Mundane Abilities

Introduction

The abilities that follow are intended for general use regardless of the world. Some are intended for use with the combat system.

PF-Based Skills

Acrobat, difficult

This is the ability to perform amazing feats of agility. Acrobatics requires at least 180 daysof practice. You must have Agility as a skill before getting Acrobatics. This allows you to balance on narrow surfaces, fall your height without injury, and other acts involving the motion of your limbs. Here are some examples of specials for acrobatics:

• Can land without being hurt from a fall of up to double your height. This special may be retaken to increase this multiple, but every other increase is required to be a level-of-five special.
• Can walk on hands alone.
• Contortionist.
• Can leap with total accuracy.
• +1 when using Agility as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 to parry when used as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 to Dodge when used as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Can walk on a rope or cable (this is a level-of-five special).
• Can balance after landing on a narrow surface (this is a level-of-five special).
• Can balance after landing on a rope or cable (must have had the specials to walk on a rope or cable and to balance after landing on a narrow surface).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform an acrobatic feat that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to fly), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform an acrobatic feat that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to appear to be in multiple nearby locations at once), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Agility, basic

This is the ability of the individual to remain in a state of balance while moving. Agility can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here are some examples of specials for agility:

• Defensive Stance, the effect reduces incoming melee attacks for the duration.
• Duplication of the skill Reaction Time.
• Duplication of the skill Dodge.
• Duplicate the ability to strike with a specific type of weapon.
• Duplicate the ability to parry an incoming blow with a specific type of weapon.
• Escape Artist.
• Gain a +1 when using this as a modifier for Acrobatics (this is a researched special).
• Gain a +1 when using this as a modifier for a specific weapon skill (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of agility that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to walk on an air current), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Battle Fury, extreme

Allows the character to add the level of success to their speed factor and to ignore the effects of pain. The fury lasts for one minute per level of success, after which you will have acquired 5 fatigue pips per minute of duration. If a foe flees you will give chase. If all of the enemy are killed you must then make a successful skill check or else friends and neutrals will be attacked. Here are some examples of specials for battle fury:

• Furious Charge: The result is split between an increased movement rate, and a + to hit while charging.
• Gain an additional attack per scene.
• The character can use psychic attack forms in their battle fury.
• Use two one-handed weapons at the same time while in the battle fury.
• +1 when used as a miodifier to a specific weapon skill (this is a researched special).
• Avoid the effectsof one lethal blow per level of five (this is a ledvel of five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an exterme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of battle fury that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to resist damage-causing spells while under the influence of the battle fury), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an exterme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of battle fury that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to utter a battle cry the both intimidates foes, while granting allies a bonus to hit while under the influence of the battle fury), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• The character enters a religious ecstasy (the character must modify this attempt with the power Faith). This allows the character to damage any foe, even divine-level and produces an extreme power detriment (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have the power of Faith).
• Combine two existing specials.

Boarding, difficult

The ability to leave a ship while underway to land on another (usually using ropes to swing from one ship to the other, though in a sci fi context this could mean using space suits and some way to cut into the opposing ship's hull). This takes 180 days to learn. Here are some examples of specials for boarding:

• Attacking an enemy while in the act of boarding their ship with a one-handed weapon the character is already trained to use, must use the weapon skill as a modifer.
• Defensive Stance, the effect reduces incoming melee attacks for the duration.
• +1 when using Agility as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of boarding that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to leap onto a nearby vessel), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Climbing, basic

The ability to scale steeply sloped to vertical surfaces with climbing tools. Climbing can be learned by spending a month in practice. Here are some examples of specials for climbing:

• Double your climbing rate for the duration.
• Free-climbing, the ability to climb without tools.
• +1 to Climbing when using Strength as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of climbing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to walk up a vertical surface), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Constitution, basic

This is the ability of the individual to fight off disease and the effects of poisons. Constitution can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here are some examples of specials for constitution:

• The ability to drink alcohol without becoming impaired.
• The ability to eat anything without being sickened.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for Endurance (this is a researched special).
• Immunity to a specific disease or poison (only if the character has achieved a multiple of 5 in their level).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of climbing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to recover from disease), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of climbing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to drink a poison and produce an antidote a few hours later), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Dance, difficult

The ability to dance at social functions. This takes 180 days to learn. Here are some examples of specials for dance:

• Distracting Dance, the ability to to enhance your effect on social interactions, or to create a dstraction allowing others to escape or evade.
• Duplicate the effects of the skill Agility.
• Duplicate the effects of the skill Dodge.
• Duplicate the effects of the skill Endurance.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for Agility (this is a researched special).
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for Endurance (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of dance that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to fly), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of dance that can only be described as magical (such as a healing dance), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of dance that can only be described as magical (such as a memsmeriszing dance), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Diving, difficult

The ability to swim underwater. The character must already have swimming. Here is an example of a special for diving:

• Duplicate the effects of the skill Endurance.
• Silent dive, make no noise and splash when you enter the water.
• +1 when using Endurance as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of diving that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to breath the water), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Dodge, basic

The ability to avoid an incoming blow. This can be learned by spending a month in practice. Here is an example of a special for dodge:

• Duplicate the effects of the skill Reaction Time.
• +1 when applied to a specific weapon skill as a modifier due to practice in a coordinated weapon defense manuever (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of dodge that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to blur your image so the enemy is not rerally sure where you are), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Endurance, basic

This is the ability to resist the effects of fatigue. Endurance can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here is an example of a special for endurance:

• Able to drink alcoholic beverages, or sdimilar substances.
• Duplicate the effects of the skill Pain Capacity.
• Duplicate the effects of Constitution.
• Recover from Fatigue at a rate of 1 per 6 pips of success.
• Recover from Pain at a rate of 1 per 6 pips of success.
• +1 when applied to pain capacity as a modifier due to practice in resisting pain over time (this is a researched special).
• +1 when applied to constition as a modifier due to practice in resisting diseases and/or poison (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of endurance that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make a container of water into a potion of recovering from fatigue, such a potion must be used within an hour or it wil revert to normal water), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Heavy Armor, basic

The ability to wear armor, classified as heavy (weighing more than 10% of the character's body weight), without physical detriment. This requires a month of practice in heavy armor. Here are some examples of specials for heavy armor:

• Duplicate the kill Endurance.
• Immovable, the ability to resist being knocked back or knocked down.
• Intimidate Foes.
• Use an armored limb as a weapon doing light damage. If taken a second time (after a level of five has been reached) this may be increased by a grade, to medium. This may be repeated.
• +1 when applied to dodge as a modifier due to practice in avoiding blows while wearing armor (this is a researched special).
• Repair damaged armor (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of heavy armor that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make heavy armor magical, this magical armor will revert to normal armor after an hour), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Hiding, basic

The ability to remain still without being seen. This can be purchased after a month of practice. Here is an example of a special for hiding:

• Anticipate hiding places of others.
• Assist others to hide.
• Hide in Shadows, the ability to become unseen in pockets of shadow, or in darkness.
• Silent Motion.
• +1 when applied to Stealth and Concealment as a modifier due to practice in hiding (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of hiding that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to be invisible to opponents), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Jack-of-all-Trades (Physical), extreme

This is a modifier which can be applied to any PF based skill. This can be purchased at any time by spending the HP. Here are some specials:

• Adapt your Body to a local environment after a day of exposure.
• Duplicate the effects of any specific PF-based skill.
• Duplicate a special for any duplicated skill.
• Duplicate a researched special for any duplicated skill (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Duplicate any magical effect for a duplicated skill (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

Light Armor, basic

The ability to wear armor, classified as light (weighing less than 10% of the character's body weight), without physical detriment. This requires a month of practice in light armor. Here are some examples of specials for light armor:

• Able to use stealth with no penalty.
• Duplicate the effects of the skill Endurance.
• Use an armored limb as a weapon doing light damage. If taken a second time (after a level of five has been reached) this may be increased by a grade, to medium. This may be repeated.
• +1 when applied to dodge as a modifier due to practice in avoiding blows while wearing armor (this is a researched special).
• Repair damaged armor (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of heavy armor that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make heavy armor magical, this magical armor will revert to normal armor after an hour), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Long Distance Running, basic

The ability to run for long periods of time. This requires 30 daysof practice. Here is an example of a special for long distance running:

• Duplicate the effects of the skill Endurance.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for Endurance (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of long distance running that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to run up into the air instead of running on the ground), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Marching, basic

The ability to participate in a military formation, and the ability to use a military formation as a weapon. This requires a month of practice. Here are some examples of specials for marching:

• Cadence that boosts morale and group actions.
• Combination attacks where part of the unit will attack with one weapon while the rest attacks with another.
• Form a shield wall to protect those behind it from missile fire.
• Quick March when using Long-Distance Running as a Modifier.
• Stealhty approach when using Stalth and Concealment as a modifier.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for Endurance (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of marching that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to have the entire unit produce a magical attack), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Mounted Combat, difficult

The ability to fight while mounted on an animal or vehicle without detriment, it includes the skill Riding. This takes 180 days to learn. Here are some examples of specials for mounted combat:

• Care for the animal or vehicle chosen.
• Charge attack, add the Damage Capacity of the animal or vehicle when charging into a melee attack.
• Judge the quality of the animal or vehicle chosen.
• Stay mounted after being hit.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for Riding the animal specified (this is a researched special).
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for operating the vehicle specified (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of mounted combat that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to have the animal or vehicle produce a magical attack), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Pain Capacity, basic

This is the ability to ignore the effects of pain. Pain Capacity can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here is an example of a special for pain capacity:

• Channel pasin into extra damage in melee attacks for the duration.
• Duplicate the skill Endurance.
• Resist Intimidation.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for bravery (this is a researched special).
• Turn pain into a kind of fury, allowing the character to use their pain capacity to modify attacks while experiencing pain (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of pain capacity that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make a container of water into a potion of ignoring apin, such a potion must be used within an hour or it wil revert to normal water), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of pain capacity that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to reflect Pain back on the one who caused it), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Reaction Time, basic

The ability to respond to a changing situation. Reaction Time can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here is an example of a special for reaction time:

• Duplicate the skill Dodge.
• Increase Speed Factor by a pip. You may take this special multiple times, but only after achieving a levels of five.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for dodge (this is a researched special).
• Quick draw with a specific weapon (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of reaction time that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make time pass more slowly for your character, thus allowing you to take an additional action), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Riding, basic

The ability to ride a specific type of animal. This takes 30 daysof practice. Here are some examples of specials for riding:
Judge the quality of the chosen type of animal.

• Care for the chosen type of animal.
• Judge the quality of the animal.
• Stay Mounted.
• Teach the animal a basic PF skill after 30 days.
• Teach the animal a basic MA skill after 30 days.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for mounted combat with the aninmal (this is a researched special).
• Teach the animal a difficult PF or MA skill after 80 days (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of riding that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to speak to, and understand, the animal), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Singing, basic

The ability to sing with control and apleasant voice. Here are asome specials:

• Battle Hy,mn, improves the attack rolls of all allied who hear it.
• Duplicate Endurance.
• Soothing Melody, improves morale of all allies who hear it.
• +1 when using Endurance as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Duplicate Knowledge (Songs) (this is a level-of-five special).
• Compose a somg (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of singing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to charm those who hear you to become more friendly to you), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of singing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to heal those who hear you), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Skiing, basic

The ability to perform either downhill or cross-country skiing. This takes 30 days to learn. Here are some examples of specials for skiing:

• Ability to perform the other style of skiing.
• Duplicate the skill Agility.
• Ski Jump.
• Sprint Skiing.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for agility (this is a researched special).
• Ability to use a one-handed weapon while skiing (only when a multiple of 5 has been attained).
• Evade Avalanche (This is a level-of-five special.
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of skiing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to ski up into the air instead of on the ground), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Strength, basic

This is the ability to apply physical force. Strength can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here are some examples of specials for strength:

• Increase carrying capacity by the strength score. You may take this special again, but only after achieving a level of five.
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for a melee weapon skill (this is a researched special).
• +1 when this skill is used as a modifier for the damage done by a melee type weapon attack (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of strength that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to not be moved), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Strike Mighty Blow, difficult

The ability to produce a damaging strike. The score in this ability is not added to the success roll, instead it is added to the damage done by the attack. Here are some examples of specials:

• Ability to break weapons or armor.
• Knock down attack.
• Intimidate foes and shake their morale.
• +1 when using Strength as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 to damage, yu may acquire this moree than once, but each additional time requires a level of five increase (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of strength that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to damage supernatural beings), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Swimming, basic

The abiluity to move in the water without drowning. This takes 30 days to learn. Here are some examples of specials for swimming:

The ability to perform a specific mechanical art form (painting, sketching, etc.) This can be purchased after 30 days of practice. Here is an example of a special for artistic ability:

• Create Inspiriational Art, thus granting a bonus to any IN, IU, PY, or MP ability when in the presence of the art.
• Duplicate the skill Dexterity.
• Sell your art work for money.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of art work that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically calm others through a specific piece of your artwork), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of art work that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically commuinicate to others through a specific piece of your artwork), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Craft, difficult

The ability to make a particular type of object (barrels, cabinets, boats, etc.) or work with a particular type of material (copper, wood, cloth, etc.). This can be purchased after 180 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for crafts:

• Craft tools of quality for your crafting ability.
• Sell your crafts for money.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Ability to gain a +1 when working specific materials (for example, a metalsmith might get a +1 in working iron) (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of crafting that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to produce an object that makes magical light), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to produce itwems with some sort of family magic as a sort of ancestral lineage.
• The ability to make magical items (this is a level-of-ten special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). The end result will be the equivalent of a number of HP to purchase pips in a power suitable to the item being made, examples are a magic sword produces magical damage, a magical shield produces a magical shield parry, a magical pen allows for magical literacy, and so on (this incurs an extreme magical power detriment).
• Combine two existing specials.

Dexterity, basic

This is the ability of the individual to perform detailed manipulations with their fingers. Dexterity can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here are some examples of specials for dexterity:

• Ability to use toes as fingers.
• Ambidextrous.
• Duplicate Pick Locks.
• Perform a specific sleight of hand trick.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier for a specific MA skill (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of dexterity that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make a hand-held object fly and operate on its own), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Disarm Trap, difficult

The ability to make traps harmless. This can be acquired after 180 days of practice. Here are some specials for disarm trap:

• Duplicate Dexterity.
• Duplicate Quick Hands.
• Find Traps
• Set traps.
• Judge the quality of a trap.
• Repair a trap.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Disarm a trap and then reset it after you have gone through (only when a multiple of 5 has been attained).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of disarming a trap that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make all traps in your path become disarmed), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Disguise, difficult

The ability to make the character look like some other character. This can be acquired after 180 days of practice. Here is an example of a special for disguise:

• Create a new persona.
• Gain the ability to impersonate others. This requires a study of the individual being impersonated for at least 30 days.
• Mimic.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Cultural Adaptation (this is a level-of-five special).
• Quick Change (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of disguise that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to become the persona of the disguise), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Jack-of-all-Trades (Mechanical), extreme

This is a modifier which can be applied to any MA based skill. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here are some specials:

• Duplicate any MA-based skill.
• Duplicate a special for any duplicated skill.
• Improvised Tool.
• Improvised Repair.
• Improvised Weapon.
• Quick Fix.
• Understand Mechanical Device.
• Upgrade Device.
• Duplicate a researched special for any duplicated skill (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Duplicate any magical effect for a duplicated skill (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

(Missile Weapon), basic

The ability to use a specific type of missile weapon. This can be purchased after 30 days of practice. Here are some examples of specials for weapon use.

Pick Locks, basic

The ability to open locks with special tools. This can be purchased after 30 days of practice. Here are some examples of specials for pick locks:

• Craft Lockpicks of Quality.
• Duplicate the skill Dexterity.
• Judge the quality of locks.
• Judge the quality of lockpicks.
• Quickly Pick Locks.
• Silently Pick Locks.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of lock picking that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to open magically locked doors or windows), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Operate Vehicle, basic

The ability to safely operate the vehicle. This takes 30 days to learn. Here are some examples of special for operate the vehicle:

• Evade pursuit.
• High-Speed Chase.
• Precision Manuever.
• Quick Repair.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Operate the vehicle in slippery conditions (only when a multiple of 5 has been attained).
• Tasks become one class easier (only when a multiple of 5 has been attained).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of vehicle operation that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make the vehicle to fly), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Pick Pockets, difficult

The ability to remove the contents of a pocket or small bag without the owner realizing it. This can be purchased after 180 daysof practice. Here are some examples of specials for pick pockets:

• Duplicate the skill Dexterity.
• Duplicate the skill Quick Hands.
• Put things into pockets or small bags.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of pocket picking that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to transport the contents of a pocket or bag to the character), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Quick Draw, difficult

The ability to draw a specified weapon and use it as a single action. This can be purchased after 180 days of practice. Here are some examples of specials for quick draw:

• Duplicate the skill Dexterity.
• Duplicate the skill Quick Hands.
• Extend the quick draw to two weapons, provided the character already has the skill Two-weapon Style.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of quick drawing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to have the weapon magically appear in their hand), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Quick Hands, basic

The ability to respond to a changing situation. This can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here is an example of a special for quick hands.

• Increase Speed Factor by a pip. You may take this special multiple times, but only after achieving a levels of five.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Quick draw with a specific weapon (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of quick hands that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make time pass more slowly for your character, thus allowing you to take an additional action), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Set Traps, basic

The ability to build and arm a trap. This can be purchased after a month of practice. Here are some examples of specials for set traps.

• Duplicate the skill dexterity.
• Disarm traps.
• Hide a trap.
• Judge the quality of a trap.
• Repair a trap.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Combine two traps into one (only when a multiple of 5 has been attained).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of setting a trap that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make a trap invisible), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Combined PF+MA-Based Skills

Boat-Handling, basic

The ability to pilot a small boat. This can be purchased after 30 days of practice. Here ar some exammples of specials for boat handling:

• Ability to judge the quality of a boat.
• Ability to repair a boat.
• Operate the boat in silence.
• +1 when using PF as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using MA as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Handle a boar during a storm (this is a level-of-five special)
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of boat handling that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to allow the boat to travel under water and produce air for all to breathe), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Dirty Fighting, difficult

The ability to increase the amount of pain done during melee combat by striking in "sensitive areas." This can be acquired after 180 days of practice. The result of any such attack does only half the normal physical damage, the rest adding to the pain caused by the wound. Here are some examples of specials for dirty fighting:

• Blind the opponent by throwing sand, dirt, etc. into their eyes.
• Disarming attack.
• Knock down attack.
• Only a third of the level of success becomes physical damage, the rest added to pain.
• Trip your opponent.
• +1 when using PF as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using MA as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of dirty fighting that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to produce magical pain), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Tool Use, basic

The ability to use tools effectively. Hwere are some specials:

• Quick assembly using tools.
• Rig a tool form available materials.
• Repair tools.
• Silent tool use.
• +1 when using Strength as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Make a special tool (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of tool use that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to produce make a specific magical tool), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Two-Weapon Style, difficult

The ability to use two specific weapons at once, without detriment. This can be purchased after 180 days of practice. Here are some examples of specials for two-weapon style.

• Add another weapon combination.
• Disarming attack.
• Double parry.
• Knock down attack.
• Increase attack speed by 1/3.
• Sweep attack (hitting multiple targets with the same attack, -3 to hit for each target after the first).
• Combine attack and parry (the ability to attack with one weapon immediately after parrying with the other).
• +1 when using Agility as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Reaction Time as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Srrength as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of two weapon style that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make one weapon fly and attack on its own), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Unarmed Combat, difficult

The ability to use the body as an effective weapon. This can be purchased after 180 daysof practice. Here are some examples of specials for unarmed combat.

• Choke hold resulting in unconsciousness after a half minute.
• Disarming attack.
• Grappling.
• Immobilizing hold.
• Knock-down attack.
• Leaping attack.
• Painful strike, 2/3 of the damage goes to pain.
• +1 when using Agility as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Reaction Time as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Srrength as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Joint breaking maneuver (only when achieving a multiple of 5). Success results in a broken limb.
• Toughening exercises (only when achieving a multiple of 5). This allows you to use your unarmed combat skill to reduce the damage you take from any physical attack.
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of two weapon style that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to produce magical damage), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

(Weapon), basic

The ability to use a specific type of weapon. This can be purchased after a month of practice. Here are some examples of specials for weapon use.

IN-Based Skills

Advice, difficult

The ability to give the best possible advice. This can be purchased after 180 days of study. Here is an example of a special for advice.

• Acquire insight into complex situations.
• Cultural advice.
• Ethical advice.
• Motivational advice.
• Predict the outcome of an action.
• Tactical advice.
• You have gained sufficient emotional detachment to give yourself advice.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of advice that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to communicate by magic), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of advice that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to heal the mind of the recipient of the advice by magic), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Ambush, basic

The ability to plan or detect an ambush. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for ambush:

• Camouflage the ambush.
• Escape route planning.
• Produce a decoy ambush.
• Stealthily approach the ambush site.
• Use traps in an ambush.
• You know how to turn an ambush to your advantage.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of advice that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make the ambushers invisible to their opponents), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Ancient Foreign Script, extreme

The ability to read a ancient foreign script. The character must already have literacy, and the skill level may never exceed that of literacy. This can be purchased after a year of study. Here are some examples of specials for ancient foreign script.

• Restore ancient writing.
• You can get an insight into the mind of the writer.
• You can recognize the style of the writer.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Duplicate Memory (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Knowledge of the culture whose language you know (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an extreme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of advice that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to what is written into a new skill), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Ancient Foreign Tongue, extreme

The ability of the character to speak a ancient foreign language with a distinctive accent. This can be purchased after a year of study. Here are some examples of specials for ancient foreign tongue.

• Reduce your accent to noticable. If you have already reduced the accent to noticable, it then becomes slight. If it is already slight, then it becomes barely noticable. If it is already barely noticable, then you speak with no accent.
• Understand a local dialect.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Knowledge of the culture whose language you know (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an extreme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of ancient foreign tongues that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know what the speaker is thinking), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Animal Handling, basic

The ability to care for and raise a specific kind of animal. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for animal handling.

• Animal breeding.
• Animal empathy.
• Animal leader.
• Communicate with the animal mat a rudimentary level.
• First-aid for animals.
• Tame a wild animal.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Knowledge (Animals) as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of advice that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to converse with animal), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of advice that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to heal an animal), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Appraisal, basic

The ability to determine the market value of general goods and services. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here is an example of a special for appraisal.

• Detect forgery.
• Duplicate Knowledge (Specialized Goods) for some chosen goods or services you want to work with.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of appraisal that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know the history and abilities of any object touched), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Bargaining, basic

The ability to make deals. Can be acquired at any time by spending HP. Here are some examples of specials for bargaining.

• Ability to calm others by bargaining.
• Bluff.
• Emotional appeal.
• Feigned indifference.
• The ability to engage in small talk, thus passing a ling time with those talking.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Ability to bargain for concessions (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of bargaining that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know the history and properties of any object touched), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Basic Mathematics, basic

The ability to perform counting and simple arithmetic calculations. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for basic mathematics.

• Ability to calculate with fractions.
• Ability to calculate with percents.
• Ability to do mathematics in your head.
• Ability to perform geometric constructions.
• Ability to perform simple algebra.
• Ability to solve equations (must have the ability to perform simple algebra).
• Ability to understand length and area.
• Ability to understand volume (must have the ability to understand length and area).
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of basic mathematics that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to speak to a dead mathematician for solving problems), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Bribery, difficult

This is the ability to know who and how to bribe someone. This can be acquired after 180 days of practice. Hear are some specials for bribery:

• Corrupt a person.
• Duplicate Bargaining.
• Secretive exchange of funds.
• The character has stashed away an amount of money for bribery that can be called upon at will.
• +1 when using Bargaining as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of bribery that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know what a propsective target wants in return for a bribe), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Common Foreign Script, basic

The ability to read a common foreign script. The character must already have literacy, and the skill level may never exceed that of literacy. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for common foreign script.

• Detect Forgery.
• Recognize Writing Style.
• Speed Reading, reduce reading time by 1/4. This may be taken again with each level of five.
• You can get an insight into the mind of the writer.
• You can recognize the style of the writer.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of bribery that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to transfer an existing magical effect you have to a scroll that can be used by anyone who can read it), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Common Foreign Tongue, basic

The ability of the character to speak a common foreign language with a thick accent. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for common foreign tongue.

• Reduce your accent to noticable. If you have already reduced the accent to noticable, it then becomes slight. If it is already slight, then it becomes barely noticable. If it is already barely noticable, then you speak with no accent.
• Understand a local dialect.
• Understand idioms.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Knowledge of the culture whose language you know (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of common foreign tongues that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know what the speaker is thinking), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Computer Use, basic

The ability to use a computer for day-to-day things, if such are allowed in the game. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for computer use.

• The character can diagnose and repair a hardware problem.
• The character can optimize a computer system.
• The character can program a computer for simple tasks.
• The character can secure a computer system.
• The character is focused on PC-style computers, and thus gets a +1 to use a PC-style computer (this is a researched special).
• The character can crack a computer network over the Internet (this is a level-of-five special).
• The character can recover data from a malfunction or an attack (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of computer use that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to communicate with the computer as if it were a person), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Courtly Graces, difficult

The ability to act appropriately in the presence of the leadership of the nation. This can be purchased after 180 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for courtly graces:

• An expert in the facts of court procedures.
• Avoid a scandal.
• Duplicate Dance.
• Duplicate Knowledge (Politics).
• Flattery.
• Intrigue.
• Keep up on trends of fashion at court.
• The ability to call upon members of court for goods and services.
• The character has become an orator.
• Trade Favors.
• +1 when using Bargaining as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of courtly graces that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to read minds while in court), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• The ability to engage in diplomacy (this is a level-of-five special).
• Combine two existing specials.

Dead Foreign Script, difficult

The ability to read a dead foreign script. The character must already have literacy, and the skill level may never exceed that of literacy. This can be purchased after 180 daysof study. Here are some examples of specials for dead foreign script.

• Restore Writing
• You can get an insight into the mind of the writer.
• You can recognize the style of the writer.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a dead foreign script that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to transfer an existing magical effect you have to a scroll that can be used by anyone who can read it), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Dead Foreign Tongue, difficult

The ability of the character to speak a dead foreign language. This can be purchased after six months of study. Here are some examples of specials for dead foreign tongue.

• Reduce your accent to noticable. If you have already reduced the accent to noticable, it then becomes slight. If it is already slight, then it becomes barely noticable. If it is already barely noticable, then you speak with no accent.
• Understand a local dialect.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Knowledge of the culture whose language you know (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of dead foreign tongues that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know what the speaker is thinking), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Discern Reason, difficult

The ability to determine motivations for actions based only upon the facts presented. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here is an example of a special for discern reason.

• Deconstruct complicated situations into their simpler parts.
• Psychological Profiling.
• The ability to deduce hidden facts in addition to motivations.
• Understand Cultural Influences
• Understand Historical Contexts.
• Understand Underlying Emotions.
• Detect Lies.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of discern reasons that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to uncover supernatural reasons), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Evasion, difficult

The ability to avoid those who might be looking for the character. IU skills can be acquired at any time by spending HP. Here is an example of a special for evasion.

• Disappear in a crowd.
• Mislead a pursuer.
• Plan an escape route.
• Stealthy movement.
• The ability to find a place to hide out.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of evasion that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to literally disappear in a crowd), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Find Hidden, difficult

The ability to find hidden things that you are looking for. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here is an example of a special for spot hidden.

• Gain the ability to know how to hide, since you know what to look for.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Observation as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of finding hidden things that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to see the invisible), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Find Patterns, difficult

The ability to detect patterns from any records or discussions available to the character. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here is an example of a special for find patterns.

• The ability to conceal patterns.
• The ability to recognize patterns dependent on time.
• +1 when using Discern Reason as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Duplicate Memory (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of find patterns that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to identify supernatural patterns), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Geography, basic

A working knowledge of the lay of the land near where the character is staying. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for geography.

• The ability to read maps.
• The ability to draw maps (must know how to read them first).
• The ability to avoid natural hazards.
• The ability to recognize cultural landmarks.
• The ability to recognize historical landmarks.
• The ability to know where to find a specific resource.
• The ability to find a path.
• Extend the geography to a new area.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of geography that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know geographical features that are supernatural), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of geography that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know the geography of a supernatural realm or plane), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Higher Mathematics, difficult

The abiklity to invent new mathematics to assist in your work. This can be acquired after 180 days of study assuming that you have either basic mathematics ort scholarship. Here are some examples of specials for higher mathematics:

• The ability to mathematically prove something that can be proved.
• The ability to mathematically formulate a problem so you can calculate a result.
• Develop the equivalent of Euclidean geometry.
• Develop trigonometry (if you already have Euclidean Geometry).
• Develop differential calculus, the mathematics how things change.
• Develop integral calculus, the mathematics of how things that change accumulate.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of higher mathematics that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know the geometry of magical planes of existence), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

History, basic

A general knowledge of an area's history. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for history.

• Extend the knowledge to a new area.
• The ability to use historical knowledge to make relvant predictions.
• The ability to know about historical artifacts.
• Duplicate Knowledge (Specific Cultuire)
• The ability to reconstruct the past.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of history that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to witness history as a spectator), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Instruction, basic

The ability to teach a skill to another character. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for instruction.

• The ability to teach a group of students.
• The ability to give public lectures.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of instruction that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to instruct magical abilities), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Jack-of-all-Trades (Intellectual), extreme

This is a modifier which can be applied to any IN based skill. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here are some specials:

• Duplicate any IN-based skill.
• Duplicate a special for any duplicated skill.
• Duplicate a researched special for any duplicated skill (this is a researched special).
• The ability to solve problems by using bits of knowledge.
• Efficient learning, reducing the time to learn.
• Cultural Chameleon.
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Duplicate any magical effect for a duplicated skill (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

Knowledge, difficult

In-depth knowledge of a specific topic (astronomy, history, etc.). This can be purchased after six months of study. Here is an example of a special for Knowledge.

• The character so understands a specific basic principle, that they can apply a +1 to any ability attempt that uses the basic principle (see Knowledge of Magic) For example, under Knowledge of Physics, the character gains the special Law of Conservation of Momentum along with a +1 to perform any PF- or MA-based skill related to motion when applying Knowledge of Physics as a modifier.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using a specific Knowledge as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a knowledge that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to lear about the magical nature of the subject of your knowledge on a successful attempt), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Literacy, basic

The ability of the character to read and write their native language. This can be purchased after a month of study. Here are some examples of specials for literacy.

• You can get an insight into the mind of the writer.
• You can recognize the style of the writer.
• The ability to properly express their views when writing.
• Ability to learn by reading and taking notes; you can use Literacy to reduce learning time by a number of days equal to your literacy.
• You are a strong writer, people reading your works will gain the level of success you attain to understand what you write.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a literacy power that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to write a message that only the intended recipient can read on a successful attempt), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Lying Skillfully, basic

The ability to lie convincingly. This can be purchased after a month of study. Here is an example of a special for lying skillfully.

• The ability to detect lies.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• The ability to resist interrogation (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• The ability to assume a role (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Create a False Persona (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a lie that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically produce all of the necessary background evidence and recollections to back up your lie on a successful attempt), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Meditation, basic

The ability to focus the intellect of the character in a specific way (chanting, ritualized motion, sitting in quiet contemplation.) This can be purchased after a month of study. Here are some examples of specials for meditation.

• Duplicate the effects of Find Patterns after an hour of meditation.
• Duplicate the effects of Discern Reason after an hour of meditation.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Use meditation to recover from being fatigued this is a level-of-five special).
• Gain visions of the present after an hour of meditation (must have a 1 or more in either PY or MP.)
• Gain visions of the past after an hour of meditation (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and if the PY or MP of the character is 1 or more.)
• Gain visions of the future after an hour of meditation (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and if the PY or MP of the character is 1 or more.)
• Recover PY power detriments (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and if the PY of the character is 1 or more.)
• Recover MP power detriments (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and if the MP of the character is 1 or more.)
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a meditation that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically produce a spell at random for an existing magical power on a successful attempt), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Memory, extreme

The ability to remember things exactly as they occurred. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here are some examples of specials for memory.

• Photographic memory.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Experience the memories of other individuals for an extreme psychic detriment (only if your character has 1 or more in PY.)
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Share memories with others for an extreme psychic detriment (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and if the PY of the character is 1 or more.)
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an extreme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a meditation that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to remember history as if you had experienced it on a successful attempt), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Mental Endurance, basic

This is the ability to continue to concentrate despite distractions. Mental Endurance can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here is an example of a special for mental endurance.

• Duplicate the effects of the skill Pain Capacity.
• +1 when applied to pain capacity as a modifier due to practice in resisting pain over time (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of endurance that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make a container of water into a potion of recovering from fatigue, such a potion must be used within an hour or it wil revert to normal water), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Observation, difficult

The ability to notice and recall things you are not looking for. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here is an example of a special for observation.

• Duplicate the effects of Find Patterns.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Duplicate the effects of the skill Memory (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of observation that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to notice magical things you are not looking for), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Racial Foreign Script, difficult

The ability to read a racial foreign script. The character must already have literacy, and the skill level may never exceed that of literacy. This can be purchased after six months of study. Here are some examples of specials for racial foreign script.

• You can get an insight into the mind of the writer.
• You can recognize the style of the writer.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a racial foreign script ability that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to transfer an existing magical effect you have to a scroll that can be used by anyone who can read it), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Racial Foreign Tongue, difficult

The ability of the character to speak a racial foreign language. This can be purchased after six months of study. Here are some examples of specials for racial foreign tongue.

• Reduce your accent to noticable. If you have already reduced the accent to noticable, it then becomes slight. If it is already slight, then it becomes barely noticable. If it is already barely noticable, then you speak with no accent.
• Understand a local dialect.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Knowledge of the culture whose language you know (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of racial foreign tongues that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know what the speaker is thinking), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Ranging, difficult

The ability of the character to estimate distances. This can be purchased after six months of study. Here is an example of a special for ranging.

• Duplicate the effects of Basic Mathematics.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when this is applied to a missile weapon skill as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of ranging that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know how many planar boundaries or veils an event is from you), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Scholarship, difficult

A set of abilities due to a general education; these include literacy, basic mathematics (arithmetic and geometry), history, and some general knowledge. Here are some specials for scholarship:

• Logical reasoning.
• Duplicate a specific Knowledge ability.
• Oration.
• Duplicate a special for any duplicated skill.
• Duplicate a researched special for any duplicated skill (this is a researched special).
• +1 to conduct scholarly research (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Speak all common spoken languages, but with a very noticable accent (this is a level-of-five special).
• Read and write all common spoken languages (this is a level-of-five special).
• Duplicate any magical effect for a duplicated skill (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

Storytelling, difficult

The ability to tell a story in an emotional manner. This can be purchased after 180 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for storytelling.

• Gain the ability to engage in interesting small talk.
• Ability to duplicate a specific knowledge skill.
• Captivate an audience.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of storytelling that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to be inspired by supernatural beings tio tell their stories), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Strategy, extreme

The ability to plan major military and naval operations, such as the conduct of a war. This can be learned after a year of study. Hear are some specials.

• Master of logistics.
• Anticipate enemy strategy.
• Identify important allliances that exist, or need to exist, to accomplish a strategic objective.
• +1 to plan an offensive operation (this is a researched special).
• +1 to plan a defensive operation (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Find Patterns (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Rapid counterstrategy (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an extreme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of strategy that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know what your enemy intends on doing), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Tactics, difficult

The ability to make a plan to win a battle given current resources and information. This can be purchased after 180 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for tactics:

• Duplicate Knowledge (Military).
• Prepare tactical maps.
• Prepare a unit to advance into enemy territory with an advanced guard, flank security, a main body, trains (where supplies are kept), a tactical reserve, and a rear guard.
• Regroup a unit after contact with the enemy.
• Identify an enemy tactical weakness.
• Rally troops.
• Recover morale.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Quick Thinking as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when ordering an advance on a known enemy, or an advanced to contact againsta presumed enemy (this is a researched special).
• +1 when ordering a charge attack against known enemy (this is a researched special).
• +1 when ordering a wide envelopment attack against known enemy (this is a researched special).
• +1 when ordering a flank attack against known enemy (this is a researched special).
• +1 to ordering your troops to hold ground against an enemy attack (this is a researched special)
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of tactics that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to win magical battles), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Tracking, difficult

The ability to follow the tracks left by an animal, vehicle, or individual. This can be purchased after 180 daysof study. Here are some examples of specials for tracking.

• Identify the source of tracks.
• Stealthy pursuit when modified by Stealth and Concealement.
• Backtract to where the trail came form.
• Disaguise trail.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Find Hidden as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Learn about the condition of the bering that left the tracks (this is a level-of-five special).
• Tracking a psychic power to its source (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and only if the character has an PY greater than 0).
• Tracking a magical power to its source (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and only if the character has an MP greater than 0).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of tracking that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically track a specific individual), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Combined PF+IN-Based Skills

Stealth and Concealment, difficult

The ability to know how to move and remain undetected. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here are some examples of specials for stealth and concealment.

• Gain the ability to anticipate where someone might hide.
• Gain the ability to anticipate what path someone might take to remain stealthy.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Merge with the darkness, when the character does not move at night or in darkness the character is effectively invisible (this is a level-of-five special and produces an extreme-level bonus).
• Move silently, at the character makes no sound (this is a level-of-five special and produces an extreme-level bonus).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of stealth and concealment that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to become invisible so long as you concentrate on it), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Survival, basic

The ability to live off the land in a particular type of environment (forest, plains, mountains, etc.) This can be purchased after 30 daysof study. Here are some examples of specials for survival.

• Extend your survival askill to another mundane environment.
• Duplicate Knowledge for the environoent you know.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Gain the ability to survive in most normal environs (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Gain the ability to survive in any mundane environment (only when achieving a multiple of 10).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of survival that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to survive in a magical environment), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Tailing, difficult

The ability to follow someone. This requires 180 days of study and practice. Here are some specials:

• Remain undetected when using Stealth and Concealment as a modifier.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Find Hidden as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Guess where the target is going when using Find Patterns and Discern Reason as modifiers (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of tailing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to tail a target magically at a distance), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Combined MA+IN-Based Skills

First Aid, basic

The ability to render emergency healing aid to prevent injuries from getting worse and to prevent (or at least delay) death. Here is an example of a special for first aid:

• Diagnose condition of the patient.
• Prepare specific tools for first aid as a kit (bandanges, splints, etc.) Each tool can modify your future results.
• Render first aid to a specific race other than your own.
• Reduce pain.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Rapid stabilization, allowing more time to stabilize a critically infjured character (this is a level-of-five special)..
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of survival that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to heal a magical wound that cannot otherwise be healed), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Gambler, difficult

The ability to play the odds in games of chance, and to either spot or engage in manipulative cheating. Here are some specials:

• Duplicate Dexterity.
• Duplicate Basic Mathematics.
• Bluff.
• +1 to cheating when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Basic Mathematics as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 to make quick calculations (this is a researched special).
• +1 to spot cheating or to bluff b y reading your opponents (this is a researched special).
• Sleight of hand (this is a level-of-five-special).
• Copunter cheating (this is a level-of-five-special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of gambling that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to gain the perfect result), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Laboratory Technician, difficult

The ability to operate effectively in a laboratory. Here are some specials:

• Duplicate Dexterity.
• Duplicate Basic Mathematics.
• Duplicate Knowledge (Experiments)
• Build laboraotry apparatus.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Basic Mathematics as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 due to precise callibration (this must be done over at least a one hour scene prior to using it), (this is a researched special).
• Rapid setup (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improvised lab setup (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of laboratory work that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make a magical potion of a specific kind), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

IU-Based Skills

Advice, difficult

The ability to give the best possible advice. This can be purchased after six months of study. Here is an example of a special for advice.

• You have gained sufficient emotional detachment to give yourself advice.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 in high pressure situations due to gut instincts (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Provide counsel based on an empathic reading of those getting the advioce (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of advice that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to advise supernatural beings regarding their concerns), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Ambush, basic

The ability to plan or detect an ambush. This can be purchased after a month of study. Here is an example of a special for ambush.

• Camouflage the ambush.
• Escape route planning.
• Produce a decoy ambush.
• Stealthily approach the ambush site.
• Use traps in an ambush.
• You know how to turn an ambush to your advantage.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 due to iinstinctive timeing (this is a researched special).
• Instinctively avoid an ambush (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of advice that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make the ambushers invisible to their opponents), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Animal Handling, basic

The ability to care for and raise a specific kind of animal. This can be purchased after a month of study. Here are some examples of specials for animal handling.

• First-aid for specified type of animal.
• Extend the skill to another kind of animal
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Observation as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Animal breeding (this is a level-of-five special).
• Communicate with the animal on a rudimentary level (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Communicate with the animal (this is a level-of-five special and requires a PY of 1 or more).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of animal handling that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to communicate with any animal), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Bargaining, basic

The ability to make deals. IU skills can be acquired at any time by spending HP. Here are some examples of specials for bargaining.

• Ability to calm others by bargaining.
• Bluff.
• Emotional appeal.
• Feigned indifference.
• The ability to engage in small talk, thus passing a ling time with those talking.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 due to understanding the hidden dewsires of the other party (this is a researched special).
• Ability to bargain for concessions (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of bargaining that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know the history and properties of any object touched), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Bribery, difficult

This is the ability to know who and how to bribe someone. This can be acquired after 180 days of practice. Hear are some specials for bribery:

• Corrupt a person.
• Duplicate Bargaining.
• Secretive exchange of funds.
• The character has stashed away an amount of money for bribery that can be called upon at will.
• +1 when using Bargaining as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 due to sensing the vulnerabilities of the target (this is a researched special).
• Sense the best offer to make (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of bribery that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know what a propsective target wants in return for a bribe), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Courtly Graces, difficult

The ability to act appropriately in the presence of the leadership of the nation. Here are some examples of specials for courtly graces:

• An expert in the facts of court procedures.
• Avoid a scandal.
• Duplicate Dance.
• Duplicate Knowledge (Politics).
• Flattery.
• Intrigue.
• Keep up on trends of fashion at court.
• The ability to call upon members of court for goods and services.
• The character has become an orator.
• Trade Favors.
• +1 when using Bargaining as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of courtly graces that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to read minds while in court), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• The ability to engage in diplomacy (this is a level-of-five special).
• Combine two existing specials.

Danger Sense, basic

This is a sixth-sense about entering a dangerous situation. The "Hairs on the back of the neck" stand up. This negates the effects of surprise. Danger Sense can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here are some examples of specials for danger sense.

• You know the direction that danger is coming from.
• You know the nature of the danger in vague terms.
• You know the nature of the danger in general terms (combat, ambush, traps, power, etc.) supposing you alredy have the vague nature of the danger.
• +1 when using Quick Thinking as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 to Evasion when used as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of danger sense that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to penetrate magical concealmwent of danger), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Discern Reason, difficult

The ability to determine motivations for actions based only upon the facts presented. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here is an example of a special for discern reason.

• Deconstruct complicated situations into their simpler parts.
• Psychological Profiling.
• The ability to deduce hidden facts in addition to motivations.
• Understand Cultural Influences
• Understand Historical Contexts.
• Understand Underlying Emotions.
• Detect Lies.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Quick Thinking as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of discern reasons that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to uncover supernatural reasons), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Evasion, difficult

The ability to avoid those who might be looking for the character. IU skills can be acquired at any time by spending HP. Here is an example of a special for evasion.

• Disappear in a crowd.
• Mislead a pursuer.
• Stealthy movement.
• The ability to find a place to hide out.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of evasion that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to literally disappear in a crowd), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Find Hidden, difficult

The ability to find hidden things that you are looking for. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here is an example of a special for spot hidden.

• Gain the ability to know how to hide, since you know what to look for.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Observation as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of finding hidden things that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to see the invisible), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Find Patterns, difficult

The ability to detect patterns from any records or discussions available to the character. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here is an example of a special for find patterns.

• The ability to conceal patterns.
• The ability to recognize patterns dependent on time.
• +1 when using Discern Reason as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Duplicate Memory (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of find patterns that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to identify supernatural patterns), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Geography, basic

A working knowledge of the lay of the land near where the character is staying. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for geography.

• The ability to read maps.
• The ability to draw maps (must know how to read them first).
• The ability to avoid natural hazards.
• The ability to recognize cultural landmarks.
• The ability to recognize historical landmarks.
• The ability to know where to find a specific resource.
• The ability to find a path.
• Extend the geography to a new area.
• Anticipate Geographical Hazards.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of geography that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know geographical features that are supernatural), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of geography that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know the geography of a supernatural realm or plane), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Instruction, basic

The ability to teach a skill to another character. This can be purchased after 30 days of study. Here are some examples of specials for instruction.

• The ability to teach a group of students.
• The ability to give public lectures.
• Public speaking.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Improve learning time (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of instruction that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to instruct magical abilities), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Jack-of-all-Trades (Intuitive)

This is a modifier which can be applied to any IU based skill. IU skills can be acquired at any time by spending HP. Here are some specials:

• Duplicate any IN-based skill.
• Duplicate a special for any duplicated skill.
• Duplicate a researched special for any duplicated skill (this is a researched special).
• The ability to solve problems by using bits of knowledge.
• Efficient learning, reducing the time to learn.
• Cultural Chameleon.
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Duplicate any magical effect for a duplicated skill (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

Lying Skillfully, basic

The ability to lie convincingly. This can be purchased after a month of study. Here is an example of a special for lying skillfully.

• The ability to detect lies.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Quick Thinking as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• The ability to resist interrogation (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• The ability to assume a role (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Create a False Persona (this is a level-of-five special).
• Detect Lies (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a lie that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically produce all of the necessary background evidence and recollections to back up your lie on a successful attempt), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Memory, extreme

The ability to remember things exactly as they occurred. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here are some examples of specials for memory.

• Photographic memory.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Quick Thinking as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Experience the memories of other individuals for an extreme psychic detriment (only if your character has 1 or more in PY.)
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Share memories with others for an extreme psychic detriment (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and if the PY of the character is 1 or more.)
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an extreme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a meditation that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to remember history as if you had experienced it on a successful attempt), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Observation, difficult

The ability to notice and recall things you are not looking for. IU skills can be acquired at any time by spending HP. Here is an example of a special for observation.

• Duplicate the effects of Find Patterns.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Duplicate the effects of the skill Memory (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of observation that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to notice magical things you are not looking for), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Quick Thinking, basic

The ability to respond to a changing situation. This can be learned at any time by expending HP. Here is an example of a special for quick reflexes.

• Increase Speed Factor by a pip. You may take this special multiple times, but only after achieving a levels of five.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Quick draw with a specific weapon (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of quick hands that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make time pass more slowly for your character, thus allowing you to take an additional action), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Scholarship, difficult

A set of abilities due to a general education; these include literacy, basic mathematics (arithmetic and geometry), history, and some general knowledge. Here are some specials for scholarship:

• Logical reasoning.
• Duplicate a specific Knowledge ability.
• Oration.
• Duplicate a special for any duplicated skill.
• Duplicate a researched special for any duplicated skill (this is a researched special).
• +1 to conduct scholarly research (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Speak all common spoken languages, but with a very noticable accent (this is a level-of-five special).
• Read and write all common spoken languages (this is a level-of-five special).
• Duplicate any magical effect for a duplicated skill (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

Storytelling, difficult

The ability to tell a story in an emotional manner. Here are some examples of specials for storytelling.

• Gain the ability to engage in interesting small talk.
• Ability to duplicate a specific knowledge skill.
• Captivate an audience.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of storytelling that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to be inspired by supernatural beings tio tell their stories), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Strategy, extreme

The ability to plan major military and naval operations, such as the conduct of a war. Hear are some specials.

• Master of logistics.
• Anticipate enemy strategy.
• Identify important allliances that exist, or need to exist, to accomplish a strategic objective.
• +1 to plan an offensive operation (this is a researched special).
• +1 to plan a defensive operation (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Find Patterns (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Rapid counterstrategy (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an extreme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of strategy that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to know what your enemy intends on doing), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Tactics, difficult

The ability to make a plan to win a battle given current resources and information. Here are some examples of specials for tactics:

• Duplicate Knowledge (Military).
• Prepare tactical maps.
• Prepare a unit to advance into enemy territory with an advanced guard, flank security, a main body, trains (where supplies are kept), a tactical reserve, and a rear guard.
• Regroup a unit after contact with the enemy.
• Identify an enemy tactical weakness.
• Rally troops.
• Recover morale.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Quick Thinking as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when ordering an advance on a known enemy, or an advanced to contact againsta presumed enemy (this is a researched special).
• +1 when ordering a charge attack against known enemy (this is a researched special).
• +1 when ordering a wide envelopment attack against known enemy (this is a researched special).
• +1 when ordering a flank attack against known enemy (this is a researched special).
• +1 to ordering your troops to hold ground against an enemy attack (this is a researched special)
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of tactics that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to win magical battles), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.
• perform a feat of tactics that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to win magical battles), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Tracking, basic

The ability to follow the tracks left by an animal, vehicle, or individual. IU skills can be acquired at any time by spending HP. Here are some examples of specials for tracking.

• Identify the source of tracks.
• Stealthy pursuit when modified by Stealth and Concealement.
• Backtract to where the trail came form.
• Disaguise trail.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Find Hidden as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Learn about the condition of the bering that left the tracks (this is a level-of-five special).
• Tracking a psychic power to its source (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and only if the character has an PY greater than 0).
• Tracking a magical power to its source (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and only if the character has an MP greater than 0).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of tracking that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically track a specific individual), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Combined PF+IU-Based Skills

Stealth and Concealment, difficult

The ability to know how to move and remain undetected. This skill can be acquired at any time by spending the HP. Here are some examples of specials for stealth and concealment.

• Gain the ability to anticipate where someone might hide.
• Gain the ability to anticipate what path someone might take to remain stealthy.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Merge with the darkness, when the character does not move at night or in darkness the character is effectively invisible (this is a level-of-five special and produces an extreme-level bonus).
• Move silently, at the character makes no sound (this is a level-of-five special and produces an extreme-level bonus).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of stealth and concealment that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to become invisible so long as you concentrate on it), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Survival, basic

The ability to live off the land in a particular type of environment (forest, plains, mountains, etc.) Here are some examples of specials for survival.

• Extend your survival askill to another mundane environment.
• Duplicate Knowledge for the environoent you know.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Gain the ability to survive in most normal environs (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Gain the ability to survive in any mundane environment (only when achieving a multiple of 10).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of survival that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to survive in a magical environment), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Tailing, difficult

The ability to follow someone. Here are some specials:

• Remain undetected when using Stealth and Concealment as a modifier.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Find Hidden as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Guess where the target is going when using Find Patterns and Discern Reason as modifiers (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of tailing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to tail a target magically at a distance), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Combined MA+IU-Based Skills

First Aid, basic

The ability to render emergency healing aid to prevent injuries from getting worse and to prevent (or at least delay) death. Here is an example of a special for first aid:

• Render first aid to a specific race other than your own.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of survival that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to heal a magical wound that cannot otherwise be healed), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Gambler, difficult

The ability to play the odds in games of chance, and to either spot or engage in manipulative cheating. Here are some specials:

• Duplicate Dexterity.
• Duplicate Basic Mathematics.
• Bluff.
• +1 to cheating when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Basic Mathematics as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 to make quick calculations (this is a researched special).
• +1 to spot cheating or to bluff b y reading your opponents (this is a researched special).
• Sleight of hand (this is a level-of-five-special).
• Counter cheating (this is a level-of-five-special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of gambling that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to gain the perfect result), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Conditions

Special Note: Any Mundane skill can be acquired as a condition.

Accident-Prone, extreme

The character suffers an accident on a 9 or 10 result, not just a 10.

Addiction, extreme

The character has an overpowering urge to do some self-destructive thing.

Afflicted-Physical, basic

The character has suffered a debilitating wound/injury/illness resulting in a detriment to any PF-based attempt at the level of the detriment.

Afflicted-Mechanical, basic

The character has suffered a debilitating wound/injury/illness resulting in a detriment to any MA-based attempt at the level of the detriment.

Allergy, difficult

The character has a detriment to all skill attempts in the presence of the allergen.

Ambidextrous, basic

The character can use either hand. Here are examples of specials for ambidextrous:

• The character can reduce the penalty for wrong-hand weapons by 1. You may take this special multiple times, but only after achieving a levels of five.
• +1 when using Dexterity as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 to Two-Weapon Style when this is used as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• The character may perform one task with no offhand penalty at all (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of ambidexterity that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to gain a phantom/magical hand in addition to your others), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Ambition, basic

With this disadvantage you are always looking to advance you position.

Amnesia, extreme

The character has lost their memeory. You must fail an amnesia roll to recall anything.

Animal Affinity, extreme

The character is liked by animals. Here are some specials:

• Intuitive communications, allowing you to know what the animal needs and it knows what you are trying to tell it.
• Gain animal followers.
• +1 to animal traiing when using this as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve dificulty class by one (this is a level five special).
• Psychically speak with animals (this is a level five special anmd requires a PY of 1 or more, it results in a psychic detriment).
• Magicall effect for a detriment. There are two modes, as always. The first mode is a magical bonus to a mundane effect for a detriment. The second is a magical effect (for example, speak with animals). (This is a level five special and requires an MP of 1 or more).

Arrogant, basic

You are better than anyone else.

Attractive, basic

The character has "bloomed" and is now considered to be good-looking to their kind. Here are examples of specials for attractive.

• A nice face.
• Great eyes.
• Attractive to the opposite sex.
• Attractive to the same sex.
• +1 when using Attractive as a modifier for Charismatic (this is a researched special).
• The character is good-looking to all (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• A perfect face (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of being attractive that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to enchant those who see you), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Bad Memory, basic

The character must fail a bad memory roll to recall anything they want to remember.

Bereaved, basic

This disadvanatge results in a detriment to all IN- or IU-based actions due to being filled with sadness over a personal loss.

Black Sheep, basic

The character is out of favor with their family.

Blind, extreme

The character cannot see.

Bounty, basic

The character is being sought for some specific reason where the individual or group who either captures or kills them will gain a modest payment.

Bounty, difficult

The character is being sought for some specific reason where the individual or group who either captures or kills them will gain a large payment.

Bounty, extreme

The character is being sought for some specific reason where the individual or group who either captures or kills them will gain a very large payment.

Branded, difficult

The character has been marked for some infraction or crime and is distructed.

Bravery, basic

The character can resist the effects of fear. Here is an example of a special for bravery.

• Use to modify qany intellectual or intuitive ability as the character can resist the fears of uncertainty.
• +1 when using Bravery as a modifier for Strong Willed (this is a researched special).
• The character can inspire others to resist their fear (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of bravery that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to resist supernatural fear produced by horrible creatures), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Charismatic, difficult

There is just something about the character that others like. Here is an example of a special for charismatic

• The character can persuade others.
• +1 when using Charismatic as a modifier for Connections (this is a researched special).
• The character can gain a true friend (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of being charismatic that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make a supernatural being into a friend), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Charming, difficult

The character can put people at their ease. Here is an example of a special for charming.

• The character can persuade others.
• +1 when using Charming as a modifier for Connections (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of charm that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically influence someone else), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Clumsy, basic

The character gains the condition that reduces all attempts based on PF or MA by the level of the detriment.

Compassionate, basic

The character feels the need to help those in need.

Connections, difficult

The character knows many people in a specific environment (a city, a profession, criminals, etc.) Here is an example of a special for connections:

• The connections can be from another specific environment.
• +1 when using Attractive as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Charming as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Gain entry to a special profession (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Gain a magical ally, if such are available (this is a level of five special).

Cowardly, basic

You avoid physical confrontation.

Cursed, extreme

You are the victim of a supernatural curse. Each curse is different. There will be a statement of the nature of the curse. You may (or may not) know how to remove it.

Deaf, extreme

The character cannot hear.

Deep Sleeper, basic

The character finds it difficult to wake up.

Delusion, difficult

The character believes something that is not true.

Dependant, difficult

The character has a family member or close friend who depernds on them.

Depressed, difficult

This disadvantage fills the charqacter with apathy, sadness, and a dark outlook on life.

Direction Sense

The character has a good sense of direction. Here are some ideas for specials:

• Spatial Sense
• +1 to Navigation when used as a modier (researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of being a good student that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to to know where you are within a plane of existence), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Disfigured, basic

The character is considered to be ugly due to injuries or disease.

Distrusted, difficult

The character has trouble getting anyone to trust them.

Duty-Bound, basic

The character feels obligated to perform their duty.

Easy-Sleeper, basic

The character can sleep anywhere.

Enemy, exrtreme

Someone wants to ruin your life. Not necessarily to kill, but to make your life miserable.

Fame, basic

The character is known for some activity. Here are some examples of specials for fame.

• +1 to Bargaining when useed as a modifier (researched special).
• +1 to Courtly Graces when useed as a modifier (researched special).
• +1 to Leadership when useed as a modifier (researched special).
• The character can duplicate the effects of influence (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• The character can duplicate the effects of respected (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more) . When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of fame that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to enchant those who recognize you), this must be specified when you acquire the special .
• The character can duplicate the effects of status (only when achieving a multiple of 10).

Fear, basic

You experience the paralytic effect of fear. If you cannot overcome the level of fear with suitable Bravery or similar abilities you will either freeze or flee.

Feared by Animals, difficult

Animals either flee or threaten the character when they can see or otherwise sense the character.

Feeble-Minded, Difficult

This disadvantage results in a detriment to all IN- or IU-based actions.

Feud, difficult

The character's family is at war with some group or individual.

Flashbacks, difficult

The character is plagued by paralyzing images of past traumas when confronted with a reminder of it.

Fop, basic

The character is devoted to their appearance.

Gambler, basic

The character is compelled to gamble.

Generous, basic

The charaacter is willing to give up goods, services, and money.

Good (specified), basic

The character is good at some kind of activity, and thus can modify that activity by this advantage.

Good Student, basic

The character studies well. Here are some examples of a special for Good Student.

• The character can reduce learning time by one day per level of this condition.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier for Good Student (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of being a good student that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to learn a magical power), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Greed, difficult

The character has a compulsion for material gain to the detriment of others.

Hateful, basic

The character is full of hate

Hatred, difficult

The character hates some individual, group, place, or thing.

Honor-Bound, basic

The character feels bound by the rules of honor, perhaps their own code of honor.

Horror, difficult

You have experienced something so terrible that it haunts you. This is similar to fear, but more difficult to resist.

Hunted by (), basic

The tendency for poeple to find you when they seek aid or there are people who wat to find you for a specific purpose.

Indiscreet, difficult

You are unable to keep secrets.

Influence, difficult

The character has become influential in some specific environment (politics, military, scholarship, etc.) The opinions and requests of the character are considered strongly. Here is an example of a special for influence.

• The character can command those effected by the influence.
• +1 when using Charismatic as a modifier for Influence (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of influence that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to emit an aura of influence), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Insanity, difficult

The character develops a specific insanity.

Inspiring, basic

The character has the ability to cause others to go beyond what they think they can do. You can use the result of this roll to modify what someone else is doing. Here is an example of a special for Inspiring:

• The character can influence people to be resistant to fear.
• +1 when using Inspiring as a modifier for Instruction (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of inspiration that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to advance the recipient to a supernatural level of their principal mundane ability), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Jealous, basic

The character feels envy for the accomplishments, abilities, and/or possessions of someone else.

Keen Hearing, basic

The character has good hearing. Here arre some examples of specials:

• The character can make out distant conversations.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Make out faint noises (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of hearing that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to hear what is happening on the astral plane), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Keen Smell, basic

The character has a keen sense of smell. Here arre some examples of specials:

• Track a target by its scent trail.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Detect poisons that have an odor (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of smell that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to follow a magical smell to track a spell to its source), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Keen Taste, basic

The character has a heightened sense of taste. Here are some specials:

• The character can identify the ingredients of a prepared food when using Cooking (or a similar ability) as a modifier.
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Detect poisons that have a taste (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of taste that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to identify a liquid by its taste), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Keen Touch, basic

The character has a heightened sense of touch. Here are some specials:

• +1 when modifying Lock Picking attempts (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of touch that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to magically read an object's capabilities by touch), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Keen Vision, basic

The character has good eyesight, and this can modify (or be the basis) for attempts to see things. Here is an example of a special for Keen Vision:

• The character can see 10% further than normal (things seem 10% closer than otherwise). This can be repearted but only when gaining a level of five or more from when you first got it.
• +1 when modifying Find Hidden (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using Find Patterns as a modifier (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of vision that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to see the invisible), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Landed, difficult

The character owns land.

Large, basic

The character is of larger than normal size. Here is are some examples of specials:

• +1 to Damage Capacity, this may be purchased again once you have reached a multiple of 5.
• Increase carrying capacity by the level of the condition, this may be acquired again at multiples of five.

Leadership, difficult

The character is a natural leader. Here is a special for Leadership:

• The character can use leadership to enhance a combat skill of an entire unit by the level of success (assuming the character has that combat skill).
• Duplicate Tactics.
• Duplicate Oratory.
• The ability to persuade others.
• Rally troops and/or followers who are afraid to stand their ground.
• +1 to Bravery rolls for an entire unit (this is a researched special).
• Develop a battle cry that adds 1 to unit damage done (this is a researched special).
• Duplicate Strategy (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of leadership that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to instnatly communicate your orders to your troops/followers no matter where they are), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Light Maiming, difficult

The character has sustained a wound or injury resulting in minor permanent damage; a finger removed, a limp, etc. Gain the Unattractive detriment. Also gain the Afflicted detriment

Light Sleeper, basic

The character can wake at slight noises, this makes it hard to get good rest, rather than recovering 3 fatigue per hour of sleep, you total this result and subtract your level in Light Sleeper. On the other hand you wake easily and can be immediately ready for action.

Lost Love, difficult

With this disadvantage you have met that special partner, but they were gone. You look for them everywhere, even if you know they are gone forever.

Loyalty, basic

You are a dedicated servant to some indidiual, group, or ideal.

Lustful, basic

The character experiences intense sexual desire.

Maimed, extreme

The character has lost an eye, an arm, etc. -1 to PF or MA permanently.

Meddler, difficult

With this disadvantage you tend to have strong opinions about how peopler can solve their problems, and you share them generously.

Moody, basic

The character is subject to angry fits.

Mute, difficult

The character has suffered an accident that makes it impossible for them to talk.

Night Blindness, basic

The character suffers a detriment when trying to do things using sight in the dark.

Night Vision, basic

The ability to see at night. Here are some examples of specials for night vision:

• The character can read by moonlight.
• +1 when used as a modifier for Find Hidden at night (this is a researched special).
• The character can duplicate the effects of find hidden at night (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of night vision that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to see in complete darkness), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Obese, basic

The character is out of shape and fat,thus detrimenting any PF-based skills.

Obsessed, difficult

The character is compelled to do some specific thing.

Outlawed, extreme

The character has been placed outside the law by authorities. You are a non-citizen and have no rights.

Overly Sensitive, basic

The character takes offense easily.

Personal Signature, basic

The character develops a certain quirk when they do things, it is a style specific to the character.

Phobia, basic

The character has an unreasonable fear of some specific kind of thing.

Rage, basic

The character enters into fits of fury.

Rash, basic

The tendency for the character to act without thinking. Character's with this detriment must fail a rash roll to be allowed to plan a reaction.

Rebellious, basic

The character refuses to accept the rule of authority.

Respected, difficult

This is a condition that allows others to react favorably to your character. Here are some examples of specials for respected:

• The character can duplicate the effects of fame.
• The character can duplicate the effects of influence.
• +1 when using this a modifier for Fame (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using this a modifier for Influence (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using this a modifier for Rwespected (this is a researched special).
• The character can duplicate the effects of status (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of respect that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to make supernatural beings respect your chartacter), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Rivalry, difficult

You attract those who try to show you up in some specific kind of activity.

Scarred, basic

The character has sustained a wound or injury which has left a visible scar that makes the character unattractive.

Searching, difficult

You have lost something that you feel you must find again.

Sensory Detriment, basic

The character has reduced capability in a specific sense.

Situational Awareness, difficult

The character is aware of things happening around them. Here are example of specials:

• +1 when using this a modifier for Danger Sense (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using this a modifier for any weapons skill (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• All-Round Sight (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an extreme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of status that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to fight invisible foes), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Small, basic

Speech Impediment, basic

This disadvantage makes it difficult to speak, resulting in a detriment to any attempts to verablly communicate.

Status, extreme

This allows your character to have authority locally. Here are some examples of specials for status.

• The character can duplicate the effects of fame.
• The character can duplicate the effects of influence.
• The character can duplicate the effects of respected.
• +1 when using this a modifier for Fame (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using this a modifier for Influence (this is a researched special).
• +1 when using this a modifier for Rwespected (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain an extreme power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of status that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to have authority over supernatural beings), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Strong-willed, basic

The ability to draw on an inner strength. Here are some examples of specials for strong-willed.

• Duplicate Bravery.
• Duplicate Pain Capacity.
• +1 when using this a modifier for Bravery (this is a researched special).
• +1 when used as a modifier for Pain Capacity (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• The character can resist psychic powers (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and only if the character has an PY greater than 0).
• The character can resist magical powers (only when achieving a multiple of 5, and only if the character has an MP greater than 0).
• Combine two existing specials.

Taciturn, basic

The character does not like to talk.

Time Sense

The character has a sense of the passage of time. Here are some ideas for specials:

• A vague sense of what time it is.
• A gereneral sense of what time it is, assum ing you already haver a vague sense of what time it is.
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Combine two existing specials.

Toughness, extreme

The character is so tough that they can just shrug off blows. The effect is that their level in toughness acts like points of armor protection. Here is an example of a special for toughness:

• Duplicate Strike Mighty Blow.
• +1 to parry a blow (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• The character's toughness can protect from magical attacks as well as physical attacks (only available upon achieving a multiple of 10).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a difficult power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of valor that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to be protected from supernatural damage), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Tradecraft, extreme

The ability to operate as a spy. It contains the ability to observe your surroundings, to watch and/or tails a target, the ability to operate under a cover identity, the ability to leave messages in a way hidden to non-spies, to detect and evade pursuit, to collect information, and to protect your activities all while not seeming to do it. Here are examples of some specials:

• Detect ambushes.
• Blend into a crowd.
• Mislead a pursuer.
• Lip reading.
• Duplicate Stealth and Concealment.
• Make a quick disguise.
• Collect gossip.
• Establish a local network (the level of success is the number of assets) for the duration.
• Find Traps.
• Sleight of Hand.
• Feigned innocence.
• Send or identify hidden signals.
• Dodge.
• Unarmed combat.
• Melee combat.
• Missile Weapons skill.
• +1 when using Observation as a modifier (reseached special).
• +1 when operating at night (researched special).
• Encrypt or decrypt messages (level of five special).
• Establish a fully documented cover identity (this may be taken again after every level of fice).(level of five sppecial).
• Develop an elaborate disguise kit (level of five special).

Unattractive, basic

The character is not considered pleasant to look upon.

Valorous, basic

The character has strength of mind and purpose to meet danger. Here are some examples of specials for valorous.

• The character can duplicate the effects of danger sense.
• +1 when modified by Bravery (this is a researched special).
• The character can inspire others to meet danger (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical effect for a detriment, (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more). When using this you gain a basic power detriment but are able to add 60 to your success roll for mundane tasks, or take the same detriment and perform a feat of valor that can only be described as magical (such as the ability to resist supernatural fear produced by horrible creatures), this must be specified when you acquire the special.
• Combine two existing specials.

Vindictive, basic

The character seeks revenge for slights.

Weak-Willed, basic

The character lacks inner strength.

Benefits

Allies, basic

The character has an ally who has the level of success times 10 as the number of HP for the fast character development system.

Allies, difficult

The character has an ally who has the level of success times 20 as the number of HP for the fast character development system.

Allies, extreme

The character has an ally who has the level of success times 40 as the number of HP for the fast character development system.

Animal Companion, basic

The character has a small animal as a friend.

Animal Companion, difficult

The character has a large animal as a friend.

Animal Companion, extreme

The character has a medium-scale animal as a friend.

Bodyguard, basic

You have a bodyguard. For every level they have one term in a suitable profession (up to 10 HP per term), or they have normal HP + 10 HP from a suitable template in fast character design.

Bodyguard, difficult

You have a bodyguard. For every level they have one term in a suitable profession (11-15 HP per term), or they have normal HP + 15 HP from a suitable template in fast character design.

Bodyguard, extreme

You have a bodyguard. For every level they have one term in a suitable profession (16+ HP per term), or they have normal HP + 16 HP from a suitable template in fast character design.

Common Equipment, basic

You have a single peice of common equipment.

Common Equipment, difficult

You have a single peice of common equipment of quality whose level of quality is determined by the HP spent.

Family Heirloom, basic

The character owns a valuable small object, weapon, or tool handed down by the family of the character.

Family Heirloom, difficult

The character owns a valuable large object, weapon, or tool handed down by the family of the character.

Government Service, difficult

The character is a representative of the government, and has their expenses (if approved) paid for by the government. You can also use this as a basis for having some authority in government operations.

Heavy Armor, basic

You have acquired heavy armor for your torso and shouders, legs and hips, Arms and hands, or head.

Heavy Armor, difficult

You have acquired heavy armor of quality (the level of quality is determined by the HP you spend) for your torso and shouders, legs and hips, Arms and hands, or head.

Identity, basic, difficult, or extreme

The character has another identity. The level of success determines how many HP are generated from the identity.

Library, extreme

The character collects books from wherever they go. Here is an example of a special for library:

• The library has a specialization in some area such as history; there will be at least a few historical works present.
• The ability to perorm library research.
• Duplicate Knowledge (Books).
• +1 to Knowledge rolls when performed in the library for at least an hour (this is a researched special).
• The library has a secret chamber for rare/forbidden books (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• The library has works of power within it (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

Light Armor, basic

You have acquired light armor for your torso and shouders, legs and hips, Arms and hands, or head.

Light Armor, difficult

You have acquired light armor of quality (the level of quality is determined by the HP you spend) for your torso and shouders, legs and hips, Arms and hands, or head.

Love Interest, difficult

You are in love, better yet that person is in love with you.

Marriage, difficult

You are married.

Patron, difficult

You have the financial backing of one or more people. Specifically a roll on this ability will determine if your character can acquire something of monetary value.

• Duplicate Connections.
• +1 when used as a modifier for Status (this is a researched special).
• Duplicate Wealth (only when achieving a multiple of 5).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Magical patron, someone who might be able to provide you with magical tools and resources (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

Servant, basic

You have a servant. For every level they have one term in a suitable profession (up to 10 HP per term), or they have normal HP + 10 HP from a suitable template in fast character design.

Servant, difficult

You have a servant. For every level they have one term in a suitable profession (11-15 HP per term), or they have normal HP + 15 HP from a suitable template in fast character design.

Servant, extreme

You have a servant. For every level they have one term in a suitable profession (16+ HP per term), or they have normal HP + 16 HP from a suitable template in fast character design.

Uncommon Equipment, difficult

You have a single peice of uncommon equipment.

Uncommon Equipment, extreme

You have a single peice of uncommon equipment of quality whose level of quality is determined by the HP spent.

Wealh, extreme

The ability to generate the necessary funds and backing for various projects and acquisitions. Here are some specials:

• Duplicate Knowledge (Finance).
• Duplicate Knowledge () as you specialize in acquisitions relating to the area of knowledge you specify.
• +1 when used as a modifier for Status (this is a researched special).
• Improve the difficulty classification by one (this is a level-of-five special).
• Gain the ability to use your wealth to produce a mystical power pool by converting items of art and philosophy into power (this is a level-of-five special and the character must have an MP of 1 or more).
• Combine two existing specials.

Weapon, basic

You have a specific weapon.

Weapon, difficult

You have a specific weapon of quality, the level is determined by your HP expenditure..

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