SoA CG Booklet

8/13/2019 SoA CG Booklet

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THESOCIETYOFADVENTURERS

The world you call Zakara is an ancient world, once ruled by

shining empires that ruled continents and traveled by magic

to worlds beyond the one you stand upon. That time has

passed. The gods, being often as petty as people, fought amongthemselves, about what, few remember or agree upon. The war of

the gods raged across the skies of Zakara for years before any upon

Zakara knew of it. Then the peoples of Zakara were drawn into

the conict as well. Empires fell, large areas of once fertile lands

were rendered uninhabitable by the use of fell magics.

Beasts were raised to the intelligence of humans to add to the

armies, monstrosities were created by both sides and unleashed

upon the world to wreak havoc and ruin.

Finally the gods shattered the moon, the very home of the most

favored of the gods, and in doing so, destroying several gods as

well. Huge waves rose up from the sea, the ground shook and

unpredictable, deadly weather systems scoured the very world

itself.

The gods had gone too far. Oberon, the father of the gods, who

had allowed his children to come to blows among themselves, hid

his face in shame, plunging the world into darkness as he grieved.

For several generations, the face of Oberon was seldom seen,

and then only through the haze of his tears. At last, he revealed

himself again, and the world began to rebuild. But this time

without the guidance of the gods they had called upon before.

Petty gods remain, lesser beings who had survived or not

participated in the ghting, and in some areas, they have

worshippers and a small degree of power, but they are as varied

and many as the beasts of the elds, and are unorganized.

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Some of the beings that were granted intelligence bred true and

survived. Much like with humans, some of the beast men are good

and true, others simply wish to be left alone, and then some are

evil and take great pleasure in pain and suffering.

New kingdoms, city-states and empires have arisen from the

broken world. Demons, monstrosities and strange magics exist in

the world, and few people stray far from their homes or from theestablished trade routes, whether they travel by caravan or skyship.

The exceptions are those who nd the vast wastes and ruins to be

a good place to hide their actions from civilized folk. Others

are those who wish to carve our their own empire, these and those

who seek to nd the answers to questions unanswered or to nd

the treasures and lore of lost civilizations are known collectively as

Adventurers. An organization exists for these strange people.

You will be playing people who feel the itch of Adventure, and

for whom joining the Society of Adventurers is a dream yet to be

fullled.

Welcome to Zakara, may your adventures be many, fruitful and

may your lives be valiant and your deaths be bravely faced.

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Adventurer CreationWe will be using the Cortex Rules from Margaret Weis

Productions, with the following settings in place. The main

house rules at this time are simply which skills and traits will be

available, how my magic system works and the races specic to

Zakara.

However, this document is to be used to create your Adventurer,

you can nd descriptions of standard skills and traits in the Cortex

rule book, and GM rulings will take precedence over the letter of

the rule during play. If you want to have your Adventurer attempt

something, go for it, the GM will tell you what modiers to use.

The Races and Cultures of Zakara.The following Races are available to play:

Human- just like you and me.

Canid- bipedal, humanoid canines. Social (pack-oriented) species.

Ursano- bipedal, bear-like humanoids. A bit larger than humans.

Drazari- green skinned humanoids with prominent antennae

on their heads. Martial culture, antennae grant them greater

perceptive abilities. Indigenous to forest and jungle regions.

Halfmengoblins - natives of the colder regions of the world,

halfmen (they have no racial name for themselves other than us)

are rumored to be the creation of demons. Known to be somewhat

magically adept and resistant to the effects of cold.

CulturesThe following cultures are in the regions the game will initially cover.

The Adventurers may be from any of these regions and will need to have

a reason to be approaching the City-State of Tarzeen, the northern-most

of the City Stats of Zakar.

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City States of Zakar Region- A group of independent City-States,mostly large, somewhat decadent (picture Lankhmar or something

similar), with outlying rural areas that provide food in return for

protection. The City States almost all have Skyship docks as well as

dealing in a great deal of sea-faring and caravan trades. Transport within

the City-States are often in steam or wind carriages or conveyance,

occasionally with magically powered conveyances as well.

Native Language: Zakari

Caliphate of Markach- The mostly desert region of Markach is hometo the Caliphate, an Arabian nights style government with a handful

of large-ish towns and one big city, which is Markach itself, home of

the Caliph. The open lands are under the titular control of the Caliphs

troops, but are home to the Adysa tribes. The nomadic Adysa are for the

most part ercely independent and consider themselves to be exempt

from the rules and laws of the soft city dwellers.

Native Language: Adysi or Markachi

Empire of Fron- Bordering the Straits of Gamor, the Empire of Fronis ruled by the Drazari Emperor Keval Idrani, Keval II. The Empire

itself has citizens of all races. Those who serve four years in the Imperial

military are granted a plot of land and citizenship status. Non-Drazari

living within the Empire who are not Citizens or in the military are either

slaves or non-entities. Fron has been at war off and on for over three

generations with the Contested Kingdoms.

Native Language:Drazi

Contested Kingdoms - across the Straits of Gamor from the Empireof Fron, the Contested Kingdoms have a loose confederation thatoccasionally works together to oppose the predations of the Empire of

Fron. These kingdoms all have mixed racial types among their citizenry,

but the following are predominately human, the Kingdom of Gamorria

almost xenophobically so; Gamorria, Aldarao, Tarant. Humans may also

be found in the following kingdoms: Fandar, Calva, Hauff.

Native Language: Taranti or Gamori

Razalla Plains- The Razalla Plains are home to a number of nomadicand semi-nomadic tribes of Humans. Most of these tribes employ horses

or other beasts as transportation, but there are a couple of tribes, mostsignicantly, the Homgu tribe, that tend to prefer and maintain a eet

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of wind-powered conveyances designed especially for maneuvering the

plains.

Native Language: Various, most common is Razi or Taranti for

the humans

CANIDCULTURES

In addition to being common in most human - dominated cities and

towns, Canid are primarily found in nomadic tribal units on the RazallaPlains, and there are a number of Canid eets that sail the coastal waters

from the City States to the Inner Sea.

Native Language: Canis

URSANOCULTURES

Non-Adventuring Ursano found in the City States region are typically

employed as guards, bouncers or entertainers, but are typically treated as

an oddity or an amusement. As with other races in the Empire of Fron,

Ursano who have served their military time are considered Citizens, as

well as those who have migrated from their northern homes and havemade their home in the Contested Kingdoms. The kingdom of Vazalok

is one of the Contested Kingdoms and is ruled by the Ursano. Other

Ursano can be found in the lands between the Contested Kingdoms and

the Goblin Reaches. These Ursano live in clan-dominated towns of

varying sizes.

Native Language: Ursan

DRAZARICULTURES

Most civilized Drazari hail from the Empire of Fron, as described

under Human Cultures. The can also be found in clan units in the jungleregions known as Khi-Darza, and along the fringes of the Darken Forest.

Native Language: Drazi

HALFMENCULTURES

Halfmen Outcasts can be found in most places of the world, except

among the Khi-Darza and Darken Forest clans of the Drazari, those clans

consider the Halfmen to be demon-spawn who should be killed on sight.

Because of this attitude by the Drazari, Halfmen tend to not be frequently

found in the Empire of Fron, either.

Native Language: Gobla

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Playing a Non-Human CharacterCanid, Drazari, Ursano and Halfmen have a Trait Cost to be

played, with certain common traits by race. This will be detailed

after the Available Skills, Assets and Complications lists.

Build your Adventurer with these settings:

Attributes: 42 PointsSkills: 62 Points

Traits: 0 Points [Maximum 24 points of Complications allowed]

ATTRIBUTEDIECOSTS

d4 4

d6 6

d8 8

d10 10

d12 12d12+d2 14

d12+d4 16

AttributesAgility .......................... (AGI)

Strength ........................ (STR)

Vitality...........................(VIT)

Alertness ......................(ALE)

Intelligence .................... (INT)Willpower ..................... (WIL)

Derived AttributesInitiative .......................(INIT) Agility + Alertness

Endurance................... (END) Vitality + Willpower

Resistance .................... (RES) Vitality + Vitality

Life Points ................... (LIFE) Vitality + Willpower

Magic Points .................(MP) (Vitality + Willpower)

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SKILLCOSTS (During Character Generation Only)

GENERALSKILLSGENERALSKILLS

COSTSPECIALIZATION

SPECIALIZATION

COST

d2 2 ---- ----

d4 4 ---- ----

d6 6 ---- ----

---- ---- d8 2---- ---- d10 4

---- ---- d12 6

---- ---- d12+d2 8

---- ---- d12+d4 10

The following skills (with example specialties)are availableif you think of a specialty or skill that isnt covered by this list, discuss it

with the GM, this is by no means a comprehensive list.

AnimalsAnimal Care, Animal Training, Riding, Veterinary Medicine, Teamster

ArtistryAppraisal, Cooking, Composition, Forgery, Painting, Poetry, Sculpture

AthleticsClimbing, Contortion, Dodge, Juggling, Jumping, Gymnastics, Riding,

Running, Swimming, Weight Lifting

CovertCamouage, Disguise, Forgery, Pickpocketing, Stealth, Streetwise,

Lockpicking

CraftArchitecture, Brewing, Bowyer, Carpentry, Cooking, Leatherworking,

Metalworking, Pottery, Sewing

DisciplineConcentration, Interrogation, Intimidation, Leadership, Morale,

Resistance

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1 hex = 5 leagues

Hex 1005 City State of arzeenHex 0905 (and surrounding areas) - Te Great Salt MarshHex 0804 own of Andrashi

Hex 0606 City State of DalabarHex 0704 Webwood and town of BlackmarshHex 0105 Al BakaranTe Mountain Range is locally referred to as the Wall of Fire(several volcanoes within the range)


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GunsPistol, Rie, Crossbow, Scattergun, Heat Ray, Electro Gun

Heavy WeaponsMangonel, Trebuchet, Ballista, Bombard, Battering Ram, Cannon

Infuence

Administration, Barter, Bureaucracy, Conversation, Interrogation,Intimidation, Leadership, Persuasion, Politics, Seduction

KnowledgeAppraisal, Culture, Folklore, History, Law, Philosophy, Religion,

Politics, Arcana

Magery (Skilled Only)Bolt, Cantrips, Rituals, Mage-Sense, Counter-magic, Individual Spells

Mechanic (skilled only)Construction, Jury-Rigging, Locksmith, Traps, Carpentry

Melee WeaponsChains, Clubs, Knives, Pole arms, Repair, Shields, Swords, Whips

PerceptionDeduction, Empathy, Gambling, Hearing, Intuition, Investigation,

Read Lips, Search, Sight, Smell/Taste, Tactics, Tracking

Performance

Dancing, Singing, Musical Instrument (by type), Bluff

Physick (skilled only)First Aid, Herbalism, Apothecary, Surgery, Poisons, Veterinary Medicine

Ranged WeaponsBlowgun, Bolo, Bow, Crossbow, Darts, Javelin, Slings, Thrown Weapon

SurvivalCamouage, Find Shelter, First Aid, Foraging, Specifc Environment,

Tracking, Trapping, Woodcraft

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Unarmed CombatPunch, Brawling, Grappling, Kick, Sweep/Throw

Vehicle OperationSkyship, windrunner, steam carriage, rowboat, sailing ship, etc.

NEW SKILLS

Magery (skilled only)This skill indicates that you have received training in using magical

spells and abilities. You may have a number of ready cantrips or rituals

equal to 1/2 the die value of your Intelligence.

Spells that are not ready will have their Difculty or Threshold

increased by 10

Every Bolt, Cantrip, Counter-Magic reaction and Ritual attempt expends

one Magic Point. If the character has exhausted all of his Magic Points,

spells can be cast at the cost of 2 stun per spell.

Magic Points recharge at a rate of 1 per hour (double that if resting

quietly).

Bolt- A standard attack action that focuses the Mages will into directedmagical energy (requires a trapping) that has the following attributes:

Damage: d6 W Range Increment: 30

Mages who are targeted by a Bolt may attempt to Counter the effect if

they are aware of it.

Cantrips-Cantrips are low-level or minor effect type spells,typically used by mages and their apprentices for a variety of everyday

uses. Each will have a standard difculty, and are designed to be cast

as a simple action. A list of common cantrips is available in the magic

section.

Rituals - Rituals are complicated spells that require extended amountsof time (whether measured in rounds or hours or possibly even days),

that have Thresholds and are complex actions. A list of common rituals

are listed in the magic handout.

Paralyzing Mists (75 - 1 round) - Te Mage chooses a spot within100 per magery die value that is within his sight and greenish mistsbegin rising from the ground, rising to 5 in height and radiatingoutward from the target spot in a radius of 10 per Magery die valueof the Mage. Tose within the mists must make a (23) Resistancecheck or be unable to move until the mists dissipate or theysuccessfully resist the effects. Tose in the mists may roll resistance

every round and if successful, may move half their movement thatround. Te Mists will remain in place for 2 rounds per Magery DieValue of the caster and are unaffected by normal wind.

Shape Element (19 - 1 minute)- Te Mage may shape an existingelement (designated at the time of casting) as desired. He mayaffect up to 5 cubic feet per Magery Die Value. Tis simply movesthe existing element, creating walls, holes, etc., but does not levitatethe element, it moves along an existing surface or can be movedup on itself. Te spell lasts for as long as the Mage concentrates(Willpower + Discipline [11]), but the shaped element retainsits shape as long as it would be able to. i.e., a wall of rock wouldstay up until knocked down unless created at an impossible angle,fire would remain until it burned out normally, water wouldimmediately collapse upon itself and air would dissipate.

Other Cantrips and Rituals exist out in the world. Get out of yourtower or lab and go find them.

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Mage-Sense - Because of a mages constant exposure to magicalenergy, the mage develops an ability to sense the presence of magical

energies within a number of yards equal to the skill die value. This can

also allow the Mage to attempt to discover specic properties of spells

that have been embedded in an item or area with study. This will be a

complex action with difculty and time-increments assigned by the GM.

It is an Average (7) test of Alertness + Magery (Mage Sense) for a mage

to detect the approach of hostile magical effects.

Counter-magic- If a mage detects the approach of hostile magicaleffects (see above), then he may attempt to counter the energies with

energies of his own. This will either be a Simple or Complex action with

difculty assigned by the GM in the case of a pre-existing, stationary

spell effect, or an Opposed check.

The following Assets are available:Air of Mystery (d6) Allure (d2+)

Ambidextrous (d2) Animal Empathy (d2+)Attuned to Nature (d2+) Born to the Saddle (d2+)

Blue Blood (d2-d6) Brawler (d2-d6)

Combat Ready (d10) Contacts (d2+)

Danger Sense (d4/d8) Devoted to a Cause (d6)

Fast Healer (d6/d12) Fast on your Feet (d2/d6/d12)

Focused Hunter (d2-d6) Formidable Presence (d2-d8)

Good Natured (d2+) Hardy Constitution (d2+)

Head for Numbers (d2-d6) Healers Touch (d2-d6)

Hideout (d6/d12) Higher Education (d2-d6)

Immune (d4/d8/d12) In Plain Sight (d2+)

Intuitive Leaps (d4/d8/d12) Light Sleeper (d4)Lightning Reexes (d2+) Loyal Companion (d4/d8/d12)

Lucky (d4/d8/d12) Magically Adept (d2+)

Natural Athlete (d2+) Natural Leader (d2+)

Natural Linguist (d2-d6) Photographic Memory (d4/d8)

Quick Learner (d2+) Rank & Privilege (d2+)

Reputation (d2+) Seadog (d2+)

Signature Item (d2/d8/d12) Steady Calm (d2+)

Sure Footed (d2-d6) Talented (d2+)

Tough (d2+) Two-Handed Fighting (d4)

Unbreakable Will (d2+) Uncommon Knowledge (d6-d10)Unnatural Healing (d6/d12) Wealthy (d4/d8)

casting result.

Sobriety (11) - Tis will remove the effects of inebriation from thecaster or a target touched.

Relieve Shock (11)- Tis will immediately remove 1d6 points ofShock from the target.

Rituals(Complex Action Treshold and ime Factor)Healing Touch (15 - 1 minute)Heals 1d4 Wounds per Magery Die value. May only affect a targetone time per day.

Dream Sending (15 - 1 hour) - May send a short message viadream to a known individual.

Arcane Shelter (35 - 15 minutes) - Creates a mystical shelter of10 cubic feet per Magery die value of the caster that remains ata constant, comfortable temperature within and will repel theelements (rain, snow, etc.) Lasts until the following sunrise.

Arcane Doorway (55 - 1 minute) - Te Magician outlines a door-shaped area on a solid surface and a shimmering doorway appears.Stepping through the doorway will take one to the other side ofthe solid surface. Te range limitation is 2 miles per Magery die

value of the magician. Should there be no open area within that

range, the doorway will remain solid. Te doorway will remainviable for 10 minutes per Magery Die Value of the caster, but can bedismissed at will by the caster during that time.

Decompose (15 - 1 minute)- Non living organic matter begins todecompose at an accelerated rate, leaving nothing behind but dust.A human sized area of matter per level of experience will decayover the period of 1 minute.

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The following complications are availableAbsent Minded (d2-d6) Addiction (d4-d6)

Allergy (d2 / d8) Amnesia (d4 / d8)

Amorous (d4 - d8) Anger Issues (d2 - d4)

Animal Emnity (d2-d6) Bleeder (d10)

Combat Paralysis (d4/d8) Contrarian (d4)

Coward (d4-d8) Criminal Past (d6)

Crude (d4-d8) Dead Broke (d4/d8)Dead Inside (d4-d6) Duty (d4/d8/d12)

Forked Tongue (d6) Fragile (d2+)

Glory Hound (d2-d4) Greedy (d4-d8)

Gullible (d2+) Honest to a Fault (d2-d6)

Hooked (d4/d8) Idealist (d2-d6)

Illiterate (d4/d8) Illness (d4/d8/d12)

Impaired Communication (d2+) Impaired Manipulation (d2+)

Impaired Movement (d2+) Impaired Senses (d2+)

Infamy (d2+) Insatiable Curiosity (d6)

Klutz (d4/d8) Lazy (d4)

Lightweight (d2-d8) Little Person (d2)Low Pain Threshold (d6) Memorable (d2-d8)

Neatfreak (d4/d8) On the Run (d4/d8)

Out for Blood (d4/d8) Overcondent (d4-d10)

Overweight (d2-d6) Pacist (d6-d12)

Paralyzed (d8) Paranoid (d4)

Phobia (d2+) Prejudice (d4)

Rebellious (d4) Rival (d2+)

Rotten Luck (d4/d8/d12) Shy (d6)

Smartass (d4) Stingy (d4-d6)

Strange Luck (d6/d12) Superstitious (d3/d6)Toes the Line (d4) Traumatic Flashes (d4/d8)

Ugly (d2-d6) Unstable (d4+)

Weak Stomach (d2-d6)

Produce Sound (3) - Produces a sound that the Caster is familiarwith that will appear within 5 per Magery Die Value of the casterand will last for up to one minute per die value. Te sound can bemade to repeat at random or set intervals as determined at the timeof casting. Te volume of this sound can be from a whisper to asloud as the caster is capable of shouting.

Spell of Containment(15): creates a barrier of force around up toten targets up to 100 feet away, holding them immobile. No targetmay be more than 5 feet away from the next closest target.It takes a HARD (55) complex action to break free of the barrier,and each round of pushing against it confers d4 Stun.Once cast, the spell may be maintained each round, thoughthis counts as an action for multiple action penalties. On anExtraordinary success, each target takes an initial d4 Stun.

Spell of Domination (15)- bends a single subject to the Mages will.Tis spell is usually cast while is talking to the target.It is an AVERAGE (7) effort to resist, but if the spell takes effectTe Mage may command the subject to do anything short of killthemselves.

Spell of Frightful Wail (7)affects up to ten people with a fear attackthat causes d10 S and confers a 2 Skill step to all actions exceptthose involved in running away until the Mages next turn. Temage can maintain the wail each turn, though this counts as an

action for multiple action penalties. It is HARD (11) to resist this(using Willpower + Discipline, or similar), but success indicates noharmful effect.

Spell of Mageruin- (31); suppresses all ongoing magical effectson an object, location, or person up to 60 feet away until themages next turn. Tis effect may be sustained each turn with anAVERAGE (7) Willpower + Magery action; on an Extraordinarysuccess, the effect is permanent and the magical effects aredispelled. If the caster or creator of the effect is present, he may

oppose the effect with Willpower + Magery, against the mages

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Starting LanguagesEvery character begins play knowing their native language and

may have a total of starting languages per half the value of their

Intelligence Attribute die (i.e., a character with a d6 Intelligence

knows their Native and his choice of 2 other languages at native

skill)

Typically Available Starting LanguagesHomgi (razalla tribe) Ursan

Gobla Drazi

Canis Gamori

Razi Adysi

Zakari Centauri (centaurs)

Tauren (minotaurs) Aesiri (jungle tribes)

Jotunish (giants) Taranti

Sahabi (matriarchal Islands) Djishna (ancient human empire)

Daemonic Sauri (reptile men)

Markechi High Markechi (nobles)

Auld Tarant (dead language)

Trade Tongue (patois of phrases and gestures for trade only)

already with Mage Sense).

Seek the Dead (7) - Searches for the nearest corpse within 2 milesper magery die level.

Stun (11)- if not resisted, the target takes 1d6S damage. Range of5 per Magery die value.

Shadows Deepen (7)- Shadows within 100 yards of the caster areincreased in size and darkness by a factor of 100% per Magery DieValue.

Darkness (19) - Te Mage calls forth a roiling cloud of inkydarkness that erupts from his fingertips and spreads at a rate of10 cubic feet per round in a direction he decides upon at casting(radius, straight line, etc.) to a maximum size of 10 cubic feet permagery die value. Te Mage can see as if in normal conditionswhile within this Darkness, but others are affected by this. TisDarkness even blocks the natural darkvision of a Halfman, and cutsthe effectiveness of Arcane Vision in half. Lasts for 30 minutes perMagery die value.

Seek Element (3) - Te Mage must specify the Element beingsought at the time of casting. Tis will lead the caster to the largestconcentration of the designated Element within 2 miles per Magerydie value.

Ignite Flame (3) - Calls forth a finger of elemental flame within 10per Magery Die Value. Tis can be used to ignite any flammableobject. Te flame will last for one round per Magery Die Value, ora number of separate flames equal to the die value may be calledforth.

Elemental Sheath (15)- Coats one weapon touched with theelement of the casters choice, giving that weapon an elementaldamage bonus of +1d4W. Tis will last for the duration of the

combat.

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Trait Costs for Non-Human CharactersEach race has certain Traits that are common for that race. These

factor into the Trait Cost of the Adventurer when being built.

There is still a Complications cost limit of 24 points, so some non-

human races may not be able to take as many Assets of choice as a

human when being built.

Canid Adventurers[Minimum 4 points of additional Complications required]

ASSETS:

Animal Speech [d4]Can communicate with all canines

Long Distance Runner [d6]Canid can run twice as long as humans

without tiring.

Sensitive Nose [d6]:All Canid have this bonus when smell is involved

in a perception check

Claws [d2] Add this die to your attacks if using your clawsBite [d2] Add this die to your attacks if biting your opponent

COMPLICATIONS:

Duty to the Pack [d8]- For the Canid, the Pack is very important,whether it is their birth pack, or an

adopted pack (the party they travel

with). They will risk life and limb to

help pack members.

Superstitious [d8]: Canid tend tobe very aware of omens and portents

which has strong effects upon their

lives. If you perceive a negative

omen, you must add your Trait die

to the Difculty of all your actions

for the remainder of the scene, or

until the omen is negated by another

superstition. There may also be

other consequences, if you perceive

specic instructions in the omens

you see.

MageryThe following Cantrips and Rituals are available to starting

Adventurers. Knowledge of additional Cantrips and Rituals may

be found during play.

Magery and Armor - Armor interferes with the channeling of

magic and with the gestures needed to perform the magic. Magery

skill is hindered by one step for every 2 points of armor protection.

Cantrips (DN)Short Step (11)- Te caster may instantly teleport to a spot within10 feet per magery die value that is within his sight.

Mystic Light(3)- produces a ball of glowing mystical energy thatilluminates an area 2 in diameter per magery die level of the caster.Te caster may mentally control the illumination to constrain the

area if he so desires. Lasts for 2 hours per magery die level of thecaster.

Mystic Armor (15)- Creates a shimmering field of magic aroundthe caster that grants him a +2W Armor protection for the durationof the encounter. Should an Extraordinary Success be achieved, theprotection is +4W. Tis stacks with any existing armor worn, butthis protection does not hinder the Mage in casting.

Delay Spell(19)- May designate a delay for the next spell cast of up

to 2 hours per die value of Magery. Te delay may be specified atthe time of casting as a time or specific type of trigger (presence oflife, undead, badgers, etc.) If not triggered within the allotted timeframe, both spells will simply dissipate.

Arcane Vision (11) - Grants the touched target the limited abilityto see in complete darkness. Te vision produces a greenishmonotone view of things, but a side effect is that magically imbuedareas and items produce vivid colors when viewed through thisspell. Tis effect lasts for 1 hour per die value of Magery. (this sideeffect is of little use to the Magician since he can see magical auras

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Ursano Adventurers[Minimum 4 points of additional

Complications required]

ASSETS

Bear Speech [d4] The Ursano can

communicate with all bears.

Claws [d2] Add this die to your attacks ifusing your claws

Bite [d2] Add this die to your attacks if

biting your opponent

COMPLICATIONS

Oversized [d4] You are a bit larger and broader than humans or any ofthe other races. If you are in an area that is made to accommodate them,

add your Trait die to the difculty for any social interactions because you

are uncomfortable and to any physical checks as well.

Drazari Adventurers[Minimum 4 points of additional Complications required]

ASSETS

Sensitive Antennae [d4] Your antennae amplify your audial perceptiveabilities. Add the Trait die to any Sound based Perception Roll.

COMPLICATIONS

No racial Complications

Halfmen Adventurers[Minimum 16 points of additional Complications required]

ASSETS

Magically Attuned [d2] Whether theyve studied Magic or not,Halfmen are naturally attuned to the energies of magic and can add the

value of this Trait die to any check involving magical energies.

Cold Resistant [d8] Generations of living in cold climates have inured

Ranged Weapons Damage Range Incr Ammo Cost

Throwing Axe d4W 15 --- 10

Throwing Knife d2W 10 --- 5

Thrown Rock d2B 20 --- ---

Blowgun special 25 1 10

Short Bow d4W 70 1 20

Long Bow d4W 90 1 30

Compound Bow d6W 100 1 50Hand Crossbow d2W 40 1 25

Medium Crossbow d4W 80 1 30

Heavy Crossbow d6W 120 1 50

Sling d4B 30 1 ---

Slingshot d4B 25 1 3

Holdout Pistol d4W 20 2 20

Light Pistol d4W 40 8 25

Medium Pistol d6W 50 8 60

Heavy Pistol d6W 75 6 75

Hunting Rie d8W 250 1 100

Heavy Hunting Rie d10W 350 1 250

Scattergun d10W 25 1 50

Electro Gun d8S + special 20 6 500

Ammuntion CostArrows (10) 1

Crossbow Bolts (10) 1

Cast Sling Shot (10) 0.25

Light Pistol Ammo (24) 3

Medium Pistol Ammo (24) 5

Heavy Pistol Ammo (24) 8

Hunting Rie Ammo (10) 5

Heavy Hunting Rie Ammo (10) 10

Scattergun Ammo (10) 2

Electrogun Ammo (24) 20

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the Halfmen to the effects of cold. The value of this Trait is added to any

Resistance or Survival check involving cold.

Darkvision [d6] Halfmen are able to see up to twice their Perception/

Sight die in feet in complete darkness.

COMPLICATIONS

No Racial Complications

Money and EquipmentThe standard coin of Zakara is the Silver Crown (Cr). Most are

minted with four even scores so that they may be broken and used

for smaller purchases. The individual pieces are typically referred

to as Bits (b).

All Adventurers begin play with the following items:

1d2+1 changes of clothing suitable to their race, culture and

profession.

A slingbag, backpack or seabag

Personal hygiene essentials

A Knife [d2 W]

An average quality personal weapon in which the Adventurer

possesses skill. This weapon must be of a type that at most does

d6W Damage. If the weapon requires ammunition, the Adventurer

possesses 3d6 rounds of ammunition for the weapon.

Average quality tools for any non-combat skill in which the

Adventurer possesses a d8 or higher skill rating.

100 Silver Crowns with which to purchase additional items,unless the Adventurer has a Trait that affects money as below:

Large Shield:This shield adds a +2 step to Melee Combat/Shields Skillrolls to block against all opponents each turn and serves as light cover if

held defensively.

WeaponsMelee Weapons Damage Cost

Knife d2W 2

Dagger d4W 10

Sap d2B 5

Light Club/Cane d4B 5

Heavy Club d6B 15

Staff d6B 5

Smallsword d4W 15

Sword d6B 25

2h Sword d8W 50

Brass Knuckles (turn hth damage from B to S) 5Garrote 2S 15

Shock Rod d6S + special 100

Shock Rod, Electro Gun: These weapons deliver an electrical shock.There are a number of devices that do this; some require the device

to make contact with the target, while others re electrical bursts at a

modest range. When hit by a one of these weapons, the target takes Stun

damage and makes a Hard (11) Resistance (Vitality + Vitality) roll. If

they succeed, they suffer a 1 Attribute step to all their attributes for 1minute; this can accumulate with subsequent attacks. If they fail, they

fall immediately unconscious and suffer d6 shock points. These weapons

require a full round to recharge after being used.

Scattergun: A Scattergun res a number of pellets which will

spread (or scatter) when red. For each range increment past the

rst, the damage from a scattergun is split evenly amongst one

additional adjacent target. (leftover damage is lost between the

targets.)

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Dead Broke: 50 Cr

Wealthy [d4]: 200 Cr

Wealthy [d8]: 300 Cr

Equipment List

The following is far from a complete list of items available in theworld of Zakara, but rather a list of items that an Adventurer might

nd to be of use. If there is something you desire that is not on

the list, feel free to ask your GM about it. Also please note, that

the prices are set for Adventurer creation only and will likely vary

greatly during travels.

Price

Clothing (per outft) (in Cr)

Work Clothes 0.5

Sturdy Work Clothes 1.25Dress Clothing 2.5

Fancy Dress or Formal Clothing 5

Foul Weather Gear 2

Cold Weather Gear 4

Footwear

Sandals 0.5

Sturdy Shoes 1

Sturdy Boots 2

Dress Footwear 2.5

Outerwear

Wool Cloak 1

Oilskin Coat 1.5

Woolen Coat 2

Dress Overcloak/Coat 5

Luggage

Seabag 0.5Slingbag 1.5

Backpack 2.5

Messenger Pouch 0.5

Footlocker (3 x 2 x 1) 3

Trunk (4 x 2 x 3) 5

Tools

Folding Knife (d2W) 5

Folding Shovel 10Hatchet (d4W) 10

Wood Axe [2h] (d8W) 20

Folding Saw 10

Lockpicks 50

Glowrod (Flashlight - 40 cone) 5

Coldstone Lantern (40 radius) 10

Prybar (4 long) (d6B) 8

Rope (50 1/2 Hemp - Supports 500#) 5

Armor Step Penalty Cost

Quilted (1W) --- 5

Battle Harness (2W) ---- 10

Heavy Leather Coat (2W) --- 10

Gladiator Armor (2W) --- 15

Armored Longcoat (4W) -1 Athletics 25

Chainmail (4W) -1 Athletics 50

Breastplate, Greaves, Braces (6W) -2 Athletics 200

SkySailor Helm (2W head only) -1 Perception 15

Metal Helm (6W head only) -2 Perception 50Buckler special 15

Round Shield special 50

Large Shield special 75

Buckler: This smaller type of shield adds a +1 step bonus to MeleeCombat/Shields Skill rolls but may only be used to block against one

opponent per defensive action. It offers no cover if held defensively.

Round Shield:This circular shield, adds a +1 step bonus to Melee

Combat/Shields Skill rolls to block against all opponents each turn andoffers light cover if held defensively.

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