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==Backgrounds==
Backgrounds represent the material and social investment and infrastructures that the character can bring to bear in Conflicts.

In WXLTD, Backgrounds are not described by a number of sub-traits, but by the circumstance in which they may be brought to bear. The regular Backgrounds from ''Exalted'' are a good starting place for inspiration, but not sufficient and final in their description.

Backgrounds are rated from 1 to 3; a Background may be used in a Conflict a number of times equal to its rating. The use of a Background must be declared ''before'' any rolls are made. They may do the following:

* General: +1 dice on a Minor Challenge (Scab roll), or counter the use of another Background that is appropriately negated.
* Offensive: gain +1 Scarlet success.
* Defensive: gain +2 Ebon successes.

Examples:

'''Minor Connections in the Deliberative''' 1: very useful for social maneuverings within the Realm's byzantine politics.

'''Wise Old Immaculate Master on Mount Meru''' 2: the esoteric training that the character's mentor has given him permits the use of this Background to represent powerful martial arts moves and Charms, very useful in combat. (Yes, you're using Mentor to beat people up. Would it really make a difference if it was an Artifact?)

'''Suit of Jade Superheavy Plate''' 3: this Background may be used to negate physical damage, typically combat. It may also be used to impress people with your character's wealth, and possibly even to intimidate them.