Bewildering Aura
Feature
At the beginning of every round, all characters involved in combat must win a +WIS vs +4 contest roll or lose 1d6 independent actions that round.
Does not affect warpspawn or creatures with 2 or more features.
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"Just being around that thing gives me a headache!"
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I (the submitter) didn't specify a point cost because I don't have a good idea how much it should cost and probably should leave that up to you, anyway.
Mark's Note: I have no idea on the point value. People will have to use it and send us their thoughts.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Mihailis’ Bowquiver - submitted card - Sponsored
Mihailis’ Bowquiver
Magic Item ?gp
¼ CAP
This magic bowquiver attaches to any bow or crossbow and holds 6 special arrows at half their CAP. It holds 1 One Good Shot ace which refreshes at dawn and sunset. This item will transform one gem into one magic arrow/bolt once a week.
This started as a non-magical invention to make sure Mihailis always has a Fire Arrow handy without needing to store them in an Astral Pouch. I was also working on a magic hand crossbow equivalent to Azuremane’s Bow which had the twist of making Fire Arrows when fed gems or coins. I got the idea of making the Bowquiver magic instead. Kinda turns a hand crossbow into an Equilizer, huh?
Magic Item ?gp
¼ CAP
This magic bowquiver attaches to any bow or crossbow and holds 6 special arrows at half their CAP. It holds 1 One Good Shot ace which refreshes at dawn and sunset. This item will transform one gem into one magic arrow/bolt once a week.
This started as a non-magical invention to make sure Mihailis always has a Fire Arrow handy without needing to store them in an Astral Pouch. I was also working on a magic hand crossbow equivalent to Azuremane’s Bow which had the twist of making Fire Arrows when fed gems or coins. I got the idea of making the Bowquiver magic instead. Kinda turns a hand crossbow into an Equilizer, huh?
Favored Form - submitted card
Favored Form
Form Affinity Anchor 0/P *cp
This anchor attaches to a form and costs twice that form’s cp. This Favored Form refreshes when drained. Tigrean shifters may choose Cat and Vermite shifters may choose Rat. Upon unconsciousness or death may snapback to this at random by GM. May only have one.
The idea is that a character with Form Affinity could have an alternate form always available, for the cost of carrying 3 of that form. With the Ancestral Form anchor, one could have a snapback animal form and a snapback favorite form. Of course, some will think this needs limiting. 261 characters as it stands. The easy way is to not print both Ancestral Form and Favored form, but I personally like the extra options. Another is to put a cp limit on the Favored form. I would want the limit to be at least 3cp, to allow unicorns to favor centaur form, cover the Tigreans and Vermites, and allow my selfish motives of Mihailis favoring Foxwing form. If both Ancestral and Favored forms are published, then we could drop the bit about the furries and add language to limit this to non-Prime/Greater/Enhanced forms if folks thought the Clan Blood Surge capable forms are too much to have as a snapback. The alternative wording:
This anchor attaches to a non-greater/non-enhanced/non-prime form and costs twice that form’s cp. This Favored Form refreshes when drained. Upon unconsciousness or death may snapback to this at random by GM. May only have one.
Form Affinity Anchor 0/P *cp
This anchor attaches to a form and costs twice that form’s cp. This Favored Form refreshes when drained. Tigrean shifters may choose Cat and Vermite shifters may choose Rat. Upon unconsciousness or death may snapback to this at random by GM. May only have one.
The idea is that a character with Form Affinity could have an alternate form always available, for the cost of carrying 3 of that form. With the Ancestral Form anchor, one could have a snapback animal form and a snapback favorite form. Of course, some will think this needs limiting. 261 characters as it stands. The easy way is to not print both Ancestral Form and Favored form, but I personally like the extra options. Another is to put a cp limit on the Favored form. I would want the limit to be at least 3cp, to allow unicorns to favor centaur form, cover the Tigreans and Vermites, and allow my selfish motives of Mihailis favoring Foxwing form. If both Ancestral and Favored forms are published, then we could drop the bit about the furries and add language to limit this to non-Prime/Greater/Enhanced forms if folks thought the Clan Blood Surge capable forms are too much to have as a snapback. The alternative wording:
This anchor attaches to a non-greater/non-enhanced/non-prime form and costs twice that form’s cp. This Favored Form refreshes when drained. Upon unconsciousness or death may snapback to this at random by GM. May only have one.
Bowquiver - submitted card
Bowquiver
Item 25gp
¼ cap
This item attaches to any bow or crossbow and holds up to 6 special arrows/bolts at half their normal cap.
Item 25gp
¼ cap
This item attaches to any bow or crossbow and holds up to 6 special arrows/bolts at half their normal cap.
Ancestral Form - submitted card
Ancestral Form
Bloodkin Anchor 0/P *cp Boon?
This anchor attaches to your racial animal form and costs twice that form’s cp. This Ancestral Form refreshes when drained. Tigrean shifters may choose Cat and Vermite shifters may choose Rat. Upon unconsciousness or death may snapback to this at random by GM. May only have one.
I always thought it was unfair that Das Kar shifters always got Fox but the other furries didn’t get the same deal. This is similar to my Favored Form but doesn’t require one to have Form Affinity. Seems like any Bloodkin should be able to learn to anchor their animal form but only those with Form Affinity should be able to anchor any other forms. Another way to do this is to make it a Boon for Bloodkin but an Anchor for those with the Form Affinity Boon. Or just make it a Boon for all.
By the way, the phrase ‘at random by GM’ is 12 characters. Most minimal way I could come up with to cover the concept and a bit of modular cardspeak for card construction.
*Mark's Note: Needs a different title because their may be "Ancestral" size forms for shape shifters and confusion would follow.
Bloodkin Anchor 0/P *cp Boon?
This anchor attaches to your racial animal form and costs twice that form’s cp. This Ancestral Form refreshes when drained. Tigrean shifters may choose Cat and Vermite shifters may choose Rat. Upon unconsciousness or death may snapback to this at random by GM. May only have one.
I always thought it was unfair that Das Kar shifters always got Fox but the other furries didn’t get the same deal. This is similar to my Favored Form but doesn’t require one to have Form Affinity. Seems like any Bloodkin should be able to learn to anchor their animal form but only those with Form Affinity should be able to anchor any other forms. Another way to do this is to make it a Boon for Bloodkin but an Anchor for those with the Form Affinity Boon. Or just make it a Boon for all.
By the way, the phrase ‘at random by GM’ is 12 characters. Most minimal way I could come up with to cover the concept and a bit of modular cardspeak for card construction.
*Mark's Note: Needs a different title because their may be "Ancestral" size forms for shape shifters and confusion would follow.
Tricky Tail - submitted card
Tricky Tail
Vermite ace 0/V 2cp
Play to add +2 to any action the GM agrees the intelligent controlled use of a tail would help. Creative roleplay is encouraged. Doesn’t drain on failure. Can play as an independent action off initiative.
This represents the vermite’s tail being used to distract, aid balance, trip someone, knock something over, tap someone’s foot to get their attention, or whatever else one can think of. If it works, the tail muscles tire. Not draining in a flash or when use fails encourages roleplaying it. I think it would be fun. So do my vermites, and I’m too indulgent of my kids…
Vermite ace 0/V 2cp
Play to add +2 to any action the GM agrees the intelligent controlled use of a tail would help. Creative roleplay is encouraged. Doesn’t drain on failure. Can play as an independent action off initiative.
This represents the vermite’s tail being used to distract, aid balance, trip someone, knock something over, tap someone’s foot to get their attention, or whatever else one can think of. If it works, the tail muscles tire. Not draining in a flash or when use fails encourages roleplaying it. I think it would be fun. So do my vermites, and I’m too indulgent of my kids…
Tail Sweep - submitted card
Tail Sweep
Vermite Ace 0/F 1cp
Play when dodging. Adds +COR to dodge which if successful trips the target, which must use movement to get up. Does not work on flying targets. Does not combine with Fancy Footwork. May use in forms with suitable tails if GM agrees.
Thought I’d resubmit this as something the Vermite would have a chance of pulling off, and changing it into an escape maneuver that does no damage but slows opponent down.
I see it as equivalent to Fancy Footwork, but instead of dodging and staying put the Vermite trips foe and runs like hell. Yeah, my vermites want this too.
By the way, the phrase ‘if GM agrees’ is 12 characters and is the best I could do to minimize the count on the concept. Another cardspeak module.
Vermite Ace 0/F 1cp
Play when dodging. Adds +COR to dodge which if successful trips the target, which must use movement to get up. Does not work on flying targets. Does not combine with Fancy Footwork. May use in forms with suitable tails if GM agrees.
Thought I’d resubmit this as something the Vermite would have a chance of pulling off, and changing it into an escape maneuver that does no damage but slows opponent down.
I see it as equivalent to Fancy Footwork, but instead of dodging and staying put the Vermite trips foe and runs like hell. Yeah, my vermites want this too.
By the way, the phrase ‘if GM agrees’ is 12 characters and is the best I could do to minimize the count on the concept. Another cardspeak module.
Skitter - submitted card
Skitter
2 CP Vermite ACE 0 / F (IND) Vermites may use in wererat form. May be used by non-vermites in vermite form. Play to Dodge a melee attack. Used as an escape maneuver, may not be combined with Fancy Footwork. Only one may be played per round.
I wanted this to be useable by wererats, but I see by Mark’s blog comments he wants to avoid vermite dragons Skittering…with Crushing Blows, no doubt. And to allow non-vermites in vermite form to use. So try this wording.
2 CP Vermite ACE 0 / F (IND) Vermites may use in wererat form. May be used by non-vermites in vermite form. Play to Dodge a melee attack. Used as an escape maneuver, may not be combined with Fancy Footwork. Only one may be played per round.
I wanted this to be useable by wererats, but I see by Mark’s blog comments he wants to avoid vermite dragons Skittering…with Crushing Blows, no doubt. And to allow non-vermites in vermite form to use. So try this wording.
Pounce - submitted card
Pounce
werecat Ace 0/F 3cp
Use in any form. Play on movement to add an extra melee attack with teeth and claws that ends that movement.
This is my response to my modest outrage at learning a tigrean dragon could use tigrean reflexes with Crushing Blow to attack but a tigrean werecat could not do anything similar. That just don’t seem right. This should help fix that. This is deliberately limited only by the number of movements the pc has, just like Crushing Blow. And it is not as powerful as the tigrean dragon combo, nor should it be. Just lets the kitties pounce.
werecat Ace 0/F 3cp
Use in any form. Play on movement to add an extra melee attack with teeth and claws that ends that movement.
This is my response to my modest outrage at learning a tigrean dragon could use tigrean reflexes with Crushing Blow to attack but a tigrean werecat could not do anything similar. That just don’t seem right. This should help fix that. This is deliberately limited only by the number of movements the pc has, just like Crushing Blow. And it is not as powerful as the tigrean dragon combo, nor should it be. Just lets the kitties pounce.
Porcupine Quills - submitted card
Porcupine Quills
Wererat Ace 0/V 4cp +4 DEF
Independent card. A wererat form suddenly grows quills. These impale unarmed attackers while protecting wererat. Half the damage goes on the attacker, half on the wererat. This rips out quills, and drains ace after 4 hits. Weapons aren’t impaled and don’t rip out quills.
Okay, odd. And an X-man ripoff, visually. The porcupine is the most successful of rodents in the self-defense department, according to that NatGeo show on rodents. I thought it might be fun…
Wererat Ace 0/V 4cp +4 DEF
Independent card. A wererat form suddenly grows quills. These impale unarmed attackers while protecting wererat. Half the damage goes on the attacker, half on the wererat. This rips out quills, and drains ace after 4 hits. Weapons aren’t impaled and don’t rip out quills.
Okay, odd. And an X-man ripoff, visually. The porcupine is the most successful of rodents in the self-defense department, according to that NatGeo show on rodents. I thought it might be fun…
Orc Blood Boils - submitted cards
Orc Blood Boils
Boon
Orc anchor 0/P
Requires Bloodkin Evolution and a bloodline. Allows an Orc to Blood Surge during an Orc Rumble. The Surge drains with the Rumble. Skyriders grow wings, the closest an Orc will ever come to shifting.
This came out of a conversation with Russ and is more his idea than mine. Seems like an orc should have Bloodkin Evolution to be able to do this, so I added that. Wouldn’t be much point in an Orc taking a Skyrider bloodline without wings, although another way to do this would be to allow the orc to do those extra dodges without flying…could say they’re bouncing and twisting a la Orc Twist.
Although the way I’ve seen Rumbles stacked, I’m not so sure they need to be able to add anything else. And as I don’t plan any Orc characters soon, I think I’ll let some Orc fan sponsor this one.
Boon
Orc anchor 0/P
Requires Bloodkin Evolution and a bloodline. Allows an Orc to Blood Surge during an Orc Rumble. The Surge drains with the Rumble. Skyriders grow wings, the closest an Orc will ever come to shifting.
This came out of a conversation with Russ and is more his idea than mine. Seems like an orc should have Bloodkin Evolution to be able to do this, so I added that. Wouldn’t be much point in an Orc taking a Skyrider bloodline without wings, although another way to do this would be to allow the orc to do those extra dodges without flying…could say they’re bouncing and twisting a la Orc Twist.
Although the way I’ve seen Rumbles stacked, I’m not so sure they need to be able to add anything else. And as I don’t plan any Orc characters soon, I think I’ll let some Orc fan sponsor this one.
Mouse form - submitted card
Mouse form
2cp
Wererat Independent ace
-10 STR, +4 DEF
Moves at half of two footed speed on the ground. Gains +6 on stealth rolls.
May only speak rat chitter. May not use or carry weapons, armor or items over ¼ cap, unless they are magic items that shifted with the wearer.
Another idea Elizabeth gave me, from her comments on the Flittermouse. I’d rather have the Flittermouse, of course...
2cp
Wererat Independent ace
-10 STR, +4 DEF
Moves at half of two footed speed on the ground. Gains +6 on stealth rolls.
May only speak rat chitter. May not use or carry weapons, armor or items over ¼ cap, unless they are magic items that shifted with the wearer.
Another idea Elizabeth gave me, from her comments on the Flittermouse. I’d rather have the Flittermouse, of course...
Half-Rat - submitted card
Half-Rat
2cp
Wererat ace 1/V
+1 STR, +1COR, +1 SPD, +1 Cap.
May speak and use items like a vermite. Gains the Ugly flaw while in this form and may frighten small children or be mistaken for warpspawn. May use a hooded cloak or the disguise ace to pass for an ugly vermite in this form and gains +4 on the roll for each.
This is an unabashed copycat of the Half-wolf form, but with Wererat Augmentation it becomes a way for a Wererat to be able to Blood Surge and use weapons, enhancing the survivability of the little guys.
2cp
Wererat ace 1/V
+1 STR, +1COR, +1 SPD, +1 Cap.
May speak and use items like a vermite. Gains the Ugly flaw while in this form and may frighten small children or be mistaken for warpspawn. May use a hooded cloak or the disguise ace to pass for an ugly vermite in this form and gains +4 on the roll for each.
This is an unabashed copycat of the Half-wolf form, but with Wererat Augmentation it becomes a way for a Wererat to be able to Blood Surge and use weapons, enhancing the survivability of the little guys.
Flying Squirrel Form - submitted card
Flying Squirrel Form 2cp
Wererat Ace 1/V
This form may glide up to 5 minutes at a time. Play as a flier in forests or in combat. Creative roleplay in getting airborn is encouraged if GM agrees. Any dryad shifter may take this form. +2 to stealth and perception while in this form.
Took Elizabeth’s comment and turned this into a Wererat form. Seems proper that dryads should also get this woodland form.
Wererat Ace 1/V
This form may glide up to 5 minutes at a time. Play as a flier in forests or in combat. Creative roleplay in getting airborn is encouraged if GM agrees. Any dryad shifter may take this form. +2 to stealth and perception while in this form.
Took Elizabeth’s comment and turned this into a Wererat form. Seems proper that dryads should also get this woodland form.
Cornered Rat - submitted card
Cornered Rat
4cp
Wererat Independent 0/C
+4 STR +2 SPD
Play and contest when attacked. Must succeed at +WIS vs. +damage or attempt to flee from attacker with a bonus dodge. If hp are below ½, contest is –WIS vs. +damage. Only one Cornered Rat may be in play.
Another try at the Cornered Rat idea…and an attempt to have it both ways. ;)
4cp
Wererat Independent 0/C
+4 STR +2 SPD
Play and contest when attacked. Must succeed at +WIS vs. +damage or attempt to flee from attacker with a bonus dodge. If hp are below ½, contest is –WIS vs. +damage. Only one Cornered Rat may be in play.
Another try at the Cornered Rat idea…and an attempt to have it both ways. ;)
Coin Purse - submitted card
Coin Purse
1/2 cap
This purse holds 4 cap of coins, gems, rings, and may hold other small items up to ¼ cap if GM agrees. Arrows don’t fit. It can be stored full in other containers. Requires an action to insert or remove up to a handful of items. May dump contents with a movement.
Just the thing to stash some cash. Nothing magical about it. Based on the idea of the small item sack in that essay on capacity from the old website. I always rather liked that essay for the most part and use a slightly modified version in my home campaign. It will pretty much allow folks to keep their treasures with them. Also makes a rich target for pickpockets.
1/2 cap
This purse holds 4 cap of coins, gems, rings, and may hold other small items up to ¼ cap if GM agrees. Arrows don’t fit. It can be stored full in other containers. Requires an action to insert or remove up to a handful of items. May dump contents with a movement.
Just the thing to stash some cash. Nothing magical about it. Based on the idea of the small item sack in that essay on capacity from the old website. I always rather liked that essay for the most part and use a slightly modified version in my home campaign. It will pretty much allow folks to keep their treasures with them. Also makes a rich target for pickpockets.
Blowgun Master - submitted card
Blowgun Master
8cp
Universal anchor 0/P
+6 COR on blowgun attacks. May fire into melee and always hit target. May use One Good Shot with blowguns. May use blowguns in Rat form and at GM’s discretion in other forms that can reasonably handle one. May only take once. Only one weapon mastery per 100cp.
Another way to get blowguns into Rat paws, and maybe make them more useful. I could also see griffits, maybe cats…
8cp
Universal anchor 0/P
+6 COR on blowgun attacks. May fire into melee and always hit target. May use One Good Shot with blowguns. May use blowguns in Rat form and at GM’s discretion in other forms that can reasonably handle one. May only take once. Only one weapon mastery per 100cp.
Another way to get blowguns into Rat paws, and maybe make them more useful. I could also see griffits, maybe cats…
Blowgun Derringer - Submitted Card
Blowgun Derringer
-1 Cor* ¼ cap
This tiny blowgun can be held in a fist and holds darts securely during melee. It can be reloaded with an independent. Range is 50 ft but it is at -1 COR at ranges beyond 30 ft.. It is very concealable and gets +6 on rolls to spot it.
-1 Cor* ¼ cap
This tiny blowgun can be held in a fist and holds darts securely during melee. It can be reloaded with an independent. Range is 50 ft but it is at -1 COR at ranges beyond 30 ft.. It is very concealable and gets +6 on rolls to spot it.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Witches Cure
We have had some looks at diseases in DS in the past, but so far none have officially appeared. However, there are going to be diseases in the Go Time system and some groups may want to import/convert them into DS as well. So, here it is. A Ritual accessed by Witches. Only Ritual bonuses would apply.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Spirit Transcendence (Sponsored Campaign Card)
Spirt Transcendence (campaign card)
40
Shaman Anchor 0/P
+0 STR +0 COR +2 DEF +0 SPD +1 WIS +40 HP +0 CAP
Requires 400 CP in Shaman cards to take. This character has become so in tune with the spirit plane they can manipulate small objects in the physical plane just by thinking about it such as snuffing a candle, or closing a door as a 0/F independent action.
40
Shaman Anchor 0/P
+0 STR +0 COR +2 DEF +0 SPD +1 WIS +40 HP +0 CAP
Requires 400 CP in Shaman cards to take. This character has become so in tune with the spirit plane they can manipulate small objects in the physical plane just by thinking about it such as snuffing a candle, or closing a door as a 0/F independent action.
Blood Sense (Sponsored Card)
Blood Sense
4 CP
Wereshark Anchor 0/P
Success at +1+WIS allows the wereshark to sense even a drop of blood in a 25 mile radius. Can sense what direction the blood is in and how much blood there is. May be able to get a general sense of what creature blood came from at GM’s digression.
4 CP
Wereshark Anchor 0/P
Success at +1+WIS allows the wereshark to sense even a drop of blood in a 25 mile radius. Can sense what direction the blood is in and how much blood there is. May be able to get a general sense of what creature blood came from at GM’s digression.
Wereshark Form (Sponsored Card)
Wereshark Form
1 CP
+5 STR +2 SPD* +3 DEF +2 CAP
Play to shift into wereshark form. SPD bonus applies only in water. Drain 2 Ace cards per hour spent on land in this form. Can not wear armor.
1 CP
+5 STR +2 SPD* +3 DEF +2 CAP
Play to shift into wereshark form. SPD bonus applies only in water. Drain 2 Ace cards per hour spent on land in this form. Can not wear armor.
Sea Life Affinity (Sponsored Card)
Sea Life Affinity
4 CP
Merfolk 0/P Anchor
Success at +1+WIS allows the merfolk to communicate with fish and sea creatures. The intelligence of the sea creature and information it can give is up to the GM. “You can trust whales, crabs, and even clownfish, but never trust a shark!” –Glaucus
4 CP
Merfolk 0/P Anchor
Success at +1+WIS allows the merfolk to communicate with fish and sea creatures. The intelligence of the sea creature and information it can give is up to the GM. “You can trust whales, crabs, and even clownfish, but never trust a shark!” –Glaucus
Merfolk Wereshark (Sponsored Card)
Merfolk Wereshark
+12
2 STR 0 COR 3 DEF 2 SPD 1 WIS 18 HP 8 CAP
Character
Can play merfolk, item, universal, and wereshark cards. Does not need to make swim rolls and can breathe in water. Drain 1 Ace card for each hour spent out of water. Taint DEF 4 OD, 2 Warp.
+12
2 STR 0 COR 3 DEF 2 SPD 1 WIS 18 HP 8 CAP
Character
Can play merfolk, item, universal, and wereshark cards. Does not need to make swim rolls and can breathe in water. Drain 1 Ace card for each hour spent out of water. Taint DEF 4 OD, 2 Warp.
Merfolk (Sponsored Card)
Merfolk
+14
2 STR 0 COR 3 DEF 2 SPD 1 WIS 12 HP 7 CAP
Character
Can play merfolk, item, universal and latent shifter cards. Does not need to make swim rolls and can breathe under water. Drain 1 Ace card for each hour spent out of water. Worth 15 CP if used as a Cast Card.
+14
2 STR 0 COR 3 DEF 2 SPD 1 WIS 12 HP 7 CAP
Character
Can play merfolk, item, universal and latent shifter cards. Does not need to make swim rolls and can breathe under water. Drain 1 Ace card for each hour spent out of water. Worth 15 CP if used as a Cast Card.
Amethyst Ring (Sponsored Campaign Card)
Amethyst Ring (campaign card??)
NFS
Item
-1/8 CAP
The wearer of this ring is granted +2 to any roll involving shaman spells or spirits.
“It is said that the Amethyst can be used as a medium to the spirit plane by those in tune with the dead.”
NFS
Item
-1/8 CAP
The wearer of this ring is granted +2 to any roll involving shaman spells or spirits.
“It is said that the Amethyst can be used as a medium to the spirit plane by those in tune with the dead.”
Truth Seeker's Harp (Sponsored Card)
Truth Seeker’s Harp
950
Item
-2 CAP
These ancient harps were desirable by kings who had them played when guests and rivals came to their court. Success at +2 +WIS causes someone listening to music from this harp to not be able to tell a lie. GM may add modifiers to contest roll. Does not work on Orcs.
950
Item
-2 CAP
These ancient harps were desirable by kings who had them played when guests and rivals came to their court. Success at +2 +WIS causes someone listening to music from this harp to not be able to tell a lie. GM may add modifiers to contest roll. Does not work on Orcs.
Bardic Tales (Sponsored Card)
Bardic Tales
8 CP
Universal Anchor 0/P
Success at +2 allows the Bard to recall ancient tales or stories. They can make any knowledge roll without playing a knowledge Ace card such as History or Draconic Lore. If one of these cards is played, the bonuses stack from both. Must have Bard Background.
8 CP
Universal Anchor 0/P
Success at +2 allows the Bard to recall ancient tales or stories. They can make any knowledge roll without playing a knowledge Ace card such as History or Draconic Lore. If one of these cards is played, the bonuses stack from both. Must have Bard Background.
Granite Gloves (Sponsored Campaign Cards)
Granite Gloves (campaign card)
NFS
Item
+2 STR* -1 CAP
Gloves appear a normal leather work gloves. In any form, as a 0/F independent action, drain 3 points of Gargoyle Ace cards to form the gloves into stone that melds to the user. Counts as being unarmed for purposes of unarmed mastery.
NFS
Item
+2 STR* -1 CAP
Gloves appear a normal leather work gloves. In any form, as a 0/F independent action, drain 3 points of Gargoyle Ace cards to form the gloves into stone that melds to the user. Counts as being unarmed for purposes of unarmed mastery.
Activate Waystone (Sponsored Card)
Activate Waystone
3 CP
Channel 1/F
The user may activate a waystone by touching it. The user and their gear are transported to the sister stone 1 min for every terrain square later. You may transport 1 other living being along with you.
3 CP
Channel 1/F
The user may activate a waystone by touching it. The user and their gear are transported to the sister stone 1 min for every terrain square later. You may transport 1 other living being along with you.
Waystones (Sponsored Card)
Waystones (or Portal Stones if that sounds better)
NFS
Item
-2 CAP
Each pair of stones has a unique rune engraved on them. A gate can be opened between the two stones if both are placed in non-warped ground. If either stone is uprooted, they both loose all magical properties. Most are found, but some sell for a thousand gold or more.
NFS
Item
-2 CAP
Each pair of stones has a unique rune engraved on them. A gate can be opened between the two stones if both are placed in non-warped ground. If either stone is uprooted, they both loose all magical properties. Most are found, but some sell for a thousand gold or more.
Shifter Band (Sponsored Card)
Shifter Band
800 GP
Item
-1/2 Cap
When a shape shifter changes form, the band magically absorbs up to 2 CAP of clothing that returns on the user once the form is drained. May not hold armor, other equipment or be used by the Fastidious. Was said to be created by a particularly modest dragon.
800 GP
Item
-1/2 Cap
When a shape shifter changes form, the band magically absorbs up to 2 CAP of clothing that returns on the user once the form is drained. May not hold armor, other equipment or be used by the Fastidious. Was said to be created by a particularly modest dragon.
Bloody Fury Augmentation (Sponsored Campaign Card)
Blood Fury Augmentation (campaign card)
Boon
Item Anchor 0/P
+2 STR
When Sword of the Skeleton Duke deals 100 HP of damage in one combat this card augments it. Adds 10 Vigorous Strike Cards and +2 STR for combat. The wielder must succeed in a +WIS contest roll to sheath sword. “We are going to continue…” –Alec
NOTE: Not intended for general release.
Boon
Item Anchor 0/P
+2 STR
When Sword of the Skeleton Duke deals 100 HP of damage in one combat this card augments it. Adds 10 Vigorous Strike Cards and +2 STR for combat. The wielder must succeed in a +WIS contest roll to sheath sword. “We are going to continue…” –Alec
NOTE: Not intended for general release.
Spell Shield (Sponsored Card)
Spell Shield (we can’t come up with a better name for this spell)
4 CP
Wizardry Spell 0/V
Independent Card. Drain any number of wizard spells when you play this card. Add 2 HP to the spell shield for each point of wizardry drained. You may apply damage dealt to you to the spell shield instead. The spell shield is drained when all HP are lost
4 CP
Wizardry Spell 0/V
Independent Card. Drain any number of wizard spells when you play this card. Add 2 HP to the spell shield for each point of wizardry drained. You may apply damage dealt to you to the spell shield instead. The spell shield is drained when all HP are lost
Sphere of Fire (Sponsored Card)
Sphere of Fire
8 CP
Wizardry Spell 1/F
A sphere of fire surrounds the caster causing 2D6 magical fire damage to anyone within a 10 foot radius.
“I just love when an angry mob attacks me with their pitchforks and torches!!” –Dyson Brickwall
8 CP
Wizardry Spell 1/F
A sphere of fire surrounds the caster causing 2D6 magical fire damage to anyone within a 10 foot radius.
“I just love when an angry mob attacks me with their pitchforks and torches!!” –Dyson Brickwall
Metacrobatics (Sponsored Card)
Metacrobatics
8 CP
Essence Anchor 0/P
Success at +COR allows the character to perform one extraordinary feat such as running up a wall, jumping from treetop to treetop, running across water, etc. GM determines what can be done, how much essence is spent, and the timing of the feat.
8 CP
Essence Anchor 0/P
Success at +COR allows the character to perform one extraordinary feat such as running up a wall, jumping from treetop to treetop, running across water, etc. GM determines what can be done, how much essence is spent, and the timing of the feat.
Iron Body (Sponsored Card)
Iron Body
5 CP
Essence Ace 0/C
+4 DEF
Independent Card. Play to add +4 DEF for combat. Costs 4 points of Essence Damage instead of 1. “When inner strength is brought to the surface it becomes stronger than any known armor.” –Barik, Essence Master
5 CP
Essence Ace 0/C
+4 DEF
Independent Card. Play to add +4 DEF for combat. Costs 4 points of Essence Damage instead of 1. “When inner strength is brought to the surface it becomes stronger than any known armor.” –Barik, Essence Master
The Black Hand (Sponsored Campaign Card)
The Black Hand (campaign card)
Boon 15
Essence Anchor 0/P
Essence Push: 0/F Independent action. May repel a target up to 10 feet away back 10 feet for every one Essence spent up to 50 feet. GM may assign damage caused by hitting an object, deny large targets being pushed, or cause extra essence to be used.
NOTE: Not for general Publish, just for them.
Essence Push: 0/F Independent action. May repel a target up to 10 feet away back 10 feet for every one Essence spent up to 50 feet. GM may assign damage caused by hitting an object, deny large targets being pushed, or cause extra essence to be used.
NOTE: Not for general Publish, just for them.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Progressive Poison Feature
We already have cards which do poison damage. Progressive poison extends those features, monsters and spells. Gamemasters will may need to be flexible about how to apply this, but we have good GM's.
If you have questions about how this could work in specific cases, clearly state the question and I'll add my opinion on that to the web page describing the card.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Rain Dance - Submitted Card
Rain Dance
Witchcraft 8CP 1/*
A 20 minute ritual gives the witch a chance to "call" a rain storm to her location. The caster must win a contest roll to which the GM may add hardship penalties. Once called, a storm arrives in D6 hours.
Witchcraft 8CP 1/*
A 20 minute ritual gives the witch a chance to "call" a rain storm to her location. The caster must win a contest roll to which the GM may add hardship penalties. Once called, a storm arrives in D6 hours.
Water Maneuvers - Submitted card
Water Maneuvers
witchcraft 2 cp 1/C
Success on a contest roll at +1 allows the witch to "skate" over a body of water at normal movement. GM may add hardship penalties due to other factors.
witchcraft 2 cp 1/C
Success on a contest roll at +1 allows the witch to "skate" over a body of water at normal movement. GM may add hardship penalties due to other factors.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ice Arrow - Submitted Card
Ice Arrow
Magic Item - 75gp
Arrow does an additional 1D6 +1 Magic Damage. When hit, if target rolls a 4 or lower on a roll of 2D6 they lose their next action.
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Basically just like fire-fingers to Ice blast . Fire Arrow to Ice Arrow. I tried to make up for the power of the potential action loss by upping the cost, and lowering the magic damage and reducing the dice odds of a freeze. Ice Arrow seems inevitable, though how it plays.. alternatively, there is this.
Ice Arrow - 50gp - 2 points of magic damage and a roll of 7 or less on 2D6 target loses next action. oooor...
Ice Arrow - 150gp - 2D6+6 Magic damage and roll of 7 or less lose action....
Magic Item - 75gp
Arrow does an additional 1D6 +1 Magic Damage. When hit, if target rolls a 4 or lower on a roll of 2D6 they lose their next action.
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Basically just like fire-fingers to Ice blast . Fire Arrow to Ice Arrow. I tried to make up for the power of the potential action loss by upping the cost, and lowering the magic damage and reducing the dice odds of a freeze. Ice Arrow seems inevitable, though how it plays.. alternatively, there is this.
Ice Arrow - 50gp - 2 points of magic damage and a roll of 7 or less on 2D6 target loses next action. oooor...
Ice Arrow - 150gp - 2D6+6 Magic damage and roll of 7 or less lose action....
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Silence, Submitted Card
Silence (3)
Witchcraft Spell Ace 1/C
Successful casting causes target to lose ability to speak for five minutes. Target can move his mouth and breath, but no sound comes out. Does not affect mind speech. Spell casters suffer a -1 to spells. “Mother White does not suffer a sassy mouth. When she says be quiet, you better!”
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Like the wizards cone of silence but target based. This has many role playing opportunities. Ever had your party member accidentally start blurting out something to the necromancer or enemy? Silence prevents this and keeps your buddy from looking like a fool later. It’s also great for taking out guards on stealth missions.
Actuall game conversation:
Stranger: hi I’m just a traveler passing through, where are you headed?
Jack: up north to the abandoned elethay temple.
Stranger: oh really?
Jack: yeah, we’re supposed to find some missing people and maybe kill this evil necromancer up there.
Stranger: OH? How many of you are there you plan to attack a necromancer?
Witchcraft Spell Ace 1/C
Successful casting causes target to lose ability to speak for five minutes. Target can move his mouth and breath, but no sound comes out. Does not affect mind speech. Spell casters suffer a -1 to spells. “Mother White does not suffer a sassy mouth. When she says be quiet, you better!”
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Like the wizards cone of silence but target based. This has many role playing opportunities. Ever had your party member accidentally start blurting out something to the necromancer or enemy? Silence prevents this and keeps your buddy from looking like a fool later. It’s also great for taking out guards on stealth missions.
Actuall game conversation:
Stranger: hi I’m just a traveler passing through, where are you headed?
Jack: up north to the abandoned elethay temple.
Stranger: oh really?
Jack: yeah, we’re supposed to find some missing people and maybe kill this evil necromancer up there.
Stranger: OH? How many of you are there you plan to attack a necromancer?
Elven Sparkle, Submitted Card
Elven Sparkle (5)
War Elf Spell Ace 1/*
Success at +3 allows an elf to create a magic glitter from herb, flower pollen or dust, for one character. When activated, the user gains +5 to all charm, persuasion or entertainment rolls for the duration of the encounter. GM discretion on how far this goes. If worn for over 24 hours it dulls and becomes dirt.
War Elf Spell Ace 1/*
Success at +3 allows an elf to create a magic glitter from herb, flower pollen or dust, for one character. When activated, the user gains +5 to all charm, persuasion or entertainment rolls for the duration of the encounter. GM discretion on how far this goes. If worn for over 24 hours it dulls and becomes dirt.
War Elf Boon, Submitted card
War Elf Boon (10)
War Elf is bestowed only to the most proven in combative campaigns. The Elf also gains +3 to all knowledge rolls.
Str 0
Cor +1
Def 0
Spd +1
Wis +1
HP +4
Cap 0
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I would like to see a COR boost for Elves. Elven characters aren’t exactly weak, but there are more than enough Str bonus’ and it doesn’t fit their characters or the game mechanics. If you are running a character who doesn’t specialize in melee combat, then a str bonus doesn’t help you at all. A Cor bonus fits the elven nature and is helpful to both magic users and ranged fighters.
War Elf is bestowed only to the most proven in combative campaigns. The Elf also gains +3 to all knowledge rolls.
Str 0
Cor +1
Def 0
Spd +1
Wis +1
HP +4
Cap 0
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I would like to see a COR boost for Elves. Elven characters aren’t exactly weak, but there are more than enough Str bonus’ and it doesn’t fit their characters or the game mechanics. If you are running a character who doesn’t specialize in melee combat, then a str bonus doesn’t help you at all. A Cor bonus fits the elven nature and is helpful to both magic users and ranged fighters.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Channel Sight - Submitted Card
Channel Sight (2) 0/V
-This power allows characters in a Channel Link to choose to see through the eyes of another member of the Link. Each character uses their own perception rolls, abilities (i.e. Nightvision), and active spells (i.e. Arcane Knowledge), but cannot cast spells through the host. This power requires an Independent action each round to maintain.
-This power allows characters in a Channel Link to choose to see through the eyes of another member of the Link. Each character uses their own perception rolls, abilities (i.e. Nightvision), and active spells (i.e. Arcane Knowledge), but cannot cast spells through the host. This power requires an Independent action each round to maintain.
Create Od Bubble - Submitted Card
Create Od Bubble (12) 10/*
-This power requires at least four linked characters, allowing them to create a 50 foot radius Od bubble. The bubble is stationary once created, and lasts four hours. Od Damage: 2
-This power requires at least four linked characters, allowing them to create a 50 foot radius Od bubble. The bubble is stationary once created, and lasts four hours. Od Damage: 2
Spell War - Submitted Card
Spell War (6) 0/R
-Independent: Success at +2 allows the user to disrupt an enemy spellcaster with a mind blast. The target spellcaster suffers a -1 penalty for each linked character (up to a maximum of -10) to all spell contest and damage rolls for the round.
-Independent: Success at +2 allows the user to disrupt an enemy spellcaster with a mind blast. The target spellcaster suffers a -1 penalty for each linked character (up to a maximum of -10) to all spell contest and damage rolls for the round.
Channel Armor - Submitted Card
Channel Armor (or Armor of Unity) (5) 0/R
-Independent: Each linked character adds +1 defense to another member of the Link for the round.
-Independent: Each linked character adds +1 defense to another member of the Link for the round.
Speed of Thought - Submitted Card
Speed of Thought (3) 0/F
-Independent: Each linked character adds +1 to any dodge, blocking, run away, or speed-based contest roll of another character in the Link.
-Independent: Each linked character adds +1 to any dodge, blocking, run away, or speed-based contest roll of another character in the Link.
Channel Focus - Submitted Card
Channel Focus (3) 0/F
-Independent: Each Character in the Link adds +1 to the contest roll for a single Skill being performed by another member of the Link.
-Independent: Each Character in the Link adds +1 to the contest roll for a single Skill being performed by another member of the Link.
Channel Leadership - Submitted Card
Channel Leadership (6) 0/V
-This power allows all linked characters to use the bonus of any one linked character when making a contest roll for any Skill that multiple members in the Link are performing.
-This power allows all linked characters to use the bonus of any one linked character when making a contest roll for any Skill that multiple members in the Link are performing.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Tree Walker - Submitted Card
Tree Walker
Elven Dryad 1/C 2 Cp
Grants +1 cor to the dryad character for 5 minutes provided she remains in the limbs of the forest's trees.
Elven Dryad 1/C 2 Cp
Grants +1 cor to the dryad character for 5 minutes provided she remains in the limbs of the forest's trees.
Tree Bender - Submitted Card
Tree Bender
Elven Dryad 1/* 1 CP
Use to bend one living sapling into a shape of the users choice, subject to GM approval. The user must make a sucessful + Cor roll or the saplings breaks and dies. This action takes 1 day to complete.
Elven Dryad 1/* 1 CP
Use to bend one living sapling into a shape of the users choice, subject to GM approval. The user must make a sucessful + Cor roll or the saplings breaks and dies. This action takes 1 day to complete.
When the Trees Talk - Submitted Card
When the Trees Talk
Elven Dryad 1/* 1Cp
Sucess at +3 allows the Dryad character to communicate with a touched tree. It takes a half hour to get a description of an incident "seen" by the tree.
Elven Dryad 1/* 1Cp
Sucess at +3 allows the Dryad character to communicate with a touched tree. It takes a half hour to get a description of an incident "seen" by the tree.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Submission: Meteoric Iron
Meteoric Iron +500 gp.
Universal Item Modifier
+2 STR* +2 DEF^ + CAP
Only a few bits of the near mythical 'Star Metal' are known to exist: kingdoms have fallen over the desire to own the weapons forged from it. Weapons add +2 to damage*, shields and armour add + 2 to DEF^, ignore special effects of acid, and may be used to parry magical attacks (COR vs. SPD).
Universal Item Modifier
+2 STR* +2 DEF^ + CAP
Only a few bits of the near mythical 'Star Metal' are known to exist: kingdoms have fallen over the desire to own the weapons forged from it. Weapons add +2 to damage*, shields and armour add + 2 to DEF^, ignore special effects of acid, and may be used to parry magical attacks (COR vs. SPD).
Submission: Mithril
Mithril +350 gp.
Universal Item Modifier
+1 STR* +1 DEF^ -Half CAP
Found only in the deepest of mines is the legendary 'Bright Metal', coveted by craftsmen all across Grandilar. Weapons add +1 to Damage*. Shields and armour aad +1 to DEF^, and all halve their CAP incurred (minimum of 1/2) due to reduced weight.
Universal Item Modifier
+1 STR* +1 DEF^ -Half CAP
Found only in the deepest of mines is the legendary 'Bright Metal', coveted by craftsmen all across Grandilar. Weapons add +1 to Damage*. Shields and armour aad +1 to DEF^, and all halve their CAP incurred (minimum of 1/2) due to reduced weight.
Submission: Adamantine
Adamantine +250 gp.
+2 STR* +1 DEF^
Universal Item Modifier
Using techniques almost forgotten since Death Day, Dwarves craft fine weapons and armour from this dull grey metal. Weapons add +2 to damage*. Shields and armour add +1 to DEF^, and ignore all special effects caused by acid.
+2 STR* +1 DEF^
Universal Item Modifier
Using techniques almost forgotten since Death Day, Dwarves craft fine weapons and armour from this dull grey metal. Weapons add +2 to damage*. Shields and armour add +1 to DEF^, and ignore all special effects caused by acid.
Submission: Silk
Silk +100 gp
+ 1 DEF*, +1/2 CAP
Universal Item Modifier
A fabric made in the most distant lands of Grandilar, silk is strong and shiny. As clothing it provides +2 to rolls when bargaining with merchants & townsfolk, and attempts at Charm or Seduction. As armour it adds +1 to DEF*, and stacks with other armour worn.
+ 1 DEF*, +1/2 CAP
Universal Item Modifier
A fabric made in the most distant lands of Grandilar, silk is strong and shiny. As clothing it provides +2 to rolls when bargaining with merchants & townsfolk, and attempts at Charm or Seduction. As armour it adds +1 to DEF*, and stacks with other armour worn.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
New Elementalism ideas on Mark's Madness Blog
There is a new batch of Elementalism card ideas on the Mark's Madness blog. You can use this handy link to go over and take a look.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Spell Catcher
Spell Catcher 18cp
Universal Anchor 4hrs/F
This is Ritual Magic. The Spell Catcher catches cast spells on a scroll skin and creates a scroll that can be used by anyone. Success at +2 +1 per Magic Anchor processed versus the card points of the spell being captured. Spells that qualify have scroll cards.
Notes:
The ability to print standard cards has made us think about creating 18 card sets of scrolls. Ritual Bonuses would apply. By limiting the Spell Catcher to existing cards we can decide publicly (here) which cards can be made into scrolls and which can not.
In general:
Scrolls require the ability to Read any language (they are magic and form to the reader). All scrolls are activated by using one or more actions. All Spells may be made into scrolls. Scrolls detect as magic items and may be dispelled as the spells they are. Scroll cost is variable.
1 cp= 25gp, 2 cp= 55gp, 3 cp= 90gp, 4 cp= 130gp, 5 cp= 175gp
6 cp= 225gp, 7 cp= 280, 8 cp= 340, 9 cp 405gp, 10 cp= 475
11 cp= 550gp (25x11x2)
To allow for increasing difficulty the scroll cost formula I used is 25gp per cp plus 10% per cp over 1.
Thus 11 cp is (25gp x11cp x2) = 550gp total.
12 cp would be 25gp x 12cp x 2.1= 630gp total.
Universal Anchor 4hrs/F
This is Ritual Magic. The Spell Catcher catches cast spells on a scroll skin and creates a scroll that can be used by anyone. Success at +2 +1 per Magic Anchor processed versus the card points of the spell being captured. Spells that qualify have scroll cards.
Notes:
The ability to print standard cards has made us think about creating 18 card sets of scrolls. Ritual Bonuses would apply. By limiting the Spell Catcher to existing cards we can decide publicly (here) which cards can be made into scrolls and which can not.
In general:
Scrolls require the ability to Read any language (they are magic and form to the reader). All scrolls are activated by using one or more actions. All Spells may be made into scrolls. Scrolls detect as magic items and may be dispelled as the spells they are. Scroll cost is variable.
1 cp= 25gp, 2 cp= 55gp, 3 cp= 90gp, 4 cp= 130gp, 5 cp= 175gp
6 cp= 225gp, 7 cp= 280, 8 cp= 340, 9 cp 405gp, 10 cp= 475
11 cp= 550gp (25x11x2)
To allow for increasing difficulty the scroll cost formula I used is 25gp per cp plus 10% per cp over 1.
Thus 11 cp is (25gp x11cp x2) = 550gp total.
12 cp would be 25gp x 12cp x 2.1= 630gp total.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Astral Deflection
Astral Deflection, 4 cp
Astral, Spell, Ace, 0/F (IND)
Success at +1 versus +0 deflects and magic damage causing attack, or spell, to miss its target and do no damage. Only one may be used against one incoming attack, or spell.
Astral, Spell, Ace, 0/F (IND)
Success at +1 versus +0 deflects and magic damage causing attack, or spell, to miss its target and do no damage. Only one may be used against one incoming attack, or spell.
Quick Astral Spike
Quick Astral Spike, 5cp
Astral, Spell, Ace, 0/F (IND)
Range 60 feet. Causes 2d6+2 Magic Damage. May be dodged at -6 SPD. Ignores DEF.
Astral, Spell, Ace, 0/F (IND)
Range 60 feet. Causes 2d6+2 Magic Damage. May be dodged at -6 SPD. Ignores DEF.
Grand Astral Spike
Grand Astral Spike, 18cp
Astral, Spell, Ace, 1/F
Range 300 feet. Causes 2d6+25 Magic Damage. May be dodged at -9 SPD. Ignores DEF.
Astral, Spell, Ace, 1/F
Range 300 feet. Causes 2d6+25 Magic Damage. May be dodged at -9 SPD. Ignores DEF.
Astral Spike
Astral Spike, 9cp
Astral, Spell, Ace, 1/F
Range 150 feet. Causes 2d6+10 Magic Damage. May be dodged at -6 SPD. Ignores DEF.
Astral, Spell, Ace, 1/F
Range 150 feet. Causes 2d6+10 Magic Damage. May be dodged at -6 SPD. Ignores DEF.
Grand Astral Whip
Grand Astral Whip, 14cp
Astral, Spell, Ace, 1/F
Range 40 feet. Causes 2d6+25 Magic Damage. May be dodged. May add Whip Master bonuses. Ignores DEF.
Astral, Spell, Ace, 1/F
Range 40 feet. Causes 2d6+25 Magic Damage. May be dodged. May add Whip Master bonuses. Ignores DEF.
Astral Whip
Astral Whip, 7cp
Astral, Spell, Ace, 1/F
Range 20 feet. Causes 2d6+10 Magic Damage. May be dodged. May add Whip Master bonuses. Ignores DEF.
Astral, Spell, Ace, 1/F
Range 20 feet. Causes 2d6+10 Magic Damage. May be dodged. May add Whip Master bonuses. Ignores DEF.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Short Fuse - Flaw
Short Fuse -3cp
Universal Anchor Flaw 0/P
The character has a tendency to loose control and become angry and belligerent when provoked or at poorly chosen times. The player is responsible for role-playing this flaw.
Notes:
As this card goes on a character, and it is not a GM card, it is a part of the character and the player is responsible for reflecting the characters personality.
Universal Anchor Flaw 0/P
The character has a tendency to loose control and become angry and belligerent when provoked or at poorly chosen times. The player is responsible for role-playing this flaw.
Notes:
As this card goes on a character, and it is not a GM card, it is a part of the character and the player is responsible for reflecting the characters personality.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Astral Theory
Astral Theory 8 CP
Universal Anchor 0/P
Requires Mentor to learn. Requires Read and Write. Allows user to acquire Astral Cards. May only use Wizardry, Necromancy and Astral spells.
Roll each time an Astral card is activated. On a roll of "2" take 2d6+6 direct Magic damage and drain the card.
Notes: Not much to say. You heard about it in the GGP Podcast.
1. Astral Theory is a Universal card, so you don't take damage from it, just Astral cards. The player, of course, will be responsible for tracking this. After all, it is your character, and the GM already has plenty to do.
2. Text just barely fits. It is clipped language, but it gets the message out there. Tough putting complex cards into "Card Speak" and make them fit.
Universal Anchor 0/P
Requires Mentor to learn. Requires Read and Write. Allows user to acquire Astral Cards. May only use Wizardry, Necromancy and Astral spells.
Roll each time an Astral card is activated. On a roll of "2" take 2d6+6 direct Magic damage and drain the card.
Notes: Not much to say. You heard about it in the GGP Podcast.
1. Astral Theory is a Universal card, so you don't take damage from it, just Astral cards. The player, of course, will be responsible for tracking this. After all, it is your character, and the GM already has plenty to do.
2. Text just barely fits. It is clipped language, but it gets the message out there. Tough putting complex cards into "Card Speak" and make them fit.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Lost Past - Flaw
Lost Past +3 CP
Universal Anchor Flaw 0/P
When this character first metamorphosed into a shape shifter the experience was so traumatic that they lost all memory of their past. They do not get any background card. Their memories start with their first change. May not be combined with Non-Shifter Characters, Latent Shifter or Denial Flaw.
Universal Anchor Flaw 0/P
When this character first metamorphosed into a shape shifter the experience was so traumatic that they lost all memory of their past. They do not get any background card. Their memories start with their first change. May not be combined with Non-Shifter Characters, Latent Shifter or Denial Flaw.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The Brotherhood PDF's
Yes, they are available as Beta Downloads. This is the place to make your comments. The concepts showed up on the Mark's Madness Blog for your commentary. And now the PDF's are in available for Download here.
Let the screams of pain begin!
Let the screams of pain begin!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Coyote Form - Werewolf - Submitted card
Coyote Form 6 CP
Werewolf ACE / 0F / V
STR +1 COR +2 SPD +3 WIS 0 DEF +3 CAP 0
Independant. Play to transform a werewolf character into coyote form. The shifted character may not use weapons, armor or humanoid languages, or any items which require hands to use. May communicate with other wolves at GM's discretion. May use werewolf cards. A character may only play one form card at a time.
A coyote gets +2 to use Hypnotic Gaze and +2 to stealth and perception.
Werewolf ACE / 0F / V
STR +1 COR +2 SPD +3 WIS 0 DEF +3 CAP 0
Independant. Play to transform a werewolf character into coyote form. The shifted character may not use weapons, armor or humanoid languages, or any items which require hands to use. May communicate with other wolves at GM's discretion. May use werewolf cards. A character may only play one form card at a time.
A coyote gets +2 to use Hypnotic Gaze and +2 to stealth and perception.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Agony - Jikadell/Witchcraft
Agony CP=10
Witchcraft/Jikadell Ace 1 / F
Cast to inflict 2d6+12 magic damage. Success at +2 vs. +0 causes the target to lose their movements during the next round.
"Elethay's Blessings do not include Agony, yet, when forced, I will use it." Mother White.
*NOTES*
1. Gamemasters will have an entertaining time determining what happens to a flyer with no movement. Use your imagination and Judgement as guided by your experience.
2. A Character's Magic Resistance Bonuses would be added to the "+0" contest.
3. The magic damage would be applied first. Then the contest over the targets movement would occur and it has no effect on the damage. It follows the order listed in the card rules.
4. For those of you reading Sue's Gatekeeper comic at My Online Comics, Agony is used in Gatekeeper.
Witchcraft/Jikadell Ace 1 / F
Cast to inflict 2d6+12 magic damage. Success at +2 vs. +0 causes the target to lose their movements during the next round.
"Elethay's Blessings do not include Agony, yet, when forced, I will use it." Mother White.
*NOTES*
1. Gamemasters will have an entertaining time determining what happens to a flyer with no movement. Use your imagination and Judgement as guided by your experience.
2. A Character's Magic Resistance Bonuses would be added to the "+0" contest.
3. The magic damage would be applied first. Then the contest over the targets movement would occur and it has no effect on the damage. It follows the order listed in the card rules.
4. For those of you reading Sue's Gatekeeper comic at My Online Comics, Agony is used in Gatekeeper.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Skitter - Vermite
Skitter 2 CP
Vermite ACE 0 / F (IND)
Use as a Vermite or in Vermite Form. Play to Dodge a melee attack. Used as an escape maneuver, may not be combined with Fancy Footwork. Only one may be played per round.
Vermite ACE 0 / F (IND)
Use as a Vermite or in Vermite Form. Play to Dodge a melee attack. Used as an escape maneuver, may not be combined with Fancy Footwork. Only one may be played per round.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Journey Storm - Astral Spell
Journey Storm 20 CP
Astral Spell / 10 actions/C
The spell creates a small Od or Warp storm that lasts five minutes. The storm exists at two points. One near the caster and one at the destination. The destination must be known to the caster. Any number of creatures may travel through the Storm to the destination, or back. Od or Warp damage is 4 points.
*NOTE* Something just a little different to consider. Dual actions would cut the casting time in an emergency. "Make It Independent" only works on "an action", so could not be combined with Journey Storm.
This is one of the Astral Spells developed by the Blackwind Mystic Scientists which played into their Clans banishment.
Astral Spell / 10 actions/C
The spell creates a small Od or Warp storm that lasts five minutes. The storm exists at two points. One near the caster and one at the destination. The destination must be known to the caster. Any number of creatures may travel through the Storm to the destination, or back. Od or Warp damage is 4 points.
*NOTE* Something just a little different to consider. Dual actions would cut the casting time in an emergency. "Make It Independent" only works on "an action", so could not be combined with Journey Storm.
This is one of the Astral Spells developed by the Blackwind Mystic Scientists which played into their Clans banishment.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tail Trick: Sweep - Submitted Card
Tail Trick: Sweep
Vermite Ace 0/F 3cp
Play on Dodge. Success on +STR+SPD vs. target +STR trips the target, which takes ½ its STR in subdual falling damage. Does not work on flying targets. May combine with Fancy Footwork. Channel Strike adds to STR on contest but not to damage. May use in Giant Rat form.
NOTES:
Well, I did it…I think. Text is 272 characters, with spaces, by my count. ;)
I envision this as a full body dodging move where the Vermite drops low and spins, whipping its tail around in the process and attempting the trip. The Vermite can run for it after the move, unlike the Drop Kick without a Fancy Footwork. With this ace, you play Fancy Footwork to stay put and hit your foe while he’s down.
Vermite Ace 0/F 3cp
Play on Dodge. Success on +STR+SPD vs. target +STR trips the target, which takes ½ its STR in subdual falling damage. Does not work on flying targets. May combine with Fancy Footwork. Channel Strike adds to STR on contest but not to damage. May use in Giant Rat form.
NOTES:
Well, I did it…I think. Text is 272 characters, with spaces, by my count. ;)
I envision this as a full body dodging move where the Vermite drops low and spins, whipping its tail around in the process and attempting the trip. The Vermite can run for it after the move, unlike the Drop Kick without a Fancy Footwork. With this ace, you play Fancy Footwork to stay put and hit your foe while he’s down.
Tail Trick: Riposte 3cp - Submitted Card
Tail Trick: Riposte 3cp
Vermite Tail ace 0/F
Independent card. Played when Defending, the vermite adds a spin that slaps the attacker with its tail as an extra unarmed melee attack, whether the defense succeeds or not. May use in Giant Rat form. May not combine with Fake.
NOTES:
A counter strike for the vermites, and something else for the tail.
Vermite Tail ace 0/F
Independent card. Played when Defending, the vermite adds a spin that slaps the attacker with its tail as an extra unarmed melee attack, whether the defense succeeds or not. May use in Giant Rat form. May not combine with Fake.
NOTES:
A counter strike for the vermites, and something else for the tail.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Head Butt 3 CP
Head Butt 3 cp.
Vorn ACE 0/F.
+4 STR. Use as a Vorn or in a form with combat horns. Combine with character’s movement to make a +4 STR attack. Movement ends where the character engages opponent in melee. May not be combined with weapons.
-What'd you think the horns were for?
NOTES: This one is both appealing and tricky. We would not want a Vorn Pegasus head butting people, the head is not designed for it. The Vorn Unicorn, on the other hand, has a head for the job. We would need a discussion on this and list on the web page exactly which forms qualified.
Vorn ACE 0/F.
+4 STR. Use as a Vorn or in a form with combat horns. Combine with character’s movement to make a +4 STR attack. Movement ends where the character engages opponent in melee. May not be combined with weapons.
-What'd you think the horns were for?
NOTES: This one is both appealing and tricky. We would not want a Vorn Pegasus head butting people, the head is not designed for it. The Vorn Unicorn, on the other hand, has a head for the job. We would need a discussion on this and list on the web page exactly which forms qualified.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Web Spitter Feature
Web Spitter 4 CP
Warp Feature Anchor 0/F
Independent. Use once per round. This feature allows the creature to spit a sticky web up to 20 feet per STR of the creature. The web causes the target to be -1 SPD. The first time the target rolls a zero or less for initiative they become immobilized. The web has 8hp per hit on the target.
NOTES (Which will appear on the web page if we publish this):
I knew this was a mistake when I took the job. Nobody goes to the Plagueland Jungles for their health. Stuck here in this "goo" gave me time to consider my mistakes. First, never take a job as a scout for a shape shifter. Of course I didn't know that when I took the job. Second, never tell someone you are an "expert" on a region when you are not. I had heard some bardic stories on the area, so I figured I could fake it. Third, don't laugh at stories of spiders that are several hundred pounds. My Goddess, who could believe such fables! That thing coming towards me certainly looks like a spider, spits web like a spider and has a body twice the size of a man. I'm guessing my time for recounting mistakes is just about over....
Mark's Commentary:
The Plagueland jungles have spawned a number of warped spiders that have infested warped zones throughout the stormlands. While many of their warp features have become inherited in several species and can't be Purified, if they show up in other creatures at random they can be purified.
These webs are such that they could be defected with skills like Parry Missile. They could also be dodged using Tigrean Reflexes, Unicorn Gallop and Mystic Reflexes. Basically I will let it be dodged by any card which gives a character, or cast, an extra dodge (That covers future cards and cards I missed). I would also allow a Unicorn Flashdance or Teleport with Make It Independent added to it get you out of the way.
The HP of the web represents the damage that must be done to them to remove them. It will take small edged weapons to get this stuff loose, and even then the target may also suffer damage if it is not done carefully. The GM, and maybe other players, will "help" you with role-playing the caution needed.
The idea behind publishing this type of feature separately is to allow for less use of space in upcoming cast cards and to let the GM's fertile imaginations create their own monsters!
Edited 12/11/2008 I expanded my dodge commentary.
Warp Feature Anchor 0/F
Independent. Use once per round. This feature allows the creature to spit a sticky web up to 20 feet per STR of the creature. The web causes the target to be -1 SPD. The first time the target rolls a zero or less for initiative they become immobilized. The web has 8hp per hit on the target.
NOTES (Which will appear on the web page if we publish this):
I knew this was a mistake when I took the job. Nobody goes to the Plagueland Jungles for their health. Stuck here in this "goo" gave me time to consider my mistakes. First, never take a job as a scout for a shape shifter. Of course I didn't know that when I took the job. Second, never tell someone you are an "expert" on a region when you are not. I had heard some bardic stories on the area, so I figured I could fake it. Third, don't laugh at stories of spiders that are several hundred pounds. My Goddess, who could believe such fables! That thing coming towards me certainly looks like a spider, spits web like a spider and has a body twice the size of a man. I'm guessing my time for recounting mistakes is just about over....
Mark's Commentary:
The Plagueland jungles have spawned a number of warped spiders that have infested warped zones throughout the stormlands. While many of their warp features have become inherited in several species and can't be Purified, if they show up in other creatures at random they can be purified.
These webs are such that they could be defected with skills like Parry Missile. They could also be dodged using Tigrean Reflexes, Unicorn Gallop and Mystic Reflexes. Basically I will let it be dodged by any card which gives a character, or cast, an extra dodge (That covers future cards and cards I missed). I would also allow a Unicorn Flashdance or Teleport with Make It Independent added to it get you out of the way.
The HP of the web represents the damage that must be done to them to remove them. It will take small edged weapons to get this stuff loose, and even then the target may also suffer damage if it is not done carefully. The GM, and maybe other players, will "help" you with role-playing the caution needed.
The idea behind publishing this type of feature separately is to allow for less use of space in upcoming cast cards and to let the GM's fertile imaginations create their own monsters!
Edited 12/11/2008 I expanded my dodge commentary.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Purge Ritual
Purge Ritual CP=9
Witchcraft Spell ACE 1/V
Used to purge Diseases. Contest is +1 for every four hours of ceremony versus "0" or the Diseases Resilience. The caster spends as many hours as they wish to gain bonuses to Purge. The ceremony requires full attention and uses an action every round.
Witchcraft Spell ACE 1/V
Used to purge Diseases. Contest is +1 for every four hours of ceremony versus "0" or the Diseases Resilience. The caster spends as many hours as they wish to gain bonuses to Purge. The ceremony requires full attention and uses an action every round.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Pack Frame
Pack Frame
item. 1/2 CAP. 20 gp.
This is a lightweight, flexible frame that can hold a backpack and up to two sacks or shoulder sacks. Up to 12 CAP of additional items may be attached to the frame by a series of straps. The frame allows the items attached to it to be picked up or put down as if they were a single item, but does not otherwise affect the CAP or the accessibility of the items attached to the frame. It takes an independent action to put on or take off a pack frame.
This item would have been invented by a shapeshifting Valarian. The idea is to allow a character's stuff to be put down or picked up quickly. So, if characters who dropped their stuff need to make a hasty retreat, there will be no question about what can be grabbed in a hurry. Items that are attached to a pack frame would be in essentially the same position that they would be if the character was carrying them without a frame, so accessibility would not be affected. For example, a sword can be attached to a sword belt or attached to the waist strap of the pack frame, and would fall at the character's hip either way. Belt pouches likewise could be attached to the straps of the frame instead of to a belt. The backpack would still be on the back, and the two shoulder sacks would loop over the pack frame on either side and still fall to either side of the character's hips in about the same position they would be in if the character looped them over her shoulders on either side. The items on the pack frame cost the character exactly the same CAP as if she were carrying them without the pack frame, so she can't carry more stuff, she can just carry what she has more easily.
Another suggestion I got, what do you say?
item. 1/2 CAP. 20 gp.
This is a lightweight, flexible frame that can hold a backpack and up to two sacks or shoulder sacks. Up to 12 CAP of additional items may be attached to the frame by a series of straps. The frame allows the items attached to it to be picked up or put down as if they were a single item, but does not otherwise affect the CAP or the accessibility of the items attached to the frame. It takes an independent action to put on or take off a pack frame.
This item would have been invented by a shapeshifting Valarian. The idea is to allow a character's stuff to be put down or picked up quickly. So, if characters who dropped their stuff need to make a hasty retreat, there will be no question about what can be grabbed in a hurry. Items that are attached to a pack frame would be in essentially the same position that they would be if the character was carrying them without a frame, so accessibility would not be affected. For example, a sword can be attached to a sword belt or attached to the waist strap of the pack frame, and would fall at the character's hip either way. Belt pouches likewise could be attached to the straps of the frame instead of to a belt. The backpack would still be on the back, and the two shoulder sacks would loop over the pack frame on either side and still fall to either side of the character's hips in about the same position they would be in if the character looped them over her shoulders on either side. The items on the pack frame cost the character exactly the same CAP as if she were carrying them without the pack frame, so she can't carry more stuff, she can just carry what she has more easily.
Another suggestion I got, what do you say?
Monday, September 29, 2008
Tailwhip
Tailwhip 3cp
Wererat Tail ace 0/F
Independent card. Requires Prehensile Tail. The wererat uses its tail to make an extra +STR+COR melee attack. Limit 2 per round. May not use during a Tail Squeeze.
Wererat Tail ace 0/F
Independent card. Requires Prehensile Tail. The wererat uses its tail to make an extra +STR+COR melee attack. Limit 2 per round. May not use during a Tail Squeeze.
Prehensile Tail
Prehensile Tail 3cp
Wererat form enhancement ace 0/V
Independent card. Play in Giant Rat form. May use tail to carry items it can wrap around. If empty, may use Tail Aces. Drains with the enhanced form.
Wererat form enhancement ace 0/V
Independent card. Play in Giant Rat form. May use tail to carry items it can wrap around. If empty, may use Tail Aces. Drains with the enhanced form.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Clan Fortitude, 5CP Boon
Clan Fortitude 5cp boon
Clan Anchor/Boon 0/P
User forms a psychic bond with other known members of the same bloodline in line of sight who choose to enter the bond. Bonded characters may speak mind to mind. Fortitude members get +1 to all non-combat rolls for everyone in the bond.
So, it functions simliarly to a Channel Link without the WIS bonus and provides extra support for non-combat rolls. Clans have just kind of sat around for a long time and have only provided individual benefits through cards. This would be the first in possibly a number of clan cards to benefit clan members working together.
EDITED: Based on the first few comments I have adjusted the wording to be "bloodline" rather than "clan". Added "known members" for "members", so if you keep your bloodline a secret you will not be asked to join the bond, the user will not know to invite you.
Clan Anchor/Boon 0/P
User forms a psychic bond with other known members of the same bloodline in line of sight who choose to enter the bond. Bonded characters may speak mind to mind. Fortitude members get +1 to all non-combat rolls for everyone in the bond.
So, it functions simliarly to a Channel Link without the WIS bonus and provides extra support for non-combat rolls. Clans have just kind of sat around for a long time and have only provided individual benefits through cards. This would be the first in possibly a number of clan cards to benefit clan members working together.
EDITED: Based on the first few comments I have adjusted the wording to be "bloodline" rather than "clan". Added "known members" for "members", so if you keep your bloodline a secret you will not be asked to join the bond, the user will not know to invite you.
Blowgun Fire Dart
Blowgun Fire Dart
Magic item 50 gp COR +2
This dart holds 2 Fire Finger spells which are cast when the dart hits the target, adding 2d6 magical fire damage to its normal damage.
Magic item 50 gp COR +2
This dart holds 2 Fire Finger spells which are cast when the dart hits the target, adding 2d6 magical fire damage to its normal damage.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wererat Prime Form Enhancement Wererat Ace 0/V 4 cp
Wererat Augmentation Wererat Ace 0/V 4 cp
+2 SPD
Independent card. Play to augment any Wererat form, making it faster and capable of Blood Surges. Drains with the form it augments. Only one Wererat Augmentation may be in play.
+2 SPD
Independent card. Play to augment any Wererat form, making it faster and capable of Blood Surges. Drains with the form it augments. Only one Wererat Augmentation may be in play.
EDITED: June 14th, 2009
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The Big Bite Das Karr Ace 0/F 5cp
The Big Bite Das Karr Ace 0/F 5cp
Independent card. Play to allow the Das Karr to perform an additional Bite attack on her Initiative. May be used by Das Karr or those in Das Karr Form. Only one per round. May be combined with Unarmed Mastery and Universal STR adding cards only.
Independent card. Play to allow the Das Karr to perform an additional Bite attack on her Initiative. May be used by Das Karr or those in Das Karr Form. Only one per round. May be combined with Unarmed Mastery and Universal STR adding cards only.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Mind Bender, Warp Storm Feature 100 CP
Mind Bender, Warp Storm Feature 100 CP
Mind Bender Storms reduce the WIS of all non-warpspawn, madspawn and undead by 3. Odkin and Shapeshifters are at -6 WIS. The range of this feature is a one mile radius around the storm. Mind Bender storms can come in any size. These storms are inhabited by spawn as Necros do not like these either.
Mind Bender Storms reduce the WIS of all non-warpspawn, madspawn and undead by 3. Odkin and Shapeshifters are at -6 WIS. The range of this feature is a one mile radius around the storm. Mind Bender storms can come in any size. These storms are inhabited by spawn as Necros do not like these either.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Skorn Mystic (Cast, Warpspawn CP 46)
Skorn Mystic (Cast, Warpspawn CP 46)
BASE STR 5 COR 0 DEF 4 SPD 1 WIS 0 HP 54 CAP 8
Skorn are aggressive to non-warp creatures and harbor a special hatred of Orcs. Sometimes skorn are lost in their own thoughts (8-12 on 2d6) and they ignore everyone. A skorn may use its tail stinger to make an additional 0/F melee attack, on its initiative, which does poison damage. Skorn Mystics are skorn born with the ability to use witchcraft. They can't teach it nor do they understand it. Skorn Mystics may use witchcraft spells.
BASE STR 5 COR 0 DEF 4 SPD 1 WIS 0 HP 54 CAP 8
Skorn are aggressive to non-warp creatures and harbor a special hatred of Orcs. Sometimes skorn are lost in their own thoughts (8-12 on 2d6) and they ignore everyone. A skorn may use its tail stinger to make an additional 0/F melee attack, on its initiative, which does poison damage. Skorn Mystics are skorn born with the ability to use witchcraft. They can't teach it nor do they understand it. Skorn Mystics may use witchcraft spells.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Warp Terrain Effects
I am looking for as many ideas as I can get to add to this list. The whole idea here is to help give the players a sense of exactly how dangerous and wierd the warped terrains really are. It can also add an excitement to simply traveling to and from a mission. I will, of course, entirely forget where more ideas came from and not give credit where credit is due! (You can guess that I'm working on a GM book, but I have no idea when or how that will happen.) So, please feel free to post your ideas here and to start using these.
Warp Terrain Effects: Fun and Games for the GM in the lands of Warp.
The Stormlands has many warped areas. These areas are composed of ground and air which is as affected by the warp as the madspawn who live here. The following Warp Terrain Effects illustrate the dangers that the area itself poses to non-warped creatures, such as the characters. In general the ground is, to some degree, responding to the characters because they are "different" i.e. not warped. They therefore become a catalyst for these effects.
Frequency: These effects should be used between each encounter in an active, or new, warped area. In more stable, or older, warped areas these effects may occur every two or three encounters.
Describing the scenes: As one of these effects are happening the GM should go into the feel of what is occurring in a way that shows the players how strange these occurrences are. Listen to how the characters react and modify their individual rolls based on how the players have their characters behave.
Modifying Effects: The GM should add their own nasty ideas and if a party is too powerful, the GM should increase the effects. Younger characters would not be sent into the most vicious warp areas. Therefore as characters grow the areas they enter will become more dangerous. If the characters are young the GM should reduce these to make them scary, but not deadly.
Warp Lightening (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 7 per targeted character)
A magic attack (May be dispelled, it gets a +7) that does 2d6 warp damage direct to a target, warp DEF does not reduce this type of damage. Does not target warpspawn or madspawn. Those hit must make a Tox roll.
Frequently this attack is attached to a warped terrain and it happens each time a character changes into a form. This is tougher on Clanborn characters as they are always in form and they should be hit 3-4 times at random during an evenings play and each time they change forms.
Earthen Daggers (Warp terrain effect, EXP 6 per character in party)
A sudden explosion comes from the ground and it spits out a series of earthen stone daggers that do 2d6+2 physical damage. Physical defense does help here. Each character would be hit by one dagger. This happens in a flash and is over.
Rolling Warp Ground (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 3 per character in party)
The ground begins to rumble and groan. A series of 6 foot tall waves roll through the area tossing the party about. Everyone must make a +COR roll to stay on their feet. If the character falls they will take d6 physical damage and may be laughed at. In fact, the ground may laugh at them.... This sequence takes 3 to 4 minutes to subside.
Sudden Heat (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 8 per character in party)
The temperature raises to 120 degrees in 60 seconds. The sudden heat does 2d6 heat damage. In about 19 minutes the temperature begins to lower and it is back to normal in about 20 minutes.
Sudden Cold (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 8 per character in party)
The temperature drops to 50 below in 60 seconds causing 2d6 cold damage from the shock. This sudden temperature change is accompanied by a snowstorm reducing all types of vision to about 30 feet. In about 20 minutes the temperature suddenly returns to normal and the snow melts.
Poison Air (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 5 per character in party)
An invisible cloud of poison drifts by causing d6 poison damage to those who breath it. With no sound and no smell the cloud envelopes the party and passes on by in a single moment.
Warp Wave (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 4 per character in party)
The ground once again begins to vibrate and groan from the effects of the warp. This time an invisible wave of warp passes by doing 6 warp damage, plus the warp of the local terrain. This warp is reduced by a characters warp DEF.
Sudden Darkness (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 3 per character in party)
In a matter of seconds a complete darkness overcomes the area. It wipes out even nightvision and any other vision. Warpspawn stand very still. If you move, make a SPD roll or fall on you ***** and take d6 damage. Could other dangers be wrapped in here? well, see your GM.
Root Quake (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 7 per character in party)
The warped land begins to moan and sway. Suddenly roots break out of the ground entangling those above. Each character is entangled by d6-COR roots. Each root has a STR of 2.
Acid Rain (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 7 per character in party)
A gentle rain falls from a cloudless sky. The rain is an acid rain causing pain and d6 direct damage. Roll afterwards for each exposed non-magical piece of equipment. On a roll of 2-4 on 2d6 the item is destroyed. If a sack, or other container, is destroyed the "stuff" inside is exposed and must be rolled for as well.
Solid Air (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 6 per targeted character in party)
The slight wind has a strange whistling sound here. Characters with Dark Sense will detect solid blocks of air at 20 feet and be able to walk around them. Others will take damage equal to their movement in physical damage. This is especially hard on flying characters. DEF does work.
Warp Terrain Effects: Fun and Games for the GM in the lands of Warp.
The Stormlands has many warped areas. These areas are composed of ground and air which is as affected by the warp as the madspawn who live here. The following Warp Terrain Effects illustrate the dangers that the area itself poses to non-warped creatures, such as the characters. In general the ground is, to some degree, responding to the characters because they are "different" i.e. not warped. They therefore become a catalyst for these effects.
Frequency: These effects should be used between each encounter in an active, or new, warped area. In more stable, or older, warped areas these effects may occur every two or three encounters.
Describing the scenes: As one of these effects are happening the GM should go into the feel of what is occurring in a way that shows the players how strange these occurrences are. Listen to how the characters react and modify their individual rolls based on how the players have their characters behave.
Modifying Effects: The GM should add their own nasty ideas and if a party is too powerful, the GM should increase the effects. Younger characters would not be sent into the most vicious warp areas. Therefore as characters grow the areas they enter will become more dangerous. If the characters are young the GM should reduce these to make them scary, but not deadly.
Warp Lightening (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 7 per targeted character)
A magic attack (May be dispelled, it gets a +7) that does 2d6 warp damage direct to a target, warp DEF does not reduce this type of damage. Does not target warpspawn or madspawn. Those hit must make a Tox roll.
Frequently this attack is attached to a warped terrain and it happens each time a character changes into a form. This is tougher on Clanborn characters as they are always in form and they should be hit 3-4 times at random during an evenings play and each time they change forms.
Earthen Daggers (Warp terrain effect, EXP 6 per character in party)
A sudden explosion comes from the ground and it spits out a series of earthen stone daggers that do 2d6+2 physical damage. Physical defense does help here. Each character would be hit by one dagger. This happens in a flash and is over.
Rolling Warp Ground (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 3 per character in party)
The ground begins to rumble and groan. A series of 6 foot tall waves roll through the area tossing the party about. Everyone must make a +COR roll to stay on their feet. If the character falls they will take d6 physical damage and may be laughed at. In fact, the ground may laugh at them.... This sequence takes 3 to 4 minutes to subside.
Sudden Heat (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 8 per character in party)
The temperature raises to 120 degrees in 60 seconds. The sudden heat does 2d6 heat damage. In about 19 minutes the temperature begins to lower and it is back to normal in about 20 minutes.
Sudden Cold (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 8 per character in party)
The temperature drops to 50 below in 60 seconds causing 2d6 cold damage from the shock. This sudden temperature change is accompanied by a snowstorm reducing all types of vision to about 30 feet. In about 20 minutes the temperature suddenly returns to normal and the snow melts.
Poison Air (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 5 per character in party)
An invisible cloud of poison drifts by causing d6 poison damage to those who breath it. With no sound and no smell the cloud envelopes the party and passes on by in a single moment.
Warp Wave (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 4 per character in party)
The ground once again begins to vibrate and groan from the effects of the warp. This time an invisible wave of warp passes by doing 6 warp damage, plus the warp of the local terrain. This warp is reduced by a characters warp DEF.
Sudden Darkness (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 3 per character in party)
In a matter of seconds a complete darkness overcomes the area. It wipes out even nightvision and any other vision. Warpspawn stand very still. If you move, make a SPD roll or fall on you ***** and take d6 damage. Could other dangers be wrapped in here? well, see your GM.
Root Quake (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 7 per character in party)
The warped land begins to moan and sway. Suddenly roots break out of the ground entangling those above. Each character is entangled by d6-COR roots. Each root has a STR of 2.
Acid Rain (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 7 per character in party)
A gentle rain falls from a cloudless sky. The rain is an acid rain causing pain and d6 direct damage. Roll afterwards for each exposed non-magical piece of equipment. On a roll of 2-4 on 2d6 the item is destroyed. If a sack, or other container, is destroyed the "stuff" inside is exposed and must be rolled for as well.
Solid Air (Warp Terrain Effect, EXP 6 per targeted character in party)
The slight wind has a strange whistling sound here. Characters with Dark Sense will detect solid blocks of air at 20 feet and be able to walk around them. Others will take damage equal to their movement in physical damage. This is especially hard on flying characters. DEF does work.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Mountain Ogre Cast
Mountain Ogre, Cast, Warpspawn (CP 65)
STR 12, COR 2, DEF 4, SPD 0, WIS -1, HP 100, CAP 10
Mountain Ogres are found in normal and warped forests. Mountain Ogres can form rocks and throw them 150 feet doing 2d6+8+COR damage. Ogres are aggressive creatures, except towards Orcs, to whom they are neutral. They live in small bands of 5-6, but frequently hunt alone.
NOTE: It appears that Ogres actually have a hint of Dragon's blood and may be an off shoot of the Orcish race. Ogres speak a corrupted version of Orcish.
STR 12, COR 2, DEF 4, SPD 0, WIS -1, HP 100, CAP 10
Mountain Ogres are found in normal and warped forests. Mountain Ogres can form rocks and throw them 150 feet doing 2d6+8+COR damage. Ogres are aggressive creatures, except towards Orcs, to whom they are neutral. They live in small bands of 5-6, but frequently hunt alone.
NOTE: It appears that Ogres actually have a hint of Dragon's blood and may be an off shoot of the Orcish race. Ogres speak a corrupted version of Orcish.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Peryton and Vorn Ideas go here
Put your Peryton and Vorn card ideas here. Remember that these need to be in card format.
Werebear Ideas Here
OK, lets see what you guys have. Hopefully yuo will have some well tested cards for us. Remember to put them up in card ready format.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Wafers, something different. Comment Here.
The wafer card series is initially designed to add more variety to low power campaigns and to add a new role-playing opportunities for players looking for them. They allow Shamans, Witches, Barbarians and other characters to add a "specialty" that allows for greater differences between characters and even campaigns.
Later we can use this as a mechanism to add more diseases, poisons and cures within the game.
These will have little value to high CP characters, but as trade items, scenario devices, treasures to be found, and a small boost for lower CP characters, I think they have a place in the game.
To try to keep the comments more together I am making this post such that it allows the comments and not on the individual wafers. We shall see how that works......
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