Skills

Mental

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Skill Selection and Purchase

-When building your character, skills will be what sets them apart from everyone else and makes them unique. Make sure that you are picking skills which somehow fit into your character's persona, backstory or proficiencies.

-Levels in skills are purchased with Character Points. These points are dolled out by the GM in accordance with their wishes (ie, the characters avoiding brutal murder throughout an entire session)

-Adjacent to every skill is the modifier which applies directly to said skill. Whenever a " / " indicates that multiple attribute modifiers are applicable, it is important to consult the GM as to when certain modifiers apply instead of others.

-You can enhance your character's proficiency by purchasing "specialization skills." Specialized skills levels stack with bonuses received from Levels in the parent skill. In order to begin levelling up in any specialization, you must first have purchased Level 1 of the parent skill. When beginning to purchase specializations, treat the purchase of Level 1 of any specialized skill the same as you would when purchasing parent skills in the same manner.

-The cost of skills are as follows

Level	Point Cost	Total Cost
Level 0 to Level 1	1	1
1 to 2	2	3
2 to 3*	4	7
3 to 4	8	15
4 to 5*	16	31
5 to 6	32	63
6 to 7*	64	127
7 to 8	128	255
8 to 9*	256	511
* - Acquire a perk as well

Athletics
	Swim	St
	Jump	St
	Climb	St
	Run	St
	Power	St
Hand to Hand Combat		Dx/St
Blade (Big/Small)		Dx/St
Blunt (Big/Small)		Dx/St
Polearm (Big/Small)		Dx/St
Improvised Weaponry (Big/Small)		Dx/St
Thrown Weapon (Big/Small)		Dx/St
Gun (Big/Small)		Dx
Mechanical Projecticles (Big/Small)		Dx
Bows (Big/Small)		Dx
Sleight of Hand		Dx
	Pickpocket	Dx
	Public	Dx
Lockpick		Dx
Stealth		Dx
	Sneak	Dx
	Hide	Dx
Thickness		End
Armor		End
	Clothed	End
	Shield	End
Marathon		End
	Swimming	End
	Running	End
	Climbing	End
Grapple		Physical
Daredevil		Physical
Thaumatergy (Magic)		Mental
Warp (Magic) - Self		Mental
Warp (Magic) - Other		Mental
Telekinesis (Magic) - Barrier		Mental
Telekinesis (Magic) - Move		Mental
Telekinesis (Magic) - Fly		Mental
Elemental (Magic)		Mental
Time (Magic) - Self		Mental
Time (Magic) - Other		Mental
Augment (Magic)		Mental
Illusion (Magic)		Mental
Psych (Magic) - Telepathy		Mental
Psych (Magic) - Scramble		Mental
Psych (Magic) - Bless		Mental
Psych (Magic) - Doom		Mental
Nature (Magic) - Enviro-Aid		Mental
Nature (Magic) - Animal Aid		Mental
Nature (Magic) - Nature Link		Mental
Life (Magic) - Heal		Mental
Life (Magic) - Hurt		Mental
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Agency		Grit
Doctor		Int
	Surgeon	Int
	Medicine	Int
Engineering		Int
	Structural	Int
	Mechanical	Int
Demolitions		Int
	Structural	Int
	Personnel	Int
Applied Math		Int
	Navigation	Int
	Computing	Int
Physical Sciences		Int
	Physics	Int
	Chemistry	Int
Biology		Int
	Zoology	Int
	Botany	Int
	Xenology	Int
Enviromental Science		Int
	Ecosystem	Int
	Enviromental Lore?	Int
Bureaucracy		Int
	Politics	Int
	Economics	Int
Humanities		Int
	Linguistics	Int
	History	Int
Mental Science		Int
	Sociology	Int
	Psychiatry	Int
	Xenography	Int
Agency		Wits
Survival		Wits
	Tracking	Wits
	Subsisting	Wits
	Traps	Wits
	Specialized Enviroment	Wits
First Aid		Wits
	Bandaging	Wits
	Herbs	Wits
Mechanics		Wits
	Tinker	Wits
	Jury Rig	Wits
Explosives		Wits
	Assemble	Wits
	Disable	Wits
	Placement	Wits
Investigate		Wits
	Databases/Archives	Wits
	Systems/Logistics	Wits
	Security	Wits
Craft		Wits
	Repair	Wits
	Improvised	Wits
Perception		Wits
	Traps	Wits
	Spot	Wits
	Listen	Wits
	Touch	Wits
	Smell	Wits
	Taste	Wits
Sense Motive		Wits
Deception		Wits
	Shadow	Wits
	Disguise	Wits
Charisma		Grit
	Diplomacy	Grit
	Bluff	Grit
Presence		Grit
	Intimidate	Grit
	Charm	Grit
	Leadership	Grit
Stubborn		Grit
Ride/Drive/Pilot
	Maneuvering
	Offense
	Defense
Reflexes
	Dodge
	Initiative
Fortitude
	Resilience
	Load
Willpower
	Nerves
	Capacity

Perks

-Perks are additional bonuses characters can choose when they purchase Levels 4, 6 and 8. At each of these Levels, character picks one Perk directly related to the skill in question.

-Perks are somewhat overarching. For example, if a character chooses "Weapon Finesse" as their Perk accompanying Level 4 in "Blade," that perk then applies to ALL melee weapons. It however does not apply to any form of Ranged weaponry or Unarmed combat. For clarification on limits of any given perk, please consult the GM.

-Prerequisite to purchasing some Perks is attaining another Perk first. Simply put, Perks in under Tier 1 are prerequisite to anything directly underneath them and in Tier 2.

-Perks are often negotiable or ill-defined. Before selecting a Perk, please talk with your GM to make sure you both have a full understanding of what Perk you are selecting and how it can be used. Furthermore, suggestions for new perks are welcome and considered on a case by case basis.

List of Perks sorted along the logical lines of a madman!

Perks
	Re-roll = once per day, roll again in any situation. Must take second roll
Derivatives
Reflex
	Uncanny Dodge = no loss of reflexes when flat footed
	Quick Draw = Ready/Put away weapon as a free action
Fortitude
	Immunity to a specific adverse environment
	Immunity to a specific poison
Willpower
Daredevil
	Re-roll = once per day
		Re-rolling = once per encounter
			Re-roller = once per turn
	Double Jump = Once per day, any jump role is doubled
Physical
Athletics
	Take 14 - once per day, take 14 on any given athletics roll
		Take 14 - 3 times per day, take 14 on any given athletics roll
Unarmed Combat
	Natural Weapon = Increases base damage to 2d12-2 (perk can be purchased multiple times)
	Juke = +3 Reflex Defense
	Quick Strike = Attacks only require a single action (max 2/turn)
		Multi-Strike = Allow for three strikes per turn
	Precision = +3 to hit on called shots (mitigates a single increment of penalty). This perk can be taken multiple time for stacked effects.
Melee Weapons
	Weapon Finesse – Dx Modifier for Damage
	Weapon Defense - +3 Reflex Defense
	Precision = +3 to hit on called shots (mitigates a single increment of penalty). This perk can be taken multiple time for stacked effect
	Signature Weapon = +3 to hit and to damage with more precise range of weapons (ie, Bastard Sword, Katana, Punch-dagger etc…)
	Quick Strike = Attacks only require a single action (max 2/turn)
		Multi-Strike = Allow for three strikes per turn
Ranged Weapons
	Signature Weapon = +3 to hit and to damage with more precise range of weapons (ie, Revolver, Glock, M16 etc…
	Precision = Dx modifier for damage
	Rapid Reload = reload as a single action
	Precision = +3 to hit on called shots (mitigates a single increment of penalty). This perk can be taken multiple time for stacked effect
	Quick Strike = Attacks only require a single action (max 2/turn)
		Multi-Strike = Allow for three strikes per turn
	Point Blank Shooting = reduces penalty for point blank shots to -3
	Long Range Shooting = reduces penalty for long range shots to -3
Rogue Skills
	Sharp = use Wits or Dx modifier
		Wise = use both Dx and Wits modifiers
	Take 14 = once per day (must specify Sleight of Hand, Lockpick or Stealth)
		Take 14 = thrice per day (must specify Sleight of Hand, Lockpick or Stealth)
Armor
	Longevity = 1.5x Armor Points
		Everlast! = 2x Armor Points
	Shrug-it-off = once per day, double your DR for a single round. Must be signified at the end of your turn, not during the enemy’s turn
		More Shrugging – double DR 3 times per day
Marathon'
	Take 14 - once per day, take 14 on any given marathon roll
		Take 14 - 3 times per day, take 14 on any given marathon roll
Mental
Magic (Overall)
	Fast spell = reduces spells to 2-action events
		Faster spell = reduces spells to 1-action events
	Discretion = reduces stealth penalty to -6 when casting (base -9)
		Discreter! = -3 penalty
	Multi Target = Can attack number of targets equal to skill level of spell being cast at 1/2 effect
		Multi-target = Attack number of targets equal to skill level at full effect
	Brass Knuckles/Glass Cannon = Spells dealing direct damage receive no penalty at range, and double effect when touching
Thaumatergy
	Enchant/De-enchant – Imbue one trained spells into material object at -3 per skill utilized (Thaum included). The power of the enchantment is determined by a Standard DC, maxing out at the level of skill in pertinent spell. Item is effective for the number of uses equal to the sum of Thaumatology and relevant skills. Activation will require verbal or physical component which can be used by anyone. One enchantment per day. Thaum skill level = #of dechantments per day
		Reduces penalty to -3, number of uses equals product of Thaumatology and (Sum of relevant spell skills).
			Number of uses = (Thaum X [sum of spell skills]) ^2
	Magic Eyes - Always Detect Magic
		Omniscient Eyes - Always see magic, its source and its direction
Warp
	Warp Other - Distance = 1/2 standard distance
	Reactive dodge = once per day, presuming freedom of movement, negate a single attack, must succeed by the first degree, does require spell expenditure
		Defensive Dodge = once per encounter
			Jumper = Once per turn (or between turns)
	Blind warp (permits warping above the first degree w/o sight of destination)
	Double Carrying Capacity
		Triple Carrying Capacity
			Quadruple Carrying Capacity
Telekinesis
	Enhanced manipulation – complete, non-linear control within range
		Greater Manipulation - controlled move w/in 2x range
	Bubble - Skin tight, pressure maintaining barrier between character and space/vacuum/deep sea/murder tanks filled with jello…Duration determined by success of roll (specializing-Barrier)
Elemental
	Guided – Complete control of movement within within range
		Homing Missle – Complete control for up to 2x caster's range
Time
	Isolated Rewind - Once per day, rewind time for a single character the number of rounds = success of a std time roll
		Time Bubble - Once per day, rewind time for number of characters equal to skill level. Success still determined by standard Time roll.
Illusion
	Street magician = -3 penalty to illusion rolls, only 1 sense affected, can effect anyone with direct line of sight to character, GM will determine crowd DC of Willpower
		2 senses
			3 senses
Psych
	Psycholocation – Detect and influence thoughts of persons not in sight
	Convincing = Exchange Psych for Charisma or Presence skill when making magical persuasion.
		Mind Bend = Add Charisma or Presence to Psych rolls for convincing
Nature
	Familiar/Companion – 1/4 Character points, 8d12 attributes, empathic link (note, regardless of level, if companion is killed, the character will suffer in direct correlation the numerical value of the companion)
		1/4 Character points, add 2d12 attributes, telepathic link
			1/2 Character points, add 2d12
Life
	Mender = Raises effect of spell (1st degree = 1d12)
		Healer = raises effect by 1d12
			Savior = raises effect by 1d12 (1st degree = 3d12)
	Portal = open doorway to/from another realm for single creature of questionable allegiance and quality
		Wayfarer = number of beings equal to skill level, or one of more determined qualities
Intellectual (must specify all)
	Renown = +3 social interactions involving profession
	Knowledge Fount = +(skill level -3) to comrades
	Synergy = Combine two skills with -3 penalty (must pick which two skills)
		Super Synergy – add third skill at another -3
	Improvised = 1/2 penalty for operating without standard tools
	Specialist = +3 to very specific operation or study
	Fast Worker = reduce intelligence based rolls to require 3 actions
		Lightning Fast = reduce intelligence based rolls to require 2 action
Wits (must specify all)
	Signature Operation = +3
	Synergy = Combine two skills with -3 penalty (must pick which two skills)
		Super Synergy – add third skill at another -3
	Take 14 - once per day, take 14 on any given roll
		Take 14 - 3 times per day, take 14 on any given roll
Grit
	Tag Team = combine skill with comrade with -3 penalty
		Possy = combine with whole party at -(number of people involved)
	Synergy = Combine two skills with -3 penalty (must pick which two skills)
		Super Synergy – add third skill at another -3
Charisma
	Center of attention
	Face in the crowd (Stealth+Charisma-3)
Presence
	Aura – permanent, passive +3 Intimidate, Charm or Leadership. You must choose which of these (yes, it will work against you if you choose Intimidate, and later try to make Charm rolls)

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