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<H4>Setting and System Wiki</H4>

=== Introduction ===
For many years, the island realm of [[Arginet]] has enjoyed peace and prosperity, ruled over by its wise and just nobility and guided by the spirits of the [[The Elements|elements]] and the [[ancestors]]. But in the last year, quite without warning, cracks have started appearing in the fabric of reality in a metaphysical outburst known simply as [[the Breaking]]. Unstable rifts have opened to other planes of existence, disgorging strange creatures both human and monstrous, and the boundaries of the spirit world itself have grown weak.

As the dead [[Revenants|rest uneasy]] in their graves, monsters stalk the land, and the old order struggles to adapt, a loose group of adventurers has come together to explore, exploit, and defend against the tumultuous spirit world and the mysterious threat from beyond.

You are one such adventurer - a native of Arginet or an [[Offworlders|offworlder]] who has fallen through the rifts. [[The Noble Houses]], [[the Royal Armies]], and [[the Reform Coalition]] are on the lookout for promising recruits to aid them in their struggles, offering opportunities for the ambitious… or desperate.

'''[[Overview|Follow this link for a fuller overview of the setting and system.]]'''

=== Events ===
This week's interactive is on Friday 17th February at 19:00 at the [http://www.camlarp.co.uk/Locations_We_Use#Unitarian_Church_Hall Unitarian Church Hall].

There is a weapons practice this week on Saturday 18th February on [http://www.camlarp.co.uk/Locations_We_Use#Grantchester_Meadows_-_North_End Grantchester Meadows].




The XP cap for the next event is 32.

For further details on events we run, please see our [http://www.camlarp.co.uk/Cambridge_Larp_Society main society website].

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* [[Society]]
* [[Factions]]
* [[Spirits]]
* [[Magic]]
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* [[Safety]]
* [[Rules|Rules overview]]
* [[Calls]]
* [[Spellcasting]]
* [[Items and equipment]]
* [[Downtime]]
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* [[Skills]]
* [[Spell list]]
* [[Costume]]
* [[Monstering]]
* [[FAQ]]
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Example characters

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{{Categories|Rules}}
When you are [[Character creation|creating a character]], it might be hard to choose from the range of [[skills]] available. With this in mind we have created some example character ‘builds’ to help you get started.<br>
All of the character builds listed here use 20 XP.

== Knight ==
'''Noble''', '''Warrior'''<br>
This character is a heroic and heavily armoured [[Warrior skills|warrior]] wielding sword and shield and supported by a retinue of loyal followers.
<div class="fillwidthcontainer">
{|
|-
! Skill
! XP Cost
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
! Warrior
| 0
|
| Pool of 3 ST<br>
Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self
|-
! Melee Weapon Practice
| 1
| Warrior
| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|DOUBLE}} by melee weapon
|-
! Buckler Training
| 1
| Warrior
| Proficient with bucklers
|-
! Shield Training
| 4
| Buckler Training
| Proficient with shields
|-
! Armour Practice I
| 1
| Warrior
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
|-
! Armour Practice II
| 1
| Armour Practice I
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
|-
! Heavy Armour Specialty
| 3
| Armour Practice I
| May take {{Call|CLEAVE}} as {{Call|TRIPLE}} while wearing heavy armour
|-
! Toughness
| 2
|
| +1 Hit
|-
! Disposable Income
| 1
|
| Receive one extra share of petty cash each interactive (total 2×)
|-
! Followers
| 3
|
| Order followers to assist with or undertake downtime actions
|-
! Noble Membership
| 3
|
| Membership of [[the Noble Houses]]
Represents the rank of Knight or a position as a senior retainer
|-
|}
</div>

This build gives a tough melee fighter with the following stats:
* 7 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
* 3 Stamina
* Can spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on themself or call {{Call|DOUBLE}} by one-handed weapon
* Proficient with shields
* Can take {{Call|CLEAVE}} as {{Call|TRIPLE}} while in heavy armour
* Double petty cash per interactive
* Supported by followers in downtime
* Membership of [[the Noble Houses]]

== Master of rites ==
'''Noble''', '''Evoker'''<br>
This character is an expert at [[Evoker skills|communing]] with the spirits of the elements and ancestors, and is an example of a character suited to non-combat situations.

{|
|-
! Skill
! XP Cost
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
! Evoker
| 0
|
| Least Rite of Evocation, Minor Ritual: summon least elemental<br>
Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor
|-
! Common Rite of Evocation
| 2
| Evoker
| Use common spirits<br>
Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental
|-
! Greater Rite of Evocation
| 3
| Common Rite of Evocation
| Use greater spirits<br>
Greater Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon greater elemental
|-
! Rite of Necromancy
| 2
| Evoker
| Rite of Necromancy, Minor Ritual: use a body to speak to the spirit
|-
! Rite of Séance
| 3
| Rite of Necromancy
| Rite of Séance, Major Ritual: summon an ancestor spirit
|-
! Rite of Dismissal
| 2
| Evoker
| Rite of Dismissal, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: dismiss a bound spirit
|-
! Rite of Sacrifice
| 2
| Evoker
| Rite of Sacrifice, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: sacrifice to a spirit even if not present
|-
! Artifice
| 2
| Evoker
| Make an anchor for a least spirit with 16 SD
|-
! Disposable Income
| 1
|
| Receive one extra share of petty cash each interactive (total 2×)
|-
! Noble Membership
| 3
|
| Membership of [[the Noble Houses]]
Represents the rank of Knight or a position as a senior retainer
|-
|}

This build gives a dedicated evoker with the following stats:
* 4 Hits in armour (3 Hits unarmoured)
* Can summon and bind elementals up to Greater degree
* Can summon [[ancestors]]
* Can dismiss spirits
* Can sacrifice to spirits
* Can create anchors for Least spirits
* Double petty cash per interactive
* Membership of [[the Noble Houses]]

== Sergeant ==
'''Army''', '''Warrior'''<br>
This character is a tough melee fighter with a polearm and some healing skill.

{|
|-
! Skill
! XP Cost
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
! Warrior
| 0
|
| Pool of 3 ST<br>
Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self
|-
! Two-Handed Weapon Training
| 2
| Warrior
| Proficient with two-handed weapons
|-
! Polearm Training
| 3
| Two-Handed Weapon Training
| Proficient with polearms and one-handed spears
|-
! Armour Practice I
| 1
| Warrior
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
|-
! Armour Practice II
| 1
| Armour Practice I
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
|-
! Armour Practice III
| 2
| Armour Practice II
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +4)
|-
! Survival
| 3
| Warrior
| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self while dying
|-
! Survivor’s Grit
| 2
| Survival
| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 3''' on self while dying
|-
! Toughness
| 2
|
| +1 Hit
|-
! Medicine
| 1
|
| Spend 10 seconds to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on a dying character<br>
Spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call {{Call|CURE}}''' ALL'''
|-
! Army Membership
| 3
|
| Membership of [[the Royal Armies]]
Represents the rank of company officer (Lieutenant or Ensign) or Sergeant
|-
|}

This build gives a resilient fighter with the following stats:
* 8 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
* 3 Stamina
* Can spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 3''' on themself while Dying or call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on themself at any other time
* Proficient with two-handed weapons and polearms
* Can spend 10 seconds to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on a Dying character
* Can spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call {{Call|CURE}}''' ALL''' on another character
* Membership of [[the Royal Armies]]

== Support channeller ==
'''Army''', '''Channeller'''<br>
This character is a specialised [[Channeller skills|channeller]] of the element of [[Earth]], able to heal and bolster allies and themself in battle.

{|
|-
! Skill
! XP Cost
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
! Channeller
| 0
|
| Pool of 5 Mana<br>
Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic {{Call|EFFECT}}, item, or being
|-
! Extra Mana
| 2
| Channeller
| +1 Mana (total 6)
|-
! First Elemental Discipline:<br>Earth
| 1
| Channeller
| Access to [[Earth spells]]<br>
Energy of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close {{Call|CURE}}''' 1'''
|-
! First Circle Spell:<br>Vigour of Earth
| 1
| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Earth
| Vigour of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close {{Call|CURE}}''' 3'''
|-
! First Circle Spell:<br>Rite of Resistance
| 1
| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Earth
| Rite of Resistance, Minor Ritual: All participants get one {{Call|RESIST}} against status effects
|-
! First Circle Spell:<br>Rite of Transference
| 1
| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Earth
| Rite of Transference, Minor Ritual: Move a Minor Effect to a participant
|-
! Second Circle Spell:<br>Tenacity of Earth
| 2
| First Circle Spell<br>(any two Earth)
| Vigour of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close “Gain 1 Stamina”
|-
! Second Circle Spell:<br>Rite of Bolstering
| 2
| First Circle Spell<br>(Vigour of Earth, any other Earth)
| Rite of Bolstering, Minor Ritual: All participants get {{Call|CURE}}''' ALL''' and +3 temporary Hits
|-
! Second Circle Spell:<br>Rite of Endurance
| 2
| First Circle Spell<br>(Rite of Resistance, any other Earth)
| Rite of Endurance, Major Ritual: One participant gets damage reduction for a single fight
|-
! Elemental Ascendancy:<br>Earth
| 2
| Second Circle Spell<br>(any two Earth)
| Improvise Minor Rituals of Earth
|-
! Toughness
| 2
|
| +1 Hit
|-
! Army Membership
| 3
|
| Membership of [[the Royal Armies]]
Represents the rank of company officer (Lieutenant or Ensign) or Sergeant
|-
|}

This build gives a capable healer and support magician with the following stats:
* 4 Hits unarmoured
* 6 Mana
* Can spend 1 Mana to examine a magic item or call {{Call|CURE}}''' 3''' or “Gain 1 Stamina” at close range or on themself
* Can perform rituals to transfer effects, grant resistances, or grant temporary hits
* Can improvise Minor Rituals of Earth
* Membership of [[the Royal Armies]]

== Militant ==
'''Reformist''', '''Channeller''' with Warrior skills<br>
This character is a militant capable of taking down their chosen target with sword and dagger or the power of Metal magic.

{|
|-
! Skill
! XP Cost
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
! Channeller
| 0
|
| Pool of 5 Mana<br>
Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic {{Call|EFFECT}}, item, or being
|-
! First Elemental Discipline:<br>Metal
| 1
| Channeller
| Access to [[Metal spells]]<br>
Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged {{Call|SINGLE}}
|-
! First Circle Spell:<br>Push of Metal
| 1
| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Metal
| Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged {{Call|REPEL}}
|-
! First Circle Spell:<br>Mind of Metal
| 1
| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Metal
| Spark of Metal, 2 Mana: give a person five minutes of Calm, Courage, Fear, or Sorrow
|-
! Second Circle Spell:<br>Chains of Metal
| 2
| First Circle Spell<br>(Push of Metal, any other Metal)
| Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged {{Call|DOUBLE}} {{Call|STRIKEDOWN}}
|-
! Warrior
| 4
|
| Pool of 3 ST<br>
Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self
|-
! Ambidexterity
| 2
| Warrior
| May use two weapons at once
|-
! Backstab
| 2
| Warrior
| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|TRIPLE}} by short weapon from behind
|-
! Backstab Mastery
| 2
| Backstab
| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CLEAVE}} by short weapon from behind
|-
! Armour Practice I
| 1
| Warrior
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
|-
! Light Armour Specialty
| 1
| Armour Practice I
| Mana penalty from light armour reduced to -1
|-
! Coalition Membership
| 3
|
| Membership of [[the Reform Coalition]]
Represents a position of respect within a reform society
|-
|}

This build gives a quick-striking fighter with the following stats:
* 5 Hits in armour (3 Hits unarmoured)
* 4 Mana in light armour (5 Mana unarmoured)
* 3 Stamina
* Can spend 1 Mana to examine a magic item or call {{Call|REPEL}} or {{Call|DOUBLE}} {{Call|STRIKEDOWN}} at range
* Can spend 2 Mana to induce temporary Calm, Courage, Fear, or Sorrow
* Can spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on themself or call {{Call|CLEAVE}} by short weapon while attacking from behind
* Can use two weapons (short or one-handed) at once
* Membership of [[the Reform Coalition]]

== Seeker witch ==
'''Reformist''', '''Evoker''' with Channeller skills<br>
This character is a researcher investigating the mysteries of the universe through evocation, Water magic, and good old-fashioned legwork, and is an example of a character suited to non-combat situations.

{|
|-
! Skill
! XP Cost
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
! Evoker
| 0
|
| Least Rite of Evocation, Minor Ritual: summon least elemental<br>
Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor
|-
! Common Rite of Evocation
| 2
| Evoker
| Use common spirits<br>
Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental
|-
! Greater Rite of Evocation
| 3
| Common Rite of Evocation
| Use greater spirits<br>
Greater Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon greater elemental
|-
! Rite of Dismissal
| 2
| Evoker
| Rite of Dismissal, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: dismiss a bound spirit
|-
! Channeller
| 4
|
| Pool of 5 Mana<br>
Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic {{Call|EFFECT}}, item, or being
|-
! First Elemental Discipline:<br>Water
| 1
| Channeller
| Access to [[Water spells]]<br>
Energy of Water, 1 Mana: self or close {{Call|CURE}}''' 1'''
|-
! First Circle Spell:<br>Voice of Water
| 1
| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Water
| Voice of Water, 1 Mana: speak to a magic item or Effect for five minutes
|-
! First Circle Spell:<br>Rite of Scrying
| 1
| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Water
| Rite of Scrying, Minor Ritual: All participants receive a vision, secret, or piece of knowledge
|-
! Second Circle Spell:<br>Rite of Divination
| 2
| First Circle Spell<br>(Rite of Scrying, any other Water)
| Rite of Divination, Major Ritual: All participants receive a vision answering a specified question
|-
! Business Connections
| 1
|
| Submit a rumour each interactive or downtime<br>
Receive one extra rumour each downtime
|-
! Coalition Membership
| 3
|
| Membership of [[the Reform Coalition]]
Represents a position of respect within a reform society
|-
|}

This build gives a versatile investigator with the following stats:
* 3 Hits unarmoured
* 5 Mana
* Can summon and bind elementals up to Greater degree
* Can dismiss spirits
* Can spend 1 Mana to examine a magic item or call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' at close range or on themself
* Can spend 2 mana to speak to a magic item or effect
* Can perform rituals to find information or answer questions
* Can submit and receive one extra rumour per interactive
* Membership of [[the Reform Coalition]]

== Hunter ==
'''Freelance''', '''Warrior'''<br>
This character is a resourceful scout and archer on the hunt for valuable monster specimens.

{|
|-
! Skill
! XP Cost
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
! Warrior
| 0
|
| Pool of 3 ST<br>
Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self
|-
! Extra Stamina
| 2
| Warrior
| +1 ST (total 4)
|-
! Thrown Weapon Training
| 1
| Warrior
| Proficient with short thrown weapons<br>
Proficient with large thrown weapons<br>
Call TRIPLE by large thrown weapon
|-
! Archery Training
| 4
| Warrior
| Proficient with bows and crossbows
|-
! Armour Practice I
| 1
| Warrior
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
|-
! Armour Practice II
| 1
| Armour Practice I
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
|-
! Dodge
| 2
| Warrior
| Spend 1 ST to call dodge a melee blow or {{Call|MASS}} or {{Call|WIDE}} damage
|-
! Survival
| 3
| Warrior
| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self while dying
|-
! Toughness
| 2
|
| +1 Hit
|-
! Medicine
| 1
|
| Spend 10 seconds to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on a dying character<br>
Spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call {{Call|CURE}}''' ALL'''
|-
! Dissection
| 2
| Medicine
| Spend 10 seconds to remove an organ or body part<br>
Examine a body to learn about its abilities
|-
! Trader’s Appraisal
| 1
|
| Appraise valuable items
|-
|}

This build gives an effective scout with the following stats:
* 7 Hits in light armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
* 4 Stamina
* Can spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on themself while Dying or at any other time, or dodge a melee blow or {{Call|MASS}} or {{Call|WIDE}} damage
* Proficient with all thrown weapons, bows and crossobows
* Can spend 10 seconds to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on a Dying character
* Can spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call {{Call|CURE}}''' ALL''' on another character
* Can dissect bodies and take samples
* Can appraise valuable items

== Paladin ==
'''Freelance''', '''Warrior''' with Evoker skills<br>
This character is a holy warrior dedicated to following the guidance of the spirits.

{|
|-
! Skill
! XP Cost
! Prerequisites
! Description
|-
! Warrior
| 0
|
| Pool of 3 ST<br>
Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self
|-
! Melee Weapon Practice
| 1
| Warrior
| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|DOUBLE}} by melee weapon
|-
! Melee Weapon Expertise
| 2
| Melee Weapon Practice
| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|TRIPLE}} by melee weapon
|-
! Buckler Training
| 1
| Warrior
| Proficient with bucklers
|-
! Shield Training
| 4
| Buckler Training
| Proficient with shields
|-
! Armour Practice I
| 1
| Warrior
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
|-
! Armour Practice II
| 1
| Armour Practice I
| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
|-
! Evoker
| 4
|
| Least Rite of Evocation, Minor Ritual: summon least elemental<br>
Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor
|-
! Common Rite of Evocation
| 2
| Evoker
| Use common spirits<br>
Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental
|-
! Rite of Sacrifice
| 2
| Evoker
| Rite of Sacrifice, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: sacrifice to a spirit even if not present
|-
! Toughness
| 2
|
| +1 Hit
|-
|}

This build gives a tough melee fighter with the following stats:
* 8 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
* 3 Stamina
* Can spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on themself or call {{Call|TRIPLE}} by one-handed weapon
* Proficient with shields
* Can summon and bind elementals up to Common degree
* Can sacrifice to spirits