and all damage dealt by its - Axe Strike becomes bolt. -
      • -
    -
    +
    +

    ACORN PIXIE

    +

    Lv 5 w ELEMENTAL

    +

    + These fairies gather in places where life force flows untainted. + If said energy becomes corrupted, their minds may grow clouded by + rage. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: curious, glowing, kind, playful. +

    +

    Statistics

    +
      +
    • DEX: d10
      • +
    • INS: d6
      • +
    • MIG: d6
      • +
    • WLP: d10
      • +
    • HP: 40
      • +
    • MP: 20
      • +
    • Init: 8
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + Sharp Needle w {DEX + DEX} w {HR + 5} physical + damage. This attack deals 5 extra damage against slow targets. +

    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Entangle w {INS + WLP} w 5 MP w One creature w + Instantaneous. The target suffers slow. +
      • +
    • + Heal w 10 × T MP w Up to three creatures w + Instantaneous. Each target recovers 40 Hit Points (50 if level + 20+, 60 if level 40+). +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Elemental: The acorn pixie is immune to + poisoned. +
      • +
    • + Flying: See + page 307 for the detailed + effects of this Skill. +
      • +
    +

    CHAOS SHARD

    +

    Lv 5 w ELEMENTAL

    +

    + A fragment of negative energy given form. It is largely mindless, + generally feeding on decaying matter and residual arcane energy. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: alien, hungry, small, spreads + darkness. +

    +

    Statistics

    +
      +
    • DEX: d8
      • +
    • INS: d10
      • +
    • MIG: d8
      • +
    • WLP: d6
      • +
    • HP: 50
      • +
    • MP: 25
      • +
    • Init: 9
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + Chaos Dart w {DEX + INS} w {HR + 5} dark damage + and the target suffers weak. +

    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Elemental: The chaos shard is immune to + poisoned. +
      • +
    • + Empty Mind: The chaos shard is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    BRONZE GOLEM Lv 15 w CONSTRUCT

    -

    - These clockwork automatons are often employed as guardians by aristocrats and - merchants. They are imposing but slow. -

    -

    Typical Traits: clattering, looming, powerful, slow.

    - -

    DEX d6 INS d8 MIG d12 WLP d6 HP 100 w 50 MP 45 Init. 7

    -

    DEF +2 M.DEF +1 ' aa VU bb VUa EE RS f i l bb IM

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Punch: w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical damage and - the target suffers dazed. -
      • -
    • - Whirlwind: w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 air damage. This - attack has multi (2). -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • Construct: The bronze golem is immune to poisoned.
      • -
    -

    RAZORBIRD Lv 15 w CONSTRUCT

    -

    - Often found in the aerial forces of large empires, razorbirds carry a mighty - arsenal of magitech weapons. -

    -

    Typical Traits: fast, flying, heavily armed, loyal.

    - -

    DEX d10 INS d8 MIG d8 WLP d6 HP 80 w 40 MP 45 Init. 9

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU bb VUa EE RS ff IM ii VU l bb IM

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Razor Dive: w 【DEX + DEX】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical - damage. After performing this attack, the razorbird loses all benefits - granted by the Flying Skill until the start of its next turn. -
      • -
    • - Gatling Gun: w 【DEX + INS】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 physical - damage. This attack has multi (2). -
      • -
    • - Scorch Rocket: w 【DEX + INS】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 fire - damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • Construct: The razorbird is immune to poisoned.
      • -
    • - Fast & Furious: The razorbird is immune to slow and weak. -
      • -
    • - Flying: See - page 307 for the detailed effects of - this Skill. -
      • -
    -
    +
    -
    -

    FOREST GOLEM Lv 20 w CONSTRUCT

    -

    - Druids and witches often weave together these creatures and order them to - guard sacred locations. -

    -

    Typical Traits: emotionless, flammable, lonely, towering.

    -

    Stats

    -

    - DEX d6 | INS d6 | MIG d12 | - WLP d10 | HP 110 w 55 MP 80 | - Init. 6 -

    -

    DEF +0 | M.DEF +0

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Bark Claws w - {MIG + MIG} +2 w - {HR + 10} physical damage. This - attack has multi (2). -
      • -
    • - Life Blast w - {DEX + MIG} +2 w - {HR + 15} light damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPELLS

    -
      -
    • - Dispel w 10 MP w One creature w Instantaneous. If the - target is affected by one or more spells with a duration of "Scene", instead - they are no longer affected by any of those spells. -
      • -
    • - Spore Breath w - {MIG + WLP} +2 w 10 MP w One - creature w Instantaneous. The target suffers - {HR + 15} poison damage and - suffers weak. -
      • -
    • - Vine Burst w 20 MP w Special w Instantaneous. The golem - chooses any number of creatures it can see: each of them suffers shaken. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -

    Construct w The forest golem is immune to poisoned.

    -

    Design Notes for Constructs

    -

    - The once-resplendent waters of the Dagda Oasis now run dry. The Golem attacks - all that approach. When designing a construct boss, you might separate it into - parts (such as a sturdy central body supported by telescopic limbs), or have - it expose its magitech core when in Crisis, increasing its elemental damage - but also lowering defenses and unlocking new Vulnerabilities. -

    -

    CONSTRUCT BOSSES

    -

    - And if there's a Magitech Tinkerer in the party, they might even be able to - take control of a soldier-rank limb and force the boss to punch itself in the - face! Those are the kind of scenes your group will remember. -

    -
    +
    -
    -
    -

    DEMONS

    -

    IMP Lv 5 w DEMON

    -

    - The weakest of demons. Imps originate from the dark thoughts of a single - person or small community. They are cowards. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: cowardly, cunning, mischievous, tainted. -

    - -

    DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d6 WLP d10 HP 50 w 25 MP 55 Init. 8

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a b aa RS E ff IM ii RS ll VU b

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -

    - Freezing Nails w 【DEX + WLP】 w 【HR + 5】 ice damage. - This attack targets Magic Defense. -

    -

    SPELLS

    -
      -
    • - Enrage r w 【INS + WLP】 w 10 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous. The target suffers enraged and cannot perform the Guard or - Spell actions on their next turn. -
      • -
    • - Shell w 10 MP w Self w Scene. Until this spell ends, the - imp gains Resistance to physical damage. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    LIGHTNING WHEEL Lv 10 w DEMON

    -

    - Born from the fears of travelers, these cruel demons ride inside a large - wooden wheel surrounded by lightning. -

    -

    Typical Traits: bright, cackling, cruel, fast.

    - -

    DEX d12 INS d6 MIG d6 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 60 Init. 9

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a bb ABaa RS EE VU f i l b

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -

    - Sharp Turn w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical - damage. -

    -

    SPELLS

    -
      -
    • - Fulgur r w 【INS + WLP】 +1 w 10 × T MP w Up to three - creatures w Instantaneous. Each target suffers 【HR + 15】 bolt damage. - Opportunity: Each target suffers dazed. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -

    - Quick w When the lightning wheel fills or erases sections - of a Clock related to escaping or pursuing, they may fill or erase two - additional sections. -

    -
    -
    +
    +

    CRAGBOAR Lv 20 w ELEMENTAL

    +

    + A huge rock formation awakened by earth spirits. It may lay + motionless for centuries, then suddenly rise and sow destruction. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: destructive, irritable, massive, + rocky. +

    +

    DEX d8 INS d6 MIG d12 WLP d8 HP 110 w 55 MP 60 Init. 7

    +
    + +

    + DEF +0 | M.DEF +0 | + AA VU bb | RSa EE IM f i l bb IM +

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Rock Charge w 【DEX + MIG】 +2 w 【HR + 15】 + physical damage. This attack has multi (2). If this attack + misses any of its targets, the cragboar loses a minor amount + (20) of Hit Points. +
      • +
    • + Rock Tusk w 【MIG + MIG】 +2 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + h Rock Barrage rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +2 w 10 MP w + One creature w Instantaneous.
      The target suffers 【HR + + 20】 earth damage and suffers dazed. +
      • +
    • + h Terra rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +2 w 10 × T MP w Up + to three creatures w Instantaneous.
      Each target suffers + 【HR + 20】 earth damage. This spell cannot target creatures who + are flying, floating, falling, or otherwise in mid-air. +

      + Opportunity: Each target performs one + fewer action on their next turn (to a minimum of 0 + actions). +

      +
      • +
    +

    Other Actions

    +
      +
    • + S Angry Snort w On its next turn, the cragboar + must perform Stone Charge, and each target hit by that attack + will suffer shaken. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Elemental w The cragboar is immune to poisoned. +
      • +
    +

    + While elementals aren't too common as bosses, they make for great + minions. Using pairs of "opposing" elementals, such as fire and + ice, makes it so that the group must vary their strategy and + attacks — because what hurts one elemental will heal the other, + and vice versa. +

    +

    Elemental Minions

    +
    -
    -

    SHADOW HOWLER Lv 15 w DEMON

    -

    - This massive dog is said to appear when a great catastrophe is about to take - place — they are not evil but mere harbingers of tragedy. -

    -

    Typical Traits: ghastly, large, silent, unearthly.

    -

    Statistics

    -
    -
    DEX
    -
    d8
    -
    INS
    -
    d6
    -
    MIG
    -
    d10
    -
    WLP
    -
    d8
    -
    HP
    -
    80 w 40
    -
    MP
    -
    55
    -
    Init.
    -
    7
    -
    DEF
    -
    +1
    -
    M.DEF
    -
    +2
    - -
    [Stats Block]
    -
    ' a bb VUaa RS E ff RS i l b
    -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Ghostbite w 【DEX + MIG】 +4 - w 【HR + 10】 physical damage. Targets - Magic Defense. -
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Ember Breath rr w - 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous. -

      The target suffers 【HR + 15】 fire damage and suffers weak.

      -
      • -
    • - Howls of Tragedy rr w - 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 5 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous. -

      The target suffers shaken.

      -
      • -
    -

    ECHIDNA Lv 20 w DEMON

    -

    - These dangerous fiends are the embodiments of suspicion and strife. Their legs - end in a twisting swarm of snakes. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: clever, knowledgeable, slithering, - unfathomable. -

    -

    Statistics

    -
    -
    DEX
    -
    d8
    -
    INS
    -
    d10
    -
    MIG
    -
    d6
    -
    WLP
    -
    d10
    -
    HP
    -
    70 w 35
    -
    MP
    -
    80
    -
    Init.
    -
    9
    -
    DEF
    -
    +0
    -
    M.DEF
    -
    +0
    - -
    [Stats Block]
    -
    ' aa VU b aa RS E ff IM ii RS ll VU b
    -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Tangle of Vipers w - 【DEX + INS】 +5 w - 【HR + 15】 poison damage. -
      • -
    • - Cold Glare w 【DEX + WLP】 +5 - w 【HR + 10】 ice damage and the target - cannot perform the Objective action on their next turn. This attack targets - Magic Defense. -
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Brain Melt rr w - 【INS + WLP】 +2 w 5 × T MP w Up to three - creatures w Instantaneous. Each target loses 【HR + 10】 Mind Points. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Eloquent w The echidna gains a +3 bonus to Opposed Checks - during social occasions. -
      • -
    -
    +
    +

    HUMANOIDS

    +

    BRIGAND Lv 5 w HUMANOID

    +

    + A common sight on less-patrolled roads, brigands take advantage of + lone travelers and small caravans. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: boastful, irritable, proud, + strong. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d6 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 45 Init. 10
      • +
    • DEF +3 M.DEF +1 ' a b a EE RS f ii RS l b
      • +
    + Equipment: broadaxe, bronze shield, travel garb. +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + Brigand's Axe: w 【MIG + MIG】 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. +

    +

    Special Rules

    +

    + Bad Temper: As long as they are in Crisis, the + brigand becomes immune to all status effects. +

    +
    +

    GUARD Lv 5 w HUMANOID

    +

    + These soldiers are generally found patrolling city streets or + escorting caravans in the wilderness. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: brave, disciplined, loyal, + trained. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d8 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 45 Init. 5
      • +
    • DEF 11 M.DEF +0 ' a b a E f i l b
      • +
    + Equipment: heavy spear, crossbow, bronze plate. +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Heavy Spear: w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 12】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    • + Crossbow: w 【DEX + INS】 w 【HR + 8】 physical + damage. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Defensive Formation: The guard gains a +1 bonus + to Defense and Magic Defense as long as there are one or more + other guards in the conflict. +
      • +
    • + Protect: When another character is in danger, + the guard may choose to take their place (see the Protect Skill + on page 197). +
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    ACORN PIXIE

    -

    Lv 5 w ELEMENTAL

    -

    - These fairies gather in places where life force flows untainted. If said - energy becomes corrupted, their minds may grow clouded by rage. -

    -

    Typical Traits: curious, glowing, kind, playful.

    -

    Statistics

    -
      -
    • DEX: d10
      • -
    • INS: d6
      • -
    • MIG: d6
      • -
    • WLP: d10
      • -
    • HP: 40
      • -
    • MP: 20
      • -
    • Init: 8
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    - Sharp Needle w {DEX + DEX} w {HR + 5} physical damage. This - attack deals 5 extra damage against slow targets. -

    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Entangle w {INS + WLP} w 5 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous. The target suffers slow. -
      • -
    • - Heal w 10 × T MP w Up to three creatures w Instantaneous. - Each target recovers 40 Hit Points (50 if level 20+, 60 if level 40+). -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • Elemental: The acorn pixie is immune to poisoned.
      • -
    • - Flying: See - page 307 for the detailed effects of - this Skill. -
      • -
    -

    CHAOS SHARD

    -

    Lv 5 w ELEMENTAL

    -

    - A fragment of negative energy given form. It is largely mindless, generally - feeding on decaying matter and residual arcane energy. -

    -

    Typical Traits: alien, hungry, small, spreads darkness.

    -

    Statistics

    -
      -
    • DEX: d8
      • -
    • INS: d10
      • -
    • MIG: d8
      • -
    • WLP: d6
      • -
    • HP: 50
      • -
    • MP: 25
      • -
    • Init: 9
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    - Chaos Dart w {DEX + INS} w {HR + 5} dark damage and the - target suffers weak. -

    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • Elemental: The chaos shard is immune to poisoned.
      • -
    • - Empty Mind: The chaos shard is immune to dazed, enraged, - and shaken. -
      • -
    -
    +
    -
    +
    +
    +

    W HIVEKIN Lv 10 w HUMANOID

    +

    + Half-bee, half-human, these creatures have a long tradition of + arts and craftsmanship but tend to be quite reclusive. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: buzzing, industrious, lover of + beauty, secretive. +

    +

    Statistics

    +
    +
    DEX
    +
    d10
    +
    INS
    +
    d8
    +
    MIG
    +
    d8
    +
    WLP
    +
    d6
    +
    HP
    +
    70 w 35
    +
    MP
    +
    50
    +
    Init.
    +
    11
    +
    DEF
    +
    +1
    +
    M.DEF
    +
    +2
    +
    +

    Equipment

    +
      +
    • katana
      • +
    • sage robe
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + $ Hiveblade w [DEX + INS] +5 w + [HR + 10] physical damage. +

    +

    Spells

    +

    + Bee Dance w 20 MP w One creature w + Instantaneous. The target may immediately perform a free attack + with a weapon they have equipped (or with a basic attack, if the + target is an NPC). +

    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Flying: See + page 307 for the detailed + effects of this Skill. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +
    +

    MERCENARY Lv 10 w HUMANOID

    +

    + Mercenaries are experts at survival and combat. Their abilities + and equipment make them a dangerous threat. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: competent, grim, jaded, + ruthless. +

    +

    Statistics

    +
    +
    DEX
    +
    d8
    +
    INS
    +
    d8
    +
    MIG
    +
    d8
    +
    WLP
    +
    d8
    +
    HP
    +
    60 w 30
    +
    MP
    +
    50
    +
    Init.
    +
    5
    +
    DEF
    +
    11
    +
    M.DEF
    +
    +1
    +
    +

    Equipment

    +
      +
    • bronze sword
      • +
    • pistol
      • +
    • runic plate
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + $ Bronze Sword w [DEX + MIG] +5 w + [HR + 11] physical damage. +
      • +
    • + aa Pistol w [DEX + INS] +4 w + [HR + 8] physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    Other Actions

    +

    + Charged Attack: The mercenary's next attack + gains multi (2) and ignores Resistances. +

    +
    +
    -
    +
    +

    SNIPER

    +

    + Snipers provide support fire from the back lines or take out key + targets for the army. They are rather unfit for close combat. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: accurate, disciplined, furtive, + observant. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d10 INS d10 MIG d6 WLP d6
      • +
    • HP 60 w 30 MP 45 Init. 13
      • +
    • DEF +1 M.DEF +1 ' a bb RSa E ff RS ii VU l b
      • +
    +

    Equipment

    +

    shortbow, steel dagger, travel garb.

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Dagger w 【DEX + INS】 +5 w 【HR + 4】 physical + damage. +
      • +
    • + Sniper Bow w 【DEX + DEX】 +4 w 【HR + 8】 + physical damage and the target suffers dazed or slow (sniper's + choice). +
      • +
    +

    BATTLEMAGE

    +

    + Clad in runic armor and wielding a variety of attack and support + spells, battlemages are often found at the lead of warrior forces. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: ambitious, cunning, disciplined, + knowledgeable. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d8 WLP d10
      • +
    • HP 80 w 40 MP 90 Init. 9
      • +
    • DEF 11 M.DEF +1 ' a b a E ff RS ii RS l b
      • +
    +

    Equipment

    +

    staff, runic plate.

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Decorated Staff w 【WLP + WLP】 +2 w 【HR + + 11】 physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Fulgur rr w 【INS + WLP】 +5 w 10 × T MP w Up + to three creatures w Instantaneous. Each target suffers 【HR + + 20】 bolt damage.
      Opportunity: + Each target suffers dazed. +
      • +
    • + Heal w 10 × T MP w Up to three creatures w + Instantaneous. Each target recovers 40 Hit Points (50 if level + 20+, 60 if level 40+). +
      • +
    +
    +

    + Fiendish-looking soldiers were seen inspecting the Great Crater + Lake. What could they be searching for? +

    +
    -
    +
    +

    CAIT SITH Lv 5 w MONSTER

    +

    + When a cat dies in winter, a spirit might take possession of the + body, transforming them into a magical Cait Sith. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: curious, playful, smart, tiny. +

    + +

    DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d6 WLP d10 HP 40 w 20 MP 65 Init. 12

    +

    DEF +1 M.DEF +2 ' a bb VUa E ff RS ii RS l bb VU

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Scratch w + 【DEX + MIG】 w + 【HR + 5】 physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPELLS

    +
    +

    Heat Control

    +

    + rr w 【INS + WLP】 w 15 MP w One + creature w Scene. +

    +

    + The cait sith chooses fire or ice. Until this spell ends, the + target suffers 5 extra damage from all sources that deal damage + of the chosen type. +

    +
    +

    DREADMOTH Lv 5 w MONSTER

    +

    + A large carrion-eating moth, its translucent wings are covered in + poisonous spores that cause terrible vertigo. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: creepy, flying, hairy, smelly. +

    + +

    DEX d10 INS d6 MIG d8 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 55 Init. 8

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a b a E ff VU ii RS l bb RS

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Moth Bite w + 【DEX + MIG】 w + 【HR + 10】 physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPELLS

    +
    +

    Poison Cloud

    +

    + rr w 【MIG + WLP】 w 10 × T MP w + Up to three creatures w Instantaneous. +

    +

    Each target suffers poisoned.

    +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Flying w See + page 307 for the detailed + effects of this Skill. +
      • +
    +
    -
    +
    +

    55 BESTIARY

    +
    +

    MELLOW OOZE

    +

    Lv 5 W Monster

    +

    + Mellow oozes often live in symbiosis with larger monsters. They + can be easily recognized due to their unique noise: pwih, pwih! +

    +

    Typical Traits:

    +
      +
    • Glowing
      • +
    • Soft
      • +
    • Terribly cute
      • +
    • Warm
      • +
    +
    +

    + Stats: DEX d8 INS d6 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 60 w + 30 MP 55 Init. 7 +

    +

    + Defense: DEF +1 M.DEF +2 '' RS a bb RSa E ff + RS ii RS l bb VU +

    +
    +

    Abilities

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Mellow Lick w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    • + Mellow Woosh w 【DEX + INS】 w 【HR + 5】 air + damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPELLS

    +
      +
    • + Mellow Dance (10 MP, One creature, + Instantaneous). The target recovers 30 Hit Points (40 if level + 20+, 50 if level 40+, 60 if level 60+) and also recovers from + one status effect of the mellow ooze's choice. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +
    +

    DRAKE

    +

    Lv 10 W Monster

    +

    + Despite being the weakest among dragons, drakes are nonetheless + formidable opponents; luckily, they are also very lazy. +

    +

    Typical Traits:

    +
      +
    • Heavy
      • +
    • Hungry
      • +
    • Lazy
      • +
    • Scaly
      • +
    +
    +

    + Stats: DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d6 HP 70 w + 35 MP 50 Init. 8 +

    +

    + Defense: DEF +2 M.DEF +1 ' a b a E ff IM i l + bb VU +

    +
    +

    Abilities

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Bite w 【MIG + MIG】 +4 w 【HR + 10】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPELLS

    +
      +
    • + Dragonbreath (10 MP, One creature, + Instantaneous). The target suffers 【HR + 15】 fire damage and + suffers shaken. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    CRAGBOAR Lv 20 w ELEMENTAL

    -

    - A huge rock formation awakened by earth spirits. It may lay motionless for - centuries, then suddenly rise and sow destruction. -

    -

    Typical Traits: destructive, irritable, massive, rocky.

    -

    DEX d8 INS d6 MIG d12 WLP d8 HP 110 w 55 MP 60 Init. 7

    -
    - -

    - DEF +0 | M.DEF +0 | AA VU - bb | RSa EE IM f i l bb IM -

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Rock Charge w 【DEX + MIG】 +2 w 【HR + 15】 physical - damage. This attack has multi (2). If this attack misses any of its targets, - the cragboar loses a minor amount (20) of Hit Points. -
      • -
    • - Rock Tusk w 【MIG + MIG】 +2 w 【HR + 10】 physical damage. -
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - h Rock Barrage rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +2 w 10 MP w One creature - w Instantaneous.
      The target suffers 【HR + 20】 earth damage and - suffers dazed. -
      • -
    • - h Terra rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +2 w 10 × T MP w Up to three - creatures w Instantaneous.
      Each target suffers 【HR + 20】 earth - damage. This spell cannot target creatures who are flying, floating, - falling, or otherwise in mid-air. -

      - Opportunity: Each target performs one fewer action on - their next turn (to a minimum of 0 actions). -

      -
      • -
    -

    Other Actions

    -
      -
    • - S Angry Snort w On its next turn, the cragboar must perform - Stone Charge, and each target hit by that attack will suffer shaken. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • Elemental w The cragboar is immune to poisoned.
      • -
    -

    - While elementals aren't too common as bosses, they make for great minions. - Using pairs of "opposing" elementals, such as fire and ice, makes it so that - the group must vary their strategy and attacks — because what hurts one - elemental will heal the other, and vice versa. -

    -

    Elemental Minions

    -
    +
    +

    HEXEYE Lv 10 w MONSTER

    +

    + A winged, one-eyed monstrosity feared for its cursed gaze. Some + say it was born from the eye of a dead witch. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: cunning, hypnotic, silent, + winged. +

    +

    + Stats: DEX d10 INS d6 MIG d8 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP + 60 Init. 12 DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa RS bb VUa EE RS f i ll VU b +

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +

    + Claw w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical + damage. +

    +

    + Chaos Glare w 【DEX + WLP】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 dark + damage. If the target is dazed, they will perform one fewer action + on their next turn (to a minimum of 0 actions). +

    +

    SPELLS

    +

    + Doomgaze rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +4 w 10 MP w One + creature w Instantaneous. The target suffers dazed and weak. +

    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +

    + Flying w See page 307 for the + detailed effects of this Skill. +

    +
    +

    HYDROZOA Lv 10 w MONSTER

    +

    + Every slithering tentacle of these bizarre, floating jellyfish + monsters is filled with a powerful neurotoxin. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: floating, glowing, silent, + transparent. +

    +

    + Stats: DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d6 HP 70 w 35 MP + 40 Init. 8 DEF +1 M.DEF +2 ' a bb VUa E f ii RS l bb RS +

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +

    + Acid Touch w 【MIG + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 + poison damage. Each target hit by this attack loses 1 Inventory + Point. +

    +

    + Stinging Tentacle w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 + bolt damage and the target suffers enraged. +

    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +

    + Flying w See page 307 for the + detailed effects of this Skill. +

    +
    -
    -

    HUMANOIDS

    -

    BRIGAND Lv 5 w HUMANOID

    -

    - A common sight on less-patrolled roads, brigands take advantage of lone - travelers and small caravans. -

    -

    Typical Traits: boastful, irritable, proud, strong.

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d6 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 45 Init. 10
      • -
    • DEF +3 M.DEF +1 ' a b a EE RS f ii RS l b
      • -
    -Equipment: broadaxe, bronze shield, travel garb. -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    - Brigand's Axe: w 【MIG + MIG】 w 【HR + 10】 physical damage. -

    -

    Special Rules

    -

    - Bad Temper: As long as they are in Crisis, the brigand - becomes immune to all status effects. -

    -
    -

    GUARD Lv 5 w HUMANOID

    -

    - These soldiers are generally found patrolling city streets or escorting - caravans in the wilderness. -

    -

    Typical Traits: brave, disciplined, loyal, trained.

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d8 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 45 Init. 5
      • -
    • DEF 11 M.DEF +0 ' a b a E f i l b
      • -
    -Equipment: heavy spear, crossbow, bronze plate. -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Heavy Spear: w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 12】 physical damage. -
      • -
    • - Crossbow: w 【DEX + INS】 w 【HR + 8】 physical damage. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Defensive Formation: The guard gains a +1 bonus to Defense - and Magic Defense as long as there are one or more other guards in the - conflict. -
      • -
    • - Protect: When another character is in danger, the guard may - choose to take their place (see the Protect Skill on - page 197). -
      • -
    -
    +
    +

    COCKATRICE

    +

    + Round, smelly, and unexpectedly quick, cockatrices are + chicken-like abominations whose pecks can turn creatures to stone. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: agile, small, smelly, + unpredictable. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d8
      • +
    • INS d10
      • +
    • MIG d8
      • +
    • WLP d6
      • +
    • HP 70 w 35 MP 45 Init. 9
      • +
    • DEF +1 M.DEF +2 ' a bb RSa EE RS f ii VU l b
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Petrifying Peck (w 【DEX + INS】 +4 w No + damage.) +

      + This attack targets Magic Defense instead of Defense. Each + target hit by this attack suffers slow; if a target is already + slow, they must instead succeed on a DL 10 【MIG + WLP】 Check + or be turned to stone — healing a petrified creature is an + adventure in and of itself. +

      +
      • +
    • + Toxic Peck (w 【DEX + MIG】 +4 w 【HR + 10】 + poison damage.) +
      • +
    +

    MIMIC

    +

    + Devious shapeshifters that can disguise themselves as objects. + Some say they are divine punishment for greedy adventurers. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: cunning, formless, ravenous, + stealthy. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d10
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d8
      • +
    • WLP d6
      • +
    • HP 70 w 35 MP 45 Init. 9
      • +
    • DEF +1 M.DEF +2 '' RS aa RS b aa RS EE VU f i ll RS bb VU
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Mimic Claw (w 【DEX + MIG】 +4 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage.) +

      + If the mimic ambushed an unsuspecting target, this attack + deals double damage. +

      +
      • +
    • + Item Steal (w 【DEX + INS】 +4 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage.) +

      Each target hit by this attack loses 2 Inventory Points.

      +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Shapeshifting: As long as it remains + transformed, the mimic is identical to the object it copied — + except for a single disturbing and/or unusual detail which the + Game Muster must include when describing them. +
      • +
    +
    +

    Drakes make for exceptionally loyal companions.

    +

    Friends for all life...

    +
    -
    +
    +
    +

    ALRAUNE

    +

    Lv 5 w PLANT

    +

    + Tiny but malicious, these plants are known for bringing terrible + misfortune to anyone they encounter. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: creepy, fast, malevolent, tiny. +

    +
    +

    + DEX d10 | INS d8 | MIG d6 | WLP d8 | HP 50 | w 25 MP 45 | + Init. 9 +

    +

    + DEF +0 M.DEF +0 (Stats/Resistances listed in the original raw + text block follow here.) +

    +
    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Vine Slap w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage. This attack deals 5 extra damage to shaken + targets. +
      • +
    • + Alraune Scream w 【WLP + WLP】 w No damage + and the target suffers shaken. This attack targets Magic + Defense and has no effect on targets unable to hear the + alraune. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Plant: The alraune is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    CURSED PUMPKIN

    +

    Lv 5 w PLANT

    +

    + The wrathful remains of carved pumpkins, thrown away at the end + of an old autumn festival. Frequent protagonists of horror + tales. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: furious, rotting, small, + smelly. +

    +
    +

    + DEX d8 | INS d8 | MIG d8 | WLP d8 | HP 50 | w 25 MP 55 | Init. + 8 +

    +

    + DEF +1 M.DEF +2 (Stats/Resistances listed in the original raw + text block follow here.) +

    +
    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Rotten Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 +3 w 【HR + 5】 + poison damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPELLS

    +
      +
    • + Pumpkin Puke rr w 【MIG + WLP】 w 10 MP w One + creature w Scene. Until this spell ends, the target suffers 5 + extra damage from all sources that deal poison damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Plant: The cursed pumpkin is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    +
    +
    -
    +
    +

    BESTIARY

    +
    +

    PESTERVINE Lv 10 w PLANT

    +

    + A tangle of vines surrounding a thorny core that vertically + splits into a bottomless maw. Some say it was a failed + experiment. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: aggressive, cursed, quick, + thorny. +

    +

    Statistics

    +

    DEX d10 INS d8 MIG d8 WLP d6 HP 60 w 30 MP 40 Init. 9

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU b aa IM EE RS ff VU i l bb RS

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Corrupting Vines w 【DEX + DEX】 +1 w 【HR + + 5】 physical damage and the target suffers weak. As long as + they are weak, the target cannot perform the Guard action. +
      • +
    • + Dark Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 + dark damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +

    + Plant: The pestervine is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +

    +
    +
    +
    +

    SHROOMKIN Lv 10 w PLANT

    +

    + These squat, lumbering creatures are generally peaceful, but + might become aggressive if their bogs are contaminated. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: eyeless, mud-loving, peaceful, + slow. +

    +

    Statistics

    +

    DEX d6 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 70 w 35 MP 60 Init. 7

    +

    DEF +2 M.DEF +1 ' a b aa RS EE RS f ii VU l b

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Shroom Slap w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPELLS

    +

    + Spore Belch rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP w One + creature w Instantaneous. The target suffers 【HR + 15】 poison + damage and suffers dazed. +

    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Plant: The shroomkin is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    • + Wide Cap: When the shroomkin performs the + Guard action, it may choose another creature. That creature + gains Resistance to all damage types until the start of the + shroomkin's next turn. +
      • +
    +
    +
    -
    -
    -

    W HIVEKIN Lv 10 w HUMANOID

    -

    - Half-bee, half-human, these creatures have a long tradition of arts and - craftsmanship but tend to be quite reclusive. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: buzzing, industrious, lover of beauty, - secretive. -

    -

    Statistics

    -
    -
    DEX
    -
    d10
    -
    INS
    -
    d8
    -
    MIG
    -
    d8
    -
    WLP
    -
    d6
    -
    HP
    -
    70 w 35
    -
    MP
    -
    50
    -
    Init.
    -
    11
    -
    DEF
    -
    +1
    -
    M.DEF
    -
    +2
    -
    -

    Equipment

    -
      -
    • katana
      • -
    • sage robe
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    - $ Hiveblade w [DEX + INS] +5 w - [HR + 10] physical damage. -

    -

    Spells

    -

    - Bee Dance w 20 MP w One creature w Instantaneous. The - target may immediately perform a free attack with a weapon they have - equipped (or with a basic attack, if the target is an NPC). -

    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Flying: See - page 307 for the detailed effects of - this Skill. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    MERCENARY Lv 10 w HUMANOID

    -

    - Mercenaries are experts at survival and combat. Their abilities and - equipment make them a dangerous threat. -

    -

    Typical Traits: competent, grim, jaded, ruthless.

    -

    Statistics

    -
    -
    DEX
    -
    d8
    -
    INS
    -
    d8
    -
    MIG
    -
    d8
    -
    WLP
    -
    d8
    -
    HP
    -
    60 w 30
    -
    MP
    -
    50
    -
    Init.
    -
    5
    -
    DEF
    -
    11
    -
    M.DEF
    -
    +1
    -
    -

    Equipment

    -
      -
    • bronze sword
      • -
    • pistol
      • -
    • runic plate
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - $ Bronze Sword w [DEX + MIG] +5 w - [HR + 11] physical damage. -
      • -
    • - aa Pistol w [DEX + INS] +4 w - [HR + 8] physical damage. -
      • -
    -

    Other Actions

    -

    - Charged Attack: The mercenary's next attack gains multi (2) - and ignores Resistances. -

    -
    -
    +
    +

    CACTROLL

    +

    Lv 15 w PLANT

    +

    + These towering cacti spend most of their days standing still + amidst the desert dunes, but become much more active at night. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: creepy, hulking, territorial, + water sensitive. +

    +
    +

    Stats

    +
    +
    DEX
    +
    d8
    +
    INS
    +
    d6
    +
    MIG
    +
    d12
    +
    WLP
    +
    d6
    +
    HP
    +
    90
    +
    MP
    +
    45
    +
    Init.
    +
    7
    +
    +

    Combat Attributes

    +
      +
    • DEF: +0
      • +
    • M.DEF: +0
      • +
    • RS: b a EE RS ff RS ii VU ll RS b
      • +
    +

    Abilities

    +

    BASIC ATTACKS

    +
      +
    • + Piercing Hug: 【MIG + MIG】 +1 w + 【HR + 10】 physical damage. +
      • +
    • + Thorn Barrage: 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w + 【HR + 5】 physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    SPELLS

    +

    + Moisture Drain: rr w + 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP w One creature w + Instantaneous. +

    +

    + The target suffers 【HR + 15】 poison damage. Then, + the cactroll recovers an amount of Hit Points equal to half the + Hit Points loss suffered by the target. +

    +

    OTHER ACTIONS

    +
      +
    • + Cactroll Juice: The cactroll heals from slow + and weak. Then, the cactroll performs Thorn Barrage as a free + attack. +
      • +
    +

    SPECIAL RULES

    +
      +
    • + Plant: The cactroll is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    +

    Game Commentary

    +

    + The dragontrap's Dragoneater, on the next page, is a good example + of how complex you can make an attack in this game, with a custom + Clock for keeping track of trapped characters. Don't do this too + often, and when you do, make sure it's the main gimmick of that + battle. +

    +

    + COMPLEX ATTACKS: Additionally, it should be + mentioned that effects such as this one requires additional + judgment calls from the Game Master — would a character be able to + see a swallowed ally and target them with a spell, for instance? + As the GM, if you introduce a creature with complex attacks, make + sure the group properly understands what they're up against. +

    +
    -
    -

    SNIPER

    -

    - Snipers provide support fire from the back lines or take out key targets for - the army. They are rather unfit for close combat. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: accurate, disciplined, furtive, observant. -

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d10 INS d10 MIG d6 WLP d6
      • -
    • HP 60 w 30 MP 45 Init. 13
      • -
    • DEF +1 M.DEF +1 ' a bb RSa E ff RS ii VU l b
      • -
    -

    Equipment

    -

    shortbow, steel dagger, travel garb.

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Dagger w 【DEX + INS】 +5 w 【HR + 4】 physical damage. -
      • -
    • - Sniper Bow w 【DEX + DEX】 +4 w 【HR + 8】 physical damage - and the target suffers dazed or slow (sniper's choice). -
      • -
    -

    BATTLEMAGE

    -

    - Clad in runic armor and wielding a variety of attack and support spells, - battlemages are often found at the lead of warrior forces. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: ambitious, cunning, disciplined, - knowledgeable. -

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d8 WLP d10
      • -
    • HP 80 w 40 MP 90 Init. 9
      • -
    • DEF 11 M.DEF +1 ' a b a E ff RS ii RS l b
      • -
    -

    Equipment

    -

    staff, runic plate.

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Decorated Staff w 【WLP + WLP】 +2 w 【HR + 11】 physical - damage. -
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Fulgur rr w 【INS + WLP】 +5 w 10 × T MP w Up to three - creatures w Instantaneous. Each target suffers 【HR + 20】 bolt damage.
      Opportunity: - Each target suffers dazed. -
      • -
    • - Heal w 10 × T MP w Up to three creatures w Instantaneous. - Each target recovers 40 Hit Points (50 if level 20+, 60 if level 40+). -
      • -
    -
    -

    - Fiendish-looking soldiers were seen inspecting the Great Crater Lake. What - could they be searching for? -

    -
    +
    +

    DRAGONTRAP

    +

    Lv 20

    +
    +

    Description

    +

    + These colossal plants have a well-earned name: their maws are + large enough to engulf the limbs of an adult dragon. These are, + however, more often used to capture and digest animals and + humanoids. +

    +

    + The only good news about these monstrosities is that they are + deeply rooted in the ground — you can run away from them, + assuming you escape their lethal vines. +

    +
    +
    +

    Type and Traits

    +
      +
    • + Typical Traits: colossal, hungry, patient, + rooted in place. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    Stats

    + +

    DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 90 w 45 MP 60 Init. 8

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0

    +
    +
    +

    Attacks and Abilities

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Dragoneater w + 【MIG + MIG】 +5 w + 【HR + 10】 physical + damage. If a target hit by this attack is weak, they are + swallowed by the dragontrap: a swallowed creature will suffer + minor (20) physical damage at the beginning of each of the + dragontrap's turns and can perform no actions except for + Objective (with the goal of freeing themselves). +
      • +
    • + Lashing Vines w + 【DEX + MIG】 +5 w + 【HR + 15】 air damage and + the target suffers weak. +
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Numbing Gas w + 【MIG + WLP】 +2 w 10 × T MP + w Up to three creatures w Instantaneous. Each target loses + half of their current Mind Points. +
      • +
    • + Pre-digestion w + 【MIG + WLP】 +2 w 10 MP w + One creature w Scene. Until this spell ends, the target + suffers 10 extra damage from all sources that deal physical + damage. +
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Plant: The dragontrap is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    +
    +
    -
    -

    CAIT SITH Lv 5 w MONSTER

    -

    - When a cat dies in winter, a spirit might take possession of the body, - transforming them into a magical Cait Sith. -

    -

    Typical Traits: curious, playful, smart, tiny.

    - -

    DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d6 WLP d10 HP 40 w 20 MP 65 Init. 12

    -

    DEF +1 M.DEF +2 ' a bb VUa E ff RS ii RS l bb VU

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Scratch w 【DEX + MIG】 w - 【HR + 5】 physical damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPELLS

    -
    -

    Heat Control

    -

    - rr w 【INS + WLP】 w 15 MP w One creature w - Scene. -

    -

    - The cait sith chooses fire or ice. Until this spell ends, the target suffers - 5 extra damage from all sources that deal damage of the chosen type. -

    -
    -

    DREADMOTH Lv 5 w MONSTER

    -

    - A large carrion-eating moth, its translucent wings are covered in poisonous - spores that cause terrible vertigo. -

    -

    Typical Traits: creepy, flying, hairy, smelly.

    - -

    DEX d10 INS d6 MIG d8 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 55 Init. 8

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a b a E ff VU ii RS l bb RS

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Moth Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 w - 【HR + 10】 physical damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPELLS

    -
    -

    Poison Cloud

    -

    - rr w 【MIG + WLP】 w 10 × T MP w Up to three - creatures w Instantaneous. -

    -

    Each target suffers poisoned.

    -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Flying w See - page 307 for the detailed effects of - this Skill. -
      • -
    -
    +
    +

    UNDEAD

    +

    DREAD URN Lv 5

    +

    + A sepulchral urn, filled with old bones and inhabited by a + restless soul fueled by envy towards the living. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: cackling, fragile, floating, + tiny. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d10
      • +
    • INS d6
      • +
    • MIG d6
      • +
    • WLP d10
      • +
    • HP 50 w 25
      • +
    • MP 55
      • +
    • Init. 8
      • +
    +

    Defenses

    +
      +
    • DEF +1
      • +
    • M.DEF +2
      • +
    • VU a b aa
      • +
    • IM E ff VU i ll VU bb IM
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Urn Poke w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 physical + damage. +
      • +
    • + Chaos Cackle w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 dark + damage and the target suffers shaken.
      This attack targets Magic Defense. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Undead: The dread urn is immune to poisoned and + HP recovery may harm them (page 305). +
      • +
    +

    ZOMBIE Lv 5

    +

    + The rotting remains of a humanoid, animated by dark magic and + driven by an insatiable hunger. Tough, but clumsy. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: creepy, mindless, rotting, slow. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d6
      • +
    • INS d6
      • +
    • MIG d12
      • +
    • WLP d8
      • +
    • HP 70 w 35
      • +
    • MP 45
      • +
    • Init. 6
      • +
    +

    Defenses

    +
      +
    • DEF +2
      • +
    • M.DEF +1
      • +
    • ' a b aa
      • +
    • IM EE VU ff VU i ll VU bb IM
      • +
    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Ravenous Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 dark + damage and the target suffers weak. +
      • +
    • + Zombie Rake w 【MIG + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 + physical damage. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Empty Mind: The zombie is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    • + Undead: The zombie is immune to poisoned and HP + recovery may harm it (page 305). +
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    55 BESTIARY

    -
    -

    MELLOW OOZE

    -

    Lv 5 W Monster

    -

    - Mellow oozes often live in symbiosis with larger monsters. They can be - easily recognized due to their unique noise: pwih, pwih! -

    -

    Typical Traits:

    -
      -
    • Glowing
      • -
    • Soft
      • -
    • Terribly cute
      • -
    • Warm
      • -
    -
    -

    - Stats: DEX d8 INS d6 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 55 - Init. 7 -

    -

    - Defense: DEF +1 M.DEF +2 '' RS a bb RSa E ff RS ii RS l - bb VU -

    -
    -

    Abilities

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Mellow Lick w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 10】 physical - damage. -
      • -
    • - Mellow Woosh w 【DEX + INS】 w 【HR + 5】 air damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPELLS

    -
      -
    • - Mellow Dance (10 MP, One creature, Instantaneous). The - target recovers 30 Hit Points (40 if level 20+, 50 if level 40+, 60 if - level 60+) and also recovers from one status effect of the mellow ooze's - choice. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    DRAKE

    -

    Lv 10 W Monster

    -

    - Despite being the weakest among dragons, drakes are nonetheless formidable - opponents; luckily, they are also very lazy. -

    -

    Typical Traits:

    -
      -
    • Heavy
      • -
    • Hungry
      • -
    • Lazy
      • -
    • Scaly
      • -
    -
    -

    - Stats: DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d6 HP 70 w 35 MP 50 - Init. 8 -

    -

    Defense: DEF +2 M.DEF +1 ' a b a E ff IM i l bb VU

    -
    -

    Abilities

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Bite w 【MIG + MIG】 +4 w 【HR + 10】 physical damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPELLS

    -
      -
    • - Dragonbreath (10 MP, One creature, Instantaneous). The - target suffers 【HR + 15】 fire damage and suffers shaken. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -
    +
    +

    SKELETAL MAGE

    +

    + Often acting as a necromancer’s lieutenants, these animated + corpses are gifted with nefarious intellect and can channel dark + magic. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: ambitious, clever, knowledgeable, + ruthless. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d6
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d8
      • +
    • WLP d10
      • +
    • HP 60 w 30 MP 70 Init. 5
      • +
    +

    DEF +2 M.DEF +4

    +

    + a b aa IM EE VU ff RS ii RS ll VU bb IM +

    +

    Equipment:

    +

    staff, sage robe.

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + Staff w 【WLP + WLP】 +1 w 【HR + 6】 physical damage and + the mage recovers 5 MP. +

    +

    Spells

    +

    + Umbra rr w 【INS + WLP】 +1 w 10 × T MP w Up to three + creatures w Instantaneous. Each target suffers 【HR + 15】 dark + damage. Opportunity: Each target suffers shaken. +

    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Undead w The skeletal mage is immune to + poisoned and HP recovery may harm them (page 305). +
      • +
    +
    +

    SKELETAL SOLDIER

    +

    + Usually found guarding ancient ruins or serving a necromancer, + these creatures are ruthless and capable combatants. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: cruel, mindless, murderous, + silent. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d8
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d10
      • +
    • WLP d6
      • +
    • HP 70 w 35 MP 40 Init. 6
      • +
    +

    DEF 12 M.DEF +0

    +

    aa VU b aa IM EE VU f i ll VU bb IM

    +

    Equipment:

    +

    bronze sword, bronze shield, brigandine.

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    + Bronze Sword w 【DEX + MIG】 +5 w 【HR + 11】 physical + damage. +

    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Empty Mind w The skeletal soldier is immune to + dazed, enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    • + Undead w The skeletal soldier is immune to + poisoned and HP recovery may harm it (page 305). +
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    HEXEYE Lv 10 w MONSTER

    -

    - A winged, one-eyed monstrosity feared for its cursed gaze. Some say it was - born from the eye of a dead witch. -

    -

    Typical Traits: cunning, hypnotic, silent, winged.

    -

    - Stats: DEX d10 INS d6 MIG d8 WLP d8 HP 60 w 30 MP 60 Init. 12 - DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa RS bb VUa EE RS f i ll VU b -

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -

    Claw w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical damage.

    -

    - Chaos Glare w 【DEX + WLP】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 dark damage. If - the target is dazed, they will perform one fewer action on their next turn (to - a minimum of 0 actions). -

    -

    SPELLS

    -

    - Doomgaze rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +4 w 10 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous. The target suffers dazed and weak. -

    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -

    - Flying w See page 307 for the detailed - effects of this Skill. -

    -
    -

    HYDROZOA Lv 10 w MONSTER

    -

    - Every slithering tentacle of these bizarre, floating jellyfish monsters is - filled with a powerful neurotoxin. -

    -

    Typical Traits: floating, glowing, silent, transparent.

    -

    - Stats: DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d6 HP 70 w 35 MP 40 Init. 8 - DEF +1 M.DEF +2 ' a bb VUa E f ii RS l bb RS -

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -

    - Acid Touch w 【MIG + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 poison damage. - Each target hit by this attack loses 1 Inventory Point. -

    -

    - Stinging Tentacle w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 bolt damage - and the target suffers enraged. -

    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -

    - Flying w See page 307 for the detailed - effects of this Skill. -

    -
    +
    +

    BONE HOWLER Lv 15 w UNDEAD

    +

    + Stripped of their life and loyalty, these skeletal abominations + are driven by a ferocious and insatiable hunger. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: eternally hungry, fast, + resilient, vicious. +

    +

    Statistics

    +
      +
    • DEX: d10
      • +
    • INS: d6
      • +
    • MIG: d10
      • +
    • WLP: d6
      • +
    • HP: 80 w 40
      • +
    • MP: 55
      • +
    • Init: 8
      • +
    +

    Defense/Combat Stats

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 '' RS aa VU b aa IM E f ii RS ll VU bb IM

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    Serrated Maw

    +
      +
    • + Damage: 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical + damage +
      • +
    • Effect: The target suffers slow.
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +

    Rot Breath

    +
      +
    • + Usage: 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP (One creature, + Instantaneous) +
      • +
    • + Damage: The target suffers 【HR + 15】 dark + damage and suffers weak. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +

    + Undead: The bone howler is immune to poisoned and + HP recovery may harm it (page 305). +

    +

    GHOUL Lv 15 w UNDEAD

    +

    + Hulking corpses inhabited by a soul driven mad by a terrible + curse. Ghouls haunt graveyards and feed on the freshly deceased. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: aggressive, large, powerful, + terrifying. +

    +

    Statistics

    +
      +
    • DEX: d8
      • +
    • INS: d6
      • +
    • MIG: d12
      • +
    • WLP: d6
      • +
    • HP: 90 w 45
      • +
    • MP: 45
      • +
    • Init: 7
      • +
    +

    Defense/Combat Stats

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a b aa IM E f i ll VU bb IM

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +

    Furious Claws

    +
      +
    • + Damage: 【MIG + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical + damage. +
      • +
    • Notes: This attack has multi (2).
      • +
    +

    Poison Breath

    +
      +
    • + Damage: 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 poison + damage. +
      • +
    • Effect: The target suffers poisoned.
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +

    + Undead: The ghoul is immune to poisoned and HP + recovery may harm them (page 305). +

    +
    -
    -

    COCKATRICE

    -

    - Round, smelly, and unexpectedly quick, cockatrices are chicken-like - abominations whose pecks can turn creatures to stone. -

    -

    Typical Traits: agile, small, smelly, unpredictable.

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d8
      • -
    • INS d10
      • -
    • MIG d8
      • -
    • WLP d6
      • -
    • HP 70 w 35 MP 45 Init. 9
      • -
    • DEF +1 M.DEF +2 ' a bb RSa EE RS f ii VU l b
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Petrifying Peck (w 【DEX + INS】 +4 w No damage.) -

      - This attack targets Magic Defense instead of Defense. Each target hit by - this attack suffers slow; if a target is already slow, they must instead - succeed on a DL 10 【MIG + WLP】 Check or be turned to stone — healing a - petrified creature is an adventure in and of itself. -

      -
      • -
    • - Toxic Peck (w 【DEX + MIG】 +4 w 【HR + 10】 poison - damage.) -
      • -
    -

    MIMIC

    -

    - Devious shapeshifters that can disguise themselves as objects. Some say they - are divine punishment for greedy adventurers. -

    -

    Typical Traits: cunning, formless, ravenous, stealthy.

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d10
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d8
      • -
    • WLP d6
      • -
    • HP 70 w 35 MP 45 Init. 9
      • -
    • DEF +1 M.DEF +2 '' RS aa RS b aa RS EE VU f i ll RS bb VU
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Mimic Claw (w 【DEX + MIG】 +4 w 【HR + 5】 physical - damage.) -

      - If the mimic ambushed an unsuspecting target, this attack deals double - damage. -

      -
      • -
    • - Item Steal (w 【DEX + INS】 +4 w 【HR + 5】 physical - damage.) -

      Each target hit by this attack loses 2 Inventory Points.

      -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Shapeshifting: As long as it remains transformed, the mimic - is identical to the object it copied — except for a single disturbing and/or - unusual detail which the Game Muster must include when describing them. -
      • -
    -
    -

    Drakes make for exceptionally loyal companions.

    -

    Friends for all life...

    -
    +
    +

    Mummy

    +

    Level: 20 w UNDEAD

    +

    + Preserved through ancient rituals, these shambling horrors are + devoid of any will save for the original commands they received. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: cursed, eternally loyal, + flammable, silent. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d6
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d10
      • +
    • WLP d10
      • +
    • HP 90 w 45
      • +
    • MP 70
      • +
    • Init. 7
      • +
    +

    Defense

    +

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU b aa IM E ff VU i ll VU bb IM

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Grave Claw w 【MIG + WLP】 +5 w 【HR + 10】 + earth damage. Each target hit by this attack suffers slow; if a + target is already slow, they become Vulnerable to all damage + types until they recover from the slow status effect. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Ancient Curse w When reduced to 0 HP , the + mummy crumbles to dust and utters a powerful curse: all living + creatures present on the scene suffer shaken and weak. +
      • +
    • + Empty Mind w The mummy is immune to dazed, + enraged, and shaken. +
      • +
    • + Undead w The mummy is immune to poisoned and HP + recovery may harm it (page 305). +
      • +
    +
    +

    SHACKLED SOUL

    +

    Level: 20 w UNDEAD

    +

    + Spirits whose tormented existence made it impossible to find peace + in the afterlife sometimes transform into powerful ghosts. +

    +

    + Typical Traits: anguished, cursed, ethereal, + vengeful. +

    +

    Stats

    +
      +
    • DEX d12
      • +
    • INS d8
      • +
    • MIG d6
      • +
    • WLP d8
      • +
    • HP 70 w 35
      • +
    • MP 70
      • +
    • Init. 10
      • +
    +

    Defense

    +

    + DEF +0 M.DEF +0 '' IM aa VU b aa IM EE RS ff VU ii RS ll VU bb IM +

    +

    Basic Attacks

    +
      +
    • + Fury Claw w 【DEX + WLP】 +5 w 【HR + 10】 dark + damage and the target suffers enraged. +
      • +
    +

    Spells

    +
      +
    • + Ghastly Wail rr w 【INS + WLP】 +5 w 10 MP w + One creature w Instantaneous. The target suffers 【HR + 20】 ice + damage and suffers shaken. +
      • +
    +

    Special Rules

    +
      +
    • + Undead w The shackled soul is immune to + poisoned and HP recovery may harm them (page 305). +
      • +
    +
    -
    -
    -

    ALRAUNE

    -

    Lv 5 w PLANT

    -

    - Tiny but malicious, these plants are known for bringing terrible misfortune - to anyone they encounter. -

    -

    Typical Traits: creepy, fast, malevolent, tiny.

    -
    -

    DEX d10 | INS d8 | MIG d6 | WLP d8 | HP 50 | w 25 MP 45 | Init. 9

    -

    - DEF +0 M.DEF +0 (Stats/Resistances listed in the original raw text block - follow here.) -

    -
    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Vine Slap w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 physical damage. - This attack deals 5 extra damage to shaken targets. -
      • -
    • - Alraune Scream w 【WLP + WLP】 w No damage and the target - suffers shaken. This attack targets Magic Defense and has no effect on - targets unable to hear the alraune. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Plant: The alraune is immune to dazed, enraged, and - shaken. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    CURSED PUMPKIN

    -

    Lv 5 w PLANT

    -

    - The wrathful remains of carved pumpkins, thrown away at the end of an old - autumn festival. Frequent protagonists of horror tales. -

    -

    Typical Traits: furious, rotting, small, smelly.

    -
    -

    DEX d8 | INS d8 | MIG d8 | WLP d8 | HP 50 | w 25 MP 55 | Init. 8

    -

    - DEF +1 M.DEF +2 (Stats/Resistances listed in the original raw text block - follow here.) -

    -
    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Rotten Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 +3 w 【HR + 5】 poison - damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPELLS

    -
      -
    • - Pumpkin Puke rr w 【MIG + WLP】 w 10 MP w One creature w - Scene. Until this spell ends, the target suffers 5 extra damage from all - sources that deal poison damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Plant: The cursed pumpkin is immune to dazed, enraged, - and shaken. -
      • -
    -
    -
    +
    +
    +

    354

    +
      +
    • W character, 10, 34
      • +
    • Player Character (PC), 10, 34
      • +
    • Non-Player Character (NPC), 10, 302
      • +
    • character creation, 154
      • +
    • classic characters, 172
      • +
    • high level characters, 229
      • +
    +

    Check

    +
      +
    • Accuracy Check, 42
      • +
    • Attribute Check, 34
      • +
    • Group Check, 50
      • +
    • Magic Check, 48
      • +
    • Open Check, 49
      • +
    • Opposed Check, 48
      • +
    • Support Check, 50
      • +
    +

    Chimerism

    +
      +
    • discipline, 113, 118
      • +
    • Chimerist, Class, 182, 248
      • +
    • Class, 36, 160, 248
      • +
    • mastering a Class, 227, 228
      • +
    • putting levels in a Class, 228
      • +
    +

    Clock

    +
      +
    • 52
      • +
    • filling sections of a Clock, 53
      • +
    • Danger Clock, 111
      • +
    • erasing sections of a Clock, 54
      • +
    • Goal Clock, 72, 78
      • +
    +

    Conflict & Danger

    +
      +
    • conflict scene, 31, 58
      • +
    • optional conflict rules, 82
      • +
    +

    Construct (Species)

    +
      +
    • Species, 304, 328
      • +
    +

    Critical Success & Crisis

    +
      +
    • critical success, 40
      • +
    • Crisis, 84
      • +
    +

    Damage

    +
      +
    • damage, 92
      • +
    • damage Affinities, 92
      • +
    • damage types, 92
      • +
    • extra damage, 93
      • +
    • improvising damage, 93
      • +
    • danger, 108
      • +
    +

    Darkblade

    +
      +
    • Class, 184, 249
      • +
    +

    Status Effects

    +
      +
    • dazed, status effect, 94
      • +
    +
    +

    A

    +
      +
    • Absorption, 92
      • +
    • accessory, 126, 284
      • +
    • action, 66
      • +
    • add, subtract, multiply, divide, 33
      • +
    • admiration, Bond of, 56
      • +
    • advancement, 227
      • +
    • affection, Bond of, 56
      • +
    • Arcanism, discipline, 112, 118
      • +
    • Arcanist, Class, 176, 248
      • +
    • armor, 127
      • +
    • basic armors, 132, 168
      • +
    • rare armors, 280
      • +
    • artifact, 288
      • +
    • Attack, action, 68
      • +
    • free attack, 69
      • +
    • Attribute, 36, 162
      • +
    • Attribute Check, 42
      • +
    • increasing Attributes, 228
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    B

    +
      +
    • backpack, 37, 122
      • +
    • battles, designing, 292
      • +
    • boss battles, 300
      • +
    • beast, Species, 304, 324
      • +
    • Bestiary, 319
      • +
    • Bond, 35, 56
      • +
    • Bond strength, 35, 56
      • +
    • Bonds and resting scenes, 91
      • +
    • creating a Bond, 57
      • +
    • erasing a Bond, 57
      • +
    • invoking a Bond, 47
      • +
    • strenghtening a Bond, 57
      • +
    • boss, 300
      • +
    +
    +
    +

    C

    +
      +
    • campaign, 24
      • +
    • champion, rank, 295
      • +
    +
    +

    INDEX

    +
    +
    -
    -

    BESTIARY

    -
    -

    PESTERVINE Lv 10 w PLANT

    -

    - A tangle of vines surrounding a thorny core that vertically splits into a - bottomless maw. Some say it was a failed experiment. -

    -

    Typical Traits: aggressive, cursed, quick, thorny.

    -

    Statistics

    -

    DEX d10 INS d8 MIG d8 WLP d6 HP 60 w 30 MP 40 Init. 9

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU b aa IM EE RS ff VU i l bb RS

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Corrupting Vines w 【DEX + DEX】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 physical - damage and the target suffers weak. As long as they are weak, the target - cannot perform the Guard action. -
      • -
    • - Dark Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 dark damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -

    - Plant: The pestervine is immune to dazed, enraged, and - shaken. -

    -
    -
    -
    -

    SHROOMKIN Lv 10 w PLANT

    -

    - These squat, lumbering creatures are generally peaceful, but might become - aggressive if their bogs are contaminated. -

    -

    Typical Traits: eyeless, mud-loving, peaceful, slow.

    -

    Statistics

    -

    DEX d6 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 70 w 35 MP 60 Init. 7

    -

    DEF +2 M.DEF +1 ' a b aa RS EE RS f ii VU l b

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Shroom Slap w 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 physical - damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPELLS

    -

    - Spore Belch rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous. The target suffers 【HR + 15】 poison damage and suffers - dazed. -

    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Plant: The shroomkin is immune to dazed, enraged, and - shaken. -
      • -
    • - Wide Cap: When the shroomkin performs the Guard action, - it may choose another creature. That creature gains Resistance to all - damage types until the start of the shroomkin's next turn. -
      • -
    -
    -
    +
    -
    -

    CACTROLL

    -

    Lv 15 w PLANT

    -

    - These towering cacti spend most of their days standing still amidst the desert - dunes, but become much more active at night. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: creepy, hulking, territorial, water - sensitive. -

    -
    -

    Stats

    -
    -
    DEX
    -
    d8
    -
    INS
    -
    d6
    -
    MIG
    -
    d12
    -
    WLP
    -
    d6
    -
    HP
    -
    90
    -
    MP
    -
    45
    -
    Init.
    -
    7
    -
    -

    Combat Attributes

    -
      -
    • DEF: +0
      • -
    • M.DEF: +0
      • -
    • RS: b a EE RS ff RS ii VU ll RS b
      • -
    -

    Abilities

    -

    BASIC ATTACKS

    -
      -
    • - Piercing Hug: 【MIG + MIG】 +1 w - 【HR + 10】 physical damage. -
      • -
    • - Thorn Barrage: 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w - 【HR + 5】 physical damage. -
      • -
    -

    SPELLS

    -

    - Moisture Drain: rr w 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP w - One creature w Instantaneous. -

    -

    - The target suffers 【HR + 15】 poison damage. Then, the cactroll - recovers an amount of Hit Points equal to half the Hit Points loss suffered by - the target. -

    -

    OTHER ACTIONS

    -
      -
    • - Cactroll Juice: The cactroll heals from slow and weak. - Then, the cactroll performs Thorn Barrage as a free attack. -
      • -
    -

    SPECIAL RULES

    -
      -
    • - Plant: The cactroll is immune to dazed, enraged, and - shaken. -
      • -
    -

    Game Commentary

    -

    - The dragontrap's Dragoneater, on the next page, is a good example of how - complex you can make an attack in this game, with a custom Clock for keeping - track of trapped characters. Don't do this too often, and when you do, make - sure it's the main gimmick of that battle. -

    -

    - COMPLEX ATTACKS: Additionally, it should be mentioned that - effects such as this one requires additional judgment calls from the Game - Master — would a character be able to see a swallowed ally and target them - with a spell, for instance? As the GM, if you introduce a creature with - complex attacks, make sure the group properly understands what they're up - against. -

    -
    +
    +

    R

    +
      +
    • rank, NPC, 294
      • +
    • rare item, 266
      • +
    • accessories, 126, 284
      • +
    • rare armors, 280
      • +
    • rare shields, 280
      • +
    • rare weapons, 268
      • +
    • Resistance, 92
      • +
    • resting, 90
      • +
    • resting scene, 91
      • +
    • Result, 40
      • +
    • reward, 123, 264
      • +
    • Ritual, 118
      • +
    • Rituals during conflicts, 121
      • +
    • Ritualism, discipline, 113, 118
      • +
    • Rogue, Class, 202, 251
      • +
    • round, 62
      • +
    • rounding down, 33
      • +
    +

    S

    +
      +
    • Sacrifice, 88
      • +
    • safety, 140, 147
      • +
    • scene, 30
      • +
    • conflict scene, 31, 58
      • +
    • Game Master scene, 31
      • +
    • interlude scene, 31
      • +
    • selling items, 124
      • +
    • service, 124
      • +
    • session, 32
      • +
    • shaken, status effect, 94
      • +
    • Sharpshooter, Class, 204, 252
      • +
    • shield, 128
      • +
    • basic shields, 133, 169
      • +
    • rare shields, 280
      • +
    • Skill, 36, 161
      • +
    • Class Skills, 161
      • +
    • Heroic Skills, 232
      • +
    • NPC Skills, 306
      • +
    • Skill Level (SL), 36, 161
      • +
    +

    M

    +
      +
    • magic, 112
      • +
    • Magic Defense, 37, 127, 164
      • +
    • martial (E) item, 126
      • +
    • mastering a Class, 227, 228
      • +
    • merge, benefits, 178
      • +
    • Might (MIG), 36, 162
      • +
    • Mind Point (MP), 37, 85, 163
      • +
    • maximum Mind Points, 85, 163
      • +
    • total MP cost, 114
      • +
    • 0 Mind Points, 85
      • +
    • mistrust, Bond of, 56
      • +
    • modifier, 40
      • +
    • situational modifier, 49
      • +
    • monster, Species, 305, 342
      • +
    +

    N

    +
      +
    • Non-Player Character (NPC), 10, 302
      • +
    • designing NPCs, 302
      • +
    +

    O

    +
      +
    • opportunity, 41
      • +
    • Orator, Class, 200, 251
      • +
    • Origin, 34, 159
      • +
    +

    P

    +
      +
    • Pillars, Eight, 14
      • +
    • plant, Species, 305, 346
      • +
    • Player, 10, 24
      • +
    • Player Character (PC), 10, 34
      • +
    • PC against PC, 141
      • +
    • poisoned, status effect, 94
      • +
    • potions, 104, 212
      • +
    • Project, 134
      • +
    • prologue, 220
      • +
    • Objective, action, 72
      • +
    +
    -
    -

    DRAGONTRAP

    -

    Lv 20

    -
    -

    Description

    -

    - These colossal plants have a well-earned name: their maws are large enough - to engulf the limbs of an adult dragon. These are, however, more often used - to capture and digest animals and humanoids. -

    -

    - The only good news about these monstrosities is that they are deeply rooted - in the ground — you can run away from them, assuming you escape their lethal - vines. -

    -
    -
    -

    Type and Traits

    -
      -
    • - Typical Traits: colossal, hungry, patient, rooted in - place. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    Stats

    - -

    DEX d8 INS d8 MIG d10 WLP d8 HP 90 w 45 MP 60 Init. 8

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0

    -
    -
    -

    Attacks and Abilities

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Dragoneater w - 【MIG + MIG】 +5 w - 【HR + 10】 physical damage. If a - target hit by this attack is weak, they are swallowed by the dragontrap: a - swallowed creature will suffer minor (20) physical damage at the beginning - of each of the dragontrap's turns and can perform no actions except for - Objective (with the goal of freeing themselves). -
      • -
    • - Lashing Vines w - 【DEX + MIG】 +5 w - 【HR + 15】 air damage and the target - suffers weak. -
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Numbing Gas w - 【MIG + WLP】 +2 w 10 × T MP w Up to - three creatures w Instantaneous. Each target loses half of their current - Mind Points. -
      • -
    • - Pre-digestion w - 【MIG + WLP】 +2 w 10 MP w One creature - w Scene. Until this spell ends, the target suffers 10 extra damage from - all sources that deal physical damage. -
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Plant: The dragontrap is immune to dazed, enraged, and - shaken. -
      • -
    -
    -
    +
    +

    T

    +
    +
    Theme
    +
    Theme, 34, 158
    +
    changing Theme
    +
    229
    +
    teamwork
    +
    76
    +
    timing rules
    +
    33
    +
    Tinkerer
    +
    Class, 210, 253
    +
    Trait
    +
    34
    +
    invoking a Trait
    +
    46
    +
    NPC Traits
    +
    302, 321
    +
    transport
    +
    124
    +
    travel day
    +
    106
    +
    travel roll
    +
    106
    +
    turn
    +
    62
    +
    turn-related effects
    +
    77
    +
    two-weapon fighting
    +
    69
    +
    +

    U

    +
    +
    unarmed strike
    +
    129
    +
    Ultima Point
    +
    101
    +
    spending Ultima Points
    +
    101
    +
    unconscious
    +
    89
    +
    undead
    +
    Species, 305, 350
    +
    +

    V

    +
    +
    veils
    +
    140
    +
    Villain
    +
    100
    +
    creating Villains
    +
    254
    +
    escalation of a Villain
    +
    102
    +
    Villains and Fabula Points
    +
    103
    +
    Villains at 0 Hit Points
    +
    87
    +
    Vulnerability
    +
    92
    +
    +

    W

    +
    +
    Wayfarer
    +
    Class, 216, 253
    +
    waves
    +
    298
    +
    weapon
    +
    129
    +
    basic weapons
    +
    130, 166
    +
    rare weapons
    +
    268
    +
    weapon Categories
    +
    129
    +
    Weaponmaster
    +
    Class, 218, 253
    +
    weak
    +
    status effect, 94
    +
    Willpower (WLP)
    +
    36, 162
    +
    world creation
    +
    148
    +
    +

    Z

    +

    zenit (z), 37, 122

    +
    -
    -

    UNDEAD

    -

    DREAD URN Lv 5

    -

    - A sepulchral urn, filled with old bones and inhabited by a restless soul - fueled by envy towards the living. -

    -

    Typical Traits: cackling, fragile, floating, tiny.

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d10
      • -
    • INS d6
      • -
    • MIG d6
      • -
    • WLP d10
      • -
    • HP 50 w 25
      • -
    • MP 55
      • -
    • Init. 8
      • -
    -

    Defenses

    -
      -
    • DEF +1
      • -
    • M.DEF +2
      • -
    • VU a b aa
      • -
    • IM E ff VU i ll VU bb IM
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Urn Poke w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 physical damage. -
      • -
    • - Chaos Cackle w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 dark damage and - the target suffers shaken.
      This attack targets Magic Defense. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Undead: The dread urn is immune to poisoned and HP recovery - may harm them (page 305). -
      • -
    -

    ZOMBIE Lv 5

    -

    - The rotting remains of a humanoid, animated by dark magic and driven by an - insatiable hunger. Tough, but clumsy. -

    -

    Typical Traits: creepy, mindless, rotting, slow.

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d6
      • -
    • INS d6
      • -
    • MIG d12
      • -
    • WLP d8
      • -
    • HP 70 w 35
      • -
    • MP 45
      • -
    • Init. 6
      • -
    -

    Defenses

    -
      -
    • DEF +2
      • -
    • M.DEF +1
      • -
    • ' a b aa
      • -
    • IM EE VU ff VU i ll VU bb IM
      • -
    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Ravenous Bite w 【DEX + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 dark damage and - the target suffers weak. -
      • -
    • - Zombie Rake w 【MIG + MIG】 w 【HR + 5】 physical damage. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Empty Mind: The zombie is immune to dazed, enraged, and - shaken. -
      • -
    • - Undead: The zombie is immune to poisoned and HP recovery - may harm it (page 305). -
      • -
    -
    +
    +

    VIDEOGAMES

    +
      +
    • Alchemy Stars by Proxima Beta
      • +
    • Arknights by Hypergryph & Studio Montagne
      • +
    • Atelier (series) by Gust Corporation
      • +
    • Bravely Default (series) by Silicon Studio & Square Enix
      • +
    • Chrono Trigger by Square
      • +
    • Dragon Quest (series) by Armor Project & Square Enix
      • +
    • Etrian Odyssey (series) by Atlus
      • +
    • Fantasian by Mistwalker
      • +
    • Final Fantasy (series) by Square Enix
      • +
    • + Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia by Intelligent Systems +
      • +
    • Granblue Fantasy by Cygames
      • +
    • Jade Cocoon by Genki
      • +
    • Mana / Seiken Densetsu (series) by Koichi Ishii & Square
      • +
    • + Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch by Level-5, Studio Ghibli & + Namco Bandai +
      • +
    • Octopath Traveler by Acquire & Square Enix
      • +
    • Persona (series) by Atlus & P-studio
      • +
    • Radiant Historia by Atlus
      • +
    • Shadow Hearts (series) by Sacnoth
      • +
    • Shin Megami T ensei (series) by Atlus
      • +
    • Suikoden (series) by Konami
      • +
    • Tales (series) by Namco Bandai
      • +
    • The Last Story by Mistwalker & AQ Interactive
      • +
    • The Legend of Dragoon by Sony Computer Entertainment
      • +
    • The Legend of Heroes (series) by Nihon Falcom Corporation
      • +
    • Vagrant Story by Square
      • +
    • Xenoblade Chronicles (series) by Monolith Soft
      • +
    • Xenogears by Square.
      • +
    +

    INSPIRATIONAL WORKS

    +
    -
    -

    SKELETAL MAGE

    -

    - Often acting as a necromancer’s lieutenants, these animated corpses are gifted - with nefarious intellect and can channel dark magic. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: ambitious, clever, knowledgeable, ruthless. -

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d6
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d8
      • -
    • WLP d10
      • -
    • HP 60 w 30 MP 70 Init. 5
      • -
    -

    DEF +2 M.DEF +4

    -

    a b aa IM EE VU ff RS ii RS ll VU bb IM

    -

    Equipment:

    -

    staff, sage robe.

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    - Staff w 【WLP + WLP】 +1 w 【HR + 6】 physical damage and the mage - recovers 5 MP. -

    -

    Spells

    -

    - Umbra rr w 【INS + WLP】 +1 w 10 × T MP w Up to three creatures w - Instantaneous. Each target suffers 【HR + 15】 dark damage. Opportunity: Each - target suffers shaken. -

    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Undead w The skeletal mage is immune to poisoned and HP - recovery may harm them (page 305). -
      • -
    -
    -

    SKELETAL SOLDIER

    -

    - Usually found guarding ancient ruins or serving a necromancer, these creatures - are ruthless and capable combatants. -

    -

    Typical Traits: cruel, mindless, murderous, silent.

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d8
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d10
      • -
    • WLP d6
      • -
    • HP 70 w 35 MP 40 Init. 6
      • -
    -

    DEF 12 M.DEF +0

    -

    aa VU b aa IM EE VU f i ll VU bb IM

    -

    Equipment:

    -

    bronze sword, bronze shield, brigandine.

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    Bronze Sword w 【DEX + MIG】 +5 w 【HR + 11】 physical damage.

    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Empty Mind w The skeletal soldier is immune to dazed, - enraged, and shaken. -
      • -
    • - Undead w The skeletal soldier is immune to poisoned and HP - recovery may harm it (page 305). -
      • -
    -
    +
    -
    -

    BONE HOWLER Lv 15 w UNDEAD

    -

    - Stripped of their life and loyalty, these skeletal abominations are driven by - a ferocious and insatiable hunger. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: eternally hungry, fast, resilient, vicious. -

    -

    Statistics

    -
      -
    • DEX: d10
      • -
    • INS: d6
      • -
    • MIG: d10
      • -
    • WLP: d6
      • -
    • HP: 80 w 40
      • -
    • MP: 55
      • -
    • Init: 8
      • -
    -

    Defense/Combat Stats

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 '' RS aa VU b aa IM E f ii RS ll VU bb IM

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    Serrated Maw

    -
      -
    • - Damage: 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical damage -
      • -
    • Effect: The target suffers slow.
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -

    Rot Breath

    -
      -
    • - Usage: 【MIG + WLP】 +1 w 10 MP (One creature, - Instantaneous) -
      • -
    • - Damage: The target suffers 【HR + 15】 dark damage and - suffers weak. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -

    - Undead: The bone howler is immune to poisoned and HP recovery - may harm it (page 305). -

    -

    GHOUL Lv 15 w UNDEAD

    -

    - Hulking corpses inhabited by a soul driven mad by a terrible curse. Ghouls - haunt graveyards and feed on the freshly deceased. -

    -

    Typical Traits: aggressive, large, powerful, terrifying.

    -

    Statistics

    -
      -
    • DEX: d8
      • -
    • INS: d6
      • -
    • MIG: d12
      • -
    • WLP: d6
      • -
    • HP: 90 w 45
      • -
    • MP: 45
      • -
    • Init: 7
      • -
    -

    Defense/Combat Stats

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' a b aa IM E f i ll VU bb IM

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -

    Furious Claws

    -
      -
    • - Damage: 【MIG + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 10】 physical damage. -
      • -
    • Notes: This attack has multi (2).
      • -
    -

    Poison Breath

    -
      -
    • Damage: 【DEX + MIG】 +1 w 【HR + 5】 poison damage.
      • -
    • Effect: The target suffers poisoned.
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -

    - Undead: The ghoul is immune to poisoned and HP recovery may - harm them (page 305). -

    -
    - -
    -

    Mummy

    -

    Level: 20 w UNDEAD

    -

    - Preserved through ancient rituals, these shambling horrors are devoid of any - will save for the original commands they received. -

    -

    - Typical Traits: cursed, eternally loyal, flammable, silent. -

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d6
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d10
      • -
    • WLP d10
      • -
    • HP 90 w 45
      • -
    • MP 70
      • -
    • Init. 7
      • -
    -

    Defense

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 ' aa VU b aa IM E ff VU i ll VU bb IM

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Grave Claw w 【MIG + WLP】 +5 w 【HR + 10】 earth damage. - Each target hit by this attack suffers slow; if a target is already slow, - they become Vulnerable to all damage types until they recover from the slow - status effect. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Ancient Curse w When reduced to 0 HP , the mummy crumbles - to dust and utters a powerful curse: all living creatures present on the - scene suffer shaken and weak. -
      • -
    • - Empty Mind w The mummy is immune to dazed, enraged, and - shaken. -
      • -
    • - Undead w The mummy is immune to poisoned and HP recovery - may harm it (page 305). -
      • -
    -
    -

    SHACKLED SOUL

    -

    Level: 20 w UNDEAD

    -

    - Spirits whose tormented existence made it impossible to find peace in the - afterlife sometimes transform into powerful ghosts. -

    -

    Typical Traits: anguished, cursed, ethereal, vengeful.

    -

    Stats

    -
      -
    • DEX d12
      • -
    • INS d8
      • -
    • MIG d6
      • -
    • WLP d8
      • -
    • HP 70 w 35
      • -
    • MP 70
      • -
    • Init. 10
      • -
    -

    Defense

    -

    DEF +0 M.DEF +0 '' IM aa VU b aa IM EE RS ff VU ii RS ll VU bb IM

    -

    Basic Attacks

    -
      -
    • - Fury Claw w 【DEX + WLP】 +5 w 【HR + 10】 dark damage and - the target suffers enraged. -
      • -
    -

    Spells

    -
      -
    • - Ghastly Wail rr w 【INS + WLP】 +5 w 10 MP w One creature w - Instantaneous. The target suffers 【HR + 20】 ice damage and suffers shaken. -
      • -
    -

    Special Rules

    -
      -
    • - Undead w The shackled soul is immune to poisoned and HP - recovery may harm them (page 305). -
      • -
    -
    - -
    -
    -

    354

    -
      -
    • W character, 10, 34
      • -
    • Player Character (PC), 10, 34
      • -
    • Non-Player Character (NPC), 10, 302
      • -
    • character creation, 154
      • -
    • classic characters, 172
      • -
    • high level characters, 229
      • -
    -

    Check

    -
      -
    • Accuracy Check, 42
      • -
    • Attribute Check, 34
      • -
    • Group Check, 50
      • -
    • Magic Check, 48
      • -
    • Open Check, 49
      • -
    • Opposed Check, 48
      • -
    • Support Check, 50
      • -
    -

    Chimerism

    -
      -
    • discipline, 113, 118
      • -
    • Chimerist, Class, 182, 248
      • -
    • Class, 36, 160, 248
      • -
    • mastering a Class, 227, 228
      • -
    • putting levels in a Class, 228
      • -
    -

    Clock

    -
      -
    • 52
      • -
    • filling sections of a Clock, 53
      • -
    • Danger Clock, 111
      • -
    • erasing sections of a Clock, 54
      • -
    • Goal Clock, 72, 78
      • -
    -

    Conflict & Danger

    -
      -
    • conflict scene, 31, 58
      • -
    • optional conflict rules, 82
      • -
    -

    Construct (Species)

    -
      -
    • Species, 304, 328
      • -
    -

    Critical Success & Crisis

    -
      -
    • critical success, 40
      • -
    • Crisis, 84
      • -
    -

    Damage

    -
      -
    • damage, 92
      • -
    • damage Affinities, 92
      • -
    • damage types, 92
      • -
    • extra damage, 93
      • -
    • improvising damage, 93
      • -
    • danger, 108
      • -
    -

    Darkblade

    -
      -
    • Class, 184, 249
      • -
    -

    Status Effects

    -
      -
    • dazed, status effect, 94
      • -
    -
    -

    A

    -
      -
    • Absorption, 92
      • -
    • accessory, 126, 284
      • -
    • action, 66
      • -
    • add, subtract, multiply, divide, 33
      • -
    • admiration, Bond of, 56
      • -
    • advancement, 227
      • -
    • affection, Bond of, 56
      • -
    • Arcanism, discipline, 112, 118
      • -
    • Arcanist, Class, 176, 248
      • -
    • armor, 127
      • -
    • basic armors, 132, 168
      • -
    • rare armors, 280
      • -
    • artifact, 288
      • -
    • Attack, action, 68
      • -
    • free attack, 69
      • -
    • Attribute, 36, 162
      • -
    • Attribute Check, 42
      • -
    • increasing Attributes, 228
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    B

    -
      -
    • backpack, 37, 122
      • -
    • battles, designing, 292
      • -
    • boss battles, 300
      • -
    • beast, Species, 304, 324
      • -
    • Bestiary, 319
      • -
    • Bond, 35, 56
      • -
    • Bond strength, 35, 56
      • -
    • Bonds and resting scenes, 91
      • -
    • creating a Bond, 57
      • -
    • erasing a Bond, 57
      • -
    • invoking a Bond, 47
      • -
    • strenghtening a Bond, 57
      • -
    • boss, 300
      • -
    -
    -
    -

    C

    -
      -
    • campaign, 24
      • -
    • champion, rank, 295
      • -
    -
    -

    INDEX

    -
    -
    - -
    - -
    - -
    -

    R

    -
      -
    • rank, NPC, 294
      • -
    • rare item, 266
      • -
    • accessories, 126, 284
      • -
    • rare armors, 280
      • -
    • rare shields, 280
      • -
    • rare weapons, 268
      • -
    • Resistance, 92
      • -
    • resting, 90
      • -
    • resting scene, 91
      • -
    • Result, 40
      • -
    • reward, 123, 264
      • -
    • Ritual, 118
      • -
    • Rituals during conflicts, 121
      • -
    • Ritualism, discipline, 113, 118
      • -
    • Rogue, Class, 202, 251
      • -
    • round, 62
      • -
    • rounding down, 33
      • -
    -

    S

    -
      -
    • Sacrifice, 88
      • -
    • safety, 140, 147
      • -
    • scene, 30
      • -
    • conflict scene, 31, 58
      • -
    • Game Master scene, 31
      • -
    • interlude scene, 31
      • -
    • selling items, 124
      • -
    • service, 124
      • -
    • session, 32
      • -
    • shaken, status effect, 94
      • -
    • Sharpshooter, Class, 204, 252
      • -
    • shield, 128
      • -
    • basic shields, 133, 169
      • -
    • rare shields, 280
      • -
    • Skill, 36, 161
      • -
    • Class Skills, 161
      • -
    • Heroic Skills, 232
      • -
    • NPC Skills, 306
      • -
    • Skill Level (SL), 36, 161
      • -
    -

    M

    -
      -
    • magic, 112
      • -
    • Magic Defense, 37, 127, 164
      • -
    • martial (E) item, 126
      • -
    • mastering a Class, 227, 228
      • -
    • merge, benefits, 178
      • -
    • Might (MIG), 36, 162
      • -
    • Mind Point (MP), 37, 85, 163
      • -
    • maximum Mind Points, 85, 163
      • -
    • total MP cost, 114
      • -
    • 0 Mind Points, 85
      • -
    • mistrust, Bond of, 56
      • -
    • modifier, 40
      • -
    • situational modifier, 49
      • -
    • monster, Species, 305, 342
      • -
    -

    N

    -
      -
    • Non-Player Character (NPC), 10, 302
      • -
    • designing NPCs, 302
      • -
    -

    O

    -
      -
    • opportunity, 41
      • -
    • Orator, Class, 200, 251
      • -
    • Origin, 34, 159
      • -
    -

    P

    -
      -
    • Pillars, Eight, 14
      • -
    • plant, Species, 305, 346
      • -
    • Player, 10, 24
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    • Player Character (PC), 10, 34
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    • PC against PC, 141
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    • poisoned, status effect, 94
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    • potions, 104, 212
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    • Project, 134
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    • prologue, 220
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    • Objective, action, 72
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    T

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    Theme
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    Theme, 34, 158
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    changing Theme
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    229
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    teamwork
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    76
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    timing rules
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    33
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    Tinkerer
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    Class, 210, 253
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    Trait
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    34
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    invoking a Trait
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    46
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    NPC Traits
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    302, 321
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    transport
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    124
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    travel day
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    travel roll
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    turn
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    62
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    turn-related effects
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    77
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    two-weapon fighting
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    69
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    -

    U

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    unarmed strike
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    129
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    Ultima Point
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    101
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    spending Ultima Points
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    101
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    unconscious
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    89
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    undead
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    Species, 305, 350
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    V

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    veils
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    Villain
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    creating Villains
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    escalation of a Villain
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    102
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    Villains and Fabula Points
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    103
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    Villains at 0 Hit Points
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    87
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    Vulnerability
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    92
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    W

    -
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    Wayfarer
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    Class, 216, 253
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    waves
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    298
    -
    weapon
    -
    129
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    basic weapons
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    130, 166
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    rare weapons
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    268
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    weapon Categories
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    129
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    Weaponmaster
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    Class, 218, 253
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    weak
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    status effect, 94
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    Willpower (WLP)
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    36, 162
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    world creation
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    148
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    Z

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    zenit (z), 37, 122

    -
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    VIDEOGAMES

    -
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    • Alchemy Stars by Proxima Beta
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    • Arknights by Hypergryph & Studio Montagne
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    • Atelier (series) by Gust Corporation
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    • Bravely Default (series) by Silicon Studio & Square Enix
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    • Chrono Trigger by Square
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    • Dragon Quest (series) by Armor Project & Square Enix
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    • Etrian Odyssey (series) by Atlus
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    • Fantasian by Mistwalker
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    • Final Fantasy (series) by Square Enix
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    • Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia by Intelligent Systems
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    • Granblue Fantasy by Cygames
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    • Jade Cocoon by Genki
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    • Mana / Seiken Densetsu (series) by Koichi Ishii & Square
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    • - Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch by Level-5, Studio Ghibli & Namco - Bandai -
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    • Octopath Traveler by Acquire & Square Enix
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    • Persona (series) by Atlus & P-studio
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    • Radiant Historia by Atlus
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    • Shadow Hearts (series) by Sacnoth
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    • Shin Megami T ensei (series) by Atlus
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    • Suikoden (series) by Konami
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    • Tales (series) by Namco Bandai
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    • The Last Story by Mistwalker & AQ Interactive
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    • The Legend of Dragoon by Sony Computer Entertainment
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    • The Legend of Heroes (series) by Nihon Falcom Corporation
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    • Vagrant Story by Square
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    • Xenoblade Chronicles (series) by Monolith Soft
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    • Xenogears by Square.
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    -

    INSPIRATIONAL WORKS

    -
    - -
    - -
    - -
    - -
    +
    -
    +
    - - - \ No newline at end of file + + diff --git a/css/book-layout.css b/css/book-layout.css index e8abe51..7db1646 100644 --- a/css/book-layout.css +++ b/css/book-layout.css @@ -205,3 +205,160 @@ li.active .page-num { padding-bottom: 0.8em; margin-bottom: 1.4em; } + +/* ── Search modal ── */ +.search-overlay { + position: fixed; + inset: 0; + background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55); + z-index: 1000; + display: flex; + align-items: flex-start; + justify-content: center; + padding-top: 10vh; +} + +.search-modal { + width: 580px; + max-width: calc(100vw - 40px); + max-height: 70vh; + background: var(--surface2); + border: 1px solid var(--border-bright); + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + overflow: hidden; +} + +.search-input { + width: 100%; + padding: 14px 16px; + background: var(--surface); + border: none; + border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-bright); + color: var(--text); + font-family: var(--font-body); + font-size: 1rem; + outline: none; + flex-shrink: 0; +} + +.search-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); } + +.search-results { + overflow-y: auto; + flex: 1; + list-style: none; + padding: 0; + margin: 0; +} + +.search-result { + padding: 10px 16px; + border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); + cursor: pointer; + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + gap: 3px; + transition: background 0.1s; +} + +.search-result:last-child { border-bottom: none; } + +.search-result:hover, +.search-result.active { background: var(--surface3); } + +.search-result-meta { + display: flex; + justify-content: space-between; + align-items: baseline; + gap: 8px; +} + +.search-result-heading { + font-family: var(--font-display); + font-size: 0.7rem; + letter-spacing: 0.08em; + color: var(--teal); + white-space: nowrap; + overflow: hidden; + text-overflow: ellipsis; + min-width: 0; +} + +.search-result-page { + font-family: var(--font-mono); + font-size: 0.7rem; + color: var(--text-dim); + white-space: nowrap; + flex-shrink: 0; +} + +.search-result-snippet { + font-size: 0.85rem; + color: var(--text-dim); + line-height: 1.5; +} + +.search-result-snippet mark { + background: none; + color: var(--gold); + font-weight: 600; +} + +.search-empty { + padding: 24px 16px; + text-align: center; + color: var(--text-dim); + font-family: var(--font-mono); + font-size: 0.8rem; +} + +.search-footer { + display: flex; + gap: 16px; + padding: 7px 14px; + border-top: 1px solid var(--border); + background: var(--surface3); + flex-shrink: 0; +} + +.search-footer span { + font-family: var(--font-mono); + font-size: 0.68rem; + color: var(--text-dim); +} + +/* ── Heading permalink buttons ── */ +.page-section h1, +.page-section h2, +.page-section h3 { + position: relative; + scroll-margin-top: 60px; +} + +.heading-link { + position: absolute; + left: -24px; + top: 50%; + transform: translateY(-50%); + background: none; + border: none; + cursor: pointer; + color: var(--text-dim); + font-family: var(--font-mono); + font-size: 17px; + padding: 2px 4px; + line-height: 1; + transition: color 0.15s; + user-select: none; +} + +/* h1 has padding-bottom: 0.3em — shift button up so it centers with the text line, not the full box */ +.page-section h1 > .heading-link { + top: calc(50% - 5px); +} + +.heading-link:hover, +.heading-link--copied { + color: var(--teal); +} diff --git a/data/spells.json b/data/spells.json deleted file mode 100644 index e69de29..0000000 diff --git a/scripts/spells-to-html.js b/scripts/spells-to-html.js new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cfb40c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/spells-to-html.js @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env node + +const fs = require('node:fs') +const path = require('node:path') +const { parse } = require('yaml') + +const ymlPath = path.join(__dirname, "..", "data", "spells.yml"); +const data = parse(fs.readFileSync(ymlPath, "utf8")); + +const columns = ["name", "cost", "targets", "duration"]; + +const myEscape = (s) => + String(s ?? "") + .replace(/&/g, "&") + .replace(//g, ">"); + +const generateTable = (spells, class_) => { + const rows = spells + .filter((elem) => elem.class === class_) + .map( + (spell) => + ` \n${columns.map((col) => ` ${myEscape(spell[col])}`).join("\n")}\n ${spell["description"]}`, + ) + .join("\n"); + + const headers = columns + .map((col) => ` ${col.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + col.slice(1)}`) + .join("\n"); + + return ` + + +${headers} + + + +${rows} + +
    +`; +}; + +["arcanist", "chimerist", "elementalist", "entropist", "spiritist"].forEach( + (class_) => { + process.stdout.write(`

    ${class_} Spells

    \n`) + process.stdout.write(generateTable(data.spells, class_)); + }, +); diff --git a/src/BookIndex.tsx b/src/BookIndex.tsx index 348ea34..c864f7b 100644 --- a/src/BookIndex.tsx +++ b/src/BookIndex.tsx @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ import React, { useState, useEffect, useRef, useCallback, useMemo } from 'react'; +import SearchModal, { SearchEntry } from './SearchModal'; interface BookIndexProps { title: string; @@ -6,10 +7,63 @@ interface BookIndexProps { pages: BookPage[]; } +function slugify(text: string): string { + return text + .toLowerCase() + .replace(/[^\w\s-]/g, '') + .replace(/\s+/g, '-') + .replace(/-+/g, '-') + .trim(); +} + export default function BookIndex({ title, logoText, pages }: BookIndexProps) { const pageNums = useMemo(() => pages.map(p => p.n), [pages]); const total = pageNums.length; + // Single DOMParser pass per page: build search index then inject permalink buttons. + // Both outputs are stable memos so React's dangerouslySetInnerHTML diffing never + // strips the injected buttons on re-render. + const { processedPages, searchIndex } = useMemo(() => { + const parser = new DOMParser(); + const slugCount: Record = {}; + const searchIndex: SearchEntry[] = []; + + const processedPages = pages.map(({ n, content }) => { + const doc = parser.parseFromString(content, 'text/html'); + + // 1. Index text blocks before mutation so heading textContent has no '#' noise + let currentHeading = ''; + doc.body.querySelectorAll('h1, h2, h3, p, li, blockquote, td').forEach(el => { + if (/^H[1-3]$/.test(el.tagName)) { + currentHeading = el.textContent?.trim() || ''; + } else { + const text = el.textContent?.trim() || ''; + if (text.length > 20) { + searchIndex.push({ pageNum: n, headingContext: currentHeading, text }); + } + } + }); + + // 2. Add IDs and permalink buttons to headings + doc.querySelectorAll('h1, h2, h3').forEach(heading => { + const baseSlug = slugify(heading.textContent || ''); + if (!baseSlug) return; + slugCount[baseSlug] = (slugCount[baseSlug] || 0) + 1; + const id = slugCount[baseSlug] === 1 ? baseSlug : `${baseSlug}-${slugCount[baseSlug] - 1}`; + heading.id = id; + const btn = doc.createElement('button'); + btn.className = 'heading-link'; + btn.setAttribute('aria-label', 'Copy permalink'); + btn.textContent = '#'; + heading.insertBefore(btn, heading.firstChild); + }); + + return { n, content: doc.body.innerHTML }; + }); + + return { processedPages, searchIndex }; + }, [pages]); + const [currentIdx, setCurrentIdx] = useState(() => { const m = window.location.hash.match(/^#page-(\d+)$/); if (m) { @@ -19,6 +73,8 @@ export default function BookIndex({ title, logoText, pages }: BookIndexProps) { return 0; }); + const [isSearchOpen, setIsSearchOpen] = useState(false); + const contentRef = useRef(null); const goTo = useCallback((n: number, smooth: boolean, push: boolean) => { @@ -66,9 +122,15 @@ export default function BookIndex({ title, logoText, pages }: BookIndexProps) { return () => container.removeEventListener('scroll', handleScroll); }, [pageNums]); - // Keyboard navigation + // Keyboard navigation (page-level) and search shortcut useEffect(() => { const handleKeyDown = (e: KeyboardEvent) => { + // Ctrl+K / Ctrl+F → open search + if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && (e.key === 'k' || e.key === 'f')) { + e.preventDefault(); + setIsSearchOpen(true); + return; + } const tag = (e.target as HTMLElement).tagName; if (tag === 'INPUT' || tag === 'TEXTAREA') return; setCurrentIdx(prev => { @@ -88,16 +150,61 @@ export default function BookIndex({ title, logoText, pages }: BookIndexProps) { // Browser back/forward useEffect(() => { const handlePopState = () => { - const m = location.hash.match(/^#page-(\d+)$/); - if (m) { - const n = parseInt(m[1], 10); + const hash = location.hash.slice(1); + const pageM = hash.match(/^page-(\d+)$/); + if (pageM) { + const n = parseInt(pageM[1], 10); if (pageNums.includes(n)) goTo(n, false, false); + } else if (hash) { + const target = document.getElementById(hash); + if (target) target.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'start' }); } }; window.addEventListener('popstate', handlePopState); return () => window.removeEventListener('popstate', handlePopState); }, [goTo, pageNums]); + // Event delegation for heading permalink buttons + useEffect(() => { + const container = contentRef.current; + if (!container) return; + const handleClick = (e: MouseEvent) => { + const btn = (e.target as Element).closest('.heading-link') as HTMLButtonElement | null; + if (!btn) return; + const id = btn.closest('h1, h2, h3')?.id; + if (!id) return; + e.preventDefault(); + const url = `${window.location.origin}${window.location.pathname}#${id}`; + history.pushState(null, '', `#${id}`); + navigator.clipboard.writeText(url).catch(() => { + const ta = document.createElement('textarea'); + ta.value = url; + document.body.appendChild(ta); + ta.select(); + document.execCommand('copy'); + document.body.removeChild(ta); + }); + const prev = btn.textContent!; + btn.textContent = '✓'; + btn.classList.add('heading-link--copied'); + setTimeout(() => { + btn.textContent = prev; + btn.classList.remove('heading-link--copied'); + }, 1500); + }; + container.addEventListener('click', handleClick); + return () => container.removeEventListener('click', handleClick); + }, []); + + // Scroll to heading hash on initial load + useEffect(() => { + const hash = window.location.hash.slice(1); + if (hash && !/^page-\d+$/.test(hash)) { + const target = document.getElementById(hash); + if (target) target.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'instant', block: 'start' }); + } + }, []); // eslint-disable-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps + const currentPage = pageNums[currentIdx]; return ( @@ -105,6 +212,9 @@ export default function BookIndex({ title, logoText, pages }: BookIndexProps) {
    {logoText}
    + {currentIdx + 1} / {total}
    @@ -153,7 +263,7 @@ export default function BookIndex({ title, logoText, pages }: BookIndexProps) {
    - {pages.map(({ n, content }) => ( + {processedPages.map(({ n, content }) => (
    + + {isSearchOpen && ( + goTo(n, false, true)} + onClose={() => setIsSearchOpen(false)} + /> + )} ); } diff --git a/src/SearchModal.tsx b/src/SearchModal.tsx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..06ad90f --- /dev/null +++ b/src/SearchModal.tsx @@ -0,0 +1,128 @@ +import React, { useState, useEffect, useRef, useMemo, useCallback } from 'react'; + +export interface SearchEntry { + pageNum: number; + headingContext: string; + text: string; +} + +interface Props { + searchIndex: SearchEntry[]; + onNavigate: (pageNum: number) => void; + onClose: () => void; +} + +function escapeHtml(s: string): string { + return s.replace(/&/g, '&').replace(//g, '>'); +} + +function buildSnippetHtml(text: string, q: string): string { + const lo = text.toLowerCase(); + const idx = lo.indexOf(q); + if (idx === -1) return escapeHtml(text.slice(0, 140)) + (text.length > 140 ? '…' : ''); + const r = 65; + const s = Math.max(0, idx - r); + const e = Math.min(text.length, idx + q.length + r); + return ( + (s > 0 ? '…' : '') + + escapeHtml(text.slice(s, idx)) + + `${escapeHtml(text.slice(idx, idx + q.length))}` + + escapeHtml(text.slice(idx + q.length, e)) + + (e < text.length ? '…' : '') + ); +} + +export default function SearchModal({ searchIndex, onNavigate, onClose }: Props) { + const [query, setQuery] = useState(''); + const [activeIdx, setActiveIdx] = useState(0); + const inputRef = useRef(null); + const listRef = useRef(null); + + useEffect(() => { inputRef.current?.focus(); }, []); + + const results = useMemo(() => { + const q = query.trim().toLowerCase(); + if (q.length < 2) return []; + const seen: Record = {}; + const out: { pageNum: number; headingContext: string; snippetHtml: string }[] = []; + for (const entry of searchIndex) { + if (out.length >= 40) break; + const hitText = entry.text.toLowerCase().includes(q); + const hitHeading = entry.headingContext.toLowerCase().includes(q); + if (!hitText && !hitHeading) continue; + const count = seen[entry.pageNum] ?? 0; + if (count >= 2) continue; + seen[entry.pageNum] = count + 1; + out.push({ + pageNum: entry.pageNum, + headingContext: entry.headingContext, + snippetHtml: buildSnippetHtml(hitText ? entry.text : entry.headingContext, q), + }); + } + return out; + }, [query, searchIndex]); + + useEffect(() => { setActiveIdx(0); }, [results]); + + useEffect(() => { + const el = listRef.current?.children[activeIdx] as HTMLElement | undefined; + el?.scrollIntoView({ block: 'nearest' }); + }, [activeIdx]); + + const go = useCallback((pageNum: number) => { + onNavigate(pageNum); + onClose(); + }, [onNavigate, onClose]); + + const handleKeyDown = (e: React.KeyboardEvent) => { + if (e.key === 'Escape') { onClose(); return; } + if (e.key === 'ArrowDown') { e.preventDefault(); setActiveIdx(i => Math.min(i + 1, results.length - 1)); } + if (e.key === 'ArrowUp') { e.preventDefault(); setActiveIdx(i => Math.max(i - 1, 0)); } + if (e.key === 'Enter' && results[activeIdx]) go(results[activeIdx].pageNum); + }; + + const q = query.trim(); + + return ( +
    +
    e.stopPropagation()}> + setQuery(e.target.value)} + onKeyDown={handleKeyDown} + /> + {q.length < 2 ? ( +
    Type at least 2 characters
    + ) : results.length === 0 ? ( +
    No results for “{q}”
    + ) : ( +
      + {results.map((r, i) => ( +
    • go(r.pageNum)} + onMouseEnter={() => setActiveIdx(i)} + > +
      + {r.headingContext || '—'} + p.{r.pageNum} +
      +
      +
      • + ))} +
    + )} +
    + ↑↓ navigate + ↵ go to page + esc close +
    +
    +
    + ); +} diff --git a/webpack.config.js b/webpack.config.js index 2fee7f8..a532a4e 100644 --- a/webpack.config.js +++ b/webpack.config.js @@ -85,6 +85,25 @@ module.exports = (env, argv) => { ...(isProd ? [new MiniCssExtractPlugin({ filename: "[name].[contenthash].css" })] : []), + // Register book HTML source files as compilation dependencies so webpack + // watches them in dev mode and triggers a rebuild when they change. + { + apply(compiler) { + compiler.hooks.afterCompile.tap("WatchBookPages", (compilation) => { + const bookDirs = [ + path.resolve(__dirname, "books/core"), + path.resolve(__dirname, "books/natural-fantasy-atlas"), + ]; + for (const dir of bookDirs) { + try { + fs.readdirSync(dir) + .filter(f => f.endsWith(".html") && f !== "index.html") + .forEach(f => compilation.fileDependencies.add(path.join(dir, f))); + } catch (_) {} + } + }); + }, + }, new HtmlWebpackPlugin({ template: "./src/fabula-ultima-sheet.html", filename: "index.html", @@ -92,7 +111,7 @@ module.exports = (env, argv) => { scriptLoading: "blocking", }), new HtmlWebpackPlugin({ - templateContent: bookTemplate( + templateContent: () => bookTemplate( "Fabula Ultima - Core Rulebook", "Core Rules", "./books/core" @@ -102,7 +121,7 @@ module.exports = (env, argv) => { scriptLoading: "blocking", }), new HtmlWebpackPlugin({ - templateContent: bookTemplate( + templateContent: () => bookTemplate( "Fabula Ultima - Natural Fantasy Atlas", "Natural Fantasy Atlas", "./books/natural-fantasy-atlas"