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Brahnamin: /* Knacks */

2023-10-26T16:49:21Z

Knacks

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	:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may purchase the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects.		:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may purchase the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects.
	::'''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per (tongues) die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]]		::'''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per (tongues) die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] without needing to roll.
	::'''Second''', they may roll Reason/Know to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.		::'''Second''', they may roll Reason/Know to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.

Brahnamin: /* Knacks */

2023-10-26T16:48:25Z

Knacks

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	:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may purchase the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects.		:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may purchase the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects.
	::'''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]]		::'''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per (tongues) die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]]
	::'''Second''', they may roll Reason/Know to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.		::'''Second''', they may roll Reason/Know to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.

Brahnamin: /* Knacks */

2023-10-26T16:47:20Z

Knacks

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	Players begin with three (3) points to spend on knacks. Each point either buys a new knack at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or steps up an existing knack one step. Untrained [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] skills cannot have knacks associated with them, and no knack can be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with.		Players begin with three (3) points to spend on knacks. Each point either buys a new knack at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or steps up an existing knack one step. Untrained [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] skills cannot have knacks associated with them, and no knack can be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with.

	:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may ~~purchas~~ the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects. '''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] '''Second''', they may roll to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.		:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may purchase the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects.
			::'''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]]
			::'''Second''', they may roll Reason/Know to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.

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Brahnamin: /* Knacks */

2023-10-26T16:45:02Z

Knacks

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	Players begin with three (3) points to spend on knacks. Each point either buys a new knack at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or steps up an existing knack one step. Untrained [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] skills cannot have knacks associated with them, and no knack can be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with.		Players begin with three (3) points to spend on knacks. Each point either buys a new knack at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or steps up an existing knack one step. Untrained [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] skills cannot have knacks associated with them, and no knack can be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with.

			:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may purchas the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects. '''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] '''Second''', they may roll to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.

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Brahnamin: /* Signature Assets */

2023-10-22T01:51:54Z

Signature Assets

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	Optionally, players may opt to spend these points on additional knacks (or knack upgrades) instead of assets. The rules that [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] Untrained skills may not have knacks and that no knack may be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with (of course) still apply.		Optionally, players may opt to spend these points on additional knacks (or knack upgrades) instead of assets. The rules that [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] Untrained skills may not have knacks and that no knack may be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with (of course) still apply.

	'''Some clever Signature Assets''' I've seen in past games include a Boneweaver with the ''Fingerbone on a Warlord'' that he regularly used to get tactical advice, a Harbinger who made one of her ''Summoned Spirit Weapons'' a signature asset for the bonus attack die, and a Sidhekin with a pet ''Crow'' that came to her call so she always had a creature close at hand to merge with..		'''Some clever Signature Assets''' I've seen in past games include a Boneweaver with the ''Fingerbone of a Warlord'' that he regularly used to get tactical advice, a Harbinger who made one of her ''Summoned Spirit Weapons'' a signature asset for the bonus attack die, and a Sidhekin with a pet ''Crow'' that came to her call so she always had a creature close at hand to merge with..

	'''Note:''' It is possible for other characters to use another's signature asset within the fiction, but when they do they do not get to add that asset's die to their pool.		'''Note:''' It is possible for other characters to use another's signature asset within the fiction, but when they do they do not get to add that asset's die to their pool.

Brahnamin: /* Skills */

2023-10-21T15:21:30Z

Skills

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	:'''Fight:''' Covers all instances of physically attacking another being with fists, feet, or melee weapons or touching someone who might not be willing (hugs, handshakes), etc		:'''Fight:''' Covers all instances of physically attacking another being with fists, feet, or melee weapons or touching someone who might not be willing (hugs, handshakes), etc
	:'''Fix:''' Covers repairs of all kinds, from carpentry and masonry to weapons and armor, etc		:'''Fix:''' Covers repairs of all kinds, from carpentry and masonry to weapons and armor, etc
			:'''Focus:''' Primarily used to resist Influence (persuasion, intimidation, etc)
	:'''Influence:''' To persuade another to believe or do a thing. Used for persuasion, haggling, etc		:'''Influence:''' To persuade another to believe or do a thing. Used for persuasion, haggling, etc
	:'''Know:''' Used to put together information or to check existing character knowledge of a thing		:'''Know:''' Used to put together information or to check existing character knowledge of a thing
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	=Secondary Trait Sets=		=Secondary Trait Sets=
	The next things to select are your secondary traits. Secondary traits for this game are '''Knacks''', '''SFX''', and '''Signature Assets'''. These represent optional specializations and resources you might be able to bring to bear on an action. Secondary traits are not automatically added to every roll, but if one or more applies to an action, it adds to the dice pool for that action.		The next things to select are your secondary traits. Secondary traits for this game are '''Knacks''', '''SFX''', and '''Signature Assets'''. These represent optional specializations and resources you might be able to bring to bear on an action. Secondary traits are not automatically added to every roll, but if one or more applies to an action, it adds to the dice pool for that action.

Brahnamin: /* When You Are Finished */

2023-10-20T00:30:49Z

When You Are Finished

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	==When You Are Finished==		==When You Are Finished==
	Link your character sheet to your character's name on the character table at the top of the main page. If you use a wiki page (with the supplied template or otherwise), there is nothing else to do. If you would rather use a google document or some other off-site format, just be sure to set your permissions so I can see the document with a single click, no sign in requirements, etc. (I do not need editing privileges).		Link your character sheet to your character's name on the character table at the top of the main page. If you use a wiki page, (with the supplied template or otherwise), there is nothing else to do. If you would rather use a google document or some other off-site format, just be sure to set your permissions so I can see the document with a single click, no sign in requirements, etc. (I do not need editing privileges).
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	<u>'''Wiki Edits'''</u>		<u>'''Wiki Edits'''</u>

Brahnamin: /* Background/Bio */

2023-10-20T00:29:08Z

Background/Bio

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	==Background/Bio==		==Background/Bio==
	When you are done with traits, the rest is all story stuff rather than mechanical. Name. Description. Short backstory, etc. While you are writing your Backstory, be sure it answers the following questions:		When you are done with traits, the rest is all story stuff rather than mechanical. Name. Description. Short backstory, etc.

			While you are writing your Backstory, be sure it answers the following questions:
	* How did you come to be known by the title of your Birthright Distinction?		* How did you come to be known by the title of your Birthright Distinction?
	*What people were you born to? Corsair? Druidan? Islander? Kindred? Or from folk farther afield?		*What people were you born to? Corsair? Druidan? Islander? Kindred? Or from folk farther afield?

Brahnamin: /* Fiddly Bits */

2023-10-20T00:28:34Z

Fiddly Bits

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	[[Shadow_of_the_Dry_Lands\| < < < Back to Main Page]]		[[Shadow_of_the_Dry_Lands\| < < < Back to Main Page]]

	=~~Fiddly Bits~~=		==Background/Bio==
	When you are done with traits, the rest is all story stuff rather than mechanical. Name. Description. Short backstory ~~(please include where~~ your ~~character is from and~~ to ~~which~~ people ~~group they~~ were born) . . ~~. all that funky fun stuff that turns your simulacrum into a real live toon!~~		When you are done with traits, the rest is all story stuff rather than mechanical. Name. Description. Short backstory, etc. While you are writing your Backstory, be sure it answers the following questions:
			* How did you come to be known by the title of your Birthright Distinction?
			*What people were you born to? Corsair? Druidan? Islander? Kindred? Or from folk farther afield?
			::''This last option will require a little more description about your people.''
			*Where are you from?
			::''Again this will require a little more description if you are from off the established map.''

	~~That's it.~~ When ~~you are finished, link~~ your character sheet to your character's name on the character table at the top of the main page. If you use a wiki page (with the supplied template or otherwise), there is nothing else to do. If you would rather use a google document or some other off-site format, just be sure to set your permissions so I can see the document with a single click, no sign in requirements, etc. (I do not need editing privileges).		[[Shadow_of_the_Dry_Lands\| < < < Back to Main Page]]

			==When You Are Finished==
			Link your character sheet to your character's name on the character table at the top of the main page. If you use a wiki page (with the supplied template or otherwise), there is nothing else to do. If you would rather use a google document or some other off-site format, just be sure to set your permissions so I can see the document with a single click, no sign in requirements, etc. (I do not need editing privileges).
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	<u>'''Wiki Edits'''</u>		<u>'''Wiki Edits'''</u>

Brahnamin: /* Role */

2023-10-16T12:18:47Z

Role

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	What do you do? How are you known?		What do you do? How are you known?

	Your character's role describes how they make their way in society and their primary area of expertise.		Your character's role describes how they make their way in society and their primary area of expertise as a nascent hero.

	There are seven (7) distinct roles to choose from. Click here to see [[SOTDL:_Roles\|'''PC Role Options''']].		There are seven (7) distinct roles to choose from. Click here to see [[SOTDL:_Roles\|'''PC Role Options''']].

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	Players begin with three (3) points to spend on knacks. Each point either buys a new knack at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or steps up an existing knack one step. Untrained [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] skills cannot have knacks associated with them, and no knack can be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with.		Players begin with three (3) points to spend on knacks. Each point either buys a new knack at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or steps up an existing knack one step. Untrained [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] skills cannot have knacks associated with them, and no knack can be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with.

	:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may ~~purchas~~ the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects. '''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] '''Second''', they may roll to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.		:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may purchase the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects.
			::'''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]]
			::'''Second''', they may roll Reason/Know to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.

	[[Shadow_of_the_Dry_Lands\| < < < Back to Main Page]]		[[Shadow_of_the_Dry_Lands\| < < < Back to Main Page]]

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	Players begin with three (3) points to spend on knacks. Each point either buys a new knack at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or steps up an existing knack one step. Untrained [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] skills cannot have knacks associated with them, and no knack can be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with.		Players begin with three (3) points to spend on knacks. Each point either buys a new knack at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or steps up an existing knack one step. Untrained [[file:d4a.png\|24px\|d4]] skills cannot have knacks associated with them, and no knack can be ranked higher than the skill it is associated with.

			:'''Special:''' Characters with Know ranked [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] or higher may purchas the ''Tongues'' Knack. This has two (2) effects. '''First''', the character is fluent in one additional language per die step, starting at [[file:d6a.png\|24px\|d6]] '''Second''', they may roll to understand or communicate roughly in languages they are not fluent in.

	[[Shadow_of_the_Dry_Lands\| < < < Back to Main Page]]		[[Shadow_of_the_Dry_Lands\| < < < Back to Main Page]]