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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.
  
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.
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== Knight ==
  
== Knight ==
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'''Noble, Warrior'''<br>
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'''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.
  
This character is a heroic and heavily armoured [[Warrior skills|warrior]] wielding sword and shield and supported by a retinue of loyal followers.
   
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* Supported by followers in downtime
  
* Supported by followers in downtime
 
* Membership of [[the Noble Houses]]
  
* Membership of [[the Noble Houses]]
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== Master of rites ==
  
== Master of rites ==
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'''Noble, Evoker'''<br>
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'''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.
  
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.
   
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* Double petty cash per interactive
  
* Double petty cash per interactive
 
* Membership of [[the Noble Houses]]
  
* Membership of [[the Noble Houses]]
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== Sergeant ==
  
== Sergeant ==
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'''Army, Warrior'''<br>
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'''Army''', '''Warrior'''<br>
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This character is a tough melee [[Warrior skills|fighter]] with a polearm and some healing skill.
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This character is a tough melee fighter with a polearm and some healing skill.
   
 
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* 8 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
  
* 8 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
 
* 3 Stamina
  
* 3 Stamina
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* Can spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 3''' on themself while Dying or call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on themself at any time
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* 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
  
* Proficient with two-handed weapons and polearms
 
* Can spend 10 seconds to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on a Dying character
  
* 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 spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call {{Call|CURE}}''' ALL''' on another character
 
* Membership of [[the Royal Armies]]
  
* Membership of [[the Royal Armies]]
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== Support channeller ==
  
== Support channeller ==
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'''Army, Channeller'''<br>
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'''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.
  
This character is a specialised [[Channeller skills|channeller]] of the element of [[Earth]], able to heal and bolster allies and themself in battle.
   
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* 4 Hits unarmoured
  
* 4 Hits unarmoured
 
* 6 Mana
  
* 6 Mana
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* Can spend 1 Mana to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 3''' or “Gain 1 Stamina” at close range or on themself
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* 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 perform rituals to transfer effects, grant resistances, or grant temporary hits
 
* Can improvise Minor Rituals of Earth
  
* Can improvise Minor Rituals of Earth
 
* Membership of [[the Royal Armies]]
  
* Membership of [[the Royal Armies]]
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== Militant ==
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'''Reformist''', '''Channeller''' with Warrior skills<br>
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This character is a militant capable of taking down their chosen target with sword and dagger or the power of Metal magic.
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{|
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|-
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! Skill
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! XP Cost
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! Prerequisites
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! Description
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|-
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! Channeller
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| 0
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|
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| Pool of 5 Mana<br>
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Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic {{Call|EFFECT}}, item, or being
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|-
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! First Elemental Discipline:<br>Metal
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| 1
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| Channeller
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| Access to [[Metal spells]]<br>
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Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged {{Call|SINGLE}}
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|-
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! First Circle Spell:<br>Push of Metal
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| 1
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| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Metal
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| Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged {{Call|REPEL}}
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|-
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! First Circle Spell:<br>Mind of Metal
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| 1
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| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Metal
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| Spark of Metal, 2 Mana: give a person five minutes of Calm, Courage, Fear, or Sorrow
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|-
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! Second Circle Spell:<br>Chains of Metal
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| 2
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| First Circle Spell<br>(Push of Metal, any other Metal)
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| Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged {{Call|DOUBLE}} {{Call|STRIKEDOWN}}
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|-
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! Warrior
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| 4
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|
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| Pool of 3 ST<br>
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Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self
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|-
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! Ambidexterity
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| 2
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| Warrior
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| May use two weapons at once
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|-
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! Backstab
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| 2
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| Warrior
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| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|TRIPLE}} by short weapon from behind
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|-
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! Backstab Mastery
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| 2
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| Backstab
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| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CLEAVE}} by short weapon from behind
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|-
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! Armour Practice I
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| 1
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| Warrior
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| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
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|-
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! Light Armour Specialty
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| 1
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| Armour Practice I
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| Mana penalty from light armour reduced to -1
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|-
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! Coalition Membership
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| 3
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|
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| Membership of [[the Reform Coalition]]
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Represents a position of respect within a reform society
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|-
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|}
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This build gives a quick-striking fighter with the following stats:
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* 5 Hits in armour (3 Hits unarmoured)
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* 4 Mana in light armour (5 Mana unarmoured)
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* 3 Stamina
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* Can spend 1 Mana to examine a magic item or call {{Call|REPEL}} or {{Call|DOUBLE}} {{Call|STRIKEDOWN}} at range
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* Can spend 2 Mana to induce temporary Calm, Courage, Fear, or Sorrow
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* Can spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on themself or call {{Call|CLEAVE}} by short weapon while attacking from behind
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* Can use two weapons (short or one-handed) at once
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* Membership of [[the Reform Coalition]]
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== Seeker witch ==
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'''Reformist''', '''Evoker''' with Channeller skills<br>
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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.
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{|
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|-
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! Skill
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! XP Cost
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! Prerequisites
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! Description
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|-
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! Evoker
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| 0
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|
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| Least Rite of Evocation, Minor Ritual: summon least elemental<br>
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Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor
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|-
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! Common Rite of Evocation
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| 2
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| Evoker
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| Use common spirits<br>
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Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental
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|-
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! Greater Rite of Evocation
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| 3
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| Common Rite of Evocation
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| Use greater spirits<br>
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Greater Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon greater elemental
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|-
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! Rite of Dismissal
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| 2
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| Evoker
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| Rite of Dismissal, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: dismiss a bound spirit
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|-
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! Channeller
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| 4
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|
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| Pool of 5 Mana<br>
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Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic {{Call|EFFECT}}, item, or being
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|-
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! First Elemental Discipline:<br>Water
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| 1
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| Channeller
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| Access to [[Water spells]]<br>
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Energy of Water, 1 Mana: self or close {{Call|CURE}}''' 1'''
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|-
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! First Circle Spell:<br>Voice of Water
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| 1
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| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Water
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| Voice of Water, 1 Mana: speak to a magic item or Effect for five minutes
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|-
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! First Circle Spell:<br>Rite of Scrying
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| 1
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| First Elemental Discipline:<br>Water
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| Rite of Scrying, Minor Ritual: All participants receive a vision, secret, or piece of knowledge
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|-
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! Second Circle Spell:<br>Rite of Divination
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| 2
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| First Circle Spell<br>(Rite of Scrying, any other Water)
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| Rite of Divination, Major Ritual: All participants receive a vision answering a specified question
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|-
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! Business Connections
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| 1
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|
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| Submit a rumour each interactive or downtime<br>
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Receive one extra rumour each downtime
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|-
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! Coalition Membership
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| 3
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|
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| Membership of [[the Reform Coalition]]
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Represents a position of respect within a reform society
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|-
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|}
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This build gives a versatile investigator with the following stats:
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* 3 Hits unarmoured
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* 5 Mana
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* Can summon and bind elementals up to Greater degree
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* Can dismiss spirits
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* Can spend 1 Mana to examine a magic item or call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' at close range or on themself
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* Can spend 2 mana to speak to a magic item or effect
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* Can perform rituals to find information or answer questions
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* Can submit and receive one extra rumour per interactive
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* Membership of [[the Reform Coalition]]
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== Hunter ==
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'''Freelance''', '''Warrior'''<br>
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This character is a resourceful scout and archer on the hunt for valuable monster specimens.
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{|
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|-
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! Skill
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! XP Cost
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! Prerequisites
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! Description
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|-
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! Warrior
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| 0
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|
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| Pool of 3 ST<br>
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Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self
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|-
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! Extra Stamina
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| 2
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| Warrior
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| +1 ST (total 4)
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|-
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! Thrown Weapon Training
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| 1
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| Warrior
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| Proficient with short thrown weapons<br>
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Proficient with large thrown weapons<br>
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Call TRIPLE by large thrown weapon
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|-
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! Archery Training
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| 4
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| Warrior
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| Proficient with bows and crossbows
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|-
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! Armour Practice I
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| 1
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| Warrior
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| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
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|-
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! Armour Practice II
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| 1
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| Armour Practice I
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| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
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|-
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! Dodge
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| 2
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| Warrior
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| Spend 1 ST to call dodge a melee blow or {{Call|MASS}} or {{Call|WIDE}} damage
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|-
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! Survival
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| 3
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| Warrior
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| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self while dying
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|-
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! Toughness
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| 2
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|
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| +1 Hit
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|-
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! Medicine
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| 1
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|
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| Spend 10 seconds to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on a dying character<br>
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Spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call {{Call|CURE}}''' ALL'''
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|-
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! Dissection
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| 2
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| Medicine
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| Spend 10 seconds to remove an organ or body part<br>
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Examine a body to learn about its abilities
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|-
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! Trader’s Appraisal
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| 1
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|
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| Appraise valuable items
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|-
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|}
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This build gives an effective scout with the following stats:
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* 7 Hits in light armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
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* 4 Stamina
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* 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
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* Proficient with all thrown weapons, bows and crossobows
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* Can spend 10 seconds to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on a Dying character
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* Can spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call {{Call|CURE}}''' ALL''' on another character
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* Can dissect bodies and take samples
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* Can appraise valuable items
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== Paladin ==
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'''Freelance''', '''Warrior''' with Evoker skills<br>
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This character is a holy warrior dedicated to following the guidance of the spirits.
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{|
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|-
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! Skill
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! XP Cost
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! Prerequisites
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! Description
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|-
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! Warrior
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| 0
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|
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| Pool of 3 ST<br>
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Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on self
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|-
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! Melee Weapon Practice
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| 1
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| Warrior
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| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|DOUBLE}} by melee weapon
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|-
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! Melee Weapon Expertise
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| 2
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| Melee Weapon Practice
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| Spend 1 ST to call {{Call|TRIPLE}} by melee weapon
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|-
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! Buckler Training
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| 1
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| Warrior
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| Proficient with bucklers
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|-
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! Shield Training
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| 4
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| Buckler Training
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| Proficient with shields
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|-
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! Armour Practice I
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| 1
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| Warrior
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| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +2)
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|-
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! Armour Practice II
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| 1
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| Armour Practice I
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| Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +3)
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|-
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! Evoker
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| 4
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|
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| Least Rite of Evocation, Minor Ritual: summon least elemental<br>
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Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor
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|-
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! Common Rite of Evocation
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| 2
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| Evoker
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| Use common spirits<br>
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Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental
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|-
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! Rite of Sacrifice
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| 2
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| Evoker
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| Rite of Sacrifice, Minor, Major, or Epic Ritual: sacrifice to a spirit even if not present
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|-
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! Toughness
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| 2
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|
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| +1 Hit
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|-
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|}
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This build gives a tough melee fighter with the following stats:
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* 8 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
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* 3 Stamina
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* Can spend 1 ST to call {{Call|CURE}}''' 1''' on themself or call {{Call|TRIPLE}} by one-handed weapon
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* Proficient with shields
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* Can summon and bind elementals up to Common degree
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* Can sacrifice to spirits

Revision as of 02:17, 7 October 2016

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.


Knight

Noble, Warrior
This character is a heroic and heavily armoured warrior wielding sword and shield and supported by a retinue of loyal followers.

Skill XP Cost Prerequisites Description
Warrior 0 Pool of 3 ST

Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self

Extra Stamina 2 Warrior +1 ST (total 4)
Melee Weapon Practice 1 Warrior Spend 1 ST to 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)
Armour Practice III 2 Armour Practice II Further +1 Hit from any armour (total +4)
Heavy Armour Specialty 3 Armour Practice I May take CLEAVE as TRIPLE while wearing heavy armour
Toughness 2 +1 Hit
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

This build gives a tough melee fighter with the following stats:

  • 8 Hits in armour (4 Hits unarmoured)
  • 4 Stamina
  • Can spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on themself or call DOUBLE by one-handed weapon
  • Proficient with shields
  • Can take CLEAVE as TRIPLE while in heavy armour
  • Supported by followers in downtime
  • Membership of the Noble Houses


Master of rites

Noble, Evoker
This character is an expert at 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

Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor

Common Rite of Evocation 2 Evoker Use common spirits

Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental

Greater Rite of Evocation 3 Common Rite of Evocation Use greater spirits

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
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

Spend 1 ST to 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 CURE 1 on self while dying
Survivor’s Grit 2 Survival Spend 1 ST to call CURE 3 on self while dying
Toughness 2 +1 Hit
Medicine 1 Spend 10 seconds to call CURE 1 on a dying character

Spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to 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 CURE 3 on themself while Dying or call CURE 1 on themself at any other time
  • Proficient with two-handed weapons and polearms
  • Can spend 10 seconds to call CURE 1 on a Dying character
  • Can spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call CURE ALL on another character
  • Membership of the Royal Armies


Support channeller

Army, Channeller
This character is a specialised 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

Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic EFFECT, item, or being

Extra Mana 2 Channeller +1 Mana (total 6)
First Elemental Discipline:
Earth 		1 Channeller Access to Earth spells

Energy of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close CURE 1

First Circle Spell:
Vigour of Earth 		1 First Elemental Discipline:
Earth 		Vigour of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close CURE 3
First Circle Spell:
Rite of Resistance 		1 First Elemental Discipline:
Earth 		Rite of Resistance, Minor Ritual: All participants get one RESIST against status effects
First Circle Spell:
Rite of Transference 		1 First Elemental Discipline:
Earth 		Rite of Transference, Minor Ritual: Move a Minor Effect to a participant
Second Circle Spell:
Tenacity of Earth 		2 First Circle Spell
(any two Earth) 		Vigour of Earth, 1 Mana: self or close “Gain 1 Stamina”
Second Circle Spell:
Rite of Bolstering 		2 First Circle Spell
(Vigour of Earth, any other Earth) 		Rite of Bolstering, Minor Ritual: All participants get CURE ALL and +3 temporary Hits
Second Circle Spell:
Rite of Endurance 		2 First Circle Spell
(Rite of Resistance, any other Earth) 		Rite of Endurance, Major Ritual: One participant gets damage reduction for a single fight
Elemental Ascendancy:
Earth 		2 Second Circle Spell
(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 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
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

Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic EFFECT, item, or being

First Elemental Discipline:
Metal 		1 Channeller Access to Metal spells

Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged SINGLE

First Circle Spell:
Push of Metal 		1 First Elemental Discipline:
Metal 		Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged REPEL
First Circle Spell:
Mind of Metal 		1 First Elemental Discipline:
Metal 		Spark of Metal, 2 Mana: give a person five minutes of Calm, Courage, Fear, or Sorrow
Second Circle Spell:
Chains of Metal 		2 First Circle Spell
(Push of Metal, any other Metal) 		Spark of Metal, 1 Mana: ranged DOUBLE STRIKEDOWN
Warrior 4 Pool of 3 ST

Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self

Ambidexterity 2 Warrior May use two weapons at once
Backstab 2 Warrior Spend 1 ST to call TRIPLE by short weapon from behind
Backstab Mastery 2 Backstab Spend 1 ST to 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 REPEL or DOUBLE STRIKEDOWN at range
  • Can spend 2 Mana to induce temporary Calm, Courage, Fear, or Sorrow
  • Can spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on themself or 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
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

Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor

Common Rite of Evocation 2 Evoker Use common spirits

Common Rite of Evocation, Major Ritual: summon common elemental

Greater Rite of Evocation 3 Common Rite of Evocation Use greater spirits

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

Detect Magic, 1 Mana: examine magic EFFECT, item, or being

First Elemental Discipline:
Water 		1 Channeller Access to Water spells

Energy of Water, 1 Mana: self or close CURE 1

First Circle Spell:
Voice of Water 		1 First Elemental Discipline:
Water 		Voice of Water, 1 Mana: speak to a magic item or Effect for five minutes
First Circle Spell:
Rite of Scrying 		1 First Elemental Discipline:
Water 		Rite of Scrying, Minor Ritual: All participants receive a vision, secret, or piece of knowledge
Second Circle Spell:
Rite of Divination 		2 First Circle Spell
(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

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 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
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

Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self

Extra Stamina 2 Warrior +1 ST (total 4)
Thrown Weapon Training 1 Warrior Proficient with short thrown weapons

Proficient with large thrown weapons
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 MASS or WIDE damage
Survival 3 Warrior Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self while dying
Toughness 2 +1 Hit
Medicine 1 Spend 10 seconds to call CURE 1 on a dying character

Spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call CURE ALL

Dissection 2 Medicine Spend 10 seconds to remove an organ or body part

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 CURE 1 on themself while Dying or at any other time, or dodge a melee blow or MASS or WIDE damage
  • Proficient with all thrown weapons, bows and crossobows
  • Can spend 10 seconds to call CURE 1 on a Dying character
  • Can spend 60 seconds (or 10 seconds with Reagents) to call CURE ALL on another character
  • Can dissect bodies and take samples
  • Can appraise valuable items


Paladin

Freelance, Warrior with Evoker skills
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

Spend 1 ST to call CURE 1 on self

Melee Weapon Practice 1 Warrior Spend 1 ST to call DOUBLE by melee weapon
Melee Weapon Expertise 2 Melee Weapon Practice Spend 1 ST to 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

Spirit Binding: bind a spirit to a person or anchor

Common Rite of Evocation 2 Evoker Use common spirits

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 CURE 1 on themself or call TRIPLE by one-handed weapon
  • Proficient with shields
  • Can summon and bind elementals up to Common degree
  • Can sacrifice to spirits
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