Project Istari

Project Istari

Project Istari (working title) is an in-work TTRPG project. This is an attempt to make a very effective, streamlined yet having a ton of options, fun, and versatile TTRPG.

Work-In Progress Mechanics

Items

Certain Items would be called out and have explicit statistics and abilities, both in combat and out. Other, less important Items will either be assumed to be had by everyone, or grouped into Packs, such as a Camping Packs (Undecided on which).

Stats

Every creature will have six Stats.

• Might. Might is a creature's physical strength and endurance. A Hero has HP equal to 4 + their Might. HP is the number of Damage a creature can take before suffering a Wound.
• Agility. Agility is a creature's ability to finely manipulate objects and accuracy. You gain a number of Initiative Points (IP) equal to your Agility + 1 at the start of each Round in Combat. (There will be better written rules for how Initiative works, but basically you spend your IP, whoever spends the most goes first, and any leftover roll over to the next round.)
• Speed. Speed is a creature's alacrity, expeditiousness, and ability to move. At the start of your turn, you gain an amount of Movement equal to your Speed.
• Lore. Lore is a creature's learned knowledge of the world. You have a number of Knowledge Points, equal to your Lore, you can spend these Points to learn tidbits of information, and regain them over the course of a Rest.
• Wit. Wit is a creature's gained experience of the world and out of the box thinking. You have a number of Reactions every Round equal to 1 + your Wit, with a minimum of 1.
• Resolve. Resolve is a creature's force of personality and will-power. At the end of a Rest, a creature can attempt to Recover from a number of Lingering Wounds who's Recovery Conditions it meets equal to their Resolve.

Each Stat starts at 1, you increase and decrease certain Stats based on your Lineage choice, you might also increase certain Stats from your choice of Past. Finally, at the end of Character creation, you increase a single Stat by 2, and three Stats by 1. You cannot increase a Stat multiple times with the same source, for instance if your Might increases from being a Dwarf, you can't use your Free increase on Might, you have to use it on a different Stat.

Stat Increases

Whenever your Hero Levels up, you increase one of your Stats by 1.
Stats have a maximum of 5 at 1st Level, 6 from 2nd to 6th Level, a maximum of 8 from 7th Level to 12th Level, a maximum of 10 from 13th Level to 18th Level, and a maximum of 12 from 19th Level to 20th Level.

Attacking

When a creature Attacks, it targets one of the Stats determined by the Weapon its using, it then rolls a die determined by its Weapon and adds a Stat (usually Might or Agility) to the Roll, the target then rolls its Defense Die (determined by its class, armor, etc.) and adds the Stat you targeted. Something happens with the excess the Attacker gets from the target's defense, most likely building up to getting a wound.

Energy

Every creature has a pool of 6 Energy, which recharges whenever it finishes a Rest or maybe some other time. A creature's Energy pool gains a maximum increase whenever it reaches Level 5, 10, 15, and 20.

Spells

Spells will scale, so that signature spells you get at 1st Level are just about as viable as the new Spells you get at max Level. Spells have 5 Levels, and all spells are raised to the highest Level.

Checks

When you make a Check, you roll a d10, add the appropriate Stat and other modifiers, and use the result to determine the outcome. Checks are used for things such as jumping over a chasm, sneaking around, or resisting magical effects.

Resistance

When you have Resistance, such as Fire Resistance, you gain a bonus equal to the value of that Resistance with Checks made to resist effects with that Trait and to Defense Rolls against that Damage Type.

Die Steps

Certain mechanics increase dice by certain Steps. This uses the following pattern.
1-1D4-1D6-1D8-1D10-1D12-2D6-2D8-2D10-2D12-3D8-3D10-3D12-4D10-4D12-5D10-5D12-6D10-6D12.

Lineages

Your Lineage is the type of creature you are, such as a Human, Elf, Dwarf, Goblin, etc. [Goblin]

Beastian

You a and anthropamorphic animal with fangs.

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Wit, Free, Free	Free	Creole, Behemon

Natural Armaments

Beastian Feature
Teeth go brrrrrrrrrrrr. You gain a Bite Attack, with features determined once there's more weapon diversity.

Feature

Beastian Feature
Fluff. You gain Tracking Proficiency and Chase Proficiency, as well as [Duskvision].

Kins

Beastian Kins represent what animal's traits you have for your anthropamorphic form.

Canine

Beastian Kin
You a dog or wolf. Bite stronky.

Feline

Beastian Kin
You a cat or lion. You get Nightvision, and you can Climb.

Vulpine

Beastian Kin
You a fox You gain Stealth Proficiency, and you can use Wit for your Stealth Checks.

Ursan

Beastian Kin
you a bearyboi Your Defense Die increases by 1 Step and your Size is Large, meaning you occupy a 2x2 Meter Square in Combat instead of a 1x1.

Behemon

Behemons are big bois and big big.

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Might, Wit, Free	Agility	Creole, Behemon

Behemon Resilience

Behemon Feature
You have both thick skin and are naturally reslient to blows. When you suffer a Wound, you can spend 1 Reaction and 1 Energy if it is a Glancing Wound, 2 Reactions and 2 Energy if it is a Lingering Wound, or 3 Reactions and 3 Energy if it is a Grievous Wound, to instantly Recover from that Wound and ignore its effects.

Unyielding Endurance

Behemon Feature
FLUFF. You get Endurance Proficiency, and you gain Environmental Resistance 2.

Kins

Behemon Kins represent which tribe you hail from.

Cavern

Behemon Kin
Dark. You gain Nightvision and Stealth Proficiency. add more later

Coastal

Behemon Kin
Shore. You can Swim. and extra

Desert

Behemon Kin
You hail from a tribe of desert mystics that nomad all over the place. You gain Mental Resistance 2 [give a very basic spell from Psion].

Tundra

Behemon Kin
You hail from the Teskatread Tribe of the frozen wastes of the north. You gain Cold Resistance 1, and Tracking Proficiency.

Centaur

Centaurs are creatures made of the lower half of an animal, and the upper half of a human.

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Might, Speed, Free	Agility	Creole, Evysiun

Equine Build

Centaur Feature
Your lower half can cause you both some difficulty and some help. Your Movement increases by 2, You must spend twice as much Movement when you Climb.

Evysiun Build

Centaur Feature
Due to your nature and lineage from the Great Centaur, your stature is heightened. Your Size is Large, meaning you occupy a 2x2 Meter Square in Combat instead of a 1x1. Your HP also increases by 2.

Kins

Centaur Kins represent the animalistic lower halves, or other traits you take on from them.

Bear

Centaur Kin
You have the lower half of a bulky and powerful bear. You gain a Claw Attack (traits). You also gain Bullying Proficiency.

Deer

Centaur Kin
You have the lower half of an sturdy and bounding deer. Your Movement increases by 1. When you Jump, somehting extra happens based on the mechanics for jumping.

Horse

Centaur Kin
You have the lower of a something and something horse. You gain a Hoof Attack (traits). You can also spend 1 Energy and 2 Actions to kick a creature with mechanics that use your Hoof and maybe knock prone or smt.

Snake

Centaur Kin
You have the lower half of a slithering and sturdy snake. You gain Slashing Resistance 1. You also can spend 1 Reaction whem you gain a Glancing Wound with the Prone Trait to Recover from it.

Dwarf

Dwarves are a hardy, stout folk, with a strong heart and affinity for the mines.

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Might, Resolve, Free	Speed	Creole, Dwarven

Immovable Rock

Dwarf Feature
As a Dwarf, you are hardier at resisting effects that would harm your body or weaken you. When you would gain a Glancing Wound with the Falling Trait, or if you are moved against your will, you can spend 1 Reaction to ignore that effect, and immediately Recovering from the Wound if that is the trigger.

Unbreakable Stone

Dwarf Feature
Your body and will is unbreakable as the earth itself. When you use your Might or Resolve to Defend, you reroll your Defense Die if the result is a 1.

Kins

Dwarven Kins represent the long lineages and clans that Dwarves have formed, each one with a very unique culture, and resulting biology from the tasks they often perform for the whole of Dwarven-kind.

Forgeborne

Dwarven Kin
Your ancestors worked as smiths in powerful volcanoes and the fires within entangle with your beard. You gain Fire Resistance 2.

Longbeard

Dwarven Kin
You come from the longest lineage of Dwarves, thus the determination of your ancestors is woven into your earthen bones. When you Roll a 1 on any Die, you can spend 1 Energy to Reroll the Die.

Psychic

Dwarven Kin
Your ancestors have survived a harsh wasteland filled with psionic monsters. When you make a Check against an effect with the Mental trait, you roll the Check twice, and use the higher result for the Check.

Undertaker

Dwarven Kin
You are part of a long line of gravekeepers, who keep the ancient Dwarven burial caverns. You gain Death Resistance 1.

Lineage Feat

1st, 5th, 9th, 13th, and 17th Level Dwarf Trait
Choose one of the Dwarf Lineage Feats to gain as long as you meet the prerequisites of that Feat.

Dwarven Teachings

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Dwarf, Level 1	N/A	Dwarf, Lore	N/A

You have been educated in the basic teachings of your Dwarven brethren. You gain Dwarven Lore as well as well as two of either Athletics, Intimidation, or Endurance Proficiency.

Dwarven Tune

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Dwarf, Level 1	N/A	Auditory, Dwarf, Musical	1

You have memorized and practiced the ancient songs to sing with your brethren. You can spend 1 Energy for you and all willing Allies can sing a hearty song. After 1 Hour of this singing, all those who participated in this can try to Recover from a Creeping Fear who's Recovery Conditions are met. When making this Recovery Check, a Creature can make a Check, adding the number of Creatures that participated in the song instead of using a Recovery Stat.

Skilled Hands

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Dwarf, Level 1	N/A	Dwarf	N/A

You have studied the great crafts of the Dwarves. You gain three Tool Proficiencies of your choice and add a d4 to any Checks you make to craft.

Stonecunning

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Dwarf, Level 1	1	Dwarf	N/A

You have trained to learn information about about the rock around you merely by looking at it and feeling its strength. You can spend 1 Action to learn about the history about a piece of stonework that you would normally need a successful Check (such as a Stonework Lore Check) to learn.

Unburdened Iron

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Dwarf, Level 1	N/A	Dwarf	N/A

You've learned techniques first devised by your ancestors during their ancient wars, allowing you to comfortably wear massive suits of armor. You ignore the Movement reduction from any Armor you wear, and you reduce your Movement by 1 less whenever your Movement is reduced.

Dwarf-Forged Flame

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Forgeborne, Dwarf, Level 1	1	Dwarf	1

You invest fire into you're tools. You can spend 1 Actions and 1 Energy to give an Item you're holding the Fire Trait until your next Rest. This Item also sheds Light out to 10 Meters, which you can turn on and off by spending 1 Action, and adds a d4 to its Attack if it's a Weapon.

Ancient Power

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Longbeard, Dwarf, Level 1	1	Dwarf, Rune	1

You can tap into the ancient power of your ancient bloodline. You can spend 1 Actions and 1 Energy, to inscribe a protective rune on an Ally within Reach. That Ally increases their Defense Die by 1 Step for the next Hour.

Alter Intentions

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Psychic, Dwarf, Level 1	2	Dwarf	1

Your innate psychic abilities, now honed, allow you to subtely alter the emotions of your enemies. You can spend 2 Actions and 1 Energy and target a Foe within 10 Meters, you both make Contested Resolve Checks. If you succeed, choose one of your Allies, you choose if the Foe either must, or cannot target that Ally with harmful single-target effects.

Gravekeeper's Compassion

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Undertaker, Dwarf, Level 1	N/A	Dwarf	N/A

Your familiarity with death and suffering allows you to shoulder the burdens of your allies more effectively. When an Ally attempts to Recover from a Grievous Wound or a Haunting Fear, you can allow them to either choose which Recovery Stat to use, or have them Roll the Check twice and use the higher result. Afterwards, you gain two Fears and two Wounds.

Elf

Elves are long-lived, and you know their tropes, deal with it, I'm working on actual mechanics ok?

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Agility, Lore, Free	Might	Creole, Elven

Elven Grace

Elf Feature
You are extremely graceful, as most Elves are. You gain Acrobatics Proficincy, and when you take the Brace Action, you can use Agility instead of Might.

Elven Senses

Elf Feature
You have keen eyesight and sensitive hearing. You gain Preception and Tracking Proficiency. You also gain Resistance 1 to effects that would hamper your senses.

Kins

Elven Kins represent the different splinter-factions of the Elves, using magic to attune to their current location.

Dark

Elf Kin
You hail from the dark lands below. You gain Nightvision and other stuff.

Fae

Elf Kin
You hail from the Fae lands, whether they be forests, enchanted streams, or the like. You gain Mental Resistance 2 and Emotion Resistance 2. (would have feat tree of channeling different seasons/emotions)

Sage

Elf Kin
You hail from the great vaults of knowledge and magic that the Elves guard. You gain (has feats about learning some basic elven spells)

Wood

Elf Kin
You hail from the woodlands where you brethren skillfully and silently hunt. You gain Stealth Proficiency, you can Climb, and your Movement increases by 1. (maybe some feats about setting traps)

Lineage Feat

1st, 5th, 9th, 13th, and 17th Level Elf Feature
Choose one of the Elf Lineage Feats to gain as long as you meet the prerequisites of that Feat.

Seasoned

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Elf, Level 1	N/A	Elf	N/A

You are extremely long-lived, thus you have experienced significantly more of the world, whether that be through adventure or travel. You gain 1 additional [Past Point], you learn 1 Langauge, gain 1 Skill Proficiency, and 1 Tool Proficiency.

Goblin

You're a green little rat person, except you don't look like a rat, that's just what the society is

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Speed, Resolve, Free	Lore	Creole, Goblin

Hobbit

Hobbits are naturally lucky... yea yea, we'll add more fluff later, you know what a hobbit is, we've all watched the Lord of the Rings, and if you haven't, go watch the extended editions right now or else, I have magic, I will cast brand-safe fireball on your face

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Wit, Resolve, Free	Might	Creole, Hobbitan

Hobbit Luck

Hobbit Feature
You have a natural well of luck that makes failure rarely horrible. When you roll a 1 on a Die, you add a d4 to the Roll. This only applies twice per Check, Attack, or Defense.

Unnoticed Stride

Hobbit Feature
Most in the world don't assume much from Hobbit, thinking they are nothing more than peaceful farmers. You gain Stealth Proficiency and you can use your Resolve or Wit instead of your Agility when you make a Stealth Check.

Kins

Hobbit Kins very much represent the various large families a Hobbit can come from.

Brightvoice

Hobbit Kin
You come from the Brightvoice family, who often journey through the world performing songs and poems for the masses. When you make a Check with the Auditory or Sonic Trait, you add a d4 to that Check.

Humblefoot

Hobbit Kin
You come from the Humblefoot family, well known for their peaceful outlook on life and love of exorbatant amounts of food. Whenever you attempt to Recover from a Lingering Wound after a Rest, if you eat a large amount of food during the Rest, you can spend 1 Energy to add your Resolve to the Check.

Nimbleknee

Hobbit Kin
You come from the Nimbleknee family, one of the more adventurous families, often becoming spies due to their lithe and naturally silent nature. When you roll a 1 on an Agility Check, you reroll the Check.

Strongstomach

Hobbit Kin
You come from the Strongstomach family, well known for their iron digestion, often working as food taster or cupbearer. You gain Ingested Resistance 4 and Inhaled Resistance 4.

Lineage Feat

1st, 5th, 9th, 13th, and 17th Level Hobbit Feature
Choose one of the Hobbit Lineage Feats to gain as long as you meet the prerequisites of that Feat.

Bedtime Story

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Hobbit, Level 1	N/A	Auditory, Hobbit	N/A

You have been told numerous bedtime stories throughout your life, which you have internalized and now repeat back to yourself for comfort, or your friends for inspiration. After you Rest, you and all Allies that Rested with you add a d8 to the next Check they make before their next Rest. At GM discretion, this may mnot apply if you don't have an opportunity to share such a story that would give this benefit.

Face Stuffing

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Hobbit, Level 1	1-3	Hobbit	1

You have mastered the art of eating as much as possible in as short an amount of time, giving you a burst of energy when you need it. You can spend 1-3 Actions and 1 Energy to eat a large amount of food. If you spend 1 Actions, you regain 1d4 HP, if you spent 2 Actions, you regain 1d6+2, and if you spent 3 Action, you regain 1d8+4.

Hobbit Teachings

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Hobbit, Level 1	N/A	Hobbit, Lore	N/A

You have been educated in the basic teachings of your Hobbit brethren. You gain Hobbit Lore as well as two of either Escape, Diplomacy, or Insight.

Natural Sneakery

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Hobbit, Level 1	N/A	Hobbit, Lore	N/A

You have practiced the techniques of stealth that Hobbit seem to master quickly. You gain Thievery Proficiency. You also add a d4 to any Stealth or Thievery Check you make

Well of Luck

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Hobbit, Level 1	N/A	Hobbit	N/A

You have learnt how to specifcially harness your luck. Your Hobbit Luck feature can apply two more times per Check, Attack, and Defense Roll. You can take this feat multiple times.

Piercing Shriek

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Brightvoice, Hobbit, Level 1	2	Hobbit, Sonic	1

You have practiced a shrill, ear-piercing screach to get yourself out of danger. You can spend 2 Actions and 1 Energy, causing all Creatures within 5 Meters to make an Endurance Check with a DC of [3] + your Resolve. On a failure, a Creature takes 1d6 Damage and gains the Transient Deafness Glancing Wound.

Modest Desires

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Humblefoot, Hobbit, Level 1	N/A	Hobbit	N/A

Your emotions are not easily manipulated, as you only have desires for the simple pleasures of life. You can spend 1 Reaction when you would gain a Fear with the Emotion Trait to ignore that Fear instead, when you do so, you gain 1 Fate.

Weaponized Feet

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Nimbleknee, Hobbit, Level 1	N/A	Hobbit	N/A

To best act as spies and operatives, many Nimbleknees learn to use their large hairy feet to fight. You gain a Feet Attack with traits and dice and stuff.

Poison Familiarity

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Strongstomach, Hobbit, Level 1	N/A	Hobbit	N/A

Some Strongstomachs learn how to not only resist poison, but use it. You gain Poisoner's Kit Proficiency, and you can use your Resolve when using the Poisoner's Kit instead of Might or Wit.

Human

I've told you so many times already, I'll add more fluff text later, there are only like, 3 playable classes right now, do you want me to write nice flowy descriptive fluff text, or work out actal mechanics idiot? anyway, you should know what a HUMAN is, you are one!

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Free, Free, Free	Free	Creole, Mannish

Adaptive

Human Feature
Between inborn skill and natural physiology, Humans are easily able to adapt to any environment. You gain Environment Resistance 2.

Gift of Man

Human Feature. Destiny.
The true fate of men is yet to be revealed; a destiny which shall overshadow even the elder races. You gain +1 Fate.

Kins

Human Kins represent the different physiological forms that Humans can take.

Bree-lander

Human Kin. Desire.
Men of simple desires, the men of Bree and the surrounding areas are almost Hobbitish, after a fashion. You can spend 1 Reaction when you would gain a Fear with the Emotion Trait to ignore that Fear instead. When you do so, you gain 1 Fate.

Dúnedain

Human Kin.
"… The Dúnedain were lords of long life, great power, and wisdom …". When you make a Recovery Check, make the Check twice and use the higher result. You gain a Lore Skill of your choice.

Horse-lord

Human Kin. Speech.
"They are proud and willful, but they are true-hearted, generous in both thought and deed; bold but not cruel; wise but unlearned, writing no books but singing many songs, after the manner of the children of Men before the Dark Years …" - Aragorn, the Two Towers. You can communicate with horses and similar creatures as if you shared a common language.

Northmen

Human Kin. Training.
Citizens of the White Tower and its lands, the Men of the South are known for their call to arms. After you perform an Attack, you gain one Martial Opportunity stack, which lasts until the start of your next turn. When a Foe within your Reach makes a Ranged Attack or willingly leaves their space, you can use a Reaction and spend a Martial Opportunity stack to Attack that Foe.

Lineage Feat

1st, 5th, 9th, 13th, and 17th Level Human Feature
Choose one of the Human Lineage Feats to gain as long as you meet the prerequisites of that Feat.

Man's Resolve

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Human, Level 1	N/A	Human, Will	N/A

Through training, you have learnt how to better control your feelings. You gain Emotion Resistance 3 and Mental Resistance 1.

Will of the West

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Human, Level 1	N/A	Auditory, Human, Will	N/A

"If Gondor has such men still in these days of fading, great must have been its glory in the days of its rising." - Legolas, The Return of the King. You, and any allies who can see or hear you, can use Resolve instead of Wit or Lore when defending or when resisting Fear or Wounds.

Orc

Orcs are Orcs, deal with it, there isn't fluff yet.

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Might, Wit/Resolve/Speed, Free	Lore	Creole, Orcish

core fantasy of orc: force of nature raw Ferocity big angy endurance physical prowess

Orc Power

Orc Feature
fluff. At

Orcish Ferocity

Orc Feature
fluff. You gain Endurance Proficiency,

Saurian

You are a lizard or dino-like humanoid.

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Might, Wit, Free	Lore	Creole, Saurian

Amphibious Nature

Saurian Trait
Your body is coverd in resistant scales. You Defense Die increases by 1 Step.

Ravenous Jaws

Saurian Trait
You have a large, toothy maw. You gain a Jaws Attack. It uses your Might or Agility, target's Speed, uses a d6, has the Piercing Trait, and the Melee, Natural, and Hands (0) Keywords.

Kins

Saurian Kins represent the different physiological forms that Saurians can take.

Deathjaw

Saurian Kin
Your toothy maw is larger, and you have a greater level of amphibiousness. Your Jaw now uses a d8 and gains one of the following Keywords: [add list when there are more keywords]. Also, you gain Swimming and can hold your breath for 1 Hour.

Primeval

Saurian Kin
Primeval Saurians have tougher scales, are larger, and are akin to dinosaurs. Your Size increases by 1, and your Defense Die increases by 1 Step.

Lineage Feats

1st, 5th, 9th, 13th, and 17th Level Saurian Feature
Choose one of the Skinchanger Lineage Feats to gain as long as you meet the prerequisites of that Feat.

Acidic Glands

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Saurian, Level 1	2	Acid	N/A

You have acidic glands in your mouth which you can use in combat. You can spend 2 Actions to spray Acid in a 3 Meter Cone, dealing 2d4 + Might Damage defended by Might or Wit (Target's Choice).

Skinchanger

You can turn into an animl form, your a Beorning ok? except you might be a rhino or someting. Skinchangers usually take the form of a Human while they are not in their beast form, but a Half-Breed takes on the form of the other Lineage while not in beast form.

Ability Boosts	Ability Flaw	Languages
Might, Wit, Free	Resolve	Creole, Skinchanger

Bestial Speech

Skinchanger Feature
You innately know how to communicate with the beasts of the world. Animals can understand your speach, and you can understand simple ideas they express.

Thickened Hide

Skinchanger Feature
Even in your normal form your have a leathery and tough skin that makes you more resistent to blows. Your Defense Die increases by 1 Step.

Kins

Skinchanger Kins represent the different animals they shift into.
Table Talk: It might be a good idea to discuss how much control or will you have while in your animal form. For example, are you completely sentient, able to speak normally and reason as you would in your normal form, are you more anamilistic with a little bit of your common sense retained, or do you play as if you were a bear, with the intelligence and tactics to fit?

Bear

Skinchanger Kin
You can transform into great and powerful bears. Your HP increases by 1. You also gain a Bear Form, whle in this Form, you use the Statistics of a Black Bear, including the HP, but instead of gaining a Wound, you revert to your previous Form when you are reduced to 0HP.

Snake

Skinchanger Kin
Fluff. Feature.

Tiger

Skinchanger Kin
Fluff. Feature.

Wolf

Skinchanger Kin
You can transform into cunning and quick wolves. Your Movement increases by 1. You gain a Wolf Form, whle in this Form, you use the Statistics of a Gray Wolf, including the HP, but instead of gaining a Wound, you revert to your previous Form when you are reduced to 0HP.

Lineage Feat

1st, 5th, 9th, 13th, and 17th Level Skinchanger Feature
Choose one of the Skinchanger Lineage Feats to gain as long as you meet the prerequisites of that Feat.

Hunter's Instincts

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Skinchanger, Level 1	N/A	Skinchanger, Instinct	N/A

Your natural instincts to hunt manifest themselves both in your bestial form and your mannish shape. While in Humanoid Form, you gain Trap Lore Proficiency.
Once per round when you take the Move or Hide action while in Animal Form, you can take the Search action for free.

Packleader

Prerequisites	Actions	Traits	Energy
Skinchanger, Level 1	N/A	Skinchanger, Tactic, Leadership	N/A

You are a born leader of those whom you deem your packmates. While you are in Humanoid Form, you and allies who can hear you gain +1 to any Stealth checks you make.
At the start of each Round in combat while you are in Beast Form, you and all adjacent allies can move a number of spaces up to your Wit.

Class

Your Class is the skills your character has, categorized into groups, such as Fighter, Wizard, or Rogue. Classes are divided into several groups based on both play style and magical potential.
Class Ideas: Inquisitor, Warlord, Runesmith
Culturally Specific Class Ideas: Samurai, Spartan, Shinobi, Einherjar

Bruisers

Class Name	Complexity Level	Class Description	Subclass Title (Starting Level)
Berserker	Example	Example	Path (Level 1)
Cursed	Example	Example	Curse (Level 1)
Disciple	Example	Example	Journey (Level 3)
Executioner	Example	Example	Hood (Level 3)
Monk	Example	Example	Way (Level 3)
Vanguard	Example	Example	Mandate (Level 2)
Warrior	Example	Example	League (Level 3) [maybe rename]

Specialists

Class Name	Complexity Level	Class Description	Subclass Title (Starting Level)
Artisan	Example	Example	Mastery (Level 1)
Mentor	Example	Example	Curriculum (Level 3)
Ranger	Example	Example	Conclave (Level 3)
Rogue	Example	Example	Profession (Level 3)
Savant	Example	Example	Expert (Level 3)
Swashbuckler	Example	Example	Flair (Level 3)
Traveler	Example	Example	Style (Level 2)

Aegisis

Class Name	Complexity Level	Class Description	Subclass Title (Starting Level)
Mageborn	Example	Example	Technique (Level 3)
Magus	Example	Example	Medium (Level 2)
Paladin	Example	Example	Oath (Level 1)
Istari	Example	Example	[Color] (Level [X])
Shaman	Example	Example	Attunement (Level 2)
Summoner	Example	Example	Bond (Level 1)
Warden	Example	Example	Realm (Level 3)

Full-Casters

Class Name	Complexity Level	Class Description	Subclass Title (Starting Level)
Bard	Example	Example	College (Level 2)
Cleric	Example	Example	Domain (Level 1)
Druid	Example	Example	Circle (Level 2)
Psion	Example	Example	Order (Level 3)
Sorcerer	Example	Example	Bloodline (Level 1)
Warlock	Example	Example	Patron (Level 1)
Wizard	Example	Example	School (Level 2)

Past

Your Past is the history of your character, such as being touched by magic, defending your home from bandits, working as a blacksmith, a soldier, or being imprisoned.
The GM determines how many History Points each Hero in the campaign has at Level 1 (usually 5).
[If a Past costs 1 Point, it generally gives a Lore and a Skill. If a Past costs 2 Points, it generally gives a Lore, Skill, and Stat increase. If a Past costs 3 Points, it generally gives a Lore, Skill, Stat increase, and ability. These can be adjusted to give abilities instead of the numerical increases, though one should never give two stat increases, and the ability should encapsulate all of the stuff it gives, it should not give more. A Skill or Lore can be swapped out with a Language. They might also give a drawback]]

Harsh Summer

1 Point
You, and potentially your whole home town, fought through and survived an especially harsh summer, which you contributed to in some way. You get Endurance Proficiency. You gain Fire Resistance 1.

Harsh Winter

1 Point
You, and potentially your whole home town, fought through and survived an especially harsh winter, which you contributed to in some way. You get Endurance Proficiency. You gain Cold Resistance 1.

Scaled Mountain

1 Point
You have achieved a great feat, climbing either a mountain, cliff, or some other large surface. You gain Athletics and Endurance Proficiency.

Escaped Capture

2 Points
You escaped some form of captivity, whether it be slavery, prison, or something else. You gain Chase and Escape Proficiency. Your Speed increases by 1.

Home Scorched

2 Points
Your home, either the actual house, a large part of, or the entire city, was burned, and you helped in fighting the fire in some way. You gain Athletics and Endurance Proficiency. Your Might increases by 1.

Bandit Attack

2 Points
You, your family, or your village was attacked by bandits, and you helped to defend in some way. You get Athletics, Bullying, or Intimidation Proficiency.
Watch Out! (Reaction) When an Ally adjacent to you makes a Defense Roll, you can use your Reaction to give them a +2 Bonus to the Roll.

Noble

2 Points
You have lived in comfort for most of your life as you and your immediate family is part of the nobility. You gain Nobility Lore and Diplomacy Proficiency. Your Lore increases by 1.

Performer

2 Points
You have worked to entertain people, whether that be reciting tales and playing a lute in a tavern, by acting on the front stage of a theater, by singing in the streets, or some other means. You gain Performance Lore and Diplomacy Proficiency. Your Resolve increases by 1.

[Ideas: Stood up to Bully, Fought a Ghost, Found Missing Person, Discover Lost Library, Tragic Loss, Mysterious Murder, Invention, Inspire Crowd, Hunter, Farmer, Apprentice, Beggar, Outlander, Conscript, Acolyte, Pickpocket, Sailor, Merchant, Settler, Squire, Student, Wrongful Imprisonment, Conscription, Student, Acolyte, Scholar, Enslaved, City Guard]

Wounds

After a Hero or Nemesis takes Damage equal to its HP (Might + 4), it will gain a random Wound.

Glancing Wounds

In Combat, a creature is filled with adrenaline and can spend 2 Actions to try to recover from a Wound, using one of its Recovery Stats. When a creature attempts to Recover from a Wound, it makes a Check using the chosen Recovery Stat, and recovers from the Wound if it succeeds the Check, which has a DC listed in the Condition. At the end of Combat, a creature Recovers from all of its Glancing Wounds.

Blistering

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Bleed	Might, Lore (DC8)

In response to a burn or other flesh wound, your skin has broken out in blisters. After you make a Check, you take 1 Damage.

Chills

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound	Might, Lore (DC5)

I scream, you scream, we all scream … when we have chills. Whenever you take an Action, you lose all your unspent Movement Points.

Dazed

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Bludgeoning, Mental	Might, Resolve (DC5)

Your mind has been muddles, usually either by a concussive blow to your head or a magical muddying. It takes 1 fewer Action to Recover from this Wound. At the start of each of your Turns, you must attempt to Recover from this Wound.

Disoriented

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Bludgeoning	Agility, Wit (DC5)

Money may make the world go 'round, but a good knock to the head can do so too. Whenever you move, you must do so in a random direction. You can move at half the normal rate to ignore this effect.

Enfeebled

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound	Might (DC4)

A heavy blow has weakened you, impairing your retaliation. You must spend an additional Action for every Attack you perform.

Entangled

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Positioning	Might, Agility (DC4)

Bound and tied in some form of snare, you are restrained. You cannot Dash.

Fever

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Disease	Might (DC4)

[]. At the end of each of your turns, increase the DC for this Wound by 1 (to a maximum of 8). Once the DC reaches 8, convert this to a Lingering Wound with "Recovery Condition. You gain a -1 penalty on Checks made to Recover from this Wound for each other Wound you have."

Flesh Wound

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound	Might, Lore (DC10)

"'Tis but a flesh wound!" — Micah, probably. You cannot have more Hit Points than half your Hit Point maximum.

Infection

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Disease, Infection	Might, Lore (DC5)

The microbial world is chock-full of pioneering, opportunistic germs and fungi, each of which is more than happy to take advantage of an open wound. Your Hit Points are reduced by 2.
If you have one or more Lingering or Grievous Wounds, attach this Wound to one of them and this gains "You only lose this Wound when you lose the attached Wound."

Lacerated

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Bleed	Might, Wit (DC6)

You have been hit in a way that has caused you to lose vital fluids. At the start of your turn, you take 1 Damage.

Prone

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Positioning	Agility, Speed (DC3)

You have been knocked to the ground and are in a vulnerable position. When you make a Defense Roll, you make the Roll twice and use the lower result. Your Movement is reduced by half.

Shaken

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Mental, Fear	Resolve (DC5)

You have been struck with great power and shaken to your core. You gain a Passing Fear. At the start of your next Turn, you Recover from this Wound.

Short of Breath

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Respiratory	Might (DC5)

Your breath has been taken away, whether by injury or a beautiful sight. You cannot move more spaces in a round than your Might.

Slowed

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Movement	Speed (DC7)

You have been hit in a way that restricts your movement. Your Movement is reduced by half.

Spasms

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Respiratory	Might (DC5)

Muscle spasms constrain your movements, hindering your advance and retreat alike. You cannot spend more Initiative Points in a Round than your Might.

Stunned

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Bludgeoning	Might, Wit (DC5)

Fluff. When you would spend an Energy, you must also spend an Action.

Winded

Traits	Recovery Stats
Glancing Wound, Bludgeoning, Breath	Might, Resolve (DC3)

You've had the wind knocked out of you, and you need to take a moment to regather yourself. At the start of your next Turn, you can attempt to Recover from this Wound as a Free Action, and you lose 2 Actions for that Turn if you fail the Check. At the end of that Turn, you Recover from this Wound.

Lingering Wounds

At the end of a Rest, you can attempt to Recover from a number of Lingering Wounds whose Recovery Condition you meet, equal to your Resolve.

Broken Arm

Traits	Recovery Stats
Lingering Wound, Fracture	Might, Lore (DC8)

One of your arms, or other extremities used for manual manipulation, is broken. Any Check you make which involves the use of the affected limb is halved, and the affected limb cannot be used to hold an object weighing more than half a kilogram.
Recovery Condition. You can attempt to Recover from this Wound if, after injury, the injured limb was not actively used since your last Rest, such as by using a cast, using a brace, or using other protective measures.

Broken Leg

Traits	Recovery Stats
Lingering Wound, Fracture	Might, Lore (DC8)

One of your legs, or other lower extremities used for movement, is broken. Your Speed is reduced by 2.
Recovery Condition. You can attempt to Recover from this Wound if, after injury, the injured limb was not actively used since your last Rest, such as by being on bed-rest, using crutches, or using other protective measures.

Lingering Blindness

Traits	Recovery Stats
Lingering Wound, Sight	Might, Lore (DC7)

An injury to one of your eyes has left you temporarily without much usable sight in that eye. Perhaps inflammation or irritation obstructs your vision, or perhaps true blindness has temporarily set in. You cannot roll more than half of the total on a die for any check that is dependent on sight. Furthermore, you lack depth perception as you only have one eye.
Recovery Condition. You gain a +1 bonus on Checks made to Recover from this Wound for each of the following:

• You apply a proper medicinal salve to the eye.
• You have worn a patch over the eye.
• You have used appropriate warm and/or cold compresses.

Lingering Deafness

Traits	Recovery Stats
Lingering Wound, Auditory	Might, Lore (DC7)

An injury to one your ears has left you temporarily deafened. You cannot hear.
Recovery Condition. You can attempt to Recover from this Wound if, after injury, the injured ears have been protected from the elements (such as through the use of bandages or earmuffs).

Respiratory Injury

Traits	Recovery Stats
Lingering Wound	Might, Resolve (DC8)

A wheezing injury has weakened your respiratory system, making it difficult and even painful to breathe deeply. Your Might is reduced by 2.
Recovery Condition. You gain a -1 penalty on Checks made to Recover from this Wound for each time, after injury, you have significantly overexerted yourself to the point of running out of breath since your last Rest.

Vertigo

Traits	Recovery Stats
Lingering Wound, Auditory, Mental	Might, Resolve (DC8)

"You spin me right 'round, baby, right 'round, like a record, baby, right 'round, 'round, 'round …" - Dead or Alive. You struggle to maintain your balance. Your Agility is reduced by 2 and your Movement is reduced by 1.
(No Recovery Condition.)

Weariness

Traits	Recovery Stats
Lingering Wound	Might, Resolve (DC8)

Your body has been battered and bruised, and the scars and shrapnel wounds ache with every moment. Whenever you take Damage, the amount of Damage you take is increased by 1.
Recovery Condition. You gain a -1 penalty on Checks made to Recover from this Wound for each other Wound you have.

Grievous Wounds

Grievous Wounds have their own unique way of recovery.

At Death's Door

Traits	Recovery Stats
Grievous Wound, Death	Might, Resolve (DC10)

You have begun to fully die, and may soon leave this world. You gain the Unconscious Condition. At the start of your Turn, you can attempt to Recover from this Wound as a Free Action, if you fail the Check, you gain an Fate. At the end of your Turn, make a DC4 Flat Check. If you fail the Check, you die.

Breaking Will

Traits	Recovery Stats
Grievous Wound, Death	Resolve (DC10)

Your will has begun to falter, and soon you will fall. You can only use a number of features per Round equal to your Resolve. Whenever you suffer a Wound (including this one), make a Resolve Check with a DC equal to the number of Wounds you have. If you fail the Check, you gain the At Death's Door Grievous Wound and Recover from this Wound.
If you spend a full 8 Hours resting and recovering, you can attempt to Recover from this Wound.

Confusion

Traits	Recovery Stats
Grievous Wound, Death	Wisdom (DC10)

You are disoriented and completely out of the thick of things. When you make an Attack or Defense Roll, you reduce the Die Size by 1 Step. Whenever you suffer a Wound (including this one), make a Wisdom Check with a DC equal to the number of Wounds you have. If you fail the Check, you gain the At Death's Door Grievous Wound and Recover from this Wound.
If you spend a full 8 Hours resting and recovering, you can attempt to Recover from this Wound.

Dulling Mind

Traits	Recovery Stats
Grievous Wound, Death	Lore (DC10)

Your mind begins to decay and dissolve. You no longer have Reactions and you can only take Free Actions by spending 1 Action. Whenever you suffer a Wound (including this one), make a Lore Check with a DC equal to the number of Wounds you have. If you fail the Check, you gain the At Death's Door Grievous Wound and Recover from this Wound.
If you spend a full 8 Hours resting and recovering, you can attempt to Recover from this Wound.

Lethargy

Traits	Recovery Stats
Grievous Wound, Death	Speed (DC10)

Your entire body begins slowing down, and unless you can fight it off your heart will soon stop. You have a -1 penalty to all Checks, Attacks, and Defense Rolls you make. Whenever you suffer a Wound (including this one), make a Speed Check with a DC equal to the number of Wounds you have. If you fail the Check, you gain the At Death's Door Grievous Wound and Recover from this Wound.
If you spend a full 8 Hours resting and recovering, you can attempt to Recover from this Wound.

Lodged Metal

Traits	Recovery Stats
Grievous Wound, Death	Agility (DC10)

You have shards of metal or other materials lodged inside of you, and one wrong move could be the end of you. You reduce your Movement by half. Whenever you suffer a Wound (including this one), make a Agility Check with a DC equal to the number of Wounds you have. If you fail the Check, you gain the At Death's Door Grievous Wound and Recover from this Wound.
If you spend a full 8 Hours resting and recovering, you can attempt to Recover from this Wound.

Mortal Blow

Traits	Recovery Stats
Grievous Wound, Death	Might (DC10)

Those suffering from a Mortal Blow are at risk of death. After you deal Damage with an Attack, you halve that Damage. Whenever you suffer a Wound (including this one), make a Might Check with a DC equal to the number of Wounds you have. If you fail the Check, you gain the At Death's Door Grievous Wound and Recover from this Wound.
If you spend a full 8 Hours resting and recovering, you can attempt to Recover from this Wound.

Items

Weapons

Name	Attack Die	Used Stats	Target Stats	Traits	Keywords
Crossbow	1d6	Agility, Wit	Agility, Speed	Bow, Piercing	Hands (2), Ranged (12 Meters)
Dagger	1d4	Agility, Speed, Wit	Agility, Wit	Knife, Versatile (Piercing or Slashing)	Hands (1), Paired (d6), Melee, Thrown (4 Meters)
Greataxe	1d10	Might	Agility, Speed	Axe, Slashing	Hands (2), Melee
Handaxe	1d6	Might, Wit	Agility, Speed	Axe, Slashing	Hands (1), Melee, Paired (Can Move 1 Space after Attack), Thrown (3 Meters)
Longbow	1d8	Agility, Speed	Agility, Speed	Bow, Piercing	Hands (2), Ranged (8 Meters)
Longsword	1d8	Might, Resolve	Might, Agility	Sword, Versatile (Piercing or Slashing)	Hands (1), Melee
Quarterstaff	1d6	Wit, Lore	Might, Agility	Staff, Bludgeoning, Concussive	Hands (1), Melee, Sturdy
Rapier	1d8	Agility, Wit	Agility, Speed	Sword, Piercing	Hands (1), Melee, Parry
Shortsword	1d6	Might, Agility	Might, Agility	Sword, Versatile (Piercing or Slashing)	Hands (1), Melee, Paired (Reduce Target's Defense Die by 1 Step)
Warhammer	1d8	Might, Resolve	Agility, Resolve	Hammer, Bludgeoning, Concussive	Hands (2), Melee, Follow-Through

Weapon Keywords

• Follow-Through. When make an Attack against a Foe you have already hit this Turn, you gain a +1 bonus to the Attack for each time you've hit it with an Attack this Turn.
• Hands. You need to use a number of hands listed with the Keyword to use the Weapon. If a "+" is listed after the value, then it requires the number listed to hold, an when Attacking with the Weapon, it requires an additional hand equal to the number of "+"s listed (the vast majority of the time, there is only 1).
• Melee. You can only Attack a creature in your Reach with this Weapon.
• Parry. When you are wielding this Weapon and you are targeted by a Melee Attack with the Slashing or Piercing Trait, you can use your Reaction to gain a +2 bonus to your Defense Roll.
• Paired. If you make an Attack with a different Weapon while wielding this Weapon, you make the Attack twice, once with the other Weapon, and once using the dice included with the Keyword, and use the higher result for the Attack.
• Ranged. When you make an Attack using this Weapon while a Foe is adjacent to you, you roll the Attack twice and use the higher result for the Attack. The Weapon also has a Reach equal to the value listed with the Keyword.
• Reach. When you make an Attack using this Weapon is increased by a number of Meters amount equal to the value listed with the Keyword.
• Sturdy. When you make a Check to resist being moved against your will, you can use your Reaction to gain a +2 bonus to the Check, and while your Movement is reduced in any way, your Movement increases by 1.
• Thrown. Each time you make an Attack with this Weapon, you choose if the Weapon has the Melee or Ranged Keyword. If you choose the Ranged Keyword, you use the value listed with the Keyword for the Reach. If you choose the Ranged Keyword, you throw the Weapon, and must retrieve it in order to use it again.
• Versatile. You choose one of the Traits in the parenthesis after the Versatile to have active, you can swap them as a Free Action, even on a different turn. The ability is considered to have whichever Trait is currently active.

Armor

Name	Defense Die Increase	Traits	Keywords
Light Armor	+1	Armor	Resistant +2 (Precise)
Medium Armor	+2	Armor	-
Heavy Armor	+3	Armor	Slowing (1), Vulnerable -2 (Concussive)

Armor Keywords

• Resistant. You gain a bonus to Checks you make against effects with the Traits listed in with the Keyword, equal to the value listed with the Keyword.
• Slowing. Your Movement is reduced by an amount equal to the value listed with the Condition
• Vulnerable. You gain a penalty to Checks you make against effects with the Traits listed in with the Keyword, equal to the value listed with the Keyword.

Berserker

Berserkers are powerful hulks that use magic and powerful emotions to fuel a

Powerful Will

1st Level Berserker Feature
Berserkers are naturally strong-willed beings, wrought with intense emotion. Thus, their will is harder to break. When you make a Check to resist an effect with the Emotion or Mental Trait, you make the Check twice, using the higher result.

Berserker Path

1st, and more, Level Berserker Feature
You choose a Berserker Path from the following table which represents the emotions or magical power that fuels your.

Berserker Paths	Complexity Level	Path Description
Path of Crucibles	Example	Example
Path of Devotion	Example	Example
Path of Focus	Example	Example
Path of Joy	Example	Example
Path of Wrath	Example	Example

Berserker Paths

Path of Devotion

You in love boi

Devotion

1st Level Path of Devotion Feature — Passion. Emotion.
Your devotion, whether it be love, nationalism, or loyalty, allows you to enter a state of heightened protectiveness. You can spend 1 Action to enter a heightened emotional state of protection and devotion, which you remain in until you meet the Ending Conditions.
Devotion Benifits: You can spend 1 Action and take 1d4 Damage to Recover from a Glancing Wound. Also, if an Ally adjacent to you suffers a Glancing Wound, you can use your Reaction to suffer that Wound instead.
Devotion Drawbacks: You cannot take an act that would directly result in an Ally coming in harms-way.
Ending Conditions: Your Devotion ends once none of your Allies are in a danger that you can percieve or if you are Unconscious.

Path of Wrath

You angy boi

Rage

1st Level Path of Wrath Feature - Passion. Emotion.
Your wrath, whether at your enemies or the world, allows you to shrug of many mundane injuries. You can spend 1 Action to enter a heightened emotional state of anger and fury, which you remain in until you meet the Ending Conditions.
Rage Benifits: You gain Resistance 1d4 to effects without the Magic Trait.
Rage Drawbacks: At least 1 of your Actions each Turn must be spent to Attack a Creature, if you are not able to do so, you gain Weakness 1d4 to all Rolls you make until the end of your next Turn.
Ending Conditions: Your Rage ends once there are no more Foes within 25 Meters that you are aware of or if you are Unconscious.

Cursed

Hippity hoppity, you have a cursetopoly

Lost Control

1st Level Cursed Feature
Curses can consume the will of its victims, causing them to go berserk. If certain Insanity Conditions given by your Subclass are met, you lose control of your character, taken over by chaotic fury or a ravenous hunger.
Table-Talk: Complete loss of character control might not be fun for a specific table, and all things considered, just not losing control of your character during certain circumstances won't effect balance too much, and it has been added as a mechanic for flavor. If a player's character is a Cursed, talk at session 0, or when they multi-class into the class, about if this mechanic fits for the tone of the game.

Cursed Origin

1st, 3rd, and more, Level Cursed Feature
You choose a Cursed Curse from the following table which represents your curse, both its dark gifts, and terrible weaknesses.

Cursed Origin	Complexity Level	Curse Description
Curse of the X	Example	Example
Curse of the Hag	Example	Example
Curse of the Lycanthrope	Example	Example
Curse of the Undead	Example	Example
Curse of the Vampire	Example	Example

Spread Curse

2nd Level Cursed Feature (rename)
Your own curse manifests in the ability to spread similar curses to others. When you Wound a Foe, you can spend 1 Energy to force it to make a Conteseted Resolve Check against you. If you Win, choose one of your Curse Options to apply to that Foe.

Curse Options

2nd Level Cursed Feature
You gain the following Curse Options for your Spread Curse feature:

• You Will Fear! The Foe gains the Shaken Glancing Wound.
• You Are Weak! When the Foe adds its lowest Stat to a Roll, it reduces the Roll by a d4.
• You Cannot Run! The Foe gains the Slowed Glancing Wound.

Curse of the Lycanthrope

You have been cursed by a werewolf, werebear, weretiger, or some other kind of were-animal.

Lycanthropic Strength

1st Level Curse of the Lycanthrope Feature
Your curse manifests in the ability to shift into a animal-hybrid, as well as some supernatural hardiness. You gain Perception and Tracking Proficiency, Nightvision, and you gain Resistance 2 to effects without the Magic or Silver Trait. You also gain the Lycanthrope, Shapeshifter, and Cursed Traits.
You also gain a Hybrid Form [There will be rules on Forms, but you can swap between your Forms as an Action as a general rule]. While in your Hybrid Form, you take on some of the animalistic traits of the animal you are a lycanthrope of, while still remaining in your rough body-shape of your Standard Form. Your Movement also increases by 2 while in this Form, and you gain a Claws and a Bite Attack. The Claw uses Agility or Resolve, and targets the Foe's choice of Might or Resolve, it uses a d6, has the Slashing Trait, and the Melee, Follow-Through, Natural, and Hands (0) Keywords. The Bite uses Might or Resolve, target's the Foe's choice of Agility or Wit, it uses a d8, has the Piercing Trait, and the Melee, Natural, and Hands (0) Keywords.

Lycanthropic Weakness

1st Level Curse of the Lycanthrope Feature
Your curse gives you weaknesses to much that would be deemed as impotent to most. You gain Silver Weakness 4, Lunar Weakness 4, Fire Weakness 2, Radiant Weakness 2, and Sonic Weakness 2.
Insanity Conditions. There is a full-moon.

Ranger

You Aragorn

Favored Foe

1st Level Ranger Feature
You can research potential enemies you would come across to be more effective against them. At the end of each Rest, choose one Trait, you add a d4 to your Rolls against Creatures with that Trait until your next Rest.

Ranger Disciplines

1st Level Ranger Feature
Rangers have a variety of skills and arts to enhance and alter their combat. Choose one Ranger Discipline to gain.

Ranger Disciplines

Here is the list of Ranger Disciplines.

Growing Skill

Miscellaneous Discipline
You have studied a variety of more niche topics to become more of a generalist. You gain 2 Skill and/or Tool Proficiencies of your choice.

Primal Arcana

Miscellaneous Discipline
You tap into the primal magic of the Wardens to more effectively fight. Choose one of the Spells the Warden gets from their Nature's Magic Feature, you gain that Spell.

Wild Agility

Miscellaneous Disciple
You have practiced many varieties of traversing the area around you. You can Climb and Swim.

Roving

Miscellaneous Disciple
You have built up an instinctual movement to bound at quicker speed. Your Movement increases by 2.

Tireless

Miscellaneous Discipline
You are ever-watchful, for a ranger is rarely caught of guard. You require 2 less Hours to finish a Rest, and you are aware as if you were on watch while Resting.

Rogue

edgy orpha (assassin's would choose a few speicifc for their woundy boi feature)

Wounding Strikes

1st Level Rogue Feature
You can pinpoint your attacks to cause debilitating harm to your targets. When you deal Damage to a Foe, you can reduce that Damage by 4 to cause that Foe to gain a Glancing Wound.

Sneak Attack

1st Level Rogue Feature
While attacking an enemy in a vulnerable state, you can strike in such a way that you bypass some of their defenses. While Attacking, if one of your Sneak Attack Conditions is met, you reduce the Defense Roll of the target by your Wit.
You also gain the following Sneak Attack Conditions:

• An Ally is adjacent to the target.
• The target cannot sense you.

Rogue Knacks

2nd Level Rogue Feature
Every Rogue uses their own set of tools, making no two Rogues the same. Choose 2 Rogue Knacks to gain.

Sorcerer

Sorcerers have a well of natural magic that they use to cast their spells. This magic comes from their bloodline, whether that bloodline be cursed or blessed, or if they actually have a partial heritage of their source.

What Sorcery is This?

1st Level Sorcerer Feature
You gain two of the following Spells of your choice:

• Energy Blast. Magic. Spell. Single-target. Energy sits in the palm of your hand, and can be used in anyway you wish. You can treat this feature as a Weapon with an Attack Die of 1d8, a Used Stat of Resolve, Target Stats of Agility or Speed (target's choice), and the Keywords "Hands (1), Ranged (8 Meters)." Whenever you Attack with this feature, add one of the Traits from another Spell you know to the Attack.

• Cryomancy. Magic. Spell. Frost. Area. Ice and frost heeds your call, freezing what you wish creeping through foes. By spending 2 Actions, you can magically chill a 1-Meter-Radius Sphere within 4 Meters of you, reducing the area's temperature to freezing and dealing 1d6 + Resolve Damage (defended with Might) to anything vulnerable to cold (such as most Creatures) within the area.

You can spend 1–3 Energy to increase the Sphere's Radius by 1 Meter for each Energy spent.

• Pyromancy. Magic. Spell. Fire. Area. Fire and flame heed your call, striking in a flaming nova and roasting your enemies. By spending 1 Action, you can cause flames to erupt from you or a source of fire within 4 Meters. The flames jump up to 4 Meters to another space of your choice, dealing 1d6 + Resolve Damage (defended with Agility) to anything within that space (possibly lighting them on fire).

You can spend 1–3 Energy to cause an additional burst of flames in this manner for each Energy spent.

• Telekinesis. Magic. Spell. Mental. Single-target. By spending 1 Action, you can magically lift, move, and manipulate a Creature or Item that weighs 1 kilogram or less as if you had one hand holding it, provided it is within 4 Meters of you. You can spend additional Actions or Energy to increase the weight you can manipulate by 1 kilogram per Action or Energy spent, up to a maximum number of kilograms equal to your Resolve.

You can move the Creature or Item a number of Spaces equal to your Resolve (minimum of 1). If you use the Creature or Item to perform an Attack, it is magically empowered to use an Attack Die of 1d8, a Used Stat of Resolve, and Target Stats of Agility or Speed (target's choice).

The Creature or Item remains in your telekinetic grasp until the end of your next Turn (for example, an Item you lift is suspended in mid-air only until your next Turn ends, at which point it falls unless you continue to spend Actions and/or Energy to renew your control over the Item).

• Sleight of Hand. Magic. Spell. You can spend 1 Action to magically sequester an Item you are holding that weighs 1 kilogram or less, causing it to disappear until you bring it forth again by spending 1 Action.
  

You can spend Energy to increase the weight you can manipulate by 1 kilogram per Energy spent, up to a maximum number of kilograms equal to your Resolve.

• Illusory Duplicate. Magic. Spell. Illusion. By spending 2 Actions, you create an illusory copy of a Creature or Item you can see, or one with which you are intimately familiar. The chosen Creature or Item cannot weigh more than a number of kilograms equal to your Level. The illusion behaves as you expect the original Creature or Item would; a Creature will act as you believe it would, and a flame would be quenched by water. However, the illusion is incapable of directly causing Damage.
  

When you create the illusion, choose sight, taste and smell, hearing, or touch. The illusion is imperceptible to the chosen sense, but is perceptible and apparently real to all other senses.

Every Action a Creature spends investigating or otherwise inspecting the illusion, it makes a Contested Perception Check against your Resolve Check, determining the illusion as fake and perceiving through it on a succesful Check.

Sorcerer Bloodline

1st, and more, Level Sorcerer Feature
You choose a Sorcerer Bloodline that represents the source of power that either cursed or blessed your family, or who's powers you draw on hereditarily.

Sorcerer Bloodlines	Complexity Level	Bloodline Description
Divine Bloodline	Example	Example
Draconic Bloodline	Example	Example
Order Bloodline	Example	Example
Storming Bloodline	Example	Example
Wild Bloodline	Example	Example

Sorcerer Bloodlines

STUFF

Divine Bloodline

Flavor

Holy Nature

1st Level Divine Bloodline Feature
Divine and Holy power flows through you. You gain Negative Resistance 2 and you gain Evil Resistance 2.

Divine Spells

1st Level Divine Bloodline Feature
You gain the following Spell.

• Mend Wounds. Magic. Spell. Single-target. Positive. Healing. You can spend 1 Action and choose an Ally within your Reach, it then regains 1d6 HP. You can also spend 1 Energy to allow that creature to attempt to Recover from one of its Wounds.

Swashbuckler

Swashbucklers are rambunctious adventurers, doing tricks and feats of both linguistic and physical acrobatics to produce a wonder in both their foes and friends which they channel into their acts, improving them.

Panache

1st Level Swashbuckler Feature
You know how to manipulate yourself and your words to get into better positions, both physical and mental, to strike. Whenever you succeed on a Check, you can spend 1 Reaction to gain 1 Panache. Also, choose 3 Swashbuckler Tricks, which are each unique ways of gaining and spending Panache.

Panache Tricks

Here are the Panache Tricks you can choose from.

Traveler

walky walky

Jack of All Trades

1st Level Traveler Feature
You have experienced a significant amount, and can pick up on a lot very quickly. You gain a +1 bonus to all Checks you make.

Burst of Stamina

1st Level Traveler Feature
As someone who has done a lot of traveling, you have a high level of stamina that you can pull on from time to time. You can push on when the strength of most would fail. You can spend 1 Energy as a Free Action to perform one of the following:

• Resilience. You regain all your lost HP.
• Quick Action. You take the Move, Brace, Grab, Help, Push, or Recover Action.
• Resolute Will. You reroll a Check.

Vanguard

Vanguards are bastions of protection on the front-line of combat, acting as a ward between their allies and those who would dare harm them.

Wall of Defense

1st Level Vanguard Feature
You are an insurmountable wall in combat that acts as a shield to protect your allies and to resist damage. Your Defense Die increases by one Step. Also, when a Hero adjacent to you is Attacked, you can use your Reaction to become the target of that Attack.

Halt

1st Level Warrior Feature
Your stalward defense can stop enemies in their tracks. You can spend 1 Action and roll a d4 + Resolve. All adjacent enemies lose the first Movement they gain equal to that result.

Strong-Willed

1st Level Warrior Feature
You refine your abilities to resist and avoid hostile situtations. At the end of a Rest, you can choose 1 Might or Resolve Skill to gain Proficiency in until your next Rest. You can also spend 1 Energy as a Free Action to swap which Skill you chose.

Vanguard Mandate

2nd, and more, Level Vanguard Feature
You choose a Vanguard Mandate from the following table which represents the way your defend your allies and the tactics you employ to do so.

Vanguard Mandates	Complexity Level	Mandate Description
Example	Example	Example
Example	Example	Example
Example	Example	Example
Example	Example	Example
Example	Example	Example

Warden

Wardens are semi-magical warriors who use primal spells and martial skill to protect the wilds.

Attack of Opportunity

1st Level Warden Feature
You're reaction times have quickened, allowing you to take advantage on your enemy's weaknesses when they present themselves. When a Foe within your Reach makes a Ranged Attack or willingly leaves their space, you can use a Reaction to Attack that Foe.

Dampen Magic

1st Level Warden Feature
You can use the primal power of the wilds to partially nullify magic. When you or an Ally takes Nature or Magic Damage, you can spend 1 Reaction to reduce that Damage by your Wit.

Nature's Magic

1st Level Warden Feature
fluff. you get one of the four following spells.

healig speell (Nature's Healing)

magically make weaopin of choice as action and energy and gains the nature trait (Nature's Armaments)

Nature's Vengeance

1st Level Warden Feature
You can use the wrath of the wilds to harm those who harm you. When you suffer a Wound, you can spend 1 Reaction to lash out with nature's magic against the Creature that dealt the Wound to you

Nature's Shield

1st Level Warden Feature
The power of the wilds will protect you from harm. When you make a Defense Roll, you can spend 1 Reaction to cause primal magic to protect you, increasing your Defense Die by 1 Step for this Roll.

Warrior

Warriors are well-rounded combatants, who fight with powerful armor and weapons, either in the thick of combat, or from the sidelines with powerful ranged options. [For design: because they get a new Maneuver every even Level, they can get a less powerful feature at these Levels.]

Attack of Opportunity

1st Level Warrior Feature
You're reaction times have quickened, allowing you to take advantage on your enemy's weaknesses when they present themselves. When a Foe within your Reach makes a Ranged Attack or willingly leaves their space, you can use a Reaction to Attack that Foe.

Second Wind

1st Level Warrior Feature
You gain the ability to draw on a deep well of fortitude. You can spend 1 Action and spend 1 Energy to attempt to recover from one of your Wounds using Might or Agility instead of the listed Recovery Stat.

Combat Maneuvers

2nd Level Warrior Feature
Not all Warriors use the same skills and tactics in a battle, each one uses their own unique blend of maneuvers, tactics, and flourishes. Choose two Maneuvers detailed at the end of the Warrior Class Description to learn, these represent your various fighting styles. You learn an additional Maneuver at 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, and 20th Level in this Class.

Warrior League

3rd, and more, Level Warrior Feature
You choose a Warrior League from the following table which represents the specializations and fighting styles you replicate.

Warrior League	Complexity Level	League Description
Banneret's League	Example	Example
Champion's League	Example	Example
Double Knight's League	Example	Example
Eldritch Archer's League	Example	Example
Samurai's League	Example	Example

Muscle Memory

4th Level Warrior Feature
You have honed your muscle memory and practiced to react in the blink of an eye. Once per turn, you can Swap Items as a Free Action.

Push On

5th Level Warrior Feature
At the start of your Turn, you can spend 1 Energy to gain 1 additional Action on that turn. You can do this only once per Turn.

Feature

6th Level Warrior Feature
Feature

Sweeping Strikes

7th Level Warrior Feature
After an Attack resolves in which you Wounded a Foe, you can make an Attack targeting a Foe within 1 Meter of the Wounded creature as a Free Action. This Attack uses the information of the Attack you used to Wound the original target, except that it uses 1d4 for its Attack Roll.

Combat Maneuvers

Brace

When you make a Defense Roll, you can use a Reaction and spend 1 Energy to increase your Defense Die by 1 Step.

Disarm

When you Wound a Foe with an Attack, you can spend 1 Energy to force it to drop one of the Items its holding, and you push the Item 3 Meters in a direction of your choice.

Warrior Leagues

Champion's League

Champions have some of the most general combat prowess of any type of Fighter.

Combat Prowess

3rd Level Champion's League Feature
Champion's have honed their strikes to deal bone-cracking blows. When you deal Damage with an Attack, you deal an additional 1d4 Damage. This Die increases by 1 Step when you become a 7th (1d6), 11th (1d8), 15th (1d10), and 19th (1d12) Level Fighter. [The die should increase a step every time Fighter's get a subclass feature.]

Wizard

Study Study

Spellbook

1st Level Wizard Feature

Monsters

The way Monsters would work, is that they have a certain amount of HP, but unless they are a specail Nemesis Monster or a Boss Monster, they do not gain a Wound, but rather die. Some Monsters have certain HP thresholds where they gain a Wound however. Most Monsters have 3 Actions unless stated otherwise. Very few of a Monsters abilities or properties correspond directly to its Stats, for example, most Monsters don't gain free movement at the start of their turn, and if they do, its described in a Feature that Monster has instead of being equal to its Speed.

Micah Bear

Traits. -Beast. -Large. -Carnivore.

• HP: 13
• DD: d8

• Might: 3
• Agility: 2
• Speed: 4
• Lore: 1
• Wit: 4
• Resolve: 0

Attacks

Claws. -Slashing. Melee. 1d6, Uses Might. Targets Wit or Might (target's choice).

Bite. -Piercing. Melee. 1d8, Uses Agility. Targets Agility or Speed (target's choice).

Black Bear

Traits. -Beast. -Large. -Carnivore.

• HP: 13
• DD: d6

• Might: 3
• Agility: 2
• Speed: 1
• Lore: -2
• Wit: 1
• Resolve: -1

Attacks

Claws. -Slashing. Melee. 1d6, Uses Might. Targets Wit or Might (target's choice).

Bite. -Piercing. Melee. 1d8, Uses Agility. Targets Agility or Speed (target's choice).

Tactics The Bear will charge at the weakest looking or loneliest Foe, rushes at them, and then goes all out on Attacks.