Introduction

What is a Roleplaying Game? Playing Anima

Roleplaying is like a board game without the board, where the Anima is a game of dark fantasy. The characters are individuals who
fundamental element is your imagination. In a roleplaying game, there are will face diverse dangers. They find themselves caught between light and
two types of participants: the players and the Game Master. The players darkness, witnesses of events that the rest of the world ignores completely.
portray the fictional characters who are the protagonists of the story that They will have to conquer their own fears and fight for their lives when
will unfold. Their objective is to give life to those characters and to follow they become involved in stories related to the supernatural and plots
them through all sorts of events. The players decide how the characters involving forgotten organizations that still influence the world. In order to
behave at every moment and what they do to try to succeed at whatever survive, they will need weapons, ability, talent, and the same supernatural
task that has been put before them. arts which they confront.
The world of Gaa presents all these elements and many more. It is a
setting that allows the Game Master to introduce that dark history to the
players or to use it from a more epic or realistic perspective. Anima does
not have to be played solely on Gaa, however. It would not be difficult

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to use the rules to play in other settings, even those that are not fantasy
worlds. It is enough to use a little imagination and go with it.

Equipment Needed
Except for this book, you need very few things to play Anima. The only
really indispensable thing is a pair of ten-sided dice. With them, you can roll
checks that require a result from 110, or 1100. To generate the latter,
roll both dice simultaneously, designating one as ones and the other as tens.
A roll of two 0s equals a result of 100.
Players will also need writing instruments and paper on which to
IntroductIon

write their characters abilities; to make this easier, there is a blank Anima
character sheet at the back of this book that can photocopied for personal
use. Miniature figures to represent where each character is located in a battle
can also enrich the game experience. A calculator may also be useful.

If You Are Going to Be the Game Master

The work of a Game Master is more challenging than that of a player.
As a GM, you need to learn many more rules than the other players, and
you create the plots of the adventures in which everyone plays. You decide
what is going to happen at every moment, and you need to modify events
depending on the actions of your players. Nevertheless, in spite of all the
added work that comes with being Game Master, it is also very satisfying
to write your own story and control your own world.

Example of Game Play

Celias adventures begin. The following example will better illustrate what a roleplaying game is
The Game Master (GM) runs the game and portrays the rest of like. The Game Master takes his usual role as the principal narrator and game
the characters who appear (those not controlled by the players). The referee. There are three other players, each acting out their characters, called
GM is the writer of the basic plot, which the players will later develop Lemures, Celia, and Pazusu, respectively. In the game, it is a dark night, and
extemporaneously. He will also be the games referee, applying the rules the characters are following the tracks of a townsperson through a forest.
and deciding the outcomes of events. Game Master (GM): Finally, you leave the wooded area and arrive at
the top of a hill. Beneath you is a small valley full of bushes. At the bottom,

ABOUT THIS BOOK you can see an old abandoned church surrounded by an almost-ruined
cemetery. The night is dark, and you cant see well, but you are almost sure
that inside the church there is some type of faint light. You hear nothing but
the wind between the trees that you leave behind you.
The book which you have in front of you is an instruction manual for
Pazusu: Look, lets be realistic. I dont like this place. I wouldnt want to
playing the Anima Roleplaying Game. The players and the Game Master can
visit it during the day, much less at night
learn to play and to portray their characters using the rules explained here.
Lemures: Dont be like that. You worry too much about scary stories.
The objective of the book is to be a quick reference guide. When you play
Whatever is happening, were not going to find out by going back. What
a game, it is not necessary to memorize all the rules, just be familiar with
do you think? (Talking to Celia)
them and know where to look for them when you need to.
Celia: That this discussion is useless. We all know that we have to go,
This book has two sections, the Players Book and the Game Masters
so lets go.
Book. In the players section you will find everything you need to know to
GM: Very well. You begin to walk down toward the church. The path is
play a character from how to create a character to how combat works. This
steep, so you have to be careful. The grass is damp and you do not notice
does not mean that all the games rules are there, since some are explained
that your boots are getting wet. When you are about halfway there, you
in the Game Masters section. We have also included only a small amount of
suddenly see the light in the church go out.
information on the world of Gaa in this part of the book, reserving most of
Lemures: Rats! Theyve seen us! I knew that we should have stayed
that knowledge for the GM. In the second part of the book, you will find all
hidden.
the rules necessary to run a game, as well as details on the games setting.

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 Celia: Were not going to solve anything by arguing, so lets keep Lemures: Youre right. Theres something here I dont like. Were
going. Perhaps its only that someone has put out the light. Remember looking for somebody, not an empty church. Whats happening here? I go
that its very late at night toward the main doors.
GM: You continue down and approach the church. A couple of minutes GM: Ill start with you, Celia. On the altar, you find a Bible which is
later, you arrive at the abandoned cemetery. The building is only a few missing many pages. The few which remain are stained and torn. In
meters from here. fact, it looks like something has been written on them, but most of it is
Pazusu: At least we could avoid the cemetery! Cant we? incomprehensible scrawls. There are many knocked-over candles, but
Lemures: If that means youll calm down a little, sure. Is there a way we none seems to have been totally burned.
can go to get to the church without crossing it? Celia: I try(a little nervously) I try to read it by bringing it closer to
GM: Yes. The cemetery is only in front of the church and on the sides, the light.
so you can approach from the back. GM: As for you, Lemures, you get to the doors and notice that they are
Celia: Thats unusual (she says, a little surprised), cemeteries are usually completely blocked. But theres something else blood and some marks
behind churches, not in front. that look like scratches are all over the door.
Lemures: Now youre starting? Come on, we go around the cemetery. Lemures: As if someone had been torn apart and blood had splattered
GM: You have no problems. In the rear, you see a small entrance and the door?
some windows reinforced with metal bars. You hear nothing from inside. GM: No, more as if someone had cut his fingers while scratching at the
Lemures: Fine, let me sneak up to make sure everything is OK. door, trying to open it from insideand while you are doing this, (turning
GM: Make a Hide roll (The GM rolls the dice without the players to Pazusu) you stayed in the room, and you notice that a liquid begins
seeing the result). Perfect. It seems that nobody has seen you, although to drip onto your right arm; it falls heavily from something that is on
frankly, it also seems that no one is here. Everything is totally quiet. the ceiling....
Lemures: HmmI look through the windows. What do I see?
GM: Absolutely nothing. The windows seem to be covered on the inside.
Suddenly (the GM makes a dice roll and then talks to Celia), you have an
unusual sensation. You feel you are being watched, but youre not sure if it
GAME MECHANICS
isnt just the stress of the moment. You dont see anybody around. This section summarizes some of the essential rules and concepts
Celia: I get ready to take out my sword if I need to, but Im used in Anima. They will be described in more depth in later
waiting to see what happens with Lemures. And Im watching in chapters.
case something approaches.
GM: OK. (Turning toward Lemures) What do you do now?
Lemures: I go to the door and try to open it, making the least noise Luck
possible. Even the best archer in the world cannot always hit the target,
GM: First of all, you are surprised by the condition of the door and its in the same way that the best pianist sometimes makes a mistake
strength. You put your hand on the doorknob (he rolls dice) and you when performing. Although ability is certainly a fundamental factor in
open it with a loud squeak. The door was unlocked. resolving situations, it is not enough to solve them all. In these cases,
Lemures: I wave to them to come over. luck will also have an influence.
Celia and Pazusu simultaneously: We go. In a roleplaying game unexpected things happen, just as in real
Celia: I unsheathe my weapon and go in. Nobody is there, right? life. Even with a very capable character, the possibility of failure always
GM: You see a small room, maybe the sacristy. Everything is exists. Dice introduce the element of chance when determining if you
destroyed the furniture lies scattered all over the floor, as well as are successful or not. Dice rolls provide uncertainty, and this creates
books with torn pages and covers. Nobody is here, and the windows drama for the players.
are covered with planks. The only exit besides the way you came in is a
small door that possibly goes to the main part of the church. Suddenly,
you hear a noise, and you see several dark forms coming toward you
Making Dice Rolls
from the ceiling! In a game of Anima, the players and the GM make frequent dice
Celia: Ah! I move away and jump! rolls to see if certain actions or events are successful. Anima uses
GM: The crows leave, flying inoffensively out the door. It appears that ten-sided dice (d10) and one hundred-sided dice (d100) for all game
you scared them. mechanics (for the later, roll a pair of ten-sided dice, designating one
Celia: (a little annoyed) No more than they did to me die to represent tens). There are two types of possible rolls: Ability
Lemures: (smiling) It would be better if you let me go first. I go toward Checks and Characteristic Checks. Ability Checks are the most frequent
the door at the other end of the room and try to open it. If there is (in fact, they are the basis of the system). They are made by rolling
somebody here (looking at Celia), surely hes heard us NOW, so I do it d100 and adding the result to the value of the skill being tested. The
quickly. greater the roll, the better the result. The second type of roll is the
GM: You try to open it but cant. This time the door is not only Characteristic Check, which is made with d10. In contrast with Ability
closed, but it seems blocked in some way. Checks, the lower the result, the better.
Lemures: I lean against it and try to knock it down.
Pazusu: I help him.
GM: OK. (After the appropriate rolls) You do it! The door yields with
Open Roll
This rule is used only when rolling d100. If the result is 90 or
a loud groan. You have not broken it, but the lock, or whatever was greater, the player has an Open Roll that allows him to roll again and
blocking it, has given way. Its exactly what it seemed, the main part of the add the new result to the previous one. This new roll can also be an
church, but everything is terribly dark and the only light comes in through Open Roll, but every time the requirement moves one point higher. For
the enormous stained glass windows. (In a slow, calm tone) Spider webs example, the second consecutive Open Roll must be 91 or higher, the
and dust cover everything. The pews have been moved out of place, and third 92, the fourth 93, and so on. A 100 is always open.
at the end of the room, you can see the two enormous main doors. The You can get an Open Roll on any d100 check, except for Resistance
ground is covered with book pages that have been torn out. Checks and when determining Fumble Level and Critical Level.
Lemures: Nobodys here? We go in cautiously, trying to look at
everything. A character makes an Acrobatics Check and rolls the dice, getting
Celia: A question: From here, can I see the window the light was in? a 95, which is an Open Roll. He rolls again. This time he rolls 90, but
GM: Yes. Its the central window of the church, the one next to the altar. since this is the second roll, he needs 91 to get another Open Roll. He
Celia: Good. I approach the altar and look at it.
adds the two numbers (95 and 90) for a final result of 185, which he
Pazusu: Seriously, I dont like any of this. I stay in the center of the room
adds to his Ability Score.
and dont move.

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 table 1: Fumble level Characteristic Checks
Fumble Roll Result Modifier These checks are made directly against Characteristics. To make
one roll 1d10; the goal is to get a result less than the attribute being tested.
1 +15 The difference above or below its value is the level of success or failure
2 0 of the check. Naturally, the greater the value of the Characteristic, the
greater the possibility of success.
3 -15
For example, we make a check on a Characteristic with a value
Fumbles of 7. We roll 1d10 and obtain a result of 4, so we were successful by
3 points.
In the same way you can have a great success by means of an Open
Roll, the possibility exists that an automatic failure occurs due to a Fumble.
Normally, these checks are made as a test between two different
When somebody rolls d100 and the result is 1, 2, or 3, he has fumbled.
Characteristics. A character may need to test a Characteristic directly against
A Fumble represents an immediate failure; the character has not been
that of another character. For this, both players make the check and whoever
successful in the attempted check. When a player rolls a Fumble, he must
gets a positive difference more in his favor is successful. The amount by
next calculate the Fumble Level. The higher the number, the greater the
which a character beats his opponent is his level of success on the check. The
failure. To determine it, roll d100 and apply a modifier that depends on the
possibility exists that both characters fail the check. In this case, the winner is
result that produced the Fumble. If the rolled Fumble was 1, add +15; if it
whoever has a lesser degree of failure. Note that the same Characteristics are
was 3, 15. There are no Open Rolls when determining Fumble Level.
not always compared in such a check. Sometimes, different Characteristics are
opposed such as Strength against Dexterity or Agility.
For example, Lemures rolls a 1 on a Hide Check, which is a

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Fumble. His player then rolls 1d100 to calculate the Fumble Level, Celia and Lemures have an Opposed Characteristic Check
and he gets 90. Since the original roll was 1, the player adds 15 points featuring Dexterity. Celia has 9, whereas her companion has 10.
to this result, so Lemures has a final Fumble of 105. Celias player rolls for her and gets a 4, so she has a 5-point success.
Lemures player rolls an 8, so, although he is also successful, it is only
Mastery by 2 points. In comparing the results, Celia beats Lemures in the
check by 3 points (5-2=3).
When a character has an Ability greater than 200, he has
become a master. This means he is an expert without equal in
the field, a person who can do things that the rest of the world It is very difficult for an individual with too large of a
would not believe possible. In real life, very few people difference between the Characteristics to lose simply by luck.
exist who have truly been masters in something. Only Therefore, if the difference between the Characteristics is
the best Olympic champions or the most brilliant greater than 4, each additional point counts as 2 when making
scientists are considered to have reached Mastery the check.
in their fields. It is much more difficult for a master
to make a mistake than it is for a normal person. Celia makes an Opposed Strength Check against
When a character becomes a master, Fumbles are Serenade. Celia has a Strength of 5, while Serenade is
reduced by one level. A 3 is no longer a Fumble, a 2 a supernatural being who has an 11 Strength. Since
means a penalty of 15 for the Fumble Level, and a 1 the difference between the two Characteristics is
does not have a modifier. greater than 4 (by 2 points), Serenade doubles
those two additional points when making the
Celia has reached Mastery in Acrobatics, check. Therefore, Celia would make a roll against
since her final Ability is greater than 200. Strength 5, whereas Serenade would have, for
If she makes an Acrobatics Check and rolls purposes of this check, a 13 Strength.
3, it will not be a Fumble.

Ability Checks Rule of 10 and 1

When a character makes a Characteristic
These are made by rolling d100 and adding Check with only a 1d10, he falls under the Rule
the result to the characters Ability. There are two of 10 and 1. If you roll a 10, substract 3 points to
different types: Difficulty Checks and Opposed the difference with the Characteristic (equivalent
Checks. Difficulty Checks are those in which a to having rolled 13). If you roll a 1, add 3 points
number decided on by the GM must be beaten. to the difference with the characteristic (as if you
In an Opposed Check, two Abilities are compared had rolled a 2).
directly to each other. These checks are diverse and
specialized, so each will be explained in detail in separate A player rolls a Dexterity Check, in which his
sections. character has a 9. He rolls a 1, which is a difference
of 8 points in his favor, but thanks to the Rule of
Resistance Checks 1, he adds 3 points, for a total of 11 points. If he rolls 10,
instead of failing by 1, he would fail by 4.
Resistance Checks are the capacity of a character to avoid detrimental

IN CONCLUSION
effects or status. There are five different Resistance Checks, which depend
on what is affecting the character. In order to pass a Resistance Check, the
player must roll d100 and add the result to the Resistance being tested. If he
beats the required Difficulty, he has avoided the effect. No matter what the
Difficulty of a Resistance Check is, a 100 is always successful. A Resistance Now well begin to delve into Animas system. Whether you intend to
Check cannot have an Open Roll. If a character has a Resistance 50 points be a player or a Game Master, you should begin by reading the Players
greater than the difficulty being checked, he succeeds automatically. Book to get used to how the more detailed rules work. But keep in mind
that the true essence of Anima (as with any roleplaying game) is in how
you play it, which you should never forget no matter how many rules you
are given.

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 chapter 1
Character Creation
To be born is to begin to die. Constitution (CON)
Constitution defines the stamina and vitality of a character, his
resistance to disease, and his ability to absorb damage. A character with a
high Constitution score will have good physical resistance and will recover
Theophile Gautier from wounds and sickness. This Characteristic indicates the amount of
damage a character can suffer before dying.

WHAT IS A
Intelligence (INT)
Intelligence covers reasoning, learning, and memory. Intellectual knowledge
and logic depend on it, as does the capacity to understand and develop spells.

CHARACTER?

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Power (POW)
This represents the state of mind and spiritual power of a character.
The first thing you need to do to play Anima is create a character. The higher it is, the better the characters ability to influence and resist the
chapter I: character creatIon

This fictional individual will be the role you portray during the game. Your supernatural, as well as stand out in a crowd.
character is unique, based on the abilities and skills which you decide,
created according to your preferences. It is important that you have a clear Willpower (WP)
idea of the type of character you want to play, so that you can portray him This Characteristic measures the mental strength of an individual, his
to the fullest. Remember, characters are more than simply numbers and coolness and tenacity. It is also used to employ and resist psychic disciplines.
statistics on a piece of paper. Your actions and choices in the game will
breathe life into each character you create. Perception (PER)
The two fundamental things you should always have in mind before This Characteristic encompasses the acuity of the characters senses,
creating a character are his personality and past life. Who is this person? and his ability to notice what is going on around him. It represents the
Where is he from? What would he do on a given situation? The five senses, as well as instinct.
answers to these questions will give you clues as to how you should
portray your character in various situations.
Generating Rolls
CHARACTERISTICS Because chance introduces variety among characters in the
world of Anima, it plays a central role in creating scores for each
Characteristic. To represent chance, Characteristics are generated
using 1d10. There is more than one way to generate these numbers;
The starting point in creating a character is determining his
the GM and players can decide which one they will use.
Primary Characteristics. Just as no two people are exactly alike, each
character in the game has different Characteristics that represent the
diversity of people who inhabit the world. Anima has eight different Method 1
Primary Characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Agility, Constitution, The traditional and most recommended method of
Intelligence, Willpower, Power, and Perception. The first four deal generating Characteristics is to roll 1d10 eight
with the characters physical abilities, while the following three times and write each number down on a sheet
represent his psychic and spiritual capabilities. Perception is a of paper. Ignore any results of 1, 2, or 3 and
mixed attribute, influenced by the characters physical and reroll them, so that a character doesnt
mental abilities. Each Characteristic must have a number. This have any abilities that are overly low. Once
number defines the quality of the ability in each area. The you have eight numbers, discard the lowest
Characteristics of a human fall between 1 and 10, although in and replace it with a 9, guaranteeing at least
exceptional cases they can exceed these numbers. one Characteristic will be exceptional. Next,
Here, we describe the eight primary attributes of arrange the numbers as you like under each of the
a character, describing what skills and capabilities are Primary Characteristics. This method of character
included in each. creation generates higher abilities on average and
takes into account the fact that player characters
Strength (STR) should be exceptional individuals.
Strength defines a characters musculature and energy.
This Characteristic permits you to lift heavy weights, cause
major damage when hitting, and break objects.
Method 2
The second method is to roll 2d10 eight times, writing
down only the higher of the two rolls each time. When you
Dexterity (DEX)
have eight numbers, divide them among the Characteristics
Dexterity represents a characters physical skill and coordination. It
as you wish. This method generates medium-high numbers,
affects his ability to make precise attacks, as well as to block them.
but it is also possible to roll some low numbers.
Along with Agility, it also represents his reaction speed.

Agility (AGI) Method 3

Agility represents characters speed of This method is used when players want
movement and balance. A high agility to average characters with no particularly
makes a character more acrobatic and exceptional Characteristics. Roll 1d10 eight
able to dodge attacks. Together times and write down the numbers in order
with Dexterity, it defines of the Primary Characteristics. Whatever the
reaction speed. roll, low or high, you must keep it.

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 table 2: characterIstIcs modIFIers
Method 4 Characteristic Value Modifier
The last method consists of rolling the d10 seven times and adding the
numbers together. The total, a number between 7 and 70, can be divided 1 -30
freely between the Characteristics, but in no case may a Characteristic be
higher than 10. 2 -20
3 -10
To better explain how to create a character, we will do exactly
4 -5
that throughout this chapter. As we have said, the first thing to do
is generate Characteristics. We will use Method 1, as it is the most 5 0
common method used. After rolling the dice (and rerolling 2 and 3 6-7 +5
as being too low), the final numbers we generate are: 10, 8, 8, 6, 5,
5, 4 and 4. These numbers will represent the Primary Characteristics 8-9 +10
of Celia, our player character. Now, we arrange the numbers among 10 +15
the Characteristics (replacing one of the 4s with a 9) in the following
11-12 +20
way: Strength 5, Dexterity 9, Agility 10, Constitution 5, Intelligence
8, Power 6, Willpower 4, and Perception 8. 13-14 +25
15 +30
Modifiers and Their Use 16-17 +35
Now that we know our characters primary characteristics, we need to
18-19 +40
check their modifiers, a number that modifies all the abilities that depend
on it. Depending on the value of the characteristic, the modifier is a positive 20 +45
or negative number, as indicated in Table 2.
what cant, a character has all the benefits that an attribute of that value
Limits on Human Characteristics conveys. That is, how does one justify to a wizard, given his already
superhuman capacity to cast magic, that he cant increase his Power beyond
As mentioned earlier, 10 represents the maximum value of natural
human Characteristics. If the Game Master permits, however, a player can 10 and get the additional benefits?
increase his characters attributes beyond the limit, using Creation Points This does not mean that a character would never be able to obtain the
(see page 15) or by increasing in level. Even if the GM allows Characteristic benefits of superhuman physical Characteristics. Rather, he would have to
progression beyond 10, he may still wish to impose limits. To do this, he achieve certain requirements to succeed such as using Dominium abilities
could limit the additional advantages that those superhuman Characteristics (as explained in Chapter 10) or by means of supernatural methods.
convey. For example, a GM might allow a character with a Strength of 11 It is also necessary to point out two exceptions to human Characteristic
to have a modifier of +20 to his Strength-related abilities and damage, but limits namely, the Inhumanity and Zen. Inhumanity allows a character to
not increase the amount of weight that character can carry. For psychic and obtain the benefits of physical Characteristics to a score of 13, while Zen
intellectual characteristicsIntelligence, Power, Willpower, and Perception completely destroys the limits, granting the character the capacity to use
given the difficulty of defining what can be understood as human and the maximum advantages of his attributes. Both abilities are explained in
greater detail in following chapters.
box I: characterIstIcs
WHAT DO CHARACTERISTICS 6
vALUES REPRESENT? A score of 6 represents the high average for humans. A quick-
witted person has a 6 in Intelligence, and a healthy person has a
1 Constitution of 6, for example.
The lowest Characteristic possible in the game. This is a subhuman
value, which generally should not be allowed in play.
7/8
These numbers represent an exceptional ability. Those characters
2/3
The character has minimal ability in this area. For example, a 2 in
with 7s and 8s surpass most other people. Individual player
characters with these scores in their physical Characteristics would be
professional athletes or Olympic participants.
Intelligence indicates a terribly limiting deficiency, including in speech.
In Strength, the equivalent would be that of a child two or three years
of age. A 3 in Intelligence represents the capacity for limited speech,
9
Only exceptionally gifted people have a Characteristic with a
but not for understanding complete sentences. A character with 3 score of 9 such as Olympic champions or Nobel Prize winners.
Strength would have the strength of a child of five or six.

4 10
A 10 in a Characteristic represents the maximum ability of a
A 4 represents a slight deficiency, a minor inferiority with respect human being. These levels are attained only rarely in history, and those
to normal persons. Someone may be clumsy with a Dexterity of 4, individuals are legendary. Einstein would have had a 10 in Intelligence,
while the same score in Constitution indicates an individual with a and a legendary Olympic champion a 10 in Agility.
weak physique and little resistance to damage.

5 11 and Greater
Scores greater than 10 surpass what we know of as possible for a
5 is the human average. Its the score that all people have in human. These values increase geometrically, such that a being with a
those areas in which they dont stand out. Its the score that the great Strength of 15 would be able to move a small mountain. Initially, no
majority of people in the world have. method of Characteristic generation allows these scores.

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 Physical Abilities table 3: sIze & WeIght
These capabilities depend directly on physical Characteristics, with no
effects from other abilities or knowledge skills. In Chapter 6 we explain Size Height Weight
this in greater detail. For now, only two interest us, Movement Value and
2 8 to 2 10 to 35 lbs.
Fatigue. A characters Movement Value is equal to his Agility, while Fatigue
is equal to his Constitution. 3 16 to 2 20 to 45 lbs.
4 2 to 34 45 to 65 lbs.
For example, Celia possesses an Agility of 10 and a Constitution
of 5. Therefore, she has a Movement Value of 10 and a Fatigue of 5. 5 28 to 4 45 to 110 lbs.
6 34 to 46 65 to 110 lbs.
Secondary Characteristics 7 36 to 410 65 to 135 lbs.
Once you have the eight Primary Characteristics and their modifiers, 8 4 to 54 75 to 155 lbs.
you can calculate the Secondary Characteristics still remaining, Appearance
and Size. 9 44 to 54 90 to 175 lbs.
10 48 to 58 90 to 200 lbs.
Appearance: Appearance reflects beauty and is always calculated
11 48 to 6 110 to 220 lbs.
after a characters Primary Characteristics. The Game Master should decide
if it will be calculated by rolling 1d10, as with the other Characteristics, 12 5 to 6 110 to 220 lbs.
or by allowing the player to choose it freely. In contrast to the other 13 5 to 6 110 to 310 lbs.
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represent such incredible beauty that the character would be attractive to 14 54 to 63 110 to 330 lbs.
everyone, no matter what their tastes or personal preferences. 15 54 to 66 135 to 395 lbs.
Size: Size indicates the height and weight of the character. To calculate 16 58 to 610 155 to 485 lbs.
it, add a characters Strength and Constitution scores. For example, a
character with an 8 and 7 in those Characteristics would have a Size score 17 58 to 610 175 to 530 lbs.
of 15. To decide the exact height and weight of the character, consult Table 18 511 to 72 200 to 615 lbs.
3 and choose a number between those given for the appropriate Size.
Naturally, this table is used only for humans. You may subtract a point from 19 63 to 76 220 to 615 lbs.
Size for female characters, if you wish.
20 66 to 79 245 to 705 lbs.
Returning to Celia, her player determines her Appearance by 21 610 to 86 265 to 990 lbs.
rolling 1d10. He rolls an 8 and records that number under Appearance
(she is going to be a very attractive woman). Next he calculates her 22 +8 +800 lbs.
Size, which will be 10 (Strength 6 plus Constitution 5, minus one
point for being female). Now we have Celias principal attributes and
soon we will see who she is and what she does. CoMbat abilities
These abilities encompass the fighting skills of a character. When

RACE appropriate, add the corresponding Characteristic modifier to calculate the

final ability scores. Combat Abilities are the following:

Attack Ability: This represents an individuals ability

The next stage in character creation is choosing the characters race.
to reach his opponent and get past his opponents
Race here does not refer to ethnicity, but rather to a true supernatural
guard to inflict damage. This ability depends on
species with attributes distinct from ours. The world of Anima is
Dexterity.
predominantly human, but if a player wishes, he can choose one
Block Ability: This represents a characters
of the Lost Souls detailed in Chapter 2. Each of those races
defensive ability namely, how well he can
has some supernatural elements that grant a character special
deflect or stop attacks from hitting him. This
abilities. For now, we will ignore them and focus on other
ability depends on Dexterity.
aspects of character creation.
Dodge Ability: This represents a
characters ability to move out of the way

PRIMARY AND of an attack. This ability depends upon the

Agility Characteristic.

SECONDARY Ki Abilities: Permit an individual to

use his spiritual energy in physical ways.

ABILITIES There are two Ki abilities: Ki and Ki

Accumulation.
Weapon Modules: These represent
A characters Primary and Secondary abilities a characters ability to use a variety of
represent his knowledge and skills, which tell us in what weapons.
areas he is competent and to what degree. Martial Arts: This represents a
characters knowledge and mastery of

Primary Abilities various unarmed combat styles.

Wear Armor: This represents a
Primary Abilities represent the basic faculties of characters ability to wear heavy armor
a character and are divided into three areas: Combat without penalty or restrictions. This ability
Abilities, Psychic Abilities, and Supernatural Abilities. Each of depends on Strength.
these encompasses a series of skills related to its specialty.

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econdAry
Psychic Abilities cover everything related to the area of psychic powers
and their use. Classes gifted with psychic powers such as Mentalists utilize
these abilities in the course of their adventures. Secondary abilitieS
Psychic Points (PP): These represent points used by a psychic character
to develop and utilize his mental powers.
Athletics
Acrobatics
subterfuge
Disguise
Psychic Projection: This represents a characters capacity to project Athleticism Hide
his mental powers at a target. This ability depends upon a characters Climb Lock Picking
Dexterity score. Jump Poisons
Psychic Modules: This represents a characters capacity to use his
Ride Theft
combat abilities to project mental powers at a target.
Swim Stealth

suPernatural abilities
Supernatural Abilities encompass all mystical knowledge and arts.
creAtive
Art
Trap Lore

intellectuAl
Classes gifted with supernatural powers such as Wizards, Summoners, Dance Animals
and Illusionists utilize these abilities in the course of their adventures. Forging Appraisal
Music Herbal Lore
Zeon: Indicates a characters total magic points. These points determine Sleight of Hand History
the number of spells a magic user can cast.
Magic Accumulation (MA): This ability represents a characters
ability to gather his Zeon to weave magic and cast spells.
PercePtive
Notice
Memorize
Magic Appraisal
Magic Projection: This represents a characters ability to project spells Medicine
Search Navigation
and aim them at a desired target. This ability depends upon a characters
Track Occult
Dexterity score.
Summon: This represents a characters capacity to bring supernatural sociAl Sciences
creatures into the world. This ability depends upon a characters Power
score.
Intimidate
Leadership
vigor
Composure
Control: This represents a characters capacity to control supernatural
Persuasion Feats of Strength
beings. Control depends upon a characters Willpower score.
Bind: This represents a characters capacity to trap the essence of Style Withstand Pain
mystical beings inside objects or persons. Bind depends upon a characters
Power score.
Banish: This represents a characters ability to expel supernatural beings
Returning to the example of Celia, her player spends 100 DP
from this plane of reality. It depends upon a characters Power score.
(Development Points) in Acrobatics, giving her a base Ability
Mystical Modules: This represents a characters capacity to utilize his
score of 50. Next, since Acrobatics depends upon Agility, he adds
combat abilities when casting spells.
Celias Agility Characteristic modifier, which for her would be +15.
Therefore, her final ability score in Acrobatics will be 65, absent any
Secondary Abilities additional modifiers discussed later in this chapter.
Naturally, a character possesses much more complexity than simply
being able to fight or cast spells. He also has many abilities and areas of
knowledge that differentiate him from others. Take yourself for example. ARCHETYPES AND
You know how to read, you have some knowledge of math, and you
know other things based upon your life experience. Each character also
has these types of abilities, which are called Secondary Abilities. Each
CLASSES
Secondary Ability is found under a specific field and is linked to a specific Classes represent specialties the character has dedicated his life to
Characteristic. For example, the Acrobatics ability is in the Athletics field studying that is, the training and philosophy he has received to succeed
and depends upon a characters Agility score, while Sciences fall under the in a specific profession. No one can simply decide one day to become
Intellectual field and depend upon a characters Intelligence score. Above an architect and then immediately start designing buildings. He must learn
is a list of Secondary Abilities for Anima; you will find a more complete and practice for several years. A character, therefore, must undergo similar
description of them in Chapter 4. training so that he can function as a member of his class.

Calculating and Using Ability Scores Archetypes

To calculate a characters final Secondary Ability score, add the base Before choosing a class, a player should first choose an Archetype for
Ability score (what you get by spending Development Points, page 12) his character. The Archetypes are prototypes, ideal models that encompass
to the modifier of the Characteristic tied to that Secondary Ability, and specific concepts about the class you will choose. There are six Archetypes,
then add any other special modifiers. The result will be the characters which include many classes:
final Secondary Ability score, the number added to Ability Check rolls
(discussed more fully in Chapter 4). Domine: Those individuals who specialize in the use of their spiritual
If a character has not developed a Secondary Ability (by spending energy, through which they can accomplish amazing actions. Domine seek
Development Points), his default base Ability score is 30, rather than 0. to master the Ki abilities.
If, after adding Characteristics and special modifiers, the number remains
negative, subtract that number from each of the characters Ability Check Fighter: Fighter Archetypes specialize in armed and unarmed combat.
rolls. Some special abilities such as Magic and Psychic Abilities work They seek to perfect their combat abilities with unwavering commitment.
in a different way. These cases will be explained in more detail in their
respective chapters. Mystic: This Archetype encompasses several classes which deal with
the supernatural realm. Mystic characters can summon supernatural
creatures or change reality through their spells. They seek to master their
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accomplish their objectives, preferring to avoid direct confrontation. DEvELOPMENT
Prowlers specialize in physical Secondary Abilities.

Psychic: This Archetype encompasses not only those characters gifted

with psychic powers, but also those who have dedicated themselves to
POINTS AND LEvELS
perfecting the psychic arts. Psychics seek mastery over all Psychic Abilities. Development Points (DP) are fundamental in the creation of characters,
since they allow each character to learn and continue to achieve greater mastery
Novel: Characters with this particular Archetype have not specialized over their abilities. Unfortunately, DP are not limitless; each player only has a
in anything specific during their apprenticeships and, therefore, have no specific number available to spend on their character. Therefore, characters
specific preferences. Mundane humans such as innkeepers and peasants, having a number of different skills cannot really specialize in any. Conversely,
as well as more advanced professionals fall in to this Archetype. highly specialized characters will not have the breadth of skills that other more
well-rounded characters might. For example, a Thief who dedicates almost all

box III: archetypes and classes of his time to Theft has probably spent a great majority of his DP in this skill.
However, in doing so his player has neglected other abilities such as Stealth
and Hide. Consequently, he will be better than other thieves in Theft, although
his more balanced colleagues will possess greater skills in other areas.

archetypes and classes Just as some people have a greater facility to learn while others must
make much more effort to reach the same level, characters in Anima do not
possess equal capabilities in improving their abilities. This learning differential
FIGHTER PROWLER is represented in game by the concept of Development Costs. Development
Costs are, essentially, ratings which determine how difficult abilities are
Acrobatic Warrior Assassin
to improve. In short, they indicate how many DP a player must spend to
Dark Paladin Illusionist
improve a characters ability. The lower the Development Cost, the fewer
Paladin Ranger
DP a character needs to learn or advance in a particular area; the character
Ranger Shadow
requires less effort to improve. The value of these costs is determined by the
Shadow Thief
characters class, since it is easier to improve in ones specialties. Logically, a
Tao
Wizard will improve his mystical abilities at a lesser cost than a Warrior will,
Warrior Summoner
Warlock
PSYCHIC while the Warrior will learn combat skills more easily.
Mentalist
Warrior
Warrior Mentalist
Weaponsmaster
Warrior Mentalist
Wizard Mentalist
Power Levels
A characters level is a measure of power, indicating the strength of his

MYSTIC DOMINE abilities. The higher the level, the greater his powers, since he has more DP
to spend on improving them. All characters begin the game at 1st level with
Tao 600 DP. Dont make the common mistake of thinking that a characters
Illusionist
Technician Level refers solely to his combat abilities. Instead, it represents the potential
Summoner
Warlock that this person has realized in the world. One could say that Einstein was
Warrior Summoner NOvEL a 3rd- or 4th-level character without it ever meaning that he was good at
fighting. He was simply able to use some above-average abilities more than
Wizard Freelance
Wizard Mentalist other people, so his level also was greater than that of the general populace.

Calculating and
Classes Distributing Points
Normally, character abilities that are checked against 1d100 have a
Now that we know the character Archetypes, its time to choose a Development Cost between 1 and 3. This indicates the number of DP
class. Having a class does not mean that someone has dedicated himself that a player must spend to improve a characters specific ability by 1
to a specific profession in the strictest sense. A Thief doesnt necessarily point. When you want to learn an ability in which your character has no
support himself by robbery, just as an Assassin neednt solely go around knowledge, you must spend sufficient DP to have a minimum base of 5.
killing people.
Classes indicate the development costs of the character, limits on point Lets imagine that we want to spend 60 DP in an ability such as
distribution, and some of his special abilities. Box III: Archetypes and Classes Science. If the cost of this skill were 1, we would have an ability of 60
lists the twenty Anima character classes divided by Archetype. Detailed points. With a cost of 2, our level in the ability would be 30, with 3
information on all of these classes is found in Chapter 3. it would be 20, etc. As you can see, the value varies in spite of having
If you look at the box carefully, you will see that some classes are listed invested in each case the same number of DP.
under two different Archetypes. Some classes have a dual nature and can fit
into more than one Archetype. These are called mixed classes. Some abilities have different increase rates. Magic points, called Zeon,
increase in increments of 5. Therefore, if they have a Development Cost of
Now is time for Celias player to choose a path for Celia to 2, they would increase 5 points for each 2 DP spent. Other abilities, such as
follow. Thinking a little bit about Celias background, he decides Magic Accumulation (MA) and Ki, grant special benefits that are improved
that she has been fascinated with combat since she was a young girl. in different ways. We will discuss these special cases in greater detail in each
Therefore, choosing the Fighter Archetype makes the best sense for of the sections dedicated to them.
her. Now her player needs to choose Celias class. Given that neither
Strength nor Constitution is her strongest Characteristic, he passes
on the traditional Warrior class. However, her high scores in Agility Point Distribution Limits
and Dexterity make her an ideal Acrobatic Warrior. Because of her There is a limit to the number of DP a player can spend in each of his
speed and adroitness, Celia can be a devastating opponent in a fight, characters three Primary Abilities (Combat, Psychic, and Supernatural).
despite her lack of exceptional Strength. Besides listing the Development Costs for a character, each class has a
different limit to the number of DP a player can spend on each Primary
Ability type. The standard rule is that a player cannot spend more than
50% to 60% of his DP in any Primary Ability area, depending upon his

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whose class possesses a 50% limit in Combat
Abilities, for example, may invest a maximum of 300
DP in that Primary Ability area, while players of 1st-level
characters whose class possesses a 60% limit on Psychic
Powers may invest a maximum of 360 DP in that Primary
Ability area.
Secondary and special abilities have no limitations
on DP expenditure.

Since Celias player has chosen the Acrobatic

Warrior class for her, that player can only spend up
to 60% of Celias DP on Combat Abilities, and 50%
on Supernatural and Psychic Abilities. As Celia is a
1st-level character with 600 DP, her player can invest
up to 360 DP in Combat. However, that would
leave him only 240 DP to spend on Supernatural
and Psychic Abilities, as well as Secondary Abilities.

Limits on Offensive
and Defensive Abilities
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In addition to the limits to DP distribution that we Exploring some old ruins

have already explained, there is another general limitation Since Celia is an Acrobatic Warrior, she has a class bonus of +10
for each class: limits to offensive and defensive abilities. A character can per level to her Acrobatics ability. If she had a 65 in this ability (50 in
never spend more than half of his DP total on Attack and Defense abilities,
the base ability plus 15 for her characteristics), her final ability score
that is, on Attack, Block, and Dodge.
would be 75 after adding the class bonus.
As an Acrobatic Warrior, Celia has a limit of 60% for points
in her combat abilities (360 points at 1st level). Nonetheless, she Natural Bonus
cannot spend more than 300 DP on Attack and Dodge, since that When a player has spent his DP on a characters Secondary Abilities, he
would be more than half of her DP total. This would leave 60 points may then add another single Characteristic bonus to any single Secondary
for other combat abilities, such as Ki, Wear Armor, Martial Arts, and Ability. This reflects a characters natural skill in a particular area. The increase
Weapon Modules. is made directly on your characteristics bonus, and not the class bonuses
discussed above. Each time you gain a level you may do this again with any
It is not possible to have a difference greater than 50 between an Secondary Ability you choose (the same or a different one), and again add the
individuals base Attack and Defense. Someone who, for example, has a characteristics bonus. Naturally, you can use this only for a positive bonus.
base Attack of 90 could not have more than 140 in Block or Dodge. In this
case, to increase his Defense, he must first increase his Attack. Returning to our earlier example, Celia has a final score of 75 in
A character may want to increase only his Attack or Defense ability, Acrobatics (50 base score, 15 for her characteristic, and 10 for class
but not both at the same time. For example, a thief wants to Dodge only, bonus). If she chose this ability to add her natural bonus to, she
or an archer who only wants to learn to shoot with a bow. In this situation, would again add her Agility bonus and obtain a final ability of 90
the character can spend only half of the total points he is allowed to on (50 base score, 30 for her characteristic, and 10 for class bonus).
Attack and Defense (that is, one quarter of his DP total), but he can ignore
the rule that requires him to have a difference of no more than 50 points
between his Attack and Defense. Mastery
When a character possesses a final ability score of 200, he has reached
Limits on Magic and Psychic Projection mastery in that ability. He has become a true expert in that particular area,
acquiring capabilities that others will find difficult to achieve. Einstein was
The last limit is located in the Magic and Psychic Projection. Players a master of sciences, just as some Olympic champions master their diverse
cannot spend more than half of their characters total allowable Magic or athletic fields. For this reason, when a character uses an ability in which he
Psychic Abilities allocation (as dictated by class) on the Projection ability. has mastery, his Fumble number is reduced by one so that he fumbles only
on a result of 2 on d100.
Pazusu is a Mentalist who has looked after Celia since she was A character can achieve mastery in Attack, Block, Dodge, Magic Projection,
small. Lets assume that he is 1st level and, as with Celia, has 600 any summoning ability, Psychic Projection, and all Secondary Abilities.
DP, of which his player may spend 360 on Psychic Abilities (60% of
the total). In this case, the maximum number of points that player
may spend on his Psychic Projection ability is 180 DP half of the
amount allowed for Pazusus Primary Psychic Abilities.
LIFE POINTS
Innate Class Bonuses AND INITIATIvE
Some character abilities improve without having to spend points. The Life Points indicate a characters resistance to wounds and the amount
points a character gains through a class bonus count as special bonuses, of damage he can suffer before receiving a critical wound. When a character
instead of additions to the base ability. If, for example, someone has a class reaches 0 Life Points, he may die.
bonus of +10 in a Secondary Ability, add 10 points as a special bonus. The base Life Point score are based on Constitution. The base number
Your characters class bonuses are determined by the class you choose. of Life Points for all living beings is always 20 points, to which you add
These bonuses are applied not only at character creation, but are added Constitution multiplied by 10 and afterward add or subtract your modifier.
again when gaining a level. For your convenience, Base Life Points are listed in Table 4. To this number
you should add the class bonus for your characters class.

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Since her Constitution score is 5, her player consults Table 4 and
determines that her Base Life Point score is 70. Since she is an Constitution Base Life Points
Acrobatic Warrior, her player then adds her Life Point class bonus 1 5
(which is 10) to her base score, for a total Life Point score of 80.
2 20
A player can increase his characters Life Points by spending DP to 3 40
reach a Life Point multiple, which is determined by a characters class. This 4 55
increase is a special ability. Each time a player spends enough DP to reach a
multiple, he can increase his characters total Life Points by a number equal 5 70
to that characters Constitution score. 6 85
7 95
8 110
9 120
10 135
11 150
12 160
13 175

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14 185
15 200
16 215
17 225
18 240
19 250
20 265

Returning to our sample character, Celias base Initiative is

20 since she is a normal-sized human. Because her Dexterity is 9
and her Agility is 10, her player can add 25 (the total of her Dexterity
and Agility modifiers) to her base, for a total of 45. As an Acrobat
Warrior, Celia possesses an Initiative class bonus of 10, bringing her
Initiative total to 55. Finally, since she goes unarmed and does not
wear any armor, her player adds the unarmed Initiative bonus of 20
and doesnt need to subtract any armor penalties to Initiative. Her
final Initiative score is 75.

PRESENCE
Master of the sword
AND RESISTANCES
Presence is the sum of all the existential aspects of a character both
physical and spiritual. A player character has an almost unlimited potential
For example, Celias Life Point score (80) means that she is going to develop his abilities; the more developed, the greater the Presence base
to have to worry about wounds. To solve that problem, her player he has. Presence depends on the characters level and on the number of
spends some DP to improve her damage resistance. As an Acrobatic total DP he possesses. Higher-level characters will, therefore, have a higher
Warrior, Celias Life Point multiple is 20. Therefore, for each 20 DP Presence. To determine a characters Presence score, simply divide his total
spent, her player can add the value of her Constitution score to her DP by 20 (for quick reference, see Table 5). A 1st-level character has a
Life Points. After some thought, her player spends 20 DP, increasing Presence of 30.
her Life Point score by 5 (the value of Celias Constitution score),
for a total of 85. table 5: base presence
Level Presence Level Presence
The base Initiative of a normal-sized character is always 20. To
calculate the final Initiative score, add the characters Dexterity and 1 30 9 70
Agility modifiers to his base Initiative, and then subtract any penalty for 2 35 10 75
using particular armor and weapons (unarmed characters receive a +20
3 40 11 80
modifier to Initiative). Finally, add a characters Initiative class bonus.
Since it is possible for a character to have different Initiatives, depending 4 45 12 85
on which weapons or armor he uses, players should always use the first 5 50 13 90
column of the reaction table on the character sheet to calculate final 6 55 14 95
unarmed and unarmored Initiative, and then use the others for specific 7 60 15 100
weapon/armor combinations.
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a character against a different type of negative effect. Resistance
Common Advantages
values are calculated by adding a characters Presence to the applicable Players may choose the following Advantages regardless of a characters
Characteristic modifier (detailed below). class or race. Cost indicates the number of Creation Points needed to
The five types of Resistance are: purchase each Advantage.
Disease Resistance (DR): Represents a characters ability to avoid
falling ill or being affected by a disease. DR also indicates how quickly a add one Point to a CharaCteristiC
character can recuperate from an illness. Based on Constitution. One of the characters attributes is greater than before.
Magic Resistance (MR): Represents how well a character can resist the Effects: Add a point to the value of a single Characteristic.
effects of a spell or of an ability of supernatural origin. Based on Power. Restriction: Strength, Dexterity, Agility, and Constitution cannot be
Physical Resistance (PhR): Represents a characters tolerance for increased to more than 11 through this Advantage. Intelligence, Power,
damage and shock. PhR allows characters to avoid falling unconscious and Willpower, and Perception cannot be increased to more than 13 through
overcome the effects of criticals. Based on Constitution. this Advantage.
Venom Resistance (VR): Represents esents a characters Resistance Special: You may take this Advantage as many times as you wish.
to venom, poison, and toxic environmental effects. Cost: 1
VR allows a character to alleviate or overcome the
effects of poison. Based on Constitution.
aCute senses
The characters senses are as developed as those of
Psychic Resistance (PsR): Represents epresents a
an animal.
characters force of will which allows him to resist
Effects: This Advantage adds 1 point to the characters
psychic attacks and any mind-altering attacks.
Perception when making Characteristic Checks. It also adds
Based on Willpower.
a special bonus of +30 to Notice and Search.
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Cost: 1
Since Celia is a 1st-level character, she has a
Presence of 30. To determine her Resistances, artifaCt
her player adds the relevant Characteristic The character possesses a mystical
modifiers to obtain the following results: device of enormous power.
DR 30, MR 35, PhR 30, VR 30, and PsR 25. Effects: The player and the Game Master must agree
Each time Celia advances a level, her player on the abilities of the device. Spending additional
adds 5 points to her Presence, thereby points increases the capabilities of the object.
increasing her Resistances. Cost:
Cost: 1, 2, 3

Resistance Checks aMbidextrous

An ambidextrous person can use both hands
On many occasions during a game session, equally well.
players will need to roll Resistance Checks. To Effects: An ambidextrous character can perform
undertake a Resistance Check a player rolls maneuvers with either hand. In combat, he suffers
1d100 and adds the result to his characters only 10 to attacks with an additional weapon.
Resistance score. If the total is greater than the Cost: 1
required difficulty of the check, that character has
saved against the effect. Otherwise, the amount by inCrease one CharaCteristiC to nine
which the check is missed indicates the level of failure. Khaine This Advantage allows a player to increase the
value of one of his characters Primary Characteristics.

CREATION POINTS Effects: Substitute one Characteristics value for a 9, no matter what its
original value was.
Special: You may take this Advantage as many times as you wish.
The final step before a player begins to spend DP and complete a Cost: 2
character is to allocate Creation Points on Advantages and Disadvantages.
As with each creature that populates the world, Anima characters have aCCess to one PsyChiC disCiPline
several idiosyncrasies not solely reflected in their Characteristics and The character is gifted with the ability to use the powers of a single
Abilities. These idiosyncrasies are inherently tied to an individuals essence psychic discipline. Its abilities are limited to a single field and, no matter how
or nature. They are not learned and do not improve; characters are either much it increases his potential, he will not have access to powers that are
born with them, or they never have them. greater than his natural capacities.
Is my character ambidextrous, or does he have magical abilities? Was she Effects: This Advantage allows use of PP to acquire affinity to a single
born with psychic gifts, or does she heal slowly? The answers to these questions psychic discipline and the matrix powers.
cannot rest solely on chance, nor on the whim of each players desires. Cost: 1
Each character can acquire Advantages and Disadvantages from
the following lists. Each Advantage or Disadvantage grants benefits or CharM
inconveniences as described below. Players can spend up to 3 Creation The character has a certain personal magnetism that makes others
Points (CP) on the Advantages that he chooses and believes most react positively toward him. He always receives a positive reaction from
appropriate. The cost of the Advantage indicates how many CP a player people who do not know him, and some individuals may even be slightly
must spend to gain it. Some Advantages have variable costs, which mean more permissive with him.
that they grant greater benefits according to the number of CP spent on Effects: The limits of this Advantage must be decided by the Game Master.
them. Cost: 1
Disadvantages function in a similar manner, but instead of costing a
player CP, each Disadvantage gives a player Creation Points he can spend on
disquieting
A character with this Advantage can make people nervous whenever he
other Advantages. In this way the benefits and inconveniences balance out:
wishes. He can also discourage violence against himself or force intimidating
The more advantages you have, the greater your problems will be. Players
people to agree with him.
can choose up to three Disadvantages for a character although they dont
Effects: The limits of this Advantage must be decided by the Game
have to choose any.
Master.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, players may choose each Advantage
Cost: 1
or Disadvantage only once.

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A character with this Advantage has a special link with animals that allows A character with this Advantage has an enormous capacity to
him to obtain a positive reaction. He is also able to communicate in a limited learn a single Secondary Ability, which allows him to develop it with very
way with them, understanding their general intentions, and vice versa. little effort.
Effects: The limits of this Advantage must be decided by the GM. In any Effects: This Advantage reduces the Development Cost of a single
case, an animal trained to attack will still do so in spite of this Advantage, but Secondary Ability for each Creation Point spent. For example, a Wizards
probably after giving a warning and offering the character an opportunity player could reduce the cost of the Composure ability from 3 to 2 if he
to escape. When combat against an animal is unavoidable, a character with spent 1 point on this Advantage, or even to 1 if he spent 2 points.
this Advantage will always be the last person attacked if he is in a group. Restrictions: Development Costs cannot be reduced below 1. This
Cost: 1 Advantage works only for Secondary Abilities.
Cost: 1, 2
danger sense
Characters with this Advantage have a sixth sense, which allows them to aCCess to natural PsyChiC Powers
detect when something dangerous approaches or threatens them though they The character has a limited psychic capacity that allows him to use one
will not be able to detect the origin or nature of the danger until they see it. Psychic Ability unconsciously. He doesnt know the origin of the power or
Effects: The character cannot be taken by surprise, unless his opponents have complete control over it, but he can use it whenever he needs to.
Initiative score is 150 points or more higher than his. Effects: The character can naturally use one specific Psychic Ability. He
Cost: 2 is not a true psychic and cannot use Psychic Points to acquire new abilities
or to harness the power that he has. His psychic potential is not based on
been around Willpower and does not require rolling dice, but automatically is Difficult
The character has already had experiences in the real world, by which (DIF). The chosen power can be of any level, but it cannot have a base

Illustrated by MusicNasca 2002

he has learned great lessons. requirement greater than Difficult. It can be used once per minute without
Effects: The character begins the game with 50, 100, or 150 additional the character suffering a penalty, but each additional use without the
Experience Points, depending on the amount of Creation Points spent. For required rest inflicts 1 point of Fatigue. Spending additional points increases
example, spending 3 CP increases the characters Experience Points by 150. the natural psychic potential to Very Difficult (VDF) and Absurd (ABS),
This increase permits a conventional rise in level if the necessary point total respectively.
is reached. Cost: 1, 2, 3
Cost: 1, 2, 3

Katalin has a special affinity with animals.

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As per Aptitude in a Subject, except that in this case, the character has The characters aura forms a layer of mystical energy that protects him
a great capacity to learn an entire area of Secondary Abilities. against supernatural attacks.
Effects: The Development Cost for a field of Secondary Abilities is reduced Effects: Grants a character a natural armor of 4 against energy-based
by 1 point. If the characters class offers a Secondary Ability within this field attacks. Although it counts as armor, penalties are not applied for using
at a reduced cost, the benefits of this Advantage apply in addition to the additional armor layers.
class benefit. For example, if an Explorer decides to reduce the cost of the Cost: 1
abilities of the Intellectual field, these will cost 2 instead of 3. The Medicine
ability, which normally costs 2, will now cost only 1. untiring
Restrictions: Development Costs cannot be reduced below 1. This A character with this Advantage possesses a superior endurance
Advantage works only for Secondary Abilities. relative to what his Constitution would indicate.
Cost: 2 Effects: A player can add 3 points to his characters Fatigue. Spending
additional Creation Points adds 6 and 9 points, respectively. Thus, a
rePeat a CharaCteristiCs roll character whose player spends 2 Creation Points on this Advantage would
This Advantage allows a player to modify one of his characters Primary add 6 to his Fatigue score.
Characteristics. Cost: 1, 2, 3
Effects: Players may roll one additional die once they have generated
Characteristics and use the result in place of one of the previous rolls. The unCoMMon size
new number cannot be less than the characters lowest roll. A character with this Advantage possesses an unusual Size relative
Restriction: This Advantage is not compatible with the fourth method of to his Strength and Constitution. This allows someone who should be a
generating Characteristics. colossal mass of muscles to be a small person, or vice versa.
Special: You may take this Advantage as many times as you wish. Effects: The player can increase or decrease his characters Size up to 5
Cost: 1 points during character creation.
Cost: 1
Martial Mastery
The Martial Knowledge of a character with this Advantage is superior starting wealth
to others of his level. Usually, the character has received special training The character has a great fortune in materials and equipment.
that has allowed him to explore his Ki abilities although it is also possible Effects: This Advantage provides starting money or equipment valued
that he has simply been born with enormous natural ability. at 2,000 gold crowns (GC). Further points spent increase this amount to
Effects: Adds 40 points to a characters Martial Knowledge (MK). 5,000 and 10,000, respectively.
Additional Creation Points increase this amount to 80 and 120 points, Restriction: The Game Master may prefer to give a different amount of
respectively. For example, a character whose player spends 2 Creation money, tailored to his game. In this case, both the GM and the player should
Points would receive 80 additional points to his Martial Knowledge. decide the amount.
Cost: 1, 2, 3 Cost: 1, 2, 3

good luCk regeneration: basiC, advanCed, and greater

Characters with this Advantage are exceptionally lucky in everything Wounds suffered by the character heal easily.
they do and very rarely commit a serious mistake. Effects: This Advantage increases the characters Regeneration by two
Effects: The required number to fumble is reduced by 1 point. In normal levels. Spending additional points increases Regeneration by four and six
circumstances, therefore, the character will only fumble on a roll of 2. If a levels, respectively.
character with this Advantage attains mastery in any ability, he will fumble Cost: 1, 2, 3
only on a 1 when using it.
Cost: 1 elan
A character with this Advantage has attracted the attention of a Shajad
ki reCovery or a Beryl. Generally, this means that an ancestor of the character was bound
This Advantage allows a characters spiritual energy to recover more to the being and it still maintains some type of bond with all the members
quickly than normal. of the family. It is also possible that this attention is due to some actions the
Effects: The character recovers 1 point of Ki every ten minutes, instead character has taken. At the moment, he enjoys its favor although after
of every hour. Spending additional Creation Points decreases the recovery the player begins playing his character, the relationship will depend on how
time to five minutes and one minute, respectively. he behaves.
Cost: 1, 2, 3 Effects: The character has Elan 25 for the entity he chooses. Spending
additional points increases the level to 45 and 60, respectively. Thus, a
jaCk of all trades character whose player spent 2 Creation Points on this Advantage would
Characters with this Advantage can adapt to any need that arises and have Elan of 45 with the particular Shajad or Beryl whose favor he enjoys.
develop knowledge in all fields and subjects. No matter how rare or unusual Cost: 1, 2, 3
the Secondary Ability needed, they will always have some knowledge or
skill useful in that situation. iMMunity to Pain and fatigue
Effects: The character never applies the 30 penalty for not spending DP A character with this Advantage is especially resistant to the effects of
in a Secondary Ability, and he also receives a special bonus of +10 in all his pain and fatigue.
Secondary Abilities. Effects: Penalties caused by pain and Fatigue are reduced by half.
Cost: 2 Cost: 1

natural arMor the gift

The character has extremely resistant skin and very hard muscles such The character can feel and control supernatural energies inherent within
that it is very difficult to penetrate them. his own soul. Magic flows through his very spirit, and with the appropriate
Effects: Grants natural armor of 2 against all classes of attacks except knowledge, the character with this Advantage will be able to cast spells.
energy-based ones. Although it counts as armor, penalties are not applied Effects: The character can see and use magic. He also adds a special
for using additional armor layers. bonus of +10 to his MR, since his supernatural nature better resists mystical
Cost: 1 effects.
Cost: 2

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 see suPernatural
A character with this Advantage can perceive the Soul Flow and at the
same time perceive the energy of psychic matrices.
Effects: The character sees supernatural things including magic and
es. He does not apply the blinded
psychic matrices as spiritual creatures.
penalty in any of these situations.
Cost: 1 exCePtional
tional MagiC resistan
esistanCe
Characters with this Advantage possess heightened
night vision resistance to magical attacks and effects.
This Advantage allows a character to see in the dark and to Effects: Add a special bonus of +25 to Magic Resistance
adapt quickly to any change in light intensity. (MR). Spending a second Creation Point increases the bonus to
Effects: The character may ignore any penalty caused by the +50.
or magically induced dark or absolute lack of light,
dark except for Cost: 1, 2
in which case the penalty is reduced by half.
Cost: 1 exCePtional
tional PhysiCal resistanCe
Characters with this Advantage possess heightened resistance to
fortunate physical attacks and effects. Damage, poisons, and diseases do not affect
A Fortunate character enjoys true luck. He can often escape them as they do other people.
difficult situations due to his lucky star. Effects: Add a special bonus of +25 to Physical Resistance (PhR),
Effects: The limits of this Advantage must be decided by the Game Venom Resistance (VR), and Disease Resistance (DR). Spending a
Master. In any case, the character will never suffer the negative effects second Creation Point increases the bonus to +50.
of a trap or an attack determined solely by chance. Cost: 1, 2

Illustrated by Wen Yu Li
Cost: 1
exCePtional
tional PsyChiC resistanesistanCe
free aCCess to any PsyChiC disCiPline
CiPline The mind of a character with this Advantage possesses very
Characters with this Advantage may use any type of psychic discipline strong mental barriers that protect him from psychic attacks and
and its abilities. other negative psychic effects.
Effects: This Advantage enables the character to use as many psychic Effects: This Advantage adds a special bonus of +25 to a
disciplines as he wishes using his Psychic Points. characters Psychic Resistance (PsR). Spending a second Creation
Cost: 2 Point increases the bonus to +50.
Cost: 1, 2
quiCk reflexes
The character has exceptional reflexes that allow him to respond light sleePer
quickly to any situation. A character with this Advantage remains partially conscious
Effects: Grants a special bonus of +25 to a characters Initiative score. while sleeping and is able to wake at the slightest noise or
Spending additional Creation Points will increase the bonus to +45 and +60, movement.
respectively. Thus, a character whose player spends 2 Creation Points on Effects: The character applies a penalty of only 20 to his Notice
this Advantage receives a +45 bonus to his Initiative score. ability while sleeping.
Cost: 1, 2, 3 Cost: 1

learning
Characters with this Advantage possess an enormous capacity to learn
Magic Advantages
and develop their potential, always gaining the maximum benefit from The following Advantages can be acquired only if the character
whatever they have seen or done. has the Gift of magic. It is not necessary that the character be a
Effects: Characters gain an additional 3 Experience Points when the member of a class within the Mystic Archetype; anyone with the
Game Master grants points at the end of each game session. Spending capacity to weave spells can acquire these benefits.
additional Creation Points increases the benefit to 6 and 9 points,
respectively.
eleMental CoMPatibility
A character with this Advantage is naturally compatible with the
Cost: 1, 2, 3
powers of a specific magical path, being simultaneously weaker in its
natural learner opposite. His essence is bound strongly to this element, and his magic is
Characters with this Advantage naturally improve in a specific more powerful when he uses those spells.
Secondary Ability. Effects: The character has a special bonus of +20 to his MA and to his MR
Effects: Grants a character an innate special modifier of +10 per level in a in the magical path that he chooses. When he uses spells of the opposed
single Secondary Ability. Add this modifier to any other innate class-based path, he has a penalty of 20 to his MA and to his MR. If the chosen path
bonus the character receives. Spending additional points on this Advantage is necromancy, apply the penalty to all other paths.
increases the bonus to +20 and +30, respectively. Thus, a character whose Cost: 1
player spends 2 Creation Points on this Advantage would receive a modifier
of +20 per level to a single Secondary Ability.
natural knowledge of a Path
A character with this Advantage possesses the capacity to cast certain
Cost: 1, 2, 3
spells naturally, without having to study them. He can unconsciously weave
the powers of the Soul Flow for one Path as if the Path were simply
natural learner, field responding to his abilities. The character knows how to use the spells
As Natural Learner, but in this case the character improves in all the
perfectly, but he does not understand the theory behind them, nor can he
Secondary Abilities that belong to a certain field.
explain it to others.
Effects: Grants a special +5 per level bonus to all the Secondary Abilities in
Effects: This Advantage grants innate knowledge of a Path at level 40
a field. Add this bonus to any other innate class-based bonus the character
without investing Magic Level points. As it is innate knowledge, the wizard
receives. Spending an additional point on this Advantage increases the
can continue to develop it beyond level 40 by spending new Magic Level
bonus to +10. Thus, a character whose player spends 3 Creation Points on
points.
this Advantage would receive a modifier of +10 per level to all Secondary
Special: This Advantage can be acquired again for different Paths.
Abilities in Athletics, for example.
Cost: 1
Cost: 2, 3.

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 Contested sPell Mastery half-attuned to the tree
The attack spells of a character with this Advantage are greater when As in Elemental Compatibility (see above), but in this case the character
it clashes against another Supernatural Beam. is naturally compatible with the magic of half of the Mystical Tree.
Effects: The character applies a bonus of +50 to his roll to calculate the Effects: The wizard has a special bonus of +20 to his MA and his MR in
result of a Collision against another beam. the five magical Paths of a segment of the Tree. In the rest, he has a penalty
Cost: 1 of 20 to his MA and his MR.
Restriction: Necromancy is not included in this Advantage.
aPtitude for MagiC develoPMent Cost: 2
A character with this Advantage has the capacity to understand and
achieve levels of power with his spells far greater than his Intelligence would iMProved innate MagiC
normally allow. A character with this Advantage can execute his innate spells with a
Effects: A player can add 3 points to his characters Intelligence to greater potential than normal.
determine the maximum potential of the spell. This bonus is not applied to Effects: The innate spells of the wizard add +10 to their potential as
any other ability not even to calculate the characters level of magic. indicated by their MA. Additional Creation Points increase the value to +20
Cost: 1 and +30, respectively. Thus a wizard with an MA of 100 whose player spent
2 points in this Advantage could cast his innate spells with a value of up to
For example, a character with an Intelligence of 8 tries to 60 (40 by his MA, plus 20 due to the Advantage).
cast a luminous spell of Imbue Calm. Since the spell has a limit of Cost: 1, 2, 3
Intelligence x10, the maximum value of the spell could not be greater
than 80 points. However, with this Advantage the character would unsPoken Casting
Illustrated by Kuma (Chaos Angels)

effectively have an Intelligence 11 (3 more than his true value), so the A character with this Advantage does not need to speak to control the
spell value would equal 110. powers of the Soul Flow of souls.
Effects: The character can cast spells in complete silence without reducing
his MA.
Cost: 1

gestureless Casting
A character with this Advantage does not need to make physical
gestures to use his magic; he can take any type of physical action without
affecting his powers.
Effects: The character does not reduce his MA if unable to gesture.
Cost: 1

suPerior MagiC reCovery

The essence of a character with this Advantage acts like a magnet for
magic, and he is able to regenerate his power at a faster rate than that of
other mystical individuals.
Effects: The character recovers his Zeon at twice his normal Zeonic
regeneration rate. Spending additional Creation Points will triple or
quadruple the normal rate.
Cost: 1, 2, 3

Psychic Advantages
A character who has previously acquired an Advantage that gives him
access to psychic disciplines may choose from the following list:

aMPlify sustained Power

A character with this Advantage can maintain his psychic powers with
more force.
Effects: Any powers maintained in this way are one difficulty level higher
than what the psychic could normally attain.
Cost: 2

PsyChiC Point reCovery

A character with this Advantage can easily recover from using his
abilities.
Effects: The characters recovery rate for Psychic Points is 1 point every
10 minutes. Spending additional Creation Points increases the rate to 1
point every five minutes or every minute, respectively.
Cost: 1, 2, 3

PsyChiC fatigue resistanCe

A character with this Advantage never experiences exhaustion when
using his psychic powers.
Effects: If a character fails in the use of one of his powers, he does not
lose Fatigue when he has used up his available PP. Third level powers are
not affected by this Advantage.
Cost: 2

Aradia has Elemental Compability toward Darkness.

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 Passive ConCentration exClusive weaPon
A character with this Advantage can concentrate in any situation, no A character with this Disadvantage is accustomed to fighting exclusively
matter the difficulty or complications. with a specific weapon and therefore is less able to fight with other weapons.
Effects: The psychic can concentrate to harness a power even while Effects: The character applies a penalty of 30 to his combat ability with
executing active actions. any weapon other than his preferred one.
Cost: 2 Restriction: Only classes in the Domine, Fighter, Prowler, and Novel
Archetypes can acquire this Disadvantage.
PsyChiC inClination Benefit: 1
A character with this Advantage has developed one of his Psychic
Disciplines more than the rest of his abilities.
Effects: The character automatically gains one level of difficulty greater
than normal when using the powers of a specific discipline.
Cost: 2

foCus
Characters with this Advantage can harness their ability more than
severe allergy
A character with this Disadvantage suffers from some type of allergy
normal and focus their powers on a particular objective.
which is so serious that, by mere contact or inhalation, he will have a
Effects: Psychic Points spent to improve Psychic Projection increase the
terrible allergic reaction lasting hours. Some examples of typical allergies
ability by +20 instead of +10.
are to metal, pollen, or even sunlight.
Cost: 1
Effects: On making contact with the allergen, a character suffers penalties
extreMe ConCentration between 40 to 80 on all actions, depending on the severity or the length

Illustrated by Wen Yu Li
A character with this Advantage can concentrate much more than of time in contact with the allergen.
most psychics, thereby gaining greater benefits from his abilities. Benefit: 1
Effects: The psychic doubles the bonus he normally gains from
concentration. For example, if he concentrates for a full round, he gains
addiCtion or serious viCe
A character with this Disadvantage has an urgent need to take some
+20 instead of +10.
type of action or to consume a specific substance daily and will do anything
Cost: 2
necessary to satisfy his vice otherwise he will begin to feel very nervous

Common Disadvantages and go into withdrawal.

Effects: The character applies a cumulative penalty of 10 for every day
These are the available Disadvantages a player may choose for his that passes without satisfying his addiction (up to 100).
character. The Benefit indicates the number of Creation Points you gain Benefit: 1
for acquiring the Disadvantage. Remember that you may not choose more
than three Disadvantages. atroPhied liMb
A character with this Disadvantage has a severe problem with one of
bad luCk his limbs. This limb may shake all the time, or it may not respond when
Characters with this Disadvantage have very bad luck in doing what most needed.
they set out to do; they fail much more than they would like. Effects: The character applies a penalty of 80 to all physical actions that
Effects: The required number for a fumble increases by 2 points. Normal require the use of the atrophied limb.
abilities, therefore, fumble on a result of 5 (4 if the character possesses Benefit: 1
mastery in that ability).
Benefit: 1 serious illness
A character with this Disadvantage suffers from some type of degenerative
blind disease that will end up killing him. Usually, he has an average of little more
A character with this Disadvantage is completely blind. than half a year of life remaining when beginning the game. However, the
Effects: The character cannot use any ability that requires sight. He applies period can be greater or lesser if the GM needs it to fit within the time frame
the blinded penalty at all times. of his campaign. A character with this Disadvantage is not only very playable,
Benefit: 2 but he can also have an additional objective in finding a cure for himself.
Effects: The character applies a cumulative penalty of 10 to all actions
deafness for each month of game time that passes. The GM secretly determines the
A character with this Disadvantage cannot hear anything. date when the character will die.
Effects: The character cannot use any ability that requires hearing. Benefit: 2
Benefit: 1
PhysiCal weakness
Mute A character with this Disadvantage is exceptionally weak physically;
A character with this Disadvantage is incapable of speaking. whenever he receives a critical wound, he has a strong possibility of dying
Effects: The character cannot speak. or of suffering irreversible damage.
Benefit: 1 Effects: Reduce the Physical Resistance (PhR) of a character by half.
Benefit: 1
nearsighted
A character with this Disadvantage cannot see well. Many things appear deeP sleePer
blurry, and he has difficulty even reading. A character with this Disadvantage sleeps very deeply and has difficulty
Effects: Apply a 50 penalty to any Notice and Search rolls using vision, awakening. He will remain asleep even with light physical contact, and when
and a 3 to any Perception checks that require it. This penalty also applies he finally does awaken, he will be stunned for several minutes.
to aiming. A character can reduce this penalty somewhat (as determined by Effects: The character applies a penalty of 200 to any Perceptive roll
the GM) by obtaining glasses. while sleeping. For the first ten turns after waking, he has a penalty of 40
Benefit: 1 to all actions.
Benefit: 1

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 deduCt two Points froM a CharaCteristiC slow reaCtions
One of the Characteristics of a character with this Disadvantage is less The characters reflexes leave him ill-prepared to respond quickly to
developed than it should be. events.
Effects: Deduct 2 points from one of the characters Primary Characteristics. Effects: The character applies a special penalty of 30 to his Initiative. An
Restrictions: Characters can only acquire this Disadvantage once. You additional point in this Disadvantage increases the penalty to 60.
cannot reduce a Characteristic below 3. Benefit: 1, 2.
Benefit: 1
susCePtible to MagiC
unfortunate A character with this Disadvantage is easily affected by magical energies.
Misfortune follows the character wherever he goes. Terrible things Effects: Reduce the characters MR by half.
happen to him no matter how much he tries to avoid them. Benefit: 1
Effects: The GM will have to interpret the limits of this Disadvantage. In
a group, an Unfortunate character will always be the one who randomly susCePtible to Poisons
falls in the trap, and he will be the first one attacked when chance decides A character with this Disadvantage cannot combat the negative effects
who is hit first. of any type of harmful substance.
Benefit: 1 Effects: Reduce the characters Venom Resistance (VR) by half.
Benefit: 1
easily Possessed
A character with this Disadvantage is easily controlled by any being unattraCtive
with the ability to affect his mind or alter his personality even if the A character with this Disadvantage suffers from terrible deformities
characters will is strong. that make him very distasteful to look upon.
Effects: The character receives 50 to any Physical Resistance or Magic Effects: This Disadvantage reduces a characters Appearance to 2.
Resistance against any type of domination or possession capable of Restrictions: The character must have a minimum of 7 in Appearance
modifying his conduct. and it must have been generated by means of a die roll, not chosen by the
Benefit: 1 player.
Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

Benefit: 1
exhausted
A character with this Disadvantage is vulnerable to Fatigue. Not only will vulnerable to heat/Cold
he tire more easily than others, but he particularly suffers the effects of Fatigue. A character with this Disadvantage is particularly vulnerable to heat or
Effects: Doubles Fatigue penalties to actions and reduces the base Fatigue cold (players choice).
of the character by 1 point. Effects: The character suffers a penalty of 80 to his Resistance against
Benefit: 1 the chosen element and 30 to all actions in extreme climates.
Benefit: 1
severe Phobia
A character with this Disadvantage experiences a terrible fear of
something, which forces him to behave irrationally in its presence. The
Magic Disadvantages
Only characters with the Gift of magic may choose Disadvantages from
exact nature of the phobia is at the discretion of the GM.
this list. Creation Points obtained with these Disadvantages may be used
Effects: The character suffers the Fear State whenever he encounters the
only to buy magic Advantages. Remember that the maximum number of
object of his phobia.
Disadvantages is three; if a player chooses three general Disadvantages, he
Benefit: 1
will not be able to select one of these.
vulnerable to Pain
The character has no resistance to physical pain, which terrifies him.
oral requireMent
A character with this Disadvantage can only cast spells if he can speak.
Effects: Doubles any penalty caused by pain, including those produced by
Effects: The character must be able to speak to accumulate magic and to
critical or mystical effects.
cast his spells.
Benefit: 1
Benefit: 1
siCkly
A character with this Disadvantage suffers from bad health and
require gestures
A character with this Disadvantage must have
sickens easily.
complete freedom of movement in order to control or
Effects: Reduce the characters Disease Resistance (DR) by half.
use his powers.
Benefit: 1
Effects: The character must move freely to accumulate
slow healer magic and cast spells.
A character with this Disadvantage possesses a very low Benefit: 1
recuperative capacity and recovers from wounds with great
MagiCal exhaustion
difficulty even with supernatural aid.
A character with this Disadvantage suffers intense
Effects: The character recovers only half the Life Points he
fatigue whenever he uses magic. The mage will exhaust
should by whatever means, whether through normal
himself if he casts spells of great power, weakening if he
or magical recuperation.
uses his abilities too much.
Benefit: 1
Effects: The mage loses 1 point of Fatigue when
slow learner casting a spell with a potential greater than 100,
A character with this Disadvantage 2 if it is greater than 200, and 3 if it is greater
cannot learn as quickly as a normal individual. than 300.
Effects: The character suffers a penalty Benefit: 1
of 4 Experience Points to those granted
by the GM at the end of a session. An
additional point in this Disadvantage
increases the penalty to 8.
Benefit: 1, 2.

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 shaManisM one Power at a tiMe
The magic practiced by this character has a tribal and shamanic The psychic powers of the character do not allow him to use several
character. His supernatural powers are tied to the material world, and he abilities at once. If the character uses one power, his focus remains so intense
needs certain components to channel them and cast spells. that he cannot project others except those maintained unconsciously.
Effects: The character requires material components to cast spells. Each Effects: The character can use only one psychic power per assault. This
spell requires a different component as determined by the GM according does not prevent him from continuing to use others which are maintained,
to its origin and the knowledge of the character. as long as they began in previous assaults.
Benefit: 2 Benefit: 1

MagiCal ties no ConCentration

The powers of a character with this Disadvantage are tied to the same The psychic powers of a character with this Disadvantage are too
roots as the magical paths, so his capacity to develop or specify his own unreliable for him to plan ahead in their use.
spells is practically impossible. The character obtains knowledge of his paths Effects: A psychic with this Disadvantage does not apply bonuses to his
only and cannot research his own spells. psychic potential by concentrating.
Effects: The magician cannot choose free spells of his magical paths or Benefit: 1
freely access chosen spells.
Benefit: 1

slow reCovery of MagiC

Magic has problems passing through the wizards essence; he
experiences difficulties recovering power he has used.

Ilustrated by MusicNasca 2001

Effects: Reduce the Zeonic regeneration of the character by half.
Benefit: 1

MagiC bloCkage
Magic does not flow naturally through the body and soul of a character
with this Disadvantage. Some type of blockage prevents him from channeling
the powers of the environment, and his own soul does not regenerate
magic either. When he uses his power, the character never recovers it by
himself. The only way he can do so is to feed on the mystical energies of
other magical beings or objects.
Effects: The character lacks Zeonic regeneration and does not naturally
recover the points of Zeon he consumes. He regains magic only by draining
objects that allow it or living beings with the Gift.
Restriction: This Disadvantage cannot be combined with Slow Recovery
of Magic.
Benefit: 2

aCtion requireMent
The control that a character has over the powers of the Soul Flow is
fickle, and they respond for him only while he performs a certain action.
If, for example, his magic is tied to dance, his spells will work only while he
dances. It is possible that the magical powers work solely in specific situations
or conditions, such as during the day or with ones feet on the ground.
Effects: The character may use magic only if the specific action is performed
or the specific conditions of the Disadvantage are met. If the action is a
Secondary Ability, the character must roll a check against Difficult (DIF)
to cast his spells.
Benefit: 1

Psychic Disadvantages
Only characters with psychic capacities may choose Disadvantages
from this list. Creation Points obtained with them may be used solely to
buy psychic mental Advantages. Remember that the maximum number of
Disadvantages is three; if a character chooses three general Disadvantages,
you will not be able to select one of these.

PsyChiC exhaustion
The psychic powers of a character with this Disadvantage cause great
physical stress upon his body, leaving him terribly exhausted even when
using his low-level psychic abilities.
Effects: The character loses double the points of Fatigue indicated
whenever using psychic powers.
Benefit: 1

PsyChiC ConsuMPtion
The psychic powers of a character with this Disadvantage create serious
feedback in his body, causing internal damage.
Effects: If the character suffers a psychic failure, he automatically loses the
same number of Life Points as the number by which he failed.
Benefit: 2

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 SOME FINAL DETAILS Since you now have 100 additional points, you will be able to spend
50 or 60 DP in those primary abilities whose limits are 50% and 60%,
respectively. Also dont forget that you cannot spend more than half of
Now that you know all the basic things needed to create your own your total DP in Attack and Defense abilities of a primary ability, nor
character, you can fill in your character sheet, but keep in mind that in the exceed your limits in Magic or Psychic Projection.
two following chapters, Lost Souls and Classes, you will find additional After spending DP, a player can use a new natural bonus to improve
information that you need. one of his characters Secondary Abilities. He can add this new bonus
This is what you need to do to create your character, using the to any ability, even one to which he previously applied a bonus. Next, a
information weve given you so far: player should total all class bonuses, with which he will determine the new
final abilities of the character. Finally, characters also gain 5 points of base
Presence, which will increase Resistances.
1. Generate and calculate Characteristics.
2. Choose race. This is a summary of the steps a player must take when a character
3. Choose class. gains a level:
4. Use Creation Points to acquire Advantages
and Disadvantages.
5. Spend DP on Primary Abilities. 1. Distribute the new 100 DP between
6. Spend DP on Secondary Abilities. Primary and Secondary Abilities.
7. Add innate class bonuses. 2. If it is an even level, add +1 to one
8. Add the natural bonus to a Secondary Ability. Primary Characteristic.
9. Calculate Life Points and your Initiative. 3. Add a new natural bonus to one
10. Calculate Resistances. Secondary Ability
4. Add any new class innate bonuses for
the level.
Remember, however, that a character should be much more than
a piece of paper with notes and drawings. How a player acts and
5. Increase Life Points and Initiative with
portrays his character gives life to that page. appropriate class bonuses.
6. Add 5 points to Presence and modify

GAINING LEvELS all Resistances.

Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

In order to advance in levels, a character needs to gain a specified A player can decide not to spend all his characters DP gained when
number of Experience Points. These points measure how much the rising in level, reserving some of them for later. To check the amount of
character has learned. When a character earns the necessary experience, experience necessary to rise in level, the DP for each level, or the base
he gains a new level and 100 new DP, which his player can use to obtain Presence of your character, see Table 6.
new abilities or improve those he already has.
In order to raise a characters level, players must take steps similar to
those used to create the character. First, players should distribute the new
Limitations to Combat Class Bonuses
Some classes gain an innate bonus of +5 in their offensive and defensive
DP between their characters Primary and Secondary Abilities, following
abilities. Whereas improvement in other abilities has no limits, the class increase
the point distribution limitations discussed in this chapter.
in Combat Abilities can never be greater than +50, that is to say, ten levels of
class bonuses. Even if the character changes classes, this limit applies.
table 6: progressIon by level
+ Characteristics Experience
Level DP Base Presence
per level Needed
0 400 N/A 20
1 600 0 30
2 700 +1 100 35
3 800 225 40
4 900 +1 375 45
5 1000 550 50
6 1100 +1 750 55
7 1200 975 60
8 1300 +1 1225 65
9 1400 1500 70
10 1500 +1 1800 75
11 1600 2125 80
12 1700 +1 2475 85
13 1800 2850 90
14 1900 +1 3250 95
15 2000 3675 100
+1 +100 +1 (for each even level) +450 +5

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When a character rises in level, his player can improve his attributes.
At each even level of experience, a player can add 1 point to one of his
ZERO LEvEL
Level 0 is for characters during their first period of training and
characters Primary Characteristics. This increase represents the characters
development. They are young, lacking experience and skills, and they have
natural progression, his inherent capacity to improve. For example, a
not had the opportunity to do much of relevance in their lives. Most of the
character of 6th level would have increased up to 3 points in whatever
time, characters begin at 1st level, since adventurers are generally more
attributes desired.
talented than the general populace. A GM may prefer, however, that his
If a Primary Characteristic increases, it is possible that it modifies
players begin their characters during the training phase, in which case they
some other aspects of a character. If the new Characteristic has a different
would be 0 level.
bonus from the previous one, a player should change it and recalculate
A 0-level character has only 400 DP, cannot use the natural bonus, and
final abilities. If Constitution improves, for example, it will increase base
adds only half of all class bonuses (he gains the remainder upon becoming
Life Points and the value of multiples, so a player will have to recalculate his
1st level). Except for these things, creating a 0-level character is exactly the
characters Life Point total. If increasing Power, he will have to recalculate
same as creating a 1st-level one. Passing 0 level does not require a certain
his characters base Zeon points.
amount of experience. Theoretically, characters are waiting until something
in their lives happens that allows them to reach 1st level. In most cases,
Changing Classes this happens by means of training or natural ability, but on other occasions
the GM can require something much more important happen. A character
A player may decide he does not like his characters class and may want
to change it to a different one. Changing class is a serious undertaking for a becomes 1st level when the GM thinks he is prepared for it.
character. It not only represents forgetting his
previous focus, but also developing a new way
to assimilate what he learns.
In order to change class, the character
must work hard to modify his approach to life,
which requires time and training. Therefore,
the player must declare that he wants to
change class two levels before the change
actually takes place. For example, a player

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of a 2nd-level character who announces that
he wants to change class will be able to do
so when his character reaches 4th level. In
addition, a certain amount of game time must
pass after the declaration, since otherwise the
character cannot prepare himself.
Secondly, the character must make a
huge effort to change his abilities, spending
enough DP to affect the change. The difficulty
should be proportional to the existing
difference between the two classes. Logically,
a Wizard must make a greater effort to
become a Warrior than would a Paladin or a
Weaponsmaster. For that reason, the amount
of DP which a player will have to spend to
change class varies depending on the present
Archetype of the character and the Archetype
of the future character class.
If the change is between two classes
that belong to the same Archetype such
as a Warrior who wants to become a
Weaponsmaster, it costs 20 DP. If one or both
classes are mixed (i.e., they belong to more
than one Archetype), but they have at least an
Archetype in common, the change costs 40
DP. This would be, for example, the case of
an Assassin who tried to become a Shadow.
If both classes belong to different Archetypes,
such as the change between a Wizard and a
Warrior, it will cost 60 DP.
You may change class by fulfilling all the
requirements. When doing so the character
does not forget his previous abilities, but
keeps them while learning new ones. The
character sheet continues to show the same
level and maintains all the previous abilities,
but from then on the character has the costs
and special bonuses of the new class.

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 CHARACTER CREATION ExAMPLE
Ex
Since we now know everything needed to create a Now her player distributes the remaining DP
character, we can continue to develop Celia. Her among Celias Secondary Abilities. First, he
player has already distributed her Characteristics chooses the Secondary Abilities he is most
and chosen her Acrobatic Warrior class. Next, interested in, and then spends the points as he
her player needs to choose her Advantages and wishes. Since he has reserved 20 DP to increase
Disadvantages using Creation Points. Celias Life Points, and he already invested 360
After looking at the list, he decides DP, he is left with 220 DP to spend. After he
to choose four Advantages and one invests them, Celias base Secondary Abilities will
Disadvantage (to obtain the additional be as follows:
Creation Point needed). He chooses
Animal Affinity, See Supernatural, Good Athletics: Acrobatics 15, Athleticism 10, Jump
Luck, and one point of Quick Reflexes for 5, Ride 10, Swim 5, and Climb 5 (100 DP)
Advantages, as well as Deep Sleeper for a Perceptive: Notice 10, and Search 5 (30 DP)
Disadvantage. Creative: Art 5, Dance 5, Sleight of Hand 10
Now, the player must distribute (40 DP)
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Celias 600 DP among her abilities, Subterfuge: Theft 5 (10 DP)

using the costs for an Acrobatic Intellectual: Animals 10 (30 DP)
Warrior (see Chapter 3: Classes). He Social: Style 5 (10 DP)
begins distributing points among
her Primary Abilities. Since she To these base abilities he adds the
is an Acrobatic Warrior, it seems bonuses derived from Celias Primary
logical that her most important Characteristics, as well as those awarded
Primary Abilities will be because of her Acrobatic Warrior
Combat. Her player has class. Celias final abilities are as follows:
360 DP to spend in this Acrobatics 40, Athleticism 35, Dance 20,
field, as her class has a Jump 15, Ride 25, Climb 20, Notice 20,
60% limitation in that Search 15, Art 15, Theft 15, Sleight of Hand
field. Of those points, 30, Animals 20, Swim 5, and Style 10. Her
her player can spend only player then chooses Acrobatics, and adds its
300 in Attack and Dodge natural Bonus, bringing that up to 55.
(the defense ability she will Then, her player adds up her Life Points and
use preferentially), since a Initiative. Celia has a total of 85 Life Points, due
player may not spend more to her player investing 20 DP in that, and an
than half of his characters Initiative of 75. Her player adds the special +25
total DP on offensive and defensive bonus she gets from the Quick Reflexes Advantage,
abilities. He chooses a saber as her bringing her final base Initiative up to an even 100.
primary weapon and then spends Finally, Celias player calculates her Resistance. As with
points to learn a martial art which all first-level characters, her Base Presence is 30, to which he
costs 50 DP. That leaves 310 DP. Next, adds the bonuses corresponding to each, ending with the
Celias player spends 50 DP on the Wear following figures: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 35, and S 25.
Armor ability. Since the Development
Cost is 2, the 50 points become a base
of 25. As Wear Armor depends on the
Strength Characteristic (which for Celia
has a bonus of 0), and she doesnt possess
any class bonuses in this ability, her final
score is 25. Now only 260 DP remain for
Attack and Dodge. Wanting to be sure
that she can defend herself well, her player
spends 150 points on Dodge (which also
has a Development Cost of 2), giving Celia
a base ability of 75. As Dodge depends upon
Agility, her player adds Celias Characteristic
bonus (+15) as well as her class bonus, giving
her a final Dodge of 95. Her player now spends
the 110 remaining points on Attack (which
also has a Development Cost of 2) and obtains
a base of 55. He repeats the same steps he did
for Dodge, adding the Characteristic bonus
and her class bonus. As this ability depends on
Dexterity, he adds +10 (Celias Characteristic
bonus), and then a +5 (for her class bonus),
for an Attack score of 70.

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 chapter 2
The Lost Souls In addition, Nephilim have a more difficult time learning from their
Soul, for the human. experiences than do true humans, as their divided natures constantly
struggle over interpreting what happens to them. For that reason,
Anima for the beast. they suffer penalties to all Experience Points awarded to them by
the Game Master (GM) at the end of each gaming session.
Yet always we say: No one knows how many Nephilim have been born, nor how
Blessed the Animas of Purgatory many more may yet arrive. The only thing known for certain is that
their numbers grow day by day. This also means that there are fewer
Nephilim waiting to be reincarnated each day. Estimates peg their
Jose Gneco Laborde birthrate as extremely low about one for every 20,000 children born.
When the human reincarnation of a Nephilim dies, that soul never again
comes back to life. Instead, it returns to the essence of Gaa, becoming
one with the River of Life.
They were once here. They walked this earth, as we do now. Since there were a multitude of supernatural races in antiquity, there
They breathed the same air. And yet, in the end, they stained the soil with are also many types of Nephilim in the game depending on the origin
their blood. We were much alike, but their essences were more tied to the of the reincarnated soul. Each of these Nephilim types possesses its own

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supernatural than is ours. Like mere shadows, their civilizations sank into special powers and drawbacks. Usually these powers are mystical in
darkness and disappeared. Their lifeless bodies covered the world, and all nature, but on occasion may influence their bodies giving the Nephilim
chapter II: the lost souls

their works vanished as easily as tears in the rain. exceptional physical Characteristics. The influence exerted by their souls
Mankind erased the last traces of their existence. We concealed our also causes the Nephilim to behave in certain predisposed ways, depending
history by destroying that which was unlike us. Time passed, and those upon the type of soul reincarnated.
beings were converted to myth and legend. Each of the descriptions below contains information about this habitual
But unknown to us, before they vanished and were lost to memory, behavior. Players may use these notes to get an idea of the typical conduct
they left something behind. for each Nephilim type. However, this information exists simply to give
Much more than their Legacy. More than their works. each player a foundation from which to shape his particular character. He
They left here their souls. is not obligated to act in the described fashion.
And thus were born the Nephilim. The following paragraphs detail the typical characteristics of each
Nephilim type, listing relevant background information, as well as the

THE NEPHILIM Advantages and Disadvantages each possesses. These descriptions apply
only to the reincarnated Lost Soul and not to the original races from which
they came. This information is restricted to the Game Master, and is fully
Man is not the only intelligent race to have populated Gaa. More than explained in the Game Masters section.
nine centuries ago, other beings shared this world with us supernatural
beings with their own civilizations and cultures. All of these civilizations
disappeared without leaving proof of their existence, and no scholar or sage
can name the cause of their decline. Perhaps they destroyed themselves,
or maybe mankind brought about their end. However it happened, these
beings slowly faded into mere legend. The majority of mankinds myths are
based on stories of those creatures and the time we shared with them.
Death, however, did not signal their end. For reasons we do not
understand, their souls were unable to travel to the beyond; they remained
bound to this world, awaiting a moment of return. Trapped without
recourse to any escape, these spirits began to reincarnate in human bodies,
inhabiting the forms of children who should have died stillborn and soulless.
And so, a new race inhabited the world human persons with non-human
souls gifted with unnatural powers. The Bible calls them Nephilim, the
children of men and Fallen Angels who populated the earth ignorant of
their own nature.
The Anima system revolves mainly around players who control human
characters confronting the supernatural as something truly exceptional
while never losing their humanity. It is much more entertaining to confront
the unknown as a mere human being, rather than as a member of some
mystical race. Nonetheless, always playing human characters could become
monotonous, while playing a character with a mystical bent could be
deliciously attractive. If the GM and players agree, players can roleplay an
incarnated Nephilim: one of those men or women who bear within them
the supernatural inheritance of another race.
The Nephilim are the souls of supernatural beings reincarnated in
human bodies. Though they remember nothing of their previous existence,
their mystical essence gives them, in a limited way, access to some of the
abilities and powers they once possessed. These powers exist as part of
the warp and weft of their very being, even as they remain unconscious of
the origin of their abilities. Often, Nephilim suffer from strange dreams or
nightmares which are, in reality, fragments of past lives engraved forcefully
upon their very essence.

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 SYLvAIN
The Nephilim of elven origin are the most numerous, since they were the
most populous of the ancient races. Their essence is connected more tightly to
Light and Magic than the spirit of other beings. For that reason, these Nephilim
are often born with the Gift, and they have great facility in developing spells.
The Sylvain are usually attractive people with fine features. They tend
to have fair hair, generally blonde or chestnut-colored, and blue or green
eyes. The most noteworthy of their facial features lies in their slightly
pointed ears though not every one possesses these upswept lobes. These
Nephilim are usually of slight build and limited height. No matter how much
they eat or drink, they never become overweight. Sylvain tend to live a bit
longer than the average human, normally surviving a century, and they
retain their physical abilities until about 80 years of age.
Their essence frequently influences their personalities, leading them to
deep reflection and giving them exceptional patience. They are generally
interested in things of beauty and often spend a good portion of their time
engaging in artistic pursuits or studying various fields of knowledge. Sylvain do
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not make enemies easily, but once crossed, they make exceptionally deadly
opponents who show little regret for what they may be forced to do.
These Nephilim possess a natural antagonism toward the Dark and
everything that it represents, but, unlike true Elves, their human nature
does enable them to become accustomed to it. They feel a natural disgust
for any of the Dukzarist race, although some speak of collaboration
between these Nephilim in rare cases.
The Sylvain dream of their past lives much more than other Nephilim,
which causes them to feel out of place. For this reason, they often spend a great
deal of time traveling to find something to fill the emptiness they feel inside.
The nature of Sylvain souls has important effects on their abilities and
gives them surprising powers both physical and spiritual. Any player who
chooses to portray one of these Nephilim gains the following abilities and
drawbacks:

Exceptional Resistances: As a reflection of their former existence,

the Sylvain Nephilim are exceptionally resistant to magic, psychic attacks,
and disease. They apply a bonus of +10 to their Magic Resistance (MR)
and Psychic Resistance (PsR), a +20 to Disease Resistance (DR), and a +5
to Physical Resistance (PhR) and Venom Resistance (VR). In addition, a
Nephilim cannot choose the following Disadvantages: Sickly, Serious Illness, that does not mean they can identify them as such. This ability does not
or Susceptible to Magic. enable Sylvain to detect an individual hidden by spells or Ki abilities.
Unbalanced Inclination to the Light: All Sylvain possess a natural Limited Needs: Sylvain characters require much less food or sleep than
inclination to Light. That natural inclination gives them a special resistance humans though they still need more than true elves. Basically, Sylvain can
of +10 against any effect based on The Light. However, that inclination also survive on half as much food or sleep as humans. This doesnt mean that
impedes them from choosing the Elemental Compatibility (Dark) Advantage. they dont experience hunger when denied food, only that in the end they
Quick Healing: Sylvain possess an incredible capacity for recovering need less to survive.
from physical injury. They add one point to their natural Regeneration. Immortal Soul: Like all Nephilim, the elvish soul of the Sylvain is
Sense Light and Dark: Sylvain perceive the Dark or Light essence conflicted by the contrast between what he learns while living and his ancient
emanating from certain reincarnated souls. Thus, they can sense the memories. For that reason, a Sylvain suffers a 4 penalty to all Experience
presence of any other Sylvain or Dukzarist Nephilim present although Points awarded by the Game Master at the end of each gaming session.

JAYAN
In the ancient language, Jayan means Giant. The Jayan were a race Their souls echoes make Jayan firm and resolute, with a great tendency
mostly human in appearance, though of much greater size. Legends mention to lose their tempers and react violently. They have a strong preference for
that they had horns and a Third Eye on their foreheads with which they manual labor and depend on their strength to solve many problems. Once
could see spirits. Jayan have no particular inclination toward any element. a Jayan has begun something, it is very difficult to turn him from his path.
The number of Nephilim born from these souls is considerable though Jayan generally see their way to the end, whatever the consequences.
they are not quite as numerous as the Sylvain or the Daimah. Jayan souls In addition, they feel great affection for their companions and do not
are simple but powerful, and they influence their bodies in a way that is hesitate to speak the truth bluntly in almost every situation. Jayan work well
mostly physical. Spells and supernatural abilities easily affect these Nephilim, as team members, and they do not turn down help when they really need it.
despite their mystical origins. In general, these Nephilim cannot idly pass the time, and when they are not
Jayan have inherited their ancestors great size, with females usually otherwise occupied, they look for something in which to invest themselves.
standing greater than six feet tall, and males measuring seven feet tall or Although they lack their ancestors Third Eye, Jayan can, at times, see
higher. Jayan nearly always possess strong builds with well-developed muscles. the spirit world and sense supernatural things experiences which tend to
Their skin is often swarthy, even among those from traditionally lighter- trouble them. It is rare for the Jayan to dream about their past lives, and
skinned human races. Jayan also possess strong and well-defined features, even when they do, they rarely act on these dreams.
with thick hair (usually brown). Their life expectancy is the same as that of Though the influence of their souls manifests mostly in physical ways,
humans, but they mature rapidly often reaching full growth by the time they Jayan do preserve some part of the supernatural powers conferred on
are 15 years old. Although not common, a few Jayan have developed small them by the third eye. They have the following abilities:
bumps on their foreheads that resemble tiny horns. These protuberances
emerge at about 10 years of age, and they grow slowly and painfully.

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 Giant: Jayan add 2 points to their Size Characteristic
and may not choose to reduce it using the Uncommon Size
Advantage.
Withstand Fatigue: The Jayan tire less than other characters
with the same Constitution, and therefore they add 1 point to their
maximum Fatigue number.
Resistance to Damage: Jayan souls make their bodies much
more resistant to the shock produced by damage. As a result, they

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apply a +15 bonus to their Physical Resistance (PhR).
Uncommon Strength: Because of their enhanced muscular
development, Jayan add 1 point to their Strength. Additionally,
Jayan may not use the Deduct Two Points from a Characteristic
Disadvantage to lower their Strength.
Spiritual Vision: The residual power of the Jayans Third Eye
has left them with the ability to see spirits under certain conditions.
To do so, they must close their eyes and allow their unconscious to
look for spiritual beings. While doing so, Jayan cannot see anything
in the material world. This ability does not permit a character to
see spells, mystical effects, or psychic matrices only souls invisible
to the human eye.
Susceptibility to Magic: Spells and mystical effects are
especially effective against Jayan, who suffer a 10 penalty to their
Magic Resistance (MR).
Immortal Soul: Like all Nephilim, the Jayan experiences conflict
between what he learns while living and his ancient memories. For
that reason, a Jayan suffers a 3 penalty to all Experience Points
awarded by the Game Master at the end of each gaming session.

DANJAYNI
The DAnjayni were a race that lived in the shadows of history, Forgetfulness: When DAnjayni wish, they may pass unnoticed

Illustrated by Kuma (Chaos Angels)

observing developments in the world and noting important occurrences. wherever they go; even those who saw them will not remember much
The few sages who know something of this race call them the gray ones, about them. They are capable of having a conversation with one or more
due to their ability to act without attracting notice. Very few Nephilim people while leaving those persons unable to remember their description
have inherited the spirits of the DAnjayni; only the Ebudan have fewer or the topic of conversation. In game terms, anyone who sees or speaks
reincarnations. DAnjayni special abilities relate only to the supernatural with a DAnjayni character must pass a Magic Resistance (MR) check of 100.
and have very little effect on their physical bodies. Failure indicates that the person in question has forgotten the description of
Little boys and girls born with DAnjayni souls often experience great the DAnjayni and the conversation topic itself.
sadness. They grow up feeling left out, as other children often forget them This ability is considered the equivalent of an automatic mystical effect
when games are being organized. DAnjayni appear no different from an whose only conditions are an encounter with a Danjayni character who has
average person neither exceptionally good looking nor particularly ugly. not mentioned his true name. It is almost impossible to detect the use of
Their lifespan surpasses those of normal humans. DAnjayni often reach the this ability, even for someone who can see magic. The persons affected do
century mark, but they grow and mature at a normal human pace. not realize anything unnatural has happened. A wizard must pass a magical
These Nephilim usually behave peacefully and calmly, wishing to avoid Difficulty Check of Impossible to detect the use of this ability. This special
violent behavior as much as possible. They are observant and meticulous, skill ceases to have effect if the DAnjayni reveals his true name during the
prone to watch rather than participate in events. DAnjayni tend to set long- conversation, or if he runs into individuals who know his true identity.
term goals, and from the moment they have decided on one, they focus Common appearance: Because of their average looks, DAnjayni never
everything they possess (time, energy, resources) to achieve it. These Nephilim possess an Appearance of less than 3 or more than 7.
break down their long-term objectives into smaller, attainable pieces without Undetectability: The DAnjayni have the
worrying about how long it might take to reach the final goal. DAnjayni also mystical ability to resist detection by magical
prefer to be well informed before acting; at times they seem almost passive in or Ki-based means. For that reason,
their intense contemplation. At the moment when action becomes necessary, DAnjayni apply a bonus of +30 to their
however, they use any means within their power including violence. Resistance to detection. In addition,
DAnjayni are highly individualistic and do not usually like to become they have a natural understanding of
part of any group, though they will do so when circumstances oblige them. the use of Ki Concealment, which they
Characters with this soul generally do not grow close to others, in part perform adding a bonus of +30.
because others pay little attention to them. They often abandon their Silent Whisper: It is quite difficult
parental homes at an early age to walk a lonely path. to hear the words of a DAnjayni if
These Nephilim often dream of their past lives though usually in a they are not directed at you. Anyone
chaotic and senseless fashion. Typically, these manifest as single visions of but the intended listener trying to
some critical moment that repeats itself frequently. DAnjayni hold their overhear a DAnjayni applies a 60
names as something almost sacred, since part of their powers are linked penalty to the Ability Check.
to them. Thus, they will often use meaningless pseudonyms, revealing their Immortal Soul: Like all Nephilim,
true names only to those whom they trust implicitly. the DAnjayni experience conflict
Their souls give them strange mystical abilities that they only gradually between what they learn while living and their
learn to control: ancient memories. For that reason, a DAnjayni
suffers a 3 penalty to all Experience Points
Pass Without Trace: When a DAnjayni travels barefoot, his tracks awarded by the Game Master at the end of
erase themselves as he goes. Anyone attempting to track a DAnjayni each gaming session.
moving in this way suffers a 40 penalty to their Ability Check.

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 EBUDAN
Ages ago, the celestial Ebudan (literally, the followers of destiny) fell relate to their particular Sue Aman, and in these portentous dreams they
from the heavens after losing their wings. Legends say that these creatures see their determined purpose clearly. Generally, Ebudan pass through their
had the ability to perceive changes in the Soul Flow, and that their bodies childhoods undisturbed by visions, but at adolescence, these Nephilim
were covered in mystical tattoos, called the Marduk, by means of which suffer their first dream; thereafter its subject becomes an obsession for
they attempted to foresee future events. Sages have taught that each Ebudan them. Almost all Ebudan attempt to fulfill their destiny. However, there are
had a distinct purpose in life, which they referred to as their Sue Aman, and a few who believe their dreams are nothing more than hopes of impossible
that each Ebudan sought to achieve that purpose above all else. futures, and they decide to keep their feet on the ground. Ebudan are
serene and spiritual persons who seem not to care to form
close bonds with others.
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Though they possess very limited supernatural abilities,

greater power lays latent deep within them. The Ebudans true
powers do not surface until they have achieved their Sue Aman.
Until then, these characters have access to a small portion of their
full abilities. Normally, a Game Master determines the Sue Aman
of an Ebudan character though GMs should feel free to work
with the player to create a workable destiny.
Ebudan possess the following powers:

Orinie: The mystical symbol with which the Ebudan are born
is known as the Orinie. It works as a shield against anything
that might threaten to turn them from their Sue Aman. As a
consequence, Ebudan apply a bonus of +30 to their resistance
against Forgetfulness and Emotional Control effects that might
impede the fulfillment of their destiny. Once an Ebudan obtains
his Sue Aman, this ability disappears completely.
Celestial Essence: When an Ebudan has achieved his set
purpose, his full spiritual essence suffuses his body, preventing
him from suffering natural physical injuries. In game terms, the
Ebudan becomes invulnerable to any natural attack that isnt
The Ebudan are the least numerous of all the Nephilim. They possess
capable of damaging Energy.
builds like that of normal humans, though they have a tendency to be
Seraphim Wings: The moment they achieve their purpose, Ebudan
somewhat more muscular. Ebudan have deep eyes and exceptionally fair
recover part of their lost essence and gain two luminous wings. These
hair sometimes running to pure white. From the moment these Nephilim
energy wings represent the feathery appendages the Ebudan used to
come into the world, they bear particular symbols, reflections of their
possess in their former lives. They can summon these wings of energy
previous Marduk tattoos (modern society sees these symbols as mere
at will, but doing so requires an entire combat turn. An Ebudans energy
birthmarks). During adolescence, a few more such marks appear, mostly
wings grant him Flight Value 12. They can only use this ability after they
on more private areas of their bodies.
achieve their Sue Aman.
The Ebudans souls strongly influence their personalities, as their
Immortal Soul: Like all Nephilim, the Ebudan experience conflict
previous Sue Aman still drives them in their new incarnation. Indeed, those
between what they learn while living and their ancient memories. For that
Ebudan who have accomplished their destiny never reincarnate. Reborned
reason, an Ebudan suffers a 3 penalty to all Experience Points awarded by
ones have come to fulfill their uncompleted purpose. Their dreams always
the Game Master at the end of each gaming session.

DAIMAH
The Daimah are the last of the races born of the Nephilim, and leads them to throw caution to the wind, and they often end up in
with the possible exception of the elvish Sylvain, are the most situations from which they cannot extricate themselves easily.
numerous. Their essence is bound to nature itself, and many Daimah have difficulty fixing their attention on anything for
ancient sages considered a number of the Daimah as forest spirits. too long, and they lose interest when something appears no longer
Though the Daimah possess a few small physical differences entertaining. In general, these Nephilim detest complicated plans and
from humans, they are not really inhuman in nature. Daimah tend to jump into things without any preparation trusting luck to
have slightly protuberant, almond-shaped pupils, sometimes get them out of trouble. They are natural explorers, and, although
so pronounced that they resemble cat or fox eyes. Their hair they prefer forests, Daimah constantly yearn to discover new places
grows very quickly and in an unruly fashion especially that of and emotions. They love good fellowship, and when Daimah take a
Illustrated by Sansyu 2002

female Daimah. Males develop prominent sideburns, although liking to someone, they stick to them like glue, always seeking to be
if they shave them, that hair never reappears. Like the elvish the center of their friends attention.
Nephilim, Daimah possess slightly pointed ears with small Daimah love to wear things that make them resemble
tufts of hair sprouting from their ear tips. They are animals. For example, female Daimah may wear hair
generally small in stature, possessing slight builds. Their bands that make them look as if they have cats ears, or
lifespan is equal to that of normal humans. wear clothing from which a tail seems to be protruding.
Generally, Daimah behave in a very cheerful and Presumably, this is because they feel a strong affection for
fun-loving fashion. They face life with a smile, seem to certain creatures.
have no worries, and rarely, if ever, become Daimah rarely dream of their past lives,
angry. They cannot bear to be inactive, and though when they do, their curious nature
thus always look for some diversion leads them to want to know more, at least until
to prevent boredom. Daimah exhibit something else distracts them. Their powers manifest
extreme curiosity; they eavesdrop by primarily at a spiritual level especially in
habit and readily stick their noses into forests or other places where nature is a
anything that sparks their interest. definite presence.
Unfortunately, this curiosity often The list of their abilities is as follows:

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 See the Essence: The eyes of the Daimah see the souls of the living, Movement in the Forest: The Daimah recognize nature as their
immediately identifying the elemental or spiritual ties of any type of being. home, and nature accepts them. No matter how thick the forest or
This ability is treated as an innate power of detection, but an individual can how tangled the brush, Daimah suffer no penalties to movement.
also resist it naturally with a Magic Resistance check of 140. Small Size: The Daimah are not usually tall or heavily built. They
Sense the Forest: Though they cannot literally talk with plants, the subtract 1 from their Size Characteristic.
Daimah can sense the feelings of nature (both plants and animals), detecting Immortal Soul: Like all Nephilim, the Daimah experience conflict
such things as fear, calm, or even just disquiet. between what they learn while living and their ancient memories. For that
Natures Cure: As long as they are within the forest, the soul of the reason, a Daimah suffers a 2 penalty to all Experience Points awarded by
Daimah provides their bodies with the essence of life around them. Therefore, the Game Master at the end of each gaming session.
while in thick forest or jungle, Daimah add three points to their Regeneration.

DUKZARIST
The Dukzarist are also called the shadow souls for they once Withstand Death: When they are in a state between life and death,
belonged to a race whose nature was tied to the Dark. In spite of being one the Dukzarist do not need to pass a Physical Resistance (PhR) check
of the dominant ancestral races, their numbers as Nephilim are quite few, to survive, since their souls are so firmly wedded to their bodies they
simply because there were few of them in life. Like the elvish Nephilim, the automatically pass such checks.
essence of the Dukzarist is notably supernatural and ties them, especially Quick Healing: Dukzarist possess an incredible capacity for recovering
the women, very tightly to magic. from any physical injury. They add one point to their natural Regeneration.

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Dukzarist are always very physically attractive. They tend to be Limited Needs: The Dukzarist need much less rest and nourishment
somewhat tall: Rarely are the men under six feet tall, and the women are than any other race; they can survive on one-third the sleep and food
only a few inches shorter. They have perfect physiques and never grow fat. required by humans.
Dukzarist are typically very pale-skinned, with hair that is sometimes quite Sense Light and Dark: Dukzarist perceive the Dark or Light essence
dark, and other times fair, perhaps ashen- emanating from certain reincarnated
grey. Their eyes are light-colored, showing a souls. Thus, they can sense the presence of
touch of red when reflecting light. They are any other Sylvain or Dukzarist Nephilim
not longer-lived than other humans, but they present although that does not mean
maintain their physical abilities well into their they can identify them as such. This ability
nineties, at which point they age very rapidly. does not enable Dukzarist to detect an
The souls of the Dukzarist influence individual hidden by spells or Ki abilities.
their personalities much more than is the case Night Vision: The eyes of the
for other Nephilim. They unconsciously obey Dukzarist are more adapted to darkness
the code of conduct they followed in their than any other human being. In game
former lives. They are extremely competitive terms, this ability is not as developed
in everything they do whether in intellectual as that acquired through spending
or physical activities but they tend to develop a Creation Point, but it permits the
the latter side more. Dukzarist are attracted Dukzarist to reduce any penalty due to
to strength, and they usually admire others natural darkness by one-half.
that they see as intrinsically strong even while Devotion to Fire: The psychic powers
desiring to surpass them. It is very difficult for of the Dukzarist are naturally tied to fire.
Dukzarist to admit when something is beyond If they develop their mental abilities, the
them, and if they do ask for help, it means first one they must acquire is the discipline
their situation is truly desperate. Although of Pyrokinesis.
they do not like solitude, these Nephilim are Perfect Bodies: The essence of the
very individualistic when it comes time for Dukzarist prevents their bodies from
action. They can be devoted to those they truly developing any natural malformation. A
appreciate, but they never show such feeling Nephilim cannot choose the following
openly. Dukzarist are natural plotters and Disadvantages; Atrophied Limb, Blind,
manipulators, but their impatient nature leads Deafness, Mute, Nearsighted, Physical
them to frequently debate over whether to act Weakness, Serious Illness, Sickly, and
immediately or wait for the proper moment. Susceptible to Poisons.
Like the Sylvain, the Dukzarist are Allergic to Metal: The only weakness
commonly assaulted by dreams about their of the Dukzarist in their past lives was
past lives, and although it doesnt trouble them their vulnerability to metals, especially
to the degree it does the elvish Nephilim, it iron and iron-alloys. The original
does at least make them uncomfortable. Dukzarist could be killed even by simple
The uncommon power possessed by the contact with metal; swords harmed them
souls of the Dukzarist manifests itself strongly in their human bodies, more because they were made of metal than because they were sharp.
conferring on them abilities that are both physical and spiritual: Although in a limited way, the reborn Dukzarist have inherited part of this
disadvantage. If their skin makes contact with any metal containing iron, the
Exceptional Resistances: The souls of the Dukzarist influence their Dukzarist must pass a Check of their base Presence against a Difficulty
human bodies at every stage of development, thereby greatly increasing of 60. If they fail, they suffer an adverse reaction causing a Penalty to All
their resistances. This ability acts differently in men and women. Male souls Action equivalent to the margin by which they failed the Check. If the metal
apply a bonus of +15 to all Resistance rolls except Physical Resistance (PhR), is pure iron, the Check is against a Difficulty of 80. These negative effects
for which they receive +20. Female Dukzarist gain +15 to all Resistance disappear at a rate of 10 points per minute. The Dukzarist Nephilim can
rolls except Magic Resistance (MR), for which they receive +20. use clothing and gloves to avoid these effects.
Unbalanced Inclination toward the Dark: The Dukzarist souls Immortal Soul: Like all Nephilim, the Dukzarist experience conflict
have an Unbalanced Inclination toward the Dark. That natural inclination between what they learn while living and their ancient memories. For that
gives them a special resistance of +10 against any effect based on The Dark. reason, a Dukzarist suffers a 5 penalty to all Experience Points awarded
However, that inclination also impedes them from choosing the Elemental by the Game Master at the end of each gaming session.
Compatibility (Light) Advantage.

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 chapter 3
The Classes
Everybody thinks that having talent is a matter of luck;
nobody thinks that luck could be a matter of talent.
Jacinto Benavente
CHOOSING A CLASS character. Players who wish to roleplay such a character could simply choose
a class that most pleases the Power they wish to serve, and then they should
acquire the Elan Advantage with their Creation Points.
Classes determine the cost of developing a character, as well as what For example, a god of Thievery would give powers to a burglar (rather
innate bonuses they possess. It can be very useful to imagine your characters than to a priest who happened to belong to his cult) and a god of War would
past and personality before choosing a class. It is fundamental to have a clear favor a fighter over any other character.

chapter III: the classes

idea of what you hope to do with him or her before making that important Finally, it should be mentioned that a Freelancer class exists to provide
decision. If you envision him as a wine-soaked old soldier about to get a room for all those professions that arent expressly included in any other
second chance in life, it wouldnt be very fitting to make him a Wizard when class. A Freelancer can become anything he or she wishes, from a scholar to
the Warrior and Weaponsmaster classes would be much more appropriate. a blacksmith.
The choice should also be based on the kind of character the player believes
will be fun to play. It would not be a good idea for someone who doesnt
enjoy combat to choose a class from the Fighter Archetype, when he would
enjoy playing a Thief, or something else, much more.
It is natural to think that an Assassin must be a dark man dedicated to
killing for money, and that a Paladin, of course, must be the embodiment of Seline, Heaven
all virtues. However, the mere fact of belonging to a class does not oblige the Order Paladin
character to behave in a predetermined fashion. A Paladin may well not be
a saintly man who fights for what he believes is right. He may instead be a
Illustrated by Sansyu 2002

twisted individual who lives by exploiting his learning and natural abilities to
seek his own benefit. Although player characters will certainly be exceptional
persons, it should never be forgotten that they are flesh and blood, with their
own desires, eccentricities, and fears. The more real you make the character
in play, the more interesting the game will be, and the more involved you will
become in the world that surrounds you.

Creation of new classes

The classes described in this chapter provide a great number of options
for players to develop unique and interesting characters, and all of the classes
are balanced so that no single class has an overall advantage over the others.
Nonetheless, it is also very common for players to wish to invent a new class
for their character. When that moment arrives, you should first ask if that
new class is actually necessary and whether the character you have in mind
could be created with a class that already exists. The Creation Points given to
each character exist for precisely that reason to enable players to customize
and mold emerging characters to fit their
vision. Imagine, for example, that a player
wishes to create a philosopher-prince,
the noble warrior enshrined in Platos
Republic. Rather than creating a new class with
good abilities in both combat and intellectual pursuits,
it would be better to simply choose the Freelancer
class, and then invest Creation Points to reduce
the cost for acquiring Secondary Abilities related to
Intelligence. Another example might be a Witch Hunter.
It isnt necessary to invent a new class to give a character
that specialty. A character of nearly any character class (from
Warrior to Assassin) who chooses that mission in life can fulfill the
players witch hunting hopes perfectly. It would be enough to simply build
up the characters Secondary Ability of Occult, and learn how to fight
against supernatural powers.
One special case is the spiritual leader class present in many other
fantasy games (often called a Cleric or Priest). Such classes are not
present in Anima, but that doesnt mean a player cant create a pious

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 THE CLASSES PsyChiC ability
Psychic Points (PP): This is the cost in DPs that the character must
invest to acquire a new PP.
Below, we present brief portraits of the classes from which a player can Psychic Projection: This is the cost to develop the ability to direct
choose his or her character. Each portrait includes the following information: matrixes. No more than half of a characters total Psychic Ability DPs can
be invested in this.
Archetype: This indicates the Archetype to which the class
belongs. There are six Archetypes: Domine, Fighter, Mystic, Novel, Prowler,
and Psychic. Each class belongs to at least one Archetype, but might be
Secondary Abilities: In this section, the cost for developing
the Secondary Abilities for each class are listed. There is no limit to the
included in two in some cases. The classes that belong to two Archetypes number of DPs that can be invested in them.
are called Mixed Classes.

Life Point Multiple: The Life Point Multiple is the number

Reduced Costs: Some classes have lower Development Costs
for certain Secondary Abilities than other abilities in the same group. For
of Development Points (DP) that must be invested to add Life Points to the example, a Paladin develops Withstand Pain at a much lower cost than

Illustrated by Pako as Kaduki Kugawara 2002

characters total. Each investment of the Life Point Multiple adds Life Points other abilities in the Energy group. This section explains whether the class
equal to the characters Constitution valuenot its bonus. can purchase any ability at a reduced cost, as well as exactly what that
reduced cost is.
Life Points: This is the innate bonus a player adds to his
characters Life Points. This number of points is added at first level and
every time the character moves up a level.
Innate Bonuses: These are the special bonuses intrinsic to
each class. A character receives these bonuses upon choosing a class, and
then he receives the same points as a bonus each time he moves up a level.
Initiative: This is the natural bonus a character adds to his The innate bonuses for Attacking, Blocking, or Dodging can never exceed
+50, but all others can increase without limit.
initiative. This number of points is awarded at first level and every time the
character moves up a level.
Special: This section lists any special class benefits not reflected
Martial Knowledge: This is the Martial Knowledge each in the Development Costs or innate bonuses. This will not be listed if no
special advantage exists.
character receives for belonging to a given class. They receive this number of
points at first level, and again each time they move up a level.

Innate Psychic Points: This indicates how many PP the

character receives per level. Any character with Psychic Abilities begins with
a single Psychic Point (PP), and after gaining a certain number of levels, he
receives another PP, without spending Development Points. The number of
levels the character must gain to receive the PP depends on his class. If, for
example, he receives one additional PP for each 3 levels, he will acquire a
second PP at 4th level, a third PP at Level 7, and so on.

Primary Abilities: This is the cost for developing the

Primary Abilities of characters belonging to that class. Each Primary Ability
has a limit to the number of DPs that can be invested in it (between 50% to
60% of the characters total DPs).

CoMbat ability
Attack, Block, Dodge: These are the costs of developing a characters
offensive and defensive Combat Abilities. No more than half of the
characters total DPs can be invested in these abilities.
Ki: This is the cost of developing a new point of Ki for the character.
Ki Accumulation: Investing this number of DPs, the player adds one
point to the Ki Accumulation of a characteristic.
Wear Armor: This is the cost to develop the ability to Wear Armor.

suPernatural ability
Zeon: Zeon is not acquired in a traditional way. Rather, Zeon points are
purchased in blocks of five. When you spend the number of DPs indicated,
your character gains five additional Zeon points.
MA Multiple: This is the cost for adding a Magic Accumulation
Multiple to a character. All characters possessing The Gift begin with one
Accumulation Multiple and by investing the number of DPs listed, they add
a new one to the MA. For example, someone with a base MA of 10 who
spends two Magic Accumulation Multiples can add 20 to his base, ending up
with an MA of 30. This is fully explained in Chapter 11.
Magic Projection: This is the cost to develop the ability to direct spells.
No more than half of a characters total DPs for Supernatural Abilities can
be invested in Magic Projection.
Summon, Control, Bind, and Banish: These numbers are the cost
of developing the characters abilities related to Summoning. A young Ranger in Pristina Forest

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 WARRIOR
The Warrior is the virtual embodiment of the Fighter Archetype. This class covers those
who have completely dedicated their lives to combat, and it includes those who are best able
to fully exploit their warlike talents. This inclination leads them not only to master the use of
weapons, but also to use their spiritual energy in a fight. Warriors find it easy to develop great
knowledge in the f ield of military tactics and become leaders of armies. Traditionally, Warriors
can end up in a wide variety of occupations, from mere mercenaries to sworn knights.

Archetype: Fighter
Life Point Multiple: 15
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points: +15 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge: +25 per level +1 Intellectual: 3
Innate Psychic Points: +1 every 3 levels +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES
Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

+1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 60%
+1 Attack: 2 Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 2 +1 Feats of Strength: 1
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear Armor: 2
+1 Ki: 2
INNATE BONUSES
Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 20 +5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
+5 Block per level (maximum +50)
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50%
+5 Wear Armor per level
+5 Zeon: 3
MA Multiple: 70 Secondary
+1 Magic Projection: 3 +5 Feats of Strength per level
+1 Summon: 3
+1 Control: 3
+1 Bind: 3
+1 Banish: 3

Psychic Ability: Limit 50%

Psychic Points: 20
+1 Psychic Projection: 3

AACROBATIC
CROBATIC WARRIOR
Acrobatic Warriors are Fighters who have specialized in getting the biggest advantage out of their speed
and agility. Their greatest benefit lies in being a step ahead of their adversaries and trying to finish them off
before they can react. They also prefer to dodge attacks, often standing as far as possible from where their
enemys blows actually land. They possess excellent mobility, and they can jump, fall, or run with a fleetness
that few can match. Acrobatic Warriors can play almost any role in society, but they generally gravitate
toward professions associated with combat such as duelists or swordsmen.
Archetype: Fighter
Life Point Multiple:
Life Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points:
Life Points: +1
+10 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +10 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge:
Martial Knowledge +25 per level +1 Intellectual: 3
Innate Psychic Points:
Innate Psychic +1 every 3 levels +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 60%
Combat Ability:
+1 Attack:
+1 Attack: 2 Reduced Costs
+1 Block:
+1 Block: 3 None
+1 Dodge:
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear Armor:
+1
+1
Wear Armor: 2
+1 Ki:
Ki: 2
INNATE BONUSES
Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 20
Accumulation +5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
+5 Dodge per level (maximum +50)
Supernatural
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50%
+5 Zeon:
+5 Zeon: 3 Secondary
MA Multiple:
MA Multiple: 70 +10 Acrobatics per level
+1 Magic Projection:
+1 Magic Projection: 3 +10 Jump per level
+1 Summon:
+1 Summon: 3 +10 Athleticism per level
+1 Control:
+1 Control: 3 +10 Sleight of Hand per level
+1 Bind:
+1 Bind: 3 +10 Style per level
+1 Banish:
+1 Banish: 3

Psychic
Psychic Ability: Limit 50%
Psychic Points: 20
Psychic
+1 Psychic Projection: 3
+1

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 PALADIN
Paladins are Fighters who are very oriented toward defensive fighting, and also make use of certain mystical
capabilities. One of their specialties is that of banishing supernatural beings using their own natural powers.
Generally, they guide themselves by codes of conduct based on a religious belief or their own sense of honor
though this is not obligatory. They are natural leaders, capable of using their charisma to mobilize a great
number of people who may even be willing to give their lives in their service.

Archetype: Fighter
Life Point Multiple: 15
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points: +15 per level +1 Social: 1
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge: +20 per level +1 Intellectual: 2
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 3
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 60%

Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

+1 Attack: 2 Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 2 +1 Withstand Pain: 1
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear Armor: 2 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki: 2 Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 20 +5 Block per level (maximum +50)
+10 Wear Armor per level
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50% +10 Banish per level
+5 Zeon: 2 +20 Zeon per level
MA Multiple: 60
+1 Magic Projection: 3 Secondary
+1 Summon: 3 +10 Leadership per level
+1 Control: 3 +10 Withstand Pain per level
+1 Bind: 3 +5 Style per level
+1 Banish: 1
SPECIAL
Psychic Ability: Limit 50% If the Paladin doesnt want to develop any
Psychic Points: 20 supernatural ability, he can exchange the +10
+1 Psychic Projection: 3 Banish and +20 Zeon innate bonuses for a +10
Composure per level bonus.

DARK PALADIN
In some ways, this class is the polar opposite of the Paladin. Dark Paladins are Fighters who specialize in offense, but
who also use some limited mystical abilities. A Dark Paladins most important power is the control of supernatural beings
who, once they submit to his will, are used to his own benefit. Dark Paladins have a real gift for command, but they employ
intimidation and fear to bend others to their wishes. If that doesnt work, they will use persuasion to get what they want.
Archetype: Fighter
Life Point Multiple 15
Life Point Multiple:
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points:
Life Points: +1
+15 per level +1 Social: 1
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge:
Martial Knowledge: +20 per level +1 Intellectual: 2
Innate Psychic Points:
Innate Psychic +1 every 3 levels +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 60%
Combat Ability:
+1 Attack:
+1 Attack: 2 Reduced Costs
+1 Block:
+1 Block: 2 +1 Composure: 1
+1 Dodge:
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear
+1 Wear Armor: 2 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki:
+1 Ki: 2 Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 20
Accumulation +5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
+5 Wear Armor per level
Supernatural
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50% +10 Control per level
+5 Zeon: 2
+5 +20 Zeon per level
MA Multiple: 60
MA
+1 Magic Projection: 3
+1 Secondary
+1 Summon: 3
+1 +10 Intimidate per level
+1 Control: 1
+1 +10 Composure per level
+1 Bind: 3
+1 +5 Style per level
+1 Banish: 3
+1 +5 Persuasion per level

Psychic
Psychic Ability: Limit 50% SPECIAL
Psychic
Psychic Points: 20 If the Dark Paladin doesnt want to develop any
+1 Psychic Projection:
+1 Psychic 3 supernatural ability, he can exchange the +10
Control and +20 Zeon innate bonuses for a +10
Withstand Pain per level bonus.

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 WEAPONSMASTER
These are Fighters who have dedicated themselves to perfecting their skill in armed combat. They
are born warriors who have taken their combat skills to limits not reached by any other class. Unlike many
other Fighters, they disdain the use of anything but their abilities with weapons in combat. In a fight, they ignore
physical energies and everything else except pure weapons skill. This does nothing to detract from their
status as the most able of all Fighters and the most strictly devoted to true martial expertise. The great
majority of knights and mercenaries are of this class.

Archetype: Fighter
Life Point Multiple: 10
SECONDARY
Life Points: +20 per level
ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Initiative: +5 per level
+1 Social: 2
Martial Knowledge: +10 per level
+1 Perceptive: 2
Innate Psychic Points: +1 every 3 levels
+1 Intellectual: 3
+1 Vigor: 1
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Subterfuge: 3
Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

Combat Ability: Limit 60%

+1 Creative: 2
+1 Attack: 2
+1 Block: 2 Reduced Costs
+1 Dodge: 2 None
+1 Wear Armor: 1
+1 Ki: 3
Accumulation Multiple: 30
INNATE BONUSES
Primary
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50% +5 Attack per level
+5 Zeon: 3 (maximum +50)
MA Multiple: 70 +5 Block per level
+1 Magic Projection: 3 (maximum +50)
+1 Summon: 3 +10 Wear Armor per level
+1 Control: 3
Secondary
+1 Bind: 3
+5 Feats of Strength per level
+1 Banish: 3

Psychic Ability: Limit 50% SPECIAL

Psychic Points: 20 Purchasing General Weapon Modules, Archetypical
+1 Psychic Projection: 3 Weapon Modules, and Style Modules costs the
Weaponsmaster only half the usual DP.

TECHNICIAN
A Technician is an expert at using Ki abilities. He has deeply explored the secrets of the body and soul,
developing abilities that would be impossible for the normal person. Technicians can sometimes take years to realize
the full potential of their abilities, but when they do, they become persons of formidable power. Though they do
not have great gifts for combat, when they use their Ki control against an adversary, they can unleash inhuman
techniques easily.

Archetype: Domine
Life Point
Life Point Multiple: 20 Psychic Ability: Limit 50%
Life
Life Points:
Points: +5 per le
level Psychic Points: 20
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Psychic Projection: 3
Martial
Martial Knowledge:
Knowledge: +50 per level
Innate
Innate Psychic Points:
Psychic +1 every 3 levels SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Social: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 60%
Combat Ability: +1 Perceptive: 2
+1 Attack:
+1 Attack: 2 +1 Intellectual: 3
+1 Block:
+1 Block: 2 +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Dodge:
+1 Dodge: 2 +1 Subterfuge: 2
+1 Wear Armor:
+1 Wear Armor: 2 +1 Creative: 2
+1 Ki:
+1 Ki: 1
Accumulation Multiple: 10
Accumulation Reduced Costs
None
Supernatural Ability:
Supernatural Limit 50%
+5 Zeon: 3
+5
MA Multiple: 70
MA
INNATE BONUSES
Primary
+1 Magic Projection: 3
+1 +5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
+1 Summon: 3
+1 Control: 3 Secondary
+1 Bind: 3 None
+1 Banish: 3

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 TAO
Tao are martial artists who specialize in unarmed combat, though nothing prevents Tao
from employing any type of weapon. Dedicated to gathering all the martial knowledge they
can, these characters always seek to develop new and unique fighting techniques. Their training
permits them to quickly learn any martial arts style they choose, taking from them the elements that help
them become better fighters. When the moment comes, Tao also use their internal energies to maximum
advantage to overcome heavily armed enemies.
Archetype: Fighter, Domine Psychic Ability: Limit 50%
Life Point Multiple: 20
Life Psychic Points: 20
Life Points: +10 per level
Life +1 Psychic Projection: 3
Initiative: +5 per level
Martial Knowledge: +30 per level
Martial
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 3 levels
Innate
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
+1 Social: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Perceptive: 2

Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

Combat Ability: Limit 60% +1 Intellectual: 3
+1 Attack: 2 +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Block: 2 +1 Subterfuge: 2
+1 Dodge: 2 +1 Creative: 2
+1
+1 Wear Armor: 2
+1
+1 Ki: 2 Reduced Costs
Accumulation
Accumulation Multiple: 15 None

Super
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50%
+5
+5 Zeon: 3
INNATE BONUSES
Primary
MA
MA Multiple: 70 None
+1
+1 Magic Projection: 3
+1 Summon: 3
+1 Secondary
+1
+1 Control: 3 +5 Style per level
+1 Bind: 3
+1
+1
+1 Banish: 3 SPECIAL
Martial arts have a cost of only 20 DP
(10 for the first martial art learned).

RANGER
A Ranger is the virtual embodiment of the traditional adventurer a person who has made the most of
his ability to perceive what is around him and venture where others fear to tread. A Ranger usually has his
senses well attuned to the environment, so it isnt easy to take him by surprise. He is also a tracker and a
born survivalist, possessing incredible knowledge of forest and wilderness environments. In society, Rangers
often work as hunters, scouts, or even archaelogists, but most of them are simply people who have learned
these skills from living in remote areas where such skills are necessary for survival.
Archetype: Fighter, Prowler
Life Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points: +10 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 1
Martial Knowledge: +20 per level +1 Intellectual: 3
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 3
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 60%
+1 Attack: 2 Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 2 +1 Trap Lore: 1
+1 Dodge: 2 +1 Herbal Lore: 2
+1 Wear Armor: 2 +1 Animals: 1
+1 Ki: 2 +1 Medicine: 2
Accumulation Multiple: 25

Supernatural Ability: Limit 50%

INNATE BONUSES
Primary
+5 Zeon: 3 +5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
MA Multiple: 70
+1 Magic Projection: 3 Secondary
+1 Summon: 3 +10 Notice per level
+1 Control: 3 +10 Search per level
+1 Bind: 3 +10 Track per level
+1 Banish: 3 +5 Trap Lore per level
+5 Animals per level
Psychic Ability: Limit 50% +5 Herbal Lore per level
Psychic Points: 20
+1 Psychic Projection: 3 SPECIAL
+10 per level to Detect Ki
(only if developed).

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 SHADOW
Shadows are Fighters who move in darkness and take advantage of their surroundings. Although their Combat
Abilities are excellent, they prefer to defeat enemies without giving them a chance to fight back. They employ Subterfuge
and complex tricks or tactics to gain the advantage of surprise. Even when detected, a Shadow is able to battle his enemies
on even footing, but his resistance tends to be weaker than other Fighters in such situations. Generally fast and agile,
Shadows prefer to dodge rather than meet attacks.
Archetype: Fighter, Prowler
Life Point Multiple:
Life Point 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points:
Life Points: +5 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +10 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial
Martial Knowledge:
Knowledge: +25 per level +1 Intellectual: 3
Innate Psychic Points:
Innate Psychic +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat
Combat Ability: Limit 60%
Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

+1 Attack: 2
+1 Attack: Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 3
+1 Block: None
+1 Dodge:
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear Armor:
+1 Wear 2 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki:
+1 Ki: 2 Primary
Accumulation
Accumulation Multiple: 20 +5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
+5 Dodge per level (maximum +50)
Supernatural
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50%
+5 Zeon:
+5 Zeon: 3 Secondary
MA Multiple: 70
MA Multiple: +10 Notice per level
+1 Magic
+1 Magic Projection: 3 +10 Search per level
+1 Summon: 3
+1 Summon: +10 Hide per level
+1 Control: 3
+1 Control: +10 Stealth per level
+1 Bind: 3
+1 Bind:
+1 Banish: 3
+1 Banish: SPECIAL
+5 per level to Ki Concealment (only if developed).
Psy
Psychic Ability: Limit 50%
Psychic
Psychic Points: 20
+1
+1 Psychic Projection: 3

THIEF
As the name suggests, a Thief is someone specialized in skills related to stealth, theft, and hiding.
They flee direct confrontation, trusting in their skills and subterfuge to get what they are after. Since their
Physical Resistance is usually not very high, Thieves become adept at fleeing or dodging when discovered.
They can play diverse roles in society, although they usually dedicate themselves to the profession that
gives this class its name.
Archetype: Prowler
Life Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 1
Life Points: +5 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +10 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge: +20 per level +1 Intellectual: 3
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 3
+1 Subterfuge: 1
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50%
+1 Attack: 2 Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 3 +1 Appraisal: 1
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear Armor: 3 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki: 2 Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 25 +5 Dodge per level (maximum +50)

Supernatural Ability: Limit 50% Secondary

+5 Zeon: 3 +5 Notice per level
MA Multiple: 70 +5 Search per level
+1 Magic Projection: 3 +5 Hide per level
+1 Summon: 3 +5 Stealth per level
+1 Control: 3 +5 Trap Lore per level
+1 Bind: 3 +5 Sleight of Hand per level
+1 Banish: 3 +10 Theft per level

Psychic Ability: Limit 50%

Psychic Points: 20
SPECIAL
+5 per level to the ability to Ki Concealment
+1 Psychic Projection: 3
(only if developed).

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 ASSASSIN
Assassins are characters who specialize in subterfuge and intrigue. They move in anonymity and prefer that their victims die not knowing
who killed them. They use very refined techniques that help them avoid open combat, as they are very vulnerable in direct confrontations.
When their work is done, they fade once again into the shadows. Of course, characters from this class are not necessarily obligated to perform
the role of hitmen within a society. There are many other ways that their special abilities can be useful such as in espionage.

Archetype: Prowler
Life Point Multiple:
Life Point 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points:
Life Points: +5 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +10 per level +1 Perceptive: 1
Martial
Martial Knowledge:
Knowledge: +20 per level +1 Intellectual: 3
Innate Psychic Points:
Innate Psychic +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 3
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50%
Combat Ability:
+1 Attack: 2
+1 Attack: Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 3
+1 Block: +1 Stealth: 1

Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

+1 Dodge:
+1 Dodge: 2 +1 Composure: 2
+1 Wear Armor:
+1 Wear Armor: 3 +1 Memorize: 2
+1 Ki:
+1 Ki: 2
Accumulation
Accumulation Multiple: 25 INNATE BONUSES
Primary
+5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
Supernatural
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50%
+5 Zeon:
+5 Zeon: 3 Secondary
MA Multiple: 70
MA Multiple: +10 Notice per level
+1 Magic
+1 Magic Projection: 3 +10 Search per level
+1 Summon: 3
+1 Summon: +10 Hide per level
+1 Control: 3
+1 Control: +10 Stealth per level
+1 Bind: 3
+1 Bind: +10 Poisons per level
+1 Banish: 3
+1 Banish: +10 Composure per level
+10 Trap Lore per level
Psychic Ability: Limit 50%
Psychic Ability: 0%
Psychic Points: 20
Psychic Points:
+1 Psychic
+1 Psychic Projection: 3

WIZARD
Wizards have the incredible ability to manipulate mystical energy. They have dedicated themselves,
body and soul, to understanding and mastering magic. They specialize in the purest aspects of
magic using spells that are capable of bending reality to their will, focusing and controlling its
powers with complete precision. Wizards are also interested in every field of intellect, though,
unfortunately, this makes their physical development somewhat inferior to that of others.

Archetype: Mystic
Life Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY
Life Points: +5 per level
ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Initiative: +5 per level
+1 Social: 2
Martial Knowledge: +10 per level
+1 Perceptive: 2
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 3 levels
+1 Intellectual: 2
+1 Vigor: 3
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Subterfuge: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50% +1 Creative: 2
+1 Attack: 3
+1 Block: 3 Reduced Costs
+1 Dodge: 2 +1 Magic Appraisal: 1
+1 Wear Armor: 3
+1 Ki: 3
Accumulation Multiple: 30
INNATE BONUSES
Primary
+100 Zeon points per level
level
Supernatural Ability: Limit 60%
+5 Zeon: 1 Secondary
MA Multiple: 50 +10 Magic Appraisal per level
+1 Magic Projection: 2 +5 Occult per level
+1 Summon: 2
+1 Control: 2
+1 Bind: 2
+1 Banish: 2

Psychic Ability: Limit 50%

Psychic Points: 20
+1 Psychic Projection: 3

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 WARLOCK
A Warlock is a magical warrior who develops both his martial and magical abilities. Like
Wizards, Warlocks control the purest of supernatural abilities the ability to cast spells to
modify reality itself. Although they can concentrate on just one area, a Warlock is perfectly
capable of becoming a master who controls both combat arms and supernatural arts equally
well. Of course, doing this can leave other important abilities neglected.
Archetype: Fighter, Mystic
Life
Life Point Multiple:
Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points:
Life Points: +10 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial
Martial Knowledge:
Knowledge: +20 per level +1 Intellectual: 2
Innate Psychic Points:
Innate Psychic +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50%
Combat Ability:
Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

+1 Attack: 2
+1 Attack: Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 2
+1 Block: None
+1 Dodge:
+1 Dodge: 2
+1
+1 Wear Armor:
Wear Armor: 2 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki:
+1 Ki: 2 Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 25
Accumulation Multiple: +5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
+5 Block per level (maximum +50)
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50%
Supernatural Ability: +5 Dodge per level (maximum +50)
+5 Zeon:
+5 Zeon: 1 +20 Zeon points per level
MA Multiple:
MA Multiple: 50
+1 Magic Projection:
+1 Magic Projection: 2 Secondary
+1 Summon:
+1 Summon: 2 +5 Magic Appraisal per level
+1 Control:
+1 Control: 2
+1 Bind:
+1 Bind: 2
+1 Banish:
+1 Banish: 2

Psychic Ability:
Psychic Ability: Limit 50%
Psychic Points:
Psychic Points: 20
+1 Psychic Projection:
+1 Psychic Projection: 3

ILLUSIONIST
Illusionists combine their notable skills at subterfuge with the control of magic. A good Illusionist makes it
impossible for those who witness his feats to tell if he has done them using supernatural powers or mere natural
skill. His mystical powers are nearly as great as those of other spellcasters, but he normally lacks the ability to
cast spells quickly. In spite of being called Illusionists, these magic users master not only the power of illusion,
but many other types of magic as well. They are very vulnerable physically, however, and usually reject the idea
of direct combat in favor of more ingenious stratagems.
Archetype: Mystic, Prowler
Life Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points: +5 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge: +20 per level +1 Intellectual: 2
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 3
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50%
+1 Attack: 3 Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 3 +1 Sleight of Hand: 1
+1 Dodge: 2 +1 Persuasion: 1
+1 Wear Armor: 3
+1 Ki: 2 INNATE BONUSES
Accumulation Multiple: 25 Primary
+75 Zeon points per level
Supernatural Ability: Limit 60%
+5 Zeon: 1 Secondary
MA Multiple: 60 +5 Magic Appraisal per level
+1 Magic Projection: 2 +10 Stealth per level
+1 Summon: 3 +10 Hide per level
+1 Control: 3 +10 Sleight of Hand per level
+1 Bind: 3 +5 Disguise per level
+1 Banish: 3 +5 Theft per level
+5 Persuasion per level
Psychic Ability: Limit 50%
Psychic Points: 20
+1 Psychic Projection: 3

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 WIZARD MENTALIST
The potential for Wizard Mentalists is enormous. Persons in this category are dedicated to
controlling the combination of exceptional abilities with which they are endowed namely, magic
and the psychic matrixes. Although their resistance and Secondary Abilities may be weak due to their
extreme dedication, their ability to launch spells and support those spells with psychic disciplines
make them exceptionally formidable characters.
Archetype: Mystic, Psychic
Life Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points: +5 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge: +10 per level +1 Intellectual: 2
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each level +1 Vigor: 3
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50%

Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

+1 Attack: 3 Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 3 None
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear Armor: 3 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki: 3 Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 30 +100 Zeon points per level

Supernatural Ability: Limit 50% Secondary

+5 Zeon: 1 +10 Magic Appraisal per level
MA Multiple: 50 +5 Occult per level
+1 Magic Projection: 2
+1 Summon: 2
+1 Control: 2
+1 Bind: 2
+1 Banish: 2

Psychic Ability: Limit 50%

Psychic Points: 10
+1 Psychic Projection: 2

SUMMONER
Summoners are mystics endowed with the ability to summon
supernatural creatures and force them into submission. Although, in and
of themselves, neither their magical powers nor their physical abilities are
especially notable, the beings they summon may be capable of almost anything. Summoners can also
perform invocations, calling on help from great supernatural Powers for a limited time.

Archetype: Mystic
Life Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points: +5 per level +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge: +10 per level +1 Intellectual: 2
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 3
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50%
+1 Attack: 3 Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 3 +1 Occult: 1
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear Armor: 3 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki: 3 Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 30 +50 Zeon points per level
+10 Summon per level
Supernatural Ability: Limit 60% +10 Control per level
+5 Zeon: 1 +10 Bind per level
MA Multiple: 60 +10 Banish per level
+1 Magic Projection: 3
+1 Summon: 1 Secondary
+1 Control: 1 +5 Magic Appraisal per level
+1 Bind: 1 +10 Occult per level
+1 Banish: 1

Psychic Ability: Limit 50%

Psychic Points: 20
+1 Psychic Projection: 3

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 WARRIOR SUMMONER
Warrior Summoners bring together the combat abilities of Fighters and the Summoners powers of
invocation and control. When they fight, they can invoke the aid of great Powers or employ the aid of
supernatural creatures they call into this world and temporarily take into their service. Unfortunately, as
with other mixed classes, Warrior Summoners tend to neglect other important abilities due to spending so
much effort learning two such diverse arts as those of combat and convocation.
Archetype: Fighter, Mystic
Life Point Multiple:
Life Point Multiple: 20
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points: +10 per level
Life Points: +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge:
Martial Knowledge: +20 per level +1 Intellectual: 2
Innate Psychic Points:
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 3 levels +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50%
Combat Ability:
Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

+1 Attack:
+1 Attack: 2 Reduced Costs
+1 Block:
+1 Block: 2 None
+1 Dodge:
+1 Dodge: 2
+1 Wear Armor:
+1 Wear Armor: 2 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki:
+1 Ki: 2 Primary
Accumulation Multiple:
Accumulation Multiple: 20 +5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
+5 Block per level (maximum +50)
Supernatural
Supernatural Ability: Limit 50% +5 Dodge per level (maximum +50)
+5 Zeon:
+5 Zeon: 1 +20 Zeon points per level
MA Multiple:
MA Multiple: 60 +5 Summon per level
+1 Magic Projection: 3
+1 +5 Control per level
+1 Summon: 1 +5 Bind per level
+1 Control: 1 +5 Banish per level
+1 Bind: 1
+1 Banish: 1 Secondary y
+5 Occult per level
Psychic Ability:
Psychic Ability: Limit 50%
Psychic Points: 20
Psychic Points:
+1 Psychic Projection:
+1 Psychic Projection: 3

MENTALIST
Mentalists are characters who have dedicated themselves to the maximum development of
their psychic powers. They are not satisfied with merely possessing mental disciplines; they
also wish to discover how they work and how to master new abilities. Like Wizards, Mentalists
have wide knowledge in the intellectual fields though that dedication leads
ds their physical
development and resistance to be less than those of other classes.

Archetype: Psychic Psychic Ability: Limit 60%

Life Point Multiple: 20 Psychic Points: 10
Life Points: +5 per level +1 Psychic Projection: 2
Initiative: +5 per level
Martial Knowledge: +10 per level
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each level
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
+1 Social: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Perceptive: 2
Combat Ability: Limit 50% +1 Intellectual: 2
+1 Attack: 3 +1 Vigor: 3
+1 Block: 3 +1 Subterfuge: 2
+1 Dodge: 2 +1 Creative: 2
+1 Wear Armor: 3
+1 Ki: 3 Reduced Costs
Accumulation Multiple: 30 None

Supernatural Ability: Limit 50%

+5 Zeon: 3
INNATE BONUSES
Primary
MA Multiple: 70
None
+1 Magic Projection: 3
+1 Summon: 3 Secondary
+1 Control: 3 None
+1 Bind: 3
+1 Banish: 3

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 WARRIOR MENTALIST
Warrior Mentalists are fighters endowed with Psychic Abilities who have developed
complete control of those powers to obtain an advantage in combat. Their mental and
combat abilities can be as high as those of warriors though this extreme dedication
can cause them to underdevelop their other abilities. Normally, a Warrior Mentalist
concentrates on one of these two fields, becoming a warrior who supports himself with
psychic powers in combat, or vice versa.
Archetype: Fighter, Psychic
Life Point Multiple: 20
Life Points: +10 per level
Initiative: +5 per level
Martial Knowledge: +20 per level
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each level

PRIMARY ABILITIES SECONDARY ABILITIES

Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

Combat Ability: Limit 50% +1 Athletics: 2
+1 Athletics: 2
+1 Attack: 2 +1 Social: 2
+1 Social: 2
+1 Block: 2 +1
+1 Perceptive: 2
Perceptive: 2
+1 Dodge: 2 +1 Intellectual: 3
+1 Intellectual: 3
+1 Wear Armor: 2 +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Vigor: 2
+1 Ki: 2 +1 Subterfuge: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 2
Accumulation Multiple: 25 +1 Creative: 2
+1 Creative: 2

Supernatural Ability: Limit 50% Reduced

Reduced Costs
Costs
+5 Zeon: 3 None
MA Multiple: 70
+1 Magic Projection: 3
+1 Summon: 3
INNATE
NNATE BONUSES
Primary
+1 Control: 3 +5 Attack per level
+5 Attack per level (maximum +50)
+1 Bind: 3 +5 Block per level
+5 Block per level (maximum +50)
+1 Banish: 3 +5 Dodge per level
+5 Dodge per level (maximum +50)
Psychic Ability: Limit 50% Secondary
Psychic Points: 15 None
+1 Psychic Projection: 2

FREELANCER
The Freelancer class represents someone who does not fit any of the other Archetypes. A
Freelancer character has no true specialization. From farmers and bards, to nobles and court jesters,
the Freelancer class is a standard class in Anima, one which anyone can choose. The Freelancer
has good abilities in all fields, from magic to combat, though he specializes in none of them. It
is especially easy for a character of this type to switch to any other class later. If a player does
not really know what he wishes to do with his character, he can begin as a Freelancer and later
change to a class he finds most suitable.
Archetype: Novel
Life Point Multiple: 20
Life
SECONDARY ABILITIES
+1 Athletics: 2
Life Points: +5 per level
Life +1 Social: 2
Initiative: +5 per level +1 Perceptive: 2
Martial Knowledge: +20 per level
Martial +1 Intellectual: 2
Innate Psychic Points: +1 each 2 levels
Innate +1 Vigor: 2
+1 Subterfuge: 2
PRIMARY ABILITIES +1 Creative: 2
Combat
Combat Ability: Limit 60%
+1 Attack: 2
+1 Reduced Costs
+1 Block: 2
+1 None
+1 Dodge: 2
+1
+1 Wear Armor: 2
+1 INNATE BONUSES
+1 Ki: 2
+1 Primary
Accumulation Multiple: 20
Accumulation +10 Zeon points per level

Supernatural
Supernatural Ability: Limit 60% Secondary
+5 Zeon: 2
+5 +10 to five different abilities per level
MA Multiple: 60
MA
+1 Magic Projection: 2
+1
+1 Summon: 2
+1
SPECIAL
It costs the Freelancer only 20 DP to change
+1 Control: 2
+1 class to any other Archetype, or vice versa (a
+1 Bind: 2
+1 Fighter, for example, could pay just 20 DP to
+1 Banish: 2
+1 become a Freelancer character).
Psy
Psychic Ability: Limit 60%
Psychic Points: 20
Psychic
+1 Psychic Projection: 2
+1

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 chapter 4
Secondary Abilities
The only man who never makes a mistake ABILITY CHECKS
is the man who never does anything. When a player wishes to perform a particular action, he may need to
make an Ability Check. The Game Master determines which Secondary
Teddy Roosevelt Ability is approprite in a given situation and assignes a Difficulty Level.
Anima uses ten Difficulty Levels, and each one involves beating a different
number. The Difficulty Levels can be seen in Table 7: Difficulty Ratings.

THE CONCEPT OF To perform the Ability Check, roll 1d100 and add that number to the
Ability score being used. For this die roll, either Open Rolls or Fumbles

SECONDARY ABILITIES
are possible. If the combined die roll and final Secondary Ability score are
Illustrated by Pako as Kaduki Kugawara 2002

higher than the tasks Difficulty Level, the character has achieved what he
was trying to do. If it is lower than the Difficulty Level, the character was
unsuccessful. Remember that if a character does not invest any DP in a

chapter IV: secondary abIlItIes

Secondary Abilities represent a wide array of skills and knowledge that particular Secondary Ability, he suffers a 30 point penalty to Ability Checks
every character may choose to develop such as performing acrobatics, with that undeveloped Secondary Ability.
knowing the uses of medicinal plants, or leading others. This chapter defines
those abilities and establish their advantages and limitations.
Success and Failure
Different Types of Abilities Beating the Difficulty Level established by the Game Master
automatically means the character has succeeded in his attempt. However,
Secondary Abilities are divided into seven fields: Athletics, Creative, it is possible for a result to reach a number that would have been required
Intellectual, Perceptive, Social, Subterfuge, and Vigor. Each Secondary for a higher level of Difficulty; in that case the effect can be even more
Abilities is tied directly to one of a characters Primary Characteristics, beneficial. If a character beats the required Difficulty number by 40 or
which add their respective modifiers to the base ability score. more points, he achieves great success. If he beats the required Difficulty
number by 80 points, he achieves an absolute success.

Ariadna, a renowned dancer of Kushistan

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 table 7: dIFFIculty ratIngs
Difficulty Number to beat EXPLANATION

Normal actions almost anyone can do without thinking like going up stairs two at a time
Routine 20 or hearing a loud noise. The Game Master will usually not ask the player to perform an Ability
Check on these actions except under unusual circumstances.

Actions we are all used to doing like remembering a song. Even someone who knows
Easy 40
nothing about the subject will usually be able to do this within a couple tries.

These are actions that require a little bit of knowledge or experience to accomplish
Moderate 80
consistently like picking a simple lock or curing a bothersome cold.

These are very problematic actions for an ordinary person. They require a good deal of ability
Difficult 120
or uncommon luck to perform such as scaling a wall unaided or doing circus-level juggling.

This is the upper limit of difficulty a normal person can hope to surmount. Examples would
Very Difficult 140
be walking a high-wire or doing death-defying trapeze routines.

Only the greatest champions or the incredibly gifted can acomplish such challenging tasks with
Absurd 180
any regularity. Quickly analyzing every possible move on a chess board is one example.

Almost Even the very best in the world find these actions very difficult, and they usually fail. Catching
240
Impossible a fly with a pair of chopsticks while blindfolded might be one example.

These actions stand at the margin of what we call reality, but which, however miraculous or
Impossible 280 unbelievable, are at least physically conceivable. Dodging a bullet by calculating its trajectory is
one example.

These are actions that are beyond logic, such running 100 yards in two seconds, or scoring a
17 on 18 holes of golf. Mere ability added to a die roll will not suffice when it comes to these
Inhuman 320
feats. It will be necessary for the character to have access to Inhuman Actions to do these
things.

These are actions that are completely the scope of what we call reality like riding a beam of
Zen 440 light. As with Inhuman tasks, mere ability will not enable Zen-level actions; the character will need
a supernatural capacity to perform them.

On the other hand, not beating the established Difficulty Level means 85, giving him a total of 135 (50 + 85) which is 31 points higher
the attempt was unsuccessful, but not necessarily an unmitigated disaster. The than Lemures. If there were no modifiers in this Opposed Check, the
greater the margin by which the Ability Check failed, the worse the result. guard would have detected Lemures. However, detecting a hiding
person requires a final ability score 80 points greater than that of
Passive Abilities the person hiding. Therefore, Lemures remains undetected and can
continue his investigation.
Some Secondary Abilities are passive, which means there is no need
for the character (or player) to declare he wishes to use them in order for
them to have an effect. Passive abilities are used automatically when the As it is impossible to foresee all possible circumstances, there may
Game Master considers it necessary even at times when the player is not be confrontations between Secondary Abilities that are not listed in the
aware of its use. An example is the Notice ability. It wouldnt be very logical description. In such a situation, it is the Game Master who decides which
for a player to declare he will try to Notice that someone is picking his abilities are in conflict, and if these are directly equal in power or not.
pocket, when of course he doesnt know its happening. Instead, the Game
Master should secretly make an Ability Check using the characters Notice
ability to determine if the character realizes he is being robbed.
Fumbles
Secondary Ability checks can be fumbled just like Primary Ability

Opposed Checks checks. If a character fumbles during an Opposed Check against another
character or an NPC, the level of fumble is subtracted from the fumbling
Secondary Abilities sometimes directly oppose those of other characters characters final ability score. If it is a direct action, the level of fumble
or NPCs. In such cases, an Opposed Check of abilities is made. Each character indicates the degree of failure as follows:
performs an Ability Check, and whoever receives the higher score triumphs
over his adversary. The greater the difference between the winning and losing 1 to 50: If the fumble is less than 50, the attempt simply doesnt work.
numbers, the better the effect for the triumphant character. A person trying to move silently instead steps on a twig, or someone trying
In some cases, specific Secondary Abilities have an advantage when to identify a plant has no idea of what it is, or its effects.
confronting other Secondary Abilities, so that at times it is necessary to beat a
rivals final Secondary Ability score by a specified margin in order to succeed. 51 to 100: Represents an attempt that fails miserably and has a negative
effect on the fumbling character. A character performing Acrobatics falls
Lemures is sneaking into a mansion to find out what has happened and breaks a leg, or someone attempting to give another medical care
to Celia. Since he has an 80 in Hide, he tries to conceal himself in a instead makes their condition worse.
room which a patrolling guard is about to enter. Lemures rolls a 24, +101: This level of a fumble represent an absolute and tragic failure.
which gives him a final ability score of 104 (80 + 24). The guard, The character mistakes a poison for its antidote, or he sinks his ship
who has a Notice of 50, has better luck than Lemures, and rolls an trying to navigate it out of a harbor.

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 Specialization riding or picking up objects from the ground without dismounting. Although
traditionally employed in relation to horses, this Secondary Ability also enables
Some Secondary Abilities include broad knowledge or expertise that a character to ride other animals, such as camels or elephants.
permits a character to specialize in one part of that discipline. Before
beginning his development, the player must declare if he wishes to specialize.
swiM (Agility)
If he does so, the character applies a bonus for that specialty, but at the cost
This represents how well a person handles themselves in the water, and, at
of a negative applied to the other areas within the Secondary Ability. It is
higher levels, the speed with which they can swim or dive in water. Characters
only possible to specialize in the fields that expressly permit this.
wearing armor suffer a penalty to this Secondary Ability, but unlike other

Knowledge-related Abilities penalties, this one cannot be overcome by the Wear Armor ability.

There are Secondary Abilities that require certain academic knowledge.

It is therefore necessary for a character to be able to learn them from
Social
teachers or books. In such cases, if the Secondary Ability is undeveloped These Secondary Abilities reflect a characters skill at interacting with
(i.e., the player hasnt spent any Development Points in the ability), the influencing others.
character is unable to make checks with that ability.
intiMidate (Willpower)
Penalty for Wearing Armor To intimidate someone is to frighten them through ones attitude, words,
or mere presence. An individual does not have to seem menacing to use this
Illustrated by Rucchi 2002

A natural penalty is applied to certain Secondary Abilities when Secondary Ability; it is enough to know how to act to intimidate someone.
a character is wearing armor. They include abilities such as swimming,
acrobatics, or even moving quietly. The penalties can be overcome by using leadershiP (Power, passive)
the characters Wear Armor ability, as explained in Chapter 8. This represents charisma and the ability to win the confidence of those in
your charge, even in difficult circumstances. It is an aptitude that any monarch,

SECONDARY ABILITY general, or other commander needs in order to lead well. A charismatic leader
can eventually win the support and confidence of even his most skeptical

DESCRIPTIONS critics, or raise the morale of his troops in the worst of circumstances.

Persuasion (Intelligence)
Athletics This ability permits the character to influence and convince others. It can
often be important to distinguish between a players skill of persuasion and that
These abilities depend on a characters mobility, balance, and agility. of his characters. Even the best plans and most logical arguments can fall on
deaf ears if the characers Persuasion ability is undeveloped. On the other hand,
aCrobatiCs (Agility) if the character makes a favorable Persuasion Check, a reasonable Game Master
Acrobatics helps a character perform physical tasks that require could help a struggling player find the right words for a given situation.
balance, coordination, and mobility, such as tumbling or walking a tightrope.
It is also used to enable one to fall from heights without injury. A character
who falls can make an Acrobatics Ability Check to try and land without
breaking bones, as explained in Chapter 14.
Characters wearing armor suffer a penalty to this Secondary Ability.

athletiCisM (Agility)
This indicates a persons capability to push themselves to their physical
limits, skillfully perform a variety of athletic feats in extreme conditions, and
to distribute their energies in order to endure more without flagging.
Characters wearing armor suffer a penalty to this Secondary Ability.

CliMb (Agility)
This Secondary Ability is used to climb up or down any kind of
vertical surface, such as walls or trees. If used with appropriate climbing
equipment, the character can apply a bonus of up to +40 to his Ability
Check. Normally, the rate at which a person can climb is one-quarter that
of his Movement Value. However, a characters climb rate can be one point
higher for each level of Difficulty achieved above the requirement for the
check (see Movement Value in Chapter 6).
Characters wearing armor suffer a penalty to this Secondary Ability.

juMP (Strength)
This Secondary Ability permits the character to jump vertically or
horizontally. The higher the level of Difficulty achieved, the further the
character can jump, as indicated by his Movement Value (see Chapter 6).
Characters wearing armor suffer a penalty to this Secondary Ability.

ride (Agility)
This measures the ability of a person to ride animals. Almost everyone
in the world of Anima can ride a tame and obedient horse under normal
conditions; in such cases, Ride checks arent usually necessary. Things get more
complicated when a rider wishes to go very fast or when he takes his mount into
rough terrain. This ability also permits the character to bend his mounts will to
his own in problematic situations obligating it to jump obstacles or continue
traveling in spite of fatigue. It also enables the character to perform acrobatic
actions from the saddle such as hiding his body behind the mount while The aristocrats are masters of the Social abilities.

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 style (Power, passive)
Style is the ability to continue looking good in any situation, whether
table 8: perceptIon skIlls modIFIers
at a party or in a battle. Someone with a lot of Style can be confident that Sight Modifier
no matter how bad things get, he will at least go out with some class. Even Dimly lit area -30
when being slugged in the face, a character can do a Style Check to make
sure his hair is flung dramatically around by the force of the blow, or that Complete darkness -60
the trickle of blood issuing from his lips just adds to his good looks. It also Rain -20
insures that any scars he receives are attractive rather than horrifying. At Target only partially visible -30
very high levels, a successful Ability Check would allow the thunder and
Target appropriately camouflaged for the environment -30
lightning of a storm to provide rhythmic accompaniment to a characters
theatrical movements. Target color contrasting with the environment +40
Observing character is alerted +20
Perception Observer with height advantage +30
These abilities permit a character to make full use of his five senses and
Hearing
analyze the information obtained.
Slight background noise -20
notiCe (Perception, passive) People speaking -40
This represents a characters awareness of everything happening
around him. A character can notice any strange thing that occurs (or Loud noises -80
which he finds) in his surroundings from an unusual piece of graffiti to
Smell
a knife-wielding assassin coming at his back. Characters use all five senses
for Notice, though the most commonly used are sight and hearing. If a Obvious odor +30
character loses one of those two senses, it cuts his ability in half, unless
Various smells present -30
circumstances dictate the use of only certain determined senses.
Table 8 lists modifiers for Notice divided according to a characters Touch
five senses. Aside from those listed, an individual who is distracted suffers
Wearing gloves -40
an additional penalty of between 20 and 40 to his Ability Check, as
considered appropriate by the Game Master. Taste
Previously known taste +40
searCh (Perception)
This represents a characters visual and intuitive ability to search for Inactive palate -40
some determined object using his senses, whether it is a trap door or a
hiding person. This ability is more precise than Notice, since it is a conscious
herbal lore (Intelligence, knowledge)
action. Searching doesnt always turn up what a character intended to
This Secondary Ability covers all knowledge about the world of
find a player looking for a hidden object in a room might instead find
plants including their nature and uses, as well as where they are found.
a hidden staircase, for example. Searching for traps requires a level of
This ability can allow a character to recognize edible plants or those which
Difficulty one less than that of the trap itself.
contain antidotes or poisons. At advanced levels, a character with herbal
This ability uses the same modifiers as Notice, appearing in Table 8.
lore can create compounds of any kind.

traCk (Perception) history (Intelligence, knowledge)

This enables a character to follow tracks and gather
This ability indicates knowledge of current, as well as past,
information from them such as the number of persons who
history. The character can recognize insignias, and he has
left the tracks and how long ago the tracks were made.
an idea of the political situation of an area, as well as
Also included within this ability is the characters skill in
knowledge of its legends. It is possible to specialize in
orienting himself. In other words, his ability to follow
one particular field, such as Biographies of the Great,
a trail and recognize landmarks so that he knows
Fables, or Economics, which gives the character a
where he is.
+40 to the check of that ability.

Intellectual MagiC aPPraisal (Power, passive, knowledge)

Intellectual abilities are those that depend This Secondary Ability allows characters to
mainly on knowledge, wisdom, and the judge and evaluate magical forces. By means of
reasoning power of the character. this ability, a character can detect magical beings,
supernatural objects, and spells. Only individuals
aniMals (Intelligence, knowledge) who possess the Gift, or the ability to see magic,
This includes all knowledge related to are capable of developing this ability. This is
the animal world. It enables a character to not explained in more detail in Chapter 11, which is
only identify the characteristics and habits of dedicated to Magic.
animals, but to also become expert in raising
and training them. MediCine (Intelligence, knowledge)
It is possible to specialize in one particular Medicine offers knowledge of human anatomy, the
species, in which case the character obtains a Julianne ability to diagnose illness and injuries, and the authority
+40 bonus to these abilities. to prescribe treatment. A character can diagnose an
illness and figure out how to cure it if he passes a Medicine Check against
aPPraisal (Intelligence, knowledge) triple the level of the disease. For example, a Level 30 disease requires
This talent allows evaluation of approximate monetary values of items. the healer to beat a Difficulty of 90. If the character diagnoses the disease
Even without knowledge of art or antiquities, a character with this ability successfully, and the patient follows treatment successfully, the sick person
can attempt to figure out which object in a group is of the highest value and can make a new Disease Resistance Check, applying a bonus equivalent
determine what price it might fetch on the market. to the margin by which the healing character beat the required Difficulty.

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 For example, Celia has caught pneumonia, a Level 40 illness, sCienCe (Intelligence, knowledge)
after wading through near-freezing swamp water. When she With the exception of Medicine, the Science ability describes any
makes it to a nearby city, she seeks the help of Kasius, a renowned systematic field of study or the knowledge gained from such study. Some
physician. Fortunately, Kasius is a very good doctor, with an ability examples of concepts related to this ability are mathematics, mechanics,
of 80 in Medicine. After examining her, he rolls his Medicine Check astronomy, and philosophy. Naturally, the aptitudes a character may
and gets a 65, which gives him a result of 145 (80 + 65). Recognizing develop in these fields will not be as advanced as those of todays science in
Celias illness requires only a 120 (three times the level of the disease). the real world, because their scientific training will not be part of a unified
Kasius is quickly able to put her into treatment. As his die roll beat discipline as it would be today.
the Difficulty requirement by 25 points, Celia can add +25 to her DR It is possible to specialize in one particular science, in which case the
Check if she follows the doctors orders. character obtains a +40 bonus to that ability.

This ability can also be employed to treat diverse physical wounds. To do

this correctly, it is necessary to have the appropriate materials, such as gauze or
vigor
These are the abilities based on physical strength, endurance, and
bandages, otherwise the healer will apply a penalty of 40 to his check. Characters mental resistance.
can only perform Medicine Checks once per wound or group of wounds (or
illnesses), and the check must be performed within a few hours after they are CoMPosure (Willpower, passive)
suffered. The number of Life Points recovered depends on the damage that This is the ability to remain unperturbed in the most critical situations.
occurred, as indicated in Table 9. Naturally, a healer can treat himself, but will With this ability, an individual can remain calm and coolheaded even in
apply a 20 penalty to his Ability Check. the face of death. If a character is the target of a supernatural effect that
Characters can use this Secondary Ability for first aid as well. A severely affects his moods or emotions, he can add a bonus to the corresponding
wounded character with negative Life Points can recover from this dying Resistance according to Table 10.
state if someone performs a Medicine Check with a Moderate Difficulty. If
this is successful, the injured character is out of danger and his Life Points
instantly move to zero. A new check can be made every hour until the
table 10: composure
victim is either brought out of danger or actually dies. If a character suffers Final Ability Difficulty Resistance Bonus
a wound that bleeds, stopping the bleeding requires passing a Medicine
Check of Easy Difficulty. 40 Easy +5
80 Moderate +10
Lemures, Celias comrade in arms, has been wounded in combat.
120 Difficult +15
He has received two sword wounds causing 50 and 40 points of
damage, respectively. They immediately take Lemures to Kasius 140 Very Difficult +20
home and ask for help with the wounds. Kasius puts his skills to work 180 Absurd +25
again and this time rolls a 70, earning a final ability score of 150,
equal to a Difficulty rating of Very Difficult. Consulting Table 9: 240 Almost Impossible +30
Treatment of Wounds, we see that Lemures recovers 20% of his lost 280 Impossible +35
Life Points, which in this case amounts to 18.
320 Inhuman +40
table 9: treatment oF Wounds withstand Pain (Willpower)
Final Ability Difficulty Recovery This ability enables one to put up with physical or psychological pain.
The characters Willpower gives him the ability to put these things out
40 Easy Stops Bleeding
of his mind and ignore them, even when his body is at its limits. At lower
80 Moderate Stabilized levels, the character can use this ability to take damage without complaint,
120 Difficult +10% of Damage while at higher levels, he can tolerate terrible tortures without breaking.
Withstand Pain can be used to reduce the penalties to an action that a
140 Very Difficult +20% of Damage character normally incurs due to suffering or Fatigue. To do this, the player
180 Absurd +30% of Damage must make a Withstand Pain Check according to Table 11 and subtract
the indicated figure from the penalties. Keep in mind that this ability only
240 Almost Impossible +40% of Damage reduces the penalties for pain or Fatigue. If the penalties are due to the
280 Impossible +50% of Damage grave injuries (like a severed limb), or supernatural factors, this Secondary
Ability will have no effect.
320 Inhuman +70% of Damage

MeMorize (Intelligence) table 11: WIthstand paIn

This measures a characters ability to retain information. It allows him Final Ability Difficulty Reduction to Penalties
to memorize facts and small details with great precision, whether this be in
relation to books, songs, or a persons face. 80 Moderate -10
120 Difficult -20
navigation (Intelligence, knowledge)
This ability is used to navigate any type of boat or ship, and to read 140 Very Difficult -30
maritime maps. It does not just determine how the character handles the 180 Absurd -40
helm, but also how he takes advantage of currents to increase speed, and
240 Almost Impossible -50
how he avoids accidents.
280 Impossible -60
oCCult (Intelligence, knowledge) 320 Inhuman -70
This represents academic knowledge of the supernatural fields. It
permits recognition of ritual daggers or traditional methods of getting rid 440 Zen -80
of a werewolf. At the discretion of the Game Master, it may also be used to
recognize supernatural creatures.

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 feats of strength (Strength) Appropriate Hiding Place: The character is in a forest, a
This Secondary Ability permits a character to get the most out of storehouse full of large objects, or another similar place in which there
his physical strength. It consists of knowledge about how to use muscles are many places to hide.
Shadowy Area: An area with many shadows that offer the character
in a way that applies the greatest possible force. This does not mean that
a good place to hide.
characters with this Secondary Ability are actually stronger, only that they Well-lit Area: An area with lots of light and few shadows.
know how to use their strength more efficiently. Empty Area: An open space containing no large objects in which it is
Characters wearing armor suffer a penalty to this Secondary Ability. very difficult to hide.

Subterfuge table 13: hIdIng

These Secondary Abilities are based on deception and the ability to act Situation Modifier
without being detected.
Large Size (size 18 or larger) -20
theft (Dexterity) Small Size (size 9 or smaller) +20
A character can use this Secondary Ability to steal small objects
Done in front of someone -200
without the victim becoming aware of it. This is directly Opposed by the
Notice Ability of the individual being robbed. If the final ability score of Appropriate hiding place +40
the Thief is higher, the victim remains unaware of the loss. If what is being

Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

Shadowy area +20
stolen is in direct contact with the victims skin, or it is in a very difficult
location such as a ring or pendant worn on the body, the GM can apply Well-lit area -20
an appropriate modifier. For a third person to realize that someone is Empty room or featureless area -80
being robbed while in his presence requires a Notice Ability Check (with a
40 penalty) Opposed against the offending characters Theft ability.
stealth (Agility)
disguise (Dexterity) This allows someone to perform actions such as move, climb, or
This Secondary Ability changes ones apparent identity, allowing a draw weapons in complete silence and remain unnoticed. Stealth is
character to take on different appearances by dressing and using makeup directly Opposed by the Notice ability of other individuals. If the Stealth
or similar techniques. It also measures the ability to imitate a particular type ability of a character is higher than the Notice of an observer who does
of person, including that persons way of moving and speaking. Disguise not know the character is nearby, the character will surprise his adversary.
is directly Opposed by the Notice and Search abilities of other persons. When a character moves silently, he must subtract four points from his
To detect someone disguised, a character must beat the Opposer Ability Movement Value or apply a 80 penalty to this ability. This ability can also
Check for Disguise by 80 points if hes using Notice, or by 20 points if hes be used to avoid leaving tracks, in which case it is directly Opposed by the
using Search. If the character and his observer have met before, the margin Tracking ability of a characters pursuers without any modifier.
by which the observer must beat the Opposed ability using either Notice Characters wearing armor suffer penalties to Stealth. Unlike the
or Search is cut in half. penalties for wearing armor with other Secondary Abilities, these penalties
In order to make best use of this ability, a character needs time and materials can only be reduced by half with the Wear Armor Combat Ability.
for the disguise. These factors modify chances as shown in Table 12.
traP lore (Dexterity)
table 12: dIsguIse This ability can be used to create, detect, and deactivate traps. Each
trap has a level (from 10 to 100) that indicates its overall complexity and
Situation Modifier potential effectiveness. Higher Trap Lore Cheks allow for creating higher
level traps, as show in Table 14: Traps. The final complexity of a newly
Less than one minute preparation -20 created trap is further modified by the amount of time spent in preparation
Over one hour preparation +20 and the type of materials used, as reflected in Table 15. The exact nature
of a trap (a covered pit, a falling cage, etc.) is determined by its creator (see
Several hours preparation +40
Chapter 14: States and Accidents).
Without material for disguise -40 Detecting and deactivating a trap requires beating a Difficulty rating
one less than that used to create it unless the Game Master decides
Improvised disguise material -20
differently. If in attempting to disarm a trap, the character fails his check by
Appropriate materials +20 a margin of 40 or more, he accidentally triggers the trap.
Prepared makeup and materials +40
table 14: traps
hide (Perception) Final Ability Difficulty Trap Level
This is the ability allows a character to remain undetected by others.
It can also be used to hide objects carried by the character. When used 20 Routine Level 10
to conceal persons or objects, the Game Master can apply the modifiers 40 Easy Level 20
he thinks are appropriate according to the setting and their physical
80 Moderate Level 30
characteristics. Hiding directly Opposes other characters Notice and
Search abilities. If someone remains motionless in their hiding place, an 120 Difficult Level 40
observer using Notice must beat the Opposed Check by 80 points. If an 140 Very Difficult Level 50
observer uses Search, he must beat the Opposed Ability Check by 20.
There are various modifiers that can affect the ability of a character to 180 Absurd Level 60
Hide. These are reflected in Table 13. 240 Almost Impossible Level 70
Characters wearing armor suffer a penalty to this Secondary Ability.
280 Impossible Level 80
Large Size: The hidden person is of size 18 or larger. 320 Inhuman Level 90
Small Size: The hidden person is of size 9 or smaller.
Done in Front of Someone: If the character tries to hide while 440 Zen Level 100
clearly in view of another individual, apply this penalty only in relation to
that individual.

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 table 15: trap preparatIon objects in the air and catching them before they fall to the ground. It is possible
to specialize in one of these arts, applying a +40 bonus to checks using that art.
Situation Modifier Sleight of Hand may be opposed by another characters Notice ability.
Less than one minute preparation -60
forging (Dexterity, knowledge)
Over one hour preparation +0 This reflects the ability of the person to forge metals and make tools
One day of preparation +40 from metal or other materials, such as wood or leather. Simple objects,
such as horseshoes, as well as weapons and armor of any type, can be
Weeks of preparation +80 manufactured with this ability. Of course, it is also possible to repair
Improvised materials -40 damaged objects or maintain equipment in perfect condition. Use this skill
according to the instructions below:
Especially prepared materials +40
First, decide what object will be created. As Table 18: Forging
shows, each object has a different degree of Difficulty for manufacture.
loCk PiCking (Dexterity) If a character beats that Difficulty Level, he has succeeded in making the
Characters use this ability to open or secure all types of locks or object of normal quality. For each two grades of Difficulty that the maker
similar mechanisms for which they have no key. If a keyed lock or traditional attains above the required Difficulty, the object obtains an additional
padlock is the object of the attempt, characters must use a lockpick or else +5 to its quality. For each level below the required Difficulty, the object
suffer a penalty of 40 to their Ability Check. receives a 5 to its quality. The maximum bonus an object can receive is a
Illustrated by Sansyu 2002

+15. The higher bonuses are not obtained by means of forging alone, but
Poisons (Intelligence, Knowledge) also by supernatural means. Keep in mind that a +5 weapon is already a
This ability grants knowledge of poisons including their use, masterwork in itself, while a +10 weapon would be unique and legendary.
preparation, and antidotes. They can be recognized by appearance, by Forging also requires a great investment of time, effort, and resources
taste or smell, or by observing symptoms. If the character has appropriate by the maker. To know the modifier the time employed triggers, consult
ingredients, it is possible to mix antidotes or toxins according to Table 16 Table 17. Keep in mind that a day of work is equal to 12 hours work in an
(See Chapter 14 for more info on poisons). adequately equipped workshop or smithy. This ability allows specialization
in one specific type of item such as heavy armor, swords, or even
table 16: poIsons kitchen utensils. If this is done, add a +40 bonus to checks for this type
of manufacture.
a
Final Ability Difficulty Poison Level
Basilius is a well-known blacksmith with many years experience in
40 Easy Level 10
forging weapons. On this occasion, he has received an order from a
80 Moderate Level 20 general to make a Bastard Sword. Our smith has an ability of 110 at
120 Difficult Level 30 Forging, and as we can see, the difficulty for a Bastard Sword is 120.
He invests one month forging it (+20), uses Black Steel, and achieves
140 Very Difficult Level 40 a final ability score of 240, so the weapon will have a +5 quality, since
180 Absurd Level 50 it will have beaten the required quality level by two grades. The general
240 Almost Impossible Level 60 will be quite satisfied.

280 Impossible Level 70

320 Inhuman Level 80
440 Zen Level 90

Creative
These abilities are related to the artistic or inventive capacity of a
character.

art (Power)
This measures the expertise of an individual in fields of art, such
as painting or sculpture. A character can specialize in a certain artistic
discipline, in which case a +40 is used for those Ability Checks.

danCe (Agility, knowledge)

This represents the ability to dance and learn new dances. The higher
the ability, the greater number of dances a character can perform. It is
certainly a good way to make a living; a great dancer can always earn a
few coins. A character can specialize in a certain type of dance, ballroom
dancing, for example, in which case a +40 is used for those checks.
Characters wearing armor suffer a penalty to this Secondary Ability.

MusiC (Power, knowledge)

This allows a character to play musical instruments well and to compose
and read music. It is possible to specialize in a single instrument and obtain
a +40 bonus to Ability Checks using that instrument.

sleight of hand (Dexterity)

This permits the use of manual dexterity to perform juggling tricks or
prestidigitation. Characters use this Secondary Ability for performing tricks,
such as pulling a card from their sleeve in the middle of a game or tossing
General Vctor receives his new forged sword.

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 table 17: tIme employed
Time employed in manufacture Modifier
One hour -60
Two to four hours -40
One day -20
Two or three days -10
A week 0
Two weeks +10
One month +20
Two or three months +40
Six months +60
One year +80
Three or four years +100

Illustrated by No.K
About ten years +120

CREATING NEW
SECONDARY
ABILITIES
Naturally, it isnt possible to list all conceivable Secondary
Abilities. There is always a chance that someone will think of
a new skill that is not on the list. If this happens, the player
can seek the agreement of the Game Master to create that
new ability. To do this, it must first be determined which
Characteristic governs the skill. Such an ability will have the
same cost as others dependent on that Field. Of course, it is
necessary for the Game Master to approve the rules and agree
to the established advantages and limitations.

table 18: ForgIng

Difficulty Final ability Weapons Armor Helmets Other
Horseshoes,
Circlet, Buckles, Hooks,
Leather Hood, Sheets of Metal,
Easy 40 Standard Arrow, Flight Arrow, Club, Staff
Forehead Bowls or Plates,
Plate Saucepan, Frying
Pans
Harpoon, Bullets (For Sling), Spiked Ball, Chain,
Padded Armor,
Dagger, Blowgun Darts (Hand), Hook, Scythe,
Complete Leather, Imitation Jewelry,
Moderate 80 Great Warhammer, Handaxe, Sling, Javelin, Lance, Casque
Leather, Hardened Candelabras
Lasso, Large Multi-Headed Flail, Warhammer, Flail,
Leather, Fur
Mace, Heavy Battle Mace, Tonfa
Fighting Fan, Halberd, Short Bow, Long Bow, Bolas,
Byrnie, Studded
Blowgun, Scimitar, Raven, Parrying Dagger, Shield,
Leather, Armored
Full Shield, Broad Sword, Bastard Sword, Short Elaborate Imitation
Longcoat, Mail Coif,
Difficult 120 Sword, Long Sword, Stiletto, Armor-Piercing Arrow, Jewelry, Light
Chainmail, Open Helm
Claws, Two-Handed Axe, Battle Axe, Kusari-Gama, Barding
Breastplate, Partial
Cavalry Lance, Whip, Nunchakus, Gladiators Net,
Plate
Buckler, Shuriken, Trident
Composite Longbow, Crossbow, Heavy Crossbow,
Very Boomerang, Cestus, Rapier, Foil, Katana, Katar, Scale Mail, Light Fine artesany,
140 Great Helm
Difficult Two-Handed Sword, No-Dachi, Swordbreaker, Plate, Half Plate Chandelier
Saber, Sai, Shuko, Tanto
Haru No Okina, Two-Bladed Katana, Chakram, Full Plate, Heavy Eyeglasses,
Absurd 180 Arquebus, Miniature Crossbow, Repeating Full Plate, Full Field Watches, Spyglass,
Crossbow, Matchlock Pistol Plate Compass

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 BOx Iv: MATERIALS
The material used by the character is a fundamental factor in Quality: All materials, no matter how well worked, have a limit to
determining the quality of the result and how easy it is to achieve. Below their improvement. The quality indicates where that limit is, as well as the
is a list of materials present in Gaa, and how they modify Forging ability. maximum bonus the object can receive.

Difficulty: This measures how complex it is to obtain a good result Even if Basilius rolls high enough to beat the required Difficulty
working with the mentioned material. Naturally, obtaining a better result of the weapon forged by four levels, it will still have a maximum
with materials with a negative modifier is more difficult. This modifier quality of +5, because it is made of Black Steel.
should be applied to the characters Forging Check.
Availability: As with equipment, every type of material has its
Our blacksmith has selected a material often used for making corresponding availability according to its abundance in the world.
high-quality weapons, Black Steel, for which reason the ability Materials classified as inaccessible should be treated by the Game Master
check is done at a +20. with great caution, since they are so rare that most forgers might never
have heard of them.

lIst oF materIals
Illustrated by Wen Yu Li

stone white steel of shivat

Difficulty: 80 Maximum Quality: +0
Maximum Quality: +0 Difficulty: 40
Difficulty: 40 Maximum Quality:
Maximum Quality: +10
Availability: Common
Availability: Common Availability: Uncommon
Description: Stone has been one of the most frequently used
Description: Description: This
Description: This whitish metal is found only in the mines of the
materials for making tools since the beginning of history due to its island of Shivat. It is difficult to work, but when mastered, the results
wide availability and simplicity of use. are excellent. In the eastern lands, the techniques for its working are
kept as a tradition passed down from father to son.
bone
Difficulty: 60 Maximum Quality:
Maximum Quality: +0 elektra
Availability: Common
A
Availability: Common Difficulty: +20 Maximum
Maximum Quality:
Quality: +10
Description:
Description: Like
Like stone, bone has been used to make all sorts Availability: Rare
Availability: Rare
of useful items since the dawn of civilization. The bone Description: Elektra is a rare alloy formed of black and
referred to here comes from common animals. white steel in exact proportions. The few artisans who
know the formula guard it with utmost jealousy. This is the
bronze material usually used by the most powerful organizations
for their creations.
Difficulty: 20
Difficulty: 20 Maximum Quality: +0
Maximum Quality: +0
Availability: Common
Availability: Common
Description:
Description: Bronze wasas was one of the earliest alloys from ghestal wood
which objects were forged because of its high malleability, its light Difficulty: 40
Difficulty: 40 Maximum Quality: +10
Maximum Quality: +10
weight, and the ease with which it was produced. Unfortunately, Availability: Inaccessible
Availability:
ailability: Inaccessible
it is not very tough. Description:
Description: The The wood of Ghestal can be obtained only
from the Ramalen trees of the Dukzarist. All indications are
iron that none remain upon the face of Gaa though legends claim
some mightt yet survive in old abandoned temples. Only the artisans
Difficulty: +10 Maximum Quality:
Difficulty: +10 Maximum Quality: +0
Availability: Common of the Dukzarist know the secret of working this wood. A character
Description: Iron is a favorite material for making weapons and can specialize in its use, and that changes its difficulty to +40, but in
armor because of its notable resistance and accessibility. exchange, he loses the ability to use other materials.

steel Malebolgiu
alebolgiuM
Difficulty: 20 Maximum Quality:
Maximum Quality: +5 Difficulty: +20 Maximum Quality:
Maximum Quality: +15
A
Availability: Common Availability: Inaccessible
Description: Of all the common metals, steel is without doubt Description: Malebolgium is the name given to the metal formed
the best due to its quality and resistance. from the bones of the most ancient dragons. Though exceptionally
difficult to forge, the results obtained with this metal are unequalled.
It is said that a well-made malebolgium weapon is capable of cutting
blaCk steel solid materials as though they were paper.
Difficulty: +20 Maximum Quality: +5
Maximum Quality: +5
Availability: Uncommon
Availability: Uncommon
Description: This is an exceptionally
Description: xceptionally rare alloy. It is called star Metal
black due to its dark coloring. Its principal characteristic is its Difficulty: +80
Difficulty: +80 Maximum Quality: +15
Maximum Quality: +15
incredible hardness. Availability: Inaccessible
Description: A legendary metal of unknown origin, Star Metal
supposedly carries supernatural powers, though most assume the
illuMinatuM material exists only in myth.
Difficulty: +80 Maximum Quality:
Maximum Quality: +5
A
Availability: Inaccessible
Description: This
Description: This is a silvery metal of mystic nature characteri-
zed by how easily it is molded while hot. Once cooled, it becomes
one of the most resistant of existing materials.

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 chapter 5
Between Life and Death
Among so many changes in human affairs,
Only death is certain;
Nonetheless, all lament
This thing that fools no one

Illustrated by Pako as Kaduki Kugawara 2002

Seneca
DEATH
chapter V: betWeen lIFe and death

Sooner or later, a badly wounded person can end up

dying. There are two ways someone might lose his life.
First, if he suffers a critical with amputation to the head
or the heart (both vital points), death is automatic and
impossible to avoid. A character also dies if he receives
wounds that reduce his LP to very low negative levels. If
his LP fall below zero, the character loses consciousness
immediately, but is not dead. A character does not die
until he reaches a negative number five times greater
than his Constitution. When damage causes a characters
LP to fall below that number, he dies.
Someone with a Constitution of 5, for example, will
hang on Between Life and Death until his LP drop below
25, while another individual with a Constitution of 8
would last until he dropped below 40.

Bleeding Out
When a character receives a critical, he has received
a wound so formidable that the damage can become
worse due to blood loss even if he suffers no immediate
effects. In such a case, the character loses one additional
Lemures wounds drag him to the thin line between life and death. Life Point per minute until his wounds can be treated and

LIFE POINTS the bleeding stopped. Taking care of bleeding of this type
requires a Medicine Check with an Easy Difficulty Level. For every 5 LP lost
through bleeding out, the character suffers a 10 penalty. If this bleeding
When you create your character, you calculate his total Life Points damage causes a characters LP to drop to zero, he becomes unconscious
(LP), according to the characters Constitution and Class. These points and enters the state Between Life and Death although he stops to lose
track the characters physical condition. When these are at their maximum, Life Points due to bleeding.
a character is in perfect condition. But as he suffers wounds or other The Game Master can decide that bleeding has ceased naturally after
damage, his LP begin to go down. a given amount of time.
There are many ways a character can lose LP. Receiving a wound in
combat, falling down a set of stairs, or being rolled on by a horse are only
a few examples. When an individual suffers damage, these are subtracted
The Thin Line Between Life and Death
from his LP. When a characters LP fall below zero (but not far enough to kill him
When a character possesses more LP than another character, it means outright), he is in a critical state called Between Life and Death. In this
that his damage resistance is greater, and he is able to withstand greater situation, it is possible that the characters body may simply give out at any
wounds. However, a character with more LP does not actually ignore a time and die. A character in a state Between Life and Death must beat a
greater quantity of life-threatening wounds. For example, if a character with Physical Resistance Check with a Difficulty of 120 every hour to stabilize his
90 LP is hit by an attack that causes 130 points of damage it will result condition, or else he loses one additional LP. If, due to this loss of LP, his LP
in his immediate death. Such a blow could be described having smashed level falls below a negative number five times greater than his Constitution,
through his rib cage and crushed his lungs. A blow like that would kill or if he fails his PhR Check by more than 60, the character dies.
anyone. But, say a character with 240 LP is hit with the same attack (130 If a character succeeds in stabilizing himself, his Life Points elevate to
points of damage); this doesnt mean the attack smashed through his rib zero, and he recovers consciousness although he will suffer a 60 All
cage and destroyed this characters lungs, yet he somehow survived anyway. Action Penalty. That penalty is reduced by 5 points per day (unless the
Instead, is could be said that the attack didnt break through this sturdier characters Regeneration indicates otherwise). A character can also be
characters ribs. Therefore, even though he is seriously hurt, the result is stabilized by beating a Medicine Check with Moderate Difficulty.
much less dire.

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 Called Away
When a person dies, his spirit remains in this world one hour for each
point of Power he possessed. When that time expires, his soul transmigrates
RECOvERY
Most wound heals with time, but how long such healing takes depends
to the Beyond and never returns. While waiting for transmigration, the soul
on the seriousness of the wound and the characters Constitution. Each
will either remain with the body or in the place where the person died, as
individual has his own healing factor that indicates the speed with which he
considered appropriate by the Game Master.
will recover from damage. This is called his Regeneration.
table 19: base regeneratIon
Constitution Regeneration level
Regeneration
The Regeneration of a character is based on his Constitution. Depending
1 to 2 None on how high that number is, his healing will be slower or faster, as can
be seen in Table 19. It is not necessary to reach Inhumanity to receive
3 to 7 1
the Regeneration of a Constitution greater than 10, because a living body
8 to 9 2 repairs itself naturally. Regenerations of 19 and 20 are special cases. Only
10 3 entities with a Gnosis higher than 40 can reach those levels.
Below, in Table 20, you can see the LP a person recovers according
11 4 to his Regeneration. Resting characters must pass the day receiving care and
12 5 moving as little as possible. The table also shows the penalties to action due
to physical wounds, such as broken bones or concussion, during different
13 6
stages of the healing process. These are, for example, the effects produced
14 7 by criticals above 50 that did not cause amputation. In the case of creatures
with Damage Resistance, the healing index for LP regenerated is multiplied
15 8
by five.
16 9 Aside from the healing itself, the Regeneration can give the character
17 10 various innate abilities as shown in the Special Capabilities column.

18 11
19 or 20 12

table 20: healIng

Level of Reduction of
Resting Not Resting Special Capabilities
Regeneration Penalty
1 10 per day 5 per day -5 per day
2 20 per day 10 per day -5 per day
3 30 per day 15 per day -5 per day
4 40 per day 20 per day -10 per day
5 50 per day 25 per day -10 per day No scars remain
6 75 per day 30 per day -15 per day The character does not suffer the effects of Bleeding Out
Cleanly amputated limbs recover if placed on the stump
7 100 per day 50 per day -20 per day
within a week
8 250 per day 100 per day -25 per day As above, but within five days
As above, but within three days. The character automatically
9 500 per day 200 per day -30 per day
overcomes the state Between Life and Death
10 1 per minute NA -40 per day As above, but within one day
Any amputated limb recovers if placed on the stump within
11 2 per minute NA -50 per day
a week
12 5 per minute NA -5 per hour As above, but within three days
13 10 per minute NA -10 per hour As above, but within one day
14 1 per Turn NA -15 per hour Any limb recovers if placed on the stump within several hours
Any limb recovers immediately if placed on the stump within
15 5 per Turn NA -20 per hour one Turn. Except for the head, any amputated member
grows back within a week
Except for the head, any amputated member grows back
16 10 per Turn NA -10 per minute
within three days
Except for the head, any amputated member grows back
17 25 per Turn NA -10 per Turn
within few hours
Except for the head, any amputated member grows back
18 50 per Turn NA -25 per Turn
within few Turns
19* 100 per Turn NA ALL each Turn The amputated limb regrows and is completely functional in one Turn
20* 250 per Turn NA ALL each Turn All physical criticals are annulled

*Regeneration 19 requires a Gnosis of 40; Regeneration 20 requires a Gnosis of 45.

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 chapter 6
Physical Abilities
When a character reaches a Movement Value greater than
All men 10, he moves at a speed no normal human could reach in real
life. Characters cannot, therefore, possess Movement Values

are made of the same clay, greater than 10, even if their Agility is higher than that unless
they have developed an ability to perform Inhuman or Zen
actions. Entities that travel using Movement Value 20 can travel
but not from the same mold. any distance they wish in a single Combat Turn.

Trinidad Jumping
A characters ability to jump depends on his Movement Value.
With the appropriate running start, a character can jump

PHYSICAL ABILITIES horizontally up to one-fifth of his Movement Value distance, rounded down.
This ability is modified by the Jump Secondary Ability.

Physical Abilities depend directly on the characters attributes. There Since Celias Movement Value is 10, she can jump up to 23 feet
horizontally if she gets a good running start.
chapter VI: physIcal abIlItIes

are three kinds: Movement Value, Weight Index, and Fatigue. Each of these
has different functions, from deciding how fast a character can run to
indicating the weight he can carry. Weight Index
This indicates how much weight a character can carry. It is equivalent to
Movement value the Strength Characteristic. Thus, if a character has a Strength score of 7, his
Weight Index would be 7, as well. To know how much weight a character can
Movement Value represents the maximum speed at which a person
can run. It is equivalent to the Agility Characteristic: If a character has an carry, consult Table 22. The first column represents how much a character
Agility of 7, his Movement Value is also 7. To know how much distance are can carry or lift over his head without difficulty. If an individual is carrying
covered by this movement, consult Table 21. The distance listed there is or lifting more than that figure, it reduces his Movement Value by 2 points.
the maximum distance a character can run during one Combat Turn (which He also loses an additional Fatigue Point for each half-hour spent carrying
is three seconds long), while the character is already moving. In unfavorable it. The second column indicates the maximum weight a character can lift.
conditions, such as in mountainous or broken terrain, this speed can be Any person trying to move while carrying that much weight reduces his
from one to three points lower, as considered appropriate by the Game Movement Value by 5 and loses 1 Fatigue Point per Combat Turn. To have a
Master. This ability is modified by the Athleticism Secondary Ability. Weight Index higher than 10, one must be able to perform Inhuman or Zen
actions. A creature with a Weight Index of 20 is capable of lifting absolutely
any mass, as long as he is standing on something that wont give way first.
table 21: movement value table 22: WeIght Index
Movement Distance per Weight Natural Maximum
Require Require
Value combat turn Index Weight Load
1 Less than 3 feet 1 Less than 9 pounds 10 pounds
2 15 feet 2 10 pounds 20 pounds
3 25 feet 3 20 pounds 40 pounds
4 50 feet 4 30 pounds 90 pounds
5 65 feet 5 50 pounds 130 pounds
6 70 feet 6 90 pounds 260 pounds
7 80 feet 7 130 pounds 400 pounds
8 90 feet 8 175 pounds 575 pounds
9 105 feet 9 220 pounds 770 pounds
10 115 feet 10 330 pounds 925 pounds
11 130 feet Inhuman 11 440 pounds 1,300 pounds Inhuman
12 160 feet Inhuman 12 770 pounds 1 Ton Inhuman
13 250 feet Inhuman 13 1 Ton 3 Tons Inhuman
14 500 feet Zen 14 5 Tons 25 Tons Zen
15 800 feet Zen 15 15 Tons 100 Tons Zen
16 1,500 feet Zen 16 100 Tons 500 Tons Zen
17 3,000 feet Zen 17 500 Tons 2,500 Tons Zen
18 3 miles Zen 18 1,000 Tons 10,000 Tons Zen
19 15 miles Zen 19 10,000 Tons 150,000 Tons Zen
20 Special Zen 20 Special Special Zen

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 table 23: FatIgue table 24: physIcal needs
Fatigue Penalty Situation Penalty
0 -120 Minimal food and drink -5
1 -80 One day without eating -10
2 -40 One day without drinking -15
3 -20 Insufficient sleep -10
4 -10 No sleep -20

Fatigue Exhaustion
Fatigue is related to the physical activities performed by a character. If a characters Fatigue Points reach a very low level, he begins to suffer
Every time someone makes a physical effort, it drains him. This attribute the effects of exhaustion. When a characters Fatigue Points drop to 4 or
Illustrated by Kuma (Chaos Angels)

depends directly on a characters Constitution. Thus, a character with a less, physical and mental fatigue cause a penalty to any action undertaken.
Constitution of 6 would have 6 Fatigue Points. These points drop at a rate The value of this penalty is indicated in Table 23. If a character naturally
of 1 for every thirty minutes of hard work or two hours of light work. has a Constitution of 4 or lower, he does not automatically suffer that
If a character wishes, he may voluntarily spend Fatigue Points to penalty constantly, but does so as soon as he begins to lose Fatigue Points.
improve his performance of physical actions. In a way, he is burning off Characters recover Fatigue Points at a rate of 1 for every thirty minutes of
reserves to perform actions that would otherwise be very difficult. Each complete rest or for every one hour without significant effort.
point of Fatigue spent on an action gives a character a +15 bonus to his die
roll. This rule only permits improvement for Ability Checks on Secondary Remembering that Rayne invested 3 Fatigue Points to improve
Abilities that depend on Strength and Agility, as well as those Combat various abilities, and given that she has a base Constitution of 7, after
Abilities based on Dexterity and Agility. It is not possible to use Fatigue carrying out those actions she has only 4 Fatigue Points remaining.
Points to improve Magic Projection or Psychic Projection, as they are not This gives her a 10 penalty to any actions because of exhaustion.
dependant on physical effort. She should rest for a while to recover.
Of course, no one can exhaust themselves with a single maneuver.
Therefore, a player may only spend 2 of his characters Fatigue Points per
Combat Turn either to improve a single action (and obtain a +30 bonus) Movement and Fatigue
or two different actions (and obtain a +15 bonus on each). A player must Naturally, as a person travels he gradually tires. Below, is a reference to
declare that his character will spend Fatigue Points before rolling the dice. how much a character tires at different movement speeds.
If Fatigue Points are used in a Contested Ability Check, such as an attack or
defense, it must be declared Walking Pace: The character is
before the opponent makes walking normally. He loses 1 Fatigue
his roll. A character can Point every 6 hours.
also expend Fatigue points Marching: This is a quick, steady
to improve his die roll for walk. It causes the loss of 1 Fatigue
Strength, Dexterity, or Agility Point for every 2 hours of marching.
Characteristic Checks. Every Running: The character is running,
point spent this way confers but without pushing himself to the
a bonus of one point on the maximum. He moves at a Movement
die roll for that attribute. Value 2 levels below his maximum,
Lastly, Fatigue can but loses only 1 Fatigue Point for
be used to increase a every 10 minutes of running. This
characters Supernatural period of time is doubled for each
Abilities for a very brief Difficulty Level obtained above
period of time. Each Fatigue Moderate on an Athleticism Check.
Point invested in this way Maximum Speed: This is the
increases a characters MA fastest a character can move. The
by +15, or it adds a bonus of character uses his full Movement
+1 to all his Ki Accumulation, Value, but he loses 1 Fatigue Point
for one Combat Turn only. for every 5 Combat Turns that he
maintains such a pace. Each Difficulty
Rayne is attempting Level above Moderate achieved on
to escape from guards in an Athleticism Check doubles that
a city where she is falsely Its very difficult to resist the fatigue effects. period of time.
accused of a murder. As
they chase her, she has to jump from the top of a house to try and
lose them. To avoid injury, she needs to perform an Acrobatics Check.
Physical Needs
Any normal human needs both food and sleep; otherwise, he suffers
However, before her player throws the dice, he declares that she will penalties to actions for each day that passes without satisfying those needs.
spend 2 Fatigue Points on the attempt. As a result, she adds +30 to the Table 24 lists these penalties. Of course, a continued lack of food and
final ability score obtained through the die roll. drink can end up causing the characters death.
Later, Rayne is forced to make a Strength Check. Since she only
has a Strength of 5, and her player wants to make sure she passes the
check, he invests 1 Fatigue Point before making the roll to lower the
target number by one. The roll turns out to be a 6, but, thanks to the
Fatigue Point invested, the result is lowered to a 5, and Rayne passes
the check by a hair.

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 chapter 7
Combat Modules
The Modules
It is always good An individual isnt limited to learning just one weapon; with
practice he can become equally adept with many others. The Weapons
to know about everything Modules allow a character to eliminate the penalties for wielding weapons
other than the one they chose initially, and even, on occasion, to use
their Combat Ability to launch spells, or psychic powers. To acquire these
Lao Tse modules, it is necessary to spend the DP indicated for their cost.

The General Weapons Modules

THE IDEA BEHIND MODULES These modules are listed as a Primary Ability for combat. Therefore,
any DP invested in these modules count toward a characters point
distribution limit.
chapter VII: the Weapons modules

When a character develops his Attack and Defense abilities, he does siMilar weaPon
so with a single weapon, which he will have chosen from the beginning. The character knows how to use two similar weapons.
It is also possible to learn to fight without weapons, in which case the Effects: Gives the character the ability to use an additional weapon of
characters Combat Ability is considered to be Unarmed. the same class as one the character already knows.
Cost: 10 DP
Modifiers to Combat Abilities Mixed-Class weaPon
Even if he originally only learned to use one weapon, a character who
The character knows how to use two weapons with some similarities.
is an expert fighter will have at least some minimal notion of how to fight
Effects: Gives the character the ability to use an additional weapon that
using many other types of weapons. Although the way they are used might
shares at least one class with a weapon the character already knows.
be quite different, there are always certain similarities. So, when using a
Cost: 15 DP
weapon other than that with which he is trained, a character simply applies
a penalty to his Attack and Block abilities. That penalty depends on the different tyPe / unarMed
degree of difference between his normal weapon and the weapon he is The character knows how to use two very different weapons.
currently using. Effects: This gives the character the ability to use a weapon of a class

table 25: modIFIers to combat abIlIty with which he is not familiar.

Cost: 20 DP
Tipe Penalty to Ability whole-Class weaPons
The character has managed to dominate the techniques for use of all
Similar Weapon -20 weapons of a given class, and he may use any of them without penalty.
Mixed-Class Weapon -40 Effects: Allows the use of any weapons of a determined class without
applying any penalty to his Combat Abilities. The player must choose a specific
Different Class / Unarmed -60 class of weapon, whether that is pure or mixed. If a character is trained in the
Blocking and Dodging -60 use of Swords, he can handle any of them without penalty, but that would not
hold for a Bastard Sword, because it is mixed-class weapon.
Cost: 50 DP
Similar Weapon: The character knows how to fight with at least one
weapon of this class. This would be the case, for instance, for someone ProjeCtile weaPons
who knows how to use a Long Sword (Sword class) and tries to use a Saber The character is able to use his aim with all projectile weapons.
(also Sword class). Effects: The character can use any projectile weapon using the same
Mixed-Class Weapon: The character knows how to use a weapon, Attack ability.
but attempts to use one that is of more than one Class, including one Cost: 50 DP
in which he is not trained. This would be the case of someone who, for
example, knows how to handle a Long Sword (Sword class) but wishes to throwing
wield a Bastard Sword (Sword and Two-handed Sword classes). The character is able to use his aim while throwing any object or weapon.
Different Class / Unarmed: The character is using a weapon with Effects: The character acquires skill at throwing all sorts of items with the
which he has no training. This would be the case for a person who knows same Attack ability. Keep in mind that this doesnt physically permit the use of
how to use a Long Sword (Sword class) and tries to use a Warhammer weapons using the Throwable rule, just the ability to throw them.
(Mace). It is also used when someone who knows only unarmed combat Cost: 50 DP
tries to use a weapon, or vice versa.
Blocking and Dodging: This is the penalty that must be applied when iMProvised weaPons
a person with the Block ability tries to Dodge an attack, or vice versa. The fighter in question is very skilled at using whatever objects happen to be
Remember that in addition to the 60, the two abilities are based on around to fight with.
different Characteristics, and therefore use different bonuses. Effects: This module allows any type of object to be used as an
improvised weapon.
When we created Celia, for example, we decided that her main Cost: 50 DP
weapon would be a saber, with which she has an Ability score of 70.
If she takes up a Rapier, a similar weapon, her attack is reduced to 50,
while if she grabs a Mixed-Class Weapon, such as a Bastard Sword,
The Archetypical Weapons Modules
These modules include a number of weapons that are traditionally used
her ability falls to just 30. And, if she tries to fight Unarmed, or uses
with great mastery by certain types of people. If you wish, you can create
a weapon with which she has no expertise, such as a Battle Axe, she your own such modules, as long as the selection has a real relationship
would have an ability of only 10. with a traditional or archetypical figure. As with the foregoing, these are
considered Primary Abilities for combat.

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 barbarian Module knight Module
These big, powerful weapons are often used by individuals with fierce These weapons are used by orthodox warriors who fight on foot or from
and barbaric fighting styles. horseback.
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: War Axe, Battle Axe, Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Long Sword, Cavalry
Two-handed Sword, Bastard Sword, and Heavy Battle Mace. Lance, Mace, Bastard Sword, and Shield.
Cost: 50 DP Cost: 50 DP

ninja Module gladiator Module

These exotic weapons were used by oriental assassins. These are the exotic and showy weapons used by fighters in circuses and
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Katana, Tanto, Claws, arenas.
Shuriken, and Kusari-gama. Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Short Sword, Gladiators
Cost: 50 DP Net, Buckler, Trident, and Whip.
Cost: 50 DP

assassin Module
These precise, deadly, and easy-to-hide weapons were often used by dark
fighters.
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Short Sword, Miniature
Illustrated by Sansyu 2002

Crossbow, Club, Blowgun, and Stiletto.

Cost: 50 DP

soldier Module
These are the weapons traditionally taught to regular soldiers in most
any army.
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Crossbow, Long Sword,
Halberd, Lance, and Shield.
Cost: 50 DP

indigenous Module
This is the combat equipment traditionally used by indigenous tribes of
little sophistication.
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Javelin, Lance, Full Shield,
Bow, and Blowgun.
Cost: 50 DP

bandit Module
These simple but menacing weapons are used by warriors who specialize
in theft and robbery.
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Dagger, Crossbow, Short
Sword, Mace, and Club.
Cost: 50 DP

The Style Modules

These modules permit the character to increase his combat effectiveness
by reducing the penalties for performing certain attack maneuvers. As with the
foregoing, these are considered Primary Abilities for combat.
A warrior specialized in wielding gladiator weapons.
batto jutsu / iai jutsu
duel Module This skill permits a character to unsheathe his weapon with perfect ease.
These weapons are used by swordsmen and fencing masters. Effects: The character can unsheathe his weapon without applying the
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Rapier, Foil, Parrying 25 penalty to the Attack or Block abilities. It has no effect for two-handed
Dagger, Saber, and Long Sword. weapons.
Cost: 50 DP Cost: 30 DP

Pirate Module area attaCk

These are the weapons most used by sailors. The character specializes in broad maneuvers that can take out various
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Harpoon, Gladiators enemies with greater ease.
Net, Hook, Saber, and Handaxe. Effects: This reduces the penalty for an Area Attack maneuver by half.
Cost: 50 DP Therefore a character applies 25 to his attack ability when using this attack.
Cost: 40 DP
noMad Module
These weapons were used by warriors who were raised in the desert. PreCision attaCk
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Dagger, Chakram, Long The character has a marked ability to put his adversary in a Menace
Bow, Scimitar, and Lance. Position.
Cost: 50 DP Effects: This reduces the penalty for a Put at Weapons Point maneuver
by half. Therefore a character applies 50 to his attack ability when using
hunt Module this attack.
These weapons are used by fighters expert in subterfuge who make use Cost: 50 DP
of light, often projectile weapons.
Effects: Awards skill in the following weapons: Javelin, Bow, Short disarMing attaCk
Sword, Lance, and Bolos. A character with this ability has specialized in disarming his opponents.
Cost: 50 DP Effects: This reduces the penalty for a Disarm maneuver to 20.
Cost: 40 DP

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 Mystical Modules For example, Hayato Nobunaga decides to develop his
Combat Ability directly as a martial artist, instead of learning
These modules act as Primary Supernatural Abilities. Therefore, any DP
invested in these modules count toward a characters point distribution limit. a weapon. It therefore costs him only 25 DP, rather than the 50
DP it would cost to learn a martial art if he already knew the use of
a weapon.
MagiC ProjeCtion as an attaCk
This represents a characters joining of his combat knowledge with the
ability to direct spells at an opponent. For this character, spells act like real Combining Martial Arts
weapons that he can project like a true martial ability. A character can learn various martial arts and choose the advantages
Effects: This allows the character to use his attack ability when that he prefers from each. He can also accumulate the abilities gained and
undertaking an offensive Magic Projection. Only the base ability score combine their effects such as launching an additional attack or using a
is used, not the points for innate improvement that come from combat Trapping maneuver with only half the normal penalty. He can also choose
classes. This module cannot be used to launch passive or defensive spells. the higher Final Damage of his multiple martial arts. Regarding special
Cost: 75 DP bonuses to the Attack, Block, or Dodge abilities, these are added as innate
bonuses for a characters class, and so the maximum limit, combined with
For example, Exodo, a third-level Warlock, has a final Attack those obtained through his profession, would be a +50.
score of 115. His base ability is 90, to which +10 is added for his Basically, this means that a character who knows several martial arts is
not using them separately; Instead, he has created his own martial art using
Dexterity, and a +15 as an innate bonus due to his class. As he has

Illustrated by Alicia Guiilen

the characteristics that interest him from each one.
no Magic Projection, he spends 75 DP to buy this module. When he
does so, he cannot use the +15 innate bonus given to him by his class. Nobunaga is a master of Shotokan, Kempo, and Sambo. He can
This makes his final ability score 100 when using this module. therefore carry out additional attacks applying only a 10 to his
ability, and any penalties to his combat maneuvers are halved. He
MagiC ProjeCtion as a defense also adds together the bonuses for Shotokan and Sambo, so that he
The character uses his defensive knowledge to project his passive and has a bonus of +10 to his Attack, and a +10 to Block. Additionally,
shielding spells as though they were weapons or armor that intercept the he can use the base damage of Shotokan, which is much higher than
attacks of his enemies. that of the others.
Effects: This permits a characters Defense ability to be used as a
defensive Magic Projection. Only the base ability is used, not the points for
innate improvement that come from particular classes. This module cannot Limits to the Martial Arts
be used to direct offensive spells. A character can only develop one Martial Art for every 40 points that
Cost: 75 DP he develops his Attack ability or Defense ability. If he wants to learn more
styles, he must first bring up his Combat Abilities.
The Psychic Module Nobunaga has an Attack ability of 80 points, and a Dodge of 50,
This module acts as a Primary Psychic Ability. Therefore, any DP invested so he can learn a maximum of three Martial Arts. This is because the
in this module counts toward a characters Point distribution limit. total of his Combat Abilities is 130, and divided by 40 (the points
required to permit learning a new martial art) allows him to learn up
PsyChiC ProjeCtion Module to three styles (rounding down).
The character uses his Combat Abilities to project his mental powers as if
they were actual weapons.
Effects: This gives the character the ability to use Combat Abilities as a
Why Arent There Martial Arts for Weapons?
Someone might ask why there are no martial arts for weapons. Of course,
Psychic Projection. The offensive is used to attack, and the defensive to raise
a Samurai who uses a Katana has studied Kenjutsu, a style of fighting that
shields. Only the base ability is used, not the points for innate improvement
could be considered a martial art as much as Shotokan or Aikido. So,
that come from particular classes.
why are there no martial arts for weapons? The answer
Cost: 100 DP is that the arms themselves offer the same special
characteristics that martial arts do. The very ability to

MARTIAL ARTS wield a particular weapon represents the possession

of different styles. Two characters who have the same
Attack ability with a Katana may employ
In Anima, a character who fights only using his body can learn to different fencing styles, but even so, each
dominate martial arts. Any of the styles below will allow the character to is getting the most possible out of his
use his Attack or Block abilities without penalty when fighting unarmed. In weapons characteristics. How they use
a way, they are equivalent to an Empty-hands Weapons Module, but they it is merely a question of aesthetics. On
also offer their adherents additional advantages. the other hand, the special abilities
The acquisition of a martial art by a character implies much conferred by the martial arts are
more than simply knowing the style. Many persons learn considered specific attributes of
these styles, but that doesnt mean they really know how to those unarmed arts, because
make use of the advantages they can offer. If a character in the human body can be
Anima knows a martial art, it means he is a true master used as a weapon in many
different ways.
who has learned it to perfection.
The closest thing to
Learning a martial art is done by investing the necessary
martial arts with weapons
Development Points (DP). Each style costs 50 DP although if a character
are the Style Modules
decides to forego learning a weapon in order to develop his abilities with a explained in the previous
martial art, the first martial art learned will cost only half as many points. If the section.
character is a Tao, the cost of the first martial art learned will be only 10 DP.
There are ten basic martial arts, and ten more advanced ones. Nobunaga, master of
The basic ones are those that offer the character the ability to many combat styles.
fight unarmed, while the more advanced improve the abilities
conferred by the basic ones. To learn an advanced style, it is
therefore necessary to first learn a basic one. For each martial
art you will find a list of the advantages it offers.

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 Learning the Martial Arts saMbo
The name Sambo comes from Samooborona Biez Orousia, which means
It wouldnt be logical for a character to know a martial art without
having taken the time to train in it. Therefore, even if he has the DP unarmed personal defense. It is a very precise and defensive combat
necessary, a character must still have a way of studying it, as well as some style, developed for the training of certain military organizations.
time to dedicate to it. It is up to the Game Master to determine how much Advantages: Practitioners of Sambo reduce the penalties for the
time is necessary to invest in order to master a martial art. following combat maneuvers in half: Trapping, Area Attack, Take-Down,
and Disarm. Sambo has a Base Damage of 20, plus the characters Strength
The Basic Martial Arts bonus. It uses the Blunt Table.
Requirements: None.
These are the simplest martial arts a character can acquire. The Martial Knowledge: +10
characteristics of each of the ten are discussed below: Bonus: +10 to Block (Unarmed).
Advantages: These are the advantages that martial art offers the
character who learns it. kung fu
Requirements: To learn a style, it is necessary to meet the requirements Kung Fu is broad style developed by many great oriental masters of
listed in this section. martial arts. It takes its inspiration from various animals and imitates their
Martial Knowledge: The martial arts always confer a bonus to the movements while adapting them to human combat. Because its techniques
characters Martial Knowledge, which is listed in this section. are highly varied, it is an art capable of adapting itself to situations as they
Bonuses: The bonuses awarded by the martial arts are like innate class arise. Thus, its practitioners can modify their style with great ease.
Illustrated by Alicia Guiilen

bonuses to the Attack, Block, and Dodge abilities. Therefore, the total of Advantages: Every combat turn, a master of Kung Fu can choose a
those bonuses are subject to the limit to innate improvement in combat. bonus of +10 to his Attack, Block, Dodge, Damage, or Initiative, as he finds
They can never be greater than +50. Of course, a character only receives convenient. He should declare the ability to which his bonus is dedicated
the bonus when he masters the martial art, and not again every time he before Initiative is calculated for the Combat Turn. If he uses it to improve
levels up. his Attack, Block, or Dodge ability, it is not considered an innate class
bonus, and therefore can increase it by more than +50. Kung Fu has a Base
keMPo Damage of 20 plus the characters Strength bonus, and attacks occur on
This is a freewheeling style of combat that uses combinations of strikes. the Blunt Table.
The style uses rapid multiple attacks to try and find gaps in an opponents Requirements: Acrobatics 40, Sleight of Hand 40, and Style 20.
defenses. Martial Knowledge: +10
Advantages: The rapid flurry of blows allows a Kempo master to carry Bonus: Variable +10.
out additional attacks with a penalty of 10 to his ability instead of the
usual 25. It has a Base Damage of 20, plus the characters Strength taekwondo
bonus. Kempo uses the Blunt Table. Taekwondo is a system of combat that is ideal for combining with the
Requirements: None. use of weapons. It is a martial art that is based primarily on effective
Martial Knowledge: +10 attacks with the legs that are directed with power and expertise.
Bonus: None. Advantages: Taekwondo possesses a Base Damage of 20, plus
the characters Strength bonus. It allows the character to make an
CaPoeira additional attack with his legs after all his other attacks have been
Capoeira is a system of combat that appears chaotic made. This extra attack suffers a penalty of only 20 and acts just
and employs broad acrobatic movements of the legs that as an additional weapon would. It can be used even after making
resemble a dance. an attack with a weapon. Taekwondo uses the Blunt Table.
Advantages: The movements of Capoeira are so sweeping Requirements: None.
that when the user makes an Area Attack, he is considered Martial
Martial Knowledge: +10
to be using a large weapon, and he can affect up to five Bonus: None.
opponents. Capoeira has a Base Damage of 20, plus the
characters Strength bonus. It uses the Blunt Table. aikido
Requirements: Dance 40. Aikido is a martial art that enables a practitioner to
Martial Knowledge: +10 defend himself against attacks using the enemys own
Bonus: +10 to Dodge. strength against him. Its devotees easily trap or break
their attackers arms or legs using minimal movement.
tai Chi According to the philosophy behind this art, the
More than just a martial art, Tai Chi is a adversarys own violence is the only thing that will
philosophy. It employs every part of the body defeat them.
using movements that are so fluid and elegant that Advantages: The damage caused by Aikido is 10,
it does not even seem to be a real way of fighting. plus the Strength Bonus of the Aikido artist. However,
Advantages: Tai Chi possesses a Base Damage when making a counterattack, twice the opponents
of 20, plus double the Power bonus of the character, Strength Bonus is also added (a minimum bonus of +5).
representing the use of the characters internal energy. Given that this The attack occurs on the Blunt Table, and it allows ones opponent
energy is used only as a force multiplier, Tai Chi attacks occur on the Blunt to easily be controlled, so that there are no penalties to the Trapping
Table, and not the Energy table. maneuver during a counterattack.
Requirements: Use of Ki. Requirements: Sleight of Hand 40.
Martial Knowledge: +30 Martial Knowledge: +10
Bonus: None. Bonus: +10 to Dodge or Block (Unarmed).
shotokan Muay thai
Shotokan is a martial art that employs forceful strikes with either the fists Muay Thai maximizes utilization of the strength of those who practice it.
or the legs. The style consists of taking advantage of the weak points of an The fighter utilizes the harder parts of his body, like his elbows and knees. Its
opponents defenses to defeat him with a single attack. It is an offensive masters seek out the opponents weakest points, such as the joints or ribs.
martial art capable of inflicting enormous damage. Advantages: Muay Thai has a Base Damage of 20, plus triple the
Advantages: Shotokan has a Base Damage of 30, plus the characters Strength bonus of the user (instead the habitual Strength bonus). It uses
Strength bonus. It uses the Blunt Table. the Blunt Table.
Requirements: None. Requirements: Feats of Strength 40.
Martial Knowledge: +10 Martial Knowledge: +10
Bonus: +10 to Attack (Unarmed). Bonus: None.

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 graPPling enuth
Grappling is an art that consists of holding and trapping ones opponent. Known as the art of dreams, Enuth was created during the period
Training in grappling includes falls, punches, kicks, strangleholds, and throws. of war between the Sylvain and the Dukzarist. One faction of the elves,
The essence of the style is to close the distance between the fighter and his followers of the philosophy of Ciel, which forbids killing, created Enuth
opponent, take him down, and finish him off on the ground. in order to battle the Dukzarist without having to take their lives. Due
Advantages: Grappling permits a character to use the Trapping and to the incredible resistance of the Dukzarist, the style reached a level of
Take-down maneuvers without any penalty. It has a Base Damage of 20, plus perfection of incredible extremes in order to equal the fighting power of
the characters Strength bonus. It utilizes the Blunt Table. their antagonists.
Requirements: Feats of Strength 40. Advantages: Enuth permits the application of a +20 bonus to the die roll
Martial Knowledge: +10 to calculate the Critical Level when the character strikes intending to knock
Bonus: None. his opponent unconscious. It can also permit the character to voluntarily
reduce the amount of damage inflicted by his blow even after the dice
The Advanced Martial Arts have been thrown for both antagonists.
Requirements: Sambo or Shotokan, more than 160 in both Attack and
The Advanced Martial Arts are more complex styles of martial arts.
Defense (Unarmed).
They are based on knowledge developed through the basic arts, but with
Martial Knowledge: +10
considerably higher level techniques. Naturally, to learn an Advanced
Bonus: +20 to Dodge and Block (Unarmed).
Martial Art, it is necessary to first have mastered one or more of the styles
on which they are based. shePhon
Shephon is, probably, the most perfect system of defense that exists. It
Melkaiah is inspired by the flow of water, and with its free-flowing movements, a
This is a strange system of fighting that maximizes the strength and
master of this style is capable of avoiding almost any attack by changing its
ability of its practitioners to inhuman levels. The style is based on holds,
trajectory.
throws, and take-downs of incredible effectiveness. It is said that as long
Advantages: When a character declares that he has entered into Total
as a practitioner of Melkaiah keeps his feet on the ground, he cannot be
Defense mode, it increases the bonus for that maneuver to +60.
defeated by conventional means.
Requirements: Aikido and Kung Fu, Ki Control, Mastery of Defense
Advantages: This martial art awards a bonus of +3 to Strength or
(Unarmed).
Dexterity Checks when performing Take-Down or Trapping maneuvers.
Martial Knowledge: +10
Requirements: Grappling or Sambo, Inhumanity, more than 160 in
Bonus: +20 to Dodge and Block (Unarmed).
both Attack and Defense (Unarmed).
Martial Knowledge: +10
Bonus: +10 to Attack (Unarmed).
asakusen
Although the word Asakusen is used today to designate any fighting
style used to kill, it is actually one of the most complex martial arts in the
seraPhite world. It has been prohibited for centuries due to its lethal nature. With the
According to tradition, Seraphite is a style that was developed for
passage of time, it was diluted into various styles created by schools of Kung
the purpose of hunting demons. It is an art that uses unusually perilous
Fu that are no more than pale reflections of true Asakusen.
movements that put the practitioner at risk, but that also multiply the
Advantages: Asakusen makes the variable +10 bonus of Kung Fu apply
effectiveness of the attack. In current times, this art is known by certain
to Dodge, Attack, Block, Initiative, and Damage all at the same time as
sectors of the Church, especially members of the Inquisition.
long as martial arts are being used. However, the character still adds another
Advantages: A character who employs Seraphite adds a +10 bonus to
+10 to any one of those abilities he chooses in the same way as is done for
the Final Damage of the Basic Martial Art style being used. If desired, he can
Kung Fu.
also temporarily add +20 to his Attack ability in exchange for a 30 to his
Requirements: Kung Fu, and more than 160 in both Attack and
Defense ability. This must be declared before calculation of Initiative.
Defense (Unarmed).
Requirements: Shotokan or Kempo, Presence Extrusion, more than
Martial Knowledge: +10
180 Attack (Unarmed).
Bonus: Only those mentioned in Advantages.
Martial Knowledge: +10
Bonus: +20 to Attack (Unarmed). velez
To learn Velez it is necessary for the practitioner to control his internal
duMah energy and know how to channel it. This style concentrates all the spiritual
Dumah is known as the art of the wind, a name it received because it
power of the martial artist when he strikes, permitting him to create a flow
teaches its practitioners to use their hands and legs as though they were
of power capable of penetrating even physical matter. It is without doubt
cutting or thrusting weapons. This is a tribal practice usually transmitted
one of the rarest and most spectacular martial arts in the world although
from parents to children within a family.
the few who know its secrets are reluctant to share them.
Advantages: A character who employs Dumah adds a +10 bonus to the
Advantages: Velez permits the character to strike using the Energy
Final Damage of the Martial Art style being used, and he can also choose to
Table. Nonetheless, attacks made with this style can be blocked normally,
use the Thrust or Cut Tables when attacking. The forcefulness of these cuts
since they are not intangible.
or thrusts is such that it reduces the opponents Armor Type by two points.
Requirements: Tai Chi or Kung Fu, Presence Extrusion.
It also adds +10 to the Breakage of its attacks.
Martial Knowledge: +20
Requirements: Kempo or Capoeira, Presence Extrusion.
Bonus: +20 to Block or Dodge (Unarmed).
Martial Knowledge: +10
Bonus: +20 to Attack (Unarmed). selene
According to mythology, Selene was the first martial art to be recognized
eMP as such. It was practiced exclusively by women, and, traditionally, no man
Emp is a refined technique of fighting that prepares its users to fight
was permitted to discover its secrets. Selene turns the attackers own
against armed enemies. Using rapid and dizzying spiral movements, a
force against him, tossing him around like a rag doll. In spite of its great
master of Emp is capable of advancing on and rendering an opponent
complexity, the movements of Selene are so subtle that it often seems the
helpless in a couple of short moves.
artist hasnt even moved.
Advantages: This style permits its user to perform the Disarm maneuver
Advantages: Due to his ability to use his Defense ability, a master of
with no penalty to his ability, and it adds a bonus of +3 to his Characteristic
Selene doubles his bonus for counterattacking if he uses his Response
in Contested Checks.
Action to attack his opponent with this martial art.
Requirements: Kempo or Taekwondo, Mastery of Attack (Unarmed).
Requirements: Aikido, Mastery of Block or Dodge (Unarmed).
Martial Knowledge: +10
Martial Knowledge: +10
Bonus: +20 to Attack (Unarmed) and +10 to Initiative when using
Bonus: +20 to Dodge and Block (Unarmed).
martial arts.

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 hakyoukuken its attacks and so subtract a 2 from the AT if they are soft. As it destroys
Many consider Hakyoukuken to be the most perfect martial art that an enemys internal organs, add a +20 to the die roll calculating the Critical
has ever existed. In fact, its origin isnt even human, though its true source Level due to attacks made using this martial art. This last advantage applies
is a mystery. The practitioner of Hakyoukuken controls the tension of every only to organic beings.
muscle of his body and makes his attacks with devastating power, literally Requirements: Shotokan or Muay Thai, Use of Necessary Energy,
destroying his adversaries from inside. This style also teaches one to get in Mastery in Attack (Unarmed).
the first strike: If there is no attacker, there is no need for defense. Martial Knowledge: +10
Advantages: Hakyoukuken adds a bonus of +20 to the Final Damage of Bonus: +20 to Initiative when using martial arts and +10 to Attack
whatever martial art is being used. Most armor offers no protection against (Unarmed).
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 chapter 8
Arms and Equipment
If the porcupine were a little smarter, Coins in Gaa are usually of similar size and shape
in all its kingdoms and principalities. Generally, they

it wouldnt need all those needles. are called Crowns, and each bears on one face the
seal of the Old Empire and on the other the symbol of
the principality in which it was minted. Generally, coins
can be counted upon to have the same value in any
- A. Graf part of Gaa, though there are places where the money
of a rival kingdom is not accepted, or is taken only at
a discount. Of course, trade doesnt have to be tied
exclusively to coinage. Wealth can also be represented by

Illustrated by kamiwata 2001

precious stones, land, or titles.
chapter VIII: arms and equIpment

No matter what a characters expertise, it wont do much good if he

doesnt have the right equipment. As he prospers and improves, he can Exchange Rate
seek and acquire progressively better tools to meet his needs. This chapter 1 GC = 100 SC
offers detailed information about common equipment and some of the
necessary arms and armor. 1 SC = 10 CC

Start-up Money
Characters normally begin play with a specified amount of start-up
money for expenses and initial equipment purchases. The player may invent
the explanation he wishes for the origin of the money an inheritance,
wages received, or the result of a stroke of luck, for example. Those who
have Combat Abilities also begin with the basic weapon they know how to
use or some cheap piece of armor, as an alternative.
To determine the Starting Money of a character, you should first note
his social class. Ones origin has a lot to do with how much money one
begins with. The figures given below are for reference, and the Game Master
can modify the amounts listed if he finds it appropriate. It is recommended
that each player be allowed to choose his social class, as this will enable him
to create his characters background exactly as he wishes. Social class may
also be determined randomly by rolling 1d10: 1=Poor, 2-5=Middle Class,
6-9=Upper Class, and 0=Minor Nobility.

Social Class: Start-up Money

Poor 5 CC
Middle Class 1 GC
Upper Class 20 GC
Minor Nobility 150 GC

Equipment Lists
Below is a listing of the most useful and commonly available goods and
services. Included are the objects price, weight, and availability.

Price: The price is for reference only. It is an average price, which

can vary depending on where the good or service is sought. The Game
An Antiquity shop in Lannet Master may decide to increase the price of certain goods in large cities or in
isolated locales. In some cases, multipliers need to be applied to reflect the
Money and its Uses quality of the item, which can change its value.
Weight: The weight of items is given in pounds.
Money is a fundamental necessity for buying and selling things. The
Availability: Not all objects are easy to find. There are three levels of
amount of money characters possess determines their ability to acquire
availability: Common, Uncommon (U), and Rare (R). Common goods are
equipment, and it also serves as a measure of their social level. In the world
not marked on the list in any special way, and as the name indicates, they can
of Gaa, there are three denominations of money, each with a distinct value.
be found in almost any city or town. The Uncommon (U) equipment can
The most common and least valuable are the copper coins (CC). They are
only be obtained in larger cities or specifically favorable locations. Finally,
used for everyday transactions to acquire inexpensive common goods. In
the rarest items are marked with the letter R. These are unique artifacts,
some principalities, copper is substituted with iron or bronze, but the value
almost impossible to obtain even in the greatest metropolis.
is identical. The second most common coin is the Silver Coin (SC), which
Not all objects are as easily found in one part of the world as in
is worth 10 copper coins. Finally, the Gold Coin (GC) represents a much
another. Something that is very uncommon in one part of the world might
higher value; each Gold Coin is worth 100 silver coins. Gold coins are used
be plentiful elsewhere. As an example, equipment our world considers to be
only for unusually expensive items.
of oriental origin can only be found commonly on Gaa in the principalities
of Lannet and Shivat; elsewhere they are exotic imports.

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EqUIPMENT
CLOTHING TRANSPORT
Item Cost Availability Animal Cost Availability
Pants 1 SC Pack Mule 1 GC
Shirt 2 SC Horse 5 GC
Vest 1 SC Purebred Horse 50 GC U
Tunic 3 SC Warhorse 250 GC U
Cap 2 SC Working Ox 2 GC
Jacket 2 SC Pack Bull 2 GC
Coat 5 SC Riding Bull 3 GC
Dress 5 SC Saint Bernard 15 GC U
Scarf 1 SC
Gloves 2 SC Transport Cost Availability
Broad-brimmed hat 2 SC Cart 1 GC
Mittens 1 SC Cloth-enclosed Wagon 5 GC
Mens Underwear 1 SC Wood-enclosed Wagon 30 GC
Womens Underwear 2 SC Standard Coach 60 GC
Lingerie 5 SC U Luxurious Coach 150 GC U
Belt 1 SC Sleigh 2 GC U
Handkerchief 1 SC
Ball Gown 5 GC U Vessel Cost Availability
Mans Formal Outfit 2 GC U Boat 20 GC
Mans Kimono 15 SC U Single-masted Sailing Vessel 150 GC
Womans Kimono 20 SC U Two-masted Sailing Vessel 450 GC
Three-masted Sailing Vessel 1,200 GC
Footwear Cost Availability Small Cruiser 3,500 GC U
Clogs 5 CC Cruiser 8.000 GC U
Walking Boots 5 SC Warship 15,000 GC R
Shoes 1 SC
FOOD AND DRINK
Price modifiers
Beverage Coste Availability
Mediocre quality 1/2
Beer 1 CC
Decent quality x1
Good Beer 3 CC
Good Quality x10
Wine 2 CC
Luxury or Designer x100 U
Good Wine 5 CC

TRAVEL COSTS Excellent wine

Milk
3 SC
1 CC
U

By Sea Cost Availability

Juice 5 CC
Short Passage (2-5 hours) 5 SC
Exotic Drinks 1 GC U
Short Voyage (1 day) 10 SC
Modest Voyage (2-5 days) 1 GC Food Cost Availability
Long Voyage (a week or more) 5 GC Mediocre Food 4 CC
Normal Food 6 CC
By Land Cost Availability
Good Food 5 SC
Short trip (1 day) 2 SC
Fine Food 5 GC U
Significant Journey (2-5 days) 50 SC
Modest Journey (1-2 weeks) 1 GC Rations (one week) Cost Weight Avail.
Long Journey (more than a month) 5 GC Field Rations (mediocre) 2 CC 10 lbs.
Field Rations (decent) 5 CC 15 lbs.
Price modifiers
Field Rations (good) 5 SC 20 lbs.
Mediocre quality 1/2
Field Rations (excellent) 30 SC 20 lbs. U
Decent quality x1
Good Quality x5
Luxury travel x100
Dangerous journey x10

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 LODGING Broach 10 GC 0.5 lb.
Lodging Cost Availability Scepter 15 GC 6 lbs. U
Mediocre Lodging 5 CC Necklace 4 GC 0.5 lb.
Decent Lodging 1 SC Crown 10 GC 4 lbs. U
Good Lodging 25 SC U Diadem 5 GC 0.25 lb. U
Luxurious Lodging 5 GC R Buckle 50 SC 0.1 lb.
Slide 2 GC 0.25 lb.
DWELLINGS Comb 3 GC 0.5 lbs.
Dwelling Cost Availability Earrings 2 GC 0.1 lb.
Shack 15 GC Bracelet 2 GC 0.5 lb.
House 60 GC Rosary 3 GC 0.25 lb.
Large House 150 GC
Price modifiers
Mansion 800 GC
Mediocre quality 1/2
Palace 2.000 GC U
Decent quality x1
Castle 30,000 GC R
Good Quality x2

Price modifiers Excellent quality x10

Mediocre quality 1/2 Luxury or designer x100

Decent quality x1 Gems (medium size) Cost Availability

Good Quality x2 Zircon 50 GC U
Luxurious x10 Various Gems 100 GC U
Urban area x2 Pearls 150 GC U

SERVICES AND CONTRACTS Sapphire

Ruby
200 GC
300 GC
U
U
Per day of labor Cost Availability
Diamond 320 GC U
Artisan 10 SC
Emerald 440 GC U
Assassin 5 GC U
Black Opal 500 GC R
Guide 20 SC
Black Pearl 650 GC R
Blacksmith 25 SC
Teacher / Instructor 1 GC Painting Cost Availability
Physician / Healer 1 GC Common Painting 25 GC
Messenger 5 SC Good Painting 80 GC
Mercenary 50 SC Excellent Painting 125 GC U
Valet / Lackey 1 SC
Price modifiers
Thief 1 GC
Known artist x2
Troubadour 5 SC
Prestigious artist x4 U
Price modifiers Legendary artist x10 R
Mediocre (level 0)
Decent (level 1)
x1
x2
POISONS
Professional (level 3) x10 U Dose Cost Availability
Celebrated (level 5) x100 R Acqua Toffana 25 GC U
Al-Baladin 80 GC R
ART AND DECOR Royal Arsenic 280 GC U
Item Cost Availability Atropine 2 GC U
Candelabra 2 GC Belladonna 15 GC U
Glass China Cabinet 65 GC U Cantharidin 2 GC U
Coat of Arms 20 GC U Cyanide 80 GC U
Carpet 5 GC Curare 100 GC R
Tapestry 4 GC Muscarine 1 GC U
Ramalen sap 800 GC R
Silver- or Gold-smithing Cost Weight Avail. Thallium 20 SC U
Ring 2 GC 0.25 lb. White Cobra Venom 500 GC R
Fan 1 GC 0.25 lb. Serpents venom 5 GC U
Decorated Cane 3 GC 3 lbs. Salt of Saturn 3 GC U

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 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Fishing Net (3 foot) 10 SC 1 lb.
Item Cost Weight Avail. Hourglass 2 GC 1 lb. U
Oil 5 CC 2 lbs. Mechanical Clock 300 GC 45 lbs. R
Torch 2 CC 2 lbs. Large Sack 1 SC 1 lb.
Small Chest 15 SC 4 lbs. Small Sack 2 SC 0.5 lb.
Large Chest 25 SC 20 lbs. Whistle 10 SC 0.25 lb.
Harpoon 50 SC 7 lbs. Luxurious Tent 200 GC 9 lbs. U
Barrel 10 SC 4 lbs. Large Tent 20 GC 13 lbs.
Walking Stick 2 CC 4 lbs. Pavilion Tent 150 GC 30 lbs.
Small Bag 2 SC 0.5 lb. Small Tent 1 GC 2 lbs.
Large Bag 5 SC 2 lbs. Ink 1 GC 0.5 lb.
Small Glass Bottle 20 GC 2 lbs. U Chalk 5 CC 0.5 lb.
Large Glass Bottle 50 GC 7 lbs. U Flint and Tinder 1 SC 0.5 lb.
Light Chain (3 feet)
Heavy Chain (3 feet)
1 GC
2 GC
2 lbs.
7 lbs.
ARMS AND WEAPONS
Quiver of Arrows 20 SC 2 lbs. Weapon Cost Weight Avail.
Box 5 SC 2 lbs. Halberd 12 GC 7 lbs.
Bell 25 SC 1 lb. Harpoon 50 SC 4 lbs.
Spyglass 250 GC 1 lb. U Chain 50 SC 4 lbs.
Small Trap 50 SC 7 lbs. Cestus 3 GC 1 lb.
Large Trap 1 GC 11 lbs. Scimitar 10 GC 2 lbs. U
Decent Lock 10 SC 2 lbs. Dagger 50 SC 1 lb.
Good Lock 5 GC 1 lb. U Parrying Dagger 10 GC 1.5 lb. U
Excellent Lock 80 GC 1 lb. U Broadsword 4 GC 3 lb.
Small Basket 5 CC 1 lb. Bastard Sword 20 GC 4 lbs. U
Large Basket 1 SC 2 lbs. Short Sword 2 GC 1.5 lbs.
Cross 1 SC 0.5 lb. Long Sword 5 GC 3 lbs.
Bucket 1 SC 2 lbs. Stiletto 60 SC 1 lb.
Decent Rope (30 foot) 5 SC 4 lbs. Rapier 25 GC 2.5 lbs. U
Good Rope (30 foot) 25 SC 4 lbs. Scourge 3 GC 4 lbs.
Excellent Rope (30 foot) 5 GC 13 lbs.
Foil 15 GC 2 lbs. U
Rope Ladder (30 foot) 20 SC 13 lbs.
Hook 1 GC 1 lb.
Small Metal Mirror 1 GC 2 lbs.
Club 50 SC 3 lbs.
Small Glass Mirror 200 GC 1 lb. U
Great Warhammer 15 GC 11 lbs.
Spectacles 180 GC 0.2 lb.
Scythe 20 SC 5.5 lbs.
Lock Pick 1 GC 1 lb.
Two-handed Axe 40 GC 11 lbs.
Hook 15 SC 1 lb.
Battle Axe 15 GC 3 lbs. U
Soap 1 SC 1 lb.
Hand Axe 2 GC 2 lbs.
Small Blank-paged Book 20 GC 2 lbs. U
Javelin 2 GC 2 lbs.
Large Blank-paged Book 100 GC 4 lbs. U
Lance 4 GC 7 lbs.
Lime Stick 25 SC 2 lbs.
Lantern for Candles 50 SC 0.5 lb. Cavalry Lance 20 GC 4 lbs. U

Oil Lamp 20 SC 4 lbs. U Whip 5 GC 2 lbs.

Canvas (1 square yard) 20 SC 2 lbs. Lasso 20 SC 0.5 lbs.
Blanket 1 SC 0.5 lb. Two-handed Sword 50 GC 7 lbs. U
Backpack 30 SC 2 lbs. Large Multi-headed Flail 15 GC 2 lbs.
Monocle 200 GC 0.1 lb. Warhammer 4 GC 2.5 lbs.
Wineskin 2 SC 0.5 lb. Flail 12 GC 2.5 lbs.
Paper 1 GC N/A U Mace 2 GC 4 lbs.
Papyrus 20 SC N/A Heavy Mace 15 GC 5.5 lbs.
Decent Perfume 35 SC 0.5 lb. Gladiators Net 1 GC 1 lb.
Good Perfume 2 GC 0.5 lb. Saber 20 GC 2 lbs. U
Excellent Perfume 100 GC 0.5 lb. U Trident 3 GC 4 lbs. U
Parchment 50 SC N/A Staff 40 SC 2 lbs.
Sharpening Stone 5 CC 0.5 lb.

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 Shields Cost Weight Avail. Price modifiers
Shield 20 GC 4 lbs. Weapon 5 1/2 cost
Full Shield 50 GC 13 lbs. Weapon +0 x1 cost
Buckler 5 GC 2 lbs. Weapon +5 x20 cost R

Asian Items
War Fan
Cost
5 GC
Weight
0.5 lb.
Avail.
U
ARMOR
Armor Cost Weight Avail.
Haru no Okina 15 GC 6.5 lbs. U
Three-section Glaive Padded 1 GC 7 lbs.
Raven 5 GC 1 lb. U Byrnie 50 GC 20 lbs.
Katana 50 GC 2 lbs. U Full Plate 400 GC 20k U
Double-bladed Katana 75 GC 4 lbs. U Complete Leather 5 GC 7k
Kusari-Gama 10 GC 2 lbs. U Full Field Plate 800 GC 45 lbs. R

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No-Dachi 70 GC 3 lbs. U Full Heavy Plate 700 GC 65 lbs. R
Nunchakus 2 GC 1.5 lbs. U Leather Coat 1 GC 7 lbs.
Sai 1 GC 1 lb. U Hardened Leather 15 GC 9 lbs.
Shuriken 50 SC 0.25 lb. U Studded leather 25 GC 10 lbs.
Shuko 3 GC 0.5 lb. U Scale Mail 120 GC 20 lbs. U
Tanto 20 GC 1 lb. U Armored Longcoat 5 SC 3 lbs. U
Tonfa 1 GC 1 lb. U Chainmail 70 GC 30 lbs.

Exotic weapons Cost Weight Avail. Breastplate 40 GC 9 lbs. U

Boomerang 3 GC 1.5 lb. U Fur 5 GC 4 lbs.
Claws 3 GC 1 lb. U Partial Plate 40 GC 13 lbs. U
Sword Breaker 30 GC 2 lbs. U Light Plate 300 GC 40 lbs.
Katar 40 GC 1.5 lbs. U Half Plate 100 GC 30 lbs.

Projectile weapons Cost Weight Avail. For animals Cost Avail.

Arquebus 500 GC 10 lbs. R Light Barding 20 GC U
Short bow 5 GC 1.75 lbs. Heavy Barding 150 GC U
Longbow 20 GC 3 lbs.
Composite Longbow 80 GC 4 lbs. U Price modifiers
Pistol Ball 20 SC N/A U Armor 5 1/2 cost
Cannonball 10 GC 35 lbs. R Armor +0 x1 cost
Light Ballista 100 GC 250 lbs. Armor +5 x20 cost R
Heavy Ballista 250 GC 700 lbs. U
Crossbow 50 GC 5.5 lbs. U
Miniature Crossbow 250 GC 3 lbs. U
Repeating Crossbow 200 GC 9 lbs. R
Heavy Crossbow 70 GC 6.5 lbs. U
Spiked Ball 1 GC 0.5 lb.
Bolas 2 GC 2 lbs.
Cannon 5,000 GC 800 lbs. R
Blowgun 1 GC 1 lb.
Blowgun Dart 20 SC 0.25 lb.
Darts (hand) 50 SC 0.25 lb.
Standard Arrow 2 SC 0.25 lb.
Flight Arrow 1 SC 0.25 lb.
Armor-piercing Arrow 50 SC 0.25 lb.
Matchlock pistol 600 GC 4 lbs. R
Gunpowder (2 shots) 10 GC 0.25 lb. R
Gunpowder (10 shots) 100 GC 1 lb. R
Crossbow Bolt 1 SC 0.25 lb. U
Miniature-crossbow Bolt 2 SC 0.25 lb. R
Heavy-crossbow Bolt 1 SC 0.5 lb. U
Chakram 5 GC 1.75 lbs. U
Light Quarrel 10 SC 4 lbs.
Heavy quarrel 50 SC 11 lbs. U

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 Special Equipment Cold: These attacks produce damage from freezing. They are caused by
ice and extreme low temperatures.
Not all items are of the same quality. At times, it may be possible to find Electricity: These attacks are based on the shock of electrical discharges,
items of unusual quality, such as magnificently forged weapons and armor, like those caused by lightning.
or even supernatural artifacts. Such equipment receives a special bonus Energy: These are attacks of mystical origin that affect the soul and
of between +5 and +25, depending on the level of quality. While those essence of an opponent.
that possess a +5 are simply extraordinary, perhaps forged by masters,
objects with a +15 or +20 have an origin that is nearly divine and certainly
mysterious. The bonus for an object can never be more than +25. An items Types of Weapons
quality also affects its Presence, and vice versa. The higher its bonus, the There are eight Types of weapons, as described below:
higher its power is likely to be. Each bonus of +5 awards 50 points more Short Arms: These are small weapons, such as Short Swords, hand-to-
of Presence. hand weapons, or daggers. They are usually easy to use and are generally
Below is a list of the benefits awarded by these bonuses. These are also Cut or Thrust weapons. They are of Small (S) size.
explained in greater detail in their respective sections. Axe: This includes all types of axes. They are Medium (M) size
For each +5 an object possesses, add: weapons.
+50 to the objects Presence Mace: This includes all blunt weapons that cause damage directly due to
+10 to its Fortitude Impact. They are Medium (M) size weapons.
+10 to the Ability of the user for that item Sword: All weapons with a long cutting edge are considered swords.
They are Medium (M) size weapons.
Each +5 to a weapon adds: Two-handed: The Two-handed weapons are those that, due to their
+5 to Attack and Block Abilities size and weight, need to be wielded with both hands. These are Large (L)
+5 to Speed weapons.
+10 to its damage Pole Weapons: These are weapons that include a long shaft or pole
+50 to its Presence topped with some type of damage-causing device. They are usually used
+5 to its Breakage with both hands. They are of Large (L) size.
+10 to its Fortitude Cord: These are the weapons made of chain links, cables, cords, or rope.
-1 to the AT used by the Defender They are usually Medium (M) size weapons.
Mixed-Class: These are weapons that possess characteristics of two or
Each +5 for armor adds: more types, such as both Mace and Two-handed. Their size is that of the
-5 to the natural penalty and initiative largest of the types included.
-5 to the Armor Requirement
+1 to its AT
+50 to its Presence Weapon Damage and Speed
+10 to its Fortitude All weapons produce a specified Base Damage to which is added the
-1 to the Movement Penalty Strength Bonus of the weapons wielder in order to calculate the Final
Damage. If the weapon is capable of being used two-handed, and the user
Mediocre Equipment does wield it with both hands, the Strength Bonus is doubled. The Speed of
the weapon is the number used to calculate the Initiative of the character
Just as it is possible to run into especially good equipment, it is also using it. A weapon has either a positive or a negative Speed that is added
possible to run into equipment that is worn out or poorly made, to which to (or subtracted from) the Initiative. If the character is carrying a weapon
a 5 is applied. These items are handled similarly to those that receive in each hand and tries to use both in combat, the Speed of the slower
positive bonuses, but with negative instead of positive modifiers. Presence, weapon is used. Fighting unarmed has a Speed of 20 and a Base Damage of
however, is not affected by an item being otherwise substandard. 10 unless the character has mastered a martial art.

For example, a 5 Broadsword lowers the users Attack and Block Lemures uses a Long Sword in combat. The Base Damage for that
Abilities. His Initiative receives a 10 penalty, and its Base Damage is weapon is 50, and given that Lemures Strength Bonus is +10, the
only 45, but the weapons presence remains at 25 in spite of the other Final Damage caused will be 60. If he were wielding a Heavy Mace,
negatives. whose Base Damage is 60, Lemures would double his Strength Bonus
to +20 by using both hands, and the Final Damage would be 80.

WEAPONS Special Weapons

When a character enters combat, he will usually use a weapon rather than Naturally, the quality of a weapon can affect its speed, the damage it
only fists and feet. Weapons are objects created with the aim of being wielded produces, and the apparent skill of the weapons user. A character adds
in some way as an effective means of attack and defense. Almost anything can the weapons bonus to his Attack and Block Abilities while using it. That
be considered a weapon, from a mere tree branch to an arquebus. bonus does not apply to Dodge, since that is not affected by the weapon
being used.

Types of Attack The Quality Bonus is added to the Speed and Breakage and is doubled
with respect damage. In other words, a +5 weapon would add 10 points
When a weapon is being used in an attack, it attacks in a specific manner. to the Base Damage, and a +5 each to Speed and Breakage. A weapon of
There are seven different attack types: Cut, Impact, Thrust, Heat, Cold, exceptional quality can also penetrate more protective armor. Each +5 of
Electricity, and Energy. Normally, physical weapons attack using the Cut, Impact, quality subtracts 1 from the Armor Type (AT) it is used against. Therefore,
or Thrust tables although there are special or supernatural items that attack a +10 sword would reduce an opponents AT by 2, a +15 reduces it by 3,
using the Electricity, Heat, Cold, or Energy tables. The type of attack employed and so on. As with any other special object, the weapons Presence and
is also called the Critical. Following is a brief description of each: Fortitude also increase.

Cut: These are cutting or slashing attacks that leave long and bloody Lets look at a Bastard Sword for example. If this is a +10 weapon,
wounds. They possess a sharpened edge. it would have a Speed of 20 (base speed of 30, improved by
Impact: These are crushing or smashing blows. The damage done is +10) and would produce a damage of 90 (a Base Damage of 70
from the weight and force of the blow. plus double the quality bonus, in other words, a 20). The weapons
Thrust: These are penetrating attacks that puncture and run through the Presence would be 125, and its Fortitude and Breakage would go up
body. The weapons involved usually have a sharp pointed end. to 35 and 15, respectively. As it is a +10 weapon, it also subtracts 2 AT
Heat: These attacks are based on the effects of high temperatures. They
levels from the opponents armor. And finally, any character using
cause burns and abrasive wounds.
the weapon adds a +10 to his Attack and Block Abilities.

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 Required Strength Trapping Weapon: These are items that, due to their particular
design, offer the opportunity to trap an opponents weapon or disarm him.
To use a weapon effectively, it is necessary to have the strength to wield If, when blocking with one of these weapons, a counterattack is achieved, the
it. The Required Strength is the Strength a character must have to wield that character can make a Disarm attack with no penalty against his opponent.
type of weapon effectively. If a character is wielding a weapon for which he
does not meet the Required Strength, he subtracts 10 from his ability with
that weapon for each point he is short of the requirement. Mounted Charges and Pole Weapons
Given that Pole Weapons are especially effective in a charge, twice the
Celia has a Strength of 5, but she tries to use a Two-handed Sword Strength Bonus of the mount is added to the Base Damage of the attack.
that has a Required Strength of 8. As her Strength is 3 points below This is only applied if the weapon can be used to Thrust.
the minimum required, she bears a 30 penalty for wielding it. Shed
be better off with a saber. Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Enormous and Giant Weapons Hand-to-Hand weapons are those used when opponents are within
reach of each other. Below, in Tables 26, 27, and 28, you can see a list of
them in which the following characteristics are included:
A weapon can also have certain advantages or disadvantages based
purely on its size. Those of Enormous (En) size are from two to five times
larger than normal. To wield them requires the character to be at least Large, Name: The name by which it is commonly known.
or even bigger, and requires two Strength points more than for the respective Type: This is the weapon Type.

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normal-sized weapon. An Enormous weapon increases its Base Damage by Damage: The Base Damage it causes.
50% (rounded down, in increments of 5). Its Breakage increases by 3 points Speed: The speed of the weapon; the character adds or subtracts this
and its Fortitude by 6 points. If a character of Medium size wishes to wield number to Initiative when using it.
an Enormous weapon, he receives a penalty of 40 to Initiative due to being Fortitude: The resistance of the weapon to breaking.
too small to effectively handle the weapon. Giant weapons are those more Breakage: The ability of the weapon to break other weapons or armor
than 5 times the normal size. They can only be used by a Giant- or Colossus- when it hits them.
sized creature, and to wield them requires 5 Strength points more than a Required Strength: The Strength necessary to use this weapon effectively.
normal weapon of that type. These weapons double the Base Damage for In the case of weapons that can be used either one or two handed, the second
that weapon type; their Breakage is 8 points higher, and their Fortitude is 16 number is the Required Strength to use the weapon one-handed.
points higher than the respective normal-sized weapon. If a Large or Enormous Presence: This is the weapons power and resistance to supernatural
being wishes to wield a Giant weapon, he will suffer the same restrictions that effects.
a Large human would using a merely Enormous weapon: a 40 to Initiative. Primary Attack Type: This is the type of attack made using the weapon.
If the weapon has any special bonus to its damage, this is added after the Secondary Attack Type: This is a second type of attack that is possible
weapons increased Base Damage due to its size is calculated. with some weapons.
Special: These are special abilities the weapon may have.
An Enormous Long Sword would case a Base Damage of 75
points, but it requires a Strength of 8 to use it. If the weapon were
Giant instead, its Base Damage would be 100, and it would require a
Strength score of 11 to wield. If it also happens to be a +5 quality, the
+10 bonus to damage would be applied after those increases.

Special Rules for Weapons

Some weapons have a series of special characteristics in common. If
they also have some specific peculiarity, it is explained in the description
of the weapon.

Precision: These weapons permit their user to reduce in half the

penalties for hits directed at a specific point, or for the Menace Attack
maneuver. This is applied only to hand-to-hand combat, not projectile
weapons.
Two-handed Weapons: These are weapons that must be wielded with
both hands. They allow the characters Strength Bonus to be doubled for
calculating Final Damage.
One- or Two-handed Weapons: These weapons can be used with
either one or two hands. If used with two hands, the characters Strength
Bonus is doubled for calculating Final Damage. On the list, the Required
Strength to use the weapon two-handed is first, and the strength to use it
one-handed is second.
Complex: These are weapons whose use is especially difficult to learn.
Wielders of such weapons have, their Fumble rating is increased by two
points (15 on a 1d100). However, if the character reaches Mastery with
the weapon, the penalty disappears completely.
Throwable: All weapons with this notation are designed or balanced to
be thrown. Characters who have Ability with these weapons can use them
either in hand-to-hand combat or by throwing them without needing to
acquire the Throwing Module.
Trapping: These weapons enable the user to use specific maneuvers
to trap or pin an opponent. Unlike such an attempt made bare-handed,
the character trapping with one of these weapons uses the Strength of the
weapon. This represents the weapons own intrinsic usefulness in ensnaring
an enemy. Naturally, the bonuses for Opposed Checks between opponents
are still made according to their own abilities. In the case of a weapon of
quality, a +1 is added to the weapons Strength for Trapping purposes for
each +5 to its Quality.

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 table 26: common Weapons
Primary Second
Req. Weapon
Weapon Damage Speed Attack Attack Special Fort. Break. Pres.
STR Type
Type Type
Sword, One- or
Bastard Sword 70 -30 7/9 Cut Impact 15 5 25
Two-handed two-handed
Battle Axe 70 -30 7 Cut Impact Axe Throwable 15 5 25
Broadsword 55 -5 5 Cut Sword 15 3 25
Cavalry Lance 80 -30 8 Thrust Pole Special 12 7 25
Cestus 25 +10 3 Thrust Cut Short Arm 11 -2 15
Complex, Trapping
Chain 25 +0 6 Impact Cord 13 2 15
(strength 8)
Club 30 +0 5 Impact Mace 11 -2 15
Throwable,
Dagger 30 +20 3 Thrust Cut Short Arm 10 -2 15
Precision
Flail 40 +0 6 Impact Mace / Cord Complex 13 4 15
Sword /
Foil 35 +15 3 Thrust Precision 9 -2 20
Short Arm
Gladiators Throwable, Trapping,
5 +0 4 Impact Cut Cord 13 -4 15
Net (strength 10), Special
Great One- or
70 -35 7/10 Impact Mace 16 6 20
Warhammer two-handed
Pole / One- or two-
Halberd 60 -15 6/11 Cut Impact 15 4 20
Two-hand handed
Hand Axe 45 +0 5 Cut Axe Throwable 13 4 15
Throwable, One- or
Harpoon 35 -5 5 Thrust Pole 11 0 15
two-hand
Heavy Battle- Mace / Two- One- or
60 -15 6/10 Impact 16 5 15
Mace handed two-handed
Hook 30 +10 3 Thrust Short Arm 11 -2 15
Javelin 35 +5 4 Thrust Pole Throwable 10 -2 20
Throwable, one-
Lance 40 +5 4/6 Thrust Pole 13 2 25
or two-handed
Large Multi- Mace / Two-
80 -50 8/10 Impact Complex 14 6 20
Headed Flail handed
Complex, Trapping
Lasso 5 +10 4 Impact Cord 9 -4 20
(strength 9), Special
Long Sword 50 +0 6 Cut Sword 13 3 25
Mace 40 +0 6 Impact Mace 14 4 15
Trapping weapon,
Parrying
30 +15 3 Thrust Cut Short Arm throwable, 12 0 20
Dagger
Precision
Quarterstaff 30 +10 4 Impact Pole Two-handed 11 0 30
Rapier 40 +15 4 Thrust Cut Sword Precision 11 2 20
Saber 45 +10 6 Cut Thrust Sword 12 3 20
Scimitar 50 -5 5 Cut Sword 13 4 20
Pole / One- or
Scythe 35 +0 5/9 Cut Impact 12 2 25
Two-hand two-handed
Short Sword 40 +15 4 Thrust Cut Short Arm Precision 12 1 20
Throwable,
Stiletto 25 +20 3 Thrust Short Arm 8 -3 15
Precision
Throwable, one- or
Trident 40 -10 6/7 Thrust Pole 12 3 15
two-handed
Two-handed Axe / One- or
100 -70 9/11 Cut Impact 17 7 30
Axe Two-handed two-handed
Two-handed One- or two-
90 -60 8/10 Cut Impact Two-handed 18 6 30
Sword handed
Unarmed
10 +20 -- Impact Unarmed Precision -- -- --
Combat
Warhammer 50 -5 6 Impact Mace 15 4 15
Complex, Trapping
Whip 35 -20 4 Cut Impact Cord 9 -3 20
(Strength 8)

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 table 27: exotIc or custom-made Weapons
Primary Second
Primary Second
Req. Weapon
Weapon
Weapon Damage Speed Attack
Attack Attack
Attack Special Fort. Break. Pres.
STR Type
Type Type
Type
Boomerang 30 +10 4 Impact Cut Short Arm Throwable, Special 10 0 15
Claws 30 +15 4 Cut Thrust Short Arm 12 2 15
Haru No Complex
35 +15 4 Cut Thrust Pole 12 2 25
Okina Two-handed, Special
One- or
Katana 50 +0 5/6 Cut Sword 11 3 40
two-handed
Katar 40 +10 8 Thrust Cut Short Arm Complex, Special 13 3 25
Two-handed,
Short Arm
Kusari-Gama 40 +5 5 Cut Impact Trapping 12 4 25
/ Cord
(strength 8), Special
Two- One- or
Nodachi 80 -35 8/10 Cut 14 4 40
handed two-handed
Nunchakus 30 +15 5 Impact Cord 11 0 15
Complex,
Raven 35 +10 4 Impact Cut Short Arm 11 2 25
Precision, Special
Trap weapons,
Sai 35 +15 4 Thrust Cut Short Arm 12 0 25
Precision
Shuko 20 +10 4 Thrust Short Arm Special 9 -2 25
Shuriken 25 +20 4 Cut Thrust Short Arm Throwable 10 1 20
Sword Two- One- or
50 -20 8/10 Impact Cut 16 8 25
Breaker handed two-handed
Tanto 40 +20 3 Cut Short Arm Precision 9 1 40
Tessen 30 Precision,
+20 4 Cut Impact Short Arm 8 0 25
(War Fan) throwable
Tonfa 30 +20 4 Impact Short Arm Precision 13 0 25
Two-bladed
55 -5 8 Cut Sword Special 11 3 40
Katana

table 28: ImprovIsed Weapons

Primary Second
Primary Second
Req. Weapon
Weapon
Weapon Damage Speed Attack Attack
Attack Attack Special Fort. Break. Pres.
STR Type
Type Type
Type
Broken Bottle 15 +10 3 Cut Impact Short Arm 5 -3 15
Two-
Chair 25 -20 5 Impact Two-handed 9 0 20
handed
Kitchen knife 25 +10 4 Cut Short Arm 9 -1 10
Hammer 30 -20 4 Impact Mace 12 2 10
Hoe 30 -20 4 Cut Impact Axe 10 1 15
Metal bar 25 -5 5 Impact Mace 12 2 15
Pick 40 -20 5 Thrust Short Arm 10 3 15
Sickle 35 -10 4 Cut Thrust Short Arm 8 0 15
Torch 20 -10 4 Impact Heat Mace 10 -2 20
Vase 15 -10 4 Impact Mace Throwable 6 -2 20
Wooden Pole 20 +0 4 Impact Mace 8 -1 10
Woodsmans One- or
40 -10 5/7 Cut Axe 12 3 15
axe two-handed

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Primary
Primary Second
Second
Req. Weapon
Weapon
Weapon Damage Speed Attack
Attack Attack
Attack Special Fort. Break. Pres.
STR Type
Type Type
Type
+10 to Blocking
Buckler 15 -15 special 5 Impact Shield 14 0 20
+5 to Dodging, Special
+20 to Blocking
Shield 20 -25 special 7 Impact Shield 16 0 25
+10 to Dodging, Special
+30 to Blocking
Full Shield 25 -40 special 10 Impact Shield 18 1 25
+15 to Dodging, Special

Shields table 30: reloadIng and rate oF FIre

Shields work differently than other weapons. Although they can certainly
be used for Impact attacks, they are primarily defensive weapons and award a Rate of
Rate of
bonus to the defensive ability of the user. Unlike the Buckler, Medium Shields Weapon Type Reload Range
Fire
and Large Shields require the use of one hand to hold them; however, using
Illustrated by Rucchi 2001

the left hand (or the right hand for left-handers) does not cause a penalty Arquebus Firing 4 80 m.
to the Block Ability, although that penalty is used for a Shield Bash (attack
Battle
attle Axe Throwable 100 5 m.
with the shield). Shields, like armor, cause a reduction to Initiative that is
subtracted from the final Initiative as a special penalty. Blowgun Firing 1 50 m.
Using a shield defensively is not considered the same as using a second
weapon. If a character does wish to use it in an attack as a second weapon, it Bolos Throwable 80 20 m.
does not add its bonus to Defense Ability during that Combat Turn.
Boomerang Throwable 60 20 m.
For example, Krauser is a warrior who uses a hand axe in combat,
Cannon Firing 12 250 m.
giving him a Final Initiative of 45. If he also uses a shield, he applies
a special penalty of 25 to his Initiative, and so his Final Initiative is Chakram Throwable 80 30 m.
reduced to 20. In exchange for being slowed down this way, he adds
20 points to his Block Ability by using the shield. Composite bow Firing 1 90 m.

Crossbow Firing 2 60 m.
Another of the principle advantages provided by shields is the ability to
block projectiles with reduced penalties. If a character is using a shield to Dagger Throwable 50 20 m.
block a fired projectile, there is only a 30 to his ability, and no penalty at all
if he is a Master. Against thrown projectiles, he suffers no penalty. Darts Throwable 40 20 m.

Gladiators Net Throwable 100 5 m.

Hand Axe Throwable 80 10 m.

Harpoon Throwable 100 20 m.

Heavy Ballista Firing 12 200 m.

Heavy Crossbow Firing 2 80 m.

Javelin Throwable 80 30 m.

Lance Throwable 80 30 m.

Light Ballista Firing 10 150 m.

Matchlock Pistol Firing 4 50 m.

Miniature
Firing 2 30 m.
Crossbow
Longbow Firing 1 60 m.

Example of plate armor Parrying Dagger Throwable 50 15 m.

Projectile Weapons Repeating

Crossbow
Firing 3 60 m.
Projectile weapons are those used to attack at a distance without
needing to move within reach of the enemies hand-held weapons. There Short bow Firing 1 40 m.
are two different types: Fired or Thrown projectiles. The latter, the Thrown
Shuriken Throwable 30 20 m.
projectiles, include many normal weapons (such as daggers and axes) when
using the Throwable rule; they are simply thrown by hand. Fired projectiles, Sling Firing 1 50 m.
on the other hand, are fired or launched by the power of some device,
and the user primarily has to aim them. There is a special rule for Firing Spiked Ball Throwable 50 20 m.
Weapons of high quality. Quality bonuses for Firing Weapons are applied to
their Attack Ability, but not to Damage. On the other hand, quality bonuses Stiletto Throwable 30 30 m.
for their munitions increase Damage, but not Attack Ability.
In addition to the list of projectile and siege weapons (and their Tessen (War Fan) Throwable 40 20 m.
munitions) in Tables 31
Tables 31 and 32, Table
Table 30
30 also indicates the Rate of Fire Trident Throwable 100 15 m.
(ROF), the reloading rate, and the weapons range.

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 table 31: projectIle Weapons
Primary
Primary Second
Second
Req. Weapon
Weapon
Weapon Damage Speed Attack
Attack Attack
Attack Special Fort. Break. Pres.
STR Type
Type Type
Type
Strength 11.
Arquebus -20 6 Projectile 9 -3 20
Complex, Special
Munition for
Pistol Shot 60 Thrust Munition 11 5 15
Arquebus
Trapping (Strength
Bolas 30 -10 5 Impact Throwing 6 2 15
10), complex, Special
Blowgun -10 4 Projectile 3 -3 15
Blowgun Darts 5 Thrust Munition 2 -4 15
Chakram 40 +0 6 Cut Throwing Special 9 2 20
Composite Bow -30 7 Projectile Two-handed 8 -2 25
Munition for bows,
Flight Arrow 30 Thrust Munition 3 0 20
Special
Standard Arrow 40 Thrust Munition Munition for bows 4 1 20
Armor-piercing Munition for bows,
30 Thrust Munition 3 0 20
Arrow Special
Strength 8,one- or
Crossbow +0 4/8 Projectile 8 -2 20
two-handed, Special
Crossbow Bolt 40 Thrust Munition 3 0 15
Darts 20 +20 3 Thrust Throwing 3 -4 15
Repeating Strength 8, one- or
+0 5/8 Projectile 6 -2 20
Crossbow two-handed, Special
Crossbow Bolt 40 Thrust Munition 3 0 15
Strength 8, one- or
Heavy Crossbow -20 7/10 Projectile 8 -1 20
two-handed, Special
Heavy Crossbow Munition for Heavy
60 Thrust Munition 4 1 15
Bolt crossbow
Miniature
+10 3 Projectile Strength 6, Special 5 -4 15
Crossbow
Light Crossbow Munition for Light
30 Thrust Munition 2 -1 15
Bolt crossbow
Short Bow -10 4 Projectile Two-handed 7 -3 15
Munition for bows,
Flight Arrow 30 Thrust Munition 3 0 20
Special
Standard Arrow 40 Thrust Munition Munition for bows 4 1 20
Armor-piercing Munition for bows,
30 Thrust Munition 3 0 20
Arrow Special
Longbow -30 7 Projectile Two-handed 8 -2 20
Munition for bows,
Flight Arrow 30 Thrust Munition 3 0 20
Special
Standard Arrow 40 Thrust Munition Munition for bows 4 1 20
Armor-piercing Munition for bows,
30 Thrust Munition 3 0 20
Arrow Special
Strength 9.
Matchlock Pistol +0 4 Projectile 8 -3 20
Complex, Special
Pistol Shot 60 Thrust Munition Munition for pistols 11 5 15
Sling -40 4 Projectile 3 -6 10
Sling Stones 15 Impact Munition Munition for slings 7 2 10
Spiked Ball 20 +0 5 Impact Throwing 10 2 15

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Primary
Primary Second
Second
Req. Weapon
Weapon
Weapon Damage Speed Attack
Attack Attack
Attack Special Fort. Break. Pres.
STR Type
Type Type
Type
Light Ballista -80 NA Projectile Strength 12, Special 18 - 25
Light Quarrel 120 Thrust Munition Munition for light ballista 16 8 15
Heavy Ballista -100 NA Projectile Strength 13, Special 20 - 30
Munition for Heavy
Heavy Quarrel 150 Thrust Munition 18 12 15
Ballista
Cannon -100 NA Projectile Strength 14, Special 24 - 30
Cannonball 150 Impact Munition Munition for cannon 20 14 15

Description of Weapons Claws: Knives on a glove made to resemble animal claws.

Club: Made of wood or just stone, the Club is the quintessential Impact
This is a detailed list of the weapons and their workings. In some cases weapon.
there are special rules explained in the description: Composite Longbow:
Composite Longbow: This is the largest and most powerful type of
Armor-piercing Arrow:
Armor-piercing Arro An arrow with a penetrating tip made to go bow. It is made of three pieces and measures more than 8 feet. It requires
through hard armor. It subtracts one additional point from the defenders AT. two hands to use, but its Strength Bonus is not doubled.
Arquebus: The arquebus is a firearm made from a long metal tube through Crossbow: A bow mounted on a stock with a groove from which crossbow
which a ball of lead shot is propelled by an explosion of gunpowder. The arquebus bolts are fired. It is cocked using a small winch. Crossbows do not depend
is basically a cannon small enough to be carried and fired by a lone man. Like on the Strength of the user and, therefore, do not use any Strength bonus
crossbows, they do not depend on the Strength of the user and, therefore, do not a character may have. Instead, they have their own Strength score (8) for
use any Strength bonus the character may have. Instead, the Arquebus has its own which a +10 is added to the Base Damage of the quarrels fired. Each +5 to
Strength, an 11, for which a +20 is added to the Base Damage of the shot fired. If a the weapons quality, aside from improving its accuracy, adds a point to the
Fumble is rolled with a level of less than 80 with the arquebus, the weapon fails to Strength with which it fires. It requires both hands for use.
fire. If the Fumble is higher than 80, the arquebus bursts, which ruins the weapon. Dagger: A combat knife roughly eight to 12 inches long. It is usually
For each +5 to the weapons quality, a point is added to the Strength with which it sharpened on both edges and balanced for throwing.
fires, and also adds 15 to the level of Fumble required to make it burst. Darts: Small metal-tipped darts designed to be thrown by hand.
Bastard Sword:
Bastard Sword: This is a sword halfway between a Long Sword and the Flail: This is a shaft of wood or metal with a chain that ends in a spiked
Two-handed Sword, measuring about five feet long. The weapons long grip metal ball. A version exists with several smaller chains.
and counterweight allow it to be used with either one or two hands. Flight Arrow: A very light arrow that adds about 60 feet to the
Flight
Battle Axe: A more manageable version of the Two-handed Axe, a
Battle maximum range of the bow.
Battle Axe can be wielded with just one hand. Foil: A sword that is more slender and flexible than the Rapier. It is used
Blowgun: This is a hollow tube of wood or metal from one to three feet as a Thrust weapon.
long. It is used to shoot small darts, which are usually poisoned. As a special Full Shield: A lar
Full Shield: large heavy shield often as tall as a man. Generally used
rule, the blowgun does not apply the Strength of the person to calculate the by infantry soldiers, it has either a squared or pointed base allowing it to be
damage caused. It requires both hands for use. stuck into the ground by its own weight.
Bolos: A throwing weapon made up of three balls of metal or reinforced Gladiators
Gladiators Net: This weapon is a narrow net with weighted hooks
leather tied together by cords. It is used to capture an opponent. Unlike designed to entangle the person at whom it is swung or thrown. Although
other weapons used for capture, it does not suffer a 40 penalty when it is a hand-to-hand weapon, its attack is against an area 9 feet wide, and
trying to trap an opponent. it can entangle various targets. Do not apply either the Strength Bonus of
Boomerang: A curved stick of wood or metal designed to be thrown the character or the 40 penalty usually applied to maneuvers aimed at
and to return if it doesnt hit anything. To catch it requires beating a Difficult capturing the enemy when utilizing this weapon.
Sleight of Hand check. Great
Great Warhammer: A very large two-handed Impact weapon. It
Broadsword: A straight-bladed weapon slightly shorter than the Long consists of a straight shaft crowned with an enormous metal hammer. Some
Sword. It is characterized by its broad blade and great Fortitude. have sharp pointed tips on one side so that they can be used for a second
Buckler: This is a very small shield no more than a foot across. The type of attack, a penetrating, or Thrust, attack.
greatest advantage of the buckler is that it can be fastened directly onto the Halberd:
Halberd: The The halberd is a weapon made of a pole of wood or metal that
forearm, allowing both hands to remain free. ends in an axe-like edged blade. It measures a total of between 5 feet and
Cannon: A firearm made of a large metal tube from which a large metal six and a half feet in length.
shell is propelled by gunpowder. The shell is made to explode, creating a cloud Hand Axe: These are Light axes used with a single hand. They usually
Hand Axe:
of shrapnel with a radius of 15 30 feet. Although the shell itself attacks in a have a counterweight that facilitates their use as thrown weapons. They
conventional way, the explosion does not. The accuracy is checked to see if measure from one to two feet in length.
the shell hits where intended, (using Table
Table 45).
45). After that, if a victim attempts Harpoon: This is a short-hafted weapon similar to a javelin, but with a
to Dodge or Block, he must pass a Dodge or Athleticism check of Absurd barbed tip.
difficulty if he is at greater than half the radius of the explosion, or against Haru
Haru No Okina (Three-section
No Okina (Three-section Glaive): A weapon of oriental
an Almost Impossible level difficulty otherwise. Cannons do not depend on origin, it consists of two long poles connected by chains to a third, shorter
the Strength of the user, instead they have their own Strength score (13), for section. Each of the longer poles ends in a blade like that of the halberd, but
which reason a +25 is added to the Base Damage of the shells fired. If a Fumble smaller. It is used placing the shortest, middle section against the back, while
less than 70 is rolled with a cannon, the weapon fails to fire. If the Fumble is the longer poles are maneuvered with each hand. To lend greater power to
higher than 70, the cannon bursts, which ruins the weapon. For each +5 to the the strikes, the weapon is twirled to use centrifugal force. Although both
weapons quality, a point is added to the Strength with which its shells fire. It hands are used, the Strength bonus is not doubled. The Three-section Glaive
also adds 15 to the level of Fumble required to make it burst. allows a second attack per turn, as though a second weapon were being
Cavalry Lance:
Cavalry Lance: A longer and heavier version of the traditional lance, it used, but applying a penalty of only 10 to a characters Attack Ability.
measures from nine to 12 feet long and can only be wielded from horseback. If Heavy Ballista: A larger version of the later weapon that requires five
Heavy
it is used to block an attack, the defender applies a 30 penalty to his ability. persons to manage. It has a Strength of 13, and so adds +25 to the Base Damage
Cestus: Metal covering for the hands, kneecaps, elbows, or forearms from its quarrels. Each +5 to the weapons quality, aside from improving its
that includes knives or spikes used for striking an enemy. accuracy, adds a point to the Strength with which it fires. Its area attack extends
Chain: A length of metal links. for 15 feet in a straight line from its initial point of Impact.
Chakram: Indigenous
Chakram: Indigenous weapon that consists in a circular blade, used as Heavy Crossbow:
Heavy Crossbow: A large and heavy crossbow. It has a Strength of 10,
thrown weapon. Its known as Turcus in other cultures. It can return after and so it possesses a bonus of +15 to the Base Damage of its quarrels. It
being thrown if it doesnt hit anything. To catch it requires beating a Very requires both hands for use.
Difficult Sleight of Hand check. Hook: A weapon that is small and curved with a sharp point.

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 Javelin: A short spear used almost exclusively for throwing. Saber: A light curved blade that is smaller and less durable than the
Katana: A sword of Asian design, it has a curved blade sharpened on Long Sword, but much more maneuverable.
only one edge. Similar to a saber, it is considerably heavier and more Sai: An unsharpened, pointed, knife-like weapon whose cross guard
effective, but not as resistant to breaking. curves forward to resemble a trident. It is used primarily to block an
Katar: A gauntlet equipped with knife blades 10 to 12 inches long. It opponents weapons.
possesses a complex mechanism that allows the blades to be extended and Scimitar: A large curved sword generally shorter than the Long Sword,
spun. In those cases, they can block projectiles like a buckler. but with a broader blade.
Kusari-Gama: This is a sickle of Asian design that has a chain attached Scythe: This weapon consists of long shaft ending in a long curving blade.
to the bottom used to trap opponents. Although both hands are used, the It also has a handle allowing it to be used with two hands.
Strength bonus is not doubled. It can be used for conventional attacks, or Shield: A metal or reinforced wood surface with handles on the back so
by whipping the chain to try to trap an opponent, in which case it causes a it can be held. It is used mostly as a means of defense.
Base Damage of only 10. Short Bow: This weapon consists of a taut cord attached to either end
Lance: The lance is the quintessential pole weapon. It consists of a long of a single curved piece of flexible wood and is less than about four feet tall.
shaft of wood or metal ending in a fine two-edged point. It is very suitable It requires two hands to use, but its Strength Bonus is not doubled.
for use from horseback, or for keeping enemies at a distance. It can measure Short Sword: A straight sharp blade about a foot and a half long.
from five to over seven feet long. Although it can be used with just one hand, Although it can cut, it is used principally as a Thrust weapon. Its reduced
fighting in that fashion brings on a 10 penalty to the attack, unless being size makes it a very discrete weapon.
used to resist a charge. Shuko: This is a claw-like device held in the palms of the hands. It is
Large Multi-Headed Flail: A Flail of enormous dimensions. It has used both as a weapon and as a tool for climbing. Shuko add a +10 to a

Illustrated by Wen Yu Li
various chains coming from the end of its shaft, each ending in a spiked characters Climbing Ability.
metal ball. Shuriken: Small Asian metal weapons used exclusively for throwing.
Lasso: A lasso is a rope prepared with a running knot for trapping animals They can be various shapes, from simple sharp-edged disks to star-
or people. As a special rule, it does not apply the Strength of the person to shaped knives.
calculate the damage caused. It requires both hands for use. Sling: This is a small leather pouch tied to a cord. It is used with a
Light Ballista: The ballista is a crossbow of enormous proportions that spinning motion to throw stones.
is used as a siege weapon. It is moved on wheels because its large size makes Spiked Ball: Metallic balls equipped with spikes to facilitate their
Spiked
it impossible to carry. Light ballistae are manned by three persons, two who being thrown.
move it laterally, and a third who aims and fires. Ballistae do not depend on the Standard Arrow: The most common arrow for use with bows.
Standard
Strength of the user and, therefore, do not use the Strength Bonuses of their Stiletto: A sharp needle-like knife whose main purpose is for
crews. Instead, the weapon has its own Strength score (12), for which a +20 throwing, although it can also be used in hand-to-hand combat.
is added to the Base Damage of the quarrels fired. Each +5 to the weapons Sword Breaker: This is a short sword of great weight,
quality, aside from improving its accuracy, adds a point to the Strength with containing a blade almost 10 inches wide. Due to its enormous
which it fires. As a special rule, the tremendous penetrating power of the Impact potential, it is often used to break weapons or break
quarrel fired by the ballista allows it to make a type of area attack in a straight through an enemys armor.
line 10 feet long from its initial point of Impact. Tanto: Another oriental weapon, it resembles the Katana but
Long Sword: A cutting blade with a sharp point. It is generally three is much smaller.
to three and a half feet long. Tessen (War Fan): An especially exotic oriental weapon,
Longbow: Like the Short Bow, but with a size of between four-and-a- its appearance is that of a fan, but sharp knives have replaced the
half and six feet tall. It requires two hands to use, but its Strength Bonus wooden slats of the fan. The base of the fan is a heavy counterweight
is not doubled. that can deliver a Impact attack.
Mace: This weapon consists of a wood or metal shaft about 18 inches Tonfa: This is a club with a short handle sticking out in the middle
long topped with a heavy round or spherical head. used while being held along the line of the forearm.
Matchlock Pistol: A smaller and more complex version of the Trident: A spear or lance with a three-part tip resembling a fork.
arquebus that can be fired with one hand. Like its larger counterpart, it Its design does allow it to be thrown. It is slightly larger than the
has its own Strength score (9), for which a bonus of +10 is added to the trident used for fishing.
Base Damage of the shot it fires. If a Fumble is rolled with a level of less Two-bladed Katana: This is a staff with a Katana on each end.
Two-bladed
than 80, the weapon misfires. If the Fumble is 80 or higher, it bursts, which It is held and maneuvered holding the long central shaft. Although
ruins the weapon. For each +5 to the weapons quality, a point is added both hands must be used, the Strength bonus is not doubled.
to the Strength with which it fires, and also adds 15 to the level of Fumble Because of the way it is wielded, it allows a second attack per turn,
required to make it burst. as though a second weapon were being used. However, it applies a
Miniature Crossbow: A crossbow of very small size which may be penalty of only 10 to a characters Attack Ability when being used
fired with just one hand. It has a Strength of 5, and so no bonus is added in that way.
to the Base Damage. In game terms, it works the same way as a normal Two-handed
Two-handed Axe: An enormous axe with a counterweight at
crossbow, and so it is not necessary to learn its use separately. the base of the handle. Depending on the design, it can be single- or
No-Dachi: A larger version of the Katana. It is used in a similar way, double-bladed. Its size makes it almost imperative to wield it with
but it is much longer and thicker. both hands. It can measure from 5 feet to over 7 feet long.
Nunchakus: These are two short sticks of wood or metal connected Two-handed
Two-handed Mace: A heavier version of the Mace with a shaft
by a short chain. almost 3 feet long. It is topped with a weight of enormous proportions.
Parrying Dagger: A variation on the traditional dagger designed Due to its size, it is usually used with both hands.
to block the attacks of enemy weapons and trap them with the hilt. Two-handed
Two-handed Sword: The Two-handed Sword is the greatest of
At its base are two sharp edges. swords and can measure more than 5 feet long. Used almost exclusively
Quarterstaff: This weapon is a pole of wood or metal that may be with two hands, it is an awkward, but very deadly weapon.
as long as three feet. Although it can be used with just one hand, fighting Unarmed Combat: This is not a weapon, of course. Rather, these
Unarmed
that way causes a 10 penalty to a characters Attack Ability. are the numbers used for a character fighting without weapons. The attacks
Rapier: A fine and stylized two-edged sword. made are made by punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting. Fighting
Raven: A multi-bladed knife in the shape of a star with a hole in the unarmed requires use of the whole body, so a character fighting this way
center. The thumb is placed in the hole, and the knife is spun hard. As it cannot apply the rules for attacks with other weapons.
spins, it can block missile attacks as though it were a Buckler. Warhammer: A crushing weapon consisting of a shaft topped by a
Repeating Crossbow: In reality, this is not a different class of weapon great steel hammerhead.
from the normal crossbow, so it can be used without any need to develop a Whip: A whip is a cord or chain appropriately made to be used as a
separate expertise. It is simply equipped with a system of gears that enable weapon. It is used with rapid flicks of the wrist and is capable of cutting or
it to fire a larger number of quarrels without needing to reload. Usually it trapping an opponent.
has a magazine containing from between 4 to 8 quarrels. It requires both
hands to use.

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 ARMOR Armor Class and Location
Armor does not necessarily protect a characters entire body. Aside
from helmets, there are three armor varieties, according to the part of the
Characters can equip themselves with armor to avoid damage when in
body protected: breastplates, shirts, or complete. The first of these protects
combat or from traps. This protections are made from a set of pieces or
only the chest and back of the character. Shirt armors also cover the arms,
clothing that is intended to diminish the damage caused by various types
though they leave the legs uncovered. Lastly, complete sets protect the
of attack.
entire body except for the head, which must be protected separately by

Armor Type (AT) a helmet. The second way these are differentiated is in regard to their
hardness. The harder armor is rigid, while the softer ones are more flexible
and conform to the movements of characters.
Armor Type (AT) is the degree of protection offered by the armor
being worn. Each type of armor has an AT rating against specific types of
attack. The higher the AT, the better it protects against the specific type
of attack and, as will be seen in the following chapter, it can considerably
Armor Combinations
reduce damage. Armor Types range from 0 to 10, where a 0 means there It is possible for the character to use various layers of armor together
to increase protection, for instance, by combining a scale piece with a piece
Illustrated by Mitsuba / KNIGHT LOUNGE

is no armor protection and a 10 means the wearer is very well protected

from that type of attack. Armor does not always have the same AT against of chainmail. Unfortunately, using multiple types of protection is much
different types of attack. For example, while heavy armor may be very more complicated and is subject to two types of limitations:
effective against physical Impact, it wont help much against Electricity.

Wearing Armor and Its Requirements 1: Only one hard armor type may be worn although it is
possible to combine that with up to two soft armor types.
Wearing armor isnt always easy. Just as it protects, it also limits or
slows down movement. For that reason, a character needs to get used 2: Each additional layer of protection (except for Natural
to wearing armor and learn to wear it without it causing difficulties. The Armor) adds a special penalty of 20 to the characters Initiative
Armor Requirement is the level of difficulty of using each item. The heavier and certain Secondary Abilities. This penalty is automatic, and it
and more complete it is, the greater the Armor Requirement. To be able to does not disappear no matter how much a character develops his
use armor without problems, a character must develop the Wear Armor Wear Armor ability.
ability to the degree required by each piece. A character who does not
develop sufficient ability suffers a penalty to all physical actions equal to
the difference between his Wear Armor rating and the specified Armor
Requirement. The Requirements for all armors worn is cumulative. If, for example,
The ability to Wear Armor is considered a Primary Ability for combat, two types are worn that have Requirements of 10 and 50 points, a Wear
and so it must be developed within the point distribution limits set for that. It Armor ability of 60 would be necessary to use these combined armors
is based on the Strength of the character, and so the bonus for that attribute without penalty to actions. The penalties to Initiative are also cumulative,
is added even if the character has not invested any DP in the ability. as are those to a characters Secondary Abilities and Movement Value. A
character wearing two sets of armor with natural penalties of 20 and 25,
For example, to use a set of Partial Plate, which has a Requirement with respective penalties to Movement Value of 1 and 3 points, will suffer a
of 50, Celia needs to develop her Wear Armor to that level (base 50 final negative penalty of 45 to his Initiative and Secondary Abilities, and a
+ 0 Strength bonus). If she now wishes to switch to scale mail armor, 4 to his Movement Value.
To calculate the final AT resulting from the combination, take the
which has a requirement of 80, the young lady will suffer a penalty of
highest AT number as the base, and add half of any other armors value,
30 to all her actions, because that is the difference between her Wear
rounding fractions down. For example, if an armor with an AT of 6 against
Armor ability and the Armor Requirement of Scale Mail. To be able Cut attacks was combined with another armor that has an AT 5 against Cut
to use Scale Mail without penalty, Celia will have to increase her Wear attacks, the final result for the AT against this type of attack would be 8 (the
Armor by 30 points. 6 of the higher-rated type, plus half of 5, rounded down to 2).

Natural Penalty and

Movement Restriction
Each type of armor bears a natural penalty that is subtracted from a
characters Initiative and certain Secondary Abilities. Such penalties are
applied from simply wearing armor. In addition, the heaviest armor also
comes with restrictions on a characters Movement Value. It is possible,
however, for a character to develop his Wear Armor ability such that
it reduces the penalties or eliminates them completely. The number of
Wear Armor points above the Requirement reduces the natural penalty.
In this way, having 20 points more than the Requirement for a particular
armor reduces that negative by 20 points. Each 50 points of Wear Armor
above that requirement also overcomes one point on the restriction of
movement.

Let us suppose that Celia is using light plate armor

(Requirement 90) without difficulties because she has a 90 Wear
Armor. Even so, she must subtract 4 points from her Movement
Value and apply a 35 to her Initiative and those Secondary
Abilities affected by the light plate armors natural penalty. If Celia
had a Wear Armor ability of 110, she would have a natural penalty
of only 15 points, because she would pass the requirement for
light plate armor by 20 points. If she had passed that figure by
more than 50 points (with a Wear Armor of 140), her restriction
on movement would be only 3.

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 Lets imagine Lemures wants to wear fur armor under his light Movement Restriction: These are the points that must be
plate as extra protection. Since fur has a Requirement of 10 and subtracted from a characters Movement Value when wearing this armor.
the light plate has a requirement of 90, he needs a Wear Armor of This penalty is reduced by 1 for each 50 points that the characters Wear
100 to do that without difficulties. The sum of the two penalties to Armor surpasses the Armor Requirement.
Fortitude: This is the resistance of the armor to breaking.
Initiative is 45, but a special 20 is also subtracted for wearing a
Presence: This is the Presence it has including its resistance to
second layer of armor, making a total penalty of 65. Now we look supernatural effects.
for the higher AT of the two against each type of attack, and then Location: Indicates the part of the body protected.
add half of the protection offered by the less effective type. The result Class: Indicates if it is soft or hard.
is worth the trouble, since the final result is: Cut 6 (5+1), Impact 4
(4+0.5), Thrust 6 (5+1), Heat 3 (3+0.5), Electricity 2 (0+2), Cold 4 Table 34 contains the list of AT for the armor discussed, in which the
(3+1), and Energy 1 (1+0). degrees of protection offered can be seen.

High quality or Special Armor table 34: armor protectIon values

Armor of high quality gives the person using it better protection than Name Cut Impact Thrust Heat Elec Cold Ene
others of the same type. Each +5 Quality Bonus the armor merits adds
one AT level against all types of attacks (except Energy, unless the armor Padded 1 1 1 1 2 2 0
is magical). High quality armors are also more manageable than lower Leather 1 0 2 1 2 1 0
quality examples, so the quality bonus is also subtracted from both the
armors Requirement and Natural Penalty, it also reduces the penalty to the Armored Longcoat 1 0 2 1 2 2 0
Movement Value by 1 for every +5 to the armors quality. Fur 2 1 2 1 2 2 0
Lets imagine that we have a full plate armor with a +10 Quality. Complete Leather 1 0 2 1 2 1 0
Thanks to the bonus, we can add two levels to the AT against all types Hardened Leather 2 2 2 2 2 2 0
of attack, as follows: Cut 7, Impact 7, Thrust 7, Heat 6, Electricity 2,
Studded Leather 3 1 2 2 1 2 0
Cold 6, and Energy 4. The Armor Requirement would be only 90,
and its Natural Penalty would be reduced to 40. The penalty to Chainmail 4 2 1 2 0 1 0
movement would also be reduced by two points, ending up as 2. Breastplate 4 5 4 1 0 1 0

List of Armors Partial Plate

Byrnie
4
4
3
3
2
1 2
3 2
0
2
1
0
0
Table 33 lists all of the available armors, described according to the
following characteristics: Half-Plate 4 4 4 2 0 1 1
Scale Mail 4 4 4 3 0 3 1
Name: This is the common name traditionally given this armor.
Armor Requirement: This is the Wear Armor ability necessary to Light Plate 5 4 5 3 0 3 1
use that type without penalty. Full Plate 5 5 5 4 0 4 2
Natural Penalty: This is the negative applied to Initiative and some
Secondary Abilities. This penalty can be negated if the characters Wear Full Heavy Plate 6 6 6 4 0 4 2
Armor surpasses the Requirement of that type of armor. Full Field Plate 7 7 7 4 0 4 2

table 33: armors

Armor
Armor Natural
Natural Movement
Movement
Name Fortitude Presence Location Class
Requirement Penalty Restriction
Padded 0 -5 0 10 25 Shirt Soft
Leather 0 0 0 12 25 Shirt Soft
Armored
0 -5 0 10 25 Full Plate Soft
Longcoat
Fur 10 -10 0 10 25 Shirt Soft
Complete Leather 10 0 1 12 25 Full Plate Soft
Hardened Leather 20 -10 0 13 25 Breastplate Hard
Studded Leather 25 -10 1 14 25 Breastplate Hard
Chainmail 30 -15 1 15 30 Full Plate Soft
Breastplate 40 -15 1 16 30 Breastplate Hard
Partial Plate 50 -20 2 15 30 Complete Hard
Byrnie 60 -20 2 15 30 Shirt Soft
Half Plate 70 -20 3 16 35 Complete Hard
Scale Mail 80 -25 3 17 35 Complete Hard
Light Plate 90 -35 4 17 40 Complete Hard
Full Plate 100 -50 4 18 45 Complete Hard
Full Heavy Plate 120 -60 5 19 45 Complete Hard
Full Field Plate 150 -70 6 20 50 Complete Hard

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 table 35: helmet protectIon values
Name Armor Requirement
Armor Requirement Perception Penalty
Perception Penalty Fortitude Presence Location Type
Circlet 0 0 8 15 Head Hard
Forehead plate 0 0 12 15 Head Hard
Casque 0 0 12 15 Head Hard
Leather Hood 0 0 10 15 Head Soft
Mail Coif 0 -10 13 20 Head Soft
Open Helm 5 -20 16 25 Head Hard
Great Helm 10 -30 16 25 Head Hard

Armor Descriptions Helmet Descriptions

Illustrated by Pako as Kaduki Kugawara 2002

Padded: This is a simple armor made of various layers of quilted cloth to Circlet: This is a metal ring that goes around the head of the character,
absorb the force of blows. protecting it from lateral blows or those attacks aimed at the forehead.
Leather: This is armor made of very thick leather treated with oils to Forehead Protector: This is a metal plate to block blows at the
give it better resistance. forehead.
Armored Longcoat: This is armor made of treated leather but with Leather Hood: This is a hood of oil-treated leather that covers the
quilted layers to give it better consistency. whole head except the face.
Fur: Protection made of layers of animal skins (fur). It is heavy and Casque: This is a metallic helmet that protects the upper part of the
difficult to use. head.
Complete Leather: A version of leather armor that also protects the Mail Coif: This helmet is identical to the leather hood, but it is made of
legs. The joints are made of cloth. rings or woven metal strands. The inside is lined with cloth to avoid damage
Hardened Leather: This is an armor made of leather treated with oils to the wearers skin.
and unguents until it becomes completely solid. Open Helm: This is a full helm covering the entire head, except for
Studded Leather: This is a soft leather armor studded with small metal the face.
fragments. It is very useful, but difficult to wear. Great Helm: This is a helm that covers the entire head. Usually, it has a
Chainmail: This is possibly the most advanced armor of its era. It is visor that can be raised for better vision or lowered to protect the face.
composed of fine metal rings interwoven or sewn to each other; it offers
enormous protection as well as great mobility.
Breastplate: This metal armor covers the chest and back.
Partial Plate: Armor made of various pieces of metal that cover the
most vital parts of the body. Normally they are sewn onto a suit of leather
or fur though sometimes this is done with joints.
Byrnie: This is a jacket made of metal rings interlaced with each other
and sewn onto a layer of stiffened leather or cloth to hold it together.
Half Plate: This is a complete metal armor made of dozens of pieces
perfectly forged and prepared to fit into each other. It is lighter than Full
Plate, since it sacrifices protection for mobility.
Scale Mail: This is a leather armor covered in metal scales like those
of a fish.
Light Plate: This is heavy armor composed of a combination of metal
plates over articulated joints. This has fewer pieces than Full Heavy Plate,
but it also covers the entire body.
Full Plate: These are true works of metallic art that are usually made
to order. The pieces making it up cover the entire body utilizing joints of
leather which are in turn covered by metal plates. Unfortunately, its weight
is excessive and permits little mobility.
Full Heavy Plate: A version of the previous type in which the metal
plates have two or three times the thickness. Although it requires greater
strength and skill to use, the protection it offers is much better.
Full Field Plate: This is the heaviest and most complete of all the
different types of armor. Even the joints are covered over with thick layers
of metal that, although they make movement difficult, protect every bit of
the anatomy.

Helmets Example of great helm

Helms, or helmets, are used only to protect the head. The AT
they offer is only used when a blow hits them directly. Using a helmet
table 36: protectIon From helmets
with other armor is not considered a combination, because each Name Cut Impact Thrust Heat Elec Cold Ene
ements
protects a completely different area although their requirements Circlet 2 2 1 1 1 1 0
and penalties are added together. Helms, however, cover the eyes
and ears, reducing the sensing abilities of the character. They also Forehead Protector 3 3 3 1 1 2 0
cause penalties to Notice and Search abilities. Leather Hood 1 0 2 1 3 1 0
Perception Penalty: This is the special penalty applied to the Casque 4 4 3 2 0 3 0
characters secondary abilities of Notice and Search. Mail Coif 4 2 1 2 0 1 0
Open Helm 5 4 5 3 0 3 1
Great Helm 5 5 5 4 0 4 2

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 chapter 9
Combat
Calculating Initiative
Never count how many times you have fallen, It is very important to decide the order
of actions in a Combat Turn, because

But the strength with which you arise. combat will change a lot depending on who is
able to act first. This sequence of actions will
be useful not only for combat, but also when
two or more characters are trying to achieve

Anacharsis conflicting goals (such as for an Opposed Check)

and it is necessary to decide who will act first.

Ilustrated by Hidemt 2002

Initiative is not something fixed; it will
vary each Combat Turn, according to chance. To
determine the order of events, each combatant who
wishes to act rolls 1d100, adding the result to his own Final Initiative
score (see Initiative in Chapter 1). Fumbles and Open Rolls are applied
to Initiative as they are to anything else.
Each combatant declares and carries out his actions according to the
results obtained. The combatant with the highest total Initiative acts first,
and all others then act in the order of their Initiative for that Combat
Turn. If the character who has the Initiative wants to hold back, he may
do so. A character who holds back may act subsequently at any time he
chapter IX: combat

chooses. If more than one combatant holds back, the character with the
lowest Initiative must act first.
When all combatants who will act in the Combat Turn have done so,
the Combat Turn ends and a new one begins. Remember that all actions
taken during a single Combat Turn happen simultaneously. Initiative during
a Combat Turn simply represents the fact that some characters have a
faster reaction time. In practice, this can be a matter of tenths of a second.
A characters Final Initiative may vary according to which weapon
he uses or what kind of action he undertakes. Therefore, before rolling
any dice, players must declare to the Game Master that they are using
weapons or taking actions that can affect their Final Initiative. If a character
uses two weapons simultaneously, for example, he fights more slowly and,
therefore, his Initiative will be lower. On the other hand, a character who
fights unarmed can attack much faster, receiving a +20 to his Initiative. If
two or more combatants end up with the exact same result, whoever has
the highest Final Initiative score (before the dice roll) acts first.

box v: combat turn order oF events

1. Calculate Initiative
2. Players declare and execute actions
4. Calculate damage and Criticals
A great battle 3. End the combat turn and begin the next one
In Anima, not all situations can be resolved peacefully. Characters must
often fight for their lives against a variety of adversaries. In this chapter,
we bring together an elaborate combat system that gives the player a
broad range of options from simple hand-to-hand fighting to the use of
Surprise
There is a chance that a combatants action happens so swiftly and
supernatural powers, like spellcasting or summoning.
unexpectedly that it takes everybody else by surprise. A combatant
Remember, combat in Anima is much more than a simple exchange
Surprises his opponents if he ends up with an Initiative at least 150 points
of die rolls. Each Combat Turn is a sequence of attacks, dodges, and
higher than theirs. This effect occurs specifically between two or more
counterattacks that can be interpreted as colorfully as you like to help bring
individuals. Just because one characters opponent is Surprised, doesnt
the excitement of battle to life.
mean that all of his opponents are Surprised.
A character who has been Surprised suffers a 90 penalty to any action

COMBAT SEqUENCE directly opposed by the Surprising opponent including any defense against
an attack. This penalty is only in effect for the first action taken by the
combatant who achieved that Surprise.
When conflict occurs, each combatants actions are divided into a If a combatant has achieved Surprise over an enemy, he may still decide
sequence known as a Combat Turn. Combat Turns are periods of time to hold back. If he does so, he will lose some of the benefits of Surprise but
that separate the many events happening simultaneously or sequentially in acquire others in exchange. Although the 90 penalty no longer applies, he
combat. In Anima, they represent a period of 3 seconds. may choose to interrupt any action made by the Surprised opponent, even
after the opponent has rolled his dice.

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 For example, Celia and Lemures are locked in combat with
three city guards. Luckily, Celia has achieved Surprise over all three
Secondary Actions as Active Actions
Many Secondary Abilities require the character to have the Initiative
guards thanks to an Open Roll on her Initiative, but she decides to during the Combat Turn to perform them. Nonetheless, a character may
hold back from acting to see what the guards do. While holding back, use a Secondary Ability to Oppose the ability of an opponent even if it
she notices Lemures successfully defend himself from the attacks of is not his turn. Characters can, of course, use Passive Action Secondary
two guards. However, he third guard makes an attack with a very Abilities whenever they wish.
high dice roll, and she fears Lemures will be hurt. Celia can use her
Surprise advantage to intervene and try to push Lemures out of the
way, even though the guard has already rolled his dice.
Box VI: ExamplEs of actIons
Active Actions
ACTIONS Attack an enemy
Use Active spells or psychic powers.
During each Combat Turn, a character can carry out a variety of Use physical abilities
actions, divided by their nature into two types: Active and Passive. Move more than of your Movement Value
To carry out Active Actions, the character must have the Initiative, or
in other words, it must be his turn. Active Actions require an effort and
Use an Active Secondary Ability
clear intention such as attacking, running at full speed, or using a specific Withdraw from combat
Secondary Ability. Normally, Active Actions are performed routinely
when it is the characters turn. In some cases, however, it is possible for a Passive Actions
character to lose his ability to carry out Active Actions if he is successfully Defend against an attack
hit by an attack, for example.
During a Combat Turn, a character can normally perform only a single
Draw or unsheathe a weapon (special)
Active Action. If he wishes to try to execute further actions, he suffers an Use Passive spells or psychic powers.
accumulating penalty of 25 to the abilities used. For example, if someone Move less than of your Movement Value
wishes to run at his full Movement Value at an enemy, attack that enemy, and Carry out an Opposed Check
then use the Search Secondary Ability to scan the area for hidden enemies,
Use a Passive Secondary Ability
he would run without penalty, make the attack with a 25 penalty, and try
the Search at a 50 penalty. To determine the maximum number of Active Speak
Actions a character can attempt in one Combat Turn, total the characters
Dexterity and Agility points and consult Table 37: Actions.

table 37: actIons

COMBAT BASICS
Once we have learned to calculate the order of action for the Combat
Dexterity + Agility
Dexterity + Agility Maximum number of actions
Maximum number of actions Turn, it is time to look at the heart of the Anima combat system: Attack
1 to 10 1 Ability and Defense Ability.
As its name indicates, Attack Ability measures the expertise of an
11 to 14 2
individual in reaching an opponent, breaking through his defenses, and
15 to 19 3 causing him damage. It is employed with all Weapon Types, including hand-to-
20 to 22 4 hand and projectile weapons. It can also be used with other actions related
to fencing or aiming, such as trying to hit an archery target on a bet. Attack
23 to 25 5 Ability is based on Dexterity. Therefore, a character adds his Dexterity bonus
26 to 28 6 to his Base Primary Ability Score (see Chapter 1: Character Creation
for more details). Some classes that specialize in combat also possess special
29 to 31 8 innate bonuses that are added to calculate the characters Final Ability.
32 or more 10 Defense Ability is divided into two different skills: the Block Ability and
Dodge Ability. Both have the same basic essence avoiding an adversarys
attack. Block is based on Dexterity, and so a player adds the bonus for
If a player wants his character to perform multiple Active Actions in a
that Characteristic to calculate his characters Final Block Ability. Likewise,
Combat Turn, he must declare the exact number of those actions before
Dodge uses the Agility Characteristic. Just as with the Attack Ability, some
the start of the Combat Turn. Note also that a character can normally
classes add innate bonuses to their Block or Dodge Abilities.
perform each type of Active Action only once per Combat Turn. However,
The Attack Ability and Defense Abilities directly Oppose each other.
as explained in this chapter, it is sometimes possible to carry out additional
Attacks are Active Actions. Therefore, a character must have the Initiative
attacks.
at that point during the Combat Turn in order to carry out an attack. When
Reactions, or Passive Actions, are those performed instinctively, in
a character makes an attack, the target may defend himself as a Passive
response to events including such simple things as speaking or taking a
Action. If the defenders Final Defense (see Hand-to-hand Combat below)
few steps in a given direction They are performed instantly, as needed, and
is superior, he will have gained the right to make a counterattack and will
do not imply any kind of Active Action. Therefore, characters can attempt
be able to act during his own initiative in the Combat Turn. On the other
Passive Actions as many times as the occasion demands without incurring
hand, if the defender does not have a high enough Final Defense, he does
any penalties. Some Secondary Abilities are considered Passive Actions and
not achieve a counterattack and can not act in his turn.
therefore do not use up a characters allowed number of Active Actions.
In Anima, Combat Turns are much more than a mere exchange of my
Box VI lists some examples of Active and Passive Actions.
turn, your turn phases in which each combatant attempts to strike his

Movement as Action adversary. When a character is unable to counterattack, it means that he is

so busy defending himself he can not do anything else. Naturally, a character
who has not been attacked is free to act when it is his turn.
During a Combat Turn, characters move around the area where the battle
is taking place. A character can move up to one-quarter of his Movement Value The final essential element in combat is to know the amount of damage
as a Passive Action during a turn. If he wishes to move more than that, he must an attack might cause. The Attack Ability and Final Damage are closely
use an Active Action, thereby applying a 25 penalty to any subsequent Active related. Combining them gives us the Life Point total lost to whoever is
Action he performs during that Combat Turn. hit by the attack. Each weapon has its own Base Damage, to which the
Strength Bonus of the character is added.

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 HAND-TO-HAND For example, Celia had just made an attack with a favorable
margin of 102 against the city guard. Since she is wielding a saber

COMBAT against an enemy wearing hardened leather armor, her opponent

uses an AT of 2 against her Cutting attack. Consulting the Combat
Table, we see that Celias attack produces 80% damage. Since the
Hand-to-hand combat occurs at close distances and normally implies Final Damage number is 45 (only the sabers Base Damage in this
physical contact between the combatants. Once again, players use chance case, since Celia has a 0 Strength Bonus), the guard suffers only 36
to calculate success or failure by rolling 1d100 and adding the number points of damage (80% of 45).
obtained (taking into account any Open Rolls or Fumbles) to a characters
Attack, Dodge, or Block Abilities. The results of this total are called the The combat phase ends, and if there is no one else left to perform Active
Final Attack or Final Defense, respectively. The difference between them, Actions, the next Combat Turn begins with a recalculation of Initiative. Of
reached by subtracting the defenders Final Defense from the attackers course, both the attacker and defender can continue performing Passive
Final Attack, is the number used on the Combat Table (see Table 38). Actions such as defending against more attacks during that Combat Turn.
Lets look closely at each of the steps to be followed:

Ilustrated by Mitsuba / KNIGHT LOUNGE

THE ATTACK MISSES OR HITS WITHOUT DAMAGE
STEP 1: CALCULATE THE FINAL ATTACK If the Attack Result is positive, but the corresponding box on the
The attacker rolls 1d100 and adds the result to the Attack Ability. Then Combat Table is blank, it means that the attack hit something but caused
he adds the possible modifiers for combat situations from Table 40. The no damage perhaps cutting only clothing or bouncing off the defenders
result obtained is the Final Attack. armor. The effects are the same as for a hit causing damage, except of course
that there is no damage. The defender is fully occupied defending himself and
STEP 2: CALCULATE THE FINAL DEFENSE can not make a counterattack or perform other Active Actions that turn. The
To defend, a character either uses the Block Ability or Dodge Ability, combat turn ends when no one can make any more Active Actions.
depending on which one his player wishes to use. The defender rolls
1d100, adds the result to his chosen Defense Ability, and adds any situation THE ATTACK FAILS AND A COUNTERATTACK IS POSSIBLE
modifiers from Table 40. The result is the characters Final Defense. When the Attack Result is a negative number (the defenders Final
Because defending is a Passive Action, a character always has the right Defense ends up being higher than the Final Attack of the attacker), the
to defend himself he can always roll the dice, no matter how poor the defender can counterattack. Achieving a counterattack allows the defender
chances, in the hope that luck will save him. to perform Active Actions when his Initiative for that Combat Turn
occurs. On the Combat Table, all the boxes that permit the defender to
STEP 3: COMPARING RESULTS counterattack are marked with the letter C.
Subtract the attackers Final Attack from the defenders Final Defense. A character who achieves a counterattack may immediately make a
The difference between the two indicates the Result of the Combat Turn, riposte against his attacker even if other characters have a higher Initiative. This
as seen on the Combat Table (see Table 38). If the attackers number is called a Response Action. It is only possible to perform a Response Action
is higher, he has hit his target. If the defenders number is higher, he has if the individual still has the ability to attack that Combat Turn (a combatant
succeeded in defending himself and can even counterattack. who has already lost the right can not return the blow). Remember that a
counterattack, even though it is caused by a Passive Action, is still considered
For example, Celia attacks one of the guards with whom she was
earlier locked in combat. Celia now has an Attack Ability of 120,
while the guards Dodge is only 60. Both of them roll the dice. Celia
rolls an 86, which, added to her Ability, gives her a Final Attack of
206. The guards dice roll is a 44, and so his Final Defense is 104.
As Celia is the attacker, the guards Final Defense is subtracted from
Celias Final Attack (206 104). The result used when referencing
Table 38 is, therefore, 102.

The Combat Table

The Combat Table is an essential element of Anima because it explains
the possible results of each Combat Turn. Each column shows the Armor
Type (AT) of the Defender, the value of which ranges from 0 to 10. Each
row, on the other hand, lists the possible result from each Combat Turn (102
in the above example of Celias attack against the guard). The upper part of
the table contains the negative quantities corresponding to counterattacks,
while the lower part contains the positive figures representing the impact
of the attackers strike. Remember that the Defenders Armor Type (AT)
varies according to the type of attack (Cut, Impact, Thrust, etc.) being used
at the moment. To use the table, first find the appropriate AT for the type
of attack being made, then find the correct column, and run down the
column to see the Attack Result. The combination of the two factors will
result in one of three possible outcomes:

THE ATTACK HITS AND CAUSES DAMAGE

A percent figure in the box indicates that the attack has hit and caused
damage. The percentage shown is applied to the attacks Final Damage, and
the result is directly subtracted from the Defenders total LP. The wounded
combatant loses any possibility of making an Active Action that Combat
Turn even if he receives a counterattack result from defending against
subsequent attacks.

Silvias attack against the beastman is successful

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 table 38: the combat table
RESULT AT 0 AT 1 AT 2 AT 3 AT 4 AT 5 AT 6 AT 7 AT 8 AT 9 AT 10
-301 +150 C +150 C +150 C +150 C +150 C +150 C +150 C +150 C +150 C +150 C +150 C
-291 to -300 +145 C +145 C +145 C +145 C +145 C +145 C +145 C +145 C +145 C +145 C +145 C
-281 to -290 +140 C +140 C +140 C +140 C +140 C +140 C +140 C +140 C +140 C +140 C +140 C
-271 to -280 +135 C +135 C +135 C +135 C +135 C +135 C +135 C +135 C +135 C +135 C +135 C
-261 to -270 +130 C +130 C +130 C +130 C +130 C +130 C +130 C +130 C +130 C +130 C +130 C
-251 to -260 +125 C +125 C +125 C +125 C +125 C +125 C +125 C +125 C +125 C +125 C +125 C
-241 to -250 +120 C +120 C +120 C +120 C +120 C +120 C +120 C +120 C +120 C +120 C +120 C
-231 to -240 +115 C +115 C +115 C +115 C +115 C +115 C +115 C +115 C +115 C +115 C +115 C
-221 to -230 +110 C +110 C +110 C +110 C +110 C +110 C +110 C +110 C +110 C +110 C +110 C
-211 to -220 +105 C +105 C +105 C +105 C +105 C +105 C +105 C +105 C +105 C +105 C +105 C
-201 to -210 +100 C +100 C +100 C +100 C +100 C +100 C +100 C +100 C +100 C +100 C +100 C
-191 to -200 +95 C +95 C +95 C +95 C +95 C +95 C +95 C +95 C +95 C +95 C +95 C
-181 to -190 +90 C +90 C +90 C +90 C +90 C +90 C +90 C +90 C +90 C +90 C +90 C
-171 to -180 +85 C +85 C +85 C +85 C +85 C +85 C +85 C +85 C +85 C +85 C +85 C
-161 to -170 +80 C +80 C +80 C +80 C +80 C +80 C +80 C +80 C +80 C +80 C +80 C
-151 to -160 +75 C +75 C +75 C +75 C +75 C +75 C +75 C +75 C +75 C +75 C +75 C
-141 to -150 +70 C +70 C +70 C +70 C +70 C +70 C +70 C +70 C +70 C +70 C +70 C
-131 to -140 +65 C +65 C +65 C +65 C +65 C +65 C +65 C +65 C +65 C +65 C +65 C
-121 to -130 +60 C +60 C +60 C +60 C +60 C +60 C +60 C +60 C +60 C +60 C +60 C
-111 to -120 +55 C +55 C +55 C +55 C +55 C +55 C +55 C +55 C +55 C +55 C +55 C
-101 to -110 +50 C +50 C +50 C +50 C +50 C +50 C +50 C +50 C +50 C +50 C +50 C
-91 to -100 +45 C +45 C +45 C +45 C +45 C +45 C +45 C +45 C +45 C +45 C +45 C
-81 to -90 +40 C +40 C +40 C +40 C +40 C +40 C +40 C +40 C +40 C +40 C +40 C
-71 to -80 +35 C +35 C +35 C +35 C +35 C +35 C +35 C +35 C +35 C +35 C +35 C
-61 to -70 +30 C +30 C +30 C +30 C +30 C +30 C +30 C +30 C +30 C +30 C +30 C
-51 to -60 +25 C +25 C +25 C +25 C +25 C +25 C +25 C +25 C +25 C +25 C +25 C
-41 to -50 +20 C +20 C +20 C +20 C +20 C +20 C +20 C +20 C +20 C +20 C +20 C
-31 to -40 +15 C +15 C +15 C +15 C +15 C +15 C +15 C +15 C +15 C +15 C +15 C
-21 to -30 +10 C +10 C +10 C +10 C +10 C +10 C +10 C +10 C +10 C +10 C +10 C
-11 to -20 +5 C +5 C +5 C +5 C +5 C +5 C +5 C +5 C +5 C +5 C +5 C
-1 to -10 C C C C C C C C C C C
1 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39 10% 10% 10%
40 to 49 30% 20% 20% 10%
50 to 59 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
60 to 69 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
70 to 79 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
80 to 89 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
90 to 99 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
100 to 109 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
110 to 119 110% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
120 to 129 120% 110% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%
130 to 139 130% 120% 110% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30%
140 to 149 140% 130% 120% 110% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40%
150 to 159 150% 140% 130% 120% 110% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50%
160 to 169 160% 150% 140% 130% 120% 110% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60%
170 to 179 170% 160% 150% 140% 130% 120% 110% 100% 90% 80% 70%
180 to 189 180% 170% 160% 150% 140% 130% 120% 110% 100% 90% 80%
190 to 199 190% 180% 170% 160% 150% 140% 130% 120% 110% 100% 90%
200 to 209 200% 190% 180% 170% 160% 150% 140% 130% 120% 110% 100%
210 to 219 210% 200% 190% 180% 170% 160% 150% 140% 130% 120% 110%
220 to 229 220% 210% 200% 190% 180% 170% 160% 150% 140% 130% 120%
230 to 239 230% 220% 210% 200% 190% 180% 170% 160% 150% 140% 130%
240 to 249 240% 230% 220% 210% 200% 190% 180% 170% 160% 150% 140%
250 to 259 250% 240% 230% 220% 210% 200% 190% 180% 170% 160% 150%
260 to 269 260% 250% 240% 230% 220% 210% 200% 190% 180% 170% 160%
270 to 279 270% 260% 250% 240% 230% 220% 210% 200% 190% 180% 170%
280 to 289 280% 270% 260% 250% 240% 230% 220% 210% 200% 190% 180%
290 to 299 290% 280% 270% 260% 250% 240% 230% 220% 210% 200% 190%
300 to 309 300% 290% 280% 270% 260% 250% 240% 230% 220% 210% 200%
310 to 319 310% 300% 290% 280% 270% 260% 250% 240% 230% 220% 210%
320 to 329 320% 310% 300% 290% 280% 270% 260% 250% 240% 230% 220%
330 to 339 330% 320% 310% 300% 290% 280% 270% 260% 250% 240% 230%
340 to 349 340% 330% 320% 310% 300% 290% 280% 270% 260% 250% 240%
350 to 359 350% 340% 330% 320% 310% 300% 290% 280% 270% 260% 250%
360 to 369 360% 350% 340% 330% 320% 310% 300% 290% 280% 270% 260%
370 to 379 370% 360% 350% 340% 330% 320% 310% 300% 290% 280% 270%
380 to 389 380% 370% 360% 350% 340% 330% 320% 310% 300% 290% 280%
390 to 399 390% 380% 370% 360% 350% 340% 330% 320% 310% 300% 290%
+400 400% 390% 380% 370% 360% 350% 340% 330% 320% 310% 300%

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 an Active Action. For that reason, unless a character has the ability to make Celia can act first. Seeing her escape is cut off anyway, she
additional attacks, it is only possible to counterattack once per Combat Turn. launches into the fight, deciding to go after Soldier B. Celias attack hits
If a character uses up all of his potential Active Actions in a Combat Turn, and causes damage, so Guard B loses the right to use any Active Action
then he can not take advantage of a counterattack, even though the Combat during that Combat Turn. Now its the officers turn to attack, and
Result indicates that he has the right to make one. although Celia defends herself successfully and receives a counterattack
Naturally, a defender can only make a Response Action against the result, she still can not actually make a counterattack because she has
combatant who has attacked him. If a combatant wishes to attack a different used up her Active Action for that Combat Turn. Since Guard B can
enemy, he must give up his right to a counterattack and hope that he still not perform any Active Actions (Celias attack has put him on the
has the right to attack when his own turn comes up.
defensive for that Combat Turn), the only one who can still act is Guard
Another factor to take into account is the margin by which the
A, who, fortunately for our heroine, swings wildly and misses. Since all
defender avoided being hit. If he avoided being hit by a wide margin, the
combatants who can act have now acted, the Combat Turn ends.
defender receives a bonus to his counterattack as indicated in the Combat
The next turn however, Celias luck looks like it is going to fade.
Table the wider the margin, the bigger the counterattack bonus. The
Her initiative roll brings her to a mere 82, while the officer and guards
number before the letter C in the Combat Table results indicates the
bonus a counterattacking character receives. It is possible for a defender end up with 83, 95, and 112, respectively. Every one of her opponents
to employ the counterattack to use a Secondary Ability to Oppose the can act before she can. Seeing the disadvantage shes at, Celia declares
Secondary Ability of his immediate opponent. In such cases, add the to the GM that she will make two attacks during the Combat Turn,
counterattack bonus to the characters Opposed Check. which reduces her Attack Ability per attack, as we will see. The first
to attack her is the officer. However, Celias defensive ability ends
As she is fleeing the guards, Celia is intercepted by a guard up being 76 points higher than her attackers Final Attack, which
officer. Our friend now has a serious problem, as she is fighting three means she can make a counterattack with a bonus of +35. Making
adversaries by herself. All the combatants calculate their Initiative, the appropriate dice rolls, Celia wounds her opponent.
with the following results: Celia ends up with a 93, the guard officer Guard A then attacks her, but Celia easily defends herself.
has a 73, while guards A and B have a 53 and 64, respectively. This time, Celia has a margin of 36 points on the attack Result,
which means that once again she can counterattack. In normal
circumstances, Celia wouldnt be able to make a second attack, but,

table 39: calculated damage table

% / DAMAGE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 +5
10% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +0
20% 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 +1
30% 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 +1
40% 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 +2
50% 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 +2
60% 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 +3
70% 7 14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63 70 +3
80% 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 +4
90% 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 +4
100% 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 +5
110% 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 110 +5
120% 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 +6
130% 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 +6
140% 14 28 42 56 70 84 98 112 126 140 +7
150% 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 +7
160% 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 +8
170% 17 34 51 68 85 102 119 136 153 170 +8
180% 18 36 54 72 90 108 126 144 162 180 +9
190% 19 38 57 76 95 114 133 152 171 190 +9
200% 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 +10
210% 21 42 63 84 105 126 147 168 189 210 +10
220% 22 44 66 88 110 132 154 176 198 220 +11
230% 23 46 69 92 115 138 161 184 207 230 +11
240% 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 +12
250% 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 +12
260% 26 52 78 104 130 156 182 208 234 260 +13
270% 27 54 81 108 135 162 189 216 243 270 +13
280% 28 56 84 112 140 168 196 224 252 280 +14
290% 29 58 87 116 145 174 203 232 261 290 +14
300% 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 +15
310% 31 62 93 124 155 186 217 248 279 310 +15
320% 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 +16
330% 33 66 99 132 165 198 231 264 297 330 +16
340% 34 68 102 136 170 204 238 272 306 340 +17
350% 35 70 105 140 175 210 245 280 315 350 +17
360% 36 72 108 144 180 216 252 288 324 360 +18
370% 37 74 111 148 185 222 259 296 333 370 +18
380% 38 76 114 152 190 228 266 304 342 380 +19
390% 39 78 117 156 195 234 273 312 351 390 +19
400% 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 +20

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 as we remember, she declared in advance that she would
make two attacks this turn, and is therefore able to make
another. Celias counterattack adds a +15 to her Attack Ability
(thanks to her opponents negative attack Result), and with a
decent dice roll she manages to wound Guard A.
Now it is Guard Bs turn. His attack also fails to hit Celia, giving
her the right to a third counterattack. Unfortunately, Celia has
used up her two attacks and can not take advantage of this third
opportunity. Finally it is Celias turn. As she has not been hit, she
has not lost her right to perform an Active Action. However, since
she has already made two Active Actions (the two counterattacks),
Celia can do nothing more. The Combat Turn ends.

Of course, Game Masters dont have to limit themselves

to describing the in-game action using rules terminology (like
counterattacking). They can employ other cinematic imagery as
combat unfolds. For example, a GM might describe a counterattacking
Ilustrated by Sansyu 2001

character as striking preemptively while a clumsy attacker was still

winding up to swing his sword.

A Tol Rauko templar prepares to counterattack

OPTIONS IN be able to see large movements of his enemy, otherwise the combatant has

HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT his Vision Totally Obscured, as follows.

Vision Totally Obscured: The combatant can not see his opponent
at all either from actual blindness, because of some unique factor of
Anima offers players a multitude of options to personalize combat and the setting, or because the battle takes place in total darkness. The same
make it more intense. Those options permit the character to use the setting modifier is also used when fighting an enemy who is completely invisible.
he finds himself in to his advantage, or to try special maneuvers such as Take Higher Ground: The Higher Ground advantage is used when a character
Down or Disarm. As you will see, using such options can provide a major is at a higher elevation than his opponent such as on the top of a wall, or
advantage, and these rules add fun and variety to the routine techniques of on top of a large table. It is also used for mounted combatants.
combat. However, many of these special options also make the course of play From Ground: A person fighting From Ground is one who, for some
more complex; we therefore recommend that the GM permit their use only reason, is lying on the ground. An enemy who is sufficiently close can also
after both he and the players have gotten used to the basic mechanics of play. apply the Higher Ground advantage.
Partially Immobilized: The combatants movement is slightly
Combat Situations restricted in some way such as having one ankle chained to a wall or
having someone grab one of his arms.
It is common in battle for a number of extraneous circumstances to Mostly Immobilized: In this situation, the combatant may make only
influence the course of combat. It would be silly, of course, to pretend that limited movements. For example, his hands and feet may be in chains.
someone can defend themselves from an attacker who has
successfully snuck up on them as easily as they could defend
against a frontal attack. To reflect such circumstances, the
table 40: specIal combat sItuatIons
GM may apply a series of modifiers to the Attack or Defense v Physical
Physical
Situation Attack Block Dodge Initiative
Abilities of the combatants (see Table 40). Action
In the case of being Flanked, for example, a combatant will Flanked -10 -30 -30 - -
suffer a 30 penalty when trying to Block or Dodge an attack
coming from the side, and a 10 penalty if trying to Attack an From Behind -30 -80 -80 - -
enemy located there. If the Game Master considers it appropriate, Surprised NA -90 -90 NA -90
he can also apply the same penalties to actions that are not related
Vision Partially Obscured -30 -30 -15 - -30
to combat. The modifier to hand-to-hand actions is applied only
to Secondary Abilities that are opposed between two persons. Vision Totally Obscured -100 -80 -80 - -90
Flank: Being flanked means the characters opponent is off Higher Ground +20 - - - -
to one side and somewhat behind him, making it very difficult
to defend himself or hit back. In theory, a person of normal size From Ground -30 -30 -30 -10 -30
might fight up to three enemies and still keep them all in front of Partially Immobilized -20 -20 -40 -20 -40
him, but the fourth and fifth enemy will certainly be able to get
to the defenders flanks if they surround him. Mostly Immobilized -80 -80 -80 -30 -60
From Behind: Being attacked from behind means the Fully Immobilized -200 -200 -200 -100 -200
attacker is directly behind the defender. In hand-to-hand
Put at Weapons Point -20 -120 -120 -50 -100
combat, the sixth enemy fighting a surrounded character is
considered to be directly behind him. Levitating -20 -20 -40 - -60
Surprised: In the same way that Surprise is achieved each Flight Type 10-14 +10 +10 +10 +10 -
turn, the modifier can also be applied any time a person is
not expecting, or can not detect, an attack. It is not possible Flight Type 15 or higher +15 +10 +20 +10 -
for a Surprised character to initiate an attack; he has Charging +10 -10 -20 - -
automatically lost Initiative. Naturally, though, he can still use
Drawing Weapon -25 -25 - - -25
the counterattack rules normally.
Vision Partially Obscured: This modifier is applied when Crowded Space -40 Sp. -40 Sp. -40 - -20
the combatant can not see his opponent clearly; this might be Small Adversary -10 - - - -
due to a dazzling flash of light, or because the battle takes place
in a shadowy environment. At a minimum, the combatant must Tiny Adversary -20 -10 - - -

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 Fully Immobilized: In this situation, the combatant in question If a combatant declares he will make multiple attacks
absolutely cannot move. but is hit and loses his right to an Active Action before
Put at Weapons Point: Someone already has the drop on the executing them, he can not make any further attacks that
unfortunate person. Perhaps his opponent holds a knife at his throat, Combat Turn no matter how many theoretically remain
or an attacker rests the tip of a sword pointedly on his chest. While because of his high Final Attack score. Remember that a
the person isnt technically immobilized, any movement could cost character may use each additional attack declared as a
him his life. These penalties apply only in relation to the adversary counterattack. Thus, a character who is to make
holding him at weapons point. two attacks (at a 25 penalty) can use them to
Levitating: Anyone levitating supernaturally is subject to make two such counterattacks instead.
this modifier. It also applies to a person being held in the air The attacker using multiple attacks can use
against his will. each attack for a distinct combat maneuver
Flight Type between 10 and 14: The The combatant moves or to aim at different targets. Remember,
through the air at the speeds indicated. This bonus can only be however, that it doesnt matter how many
used if there is ample room to maneuver. attacks a combatant makes in a turn, they all
Flight Type 15 or more: As above, ve, but with a count as a single Active Action.
higher flight speed. Finally, a bit of clarification: A combatants
Charging: The GM can apply this modifier attack should not be taken to mean a single strike. It
if the attacker runs at an enemy for at least may actually represent a series, or flurry, of blows as

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one Combat Turn. It is necessary to declare that one is varied as the weapons employed permit.
Charging before calculating Initiative. Someone already
engaged in hand-to-hand combat cannot execute a A Warrior with an Attack Ability of 220 can
charge. As a special rule, a combatant who declares perform up to 3 attacks (1 as a normally allowed
he is Charging does not suffer the penalty to Attack Attack and 2 additional due to a high Final Attack
Ability normally applied to someone moving more score) if he wishes, while one with an attack
than one-quarter of their Movement Value. Ability of 60 can make only one. However, the
Drawing Weapon: Although generally considered a Passive Action, warrior with an attack of 220 will see his Attack Ability reduced to 170
this penalty is applied whenever a combatant attacks or defends while also for each of the three attacks, since he must subtract 50 points because
drawing a weapon during the same Combat Turn. A GM can also apply he is making two additional attacks (-25 for each).
this modifier to any character who switches weapons while in combat.
Unfortunately, if someone is Surprised, whether due to a large disparity in
Initiatives, or because he suffers an unexpected attack, it is not possible for Attacks with Additional Weapons
that character to draw a weapon; he must defend himself without it. A character may try to add to his offense by wielding a weapon in
Crowded Space: If combat occurs in a small space, such as a narrow each hand. If he does so, he may carry out an additional attack while
corridor less than 3 feet wide, the GM applies this modifier. Keep in mind paying a penalty of 40 only for the second weapon. If the combatant is
that the penalties suffered to Attack and Defense only pertain to large-sized Ambidextrous, the penalty for the second weapon is reduced to a mere 10.
weapons since these require more space. The Game Master can also The attack made possible by wielding a second weapon can also be used
apply this penalty to other weapons if he believes it appropriate. for making a counterattack. The Initiative of the combatant wielding two
Small Enemy: The GM can apply this modifier to a character fighting weapons is always decided according to the slower of the two weapons.
against an opponent less than half his size. The penalty disappears if an Area
Attack is made. Lemures, who has an Attack Ability of 140, is wielding two short
Tiny Enemy: As before, but the GM applies this penalty when a swords. Since he is Ambidextrous, he can carry out two attacks per
character fights an enemy no more than one-tenth his size. This penalty is turn, one at 140 and the second at 130. If he has declared that he
also ignored when making an Area Attack. will make an additional attack, as explained in the previous section,
he can carry out a total of three attacks, The first two at 115 (Attack
Additional Defenses Ability of 140, minus 25 for making an additional attack), and the
third, using the second weapon, at 105 (Attack Ability of 140, minus
If a character suffers multiple attacks in a single Combat Turn, each
25 for an additional attack, minus 10 for the second weapon).
successive attack is harder to Block or Dodge. For that reason, the GM
should apply a penalty of 30 to a characters Block or Dodge Ability against
a second attack, and an additional 20 for each successive attack after that,
to a maximum of 90. This penalty is cumulative with other penalties such
Special Purpose Attacks
A combatant in hand-to-hand combat can attempt special purpose
as being Flanked or attacked From Behind. attacks to try to accomplish something other than simply causing damage.

table 41: penalty to deFense These techniques confer penalties that the GM adds to any others in effect.
It is possible to perform special purpose attacks as additional attacks,
Attack no.
Attack no. Defensive Penalty
Defensive Penalty incurring the appropriate additional penalties.
Disable: This maneuver disables an opponent without killing him,
2 -30 perhaps by breaking his arm or leg, or cutting his tendons. If a character
3 -50 makes a Directed Attack against an opponents arm or leg but declares that
he only wishes to disable his opponent, the Final Damage of the attack is
4 -70 reduced by half. However, the GM should calculate the damage fully for
5+ -90 determining the Critical level. The designated arm or leg is considered a
vulnerable point when calculating the damage necessary to create a Critical.
Disable does not work against creatures with Damage Resistance.
Additional Attacks Directed Attacks: A character may decide to try and strike a specific
part of his opponents body applying the appropriate penalty to his Attack
In principle, a combatant can only make one Active Action per Combat Ability as indicated on Table 42. Of course, it is impossible to include possible
Turn, as that would use up the allotted time. However, characters with sufficient penalties for body parts of creatures that may physically be very different from
ability can make one additional attack for each 100 points of Final Attack they humans; any necessary adjustments should be made by the GM as appropriate
possess. Of course, by splitting his efforts, an attacker does not make his attacks to the circumstances. Naturally, Directed Attacks take into account only the
with the same care, therefore suffering a 25 penalty from his Final Ability for armor worn on the part of the body attacked. For instance, a Directed Attack
each additional attack he makes during the Combat Turn. at the head of an opponent who is wearing Full Plate Armor but no helmet

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 would proceed as if the opponent were unarmored. It is also unnecessary
to determine the point where Criticals land.
table 42: dIrected attacks
Take Down: As the name would indicate, the purpose of this attack is Body Part
Body Part Penalty against humanoids
Penalty against humanoids
to put the opponent on the ground. Characters attempting this maneuver
Neck -80
suffer a 30 penalty to their Attack Ability because of its intrinsic difficulty
(the penalty increases to 60 if a character tries this maneuver while wielding Head -60
a weapon). An enemy attacked using Take Down always possesses an Armor Elbow -60
Type (AT) of zero (0), since armor does not help resist this kind of attack.
If an attacker inflicts the minimum damage necessary (10%, which means a Heart -60
margin of 30 or more on the Combat Table), then he has hit his target, and Groin -60
a possibility exists of achieving the Take Down. To see if it works, the two
opponents perform an Opposed Check, in which the attacker chooses to
Foot -50
employ either his Strength or his Dexterity, while the Defender must choose Hand -40
between his Strength or his Agility. If the attacker succeeds in performing the Knee -40
Take Down, his opponent immediately falls to the ground.
If the attacking character receives a Result of less than 100% Damage from Abdomen -20
the Combat Table, he must apply a 3 penalty to whichever Characteristic Arm -20
his player chooses for the Opposed Characteristic Check. Likewise, if the
characters attack Result indicates 200% damage, he applies a +3 bonus to Thigh -20
whichever Characteristic his player chose for the Opposed Check. Four- Calf -10
legged creatures have a natural bonus of +3 for these purposes. A Take
Torso -10
Down can also produce damage to the opponent, but only if the attacker
wishes it to, and the base is reduced by half, while the Defenders armor is Eye -100
taken into account for this purpose. Wrist -40
Knock Out: A Knock Out is a possible side effect of a blow to the
head. If a character wishes, he can try to knock an opponent out instead Shoulder -30
of actually killing him. For this purpose, he must make a Directed Impact
Attack against his opponents head. A character must declare his intention If an attacker inflicts the minimum damage necessary (10%, which means
to Knock Out an opponent ahead of time. Knock Out attempts produce a margin of 30 or more on the Combat Table), then he has hit his target
only half the damage indicated on the Combat Table, but the GM should and a possibility exists of Trapping his opponent. Both combatants must then
consider the full damage for calculating the Critical level. If the Critical level perform an Opposed Characteristic Check. The attacker can choose between
is higher than 50, the wounded combat is automatically Knocked Out. Strength or Dexterity, while the defender chooses between Strength or Agility.
When a character uses this maneuver, Criticals can not cause negative If the attacking character receives a Result of less than 100% Damage from
effects beyond those of being Knocked Out or inflicting action penalties. the Combat Table, he must apply a 3 penalty to whichever Characteristic
They can never cause automatic death. his player chooses for the Opposed Characteristic Check. Likewise, if the
A character attempting to Knock Out an opponent using something other than characters attack Result indicates 200% damage, he applies a +3 bonus to
an Impact weapon suffers an additional penalty of 40 to his Attack Ability. whichever Characteristic his player chose for the Opposed Check.
Put at Weapons Point: This special purpose attack is an attempt to If the attacker achieves the Trapping by a margin of less than 3 points,
get the drop on an adversary by putting a weapon in a position where it the defender is treated as only Partially Immobilized. If the attacker
could easily kill him (for instance, a knife at his throat or the point of a sword succeeds by a margin of 310, the defender is Mostly Immobilized.
resting on his chest), but not cause him damage. A character attempting this Finally, if the attacker succeeds by a margin of more than 10 points, the Trap
maneuver suffers a 100 penalty on his Attack Ability, and the Defenders is perfect, and the defender is therefore Fully Immobilized and unable
armor does count, since it reduces the number of vulnerable places that can be to free himself. A Trapping can also produce damage to the opponent, but
threatened. If the attacker obtains a Result that would normally cause damage, only if the attacker wishes it to, and the base is reduced by half, while the
the defender is instead Put at Weapons Point, with no loss of Life Points. Defenders armor is taken into account for this purpose.
Unlike in any other situation, a combatant who has an opponent Put at In order to free himself, a Partially or Mostly Immobilized character
Weapons Point can thereafter attack that opponent as a Passive Action can attempt a new Opposed Characteristic Check every time he has the
(though it does consume an Active Action) unless someone, even the Initiative although all such attempts suffer a 3 penalty to the Characteristic
affected opponent, obtains Surprise on the attacker. used. If for some reason the Trapped person can not perform any Active
If the GM permits, it is possible for an attacker to declare he will try Put at Action that Combat Turn, he can still attempt to free himself at the end of
Weapons Point on an opponent even after he has thrown the dice for his the turn, after all other combatants have acted.
attack as long as the Defender has not yet thrown his dice. Note that the combatant holding his opponent in a Trap is also treated as
Disarm: By means of this maneuver, a character can either use Partially Immobilized because of the need to maintain the hold involved.
Dexterity or brute Strength to knock a weapon from his enemys hands. Secondary Attack Type: All normal weapons make an attack of a
When attempting a Disarm, a character applies a 40 to his Attack Ability. certain type Cutting, Impact, or Thrust depending on the weapons
Because armor does not protect against disarms, the GM should consider nature. Although most weapons use only one of those attack types, some
the defenders AT to be 0. If the Combat Table indicates that the attack weapons also have a Secondary Attack Type that a character can use in
causes damage, the two opponents must perform an Opposed Check, with combat. A character can use a Two-handed Sword, for example, as an
each freely choosing to use either Strength or Dexterity. Impact weapon (due to its great weight and hardness), in spite of the fact
If the attacking character receives a Result of less than 100% Damage from that it is intended as a Cutting weapon. If a weapon has a possible Secondary
the Combat Table, he must apply a 3 penalty to whichever Characteristic Attack Type, a combatant can use it instead of the Principal Attack Type,
his player chooses for the Opposed Characteristic Check. Likewise, if the applying a 10 to his Attack Ability when doing so.
characters attack Result indicates 200% damage, he applies a +3 bonus Area Attack: This kind of special attack allows a character to try and hit
to whichever Characteristic his player chose for the Opposed Check. If several opponents with a single attack. Due to its difficulty, performing this
the attacker wins the Opposed Check, he has disarmed his opponent. A maneuver causes a 50 penalty to a characters Attack Ability. All of the
Disarm maneuver does not cause the defender any damage. targeted individuals in the specified area must defend against an attack at
Trapping: The objective of Trapping is to pin or immobilize an opponent. the attackers same Final Attack score, according to the order in which they
Characters attempting this maneuver suffer a 40 penalty to their Attack are situated. If one of the defenders obtains the right to counterattack using
Abilities, and those who try and defend against this maneuver have an AT of his Block Ability, that defender manages to halt the area attack. Those who
0. This maneuver can only be carried out while making an Unarmed attack have not yet defended themselves are not subject to the attack at all.
or while using weapons that specifically permit Trapping.

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 If a defender obtains the right to counterattack by using his Dodge Ability, Krauser wields a long sword in confrontation with an enemy
however, the Area Attack continues on its path; the defender must wait bearing a two-handed sword. Krauser loses the Initiative and tries
until the attack finishes before making his counterattack. In order for a to Block his enemys strike. Although he succeeds in Blocking, he
character to utilize an Area Attack, his victims must all be close to one must now make a Fortitude Check. His enemy, whose weapon has a
another and within reach of the attack. The maximum number of targets Breakage of 6, needs to roll an 8 or better to overcome the Fortitude
for an Area Attack depends exclusively on the size of the weapon used. of the long sword. Unfortunately for Krauser, his attacker rolls a 9,
Small and Medium weapons can reach only three and four opponents, and Krausers weapon is cleanly broken.
respectively, while Large weapons can attack up to five. These figures
are for human-sized opponents; the Game Master can adjust the number
upward or downward as appropriate for opponents of other sizes.
box vII: bonus to breakage
Special Defenses Since an attackers strength can increase the
chances of damaging his opponents weapon, use
Just as there are special purpose attacks, there are also some defenses
the following figures as bonuses to Breakage.
with special characteristics.

Pure Defense: A character using Pure Defense adds a bonus of +30 to Strength 8 or 9 +1 to Breakage
his Block or Dodge Ability in exchange for not being able to undertake any Strength 10 +2 to Breakage
Active Action that turn. The character must wait until it is his own turn to Strength 11 or 12 +4 to Breakage
use an Active Action, and then declare that he is using Pure Defense. Once Strength 13 or 14 +6 to Breakage
begun, Pure Defense continues in effect until the combatant declares that Strength 15 or higher +8 to Breakage
he will not use it in the following turn.
Push Aside: Sometimes, a character who is Dodging might need to
push another individual out of the path of an attack. This maneuver is
considered an Active Action and can only be used to Push Aside persons
Unarmed Blocking
An individual might be forced to block a weapon with his bare hands, in
very close to the character performing the maneuver assuming he has
which case he might injure himself even if he manages to block the attack.
the necessary Strength to do it. To Push Aside another person brings with
If a character attempts an unarmed Block, his player must make a Fortitude
it a 30 penalty to a characters Dodge Ability. If the Push Aside maneuver
Check against the attacking weapon, using his own bodys Fortitude (which
fails, the character who attempted it takes the same amount of damage as
is the same as either his Constitution or Dexterity). If the result indicates
well as the person he tried to push out of harms way.
a break, the defender suffers 5 points of damage for each point by which
Absorb Hits: A character can decide to forgo an attempt to Block an
he failed the Check. However, a character suffering damage in this way
attack and instead simply take the hits as they come. If a player declares that
does not lose his right to an Active Action or counterattack. If a character
his character will just Absorb Hits, the characters base Defense Abilities
attempting an unarmed Block has armor that covers the arms, he may use
(Block and Dodge) are halved after which any other relevant penalties are
the armors Fortitude instead.
applied. In exchange, the combatant can perform an Active Action when it
A character who reaches Mastery of Unarmed Blocking can ignore
is his turn even if he has already been hit by someone elses attack and has
this Check, as his skill allows him to stop even the sharpest weapons using
not earned the right to a counterattack. If the defender receives a Critical
only his body.
that causes an effect, he does lose his right to an Active Action. This tactic
might be especially useful for a slow and heavily armored combatant.
Krauser lost his weapon in the previous combat turn and now
must defend himself against his opponents two-handed sword using
Fortitude and Breakage only his bare hands. Although he manages to Block the attack, he
When two characters engage in combat, their clashing weapons must now make a Fortitude Check to see if he suffers any damage
sometimes break. This optional rule allows the sturdiness and breakability because he was unarmed. The two-handed sword has a Breakage of
of weapons to be tested as they strike each other or hard armor. Each time 6, while Krausers Fortitude is 10 (the same as his Constitution). The
a character uses a weapon to Block an attack, he must make a Fortitude attacker rolls a 7, beating Krausers Fortitude by 3 points (6 Breakage
Check to see if either weapon breaks. The attacker rolls 1d10 and adds the plus 7 on the roll, equals 13 minus 10 for Krausers Fortitude). Thus,
result to the Breakage of his weapon. If the final number is higher than the Krauser suffers 15 LP of damage. Although he has received damage,
Fortitude of the defenders weapon, the defenders weapon breaks. Krauser can still make an unarmed counterattack.
It is impossible to break weapons that have a quality bonus. When a
weapon of +5 or higher quality breaks, instead of being destroyed, it simply
loses a level of quality. So, when a +15 weapon breaks, it becomes a +10 Secondary Abilities in Combat
weapon, and so on until the bonus reaches zero. A weapon of zero quality A character can use some Secondary Abilities advantageously in
is destroyed if the Fortitude Check indicates that it breaks. If the weapon combat. Below are a list of these Secondary Abilities and the uses to which
breaks while blocking an attack, the combatant still has his normal Initiative they can be put in combat.
but can no longer use the weapon.
The Fortitude of armor works in a similar fashion. If someone wearing Sleight of Hand (Defense Against Projectiles): Juggling, an ability
armor is hit, but his armor protects him from damage, the armor may developed with Sleight of Hand, permits a person to catch projectiles in
itself become damaged and diminished in usefulness. The Fortitude Check mid-air before they reach their targets, and it can therefore be used as a
for armor is made the same way as for weapons, but it uses the armors defense against them. A character can catch projectiles thrown naturally
Fortitude instead. If the defender is wearing more than one layer of armor, (meaning not fired and not projected by means of magic, psychic powers,
the Breakage is applied to all layers at once. When a piece of armor breaks, or Ki) by passing a Difficulty Check of Absurd. For faster projectiles, such as
instead of being destroyed, its AT is lowered by one against each type of arrows and bolts the Difficulty Check is set as Almost Impossible. In order
attack. Once it reaches zero, the armor is useless. for a character to even try and catch a projectile from a firearm, he must
It is recommended that the Game Master not overuse this rule, since have reached Mastery. Such an attempt has a Difficulty Check of Inhuman.
using it constantly would become fatiguing. It is better instead to use it To catch projectiles thrown or fired supernaturally, an Opposed Check is
only when the difference between the attacking weapon and the armor is made between the Sleight of Hand Ability of the defender and the Attack
sufficiently high that destruction of someones arms or armor is a realistic Ability of whoever launched the missiles. If a characters Juggling Check
possibility. is higher than his opponents Final Attack, he catches the missile in mid
The Breakage and Fortitude of each item is listed in the Equipment List air. A character can use this ability as a passive defense, but an additional
of Chapter 8. penalty of 25 is added for each such Juggling Check made during the same
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 Of course, performing this maneuver requires a lot of strength if the
projectiles are large or propelled with great force, and so the GM can
require the defender to have a certain Strength score in order to catch
RANGED COMBAT
some projectiles. Characters use projectiles in fights where the combatants are at some
If a combatant fails to catch a projectile, he can still attempt to Dodge it distance from each other. Except for some differences explained in this
at a penalty of 50 to his Dodge Ability. section, the rules are the same as those for hand-to-hand combat.
There are two kinds of projectiles Thrown and Fired. The first
Combat Riding: A character who wishes to fight from atop ax or spears are launched with the
type which includes daggers, axes,
his mount must develop his Riding Ability if he wishes to do so hands, while Fired projectiles are launched from a device, such as a bow
effectively. Anyone attempting to fight from horseback without at or a crossbow. Each such projectile has a defined range that indicates the
least a minimum acquaintance with Riding suffers a 20 to his maximum distance at which it can hit.
Attack and Block Abilities. If, on the other hand, he possesses a
Riding Ability above 40, the character has sufficient proficiency
to use his mount in combat, gaining a height advantage. Attack Ability with Projectiles
While mounted, a character uses his Riding Ability score as Unlike in hand-to-hand combat, it does not matter how well a
maximum to his Dodge Ability. target is hit, the maximum velocity a projectile can reach is always
When making a charge using a Pole Weapon, a character the same. For this reason, using Thrown or Fired projectiles places
can add twice the Strength Bonus of the mount to the Base a limit on a characters Final Attack Ability. A character using
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Damage of the attack after beating a Moderate Difficulty a projectile weapon can never have a Final Attack greater
Check. than 280 or, in other words, a Difficulty of Impossible.
The penalties for special purpose attacks are applied
For example, if Lemures has a Dodge Ability before calculating that limit. Thus, it may well happen that
of 120 and a Riding Ability of 70, his Dodge a characters Final Attack would be 280, while his shot was
Ability while riding is only 70. aimed at his opponents head. If a character can extend his Ki
to his weapon, he is capable of overcoming that limit, however.
Acrobatics in Combat: Acrobatics can be
used in combat to great effect in various ways. Celia sees two enemies who are far enough away
Its first use is to allow a character to withdraw that it would take them several Combat Turns to reach
from hand-to-hand combat, even against her for hand-to-hand combat. Since they are within
several adversaries at once by jumping over range of her bow, she decides to fire at them. Celia has
one of them or by tumbling past them. To do a Firing Ability of 120 and rolls a 65; her attack has
this, a character must have the ability to act, a Final Result of 185. In the next Combat Turn she
either because it is his turn to act, or because he decides to aim for her enemys head. She gets lucky,
has earned the right to make a counterattack. In and receives two Open Rolls, bringing her dice roll to
such a moment, he performs an Acrobatics Check a whopping 252 points. She then adds her firing ability
opposing the Attack Ability of his opponent. If he of 120, bringing the figure to 372. Then, she subtracts 60
beats the Check by 40 points, he has succeeded in fleeing from points for the Directed Attack at her opponents head. The
the hand-to-hand combat without permitting those around him to Final Result of her attack is therefore, ostensibly, 312 (372 minus
carry out any attacks against him. If the difference is less than 40, t h e n 60). However, because of the Projectile Limit, she must lower the
his enemies have intercepted his escape, and he will suffer attacks normally. figure to 280. The GM must remember, though, that the shot is still
The second type of maneuver is much more complex: A character uses aimed at the head.
Acrobatics to flank or get behind his opponent, which gives him a considerable
tactical advantage in combat. A character can attempt this either when he
has the Initiative or has earned a counterattack. To do so, he performs an Counterattacks Against Projectiles
Acrobatics Check that opposes either the Attack or Acrobatics Abilities of In combat at a distance, a character not at point-blank range who
his opponents. If the acrobatic attacker wins the Opposed Check by more gains the right to counterattack, does not apply any of the bonuses in the
than 100, he has placed himself on his enemys flank if by more than Combat Table to his ability with projectiles. No matter how well someone
150, he has maneuvered behind him. This maneuver occurs in one motion defends themselves against a projectile attack, it does not help them in
together with an attack; thus, the accompanying attack does not suffer an returning fire.
Additional Attack penalty. Likewise, if the maneuver fails, the defender has
prevented the ensuing attack and can thereafter counterattack.
Weapons Range
Every projectile weapon has an Effective Range the range within which

Retreat from Combat it retains its full force and beyond which it loses force, making it less dangerous.
That point is normally at about half the weapons Maximum Range (which is
A character may attempt to escape from a fight hes involved in. Fleeing the range at which the projectile simply falls to the ground). When a character
is an Active Action and thus can only be attempted when a character throws or fires a projectile to more than its Effective Range, the weapon suffers
has the Initiative. Retreating from a fight is very risky, because it usually a 30 to its Attack Ability (see Table 30) and its damage is halved.
allows ones opponent(s) a chance to hit you before you move out of Note that the strength of the user modifies the Effective Range of
range. An opponent of a fleeing character who is within range and still each weapon. The stronger the user, the greater range reach projectile
has the ability to perform Active Actions gains an automatic counterattack can travel. To find the modifier to apply for Strength, please consult Table
(using a flank modifier) with which to try to hit the fleeing party. As with 43. Weapons that have their own Strength Bonus, such as crossbows, use
counterattack, a character who has spent all his Active Actions can not take that score instead of their users. However, not all missile weapons are
advantage of this opportunity. If a fleeing character suffers any damage able to withstand superhuman strength. In other words, it doesnt matter
from these counterattacks, his attempt at retreat fails for that Combat how strong a character might be, a bow can never be drawn beyond its
Turn. If a character Surprises his opponents, he can retreat without being maximum draw, or it will break. Therefore, the Game Master may permit
attacked he has simply fled too quickly for anyone to react. a character with Inhuman Strength to utilize his Strength modifier only on
weapons with a +5 or higher quality.

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 A long bow, which has an Effective Range of 200 feet, has a Change Target: This refers to a situation in which a combatant is
Maximum Range of 400 feet. However, if its user has a Strength of 8, aiming at one target but switches to another within the same Combat
its Effective Range increases to 260, and its Maximum Range to 460. Turn. A GM also uses this modifier if the person firing or throwing has the
ability to attack more than once per turn and uses it to attack more than
table 43: range x strength one enemy. This penalty is not cumulative.
Moving Target: These modifiers are applied depending on the speed
Strength Distance Weapon Quality
Weapon Quality with which the target is moving.
3 -100 feet After Having Defended That Turn: The GM uses this modifier if the
4 -30 feet character was forced to defend himself in the same Combat Turn.
Attacking Beyond Effective Range: When a projectile is at more
5/6 None than its Effective Range (see Table 30) it loses accuracy and suffers this
7 +30 feet penalty as a consequence of the distance involved.
8 +60 feet Large Target: Add this bonus to a characters Firing Ability if his target
is 8 feet tall or more. This modifier does not apply against creatures with
9 +100 feet Damage Resistance.
10 +150 feet Aiming: Aiming at a target requires keeping it in view all the times. If a
11 +300 feet +5 character loses sight of his target even for a second, he may not apply this bonus
and must aim at his target again to reacquire the bonus. Aiming for more than 9
12 +800 feet +10
seconds (three full Combat Turns) does not increase the bonus any more.
13 +1,500 feet +10 Point-blank Range: The target is less than five feet from the person
14 +1 mile +15 targeting it. If two combatants are in hand-to-hand combat using projectile
15 +3 miles +15 weapons, any attack made will be at point-blank range.

16+ +5 miles +20 table 44: projectIle modIFIers

OPTIONS IN Situation
Move More Than of Movement Value
Modifiers
10

RANGED COMBAT Run at Maximum Movement Value

Poor Visibility
50
20
Just as there are options in hand-to-hand combat, there are various Target Behind Cover 40
possibilities available for combat at a distance. Once again, it is up to the
Change Target 10
Game Master to decide whether or not to use these options while players
are learning the basic rules. Target Moving More Than Speed 8 20
Target Moving Speed 10 40
Initiative with Projectiles/Simultaneous Shots Target Moving More Than Speed 10 60
Initiative works the same way with projectile attacks as in hand-to-hand
After Having Defended That Combat Turn 40
combat a combatant can only act when it is his turn. However, if the
difference between the Initiative of two opponents is less than 25, each of Attacking Beyond Effective Range 30
them has effectively launched his weapon before the others projectile hits. Large Target +30
Therefore, even if the character with the lower Initiative is hit by a missile,
he can still use his own weapon as though he had not yet been hit. These Aiming for One Turn +10
characters are, in effect, attacking simultaneously. The second character Aiming for Two Turns +20
to attack in such a situation does so before rolling to defend himself and
does not necessarily have to target the person who targeted him. Both Aiming for Three Turns +30
characters can still Block or Dodge normally. Point-blank Range +30
This rule is not applied when the projectiles are exchanged at point-
blank range, nor in relation to hand-to-hand attacks.
Firing Difficulty
Ready to Fire A projectile can miss its target even if the Combat Table indicates
damage. This might occur if the range was simply too great and the projectile
Normally, projectile weapons have a negative impact on Initiative, because
fell short. To judge this, a GM should use the Firing Difficulty Table (Table
they take time to load and fire. However, if a person prepares ahead of
45). It indicates if the combatants Firing Ability has allowed him to hit his
time if he has an arrow knocked and his bow drawn and ready to fire, for
target. If the Final Result is higher than the Difficulty required, the projectile
example the weapons initiative is the same as for an Unarmed action: +20.
hits. The Game Master can use these figures as a reference to see if targets

Modifiers to an Attack with Projectiles not involved in combat are hit.

Just as with hand-to-hand combat, a GM can apply a number of special

modifiers to attacks with projectiles. In Table 44 we can see the bonuses
table 45: FIrIng dIFFIculty
and penalties that apply to the Projectile Attack Ability.
Situation Difficulty
Move More Than One-quarter of Movement Value: The current Point Blank: Less than 5 feet Easy
Movement Value is used. Short Range: 5 to 30 feet Moderate
Run at Maximum Movement Value: This represents the maximum
speed at which the person is able to move. Medium Range: 31 to 160 feet Difficult
Poor Visibility: Although he can locate his opponent perfectly, Long Range: 161 to 500 feet Very Difficult
the character cannot distinguish him clearly. A good example would be
Very Long Range: 501 to 1,600 feet Absurd
someone seen through a dense fog.
Target Behind Cover: This modifier applies when the characters Extreme Distances: 1,601 to 2,500 feet. Almost Impossible
opponent hides behind a solid object and only uncovers himself to peek out Unclassifiable: More than 2,500 feet Imposible
or perform a quick action.

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 Celia and Lemures fire their bows at a horseman coming toward As with hand-to-hand combat, those with high Combat Ability can reduce
them. Their target is at 300 feets from them, which is Long Range, the Reload Time and even fire more than once per Combat Turn. For each
so they must beat a Difficulty Check of 140 (Very Difficult)for their 100 points of Attack Ability or Sleight of Hand (use only the higher number),
Final Attack. After applying the appropriate modifiers, Celia rolls the a character can reduce the Reload Time for his weapon by one Combat
dice, but gets only a 132; her shot misses and the arrow is wasted. Turn although he must apply a cumulative 25 penalty to each additional
Lemures, though, obtains a Final Attack of 183, meaning he has shot made. If a character reduces the Reload Time to less than 1 (as it would
reached his target and the defender must now defend himself against be for a bow), he can make more than one attack per Combat Turn.
an attack as normal.
Celia has a firing ability of 120 with the Crossbow, a weapon

Defense Against Projectiles that normally has a Reload Time of 2. Normally someone with a
crossbow could only attack once every two turns; however, thanks to
It is much harder to defend oneself against projectiles than against her superior ability, Celia can reduce the Reload Time of her weapon
hand-held weapons. Only when someone has reached Mastery of Block or to 1. She could, therefore, fire a crossbow bolt every turn at a penalty
Dodge can he easily evade an arrow or cut it in half in flight. of 25. If she uses a bow, which has a Reload Time of 1, she could fire
A character attempting to defend against Fired projectile attacks two arrows per combat turn, but at a 25 penalty for each.
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suffers a 80 penalty to his Block Ability and a 30 to his Dodge Ability. If

the character in question has reached Mastery, the GM reduces his Block Thrown weapons dont need reloading. However, these weapons
penalty to 20, while his Dodge penalty disappears altogether. possess a Rate of Fire (ROF), which indicates how many of them a
It is much easier to defend against Thrown weapons such as a dagger character can throw in a single Combat Turn. If a weapon has a ROF of 40,
or axe as they do not have as high a velocity as Fired weapons. A character a character can throw one of them for each 40 points of Attack Ability or
attempting to defend against a Thrown weapon suffers no Dodge penalty, Sleight of Hand he possesses (using the higher of the two). In other words,
while his Block ability suffers a 50 penalty. This penalty disappears entirely a combatant with an attack Ability of 120 could throw three of them per
when the character in question reaches Mastery. turn. A penalty of 10 to the characters Attack or Sleight of Hand Ability
Naturally, these penalties are cumulative with any other modifiers is applied for each additional projectile thrown.
applied to defense. To help keep things simple, consult Table 46. The
shields mentioned in the table are normal ones (Full Shield, Shield, and For example, lets look at a character with an Attack Ability of
Buckler), rather than supernatural barriers, which would suffer no penalty. 170 who has several stilettos (ROF 30) and a handaxe (ROF 80). If

table 46: deFense agaInst projectIles he wants to first throw the Handaxe, and then as many stilettos as
possible, his Attack Ability would allow him to throw up to three
Fired
Fired Thrown
Thrown stilettos in the same combat turn (80+30+30+30=170). However,
Situation Projectiles Projectiles since he is using a total of four projectiles, his Attack Ability is
reduced by 30 (-10 penalty for each additional projectile). He will,
Block -80 -50
therefore, throw each one with an Attack Ability of only 130.
Dodge -30 NA
Block with Mastery -20 NA Reload Time and Rate Of Fire are summarized in Table 30. Any object
not listed on the Projectile Table has a ROF of 80 if it is small- or medium-
Dodge with Mastery NA NA sized, and 120 if it is large-sized. A combatant can always throw at least one
Block with shield -30 NA object per Combat Turn, no matter what his Ability or the objects Rate
of Fire might be.
Block with Mastery and shield NA NA

Rain of Projectiles
In some cases, a character may need to defend himself from projectiles
fired by numerous adversaries. When a large area is full of projectiles,
the GM can resolve the outcome as a single rain of projectiles instead of
resolving each attack separately. In this way, the defending person only
needs to make a single defense dice roll although this also brings with it
certain disadvantages.
A GM may use this rule if a character suffers attacks from more than
ten adversaries who do not have a difference of more than 60 between
their various Attack Abilities. If there is a variance greater than 60, the
GM should group the attackers into different bands. To calculate a groups
Final Attack, the GM should simply add 150 to the highest Attack Ability
among the group instead throwing the dice for the attack. Depending on
the number of attackers, a defender Dodging a rain of projectiles might also
suffer the penalty for Area Attack (described in the section on Supernatural
Abilities in combat) if the zone covered by the projectiles exceeds his
Movement Value.
Due to the large number of attacks, the Base Damage of the rain of
projectiles is quadruple that caused by a single projectile.

Reload Time and Rate Of Fire

Unlike when using hand-to-hand weapons, a character needs time to
ready projectile weapons before he can fire them again. The period of time
required to ready a Fired projectile weapon is called the Reload Time. For
example, a bow, which has a Reload Time of 1, can fire an arrow each
Combat Turn, whereas a Crossbow, with a Reload Time of 2, can be used
only every other Combat Turn. A character must spend the lost Combat
Turn reloading his weapon before he can Fire it again.
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 crItIcals location of the hit, because there
are no additional effects.
If the characters failure level
It is inevitable that characters suffer is greater than 50, the damage he
damage in combat. However, not all damage suffers involves something seriously
involves merely losing a set number of Life incapacitating like broken bones or
Points. When someone receives a single joint dislocations. Half of the Action
wound that makes him lose half his remaining penalty stems from shock and pain, and
LP, he has received a Critical hit. For example, it diminishes at a rate of 5 points per
an individual with 180 LP who receives a single turn. However, the other half involves
hit that causes him to lose 90 or more Life physical incapacitation, and it will last
Points has suffered a Critical. With his LP now until the character recovers from the
reduced to 90, another hit causing just 45 LP Critical. If the attack was not a Directed
more would cause another Critical. Attack, use Table 48 to decide the
Whenever a combatant suffers a Critical, body part affected. If it hits the head, the
the possibility exists that a very serious wound A critical may have deathly consecuences combatant is automatically unconscious.
will result involving broken bones or even lost limbs. For results higher than 100, the attack
To find the result, it is necessary to calculate the level of the Critical. The has destroyed the part of the body that was hit. As before, half the penalty

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attacker rolls 1d100 (no Open Rolls allowed) and adds that to the damage stems from shock and pain, and it diminishes gradually. The other half,
produced by the attack. The result is the Critical level. Reduce any amount however, comes from real physical incapacitation. If the part hit turns out to
above 200 by half and add that to the total. Thus, the GM would reduce a be an arm or leg, the GM should consider that limb useless whether due
Critical level of 260 to 230 (60/2 + 200) and a level of 310 to 255 (110/2 to being crushed or otherwise heavily damaged or even amputated. If the
+200). strike was a Directed Attack at the heart or head (or some equally vulnerable
The combatant who has suffered the Critical must then pass a Physical part of a non-humans anatomy), the character dies automatically.
Resistance Check against the level of Critical (the player rolls 1d100 and Finally, if the result is above 150, the effects are exactly as stated in the
adds the result to his PhR). If his final score is higher than the Critical level, previous case, except that the character also instantly loses consciousness,
he passes the check and suffers no further ill effects from the hit other no matter where he was hit. The unconscious character will die in a
than the original Life Point damage. If, however, the character fails the number of minutes equal to his Constitution, unless medical attention with
PhR Check, the number by which he failed the Check the difference a Difficulty Level of Very Difficult is obtained.
between the Critical level and his Check score (his PhR score plus d100 Unless the victims Healing Level indicates otherwise, the Action
roll) determines the effects of the Critical. penalties are reduced at a rate of 5 points per week. Naturally, destroyed
or amputated limbs can not recover except by supernatural means.
Effects of Criticals As always, creating an appropriately colorful description for Criticals is
in the hands of the Game Master. If fighting occurs with creatures whose
In this section we will explain the different effects that Criticals produce, bodies are very different from those of humans, the GM might need to
as seen in Table 47. adjust the location of hits.
When a character fails his PhR Check and receives a Critical, he
automatically suffers an All Action Penalty equal to the level of failure the
difference between the Critical level and his Check score (his PhR score plus table 48: general locatIon
d100 roll). If the figure is 50 or less, the attack may have been painful, but Location Result
it leaves nothing more than some bruises and a nice scar. The characters
Torso 1-50
Action penalty is caused by momentary shock and pain, not any lasting
physical effects, and it disappears at a rate of 5 points per Combat Turn until, Ribs 1-10
at last, it vanishes completely. It isnt necessary, therefore, to determine the Shoulder 11-20

table 47: crItIcals In combat Stomach

Kidneys
21-30
31-35
Level of
Level of Chest 36-48
Locat. Effects
Critical Heart 49-50
Suffers an All Action Penalty equal to Right arm 51-60
1 to 50 No the level of the Critical. The penalty
Upper forearm 51-54
diminishes at 5 points per combat turn.
Lower forearm 55-58
Suffers an All Action Penalty equal to
Hand 59-60
the level of the Critical. The penalty
51 to 100 Yes diminishes at 5 points per combat turn Left arm 61-70
up to its value. Hit location must be Upper forearm 61-64
determined. Lower forearm 65-68
Suffers an All Action Penalty equal to Hand 69-70
the level of the Critical. The penalty Right leg 71-80
diminishes at 5 points per combat
101 to 150 Yes turn up to its value. If the hit is on Thigh 71-74
a limb, it is irreparably destroyed or Calf 75-78
amputated. If it hits the head or heart, Foot 79-80
the person dies.
Left leg 81-90
Like the previous, but the person is Thigh 81-84
immediately unconscious, and dies
More than Calf 85-88
Yes in a number of minutes equal to his
150 Constitution if he doesnt get medical Foot 89-90
attention. Head 91-00

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 vulnerable Points
There are certain places on the body that are more vulnerable to
Criticals than others. These vulnerable points are areas most sensitive
to damage. If a character receives a blow directed at a vulnerable point,
losing a mere 10% of his current Life Points is enough to make him
Check against Criticals.
For any human, the head and heart are vulnerable points although
animals and supernatural creatures may not follow that pattern. Some
entities, in fact, dont even have such weak points; hitting them for half
their remaining LP is the only way to cause them a Critical.

With 160 LP and in perfect health, Krauser needs to lose 80

from a single hit to Check for a Critical. But an attack directed
at his head only needs to cause 16 points before he is forced to
make such a Check because it is a vulnerable point.

OPEN ROLLS AND

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FUMBLES IN COMBAT
All d100 dice rolls in combat use the rules for Open Rolls and
Fumbles that are explained in the introduction (determining Critical
levels is the only exception). A Wyrm is a Damage Resistance creature

The Defensive Fumble First, these creatures do not lose their right to make Active Actions
when they suffer damage; they are always able to hit back. However, they
When a combatant makes a Fumble on any of his defensive dice rolls, do not benefit from the advantages of counterattack, and therefore must
it means he has made a grave mistake that benefits his enemy. The GM wait until it is their turn to act during the Combat Turn.
must calculate the level of the Fumble and subtract that number from the They also do not possess any defensive capacity except their own
fumbling characters Defense Ability. If the result is also over 8o, the Game natural dice roll, which the GM subtracts directly from the Attack Ability
Master can decide if some other consequence, such as tripping or dropping of the creatures opponents. This figure does not suffer any modification
his weapon, is in order. for additional attacks, projectiles, or any of the penalties to defense found
on Table 38. If a being with Damage Resistance is attacked by surprise, it
The Attack Fumble loses the ability to roll the dice to defend itself; it receives the full force of
the attack as if it were an inanimate object. If an opponent surprises it by
Fumbling an attack means, at a minimum, that it does not hit its target. If avoiding detection (like executing an unexpected attack from behind, for
the Fumble occurs in hand-to-hand combat, the attacker provides his enemy instance), then the creature is incapable of making an attack against the
with a chance to counterattack. If the defender is capable of taking advantage opponent in that Combat Turn.
of that opportunity, he can add his opponents level of failure to his own Attack Beings with Damage Resistance can also utilize magical or psychic
Ability. Whatever the result, making a Fumble denies the fumbling character shields if they have the ability to create such defenses. However, they use them
any further Active Actions that Combat Turn. If the level of Fumble is higher with a 40 to their Projection Ability, and if the shields defense is overcome,
than 80, the Game Master can decide on other possible consequences, such the creatures lose their action. The GM should apply penalties triggered by
as a character accidentally hitting someone on his own side. situations in Table 40 (or other penalties) to their Attack Ability.

table 49: the Fumble on InItIatIve Criticals also work in a special way against creatures with Damage
Resistance. Although they must lose half their Life Points with a single
Result Penalty to Initiative
Penalty to Initiative attack to suffer a Critical, the GM should automatically reduce the level
of the Critical by half, even without reaching 200. A Critical level over 50,
01 125 however, prevents these creatures from acting that Combat Turn.
02 100 If a creature with Damage Resistance receives an Area Attack that
covers at least half its body, it receives double the damage indicated on
03 75
the Combat Table. Although Area Attacks are most often produced by
supernatural means (fireballs, cones of destruction, etc.), the damage from
The Initiative Fumble a weapon with an Area Attack sufficiently large enough to cover half the
creatures body is also doubled.
Fumbling on Initiative means that the fumbling character simply was not
prepared for what happened, and therefore he will act last. As Initiative is not Finally, Fumbles have increased effects in battles with creatures with
an Ability, the GM does not need to calculate the level of the Fumble. To see Damage Resistance. If a creature with DR Fumbles, its opponents receive
if anyone has achieved Surprise on the fumbling character, however, the GM double the normal bonus awarded to their Attack Ability.
should apply the penalty shown in Table 49 to the characters Initiative.

DAMAGE RESISTANCE SUPERNATURAL

IN COMBAT ABILITIES IN COMBAT
It is common to use Supernatural Abilities in combat, or to face others
Very large animals and some supernatural creatures use a special means who use them. Although their use is explained in detail in the following
of defense called Damage Resistance. Rather than using either the Block or chapters, we will look at how a GM can integrate them into the Anima
Dodge Abilities to protect themselves, these creatures depend on their combat system.
enormous capacity to absorb physical damage. For that reason, a number
of slightly different rules are used for them in combat.

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 For example, Serenade is locked in combat against
Lemures. She wins the Initiative, and decides to toss two
offensive spells at her adversary. Serenade reduces her MA
in half that turn because she declares she will perform actions
besides casting the spells. Because she was accumulating Zeon
during the previous turns, she has a sufficient pool to cast the
two spells. Lemures manages to partially Dodge both spells,
and, although he doesnt get a counterattack, he does escape
damage. As no one has interrupted Serenades actions, she
can still act. She therefore attacks Lemures in hand-to-hand
combat with a 25 to her Attack Ability.

Psychic Abilities in Combat

Although based on very different principles, Psychic Abilities
are similar to magical ones in their combat effectiveness. Persons
possessing psychic powers use their Psychic Projection to direct
their disciplines. As with a wizards Magic Projection, this ability

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is modified only by Vision Partially Obscured or Vision Totally
Obscured from Table 40.
A combatant can attack and use his powers in the same Combat
Turn, but he will apply a 25 to his Psychic Potential for each
additional Active Action already performed in that Combat Turn. If
he wishes to attack after using his powers, the GM applies a 25 to
all subsequent actions. In no case does the character suffer penalties
to his Psychic Projection for performing additional actions. Penalties
to all action do also modify the combatants Psychic Projection.
Not every weapon is able to damage inmaterial creatures

Magic in Combat Magical or Psychic Shields

The principal means of defense used by Wizards and Psychics is the
Magical or mystical abilities can be very effective in combat. When
ability to create magical or psychic shields. Despite the fact that they are of
facing danger, a Wizard has a wide range of offensive and defensive spells
different origins, both have the same purpose: to prevent an attack from
from which to choose. To cast an Active Spell, it must be the Wizards turn
landing.
to act. Even if he gets a counterattack by using a shield for defense, the
It is important to remember that most such shields are not simple
Wizard must wait until it is his turn to act in the Combat Turn.
spheres completely surrounding their creator. For example, a Wizard tries
Wizards use their Magic Projection as a Combat Ability to cast
to project his shield focusing on the points of the attack, because even if a
attack and defense spells. The GM calculates the Attack Result as for any
screen exists between him and his adversary, an attack that is sufficiently
fight although due to its special nature, Projection is not governed by the
powerful could get through it.
same modifiers as hand-to-hand or projectile combat. Wizards are capable
Magical Shields use the Magic Projection of the spellcaster as a method
of projecting many spells and can therefore use their power repeatedly
of defense. Simply roll 1d100 and add the results to his Magic Projection to
during a single Combat Turn without suffering penalties for additional
calculate his Final Ability against each attack. Mentalists perform in the same
attacks. When using offensive spells, wizards also ignore the modifiers
way, although they add their Psychic Projection to the d100 roll. Characters
for special situations found in Table 40 with the exception of those
who use supernatural shields do not suffer penalties for additional defenses
for Vision Partially Obscured or Vision Totally Obscured. Magic also is not
from Table 41, nor do they suffer penalties for the projectiles of Table
affected by the modifiers of Table 44. Only in the case of Attack Spells
46 as they are based on supernatural abilities. The only modifiers a GM
does the combatant suffer penalties for aiming at specific parts of the body.
applies to the shields creator are Surprise, Put at Weapons Point, Vision
It is also important to note that Magic Projection does not use the
Partially Obscured, or Vision Totally Obscured from Table 40.
spellcasters aim; therefore he would receive no bonuses for taking the
Although any bonuses to counterattacks gained using shields as a
time to aim at a target. Nor would he receive any bonuses from obtaining
defense are not applied to Magic Projection or Psychic Projection, they do
the right to counterattack even if in hand-to-hand combat. Direct Attack
apply normally if used to carry out other actions such as making a hand-
Spells, such as Lightbeam or Fireball, are considered Fired projectiles when
to-hand attack.
calculating any penalties for trying to Block or Dodge them.
If a shield succeeds in stopping an attack it might suffer damage or
The penalties to action do modify the wizards Magic Projection,
even shatter. A shield that successfully stops an attack receives the Base
however.
Damage of that attack. Persons of high ability, therefore, have the possibility
of shattering shields more quickly by making additional attacks.
A Wizard can cast as many spells using the same Magic
Projection value as he wishes during a Combat Turn, just as he can Lets examine a shield that can resist 300 points of damage put
stop various attacks without penalty. If, for example, a wizard has up by Serenade. Lemures attacks Serenade using a long sword with
a Magic Projection of 120, he can attack as many times as his MA a Base Damage of 60. Although Serenades shield blocks the swing
permits, and he can block offensive spells with his shields all with (she obtained a Final Defense higher than her opponents Final
an unchanging ability of 120. Attack), the sword blows weaken the shield considerably. The impact
automatically reduces the resistance of the barrier by 60 points, so
Spellcasting While Fighting that only 240 points of defense remain.
Since casting spells counts as a normal action, it is possible for someone
to attack and cast spells at the same time. However, since using a spell is If an attack causes sufficient damage to break the shield, it penetrates
an Active Action, the combatant applies a 25 penalty to any other actions to hit its real target. The combatant automatically suffers the impact of the
he performs. Although the Magic Projection ability is not affected, a mage strike without any further chance to defend himself. However, the Base
who needs to gesticulate must reduce his MA by half if he wishes to cast Damage of the attack is reduced by whatever defense the shield had left.
spells while fighting.

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 For example, Serenades shield has only 40 points left, and again If you want to determine if someone can Dodge an Area Attack, it is
Lemures attacks. The shield once again intercepts his attack, but necessary to determine if he is able to remove himself from the area covered in
breaks. Serenade is hit, but the shattering shield reduces the damage that Combat Turn. Therefore, the characters Movement Value is fundamental
to 20 (60 damage from the long sword minus 40 from the shields in determining the result. If the characters Movement Value is high enough
remaining defense). to move him out of the area in one Combat Turn, the person can attempt to
Dodge the attack with no additional penalty to his Ability. However, if he is

Covering Others not fast enough, he suffers a penalty of 80 to his Dodge Ability. In order for
a character to Dodge the Area Attack, he must have enough space available
A shield can be used to defend someone other than its creator. Such an to permit such movement. If, for example, a characters Movement Value
action is not passive, so the shield must either have been placed beforehand would let him move out of a 50-foot Area Attack, but the room he is in is
over the person, or else the person projecting the shield must have reserved smaller than that, the 80 penalty still applies. Any supernatural shield can
their right to act earlier in the Combat Turn. In this second case, a character stop an Area Attack without any penalty.
must announce this intention before any dice roll. The character suffers a Essence Attacks: These attacks directly affect the essence of
penalty of 40 to his Projection when using the defensive barrier in this way. a person or thing. In other words, they force the defender to make a
If the shield does not stop the impact, the attack continues normally Resistance Check: an MR or PsR, for instance. Generally, normal humans
and the targeted victim may defend himself normally. can not perceive these attacks because they act at a level beyond human
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vision. It is completely impossible to see a psychic trying to read your mind

Supernatural Attacks or a sleep spell crossing the room, for example. Anyone trying to defend
themselves against an Essence Attack without being able to see it must
In spite of their great variability, supernatural attacks can be classified apply the penalty for Vision Totally Obscured to their Ability. If it is also
in three general categories: Energy Attacks, Area Attacks, and Essence unexpected, subtract 90 for Surprise.
Attacks. Each attack category requires a different type of defense. This penalty is only applicable if the attack affects only Essence. If, for
It is possible for a single supernatural attack to include two or more example, a character is assaulted by a creature capable of paralyzing by
of these characteristics. In fact, it is normal for attacks on Essence to be touch, there is no such penalty, because the creatures attack itself is seen.
based on Energy, and affect an Area. If this occurs, the defender suffers all If the attack is of mystical origin, it is necessary for the defender to have the
the consequences together. Remember that any of these are considered ability to perceive magic or psychic matrices in order to avoid the penalty.
equivalent in effect to a Fired projectile, and so the defender suffers the Repeating Resistance Checks: If a person is affected by a
penalties listed in Table 46. supernatural ability in combat that obligates him to repeat a Resistance
Energy Attacks: These attacks have no physical substance. Since the Check, these Checks are made at the beginning of the Combat Turn, before
power that forms them is not really tangible, a normal individual is incapable any other combatant can act no matter how quick they might be.
of blocking them. Logically, if someone can not touch energy, he would have a
serious problem stopping an attack made from it. His Block Ability would be of
no use, since there is nothing he can put in between himself and the attack.
In such a case, the natural reaction would be to Dodge it, since Block is
automatically reduced to zero. A character can Dodge Energy Attacks with
no additional penalty beyond the difficulty of Dodging Fired projectiles.
Remember that there is a big difference between Energy Attacks
and those attacks that can damage energy. Many intangible supernatural
beings, or those with special protection, can not be affected by attacks
that can not harm energy. For that reason, a combatant must have a
magical weapon or Ki Ability to hit supernatural bodies. Although these
weapons can damage intangible beings, they themselves are tangible,
and therefore can be blocked by normal weapons without any penalty.
By Energy Attacks, we refer to intangible magical discharges or similar
effects that can pass through any material body to reach their objective.
Some magical weapons have a Secondary Energy Attack Type (or
a Heat, Cold, or Electricity one), but continue to be of a material
nature. In such a case, even if it is possible to force an opponent to use
his armors Energy AT by using a Secondary Energy Attack Type, the
defender can still Block these attacks normally.
It is worth making special mention of attacks made with Electricity,
Cold, or Heat, since in a more limited way, these can also be difficult to
Block. If someone attempts to Block one of these attacks, such as an
igneous discharge, a penalty of 120 applies to his Ability for not being
able to Block Energy. Once again though, there are no added penalties
to the Dodge Ability.
Blocking Energy and other supernatural attacks: There
are special requirements for a character to Block energy. Normally,
supernatural weapons that can damage Energy can also Block
supernatural forces. Such a weapon can cut the lines of magic, or
the energy of psychic matrixes, or even block a fireball in the air. Ki
Abilities offer another option for Blocking Energy Attacks. The Presence
Extrusion and Aura Extension can also offer the ability to stop such
attacks without penalty. In the case of magical shields or psychic shields,
each of them indicates if it is able to Block energy or not.
Area Attacks: Area Attacks have some devastating effects. They
are capable of covering large areas and hitting various targets at the
same time. Given that they affect a wide area, Blocking these attacks
the normal way is not possible, and so the defender must possess the
ability to Block energy in order to protect himself or else he applies
a penalty of 120 to his Block Ability. Damage Resistance creatures can stand heavy damage

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 chapter 10
Ki Dominion Some people explain physical energy as a source of living heat. That is
It is astonishing how much strength why the undead those who have lost their souls but remain in this
world exude an intense spiritual chill.

the soul can infuse into the body Even though Ki is present in all living organisms, not everyone
is fully aware of it. Only those able to sense their own energy
and awaken it can control these unbelievable abilities. By doing so,
they are breaking the fine line between flesh and soul in order to
employ spiritual powers while still inhabiting their bodies. The term
W. von Humboldtv Dominion derives from the ability these individuals possess to control
their energy and utilize it to perform physical actions no other mortal
could accomplish.

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Martial Knowledge
Martial knowledge (MK) indicates a characters ability to awaken Ki
Dominion. MK points differ from Development Points in that a player can
use them only toward acquiring Dominion knowledge such as acquiring
Ki Abilities and special Techniques. A player cannot buy additional Ki Points
chapter X: kI domInIon

or Ki Accumulation with MK.

Characters acquire MK points as they move up in level, according to
the MK progression listed under each class summary found in Chapter 3.
Characters can also obtain MK with the Martial Mastery Advantage, or by
mastering some martial arts.

Ki Points and Accumulation

Ki Points measure a characters internal energy. The more Ki Points
the character has, the greater the power he will have awakened. The
amount of Ki Points a character possesses depends upon his Strength,
Dexterity, Agility, Constitution, Power, and Will Characteristic scores.
In order to calculate a characters Ki Points, analyze the score for each
Characteristic. A character receives 1 Ki Point for each Characteristic
point up to 10, and 2 Ki Points for each Characteristic point over 10. For
example, a character with a Strength of 7 would receive 7 Ki points (1 for
each point of Strength), while a character with a Dexterity of 13 would
receive 16 Ki Points (1 Ki Point for each point of Dexterity up to 10, and
2 Ki Points for each point of Dexterity over 10). Generic Ki points are
those not linked to any specific Characteristic. This means that players can
choose which Characteristic to take the Ki Points from.
Ki Accumulation represents a subjects capacity for concentrating and
using Ki Points at a higher speed. Its base value is also determined by
Characteristics, as shown in Table 50.
A player can give his character more Ki Points and Ki Accumulation
by spending DP (as opposed to MK). The cost for increasing these abilities
varies according to character class. Each time a player spends the DP to
obtain Ki Points, he need to choose which Characteristic he will add them
to. Once assigned, a player can not change this distribution. A character
The Ki Dominion makes incredible deeds possible recovers spent Ki at a rate of 1 point per hour for each Characteristic, or
This chapter will discuss the special abilities some individuals can develop by twice as much if the character is concentrating or meditating.
using their inner energy and the use of the special combat Techniques.

ORIGIN OF KI Lets take a look at Celias Ki points and Ki Accumulation.

According to her Characteristics, her Ki points should be: Strength
(Ki 5), Dexterity (Ki 9), Agility (Ki 10), Constitution (Ki 5), Power
Ki is a force present in all forms of life. When the soul penetrates a (Ki 6), and Will (Ki 4). As for her initial Accumulation, it should be:
living organism at the time of its birth, it impregnates all of its being and Strength (1), Dexterity (1) Agility (2), Constitution (1), Power (1),
becomes one with it. Even though all things possess a spirit, only those and Will (1).
beings truly alive completely blend their body and soul. If a stone breaks
in half, its soul divides in two. When a living creature dies, the spirit is table 50: kI accumulatIon
separated from the body. Characteristic Base Accumulation
Base Accumulation
When souls cling to their earthly abode, they impregnate it with their 1 to 9 1
essence, thus creating the physical energy we call Ki. Such force depends
10 to 12 2
exclusively on the fusion of body and spirit, and so it flows internally through
all human beings. This is not to say only organic beings can use Ki; elemental 13 to 15 3
creatures without a physical form can develop these abilities as well. A souls +16 4
true fusion with a material abode is all it takes to make use of Ki Abilities.

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 Characters can use as many Ki Points per turn as their Accumulation BOX VIII: KI DetectIOn
allows. They may concentrate Ki from all their Characteristics or only
from specific ones. However, if a single turns Accumulation is not enough This box details the effectiveness of the ability in
to perform the intended action, the character may keep the Ki Points he has relation to the Difficulty Level attained.
gained and continue to gather points throughout the following turns. For
Routine: The character can only detect the energy of those
example, if a characters Accumulation for any given characteristic is 2, he
in physical contact with him.
may either use those 2 Ki Points in a turn or save them for the next one (2
Easy: The character can detect the energies of those within
in the first, 4 in the second, 6 in the third, etc.).
a few feet of him.
Accumulating Ki is a Passive Action. When characters perform other
Moderate: The character can detect energy up to 15 feet
Actions in the same round, they must reduce their Accumulation to half,
away.
rounding the number up. Characters may continue to Accumulate Ki over
Difficult: The character can detect energy up to 30 feet
as many Combat Turns as they wish. However, if a character concentrating
away.
his Ki stops for one Turn, he must immediately use what he Accumulated
Very Difficult: The character can detect energy up to 60
or those points will instantly dissipate, returning to his Ki Point total, and he
feet away.
will have to start over if he wishes to Accumulate those points again.
Absurd: The character can detect energy up to 150 feet away.
A total Accumulation of over 20 Ki Points will render a characters
Almost Impossible: The character can detect energy up to
aura visible and cause slight alterations in his surroundings (breezes, tiny
300 feet away.
earthquakes, and similar phenomena). According to legend, every living
Impossible: The character can detect energy up to 800 feet
creatures aura has a different color, reflecting the uniqueness of its soul.
away.
Inhuman: The character can detect energy up to half a mile
Lemures has the following Accumulation: Strength (1), Dexterity away. It requires Inhumanity.
(3), Agility (4), Constitution (1), Power (2), and Will (1). If he Zen: The character can detect energy hundreds of miles
concentrates for two turns, he will have Accumulated 2 points for away. It Requires Zen.
Strength, 6 for Dexterity, 8 for Agility, 2 for Constitution, 4 for
Power and 2 for Will. Unfortunately, performing any other Action
in that turn would cause his Accumulation to drop by half (rounding erudition
the number up), as shown below: Strength (1), Dexterity (2), Agility Erudition allows characters to determine the strength and form of
(2), Constitution (1), Power (1), and Will (1). any energy perceived. The use of this ability makes it possible to tell if
someone is Accumulating Ki or if an opponent is particularly strong. It can

KI ABILITIES also provide information as to a particular individuals energy type when

specifically sought. For instance, a character might find the exact cell in
which his friends are captive without the need of opening the door.
Ki Abilities are a set of special powers that a character can develop by Requirements: Ki Detection
using Martial Knowledge points. Mastery of these abilities allows characters Martial Knowledge: 10
to perform special actions that no other human being could possibly
execute. Each ability costs a different number of MK points that a character weight eliMination
must pay in order to acquire it. Since there is a logic to the development of Through control of energy, a character may affect his own body mass
Ki Ability, some powers may require previous mastery of others. and partially ignore the effects of gravity. By using this ability, a character
Below is a complete list of abilities, MK cost, requirements, and the can temporarily perform actions otherwise virtually impossible such as
special effects these abilities provide. running up walls or even running on water. A character using this ability can
run along any type of surface at his full Movement Value in a single turn.
use of ki For example, a character with a Movement Value of 70 feet per round
This is the foundational Ki Ability upon which all others are based. It who attempts to cross to the other side of a river using this ability will
allows a character to awaken his inner energy and use it subconsciously. successfully cover the first 70 feet, but he will inevitably sink if the river
Requirements: None stretches beyond that point. The effects of this ability may be extended by
Martial Knowledge: 40 investing 1 generic Ki Point in every round.
Requirements: Use of Ki
ki Control Martial Knowledge: 10
This ability allows total control of inner energy. A character with this
ability is fully aware of his supernatural power and can Accumulate Ki. Once levitation
acquired, Ki Control allows characters to learn Dominion Techniques. This ability allows a character to glide through the air and move freely.
Requirements: Use of Ki Each Flight Value achieved costs a character 1 generic Ki point. A character
Martial Knowledge: 30 using Levitation may only achieve a maximum Flight Value equal to one-
quarter of his Movement Value, rounded up. To maintain this ability and
ki deteCtion remain levitating, the user must spend 1 extra Ki Point per minute.
This ability allows a character to detect a beings energy. Thus, a Requirements: Weight Elimination
character with this ability is aware of any source of energy present in an Martial Knowledge: 20
area, but he cannot determine its form, size, or intensity. Ki Detection
effortlessly overcomes obstacles such as solid objects and closed spaces, but For example, a character with an Agility of 8 can Levitate up to a
it can not penetrate sealed energy fields. The GM should treat this power Flight Value of 2 if he spends 2 Ki Points from any Characteristic. He
as a special Secondary Ability and can calculate its score by averaging the will subsequently have to spend another Ki Point for every additional
characters total MK and his Notice score. To learn about the extent of its minute he wishes to remain in the air.
reach, see Box VIII.
Requirements: Ki Control objeCt Motion
Martial Knowledge: 20 Armed with this ability, a character can project his energy, using it as
an extension of his own body, to touch and move objects over a distance.
Celia has 120 MK and a Notice score of 60. To calculate Celias Ki An object so moved must be within sight of the character, or the character
Detection, add up both numbers and divide them by two, which must have a very definite notion of its location. The use of this ability costs
should give a Final Ability score of 90. 1 Ki point per turn for every 10 pounds the object weighs.
Requirements: Levitation
Martial Knowledge: 10

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 flight ki transMission
This ability provides a character with complete control of his body This ability allows a character to transmit or absorb Ki from
mass, enabling him to move in the air as freely as he would on the ground. another subject. When two individuals with this ability meet, they can
This ability releases the Movement Value restriction present in Levitation, exchange their points freely. Naturally, the Ki exchanged occurs between
allowing for a Flight Value equivalent to that of a characters Movement the same Characteristics from which they stem. The transmission index per
Value. A character must spend 1 generic Ki Point for every Flight Value round is equal to a characters Accumulation.
achieved. Maintaining this ability costs 1 Ki Point per minute. Requirements: Use of Ki
Requirements: Levitation Martial Knowledge: 10
Martial Knowledge: 20
ki healing
PresenCe extrusion This ability allows a character to restore 2 Life Points to a wounded creature
This ability allows a character to create an invisible aura of Ki around himself. for every 1 generic Ki Point spent. A character with this ability can heal himself
In this way, he can physically touch pure energy and intangible elements such or any other individual with which he comes into contact. This ability can not
as fire, spectral beings, or even magic. In physical combat, a character using restore health completely; it can only repair up to half the damage.
Presence Extrusion may injure beings normally only vulnerable to supernatural Requirements: Ki Transmission
attacks, up to a value of twice his Presence. In other words, someone with a Martial Knowledge: 10
Presence of 50 could potentially damage a creature as if he used a mystical
weapon of Presence value 100. This ability also allows characters to repel use of neCessary energy

Illustrated by Masaki 2001

supernatural effects with the Block Ability or even slash a fireball in half. A character with this ability can control his energy in such a way that
Requirements: Use of Ki he employs only the required amount for each one of his actions. This
Martial Knowledge: 10 allows him to run or carry out sustained efforts for days without suffering
the effects of exhaustion. Use of Necessary Energy multiplies the amount
energy arMor of time a character can spend on physical labor, running, or performing
This ability allows a character to use his aura as a spiritual shield against heavy tasks without losing Fatigue points by a factor of 10. For example,
esoteric effects and pure energy based attacks. Energy Armor grants a natural a character using this ability and running at his maximum Movement Value
AT of 2 against Energy. Even though this ability counts as a armor, a character would lose 1 Fatigue Point every 50 turns, not every 5 turns as the rules
does not suffer any penalties for using additional layers of protection. state for characters without this power.
Requirements: Presence Extrusion This ability also makes it possible for characters to go beyond the
Martial Knowledge: 10 normal limits of exertion by increasing the maximum number of Fatigue
Points allowed per turn. Instead of 2 Fatigue points per round, this ability
aura extension raises a characters spending limit to 5, thus adding a +75 bonus to a single
This ability allows a character to extend his aura and convey energy to Action, or several bonuses of +15 to several at a time.
any hand-held device as if it were a natural extension of the individual. Aura Requirements: Use of Ki
Extension channels a characters essence through a weapon, for example, Martial Knowledge: 10
making it more powerful and difficult to break. This ability also allows a
character to extend the powers bestowed by Presence Extrusion to his
weapon, granting it the possibility of damaging Energy as if it were a mystical
device. These aura-powered weapons objects can also stop supernatural
attacks and similar effects. Consequently, Aura Extension increases a
weapons Base Damage by 10 points and adds 10 points to its Fortitude
and 5 points to its Breakage. The latter ability may also be applied to armor.
If two individuals engage in combat using weapons powered by this ability,
the clash of their sharp edges will send out sparks visible to everyone.
Requirements: Presence Extrusion
Martial Knowledge: 10

destruCtion by ki
Using this ability, an individual may project his energy to destroy targets
encountered in his path. Characters using this ability must touch or be in
physical contact with the object they wish to destroy. Using this ability requires
a character to spend 1 generic Ki Point, which forces a targeted body to pass a
Physical Resistance Check against the base Presence of the character using this
ability. When used against a living creature, Destruction By Ki causes damage
equal to the targets Resistance Failure Level. Unless inorganic objects pass their
Resistance Check by 40 or more, they are immediately destroyed or decrease
in quality by one degree. Each extra Ki Point that a character spends on the
ability adds 5 points to a characters Presence for purposes of the Resistance
Check, up to a maximum of twice his Presence. A fighter may use his Attack
Ability to attempt physical contact with the enemy. Since Destruction By Ki is
regarded as an attack, it can not be maintained. A character must spend new
Ki Points every turn he wishes to make this kind of attack.
Requirements: Presence Extrusion
Martial Knowledge: 20

Lemures, a level 5 character (presence 50), wishes to use this

ability to destroy an enemy standing before him. He spends 1 Ki
Point to set off the attack, which forces his opponent to pass an PhR
of 50. However, Lemures uses 5 extra Ki Points to raise the difficulty
of the Check by 25 (for a difficulty of 75). Fortunately, Lemures hits
his adversary, who fails the Resistance Check by 35 points, thereby
suffering 35 LP of damage.
Arias Ki armor

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 ki ConCealMent Requirements: Use of Necessary Energy
A character with this ability hides the traces of his energy, rendering it Martial Knowledge: 20 MK
invisible to Ki Detection and Erudition. Technically, it creates a spiritual void that
hinders tracking. Like Ki Detection, Ki Concealment is calculated as a Special Celia has an Agility score of 10. Using this ability, she can increase
Secondary Ability. Simply find the average between a characters total MK and her Characteristic up to 13. To do this, however, she must spend 13
his Hide score. When someone with Ki Detection tries to locate a character Ki Points (derived from Agility), and then spend one extra point per
using Ki Concealment, they must make an Opposed check the hiding turn to maintain her augmented Agility.
characters Concealment score is deducted from the searching characters
Detection score. An individual Accumulating Ki while using this ability must inhuManity
subtract 10 from his Concealment score for every 1 Ki Point in use. This ability allows a character to perform physical tasks otherwise
Ki Concealment also distorts energy information gathered with impossible to human beings. Inhumanity allows its user to count any
Erudition. By succeeding at an Opposed Check, individuals may send out Inhuman-level results they achieve on the Difficulty Table and get the most
false information to those using Erudition. out of the capabilities their Characteristics allow.
Finally, this ability also grants certain advantages against supernatural Requirements: Use of Ki
detection. If a character using Ki Concealment is being tracked down by Martial Knowledge: 30
a spell or psychic ability, he can add half his Ki Concealment score to the
Resistance Check he needs to pass in order to avoid detection. zen
Requirements: Use of Necessary Energy Zen is the state of ultimate perfection in body and soul. It works exactly
Martial Knowledge: 10 MK like Inhumanity, except for the fact that it enables characters to reach Zen
Difficulty in their Checks and Abilities.
For example, Lemures is trying to hide from an enemy whos Requirements: Inhumanity
attempting to detect his energy. They are 30 feet away and both roll Martial Knowledge: 50
their dice. Lemures calculates his Final Score (130) in Ki Concealment.
His adversary, on the other hand, receives a score of 175 for Detection. Learning Ki Abilities
The difference between the two scores is 45, indicating a Difficulty Just because a character possesses the necessary Martial Knowledge
Level of Easy. A quick look at Box VIII reveals that had Lemures been to develop a particular Ki Ability does not automatically imply he can
less than 15 feet away from his adversary, he would have been detected. learn it and use it immediately. These abilities demand a huge amount of
Since he is standing 30 feet away from his opponent, Lemures remains dedication and practice from the character developing them. It isnt possible
hidden. Furthermore, with a Ki Concealment ability of 100, he gets a for someone to suddenly master several abilities for no reason. Most of the
+50 bonus to any Resistance against supernatural detection. times, characters require an instructor to help in the process.
Thus, the Game Master may not allow characters to develop Ki Abilities
false death on their own. The recommended course of action is to have a character
This ability enables a character to slip into a comatose state very much spend some time on his training in order to acquire these abilities.
like death. Someone in this state can not move but will be aware of any event As a general rule, a character without an instructor and only a few hours
taking place around him. Anyone examining his body will conclude the subject a day to practice could spend 1 MK point a week toward the development
is actually dead. The corpse possesses no breath, heartbeat, or energy. of a new Ki Ability once he had somehow gained Use of Ki. At this rate, it
The only way to assess the characters true condition is by passing a Medicine would take him 20 weeks to master a Ki Ability that cost 20 MK. If a character
Check against an Impossible difficulty. Regaining control of the body after use exclusively spends his time training, or has an instructor, he can spend 1 point
of False Death takes a whole turn. During this time, the recovering character per day toward the development of a new ability. These figures are merely
still can not move though his bodys functions are returning to normal. illustrations. It is up to the GM to modify the time span required to master Ki.
Requirements: Ki Concealment He may even decide not to endow characters with Inhuman abilities at all, or
Martial Knowledge: 10 limit certain abilities (like Inhumanity) to characters of certain levels.

eliMination of neCessities
A character with this ability has virtually eliminated his physical needs,
requiring only one-tenth the food, water, and sleep of a normal person.
DOMINION TECHNIqUES
Requirements: Use of Necessary Energy
Characters who can control their internal energy have more than Ki
Cost: 10 MK
Abilities at their disposal. By investing MK points players can develop other
Penalty reduCtion special capabilities for their characters. These arts have diverse functions,
A character with this ability can reduce penalties applied to him from ranging from upgrading Attack and Defense Abilities to transporting characters
Fatigue or Criticals by half (rounding down). Penalty Reduction does not act over long distances. These Techniques make it possible for individuals to employ
upon penalties applied due to amputation or similar damage, nor penalties their internal energy to perform amazing actions. For example, a certain
caused by magic or psychic powers. Technique could project an attack over a distance or increase a characters
Requirements: Use of Necessary Energy speed so he can perform several penalty-free actions in a single round.
Martial Knowledge: 20 Please note that every Technique is visually different from the
rest even when it might have the same effects. A long-distance attack
reCovery might take the form of a simple rippling in the air, or the hurling of a weapon
This ability allows a character to use Ki to recover from physical might manifest as an energy whirlwind. Its up to the players themselves or
exertion. Recovery allows a character to recover 1 Fatigue point for every the Game Master to flesh out the visual signature of each Technique.
5 generic Ki Points spent. Only 1 point may be recovered per turn. Using a Technique is a Passive Action when linked to another Action
Requirements: Penalty Reduction with the purpose of enhancing it. If the Technique is used as an attack, it
Martial Knowledge: 20 must be the characters turn to attack. If it is meant for defensive purposes,
a simple Block or Dodge check will do. Those Techniques endowing special
CharaCteristiC augMentation abilities, such as Teleportation or Energy Weapons, always require an Active
By using internal energy, individuals with this ability can increase their Action from the character. A player wishing to use a Technique must declare
physical Characteristics up to three points higher than their original values. The it before rolling the dice. When modifying an Opposed Ability such as
number of Ki Points a character must spend equals the target number they Defense or Attack, it should be declared before any opponents roll their dice.
want to reach in the particular Characteristic. Furthermore, the Ki points spent When modifying Initiative, it should be declared before calculating Initiative.
must come from the Characteristic the character wants to improve. In addition Techniques use Ki Points. Each time a character uses a Technique, he must
to the initial Ki investment, this ability costs 1 Ki point per turn to maintain. spend the corresponding Ki required by the Technique in question.

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 Technique Execution choose which of the two he wants to occur. This does not mean that a
character couldnt employ two different offensive Techniques in a single
In order to use a Technique, a character needs enough concentrated turn. He most certainly could do so, provided they linked to separate
Ki. An individual may start Accumulating Ki until he reaches the required actions. A fighter could, for example, declare two attacks in the same turn
amount. However, as soon as a character starts executing a Technique or (with the corresponding penalty to Ability) and set off a different Technique
stops Accumulating Ki, any excess Ki Points will return to the pool, and he in each of them.
will have to start Accumulating again to use another Technique.

TECHNIqUE CREATION
If a player declares his intention to use a particular Technique before his
character starts Accumulating Ki, he will not be compelled to use it immediately.
He can put the Technique on hold until the right moment arrives. Each turn
spent holding the Technique costs a number of generic Ki Points equal to the
A GM must take several elements into account when players create
Techniques level (first-level Techniques cost 1 point per turn, second-level
Techniques including their level, effects and Disadvantages. Given the
Techniques cost 2, and third-level Techniques cost 3). There is no penalty
complex nature of creation, this book includes several samples Techniques
against Accumulating Ki for other Techniques after one has been prepared; a
at the end of this chapter to make the choosing process easier. Players and
character may prepare more than one Technique at any particular time.
Game Masters should use these tables until they have become familiar with
Normally, characters performing any other actions in a turn other than
the creation process.
concentrating Ki reduce their Accumulation by half. However, characters
do not halve their Accumulation by performing the Action to which they
have linked the Technique in its execution. Characters may also still perform
a Technique if their Accumulation is high enough to allow them use the
Technique Levels
The power of a Technique is limited by its level. There are three levels:
Technique in a single turn. Therefore, if its an offensive Technique, attacking Basic (level 1), Major (level 2) and Arcane (level 3). Each level allows a
with it results in no penalty. player to spend a maximum number of MK, access a certain set of abilities,
and a certain number of Disadvantages. These limitations are shown in
For example, Lemures has an Accumulation of 3 for Dexterity Table 51. A second-level Technique requires mastery of 2 first-level
and an Accumulation of 4 for Agility. He can perform any Technique techniques, whereas an Arcane Technique requires mastery of 2 second-
with a cost of Dexterity (3) and Agility (4) to enhance his attack in a level Techniques.
single turn, regardless of other simultaneous actions, because he has
enough Accumulation to allow for it. He could Dodge a blow first
and then attack another opponent with that Technique. table 51: technIque levels
Level Maximum MK
Maximum MK Minimum
Minimum MK
MK Disadvantages
There is no limit to the number of Techniques a character can
1 50 20 1
perform other than the availability of Accumulated Ki. However, multiple
Techniques linked to a single Action do not overlap. A character who links 2 100 40 2
two Techniques to a single Attack can not add their effects together, only 3 200 60 3

box Ix: creatIon technIque step by step

Step 1: Choose Technique Level which a player must add to the Techniques total cost if he chooses to
Simply choose the level of the Technique to determine how distribute the Ki Point cost among those Characteristics.
many MK points you can spend on it.
For example, if the Ki Point cost of a certain Techniques
Step 2: Choose Main Effect effect is 10 Dexterity points, but the effect has +1 Agility and +2
Choose the main effect of the Technique (remember the cost in Ki Power listed as optional characteristics, a player can distribute
Points is under Primary). those 10 points among Dexterity, Agility, and Power. If he does
so, however, the must add 3 (+1 from Agility and +2 from Power)
Step 3: Choose Secondary Effects to the total Ki Point cost, raising it to 13. Then, he can distribute
Choosing secondary effects is not compulsory. Still, a player can choose the new total cost among the three Characteristics. For instance:
as many as his MK will allow. The cost of secondary effects in Ki Points is Dexterity 5, Agility 6 and Power 2.
reflected in the Secondary box
Here is an example of a Technique creation:
Step 4: Calculate Technique MK
Once a player has chosen the effects of the Technique, he must add up A player wants to generate a first-level Technique with the
their cost in order to arrive at the final MK necessary to develop it. If the following effects: 300-foot distance attack and +50 to damage,
cost exceeds the points allowed by the Technique Level, he must modify where the main effect is the distance attack and the damage bonus
the effects or choose Disadvantages to lower the MK cost. is the secondary effect. The MK cost for those two effects is 35 (20
for the long-distance attack and 15 for the damage bonus). The
Step 5: Calculate Accumulation Cost player then looks at the Ki Point cost of the effects. He determines
Check the Ki Point cost of the effects and the Characteristics on which they
that the cost of the 300-foot attack (5 Ki Points) is too high and
are based. If a player has chosen four effects, he will have four different costs
decides to distribute 3 points of the Ki cost to his characters Will.
potentially tied to four different Characteristics. If two effects are based on
Because the effect lists Will as an optional Characteristic with a +1 Ki
the same ones, the player should add their Ki Point cost together.
Point cost, the total cost of the effect becomes 6, and the players
distribution for this effect looks like this: 2 Power and 4 Will.
Step 6: Modify Accumulation Costs Between Attributes.
Now that the player knows the exact Ki Point cost of each effect, he can The player then determines the cost of the secondary effect (the
distribute that cost among optional Characteristics. A player can take all +50 damage bonus), which happens to be 6 Strength. He decides
(or just a portion) of the Ki Point cost it takes to power the Technique and not to distribute these points to any optional Characteristics.
share it among as many optional Characteristics as he wishes. However, Thus, the total Ki Point cost for this effect is 2 Power, 4 Will,
each optional Characteristic possesses an additional Accumulation cost and 6 Strength.

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 Creation of Dominion Techniques Options
The first step in creating a Technique is choosing its level. As seen Some of the effects listed below introduce different optional Advantages
earlier, level indicates the number of MK points a player can spend, which from which to choose. While a player is not required to adopt any of these
is a fundamental aspect in Technique creation. Once a player knows the MK Advantages, the possibility to do so comes with the acquisition of the effect.
spending limit, he can decide what the effects will be. However, the adoption of optional Advantages will increase the Techniques
Every Technique has a single main effect, which may or may not be MK and Ki Point cost. There is no restriction to the number of Advantages
accompanied by several secondary effects. The main effect represents a character can choose. Maintaining these optional Advantages entails an
the core purpose of the Technique, while secondary effects additional cost, just like maintaining Techniques.
are added abilities of a more diverse nature and lesser
importance. Every effect has a specific MK and Ki For example, a player wishes to obtain two additional attack
cost. There is no change in MK points for main or effects worth 30 MK and 12 Ki Points for a certain Technique.
secondary effect, but the Ki Point cost does follow He also plans on developing one of the optional Advantages of
different rules. Main effects have Ki Point costs that effect, Continuous Attack, worth +30 MK and +10 to Ki. By
lower than that of secondary effects, since developing this Advantage, the final cost of the effect goes up
they are the true essence of the Technique. to 60 MK and 22 Ki.
This Ki Point cost is always based on a
specific related Characteristic. In other
EFFECTS
Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

words, if a player wants to enhance his

characters Attack Ability, the Ki Point
cost will come from Dexterity. If he wants The following is a list of possible Technique effects. But
to improve damage, the Ki Point cost will first, let us consider the elements taken into account during
come from Strength. However, it might not their creation:
be convenient for a player to base a Technique
on an effects original Characteristics. He has the Effects: The abilities granted by the Technique.
option, therefore, of basing the effect on different Primary: The Ki cost as the Techniques primary effect.
optional Characteristics although in doing so, Secondary: The Ki cost as the Techniques secondary
the player incurs an additional Ki Point effect(s).
cost for the effect. Each Technique ef fect MK: The number of MK points required for learning or
description lists the additional developing the Technique.
Ki Point cost incurred next to Level: The power level of the effect. There are three levels:
the optional Characteristic (see Basic, Major and Arcane. Basic Techniques have no indication,
Box IX for more details). Major techniques are marked with a 2, and Arcane Techniques
Finally, a player decides on whether to are marked with a 3. Players can only choose effects that are
take Disadvantages, which reduces the MK cost for not higher level as their Technique. In other words, a player can
learning a Technique, or extend their duration, which only choose an effect marked 2 for Major or Arcane Techniques.
increases the MK cost. Primary Characteristic: The base Characteristic of the effect.
Optional Characteristics: The Characteristics among which a player
Technique Maintenance can distribute the Ki Point cost of the effect. Each optional Characteristic
possesses an added value, indicating the extra Ki Points a player must pay
Even though many Techniques occur instantaneously, some can
have a prolonged duration. In fact, some Techniques can even remain for distributing Ki Points to that specific Characteristic.
active through many turns. A player wishing to extend the duration of a Element: The related elements of the effect.
Techniques effect must declare his wish at the time of development. Doing Maintenance: The cost of maintaining the Technique through several
so increases the Techniques MK cost according to its level by 10 MK at rounds. This figures use is twofold. It shows both how much the effect
first level, 20 MK at second level, and 30 MK at third level. increases the cost, and the amount to be paid per turn.
In addition to the MK increase, extending the duration of a Technique
requires the character to pay a Maintenance Ki Point cost each turn and adding
that same value to the Ki Point cost of the Technique. A player may choose to
Offensive Effects
These effects improve a characters Attack Abilities. They are generally
retain only certain effects of a Technique and let the others die out. used with the most aggressive Techniques.
The number of Ki points necessary for the abilities to remain active
through the subsequent rounds is equal to the value added as maintenance
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cost. Therefore, if maintenance costs 8 extra points, every subsequent
This effect adds a bonus to the Attack Ability. Upon rolling the dice, a
round will cost another 8 points. This amount should be paid using the
character adds the number under Attack Bonus to his roll.
Characteristics involved in the effect, although this is done innately
regardless of the characters Accumulation.
Attack Bonus Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
+10 2 4 5 1
We intend to maintain a 60-foot attack Technique. Since this is
+25 3 5 5 2
the main effect, the cost is only 3 Ki and 10 MK points. Next, we add +40 4 6 10 3
the extra 10 MK points, and we get a final value of 20 points. After +50 5 8 15 4
that, we add the maintenance cost to the Ki point cost, which since +75 8 11 20 6
its only 2, makes the effects final value 5 Ki points. In subsequent +90 12 15 25 8
rounds, the 60-foot attack effect will cost 2 Ki points. +100 14 18 30 10
+125 18 22 35 12 2
An extended technique only allows a character to reuse that technique +150 22 26 40 14 2
+175 26 32 45 16 3
once per turn, but it doesnt add special properties to all his actions. For
+200 30 36 50 18 3
example, a technique which adds a +50 to the Attack Ability would apply
the bonus to only one of the characters attacks, even if he declares more Primary Char: Dexterity Related Elements: Air, Fire, Darkness
than one attack per turn or he uses an additional weapon. Optional Char: Agility +2, Power +2, Will +3, Strength +2

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 CounterattaCk ability Dodge Bonus Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
This effect adds a bonus to a characters Attack Ability when +10 2 4 5 1
counterattacking. These bonuses only apply after a successful defense that +25 3 5 5 1
grants the possibility of a Counter-attack. +40 4 6 10 2
+50 5 8 15 3
Attack Bonus Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl +75 8 11 20 4
+10 1 2 5 1 +90 12 15 25 5
+25 2 4 5 2 +100 14 18 30 8
+40 3 5 10 3 +125 18 22 35 10 2
+50 4 6 10 4 +150 22 26 40 12 2
+75 6 9 15 6 +175 26 32 45 14 3
+90 9 12 20 8 +200 30 36 50 16 3
+100 12 15 25 10 Primary Char: Agility Related Elements: Light, Air, Water
+125 14 18 30 12 2 Optional Char: Dexterity +2, Power +2, Will +3, Constitution +2
+150 18 22 35 14 2
+175 22 26 40 16 3 limited dodge ability
+200 26 32 45 18 3
This effect adds a bonus to a characters Dodge Ability, but it does not
Primary Char: Dexterity Related Elements: Air, Water, Earth allow him to counterattack even if the Result indicates that a counterattack
Optional Char: Agility +2, Power +2, Will +3, Strength +2 can happen.

Defensive Effects Dodge Bonus

+10
Primary Secondary MK
1 2 5
Maint.
1
Lvl

These effects improve a characters Block or Dodge Abilities. They +25 2 4 5 1

are used with Techniques whose main objective is to stop attacks from an +40 3 5 10 1
opponent. +50 4 6 10 2
+75 6 9 15 3
bloCk ability +90 8 11 20 4
This effect adds a bonus to a characters Block Ability when using the +100 10 13 25 6
Technique. The player rolls the dice and adds the number under Block +125 12 15 30 8 2
+150 16 20 35 10 2
Bonus to his dice roll.
+175 20 24 40 12 3
+200 24 29 45 14 3
Block Bonus Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
+10 2 4 5 1 Primary Char: Agility Related Elements: Light, Air, Darkness
+25 3 5 5 1 Optional Char: Dexterity +2, Power +2, Will +3, Constitution +2
+40 4 6 10 2
+50
+75
+90
5
8
12
8
11
15
15
20
25
3
4
5
Destructive Effects
These effects enhance Attack damage, provoking terrible consequences
+100 14 18 30 8 upon the enemy.
+125 18 22 35 10 2
+150 22 26 40 12 2 damage multiplier
+175 26 32 45 14 3 This effect multiplies an attacks final damage. For instance, a character
+200 30 36 50 16 3
attacking with a 60-point Final Damage sword will inflict 120 damage using
Primary Char: Dexterity Related Elements: Light, Water, Earth a Technique that multiplies damage by two.
Optional Char: Agility +2, Power +2, Will +3, Strength +2
Multiplier Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
limited bloCk ability x2 10 15 25 4
This effect adds a bonus to a characters Block Ability, but it does not x3 15 20 40 8 2
allow him to counterattack even if the Result indicates that a counterattack x4 20 30 80 12 3
can happen. Nothing prevents a character from attacking on his Initiative. Primary Char: Strength Related Elements: Fire, Earth
Optional Char: Dexterity +3, Power +1, Will +1, Constitution +2
Block Bonus Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
+10 1 2 5 1 damage augmentation
+25 2 4 5 1 This effect increases the damage caused by an attack. This bonus is not
+40 3 5 10 1
added to the result shown in the Combat Table, but rather to the attacks Base
+50 4 6 10 2
+75 6 9 15 3 Damage. For example, a character who wields a weapon that deals 60 damage
+90 8 11 20 4 using a Technique supplying a +50 bonus would have a 110 Base Damage.
+100 10 13 25 6
+125 12 15 30 8 2 Damage Bonus Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
+150 16 20 35 10 2 +10 1 2 5 1
+175 20 24 40 12 3 +25 2 4 5 1
+200 24 29 45 14 3 +40 3 5 10 1
+50 4 6 15 2
Primary Char: Dexterity Related Elements: Light, Water, Earth +75 6 9 20 3
Optional Char: Agility +2, Power +2, Will +3, Strength +2 +90 8 11 25 4
+100 10 13 30 5
dodge ability +125 14 18 35 6 2
This effect adds a bonus to a characters Dodge ability. For example, a +150 16 20 40 8 2
character with a 140 Dodge Ability performing this Technique with a +40 +175 18 22 45 10 3
bonus will defend himself from one attack that turn by rolling the dice, +200 20 24 50 12 3
adding 40 to that roll, and then adding that number to his Dodge Ability. Primary Char: Strength Related Elements: Fire, Earth
Optional Char: Dexterity +3, Power +2, Will +1, Constitution +1

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 Optional Advantage: Sacrifice Optional Advantage: Continuous Attack
This Advantage allows a character to increase his attacks Base Damage This Advantage allows a character to deliver all of his attacks uninterrupted.
even more by means of a sacrifice added to the Technique such as losing His opponent can not counterattack until all attacks are resolved. However,
Life Points or Characteristics. this Advantage does not prevent the opponents counterattack indefinitely.
If the Combat Result allows, he may take his counterattack right after his
Option Cost MK Maint. attacker finishes his last blow. In any event, the fact that an opponent can not
Vital Sacrifice +4 15 3 counterattack does not prevent him from withdrawing from physical combat.
Double Vital Sacrifice +10 50 4
Health Sacrifice +2 10 2 Option Cost MK Maint.
Characteristic Sacrifice +2 10 2 Continuous Attack +10 30 5
Vital Sacrifice: A character can increase his Base Damage up to
an amount equal to the number of Life Points he sacrifices when using a
Optional Advantage: Added Fatigue Bonus
This Advantage allows a character to add any bonus he receives from
Technique with this effect. If a character spends 50 LP, for example, he adds a
using Fatigue Points to all the attacks he performs with this Technique. For
+50 bonus to the Techniques Base Damage. If a creature using this Advantage
example, a character who uses 2 Fatigue points to receive a +30 bonus to
has Damage Resistance, the amount should be increased by means of the Life
his Attack Ability would add this bonus to every attack of the Technique.
Multiplier. This LP loss is equivalent to the spell Vital Sacrifice.
Double Vital Sacrifice: The same as above, except damage is Option Cost MK Maint.
Illustrated by Sansyu 2001

increased by twice the amount of sacrificed Life Points. Added Fatigue Bonus +8 30 2
Health Sacrifice: Allows for an increase in an attacks Base Damage
equivalent to twice the maximum LP sacrificed. Unlike Vital Sacrifice, Life limited AdditionAll AttA
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Points sacrificed in this way can never be recovered. Characters may use this ability to perform penalty-free additional
Characteristic Sacrifice: This Advantage increases an attacks Base attacks. However, additional effects from this Technique only apply to one
Damage by 50 points for every primary Characteristic point sacrificed. For attack and not the additional ones.
example, a character who sacrificed 2 Constitution points would add a +100 For example, a Technique that grants two additional attacks, as well as
bonus to the Techniques Base Damage. This can only be done with those a +50 bonus to Attack Ability and another +50 to damage would allow a
Characteristics employed in Ki Accumulation. Therefore, Intelligence and character to perform three attacks with a +50 bonus to his Attack Ability
Perception are excluded. Sacrificed Characteristics can not be recovered and damage only on one of them.
by any means.
Attacks Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
+1 3 5 5 1
+2 6 9 10 2
+3 9 12 15 3
+4 12 15 20 4
+5 15 19 30 6
+6 18 22 40 8 2
+8 22 26 50 10 2
+10 26 32 60 12 3
Primary Char: Dexterity Related Elements: Air, Water, Darkness
Optional Char: Agility +2, Power +3, Will +3, Constitution +1

Optional Advantage: Continuous Attack

This works identically to the Continuous Attack Advantage described
under the Additional Attack effect above.
Option Cost MK Maint.
Continuous Attack +10 30 5
A Damage Augmentation Technique
AdditionAl defense
Action Effects This effect enables a character to make multiple penalty-free Block
and Dodge attempts during a single turn. For example, a warrior using a
These effects allow a character to perform several penalty-free
additional actions during the same turn. Technique that provides three additional defenses can attempt to Dodge
the first three attacks on him without applying modifiers from Table 41. If
AdditionAll AttA
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This effect permits a character to perform additional penalty-free if it were actually a second attack).
attacks. For example, a character who gets one extra attack can perform
two attacks in a single turn at full Ability. Any secondary effect of the Defenses Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
technique applies to all of the attacks. +1 1 2 5 1
+2 2 4 5 2
Attacks Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl +3 3 5 10 3
+1 6 9 20 3 +4 4 6 15 4
+2 12 15 30 6 +6 5 8 20 6
+3 18 22 40 9 +8 6 9 25 8
+4 24 29 50 12 2 +10 7 10 30 10 2
+5 30 36 60 15 3 Unlimited 8 11 35 12 3

Primary Char: Dexterity Related Elements: Air, Water Primary Char: Agility Related Elements: Light
Optional Char: Agility +2, Power +3, Will +3, Constitution +1 Optional Char: Dexterity +1, Power +3, Will +3, Constitution +1

For example, a Technique that grants two additional attacks, as

well as a +50 bonus to Attack Ability and another +50 to damage
would allow a character to perform three attacks with a +50 bonus
to his Attack Ability and damage on all of them.

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 Optional Advantage: Added Fatigue Bonus PhR to pass Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
This Advantage allows a character to add any bonus he receives from 40 1 2 5 1
using Fatigue Points to all defenses he performs with this Technique. 60 2 4 5 1
80 3 5 10 2
Option Cost MK Maint. 100 5 8 15 3
Added Fatigue Bonus +6 20 2 120 6 9 20 4
140 8 11 20 5 2
AdditionAll Action 180 10 13 30 6 2
This effect allows a character to perform several Active Actions in 200 14 18 50 8 3
a single turn without applying penalties. For instance, a character could
240 18 22 80 10 3
move at his top Movement Value, try and steal something, and perform
an acrobatic maneuver, avoiding the penalties for performing multiple Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Darkness, Light
Actions. Optional Char: Will +1, Strength +4, Dexterity +4, Constitution +4

Actions Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl

Optional Advantage: Added State
+1 1 2 5 1 There is no limit to the number of states that a player can add. Each
+2 2 4 5 2 forces an opponent to make a separate PhR Check. However, each
+3 3 5 10 3 additional state raises the Advantages Ki cost by 2 points. Thus, if a
+4 4 6 15 4 character acquires Action Penalty and then Blindness, the cost of the latter
+5 5 8 20 6 will be +7 instead of +5.
+6 6 9 25 8
+8 7 10 30 10 2 Option Cost MK Lvl
+10 8 11 35 12 3 Action Penalty +2 5
PhR Reduction +2 10
Primary Char: Dexterity Related Elements: Air Blindness +5 15
Optional Char: Agility +1, Power +3, Will +3, Constitution +1 Characteristic Reduction +2 10
Partial paralysis +6 10
Optional Advantage: Added Fatigue Bonus Damage +5 10
This Advantage functions in the same way as Added Fatigue Bonus does Unconsciousness +8 15
under Additional Attacks and Additional Defenses. Comma +10 30 2
Total Paralysis +8 20 2
Option Cost MK Maint. Life Drain +8 15 2
Added Fatigue Bonus +6 20 1 Control +10 40 3
Death +12 50 3

Reaction Effects Blindness, Unconsciousness and Damage: All these effects apply
in the general way described in Chapter 14: States, Effects and Accidents.
These effects increase a characters response capability. They boost his
All Action Penalty: This effect applies an All Action Penalty equal
reaction speed to critical situations.
to the number by which the target failed his PhR Check. Penalties are
initiAtive AugmentA
ugment tion
recovered at a 5 point per hour rate.
This effect increases a characters Initiative for the turn. Simply add PhR Reduction: This effect reduces the victims Physical Resistance
the amount under Bonus to Initiative to his Initiative rolls. This must be by an amount equivalent to the number by which he failed the PhR Check.
declared before calculating Initiative for that turn. Penalties are recovered at a 5 point per hour rate.
Characteristic Reduction: This effect causes the victim to lose 1
Bonus to Initiative Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl Characteristic Point for every 10 points by which he fails the PhR Check.
+25 1 2 5 1 The player must choose the specific Characteristic affected by this ability.
+50 2 4 10 1 The affected character will recover 1 Characteristic Point per hour.
Coma: This effect renders its victim unconscious for 1 hour per point
+75 4 6 15 2
by which he fails his PhR Check. Characters can not be awakened from this
+100 6 9 20 3
state by any other means. Players may choose this effect only for second-
+125 8 11 25 4 2
level Techniques.
+150 10 13 30 5 2
Partial Paralysis: The affected character will be subjected to partial
+175 12 15 35 6 3
paralysis for a number of turns equivalent to his PhR Check failure level.
+200 14 18 40 7 3
Total Paralysis: Same as above, except paralysis is complete. Players
Primary Char: AgilityRelated Elements: Air may only choose this effect for second-level Techniques.
Optional Char: Dexterity +1, Power +3, Will +3, Constitution +2 Life Drain: This effect causes additional Life Point damage to the
victim equal to the amount by which he failed the PhR Check. Characters

Esoteric Effects using this effect may absorb those drained Life Points and use them to heal
their own wounds. Life Points obtained in this way may only come from the
These effects place opponents in different states ranging from drained points from this effect and not the total damage from the attack.
paralysis to coma. Players may only choose this effect for second-level Techniques.
Control: This effect allows a player to exert complete control over
StA
t teS the victim for one hour for every 10 points by which the victim failed the
This ability links some form of supernatural effect to a characters PhR Check. If a character gives his victim an order completely contrary to
offensive Technique. When receiving damage from this type of attack, his worldview or values, the victim receives another Resistance roll against
however small it may be, a character must pass a Physical Resistance (PhR) the same Difficulty. However, the victim uses his Psychic Resistance instead.
Check. If the character fails the check, he suffers an esoteric effect, and the Players may choose this effect only for Arcane Techniques.
consequences of the attack automatically activate at the end of the turn. Death: This effect kills victims who fail the Physical Resistance Check.
The following table shows the Resistance Check difficulty of the effect. Players may only choose this effect for arcane Techniques.
A player must choose the state to which an opponent will be subjected
from the Added State Optional Advantage.

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 Special Effects Fortitude augmentation
This effect increases a characters weapon or armor fortitude,
This section organizes any remaining effects from long-distance
rendering it more resistant to blows.
attacks to the creation of powerful energy shields not incorporated in
individual categories. Fortitude Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
Combat maneuvers and aiming +10 1 2 5 1
+15 2 4 5 1
This effect allows a character to perform aimed attacks and other
+20 3 5 10 2
combat actions, such as Disarm, while decreasing the penalty for the +25 4 6 10 2
maneuver. The penalty reduction value appears in the first column. +30 5 8 15 3 2
+35 6 9 20 3 2
Precision Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl +40 7 10 25 4 3
10 1 2 5 1
25 2 4 5 1 Primary Char: Strength Related Elements: Earth, Fire
50 3 5 10 2 Optional Char: Will +1, Power +2, Dexterity +4, Constitution +2
75 4 6 10 2 2
100 6 9 15 3 2 Long-distanCe attaCk
120 8 11 20 3 3 This effect allows characters to project attacks over a distance. Any
ability may be used in the attack, including Magical or Psychic projection.
Primary Char: Dexterity Related Elements: Air
Any Technique performed at a distance counts as a fired projectile as far as
Optional Char: Agility +1, Power +2, Will +2, Constitution +2
calculating defense penalties.
To determine a Techniques long-distance Base Damage, choose either
armor inCrease the damage produced by the hand-held weapon or a value equivalent to
This effect allows a character to increase his Armor Type for a complete twice the users Base Presence plus his Power Bonus. Thus, a third-level
turn. It may be combined with any other armor as an additional layer, but character would produce a damage of 80 plus the corresponding value
it does not bring additional penalties to Initiative. This effect works against supplied by his attribute.
all kinds of attack.
Distance Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
A.T. Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl 15 feet 1 2 5 1
1 1 2 5 1 30 feet 2 4 10 1
2 2 4 5 1 60 feet 3 5 10 2
3 4 6 10 2 50 feet 4 6 15 3
4 6 9 15 2 150 feet 5 8 20 4
5 8 11 20 3 2 800 feet 6 9 25 5 2
1,500 feet 8 11 30 6 2
6 10 13 25 3 2 3,000 feet 10 13 35 8 2
7 12 15 30 4 2 3 miles 14 18 40 10 3
8 14 18 40 5 3 6 miles 18 22 45 12 3
60 miles 22 26 50 14 3
Primary Char: Constitution Related Elements: Earth, Water, Light
Optional Char: Power +1, Will +2, Strength +2, Agility +3 Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Air, Water, Fire
Optional Char: Will +1, Dexterity +2, Agility +3, Constitution +4
armor destruCtion
This effect lowers the targeted victims Armor Type. The number by area attaCk
which the victims AT is reduced appears under the Reduction column. The effect creates an attack that affects every person within its radius
using a single offensive roll. A player must choose the radius and pay
Reduction Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl the costs at the time of Technique Creation. It is not possible to specify
1 AT 1 2 5 1 particular targets with an area attack.
2 AT 2 4 5 1 Base Damage of an area attack uses either the weapons natural
3 AT 3 5 10 2 damage or twice the characters Base Presence plus his Power Bonus.
4 AT 4 6 10 2
5 AT 5 8 15 3 2 Radius Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
6 AT 6 9 20 3 2 3 feet 1 2 5 1
7 AT 8 11 25 4 2 15 feet 2 4 10 1
8 AT 10 13 30 5 3 30 feet 3 5 15 2
80 feet 4 6 20 3
Primary Char: Strength Related Elements: Darkness, Fire 50 feet 6 9 25 4 2
Optional Char: Power +1, Will +2, Dexterity +2, Constitution +2 150 feet 8 11 30 5 2
1,500 feet 10 13 40 6 2
breakage augmentation 3,000 feet 12 15 50 8 3
This effect increases the Breakage value of a characters weapon. 3 miles 16 20 60 10 3

Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Darkness, Light, Fire

Breakage Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
Optional Char: Will +1, Dexterity +2, Agility +3, Constitution +3
+5 1 2 5 1
+10 2 4 10 1
+15 4 6 15 2 Optional Advantage: Target Choice
+20 6 9 20 3 This Advantage allows a character to choose specific targets within an
+25 8 11 25 4 2 area attack. Unaccounted targets, such as those hidden from the character,
+30 12 15 30 5 2 can not be de-selected.
+35 14 18 35 6 2
+40 18 22 40 8 3 Option Cost MK Maint.
Target Choice +2 10 1
Primary Char: Strength Related Elements: Earth, Fire
Optional Char: Will +1, Power +2, Dexterity +4, Constitution +2

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 AutomAtic trA
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nsport tion Option Cost MK Maint.
The character automatically covers the distance shown in the effects Projectile Weapon +2 10 1
first column. Even though movement is automatic, the Technique does not
confer the ability to pass through solid bodies except when the character trA
r pping
using the Technique is also an immaterial entity. If a character combines this Upon attack, a character can attempt to trap his adversary. This effect
ability with an attack effect, he can attack the moment he appears. Automatic uses the same rules as the Trap combat maneuver; no penalties apply to
Transportation can not be used to gain automatically the bonus for a Back or the attackers Ability, however. Instead of using his Dexterity or Strength, a
Flank attack because an enemy can turn to face the attack. If combined with a character uses the score shown in the first column for this effect.
successful defense, a character can automatically withdraw from combat.
Trap Primary Secondary: MK Maint. Lvl
Distance Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl 4 2 4 5 1
6 3 5 10 2
30 feet 2 4 5 1
8 4 6 10 3
60 feet 3 5 10 2
10 5 8 15 4
150 feet 4 6 10 3 12 6 9 20 5
300 feet 5 8 15 4 14 8 11 25 6 2
800 feet 6 9 20 5 16 10 13 30 7 2
1,500 feet 8 11 25 6 2 18 14 18 35 8 3
3,000 feet 10 13 30 7 2 20 18 22 40 10 3
3 miles 14 18 35 8 2
6 miles 18 22 40 10 3 Primary Char: Strength Related Elements: Earth
60 miles 22 26 50 12 3 Optional Char: Dexterity +1, Will +2, Constitution +2, Power +2
Primary Char: Agility Related Elements: Air, Light, Darkness projEction
Optional Char: Strength +2, Power +3, Dexterity +2, Constitution +2 The character strikes his opponent with the Strength shown in the first
column of this effect. If his opponent fails to pass an Opposed Check against
criticAll EnhAncEmEnt
this Technique using his own Strength, he will be knocked back a distance
Whenever an attack produces a Critical, this effect allows a character
proportional to the number by which he failed the Check.
to add a bonus to his roll when calculating the Critical level.
Projection Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
Critical Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
4 1 2 5 1
+10 2 4 5 1
6 2 4 5 2
+25 3 5 5 2
8 3 5 10 3
+40 4 6 10 3
10 4 6 10 4
+50 5 8 15 4
12 5 8 15 5
+75 8 11 20 6
14 6 9 20 6 2
+90 12 15 25 8
16 8 11 25 7 2
+100 14 18 30 10
18 10 13 30 8 3
+125 18 22 35 12 2
20 12 15 35 10 3
+150 22 26 40 14 2
+175 26 32 45 16 3 Primary Char: Strength Related Elements: Earth, Fire
+200 30 36 50 18 3 Optional Char: Power +1, Will +1, Constitution +2, Dexterity +3
Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Fire, Earth
Optional Char: Strength +1, Will +1, Dexterity +2, Constitution +2
EnErgy shiEld
This effect enables a character to create an energy shield to defend
himself until the end of the Combat Turn. The screen relies on the
Optional Advantage: Automatic Critical
characters Block or Dodge Abilities for its Defense Ability score, and it
This Advantage allows the Technique to cause an automatic Critical if it
is governed by the same rules as magical and psychic shields. Its resistance
causes any amount of damage, regardless of the opponents Life Points. In
appears in the column marked LP, and each type of shield has a Damage
regards to creatures with Damage Resistance, the Critical is not automatic,
Barrier of 40.
but the whole of the creatures body is considered a vulnerable spot.
LP Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
Option Cost MK Maint.
Automatic Critical +8 30 +4 100 2 4 5 1
200 3 5 5 1
physicAll Ki WEApons 300 4 6 10 2
400 5 8 15 3
This effect allows to create a physical weapon using Ki. Its quality depends
500 8 11 20 4
upon the invested points, as indicated by the tables first column. Characters can 800 12 15 25 5 2
not create projectiles for Fired Weapons although they can create Thrown 1,000 14 18 30 8 2
projectile weapons. The weapons impact with the natural Attack Type of the 1,250 18 22 35 10 2
imitated artifact. A weapon created by Ki vanishes once the Technique ends. 1,500 22 26 40 12 3
2,000 26 32 45 14 3
Quality Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
+0 2 4 5 1 Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Light, Water
+5 4 6 5 1 Optional Char: Will +1, Constitution +2, Strength +2, Dexterity +3
+10 6 9 10 2
+15 8 11 15 3 2 intA
nt ngibility
+20 10 13 20 4 3 The character and his belongings become intangible for the duration
of the Turn. He can travel through solid objects and ignore conventional
Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Light, Darkness, Earth attacks, as long as none of them are based on energy.
Optional Char: Will +1, Constitution +1, Strength +2, Dexterity +3
Effect Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
Optional Advantage: Projectiles Intangibility 3 5 10 2
Projectile creation allows a character to create Fired Projectile weapons
and produce unlimited ammunition in the corresponding quality. Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Light, Darkness, Water
Optional Char: Will +1, Constitution +3, Strength +3, Dexterity +3

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 Mirage eleMental attack
The character generates illusory images of himself that he can control. The attack has elemental properties; therefore, it produces increased
These images may perform any action and even make individual attacks. effects against creatures especially vulnerable to them. It is necessary to
Since they are not real, anyone with the ability to detect energy or see choose the specific element upon which it shall be based. If the element
through illusions immediately grasps their true nature. The number of is Fire, it can attack using the Heat Attack Type. If it is Air, it can use the
beings created is specified in the Mirages column. Electricity Attack Type, or the Cold Attack Type if it is Water. A character
using Stone attacks may opt between Thrust, Impact or Cut attacks
Mirages Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
1 1 2 5 1 Attack Primary Secondary: MK Maint. Lvl
2 2 4 5 2 Elemental 2 4 5 1
4 4 6 10 3
6 6 9 10 4 Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Variable
10 8 11 15 6 2 Optional Char: Will +1, Constitution +2, Strength +3, Dexterity +3
15 10 13 20 8 2
20 12 15 25 10 2
25 14 18 30 12 3
Primary Char: Will Related Elements: Water, Darkness
Optional Char: Power +1, Agility +2, Dexterity +3, Constitution +3
Illustrtated by Sansyu 2001

Optional Advantage: Non-detection

This Advantage permits characters to try and hide the illusory nature of
mirages from those trying to detect them through Ki Abilities. A character
who tries to detect the presence of mirages must use his detection ability
and pass a Check at the difficulty prescribed by the Advantage.

Option Cost MK Lvl

Moderate +1 5
Difficult +2 10
Very Difficult +3 10
Absurd +4 15
Almost impossible +5 15
Impossible +6 20 2
Inhuman +7 25 2
Zen +8 30 3
attack Mirroring
With a successful defense, this effect confers the ability to return the
attack to the aggressor. This mirrored attack uses the same Final Attack
Abilities of the initiator, as well as his attack roll. A mirrored attack is
regarded as a counterattack, so even though the character may add the
obtained counterattack bonus against the mirrored attack, he is unable to
perform a second attack after he has used this Technique. Esoteric effects Eld, a powerful fire Technique
associated with the attack can not be mirrored. Supernatural attack
This effect makes an attack supernatural in nature. Consequently, it
Effect Primary Secondary: MK Maint. Lvl
uses the Energy Attack Type. Since it is an immaterial blow, only characters
Attack Mirroring 12 15 30 8 2
with the ability to stop Energy Attacks can parry against supernatural
Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Light, Darkness, Water attacks.
Optional Char: Will +1, Strength +2, Agility +3, Dexterity +3
Attack Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl
Energy 5 8 10 1
Optional Advantage: Target Choice
Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Light, Darkness
This Advantage allows a character to redirect the mirrored attack to
Optional Char: Will +1, Constitution +2, Strength +3, Dexterity +3
any other target within its radius.

Option Cost MK Maint. DaMage reSiStance

Target Choice +2 10 +2 When using this Technique, a character functions as a creature with
Damage Resistance. Characters with Damage Resistance have a natural
Optional Advantage: Mirroring Esoteric Abilities Armor of 4 which they add to any other protection as an additional layer.
Other than damage, the mirrored attack retains all of its special At the same time, characters add a bonus to their Life Points from which
abilities including those of a magical or psychic nature. they deduct damage first before reducing their original LP.

Option Cost MK Maint. +LP Primary Secondary MK Maint. Lvl

Mirroring Esoteric Abilities. +4 20 +1 100 2 4 5 1
200 3 5 5 1
energy DaMaging attack 300 4 6 10 2
The attack is able to damage energy, regardless of the Presence 400 5 8 15 3
600 8 11 20 4
required for affecting the opponent.
800 12 15 25 5
Attack Primary Secondary: MK Maint. Lvl 1,000 14 18 30 8 2
Energy 1 2 5 1 1,200 18 22 35 10 2
1,400 22 26 40 12 3
Primary Char: Power Related Elements: Fire, Light, Darkness
Optional Char: Will +1, Constitution +2, Strength +3, Dexterity +3 Primary Char: Constitution Related Elements: Earth
Optional Char: Will +1, Strength +3, Power +3, Dexterity +3

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 DISADVANTAGES SAMPLE TECHNIQUES
Disadvantages lower the MK of Techniques. First-level Techniques The following is a list of several ready-made techniques included to
may have one Disadvantage, second-level Techniques may have two make choosing a Technique easier and to serve as an illustration in the
Disadvantages, and third-level Techniques may have three. Regardless of creation of your own Techniques.
the number of Disadvantages chosen, MK costs can not be lowered beyond
half their original value.
Celeritas
Looking back at our previous Technique, its 30 MK seems high, Celeritas is an art based mostly on speed. By controlling body energy to
so we look for a Disadvantage. We choose an Elemental Binding, enhance his senses, someone using this discipline can react at the speed of
relating the Technique to two elements (air and fire). Because of this, thought, anticipating any of his opponents actions. All Celeritas Techniques
we deduct 10 points from its MK value. Since the MK value of the are offensive. This art does not concern itself with defense of any kind. It
conquers and subjects.
Technique is 30, it can never be lower than 15.

ElEmEntal Binding Excisum Aeris

This Disadvantage forces the player to choose effects only related to This Technique allows the character to emit a full Ki explosion at a
a particular element. Additionally, this Disadvantage will also force the specific moment, projecting a blow at such speed that it causes the air to
character using it to choose that element again if developing a higher- warp while he advances to attack. This Technique uses the Base Damage
level Technique based upon it. In other words, once a player chooses this of the users weapon.
Disadvantage, all higher-level techniques must also carry this Disadvantage. Required MK: 25 Level: 1
AGI 4
Option MK Reduction DEX 4
Single Element 15 POW 2
Two Elements 10 Effects: Long-Distance Attack 50 meters, +50 to Initiative.

Single Element: Effects must be bound to a single element. Velocitas Ventus

Two Elements: As before, except players must limit the effect to two By increasing his speed beyond human limits, a character can travel so
elements. Naturally, they can not be adopted simultaneously. fast that his body seems to split. In this way, he can attack four times during
the Combat Turn while also adding a bonus to his Final Initiative.
REducEd damagE Required MK: 25 Level: 1
This Disadvantage reduces or cancels Technique-derived damage. It can AGI 7
only be applied to offensive Techniques. DEX 7
POW 4
Option MK Reduction Effects: +3 Limited Attacks, +50 to Initiative.
No Damage 20
Half damage 10 Excisum Magister
The fighter concentrates all his energy in a single move an attack of
No Damage: This Disadvantage renders the attack null, regardless
such speed that it has the ability to split an opponents body. This Technique
of Combat Table results. Still, the Techniques esoteric effects occur as
increases both base Initiative and Attack Ability.
usual as long as the impact makes it to the Combat Table.
Required MK: 45 Level: 2
Half damage: As above, only final damage is cut to half. These
AGI 8
Disadvantages can not be combined.
DEX 8
POW 5
SpEcial
cial REquiREmEntS
nt
ntS
Effects: +75 to Attack Ability, +125 to Initiative
Certain requirements must be met in order to perform the Technique.

Option MK Reduction Magnus Exactor

The character moves at full speed shattering all obstacles in his way up
Simple Intensity 15
Major Intensity 10 to a 30-foot radius. The victims of the attack only manage to see someone
Determined Condition 5 to 25 suddenly materialize and charge against them, only to disappear soon after.
This Technique uses the Base Damage of the users weapon.
Simple Intensity: In order to use this Technique, the character must Required MK: 45 Level: 2
have at least two intensities of a specific element at hand. Without it the use AGI 7
of the Technique is imposible. DEX 7
Major Intensity: Same as above, only the requirement is eight or more POW 3
intensities of a particular element. These Disadvantages can not be combined. Effects: Area Attack: 30-foot radius, +150 to Initiative
Determined Condition: This Technique can only be performed under
special conditions. Limitations and applicable MK reduction will be determined Summun
by the player in concert with the GM. Examples of simple conditions are The character reaches out his arms and vanishes momentarily. Right
riding exclusively on a saddle, or only effective at night, while complex at that moment, he begins to materialize around the victim, continually
conditions would include only effective against a particular individual. going back and forth through his body, destroying him completely in the
process. The attacker appears to vanish, then materializes in a whirling
pREdEtERmination blur of motion that completely destroys his victim. This Technique allows
Predetermined Techniques require that the character declares in a character to perform nine attacks in the same Combat Turn, the first of
advance he will Accumulate Ki in order to use it. As soon as he is capable which is usually accompanied by Surprise due to its reaction speed.
of casting the Technique, he must execute it straight away. A player can only Required MK: 85 Level: 3
choose this Disadvantage for second- and third-level techniques. AGI 15
DEX 17
Option MK Reduction POW 8
Predetermination 20 Effects: +8 to additional limited attack, +175 to Initiative

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 Ignis The Dragon
Ignis is the essence of flame a style that uses Ki to perform powerful The secrets of this ancient art are said to have been passed down
fire attacks. This style is often employed by many Dukzarist. All Ignis from one of the great beasts. All its Techniques are as varied as they are
Techniques suffer the Elemental Binding Disadvantage to fire. powerful, and they resemble the powers of the creature upon which they
are inspired. Each time a character uses one of these Techniques, his body
Feuer is covered with tattoos suggestive of dragon power.
By concentrating Ki in his weapon, a character can surround it with an aura
of fire, thus increasing its Base Damage by 25 points and gaining the possibility The Scales
of attacking in the Heat Table as a primary Critical. Feuer can be maintained Dragons are equipped to face a multitude of enemies. Thus, they can
investing 1 Ki Point for Will and 1 for Power in each round. This is also a key repel several attacks without applying penalties. This Technique allows the
Technique for performing subsequent attacks of greater power. user to repel seven attacks without compromising his Ability.
Required MK: 20 Level: 1 Required MK: 20 Level: 1
Will 5 Maint 1 DEX 3
POW 1 CON 3
STR 3 Maint 1 AGI 1
Effects: +25 to Damage, Elemental Attack: Heat, Maintained Effects: +6 Additional Defenses.
Technique
The Claws
Le Feu There are few things as lethal as a dragons claws. Executing this
This Technique unleashes a potent ball of fire which can strike a target Technique permits the user to make two attacks, each with a 40-point
up to 60 feet awat. Le Feu does not use the weapons damage, but twice bonus to Base Damage.
the characters Base Presence plus his Power Bonus. Required MK: 30 Level: 1
Required MK: 20 Level: 1 DEX 4
WIL 5 CON 4
DEX 3 AGI 4
POW 3 STR 2
STR 1 Effects: +1 additional Attack, +40 to Damage.
Effects: +40 to attack, Long-Distance Attack: 60 feet
The Fang
Horecka This attack lowers the victims AT by six points while increasing
This Technique unleashes an inferno that devours everything contained offensive ability and reducing penalties for performing aimed Attacks.
within a 150-foot radius around the character in a huge explosion. This Required MK: 45 Level: 2
Fire is so intense it doubles the weapons original Base Damage. Horecka DEX 5
requires a character to maintain the first-level Technique, Feuer. CON 8
Required MK: 40 Level: 2 AGI 6
WIL 10 STR 3
DEX 6 Effects: 6 to the victims AT, 50 to aimed Attacks, +50 to Attack
POW 6 Ability.
STR 2
Effects: Damage Multiplier: x2, Area Attack: 150-foot radius The Tail
Requirements: Keeping Feuer active A dragons tail flap can send entire armies flying. This technique allows
a character to make a forceful attack within an 80-foot radius using his
Vatra weapons Base Damage and increasing its offensive ability. Any individual.
Like a phoenix, the attacker wreathes himself in flames and charges against Anyone hit by this Technique must make an Opposed Check against Strength
his opponent with an attack that consumes him physically and spiritually. This 16 or be knocked to the ground.
attack increases damage, Attack Ability, and the resulting Critical (if any). Vatra Required MK: 55 Level: 2
requires a character to maintain the first-level Technique, Feuer. DEX 6
Required MK: 40 Levels: 2 CON 8
WIL 11 AGI 6
DEX 6 STR 2
POW 6 Effects: +40 to Attack Ability, Area Attack. 80-foot radius, 16 Strength
STR 1 Projection.
CON 3
Effects: +75 to the Attack, +75 to Damage, +40 to Critical The Dragons Breath
Requirements: Keeping Feuer active This Technique fires a pulse of pure energy up to a maximum
distance of one mile. At the will of the user, the pulse bursts, causing utter
Eld destruction in a 300-foot radius. The damage Dragons Breath deals is twice
This frightening Technique has devastating effects, both on the victim the characters Base Presence, plus his Power Bonus, then multiplied by
and the performer. In order to employ it, a character must sacrifice part of two. Dragons Breath is a Predetermined Technique and must be declared
his vital energy, suffering the resulting Damage in the process. In addition to before it is used.
increase the Attack Ability of the character, it increases the Base Damage Required MK: 80 Level: 3
in an amount equivalent to twice the Life Points sacrificed. Eld requires a DEX 10
character to maintain the first-level Technique, Feuer. CON 10
Required MK: 60 Level: 3 AGI 10
WIL 19 POW 6
DEX 10 STR 15
STR 10 Effects: Long-Distance Attack: 1 mile, Area attack: 300-foot radius,
Effects: +150 to Attack, Double Vital Sacrifice Energy Damaging Attack, Damage Multiplier: x2.
Requirements: Keeping Feuer active Disadvantage: Predetermination

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 chapter 11
Magic
Once, I dreamt my soul abandoned my body is linked to the Flow of Souls, although it
would be more precise to say it is one
I could fly and look inside the hearts of men. of its aspects. Magic springs from spirits
and reality itself. In a way, it can be thought
The only thing I could not do, was wake up. of as the shadow of existence; it does not
respond to the laws of physics or logic, but it
alters the world as it pleases.
The power of magic is not homogeneous.
It takes on varied shades as it merges with
Montaigne souls and comes into contact with different

Illustrated by Walpurgis Night

elements or emotions. In this way, it can be
organized into diverse types as it passes through
Magic is a fundamental element in Anima. It is from magic that a wizard or stays in a specific, emotionally charged place. Dark spells,
spellcasters derive the power to alter the very essence of reality. Magic is fueled by negative emotions, draw their power from magic that has been
the principle upon which supernatural beings and mystical objects rely. This in contact with feelings of anger, rage, fear, or hatred. While those spells
chapter will discuss the foundations of magic, the execution of spells, and associated with light rely on peace tranquility, calm, and love.
the way characters can use them to their best advantage. Not everyone can control the power of souls. It is not an easy task not
even for supernatural spirits themselves. However, some entities are born

MAGIC THEORY with the ability to sense magic. They can let it flow through their bodies and
chapter XI: magIc

channel its energy in the form of spells. Wizards and warlocks are among
those born with the gift of altering reality as they please. Wizards are a light
Magic influences the living and the dead, the real and the unreal. It may in the darkness for magic; they are the centers around its power revolves.
be everything or nothing at all but it has always existed and will be with us They act as portals for magical energies to manifest themselves in the physical
forever. Magic is constituted by the spiritual energy of the world. Its own nature world. Magic concentrates around them, penetrating inside them and growing
within their souls until it breaks into the existence through a spell.
In reality, enchantments are simply a way to control existence
and to alter its rules. Sorcerers use their supernatural energy to
produce spells that weave a net around the very essence of reality.
Gestures and verses are words that they whisper to the soul of the
world to channel their energies better, but they are not necessary
to alter reality. Wizards can rely on their own will alone to handle
magic and cast spells. However, the use of rituals may increase
their power considerably. Each wizard has their formula to modify
existence. They create their spells using whatever knowledge and
means they have available; therefore, the execution of magic may
vary considerably from one person to the next.

The Gift
The Gift is the principle through which magic manifests itself.
This is the name given to the ability some people have of handling
mystical forces. Those born with such a blessing (or curse) are
called wizards. Their souls not only have the ability to attract and
sense mystical energies, but they also can master their power and
alter reality.
It is not clear why there are only a few bearers of the Gift.
Some entities argue that all living beings are capable of controlling
magic, and that having the Gift simply indicates the soul has
awakened to its own true power. Even so, there is a true difference
between those born with the Gift and the rest of all living beings.
Normally, wizards are not even aware they are in possession
of the Gift. They use magic unconsciously all of their lives and
experience sensations that are unusual for others, but they never
manage to control their power. As children, they are faced with
serious difficulties as they are driven by incomprehensible
forces that they can not always control. Only those wizards who
eventually gain access to arcane knowledge or to some form of
proper instruction can ever become true magicians.
The Gift is an exceptionally rare ability, and very few people
are born with it. Only 1 out of 10,000 humans in Gaa have
it although the percentage of those who go on to become true
spellcasters in the shadows is even smaller.

A wizard flies over Gaa

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 MYSTICAL POWERS It is always advisable to maintain a balance between both abilities.
A wizard with a high Accumulation Level but little Zeon would quickly
exhaust his ability to use magic. On the other hand, with a low MA level,
Lets take a look at how magic works and spells are cast. he would need several turns to cast even the simplest of spells and would
be unable to respond promptly in an emergency. A suggested balance is 10
Magic Accumulation and Zeon Zeon points per point of MA (e.g., a character with a 50 point MA should
have a at least 500 Zeon points).
Magic Accumulation and Zeon are the basis of the magic system in
Anima. Zeon is the mystical energy that wizards control. It represents the
amount of power available to them the magic points they can invest on Magic Recovery
casting spells. In fact, the word Zeon means many things, like Wonders of Whenever a wizard uses his spells, he spends Zeon points. However,
God, Mana, or Erzavayu. Magic Accumulation (MA) represents the speed points are not permanently lost. In time, spellcasters can recover the magic
with which a wizard can utilize his power. The higher the Accumulation invested and replenish their Zeon reserve. Their soul attracts the magic
level, the faster the wizard can concentrate his energies, allowing him to in the environment and regenerates it according to their potential. The
cast more powerful spells in less time. Everyone has MA and Zeon, although higher the wizards ability to concentrate its power, the higher his ability
only those who possess the Gift are able to control them. to regain lost energy. Characters regenerate their Final MA in Zeon points
Zeon is the magical life of the character. Base Zeon is calculated every day.
using the same procedure used for calculating Life Points, only substituting Spellcasters may take Zeon points from other spellcasters, a magic
Constitution with Power. To make things easier, calculations are offered container, or a magical creature that will voluntarily give them away. It is
in Table 52. Players can invest the DP of their Supernatural Abilities to necessary that both spellcasters be in contact with one another, so that one
increase their maximum Zeon Points. As you can see from the cost, and of them can allow his mystical power to flow into the other. The per-turn
contrary to other abilities, Zeon points are acquired in groups of five. Thus, transmission index is equivalent to the Final MA of the giver. Characters
a wizard with a Zeon Cost of 1 who spends 20 DP to acquire more Zeon without the Gift can not use their magical power; this means they are not
will increase his maximum by 100 points. Some categories of the Mystical able to give magic points to individuals who can.
Archetype also have an innate Zeon Level bonus which should be added to
this total. The final sum of these points is the Zeon Reserve, which is the If Exoduss MA is 30, he will be able to recover 30 lost Zeon
maximum amount of Zeon that wizards can contain. points each day.

table 52: base zeon Casting Spells

Power Base Zeon
Base Zeon Power
Power Base Zeon
Base Zeon Characters with the Gift can cast all the spells they know, at any time
1 5 11 150 they like. Each spell has a Base Cost representing the number of Zeon
points that need to be invested every time the spell is cast. A spells power
2 20 12 160 and the casters Magic Accumulation together determine how quickly the
3 40 13 175 spell can be cast. For example, a wizard with a 50-point MA could cast a
4 55 14 185 spell costing 50 Zeon or less in a single turn.
5 70 15 200
With a 30 point MA, Exodus attempts a Create Light spell. Since
6 85 16 215 the spells cost is 20 points, he manages to cast it in only one turn. If
7 95 17 225 he should later attempt to cast a more powerful spell, such as Armor
8 110 18 240 of Light with a base cost of 60, he would need two full turns to
Accumulate (four if he were forced to Accumulate at half capacity
9 120 19 250
as we shall later see) enough.
10 135 20 265
Magic Accumulation is a Passive Action, but if characters perform any
The MA is also based on Power. Base MAs will vary according to this action other than Accumulating or casting the spell in the same turn, their
characteristic as shown on Table 53. The next step is to apply the number MA will be reduced in half. To take full advantage of the Accumulation,
of magic Multiples to the base MA. The number of Multiples is the number spellcasters must also be able to pronounce conjurations and make hand
of times the Base MA needs to be multiplied to find out the number of gestures. Losing their ability to speak and or move their body will reduce
Zeon points the character is able to accumulate per turn. All characters their Accumulation by half (rounded up in groups of 5). Characters will
start out with one MA Multiple and can acquire more by investing DP. be able to use their reduced MA to prepare and cast their spells, even if
completely restrained and gagged unless they have the Oral Requirement
table 53: base ma or the Require Gestures disadvantages.
Casting an enchantment may be an Active or Passive Action depending
Power Base MA
Base MA Power
Po Base MA
Base MA on the nature of the spell. Active spells require the character to have the
1 to 4 0 15 20 Initiative, while Passive spells may be used whenever they are needed.
Spellcasters are not limited to one spell per turn. As long as their
5 to 7 5 16 to 17 25 Accumulated points allow, they may perform simultaneous spells with no
8 to 11 10 18 to 19 30 negative modifer to action or MA. The use of magical powers in combat
12 to 14 15 20 35 adds to Initiative the same amount as the use of unarmed actions: +20.
There are two possible methods for casting spells: Accumulating pure
magic to unchain it later, or preparing only a specific spell.
Exodus is a warlock with Power 7, which means his base MA is 5
points. He invests 100 DP to increase his magic Multiples to three, Accumulating Pure Magic: When characters start Accumulating
giving him a final MA of 15 (5 base points multiplied by 3) If at a Zeon points they are not obligated to declare the enchantment they are
later stage Exodus should manage to increase his Power to 8 and preparing; they can simply concentrate their magic and cast the spell or spells
change his base MA to 10, his final Accumulation would reach 30 they find appropriate. However, they are not allowed to stop Accumulating
(10 base points multiplied by 3). Zeon. They keep concentrating the power until an opportunity to cast
presents itself. If a character stops Accumulating Zeon for even one turn,
all of his concentrated points will go back to the Zeon reserve, and he will
lose 10 points in the process.

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 As we have previously mentioned, spellcasters may use as many spells A spellcaster may use Magic Projection to attack others, and
in a single turn as their Accumulation allows them. However, the next turn defend himself, with spells in the same way a warrior uses his Attack
after performing any one spell, all of their unused Zeon will return to their and Defense abilities in combat. However, the only combat penalties a
Zeon Reserve. spellcaster ever applies to Magic Projection are All Action Penalties and
penalties for Blindness, as described in the Supernatural Abilities
Exodus is preparing to cast several spells, so he spends five turns in Combat section of Chapter 9. Furthermore, a Spellcaster who
Accumulating magic. We know his MA is 30, so by the fifth turn he successfully casts a spell on a target that he is in physical contact with applies
has already accumulated 150 points. At that time he uses a Create a +40 bonus to his Ability (including Attack and Spiritual spells).
Light spell, which costs him 20 points, a Shield of Light for 50 and
Induce Calm for 40. The total amount comes to 110 points, which Because a city guard charges at him and another one shoots him
means he still has 40 points to spend. Unless he uses them to cast with a crossbow, Exodus prepares to receive two attacks in one turn.
another spell in that same turn, they will return to his Zeon Reserve, In order to defend himself, he decides to create a Shield of Light
and he will lose 10 of them in the process. Since he can not keep them which he had been preparing for several turns. First comes the arrow
Accumulated for the next turn, he will need to start the Accumulation attack, which he manages to stop without penalties for defending
process again if he wants to cast a spell at a later time. against a projectile attack, thanks to the magical nature of the shield.
He then receives the blow of the sword from the city guard, who
Preparing a Specific Spell: Instead of concentrating pure magic, is hand to hand with him. He also does not receive the penalty for
the spellcaster may choose to declare the spell he wishes to perform. In defending himself twice in a turn.
this case, he will put his Accumulation capacity to the service of only that
specific spell and will be unable to use the Zeon points for casting any Magic Projection also indicates the maximum distance of spells. Any
other. He must declare the spell and its potency. Nevertheless, unlike in spell can be cast up to the maximum distance indicated by the characters
the previous method, he is not forced to cast it right away. He can hold it own Magic Projection except for those which have the spellcaster as the
for a number of turns equal to his Power Characteristic. After this waiting center of the spell by definition. The ability also measures the accuracy with
period, he must decide whether to perform the spell or recover his magic. which the spellcaster will hit inanimate targets. See Box X: Difficulties
If he should choose the second option, he will lose 10 Zeon points due in Magic Projection.
to the tension and energy consumption involved. Spellcasters may start
preparing a new spell or Accumulating pure magic while they already have
a spell prepared. Some spellcasters will have MA bonuses when they use Box x: Difficulties in Magic Projection
certain kinds of magic. Said bonuses only apply for specific spell casting, not
pure magic Accumulation.

Exodus is now preparing to cast a Light Beam spell with a 60- Routine: Spell effects may be used on the spellcaster himself
point potency. With his 30 MA, it should take him two turns to or on a person or object the spellcaster is contact with.
have the spell ready. Instead of being forced to cast it immediately, Easy: Projecting spells up to a maximum of 15 feet.
he may go 8 turns (as he has Power 8) without casting it. During Medium: Projecting spells up to a maximum of 80 feet.
this time, he can prepare another spell or start Accumulating pure Difficult: Projecting spells up to a maximum of 300 feet.
magic. If after 8 turns he does not cast it, he will recover only 50 of Very Difficult: Projecting spells up to a maximum of 800 feet.
the Accumulated points. Absurd: Projecting spells up to a maximum of 1,500 feet.
Almost Impossible: This allows the spellcaster to hit targets out

Damage During Accumulation of direct eyesight if he has perfectly determined their exact location.
Some sort of supernatural detection that will reveal the exact location
If a spellcaster should suffer damage while Accumulating magic, there is needed (e.g., a Spy of Light spell). Coverage is 3,000 feet.
is a chance that he may lose his concentration. Keeping the Accumulated Impossible: Impossible: This allows the caster to affect targets
Zeon requires passing a Withstand Pain Check with a Difficulty equal to not within sight of the sorcerer with only an approximate notion of
twice the damage he received. If a character fails his Check with a number their location. For instance, if the spellcaster knows that his target
less than the Base Damage of the attack, he will not only fail to maintain is located in a house, he would be able to target the spell even
his concentrated Zeon, but he will also lose those points. If the spellcaster though he may not know the precise address. Distance should
is preparing to cast a specific spell, he can apply a +40 bonus to the roll. not exceed three miles.
Creatures with Damage Resistance do not need to pass this Check unless
they receive an attack that causes a critical. Receiving damage does not
influence maintained spells. Exodus is attempting to cast a Create Light spell in a dark room.
Since he does not wish to shed any light around him and reveal his
While he was accumulating, Exodus suffers an attack that causes position, he attempts to center the spell (which has a 15-foot radius)
him 60 damage. To avoid losing the magic he has prepared, he needs at the back of the room, which is 60 feet away. If we check on Box
to pass a Withstand Pain Check with a Difficulty of 120 (twice the X, we see he needs to pass a Medium-difficulty Check (80) with his
damage he received). If he fails, the accumulated magic points will Magic Projection.
return to his Zeon reserve. If he fails the Check by more than 60 (the
amount of damage he suffered), all the Zeon he had accumulated
will instead be lost. Spellcasting Fumbles
A Fumble result in the Magic Projection Check means that the spellcaster

Magic Projection has failed to focus his powers correctly, and even though he has spent
Zeon points, the spell fails. A Fumble Level of over 90 represents a spell
Magic Projection is the ability a spellcaster has to control and direct completely out of control, with potentially dire consequences for the caster
his spells. Each time a caster attempts a spell, he needs to pass a Magic and those around him. The exact effects of such a failure are left to the GMs
Projection Check to determine if he succeeded in focusing his power discretion, depending on the spell being cast and the Fumble Level.
appropriately. If a spellcaster Fumbles an attempt to maintain an existing spell (as in the
case of magical shields and other defenses), the Fumble roll does not annul
the spell, but the Fumble Level is subtracted from the Magic Projection of
the spellcaster.

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 Magic Projection Imbalance There is also the possibility of having two or more spellcasters unite
their spells against a third spellcaster. In this case, the spell with the highest
A spellcaster has the option of boosting his Magic Projection Ability Base Damage is treated as the primary spell, the second most powerful
to favor Attack or Defense, according to his personal preference. When spell adds half of its normal Base Base Damage to the total Base Damage,
he starts developing his Ability, he may choose to have a positive or the third most powerful spell adds one-third of its Base Damage, the fourth
negative offensive imbalance. If, for instance, he chooses a 15-point positive most powerful spell adds one-fourth, etc.
imbalance, that number is added to the Ability of his offensive spells and This rule only applies to Attack spells with direct damage, never to
subtracted when he defends himself. Under no circumstance may this Spiritual or Effect spells. However, you can also use it with any kind of
difference be higher than 30 points. If the spellcaster is unhappy with the supernatural discharge of a psychic nature, Ki abilities, or special powers
imbalance he has chosen, he can alter it at a 10-point rate each time he (like a dragon breath). Only spellcasters have the possibility of adding up
moves up a Level. The 30-point limit still stands, however. the Power bonus to their spells.
The only way to achieve an offensive imbalance is to develop the Ability
by investing DP directly, and not through any one of the Mystical Modules. Next, Exodus receives help from the psychic Pazusu, and each
Subjects that acquire the ability of Projection via a Module will develop of them casts a spell to intercept Serenades next attack. Exodus
only an Offensive or Defensive Ability depending on the Module they have
damage, plus his Power bonus, is still 70, and Pazusus spell has a
acquired.
40-point base. This means Exodus can add 20 (half the damage
produced by Pazusus Psychic Power) to his next Clash Check against
When Exodus first started to develop his Magic Projection
Serenades attack.
Ability, he decided he preferred a Defense-oriented ability, and he
set for himself a negative offensive imbalance of 10 points. Since he
had a Final 60-point Ability, he attacked and projected his spells with Innate Magic
50, and he defended himself with 70. However, as his knowledge Some spellcasters have such mastery of magic that they can utilize
increased, he realized his spells were becoming more offensive, so he supernatural energies present in the environment without resorting to
decided to start modifying his Projection towards Attack. Each time their own powers. In this way, they can cast spells without spending Zeon
his level increased, he modified his offensive imbalance by 10 points points. These types of spells are called Innate, and work normally with their
until he reached the +30 limit, which he was able to do after having appropriate Zeonic potential. When casting an Innate spell, characters can
moved up four levels. not use any other spell during that turn, nor can they Accumulate magic.
If the Innate spell has maintenance, the spellcaster will be able to keep it
Clashing of Spells active without spending magic points, but he is unable to cast any other
Innate spell. Since Innate spells are based on the concept of managing
During combat, it is possible that two spells may clash with one environmental magic, it is in the hands of the GM to adjust the amount of
another. In a situation like this, results may vary according to the power magic available in the surroundings and to give the characters a modifier
each of the opponents has, as well as the spells they are using. Casting an to their Innate Magic. The maximum value of Innate spells is reflected by
offensive spell that would intercept another Attack spell requires that the Table 55: Innate Magic.
character in question gets a parallel shot in his or her Initiative roll, as it is
explained in the Options in Ranged Combat section of Chapter 9. If
the second player declares he intends to intercept the opponents attack,
table 55: Innate magIc
he must make a Magic Projection Check and achieve a result within 50 Sorcerers MA
Sorcerers MA Innate
Innate Magic
Magic
points of his opponents ability (or that surpasses it). If the player manages
10 to 50 10 Zeon Points
to achieve this result, both spells meet and a clash is produced.
In order to resolve the clash, each spellcaster rolls 1d100 and adds the 55 to 70 20 Zeon Points
result to the Base Damage produced by his particular spell, then applies his 75 to 90 30 Zeon Points
Power bonus. The difference between both results is compared to Table
54: Spell Collision. 95 to 110 40 Zeon Points
115 to 130 50 Zeon Points
table 54: dIscharge collIsIon 135 to 150 60 Zeon Points
Difference Effect 155 to 180 70 Zeon Points
1 to 50 Both spells are nullified 185 to 200 80 Zeon Points
The winners spell passes through the other +200 90 Zeon Points
51 to 100
spell, but its Base Damage is reduced by half.
The lower spell is completely nullified, and the
+100
winners spell moves on without any penalties.
Mystical Objects: Containers and Amplifiers
Among all existing types of magical objects, two of them are particularly
Exodus is facing Serenade, a powerful Lord of Darkness. They roll efficient for spellcasters; their particular nature earns them a special mention
their Initiative and get a difference that allows them to make parallel in this chapter. They are Magic Containers and Amplifiers.
shots. Serenade shoots a Dark Beam with a 100-point Base Damage Magic Containers are supernatural objects with the ability to store pure
and Exodus, in utter despair, responds in the same way, attempting to magic inside them and to allow spellcasters to recover lost energies. In a
intercept the attack even though his spell only causes 60 Life Points way, they act like magic batteries that spellcasters can use to absorb Zeon.
of damage. They both attack and receive a 150 and 190 respectively, Spellcasters may recover or introduce Zeon Points into the containers in
meaning that Exodus succeeds in intercepting Serenades discharge. the same way they would with another character with the Gift that is, at
They both roll the dice: Exodus gets a 40, which he then adds to a rate equivalent to their Final MA per turn. As inanimate objects, batteries
the 60 points of damage of his spell and to the 10 point Power will not re-charge on their own, but spellcasters may re-introduce energy
bonus; this yields a 110 result. Serenade is luckier and gets 65, which into them and thus prepare for an emergency. The amount of magic that
he adds to his 100 damage points and the 25 Power point bonus. can be stored will depend on the objects power. Most batteries have a
His final result according to these numbers is 190. Comparing these very limited space, from 50 to 100 Zeon Points, but some of them have an
results, we find Serenade has beat Exodus by 80 points. Serenades enormous capacity and can hold more than 500 points.
spell, though debilitated and only causing half its damage, has out-
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 Magic Amplifiers are undoubtedly the most powerful objects a
spellcaster can ever own. As their name indicates, they have the ability
table 56: magIc level
Intelligence
Intelligence Maximum Magic Level
Maximum Magic Level
to increase the magic energy used in spells. Spellcasters use amplifiers to
channel their power when they Accumulate mystical energy. Even if they 1 to 5 0
have several amplifiers, they can not be used simultaneously to concentrate 6 10
magic; spellcasters can use only one means for channeling their power at a
time. In game terms, Magic Amplifiers give spellcasters a bonus between 5 7 20
and 25 to their Final MA. Most of them add 5 points to Final MA, but the 8 30
most powerful ones may increase it from 10 to 15 points respectively. Magic
Amplifiers that add 20 or 25 points are almost divine objects. The most 9 40
powerful amplifiers also increase the characters Zeonic regeneration. 10 50
11 75
Joanne, whose Final MA is 30, obtains a mystical obsidian bracelet
that functions as a +10 Magic Amplifier. When it comes to casting spells, 12 100
this brings her MA up to 40. Unfortunately, finding another amplifier 13 150
with identical characteristics would not give her a +20 amplification.
14 200

SPELLS

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15 300
16 400
Spells are an essential element of magic because they represent the true 17 500
power of spellcasters. The number of spells a character knows indicates the 18 600
number of mystical abilities he or she possesses.
19 700

The Paths and Magic Level 20 800

Spells are organized into Paths of Magic. Each Path concentrates
knowledge of a particular aspect of existence and represents a
particular form of influence. There are eleven Free Access Spells
separate Paths, divided into two different Paths are not totally pre-
types Lower and Higher. The Higher determined. Two spellcasters of a similar
Paths are the five that control the most level with mastery over the same kind of
fundamental aspects of reality: Light, magic will not necessarily have identical
Darkness, Creation, Destruction, and spells thanks to the existence of Free
Necromancy. The Lower Paths are the six Access spells. Free Access spells are generic
that control the basic elements, souls, and lies: charms without a particular affiliation to
Fire, Air, Earth, Water, Essence, and Illusion. any of the Paths. They are based on the
Paths may be of level 1 through 100, and idea that not all spellcasters develop exactly
characters are considered to have learned a spell the same mystical bases, and that each one will
for every two levels they have achieved. Accordingly, research spells that suit him best. By choosing
spellcasters reaching level 50 of the Path of Light Free Access spells, characters with magical
would master the first 25 spells of Light. abilities customize their powers; this prevents all
The knowledge spellcasters can reach spellcasters of the same Path from being identical
within a certain Path is only limited by their to one another.
Magic Level, which represents their wizardry expertise and Each magic Path allows characters to choose a
indicates the number of spells they will be able to understand. different number of Free Access spells. This is precisely
Characters may increase their Level in one Path, or split it into the main difference between the Lower and Higher Paths.
as many as they wish. For instance, Magic Level 30 may be used The Higher Paths have more spells of their own, but they
to master only one Path at level 30, or two at Level 15. grant fewer choices of Free Access spells. On the other
The Magic Level depends exclusively on Intelligence as indicated hand, the Lower Paths have fewer spells and a lot
in Table 56. Still, this does not mean spellcasters will always have more Free Access spell slots. A spellcasters
their limit value automatically. Characters with the Gift do not normally number of Free Access spells is defined by
achieve their full knowledge level right from the start. The recommended his Magic Level and the Path that he has
policy is that the GM allows recently created characters to develop half Joanne obtains an Erebus mastered. Whenever Free Access
their maximum Magic Level (for Mystical Archetypes) and only a fourth Armlet, a powerful mystical appears in a Paths spell list, it means the
of their potential for any other mixed archetypes. artifact caster is entitled to choose a spell from
Not all Paths have affinity with one another. Each Path has an that list if he has a Free Access Slot.
antagonist that represents a power opposed to their nature and knowledge. There are two limitations to learning spells. First, the Free Access spell
For instance, Light opposes Darkness and Creation opposes Destruction. may not be of a higher level than the magic option slot. For instance, if the
Characters wishing to develop knowledge on a Path opposed to another slot appears with the message Level: 130, the maximum level for the
one they already master will need to invest twice the Magic Level to do so. Free Access spell will be 30. Second, some of these spells are closed to
certain Paths because their nature is in complete opposition to the magic
Exodus is a spellcaster with Intelligence 9. This means his the Paths represent. In these cases, the Free Access Spells can not be
maximum magic level is 40. He could learn one Path up to Level chosen using that specific Path.
40, or one to Level 15 and another to 25, or even four different
Paths to level 10 each. However, if any of the Paths he decides to Exoduss magic level is 40. He chooses to spend all of it on the Path
learn is opposed to any of the Paths he has already knows, the new of Light, giving him four Free Access Slots. He chooses to learn the
one will cost him double. In other words, he will need to spend 20 following spells: For the Level 4 Slot, Move Objects (Level 1 to 10);
Magic Levels to get just 10. for Level 14, Slippery Area (Level 1 to 20); for Level 24, Understand
Languages (Level 1 to 30), and finally for Level 34, Speed (Level 1
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 Choosing Spells For every 10 extra Zeon Points spent on potency, effects will increase
as shown in the Added Effect section of the spells description. For instance,
A spellcaster may choose to use his Magic Level points to learn specific if spellcasters spend 20 points over a spells base value, they may add the
spells instead of increasing his level in one or more Paths. This method Added Effect twice. There is a limit to the maximum value reached by
allows for more customization instead of learning more overall spells by each spell, depending on the characters Intelligence. The Intelligence of
mastering an entire Path. The cost of the spells in terms of Magic Level the spellcaster defines his ability to formulate efficient spells and to reach
depends on how high they are, as Table 57: Choosing Spells illustrates. a higher Zeonic Value. Each spell has a different limit, as indicated in the
It is perfectly possible to combine both options and invest some Magic Level Maximum Zeon section of the spells description. This limit is a multiplier
points on a specific Path and others on single spells. that must be applied to Intelligence. The result is the spells limit of Zeon
table 57: choosIng spells Points. There are five possible multipliers ranging from Intelligence times 10
to times 50. A character with Intelligence 8 looking at a spell with Maximum
Spell Level
Spell Level Magic Level Cost
Magic Level Cost Zeon Intelligence x30 will only be able to cast it with a maximum potency
2 to 10 2 of 240 Zeon points (8 times 30). In cases where the characters Intelligence
does not even allow him to reach the minimum value of the spell, the
12 to 20 4
spellcaster will be incapable of understanding it.
22 to 30 6
32 to 40 8 Exodus casts a Create Light spell with his MA 30. The spell costs
42 to 50 10 20 points, so he is able to cast it in one turn. With the initial value of
the spell, he will get the base effect of illuminating a 15-foot radius.
52 to 60 12 Since his Accumulation allows him to spend 10 extra Zeon Points, he
62 to 70 14 could invest these to extend the radius another 15 feet.
72 to 80 16 Later, he prepares to cast an Armor of Light to its fullest extent.
82 to 90 18 Looking into the characteristics of the spell, we find its maximum
value to be the Intelligence of the user multiplied by 10. Since
92 to 100 20 Exodus has an Intelligence of 9, he will be able to cast the spell up to a
maximum level of 90 Zeon points (10 times 9). Exodus spends three
High and Divine Magic entire turns Accumulating the 90 points and then casts the spell. The
spells base cost is 60 Zeon, which gives an AT 2 against Energy. Since
Spells of Level 81 and higher are considered special. The powers
Exodus still has the 30 points, he can increase the effects of the spell
they entail are too elevated to be controlled by mortals; the majority of
in three Added Effects (each Added Effect costs 10 points). In this
spellcasters will simply fail to execute them. This is not to say that they will
case, each Added Effect adds 1 to the spells AT, giving the Armor of
not understand them, but rather that the supernatural nature of that magic
is too lofty for mortal use. The use of these spells is limited to entities with
Light spell a final AT of 5.
enough Gnosis to cast them.
There are two kinds of special magic: High Magic (spells of a Level
8190) and Divine Magic (spells of Level 91 and above). High Magic spells
Maintaining Spells
Not all spell effects are instantaneous and temporary. Many of them
are restricted to creatures that have a Gnosis score of at least 25. Divine may be maintained over prolonged periods of time, provided the spellcaster
Magic requires a Gnosis score of 40 or above. High and Divine Magic apply continues to invest Zeon points to that end. The amount of Zeon necessary
only for spells of the various Paths; these limitations do not count for Free for keeping such spells active depends on their Zeonic Value. Each spell that
Access spells when they are chosen individually. can be maintained has a specific cost according to the amount of Zeon
invested on it. The spellcaster must spend that amount to keep it active each
Magic Instruction turn after it is cast. For instance, if the spell has a 1 every 10 Maintenance,
and it was cast with 150 points, the spellcaster will automatically lose 15
The amount of time required for characters to learn any given spell, or
points of Zeon for every turn the caster wishes to maintain it. The cost is
to advance a level of their Path, is a very subjective issue. Each spellcaster
rounded up in increments of fives.
will need a different time span to learn, depending on the level of the
Paying for maintenance is an Innate Action. Spellcasters automatically
spell and the spellcasters Intelligence. Instead of going by a fixed rule, it is
chain these spells to their essence, and they draw Zeon from their magic
preferable to leave it to the GMs best judgment.
reserve without altering their MA. The spells themselves take their
But, where do wizards learn their spells? The usual form would be to have
nourishment from the power of the spellcasters, so they can be maintained
them access mystical texts or tutors to draw knowledge from. Learning from
even when the spellcasters are asleep or unconscious. In order to end a
these books or instructors, spellcasters have a real foundation to lean on and to
maintained spell, spellcasters must consciously dispel it.
absorb the spells. However, access to these elements is not indispensable if they
The only limitation for the number of spells spellcasters can maintain
are already familiar with the principles of magic. Spellcasters in full knowledge of
is their Zeon reserve.
the supernatural principles to cast spells are able to develop spells on their own
and advance on their Path. How they do it is entirely up to them. For example,
spellcasters of the Path of Essence will spend the day meditating and analyzing Exoduss Armor of Light can be easily maintained for a number
their souls in order to perfect their knowledge; Air spellcasters may experiment of turns. In this case, it costs 1 Zeon Point for every 20 points of the
with the wind and the weather instead. Still, the GM must take into consideration spells Zeonic Value. Exodus cast the spell at level 90, meaning it will
that learning the spells by autodidactic methods should be a lot more demanding cost 5 points (rounded up from 4.5) per turn to maintain. Exodus
than doing it by instruction. Remember also that characters who have invested will maintain this spell automatically by drawing the necessary 5
their entire Magic Level have also reached the limit of their understanding and points every turn for as long as he has Zeon Points available, or until
can not master any more spells until they increase their Intelligence. he chooses to end the spell.

Using Spells There is a second type of maintained spell; the so-called daily spells.
These spells may also have their durations extended, but their cost is so
Every spell has a base cost, and spellcasters must Accumulate enough reduced that instead of spending Zeon Points by turn, payment is made per
Zeon with their MA to pay for the value of the spell and obtain the base day. The maintenance costs for daily spells are deducted from the casters Zeon
effect described. However, spells do not always need to be cast with the Regeneration. The costs of all daily maintained spells are added together and
same magic base value; spellcasters have the option of investing more Magic rounded up to the nearest five. This sum reduces the amount of Zeon the caster
Points to enhance its effects. This option can allow a single spell to cover a regenerates each day. If the payment is higher than the magic regeneration
wide spectrum of functions, depending on the power the character decides amount, the excess points are instead taken from the casters Zeon Reserve.
to cast a spell with.

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 Exodus has two daily spells that consume 8 and 10 Zeon points Only attacks on the Energy AT are capable of damaging immaterial
each. If he wished to maintain both spells, he would have to reduce beings or those immune to non-Energy based damage. As magical as
his daily Zeon regeneration by 20 points (8 plus 10, rounded up to it may be, a fire ball will not harm a specter; a more spiritual attack is
20). Since his MA is 30 points, Exodus would then only regenerate needed for achieving this task.
10 Zeon points each day he maintained both daily spells. If he later For calculating the breakage of spells, the Base Damage they produce
casts a third spell with a daily maintenance of 20 points, instead must be divided by 20. For example, a spell attack with Base Damage of 60
of recovering magic, Exodus would lose 10 points each day he will have a breakage of 3.
maintained all three daily spells.
Defense: As the name indicates, these are spells that allow characters

Types of Spells to use their Magic Projection defensively against all sorts of attacks. Usually,
they come in the form of magic shields, but they may have different functions.
There are six different types of spells. This categorization has been made Magic shields never apply negatives for receiving additional attacks. Some of
to simplify explanation and make them easier to understand. However, this their particulars are explained in the Supernatural Abilities in Combat
does not mean each spell belongs to only one category. In many cases, they found in Chapter 9. Shields are perfectly visible while in use.
may be mixed and include properties of one or two types simultaneously.
The following is a brief description of each type and its characteristics: Spiritual: Spiritual spells affect the essence of their targets. They

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require spellcasters to attack using their Magic Projection and receive a
Attack: These spells produce an attack upon a target using the minimum damage of 10% on the Energy AT. If they succeed, they will
spellcasters Magic Projection as a Combat Ability. All spells of this type have accomplished their goal, and the affected character will need to pass
are attacks equivalent to projectile weapons with their own Base Damage. the spells MR to avoid the effects. If the targeted individual passes the
They attack following the natural rules of distance combat. The spellcaster Resistance, the spell fails and no further Checks are required.
does not use any of the modifiers to Projectile Attack in Table 44, and Since they work directly upon the soul, these spells are totally invisible,
penalties to Projection do not apply for additional actions. Attack spells are and those attempting to defend against them will suffer the Blinded penalty
perfectly visible, but their supernatural nature makes it necessary most of unless they are able to see magic. As with Attack spells, characters must be
the time to have the ability to stop Energy in order to successfully Block any able to touch Energy in order to succeed in Blocking them. If the spellcaster
of these attacks. They will be regarded as a Fired Projectile with respect fails to reach a 10% result on the Energy AT, the target has avoided the spell
to calculating penalties for the target. More on the particularities of these and no MR will be required.
spells can be found in the Supernatural Abilities in Combat section Spells that belong to both Attack and Spiritual categories will be
of Chapter 9. perfectly visible.

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 Effect: These spells produce automatic results on the environment Base Magic Resistance: All the spells that require Magic Resistance
and on spellcasters themselves. They usually have positive consequences, have their Difficulty levels specified in the description. However, some
so they are infrequently met with Resistance. Spellcasters will use them Effect-type spells, which usually grant positive States, may happen to be
for such varied tasks as lighting a room or materializing an object. Like voluntarily resisted. In such cases, as long as the GM deems it necessary,
Spiritual spells, they can not be perceived by those unable to see magic. these spells can be treated as having a Difficulty of 120. Bear in mind this
Their results, however, are usually visible to everyone. rule can only be used when the spell is directly affecting the essence of
individuals who state their will to resist, not for environmental spells. A
Automatic: This is the most complex category on the list. Spellcasters character hiding out in a dark place will not be granted the chance of
do not need to use their Magic Projection upon targets in order to affect resisting a light spell that seeks to illuminate his hideaway.
them; the only thing necessary for the spell to be performed is the fulfillment
of a certain condition stated in the spell itself. For instance, the spell Mark Ghostly Spells: Some illusory spells possess a ghostly nature; they
of Fear requires that the targeted characters look right at the enchantment. are so believable that targets are truly convinced they are suffering their
These spells are usually also Spiritual. If that should be the case, the targets consequences. None of the damage caused by any of these spells is real, but
who fulfill the condition that sets the spell off will automatically need to the deceived individual does not recognize this until the spell ends. Those
pass the MR. If the target passes the Check, he will be immune to the who die at the hands of a ghostly spell are automatically left unconscious
effects of the spell even if he sustains the action (such as not looking away and remain in that state for several hours. Additionally, if the damage
from Mark of Fear). If he does so after fifteen seconds (5 Combat Turns), received is so great as to produce a mortal critical, the character can
he needs to pass the MR Check again. actually die of cardiac failure.
It is important that these spells be clearly differentiated from those
simply with area effects. Area Attack or Spiritual spells require a spellcaster Every 5 Turns: Characters subject to a supernatural effect as a
to pass a Magic Projection Check against his targets Defense, whereas consequence of failing an MR Check are entitled to a new roll every 5 turns
Automatic spells take effect immediately on the individuals who fulfill the unless the spell indicates otherwise. For instance, someone affected by a
condition stated in the spells description. However, Automatic spells still Paralyze spell would not be able to move for the following five turns, but he
demand a spellcaster to make a Magic Projection Check for the spell to be would get a new roll in the sixth, later at the eleventh, etc. Only maintained
successful and to manifest in the designated place. spells allow characters to roll for a new Resistance. Spells that produce a
sustained effect after failing the Check (and do not require maintenance, as
Detection: These are specialized versions of Automatic spells. As is the case of Destroy Memories) do not grant new rolls. This rule applies
their name indicates, these spells allow spellcasters to retrieve information only to effects resistible by MR and does not include any other type of
about the characteristics and location of people and objects whenever they Resistances.
fail the spells MR. Detection spells can be resisted by some mystical effects
and the Ki Concealment Ability. Change in Magic Resistance: As an exception to the previous rule,
all characters are entitled to a new MR Check if their Magic Resistance is
Common Spell Features temporarily increased by way of a supernatural effect. This is to say, someone
affected by a Paralyze spell effect may repeat the MR if an Increase Resistance
Each spell has its own specific description, but there are also certain spell is cast upon him. There will be only one Check per supernatural effect.
general rules that apply to most spells. A character in possession of a magic ring that applies a bonus to MR will not
be allowed to put it on and take it off over and over in order to repeat the
Affectable Presence: All animate or inanimate entities have a Check every turn until he passes it. No matter how many times puts it on,
spiritual force that indicates how vulnerable they are to mystical abilities, he will be allowed a new MR Check the first time only.
which is called their Affectable Presence. Likewise, every spell has a Zeonic
Value that represents its power, which is dependant on both the nature
of the spell itself and the capabilities of the caster. The higher a targets The Appearance of Spells
Affectable Presence, the higher the Zeonic Value needed to fully affect the Just as there are no pre-established formulas for spells, there is no
target with magic. In some cases, lower Zeonic Value spells will work on to reason why they should all be perceived in the same way. When it comes
a lesser extent, and in others they simply will not work at all. to casting them, every sorcerer has created different magic, and therefore
Some spells allow a caster to distribute the effects of the spell amongst their spells may also have a different look. It is not plausible that a Light
multiple targets, as long as each individuals Affectable Presence is lower Beam spell always manifests itself in the form of a fine ray of light that
than the Zeonic Value of the spell. Other spells may allow a caster to pierces through everything. Players have absolute freedom to describe
increase the effect on a single weaker target. Generally, the presence of the the look of their spells the first time they cast them, and of give them
equipment characters carry with them is already taken into consideration in whatever shape they choose. Once described, spells should always follow
the spell. This is not to say that spellcasters can affect all inanimate matter similar guidelines so that effects have a personal touch. Lets take a Fire Ball
they come into contact with, but clothes, weapons, and backpack contents as an example. The most traditional shape is that of a huge flaming sphere
are usually included. This rule excludes artifacts with a Presence higher that springs from the sorcerers hands and bursts when it hits its targets.
than 200. However, the same spell may take very different forms depending on what
the sorcerer has in mind. A sorcerer known as The Dragon could declare
The base spell Pass Without Leaving Trace will affect up to that his spell are shaped like a black flame dragon that descends from the
a maximum Presence of 120 points, but it can influence several skies and bursts once it reaches his target. Or, some magical symbols could
individuals if its value is split. It could be used on a single 120- be drawn in the affected area and then suddenly burst into flames.
Presence subject, two 60-Presence subjects, one subject with 50 Spells of a more mystical tendency are also likely to adopt some unusual
Presence points and two with 35, and so forth. styles. The spell Blessing could very well materialize in the form of two
wings of light growing on the characters back, and the whole radius fills
Allowing the Effect: An MR Check is not always necessary to know with white feathers. It is all up to the players imagination. But remember:
if a certain character has been affected by a Spiritual spell. Those individuals The way a spell is perceived does not modify the existing effects in the
who voluntarily declare their desire to be affected by the magic will not least, nor add new ones. The character with Blessing may grow wings, but
require a Resistance Check. he will not acquire the ability to fly, and the feathers will be of no use
to him. All in all, the appearance of the spells is pure Hollywood, and its
Target Selection: Spellcasters will only affect the targets of their only purpose is to collaborate with a propitious atmosphere that will help
choice unless otherwise explicitly stated. On the other hand, they will not players experience the mysticism of magic.
be able de-select targets inside a radius unless they are perfectly aware of
their existence.

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 Magic Rituals Magic Appraisal
Until now, we have focused on spells that require Magic appraisal is a vital ability for
only a few turns preparation. Sometimes spellcasters spellcasters. As explained in Chapter 4, this
will need to prepare their spells for days in order to ability permits spellcasters to measure and
obtain the desired effects. Magic rituals are ceremonies recognize magic, as well as to hide it from
that spellcasters perform to increase the potency of others. Spellcasters may use it to detect
their spells, or to cast spells their Intelligence would magical beings and other bearers of the
not normally allow them to cast. Spellcasters may add Gift. It is a Passive ability, and players who
a bonus to their Intelligence in order to calculate the declare that their characters are being
maximum limit their spells can reach depending on attentive to the magic fluctuation
the amount of time they employ. Unfortunately, the around them are entitled to a new
ritual also increases the spells Zeonic Cost, which roll each time they encounter any
is multiplied according to complexity level. All these magical force. Incidentally, it will also
effects are described in Table 58: Magical Rituals. allow spellcasters to conceal their
No two magic rituals are alike; they vary according supernatural power and spells Passively,

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to the kind of magic characters use, and the knowledge even in their sleep. Those attempting to
they possess. Rituals usually involve supernatural analyze the level of power of someone
components and sacrifices. The GM should establish concealing their magic must pass an
the requirements for each ritual and the components Opposed Ability Check. If this Check
spellcasters must be furnished with. The GM may even succeeds my more than 40 points, the
establish that a certain ritual is to be performed exclusively magical aura around the target can be
on a specific day of the year, or amidst a storm. An Occult perceived. If the difference is more than
Check may also be a requirement for knowing the precise 80, the spellcaster will be able to measure
method. his targets potential compared to his own.
It is extremely difficult to conceal
Table 58: Magic RiTuals Katerine executes
supernatural power while Accumulating magic.
For this reason, spellcasters receive a penalty
Additional to their Magic Appraisal equivalent to twice the
Preparation INT bonus a ritual
Cost Zeon Points they have Accumulated when trying to
One hour +1 +50% conceal their power. In addition to this, there are other modifiers that could
influence a spellcasters Magic Appraisal ability, as explained in Table 59.
An entire day +2 Two times
The ability may also be used to recognize spells and effects. The
Three days +3 Three times Difficulty Level the character must pass is subject to the complexity of the
One week +4 Four times spell (see Table 60). If the spellcaster wishes to conceal the spell, he may
use his Magic Appraisal as an Opposed Ability to decrease the ability of the
A year +5 Five times examiner. If the character knows the spell he is examining, he can apply a
+40 bonus to his roll. As for magical objects, it is in the hands of the GM to
Exodus wishes to attempt a very powerful Travel by Light spell. decide what Difficulty Level to assign to each.
The spells description indicates its maximum level is Intelligence
x30, which means Exodus would normally be able to cast it at only
a 270-point maximum value. However, Exodus spends an entire day
Table 59: Magic DeTecTion
preparing a ritual and is thus able to increase his Intelligence to 11. Situation Modifier
This allows him to reach a maximum level of 330 points. However, The magic source is more than 60 feet away 20
the ritual doubles the spells cost, forcing him to spend 660 Zeon
The magic source is more than 150 feet away 40
points in order to cast it.
The magic source is more than300 feet away 80
Magic Grimoires The magic source is more than 1 mile away 120
A magic grimoire is any sort of manuscript that lists spells. Grimoires Environment slightly charged with magic* 40
are simply Magic Theory text books that initiate spellcasters on the basics
Environment strongly charged with magic* 80
of the supernatural. Characters with the Gift may cast the spells found
within simply by following the instructions even without knowledge of
*These modifiers will only apply to detect a specific magical element
the spell or of any other spells of the same Path. However, since they are
in the environment.
interpreting magic and following written orders, spellcasters using grimoires
must automatically reduce their MA by half. The use of a grimoire does not
endow characters with any additional knowledge; they simply recite and Table 60: Magic analysis
follow the instructions. Spell level Efecto
Grimoire spells are pre-determined and cannot modified when cast;
their Zeonic Value is fixed. When the Zeonic Value of a grimoire spell is Easy Recognize the nature of the magic
higher than the characters Intelligence allows him to cast, he simply cannot Medium Magic Level 20
cast it.
Difficult Magic Level 40
Some spells are directed at very specific ends, which is another limiting
factor for the sorcerer using the grimoire. If a sorcerer has written a Very Difficult Magic Level 60
Recreate spell with the goal of recreating a lost eyeball, this spell will not Absurd Magic Level 70
work for recreating any other body parts except eyeballs.
Almost impossible Magic Level 80
Impossible Magic Level 90
Inhuman Magic Level 100

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 SPELL DESCRIPTIONS FIRE: The first of the four Lower Elemental Paths rules over high
temperatures. These spells generate heat and fire, and they devastate large
What follows is a list of spells in the Eleven Paths and Free Access areas of land. It also contains sacrifice enchantments that consume certain
magic. The following information is specified for each spell: sides of an individual to bring up others in turn. It is a very offensive Path.
The Path opposed to Fire is Water.
Level: This number represents the Magic Level characters must invest
in order to use the spell. For example, a spellcaster with a Magic Level of WATER: This Element hosts a variety of diverging concepts. This is
40 in a specific Path would know all the spells of the Path up to that level. the Path that confers dominion over liquids and the purity of things. It also
It also determines the cost of the spells in case players wish to select them represents the power of ice and low temperatures. Its power is offensively
individually. and defensively balanced. The Path opposed to Water is Fire.

Action: Spells may be either Passive or Active Actions, depending on EARTH: Earth is the power of the planet, stones, and minerals. It
their nature. is the most substantial of magics, and it governs the laws of physics like
gravity and magnetism. Its influence over spirits and the immaterial is very
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Cost: This is the amount of Zeon necessary to cast the spell at its base limited. Earth spells are the magic of resistance, endurance, and slowness.
level. Spellcasters without enough Zeon to pay for the base cost of the spell The Path opposed to Earth is Air.
are not able to use it. When characters spend the required Zeon points,
the base effect is produced. AIR: This is the Path of the ethereal and incorporeal. It contains
movement and speed spells. With its power, space may be altered and
Effect: This is the description of the effect when the base cost is paid. bodies may be transported from one place to another. This is also the Path
in charge of the weather and electricity. The Path opposed to Air is Earth.
Added Effect: The power of the spells may be increased by investing
additional Zeon Points. This section shows how the effect is enhanced for ESSENCE: Essence controls life and souls. This Path has control over
every 10 points the spellcaster adds to the base cost. spirits and natural beings that belong to the world. It is also the Path of nature
and spells of a druidic origin. The Path opposed to Essence is Illusion.
Maintenance: Some spells may have their duration extended by
continuing to invest Zeon Points after casting them. No means the spells ILLUSION: The power of this Path gives
effect cannot be maintained. For those spells that can be maintained, the spellcasters control over Deception and Illusion. Spells
cost will depend on their Zeonic Level. For instance, if if a spell with a 1 can alter reality and the way it is perceived. The Path
every 10 maintenance was cast with 150 points of Zeon, the spellcaster will opposed to Illusion is Essence.
automatically lose 15 points of Zeon for every turn he wishes to maintain it.
The figure in parenthesis is the maintenance already calculated from the NECROMANCY: Necromancy is
spells base value. Daily means the value is so low that it is paid daily a perversion of magic. While the rest of the
instead of on a per turn basis. Paths derive their power from the network of
souls, these spells destroy the essence of life by
Maximum Zeon: There is a limit to the amount of Zeon that stagnating and perverting the souls it uses. Its
may be spent on every spell, and it depends on the Intelligence of power gives back life to the dead, destroys
the spellcaster. There are five different limits to the maximum Zeonic souls, and drains the life and essence of
0, x30, x40, and x50. A character with
Level Intelligence x10, x20, other beings. Necromancy is opposed to
Intelligence 11 attempting to cast a spell with a maximum value of the rest of the magic Paths.
Intelligence x20 should make sure that the Zeonic value of the
spell does not rise above 220.

Type of Spell: This specifies the type of spell.

The Paths of Magic

LIGHT: This is the Path that confers dominion over one of the two
Higher Elements, pure light. It controls mans most positive emotions,
such as love, peace, and pleasure. Light also regulates knowledge and
detection. Its offensive and defensive powers are very balanced. The
Path opposed to Light is Darkness.

DARKNESS: Darkness does not govern the absence of light,

but rather it manipulates the very power of the shadows. It controls
all negative emotions, such as fear, anger, and hatred. It also represents
the power of secrets, among which concealment and obfuscation are
included. Like Light, its power is very well balanced. The Path opposed
to Darkness is Light.

CREATION: The power of creation is the magical ability to

organize and alter the reality that surrounds spellcasters. These spells are
about change, healing, and creating things. It is a distinctly defensive magic.
The Path opposed to Creation is Destruction.

DESTRUCTION: This Path allows the caster to channel the power

of the Flow of Souls, turning it against reality itself. These spells affect
both the material and spiritual worlds. It is a naturally offensive power. Its
opposed by the Path of Creation.

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 Create Light
book oF lIght Armor of Light
Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 16 Action: Active
Cost: 20 Cost: 60
Effect: Creates light in a radius of 15 feet Effect: Forms a mystical armor with AT 2 against Energy-based Attacks, and
Added Effect: +15 feet radius. an AT of 1 against all others. Although it counts as armor, it does not count as
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 an additional layer of armor for purposes of penalties to Initiative.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (2) Daily Added Effect: +1 to the AT.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
Free A ccess Type of Spell: Effect
Level: 1-10
Banish Shadows
Banish
Induce Calm Level: 18
Level: Action: Active
Level: 6 Action: Active Cost: 60
Cost:
Cost: 40 Effect: Destroys shadows within a radius of 10 meters. Any darkness
Effect:
Effect: Calms individuals feeling fear or hatred within 50 feet based creatures within the radius must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty
of the caster. Makes any Fear, Terror, or Anger States disappear, of 120, or lose the double their Failure level in Life Points (Damage
even if of supernatural origin. It does not prevent violent actions Resistance creatures increases this amount by its Damage Resistance
deliberately done in cold blood. The MR or PsR Check to multiple). As long as the spell is maintained over the creatures, they
overcome this spell has a Difficulty of 80. must do a new MR Check each combat turn.
Added Effect: +30 0 feet to radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty. Added
Added Effect: +20 meters to radius and +10 to the MR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6)
Type of Spell: Spiritual Type of Spell: Spiritual, Effect
Blinding Flash Detect Negative Emotions
Level: 8 Action: Active Level: 20 Action: Active
Cost: 50 Cost: 50
Effect: Causes a sudden flash of light for a radius of 50 feet. Effect: Detects any negative sentiments such as hatred, fear, or
It blinds anyone looking at it when it goes off for as many anger within 10 meters of the caster. It also senses creatures based
combat turns as he fails the MR check by, divided by 10. It is on such emotions. Resisting the spell requires beating a MR Check
not possible to designate specific targets within the flash, and with a Difficulty of 80.
everyone except the caster is equally affected. Characters can Added Effect: +20 meters to radius and +10 to the MR Difficulty.
resist this spell by passing a PhR Check with a Difficulty of 140. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
If someone is actively avoiding looking at the flash, the PhR Check Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Difficulty is 80. Type of Spell: Detection
Added Effect: +15 feet to radius.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Light Beam
Maintenance: No Level: 22 Action: Active
Type of Spell: Automatic Cost: 50
Effect: Projects a beam of Light based magical energy. Light Beam
Shield of Light is an Energy Attack Type with a Base Damage of 60.
Level: 10 Action: Passive Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage.
Cost: 50 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Effect: Forms a barrier of Energy that protects the caster from Maintenance: No
any source of attack. The shield can absorb up to 300 points before Type of Spell: Attack
breaking, but is only damaged by supernatural attacks. Impacts based
on Darkness cause double damage. Free A ccess
Added Effect: +100 Resistance Points. Level: 1-30
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Hologram
Type of Spell: Defense Level: 26 Action: Active
Cost: 40
Perceive Effect: Creates an immaterial luminous form with a maximum size of
Eff
Level: 12 Action: Active three square feet. The caster can give the hologram the appearance he
Cost: 50 desires, making it very difficult to tell it from something real. If he creates
Effect: This spell improves
ves the perception of the caster, increasing a creature, it can perform any inhuman action the caster wishes, but will
his secondary abilities of Notice and Search by +50. It also mimic the physical abilities of the caster. If, for example, the hologram is used
increases his Magical Appraisal by the same amount, but only to simulate an attack, it uses the combat ability of the caster. The hologram cannot
for the purpose of detecting or measuring the magic potency of touch anyone nor be touched, but if it receives any damage based on Energy, it
something or someone, not to hide it. disappears. To detect that the hologram is not real, it is necessary to beat a Notice
Added Effect: +10 to Notice, Search and Magical Appraisal. check against a difficulty of Almost Impossible, or Search against Very Difficult.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Added Effect: +3 square feet to maximum size.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Type of Spell: Effect Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4)
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Level: 1-20

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Bonds of Light Banish Negative Emotions
Level: 28 Action: Active Level: 40 Action: Active
Cost: 60 Cost: 80
Effect: It cast bonds of light that hold the designated target immobile. An Effect: Temporarily banishes any negative sentiments such as hatred, fear, or
attack is made using the rules for Trapping, although the caster suffers no anger within 300 feet of the caster. Resisting the spell requires beating a MR or
penalty to his Ability for performing this maneuver. The bonds use a Strength PsR Check with a Difficulty of 100.
of 8 for any Check. If anyone tries to help free the person Trapped, the Bonds Added Effect: +150 feet to radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty
of Light are treated as an Energy weapon with a Fortitude of 20. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Added Effect: +1 to Strength for all checks Maintenance: No
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6)
Type of Spell: Attack Healing Light
Level: 42 Action: Active
Control Light Cost: 80
Level: 30 Action: Active Effect: Causes whomever the spell is directed at to recover 40 Life Points.
Cost: 50 This spell does not restore permanently lost or destroyed limbs, nor eliminate
Effect: Modifies and controls the form, color, or intensity of light in a 60- penalties caused by Critical attacks.
foot radius. If cast at Light-based beings, they must pass a MR Check with a Added Effect: +5 Life Points
Difficulty of 80 or they will fall under the control of the caster. A creature can Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
only repeat the check if it is ordered to do something against its nature. Maintenance: No
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Free A ccess
Type of Spell: Spiritual, Effect Level: 1-50

Detect Life Seeking Sphere

Level: 32 Action: Active Level: 46 Action: Active
Cost: 60 Cost: 120
Effect: Detects any life-form within 80 feet. The spell only detects the number Effect: Unleashes a sphere of luminous energy with Base Damage of 100. The
of life-forms and their exact location. Resisting the spell requires beating a MR caster can control it using his Magic Projection until it hits its target. If the target
Check with a Difficulty of 140. successfully dodges, the Seeking Sphere can continue attacking the following turn,
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +10 to MR Difficulty since it has not been destroyed. When Seeking Sphere causes damage, or is blocked,
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 the Sphere explodes and vanishes. If the caster abandons control of it, it will act
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) independently, following its last designated target with a Magic Projection of 150.
Type of Spell: Detection Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage and +5 to the Magic Projection of the
Seeking Sphere
Free A ccess Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 1-40 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12)
Type of Spell: Attack
Spy of Light
Level: 36 Action: Active Zone of Detection
Cost: 100 Level: 48 Action: Active
Effect: Creates a small light of energy that moves as wished by the caster, Cost: 140
with a Flight Value of 14, for a maximum distance of one mile. Through it, the Effect: This spell allows the caster to detect any being within the area of the
caster can see and hear as though he were present, but doing so overwhelms spell who does not beat a MR Check with a Difficulty of 180. The Zone of
his bodys senses, and he can only perceive the world through the Spy of Light. Detection only tells the caster how many individuals are in the zone, and their
Each combat turn the caster decides if he will see through the Spy of Light, or exact location. It also senses spells of Detection that attempt to enter into the
his own senses. The Spy of Light has an ability of 100 at Notice and Search. If area, as long as the spellcaster using them does not beat the MR (regardless of
attacked, it can defend itself with the Magic Projection of its caster. For purposes his actual location). The affected zone can be no larger than 60 feet in radius,
of Initiative, it acts when its controller does. It is only possible to attack it with and is stationary in the place it was cast.
supernatural attacks, although it is destroyed if it receives any damage. Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +10 to MR Difficulty
Added Effect: +5 to Notice and Search and +1 mile to range Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maintenance: 1 every 20 (7) Daily
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (20) Daily Type of Spell: Detection
Type of Spell: Effect
Enter Anothers Dreams
Ecstasy Level: 50 Action: Active
Level: 38 Action: Active Cost: 120
Cost: 60 Effect: This allows the caster to physically enter a sleepers dreams. The caster
Effect: This spell intoxicates anyone affected with a feeling of utter ecstasy. The has no control over the dream world of the dreamer, and anything that happens
sensation of pleasure is so powerful that the victims senses are completely clouded, there will be real to the caster. The person must have peaceful dreams to be
and he receives a 20 All Action Penalty while affected. However, the spells victims affected by this spell, and the moment the dream turns into a nightmare, or he
are also completely oblivious and immune to any pain or other affliction based awakens or dies, the mage abandons the dream world and returns to reality.
penalty, except those for actually being physically incapacitated. The MR Check to Any Spiritual spell cast on the dreamer while the caster is present in his dreams
resist this spell has a Difficulty of 80, and affects a radius of 30 feet. will also affect the caster. The MR or PsR Check has a Difficulty of 140. Once
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty he is in the target persons dreams, the caster can jump to the unconscious of
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 yet another dreamer who is physically no more than 30 feet from the original
Maintenance: 1 everyy 10 (6) sleeper. Naturally, this new dreamer will have the right to his own MR Check.
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Spiritual If the dreamers consciousness happens to be in the world of The Wake, the
caster is trapped there even when the spell expires.
Added Effect: +30 feet additional to jumping range and +5 to MR or PsR
Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual

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 Light Form See Truth
Level: 52 Action: Active Level: 60 Action: Active
Cost: 100 Cost: 100
Effect: The body designated by the caster is transformed to pure luminous Effect: Permits the affected person to perceive supernatural forces that are
energy and becomes intangible to matter and non-energy attacks. While in invisible to the human eye, including magic, psychic matrices, and invisible or
this state, the transformed person gains a +50 bonus to his abilities of Notice spiritual beings. Although this spell does not directly work against illusion spells
and Search, and a +30 to his Resistance against effects based on Light. In this because they affect the mind, not the vision, anyone using See Truth against
state, the damage caused by Darkness based attacks is doubled. The maximum visual illusions can apply a +50 bonus to their MR Checks, since it would help
Presence that can be affected is 100. detect their falseness. The maximum Presence that can be affected is 80.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence that can be affected. Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Effect

Free A ccess Shield from Negative

Level: 1-60 Level: 62 Action: Active
Cost: 140
Blessing Effect: This spell enchants a certain area, making it impenetrable for beings
Level: 56 Action: Active naturally based in negative emotions or Darkness. Any such creature entering
Cost: 100 the zone must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120 or suffer the loss of a
Effect: Blessing endows the affected party with incredible energy. Those number of Life Points equal to the margin of failure. Additionally, if it fails the
affected receive a bonus of +20 to all their actions and Resistances. All allies check, it receives an immediate 40 All Action Penalty. The affected zone can be
within 15 feet of the caster are affected. No one can be affected by more than no larger than 60 feet in radius, and is stationary in the place it was cast.
one Blessing at a time. Added Effect: +60 feet to radius and +5 to the MR Difficulty.
Added Effect: +15 feet to radius Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14) Daily
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (5) Type of Spell: Automatic
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Create Good Feelings Level: 1-70
Level: 58 Action: Active
Cost: 100 Find
Effect: This creates positive sentiments such as love, pleasure, or friendship Level: 66 Action: Active
in the people designated by the caster. The radius of the spell is 60 feet, and Cost: 160
the MR or PsR Check has a Difficulty of 120. Those affected can repeat the Effect: By means of Find, the caster can locate any person, place, or thing, and
Resistance Check once per day. know its exact location in that moment regardless of the distance separating
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty and +30-foot radius them. Anything can be found, whether an individual object, or a type of object,
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 or simply something that fulfills a specified condition. For example, the caster
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily can try to locate a city, the thief who stole his crosier (even if he doesnt know
Type of Spell: Spiritual who did it), or the closest eligible maiden of royal blood. Objects, places, or
people affected must make a dice roll against a MR Check with a Difficulty of
140 to avoid being located. Large places apply a 40 penalty to this check.
Added Effect: +10 to the MR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Detection

Restore
Level: 68 Action: Active
Cost: 160
Effect: This spell allows the person affected to recover from any penalties
including those caused by fatigue, hunger, physical damage, and even spells,
although not from actual physical loss such as from the loss of a limb or other
body part. Restore automatically restores any number of Fatigue points lost due
to fatigue. The maximum Presence that can be affected is 100.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

Hypnotic Display
Level: 70 Action: Active
Cost: 140
Effect: This spell creates spectacle of lights in a specified place that has a
fascinating and dumbfounding affect. All the characters that see the display
cannot help but continue watching it. It is visible for a radius of half a mile, and
anyone seeing it must make a MR or PsR Check with a Difficulty of 120 to resist
its effects. Those affected can perform Passive Actions, but cannot move. They
can make a new Resistance Check every time they are attacked. The condition
for being affected is looking directly at the Hypnotic Display.
Added Effect: +1 mile to radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 50 (3)
Type of Spell: Automatic
Hypnotic Display
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Catastrophic Light Free A ccess
Level: 72 Action: Active Level: 1-90
Cost: 120
Effect: Creates a deadly discharge of Light with a Base Damage of 150. Reflecting Prism
Catastrophic Light has a radius of 80 feet and is an Energy Attack Type. Level: 86 Action: Passive
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 damage Cost: 160
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Effect: Creates a body of light that works like a prismatic shield, reflecting any
Maintenance: No spell, psychic attack, or Ki technique back at the caster. For the charge to be
Type of Spell: Attack reflected back, it must lose a Clashing Spells check against an equivalent of 100
Base Damage. It is also necessary to make a successful Block using the Prism. If
Free A ccess defending against an Area Attack, the prisim does not reflect the entire spell; it
Level: 1-80 will still affect anyone in the area of the spell except the caster of the Reflecting
Prism. This spell does not reflect Spiritual spells. The caster can use his Magic
Luminous Material Objects Projection to redirect the attack. It will absorb 800 points of damage before
Level: 76 Action: Active breaking.
Cost: 150 Added Effect: +5 to damage for Clashing Spells and +100 Resistance Points
Effect: Forms a material object from luminous energy. Whether it is something Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
as complex as a clock, or as simple as a sword, the object created cannot have Maintenance: 1 every 10 (16) Daily
a Presence of more than 60, but for all purposes it is treated as having a quality Type of Spell: Defense
of +10. As an exceptional rule, the quality of the object does not affect its
Presence. Radius of Omniscience
Added Effect: +10 to the objects Presence Level: 88 Action: Active
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Cost: 200
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) Effect: Permits the caster to be omniscient concerning any occurrence or
Type of Spell: Effect thought within a radius of 1,500 feet from his location. Affects only individuals
whose Presence is less than 60 and who do not have higher Gnosis than the
Travel by Light caster. The caster will automatically know everything that is happening and
Level: 78 Action: Active everything thought within the Radius. No Resistance is possible.
Cost: 250 Added Effect: +1,500 feet to radius and +5 to the affected Base Presence.
Effect: Transports individuals or objects designated by the caster from one Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
light source to another that must be less than 60 miles away. The quantity Maintenance: 1 every 5 (40)
of Presence that can be transported cannot be greater than 250. If someone Type of Spell: Effect
wishes to resist, the MR Check has a Difficulty of 120.
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty, +20 to transportable Presence and +60 Predict
miles. Level: 90 Action: Active
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Cost: 200
Maintenance: No Effect: Permits the caster to foresee future events that will happen around a
Type of Spell: Spiritual, Effect given person, place, or thing. Predict shows the caster the most probable destiny
awaiting someone or something, providing him with detailed information about
Lordship Over Dreams future events. The period of time covered can never be more than a year from
Level: 80 Action: Active the moment of the prediction. The Game Master can truthfully tell the caster
Cost: 300 what events will occur in the future. Of course, these predictions are not infallible;
Effect: Permits the control of any type of dream. The caster has the ability what is seen is only the most probable destiny, which may be changed through the
to control the sleepers dream world, modifying it as if he had a Gnosis of 45 intervention of higher powers or the actions of persons with elevated Gnosis.
(although it is not real). If the dream is fed by negative energy, in other words, Added Effect: Doubles the period of time covered.
if it turns into a nightmare, his Gnosis becomes only 30. If the dreamer wishes Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
to resist the spell, it requires beating a MR Check with a Difficulty of 140. This Maintenance: No
spell also has a second use, depending on whether or not the caster is in the Type of Spell: Spiritual
Wake. Within the Wake, the caster can control his surroundings and acquires
the powers of a creature with a Gnosis of 40, as long as he is in an area strongly
influenced by positive energies. If he is in an area of neutral energies, he is
treated as having a Gnosis of 30. Divine Magic
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Prison of Light
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (60) Daily Level: 92 Action: Active
Type of Spell: Spiritual, Effect Cost: 200
Effect: Encloses the victim in an inescapable world of Light, a separate universe
which has no interaction with our own. While the victim is imprisoned, he will
High Magic have no knowledge of anything that happens outside the prison, nor does
anyone outside have any knowledge of the prisoner. To try to break out from
within, the prison will resist damage points up to 100 times the Zeon value of
Create Being of Light the spell, which defends itself according to the rules of Damage Resistance with
Level: 82 Action: Active an AT of 10. From the outside, the prison can resist only double the Zeon value
Cost: 250 spent. It can only be damaged by Energy-based Attacks with a Presence greater
Effect: Creates a luminous being with the appearance of life, but completely than 180. The prison recovers from any damage with a Regeneration of 19. The
under the control of the caster. The entity is developed as a Being Between Worlds, spell can be avoided by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 140, but if that
using the powers and limitations of Light Elementals explained in Chapter 26. fails, the prisoner has no chance to check again later; if he wants to get out, he
The creature has 600 DP and its maximum level is calculated using the same rules better be able to break through the spell.
as in the spell Create Being from the Path of Creation. Added Effect: +10 to the MR Difficulty
Added Effect: +50 DP. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Maintenance: 1 every 5 (40) Daily
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily Type of Spell: Spiritual
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Level: 1-100

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 One with the Light raise another individual to at most a Gnosis of 35. This spell can affect as many
Level: 96 Action: Active targets as desired as long as their accumulated presence is no higher than 80.
Cost: 100 Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected.
Effect: Permits the caster to enter a state of utter meditation in which his Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
body becomes one with the Light. He abandons this world and ascends to Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily
the Flow of Souls to nourish himself from their energies. Apart from, and Type of Spell: Effect
without knowledge of anything happening elsewhere, he multiplies his Zeon
Regeneration rate by 10, and cures his wounds with a Healing Regeneration of Holocaust of Light
16. Although there is no maintenance cost for this spell, the caster can be in Level: 100 Action: Active
the Flow of Souls for the equivalent of one day. Cost: 600
Added Effect: One day additional stay in the Flow of Souls. Effect: This spell unleashes the power of Light in its purest state, sweeping
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 away everything in the spiritual as well as the material world. The freed energy
Maintenance: No sweeps up and devours everything, unifying its existence to the Light. Even
Type of Spell: Effect elemental creatures of light are assimilated by its power. The Holocaust of Light
creates a great luminous dome within which everything is dissolved. It has a
Ascension radius of 300 feet, attacks the Energy AT, and causes a Base Damage of 350.
Level: 98 Action: Active Anyone receiving damage, no matter how small, must beat a MR Check with
Cost: 300 a Difficulty of 160 or be joined with the Light, and automatically destroyed
Effect: This spell exchanges the material essence of a person for divine energy, in body and soul. It is not possible to designate specific targets within the
modifying his spirit through pure supernatural power. The affects of Ascension are Holocaust; all except the caster are equally affected.
different depending on whether the caster is casting it on himself, or on another. Added Effect: +10 Base Damage and doubles the radius of the spell.
When increasing his own power, the spell increases his Gnosis by 10 points. If used Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
on another person, it can give the target as much Gnosis as desired, up to a level Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Attack, Spiritual

Book of Darkness
10 points below that of the caster. For instance, a caster with a Gnosis of 45 can

Create Darkness Shadow

Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 12 Action: Passive
Cost: 20 Cost: 50
Effect: Completely darkens an area within a 15-foot radius. Everything within Effect: This spell increases the casters ability to conceal, boosting his
the area is perceived as though on a dark and moonless night. Secondary Abilities of Stealth and Hide by +50. It also increases his Magic
Added Effect: +15-foot radius. Appraisal by +50, but only for the purpose of hiding the magical potency of
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 something or someone, not to detect it.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (2) Daily Added Effect: +10 Stealth, Hide, Magic Appraisal.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Free A ccess Type of Spell: Effect
Level: 1-10
Free A ccess
Induce Fear Level: 1-20
Level: 6 Action: Active
Cost: 40 Armor of Darkness
Effect: Temporarily causes a Fear State in all people within 50 feet of the Level: 16 Action: Active
caster. The spellcaster decides what the victims are afraid of. The MR or PsR Cost: 60
Check to overcome this spell has a Difficulty of 80. Effect: Forms a mystical armor with AT 2 against Energy-based Attacks, and
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty and +30-foot radius an AT of 1 against all others. Although it counts as armor, it does not count as
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 an additional layer of armor for purposes of penalties to Initiative.
Maintenance: No Added Effect: +1 to AT
Type of Spell: Spiritual Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
See in Darkness Type of Spell: Effect
Level: 8 Action: Active
Cost: 40 Banish Light
Effect: Permits the caster, or anyone he selects, to see perfectly in the dark. Level: 18 Action: Active
This spell can affect as many targets as desired as long as their accumulated Cost: 60
Presence is no higher than 80. Effect: Destroys ambient light within a radius of 30 feet. Any light-based creatures
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected. within the radius must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120, or lose the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 double their Failure level in Life Points (Damage Resistance creatures increases this
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4) Daily amount by its Damage Resistance multiple). As long as the spell is maintained over
Type of Spell: Effect the creatures, they must make a new MR Check each combat turn.
Added Effect: +10 +10 to the MR Difficulty and +60-foot radius
Shield of Darkness Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x10
Level: 10 Action: Passive Maintenance: 1
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6)
Cost: 50 Type of Spell:
Type of Spell: Spiritual, Eff
Effect
Effect: Forms a barrier of Energy that protects from any source of attack. The
shield can absorb up to 300 points before breaking, but is only damaged by
supernatural attacks. Impacts based on Light cause it double damage.
Added Effect: +100 Resistance Points.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Type of Spell: Defense

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Hide Magic Free A ccess
Level: 20 Action: Passive Level: 1-40
Cost: 50
Effect: Hides a spell, or the mystical properties of an object, from any type Obfuscate
of magical detection. In game terms, it produces a 80 penalty to the Magic Level: 36 Action: Active
Appraisal spell of anyone attempting to detect or measure a spell or object that Cost: 100
has been hidden (it also hides the Hide Magic spell itself). Effect: Modifies the body of the individual, blending him into the background
Added Effect: 10 to Magic Appraisal. and permitting him to hide himself naturally. While the spell is active, the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 person can exchange his own level of ability at Stealth and Hide for a base of
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Daily 100. It also offers the same level of ability at Ki Concealment, even if he has
Type of Spell: Effect not developed that ability. Remember that these numbers are not added to the
persons Secondary Abilities, but are substituted for them if they are lower.
Dark Beam Added Effect: +5 Stealth, Hide and Ki Concealment
Level: 22 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Cost: 50 Maintenance: 1 every 5 (20) Daily
Effect: Projects a beam of Dark-based magical energy. Dark Deam is an Type of Spell: Effect
Energy Attack Type with a Base Damage of 60.
Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage. Enrage
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level: 38 Action: Active
Maintenance: No Cost: 60
Type of Spell: Attack Effect: Provokes a Rage State in those affected, making them lose control and
attack the person closest to them. The spells victims apply a bonus of +10 to
Free A ccess their offensive abilities and a 30 to all other checks. Enrage has a radius of 15
Level: 1-30 feet and can be resisted by beating a MR Check with a Difficulty of 80.
Added Effect: +15-foot radius and +5 to the MR Difficulty.
Darkzone Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Level: 26 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6)
Cost: 60 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Effect: Creates a mystical environment that clouds the senses of anyone within
it. The Darkzone increases the difficulty of any Perceptive check within it by 2 Banish Positive Emotions
levels. This ability also affects Ki Detection. The spell has a radius of 60 feet, Level: 40 Action: Active
and it is not possible to designate targets within it. No Resistance is possible. Cost: 80
Added Effect: +60-foot radius. Effect: Temporarily banishes any positive sentiments such as inner peace,
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 calm, or joy within 300 feet of the caster. Resisting this spell requires beating a
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) MR or PsR Check with a Difficulty of 100.
Type of Spell: Effect Added Effect: +150-foot radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Bonds of Darkness Maintenance: No
Level: 28 Action: Active Type of Spell: Spiritual
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell casts bonds of darkness that hold the designated target Night
immobile. An attack is made using the rules for Trapping, although the caster Level: 42 Action: Active
suffers no penalty to his Ability for performing this maneuver. The bonds use a Cost: 80
Strength of 8 for any Check. If anyone tries to help free the person Trapped, the Effect: Forms a dome of darkness with a maximum radius of 80 feet. Everyone
Bonds of Darkness are treated as an Energy weapon with a Fortitude of 20. in the interior area, except the caster, is subject to the rules for Vision Totally
Added Effect: Strength +1 Obscured. To see through this darkness, whether from inside or outside the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 done, requires a difficulty check of Inhuman in Notice, or Almost Impossible
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) in Search.
Type of Spell: Attack Added Effect: +80-foot radius.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Control Darkness Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
Level: 30 Action: Active Type of Spell: Effect
Cost: 50
Effect: This spell modifies and controls the intensity of darkness within a radius Free A ccess
of 60 feet. If cast at Darkness-based beings, they must pass a MR Check with a Level: 1-50
Difficulty of 80 or they will fall under the control of the caster. A creature can
only repeat the check if it is ordered to do something against its nature. Dark Sphere
Added Effect: +30-foot radius and +5 to MR Difficulty Level: 46 Action: Active
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Cost: 120
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Effect: Unleashes a sphere of dark energy with Base Damage of 100. The
Type of Spell: Spiritual, Effect caster can control it using his Magic Projection until it hits its target. If the target
successfully dodges, the Dark Sphere can continue attacking the following turn,
Concealment since it has not been destroyed. When Dark Sphere causes damage, or is
Level: 32 Action: Passive blocked, the Sphere explodes and vanishes. If the caster abandons control of
Cost: 60 it, it will act independently, following its last designated target with a Magic
Effect: Conceals the presence of the caster or a target designated by him Projection of 150.
from any type of detection. In game terms, it increases the resistance to Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage and +5 to the Magic Projection of the
supernatural (mystical or psychic) detections by +40. This ability also increases Dark Sphere
the Ki Concealment of the person by 40 points, permitting him to hide his Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
energy even if he has not developed that ability. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12)
Added Effect: +10 to Resistances against detections and +10 to Ki Type of Spell: Attack
Concealment.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect

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 Zone of Concealment Perdition
Level: 48 Action: Active Level: 56 Action: Active
Cost: 140 Cost: 100
Effect: By casting this spell over a particular zone, the spellcaster creates Effect: Perdition causes a disturbed feeling among those affected, reducing
a mystical area that impedes the detection of anything within it. Anything their abilities. Those within its area of influence must pass a MR Check with
within the area is concealed, with a MR Check against a value of 180 to avoid a Difficulty of 120, or else receive a 40 All Action Penalty. The area covered
detections. Additionally, any Ki Detection or Magic Appraisal used within the is that within 15 feet of the caster, automatically affecting anyone within that
zone suffers a 140 penalty to its Final Result. Similarly, any type of psychic radius. The penalties for Perdition are not cumulative, and so no one ever
detection is subject to a 40 penalty to its Potential. The affected zone can be suffers a double penalty if in the area of influence of more than one such spell.
no larger than 60 feet in radius, and is stationary in the place it was cast. Added Effect: +15 feet to radius and +5 to the MR Difficulty.
Added Effect: +30-foot radius, +10 to MR, 10 to Ki Detection, 10 Magic Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Appraisal and 10 to the Potential of any psychic detection. Maintenance: 1 every 20 (5)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Type of Spell: Automatic
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (7) Daily
Type of Spell: Detection Create Negative Feelings
Level: 58 Action: Active
Cost: 100
Effect: This creates negative sentiments such as hatred, fear, or anger in the
people designated by the caster. The radius of the spell is 60 feet, and the MR
or PsR Check to resist the effects has a Difficulty of 120. Those affected can
repeat the Resistance Check once per day.
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual

Eliminate Traces
Level: 60 Action: Active
Cost: 100
Effect: The caster can erase the evidence that he has been in a certain place.
In fact, any sign whatsoever of his passing, whether detectable naturally, or by
supernatural means, disappears completely. This spell even provides immunity
from spells that permit someone to see the past of a place or an object, hiding
the presence of the caster of Eliminate Traces from the recording of past events.
The only way to overcome the effects of this spell is by achieving a Zen level at
A Dark Sphere Track. The spell erases all such traces within a 150-foot radius.
Added Effect: +150 feet to radius.
Enter Anothers Nightmares Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 50 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily
Cost: 120 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: This allows the caster to physically enter in a sleepers nightmares.
The spellcaster has no control over the dream world of the dreamer, and Shield from Positive
anything that happens there will be real to him. The person must have terrible Level: 62 Action: Active
nightmares to be affected by this spell, and the moment the dream turns into Cost: 140
a peaceful dream, or he awakens or dies, the mage abandons the dream world Effect: This spell enchants a certain area, making it impenetrable for beings
and returns to reality. Any Spiritual spell cast on the dreamer will also affect the naturally based in positive emotions or Light. Any such creature entering the
caster. The MR or PsR Check for the sleeper has a Difficulty of 140. Once he zone must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120 or suffer the loss of a
is in the other persons nightmares, the caster can jump to the unconscious of number of Life Points equal to the margin of failure. Additionally, if the creature
yet another dreamer who is physically no more than 30 feet from the original fails the check, he receives an immediate 40 All Action Penalty. The affected
sleeper. Naturally, this new sleeper will have the right to his own MR Check. zone can be no larger than 60 feet in radius, and is stationary in the place it
If the dreamers consciousness happens to be in the world of the Wake, the was cast.
caster is trapped there even when the spell expires. Added Effect: +60 feet to radius and +5 to the MR Difficulty
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty, +30 feet to jumping range Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14) Daily
Maintenance: 1 every 50 (3) Daily Type of Spell: Automatic
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Free A ccess
Dark Form Level: 1-70
Level: 52 Action: Active
Cost: 100
Dark
Level: 66 Action: Passive
Effect: The body designated by the caster is transformed to pure dark energy
Cost: 120
and becomes intangible to matter and non-energy attacks. While in this state,
Effect: Creates a shadow shield with the ability to swallow any attack spell
the transformed person gains a +50 bonus to his abilities of Stealth and Hide,
received. For the defense against an attacking spell to work, it is necessary to
and a +30 to his Resistance against effects based on Darkness. In this state,
achieve a Block against the attack. If the defender does achieve it, the attacking
the damage caused by any attacks based on Light are doubled. The maximum
spell must then lose a Clashing Spells Check against a damage of 80. The void
Presence that can be affected is 100.
absorbs half the Zeon of the devoured spell, giving those points to the caster.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence that can be affected.
It is also possible for it to devour Area Attacks. The shield will resist 600 points
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
of damage before breaking.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Added Effect: +5 to damage for Clashing Spells and +100 Resistance Points
Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Free A ccess Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6)
Level: 1-60 Type of Spell: Defense

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Devastate This spell also has a second use, depending on whether or not the caster is
Level: 68 Action: Active in the Wake. Within the Wake, the caster can control his surroundings and
Cost: 100 acquires the powers of a creature with a Gnosis of 40, as long as he is in an
Effect: Causes penalties through an accumulation of pain, suffering, misery, area strongly influenced by negative energies. If he is in an area of neutral
and other negative mystical effects. The affected person must pass a MR Check energies, he is treated as having a Gnosis of 30.
with a Difficulty of 120 or suffer an All Action Penalty and a penalty to his Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty.
Resistances equivalent to the margin of failure of the Check. If he does not pass Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
the Check, the target of Devastate does not have the right to a new check for Maintenance: 1 every 5 (60) Daily
as long as the spell is maintained. Type of Spell: Spiritual, Effect
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Type of Spell: Spiritual
High Magic
Mark of Fear Create Being of Darkness
Level: 70 Action: Active Level: 82 Action: Active
Cost: 140 Cost: 250
Effect: Forms a display of shadows in a designated spot that terrorizes all Effect: Creates a dark being with the appearance of life, but completely under
who see it. Anyone seeing the Mark of Fear suffers the Terror State unless the control of the caster. The entity is developed as a Being Between Worlds,
they beat MR or PsR with a Difficulty of 120. The spell is visible for a radius using the powers and limitations of Dark Elementals explained in Chapter 26.
of one mile. The condition for being affected is merely looking directly at the The being has 600 DP, and to calculate its maximum level the same rules are
Mark of Fear. used as for Create Being from the Path of Creation.
Added Effect: +1 mile to radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty. Added Effect: +50 DP.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 50 (3) Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic Type of Spell: Effect

Catastrophic Darkness Free A ccess

Level: 72 Action: Active Level: 1-90
Cost: 120
Effect: Creates a deadly discharge of Darkness with a Base Damage of 150.
Concealment from Magic
Level: 86 Action: Passive
The Catastrophic Darkness has a radius of 80 feet and is an Energy Attack
Cost: 200
Type spell.
Effect: Hides the presence of the individual from Automatic spells, causing
Added Effect: +5 Base Damage and +30-foot radius.
him to be directly unaffected by them. As an exception to the general rule,
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
an opposing caster maintaining any Automatic Spell must succeed in fixing his
Maintenance: No
Magic Projection on the caster who is defending himself using Concealment
Type of Spell: Attack
from Magic, as though the Automatic Spell were a Spiritual one (even if the
Free A ccess caster of Concealment from Magic meets the condition for being subject to the
Level: 1-80 Automatic Spell). The maximum Presence that can be affected is 80.
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected.
Dark Material Objects Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 76 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20) Daily
Cost: 150 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: Forms a material object from dark energy. Whether it is something as
complex as a clock, or as simple as a sword, the object created cannot have a Kingdom of Darkness
Presence of more than 60, but for all purposes it is treated as having a quality Level: 88 Action: Active
of +10. As an exceptional rule, the quality of the object does not affect its Cost: 200
Presence. Effect: Creates a 150-foot radius zone around the caster in which total
Added Effect: +10 to the objects Presence. darkness reigns. The body of the spellcaster blends into the shadows, increasing
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 his resistance to all kinds of detection by +40. To locate him using the senses
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) requires passing a check of Impossible difficulty with Search, or Inhuman using
Type of Spell: Effect Notice. Even while using Ki Detection, it is still necessary to beat an Inhuman
level check. In addition, as long as he is one with the Darkness, the caster can
Travel by Shadow transport himself each Combat Turn anywhere he wishes within the Kingdom of
Level: 78 Action: Active Darkness. The MA of the caster is also increased by 20 points when using spells
Cost: 250 of darkness, and any living being (except Dark Elementals) within the covered
Effect: Transports individuals or objects designated by the caster from one area automatically loses 10 points of Zeon per Combat Turn (20 points per turn
shadow to another that must be less than 60 miles away. The quantity of if an Light Elemental). The spell is stationary in the place it was cast.
Presence that can be transported cannot be greater than 250. If someone Added Effect: +150 feet to radius.
wishes to resist, the MR Check has a Difficulty of 120. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty, +20 to transportable Presence and +60 Maintenance: 1 every 20 (10)
miles. Type of Spell: Automatic
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: No Undetectable
Type of Spell: Spiritual, Effect Level: 90 Action: Active
Cost: 380
Lord of Nightmares Effect: The target of this spell becomes completely immune to supernatural
Level: 80 Action: Active detection, whether mystical, psychic, or based on Ki. The only way to locate the
Cost: 300 person is through the physical senses such as sight, hearing, or smell. The maximum
Effect: Permits the control of any type of nightmare. The caster has the ability Presence that can be affected is 60.
to control a sleepers dream world, modifying it as if he had a Gnosis of 45 Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected.
(although is not real). If the dream is fed by positive energy, in other words, if it Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
stops being a nightmare, his Gnosis becomes only 30. If the dreamer wishes to Maintenance: 1 every 5 (76) Daily
resist the spell, it requires beating a MR Check with a Difficulty of 140. Type of Spell: Effect

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 Divine Magic Dark Ascension
Level: 98 Action: Active
Cost: 300
Prison of Darkness Effect: This spell exchanges the material essence of a person for divine energy,
Level: 92 Action: Active modifying his spirit through pure supernatural power. The affects of Ascension
Cost: 200 are different depending on whether the spell is casting it on himself, or on
Effect: Encloses the victim in an inescapable world of Darkness, a separate another. When increasing his own power, the spell increases his Gnosis by 10
universe which has no interaction with our own. While the victim is imprisoned, points. If used on another person, it can give him as much Gnosis as desired,
he will have no knowledge of anything that happens outside the prison, nor up to a level 10 points below that of the caster. For instance, a caster with a
does anyone outside have any knowledge of the prisoners status or activities. If Gnosis of 45 can raise another individual to at most a Gnosis of 35. This spell
the prisoner tries to break out from within, the prison will resist damage points can affect as many targets as desired as long as their accumulated Presence is
up to 100 times the Zeon value of the spell, which defends itself according to no higher than 80.
the rules of Damage Resistance with an AT of 10. From the outside, the prison Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence that can be affected.
can resist only double the Zeon value spent. It can only be damaged by Energy- Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
based Attacks with a Presence greater than 180. The prison recovers from any Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily
damage with a Regeneration of 19. The spell can be avoided by passing a MR Type of Spell: Effect
Check with a Difficulty of 140, but if that fails, the prisoner has no chance to
check again later; if he wants to get out, he better be able to break through Holocaust of Darkness
the spell. Level: 100 Action: Active
Added Effect: +10 to the MR Difficulty. Cost: 600
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Effect: This spell unleashes the power of Darkness in its purest state, sweeping
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (40) Daily away all before it in the spiritual as well as the material world. The freed energy
Type of Spell: Spiritual sweeps up and devours everything, unifying its existence to the Darkness.
The Holocaust of Darkness creates a great dome of darkness within which
Free A ccess everything is dissolved. It has a radius of 300 feet, attacks the Energy AT, and
Level: 1-100 causes a Base Damage of 350 points. Anyone receiving damage, no matter
how small, must beat a MR Check with a Difficulty of 160 or be joined with
One With the Darkness the Darkness, and automatically destroyed in body and soul. It is not possible
Level: 96 Action: Active to designate specific targets within the Holocaust; all except the caster are
Cost: 100 equally affected.
Effect: Permits the caster to enter a state of utter meditation in which his Added Effect: +10 to Base Damage and doubles the radius of the spell.
body becomes one with the Dark. He abandons this world and ascends to Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
the Flow of Souls to nourish himself from their energies. Apart from, and Maintenance: No
without knowledge of anything happening elsewhere, he multiplies his Zeon Type of Spell: Attack, Spiritual
Regeneration rate by 10, and cures his wounds with a Healing Regeneration of
16. Although there is no maintenance cost for this spell, the caster can be in
the Flow of Souls for the equivalent of one day.
Added Effect: One day additional stay in the Flow of Souls.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

book oF creatIon
Minor Creation Create Energy
Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 8 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 40
Effect: Creates a simple object with a Presence of no more than 25. Effect: Creates one Intensity of one of the three types of existing energies
Added Effect: Creates one additional object. (Cold, Fire, or Electricity).
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Added Effect: +1 additional Intensity
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Type of Spell: Effect Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4)
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Level: 1-10 Regeneration
Level: 10 Action: Active
Reconstruct Cost: 60
Level: 6 Action: Active Effect: Increases the ability of a body to heal all types of wounds. This spell
Cost: 40 provides a base Regeneration Level of 4 to anyone designated by the caster,
Effect: Restores a non-organic object to its original form from parts or pieces substituting it for the persons natural Regeneration Level. If it increases above
that remain. Note that it is necessary to either have all the pieces, or enough of 14, two more Added Effects are necessary instead of one to continue increasing
the prime material to rebuild the complete object, otherwise it will be only partly it more. A Regeneration Level of more than 18 cannot be achieved through this
reconstructed. This spell affects objects with a Presence of no more than 20. spell unless the caster has sufficient Gnosis.
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence of the object Added Effect: +1 to the base Regeneration Level
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Effect

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 Heal
Level: 20
Level: Action: Active
Cost: 80
Cost:
Effect: Causes whomever the spell is directed at to recover 50 Life Points.
Effect:
This spell does not permit recovery of permanently lost or destroyed limbs,
but does eliminate the temporary penalties caused by Criticals, up to a quantity
equivalent to half the Life Points returned.
Added
Added Effect: +5 Life Points.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

Damage Barrier
Level: 22 Action: Active
Cost: 60
Effect: The supernatural energies governed by this spell adhere to the body
Effect:
of the designated individual, and provide him with certain immunity to damage.
In game terms, he obtains a Damage Barrier of 30 points (see Chapter 14).
Added Effect:
Added
dded +5 to the Damage Barrier
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Maintenance:
Type of Spell: Effect
Type

Free A ccess
Level: 1-30
Level:

Create Homunculus
Create
Level: 26
Level: Action: Active
Cost: 60
Cost:
Effect: Homunculus are small magical elementals that casters use at times
Effect:
for various purposes, from espionage to housework. The spell creates a zero-
level mystical being under complete control of the caster, as per the rules in
Chapter 26. It is a Being Between Worlds with a Gnosis of 5, but, given its
Chapter
minor nature, the following rules apply:
1- First of all, its characteristics can never be higher than 5, nor can it have
any Primary Ability or Secondary Ability higher than 50.
2- It also suffers a 2 penalty to size, and it cannot choose Uncommon Size.
3- It cant contain any Zeon points.
A bat humunculus Each Homunculus created might be completely different.
Inorganic Modification
Inorganic Modification Added Effect: +1 additional Homunculus
Added
Level: 12
Level: 12 Action:
Action: Active
Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Ma
Cost: 60 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Effect: Through control of magic, the caster can alter the form and nature Type of Spell: Effect
of an inorganic object, transforming it into a completely different thing but of
similar spiritual power. This permits the caster to transform something with a Minor Change
Presence of 20 or less into something else of equal or lesser Presence. Level: 28 Action: Active
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected Cost: 60
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Effect: This spell permits altering the appearance of an object or being by
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) modifying its form. The change is limited to varying its exterior appearance,
Type of Spell: Effect and never alters its original qualities or nature. In this way, a shining short sword
might become old and rusty, but could never become a walking stick. In the case
Free A ccess of living things, this spell can change things by no more than two points of size,
Level: 1-20 perhaps making an ugly and overweight man into a young good looking one.
The MR Difficulty to avoid the change is 80. Regarding objects, once affected
Increase Resistances they have no further right to make Resistance Checks, but people can repeat
Level: 16 Action: Active
the Check once a day if they wish to be free of the effects. It is possible to affect
Cost: 80
various targets, as long as the sum of all their Presences is no higher than 60.
Effect: Supernaturally increases all Resistances by +10 (Disease, Magic,
Added Effect: +5 to the MR and +10 to the maximum Presence that can
Physical, Psychic, and Venom) of an individual. Multiple castings of this spell on
be affected
a single target are not cumulative.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Added Effect: +5 to all Resistances
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (16) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Imitate
Level: 30 Action: Active
Royal Shield Cost: 100
Level: 18 Action: Passive
Effect: Creates an exact copy of an already existing inorganic object within
Cost: 40
reach of the caster. It creates a perfect imitation of the original that retains
Effect: Forms a barrier of Energy that protects the caster from any source of
all its qualities, including the supernatural ones. The copied object can not
attack. The shield will absorb 500 points of damage before breaking.
have Presence greater than 30. The spell has no effect on magically animated
Added Effect: +150 Resistance Points
creatures, but can affect mechanical constructions as long as they have no soul.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be duplicated
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Type of Spell: Defense
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (5) Daily
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 Immunity Added Effect: +5 to the MR and +5 to the maximum Presence affected
Level: 32 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Cost: 80 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14)
Effect: This spell permits the caster, or those people designated by him, to be Type of Spell: Effect
immune to 5 Intensities of a given type of Energy, whether it is Fire, Electricity,
or Cold. If an attack is made using the type of Energy to which they are immune, Free A ccess
each Intensity of immunity reduces the Base Damage by 5 points and provides a Level: 1-50
+5 to the Resistances against its effects.
Added Effect: +1 Intensity of immunity Create Memories
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Level: 46 Action: Active
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily Cost: 140
Type of Spell: Effect Effect: Permits creation of new memories in the target, without necessarily
erasing the pre-existing ones. Most of the time, unless very deeply-rooted
Free A ccess memories are modified, the person affected will feel slightly confused, but
Level: 1-40 will be convinced that his memories are real. The caster determines what
information he is trying to introduce, regardless of its complexity or duration.
Reduction of Damage Resisting the spell requires beating a MR or PsR Check with a Difficulty of 100.
Level: 36 Action: Passive Although this spell doesnt require maintenance, the individual affected has the
Cost: 80 right to a new Resistance Check any time something makes him suspect his
Effect: The magic of this spell affects the power of an attack, reducing the force memory might be inaccurate.
of its impact. Upon being cast, this spell reduces the Base Damage of an attack by Added Effect: +5 to the MR or PsR Difficulty
40 points. If the damage is lowered to zero, the attack produces no effect. If, for Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
example, this spell is used against an attack with Base Damage 60, when it actually Maintenance: No
hits, it does so as if it were an attack of only 20. Reduction of Damage must being Type of Spell: Spiritual
cast before rolling any dice.
Added Effect: 5 to the Base Damage of the attack Recover
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level: 48 Action: Active
Maintenance: No Cost: 150
Type of Spell: Automatic Effect: This spell completely restores the physical condition of the subject, curing
up to 300 Life Points of damage and removing all physical penalties, unless caused
Physical Control by amputations or similar losses. This spell does not restore Fatigue Points, nor
Level: 38 Action: Active eliminate negative States caused by supernatural means.
Cost: 120 Added Effect: +20 additional Life Points
Effect: Using this spell, the caster is able to control the body of a being as though it Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
were a simple puppet. Since the control is purely physical, not spiritual, the subject Maintenance: No
being controlled is not obliged to use any Supernatural Ability (Magic, Ki, and Type of Spell: Effect
Psychic Powers) against his will, although any natural fighting abilities are under the
casters control. Resisting the spell requires beating a MR Check with a Difficulty Acquire Powers
of 80. The person being controlled has the right to one new Resistance Check per Level: 50 Action: Active
day, and also any time he receives orders that are entirely against his nature. Cost: 100
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Effect: Gives the caster, or the person on whom the spell is cast, the ability
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 to acquire the abilities of supernatural beings. In game terms, it gives the
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (24) Daily character 100 additional DP with which to acquire any of the Powers listed in
Type of Spell: Spiritual Chapter 26, as though they had a Gnosis of 25. These also temporarily affect
their physical form. If, for example, someone obtain Natural Flight, it would
Raise Abilities be logical for him to have developed enormous wings. The effects of this spell
Level: 40 Action: Active are not cumulative and a subject can only be affected by one Acquire Powers
Cost: 80 at a time.
Effect: This spell temporarily increases the Secondary Abilities of an individual, Added Effect: +10 DP with which to acquire powers
providing him with a +40 bonus to divide freely among them, except for those Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Abilities requiring knowledge Maintenance: 1 every 5 (20)
Added Effect: +10 to bonus. Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4) Create Monstrosity
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 52 Action: Active
Cost: 80
Fuse Effect: Creates a magical being with the appearance of life, but completely
Level: 42 Action: Active under the control of the caster. The being is developed as a Being Between
Cost: 140 Worlds using the rules described in Chapter 26. The creature is first-level
Effect: Unites two beings in a single body, creating a new individual who with the equivalent of Gnosis 20. The spell does not permit the creation of a
possesses the characteristics and abilities of both. The caster designates which creature of higher level than the caster, since it is based on the casters spiritual
capacities prevail, selecting those that he is interested in from each. If the spell presence. The Monstrosity is not able to receive a soul, so it is not possible to
joins a fighter and a psychic, for example, the resulting individual could have give it independent life.
the fighting ability of the warrior, the mental powers of the mentalist, and Added Effect: +1 level
the highest Secondary Abilities of each one. Control of the resulting united Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
body falls to whichever of the two wins an Opposed Check of Willpower, Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
although some characteristics typical of the other personality can be retained. Type of Spell: Effect
The original bodies remain in the state they were in before the fusion and so,
when the spell lapses, return to the state and condition they were in before it Free A ccess
was cast. The death of the joint entity causes the death of both original people. Level: 1-60
The total Presence of both originals cannot be more than 80. It is also possible
to Fuse an individual with objects, in which case the GM can award the result
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Protective Aura Reinforce Magic
Level: 56 Action: Passive Level: 68 Action: Passive
Cost: 120 Cost: 100
Effect: Supernaturally increases all the Resistances (VR, PhR, DR, MR, and Effect: Reinforce Magic adds strength to another spell launched either at the
PsR) of all the designated individuals within 1,500 feet of the caster by +20. same time or that is being maintained. In game terms, it adds an Added Effect
The effects of this spell are not cumulative, and a subject can only be affected to the Zeon value of the Strengthened spell. Once the spell lapses, the added
by one Protective Aura at a time. power disappears.
Added Effect: +5 to the Resistances and +150-foot radius Added Effect: +1 Added Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6) Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Effect

Spiritual Standstill Transmute

Level: 58 Action: Active Level: 70 Action: Active
Cost: 150 Cost: 250
Effect: As the name indicates, this spell preserves the spirit of the individual Effect: The caster transforms an inorganic object, converting it to a different
on whom it is cast in the same state as at the moment it is cast. From that one of similar spiritual power. This permits the caster to modify something
moment on, the affected person does not make any further MR or PsR Checks, with a Presence of 50 or less into something else of equal or lesser Presence.
and remains inalterably in the same spiritual condition. The person cannot be If the object is supernatural, or especially powerful, it can resist by passing a
affected by States of any kind, either positive or negative. The subject can MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. If the transmuted Presence is over 100, two
resist this spell by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. Naturally, the Added Effects are necessary in place of one to increase the maximum value
person affected by this spell cannot make any type of Check to free himself of that can be affected by 5 points.
it while it is in effect. Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty and +5 to the maximum Presence
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty that can be affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Spiritual Type of Spell: Spiritual

Perfect Shield Metamorphism

Level: 60 Action: Active Level: 72 Action: Active
Cost: 150 Cost: 150
Effect: Forms a barrier of Energy that protects from any source of attack. The Effect: Using this spell, the caster can transform a person or object into
shield can absorb 100 points of damage before breaking. If it is not destroyed by anything he wishes (a mouse, a statue, etc.) as long as the Presence of the
the end of the combat turn, it automatically recovers all lost Resistance Points. new form is not higher than the targets original Presence. Living things
Added Effect: +20 Resistance Points metamorphosized into non-living objects continue to be alive in their new
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 forms even if it happens that they cannot move or breathe. When the spell
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) Daily lapses, the individual or object returns to its original form. Metamorphism
Type of Spell: Defense does not permit the acquisition of essential powers or abilities, except those
possessed by natural living creatures with a Gnosis of zero. Resisting this spell
Vitality requires passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. It is only possible to
Level: 62 Action: Active repeat the Resistance check once per day.
Cost: 150 Added Effect: +5 to the MR
Effect: This spell creates a state of supernatural vitality in an individual, increasing Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
his maximum Life Points by +50 while the spell is maintained. The effects of this Maintenance: 1 every 20 (8) Daily
spell are not cumulative, and only one casting can affect a subject at a time. Type of Spell: Spiritual
Beings with Damage Resistance apply this quantity to their Damage Resistance
multiple. Free A ccess
Added Effect: +5 to maximum Life Points Level: 1-80
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) Daily Recreate
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 76 Action: Active
Cost: 300
Free A ccess Effect: Manipulating the essence of both matter and soul, the caster is able
Level: 1-70 to restore any damage or loss an individual or object might have suffered.
The caster can decide which parts to recreate, and is not obligated to restore
Complete Creation the target to its original state. If he uses the spell on a one-eyed, one-armed
Level: 66 Action: Active person, the caster can Recreate only the eye, only the arm, or both of them
Cost: 150 at once. Casting this spell on a wounded individual or a damaged object makes
Effect: Creates an object with a Presence of no more than 50. The creation any damage or penalty disappears automatically (as long as the caster wishes it
must appear in a location that is logical for it, according to its nature. It would to, of course). Recreate also eliminates the effects of any Supernatural Abilities
not be possible, for instance, to conjure up a small mountain in mid-air, and that have diminished the individual or object physically or spiritually; it restores
then let it fall on someone. As a limit, the Presence of the object cannot be lost memories or DP.
more than twice the Base Presence of the caster. For example, a fifth-level This spell has only two limitations. The first is that it affects only loses or
character with a Presence of 50 could therefore create objects with a maximum damage suffered artificially, not due to natural or positive change. It therefore
Presence of 100 (if he pays enoughs Added Effects, of course). cannot restore a person to an earlier state that was damaged or inferior.
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence of the object created Secondly, it has no jurisdiction over deceased souls, or those that have passed
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 into the Flow, so is unable to return the dead to life. The maximum Presence
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) Daily that can be affected is 60.
Type of Spell: Effect Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

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 Create Being
Level: 78 Action: Active
Cost: 250
Effect: Creates a creature with the appearance of life, but
completely under the control of the caster. The entity is
developed as is a Being Between Worlds, with 600 DP and a
Gnosis of 25. Given that their existence is directly tied to the
soul of the caster, the number of beings that are created by and
that depend on him (whether through this spell or the Level
82 spells of the minor Paths) will limit the maximum level of
the entity. The creature can therefore have at most the level
of its creator minus the number of entities he has magically
created and is maintaining. For example, if the caster creates
only a single being, it can have at most one level less than its
creator, two levels less if there are two beings, three less if he
is maintaining three entities, etc. If one or more beings were
already created at the highest possible level for them, and the
caster thereafter creates another, the earlier ones automatically
drop one level immediately. The level of the entity is measured
by the quantity of DP it possesses; a creature with 850 DP, for
instance, would be a level 4 creature.
Added Effect: +50 DP
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect

Chimera
Level: 80 Action: Active
Cost: 250
Effect: The caster, or whomever he designates, ceases to be a
natural being to become a Being Between Worlds with a Gnosis of
25, enjoying all the advantages and disadvantages that implies. He
also obtains 150 additional DP to use to choose between Essential
Abilities and powers from the Creation of Beings, described
in Chapter 26. It also permits him to choose up to 50 DP in
Disadvantages or penalties to obtain additional points.
Excess DP raises the Character Level. In case of partial
improvement, if for instance he only gets 170 DP, the character
still improves two levels, but when he goes up another level he will
receive 30 aditional DP to use. This spell works only on Natural
creatures, and so cannot be cast on Being Between Worlds or
Spirits to increase their abilities.
All the powers and gifts acquired through this spell depend The birth of a new being
directly on the physical body of the individual, and so if by any
Maintain Magic
means he returns to his prior state, or his soul transmigrates to another body
Level: 86 Action: Active
or form, he automatically loses the advantages received.
Cost: 250
Added Effect: +10 DP and +5 DP in optional disadvantages
Effect: Affects an existing active spell, tying it to the world in a more lasting
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
way. In game terms, it adds 500 points of Zeon to keep up maintenance of the
Maintenance: No
designated spell. Remember these points do not add to the spells power, only
Type of Spell: Effect
to its Maintenance.

High Magic Added Effect: +50 toward the Maintenance of the designated spell
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maintenance: No
Zone of Safety Type of Spell: Effect
Level: 82 Action: Active
Cost: 350 Provide Soul
Effect: Creates a magical zone inside which no person or object can be harmed Level: 88 Action: Active
in any way by anyone or anything. A person within the zone could not, for Cost: 500
instance, break down a door or even harm a cockroach by stepping on it by Effect: Through this spell, the caster is able to create a complete soul, giving
mistake. Zone of Safety automatically affects anyone within the area, including the breath of life to an object or body able to contain one. If the soul is provided
the caster. The affected area has a radius of 300 feet and remains where it was to a magically engendered creature such as those developed with the level 78
cast without being movable by the caster. To overcome the effect requires beating spell of this Path, or with the level 82 elemental spells, Provide Soul makes it
a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. It is only possible to repeat the Resistance unnecessary to continue maintaining those spells to sustain the creature. The
check once per day, even if someone has left the zone and then returned. creature thereby breaks any bond it has with its creator, obtaining free will as
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty and +150 feet in radius just one more Being Between Worlds.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Not all souls created by this spell are capable of entering the body into which
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (35) Daily they are introduced. It is possible to provide souls to bodies or objects with a
Type of Spell: Automatic Presence of no more than 30. It cannot be used to provide a soul to something
that already has a living soul.
Free A ccess Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected
Level: 1-90 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

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Greater Creation rest of the world. That location disappears from view, and any ship sailing in
Level: 90 Action: Active the area will see only water, being transported immediately to another place
Cost: 400 to innocently continue their voyage. The Barrier need not be made absolutely
Effect: Gives the caster the gift of creating at whim, awarding him 500 perfect. The caster can choose to deliberately leave passages or openings, in
Presence points to distribute freely between various objects or constructions. one or both directions, to use for crossing. There are certain requirements for
He can create any inanimate object he wishes, from castles to mountains, as someone to be able to pass through it. To start with, it must be someone with a
long as the Presence of each of his creations is not greater than 180. Gnosis greater than 25 who knows of The Barrier and its exact location. If both
Added Effect: +50 additional Presence Points to share out conditions are fulfilled, he must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120 to get
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40 through. If he fails, he can only repeat the check once per day.
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (20) Daily The spell can affect a territory of 60 square miles, or be extended in a line of
Type of Spell: Effect the same length. Once cast, it remains in the same location.
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Dificulty and +60 miles
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Divine Magic Maintenance: 1 every 20 (40) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect
Eternal Magic The Gift of Life
Level: 92 Action: Active Level: 98 Action: Active
Cost: 600 Cost: 800
Effect: As the name indicates, this spell affects another existing one, Effect: The caster is imbued with the ability to create a new form of life,
enormously reducing (or even eliminating) its Maintenance Cost. Eternal the newborn of a race that never existed before. The creation can be of any
Magic effects vary according to whether or not it affects a spell with Daily class (Natural, Spiritual, or Between Worlds) and can be tied to a particular
maintenance. If the spell in question is Daily, Eternal Magic stabilizes it, making element. The maximum level of the creature cannot be higher than that of his
maintenance unnecessary. The spell continues being controlled by its caster, creator. The creator should choose the Gnosis of his creation, awarding it no
but it will continue in effect even after his death. If the spells maintenance more than ten points less than his own.
requirement is per Combat Turn, it becomes one requiring only Daily In the beginning it will be a first level creature, although if it is a Natural Being
maintenance. Eternal Magic only influences spells with a Zeonic value 100 or with a Gnosis 20 of less, it will be given 50 DP with which to select additional
less and that have a Path Level less than 80. racial powers and abilities, employing the rules described in Chapter 26.
Added Effect: +10 to its maximum Zeon value Added Effect: +1 to level if the creation is a Between Worlds or Spiritual
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50 Being and +10 DP if it is is a Natural Being
Maintenance: No Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Type of Spell: Effect Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Level: 1-100 Create
Level: 100 Action: Active
The Barrier Cost: 1,000
Level: 96 Action: Active Effect: Permits the caster to obtain absolute power over creation, giving him
Cost: 800 the ability to create anything he wishes: Continents, oceans, and even entire
Effect: This unusual spell forms a breach in reality that is capable of separating worlds. In game terms, it grants 5,000 Presence Points to create whatever the
the world into two parts. This separation cannot be perceived naturally, even caster wishes, as long as it doesnt exceed 350 points of Presence.
by those capable of seeing magic. It may adopt any appearance, from being This spell can also impose new rules of reality: alter gravity, modify the rate at
completely invisible to looking like a simple stone wall. Whatever form it takes, which time passes, and so forth. Anyone with a Gnosis of less than half that of
it does not permit anyone so much as a glimpse of what hides beyond it. the caster is affected by such changes.
Usually none are aware of its existence, even when attempting to go through Added Effect: +1,000 Presence Points
it. If someone attempts to cross it, they exit at another point of The Barrier, Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
completely unaware of what is behind (it is even possible to turn directly around Maintenance: No
without noting it). Transport is not automatic, rather, little by little, reality starts Type of Spell: Effect
adapting to the exit location almost imperceptibly (Inhuman difficulty for Notice).
As an example, The Barrier can be used over an island, to separate it from the

Fragility
book oF destructIon Dismantle
Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 6 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 40
Effect: This spell alters the solidity of an object, reducing its sturdiness and Effect: Dismantles an object made of various pieces. It affects inanimate
making it easy to break. Anything affected automatically loses its Damage objects with a Presence of no more than 20.
Barrier; if the spell is cast on arms or armor, their Fortitude receives a reduction Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected.
of 2. This spell affects objects with a Presence of no more than 30. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected and 1 Maintenance: No
to Fortitude Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 everyy 10 (3) Destroy Intensities
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 8 Action: Active
Cost: 40
Free A ccess Effect: Destroys one intensity of one of the three types of existing energies
Level: 1-10 (Cold, Fire, or Electricity).
Added Effect: 1 additional intensity
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

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 Minor Destruction Free A ccess
Level: 10 Action: Active Level: 1-30
Cost: 50
Effect: Affects the essence of a lifeless material object, destroying it completely, Wound
as long as its Presence is no greater than 20. Level: 26 Action: Active
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence that can be affected. Cost: 80
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Effect: Wound affects the physical condition of an individual, doing damage
Maintenance: No to his health. It produces wounds and damage equal to 20% of his current Life
Type of Spell: Effect Points, not of his total. Resisting the spell requires beating a MR Check with a
Difficulty of 120.
Sphere of Destruction Added Effect: 5% of Life Points and +5 to the MR Difficulty
Level: 12 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Cost: 30 Maintenance: No
Effect: Projects a ball of magical energy. Sphere of Destruction is an Energy Type of Spell: Spiritual
Attack Type with a Base Damage of 30.
Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage Destroy Ki
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level: 28 Action: Active
Maintenance: No Cost: 80
Type of Spell: Attack Effect: The magic unleashed by this spell penetrates the soul of its victim,
dissolving his reserve of Ki. The victim must beat a MR Check with a Difficulty
Free A ccess of 120, or he loses as many points of Ki as the level of Failure. The caster chooses
Level: 1-20 the order and distribution of points lost among the different characteristics.
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty.
Increase Weakness Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Level: 16 Action: Active Maintenance: No
Cost: 50 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Effect: This spell finds a beings weak points, and makes them weaker
supernaturally. In game terms, it doubles the penalty the individual suffers for Produce Damage
any vulnerability. For example, an elemental who is especially vulnerable to Level: 30 Action: Active
light would suffer quadruple damage, instead of double damage, from an attack Cost: 80
using light, while a character vulnerable to poisons would have his VR reduced Effect: Through the use of this spell, the caster automatically causes a wound in
to a fourth of its usual value. To avoid being affected by Increase Weakness, its an individuals body. If the victim does not beat a MR Check with a Difficulty of
target needs to pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. If he fails, he can only 120, he suffers 40 points of direct damage. Creatures with Damage Resistance
roll the Check again when he is affected by his weakness. multiply the damage by their Resistance multiple.
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty and +10 to the damage received.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Daily Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Spiritual Type of Spell: Spiritual

Magic Destruction Destruction of Senses

Level: 18 Action: Passive Level: 32 Action: Active
Cost: 60 Cost: 100
Effect: Destroys a spell whose Zeon value is no greater than 40. Since Magic Effect: The caster cuts off the senses of an individual who fails a MR Check with
Destruction is passive, it can be employed to nullify any spell launched in the a Difficulty of 100. The caster can choose which senses to take.
same combat turn. Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty.
Added Effect: +5 to the Zeon value of the spell Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Maintenance: 1 every 20 (5)
Maintenance: No Type of Spell: Spiritual
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Aggravate Damage Level: 1-40
Level: 20 Action: Passive
Cost: 60 Mystic Bolt
Effect: Increases the Base Damage of any attack (physical or supernatural) by Level: 36 Action: Active
30 points. For example, if an attacker is wielding a weapon with a Base Damage Cost: 80
of 60, using this spell increases it to 90. In spite of its being a passive spell, it Effect: Projects a mystical bolt that affects a single target. The attack is an
must be cast before any dice are rolled, to make it possible to calculate the Energy Attack Type with a Base Damage of 100.
opponents respective attack and defense factors. Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage
Added Effect: +5 Resistance Points Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maintenance: No
Maintenance: No Type of Spell: Attack
Type of Spell: Effect
Unravel Ties
Destruction of Matrices Level: 38 Action: Active
Level: 22 Action: Active Cost: 100
Cost: 80 Effect: Using this spell, the caster undoes any type of tie that permits a summoner
Effect: This spell unravels the energy matrices of a Psychic Power whose to Control his creatures. It can be used with equal effect on either the controller
Potential is no more than 80 (that is to say, of Medium Difficulty). Since it is a or the controlled creature, but it is always the creator of the Bound whose MR is
passive spell, it can be employed to nullify any Psychic Power launched in the checked. If cast upon the creature, it affects only the ties binding the two of them,
same combat turn. but if it is cast directly against the summoner, it breaks an additional binding for
Added Effect: +10 to Psychic Potential of the power that can be affected every 10 points by which the controller fails a MR with a Difficulty of 120.
Maximum Strength: Intelligence x20 Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty
Maintenance: No Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Type of Spell: Effect Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Spiritual

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Destroy Resistances Maintenance: No
Level: 40 Action: Active Type of Spell: Spiritual
Cost: 80
Effect: The person affected by this spell has all his Resistances reduced by an Free A ccess
amount equal to the margin by which he did not pass an MR Check with a Level: 1-60
Difficulty of 120.
Block Learning
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty
Level: 56 Action: Active
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Cost: 120
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
Effect: This spell impedes the ability of an individual to learn, completely preventing
Type of Spell: Spiritual
him from developing or acquiring new knowledge. While a person is under the
Undo States effects of this spell, he cannot acquire new Experience Points or develop any abilities
Level: 42 Action: Active or powers. To avoid the effects of the spell, he must beat a MR Check with a
Cost: 120 Difficulty of 120. It is only possible to repeat the Resistance check once per day.
Effect: Immediately undoes any of the States described in Chapter 14, or Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty
others that are equivalent to them. This spell can affect as many targets as Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
desired as long as their accumulated Presence is no higher than 120. The spell Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12) Daily
cannot undo the penalties to action caused by a Critical. Resisting the spell Type of Spell: Effect
requires beating a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100.
Forbid
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty and +10 to the maximum Presence
Level: 58 Action: Active
that can be affected
Cost: 100
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Effect: The caster vetoes some specific action by the spells victim, completely
Maintenance: No
prohibiting him from even attempting to do it. The spell Forbids only Active
Type of Spell: Effect
Actions. Resisting the spell requires beating a MR Check with a Difficulty of
Free A ccess 120. If the forbidden action is very general, like attack or move, the target can
Level: 1-50 add a special bonus to his MR between +10 and +30.
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty
Dome of Destruction Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 46 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 20 (5)
Cost: 100 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Effect: Unleashes a dome of supernatural energy that bursts over an area of
30 feet in radius. It is not possible to choose targets within the area. The attack Destroy Powers
is an Energy Attack Type with a Base Damage of 80. Level: 60 Action: Active
Added Effect: +5 Base Damage and +15 feet to radius. Cost: 140
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Effect: The person affected by this spell is completely unable to use any of his
Maintenance: No supernatural powers. He is thereby prevented from using any magical, psychic,
Type of Spell: Attack or Ki powers he possesses. Mystical beings also lose all their powers (although
not their natural abilities). To avoid the effects of the spell, its target must beat
Zone of Decay a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
Level: 48 Action: Active Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty
Cost: 140 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Effect: This spell covers a fixed area of 30 feet in radius, within which all forms Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14)
of life begin to rot and decay at an accelerated pace. Anyone found within the Type of Spell: Spiritual
Zone of Decay loses 10% of their total Life Points unless they beat a MR Check
with a Difficulty of 100. Each turn they remain within the Zone they must Greater Mystic Bolt
make a new check, regardless of whether they passed a previous check or not. Level: 62 Action: Active
The condition for being affected is simply being within the area. Cost: 150
Added Effect: +15 feet to radius and +5 to the MR Difficulty Effect: Projects a powerful supernatural bolt. The attack is an Energy Attack
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Type with a Base Damage of 150.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14) Added Effect: +10 to Base Damage
Type of Spell: Automatic Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: No
Aura of Destruction Type of Spell: Attack
Level: 50 Action: Active
Cost: 150 Free A ccess
Effect: Enchants a place or object, creating in the area an aura of magic that Level: 1-70
destroys everything that comes into contact with it. Anyone who touches it
Destroy Will
must beat a MR Check with a Difficulty of 80, or he loses as many points of Life
Level: 66 Action: Active
Points equivalent to the Failure level. The maximum Presence of the object or
Cost: 160
place affected is 60. However, even if the object is very large, the aura cannot
Effect: This spell affects a 30-foot radius area, within which any individual
extend more than five feet long. This spell can affect even its caster.
who does not beat a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120 automatically loses the
Added Effect: +5 to Presence, +5 feet and +5 to the MR Difficulty
ability to make decisions. While a person is influenced by this spell, he cannot
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
undertake any Active Action, even moving, except in case of necessity.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) Daily
Added Effect: +15+15 feet to radius and +5 to the MR Difficulty
Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x20
Destroy Memories Maintenance: 1 everyy 10 (16)
Level: 52 Action: Active Type of Spell: Spiritual
Cost: 140
Effect: Affects the memories of an individual, making him forget whatever the
caster wishes. The spell does not affect a persons abilities, only their conscious
memories. The MR or PsR to avoid the effects is 100.
Added Effect: +5 to the MR or PsR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20

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 Zone of Weakness Destroy Capabilities
Level: 68 Action: Active Level: 78 Action: Active
Cost: 200 Cost: 150
Effect: With this spell the caster weakens the fibers of reality itself within a Effect: This spell destroys part of the abilities or powers of an individual, stripping
given area, making everything inside become fragile and vulnerable. Any damage him of them forever. The caster freely removes
produced within the spells area is automatically doubled, and characters suffer 50 DP from the affected person, choosing
Criticals as though their entire body was a vulnerable point. Structures and the capacities or fields affected. He could,
constructions automatically lose their Damage Barrier, and objects with for instance, cut the persons Attack Ability by
a Fortitude rating such as swords and armor suffer a 5 penalty. The 30 DP and take the remaining DP from a Secondary
spell affects an area with a radius of 60 feet, which remains stationary Ability he chooses. It is also possible to destroy the
where it is cast. Any living being can avoid the spells effects by beating Supernatural Powers of mystical creatures with this spell,
a MR Check with a Difficulty of 140. The condition for being affected by using the value in DP listed in Chapter 26 for reference.
the Zone of Weakness is simply to be within its area, and it is only possible Destroy Capabilities also permits one to strip advantages
to free oneself by leaving it, since it is only permitted to repeat the chosen with Creation Points, at a cost of 100 DP per CP.
Resistance Check once per day. The MR Difficulty to avoid the effects is 120.
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty and +30 feet Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty and 10 DP
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20) Daily Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Automatic Type of Spell: Spiritual

Essence of Destruction Sever Existence

Level: 70 Action: Active Level: 80 Action: Active
Cost: 150 Cost: 340
Effect: The caster alters the material of a body, Effect: As though wielding a knife of nothingness, the caster
transforming it to a form of purely destructive energy can cut through reality itself, annihilating anything in his path.
capable of devouring everything it comes in contact with. Anything that comes in contact with the spell is destroyed
While in this state, the body can only be damaged by attacks physically and spiritually, leaving no sign that it ever existed.
capable of affecting supernatural targets, and anyone coming in The spell permits either cutting a line 30 feet long or
contact with him must beat a MR Check with a Difficulty of 80, focusing all its power in a single point, destroying everything
or lose as many Life Points as the Failure Level. The maximum it touches completely unless the required Resistance Check
Presence that can be affected is 100. is successful. In spite of being a Spiritual spell, the cut in reality
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected is perfectly visible even to those incapable of seeing magic. The
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 objects or individuals cut off by Sever Existence are destroyed
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) completely, and do not return to the Flow of Souls. The MR Difficulty
Type of Spell: Effect to resist the effects of the spell is 120, but if focused on a single point,
becomes 140.
Death Added Effect: +30 feet to the line and +5 to the MR Difficulty
Level: 72 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: x30
Cost: 200 Maintenance: No
Effect: The caster is capable of producing the death of a Type of Spell: Spiritual
living being by separating his soul from his body. The power
of this spell is so great that it can kill even spiritual beings
or necromantic creatures, converting them to simple dead
souls or even destroying them completely. To resist the effects High Magic
of this terrible spell, it is necessary to beat an MR or PhR against 120.
Added Effect: +5 to the MR or PhR Difficulty. Rain of Destruction
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Level: 82 Action: Active
Maintenance: No Cost: 250
Type of Spell: Spiritual Effect: This spell unleashes a storm of selective blasts that destroy only the
targets designated by the caster within a 150-foot radius. It has a Base Damage
Free A ccess of 200, and attacks on the Energy AT. Additionally, if it impacts a target and
Level: 1-80 causes damage to him, the victim must beat a MR Check with a Difficulty of
140, or he loses a quantity of Life Points equal to the Margin of Failure.
Devouring Zone Added Effect: +30-foot radius, +5 to Base Damage and +5 to MR Difficulty
Level: 76 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Cost: 250 Maintenance: No
Effect: Like a deadly vortex, the Devouring Zone spreads, shredding Type of Spell: Attack
the essence of everything it finds in its path by slowly consuming it. Little
by little, the things this spell reaches weaken until they are unmade, Free A ccess
whether they are material objects or living beings. Every day the victims Level: 1-90
(either people or things) remain within its area, they must beat a MR
or PhR of 140, or temporarily have their Base Presence reduced by five Destruction of Zeon
points. If their Presence falls to zero, they decompose leaving little trace. Level: 86 Action: Active
Living beings also receive an additional All Action Penalty equivalent to Cost: 200
twice the Presence Points lost. The spiritual damage is recouped at a Effect: By directly affecting the essence of magic, this spell is capable of
rate of five points per day once the person leaves the area of the spell. dissipating the power of another active spell, automatically diminishing its
Devouring Zone affects an area with a radius of 1,500 feet, which remains Zeon value by 60 points. If the diminished spell is thereby reduced below its
stationary where it is cast. base cost, it disappears.
Added Effect: +1,500 feet to radius and +5 the MR or PhR Difficulty Added Effect: 5 to the Zeon of the spell.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (25) Daily Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Automatic Type of Spell: Effect

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Sweep from the Heavens Chaos
Level: 88 Action: Active Level: 98 Action: Active
Cost: 300 Cost: 700
Effect: By stealing away its very essence, this spell takes away the divine Effect: Chaos is a spell of almost insuperable power, since it is capable of
presence of an entity, temporarily transforming it into an earthly creature. In shaking the very pillars of reality. Upon being unleashed, the caster causes the
terms of the rules of the game, the creature affected by the spell has its Gnosis order of things to crumble, altering the balance of all things in a completely
value reduced by 10. That reduction affects the powers or abilities of the entity unexpected way. Inside the zone of Chaos, nothing works as it should, and all
that depend on Gnosis, and so it cannot use them while in the reduced state. events are unnaturally twisted. For example, chaos can affect gravity, making
Resisting the spell requires beating a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. It is not some things as light as feathers and others as heavy as lead. It can affect the
possible to repeat the Resistance Check while it remains active. weather, causing icy winds only yards from tropical gales or heat waves. This
Added Effect: 5 to Gnosis and +5 to the MR Difficulty. spell does not affect only the natural elements, though. It can influence the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 feelings and instincts of living beings, making lovers hate each other with a
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (60) Daily passion, or irreconcilable enemies form bonds of peace. The spell can even
Type of Spell: Effect affect the passage of time, making it flow more quickly or slowly (it cannot be
used to travel to the past, however). That is to say, Chaos is capable of affecting
Void practically any imaginable facet of reality.
Level: 90 Action: Active The caster can designate a specific aspect of reality he wishes to alter, or on the
Cost: 250 other hand, transform it completely. In either case, this spell does not give the
Effect: This spell forms a sphere of absolute void that absorbs into itself all caster direct control over what is changing, so the results and consequences of
physical and spiritual matter around it, unmaking them completely. The dome events can be, as the name of the spell implies, completely chaotic.
has a 15-foot radius and must be located in an open space. Once cast, it Chaos covers a maximum radius of 60 miles, and is static in the place it was
remains fixed in that location until the spell ends. Once created, it begins to cast. It automatically affects anyone with a Gnosis of 15 or less.
suck in anything within a 50 meter radius. The power of attraction of the spell Added Effect: +60 miles to radius and +1 to the Gnosis that can be
employs an equivalent Strength of 14, and anyone failing in an Opposed Check affected.
of characteristics will be drawn toward it at a rate of 30 feet for every point of Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
difference. The void is so powerful that anything coming into contact with the Maintenance: 1 every 10 (70) Daily
sphere weakens until it disappears. Each combat turn a victim remain within the Type of Spell: Automatic
dome, he must beat two distinct Resistance Checks with a Difficulty of 120; one
is a MR Check which if failed causes him to lose a number of Zeon equivalent to Uncreation
the margin of failure, and the other is a PhR Check, which if failed causes him to Level: 100 Action: Active
lose as many points of Life Points as the Margin of Failure. When a victim has lost Cost: 1,000
all Zeon, he begins to permanently lose one point of Power for every 100 points Effect: This spell permits the caster to designate an aspect of existence, one
of Zeon he would continue to lose. If his Power falls to zero, or he dies from as far-reaching as a city or race, or as precise as a single specific individual,
loss of Life Points, his being is totally swallowed by the nothingness. Although and simply make it so it ceases to exist. The unmade item or person is erased
the caster is not drawn by the attractive power of the dome, he will suffer the from reality with all the consequences that implies, so that it never did exist.
effects of the Void if he comes in contact with its nucleus. No one who knew of what was unmade remembers it, and all events it may
Added Effect: +3 feet to radius, +150 feet to the area of influence and +5 to have affected are modified as though what was unmade had no part in it; even
the MR and PhR Difficulty returning to life those whose death the unmade might have caused (as long as
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 their souls were not destroyed). Only entities with a Gnosis of more than 40
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (25) will be conscious of what happened. It is only possible to make one MR Check
Type of Spell: Effect against a Difficulty of 140 to avoid the effects of this spell, even if it affects a
multitude of persons or objects. The MR Check is made using the highest

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resistance that anyone or anyone to be affected by Uncreation has at that exact
moment. It is not possible to unmake elements of the past, only things that are
currently present.
Greater Destruction Added Effect: +5
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty
Level: 92 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Cost: 350 Maintenance: No
Maintenance: No
Effect: Provides the ability to destroy part of the material world on a grand Type of Spell:
Type of Spell: Automatic
scale, disintegrating even large constructions such as entire cities or vast areas
of land. This spell can affect as many inorganic objects as desired as long as the
sum of their Presence is no higher than 100.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence that can be affected.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

Free A ccess
Level: 1-100

Destroy Souls
Level: 96 Action: Active
Cost: 500
Effect: The power unleashed by the destruction of souls sweeps away the
spiritual matter around the caster, ending the existence of anyone who does not
resist its effects. Any individual within an area of 3 miles from the point where
the spell is unleashed by the caster must make a MR Check against a Difficulty of
100 or have his soul completely disintegrated, causing immediate death.
Added Effect: +3 mile radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Automatic

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 Raise Wind
Book of Air Air Blow
Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 20 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 40
Effect: Raises wind up to a maximum of 10 miles per hour. The spellcaster Effect: The caster unleashes a potent air blow that can either hit a single long-
needs to be in the open or in an area likely to experience wind drafts. Maximum distance target or hold a group of people together over a distance. The blast of
wind draft width is 80 feet. air will cover a maximum area of 15 feet wide and exert pressure equivalent to
Added Effect: +5 miles per hour and +15 feet wide. Strength 6. When directed at a single target, a +4 bonus to Strength is applied.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Though modest, a blow of air can cause real damage equivalent to twice the bonus
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) of the blows Strength; such an attack uses the Impact Attack Type.
Type of Spell: Effect Since this is an air-produced blow, only those who pass an Absurd-level
Notice Check, or who are able to see magic, will perceive the attack. Once
Free A ccess a spellcaster raises the impact Strength over 12, he will have to use 2 added
Level: 1-10 effects to increase the spells Strength by 1 point thereafter.
Added Effect: +1 Strength and +15 feet wide
Move
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Level: 6 Action: Active
Maintenance: No
Cost: 30
Type of Spell: Attack
Effect: This spell allows the spellcaster to move inanimate objects without
physical contact over a distance with a maximum speed equivalent to Flight Air Screen
Value 10. The maximum weight he can affect is 60 pounds. Level: 22 Action: Passive
Added Effect: +20 pounds. Cost: 50
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Effect: This spell forms an air barrier that offers protection against all kinds
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Daily of attacks, except those based on Electricity or Energy. In addition, the strong
Type of Spell: Effect winds raised will hinder any physical projectile fired or thrown by the enemy,
causing a 50 penalty to the projectiles Final Attack. The shield can take up to
Free A ccess
300 damage points before breaking.
Level: 1-10
Added Effect: +100 Resistance Points
Weight Reduction Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 10 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Cost: 40 Type of Spell: Defense
Effect: It reduces a material body weight by 60 pounds.
Free A ccess
Added Effect: 20 pounds
Level: 1-30
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4) Daily Automatic Transportation
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 26 Action: Active
Cost: 50
Stop Breathing
Effect: The recipient of this spell can be transported up to a maximum distance
Level: 12 Action: Passive
of 150 feet. This spell allows individuals to pass through physical objects, such
Cost: 40
as walls or doors provided these are not based on energy. A spellcaster may
Effect: The target of this spell does not need to breathe and is no longer
apply this spell to as many individuals as he wishes, as long as the sum of their
affected by lack of air. A spellcaster may apply this spell to as many individuals
combined Presence is 60 or below.
as he wishes, as long as the sum of their combined Presence is 80 or below.
Added Effect: +10 to maximum Presence affected and +150 feet
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Free A ccess
Level: 1-30
Level: 1-20
Flight
Free Motion
Level: 30 Action: Active
Level: 16 Action: Active
Cost: 60
Cost: 50
Effect: This spell grants targets the ability to move with Flight Value 4. Once a
Effect: The target of this spell is able to move freely along any type of solid
spellcaster empowers this spell to move beyond Flight 10, he will need to use 2
surface, completely untouched by gravity. Individuals under this spell are able
added effects to increase the Flight Value by 1 point.
to walk on water or run on walls and ceilings. A spellcaster may apply this
Added Effect: +1 to Flight Value.
spell to as many individuals as he wishes, as long as the sum of their combined
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Presence is 80 or below.
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (12) Daily
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected.
Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Reaction Increase
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 32 Action: Active
Cost: 60
Free A ccess
Effect: This spell increases a subjects reaction time by adding a +30 bonus to
Level: 1-20
his Initiative. If Initiative is increased over 200, the caster must use two added
effects to increase it by 10.
Added Effect: +10 bonus to Initiative
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
Type of Spell: Effect
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Free A ccess Once the spell ends, suspended bodies will fall from a distance of between 100
Level: 1-40 and 130 feet. The only condition for being affected by the whirlwind is being
inside the area from the first round after the whirlwind has been created. The
Electrify caster may propel the spell with speed 8. It has no effect upon immaterial
Level: 36 Action: Active bodies or those not affected by air.
Cost: 80 Added Effect: +5 feet to the spells radius.
Effect: This spell electrifies physical bodies, inflicting strong discharges on those Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
who touch them. Anyone who comes into physical contact with an electrified Maintenance: 1 every 5 (28)
body, including the caster himself, must pass a Physical Resistance Check (against Type of Spell: Automatic
a Difficulty of 100) per Combat Turn to avoid losing a number of Life Points equal
to half his level of failure. This effect is considered an Electricity Attack Type. The Ethereal Form
electrified body cant have a Presence greater than 40 and must be less than three Level: 52 Action: Active
feet in size. Cost: 100
Added Effect: +5 to PhR Check difficulty, +5 to maximum Presence affected Effect: This spell transforms a designated body into air, rendering it intangible
and +3 feet to size affected and therefore immune to all matter and non-energy based attacks. For as long
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 as the spell lasts, the subject can move through the air with a speed equivalent
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily to his natural Movement Value, and he will only be visible to individuals who
Type of Spell: Effect pass an Almost Impossible Notice Check or a Very Difficult Search Check.
Those who can see magic can also see the ethereal individual. Although unable
Free A ccess to pass through physical matter, ethereal bodies may travel through any cracks
Level: 1-40 or gaps that allow the passage of air. The maximum Presence affected by this
spell is 100.
Air Cut Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Level: 40 Action: Active
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Cost: 60
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Effect: This spell produces a strong gust of wind capable of inflicting cuts on
Type of Spell: Effect
any surface it comes into contact with. The cut will affect a 10-foot line where
no targets can be selected. The Base Damage of this spell is 80, and it uses the Free A ccess
Cut Attack Type, reducing enemy AT by 2. Level: 1-60
Added Effect: +5 feet.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Air Control
Maintenance: No. Level: 56 Action: Active
Type of Spell: Attack Cost: 80
Effect: This spell endows the caster with dominion over air and any other
Speed gaseous substance in a 150-foot radius. The wizard can manipulate wind
Level: 42 Action: Active currents and gaseous elements, using them at will. For instance, he could
Cost: 80 deprive an entire area of air or change the course of a tornado. If cast against a
Effect: This spell increases its targets speed. In game terms, it doubles being made of air, the caster can attempt to control it provided the creature
the feet-per-round ratio allowed to characters by their Movement Value. A fails an MR Check against a target Difficulty of 120.
spellcaster may apply this spell to as many individuals as he wishes, as long as Added Effect: +80 feet and +5 to MR Difficulty
the sum of their combined Presence is 50 or below. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Free A ccess
Level: 1-60
Free A ccess
Level: 1-50 Electricity Control
Level: 60 Action: Active
Lightning
Cost: 80
Level: 46 Action: Active
Effect: This spell grants control over the form and direction of electrical sources
Cost: 80
not exceeding 5 intensities. If faced with a being made of electricity, the magician
Effect: This spell sets off a 100-point Base Damage lightning strike. After hitting
can control it provided the creature fails an MR Check against a Difficulty of
its target, electricity bounces once to the nearest body in a 15-foot radius, causing
140.
a new attack with identical characteristics. Although the caster can not choose
Added Effect: +1 electricity intensity and +5 to MR Difficulty
the second target, he is exempt from this second attack. If the surrounding area
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
is empty, lightning will either vanish harmlessly or hit the ground.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
Added Effect: +1 additional bounce, +15 feet maximum bouncing distance.
Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: No Defensive Movement
Type of Spell: Attack Level: 62 Action: Passive
Cost: 120
Free A ccess
Effect: This spell allows the magician to move away from the reach of an
Level: 1-50
attack. When cast, this spell uses the casters Magic Projection Ability in place
Whirlwind of his Dodge Ability. A mage can defend himself this way a maximum of three
Level: 50 Action: Active times per Combat Turn. For the purpose of counting penalties against Area
Cost: 140 Attacks, the spell grants the caster a speed equivalent to Movement Value 8.
Effect: The caster raises a whirlwind with a maximum 10-foot radius that Added Effect: +1 Dodge per turn and +1 Movement Value to exit areas
leaves nothing but a trail of destruction behind it. Any subject within its area will Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
automatically receive an attack (with a 180 Final Attack score and a 40-point Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12)
Base Damage on the Impact Table). In addition, all those affected will have to Type of Spell: Defense
pass an Opposed Strength or Agility Check against the equivalent of Strength
12. Otherwise, the whirlwind sucks them into the air. Victims trapped within the
Free A ccess
Level: 1-70
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 Teletransportation Added Effect: +80 feet to radius
Level: 66 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Cost: 150 Maintenance: 1 every 20 (7)
Effect: The caster, or the character appointed by him, can be transported to Type of Spell: Effect, Attack
a maximum distance of 5 miles. This spell allows individuals to pass through
physical objects, provided these are not made of energy. The spell may affect Free A ccess
as many individuals as the caster wishes, as long as the total Presence of the Level: 1-80
affected characters remains under 80.
Weather Control
Added Effect: +10 to maximum Presence affected and twice the reach
Level: 80 Action: Active
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Cost: 220
Maintenance: No
Effect: With this spell, a magician can fully control the weather within a 3-mile
Type of Spell: Effect
radius. He has the power to modify any meteorological element at will, thus
Free A ccess gradually creating the desired climatic situation.
Level: 1-70 Added Effect: +3 miles to radius.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Immateriality Maintenance: 1 every 5 (44) Daily
Level: 70 Action: Active Type of Spell: Effect
Cost: 120
Effect: The designated body becomes completely immaterial, thus turning
intangible to all non-energy based creatures, objects, and attacks. While
remaining in this state, the subject in question will not be able to touch or be
High Magic
touched, and he can pass through any material not of a supernatural origin. If
a mage casts this spell on an unwilling target, the subject in question will have
Create Sylph
Level: 82 Action: Active
to pass a MR against 100 in order to avoid being affected. Should the target
Cost: 250
fail the Check and become immaterial, he will be entitled to a new Check each
Effect: This spell creates a seemingly live creature completely under the magicians
day. The caster can affect creatures up to a maximum Presence of 80.
control. This entity shall be developed as a Being Between Worlds, subject to the
Added Effect: +10 to maximum Presence affected and +5 MR Dificulty
elemental powers and limitations of Air elementals established in Chapter 26.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
The creature shall have 600 DP and its maximum level will be calculated using the
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12) Daily
same rules as in the spell Create Being from the Path of Creation.
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Added Effect: +50 DP.
Hurricane Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Level: 72 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily
Cost: 200 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: This spell creates a tremendous gale that sweeps away everything
in a one mile-radius area. All characters inside the area must pass a Check
Free A ccess
Level: 1-90
against Strength 12 or be taken by the wind. All construction with a Damage
Barrier lower than 60 shatters automatically, while those with a Barrier under Superior Psychokinesis
120 suffer 10 points damage per round until they are utterly destroyed. Level: 86 Action: Active
Construction with a Damage Barrier higher than 120 remains unaffected by Cost: 160
the eldritch hurricane. Effect: This spell allows a spellcaster to move organic and inorganic bodies at
Bodies dragged by the wind remain in the air until the spell wears off, at which a distance, sparing the need for physical contact. Objects moved by this spell
time they plunge to the ground. Distance to the ground may vary according to can travel up to a speed equivalent to Flight Value 10. Superior Psychokinesis
the environment and the magicians will although under no circumstance can can affect a maximum weight of 100 tons. Living creatures may resist this spell
it exceed 300 feet. Characters who pass the Opposed Strength Check are safe by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100.
and will not have to make further Checks as long as they remain immobile. It Added Effect: Twice the maximum weight and +5 to the MR difficulty
is up to the GM to apply whatever bonus he deems fit to the Strength Check Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
of those affected. Maintenance: 1 every 5 (32) Daily
Added Effect: +150 feet to radius Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (10) Free A ccess
Type of Spell: Automatic Level: 1-90

Free A ccess Relocate Magic

Level: 1-80 Level: 90 Action: Active
Cost: 180
Solid Air Effect: The magician is able to transport the magical sources supporting an
Level: 76 Action: Active active spell from one place to another. In this way, the mage can relocate spells at
Cost: 140 will. A character casting this spell can relocate any mantained spell with a Zeonic
Effect: This spell solidifies the very air, producing resistant, compact matter. value lower than 100 points including those not under his control. Maximum
The magician may choose its form and location, but the area of the solidified relocation distance is determined by the general rules of Magic Projection. This
air is limited to an 80-foot radius. Possible uses of this spell are obstructing an spell can be used against place-oriented, individual-oriented and object-oriented
entrance with a solid block of air or building an invisible bridge to cover a gap, spells. When performing the relocation of an Spiritual spell, all effects are treated
for example. Only energy damaging weapons can harm solid air, and it will exactly as if the spell had just been cast, allowing the new target to defend himself
resist up to 150 points of damage every 15 feet before breaking. The only way with a normal Resistance Check.
this substance can be seen is by the viewer passing an Inhuman-level Notice Added Effect: +5 to the Zeonic value the spell can affect.
Check or an Absurd-level Search Check. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
The spell could also be used to fence people in, preventing them from moving Maintenance: 1 every 10 (18) Daily
about freely. When used with this purpose, attacks may be performed following Type of Spell: Effect
the Trapping rules; no penalties apply to the magicians Projection Ability for
performing this maneuver. Solid Air affects all individuals inside spell area as if
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 Divine Magic to make another Check. The affected parties are entitled to a new roll only if
they alter their base Resistance.
Added Effect: +60 miles to radius and +5 to MR Dificulty.
Passive Magic Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Level: 92 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily
Cost: 300 Type of Spell: Automatic
Effect: This spell envelops the magicians essence, allowing magic to flow within
him in an instinctive manner. The caster is at one with magic, and they respond to Free A ccess
events as a single entity. As long as he maintains this spell, all other spells that he Level: 1-100
performs occur as Passive Actions including Attack and Spiritual spells. This spell A Place in the World
affects a maximum Presence of 80 points. Level: 100 Action: Active
Added Effect: +5 to maximum Presence affected. Cost: 450
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Effect: By performing this spell, the character modifies the very order of
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) the soul network, thus altering reality itself. Even when not able to change
Type of Spell: Effect the essence of things, or their shape, the spell grants the caster the ability
Free A ccess to move them around and place them anywhere he wishes with no other
Level: 1-100 limit than his own will. Any object or being, both physical and spiritual, can
be teletransported anywhere. There is no per round limit to the number or
Lord of the Air condition of things that can be moved and relocated. The only way a character
Level: 96 Action: Active or creature can avoid the effects of the spell is to succeed on a MR Check
Cost: 300 with a Difficulty of 140. This spells area of influence is 30 miles. All beings or
Effect: This spell grants a character control of all air or electricity nuclei, creatures within the area are automatically affected.
regardless of the number of intensities they are composed of, within a 60-mile Added Effect: +5 miles to radius and +5 to the MR Dificulty.
radius. This dominion also allows for weather manipulation and the creation Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
of gales, storms, or gusts of wind of all sizes. All air-based creatures within the Maintenance: 1 every 10 (45)
spell area will be immediately controlled by the caster unless they pass an MR Type of Spell: Automatic
Check with a target Difficulty of 140. Once passed; they will not be required

Spring
Book of Water Cold Immunity
Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 12 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 50
Effect: This spell draws forth any nearby underground current or stream, Effect: This spell grants the recipient immunity to 5 intensities of cold. When
causing a spring to flow from the spot designated by the caster. The spell suffering an attack based on that element, every level of intensity to which the
affects natural liquids within 300 feet of the character casting the spell, but it character is immune decreases the attacks Base Damage by 5 points and gives
can not overcome energy barriers. the immune character +5 to Resistance Checks against cold effects.
Added Effect: +100 feet to radius Added Effect: Immune to an additional intensity of cold.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Daily Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Effect

Free A ccess Free A ccess

Level: 1-10 Level: 1-20

Create Chill Protection Bubble

Level: 6 Action: Active Level: 16 Action: Passive
Cost: 30 Cost: 40
Effect: This spell creates one ice or cold intensity. The temperature will remain Effect: This spell creates a bubble of magical energy around the caster that stops
stable for as long as the mage maintains the spell. all attacks with a Base Damage of less than 40. An attack with a Base Damage of
Added Effect: +1 cold or ice intensity 40 or higher destroys the bubble.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Added Effect: +10 to Base Damage.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Daily Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Type of Spell: Effect Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2)
Type of Spell: Defense
Free A ccess
Level: 1-10 Free A ccess
Level: 1-20
Aquatic Capability
Level: 10 Action: Active Water Impact
Cost: 50 Level: 20 Action: Active
Effect: This spell grants its recipient the ability to breath and move freely in an Cost: 50
aquatic environment. The target of the spell can use his maximum Movement Effect: The spellcaster unleashes an offensive burst of water. Although this
Value, breathe liquids, and resist any amount of pressure while underwater. attack uses the Impact Table, it can damage energy. The spells Base Damage is
The caster may apply this spell to as many individuals as he wishes, as long as 40 points. However, it also hits the target with an additional impact of Strength
their total Presence scores remain are not above 50. 8. A character can raise the impact Strength by using an Added Effect. If the
Added Effect: +10 to maximum Presence affected impact Strength increases to 12 in this way, it will cost two Added Effects to
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 increase the impact Strength by 1 point thereafter.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Daily Added Effect: +5 to damage and +1 to impact Strength.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Attack

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 A water elemental born from the Create Undine Spell
Liquid Control Free A ccess
Level: 22 Action: Active Level: 1-30
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell grants the caster complete control of one gallon of liquid Control Cold
mass. The mage can alter the physical characteristics (such as color and clarity) Level: 30 Action: Active
of the liquid, as well as modify its mass density. The liquid mass can even move Cost: 50
on its own. When this spell is cast against a water elemental, the magician can Effect: This spell grants the caster an ability to control the equivalent of 5
control the creature if it does not pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. intensities of cold or ice. Control Cold empowers the caster to alter potency to
Elementals will receive an additional MR Check if their controller gives them half its value, changing the shape or even sculpting it as he pleases. When this
an order in direct opposition to their nature. They also receive an MR Check spell is directed at a being made from cold or ice, the spellcaster can control
each day. it provided the creature fails a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. A creature
This spell can also manipulate the bloodstream in living organisms. However, controlled in this way can make a new MR Check each day or when receiving
victims receive +40 to their MR or PhR Check in such cases. Bloodstream commands completely contrary to its nature.
manipulation allows the spellcaster to cause an All Action Penalty and Added Effect: +1 controllable Intensity of cold or ice and +5 to MR target
damage per round equivalent to half the failure level. Victims of bloodstream Dificulty
manipulation can make an additional MR Check to free themselves from the Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
mages influence every 5 Combat Turns. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Daily
Added Effect: Doubles the amount of liquid that can be affected and +5 to Type of Spell: Spiritual
MR Dificulty
Freeze
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Level: 32 Action: Active
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Cost: 60
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Effect: This spell inflicts intense cold on one individual or several people at
Free A ccess once, freezing their bodies while enclosing them in ice prisons. Freeze has a
Level: 1-30 15-foot radius and an MR Difficulty of 120 (140 when concentrated upon a
single opponent). The consequences of the spell will vary depending upon the
Freeze Emotions victims failure level. A difference of less than 20 points will produce Minor
Level: 26 Action: Active Paralysis, less than 80 points will produce Partial Paralysis, and a difference
Cost: 60 equal to or greater than 80 points will provoke Total Paralysis.
Effect: This spell freezes a persons feelings, granting him psychological immunity Added Effect: +15 feet to radius and +5 to the MR target
to all emotional states. The caster may apply this to as many individuals as he Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
wishes, as long as their total Presence is not above 50. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Added Effect: +10 to maximum Presence affected Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) Free A ccess
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 1-40

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Ice Screen Liquid Body
Level: 36 Action: Passive Level: 52 Action: Active
Cost: 60 Cost: 100
Effect: This spell forms an ice barrier that offers protection from any source Effect: This spell transforms a targeted body into a liquid substance immune
of attack. Whenever the shield successfully repels a Light- or Darkness-based to many types of attacks and susceptible to form shift at the spellcasters
energy attack, it can reflect that attack using the same Final Attack Ability as will. This limited metamorphism is very effective, because anyone who sees
the original strike. The ice shield can take up to 400 points of damage before a character affected with this spell needs to pass a Very Difficult-level Notice
breaking. Check to perceive his bodys liquid nature. This liquified form can turn its limbs
Added Effect: +100 Damage Points. into various physical weapons with a +5 quality bonus.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Although not, strictly speaking, an immaterial being, liquified bodies
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) can pass through any hole or crack that water can. While in this state,
Type of Spell: Defense characters are utterly invulnerable to non-energy damaging Thrust and Cut
attacks. Furthermore, Impact attacks will have half their regular effect upon
Free A ccess them unless they can damage energy, in which case they will still have full
Level: 1-40 effect. Liquified characters do, however, become vulnerable to paralyzing cold
effects, suffering a 20 penalty to Resistance Checks against them. This spell
Create Liquids
affects a maximum Presence of 100 points.
Level: 40 Action: Active
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Cost: 80
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Effect: This spell produces two gallons of water or a similar liquid substance.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
In the cases where a sustances Presence is higher than water, the GM may
Type of Spell: Effect
reduce the quantity as he sees fit. Mystical liquids can not be created using
this spell. Free A ccess
Added Effect: Double the amount of liquid created Level: 1-60
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily Reflect States
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 56 Action: Passive
Cost: 120
Ice Attack Effect: The caster creates a mystical mirror, with the ability to reflect any
Level: 42 Action: Active supernatural state of which the spellcaster, or a nearby individual, may be a
Cost: 80 victim. The effect automatically reflects upon the originator, who must pass a
Effect: This spell releases a strong ice attack that can damage energy. The MR Check with a Difficulty of 120 in order to avoid falling victim to his own
spellcaster can decide whether to attack on the Cold or Thrust AT. Either way, powers. For example, if a caster falls prey to a terrible pain of a magical nature,
the spell has a 100-point Base Damage. this spell would force the character who caused the pain to pass a MR Check or
Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage. undergo the same suffering. This spell requires no maintenance; the reflected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 state will remain for as long as the original target continues to suffer the ill
Maintenance: No effects. Each effect can only be reflected (or tried to be reflected) once.
Type of Spell: Attack Added Effect: +5 to the MR Dificulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Free A ccess
Maintenance: No
Level: 1-50
Type of Spell: Automatic
Crystallization
Free A ccess
Level: 46 Action: Active
Level: 1-60
Cost: 80
Effect: This spell turns a body into crystal, rendering it fragile and brittle. The Ice Storm
targeted individual must pass a MR or PhR Check with a Difficulty of 140 to stop Level: 60 Action: Active
his whole body from freezing and being subject to immediate Minor Paralysis. Cost: 120
In addition, all damage received will automatically be a Critical, regardless of its Effect: This spell creates a heavy ice storm that freezes anything in its path.
value. Creatures with Damage Resistance wont suffer automatic Criticals, but Anyone within its range must pass a PhR Check with a Difficulty of 140 every
this spell does render their entire body a vulnerable spot. 5 Combat Turns or automatically suffer a 10-point cold-based damage, plus
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty a cumulative 5 All Action Penalty. Due to the intense blizzards called forth
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 by this storm, perceptive ability difficulties increase by two levels. The storm
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4) has a maximum 150-foot radius within which no targets can be selected. All
Type of Spell: Spiritual creatures inside the area of this spells effect after the first round it appears
must make their Resistance Checks. The spell will remain stationary.
Free A ccess
Added Effect: +80 feet to radius
Level: 1-50
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Reflected Control Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6)
Level: 50 Action: Active Type of Spell: Automatic
Cost: 80
Tide Control
Effect: This spell mystically ties the victims body to the casters, forcing the
Level: 62 Action: Active
target to mimic the spellcasters every move. In a way, the targeted individual
Cost: 150
behaves as a mirror image, automatically duplicating his dominator. In order
Effect: The caster gains limited control of river and sea currents, and he is
to resist this spell, the target must pass an MR Check with a Difficulty of 80.
able to alter their course and strength. Through the use of this spell, a mage
Victims receive subsequent Checks if the spellcaster forces them to engage in
can even create small underwater earthquakes, tidal waves, or reverse the
an action entirely contrary to their nature.
course of rivers. The maximum area of influence is a 1,500-foot radius which
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty
the spellcaster can relocate as he wishes.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Added Effect: +300 feet to radius
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Type of Spell: Spiritual Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect

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 Free A ccess Free A ccess
Level: 1-70 Level: 1-80

Water Confinement Slow Time

Level: 66 Action: Active Level: 80 Action: Active
Cost: 140 Cost: 200
Effect: This spell produces a huge water mass that swallows all individuals Effect: The spell acts upon the space-time fibers of a specific section of reality,
it encounters. Whoever is trapped inside will move as if diving and will soon slowing down its pace in such a way that time passes at a much slower rate for
drown unless he is able to breathe in liquid environments. Potent currents everyone including the caster. The affected area is momentarily separated
push prisoners inside the center of the prison, making it difficult for them from reality. One minute inside the area equals one hour outside. The spells
to break free. An escape attempt requires passing an Opposed Strength 14 final radius is 300 feet around the caster, but it will extend 30 feet per round
Check. However, characters receive a +1 bonus to their Check for every Swim from the time it is first cast.
level above Easy that they pass. The water mass appears as a cube 30 feet wide Individuals entering the zone after the spell has been cast will be equally
and 30 feet high. All creatures inside the area of this spells effect after the first affected. Only entities with Gnosis over 30 can avoid the consequences of the
round it appears must make their Opposed Checks. spell by passing an MR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
Added Effect: +30 feet to length Added Effect: +150 feet to radius and +5 to the MR Dificulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (7) Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20)
Type of Spell: Automatic Type of Spell: Automatic

Free A ccess
Level: 1-70

Glacier
High Magic
Level: 70 Action: Active Create Undine
Cost: 200 Level: 82 Action: Active
Effect: As implied by its name, this spell creates an immense glacial zone Cost: 250
around the caster, totally independent of the prevailing weather conditions. Effect: This spell creates a living water creature completely under the magicians
The surroundings will immediately be covered with ice and snow, while control. This entity is developed as a Being Between Worlds subject to the
the temperature will drop several degrees below freezing. Natural weather elemental powers and limitations of Water elementals covered in Chapter 26.
phenomena will not affect the cold for as long as the caster maintains the spell. The creature has 600 DP and its maximum level is calculated using the same rules
It covers a one mile radius. as in the spell Create Being from the Path of Creation.
Added Effect: +half mile to radius. Added Effect: +50 DP
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (40) Daily Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Effect
Tsunami Free A ccess
Level: 72 Action: Active Level: 1-90
Cost: 250
Effect: This spell raises a devastating mile-long Tsunami that ravages the coast. Freeze Magic
The eldritch Tsunami destroys any construction with a Damage barrier less than Level: 86 Action: Passive
80, while construction with Damage Barriers greater than 80 suffer great damage. Cost: 250
All individuals within the area of impact suffer the logical consequences. Effect: This spell will freeze magic, temporarily stopping spells and canceling their
Added Effect: +1 mile to length. effects. Spells do not vanish while they are stopped. However, they are suspended
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 and unable to affect anything. Suspended spells do not require maintenance while
Maintenance: No in this state. Freeze Magic does affect both spellcaster-controlled and third-party
Type of Spell: Effect spells, provided their Zeonic value is not above 150. The suspended spell will regain
activity as soon as a caster ceases to maintain Freeze Magic. Since this is a Passive
Free A ccess spell, it can suspend other spells used in the same round it is cast.
Level: 1-80 Added Effect: +5 to total Zeonic value affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Soul Reflection Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily
Level: 76 Action: Active Type of Spell: Effect
Cost: 200
Effect: This spell produces the spiritual reflection of a person or creature. The Free A ccess
result is an animistic copy of the individual, featuring each and every quality Level: 1-90
present in the original. This entity is identical to the original except it is a spiritual
Inside the Mirror
being. Although endowed with the capability of interacting with the real world,
Level: 90 Action: Active
and visible to everyone, it is immune to non-energy-based attacks. Powers of the
Cost: 300
original creature that depend on Gnosis higher than 25 cannot be duplicated.
Effect: The spellcaster can conjure up the reflection of a territory, thus
The reflection will obey the spellcasters orders, but it can only materialize in the
creating a parallel reality in the image and likeness of an actual setting. The
presence of the subject upon whose likeness it has been created. This spell can
reflection will be identical, duplicating the exact condition of construction,
create a copy of anyones soul, provided he has a Presence less than 40. Unwilling
flora, and weather present in the original at the time this spell is cast. Only
participants can attempt to resist the spell by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty
living organisms with a Presence of 20 or higher and locations with exceptional
of 140. The spell will not work upon the caster himself.
characteristics escape duplication.
If a spellcaster uses Added Effects to increase the maximum affected Presence
The caster creates several doors connecting the real world to his creation in
to 60, it will take two Added Effects to increase the maximum Presence by 5
whatever place or form he desires at the time of casting the spell. There is no top
thereafter. Only one reflection spell can be active upon the same individual at
limit to the number of passages that he can create provided there is at least one.
a single time.
This spell can reflect a maximum area of 1,500 feet in radius.
Added Effect: +5 to maximum Presence affected and +5 to the MR Difficulty
Added Effect: +300 feet to maximum radius
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20)
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic
Type of Spell: Effect

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 Divine Magic molding them at will as if they were extensions of himself. Any water-based
creature inside the area must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 140 to resist
domination by the caster. These beings receive another MR Check anytime
Lord of Ice they alter their Base Resistance or when their master gives them a command
Level: 92 Action: Active that goes against their very nature.
Cost: 300 Added Effect: +60 miles to radius and +5 to the MR Dificulty
Effect: This spell grants the caster control of all cold or ice nuclei in a 60-mile Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
radius regardless of their number of intensities. He can decrease weather Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily
temperature within the area of action and crystallize ice wherever needed. Any Type of Spell: Automatic
cold-based creature inside the area must pass an MR Check with a Difficulty of
140 to resist domination by the caster. These beings receive another MR Check Free A ccess
anytime they alter their Base Resistance or when their master gives them a Level: 1-100
command that goes against their very nature.
Added Effect: +60 miles to radius and +5 to the MR Dificulty A Perfect World
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Level: 100 Action: Active
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily Cost: 450
Type of Spell: Automatic Effect: This spell freezes reality, grinding the passage of time to a complete
halt. Existence is frozen for the duration of the spell. Only the caster can move
Free A ccess and act freely upon his surroundings, but he is unable to regenerate Zeon. Only
Level: 1-100 entities with a 35 Gnosis or higher who pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120
can avoid the consequences of this spell.
Lord of Water Added Effect: +5 to the MR Dificulty
Level: 96 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Cost: 300 Maintenance: 1 every 5 (90) Daily
Effect: This spell grants absolute control over all liquid substances in a 60 Type of Spell: Automatic

Book of fire
mile radius. The caster can manipulate oceans, rivers, and lakes of any size,

Create Fire Detect Heat

Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 12 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 60
Effect: This spell creates a fire with an intensity of 1. The flame is magical and Effect: This spell enables the caster to locate any source of heat in an 80-foot
does not require any fuel. If placed upon flammable material, the material will radius. The caster can feel intensitity level and size of the heat, and can even
continue burn naturally even after the spell has ended. perceive heat coming from warm-blooded creatures, but not from inanimate or
Added Effect: +1 fire intensity. immaterial beings such as golems or undead. Living creatures can resist this spell
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Daily Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +10 to the MR Difficulty
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6)
Free A ccess Type of Spell: Detection
Level: 1-10
Free A ccess
Put Out Fire Level: 1-20
Level: 6 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Fire Ball
Effect: This spell reduces heat or fire by 1 intensity. Bear in mind that some Level: 16 Action: Active
sources of fire, such as volcanoes, reproduce themselves automatically when Cost: 50
not completely extinguished. When cast upon a fire-based being, the creature Effect: This spell projects a 50-point Base Damage fire attack which explodes
suffers 5 points of damage for every level of diminished intensity provided in a 15-foot radius. The caster can not select targets within the explosion area.
he fails am MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. Accumulation creatures get 25 The attack qualifies as a Heat Attack Type.
damage points for each intensity. Added Effect: +15 feet to radius and +5 to Base Damage
Added Effect: Fire reducedced by an additional 1 intensity and +5 to MR Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Difficulty. Maintenance: No
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Attack
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual Free A ccess
Level: 1-20
Free A ccess
Level: 1-10 Control Fire
Level: 20 Action: Active
Fire Immunity Cost: 50
Level: 10 Action: Active Effect: This spell grants the caster control of fire up to 5 levels of intensity. He
Cost: 50 can alter different aspects of the flames, such as color of flame and smoke they
Effect: This spell grants the spellcaster, or whoever he designates, immunity produce. If faced with a fire-based creature, the magician can control it if the
to 5 levels of heat intensity. When attacked from such an element, the Base creature fails a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100.
Damage is reduced by 5 points for every level of intensity to which the Added Effect: +1 level of fire intensity and +5 to the MR Difficulty.
character is immune. In addition, the immune character receives a +5 bonus to Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Resistances against fire for each level of intensity. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Daily
Added Effect: +1 Intensity immunity Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect

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 Fire Barrier Fire Mine
Level: 22 Action: Active Level: 40 Action: Active
Cost: 50 Cost: 80
Effect: This spell creates a strong wall of fire. Any character attempting to break Effect: This spell creates an igneous mine ready to explode in a 30-foot radius at
through the wall receives an automatic attack with a Final Attack ability of 240 and the casters command. The attack has an 80-point Base Damage using the Heat
an 80-point Base Damage using the Heat Attack Type. Suffering damage does not Attack Type. The extent of the potential damage is determined by proximity. If the
prevent a creature from breaching the wall. The barrier has a maximum height and distance between a character and the mine is more than half the explosion area,
length of 10 feet. In addition, the caster may use the wall as a magic shield against the hapless victim must defend against an attack with a Final Attack Ability of 240,
attacks based on water, cold, or fire. In this case, the wall takes up to 300 damage or against a Final Attack Ability of 280 if the distance is less. At a distance of less
points before breaking. than five feet from its source, the explosion has a Final Attack Ability of 320. The
Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage, +5 feet to height and length, and +50 caster may activate the fire mines at any time as an active action. The mines affect
Resistance Points. everything in their radius, including the caster.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to Base Damage
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Type of Spell: Automatic, Defense Maintenance: 1 every 5 (16) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Level: 1-30 Increase Critical
Level: 42 Action: Passive
Igneous Weapon Cost: 60
Level: 26 Action: Active Effect: This spell adds a +20 bonus when calculating Critical Levels for specific
Cost: 50 attacks. This spell must be cast before rolling any dice.
Effect: This spell infuses a weapon with fire, thus upgrading its attack into a Added Effect: +5 to Critical Level.
Heat Attack Type. This eldritch fire increases the weapons Base Damage by 10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
points without altering the weapons Fortitude. Maintenance: No
Added Effect: +5 to the weapons Base Damage. Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Free A ccess
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 1-50

Free A ccess Dry

Level: 1-30 Level: 46 Action: Active
Cost: 80
Heat Wave Effect: This spell immediately dries any wet body in a 15-foot radius. A mage
Level: 30 Action: Active may use this spell to harm water elementals. Such creatures much pass a MR
Cost: 60 Check with a Difficulty of 100 or suffer damage equal to twice their Failure.
Effect: This spell projects a powerful high-temperature wave that has a 50-point Living creatures targeted by this spell must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty
Base Damage using the Heat Attack Type. Since waves are invisible to the human of 100 or suffer damage equal to half their Failure.
eye, the victim must be able to see magic, have thermal vision, or pass an Absurd- Added Effect: +5 meters to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
level Notice Check in order to avoid a Blinded penalty against this attack. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage Maintenance: No
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Attack Free A ccess
Level: 1-50
Read the Ashes
Level: 32 Action: Active Melt
Cost: 60 Level: 50 Action: Active
Effect: This spell transports the casters senses to the past, endowing him with Cost: 80
the possibility of seeing the causes of a specific fire. The caster must be present Effect: This spell heats up any inorganic object the caster desires in a 150-foot
in the remains of the fire, but is not aware of reality around him while he is radius, causing it to reach extremely high temperatures. The intensity of the
performing the spell. The spell allows for a one-hour time regression. heat causes any object that fails a 60 PhR Check to melt in a number of rounds
Added Effect: Doubles the regression time. equal to its Fortitude. Anyone in contact with the object in question must get
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 rid of it, or they will suffer injury. Injury rolls occur on Table 73.
Maintenance: No Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
Free A ccess Type of Spell: Spiritual
Level: 1-40
Body of Fire
Raise Weather Temperature Level: 52 Action: Active
Level: 36 Action: Active Cost: 100
Cost: 60 Effect: This spell transforms a designated body into fire. Once transformed,
Effect: This spell causes temperatures to rise 50 degrees Fahrenheit in a fire body becomes immune to all non-energy-, cold-, or water-based attacks.
a one-mile radius. The caster may use Added Effects to increase the rise in All elements used to extinguish fire (sand, foam, etc.) will injure the character,
temperature up to an additional +50 degrees, but beyond that, it costs two however. The target receives a +30 Resistance bonus for heat-based effects as
Added Effects to raise the temperature further by +1 degree. long as he remains in this state. Anyone who comes into contact with the flames
Added Effect: +1 degree and +1,500 feet to radius that make up a fire body must pass a PhR Check equal to twice the transformed
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 characters Presence or suffer damage equal to half the failure level. If a character
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (12) Daily has fire protection, he receives a +5 bonus for every AT point against Heat on
Type of Spell: Effect that roll. This spell can affect a maximum Presence of 60.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Free A ccess
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Level: 1-40
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Type of Spell: Effect

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Level: 1-60 Level: 1-70

Vital Sacrifice Direct Critical

Level: 56 Action: Active Level: 70 Action: Active
Cost: 120 Cost: 100
Effect: This spell allows a spellcaster to consume his own vital energy in order Effect: This spell causes an internal explosion in an individual, resulting in an
to increase his physical capabilities whenever he requires. This spell grants the automatic Level 120 Critical although the target can counteract it with his
Passive ability to temporarily sacrifice Life Points in order to receive a bonus to a PhR as the general rules dictate. A target can resist this spell by passing an MR
specific action. For every 5 Life Points thus spent, a character receives +5 to one with a Difficulty of 140.
of his rolls. Creatures with Damage Resistance shall multiply these points by their Added Effect: +10 to Critical Level and +5 to MR Difficulty.
DR multiple. This bonus applies only to physical actions, but it can be added to Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Primary Abilities such as Attack, Defense, or Magic Projection. Even though Maintenance: No
this is a Passive action, the sacrifice must be declared prior to rolling the dice. Type of Spell: Spiritual
The spellcaster may also bestow this ability upon another individual, in which case
is the recipient decides how many points to spend. Characters recover sacrificed Magic for Capacities
Life Points at a rate of 10 per day, independently of the characters natural Level: 72 Action: Active
Regeneration or any healing spells he might employ. The maximum number of Cost: 120
Life Points that a character can spend per round is 40. Effects do not overlap, and Effect: This spell allows a spellcaster to consume his own Zeon in order to
only one spell of this class can be held active upon a specific individual. temporarily increase his Characteristics and dependant abilities. This spell grants
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Life Points spent per round. the caster the Passive ability to gain a +1 to one of his Characteristics (until the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 end of the turn) for every 20 Zeon points he sacrifices. The maximum number
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6) Daily of Zeon points a character can sacrifice per round is 40. Effects do not overlap,
Type of Spell: Effect and only one spell of this class can be held active upon a specific individual.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Zeon points sacrificed per turn
Free A ccess Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 1-60 Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect
Incinerate
Level: 60 Action: Active Free A ccess
Cost: 100 Level: 1-80
Effect: This spell calls fire down on any target within a 150-foot radius area
that the caster designates. The spellcaster rolls the dice to attack every target he Fire Storm
intends to incinerate, adding a +100 bonus on Table 73: In Flames. Creatures Level: 76 Action: Active
can resist this spell by passing an MR Check with a Difficulty of 140. Cost: 150
Added Effect: +10 to Table 73 result, +5 to MR Difficulty and +80 feet Effect: The caster selects an area within which a heavy fire storm appears,
to radius burning everything inside it to the ground. Every turn, individuals encompassed
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 within the area will suffer an automatic attack with a Final Attack Ability of 240
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) using the Heat Attack Type. This attack possesses a Base Damage of 100. The
Type of Spell: Automatic storm area has a maximum 80-foot radius and affects all within, including the
caster. This spell remains stationary.
Consume Essence Added Effect: +80 feet to radius
Level: 62 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Cost: 120 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15)
Effect: This spell creates a terrifying supernatural aura around the spellcaster that Type of Spell: Automatic
can destroy the vital essence of people, consuming their energy and preventing
them from healing by natural means. Anyone in a 30-foot radius must pass a MR Free A ccess
Check with a Difficulty of 120 or suffer damage to Life Points and Zeon equal Level: 1-80
to their Failure. Life Points lost through this spell can not be recovered naturally;
Consume Life for Magic
healing magic is required restore the health. Spellcasters can only recover lost
Level: 80 Action: Active
Zeon by absorbing it from other spellcasters or from magic containers.
Cost: 120
Added Effect: +15 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
Effect: This spell allows the spellcaster to consume his own vital energy in
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
order to increase his magic reserve. This spell grants the Passive Ability to
Maintenance: No
temporarily sacrifice Life Points to recover Zeon. For every 5 LP sacrificed,
Type of Spell: Spiritual
the caster receives 50 Zeon points to spend. Damage Resistance creatures will
Free A ccess increase this number according to their DR Multiple. Life Points lost through this
Level: 1-70 spell recovers at a rate of 10 points per day, regardless of the characters natural
Regeneration or any healing spells he might employ. The maximum number of
Power Sacrifice Life Points a character may sacrifice per round is 20. Effects do not overlap, and
Level: 66 Action: Active only one spell of this class can be held active upon a specific individual.
Cost: 120 Added Effect: +10 to the maximum number of Life Points sacrificed per
Effect: This spell allows the spellcaster to consume his own magical energy round
in order to increase his Magic Accumulation. It grants the caster the Passive Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
ability of spending Zeon points in order to receive a temporary bonus to MA. Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6) Daily
For every 10 points spent with this purpose, the character receives a +5 bonus Type of Spell: Effect
on his MA until the end of the turn. The maximum number of Zeon points a
character can sacrifice per round is 20. Effects do not overlap, and only one
spell of this class can be held active upon a specific individual.
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Zeon points sacrificed per round
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect

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Create Ifreet Sacrificing Others
Level: 82 Action: Active Level: 92 Action: Active
Cost: 250 Cost: 250
Effect: This spell creates a live fire creature completely under the magicians Effect: This spell binds other individuals essence and vital force to the caster,
control. This entity is developed as a Being Between Worlds, subject to the enabling him to consume them for his own advantage. In gaming terms, it
powers and limitations of Fire elementals in Chapter 26. The creature has allows the entity to use the Life Points and Zeon of those affected by the spell,
600 DP, and its maximum level is calculated using the same rules as in the spell for sacrifice spells: Vital Sacrifice, Magic for Capacities, Power Sacrifice and
Create Being from the Path of Creation. Consume Life for Magic. This spell has a one-mile permanent area within which
Added Effect: +50 DP. the caster is free to select as many targets as he wishes. MR to resist the spell is
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 120. The affected parties will be entitled to a new roll every day, or at the time
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily their energy is being consumed.
Type of Spell: Effect Added Effect: +1,500 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Free A ccess Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily
Level: 1-90 Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual
Pyre Free A ccess
Level: 86 Action: Active Level: 1-100
Cost: 250
Effect: This spell produces 10 levels of fire intensity. The created fire by this Lord of Fire
spell continues to burn without consuming anything for the duration of the Level: 96 Action: Active
spell. If set on flammable material, it burns naturally after the spell has ended. Cost: 300
Added Effect: +5 levels of fire intensity Effect: The caster controls all heat nuclei in a 200-mile radius. This dominion
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 extends control over planetary magma, thus allowing the spellcaster to produce
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (25) Daily volcanic eruptions. All fire based creatures within the spell area are subject to
Type of Spell: Effect the spellcasters control unless they pass a MR with a Difficulty of 140. Affected
creatures are entitled to a new roll only if they alter their base Resistance. A creature
Free A ccess that passes the check need not reroll unless its base Resistance decreases.
Level: 1-90 Added Effect: +60 miles to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Devastation
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily
Level: 90 Action: Active
Type of Spell: Automatic
Cost: 200
Effect: This spell creates a 200-point Base Damage fire explosion in a 1,500- Free A ccess
foot radius. Even though this spell can damage energy, it uses the Heat Attack Level: 1-100
Type. The caster can not select targets within the explosion area.
Added Effect: +1,500 feet eet to radius Armageddon
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Level: 100 Action: Active
Maintenance: No Cost: 450
Type of Spell: Attack Effect: The definitive fire spell allows the caster to consume a portion of
the worlds very essence, incinerating everything, including souls. Armageddon
inhibits any form of existence in a five-mile radius. Any and all organic or
inorganic entities inside the area must pass a MR check with a Difficulty of 140
every minute to avoid being physically and spiritually incinerated. No life form
can be born or created in the spells zone of influence for as long as the spell
is maintained.
Added Effect: +2 miles to radius, and +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (90) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic

Detect Minerals
Book of Earth Mineral Control
Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 6 Action: Active
Cost: 20 Cost: 30
Effect: The caster can detect a particular minerals location in a 30-foot Effect: This spell enables the caster to move, reshape, and control any mineral
radius. The spell also gives an approximation of the size and purity of the substance with a Presence of 30 or lower. However, the caster cannot endow
source. Energy based barriers can not be overcome. a mineral with capacities it does not already possess. In other words, the caster
Added Effect: +5 meters to radius may reshape a pebble into an arrowhead, but he could not make it inflict
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 electrical damage. Some golems and stone elementals can be controlled with
Maintenance: No this spell. Mineral based creatures may avoid the effect of this spell by passing
Type of Spell: Automatic a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. The control check must be repeated
immediately if the creature is given an order completely opposed to its nature.
Free A ccess Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected and +5 to MR Difficulty
Level: 1-10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual

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Free A ccess Free A ccess
Level: 1-10 Level: 1-30
Level: 1-30

Weight Increment Shell

Level: 10 Action: Active Level: 26
Level: 26 Action: Active
Action: Active
Cost: 40 Cost: 80
Cost: 80
Effect: It increases
eases a physical bodys weight by 20 kg. Effect: This spell creates a physical shell with an AT 2 against all kinds of attack,
Added Effect: +10 kg. except energy-based attacks. Even though it is considered armor, no penalties
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 are applied to the turn Initiative for using extra protection layers.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4) Daily Added
Added Effect: +1
Effect: to Armor Type.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum
Maintenance:
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (16) Daily
Transform Mineral Type of Spell: Effect
Type
Level: 12 Action: Passive
Cost: 40 Free A ccess
Effect: This spell changes one type of material into another, modifying its Level: 1-30
Level:
natural composition. It can affect rocks and metals with a base Presence
not higher than 30. For instance, it can turn a piece of limestone into a Magnetic Shield
Magnetic
gold nugget. It can transform up to 20 pounds of material. Level:
Level: 30 Action: Passive
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected and +20 Cost:
Cost: 50
pounds Effect: By controlling magnetic fields around
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 him, the spellcaster raises a shield with the
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2) ability of repelling any attack of a metallic
Type of Spell: Effect nature made against him, including bullets and
arrows and darts with metal tips. The shields
Free A ccess magnetism causes a distortion that results in a
Level: 1-20 50 penalty to the attackers offensive ability.
The shield will take up to 300 damage points
Firmness before being broken, but it will only be affected
Level: 16 Action: Active by energy damaging attacks. This barrier is virtually
Cost: 50 useless against immaterial or Spiritual attacks.
Effect: This spell enhances the endurance of Added
Added Effect: +100
Effect: Resistance Points.
individuals or objects, making them more Maximum Zeon:
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
resistant to damage. When cast upon a Maintenance: 1
Maintenance: 1 every
ever 10 (5)
living organism, it grants a +20 bonus to Type of Spell:
Type of Spell: Defense
any PhR Check to avoid the effects of a
Critical. On the other hand, when applied Pass Through Solid Matter
Pass Through Solid
to an object with Fortitude, it increases it Level: 32 Action:
Level: 32 Action: Active
Active
by +2. Each Firmness spell can affect only Cost: 80
Cost: 80
one body or object at a time. Effect: This spell enables one or more subjects, as appointed by
Added Effect: +5 to PhR or +1 to the spellcaster, to pass through solid objects. The recipients of the spell do
Fortitude not exactly become immaterial, as they are still affected by heat or cold,
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 but they can completely ignore all things non-energy based. In this way,
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Daily characters can decide to pass through anything from walls to sword blades as
Type of Spell: Effect if they did not exist. It is possible for the caster to determine what materials
can be passed through and which cannot. The maximum total Presences that
Free A ccess can be affected may not exceed 100.
Level: 1-20 Added Effect: +10
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence
Maximum Zeon:
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Stone Barrier
Maintenance: 1
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4)
Level: 20 Action: Passive
Type of Spell:
Type of Spell: Effect
Eff
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell raises a material barrier allowing Free A ccess
the spellcaster to repel any damaging attacks including Level: 1-40
Level: 1-40
those based on energy. However, this shield is unable
to stop Spiritual effects that only call for MR or PsR. Earth Spike
Earth Spike
The spell can take up to 600 points before being broken, but Level: 36
Level: 36 Action: Active
Action: Active
it has a Damage Barrier of 60 against physical attacks. Cost: 80
Cost: 80
Added Effect: +100 Resistance Points oints and +5 to Damage Barrier Effect: Giant stone spikes erupt from the ground and impale targets on
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 the surface. The spell allows for a maximum of two spikes, each
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) with a 60 point Base Damage in the Thrust Attack
Type of Spell: Defense Type; they cannot affect immaterial beings, or those
only damaged by energy, unless Earth Spike is combined
Slowness with an Enchant spell. Each spike may be used to attack the
Level: 22 Action: Active same, or different targets. This spell cannot be employed to perform
Cost: 60 a spell clash.
Effect: This spell decreases motion and reaction speed of the Added Effect: One
Added Effect: One additional spike
selected individual. If the affected character does not pass a MR Maximum Zeon:
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
with a Difficulty of 120, his Initiative decreases by 50 points and a Maintenance: No
Maintenance: No
2 penalty is applied to his Movement Value. Type of Spell:
Type of Spell: Attack
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty,
ficulty, 5 to Initiative and 1 to
Movement Value Free A ccess
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level: 1-40
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6)
Type of Spell: Spiritual

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 Breakage Free A ccess
Level: 40 Action: Active Level: 1-60
Cost: 60
Effect: This magically increases a targeted objects or weapons breakage by Resistance
four points Level: 56 Action: Active
Added Effect: +1 to the objects Breakage Cost: 100
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Effect: This spell confers the temporary ability to absorb almost any damage
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) inflicted on an individual. It provides 500 additional Life Points, which allow
Type of Spell: Effect the targeted individual to use the defense rules of Damage Resistance beings.
These extra LP are subtracted before any of the targets actual LP. Its Armor
Telemetry Type depends on the characters size, as it is described in Chapter 26. The
Level: 42 Action: Active target of this spell cannot use any defense abilies for as long as the spell is
Cost: 120 maintained. Resistance spells affect only one individual at a time.
Effect: This spell allows the caster to read the story of an object or person he Added Effect: +50 extra LP
comes into contact with, including the most important events in which it has Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
been involved during the past year. Individuals have the chance of repelling the Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
spell if they pass a MR with a Difficulty of 80. Type of Spell: Effect
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty and an additional year
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Free A ccess
Maintenance: No Level: 1-60
Type of Spell: Effect
Petrify
Free A ccess Level: 60 Action: Active
Level: 1-50 Cost: 140
Effect: This spell transforms a physical being into a stone statue. The targeted
Magnetic Control individual cannot move and has no awareness of the events going on around
Level: 46 Action: Active him for the duration of the spell. This spell can be maintained for years, but the
Cost: 100 affected being does not age. As soon as the spell ends, the individual returns to
Effect: This spell grants control over the surrounding magnetic fields in an 80- his original condition. Any damage or breakage inflicted upon the statue may
foot radius, allowing the caster to freely move any metallic body with a force result in damage, or even death, of the actual character. The tatget of this spell
equivalent to Strength 13. Magnetism control is such that actions are executed can resist its affects by passing a MR Check of 120 Difficulty. A subject affected
as an automatic effect on metal. For instance, a character using this spell could by a Petrify spell is entitled to a reroll after the first day he has been affected,
paralyze someone on a full armor, or snatch the sword out of his hands. In and later, once a week.
these cases, it is possible to avoid such effects by passing an opposed Strength or Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty
Agility Check. This control is an active action, therefore the caster must have the Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
action in order to perform it, and consequently this cannot be used as a defense. Maintenance: 1 every 20 (7) Daily
Against objects or creatures only partially composed of metals, or those that are Type of Spell: Spiritual
energy shielded, the control is reduced to Strength 8.
Added Effect: +80 feet to radius Fissure
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Level: 62 Action: Active
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Cost: 150
Type of Spell: Effect Effect: This spell casues a violent, but highly concentrated tremor that splits
open the earth, creating a fissure 10 feet wide, 30 feet long, and 60 150
Free A ccess feet deep. Individuals in the area of the fissure must pass an Agility Check to
Level: 1-50 avoid falling inside and suffering the appropriate impact damage. Constructions
in the area of the fissure can also be severely damage, but any stucture with
Forge a Damage Barrier higher than 40 is not be affected by this spell, since their
Level: 50 Action: Active structure is too dense.
Cost: 160 Added Effect: +10 feet long, +3 feet wide and +5 to Damage Barrier of
Effect: This spell employs magic with the purpose of forging objects, using the constructions affected
equivalent of a Forging ability of 100. Since the action is based on supernatural Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
powers, none of the time modifiers in Table 17 apply, and no forging Maintenance: No
equipment is required. This spell does not produce the materials, such as steel, Type of Spell: Effect
needed for creating specific items; the spellcaster must provide them.
Added Effect: +5 to Forging ability Free A ccess
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Level: 1-70
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect Reverse Gravity
Level: 66 Action: Active
Solid Body Cost: 200
Level: 52 Action: Active Effect: This spell completely alters gravity in a particular area of the planet,
Cost: 100 reversing its force. In a way, it turns the world upside down. Everything
Effect: The targeted body becomes immensely solid with stone-like resistance. encompassed within an 80-foot radius immediately starts to fall into the sky
When cast upon individuals, they receive a natural armor Type 6 (except against up to a maximum distance of 150 feet. The caster may set limits on this spell,
energy) and a Damage Barrier of 100. The characters muscles strengthen for such as only affecting the interior of a designated structure. Naturally, objects
as long as he remains in this state, increasing his Strength characteristic by 2 and rooted or otherwise fixed to the ground will not fall. Individuals may avoid the
decreasing his Movement Value by 2. The transformed body resembles a different effects of the spell by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. The area of
material depending on the additions employed in the spell; iron, granite, steel, effect remains stationary.
diamonds, etc. The maximum Presence that can be affected is 100. Added Effect: +30 meters to radius and height
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected, +1 to natural AT and Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
+10 to Damage Barrier Maintenance: 1 every 5 (40) Daily
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Automatic
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Free A ccess
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 1-70

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Mineral Creation
Level: 70 Action: Active
Cost: 120
Effect: The spellcaster may use this spell to create anything he wishes,
provided it is composed of minerals or metal. The created object cannot
have a Presence higher than 40, and it must appear in a logical location
according to its nature.
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence of the created object
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect

Terrain Erudition
Level: 72 Action: Active
Cost: 120
Effect: The caster gains immediate and total knowledge of everything in
contact with the ground for several miles around him. Both constructions
and living creatures can be detected straightaway, provided they are not
immaterial. This spell does not affect energy-sealed places. Terrain Erudition
covers a 1,200 foot radius around the caster.
Added Effect: +600 feet to radius
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

Free A ccess
Level: 1-80

Earthquake
Level: 76 Action: Active
Cost: 150
Effect: This spell causes a devestating tremor in a 1,600-foot radius with
enough potential force to destroy a city. Any construction with a Damage
Barrier lower than 40 is be immediately destroyed, while the rest suffer 5
points of damage in the first round; this damage is doubled every subsequent
round (10 in the second, 20 in the third, etc.). Constructions with a
Damage Barrier higher than 150 are not be affected by the earthquake at
all. All individuals inside the spell zone suffer the appropriate effects from
falling debris, depending on their surroundings.
Added Effect: +800 feet to radius Golem
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15)
Type of Spell: Effect High Magic
Free A ccess Create Golem
Level: 1-80 Level: 82 Action: Active
Cost: 250
Gravity Destruction Effect: This spell creates a living earthly creature completely under the casters
Level: 80 Action: Active control. This entity is treated as a Being Between Worlds and is subject to the
Cost: 180 elemental powers and limitations of Earth elementals covered in Chapter 26.
Effect: This spell creates a high pressure gravity bubble that can trap any The creature has 600 DP, and its maximum level is calculated using the same
physical entity and damage it to the point it bursts. Trapped creatures must pass rules as in the spell Create Being from the Path of Creation.
a PhR with a Difficulty of 180 every round, or be subject to damage equal to Added Effect: +50 DP
half the failure level. The victim receives a +5 bonus to the PhR roll for every AT Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
point against Impact. The extreme pressure prevents the target from escaping Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily
the area of effect unless it passes an Opposed Check against a Strength of Type of Spell: Effect
16. The power of gravity is so strong that even immaterial beings are partially
affected by it, although they can apply a +40 bonus to their Resistance controls Free A ccess
and +6 to Strength. The spell affects everything in a 60-foot radius except for Level: 1-90
the caster. The area of effect remains stationary.
Added Effect: +15 feet to radius Gravity Increment
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Level: 86 Action: Active
Maintenance: 1 everyy 10 (18) Cost: 200
Type of Spell: Automatic Effect: The spell increases the atmospheres mass in a particular area, thus
augmenting the pull of gravity and with it, the weight of everything contained
in the zone. In gaming terms, it automatically doubles the weight of everything
in a 1,500-foot radius.
Added Effect: Each Added Effect increases the weight multiplier by one
(triples the weight, quadruples the weight, etc.)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic

Free A ccess
Level: 1-90

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 Meteor Free A ccess
Level: 90 Action: Active Level: 1-100
Cost: 200
Effect: This spell allows the caster to call down a small meteor from the heavens One with the Earth
that smashes into the earth with devestating force. Everything within 30 feet of the Level: 96 Action: Active
meteors point of impact suffer a Base Damage of 100 points against the Impact Cost: 300
AT, plus an additional 100 points of damage against the Heat AT. Everything 30 Effect: The spellcaster merges his essence with the world, obtaining complete
150 feet from the point of impact suffers the effects of the expansion wave, which control of all mineral and metallic elements in a 60-mile radius. This allows him
immediately hits with the force of a Strength 14 melee attack and inflicts a Base to alter the face of the earth by creating or removing mountains and valleys,
Damage of 60 points. Any point in space the caster can see is considered a valid redirecting rivers, and so forth. Every stone-based creature within the spells area
target for this spell. The meteor takes 1d10+4 rounds to impact after the spell has is required to pass a MR with a Difficulty of 140 in order to avoid being subject to
been cast. Each additional meteor, made possible through the spells Added Effect, the spellcasters will. Once passed, no rerolls are necessary. The affected parties
strikes 1d10 rounds after the first. The caster can direct each meteor at a different are entitled to a second roll only when they have altered their base Resistance.
target, but all targets must be designated at the time the spell is cast and cannot Added Effect: +60 miles to radius, and +5 MR Difficulty
later be changed, even if the meteors have not yet impacted. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
This spell does not take full effect when cast indoors, or in subterranean spaces, Maintenance: 1 every 5 (60) Daily
so its consequences may be altered depending on the environment. Type of Spell: Automatic
Added Effect: One additional meteor.
Free A ccess
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 1-100
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Attack Atomic Control
Level: 100 Action: Active

Divine Magic Cost: 450

Effect: The caster is able to mold atomic matter in his surroundings like clay.
To him, everything that moves is nothing but a set of atoms to manipulate as he
Gravity Control wishes. He gains full dominion of all organic and inorganic matter within a 300-
Level: 92 Action: Active foot radius that does not pass a PhR or MR with a Difficulty of 140. There is no
Cost: 350 limit to what the caster can do with a body or object under his dominion; he may
Effect: This spell grants complete control of all gravity forces in a particular alter its shape and appearance, transform into anything else, or simply scatter
area of the planet within a 60-mile radius of the caster. Inside this area, the its atoms, thereby causing its complete destruction. Since this spell only affects
spellcaster has absolute dominion of gravity, allowing him to increase or physical matter, it has no effect upon souls or completely immaterial bodies.
decrease its affects up to ten times its original value, or reverse it. Everything in Added Effect: +15 feet to radius, +5 to MR or PhR Difficulty
the area is automatically affected. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Added Effect: +30 miles to radius Maintenance: 1 every 10 (45)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40 Type of Spell: Automatic
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (70) Daily

Book of EssEncE
Type of Spell: Automatic

Natural Affinity Free A ccess

Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 1-10
Cost: 30
Effect: This spell alters the essence of an individual, allowing him to bond with Communication Through Essence
with natural beings so that such beings recognize the individual as one of their Level: 10 Action: Active
own. For instance, this spell could be used to gain wolf affinity, so that wolves Cost: 30
would recognize the character as an actual wolf. This spell can affect up to a Effect: The spell establishes a connection between the caster and another
total 60 Presence. living being, making it possible for them to communicate spiritually. Since this
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected spell does not rely on spoken language, it is even possible to communicate
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 with plants or animals. The spell only affects beings with a Presence lower
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Daily than 40.
Type of Spell: Effect Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Free A ccess Maintenance: 1 every 5 (6) Daily
Level: 1-10 Type of Spell: Automatic

Detect Essence Natural Knowledge

Level: 6 Action: Active Level: 12 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 40
Effect: The spellcaster is able to detect any beings base essence in a 30-foot Effect: This spell permits the analysis of all the information pertaining to a
radius. The caster does not obtain real information about the creatures but is specific kind of natural being, such as plants or animals. A spellcaster using this
able to recognize its elemental bonding and is later able to identify beings with spell might examine a strange plant and determine its toxicity, or identify any
the same type of essence or race. Avoiding the effect requires passing an MR special properties. It can only affect plants and animals with a Presence lower
with a Difficulty of 100. The spellcaster needs some evidence of an entitys than 30.
presence nearby in order to feel its essence. This spell can affect spiritual Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected
creatures invisible to the human eye. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Added Effect: +5 meters to radius, +5 to MR Difficulty. Maintenance: No
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Effect
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3)
Type of Spell: Automatic Free A ccess
Level: 1-20

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Healing Share Senses
Level: 16 Action: Active Level: 22 Action: Active
Cost: 80 Cost: 60
Effect: This spell instantly heals one target creature by restoring up to 30% of Effect: This spell allows the caster and one or more other creatures to share
lost LP. The spell cannot recover lost limbs, nor can it eliminate critical based sight and hearing. The spellcaster may choose deny access to his own senses.
penalties, but it does stop all types of bleeding. Damage Resistance beings only The maximum distance allowed for the connection is one mile. Resisting the
recover half that percentage. spell requires passing an MR or a PsR with a Difficulty of 100. All affected
Added Effect: +5% life points parties are entitled to a new Resistance Check each hour. The spell may affect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 several individuals simultaneously provided the total of their Presences is not
Maintenance: No higher than 100.
Type of Spell: Effect Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected, +5 to MR or PsR
Difficulty and + 1 mile
Free A ccess Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 1-20 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual

Free A ccess
Level: 1-30

Modify Essence
Level: 26 Action: Active
Cost: 50
Effect: This spell allows the caster to modify his own, or another
subjects, essence at will. The spell does not grant special abilities as
part of the change, but it does temporarily alter the animistic base
of the being. In this manner, the spell could turn an elementals
earth essence into cold, causing it to become particularly vulnerable
to heat-based effects and attacks. If the creature should possess
powers exclusive to the element being modified, it temporarily loses
those powers. To avoid this effect it is necessary to pass a MR with a
Difficulty of 140.
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Type of Spell: Spiritual

Free A ccess
Level: 1-30

Soul Poison
Level: 30 Action: Active
Cost: 60
Effect: Soul poison is a supernatural substance inoculated in the
soul of the targeted individual which spread through all of his body.
The caster is free to decide the effects of the poison, following the
description on Chapter 14. The substances level cannot exceed 20.
This spell can create antidotes if there is enough information available
about the original poison.
Added Effect: +5 to poison level.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Spiritual

Analyze Soul
Level: 32 Action: Active
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell allows the caster to spiritually scrutinize individuals
or creatures, obtaining detailed information about their natural
capacities and powers. Although the spell does not confer access to
Greenness spell
subjects knowledge, or the level of the abilities that depend on it, the
Soul Barrier caster can measure their spiritual potential its innate capabilities. For instance,
Level: 20 Action: Active when directed at a supernatural being, the caster will discover his powers and
Cost: 60 their level, but he will not be able to tell what the creature is able to do, or
Effect: This spell creates a barrier that stops all Spiritual attacks affecting how good a fighter he is. The target may resist this spell with a MR Check of
supernatural Resistances. In other words, the shield can be used to stop the 120 Difficulty.
attacks that would force the caster to roll for MR or PhR. It is not capable Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty.
of stopping attacks that cause damage with added effects, such as Rain of Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Destruction. The shield itself does not have Life Ppoints, since it does not Maintenance: No
protect against damaging impacts. The barrier cannot stop attack attacks that Type of Spell: Automatic
require a Resistance Check of 120 or higher.
Added Effect: +5 to the value of Resistances that can be stopped Free A ccess
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level: 1-40
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Defense

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 Acquire Natural Capacities Alter Growth
Level: 36 Action: Active Level: 46 Action: Active
Cost: 120 Cost: 100
Effect: This spell grants the chance of acquiring the abilities and characteristics Effect: This spell modifies the natural development rate of any given organism;
of existing plants or animals. It gives the target 50 extra DP to acquire secondary it either doubles, or cuts in half, the aging speed of a living body with a Presence
abilities, essential abilities, or powers described in Chapter 26. Only secondary no greater than 60. Resisting the effect requires passing a MR with a Difficulty
abilities from the physical fields of Agility, Perception and Strength, and only of 100. This spell is not capable of stopping the passage of time altogether, no
special powers with Gnosis 0 requirements can be chosen. DP are invested matter how many added effects are employed; however, it can delay its effects
according to the characters class. Primary Abilities may not be increased, with considerably. For instance, in the case the spell is cast with five added effects to
this spell, not can supernatural abilities to be acquired. This spell can temporarily quicken aging, each new day will count as 64 days for the targeted individual.
affect the targets physical appearance. For instance, a character acquiring an Added Effect: Doubles or cuts in half the growth rate again and +5 to the
increased damage Natural Weapon might sprout horns. A character can only maximum Presence affected
be affected by one Acquire Natural Capacities spell at a time. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Added Effect: +5 DP Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (24) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Free A ccess
Level: 1-50
Free A ccess
Level: 1-40 Natural Imitation
Level: 50 Action: Active
Revitalize Cost: 60
Level: 40 Action: Active Effect: This spell creates one or more natural animals under the spellcasters
Cost: 100 absolute control. The creature must be a Gnosis 0 animal, but may be from
Effect: This spell creates a 130-foot radius area around the caster, within any species. A single casting of this spell creates up to two levels of creatures,
which all living organisms are treated as having Regeneration 16. allowing the caster create a single level 2 creature, or two level 1 creatures.
Added Effect: +60 feet to radius Animals in chapter 25 can be used as a reference.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Added Effect: +1 level
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Type of Spell: Automatic Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
Type of Spell: Effect
Life Mind
Level: 42 Action: Active Spiritual Form
Cost: 120 Level: 52 Action: Active
Effect: This spell connects the casters essence with any living organism with Cost: 100
Gnosis 10 or lower, including plants and animals, within a 1,500-foot radius. Effect: This spell transforms an individuals physical form into spiritual matter,
The spell enables the spellcaster to sense the events surrounding the affected rendering him invisible to those unable to see spirits and intangible to all non-
parties using their perception, but it will not enable him to exert any control energy-based matter. The target can also survive without physical necessities
upon them. Since the caster is also transmitting part of his spirit, he can cast including oxygen, water, and food, for as long as he remains in this state. The
spells through the conntected target with half his usual MA. Any Spiritual spell affected character uses the rules for Spiritual Beings described in Chapter 26.
cast upon the targeted organism will also affect the caster of Life Mind. The The maximum Presence that can be affected is 60.
targeted oraganism can resist Life Mind by passing a MR with a Difficulty of Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected.
80. Once established as a guest in a specific body, the spellcaster can jump Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
on to any subject in the radius of effect, provided the new target fails the Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Resistance. An individual passing the Check cannot be affected by the spell Type of Spell: Effect
independently of the casters attempts. Affected people do not usually realize
they are being used even when spells are being cast through them. Anyone Free A ccess
hosting the casters essence who leaves the area of effect of Life Mind is freed Level: 1-50
from the casters influence.
Natural Control
The caster may specifically target any appropriate organism within the spells
Level: 56 Action: Active
area of effect that he is aware of, but Life Mind cannot be used to detect
Cost: 100
the presence of living organisms. If the spellcaster has no obvious target, he
Effect: By means of this spell, the spellcaster gains absolute dominion over
can direct the power of the spell to simply join with the nearest appropriate
a single living thing with Gnosis 0. Valid targets include animals, plants, and
target, if there is one. However, this method can be of very limited use, since
even regular human beings. The caster transmits his orders directly through a
it is quite possible the nearest living organism would be nothing more than a
mystical connection, without the need of language. Resisting the effects of the
blade of grass.
spell requires passing a MR with a Difficulty of 80. Psychic Resistance cannot
While this spell is effect, the caster is not aware of events taking place around
be used for resisting the spell, since its the subjects essence, and not its mind,
his true being.
that is being controlled. The target is entitled to a new check every day, and
Added Effect: +300 feet to radius adius and +5 to MR Difficulty
every time it receives an order completely against his nature. The target may
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
receive a +20 bonus to the MR check if given an extreme order, such sacrificing
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6)
its own life, or slaying a loved one.
Type of Spell: Automatic
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty.
Free A ccess Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Level: 1-50 Maintenance: 1 every 5 (20) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual

Free A ccess
Level: 1-50

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State Induction Share Essence
Level: 60 Action: Active Level: 72 Action: Active
Cost: 100 Cost: 140
Effect: Through soul manipulation, the subject can be induced into any of the Effect: The spellcaster ties the essence of two individuals together in an
generic states described in Chapter 14, except death. The caster chooses the indivisible unity. In this way, all damage and spiritual effects suffered by one
specific state at the moment the spell is cast. The MR Difficulty for resisting the will affect the other. Both individuals use the highest MR of the two against
spell is 80. Characters may add a +40 bonus to their roll if the induced states Spiritual spells. When the essence of a regular being is tied to that of a Damage
are Comma or Complete Paralysis. Accumulation being, the former only suffers one-fifth of the damage received
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty. by the creature. The total of the Presences that can be affected cannot exceed
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 100. Resisting this spell requires a MR check with a Difficulty of 120.
Maintenance: No Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty and +10 to the maximum Presence
Type of Spell: Spiritual affected.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Return to the Flow Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14) Daily
Level: 62 Action: Active Type of Spell: Spiritual
Cost: 100
Effect: This spell sends a spirit back to the Flow of Souls. It can affect both Free A ccess
dead souls awaiting The Calling and creatures of a spiritual nature. The essence Level: 1-80
vanishes once it arrives to the great beyond unless the entity has a Gnosis level
high enough to allow it to go back to the world. Undead are automatically Transmigrate Soul
destroyed by this spell. The MR Difficulty for avoiding the effects of this spell Level: 76 Action: Active
is 120. Cost: 180
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty. Effect: This spell confers upon the caster the ability to transport any soul in his
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 presence to a new host. The soul can be hosted in a living being, or an inanimate
Maintenance: No object such as a stone or a sword. A dead body, in good condition, can also
Type of Spell: Spiritual serve as a host, in which case the body returns to life. The transmigrated soul
adopts all the physical capabilities and limitations of the new host, retaining only
Free A ccess its own intellectual, and possibly its animistic, capabilities. For example, if the
Level: 1-70 new host is a tree, the soul will be able think, but it will be unable to speak or
move. Once the transmigration is complete, the soul remains with its new host
Shield Area until the host is destroyed.
Level: 66 Action: Active If the soul transmigrates to a body, or object, already inhabited by another
Cost: 120 soul, the intruding soul will naturally meet resistance. The two souls engage in
Effect: This spell haunts a specific area making it impossible to be trespassed a struggle for dominion by each rolling 1d100 and adding their base Presence
by certain beings. The spellcaster decides which beings access will be restricted, (no open rolls allowed); the highest total wins the struggle. If the difference
and there is no limit to the number of creatures he can choose. For instance, between the two results is 100 or more, the winner consumes the other
he could forbid the entrance of fire elementals, or only allow the entrance soul and takes control of the host permanently. If the difference is 50-99, the
of humans. The affected area has a maximum 60-foot radius and remains weaker soul is pacified and remains indefinitely asleep until something awakens
stationary. Any forbidden creature that attempts to enter the shielded area it. If the difference is less than 50, the winner gains temporary control over
must pass a MR check with a Difficulty of 120. Creatures that fail the Check are the host, but the weaker soul remains awake and is entitled to a new check
entitled to a new roll each hour. Creatures already inside the area at the time once per day.
the spell is cast can circulate freely and may leave the shielded area without This spell can affect souls with a maximum Presence of 60. Both the affected
hindrance, but once beyond the shielded area, they must pass a similar MR soul and the targeted host can attempt to resist this spell with a MR check of
check to re-enter the area. Difficulty 100. This spell can affect deceased spirits still awaiting the Calling, but
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty. it cannot bring back spirits from the Flux. Whenever a supernatural being is
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 enclosed in a physical body, it may lose levels and animistic powers.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12) Daily Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty and +10 to the maximum Presence
Type of Spell: Automatic affected.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Free A ccess Maintenance: No
Level: 1-70 Type of Spell: Spiritual

Supernatural Control Free A ccess

Level: 70 Action: Active Level: 1-80
Cost: 120
Spiritual Existence
Effect: This spell grants total control of a spirit or a Being Between Worlds.
Level: 80 Action: Active
The caster transmits his orders through the mystical connection directly,
Cost: 200
without the need of language or a mutual understanding. An entity wishing to
Effect: The caster is able to transcend into a spiritual state, forsaking his physical
resist the effects of this spell must pass a MR with a Difficulty of 80, and since it
body forever. From that point on, he is no longer a Natural or Being Between
is the creatures essence that is under control, it cannot use its PsR. The victim
Worlds creature, instead becoming a Gnosis 25 spiritual entity, with all the
is be entitled to a new control every day and every time it receives an order
benefits this implies. In addition, 150 extra Development Points are awarded,
completely against its nature.
100 of which must be spent in acquiring the Spirit state, while the remaining 50
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty.
may be spent choosing among Natural Abilities and Powers of Being Creation,
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
described in Chapter 26. The spellcaster also has a choice of 50 Development
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (24) Daily
Points in disadvantages and penalties in order to get additional points.
Type of Spell: Spiritual
This spell will only work on natural beings and creatures Between Worlds,
therefore, it can not be cast upon spirits to increase their existing abilities. If a
spiritual being should reincarnate in a physical form, it automatically loses the
advantages and benefits gained through this spell.
Added Effect: +10 DP and +5 optional DP in disadvantages
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect

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 High Magic Divine Magic
Spirit Creation Life Dominion
Level: 82 Action: Active Level: 92 Action: Active
Cost: 250 Cost: 300
Effect: The caster uses magic to create a spiritual entity under his complete Effect: By seizing control of a portion of the worlds essence, the caster of
dominion. This entity is developed as a Spirit, subject to the powers and this spell gain absolute dominion over all Natural beings in a 60 mile radius.
limitations described in Chapter 26 for such beings. The creature has 600 He transmits his order through a mystical connection, without the need for
DP, and its maximum level is be calculated using the same rules as in the spell physical proximity. Any entity wishing to resist the effects of this spell must
Create Being of the path of Creation. pass a MR check with a Difficulty of 100. Affected beings are entitled to a new
Added Effect: +50 DP check every day and any time they receive an order completely against their
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 nature.
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily Added Effect: +60 miles to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (60) Daily
Free A ccess Type of Spell: Automatic
Level: 1-90
Free A ccess
Tie Vital Essence Level: 1-100
Level: 86 Action: Active
Cost: 200 Resurrection
Effect: This spell ties an individuals soul to a physical object without completely Level: 96 Action: Active
disengaging it from the original body. An individual affected by this cannot die Cost: 400
from loss of Life Points. His body is still vulnerable to damage, including criticals Effect: This spell snatches a soul from the Flux and returns it to life. Difficulty
that could be completely incapacitating, but he remains alive even after being depends on the amount of time elapsed since death. The longer the period, the
reduced below the LP threshold that would normally kill him. Assuming the more the spirit has spread and attached to the Flow of Souls. The spell has the
individual has access to some form of supernatural healing (which this spell power to bring spirits back, but not to tie them to their body or to heal it. For
does not provide), he can eventually recover from any amount of damage. a completely effective resurrection, the soul should be placed in a suitable body
This spell also renders the individual immune to all magical effects that directly using the spell Transmigrate Soul. However, it is possible that the time elapsed
affect his essence. may have produced irreparable damage on the soul, therefore it is up to the
If the object tied to the soul is destroyed, the individual dies instantly. GM to put some limit on the subjects memories and knowledge. Destroyed or
Furthermore, the individual and the object must forever remain within one already reincarnated souls can not be resurrected. Resurrected spirits cannot
mile of each other, or the bond breaks, killing the subject. The object used as have a base Presence higher than 30, and the elapsed time since death must
the container cannot have a Presence higher than 30. Those wishing to resist be less than one month.
the effects of this spell must pass a MR check with a Difficulty of 100. Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected and twice the time
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected, +5 to MR Difficulty elapsed since the subjects death.
and +1 mile apart. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maintenance: No
Maintenance: No Type of Spell: Effect
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Free A ccess
Free A ccess Level: 1-100
Level: 1-90
Lord of the Souls
Greenness Level: 100 Action: Active
Action:
Level: 90 Action: Active
Action: Active Cost:
Cost: 600
600
Cost: 250 Effect: The spellcaster seizes partial control of the Flow of Souls, giving
Effect: By merging his spirit with Nature him absolute dominion over all souls, Spiritual Beings, and similar
itself, the spellcaster is able to create vegetal entities in a 60 mile radius. Among other uses, the caster can
and animal life as he pleases within a five mile snatch a soul from a body and reintroduce it into an unborn child,
radius. Such life emerges thus controlling Nephilim birth.
instantly, regardless of The Lord of the Souls conveys his orders to those under his dominion
local climate and terrain via a mystical connection that does not require physical proximity
conditions. However, or mutual language. Those wishing to resist the effects of this
since the magical energy o f spell must pass a MR check with a Difficulty of 120. A being
this spell has no duration, the extended who fails is entitled to a new check each day control is
survivability of the newly created life maintained, or any time it is given an order completely
is not guaranteed. Animals and against its nature. If the caster is attempting to
plants created with this spell must separate a soul from its original body, the target
belong to existing species. receives a +40 bonus to its MR check. This spell
Added Effect: +5 +5 mile to radius. does not affect undead.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50 Added Effect: +5 MR Difficulty and
Added
Maintenance: No +60 miles.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Maximum
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (120) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic
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Illusory Sound
Book of IllusIon Sweet Talk
Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 20 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 50
Effect: This spell allows the caster to create any sound, including human Effect: This spell enhances the targeted individuals charisma and personal
voices, in a 60-foot radius area. All subjects within the area of effect must charm. The character receives a +50 bonus the Leadership and Persuasion
pass a MR check with a Difficulty of 100 to disbelieve the effect, though the Secondary Abilities.
spellcaster may choose which specific characters hear the illusion. Added Effect: +10 to Leadership and Persuasion.
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Maintenance: 1 every 50 (1) Type of Spell: Effect
Type of Spell: Automatic
Alter Appearance
Free A ccess Level: 22 Action: Active
Level: 1-10 Cost: 60
Effect: The spellcaster can change the appearance of an individual or object
Illusory Smell into that of another of his choosing. This spell will only increase or decrease
Level: 6 Action: Active the targeted individuals Size and Appearance by two degrees. All subjects in
Cost: 30 contact with the image can see through the illusion if they pass a MR Check
Effect: This spell creates an illusory smell. It affects those subjects in a 60-foot with a Difficulty of 120. Once a viewer is affected by an illusion, he only
radius who fail a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. The caster can choose receives a new Resistance Check when he has reason to doubt the identity or
who will smell the illusory scent and who will not. appearance of the subject.
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. Added Effect: +10 to MR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 50 (1) Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic Type of Spell: Automatic
Free A ccess Free A ccess
Level: 1-10 Level: 1-30
Illusory Touch Illusory Invisibility
Level: 10 Action: Active Level: 26 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 60
Effect: This spell can distort the touch or the taste of a specific element. The Effect: This spell allows the caster to make any being or object vanish from
caster decides the elements new taste or feel, which is noticed by all within sight. He can affect any number of people, as long as the sum of their Presence
a 60-foot radius who fail a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. The caster can does not exceed 140. Only individuals who pass a MR Check with a Difficulty
choose who notices the illusion and who does not. of 120 can detect the presence of the invisible character through their sense
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. of vision.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Added Effect: +5 to MR and +10 to the maximum Presence affected.
Maintenance: 1 every 50 (1) Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Type of Spell: Automatic Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
Type of Spell: Automatic
Visual Illusion
Level: 12 Action: Active Free A ccess
Cost: 40 Level: 1-30
Effect: This spell creates a false image that can deceive the viewer. The image
must remain static and have only a maximum mass of 5 square feet. The spell Mirror Image
affects anyone who sees the image and fails a MR Check with a Difficulty of Level: 30 Action: Active
100. It is up to the caster to decide who will see the image and who will not. Cost: 80
Added Effect: +5 square feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. Effect: This spell creates eight illusory copies of any given target. The caster
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 can not place these mirror images more than 15 feet apart from one another.
Maintenance: 1 every 50 (1) Acting as mirrors, they perform the same actions as the targeted individual.
Type of Spell: Automatic Any images hit by an Energy damaging attack are immediately destroyed.
Seeing through this illusion requires a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
Free A ccess Added Effect: +5 to MR and +2 images.
Level: 1-20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
Detect Illusion
Type of Spell: Automatic
Level: 16 Action: Active
Cost: 60 Total Illusion
Effect: This spell enables the spellcaster to sense the presence of all Illusions Level: 32 Action: Active
with a Zeonic Value of 80 or less in a 150-foot radius. Cost: 80
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +10 to Zeonic Value. Effect: This spell creates a complete illusion that deceives all five of a victims
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 senses. The caster can create any inanimate object with a volume not exceeding
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) 5 square feet. The illusion can be destroyed by Energy damaging attacks. This
Type of Spell: Detection spell affects anyone able to see, hear, smell, or feel the illusion who fails a MR
Check with a Difficulty of 120.
Free A ccess
Added Effect: +5 square feet to volume and +5 to MR.
Level: 1-20
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 50 (2)
Type of Spell: Automatic

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 Free A ccess Ghostly Illusion
Level: 1-40 Level: 50 Action: Active
Cost: 120
Cost: 120
Confusion Effect: This
Effect: This spell creates one or several objects governed by the Ghostly
Level: 36 Action: Active Spell rules. Any inanimate object the caster desires can be produced,
Cost: 50 from a sword to a wall, provided that its theoretical Presence does not
Effect: This spell confounds all five senses of a single target. The exceed 60. A character or creature can avoid the spell and ignore the
target must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120 to resist illusion if he or it passes a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
the spell. If he fails, he suffers a penalty equal to his Failure Anyone can make another Check if he has reason to doubt the
Level to all of his perception-based Secondary Abilities. reality of the object.
Furthermore, if he fails by more than 40, the target also Added
Added Effect: +5
Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence of the object
suffers a 20 All Action Penalty due to dizziness. An and +5 to the MR Difficulty.
affected cannot make a new Check unless he increases Maximum Zeon:
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
his Resistances. Maintenance: 1
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (6)
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty. Type of
Type of Spell: Automatic
Spell: Automatic
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) Distort Detection
Distort Detection
Type of Spell: Spiritual Level: 52
Level: 52 Action: Active
Cost:
Cost: 120
120
Free A ccess Effect:
Effect: Casting
Casting this spell, the caster distorts the
Level: 1-40 result of any supernatural detection methods
in a 150-foot radius. The distortion may be
Create Illusory Being
applied in any possible way; increasing
Level: 40 Action: Active
or decreasing the potential, abilities, or
Cost: 60
situation of a creature or object. The
Effect: This spell creates a first-level illusory being.
character using the supernatural detection
The entity is fashioned according to the casters desires,
will have to pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120
using the rules set forth in Chapter 26 for for Beings Between
to avoid deception.
Worlds. However, the illusory beings nature automatically
This spell works on the supernatural detection itself
grants it the Physical Exemption ability.
and not on the individuals inside an area. Therefore,
Because the creature is not real, it can not inflict damage or affect
characters attempting to detect something inside
physical reality whatsoever. All non-Energy based attacks pass right
the area must pass the MR even if they are physically
through it without damaging it in any way. This spell must be cast
outside the spells radius. An example of this could be
upon a specific area not exceeding a radius of 60 feet. Those characters
a spellcaster trying to locate an illusionist miles away,
entering the spells area of effect must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of
through magic.
120 to avoid it. Even though the spell is circumscribed to a specific zone, the
Added Effect:
Added Effect: +150 feet to radius and +5 to the MR
illusory creature can leave that area while chasing after a subject affected
Difficulty.
by the spell. However, it remains unseen by anyone not previously inside the spells
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maximum Zeon:
area. Keep in mind that those subjects who pass the MR Check do not exist to the
Maintenance: 1
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12) Daily
illusory creature, and it will ignore them. Illusions may have a maximum of two
Type of Spell: Automatic
levels more than the caster.
Added Effect: +5 to MR, +1 to the created beings level and +5 feet to Free A ccess
radius. Level: 1-60
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10.
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) Daily Lie
Type of Spell: Automatic Level: 56 Action: Active
Cost: 100
Resistance to Illusions Effect: This spell allows the caster to convince his audience to believe anything
Level: 42 Action: Active he says, no matter how ridiculous or absurd. The affected parties will not
Cost: 80 necessarily obey orders from him, but they will believe what he says to be true.
Effect: This spell increases a subjects MR against illusory effects. It grants a +30 Any given subject can avoid the result of the spell by passing a MR Check with
bonus to every MR Check made against an illusion spell. The effects of this spell a Difficulty of 120. Characters are permitted a new Resistance roll each hour.
do not overlap, and subjects may be affected by it only once. In the case of an exceptionally unbelievable lie, or if the subjects have been
Added Effect: +10 to MR against illusions. warned of this ability, they may apply a +40 bonus to their MR Check.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Type of Spell: Effect Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Free A ccess
Level: 1-50 Free A ccess
Level: 1-60
Detect Lie
Level: 46 Action: Active Destroy Illusions
Cost: 80 Level: 60 Action: Active
Effect: This spell automatically detects any lie told in the casters presence. Cost: 80
Every time a lie is deliberately told before him, the liar must make a MR or Effect: This spell destroys any other Illusion spell with a Zeonic Value not
PsR Check with a Difficulty of 120 to prevent the caster from finding out. Lies greater than 60.
unknowingly told are not detected by the spell. Added Effect: +5 to Zeonic Value affected by the spell.
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maintenance: No
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily Type of Spell: Effect
Type of Spell: Automatic

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Level: 1-50

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Ghostly Being Free A ccess
Level: 62 Action: Active Level: 1-80
Cost: 80
Effect: This spell creates a 4th-level ghostly being fashioned according to the Major Illusion
casters desires using the Being Between Worlds rules in Chapter 26. Ghostly Level: 80 Action: Active
Being functions exactly as the spell Create Illusory Being (Illusion level 40), Cost: 250
except that it has no area limitation, and those who fail the MR Check are Effect: This spell creates an enormous illusion affecting all five human senses. The
subjected to the rules of Ghostly Spells. A character might receive a new Check spell develops within a one mile radius within which people see, hear, feel, smell,
if he had reason to doubt the authenticity of the entity. The illusion may be a and taste whatever the spellcaster desires. For instance, he may trick someone into
maximum of three levels higher than the caster. thinking a whole town is deserted, when it is actually a thriving city. Any character
Added Effect: +5 to the MR Difficulty and +1 to the Beings level. entering the area of this spell is automatically affected by the illusion unless he passes
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. Affected characters only receive a new Check
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4) upon encountering a reason to doubt the illusory world around them.
Type of Spell: Automatic Added Effect: +500 meters to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Free A ccess Maintenance: 1 every 10 (25) Daily
Level: 1-70 Type of Spell: Automatic

Gullibility
Level: 66
Cost: 80
Action: Active High Magic
Effect: This spell weakens a targets Resistance against illusion spells. The
Fix Illusion
affected party must pass a MR with a Difficulty of 120 or suffer a penalty to
Level: 82 Action: Active
future MR and PsR Checks against illusion spells equal to his Failure Level. This
Cost: 250
penalty will only work against spells of this Path.
Effect: This spell creates a permanent illusion. In game terms, it adds 1,000
Added Effect: +10 to MR Difficulty.
Zeon Maintenance Points to any spell from the Path of Illusion. Bear in mind that
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
this amount will not serve to increase the power of the spell. It only provides
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
the caster with the points to maintain the illusion constantly. It cannot be used in
Type of Spell: Spiritual
connection with Free Access spells even if these spells are from Illusion slots.
Free A ccess Added Effect: +50 to the Zeon of the Maintained spell.
Level: 1-70 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: No
Ghostly Attack Type of Spell: Effect
Level: 70 Action: Active
Cost: 100 Free A ccess
Effect: This spell projects a 100-point Base Damage discharge of energy that Level: 1-90
uses the Ghostly Spell rules. Characters can avoid the damage of this spell by
Illusion of the Senses
passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. Given the attacks unreal status, it
Level: 86 Action: Active
can not clash against other discharges.
Cost: 200
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty and +5 to Base Damage.
Effect: The caster has the ability to lead a subject to believe whatever he wishes.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Though the caster does not actually modify reality, his spell convinces an affected
Maintenance: No
character that an illusion is so real, that he will react as if it were true in every
Type of Spell: Attack, Spiritual
aspect. For example, if an illusionist wants to trick somebody into thinking he has
The Gift of Lying no legs or arms, the subject will lose all sense of his limbs and fall to the ground
Level: 72 Action: Active in the belief that he has, indeed, lost them. Another example of this could be
Cost: 140 a fighter suffering from wounds who is led to believe, not only that he is in
Effect: This spell can force an individual to lie. The illusionist can compel the perfect shape, but also that he possesses a +50 All Action Bonus. A character
target to lie in absolutely everything he says, or about a specific subject matter. convinced that he is dead automatically lapses into unconsciousness. The MR or
The affected party is not be able to indicate the deceptive nature of his words PsR Difficulty for resisting the spell is 120. A character receives a new Resistance
or convey any truthful information. A character can avoid this spells effects by roll only upon becoming convinced he is being deceived.
passing a MR or PsR Check with a Difficulty of 120. Characters who fail this Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty.
Check receive a new check each day. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14) Daily
Free A ccess
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Level: 1-90
Free A ccess
Non-existence
Level: 1-80
Level: 90 Action: Active
Illusory Life Cost: 220
Level: 76 Action: Active Effect: The target of this spell cannot be perceived by any of the natural
Cost: 140 senses although he still has a material existence. Others cannot see, smell, hear,
Effect: This spell introduces fake memories into an individuals mind. The touch, or taste his presence in any way. In addition to this, the target does not
illusionist is able to alter memories and include as much new information as leave any visible trace or marks behind while the spell is maintained. The only ways
he desires. Once under the effects of this spell, characters can not distinguish to realize a Non-existent characters presence is via supernatural (magical or Ki
illusory memories from their own real experiences. The MR or PsR Check for related) detection. A character can resist the effects of this spell by passing a MR
resisting this spell has a Difficulty of 120. Characters receive a new roll only Check with a Difficulty of 120. Those subjects failing the Check are entitled to
upon finding a reason to doubt the authenticity of their recollections. repeat it every time they have reason to believe there is someone around.
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty. Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14) Daily Maintenance: 1 every 10 (22) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual Type of Spell: Automatic

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 Divine Magic Free A ccess
Level: 1-100

Deceive Death False Reality

Level: 92 Action: Active Level: 100 Action: Active
Cost: 500 Cost: 600
Effect: A person affected by this spell cannot die; the Flow of Souls will ignore his Effect: This spell creates a distorted reality and makes something fake real. In
presence and thus be unable to claim him. However, his physical form is vulnerable this way, events that can have never taken place can be invented and made to
to destruction, and even though his spirit will not abandon his body, he will still produce effects upon the present. History is not really altered, since the spell
suffer any adverse effects produced by damage. This spell does not offer protection only manages to change the status of things at the time it is cast. However,
from soul- destroying effects. The maximum Presence this spell affects is 80. few people are able to tell the difference. The spell can not accomplish the
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected. impossible; it can only alter feasible events which are likely to happen if the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40 appropriate situation is created by the caster.
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (100) Daily For example, the caster might say a certain mountain pass has been blocked
Type of Spell: Effect due to a landslide caused by thieves making their escape. According to this, the
False Reality spell would affect a random bunch of burglars and all individuals in
Free A ccess the mountain pass at the time. Another example may be that the caster could
Level: 1-100 claim that a non-existent entity, called Ethon, is about to destroy a city. He only
needs to be able to justify the birth of the creature by saying, for instance, that
World of Lies it was created by a powerful sorcerer in the past. It is all up to the creativity
Level: 96 Action: Active he puts into the lie.
Cost: 500 Utilizing MR Checks for this spell is hard to do. It is necessary to find the being
Effect: This spell creates an artificial reality that the caster can modify as he or object with the highest Resistance introduced within the lie or affected by
pleases. He might create a city out of nowhere and turn it into a fantasy land in it. In the first of the examples above, the burglars would make the MR Check.
the next turn, for example. Imagination is the limit. This spell covers a one mile However, if a high-level individual crossed the pass at the time, he would use
radius within which all illusions have Ghostly Spell status. Everyone entering the his Magic Resistance instead of the thieves. In the second example, a sorcerer
spells radius must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 140 or fall beneath the powerful enough to create Ethon would be the one who do the Check.
power of this spell. World of Lies also allows the caster to create unreal creatures Whoever he is, the chosen individual may resist (disbelieve) this spell with
to populate it. These creatures exist as illusions of a Ghostly nature. The caster a MR Check with a base Difficulty of 120. The GM can adjust this Difficulty
has 100 levels at his disposal to distribute among these entitiesalthough none depending on the nature of the False Realty created. Extremely absurd events
of them can have more than half of their level rounded up. In other words, the or circumstances should be easier to disbelieve.
caster; he may create one hundred 1st level Ghostly Beings, ten 5th-level beings Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty.
and five 10th-level beings, or any other possible combination. The entities are Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
fashioned according to the casters desires using the Beings Between Worlds rules Maintenance: No
in Chapter 26. These creatures have illusory intelligence and life; they are able Type of Spell: Automatic
to act independently following the orders given by their master. Those characters
entering the area of influence and failing the Resistance Check can only repeat it
when encountering doubts on the reality of their surroundings.
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty, +50 levels distributed among Beings and
double the area of coverage.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (100) Daily

Book of NecromaNcy
Type of Spell: Automatic

Feel Death Control Scavengers

Level: 2 Action: Active Level: 8 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 40
Effect: The necromancer automatically detects any deaths occurring 300 feet Effect: This spell grants the caster control over creatures that feed mostly on
around him. This spell also reveals undead creatures if they fail a MR Check the dead. The affected creatures must all be within a 30-foot radius and have
with a Difficulty of 120. a combined Presence less than 20. Some possible examples include vultures,
Added Effect: +80 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. crows, and maggots.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Added Effect: +30 feet to radius.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Type of Spell: Detection Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2)
Type of Spell: Effect
Free A ccess
Level: 1-10 Spectral Shield
Level: 10 Action: Passive
See the Great Beyond Cost: 40
Level: 6 Action: Active Effect: This spell creates a shield of necromantic energy capable of stopping
Cost: 30 Spiritual assaults that affect the characters supernatural Resistances. The spell
Effect: This spell allows the caster to see specters and other spiritual creatures does not stop physical attacks. Spectral Shield offers protection against mystical
invisible to the human eye. The caster may bestow this gift upon as many individuals effects, as long as they do not force the character to make a Resistance Check
as he wishes, provided the total of their Presences do not exceed 80. with a Difficulty greater than 140.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected. Added Effect: +5 to the value of Resistances that can be stopped.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2)
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Shield

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Drain Life
Level: 12 Action: Active
Cost: 50
Effect: This spell allows a necromancer to absorb the life force of a another living
creature, severely injuring the target in the process, while healing himself in turn.
The caster must be able to physically touch the target. Any individual affected by
this spell is be forced to pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 80 or lose a number
of Life Points equal to his Failure Level. The caster then adds this number to his
own Life Points, however he cannot exceed his normal maximum. Creatures
with Damage Resistance lose five times the amount of their Failure Level, but
the caster only receives one-fifth of that number to heal his own wounds. For
example, a creature with Damage Resistance that fails its MR Check by 20 points
would lose 100 LP, but the caster would only add 20 to his LP total.
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Spiritual

Free A ccess
Level: 1-20

Necromantic Detection
Level: 16 Action: Active
Cost: 50
Effect: This spell allows the necromancer to detect any living or undead
creature within 60 feet of him. Characters who pass a MR Check with a
Difficulty of 120 remain undetected by this spell.
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +10 to MR Difficulty.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Type of Spell: Detection

Talk to the Dead

Level: 18 Action: Active
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell allows the necromancer to communicate with dead souls
and spirits around him. The spell automatically affects all spirits within 80 feet
of the caster that have a Presence less than 40. The caster doesnt need to be Talk to the Dead
aware of a spirits exact location. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected. Maintenance: No
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Attack
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
Type of Spell: Automatic
Raise Corpses
Necromantic Paralysis Level: 28 Action: Active
Level: 20 Action: Active Cost: 80
Cost: 60 Effect: Through necromantic energy manipulation, the caster can animate
Effect: This spell freezes the supernatural essence of undead creatures, corpses and turn them into zombies or skeletons under his control. The dead
rendering them unable to move. Any undead being in a 60-foot radius from do not keep the Special Abilities or knowledge they had while alive. But, they
the caster is automatically be subject to Total Paralysis if unable to pass a MR maintain their basic abilities such as those associated with natural weapons and
Check with a Difficulty of 120. some of their physical Characteristics. The creatures Power and Resistances vary
Added Effect: +10 meters to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. according to its body. For instance, a bears cadaver would be considerably more
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 dangerous than that of a human. Basic information on zombies is included in the
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Bestiary as reference for the GM. A caster can raise a number of corpses equal to
Type of Spell: Spiritual 100 Presence points, as long as none of them are individually higher than 20.
Added Effect: +20 to total number of affected Presences and +5 to their
Necromitude maximum value.
Level: 22 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Cost: 80 Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4) Daily
Effect: This spell allows an undead creature to recover 50 Life Points. It has Type of Spell: Effect
no effect upon living beings.
Added Effect: +5 Life Points. Dead Body
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level: 30 Action: Active
Maintenance: No Cost: 80
Type of Spell: Effect Effect: This spell temporarily stops an individuals bodily functions without
causing his death. The affected target can still move and act normally and becomes
Free A ccess extremely resistant to damage effects and consequences for as long as the spell
Level: 1-30 stays active. Any physical penalty he incurs is reduced by half, and he remains
conscious while in the state between life and death. In addition, anyone inspecting
Death Beam the body will be unable to determine its true condition. The maximum total of
Level: 26 Action: Active Presences affected by this spell can not exceed 40.
Cost: 60 Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected.
Effect: This spell projects a strong necromantic discharge. The attack hits on Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
the Energy AT and has a Base Damage of 80. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily
Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage. Type of Spell: Effect

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 Drain Magic Free A ccess
Level: 32 Action: Active Level: 1-50
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell drains the magical energy out of an individual or an object Necromantic Shield
and transfers it to the necromancer. Any individual affected by this spell is Level: 46 Action: Passive
forced to pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100 or lose a number of Zeon Cost: 80
points equal to twice the number by which he failed the Check. The caster Effect: This spell creates an energy shield from the essence of dead souls that
immediately absorbs this Zeon. protects against all kinds of attacks. The shield can absorb up to 1,000 points
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty. of damage before breaking.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Added Effect: +100 Resistance Points.
Maintenance: No Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Type of Spell: Spiritual Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4)
Type of Spell: Defense
Free A ccess
Level: 1-40 Dominate Life
Level: 48 Action: Passive
Destroy the Undead Cost: 140
Level: 36 Action: Active Effect: This spell allows the caster to enslave a living beings soul. The targeted
Cost: 80 victim can resist the spell if he passes a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. The
Effect: This spell completely destroys the essence of the undead. Any controlled individual receives a new Check each day, and he also receives the
necromantic entity targeted by this spell is forced to pass a MR Check with a chance to make another MR Check every time he receives an order completely
Difficulty of 120 or suffer damage equivalent to twice the number by which he against his behavior.
failed the Check. Creatures with Damage Resistance increase this amount by Added Effect: +5 to MR Target Number Difficulty.
their Damage Resistance multiple. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty. Maintenance: 1 every 5 (28) Daily
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maintenance: No Vampire Stigma
Type of Spell: Spiritual Level: 50 Action: Active
Cost: 140
Drain Characteristics Effect: The target of this spell automatically absorbs 10% of the damage he deals
Level: 38 Action: Active to any opponent. Vampire Stigma will work both on physical attacks and direct
Cost: 80 damage spells, as well as similar supernatural powers. Attacks against creatures
Effect: By touching an living creature, the necromancer can absorb one with Damage Resistance give the caster only 2% of the dealt damage.
of the individuals Characteristics, increasing his own in the process. The Added Effect: +5% additional damage absorption (+1% against creatures
necromancer must decide the Characteristic that he will drain before executing with Damage Resistance).
the spell. The designated target loses 1 point from that Characteristic for every Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
10 points by which he fails the 120 Difficulty MR Check. If the natural value of Maintenance: 1 every 20 (7)
the victims drained Characteristic is higher than that of the necromancers, the Type of Spell: Effect
necromancer adds that drained point to his own Characteristic. If the targets
Characteristic is lower, the necromancer needs to absorb 3 Characteristic Spectral Form
points to increase his own by 1. The increased attributes remain for as long Level: 52 Action: Active
as the spell is maintained. Lost Characteristics are recovered at a rate of 1 per Cost: 100
hour once the caster cancels the spell. Effect: The necromancers physical body becomes a burning, spectral mass
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty. that damages the essence of all living beings that come into contact with it.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Anyone touching its body feels the chill of death and is forced to make a PhR or
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4) MR Check with a Difficulty equal to twice the necromancers Presence. If the
Type of Spell: Spiritual affected character fails the Check, he suffers an All Action Penalty and loses a
number of Life Points equal to half the number by which he failed the Check.
Control the Dead The necromancer can only be hit by Energy damaging attacks for as long as he
Level: 40 Action: Active remains in this condition. The maximum Presence affected by this spell is 100.
Cost: 100 Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected.
Effect: The necromancer obtains absolute control of any undead creature in a Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
60-foot radius. Dominion over the undead stays active for as long as the spell is Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
maintained, but it does not affect other necromantic creatures that might approach Type of Spell: Effect
the area later. The undead can attempt to avoid being controlled by passing a MR
Check with a Difficulty of 120. They will only be allowed to reroll upon receiving an Free A ccess
order completely contradictory to their nature; therefore creatures without a will, Level: 160
such as animated corpses, can never be freed.
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. Necromantic Modification
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level: 56 Action: Active
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily Cost: 100
Type of Spell: Spiritual Effect: This spell can targets either a living or undead entity, temporarily
granting it new Powers and Abilities. If the target is an undead creature, it
Wither Life receives 100 additional DP to obtain any of the Special Powers detailed in
Level: 42 Action: Active Chapter 26, as a creature with a Gnosis of 25 would. When directed at a
Cost: 80 living being, the DP granted by the spell are reduced by half. The effects of this
Effect: This spell creates a necromantic energy area that immediately kills any spell do not overlap, and subjects may be affected by it only once.
inferior life form such as small animals and plants around the caster. Any Added Effect: +10 DP.
living being with a Presence less than 20 that is within 30 feet from the caster Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
automatically rots away. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Added Effect: +5 meters to radius. Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic

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Summon the Dead Necromantic Chimera
Level: 58 Action: Active Level: 70 Action: Active
Cost: 100 Cost: 250
Effect: This spell calls the souls of dead people or specters to the necromancer. Effect: This spell creates an undead creature subject to the casters control.
The caster is able to summon spirits selectively, although some other soul may This entity is developed as a Being Between Worlds with 600 DP and a Gnosis
present itself if the specific one he is seeking to contact is unavailable. Summon of 25. However, the necromancer cannot create the entity from scratch; in
the Dead only works on spirits still tied to the world, or on spectral creatures, order to develop it, he must gather pieces from several corpses. If looking to
but not upon souls already transmigrated to the Flow of Souls. The maximum endow any power or essential ability, he must first find the bodies of beings
total of Presences affected cannot exceed 50. that possessed those powers. For instance, if wanting to confer Natural Flight,
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected. he must find the corpse of a creature who had that specific ability in life.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 The existence of the chimera is directly linked to the necromancers soul.
Maintenance: No Therefore, its maximum level is calculated using the same rules as in the spell
Type of Spell: Effect Create Being of the path of Creation.
Added Effect: +50 DP.
Raise Specters Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Level: 60 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 10 (25) Daily
Cost: 200 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: By dominating the souls of the dead, the necromancer can pervert their
essences and turn them into specters at his service. These ghosts keep a small part Life Perversion
of the capacities they used to have in life, but they lose the majority of their old Level: 72 Action: Active
powers and attributes in the process. A specter raised by this spell reduces to half Cost: 180
(and round up) the Level achieved in life. However, it abides by the general rules Effect: This spell corrupts the essence of a living being and stops its
of undead spirits and receives 100 extra DP which the caster employs to provide bodily functions, immediately transforming it into an undead entity. The
it with the powers he sees fit (as a Gnosis 20 being). The spell will only work on affected character maintains the same Characteristics and abilities he had in
recently deceased souls still waiting for the Calling. It can raises up to 100 Presence life although his animated corpse status will naturally grant him the advantage
points among several spirits, provided none of them is higher than 30. of Physical Exemption. Individuals may avoid transformation by passing a MR
Added Effect: +20 to the number of Presences and +5 to their maximum value. Check with a Difficulty of 100.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Added Effect: +5 to MR or PhR Difficulty.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20) Daily Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Type of Spell: Effect Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Drain Life Force Free A ccess
Level: 62 Action: Active Level: 180
Cost: 180
Effect: This spell absorbs an individuals vital force and transmits it to whoever Vassalage
the necromancer designates. The target must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty Level: 76 Action: Active
of 100 or lose 1 Constitution and 1 Power Point for every 10 points by which Cost: 250
he fails the Check. The affected individual also ages gradually, according to his Effect: This spell permanently ties an undead creatures soul to that of the
Failure Level. Absorbed points allow the necromancer (or the subject absorbing necromancer. Thus, the spellcaster automatically becomes its hierarchical
them) to rejuvenate and recover part of his lost vitality, up to starting levels. superior, and the monsters existence depends upon him. Although this spell
Characters deprived of their vital force can never recover it, except through does not endow the necromancer with real control upon the creature, their
supernatural abilities that make it possible. lives are tied together in a manner such that if the master is destroyed, the
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty. creature will perish too. The affected undead may resist Vassalage by passing a
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 MR or PhR Check with a Difficulty of 80.
Maintenance: No Added Effect: +5 to MR or PhR Difficulty.
Type of Spell: Spiritual Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: No
Free A ccess Type of Spell: Spiritual
Level: 170
Drain Souls
Kill Level: 78 Action: Active
Level: 66 Action: Active Cost: 200
Cost: 100 Effect: This spell allows the necromancer to snatch another individuals soul
Effect: This spell stops a subjects bodily functions causing immediate death. so he may feed on its essence and power. The stronger the absorbed spirit, the
It only works on living beings and is useless against spirits and some inanimate greater the energy received. The targeted individual must pass a MR Check with
Beings Between Worlds. The affected character must pass a MR or PhR Check a Difficulty of 120 or lose an amount of Presence equal to half the number by
with a Difficulty of 80 to survive. which he failed the Check. For every 5 Presence points lost, the target loses 1
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PhR Difficulty. level and all the capacities or powers dependent upon it (with the exception of
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 knowledge-based abilities). If the targets Presence ever reaches zero, its soul
Maintenance: No is considered to be completely extinguished and he dies. For every 10 points
Type of Spell: Spiritual of Presence absorbed, the necromancer temporarily increases one of his
Soul Beam Characteristics by 1, or he can choose to receive 10 DP to acquire any Power or
Level: 68 Action: Active Essential creature ability. These increased Characteristics values will vanish at the
Cost: 140 rate of one per day, and DP will decrease at a rate of 20 per day.
Effect: This spell projects a magical energy discharge composed of withered Added Effect: +5 +5 to MR Difficulty.
Difficulty
souls. The spell hits on the Energy AT and has a 100 point Base Damage. It Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x20
only affects beings with a soul; lifeless physical bodies, such as walls or golems, Maintenance: No
are ignored. Given the nature of the discharge, only those with the capacity of Type of Spell: Spiritual
seeing spirits are able to sense it.
Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Attack

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 Surpass Death Effect: This spell affects the essence of one or several undead creatures
Level: 80 Action: Active maintained by the spell, allowing for their existence even after the necromancer
Cost: 300 stops paying for their maintenance. For instance, if the spellcaster uses Sustenance
Effect: This spell allows a living person to defeat death. The target becomes upon a zombie animated by the spell Raise Corpses, the creature will continue to
an undead entity without ties and can therefore exist in the world on his own stay active once that spell has ended. The caster may affect as many individuals as
power. The spell must be cast at the exact moment of the persons death or a he may wish, provided the total of their Presences is not higher than 60.
few seconds before (it will not cause death by itself). The caster is free to decide Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected.
if the target in question becomes a Being Between Worlds or a Spirit, but in Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
any case it will have a Gnosis of 25. The spell confers 150 extra DP to to use for Maintenance: No
any of the essential abilities or powers described in Chapter 26. If the caster Type of Spell: Effect
chooses for the target to become a Spirit, the target must spend 100 DP to that

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end. He can also choose up to 50 DP in Disadvantages and Penalties, which
will give him extra points. Excess DP increase the level as described in the spell
Chimera. Surpass Death will only work on living creatures at the moment of
death; therefore, it will have no effect upon creatures of a necromantic nature. Raw Material
Added Effect: +10 DP and +5 optional DP in Disadvantages. Level: 92 Action: Active
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Cost: 350
Maintenance: No Effect: This spell generates the corrupt energy used by necromantic magic
Type of Spell: Effect to resurrect corpses and spirits, enabling the caster to create the raw material
necessary to resurrect corpses at a later stage. The spell forms necromantic

High Magic material, equivalent to a thousand human bodies, or a smaller amount of other
more powerful creatures instead.
Added Effect: +1,000 additional bodies.
True Rise Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Level: 82 Action: Active Maintenance: No
Cost: 320 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: This spell raises a corpse allowing it to maintain its knowledge and every
one of the powers and abilities it had in life. Unfortunately, the raised creature Free A ccess
becomes an undead being lacking true soul. The spell affects deceased characters Level: 1100
or creatures with a Presence score less than 30 whose bodies are at the reach of
the caster. If death occurred a long time before the spell is cast, the raised creatures Lord of the Dead
physical abilities might be damaged. Characters resurrected once through this spell Level: 96 Action: Active
can not be resurrected again. Keep in mind that, even though the character is an Cost: 300
undead entity, it is not under the control of the necromancer. Effect: The Lord of the Dead extends its presence in the world, subduing
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected. all undead creatures in a 60 mile radius. All creatures within the spell area
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 are subjected to the spellcasters control unless they pass a MR Check with a
Maintenance: No Difficulty of 140. Once they do, no rerolls are necessary. Affected individuals
Type of Spell: Effect are not entitled to a new control unless they alter their Resistances.
Added Effect: +60 miles to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty.
Free A ccess Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Level: 190 Maintenance: 1 every 5 (60) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic
Well of Life
Level: 86 Action: Active Come Back from the Dead
Cost: 300 Level: 96 Action: Active
Effect: This spell creates a field of dark energy centerd on the necromancer Cost: 400
that allows him to absorb half the Life Points lost by all living beings within 150 Effect: This spell returns a deceased creatures spirit to the world, even after
feet of him. These Life Points go towards healing any sort of wounds he may it has gone back to the Flow of Souls or has been scattered. The character
have suffered. Well of Life itself does not inflict damage, but necromancers returns as an undead being, with his soul and essence untouched. If the body
usually combine its effects with other damaging magics at their disposal. of the deceased character still exists, it will come back to it. If it does not, he
Added Effect: +50 feet to radius. may reincarnate in a new one or become an immaterial specter. As is the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 case in similar spells, the time elapsed between death and resurrection is a
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) restraining factor to the efficacy of the spell. Resuscitated souls cannot have a
Type of Spell: Effect base Presence higher than 30, and the elapsed time since death cannot exceed
one month. Destroyed or resurrected souls can not be affected by this spell.
Cursed Land Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected and twice the time
Level: 88 Action: Active elapsed since the subjects death,
Cost: 350 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Effect: The caster corrupts a small fragment of the world, haunting a section Maintenance: No
of land. Inside this area, all deceased individuals are instantaneously resurrected Type of Spell: Automatic
as undead creatures subject to his control. Deceased characters automatically
become animated corpses, but one out of a hundred are resurrected as a The Awakening
specter. These undead creatures only act inside the cursed land (see Level 28 Level: 100 Action: Active
and Level 60 spells of this Path as a reference). The magic sustaining them will Cost: 900
vanish if they leave the area. The spell haunts a one mile radius, stationary to Effect: The Awakening is the most powerful of necromantic spells. By
the place where it was cast. corrupting a part of the world, the caster extends his shadow over all existence
Added Effect: +1 mile to radius. and brings back the dead, subjugating them to his full control. The Awakening
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40 is not limited a normal area of effect; all deceased persons in the world with a
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (35) Daily Presence lower than 50 are affected. In case spirits are still awaiting the calling,
Type of Spell: Effect they are raised either as specters or animated corpses. A small percentage of
the deceased one out of every ten thousand come back with full faculties.
Sustenance Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected.
Level: 90 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Cost: 200 Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Automatic

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 FREE ACCESS INDEx
Level 1-10 Level 10-20 Level 20-30 Level 30-40
Tie Create Sounds Close with Magic Resistance to Pain
Create Fire Fog Cause Fear True Close
Opening Breathe Liquids Understand Languages Purification
Move Objects Enchant Net Extend Presence
Stop Fall Recreate Image Serenity Alter Size
Cleanliness Repair Magic Shield Invoke Aggressiveness
Magic Detection Climb Magical Protection Change of Outlook
Create Music Pass Without Leaving Trace Clouds Heal Diseases
Undo Writing Slippery Area Send Message Magic Beam
Static Message Attract Minor Vermins Speed Eliminate Dreams
Jump Infinite Bag Levitation Sense Feelings
Change Color Inhumanity Contraceptive Protection Eliminate Spells

Level 40-50 Level 50-60 Level 60-70 Level 70-80

Friendship Blindness Increase Psychic Charac. Invisibility
Quick Transport Deafness Magical Weapon Levitation Sphere
Send Dreams Inability to Speak Increase Physical Charac. Uselessness
Read Minds Heal Wounds Minor Alteration Dominion
Cancel Magic Visualize Cartography Body to Magic Deflect Trajectory
Curse Sleep Paralyze Stall Spell
Absorb Information Walk on Walls Rejection Detection Mark
Show the Invisible Magic Saddle Plague Flight
Undo Merge with Body Create Emotion Offensive Erudition
Cause Sickness Eliminate Fatigue Weakness Defensive Erudition
Slow Acid Cloud Resist Containment
Alter Energy Leave Unprotected Forgetfulness Perfect Target

Level 80-90 Level 90-100

Spell Return Eye of Time
Disenchantment Possession
Natural Spell Seal
Steal Spell Shield Against Powers
Immortality Imitate Spell
Magic Prism Conditioning
Eliminate Needs Link Maintenance
Prepare Spell The Magistrate
Physical Immunity The Gift of Knowledge
Gate Strengthen Magic
Teletransportation Innate Magic

Free Access MAgic

Location Predestination

Level 1-10 Create Fire

Level: 110 Action: Active
Cost: 40
Tie Effect: This spell creates a single fire intensity if cast upon a flammable
Level: 110 Action: Active substance. If fire catches on, it will not be necessary to maintain the spell.
Cost: 40 Added Effect: +1 fire intensity.
Effect: This spell causes chains, ropes, or any type of string to be knotted with Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
a 140 Base Ability in Sleight of Hand. The caster may command strings to tie Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4)
a subject up, in which case the target will have to fight off an automatic attack Type of Spell: Effect
of Absurd Difficulty, following the rules of Trapping (this is to say, he would Closed Paths: Water
receive a direct attack with a final ability of 180). The Strength of the binding
depends on the material used. Just as a reference, a very thick rope would have Opening
Strength of 10, whereas metallic chains would have Strength 12. Note that Level: 110 Action: Active
strings are not created by the spell. Cost: 30
Added Effect: +10 to Sleight of Hand ability. Effect: This spell allows the caster to open any closed door. If the door is
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 blocked, the spell will try to force it by employing a Lock Picking ability of 80.
Maintenance: No Added Effect: +10 to Lock Picking.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Closed Paths: Destruction and Illusion Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: Destruction and Fire

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 Move Objects Static Message
Level: 110 Action: Active Level: 110 Action: Active
Cost: 30 Cost: 30
Effect: This spell moves inorganic objects without the need of physical contact, Effect: This spell creates a written message in a particular place or on an
by granting them a Flight Value 10. Maximum weight that can be affected is 50 object. The spellcaster can make this message appear and disappear at will,
pounds. even when not physically present. However, if not present, he will not know if
Added Effect: +20 pounds the message is actually read by someone. The message has a 40-word limit.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Added Effect: +10 words limit
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (3) Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Type of Spell: Effect Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2) Daily
Closed Paths: Destruction and Earth Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: Destruction
Stop Fall
Level: 110 Action: Passive Jump
Cost: 40 Level: 110 Action: Active
Effect: This spell cancels the effects of falling from great heights. In game Cost: 50
terms, it completely eliminates the impact of falling from a 150 foot distance. Effect: The targeted individual can supernaturally enhance his Jump Ability.
It may affect several individuals simultaneously, provided the total of their The spell adds a +50 bonus to the base of a characters Jump Ability, and allows
Presences is not higher than 60. him to reach Inhuman Difficulty Levels when making Jump Checks.
Added Effect: +30 extra feet of fall and +10 to the maximum Presence Added Effect: +20 to Jump Ability
affected. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4) Type of Spell: Effect
Type of Spell: Effect Closed Paths: Earth
Closed Paths: Earth
Change Color
Cleanliness Level: 110 Action: Active
Level: 110 Action: Active Cost: 30
Cost: 30 Effect: This spell will change the color of objects, or even people, provided
Effect: This spell removes any minor physical impurity (such as dirt or bad their Presence does not exceed 40. The target can resist this spell by passing a
smell) in the targets body and clothes. It can also be used to clean places or MR Check with a Difficulty of 100.
objects. It can affect up to a maximum Presence of 50. Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty and +5 maximum Presence affected.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2) Daily
Maintenance: No Type of Spell: Spiritual
Type of Spell: Effect Closed Paths: Destruction
Closed Paths: None

Magic Detection
Level: 110 Action: Active Level 10-20
Cost: 40
Effect: The caster automatically detects any source of magic in a 80-foot Create Sounds
radius around him. If the magic is hidden, this spell employs the equivalent of a Level: 1020 Action: Active
Magic Appraisal Ability of 140. Cost: 40
Added Effect: +10 to Magic Appraisal and +80 feet to radius. Effect: This spell creates a sound in a specific place not more than 150 feet
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 away from the caster.
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2) Added Effect: +50 feet
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Closed Paths: Darkness Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4)
Type of Spell: Effect
Create Music Closed Paths: Destruction
Level: 110 Action: Active
Cost: 40 Fog
Effect: This spell creates music that is audible in a 30 foot radius. The piece is Level: 1020 Action: Active
performed with a Music Ability of 80. This spell can only play pieces the caster Cost: 60
is familiar with, even if only in a vague way. Effect: This spell creates fog in a 300-foot radius. Density may be determined
Added Effect: +25 meters to range and +5 to Music Ability. by the caster. The fog remains stationary unless affected by wind. Light breezes
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 will make the fog drift; stronger winds simply disperse the fog.
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2) Added Effect: +50 feet to radius
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Closed Paths: Destruction Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect
Undo Writing Closed Paths: Fire
Level: 110 Action: Active
Cost: 40 Breathe Liquids
Effect: The spell will erase a text up to 500 characters or letters. The material Level: 10-20 Action: Active
upon which the text is imprinted is could be altered by this spell, but not in Cost: 40
a damaging way. For instance, the spell causes ink to fade away, or the space Effect: This spell enables targets to breathe in a liquid environment just as
created by engraving to be refilled. This spell can only affect objects with a easily as they do in air. It may affect several individuals simultaneously provided
Presence less than 30. the total of their Presences is not higher than 80.
Added Effect: +5 to maximum Presence and +100 characters Added Effect: +20 to the maximum Presence affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: Creation Closed Paths: Earth and Fire

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Enchant Attract Minor Vermins
Level: 10-20 Action: Active Level: 10-20 Action: Active
Cost: 50 Cost: 30
Effect: This spell turns an object or place with a Presence of 50 or below Effect: This spell summons a total mass of 60 pounds of small vermin to a
into a supernatural element. The newly enchanted substance affects intangible designated spot. This spell does not create new creatures, it merely attracts existing
beings and spells. For instance, if cast upon a weapon, the weapon will be able vermin in the area. This spell does not grant any control over these creatures.
to inflict damage upon immaterial beings (employing the objects Presence). Added Effect: +20 pounds of mass
Likewise, ethereal beings could not pass through an enchanted wall. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected Maintenance: 1 every 20 (2)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Effect
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) Daily Closed Paths: None
Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: None Infinite Bag
Level: 10-20 Action: Active
Recreate Image Cost: 40
Level: 10-20 Action: Active Effect: This spell permits characters to fill a bag, sack, or chest with up to ten
Cost: 40 times its normal storage capacity without increasing its weight. The caster can
Effect: This spell recreates an image previously seen by the spellcaster, with a always draw the exact object he needs from the container, whereas the rest
maximum surface of five square feet. This apparition is a transparent hologram of the characters will stumble upon random objects. Objects are still limited
with no substance that remains motionless and stationary. to a size that would normally fit inside the container, so this spell would not,
Added Effect: +5 square feet for example, permit a wagon to be stored inside a typical backpack. The load
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 fully materializes upon termination of the spell; in this way, it is possible that
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4) the container may burst.
Type of Spell: Effect Added Effect: +5 additional times its storage capacity
Closed Paths: Destruction Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (4) Daily
Repair Type of Spell: Effect
Level: 10-20 Action: Active Closed Paths: None
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell repairs an inorganic object entirely, but it does not recreate Inhumanity
missing pieces. Performing the repair requires that the fragments of the object Level: 10-20 Action: Active
are preserved, or that the necessary raw materials are available. It can be cast Cost: 50
upon anything, from weapons to buildings, with a Presence less than 30 Effect: Targets of this spell are able to achieve Inhuman-difficulty results in any
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected field or subject matter. Bear in mind that this does not mean actions performed
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 by these subjects are automatically Inhuman. Rather, it means that characters
Maintenance: No can achieve them if their Characteristics or Ability Checks allow. This spell can
Type of Spell: Effect affect several individuals simultaneously, provided their total Presence scores
Closed Paths: Destruction and Illusion are not higher than 60.
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Climb Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Level: 10-20 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) Daily
Cost: 50 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: The targeted individual has his Climb Ability supernaturally enhanced. Closed Paths: None
The spell adds a +50 bonus to the base of a characters Climb Ability and
allows him to reach Inhuman Difficulty Levels when making Climb Checks.
Added Effect: +20 to the Climb Ability
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level 20-30
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Type of Spell: Effect Close with Magic
Closed Paths: Air Level: 20-30 Action: Active
Cost: 100
Pass Without Leaving Trace Effect: This spell automatically closes any door or lock, increasing the
Level: 10-20 Action: Active necessary Difficulty to open it by one degree up to an Inhuman maximum. In
Cost: 60 other words, a door requiring a Medium-Difficulty Lock Picking Check to open
Effect: This spell eliminates the physical traces people leave behind. It takes an would now require a Difficult Check. Although the lock itself is enchanted, the
Inhuman-level Track Check to follow the traces of anyone using this spell. The caster doesnt need to pay for maintenance; the spell will be active until the
caster may affect as many individuals as he wishes, provided the total of their door opens. This spell will only affect one lock at a time.
Presences is not higher than 120. Added Effect: +1 to Difficulty Level for opening
Added Effect: +20 to the maximum Presence affected Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Maintenance: No
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily Type of Spell: Effect
Type of Spell: Effect Closed Paths: Destruction
Closed Paths: Light
Cause Fear
Slippery Area Level: 20-30 Action: Active
Level: 10-20 Action: Active Cost: 100
Cost: 50 Effect: All creatures within a 15-foot radius of the caster fall prey to a terrible
Effect: This spell enchants a static 15-foot radius area, rendering it as slippery magical fear unless they pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. Those who
as wet ice. Crossing this field without slipping requires an Acrobatics or fail the Check are subjected to the Fear State.
Athleticism Check of Difficult if walking, or of Absurd if running. Added Effect: +5 meter to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
Added Effect: +5 meters to area Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) Type of Spell: Spiritual
Type of Spell: Effect Closed Paths: Light
Closed Paths: Fire

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 Understand Languages Clouds
Level: 20-30 Action: Active Level: 20-30 Action: Active
Cost: 100 Cost: 80
Effect: This spell will allow the targeted individual to gain temporary proficiency Effect: This spell forms a thick layer of clouds with a maximum radius of 300
in a language previously not spoken by him. When dealing with an exceptionally feet. The caster is in complete control of them and may move them around or
complex idiom, the GM is free to demand the investment of a larger amount shape them in any way he pleases.
of Zeon to master it, as he sees fit. The spell may affect as many individuals as Added Effect: +60 feet to radius
designated, provided their total Presence scores do not exceed 80. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Added Effect: +10 to maximum Presence affected Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Type of Spell: Effect
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (20) Daily Closed Paths: Fire and Earth
Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: None Send Message
Level: 20-30 Action: Active
Net Cost: 80
Level: 20-30 Action: Active Effect: This spell sends an oral message of 500 words or less to a familiar
Cost: 60 person not more than 60 miles distant. The language of the message must one
Effect: This spell will create high density magical fibers that form a very sticky that is familiar to the caster.
net. The caster can use this net for whatever he may desire, such as blocking Added Effect: +60 miles to range and +100 words
a passage or entrapping creatures. The nets maximum radius is 10 feet. It Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Traps with a Strength of 10, and it can endure 500 points of damage before Maintenance: No
Maintenance:
breaking using an AT 4. Since its substance is of a mystical nature, only heat, Type of Spell:
Type of Spell: Effect
cold, electricity or supernatural attacks will harm it. Closed Paths:
Closed Paths: None
Added Effect: +5 +5 feet to radius and +50 Resistance Points
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x10 Speed
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3) Level: 20-30 Action: Active
Type of Spell: Effect Cost: 80
Closed Paths: None Effect: This spell raises a subjects Movement Value by one degree
Effect:
and also applies a +20 bonus to his Initiative. Increasing Movement
Serenity Value beyond 12 requires two Added Effects for each additional
Level: 20-30 Action: Active
Active degree of increase.
Cost: 50 Added
Added Effect: +10 to Initiative and +1 to Movement Value
Effect: This spell produces ces a feeling of Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum
tranquility and peace in the target, Maintenance:
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
inducing calm even when experiencing Type of Spell: Effect
Type
rage or terror. It cancels all fear, Closed Paths: Earth
Closed
terror, or rage States experienced by the Levitation
target except if they are of a supernatural Level: 20-30 Action: Active
nature. A character can resist this spell by Cost: 50
passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. Effect: Targets of this spell gain the ability to levitate their
Added Effect: +5 +5 to MR Difficulty bodies vertically in the air, with a Flight Value of 4. This spell
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x10 may affect as many targets as necessary provided the sum of
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5) their Presences scores do not exceed 80.
Type of Spell: Spiritual Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Closed Paths: Fire and Darkness Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (5)
Maintenance:
Magic Shield Type
Type of Spell: Effect
Level: 20-30 Action: Passive
Passive Closed Paths: Earth
Closed
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell creates a magical Shield that Contraceptive Protection
Contraceptive
will protect the caster from all attacks including Level: 20-30 Action: Active
those of a supernaturalal nature. It can withstand Cost: 60
up to 300 points of damage before breaking. Effect: This spell prevents sexually transmitted diseases and
Added Effect: +50 Resistance Points oints pregnancy. It may affect several individuals simultaneously provided
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x20 the total of their Presence scores do not exceed 80.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Added
Type of Spell: Defense Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum
Closed Paths: None Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Maintenance:
Type of Spell: Effect
Type
Magical Protection Closed Paths: None
Closed
Level: 20-30 Action: Active
Active
Cost: 60
Effect: This spell grants armor protection with an AT
2 against all attacks except for Energy-based attacks.
Level 30-40
It can be used in conjunction with any other form of Resistance to Pain
Resistance
protection as an additional layer. However, it does not Level: 30-40 Action: Active
cause special penalties to be applied to the Initiative. Cost: 60
Added Effect: +1 AT. Effect:
Effect: This
This spell increases a living beings endurance, applying a +60 bonus to
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x10 its Withstand Pain Checks.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Added Effect: +20 to Withstand Pain.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Closed Paths: Destruction Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: Essence

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True Close Change of Outlook
Level: 30-40 Action: Active Level: 30-40 Action: Active
Cost: 80 Cost: 80
Effect: The caster is automatically able to obstruct any type of door, shutter, Effect: This spell modifies the face and body of its target. It can alter skin
or window with a Presence of 20 or below. If cast upon an open door, this spell color or physiognomy, but it cannot change height or weight beyond the limits
causes it to close by itself, or if it has a latch, the spell will fasten it closed. For as set by the characters Size. In order to resist the makeover, a character must
long as the spell is maintained, there will be no physical way to open the door pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. If he fails the Check, he receives a
short of destruction or employing other magical means. new one each day.
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4) Daily Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual
Closed Paths: None Closed Paths: Destruction

Purification Heal Diseases

Level: 30-40 Action: Active Level: 30-40 Action: Active
Cost: 80 Cost: 80
Effect: This spell purifies a body by eliminating any harmful substances from its Effect: This spell automatically eliminates any illness of Level 30 or below. It
system, such as poisons. It automatically eradicates any substance of Level 30 or may be cast upon several individuals, provided that the sum of their Presences
below. Purification only affects the harmful elements of an organism, and those does not exceed 80.
alien to it. In this way, a Purification spell cast upon a poisonous snake would Added Effect: +10 to Disease Level and +10 to the maximum Presence
not remove the snakes own poison, but the same spell cast upon a person affected
biten by the snake would be purified. The spell may affect as many individuals as Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
designated, provided the total of their Presence scores does not exceed 80. Maintenance: No
Added Effect: +10 to Poison Level affected and +10 to the maximum Type of Spell: Effect
Presence affected Closed Paths: None
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No Magic Beam
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 30-40 Action: Active
Closed Paths: Creation Cost: 60
Effect: This spell projects a magical energy discharge that uses the Energy AT
Extend Presence and possesses a Base Damage of 40.
Level: 30-40 Action: Active Added Effect: +5 to Base Damage.
Cost: 100 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Effect: The caster is able to extend his Presence up to 15 feet away from his body, Maintenance: No
allowing him to perform action at a distance. As long as the Presence is detached Type of Spell: Attack
from the body, the caster is unable to move, but he can return to his body without Closed Paths: Creation
the need of ending the spell. The Presence is able to touch physical objects and even
attack, but it is invisible to the human eye. The only way to notice its presence is Eliminate Dreams
via Ki detection, the ability to see spirits, or some other means of seeing ethereal Level: 30-40 Action: Active
bodies. However, if the Presence is holding an object, that object will be perfectly Cost: 80
visible. The Presence is intangible and can only be harmed by Energy based attacks. Effect: The spell suppresses an individuals ability to dream. This spell affects
Any Life Point lost will also affect the casters body. anyone with a Presence of 60 or below. Those wishing to resist must pass a
Added Effect: +5 meters to range MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. The Check may be repeated every time the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 character falls asleep.
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (20) Daily Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty and +5 to the maximum Presence
Type of Spell: Effect affected.
Closed Paths: None Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4) Daily
Alter Size Type of Spell: Spiritual
Level: 30-40 Action: Active Closed Paths: Light and Darkness
Cost: 80
Effect: This spell increases or decreases the targets Size up to 2 points. No Sense Feelings
matter how many added effects are employed, the lowest value for size is 1. In Level: 30-40 Action: Active
order to resist the spell, characters must pass a MR with a Difficulty of 120. Cost: 60
Added Effect: Increase or decrease 1 additional size point and +5 to MR Effect: This spell detects a specific feeling in an individual less than 150 feet
Difficulty away from the caster. It is up to him to decide what feeling he would like to
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 perceive. Affected subjects can avoid the effects of the spell by passing a MR or
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) PsR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
Type of Spell: Spiritual Added Effect: +10 meter to radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty
Closed Paths: Destruction Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
Invoke Aggressiveness Type of Spell: Detection
Level: 30-40 Action: Active Closed Paths: None
Cost: 80
Effect: This spell increases aggressiveness in all living creatures and persons Eliminate Spells
within 60 feet of the caster. Each affected target can resist the spell with a MR Level: 30-40 Action: Active
or PsR Check with a Difficulty of 80. The affected individuals will show violent Cost: 150
behavior around any person or object that may serve as a target of their rage. Effect: This spell destroys another active spell with a Zeonic value below 60.
Added Effect: +10 meters to radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty Added Effect: +5 to the Zeonic value affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Automatic Type of Spell: Automatic
Closed Paths: Light Closed Paths: Creation

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 Level 40-50 Curse
Level: 40-50 Action: Active
Cost: 200
Friendship Effect: This spell creates a number of negative conditions on the affected
Level: 40-50 Action: Active individual with the goal of bringing misfortune when the affected target attempts
Cost: 80 a specific action. Every time the accursed character attempts the specified action,
Effect: This spell creates a bond of friendship between two characters it automatically fails. If the caster chooses to curse a Primary or Secondary Ability,
designated by the caster. Keep in mind that the affected characters do not the victim suffers a 60 penalty to that Ability every time he uses it.
become stupid, meaning they will not follow their new friends advice blindly. It is in the nature of this spell to influence not only the target, but also those
At any rate, they will act according to their ethics and personality. Characters around him, if they enter the field of the curse. In this case, each person is
wishing to resist this spell need to pass a MR or PsR Check with a Difficulty of entitled to their own MR Check. For instance, a young girl romantically
120. The Check will only be repeated once a day, or in a case where something interested in a boy who is affected by a curse that prevents anyone from falling
sheds doubt on the true camaraderie between the characters. in love with him would feel discouraged in her endeavor, unless she passes the
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty. MR Check. The basic MR Difficulty is 120. New Checks can be made only after
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 their effects are re-activated.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty
Type of Spell: Spiritual Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Closed Paths: Darkness Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Quick Transport
Closed Paths: No
Level: 40-50 Action: Active
Cost: 60 Absorb Information
Effect: This spell transports the target up to a distance of 80 feet. The spell Level: 40-50 Action: Active
allows characters to pass through physical bodies, provided they are not based Cost: 50
on energy. Maximum quantity of material mass to be transported cannot have Effect: The caster can use this spell to absorb knowledge in any written or
a Presence higher than 50. graphic media that is within sight or at hand. In this way, he can read a book
Added Effect: +80 feet to range and +5 to maximum Presence affected in a few seconds and remember the details as if he had studied it carefully. He
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 may read up to 500 words (or an equivalent amount of information) for every
Maintenance: No turn the spell is maintained. Once the spell is finished, the casters memory will
Type of Spell: Effect be responsible for storing the information correctly.
Closed Paths: Earth Added Effect: +500 words per turn
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Send Dreams
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (10)
Level: 40-50 Action: Active
Type of Spell: Effect
Cost: 120
Closed Paths: None
Effect: This spell allows the caster to send images and words to a sleeping
persons subconscious. The spell does not constitute a means of communication,
since the caster will have no feedback on the actions or words of the target. The
message may be delivered to any subject designated by the caster, regardless of
distance, provided the targets Presence does not exceed 50. The target must
be asleep to receive the message.
Added Effect: +5 to maximum Presence affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Automatic
Closed Paths: None

Read Minds
Level: 40-50 Action: Active
Cost: 100
Effect: This spell enables the caster to delve into a subjects memories or
thoughts. It is left to the GMs best judgment to decide the number of Combat
Turns needed to find the desired information, depending on how deep it is buried
in the characters memory. The target may resist the spell by passing a PsR or MR
Check with a Difficulty of 80. The caster will apply a +30 bonus to all Opposed
Checks against him for as long as he can read his opponents intentions.
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Closed Paths: Darkness

Cancel Magic
Level: 40-50 Action: Active
Cost: 150
Effect: This spell cancels the effects of all spells in a 30-foot radius that have
a Zeonic value below 60. Keep in mind that the spells are not destroyed; the
effects are merely neutralized within the area for the duration of the spell.
Added Effect: +5 to Zeonic value affected and +5 meters to radius
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (8)
Type of Spell: Automatic
Closed Paths: Creation Yuri uses a Serenity spell to help her rest.

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Show the Invisible Deafness
Level: 40-50 Action: Active Level: 50-60 Action: Active
Cost: 60 Cost: 80
Effect: This spell exposes any force or invisible presence to public view. The Effect: The spell will causes anyone within a 15-foot radius to go deaf if they
spell reveals not only supernatural effects, but also beings of a spiritual nature, or fail a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
those who are completely invisible. The spell covers a radius of 150 feet. Affected Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
creatures avoid manifesting themselves by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
120. The only condition for being affected by the spell is being inside the area. Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4)
Added Effect: +10 meters to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Closed Paths: Creation
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
Type of Spell: Automatic Inability to Speak
Closed Paths: Darkness Level: 50-60 Action: Active
Cost: 80
Undo Effect: The spell causes any creature within a 15-foot radius to become mute
Level: 40-50 Action: Active if they fail a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
Cost: 100 Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
Effect: This spell destroys up to 100 pounds of any inorganic material, Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
provided it does not pass a Resistence Check with a Difficulty of 80. It cannot Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4)
affect objects with a Presence higher than 50. Type of Spell: Spiritual
Added Effect: +50 pounds affected and +5 to the Resistance Difficulty Closed Paths: Creation
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: No Heal Wounds
Type of Spell: Effect Level: 50-60 Action: Active
Closed Paths: Creation Cost: 100
Effect: This spell heals any kind of wound and restores 40 Life Points to
Cause Sickness the target. This type of healing will not regenerate missing organs or similar
Level: 40-50 Action: Active damage, but it will stop the effects of bleeding.
Cost: 60 Added Effect: +5 Life Points
Effect: This spell causes a Level 30 sickness in any individual who fails the Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
required DR Check. Maintenance: No
Added Effect: +5 the Disease Level Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Closed Paths: Destruction
Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Spiritual Visualize Cartography
Closed Paths: Illusion and Water Level: 50-60 Action: Active
Cost: 60
Slow Effect: This spell enables the caster to visualize the surrounding landscape in
Level: 40-50 Action: Active a 15-mile radius. The spell is effective for locating cities, rivers, and mountains,
Cost: 60 however, specific individuals or constructions can not be placed.
Effect: This spell decreases the Movement Value of a target by 2 if it fails a Added Effect: +15 miles to radius
MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Added Effect: 1 to Movement Value and +5 to MR Difficulty Maintenance: No
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Effect
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (6) Closed Paths: Darkness
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Closed Paths: Air Sleep
Level: 50-60 Action: Active
Alter Energy Cost: 80
Level: 40-50 Action: Active Effect: This spell induces a deep sleep on all subjects within a 30-foot radius
Cost: 100 who do not pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. Affected characters
Effect: The caster can transform up to 10 Intensities of any kind of elemental fall fast asleep in little more than a minute. If a character fails the Check by
energy, such as fire, into another kind, such as electricity. If these Intensities are more than 20 points, the effects of the spell will be instantaneous. The affected
magical or have a Presence of their own, they can resist the spell by passing a parties remain asleep for the duration of the spell. Potential interruptions of
MR Check with a Target Difficulty of 120. sleep during the spell will provide opportunities to reroll the Check.
Added Effect: +2 Intensities and +5 to MR Difficulty Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual Type of Spell: Spiritual
Closed Paths: Destruction Closed Paths: None

Level 50-60 Walk on Walls

Level: 50-60
Cost: 60
Action: Active

Blindness Effect: Characters gain the ability to walk on walls or ceilings as if they were
Level: 50-60 Action: Active walking on the ground. The maximum Presence affected by this spell is 80.
Cost: 80 Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Effect: The spell will cause anyone within a 15-foot radius to go blind if they Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
fail a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. Maintenance: 1 every 20 (3)
Added Effect: +30 feet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Closed Paths: Water
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4)
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Closed Paths: Creation and Light

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 Magic Saddle
Level: 50-60 Action: Active Level 60-70
Cost: 100
Effect: This spell creates a supernatural being whose sole purpose is that of Increase Psychic Characteristics
transport. The creature has no attack ability, and it defends according to the Level: 60-70 Action: Active
rules for Damage Resistance creatures. This creature possesses a number of Life Cost: 100
Points equal to twice the Zeonic value invested in the spell and its AT is calculated Effect: This spell adds 1 point to one of the Psychic Characteristics: Intelligence,
according to its Size. Its maximum Size is 20 and its maximum Movement Value is Power, Willpower, or Perception. An Intelligence boost does not allow the caster
10. Magic Saddle uses Ki Weight Elimination rules for moving. to increase the maximum potential of his spells. A single casting of this spell can
Added Effect: +1 to maximum Size and +1 to Movement Value only affect one of the above characteristics at a time. Increasing a characteristic
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 beyond 12 requires two Added Effects per additional point.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily Added Effect: +1 to enhanced Characteristic.
Type of Spell: Effect Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Closed Paths: Illusion Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Type of Spell: Effect
Merge with Body
Closed Paths: Destruction
Level: 50-60 Action: Active
Cost: 60 Magical Weapon
Effect: This spell merges one or several objects, such as weapons, suits of Level: 60-70 Action: Active
armor, lockpicks, with the designated character. The object remains hidden Cost: 140
under some visible form, such as a scar or a tattoo, until the time the owner Effect: The caster uses magic to devise a supernatural weapon. His work is
decides to disclose it. The maximum Presence of objects merged cannot exceed treated as a Quality +10 Energy damaging object. The Presence of the weapon
100. As long as they remain hidden, no weight or size penalties are applied cannot exceed 25. The objects quality has no effect on its Presence at the
to the bearer, but neither will the bearer receive any bonuses or advantages time of creation.
from hidden objects. No object exceeding ten times the bearers size can be Added Effect: +5 maximum Presence of weapon.
merged. It takes a full turn for a merged object to materialize and detach from Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
a character. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14) Daily
Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected Type of Spell: Effect
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Closed Paths: Destruction
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (12) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect Increase Physical Characteristics
Closed Paths: Destruction Level: 60-70 Action: Active
Cost: 80
Eliminate Fatigue Effect: This spell adds one point to one of the Physical Characteristics:
Level: 50-60 Action: Active Dexterity, Agility, Strength, or Constitution. A single casting of this spell can
Cost: 80 only affect one of the above characteristics at a time. Increasing a characteristic
Effect: This spell induces recovery from physical exhaustion, allowing beyond 12 requires two Added Effects per additional point.
characters to regain 1 lost Fatigue Point. Added Effect: +1 to enhanced Characteristic.
Added Effect: +1 Fatigue Point recovered Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
Maintenance: No Type of Spell: Effect
Type of Spell: Effect Closed Paths: Destruction
Closed Paths: Darkness
Minor Alteration
Acid Cloud Level: 60-70 Action: Active
Level: 50-60 Action: Active Cost: 80
Cost: 100 Effect: This spell enables the caster to shape inorganic matter in such a way
Effect: This spell forms a corrosive cloud that melts any substance by mere as to change one object into another of similar characteristics and the same
contact. All bodies in contact with the cloud must pass a PhR Check with a Presence. For instance, a harpoon may be turned into a spear, since they are
Difficulty of 120 or lose a number of Life Points equal to Failure Level of the shaped similarly and they have the same Presence, but a harpoon could not be
Check. Those objects that fail the Resistance by 50 points lose 1 level of quality. turned into a two-handed sword, since Presence and form differ greatly from
For every turn that bodies are exposed to the cloud and fail the Check, they one another. The maximum Presence affected is 30.
receive a 10 cumulative penalty to their subsequent Check. Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected
The cloud has a 15-foot radius, and it moves at the casters will at a Movement Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Value of 6. The caster can not select targets within the area of the cloud and Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4)
may even be affected himself. Type of Spell: Effect
Added Effect: +5 feet to radius, +1 to cloud Movement Value and +5 to Closed Paths: Destruction
PhR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Body to Magic
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Level: 60-70 Action: Active
Type of Spell: Automatic Cost: 100
Closed Paths: Earth Effect: The designated body transforms into magical energy, thus becoming
intangible to all matters and non-Energy based attacks. The maximum Presence
Leave Unprotected affected by this spell is 80.
Level: 50-60 Action: Active Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence affected
Cost: 80 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Effect: This spell lowers the victims AT by 2 levels if he, or his armor, fails a Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
MR Check with a Difficulty of 140. Type of Spell: Effect
Added Effect: 1 to AT and +10 to MR Difficulty Closed Paths: Earth
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10)
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Closed Paths: Creation

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Paralyze Rejection
Level: 60-70 Action: Active Level: 60-70 Action: Active
Cost: 140 Cost: 80
Effect: Any subject in a 30-foot radius is exposed to the effects of Total Effect: This spell imbues a body with magical energy that provokes a Strength 8
Paralysis unless they pass a MR wit a Difficulty of 80. impact on anyone coming into contact with it. When such an impact occurs, the
Added Effect: +5 meters to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. two affected beings make an Agility or Strength Opposed Check. The difference
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 between that check, along with possible additional effects of the surrounding
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14) environment determin the severity of damage, at the GMs discression. Increasing
Type of Spell: Spiritual this spells Strength beyond 14 requires two Added Effects per point of increase.
Closed Paths: Air The designated body cannot have a Presence higher than 30.
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected and +1 to Strength
Create Emotion Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
Level: 60-70 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 20 (4) Daily
Cost: 160 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: This spell creates a specifically designated feeling or emotion within a Closed Paths: Essence, Water
particular character. The Difficulty for the MR or PsR Check to avoid this spell

Level 70-80
is 120. A character receives a new Check each day and whenever he becomes
suspicious of being supernaturally influenced.
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Invisibility
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (16) Daily Level: 70-80 Action: Active
Type of Spell: Spiritual Cost: 140
Closed Paths: Illusion Effect: This spell renders one or several bodies designated by the caster
invisible. It affects as many people as desired, provided the sum of their
Forgetfulness Presences does not exceed 80. Only by passing a Notice Check against an
Level: 60-70 Action: Active Inhuman Difficulty or a Search Check against Almost Impossible may an
Cost: 160 individual perceive an invisible body.
Effect: This spell affects the targets memory, causing him to forget whatever Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected
the caster desires if he fails a MR or PsR Check with a Difficulty of 120. If the Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
memories being targeted are deeply rooted in the character, a +40 may apply Maintenance: 1 every 10 (14)
to his MR Check. The spell has no maintenance, but the target is entitled to Type of Spell: Effect
make another Check when faced with potential reminders. The spell does not Closed Paths: Essence
affect a characters abilities, only conscious memory.
Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty. Levitation Sphere
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Level: 70-80 Action: Active
Maintenance: No Cost: 150
Type of Spell: Spiritual Effect: This spell causes objects and creatures in a 80-foot radius to levitate.
Closed Paths: Essence The caster can decide what will levitate and what will not, regardless of weight
or size. Objects or people suspended in the air are moved by the caster with a
Weakness Flight Value 6. Those wishing to resist the effects must pass a MR or PsR with
Level: 60-70 Action: Active a Difficulty of 80. Only animated or live beings are entitled to a Resistance
Cost: 80 Check, as are constructions endowed with supernatural Characteristics.
Effect: The target of thi spell is temporarily subjected to Weakness (as explained Added Effect: +80 feet to radius and +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty
in Chapter 14) unless he passes a MR Check with a Target Difficulty of 120. Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty Maintenance: 1 every 10 (15) Daily
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Closed Paths: Earth, Water
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Closed Paths: Creation Uselessness
Level: 70-80 Action: Active
Resist Cost: 120
Level: 60-70 Action: Passive Effect: The target becomes clumsy and unable to perform physical maneuvers.
Cost: 80 He must roll a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120 or suffer penalties to his
Effect: This spell enhances one type of Resistance, bestowing a +20 bonus for actions equivalent to the number by which he failed the Check. The spell
the duration of the spell. cannot affect magical, psychic, or perceptive abilities.
Added Effect: +10 to one Resistance. Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (16) Maintenance: 1 every 10 (12)
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Spiritual
Closed Paths: Destruction Closed Paths: Water
Plague Dominion
Level: 60-70 Action: Active Level: 70-80 Action: Active
Cost: 140 Cost: 160
Effect: This spell must be cast upon a subject or place infected with a disease. Effect: This spell bends the will of anyone who does not pass a MR or PsR
By doing so, the infection is automatically spread to all individuals in a radius of with a Difficulty of 100. The affected party is entitled to a new Check only
one mile. Affected beings are be entitled to a DR Check to avoid he contagion. when ordered to perform an action completely against its nature. A +20 may
The plague can also be avoided by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 100. be applied to his roll if the order is exceptionally adverse.
The selected disease Level cannot higher than 20. Added Effect: +5 to MR or PsR Difficulty
Added Effect: +5 maximum Disease Level, +1 mile to radius and +5 to MR Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Difficulty. Maintenance: 1 every 10 (16)
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Type of Spell: Spiritual
Maintenance: No Closed Paths: None
Type of Spell: Automatic
Closed Paths: Illusion

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 Deflect Trajectory Defensive Erudition
Level: 70-80 Action: Passive Level: 70-80 Action: Active
Cost: 100 Cost: 80
Effect: The caster can alter a moving bodys trajectory, redirecting its course as Effect: With the aid of this spell, the caster is able to increase his defensive
he pleases. This spell can affect objects of any mass, from an arrow to a large ship. Magic Projection by +20. Only one Defensive Erudition spell at a time can be
However, this spell does not cause stationary objects to move; it modifies the used on a specific subject.
direction of those objects already in motion. Deflect Trajectory can also be used Added Effect: +5 to Defensive Magic Projection
defensively against weapon attacks. If the caster succeeds in his Magic Projection Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
defense, he manages to redirect the attack to another opponent. The spell may Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8)
be resisted by passing a MR with a Difficulty of 140. Type of Spell: Effect
Added Effect: +5 to MR Closed Paths: Creation
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: No Containment
Type of Spell: Effect, Defense Level: 70-80 Action: Active
Closed Paths: Fire Cost: 200
Effect: This spell haunts a given place, making it impossible for anyone entering
Stall Spell it or, for those already within its boundaries, to leave the area unless they pass
Level: 70-80 Action: Active a MR with a Difficulty of 120. Beings within the area of the Containment can
Cost: 150 move and act normally within the spells boundaries. Subjects are not allowed
Effect: This spell allows for another spell to be stored inside an object to be used to repeat the Check for as long as the spell is being maintained unless they
later, possibly by a different spellcaster. Stall Spell must be cast at the same time increase their Resistances. The caster can not select targets in the area and may
as the spell it will affect. The spell that is stalled may be stored in any available even be subject to the spell himself. Area of coverage cannot exceed a 30-foot
object easily transported items such as jewelry, staves, and pebbles are common radius, and the condition to be affected by this spell is being inside its area in
choices. The stalled spell can be activated later, by any caster who pays the exact the next round it is cast.
Zeonic cost with which the spell was cast. The spellcaster in possession of the Added Effect: +15 feet to radius and +5 MR Difficulty
object is in full control of the spell as if he were the original caster, and he will even Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
be allowed to pay for Maintenance, if applicable. The stalled spell may be reused, Maintenance: 1 every 5 (50) Daily
as long as the same Zeonic cost is paid again. For example, an archmage could Type of Spell: Automatic
store a Zeonic-value 80 Fire Ball in a staff and give it to his apprentice, who could Closed Paths: None
then use the staff to cast a Fire Ball every time he had 80 Zeonic points to spend. Perfect Target
Stall Spell can affect any other spell with a Zeonic value of 100 or below. Level: 70-80 Action: Active
Added Effect: +10 to maximum Zeonic value of stored spell Cost: 80
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Effect: This spell enchants a conventional projectile, causing it to reach its target
Maintenance: No inevitably. The projectile uses the ability of its thrower, and opponents defend
Type of Spell: Effect themselves using the conventional rules against projectiles. Nevertheless, the
Closed Paths: Air supernatural nature of the spell grants the offender a +60 bonus to the Attack,
Detection Mark allowing the thrower to bypass the shooting difficulties in Table 45. Range is
Level: 70-80 Action: Active not a factor; as long as the caster has line of sight to the target, it can be hit.
Cost: 100 The projectiles Presence can not exceed 40. Perfect Target must be cast in the
Effect: This spell allows the caster to inscribe an arcane mark on a person, same round as the projectile is fired.
creature, or object. The mark channels the casters five senses, allowing Added Effect: +10 to the maximum Presence of the projectile
him to experience the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and physical sensations Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10
surrounding the mark, regardless of its location. The caster is also always aware Maintenance: No
of the exact location of the mark. The target may not have a Presence higher Type of Spell: Effect
than 50. Living beings and supernatural objects can avoid this spell by passing a Closed Paths: None
MR Check with a Difficulty of 120.
Added Effect: +5 to maximum Presence affected and +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Level 80-90
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (10) Daily
Spell Return
Type of Spell: Effect, Spiritual
Level: 80-90 Action: Passive
Closed Paths: Darkness
Cost: 150
Flight Effect: This spell turns an active spell against the original caster or any other
Level: 70-80 Action: Active target selected. The returned spell uses the same Magic Projection as the
Cost: 100 person who cast it. Return is an automatic effect. The spell in question must
Effect: The target is able to move with Flight Value 8. have a Zeonic value of 100 or less.
Added Effect: +1 to Flight Value Added Effect: +5 to the spells Zeonic value
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (5) Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Automatic
Closed Paths: Earth Closed Paths: None

Offensive Erudition Disenchantment

Level: 70-80 Action: Active Level: 80-90 Action: Active
Cost: 80 Cost: 200
Effect: With the aid of this spell, the caster is able to increase his offensive Effect: This spell automatically destroys magical objects with Presence scores
Magic Projection by +20. Only one Offensive Erudition spell at a time can be lower than 80. The caster can choose whether to destroy the object completely
used on a specific subject. or simply to deprive it of its supernatural qualities.
Added Effect: +5 to offensive Magic Projection Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x10 Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (8) Maintenance: No
Type of Spell: Effect Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: Creation Closed Paths: Creation

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Natural Spell Prepare Spell
Level: 80-90 Action: Active Level: 80-90 Action: Active
Cost: 350 Cost: 200
Effect: Natural Spell allows the caster to tie his essence to one or more spells Effect: This spell allows the caster to introduce a second spell inside an object
prepared in advance, thus enabling him to cast them later as many times as or person, so that it can automatically be cast later, without preparation or
he likes with zero Zeonic cost. In this way, the spellcaster can perform one of accumulation. Prepare Spell must be cast at the same time as the spell it will
these spells innately per turn. At the time of using this natural spell, the caster affect. The prepared spell may be activated by the caster, the subject hosting it,
cant accumulate magic or prepare any other spells. The total Zeonic value of or the bearer of the enchanted object. It uses the Magic Projection of the original
the natural spell(s) cannot exceed 100 points. Only one Natural Spell at a time caster, unless the bearer decides to use his own. Once cast, the spell vanishes.
may be kept active at a time. The maximum Zeonic value of the spell cannot exceed 100. If maintenance
Added Effect: +5 to Zeonic value effected payment of Prepare Spell is discontinued, the second spell will be lost as well.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Only one prepared spell may be cast per turn, regardless of how many spells
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (70) Daily there are stored inside an object. An object or person may contain up to four
Type of Spell: Effect times its Presence in Zeonic value. This means an individual with a Presence of
Closed Paths: None 50 could have up to 200 Zeon points in prepared spells.
Added Effect: +5 to the total stored Zeonic value
Steal Spell Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Level: 80-90 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20) Daily
Cost: 200 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: This spell allows the caster to take control of another spell that does Closed Paths: None
not belong to him and treat it as he had cast it himself. The stolen spells Zeonic
value can not exceed 80 points. Only maintenance spells can be stolen, not Physical Immunity
automatic action spells. The original spellcaster can attempt to prevent this theft Level: 80-90 Action: Active
by passing a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. Cost: 200
Added Effect: +5 to Zeonic value of the spell affected and +5 to MR Effect: The designated object or individual is made completely invulnerable to
Difficulty any damage not Energy related. It may be applied to as many individuals as the
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 caster wishes, as long as their total Presence scores remain under 60.
Maintenance: No Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected
Type of Spell: Automatic Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Closed Paths: None Maintenance: 1 every 20 (10) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect
Immortality Closed Paths: Essence
Level: 80-90 Action: Active
Cost: 300 Gate
Effect: Targets of this spell do not age or in any way suffer the passage of time Level: 80-90 Action: Active
for as long as the spell remains active. They also become invulnerable to poison Cost: 500
and natural illnesses. Despite its name, this spell does not protect the subject Effect: Gate generates a magical door between two distant places. Anyone
from death due to injury. If this spell is discontinued or destroyed, the affected crossing it is automatically transported to the other side. The spell remains linked
individual will catch up with his real age at a much accelerated speed. This spell to the spot where it is cast and to the designated exit. Therefore, the spellcaster
can only affect subjects with a Presence under 60. will not be able to change its location at a later stage. He will, however, be able
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected to decide if it will work in only one or both directions at the time the spell is cast.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 The gate has a maximum length of 15 feet, and the maximum distance between
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (15) Daily the exit and the entrance is 500 miles. Each day, the gate can transport a total
Type of Spell: Effect number of creatures equal to Presence score of 500.
Closed Paths: Destruction Added Effect: +50 to the maximum Presence transported per day, +500 miles
to distance between both ends of the gate and +5 extra feet to gate width
Magic Prism Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Level: 80-90 Action: Active Maintenance: 1 every 20 (25) Daily
Cost: 200 Type of Spell: Effect
Effect: This spell solidifies magic, creating a supernatural container for Zeon. Closed Paths: None
In game terms, it creates a magic container with a maximum capacity of 400
Zeon points. The container appears empty. Only one Magic Prism spell at a Teletransportation
time may be kept active. Level: 80-90 Action: Active
Added Effect: +25 to the containers Zeon capacity Cost: 300
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20 Effect: The caster, or whomever the caster designates, can instantly travel
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (10) Daily anywhere, up to a maximum distance of 50 miles. The spell allows characters
Type of Spell: Effect to pass through physical bodies, provided they are not based on Energy. It may
Closed Paths: Destruction be applied to as many individuals as the conjurer wishes, as long as their total
Presence scores do not exceed 80.
Eliminate Needs Added Effect: +50 miles to range and +5 to maximum Presences affected
Level: 80-90 Action: Active Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Cost: 300 Maintenance: No
Effect: This spell completely removes most physical needs from one or more Type of Spell: Effect
individuals. As long as the spell is kept active, the targets do not need to eat, Closed Paths: Earth
drink, or sleep and can easily cope with any weather conditions. This spell may
be applied to as many individuals as the caster wishes, as long as their total
Presence scores remain under 120.
Added Effect: +5 to the maximum Presence affected
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (15) Daily
Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: Essence

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 Location Seal
Level: 80-90 Action: Active Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Cost: 300 Cost: 200
Effect: Location can be used for finding the exact position of a person, place, Effect: Seal will stall a maintained Spiritual spell in someone, making it
or object at a specified time, provided it is not more than 100 miles away impossible for the target to be freed from its effects. This enchantment is used
from the caster. The caster must be able identify a specific target; general on Spiritual spells previously cast successfully on an individual who failed the
inqueries do work with this spell. For example, he will not be able to find his Resistance Check. In this way, the affected character loses all ability to make
brothers murderer unless he knows exactly who it is. Characters wishing to another MR Check, regardless of general rules or what the spell itself dictates,
avoid detection must pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 120. Very spacious until the Spiritual spell itself is destroyed or maintenance is discontinued. Seal
areas impose a 40 penalty to this Check. has no effect upon non-maintenance spells or those restricted to a specific
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty and + 100 miles to range area. The affected enchantments must have a Zeonic value of 100 or below.
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30 Added Effect: +5 to Zeonic value affected
Maintenance: No Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Type of Spell: Detection Maintenance: No
Closed Paths: Darkness Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: None

Level 90-100 Imitate Spell

Level: 90-100 Action: Passive
Eye of Time
Cost: 200
Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Effect: This spell allows the caster to imitate a spell being cast before him.
Cost: 300
Any type of spell, from automatic to maintained ones, can be imitated, provided
Effect: This is a limited time travel spell allows the caster to witness any event
they are cast in the same round as the Imitate Spell and have fewer than 100
that might have occurred within the last 100 years in his current location. After
Zeon. This spell can even imitate High Magic or Divine spells without the need of
the spell becomes active, the caster may he may go back and forth in time at
the caster having the required Gnosis level to cast them. The caster determines
will, but he may not physically move more than a single step in any direction,
whether to use his own Magic Projection or that of the original caster.
or the spell immediately ends.
Added Effect: +5 to Zeonic value affected
Added Effect: +100 years
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Maintenance: As the imitated spells Zeonic value.
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (15)
Type of Spell: Effect (variable)
Type of Spell: Effect
Closed Paths: Destruction
Closed Paths: Darkness
Conditioning
Possession
Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Cost: 300
Cost: 300
Effect: This spell directly affects other spells cast by the spellcaster, stalling
Effect: This spell enables the caster to take control of another individuals body,
them and delaying their activation until the advent of a particular circumstance
temporarily relocating part of his spirit in the host. This allows the caster to use
or moment previously determined by the caster. Conditioning must be cast at
all the abilities of the invaded subject freely or his own. In this second case, the
the same time as the spells it will affect. Each restricted spell may be subject to a
spellcaster uses the physical Characteristics and bonuses of the host. If the victim
different condition, but once set, a caster can not make any changes at a later date.
and the caster have very dissimilar bodies, the GM can apply a penalty between
The conditioned spell automatically activates at the exact designated
20 and 40 on account of the difficulty involved the change. The caster can
moment even if the caster is unaware. For instance, a caster may condition
decide to use either his own abilities or his hosts every turn, but he cannot mix
Stop Fall to activate when falling from great heights. In the same way, a
them at the same time. The spellcasters body remains in a coma for as long as
necromancer may condition Defeat Death to activate at the time of his death.
Possession is active. Non-energy damaging attacks will affect the possessed body
Conditioned spells that have not been triggered require no maintenance. If the
only, whereas supernatural attacks will subtract Life Points from both. If the body
Conditioning spell itself disappears, all other spells linked to it also disappear.
in question is that of a creature with Damage Resistance, the caster suffers only
Any number of spells may be Conditioned as long as the total number of Zeon
one-tenth (or less, in case the creature has a Damage Resistance multiple higher
points is 100 or below. Only one Conditioning spell at a time may be kept
than 10) of the damage received by the physical form. If the possessed body
active. Spell action will be Active or Passive depending on its own nature.
should die while the caster still has Life Points left, his spirit immediately return to
Added Effect: +5 to the spells Zeonic value
his original form. Avoiding the effects of the spell requires the victim to pass a MR
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Check with a Difficulty of 120. The affected party is entitled to a new roll each day
Maintenance: 1 every 5 (60) Daily
or each time he is made to carry out an action completely against his nature.
Type of Spell: Effect
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty
Closed Paths: None
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily Link Maintenance
Type of Spell: Spiritual Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Closed Paths: None Cost: 200
Effect: The spellcaster may assign maintenance payment of one of his spells
Shield Against Powers
to somebody else, thus forcing the target to invest Zeon points unknowingly.
Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Link Maintenance can only be used in persons with the Gift, or magical beings
Cost: 300
or objects. Characters wishing to avoid this spell need to pass a MR Check with
Effect: This spell affects a specific area within which no supernatural powers
a Difficulty of 120. Those individuals unaware of the fact that they are being
can take effect. No spells with Zeonic values of 150 or below, no Psychic
targeted can not roll again for Resistance. If they realize this and try to stop it,
Powers with Potentials lower than 150, and no Ki Technique costing less than a
they will be granted another Check depending on the type of spell they are
total of 13 Ki Points will work within this area. In the same way, no Summoning
being linked to. Daily maintenance spells grant daily Checks, whereas the rest
activities with a Difficulty under 200 are allowed. The maximum area covered
will grant one Check every five turns. Linking stops as soon as the target passes
with this spell is a 150-foot radius, which remains stationary.
his MR or runs out of Zeon points.
Added Effect: +150 feet to radius, +5 to Zeonic value, +5 to Psychic Potential,
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty
+2 Ki Points and +10 to Summoning Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x20
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x30
Maintenance: No
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily
Type of Spell: Spiritual
Type of Spell: Automatic
Closed Paths: None
Closed Paths: Creation

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The Magistrate Innate Magic
Level: 90-100 Action: Active Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Cost: 450 Cost: 500
Effect: With this spell, the caster acts as a supreme judge of all events that Effect:
Effect: This spell increases the environmental magical potential of an area,
transpire in a 150-foot radius around him. Within this space, the caster has thus increasing the capability for spellcasters to perform magic innately. The
the power to prohibit any Active Action taken by any person or creature spell enchants an 80-foot radius area, within which innate spells have a +30
who does not pass a MR Check with a Difficulty of 140. This check must Potential (in addition to what the caster MA indicates). The caster of
be repeated each round in which an Active Action is attempted, unless the Innate Magic can choose who will benefit from this spell.
caster chooses to allow the action to occur. Only Active Actions Added
Added Effect: +30
Effect: +30 feet to radius
may be prohibited, so affected targets may still perform Passive Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x50
Actions, such as repelling attack. In order the prohibit an action, Maintenance: 1
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (50) Daily
the caster must be aware of it, so some individuals may be able Type of Spell: Effect
Type of Spell:
to overcome the effects of this spell through deception or Closed Paths: None
Closed Paths:
subterfuge. Prohibiting anothers Active Action counts as
a Passive Action for the caster. This spells area of effect Predestination
remains stationary. Level: 90-100
Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Added Effect: +150 feet eet to radius and +5 to MR Difficulty. Cost: 600
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x40 Effect:
Effect: This spell allows the caster to modify
Maintenance: 1 everyy 10 (45) Daily future events according to his plan, thus
Type of Spell: Automatic predestining several circumstances in the future.
Closed Paths: None The complexity of the events is left to the
casters own design. He may preordain one
The Gift of Knowledge event, leaving the different small happenings
Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Active that lead up to its realization to chance,
Cost: 300 or quite on the contrary, he may try to
Effect: This spell grants the target 100 determine each one of the aspects involved
bonus points to Secondary Abilities of in producing a final result. The spell is not
the Intellectual field, which he may meant to cause a completely impossible
distribute freely as he sees fit. Only outcome. However, the odds are limited
one Gift of Knowledge may be active only by the casters imagination.
in any given subject at a time. Preordained events may be set for a
Added Effect: +10 to be allocated specific date or they may be scheduled
in Intellectual Secondary Abilities. to repeat eternally through time
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x50 solstices in leap years, for example.
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (30) Daily Given the huge complexity of the
Type of Spell: Effect spell, lets look at a few examples of
Closed Paths: Destruction what it could be used for: An imprecise
Predestination would be a casters
Strengthen Magic prediction of misfortune befalling an entire
Level: 90-100 Action: Active
Active family and their offspring, condemning all
Cost: 200 their members to a horrible death before
Effect: This spell intensifies the power of reaching a certain age. On the other hand,
the magic used by the caster, making his should the caster wish to be more explicit,
spells harder to destroy. As long as this spell he could condemn their first born children to
is maintained, all other spells the caster be murdered by wild wolves on the very night
performs are treated as having +50 Zeonic of their birth. Naturally, not all predestinations
value. This increase is not actual Zeon, so it need to be negative; the caster might predestine
cannot provide any Added Effect bonuses, a child to become a king.
but it does make spells harder to destroy. However, the future created by the spell is not
For instance, a character casting Create absolute and inevitable; there is always the chance
Light with a Zeonic value of 30 while of preventing it from coming true. Anyone outside the
simultaneously maintaining Strengthen limits preordained by the caster, that is, anyone passing the
Magic would not see an increase in the MR Check, can keep destiny from fulfilling itself. In order to
Light spell, but if another character cast neutralize the actions of third parties, the caster may plan ahead
Destroy against him, the spell would for some security measures inside the limits of the spell. A good example
have, to all practical purposes, a Zeonic of this would be the inclusion of a clause stating that any one who tries to
value of 80 instead of 30. thwart destiny will be murdered by wolves. Preventing this spell from working
Added Effect: +5 +5 Zeonic value to spells only requires that the person, creature, or object with the highest resistance
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence
Intelligence x40 of those directly affected by the spell passes a MR Check with a Difficulty of
Maintenance: 1 every 10 (20) Daily 140 at the time the spell is being cast. Those influenced by its effects will not be
Type of Spell: Effect able to do anything to stop it from happening; chance will inevitably play against
Closed Paths: Destruction
Destruction them in the most unavoidable of ways. The MR can be repeated only when
some of the predestined events have come true. Therefore, the greater the
detail the greater the chances of preventing the event. If any of the preordained
events should be stopped, the whole spell is cancelled.
Added Effect: +5 to MR Difficulty
Maximum Zeon: Intelligence x40
Maintenance: 1 every 20 (30) Daily
Type of Spell: Automatic
Closed Paths: None

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 Chapter 12
Summoning
A mans power doesnt consist of Even though summoning is a supernatural
ability, individuals who use these powers do not

what he can do himself, but what he necessarily need to have the Gift of magic. All they
need is some knowledge and enough strength of soul
to force other beings to yield to their will.
can will others to do. The Summoning Abilities
Summoning is composed of four different abilities:
summon, control, bind, and banish. Although they are

Joshua included within the Supernatural Primary Abilities,

these Summoning Abilities are developed and used in a
similar way to Secondary Abilities. Each Summoning Skill
is tied to a Characteristic that adds its bonus to the Final

Summoning Ability Score. For a character to be able to use a Summoning Ability,

he must develop at least a base of 5 points. Like with Secondary Abilities, a
Chapter XII: Summoning

character can reach Mastery in any of the Summoning Abilities.

This chapter covers another of the mystical abilities available to A player must declare his intention to use a Summoning Ability. These
characters: summoning. The main function of the summoning powers is are always considered Active Actions although they dont provoke
to conjure creatures and supernatural forces that, by agreement or other penalties for using more than one at the same time in the same Combat
means of control, execute the will of those who call them. Turn. Nevertheless, a player can make only one Check of each Ability in a
turn. A Summoner, for example, can use Control and Bind during a turn
origin without suffering any penalties, but he would not be able to attempt a
second Bind Check until the next Combat Turn. Summoning Abilities use
Magical abilities dont depend exclusively on the Gift. Some individuals the same Weapon Initiative as unarmed actions and magic: +20.
are able to control the essence of supernatural beings that exist in the Flow To use these abilities, a character must invest some Zeon points to
of Souls and bring them to the material world. These summoners do so by alter the Soul Flow and influence supernatural creatures. The difficulty and
synchronizing their own soul with the essence of those entities they wish cost in Zeon points depends on the summoned beings level. The more
to contact. This way of harmonizing is often an elaborate process that can powerful the entity, the higher both costs will be. For the difficulty and cost
require lengthy rituals and ceremonies. Nevertheless, some Summoners of Summoning, see Table 61: Summoning Difficulty. The following
develop their power and control to such a level that they can force creatures contains a description of the four Summoning Abilities and the basic ways
into our world merely by speaking a name. they function.
The only living beings that can be summoned are those whose presence
is subject to the Soul Flow. Most creatures that inhabit the world, such as Summon: This ability allows the user to conjure supernatural
humans, common animals, and even some supernatural races, are not bound beings magical beasts and powerful arcane entities and attract them to
to the Soul Flow, and thus are not affected by the influence of summoners. this world. It depends upon the Power characteristic.
Their presence is much closer to the physical world than to the spiritual.

table 61: Summoning DiffiCulty

Level Summon Zeon Control Zeon Bind Zeon Banish Zeon
0 140 10 180 20 160 5 100 5
1 160 20 200 40 180 10 120 5
2 180 40 220 80 200 20 140 10
3 200 60 240 120 220 30 160 15
4 220 80 260 160 240 40 180 20
5 240 100 280 200 260 50 200 25
6 260 120 300 240 280 60 220 30
7 280 140 320 280 300 70 240 40
8 300 160 340 320 320 80 260 50
9 320 180 360 360 340 90 280 60
10 340 200 380 400 360 100 300 80
11 360 220 400 440 380 120 320 100
12 380 240 420 480 400 140 340 120
13 400 260 440 520 420 160 360 140
14 420 280 460 560 440 180 380 160
15 440 300 480 600 460 200 400 180

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 Control: A summoners control over the Soul Flow allows
him to subjugate supernatural beings. By creating a Spiritual
Bond between the summoner and the creature, he can force it to
obey orders. This ability depends on the Willpower Characteristic.
Bind: This ability allows the summoner to trap supernatural
creatures inside physical objects or living creatures. To keep a
creature trapped inside a vessel, the summoner must spend a
certain amount of Zeon points daily to reinforce the bond. As long
as the character supplies the required magic, a bound being can
not free itself. This ability depends upon the Power characteristic.
Banish: This ability is directly related to Summon. A summoner
can force supernatural beings to leave the material world and return
to the Soul Flow. This ability depends upon the Power characteristic.

opposing Abilities
Its possible for two characters who can use Summoning
Abilities to try to use their power on the same creature. In this
Illustrated by Hidemt 2002

case, the character with the highest Final Ability Score overrides
his opponents Summoning attempt. If, for example, two
characters attempt to Control the same entity, the character with
the highest result will dominate the being although both must
spend the same Zeon points.
When characters use Summoning Abilities against each
other, they can pit summon against either itself or banish, and
vice versa. Control, however, can only oppose itself.
Beings already under a Spiritual Bound automatically use the
abilities of their controller to avoid being banished, bound, or
controlled again. For example, if a Paladin successfully banishes
a creature controlled by someone else, the creatures controller
can use his Summon Ability to counteract the Paladins power. A
character cannot summon, control, or banish a being while it is
bound inside a physical form.

Summoning Nathariel accompanied by a demon she has dominated

When a character attempts to bring a supernatural creature idea of where the other is, whatever the distance that separates them.
to this world, he must first decide what kind of creature he wants to A controlled being can try to free itself from control once per hour, or
Summon. However, the character does not need to know the individual every time it receives an order that directly contradicts its nature or usual
creature personally. He merely needs to identify its typology (i.e., he must behavior. To avoid this, the summoner has to overcome a new Check against
have read about the type of being, or have seen it, in order to Summon it). the Difficulty of the original control roll. However, maintaining domination
If the Summoner has only a rough idea of the creature he wants to bring in of a creature already under control doesnt cost additional Zeon points.
to the world, he suffers a 50 penalty to his ability. The only limitation this ability has is that a Summoner cant absorb Zeon
To find the Level of a creature and know the difficulty and cost from a controlled creature or the bond breaks and the creature is freed
involved in Summoning, players should consult Table 61. Once the player from control, even if bound.
determines the difficulty, he rolls 1d100 and adds the result to his Summon
Ability Score. If the total is less than the amount needed, the difference
between the result and the difficulty becomes his level of Failure. If the total Bind
is greater or equal, the character successfully brings the creature and it A Spiritual Bond traps the essence and the body of a creature inside a
appears either in his presence or in the place where the ritual was prepared material object. Even if the entity has a physical form, the Summoner can
on the next turn. Note that the GM can keep the summoned creatures trap it inside objects that are much smaller than the entity. When doing
level hidden from the player until the ritual is finished. this, the summoner converts the creature to a spiritual mass and traps its
A character may try and control and bind a creature in the same turn essence. While bound inside an object, the creature can not intervene in
he Summoned it even before it has materialized completely. When a the exterior world in any way except by communicating with the body
creature appears it can act immediately. The creatures reaction depends its bound inside of or with the person who possesses the artifact. The
completely on its type and personality summoner can extract the entity from the vessel and return it inside at will.
Even though this is a Passive action, the being wont materialize until the
Control beginning of the next turn.
Once bound, a beings essence is completely frozen. This means that
Control uses the exact same rules for calculating the difficulty and when the summoner binds a creature he has previously controlled, the
cost in Zeon points as summon. A character must be in the presence of a creature can not free itself from the control no matter how much time
creature in order to control it, although the character doesnt necessarily passes even though it may receive orders that go against its nature.
need to see the creature. If the roll is successful, the character takes control Furthermore, when a bound creature is inside its container, it is completely
over the entity, which cant do anything to stop it. immune to other Summoning Abilities. When a summoner wants to affect
Controlled creatures still have free will, but they cannot refuse to carry a being bound inside an artifact, he must wait for the being to materialize
out any order their lord gives them. Orders are carried directly by the spiritual in the real world. If the container is broken, or the person containing the
link that joins them, so its not necessary for the being to understand the bound creature dies, the entity is immediately freed. Since the essences of
controllers language. However, this communication is one way. The controlled bound entities are frozen, they cannot gain levels.
creature could be unable, or unwilling, to communicate with its controller.
Thus, many intelligent entities plot behind their masters back to find ways of
freeing themselves from the control without violating their masters orders.
The controlled creature and the controller always have an approximate

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 Evangeline has a light elemental bound to her wand. The Evangeline is facing a group of eight Shadows,
creature is controlled and thanks to the Spiritual Bound it can two Aberrations, and a kind of dark elemental
not free itself. In the face of impending combat, Evangeline shes never seen before. In the first Combat Turn,
decides to take the elemental out of the wand, which takes aware of what shadows are capable of, Evangeline
the entire Combat Turn. During this turn, the creature tries to Banish all of them. She applies 50 to her
cant attack or be attacked. In the next turn, however, Banish Ability roll and makes one roll against
the elemental completely materializes and can act as the eight Shadows, with a difficulty of 160 (they
any other character. While her elemental is inside are third-level creatures). Since it costs 15 Zeon
the wand, it is immune to other characters points to expel each one, banishing all eight will
Summoning Abilities. cost 120 points. In the next turn, Evangeline
can attempt to repeat the banishment against
Not all vessels can contain every type of the Aberrations or the unknown elemental,
creature or being. Binding the most powerful whichever she prefers.
entities requires special prisons able to support
their high energy levels. A creatures Presence
determines which vessels can contain it. An Rituals
object must have a Presence equal or greater The amount of time a character invests using a

Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

to the creatures Presence to be able to hold it. particulat Summoning Ability influences the outcome.
Living beings are the exception. They can hold This process is usually called a Ritual. Undertaking a
up to twice their Base Presence. If an object or Ritual requires complete dedication. In order to invest
body already contains a creature bound inside, an entire day to a ritual, a character must spend at least
the creature uses up part of the objects Presence, 16 hours working on it. Each Ritual can be completely
reducing the amount available to contain other different, depending on each individuals knowledge.
creatures. Some Rituals require very expensive components,
while other, simpler Rituals just need chants or gestures.
A +5 wand has a Base Presence of 80 The Game Master and the player must decide together
(30 base + 50 Bonus for quality), so it can the type of Ritual his character will normally use. The
contain up to an 80 Presence being. If, for more time invested in preparing the ritual, the larger the
example, it already contained a second-level bonus to the Summon, Control, Bind, or Banish Ability. The
being, that is, one with a Presence of 35, it possible Bonuses are listed in Table 62.
could contain other creatures with a combined
45 total Presence. table 62: time inveSteD in ritualS
The time spent on the Invocation Bonus usable
Maintaining a Spiritual Bond requires
spending Zeon points daily. After each day is Immediate 100
over, the summoner must invest the same amount A complete Turn 50
of points that the binding originally cost. This cost is Three Turns 20
the equivalent of maintaining a daily spell.
Five Turns +0
If binding a third-level being cost Evangeline 30 Zeon points, A minute +10
she must spend 30 more points every day to maintain the bond. An hour +20
Six hours +30
Banish A day +40
A character can use the Banish Ability to expel supernatural beings
A week +50
from the material world. As with control, the summoner only needs to
be in the presence of the being or to suspect of his presence in order to A month +60
banish it. If the character overcomes the required Difficulty, the creature Six months +70
is immediately expelled from the material world and returns to the Soul A year +80
Flow or the Wake. The difference by which the summoner overcomes the
Difficulty indicates the time, in days, that must pass before the entity can Five years +90
return to the material world if it is able to do so by itself, of course. Ten years +100
More than fifty years +120
If Evangeline attempts to expel a Level 3 elemental, she will have
to overcome a difficulty of 160 points and spend 15 Zeon points.
Information and objects a character may possess can aid in Rituals.

Summoning multiple Beings These are detailed in Table 63: Summoning Modifiers. Like the
Rituals preparation, these Bonuses can also be applied to Control, Bind,
A character can use his Summoning Abilities, including summon, and Banish.
control, and banish, to affect a large group of creatures. The only exception
is binding, which a character must use separately on each creature, one by
one. When a character attempts to summon, control, or banish multiple
table 63: Summoning moDifierS
beings at the same time, he suffers a 50 penalty to the specific Summoning Summoning modifiers Bonus usable
Ability used. In this case, the player makes one roll and spends the Zeon Know the beings true name +20
points for each creature separately. The summoner can use his power on
Possess an object that belongs to it +10
one concrete type of creature per Turn. Thus, all of the creatures in a
summone group must belong to the same ethnic group. The character can Possess a part of it +20
freely choose the number of beings he wants to affect, as long has he has Doesnt know the type of creature 50
enough Zeon to do so. The character can designate which ones to expel
before rolling the dice.

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 Know the beings true name: This modifier requires the
character to know the true name. Because of this, most powerful
groups of Summoners
creatures protect their true names names carefully, as they do not want It is possible for two or more individuals to join forces and use their
them to fall into the wrong hands. Summoning Abilities together to increase the chance of success. This
Possess an object that belongs to it: The character must have is often called a Circle of Summoners. Two conditions must be met to
an object that really belonged to the being and was important to it. This create a Circle of Summoners. First, the difference in Ability level between
modifier can only be applied once, so having more than one object doesnt the characters that take part cant be more than 50. If the Ability of any
provide any additional advantage. participant is lower than this, this character is not qualified to help in the
Possess a part of it: The character must have a fragment of the being, process. So, if a summoner has an ability of 160 in bind and wants to start a
like a blood sample or a lump of flesh. group with others, none of the collaborators can have a Bind Ability of less
Doesnt know the type of creature: This penalty only applies to than 110. When more than two summoners participate, the GM uses the
Summon, as explained in the Summoning section. highest Ability level as the basis for the calculation.
The second condition is that all members must participate equally
Evangeline is preparing to summon, control, and bind a lesser in the Ritual. That is, all must invest the same amount of time. If both
conditions are met, the highest-level Summoner receives a +10 bonus for
water elemental named TelArain. Evangeline has a score of 120
Illustrated by Aomichi Street / Aoikarintou 2000

each character in the Circle (up to +150). In addition, characters in a Circle

in all three fields, and since TelArain is a third-level being, the
can split the Zeon costs freely among the members although each must
difficulty is very high for Evangeline. She wants to ensure her success,
pay a minimum of 10 points.
so she spends an entire month to prepare the Ritual, which gives her
A Summoner cannot use his own controlled or bound creatures to
a Bonus of +60 to her three Summoning Abilities. Also, she knows
make a Circle, as their essence is partially tied to his.
the elementals name and has an important belonging (an old flute),
which adds another +30 to the roll. Since its a third-level being, the
Summoning Difficulty is 200, the Control Difficulty is 240, and the gnosis and Summoning
Binding Difficulty is 220. Evangeline makes a roll for each one of her Since characters with Summoning can only use their Powers on beings
abilities and, fortunately, she passes them all. The total cost in Zeon that are influenced by the Soul Flow, their powers only affect the Beings
points for the process is 210 (60 for Summon, 120 for Control, and Between Worlds and Spirits described in Chapter 26. However, some
30 for Binding). Each day she will have to pay 30 additional points entities are immune to certain powers, depending on their Gnosis. Given
to maintain the Binding. that a creatures Gnosis keep counts how much its essence is influenced by
the spiritual world, they could be too powerful to be affected by earthly
powers. An entity with Gnosis greater than 30 cannot be
controlled. If its Gnosis is greater than 35, it cant be bound.
Finally, a creature with a Gnosis of 40 or greater can not be
summoned or banished without its consent.
This rule doesnt apply if the summoner is an entity with a
higher Gnosis than the being it is trying to influence.

Supernatural Beings and Resistance

Supernatural creatures are vulnerable to Summoning
Abilities, and their capability to counteract them is very limited.
Nevertheless, some entities are especially resistant to magic,
which allows them to better resist a summoners powers.
Because of this, supernatural beings that have some additional
bonus to their MR can add it to the Difficulty Level of any
Summoning Ability directed against them. Not all of a creatures
Magic Resistance is added, only its special bonuses even if such
a bonus comes from a spell or an artifact.

A Lord of Darkness is an extremely powerful Level 10

dark elemental whose natural MR is 100. However, it has
a special +20 bonus to its MR that it adds to the Difficulty
of any Summoning Ability used against it. Therefore, a
Summoner would need to score 360 Summon, 400 in
Control, 380 Bind, and 320 Banish to affect it.

Zeon Regeneration by Bound Beings

Binding completely freezes the essence of a creature.
Therefore, bound creatures that have the Gift are unable to
recover spent Zeon points. They do, however, feed on the
magic given off by the Spiritual Bond, so they can absorb any
Zeon points the summoner spends to maintain their Binding for
use as their Zeonic regeneration.

TelArain, the water elemental Evangeline has Bound

is a Level 3 being, so the summoner must invest 30 Zeon
points daily to maintain the bond. Although TelArain
cant recover Zeon by himself, he takes the 30 points that
Evangeline spends on the bond as if it were his Zeonic
Regeneration.

Evangeline and TelArain

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 Elementalism
Any character who develops his Summoning Abilities can decide to
specialize in a specific element. If so, the character receives a +30 bonus to
FAmiLiARS
Some people have the ability to join part of their essence with
any Summoning Ability used on beings of a related element. However, he
supernatural creatures and create an invisible bond between them. To
also suffers a 30 penalty to attempts at summoning beings of any other
create this bond, they mix their spirits in such a way that they both have a
type. If the entity is made from an element opposite from the one in which
common destiny. These entities are generally known as Familiars.
a character has specialized in, he suffers a 60 penalty to all Summoning
Abilities against that being. Once a character has specialized, he
cannot change his specialization. union Bond
Creating an Union Bond that joins a familiar and a person
Failure is not easy. First of all, both participants must have a similar Base
Presence otherwise the difference in spiritual power would
When a character uses a Summoning Ability
make the bond impossible. In order to forge the Union Bond,
and isnt able to overcome the Difficulty, the
there can not be a difference of more than 5 Presence points,
attempt fails, which can have grave consequences.
or one level, between the Summoner and the potential Familiar,
Remember that any Fumble Levels are subtracted
though it doesnt matter which of the two is more powerful.
from the characters Final Ability, making the
The potential Familiar must accept this union and give part

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Failure much worse. Box XI lists the effects of
of its blood, flesh and spirit in the process. A summoner
Summoning Failure at various levels of Failure.
can, however, control a being and thereby force its
consent. Only Beings Between Worlds and Spirits can
become familiars.
Once these requirements are met, creation of the bond
can begin. The caster must pass a Bind Check on the creature
box xi: failure With as if it were two levels higher, and he must invest 10 times the
cost in Zeon points required to bind it. If he is successful, both the
Summoning abilitieS A Summoner and
her familiar

failure to Summon failure to binD

Between 1 and 10: Summoning has no effect, but the character Between 1 and 10: Binding has no effect, but the character loses no
loses no Zeon points. Zeon points.
Between 11 and 25: Summoning has no effect, and the character loses Between 11 and 25: Binding has no effect, and the character loses the
the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful summoning. Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful binding.
Between 26 and 50: Summoning has no effect, and the character loses Between 26 and 50: Binding has no effect, and the character loses
twice the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful summoning. twice the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful binding.
Between 51 and 75: The effect of the summoning is opposite to what Between 51 and 75: Binding has no effect, and the creature is
was desired. Instead of Summoning the intended entity, a character ends up completely immune to the characters Binding Ability. All creatures that
Summoning another entity of a higher Level and completely opposite nature. were bound or controlled by the summoner are automatically freed. The
The summoner has no ability to bind or control this being when it appears, and summoner also loses twice the Zeon points that he would have invested in
he loses any bonuses gained from using a Ritual. The character loses twice the a successful binding.
Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful summoning. Between 76 and 100: Binding has no effect, and the creature is
Between 76 and 100: A large number of higher-level beings, whose completely immune to the characters Control Ability. All creatures that
nature is opposite to that desired, are summoned. The summoner has no were bound by the summoner are automatically freed and become immune
ability to cind or control these creatures when they appear, and he loses to his powers. The summoner loses four times the Zeon points that he would
any bonuses he may have gained from a Ritual. The character must pay four have invested in a successful binding.
times the Zeon cost that he would have invested in a successful summoning. More than 100: Binding is reversed and the characters essence is bound
Worse than 100: An error of this magnitude can cost the summoner his to the being. The summoner shares his destiny with the creature, and dies if
life. Instead of summoning the desired creature, the summoner is transported it dies. Moreover, all creatures that the summoner had bound or controlled
into the presence of a very powerful entity of a completely different type are automatically freed and become immune to the summoners Summoning
than the one he wanted to summon. To make matters worse, the character abilities. The character loses all Zeon points.
loses all Zeon points.

failure to Control failure to baniSh

Between 1 and 10: Banishment has no effect, but the character does
Between 1 and 10: The control has no effect, but the character loses not lose any Zeon points.
no Zeon points. Between 11 and 25: Banishment has no effect, and the character loses
Between 11 and 25: The control has no effect, and the character loses the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful banishment.
the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful control. Between 26 and 50: Banishment has no effect, and the character loses
Between 26 and 50: The control has no effect, and the character loses twice the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful banishment.
twice the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful control. Between 51 and 75: Banishment not only fails, but the creature
Between 51 and 75: The control has no effect, and the creature is becomes immune to the characters Banish Ability. The Summoner also loses
completely immune to the characters Control Ability. The Summoner loses twice the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful banishment.
twice the Zeon points that he would have invested in a successful control. Between 76 and 100: Banishment is reversed causing several
Between 76 and 100: The affect is reversed, and the creature takes similar entities appear, all immune to the summoners Banish Ability. The
control of the Summoner, as if the creature had successfully cast control on summoner also loses four times the Zeon points that he would have invested
him. The summoner loses four times the Zeon points that he would have in a successful Banishment.
invested in a successful control. Worse than 100: Banishment is reversed causing a legion of similar
Worse than 100: The effect is reversed and the creature takes control of entities appears all of them more powerful and completely immune to
the character. The character loses his willpower and become a puppet to the the summoners Banish Ability. The character loses all Zeon points.
creature for the rest of its life.

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 summoner and the creature are bound together. A summoner may
want to create a bond between two beings without forming part of
Hindering the Familiar
the bond himself. In this case, the future master of the familiar must also If a Familiars master desires, he can hinder the creatures progress by
accept the union voluntarily. not letting it achieve levels along with him. In this case, the creature loses the
To maintain the bond, the master must spend half the cost in Zeon chance to improve, and it must wait for its master to go up another level before
points that would be required to keep a being of that level bound. Unlike it has another chance to improve. If this happens too often, the Presence
the case with bound creatures, the character cant choose whether or difference between the Familiar and its master may stand at more than five
not to spend these points; they are automatically subtracted from the points. Summoners sometimes see the need to this because they cant afford
characters Zeonic Regeneration. This is why only wizards and those with the Zeon points necessary to maintain the bond with very powerful beings.
supernatural abilities can afford to have Familiars.

After spending time with her, Evangeline decides to make

TelArain her familiar. TelArain is a third-level creature, and
inVoCATion
Evangeline is a fourth-level summoner, so the Presence difference Besides Summoning Abilities, characters also have the ability to contact
between them will allow the union. Evangeline must pass a Bind immensely powerful beings and ask them for temporary aid. Such beings are
Check of 260 (as if the elemental were a fifth-level creature) and immune to the usual Summoning Abilities, but they still intervene in the world
invest 500 Zeon points. Afterward, the bond will consume 15 Zeon in limited ways sometimes sharing their power with those who call them.
points per day.
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The invocation Ceremony

Familiar Powers The first thing a character must do to receive the power from an
Invocation is overcome the required Difficulty. The character uses the
In many ways, a familiar is similar to a bound and controlled creature,
except for the fact that both master and Familiar share a fragment of their Summon Ability, as he would use to call any supernatural entity. Each
soul and evolve together. This means that, unlike the case with bound Invocation costs a specific amount of Zeon points, which represents the cost
beings, the essence of the Familiar is not frozen. Rather, it improves as its of the entity manifesting itself in the material world. The Failure Level for an
masters does. Each time a summoner achieves a new level, his familiar also invocation works exactly the same as the negative effects described in Box
gains an experience level and receives 100 new DP. A player can use these IX: Failure to Summon. If the character can overcome the Difficulty
points to purchase new Abilities or Powers for his Familiar, as explained in required, the invoked being appears before the character, proposes a pact,
Chapter 26. and disappears. The pack is a request or condition that the character must
The Familiars master is always aware of where his Familiar is. meet to receive the entitys powers. The invoker can decide whether or not
Furthermore, a Summoner can sense things through the link with his Familiar to accept the conditions, but he is not obliged to carry them out. Unless
as if he were actually with the creature. Since part of his soul now resides the pact explicitly states otherwise, there is no time limit to carry out
within the Familiar, a spellcaster can launch spells through the the conditions of the bargain. When a character believes the pact has
Familiar although
ough doing so reduces his MA by half. A been carried out correctly, he must invoke the entity again
Familiar never recovers Zeon points by itself, but it can and ask the creature to seal the pact. If the character has
receive part of its masters Zeonic Regeneration if carried out the pacts conditions, the Invoked being grants
allowed to do so. In this way, Familiars use spells or him the ability to summon its powers. If a character asks
even have magical reserves on behalf of its master. a being to seal the pact without having fulfilled his end of
When a familiar is injured or dies, its master the bargain, the Invocation fails, and the character
suffers severely. When a Familiar loses Life loses the option of doing it again in the future.
Points, its Master must automatically overcome Once a pact is sealed, there is no way to break
a PhR Check against twice the amount of it even if the required condition disappears.
damage (one Check per wound) that the Familiar There is no limit to the number of Invocations
received, or suffer a 20 All Action Penalty. This a character can acquire if he fulfills the conditions
penalty reduces by 5 points every hour. If the of all pacts. However, a character leaves a part of
Summoner fails the PhR Check by more than 50 his essence with each Invocation, so when one of
points, he falls unconscious. Those Summoners the Arcana has granted a power to the character,
with Damage Resistance Familiars only have to that character cannot sign a pact with an opposing
make a PhR Check against one-tenth of their Arcana. So, if the caster has been granted the power
Familiars damage. If a Familiar dies, its master of Justice, he can sign as many pacts as he likes with
automatically suffers a 20 All Action Penalty, other Arcana, both pure and reversed, but never with
and he must pass a PhR Check against the Justice Reversed.
damage that caused his Familiars death, or fall
unconscious. If the Summoner fails this Check by more
than 60 points, he dies as well. All of these rules apply
Executing a invocation
A character can use any Invocation whose pact has
to the Familiar if its Master suffers damage or dies. been sealed. This is done by overcoming the required
Difficulty with the Summon Ability and spending the
Breaking the Bond needed amount of Zeon points. The invoker must
use the time modifiers from Table 62, but not the
Neither a Familiar nor its master can voluntarily break
the bond between them. However, there are several ways the bond can be general modifiers from Table 63. The true aim of Invocations is to endow
broken. For example, as explained in the previous paragraph, if one of the the Summoners with the ability of a superior supernatural being, which
two dies and the other manages to survive, the bond is broken; the survivor can be relied upon if they dont have time to use their own creatures.
can be part of a new bond in the future. Another way that a bond can be Thus, Invocations dont obey the general rules for Summoning, and they
broken is if a character cannot meet the daily Zeon requirement needed to dont need to be Active Actions. During the time a character prepares an
maintain it. If a characters Zeonic Regeneration is lower than the amount Invocation, he concentrates and synchronizes with it, so it is possible to
he must invest, both Familiar and master suffer a cumulative 10 All Action use as a Passive Action. However, each Invocation can be Active or Passive,
Penalty every day. If this continues to occur for a week, the bond is broken. If depending on its own nature. It is possible to use as many Invocations as
the bond breaks in this way, the summoner permanently loses 1 point from a character needs during a Combat Turn, although the time bonus will
his Power Characteristic due to the fragmenting of his soul. only apply to one of them. Using an Invocation has the same Initiative as
unarmed actions and magic; +20.

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 The Power of invocations The Pure Arcana
0 The Fool
When someone uses an Invocation, the entity manifests itself and uses
its power against the specified target. The character has a complete control
over its effects, as if it were a spell hed cast. Each entity grants a different The Fool is both the weakest of the Arcana and the most powerful.
set of abilities, effects, and duration. The greater the characters Summon It represents the beginning and the end of everything. It has no specific
Ability, the more powerful manifestation he achieves. motivations and is a completely innocent entity. It exerts an enormous
As a general rule, unless the effect of the Invocation states otherwise, influence over the rest of the Arcana, both the Pure and the Reversed.
these entities are able to damage and defend themselves from any creature Pact: The Fool will ask invokers to initiate and comply with a Pact with
or type of attack, whatever its Gnosis or immunities. another Arcana.
Difficulty: 120 Cost: 100
Invoking The High Priestess, which creates an 800-Life-Point Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA
defensive energy shield, has a Difficulty 140, but the character that Action: Active
uses it achieves a final result of 210, which is 70 points more than Effect: The Fool removes any bonus or penalty the invoker may receive
the minimum required. The Priestesss ability allows the caster to in any future Invocation, whether by ritual or some supernatural effect. In
raise the Resistance of the shield 100 points for every 10 points that game terms, the character will only have his own Ability to make Invocations,
the caster overcomes the Difficulty, so the shields total value will be no matter how much time he invests.

Illustrated by MusicNasca 2000

700 more. This power only affects the Summon Ability when making an invocation.
Duration: 1 hour for each 10 points of success over the Difficulty.
The following provides a list of some of the Invocations available Usual Appearance: The Fool usually manifests itself as a young female
in the world of Gaa. Each one of them is defined by the following dressed like a clown. When invoked, she dances around the invoker and
characteristics: then disappears.

I The Magician
Pact: The pact is not the only possible interaction The Magician is the first of all Arcana.
for any Invocation of the same being. Its just the It represents beginnings and the will to
one most commonly requested by the entity. These undertake projects. In general, everything
Pacts are provided as a guide to the Game Master. related to the fields of Abilities are
Difficulty: The value a character must surpass attributed to it. It is the Arcana that controls
with their Summon Ability to use the Invocation. supernatural powers.
Cost: The Zeon points that the Invocation costs. Pact: The Magician usually requires a
Attack Ability: If this is an offensive Invocation, character to reach Mastery in an Ability. The
this is the Combat Ability it uses to attack. A + choice can be left to the Summoner, but
symbol after the amount means that an invokers sometimes The Magician will indicate which
Power can raise the Attack Ability of the Invocation. Ability an invoker must master.
Defense Ability: Like the attack ability, only Difficulty: 130 Cost: 100
this is used to defend the invoker. Atk. Ability: 120 Def. Ability: 120
Effect: This describes the effect the Invocation Action: Passive (variable).
produces. Effect: When invoked, The Magician can
Duration: How long the Invocation or its cast any Free Access Spell no higher than
effects stays active. All invocations only last Level 50. Spells are cast using its base value
until the Combat Turn in which they manifest with no modifiers. The Invocation is Passive
themselves unless expressly specified
ied otherwise. in itself, but when it is used to cast an Active
Usual Appearance: Like Pacts, the Invocations spell, the character must have Action in the
appearance isnt fixed. This is the most common Combat Turn to use it.
form they take on before mortals. Duration: Instantaneous but the cast
spell persists 1 turn for every 10 points of

THE ARCAnA success over the Difficulty (only if the spell

is maintained).
Usual Appearance: The Magician
The Arcana have no physical form, and they usually appears as a middle-aged wizard
dont intervene in the world. They arent gods or with a wand and a ring. It materializes next
high powers, either. Rather, they are manifestations to the invoker, imitating him and casting the
of mans passions and spirit, personifications spell as if it were a normal person.
created by the souls that return to the flow and now
are nurtured by the very energies of reality. The II The High Priestess
Arcana are suspended in the Soul Flow until they The High Priestess represents wisdom,
are called to the world, and their manifestations intuition, and memory. She holds all power
are for a very short duration. Their appearance in that can be considered divine in any religion,
the physical world is always in the form of illusion, and it protects everything sacred.
and their avatars cant be attacked in any way. When a character invokes Pact: As the incarnation of wisdom, The High Priestess will pose a riddle
the Arcana for the first time, they offer Pacts to ingratiate themselves. In or enigma to the invoker, who must resolve it without any outside help.
exchange for fulfilling the Pact, the Arcana join themselves spiritually to Difficulty: 140 Cost: 150
these individuals and allow them to invoke their powers. Except for The Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: 160
Tower, all Arcana are divided into two different groups according to the Action: Passive.
existential aspect that lead to their birth. Arcana based on positive aspects Effect: Creates an energy shield (using the Priestesss Ability) that
of Reality are called Pure, while their dark twins are called Reversed. protects the invoker against any type of attack. The shield is composed of
light and can withstand 800 points of damage before breaking. However, it
possesses 100 additional Resistance points for every 10 points the invoker
succeeds over the Difficulty Level.
Duration: 1 Turn for each 10 points over which the invoker exceeds
the Difficulty.

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 Usual Appearance: The Priestess manifests as an especially
VI The Lovers
beautiful young woman who radiates light. She wears religious garb that
This Arcana represents human sentiments and free will. It has the
fits with the invokers beliefs. Her shield usually appears as six pairs of white
power of all basic positive emotions in living beings.
wings which surround the character and protect him from all harm, after
Pact: The invoker has to find a person with whom he wants to share the
which they float apart as feathers.
rest of his life and whom he loves more than anything.
III The Empress Difficulty: 180 Cost: 250
The Arcana known as The Empress is the female aspect of creation. It Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA
represents intelligence, creativity, and motherhood. It embodies the power Action: Passive
of maternity, which allows it to protect those who need it. Effect: While this Arcana is active, any person who initiates an offensive
Pact: The Empress chooses someone weak whos very close to the action against the invoker must overcome an automatic MR or PsR Check
invoker and who needs protecting. The Empress asks the character to with a Difficulty of 140 or the attacker wont be able to execute the attack.
insure that this person suffers no harm for the rest of their life in exchange The Resistance Check must occur each Combat Turn in which a new
for sealing the Pact. The Empress will withdraw her power if the character offensive Action against the character is declared. The affected parties can
fails in this duty. continue to act freely, but they cant attack the character or directly cause
Difficulty: 150 Cost: 200 any other damage to him. It is equivalent to an Automatic Effect with the
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA condition of declaring an attack against the invoker.
Action: Passive. Duration: 1 Turn for each 10 points over which the invoker exceeds
Effect: Augments by +20 all Resistances, either of the invoker or the the Difficulty.
person designated by the invoker. This bonus to Resistances increases by Usual Appearance: This Arcana appears as a pair of beautiful angels,
an additional +10 for every 10 points above the Difficulty Level by which male and female. Each has only one wing and they can fly only because
the invoker succeeds. they hold each other. When they are invoked, they dont usually physically
Duration: 1 Turn for each 10 points over the Difficulty by which the materialize, but rather they change the invokers appearance, making
invoker succeeds. him irresistibly beautiful to the observer. Each individual sees this Arcana
Usual Appearance: The Empress usually appears as a beautiful woman differently, but it keeps the same general appearance and nature.
wearing regal dress and a crown. She hugs the subject designated by the
VII The Chariot
invoker and leaves a light glow over the person.
The Chariot represents movement and the ability to stay out of harms
IV The Emperor way. This Arcana governs material space and perhaps time as well.
The Emperor represents the masculine aspect of creation and natural Pact: When it manifests itself, The Chariot will ask the invoker to
power. It is the fair ruler, a stable force that uses its power when necessary undertake a journey to a specific place. The place will always be distant,
and only in a proper proportion. one which the character has never visited.
Pact: The invoker must become the leader of a group of a number of Difficulty: 190 Cost: 300
people which follow him of their own free will. Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: 200
Difficulty: 160 Cost: 200 Action: Passive
Atk. Ability: 120 Def. Ability: NA Effect: The Chariot instantaneously transports the invoker, allowing him
Action: Active. to defend himself against any attack. In game terms, the invoker uses the
Effect: When invoked, The Emperor takes the form of a warrior who Arcanas Defensive Ability as if it were his own Dodge score. The Chariot
physically attacks the invokers adversary. The attack has a Base Damage never suffers penalties due to the area of the attacks. No matter the range,
of 60 points and uses the Cut, Impact, or Thrust Attact Type (the invoker this Arcana can transport the invoker out of harms way.
decides which). The Emperor calls an additional warrior that makes an Duration: 1 Turn for every 10 points over which the invoker exceeds
additional attack in the same Combat Turn for every 10 points by which the the Difficulty.
invoker overcomes the Difficulty. All warriors disappear after their attack. Usual Appearance: The Chariot never adopts a humanoid appearance.
Duration: Instant. Rather, it appears as some sort of vessel or supernatural transport. When
Usual Appearance: It appears as a king or monarch with a crown invoked, it covers the invoker and moves with him, avoiding attacks.
and scepter. When invoked, it appears seated on a throne floating above
VIII The Strength
the invoker. With a regal gesture, it causes a series of warriors to appear
This Arcana represents strength and mastery although at a more
around the target. These warriors immediately attack and then disappear.
basic level it represents the concept of pure power.
V The Hierophant Pact: Strength will request a power trial from the character, and it will
This Arcana represents everything sacred and sanctified in any religion force the invoker to face a being (normally a Major Elemental, though
and illuminates mankind, destroying ignorance and everything pagan. generally not one of more than Level 6) it summons for this purpose.
Pact: The character must atone or be pardoned for all of his past sins. Difficulty: 200 Cost: 350
Difficulty: 170 Cost: 250 Atk. Ability: 200 Def. Ability: NA
Atk. Ability: 160 Def. Ability: NA Action: Active
Action: Active. Effect: The invoker can make a physical attack using the Arcanas Attack
Effect: The Hierophant uses its Attack Ability to launch an energy blast Ability. This attack is made using the Energy AT, with a Base Damage of 100
against a specific target in sight of the invoker. This attack is considered plus 10 for every 10 points over which the invoker exceeds the Difficulty.
equivalent to an attack spell. It uses the Energy Attack Type and possesses a Duration: Instantaneous
Base Damage of 100. The blast inflicts double damage to creatures related Usual Appearance: It manifests itself as a gigantic, perfectly muscled
to darkness or evil energy. Unlike other Invocations, The Hierophant does titan, or sometimes as a metallic beast. Strength appears by opening a breach
not need to act instantly, as it will stay beside the invoker as long as the in reality before the invoker and then charging toward the adversary after
Invocation lasts. It disappears after making the attack. which it disappears the same way it appeared.
Duration: 1 minute for each 10 points over which the invoker exceeds
IX The Hermit
the Difficulty.
This Arcana represents meditation and austerity. It is associated with
Usual Appearance: The Hierophant usually appears as an old man
peace, tranquility, and actions that reject the path of violence.
dressed as a high-ranking priest of the invokers church. It makes a gesture
Pact: It requires the invoker to intervene in a specific situation. The
of blessing, and among a chorus of religious chants, it creates a huge cross
character must avoid conflict and find a peaceful solution.
that fires a bolt of sacred energy.
Difficulty: 220 Cost: 400
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA
Action: Passive

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 Effect: This Arcana allows the invoker to defend himself from any kind
XI The Justice
of attack as if he were a Damage-Resistance creature. The character may not
Justice is the first of the upper Arcana. It represents justice and
use any other Defensive Abilities while benefiting from this Invocation. The
legality in a strict sense scales that try to keep everything in balance.
Hermit provides a base of 1,000 additional Life Points to the character, as
Pact: The character must judge a difficult situation or prevent an unjust
well as an Armor Type of 6. Players subtract these bonus Life Points when
act from taking place. Justice will often propose that the Summoner
the character is hit by an attack. Once the bonus LP are gone, the character
intervene in a concrete case that it proposes.
loses his own LP directly. The invoker receives 100 additional LP for every 10
Difficulty: 260 Cost: 500
points over which he exceeds the Difficulty Level for this Invocation.
Atk. Ability: Variable Def. Ability: 240
Duration: 1 Turn for every 10 points over which the invoker exceeds
Action: Passive
the Difficulty.
Effect: Justice reflects an attack suffered by the invoker. By default, it can
Usual Appearance: The Hermit appears as an old man with a quiet
only return one attack in a Combat Turn, but it has the ability of making
look about him. He holds a lamp in one hand and a book in the other. The
an additional defense (that is, return another attack) for every 10 points
Invocation manifests through the Summoners body and surrounds him like
over which the invoker exceeds the Difficulty. To return the attack, Justice
a shield. When it receives an attack and suffers damage, it cracks like a glass
must achieve a counterattack using its Defensive Ability, without receiving
image. Little by little, the protected character becomes visible. If it loses all
any penalty for additional attacks or combat modifiers. In game terms, the
bonus Life Points, The Hermit shatters into hundreds of pieces, leaving the
defense of Justice acts like a magical shield. Attacks are returned with the
invoker defenseless. If the Arcana does not shatter when the duration expires,
same Final Ability and damage with which they were made. This ability also
it disappears in a billowing swarm of pages that erupt from its book.
reflects esoteric effects, as well as area attacks. Unfortunately, if it is unable
X The Wheel of Fortune to reflect the attack, Justice doesnt provide the invoker any additional
No other Arcana is as chaotic and unpredictable as the Wheel of type of protection and doesnt reduce the attackers ability. Whoever
Fortune. It symbolizes chance and luck a positive change that nobody uses Justice will only have their natural defense roll to protect themselves,
knows where it will lead or what it will bring. It exerts a great influence over without adding any ability. This is just.
the rest of the Arcana, acting as the balancing point among them. Duration: Instantaneous
Pact: Whether or not the Wheel will accept the invoker is decided Usual Appearance: Justice always appears as a female warrior armed
purely by chance. Flip a coin (heads or tails) or roll a die (odd or even). with a sword and scales. It forms in the air amid runes and steps between
Difficulty: 240 Cost: 450 the aggressor and the invoker. It creates one or several mirrors that absorb
Atk. Ability: Variable Def. Ability: Variable attacks and reflect them against the attacker.
Action: Passive (variable)
Effect: When called, the Wheel of Fortune provides no Abilities in itself; For example, a warrior and a wizard attack Evangeline in the
instead it invokes another Arcana chosen at random. The difference by same turn. Evangeline has made a pact with Justice. The Summoner
which the invoker has managed to overcome the Difficulty required by the manages a Final Summon Ability of 280, so Justice will reflect up
Wheel of Fortune will be considered the points used by the corresponding to three attacks for her this Combat Turn. The wizard is the first to
Invocation. To decide which Arcana manifests itself, roll 1d100 and check act. He gets a Final Magic Projection score of 225 using his Fire Ball
Table 64. The Arcana copied by the Wheel of Fortune need have no spell. Luckily, Justice rolls the dice to protect Evangeline and rolls
other bond with the invoker. The Invocation is Passive in itself, but if it a Final Defense of 280. Evangeline returns the Fire Ball with the
invokes an Arcana with an Active Action, the character must wait to have same Ability it was cast (225). Unfortunately, the warriors rolls 305
the Initiative in the Combat Turn to use the Invocation. thanks to two Open Rolls, and Justice only rolls 10 on the dice, for
Duration: Variable a Final Defense Ability of 250. Since Justice didnt stop the impact,
Usual Appearance: The Wheel of Fortune always wears the same face Evangeline suffers an attack of 305, and can only defend herself with
and form (those of a young girl of an indeterminate age). However, each her natural roll.
time it appears, this form it looks different and wear different clothing.
When called, it appears in a small whirlwind disguised as the Arcana whose XII The Hanged Man
powers it provides. For example, if it appears as The Emperor, it appears as The Hanged Man represents heroism, sacrifice and atonement the
a girl sitting on a throne who calls on her warriors. power of those who give up everything for their beliefs, whatever the
consequences.
table 64: Wheel of fortune Pact: The character must heroically risk his life for something or
someone. The characters life must truly be in danger, and the possibility
Result Invocation
of death must be real for The Hanged Man to provide its power.
1 to 5 The Fool
Difficulty: 280 Cost: 550
5 to 10 The Magician
Atk. Ability: 240+ Def. Ability: NA
11 to 15 The High Priestess
Action: Active.
16 to 20 The Empress Effect: The Hanged Man uses its Attack Ability to make an energy
21 to 25 The Emperor blast against a specific target. In game terms, the attack is an attack spell.
26 to 30 The Hierophant This Arcanas Attack Ability increases by 5 points for every 10 points
31 to 35 The Lovers by which the invoker exceeds the Difficulty of this Invocation. The Base
36 to 40 The Chariot Damage of The Hanged Mans attack is four times the Life Points the
41 to 45 The Strength invoker sacrifices when invoking. So, if he spends 50 LP, the Base Damage
46 to 50 The Hermit for the attack will be 200. Damage suffered through this sacrifice can be
51 to 55 The Justice recovered normally.
56 to 60 The Hanged Man Duration: Instantaneous
61 to 65 The Death Usual Appearance: The Hanged Man appears as a middle-aged man
66 to 70 The Temperance with rope marks on his hands and feet. His overall look may vary, but
71 to 75 The Devil it is commonly that of a knight with old and rusty armor. The Hanged
76 to 80 The Tower Man holds out its hands toward the invoker and receives the characters
sacrificed blood. The character need not do anything in this process,
81 to 85 The Star
since temporary stigmata appear in the characters body, and his blood
86 to 90 The Moon
flies toward the Arcanas hands. Once it has received the blood, The
91 to 95 The Sun
Hanged Man kneads it, molds it into the shape of a crimson lance with
96 to 99 The Judgement supernatural chains, and throws it against the adversary.
100 The World

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XIII The Death
opposite sex from that of the invoker, and it possesses a savage beauty. It
This Arcana personifies renewal and cleansing. It is a regenerative force
manifest before him in an explosion of blue or green fire, and then it turns into
that transforms all it touches.
a shadow. When it fights, it joins with the invoker, changing his appearance.
Pact: This Arcana usually requests that the character suffer a near-death
experience and then recover. To do this, the invoker must reach the state XVI The Tower
between life and death, and then pass the obligatory Check without outside The power of this Arcana is the most terrible of all. Unlike the rest of
intervention. the Arcana, there is no reversed version of The Tower since it embodies
Difficulty: 300 Cost: 600 both positive and negative aspects of existence. The Tower brings about
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA destruction of reality and represents truncated destiny evil in the root of
Action: Active. the world.
Effect: When Death manifests itself, it completely cures the invoker or a Pact: The Tower only keeps a pact with one individual at a time. During
subject designated by the invoker, nullifying any negative or damaging effect an Invocation, it whispers the name of the current Pact holder in the
active on him even if the penalty is purely physical, like a missing limb. Summoners ear. He then must kill that individual in order to receive the
Likewise, all spells, psychic powers, and harmful supernatural effects are Towers power. Once the current holder dies,
automatically nullified by The Deaths power. The Tower seals the Pact with the assassin. Thus,
Duration: Instantaneous
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from the moment in which a invoker seals the

Usual Appearance: Death appears as Pact with The Tower, he knows that some day
a woman whose likeness changes constantly another invoker will attempt to kill him to invoke
from that of a child to an old woman in the power. If the current holder of the Pact dies
seconds. It wears a threadbare cloak made at someone elses hand, or in an accident, The
completely out of darkness, which leaves Tower instantly seals the Pact with the first
only its face and hands visible. When invoked, invoker who Summons it.
it appears among pieces of broken cloak and Difficulty: 360 Cost: 750
passes through the character, regenerating Atk.
A Ability: 320 Def. Ability: NA
him completely. Action: Active
Effect: The Tower makes an attack equivalent
XIV The Temperance
to an Spiritual Spell. If it provokes damage,
This Arcana represents perfect balance
the affected party must make an MR Check
and harmony. It has the ability to help others
with a Difficulty of 160 or temporarily lose all
achieve their true potential.
supernatural, magical, psychic, and Ki Abilities.
Pact: It usually requests that a character
Also, supernatural races will not be able to use
reach a specific power level. In game terms,
any special powers.
Temperance will request that a character reach
Duration: 1 day for every 10 points by
between 6th and 8th level before conceding its
which the invoker exceeds the Difficulty.
power. At the very least, a character must go up a
Usual Appearance: The Tower has no
level after the Pact is proposed for it to be sealed.
physical form and never manifests itself. It
Difficulty: 320 Cost: 650
only speaks through barely understandable
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA
whispers. When it does appear, it is usually
Action: Active
accompanied by minor natural disasters, like
Effect: Temperance boosts the effects of other
small earthquakes or storms. When invoked,
Invocations, automatically adding 100 points to
its not seen, but those present will feel that
the score by which the invoker exceeded the
something terrible and cold has come to this
Difficulty level for any other Invocation including
world. Those who can see the supernatural
reversed Arcana.
will be aware that a force approaches them,
Duration: 1 day for each 10 points by which
but they will not see a concrete form.
the invoker exceeded the Difficulty.
Usual Appearance: The form it most XVII The Star
commonly adopts is that of an angel of indeterminate The Star is mankinds greatest
sex. It appears among geometric forms and grants gift hope. Its power allows the impossible
its bonus to the invoker. It then disappears. The to be done, and because of it, people
character is usually left with a special mark as a sign continue trying to achieve what they desire.
that the Invocations power is active. It possesses the greatest defensive power of all the Arcana.
Pact: The character must raise up a symbol which brings hope to a
XV The Devil
people or ethnic group.
This Arcana represents passion and energy the power to apply ones
Difficulty: 380 Cost: 800
abilities to reach different ends.
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: 350+
Pact: The Devil will ask the character to impede a specific invoker from
Action: Passive
fulfilling a pact with one of the Reversed Arcana. The Devil will usually
Effect: It creates an energy shield that protects the invoker against
choose the antagonist and will inform the character about it.
any type of attack, using The Stars Defense Ability. In game terms, it is
Difficulty: 340 Cost: 700
considered a magical shield. The Defense Ability of the shield increases
Atk. Ability: 300 Def. Ability: 300
by 10 for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the Difficulty. The
Action: Active.
shield resists any amount of damage and cannot be broken, destroyed, or
Effect: While The Devil is active, the character can use the Arcanas
dispelled in any way.
Attack and Defense Abilities in combat. The Arcanas Defense is considered
Duration: 5 Turns for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds
a supernatural Block or Dodge, as the invoker prefers. Its Attack uses the
the Difficulty.
Cut, Thrust, or Impact Attack Type and has a Base Damage of 80. In more
Usual Appearance: The first time, this Arcana appears as a shooting star
than one way, The Devil melds with the character while granting its powers.
that falls to the earth and turns into a young woman with long golden hair and a
Therefore, if an adversary counterattacks one of the Arcanas Attacks, the
skirt that never ends. After that appearance, it simply manifests as a column of
new blow is directed towards the invoker and not The Devil.
light that illuminates the invoker from above even within enclosed places. The
Duration: 1 Combat Turn for every 10 points by which the invoker
column is an insurmountable barrier which can not be broken.
exceeds the Difficulty.

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Duration: Instantaneous
Usual Appearance: It usually takes the form of an archaic sun as
appears in old engravings. When invoked, the sky opens and columns of fire
descend, which devastate only what the summoner chooses.

XX The Judgement
This Arcana is the second oldest of them all. It pronounces judgement
on all things and executes sentences. Some say that it is the beginning of
eternity and destiny.
Pact: The Arcana usually asks the invoker if he is willing to be subject to
its judgment, and if so, it will judge all that the invoker has done throughout
his life. The Judement will not judge a characters actions as to whether
they are simply good or bad, but rather whether the existence of the
character in the world has been worthwhile and has influenced the events
in history. If the result is favorable, it grants its power to the character. If the
invoker receives an unfavorable judgment, the Pact fails and he must pass an
automatic MR Check with a Difficulty of 160 or disappear from existence.

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Difficulty: 440 Cost: 950
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA
Action: Active
Effect: When Invoked, Judgement will undo any event that has taken place
up to a maximum distance of one mile from the invoker. No time change is
involved, rather reality itself is transformed. An injured partys wounds could
be healed, for example, and even the dead can be brought back to life if they
were killed in the time period transformed. It is not possible select among
events in the area and time period everything that happened is undone.
The change is complete, but the affected individuals will be aware and will
remember everything that happened until then. This Invocation can undo a
maximum of 1 minute, plus another minute for every 10 points by which the
invoker exceeded the Difficulty. The only limitation is that actions by creatures
with a Gnosis greater than 40 can not be undone.
Duration: Instantaneous
XVIII The Moon
Usual Appearance: The few times it appears, this Arcana takes the
The Moon represents intuition and imagination all that is in the mind
form of an elderly man through which the universe can be seen. When its
of mankind. It is the power of dreams becoming reality.
power is invoked, everything seems to move backwards in slow motion.
Pact: The character must propose a riddle that The Moon is not able
to resolve. The Game Master must take into account all that this Arcana
represents. Winning a battle of wits with The Moon is immensely difficult.
Difficulty: 400 Cost: 850
Atk. Ability: 350 Def. Ability: NA
Action: Active.
Effect: The Moon affects anyone in an area of 300 feet around the invoker
who can not overcome an MR Check with a Difficulty of 160. In game terms,
this Invocation is considered the same as an Spiritual Spell. Subjects who dont
succeed at their MR Check are subject to the invokers will. He can inflict
any state on them as he desires, or he can transform them into anything he
can imagine. The only limitation is that the ability can not be used to kill the
affected parties although it can make the task much easier.
Duration: 1 turn for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the
Difficulty.
Usual Appearance: It appears as a fascinating woman dressed
completely in white, who walks together with hundreds of fantastic
creatures straight out of mankinds imagination and dreams. When it
is called, everything grows a bit darker, and the invoker begins to glow,
surrounded by the intangible fantasy creatures that accompany The Moon.

XIX The Sun

The Sun is the source of all energy in the world, including life itself. It is
the prime origin that creates and destroys things.
Pact: The character must be able to face the colossal destructive energy
of the Sun and survive. Only in this way does the Sun make sure that invoker
has reached a point where he will be able to control such power. In short,
when the Sun is invoked, it will submit the invoker to its attack and will only
seal the Pact if the invoker survives.
Difficulty: 420 Cost: 900
Atk. Ability: 300 Def. Ability: NA
Effect: This Arcana uses its Attack Ability to make a heat blast against
a specific target or targets. The Base Damage is 300, plus 10 for every 10
points by which the invoker exceeds the Difficulty. It attacks using the Heat
Attack Type. The maximum area of attack is 300 feet. The invoker can
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XXI The World
Atk. Ability: 160 Def. Ability: NA
The World is the supreme power among the Arcana. It represents
Action: Active
absolute perfection and complete glory. It is the perfect world in which
Effect: This Arcana offers a 60-foot radius energy area attack, using the
nothing can go wrong and no event can be changed. In a way, divine
High Priestesss Attack Ability. This invocation is considered an attack spell
command is attributed to it.
with a Base Damage of 80. The area of the spell increases by 30 feet for
Pact: Since it represents perfection, it will not grant its power to an
every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the Invocations Difficulty.
individual until this person reaches all the objectives theyve set in their
The Summoner can not choose targets inside the area of the spell.
life. Thus, the request will be different for each person, according to the
Duration: Instantaneous
objectives theyve set for themselves in their life.
Usual Appearance: This Arcana appears as a woman dressed in black-
Difficulty: 460 Cost: 1,000
tinted religious dress, her face covered by a veil. When invoked, it turns
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA
into darkness, and a flock of supernatural crows flies out of it destroying
Action: Active
everything they touch.
Effect: The World makes the invoker absolutely immune to all types of
damage, disadvantages, and negative effects. The invoker can receive hundreds III The Empress Reversed
of blows, and the most destructive spells, and he wont even have to bother The Empress Reversed incarnates the darkest aspects of womanhood. It
with blocking them or setting up his Resistance. Also, the World grants an represents infertility and a lack of imagination that repeats things over and over
automatic success in any Opposed Ability Check that doesnt imply knowledge. again, motivated only by a vague vanity. It is barren terrain a womb out of
Nevertheless, this Invocation has no effect against the actions of entities with a which no life or fruit springs and the mother whose children are stillborn.
Gnosis greater than 40 although it does protect against other Arcana. Pact: The invoker must destroy any works that they have created and kill
Duration: 1 minute for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeded their descendants, if they have any.
the Difficulty. Difficulty: 150 Cost: 200
Usual Appearance: The World never manifests itself in a material Atk. Ability: 160 Def. Ability: NA
form. When called, it changes the invokers surroundings, turning them Action: Active
into a paradise, with angels and the sound of heavenly choirs. Effect: This Invocation makes an attack on the Energy Table using its Attack

The Reversed Arcana Ability. This is considered an Spiritual Spell. If the spell affects an individual,
he must overcome a Magic Resistance Check against a Difficulty of 120 or
he must repeat (in future turns) the same action he did during the Combat
0 The Fool Reversed Turn in which The Empress Reversed was invoked. The affected individual is
The meaning of the Fools reflection is similar to its twin, but much still able to take Passive actions. The MR Difficulty increases by 5 for every 10
darker. It represents irresponsibility, the absurd, and everything that makes points by which the invoker exceeded the Invocations Difficulty.
no sense. It influences all the other Arcana, weakening them and causing Duration: 1 Turn for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeded
them to lose their connection with the world. the Difficulty.
Pact: It will ask the invoker to request a Pact with another Arcana and Usual Appearance: The Empress Reversed dresses like the most
fail to seal it. elaborately attired queen imaginable. Although she is particularly beautiful,
Difficulty: 120 Cost: 100 she looks fragile and sickly. The Empress Reversed makes the same gestures
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA over and over again, and she continually whispers the victims name.
Action: Active
Effect: The Fool Reversed causes any Invocation made in its presence to A summoner facing off against a wizard invokes the power of The
suffer a 50 penalty to its Final Summon Ability even if this prevents the Empress Reversed. The wizard tries to stop the attack with the Shield
Invocation from taking place. of Light spell, but fails. In addition, he fails his MR Check against
Duration: 1 minute for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds his opponents Invocation. Starting from this current Combat Turn,
the Difficulty. and ending after the duration of the Invocation, the wizard will cast
Usual Appearance: This Arcana appears as a wretched vagabond with a new Shield of Light spell every turn and can not take any other
a bundle on his back. It appears and disappears near the invoker in bizarre active action.
ways, such as by crawling from beneath a rock.
IV The Emperor Reversed
I The Magician Reversed The reverse of The Emperor represents tyranny and despotism. It
The Dark Magician represents supernatural power used without uses its power to dominate those below them and force them do its will.
control or care. Although this is a masculine aspect of creation, it is a corrupt and unnatural
Pact: The Magician will ask the invoker to summon a specific creature, power.
of which it will provide limited information. However, the creature must Pact: The invoker must enslave by force or intimidation several people
remain unbound and free in the world the summoner must not exert any who considered themselves his equal, or who were at least free and
sort of control over it. independent.
Difficulty: 130 Cost: 100 Difficulty: 160 Cost: 200
Atk. Ability: 140 Def. Ability: NA Atk. Ability: 180 Def. Ability: NA
Action: Active Action: Active
Effect: Invoking the Magician Reversed causes a blast of dark energy. This is Effect: This Invocation makes an attack on the Energy Table using its
an attack spell that uses the Arcanas Final Attack Ability and possesses a Base Attack Ability. This attack is considered an Spiritual spell. If it affects the
Damage of 100. Unlike other Invocations, this Arcana does not need to act individual, he must pass an MR or PsR Check with a Difficulty of 140 or be
instantly, as it will stay beside the invoker for the duration of the Invocation. subject to the complete control of the invoker, whom he will obey blindly.
Duration: 1 Turn for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the If the subject receives an order that goes completely against his behavior or
Difficulty. personality, he may make a new Resistance Check.
Usual Appearance: The Dark Magician manifests next to the invoker, Duration: 5 Turns for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the
taking the form of a dark wizard or a macabre beast. It gestures as if it were Difficulty.
casting a spell or, as a beast, it makes a supernatural cry. Usual Appearance: The Emperor Reversed doesnt usually physically
manifest itself. However, when it does, it takes the form of a tyrant dressed
II The High Priestess Reversed in imperial robes, sitting on a throne held up by slaves of all races. Its true
The reversal of the High Priestess represents ignorance, lack of faith, and power lies in its voice; when it speaks, the listener can not help but obey its
ulterior motives. It is the power that destroys what it doesnt know out of fear. orders. Usually when it is invoked, it is only heared. When it does appear,
Pact: It orders the invoker to destroy an object or supernatural creature. it orders its slaves to open a breach in reality.
The choice of target is left to the invoker.

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The Hierophant Reversed represents paganism and false prophets. It The twisted version of Strength is violence, unchecked power, and
uses mankinds faith to control it, and keep it chained by its beliefs. It is the perverse might that grows until it destroys everything.
champion of lies and false dogmas. Pact: Dark Strength forces the invoker to initiate violent acts against
Pact: The invoker must organize a cult and become its leader. The religion other people. Even without being invoked, it whispers to the character
need not have any real aim, except to deceive and enslave its followers. about when and whom he should start fighting against. The Arcana informs
Difficulty: 170 Cost: 250 the character when it is satisfied and the character can seal the Pact.
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: 180 Difficulty: 200 Cost: 350
Action: Passive Atk. Ability: 220 Def. Ability: NA
Effect: Creates an energy shield that protects the invoker against any Action: Active
type of attack while using the Arcanas Defensive Ability. The Invocation Effect: This Invocation makes a physical attack every turn it remains in this
is considered a magical shield, formed of Darkness, which can resist 1,000 world using the Arcanas Attack Ability. The attack has a Base Damage of 100
points of damage before breaking. The shield receives 100 extra Resistance and has an Impact Attack Type. Each time the Strength Reversed makes an
Points for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the Invocations attack without inflicting damage on its adversary, the Base Damage it inflicts
Difficulty. increases by 20. So, for example, if it attacks in two Combat Turns without
Duration: Instantaneous inflicting damage, it will have a Base Damage of 140 in the third. The invoker
Usual Appearance: It appears as a decrepit old man dressed as a high- must force this Arcana to attack a live or animated being every Combat Turn
level priest. It carries dozens of pagan objects and books of false prophecies. it appears, otherwise it will turn against the invoker himself and attack him.
When invoked, it doesnt make itself visible. Rather it forms a screen with Duration: 1 Turn for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the
the pages taken from books of erroneous prophecies and false dogmas. Difficulty.
Usual Appearance: It takes the appearance of a huge savage beast that
VI The Lovers Reversed breaks its chains and charges the invokers adversary.
The Dark Lovers represent obsessions that consume everything and
everyone. They are the relationships destined to failure and love that IX The Hermit Reversed
corrupts. The Hermit Reversed represents loneliness and mankinds isolation.
Pact: For The Lovers Reversed to seal a pact, the character must sacrifice Passiveness and a monotonous life often come from its power.
and destroy what he most loves in the world (object or person). Pact: The invoker must isolate himself from the world and stay alone for
Difficulty: 180 Cost: 250 at least a year with no contact with any other living being.
Atk. Ability: 200 Def. Ability: NA Difficulty: 240 Cost: 400
Action: Active Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA
Effect: The Lovers Reversed makes an attack (considered an Spiritual Action: Active
spell) on the Energy AT using its Attack Ability. If it successfully affects an Effect: The Hermit makes an attack on the Energy Table using its Ability.
individual, he must overcome a MR Check of 120 or lose an amount of This attack is considered equivalent to an Spiritual spell. The affected
Life Points and Zeon equal to his Failure Level. The Difficulty of the MR subject must pass an MR Check with a Difficulty of 140 or be separated
Check increases by 5 for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the from the rest of reality in an empty part of The Wake. This separation lasts
Invocations Difficulty. The invoker absorbs the damage and recovers the for 1 day for each point by which the target failed its MR Check. The MR
same amount of Life Points and Zeon that his target suffered. For the victim Difficulty increases by 5 for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds
of the attack to recover, the invoker must first lose an amount of LP equal the Invocations Difficulty. After the time of isolation ends, the affected
to the Zeon points absorbed or spent. character reappears in the same place where he disappeared.
Duration: Instantaneous. Duration: Instantaneous
Usual Appearance: It appears as the spectre of a voluptuous woman Usual Appearance: It usually appears as an exceptionally gaunt and thin old
or a desirable man, with no eyes and continuously bleeding eye sockets. man with a large beard. When invoked, this Arcana creates a dome of energy
When invoked, it flies toward the target and embraces it, consuming his life around the target and wraps it around him. The affected subject is usually left
with kisses and false caresses. on a lonely and stormy mountain, with nothing alive around him. Sometimes,
however, it may appear in an endless cave, or surrounded by darkness.
VII The Chariot Reversed
This Arcana symbolizes chaos and movement without purpose. It X The Wheel of Fortune Reversed
represents a lack of direction wandering aimlessly in the world. This Arcana represents regression and negative change. It is bad luck
Pact: If the invoker accepts the Pact, the Chariot Reversed transports which leads one to fail unexpectedly.
him (and all who accompany him) to a random place thousands of miles Pact: To make a Pact with the Wheel of Fortune Reversed, the invoker
from his present location. If the character manages to return to the starting must break a randomly chosen Pact previously sealed with another Arcana.
point and invokes the Chariot Reversed again, the Pact is sealed. The character must have at least four Pacts for this to be possible.
Difficulty: 190 Cost: 300 Difficulty: 240 Cost: 450
Atk. Ability: 220 Def. Ability: NA Atk. Ability: 240 Def. Ability: NA
Action: Active Action: Active
Effect: It makes an attack on the Energy Table using its ability. In game Effect: The Reversed Wheel uses its ability to create a supernatural
terms, the attack is considered equivalent to an Spiritual spell. If the spell area with a 300 foot radius around the invoker. All affected by the attack
affects the subject, he must succeed at an MR with a Difficulty of 160 or must overcome an MR Check with a Difficulty of 120 or lose 1 level of
automatically find himself transported to a random place 60 miles from his experience, plus another level for every 40 points by which the target fails
present location. The distance moved is increased by 5 miles for every 10 the Check. All who suffer its power start forgetting things and see their own
points by which the invoker exceeds the Invocations Difficulty. The invoker abilities permanently diminish. The Difficulty of the MR check increases by
has neither control nor knowledge about where the subject is sent. The 5 for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the required Difficulty.
invoker can also use this ability on himself. Duration: Instantaneous
Duration: Instantaneous Usual Appearance: This Arcana often appears as a black cat.
Usual Appearance: The Chariot Reversed usually chooses to appear
as a breach in reality itself. At times, it appears as an enormous mouth of XI The Justice Reversed
the void which swallows the invoker or the person indicated, and makes him As the first of the upper Dark Arcana, Justice Reversed is tremendously
immediately disappear. powerful. It represents injustice and inequality that leads to chaos and anarchy.
Pact: Dark Justice asks the invoker to commit one or more unjust acts
of its own choosing. These acts must cause extensive chaos where they
take place.

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XIV The Temperance Reversed
Atk. Ability: 240 Def. Ability: NA
The dark side of Temperance is disharmonizing and chaotic power. It
Action: Active
represents imbalance mankinds emotions and power scattered.
Effect: Justice Reversed tips the scales of power in favor of the invoker.
Pact: The character must allow Temperance to take away part of the
This Arcana uses a supernatural attack (equivalent to an Spiritual spell)
characters power to accept the Pact. In game terms, the character loses 1
against its victim. An affected character must pass a MR Check with a
or 2 Experience Levels and reverts to the character sheet he had one or
Difficultyof 140 or be completely drained of one of the three groups of
two levels ago.
Primary Abilities: Combat, Supernatural, or Psychic. The affected character
Difficulty: 320 Cost: 650
will temporarily lose all powers of this type, which will be transmitted to
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: 280
the invoker who will be able to use them as if they were his own. For
Action: Passive
example, if Justice Reversed is invoked against a wizard, the Dark Arcana
Effect: Dark Temperance creates an energy shield that protects the
will absorb all his magical powers and offer them to the invoker. Zeon, Ki,
invoker against any type of attack using the Arcanas Defensive Ability. The
and PP spent are not recovered when these powers return to their rightful
shield can withstand 500 points of damage before breaking, but it is only
user, but physical qualities, like exhaustion and Damage, reset when the
affected by supernatural damage. If an attacker uses a supernatural power
powers return.
and the shield stops the attack, he must pass an MR Check with a Difficulty
Duration: Powers remain drained for 1 minute for every 10 points by
of 160 or temporarily lose the ability to use the type of power in question.
which the invoker exceeds the Invocations Difficulty.
For example, if a Fire Ball is used against the invoker, the wizard will lose
Usual Appearance: This Arcana adopts the appearance of a beautiful
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the ability to cast magic temporarily.

blindfolded woman. Close inspection reveals holes in the blindfold that
Duration: The shield is instantaneous, but it nullifies a persons power
allow her to see through it. She carried a scale unbalanced by a pile of coins
for 1 day for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the Difficulty.
on one side and a spectral sword. When invoked, it will throw its sword at
Usual Appearance: Dark Temperance appears as a female angel with
the target. The weapon will pass through the target without harming it, but
very beautiful black wings. When invoked, she covers the invoker with
it will steal part of its essence and transmit it to the invoker.
her black wings to protect him from any attack. If its wings are broken, it
XII The Hanged Man Reversed disappears in a pool of blood, but otherwise it creates a swirling mass of
The Dark Hanged Man represents mankinds eternal suffering, our black feathers that stick into the attackers body and steal his essence.
senseless physical and spiritual pain which tears at our hearts.
XV The Devil Reversed
Pact: The character must accept an extraordinary suffering in his body
The Devil Reversed is the power of unchained evil the natural
that will subject him to a continuous state of Intense Pain (in game terms, he
darkness hidden in the heart of all mankind. It is a dark and malignant
suffers a 80 All Action Penalty). The invoker can free himself from the pain
entity that represents everything damned.
if he likes, but doing so breaks the Pact. To be released from the pain and be
Pact: The Devil Reversed asks the character to commit an act of pure
able to seal the pact, he must find a person who will voluntarily accept the
evil. It will not give advice or incite the character. It wants the invoker to
suffering from it. Once accepted, this suffering will be transmitted and the
look deep into his heart and choose the atrocity.
one who accepted it will bear the pain until the day of his death.
Difficulty: 340 Cost: 700
Difficulty: 280 Cost: 550
Atk. Ability: 300 Def. Ability: NA
Atk. Ability: 260 Def. Ability: NA
Action: Active
Action: Active
Effect: The Hanged Man Reversed uses its ability to make 150-foot-
radius supernatural area attack. All affected subjects must pass a Magic
Resistance Check with a Difficulty of 140 or suffer an an All Action Penalty
equal to the amount by which they failed their Check. The Resistance
Difficulty increases by 5 for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds
the required Difficulty. The penalties are reduced at a rate of 10 points an
hour, unless the targets Failure Level is greater than 80, in which case the
penalties remain for life.
Duration: Instantaneous
Usual Appearance: This Arcana appears as a woman with open
wounds hanging face down by sharp chains.

XIII The Death Reversed

Death Reversed represents the end of life. It is the concept of Death
as an end, but not a liberating end. Rather, it heralds the annihilation of all
existence.
Pact: It asks the Summoner to kill a large group of people for no other
reason than fulfilling the pact. The number of victims depends on the
characters power, but can never be less than 50 individuals.
Difficulty: 300 Cost: 600
Atk. Ability: 240+ Def. Ability: NA
Action: Active
Effect: Death uses its ability to make an energy attack on a person within
hand-to-hand combat distance from the invoker. This attack is equivalent
to an Spiritual spell, but it can be sensed by those unable to perceive the
supernatural. Its Attack Ability increases by 10 for every 10 points by which
the invoker exceeds the Difficulty. The affected party must pass an MR with
a Difficulty of 140 or die immediately.
Duration: Instantaneous
Usual Appearance: The Death Reversed usually adopts the classic
pose of a skeleton covered with black rags carrying a scythe or sickle. It
appears out of the invokers shadow by cutting the cloth of reality with its
weapon and attacking the designated victim. If it hits, no trace of physical
damage is detectable in the body, but the victim falls immediately, lifeless.

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 Effect: The Devil Reversed forces the target to pass an MR Check Duration: 5 Turns for each 10 points by which the invoker exceeds
with a Difficulty of 140 as if it were an Spiritual spell. If it is not resisted, the Difficulty.
the target will be possessed by the power of The Devil and will attack its Usual Appearance: The Star Reversed has the same appearance as
companions or friends, starting with the most loved or appreciated. The the Star, but with silver hair and black clothes. When invoked, the sky
possessed character uses The Devils Attack Ability, but he wont defend, turns black and it descends like a dark comet. It hovers above the invoker,
so his companions might kill him. If the possessed subject dies, this Arcana creating dark flashes with its hands and launching them like spells.
will pass to his assassin like an automatic spell, forcing him to do a MR
Check with a Difficulty of 140, or everything will begin again. As soon XVIII The Moon Reversed
as a subject passes the MR Check, The Devil fades away even if the The Moon Reversed represents lies and illusion the power of dreams
Invocations Duration hasnt expired yet. to confuse mans spirit. At a deeper level, it is also the Arcana which
Duration: The Devil Reversed stays in this world possessing souls for represents fear.
10 Turns for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds the Invocations Pact: The invoker must create a lie big enough to fool an entire nation.
Difficulty. Difficulty: 400 Cost: 850
Usual Appearance: It traditionally takes the form of the biblical devil Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: 350
or the invokers conception of evil. When it appears, the world is covered Action: Active.
by shadows and it is accompanied by obscene chants. Effect: The Moon uses its Defensive Ability to teleport the invoker
to safety from attacks. In game terms, the invoker can use the Arcanas
XVI The Tower Reversed Defense Ability as if he were Dodging. Every time the invoker successfully

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In its most disturbing aspect, The Tower is much more than simple defends himself, the Moon Reversed creates an illustion of another invoker.
destruction. It represents the end of everything from its beginnings, the Determining which of the images is the real invoker requires overcoming an
terrible destiny that none can avoid and that will eventually sweep away Inhuman-level Search or Ki Detection Check.
everything in its path. Duration: 1 turn for every 10 points the invoker exceeds the Invocations
Pact: The Tower Reverseds Pact is the same as the pure Towers, but in Difficulty.
this case, it requires the invoker to finish off the holder of the Dark Arcana. Usual Appearance: The Mistress of Lies adopts many guises, but the
Difficulty: 340 Cost: 750 most common is a beautiful harlequin. When invoked, everything turns to
Atk. Ability: 300 Def. Ability: NA darkness, and when it is attacked, the image of the invoker breaks like glass,
Effect: The Tower makes an attack using the energy Attack Type. This with a new copy appearing out of the fragments.
Invocation is considered an Spiritual spell. If it causes damage, the affected
party will be forced to pass 13 different MR Checks all with a Difficulty of 120
to avoid the following negative effects (described in Chapter 14): All Action
Penalty, Fear of the Adversary, Terror, Pain, Weakness, Total Paralysis, Rage,
Blindness, Deafness, Dumbness, Fascination, Damage, and Unconsciousness.
The affected party must also pass two more Resistance Checks, one against
poisons and the other against a degenerative illness, both at Level 60. The
level of all the Resistance rolls increases by 5 points for every 10 points
the invoker passes the Invocations Difficulty. None of these effects can be
completely avoided, since the Dark Towers power is inevitable. When a
subject passes one of the Resistance rolls, it is turned immediately against
the invoker, who must in turn make a Check. If he passes the Check as well,
the Resistance Check bounces back to the target, and it keeps cycling until
one of the two doesnt pass. If the Arcanas original attack doesnt reach its
adversary, theres no need to make any Resistance roll.
Action: Active
Duration: Instantaneous
Usual Appearance: The same as the Tower, since they are really the
same entity.
Kaine invokes the Dark Towers power against a wizard he faces,
and the wizard cant defend himself against the Arcanas attack.
The wizard must pass the MR Checks against all of the effects, and
two additional Resistance rolls against Illness and Poison. He passes
five of them, but the other affect him, as per Chapter 14. The five
Resistance Checks he passed now turn against Kaine, who must do
a Check against each of them. Fortunately, she is able to pass three.
These three then bounce back to the wizard. If he passes them again,
the circle will continue until one of the two fails.

XVII The Star Reversed

Also known as the Dark Heaven, the Star Reversed represents sadness
and desperation. It is the power which denies mankind hope, leaving it in
absolute darkness. It is the most ruthless Arcana of all.
Pact: The character must destroy a country or ethnic groups hopes and
lead thousands of people to despair.
Difficulty: 380 Cost: 800
Atk. Ability: 320 Def. Ability: NA
Action: Active
Effect: The Star fires a charge of dark energy using its Attack Ability. In
game terms, it is considered an Attack spell. Each Combat Turn it stays, The
Star Reversed can make an additional attack against any target the invoker
chooses. It causes a Base Damage of 200. The damage caused by the Star
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 XIX The Sun Reversed
The Dark Sun is the source of the energy that consumes the
world. It is the power that devours everything, even itself.
Pact: The Pact the Dark Sun usually requests is appalling. From
the moment the invoker accepts it, he begins to lose one Life
Point each Combat Turn. This damage cant be recovered by any
natural or supernatural means. However, every time he or one of
his controlled creatures kills a living being with a Presence of 20
or greater, he recovers 1 LP. If the invoker manages to survive a
day this way, the Pact is sealed.
Difficulty: 420 Cost: 900
Atk. Ability: 350 Def. Ability: NA
Effect: This Arcana uses its Attack Ability to create an
holocaust of blazing destruction. This blast uses the Heat Attack
Type and possesses a Base Damage of 300. This attack has an area
of 500 yards, plus 500 yards more for every 10 points by which
the invoker exceeds the Difficulty. The invoker cannot choose
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specific targets inside the area of the attack.

Action: Active
Duration: Instant.
Usual Appearance: Usually that of the archaic sun, but
with dark colors. When invoked, the sky splits in and an
enormous meteor of fire descends and explodes, destroying
everything except the invoker.

XX The Judgement Reversed

This Arcana represents punishment and condemnation the
dark judgment that nobody wins. Some say that it represents the
principal of nihilism, the opposite of eternity.
Pact: Judgement Reversed brings the invokers worst enemy,
or the person he most hates, before him and asks that person to
pass sentence on the invoker. If the invoker voluntarily accepts the
punishment, Judgement Reversed will carry out the punishment
at the same time as it signs the Pact. If the invoker refuses to suffer
the punishment, the Pact fails.
Difficulty: 440 Cost: 950
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA
Action: Active.
Effect: When Invoked, Judgement Reversed reduces the
Gnosis of all entities (except the invoker) in a one-mile radius of Antares the colossus, one of the Great Beasts.
the invoker to zero. Entities with Gnosis 45 or higher are not
affected by this ability. Supernatural powers that depend on Gnosis Duration: 1 minute for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds
are lost while the owner remains in the radius. It is an automatic effect, so the Difficulty.
the target need only be inside the specified area. Usual Appearance: The Arcana modifies reality around the invoker,
Duration: 1 minute for every 10 points by which the invoker exceeds transforming it into a dark, macabre image of the real world, made up of
the Difficulty. metal, flesh, and blood. Like The World, it is still accompanied by choirs,
Usual Appearance: It takes the form of a breach in reality out of which but these consist of screams of pain and wailing infants. Any person that
neither light nor darkness appears. When invoked, the opening expands at spends time in its interior usually ends up losing their mind.
a great speed, as if it were trying to devour the world.

XXI The World Reversed

The final Dark Arcana is the worst of the inverted Arcana the most
THE gREAT BEASTS
terrible and terrifying power of all. It represents realitys imperfections, the The Arcana are not the only Invocations available to characters. There
absolute failure which can not be repaired. It is the world of darkness, the are certain creatures that are also able to grant their powers to invokers.
other side of the coin where good and evil are part of the same side. These are generally called the Great Beasts or Aeons. They are powerful
Pact: The World Reversed will only grant its power to a person that has entities that dont have enough Gnosis to grant Elan, but who attract agents
failed in absolutely all life goals and has lost everything. Only a character left and followers by allowing them to use the entitys abilities.
with nothing, with no reason to live, will be granted this power. This means Ancient Dragons, Titans from past eras, Elemental Lords or Fallen
that only after a desperate character tries to Invoke the World Reversed Gods are only a few examples of these almost divine creatures. Despite
and fails, will it appear and seal the pact. being grouped together here, they do not have necessarily anything in
Difficulty: 460 Cost: 1000 common. Most of them are unaware of the others existence. Each has its
Atk. Ability: NA Def. Ability: NA own aims and motivations be it destroying humanity, secretly helping it,
Action: Active or something else completely different. In game terms, the Great Beasts
Effect: The World Reversed perverts reality itself around the invoker in are governed by the same Invocation rules as the Arcana although their
a radius of one mile, plus an additional mile for every 10 points by which abilities may be quite different. This book doesnt include their specific
the invoker exceeds the Difficulty. Everyone inside the radius of the Dark Invocations. Inventing their nature, powers, and Pacts is left to the Game
World automatically Fumbles every roll, whatever the result of the dice. Master and the players. Properly used, they can surely add a great deal of
This Invocation has no effect against the actions of entities with a Gnosis fun to games.
greater than 45 although it does protect against other Arcana, who are
powerless inside the area of effect. If an affected subject is protected by the
World pure, both powers nullify each other.

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 Chapter 13
The Psychic Disciplines
Its all in the mind The use of Psychic Powers
Characters endowed with Psychic Powers can make use of them
anytime they want. Once a character gains access to a specific Power,
there is no limit to the number of times he can use it. Each Psychic Power

H. Durn has a Difficulty Level, which is an indicator of the complexity of its use.
In order to execute their Powers, characters must roll 1d100 and add
the result to their Psychic Potential. If the Final Score exceeds the Powers
Difficulty Level, that Power functions. This is called the Potential Calculation
Now that we have examined Ki Dominion and Magic, we will move on roll (PC), and it utilizes both Open Rolls and Fumbles. A Psychic Powers
to explore the third and last of the Supernatural capabilities in Anima: the effects will vary according to a characters Final Score on the PC roll.
Psychic Disciplines. In this chapter, we shall learn about the unbelievable
feats those who develop their mind power can achieve. Let us say Pazusu would like to use Minor Psychokinesis in
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order to move a 10 pound stone. Even though this Power
will work if he passes a PC roll with an Easy Difficulty, such
a result will only allow him to move an object no heavier
than two poounds, leaving an object as heavy as the rock in
question off limits. Pazusu has a Psychic Potential of +60. He
rolls the dice and gets an 85, which he then adds to his Psychic
Potential, for a Final Score of 145. By looking in the Power
chart, we discover that this result is enough to move up to
40 pounds more than enough for Pazusu to lift the rock.

Some Psychic Powers are Active; they require a character

to have the Initiative in order to execute them. Others, on the
contrary, are Passive and can be used whenever needed. The
Passive or Active nature of each Power appears in its description.
Characters can use more than one Psychic Power per turn,
depending on their Psychic Potential score. When it comes to
using their mental abilities, characters may employ as many Powers
as they wish during the course of any given turn. These multiple
Powers will all be regarded as a single action, incurring in no
multiple-action penalties.
However, if a character engages in any other Active action in
Control over fire is quite easy for a pyrokinetic the same turn that he uses his Psychic Powers, he suffers a 25
penalty to his Psychic Potential per additional action. In the same

PSyCHiC mATRiCES way as magic, the use of Psychic Powers is equivalent to unarmed combat;
it has a Weapon Initiative score of +20.
It takes a minimum of 10% damage on the Combat Table to affect an
Not everything can be explained through powers of the soul. opponent with a Psychic Power using the characters Psychic Projection. So,
Some people can use their mind to alter their surroundings merely after using the characters Potential to calculate the effects of the Power, a
through willpower. A persons psyche produces an enormous amount of character must make a Psychic Projection Check to hit the target and know the
energy called a matrix that can be used for controlling matter and reach of his power. In most cases, unless the description states otherwise, no
modifying the laws of physics. Psychics are capable of moving objects at a Armor Type protects against Psychic Powers. A character can Dodge Psychic
distance; they can also set them on fire, or control their own adrenaline Matrix energies, but he can only Block them if he is somehow capable of
levels to boost their Abilities. However, psychic matrices do not affect stopping energy. Even if a character attempts to Dodge a Psychic Power, he still
matter exclusively. This energy also has the capability to enter into the suffers a penalty as if he were Blinded unless he can see Psychic Matrices.
minds of others, making it possible for psychics to read thoughts or All Psychic Powers count as Fired Projectiles when calculating Defense
control a persons will. On certain occasions, matrices can even intercept scores.
environmental residues and reveal events that have occurred in the past.
Matrix control is not homogeneous. The energy it produces is organized
into different Disciplines, each of which grants the psychic access to very Psychic Potential
different abilities. Thus, it is possible that a character who can read peoples Psychic Potential is the basis for all mental Powers. It is a measure of
minds and control their will may be unable to use Powers of a different an individuals capacity for using his Disciplines and amplifying their effects.
area such as those related to temperature control. His power is simply It takes the form of a bonus that a player adds to his characters Potential
not able to tune into that particular Psychic Discipline. Calculation roll each time he intends to use a Psychic Power. Psychic
Few people develop a mastery of their Psychic Powers. Only a very small Potential depends directly on a characters Willpower Characteristic. To
number of individuals have access to the part of the mind that remains asleep find out a characters Psychic Potential, turn to Table 65. Characters
for the rest of us. The reason why only some are able to accomplish such wanting to use more than one Power per turn divide their Psychic Potential
feats is unknown. Some argue this ability is entirely physical, and that psychics the Powers they want to use. They are free to allocate more points to those
possess more evolved brains. Others attribute it completely to psychological Powers they wish to enhance the most. For instance, a character with a +50
reasons. They claim that mastery of the mind is the only requirement to Psychic Potential using two mental abilities may choose to apply +15 to the
awaken and control these abilities. Be that as it may, one thing is for first Power and save the remaining +35 for the second. It is not possible to
sure Willpower allows them to use their abilities to the fullest. apply less than +10 to any given Power. Therefore, a character with a +40
Potential can use only 4 Psychic Powers per turn by splitting his potential
into four +10 bonuses.

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 when he fails. He subtracts this number from any unused points. Once a
table 65: baSe pSyChiC potential character depletes his free PP, he starts consuming Fatigue Points until
he is either unconscious or able to rest. PP lost on account of Fatigue
Willpower Psychic Potential
is recovered at the regular rate of points spent on acquiring temporary
4 or below +0 Psychic Abilities. Psychic Fatigue affects even physically tireless beings.
5 +10 Bear in mind that if a character Fumbles on his Potential Calculation
6 +20 roll, his player must subtract the Fumble level from the Final Score, thus
worsening the consequences.
7 +30
8 +40 Pazusu, who possesses a +80 Psychic Potential, intends to use
9 +50 Shatter, a Power with a Difficulty Level of Very Difficult. He has no
time to Concentrate, so he rolls directly and gets a 15. He then adds
10 +60
his Psychic Potential to the roll, for a Final Score of 95. This result
11 +70 only achieves a Medium difficulty, two levels below his objective.
12 +80 When checking this result on the Shatter Effect Table, we find that he
13 +90 has suffered Fatigue 4. Therefore, he loses 4 of his free Psychic Points.
However, since he only has 3 left, he also loses 1 Fatigue point.
14 +100
15 +120 If a characters Fatigue drops to 0 or below on account of Psychic
16 +140 Fatigue, he immediately lapses into a shock of possible fatal consequences.
17 +160 In this situation, all Innate Powers cease to be Maintained, and the character
must make a PsR Check with a difficulty of 100 in order to avoid falling
18 +180 into a coma that lasts for a number of days equal to his Failure level. Every
19 +200 negative Fatigue Point will increase the difficulty of this Check by +10. For
20 +220 example, a character with 6 Fatigue Points must pass a PsR Check with a
difficulty of 160. If a character fails this Check by more than 80 points, his
mind shatters and he dies immediately.
Some time later Pazusu has increased his Psychic Potential up to Even tireless characters and creatures, who cant lose Fatigue Points,
+80, so he can now use up to 8 Psychic Powers per turn with a +10 are not exempted of Psychic Fatigue Checks.
bonus to each. If he should wish to use three Powers in any given turn,
he may distribute his Psychic Potential points freely. For instance, he
may apply +20 to the first two rolls and +40 to the third. Each Power
shall be individually rolled, adding the corresponding bonus.
PSyCHiC PoinTS
Psychic Points otherwise known as PP constitutes yet another

Concentration fundamental element of using mental Powers. PP shows how characters

spend their psychic energies, along with the aspects of their Powers they
Even though Psychic Powers take immediate effect, it is possible for a seek to enhance. In a way, it may be thought of as a set of wild cards
character to amplify them through Concentration. By these means, psychics allowing the psychic a wide array of advantages such as developing new
can invest some time in the preparation of a mental ability, thus improving Disciplines or temporarily increasing his Potential. All characters start off at
the result. Upon initiating Concentration, the character must state the 1st level with one PP; this amount can increase by investing DP or moving
intended Power and its objective. Depending on the Concentration level up in levels.
reached, a character receives a bonus to his Psychic Potential as shown With some of the advantages brought by PP they are consumed
in Table 66. permanently; once the PP disappear, they can not be used again. Other
Concentration is considered to be a complete Active action. Therefore, advantages, however, provide temporary benefits that do not consume the
if a character engages in other actions or receives damage, he will be unable PP forever. Characters can recover them after a while. The following is a list
to continue to Concentrate, thereby losing any accumulated bonuses. of the abilities PP provide, starting with the permanent ones.

table 66: ConCentration Affinity with a Psychic Discipline

Concentration Available Bonus
Characters do not initially have any Psychic Discipline. In order to access
One Turn +10 the Powers pertaining to any one Discipline, they need to permanently
Three Turns +20 invest 1 PP point. By doing so, they develop a certain affinity to that specific
Discipline, and from then on they are capable of mastering any of the
Five Turns +30 Powers within that Discipline by investing new PP points. There is no limit
One Minute +40 to the number of Disciplines that can be mastered. For instance, a character
One Hour +50
spending 4 PP points may have access to 4 different Psychic Disciplines such
as Psychokinesis, Pyrokinesis, Telepathy and Physical Increase.

Psychic Failure and Fatigue mastering a new mental Power

Every time a psychic takes a chance on using a Power with a base Once a character has developed an affinity to a Psychic Discipline, he
Difficulty Level higher than his Potential, he is exposed to possible Failure. is ready to master its Powers. If he seeks to use a specific Power of a
If you look closely at the effect description for any Power, you will find that Discipline with which he has an affinity, he must first master it by investing
occasionally the words are in italics, and instead of the description, the word 1 PP point permanently. Characters may acquire as many Powers as they
Fatigue appears, followed by a number. If the end result, after adding a desire, provided only that they master a first-level Power before moving
characters Potential to the roll, should fall within the Fatigue range, the on to a second-level one, and so on. Thus, a character with a Pyrokinesis
character is unsuccessful in using the Power. affinity and 3 unspent PP points, may master the Create Fire (first level),
Psychic failure exerts great pressure on the mind, since the psyche is Fire Immunity (second level) and Nova (third level) Powers by spending all
unable to use the energy it has generated. Therefore, the number next to of his PP points.
Fatigue represents the consequences characters have to face when they
fail. In other words, it is the number of free Psychic Points the psychic loses

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than a characters Psychic Potential, the character can Maintain it
PP are also helpful in increasing Psychic Potential, thus significantly enlarging innately with the minimal Difficulty required.
mental capability. Characters will get a bonus proportionate to the amount of PP
points they invest. They add this bonus to their Psychic Potential when using any Pazusus psychic potential is +80, which allows him to Maintain
of their Powers. Table 67 details what bonuses a character receives according his Innate Powers at a Medium Difficulty. If he successfully employs
to the PP he spends. The first row shows the amount of PP points required for
a Psychic Shield and allows it to remain active in subsequent turns,
getting the bonus to the right. These bonuses build off of each other. Therefore,
it will have a Medium effect regardless of what his original Final
if a character wants a +40 bonus, he must first spend all the points necessary to
Potential Calculation was.
achieve a +10, +20, and +30 bonus, as well. The figure in parenthesis represents
He then wishes to Maintain Psychokinetic Flight, which requires
the total sum of PP that it would take to reach that final bonus.
a level of Difficult as an operative minimum. Even though naturally
table 67: inCreaSe pSyChiC potential he could only Maintain Medium-Difficulty Powers, he can Maintain
Psychokinetic Flight on a Difficult level, since it is the minimum
Required PP Psychic Potential Difficulty required for activation.
1 (1) +10
2 (3) +20 Free Psychic Points
PP not invested permanently on any of the Powers listed before will
3 (6) +30
be referred to as Free PP. Free PP have several functions, ranging from
4 (10) +40 keeping characters from losing Fatigue points, to bestowing special abilities
5 (15) +50 on psychics. These uses do not consume Free PP completely, as in the cases
described above. They cost only temporary PP. Free PP used in this manner
6 (21) +60
recover at a rate of 1 per hour. For instance, a character using 3 free PP
7 (28) +70 to temporarily enhance his Powers, will take 3 hours to recover them.
8 (36) +80 Spending PP is a Passive action. Their many functions are described below:
9 (45) +90
10 (55) +100 Box xII: Uses of PP
For example, Pazusu spends 1 PP in order to get a +10 bonus to Permanent uses (With PP consumption)
his Psychic Potential. If he later wished to increase it up to +20, he Affinity to a Psychic Discipline
should spend 2 more PP, (which makes a total of 3). Master a New Mental Power
Increase Psychic Potential
Strengthening a Power Strengthen an Power
Characters may choose to spend their PP on strengthening the natural Acquire Innate Slot (Consumes 2 PP)
potential of a Power they already possess. In this way, they become experts at
certain abilities and are able to employ them with superior strength. Every PP Temporary uses (Hourly rate recovery)
spent on one of their Powers will give them +10 to their Potential Calculation Improve Psychic Projection
rolls. A character can not increase a Power beyond a +50 bonus. Therefore, Increase Psychic Potential
the maximum amount of PP a character can spend on a single ability is 10. Eliminate Fatigue
Temporary Access to a Power
Pazusu has Psychokinetic Flight, and he would like to strengthen
Improve Innate Power
it by spending 4 PP points. Consequently, he receives a +40 bonus
which he adds to his PC roll every time he uses Flight. This bonus
does not affect any of his other Powers. Improve Psychic Projection: No Fatigue points may be invested
on improving Psychic Projection; however, those characters using mental
Acquiring An innate Slot Powers can spend PP in order to increase their ability on any given round.
Every PP spent to this effect will provide a +10 bonus to the characters
Some Psychic Powers can be Maintained, allowing characters to use Psychic Projection when using a specific Power. Not more than 5 PP may be
these abilities continually like flying or establishing mental bonds with spent in improving Psychic Projection, so the maximum bonus that can be
their friends, for example. In order to Maintain a Power through several applied to the roll by these means is +50. As is the case with Fatigue Points,
Combat Turns without rolling, it is necessary to have an Innate Slot. Innate the expenditure must be declared prior to rolling the dice.
Slots allow the psychic to subconsciously tie one of their Powers to their
will, so that it can be used effortlessly in every turn. In this case, acquiring Increase Psychic Potential: Characters may spend their PP in the
an Innate Slot requires that a character spends 2 PP points. There is no limit improvement of a specific Powers Potential. Every PP spent to this effect
to the amount of Innate Slot a character can have. will provide a +20 bonus to the selected Powers Potential during that turn.
The maintenance of an Innate Power is a Passive action; a character can For instance, if a character spends 3 PP in the improvement of any given
use these abilities even if he is asleep or unconscious. Bear in mind, Innate mental ability, he would add +60 to its Potential. Once more, the use of PP
Slots are not tied to a single Power: A character with only one Innate Slot must be announced before the roll. Characters may spend up to 5 free PP
may choose to maintain any one Power, according to his needs. He may in the improvement of a specific Power.
use it to remain suspended in flight and soon after apply it to raise a mental
barrier, for example. Eliminate Fatigue: Characters declaring the use of a PP in Fatigue
It is necessary for characters to use a Power once before they can elimination prior to calculating an abilitys Psychic Potential will not lose
keep it active. Once they successfully activate the Power, they must declare Fatigue Points in that turn. This mental activity will not tire the character
that they want to keep it as an Innate Power. Starting on the next turn, regardless of his Failure level.
they will not need to roll any dice to use it. Innate Powers function in the
natural Difficulty that their users Psychic Potential allows without rolling or
applying any penalties. No additional Potential achieved through a roll or any
bonus may be applied to a Maintained Power. So, if the character has a +60
Potential, his Maintained Powers will function with an Easy Difficulty.

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 Temporary Access to a Power: It is possible that characters
find themselves in need of a Psychic Power they have not yet mastered.
Psychics can use a mental ability they have not mastered,
Psychic Projection
but which belongs to a Discipline with which they have Psychic Projection is the ability to focus and control Psychic Powers
affinity, by investing a PP temporarily. This allows them upon a single target. In a way, it is analogous to a wizards Magic
to use the Power during that turn. Temporarily acquired Projection. Psychic Projection is not a measure of how sharp a
Powers can not be Maintained as an Innate Power. characters aiming abilities are. Rather, it represents instead
the level of control he has over his Powers so as to use them
Pazusu does not have access to Psychokinetic successfully. Psychics use their Projection to attack and repel
Shield. However, he finds himself the subject attacks although only the penalties explained in the Psychic
of an attack, and he is unable to respond. Since Abilities in Combat section in Chapter 9 will apply.
he has 1 Free PP and Psychokinesis affinity, he Remember Psychic Abilities are invisible to the human
spends it temporarily on Shield access during that eye, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Therefore, the
turn. Blinded penalty will be applied to the victim if he can
not see a psychic attack. Although this ability is
Improve Innate Power: Characters typically used in combat only, the GM may request
may use their Free PP to increase the strength characters to overcome certain Difficulties in order
Illustrated by Alicia Guillen

of an Innate Power. In order to do this, they to affect inanimate targets. See Box XIV: Psychic
must spend the PP they want to use at the Projection Difficulties for an approximate
time they set the Power as an Innate. Every notion. They function in a way very similar to that of
PP point invested in this way increases Magical Abilities. The GM will be the judge when it
their Psychic Potential by 20 points for comes to calculating the Difficulty of high-precision
purposes of determining its Maintained actions such as threading a needle using Psychokinesis.
Difficulty Level. In this way, a character
with a psychic potential of +60, who Box xIV: PsychIc ProjectIon
would normally Maintain an Innate Power
with an Easy Difficulty, would be able to
Pazusu
DIffffIcultIes
raise his Innate Power Difficulty to Medium
level if he spent 1 PP (thereby receiving a +20 Routine The ability may be used on the psychic himself or
bonus to his Psychic Potential). Psychics may spend up to 5 PP to this end. on a person or object with which he is in contact.
Note that characters do not recover PP spent in this way while they Easy: Affects targets less than 15 feet away from the psychic.
Maintain an amplified Innate Power. Natural recovery rate will take effect Moderate: Affects targets up to 60 feet away from the psychic.
once they stop Maintaining that Power. Difficult: Affects targets up to 300 feet away from the psychic.
Very difficult: Affects targets up to 800 feet away from the psychic.
Pazusu has created a Psychic Shield he keeps as an Innate Power Absurd: Affects targets up to 1,500 feet away from the psychic.
with an 80-point Potential (Medium level). If he decides to spend Almost Impossible: Achieving this difficulty allows the psychic to
2 PP points to amplify his Innate Power, he could Maintain it at a hit a target whose exact location is known but not necessarily within
120-point Potential (at a Difficult level). If he spent 3 PP instead, he direct eyesight. It covers up to one mile.
could Maintain it at 140, or a Very Difficult level. Impossible: Achieving this difficulty allows the psychic to affect
On the other hand, if Pazusu keeps the Total Increase Power targets out of his sight and with only an approximate location
active with a + 80 Potential and a minimum difficulty of Absurd, he up to 10 miles away.
will not be able to raise maintenance any more using PP since even
if he spent 5 PP (taking his Potential to 100), he would only reach a
180 Difficulty level, which would still be Absurd.

Psychic DisciPlines
Box xIII: ExamplE of pp SpEndIng Mental abilities are organized into levels, each touching on a particular
sphere and featuring Powers completely different from the rest. These
spheres are called Psychic Disciplines. Each Discipline has a different
Now that we are familiar with the different functions of PP, number of Powers organized in three levels.
let us see an example of how it could be spent. In certain cases, a Discipline will have some kind of modifier that will
apply according to the situation in which its Powers are used. For instance,
Pazusu has 10 free PP to start acquiring Psychic Powers.
Telepathic Abilities are more easily performed upon subjects in physical
The first thing he does is invest 2 PP points in developing an
contact with the psychic. Discipline modifiers will affect all the Powers
affinity to Telepathy and Psychokinesis. After gaining access to
comprised within that Discipline.
both Disciplines, he spends 1 PP on the Telepathic Power Area
The following is a list of the various Psychic Disciplines, with the
Scanning and masters it. Since he would also like to have the
following descriptions:
second-level Power Psychokinetic Flight, he spends his next
2 PP points on Psychokinesis. He spends the first of these on Level: Indicates the Powers level.
Minor Psychokinesis, a first-level Power that grants him access Action: Indicates whether the use of the Power is an Active or Passive
to Psychokinetic Flight. Then, he spends his second PP on action.
acquiring Psychokinetic Flight. Description: This explains the Powers effects.
He has already invested 5 of his 10 PP points. The following 2 Maintenance: It indicates whether or not the Power may be kept as an
he chooses to spend on an Innate Slot to Maintain any one of his Innate Power.
Powers. He also spends 1 PP on enhancing his Area Scanning Effects: This shows how the ability improves, depending on the Difficulty
PC Checks by +10. Finally, he decides to keep his last 2 points Level the psychic can reach with his Potential.
as Free PP to enhance his Powers and eliminate Fatigue
whenever necessary.

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 TelepaThy
TelepaT Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 2
Telepathy is one of the most fascinating Disciplines psychics have at their
40 Easy Fatigue 1
disposal. It synchronizes the energies of two Psychic Matrices, allowing the
80 Medium 100 PsR
user to access the minds of others. Some examples of Telepathic abilities are
120 Difficult 120 PsR
mind reading, altering a subjects perception, or even subduing their will. 140 Very Difficult 140 PsR
Telepathy has no effect upon mindless beings such as golems or similar 180 Absurd 160 PsR
creatures. Unlike with other Disciplines, no Psychic Projection is required 240 Almost impossible 180 PsR
for setting the target (the check is still needed to determine the range of the 280 Impossible 200 PsR
Power), but if the Psychic is not able to obtain a minimum of 10% damage 320 Inhuman 220 PsR
on the Combat Table, the affected target can add +60 to his PsR roll. 440 Zen 240 PsR

Modifiers: Psychics in physical contact with the subject against whom they MentA
ent l coMMunicAtion
are using their Telepathic Powers may add a +20 bonus to their Potential. Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: The psychic is able to engage in long distance
AreA ScAnning conversation with another character whose approximate location is known.
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes Unlike with other Powers, no Psychic Projection is required for setting the
Description: This Power detects any active mind around the psychic. target. Maximum distance allowed for conversation is indicated by the
It may differentiate between simple psyches such as that of animals or Powers effects.
those of a much more complex nature. However, it cannot locate a specific Effects:
mind within the radius. Resisting this Power requires a character to make a 20 Routine Fatigue 2
successful PsR Check against the target Difficulty indicated by the Effects Table 40 Easy Fatigue 1
below. Characters failing this Check will not be entitled to new Resistance 80 Medium 300 feet
Checks while they remain within the scanned area. This ability does not call 120 Difficult 1,500 feet
for Psychic Projection; it will automatically affect everyone within the area. 140 Very Difficult 1 mile
Effects: 180 Absurd 5 miles
20 Routine Fatigue 2 240 Almost impossible 60 miles
40 Easy Fatigue 1 280 Impossible 600 miles
80 Medium 100 PsR / 30 foot radius 320 Inhuman 3,000 miles
120 Difficult 120 PsR / 150 foot radius 440 Zen Any distance
140 Very Difficult 140 PsR / 300 foot radius
180 Absurd 160 PsR / 800 foot radius PSychic Shield
240 Almost impossible 180 PsR / 1,500 foot radius Level: 1 Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes
280 Impossible 200 PsR / 1 mile radius Description: Psychic Shield enhances the psychics PsR It may be used
320 Inhuman 220 PsR / 5 miles radius to enhance another persons PsR, but such an enhancement is reduced to
440 Zen 260 PsR / 60 miles radius half the bonus indicated.
Effects:
MentA
ent l reStrA
tr int
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20 Routine Fatigue 2
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
40 Easy Fatigue 1
Description: The psychic is able to impose a very basic restraint upon 80 Medium +10 PsR
his target, preventing the victim from performing a specific action. The ability 120 Difficult +30 PsR
will only work on Active actions that is, those requiring a characters 140 Very Difficult +50 PsR
conscious will. It will not affect Passive actions or those executed by mere 180 Absurd +80 PsR
reaction. The affected character may resist the effect by making a successful 240 Almost impossible +120 PsR
PsR Check against the target Difficulty indicated by the Effects Table below. 280 Impossible +160 PsR
He is also granted one additional Check every time he attempts to carry 320 Inhuman +200 PsR
out the forbidden action. In the case of a very generic restraint, or if the 440 Zen +240 PsR
prohibition limits the subjects freedom excessively, a +20 bonus may be
applied to a victims Check. PSychic illuSion
Effects: Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
20 Routine Fatigue 4 Description: This Power alters a subjects perception by introducing
40 Easy Fatigue 2 illusory images or sounds into his mind. It enables psychics to become
80 Medium 80 PsR invisible to individuals, to throw illusory rocks at them, or even make
120 Difficult 100 PsR them think they are facing a dragon. If a character decides to form illusory
140 Very Difficult 120 PsR creatures, they will Attack and Defend themselves using the characters own
180 Absurd 140 PsR Psychic Projection, just as other illusions will (arrows, spells, explosions,
240 Almost impossible 160 PsR etc.) Resisting this Power requires a character to make a successful PsR
280 Impossible 180 PsR Check against the target Difficulty indicated by the Effects Table below.
320 Inhuman 200 PsR Naturally, damage is unreal and the opponent will be entitled to a new PsR
440 Zen 220 PsR Check upon being hit. If a character knows he is dealing with an illusion, he
can make an PsR Check every turn.
Mind reAding Effects:
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
20 Routine Fatigue 2
Description: This Power allows the psychic to read a subjects current
40 Easy Fatigue 1
thoughts although it does not permit him to delve into the victims 80 Medium 80 PsR
memories. Resisting this Power requires the victim to make a successful 120 Difficult 100 PsR
PsR Check against a target Difficulty listed along with the intensity of the 140 Very Difficult 120 PsR
effect below. A character can make a new Check every 5 turns, as long as 180 Absurd 140 PsR
he is somehow aware of the fact that he is being targeted by this Power. So 240 Almost impossible 160 PsR
long as he is reading his opponents intentions, the psychic can apply a +30 280 Impossible 180 PsR
bonus to any actions pitted against him. 320 Inhuman 200 PsR
440 Zen 220 PsR

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 Mental ReseaRch alteR MeMoRy
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No
Description: Using this Power, the psychic delves into another Description: This Power permits a psychic to edit a subjects
persons thoughts and memories. It is left to the GMs best judgment to memories, eliminating them completely or creating new ones. The exact
decide the number of turns a psychic needs to find the desired information, element to be deleted or created needs to be determined. Each point of
depending on how deep it is buried in the characters memory. The psychic difference between the victims roll and the required PsR Check represents
will have access to the victims knowledge, but not to supernaturally altered one hour of memories that a psychic can modify. Even though no
memories. The affected party may resist the effect by making a successful maintenance is required, the victim is entitled to a new PsR Check against
PsR Check against the target Difficulty indicated by the Effects Table below. the original target Difficulty if he sees or does anything that can prompt a
He is also granted one additional Check every 5 turns. deeply rooted memory to surface.
Effects: Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 6 20 Routine Fatigue 8
40 Easy Fatigue 4 40 Easy Fatigue 6
80 Medium Fatigue 2 80 Medium Fatigue 4
120 Difficult 100 PsR 120 Difficult Fatigue 2
140 Very Difficult 120 PsR 140 Very Difficult 100 PsR
180 Absurd 140 PsR 180 Absurd 120 PsR
240 Almost impossible 160 PsR 240 Almost Impossible 140 PsR
280 Impossible 180 PsR 280 Impossible 160 PsR
320 Inhuman 200 PsR 320 Inhuman 180 PsR
440 Zen 240 PsR 440 Zen 200 PsR

Psychic assault astRal

R
Ral shaPe
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: The psychic casts an attack upon a subjects mind, Description: The psychic is can abandon his physical shape and
weakening his mental resistance. The victim suffers a penalty to all PsR project his mind in space. For as long as he remains in this state, he is
Checks equal to his Failure against the Check to resists this Power. absolutely intangible toward anything non-energy based, and he is invisible
Weakened Resistance is recovered at a rate of 5 points per hour. to those without the ability to see Psychic Matrices. He can only be hurt
Effects: by attacks that affect immaterial beings or damage their Resistances. If the
20 Routine Fatigue 8 psychic is damaged in this state, the damage is transposed to his physical
40 Easy Fatigue 4 body and causes the Astral Shape to be canceled. While in an Astral Shape,
80 Medium Fatigue 2 the psychic has a Flight Value equivalent to his Willpower, but he can only
120 Difficult 120 PsR use mental abilities. If his real body should face death, the psychic would is
140 Very Difficult 140 PsR trapped in the Astral Shape until the time of its end, which would also be
180 Absurd 160 PsR the time of his own utter destruction
240 Almost Impossible 180 PsR Effects:
280 Impossible 200 PsR 20 Routine Fatigue 8
320 Inhuman 220 PsR 40 Easy Fatigue 6
440 Zen 260 PsR 80 Medium Fatigue 4
120 Difficult Fatigue 2
Psychic connection 140 Very Difficult 5 mile radius
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 180 Absurd 60 mile radius
Description: This Power connects the psychics mind to the mind 240 Almost Impossible 300 mile radius
of another willing person, allowing them both to act upon each others 280 Impossible 600 mile radius
physical bodies. Characters participating in the switch retain their 320 Inhuman 3,000 mile radius
knowledge and skills, but they are subject to the Physical Characteristics of 440 Zen Any distance
the host individual, which means their Base Abilities must be recalcuated
to account for the different advantages and disadvantages of the hosts Psychic tRacking
R
body. Since the soul does not transmigrate, spellcasters cannot cast spells Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
upon introducing their mind into another physical form. This is a voluntary Description: This Power allows the psychic to pinpoint the location
capability; characters can not be forced to give up control of their bodies or of a specific subjects mind within range as determined by the psychics
to control another body from a distance. Characters in control of another success in activating this Power. The psychic should know the matrix of the
body temporarily lose control of their own. If one participant dies while subject he is seeking, but he may also be after only certain mental patterns.
the connection is active, the Power is canceled and the surviving participant Once he has found his subject, the psychic may Maintain this Power so as
returns to his normal state. The maximum distance between the bodies is to keep track of the subjects location at all times. Resisting this Power
determined by the success level reached using the Effects Table below. requires the victim to make a successful PsR Check against the target Value
Effects: indicated by the Effects Table below. The affected character is allowed a new
20 Routine Fatigue 6 Check every 5 turns if he is aware that he is being targeted by this ability.
40 Easy Fatigue 4 No Psychic Projection is required. Psychic Tracking works automatically
80 Medium Fatigue 2 whenever the subject is inside the Powers area of action.
120 Difficult 300 foot radius Effects:
140 Very Difficult 1,500 foot radius 20 Routine Fatigue 8
180 Absurd 1 mile radius 40 Easy Fatigue 6
240 Almost Impossible 5 mile radius 80 Medium Fatigue 4
280 Impossible 60 mile radius 120 Difficult Fatigue 2
320 Inhuman 600 mile radius 140 Very Difficult Up to 5-mile radius / 140 PsR
440 Zen Any distance 180 Absurd Up to 60-mile radius / 160 PsR
240 Almost Impossible Up to 300-mile radius / 180 PsR
280 Impossible Up to 600-mile radius / 200 PsR
320 Inhuman Up to 3,000-mile radius / 220 PsR
440 Zen Any distance and 260 PsR

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 Mind Control Minor PsyChokinesis
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: The psychic obtains full control of the subject who fails Description: This Power allows a psychic to move inorganic matter
the required PsR. The victim is entitled to a new Check every day, as well as from a distance. The weight and speed of the action depend upon the
every time he receives an order completely against his normal behavior. He success a psychic has in using this Power (as detailed on the Effects Table).
is able to apply a +20 to his PsR if he receives a life-endangering command When used for hurling objects, as in long distance attacks, the characters
or any order that would subject him to extreme actions. Psychic Projection is reduced by half, because the control this Power offers
Effects: isnt meant for that uses. A fighter with this Power who uses the Psychic
20 Routine Fatigue 12 Projection Module can gain control of a weapon and perform a long distance
40 Easy Fatigue 8 attack using his Psychic Projection rather than his Attack score (provided
80 Medium Fatigue 6 of course he has developed his Attack Ability and Psychic Projection on
120 Difficult Fatigue 4 equal terms).
140 Very Difficult 100 PsR Effects:
180 Absurd 120 PsR 20 Routine Fatigue 1
240 Almost Impossible 140 PsR 40 Easy 2 lbs. / Flight Value 4
280 Impossible 160 PsR 80 Medium 5 lbs. / Flight Value 6
320 Inhuman 180 PsR 120 Difficult 10 lbs. / Flight Value 8
440 Zen 220 PsR 140 Very Difficult 20 lbs. / Flight Value 10
180 Absurd 40 lbs. / Flight Value 12
PsyChiC death 240 Almost Impossible 80 lbs. / Flight Value 14
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: No 280 Impossible 200 lbs. / Flight Value 16
Description: This Power attacks a victims mind and produces total 320 Inhuman 400 lbs. / Flight Value 18
devastation from within. The character loses one point of Intelligence and 440 Zen 1,000 lbs. / Flight Value 20
Willpower for every 10 points by which he fails the required Resistance.
PsyChokinetiC iMPaCt
Characters recover lost points at a rate of one per day. However, if either
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: No
of the two Characteristics should reach 0, the character has suffered
Description: This Power projects an invisible force that impacts its
catastrophic damage to mind his mind and becomes a hollow shell,
target with variable potency. Even though its main function is to push the
incapabile of independent actions. Mindless bodies do not die. However,
target, Psychokinetic Impact can cause damage equal to twice the Strength
they can be controlled through Psychic Connection.
bonus indicated on the Effects Table, plus whatever the GM regards suitable
Effects:
considering the surroundings.
20 Routine Fatigue 16 Effects:
40 Easy Fatigue 12
20 Routine Fatigue 2
80 Medium Fatigue 8
40 Easy Fatigue 1
120 Difficult Fatigue 6
80 Medium Strength 8
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4
120 Difficult Strength 10
180 Absurd 140 PsR
140 Very Difficult Strength 12
240 Almost Impossible 160 PsR
180 Absurd Strength 14
280 Impossible 180 PsR
240 Almost Impossible Strength 15
320 Inhuman 220 PsR
280 Impossible Strength 16
440 Zen 240 PsR
320 Inhuman Strength 18
area 440 Zen Strength 20
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
PsyChokinetiC traP
Description: Maintaining Area enables the psychic to use any other
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Telepathic Power on all subjects within the radius as determined by
Description: This Power enables the user to carry out Trapping
the characters success in activating the Power. Specific targets may be
maneuvers through Psychic Projection with no penalties. The success of
designated, as long as the psychic is aware of their presence within the
the Powers activation determines the intensity of the Trap (as detailed in
radius. For instance, if a character utilizes Psychic Assault while this Power is
the Effects Table). The Power could become so strong as to trap several
Maintained on a Very Difficult level, all individuals designated by the psychic
subjects within a given area. A 2 to the Powers Strength score applies
within a 30-foot area will be attacked.
when trapping multiple targets.
Effects:
Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 16
20 Routine Fatigue 2
40 Easy Fatigue 12
40 Easy Fatigue 1
80 Medium Fatigue 8
80 Medium Strength 6
120 Difficult Fatigue 4
120 Difficult Strength 8
140 Very Difficult 30 feet
140 Very Difficult Strength 10
180 Absurd 300 feet
180 Absurd Strength12 / 15-foot radius
240 Almost Impossible 1 mile
240 Almost Impossible Strength14 / 30-foot radius
280 Impossible 5 miles
280 Impossible Strength15 / 150-foot radius
320 Inhuman 60 miles 320 Inhuman Strength16 / 300-foot radius
440 Zen 300 miles 440 Zen Strength18 / 1,500-foot radius

PSYCHOKINESIS PsyChokinetiC shield

Level: 1 Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes
Psychokinesis is the psychic ability to move distant objects by the sole Description: This Power creates a psychokinetic shield that protects
action of mental force. As levels progress, characters may even be able to the user from physical attacks, including most weapons even those with
destroy objects or modify their atomic structure from a distance. magical enchantments. It does not offer protection against spell or energy-
There are no modifiers for this discipline. based damage. However, if a character creates a barrier with a Power level
higher than Impossible, he can use it to stop ethereal effects and attacks.
Upon reaching a certain level, the shield gains a damage barrier (as detailed
on the Effects Table).

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 Unlike others Maintained Powers, which a character can only Maintain Effects:
at a strength equal to his Base Psychic Potential, the Psychokinetic Shield 20 Routine Fatigue 8
keeps the Life Points that it had when it was created. For example, someone 40 Easy Fatigue 6
with a Psychic Potential of 140 can Maintain a Power at a Very Difficult 80 Medium Fatigue 4
level (giving the shield 700 LP), but if he uses a Psychokinetic Shield and 120 Difficult Fatigue 2
succeeds at activating the Power with a roll of 240 (giving it 1500 LP), the 140 Very Difficult Strength 6 / 5-foot line
Shield would Maintain using the 1,500 LP instead of the 700 LP. However, 180 Absurd Strength 8 / 15-foot line
in each subsequent turn, it loses 5 Life Points until it has only 700 LP its 240 Almost Impossible Strength 10 / 30-foot line
normal Base Potential. 280 Impossible Strength 12 / 60-foot line
Effects: 320 Inhuman Strength 14 / 150-foot line
20 Routine Fatigue 2 440 Zen Strength 18 / 300-foot line
40 Easy Fatigue 1
80 Medium 300 LP
BAllistics
120 Difficult 500 LP Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No
140 Very Difficult 700 LP Description: This Power enables the psychic to throw objects with
180 Absurd 1000 LP extreme precision using his Psychic Projection. The higher the characters
240 Almost Impossible 1500 LP / Damage Barrier 60 potential, the higher the precision and quantity of elements he will be able
280 Impossible 2000 LP / Dmg. B. 80 / Stops energy to throw simultaneously, ranging from a simple dagger to thousands of huge
320 Inhuman 3.000 LP
LP/
/ Dmg. B. 120 / Stops energy rocks. Depending on the PC the psychic has obtained, he can increase either
440 Zen 5000 LP / Dmg. B. 160 / Stops energy the number of objects, so as to cover a much larger area; or the precision
of his power. In other words, he must make a choice between a bonus to
Psychokinetic Armor his projection or to throwing a multitude of objects over an area of effect.
Level: 1 Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes For example, if he reached difficulty level Absurd, he would have to choose
Description: This Power creates a force armor around the psychic, or between receiving a +20 projection bonus to throwing an element, or to
anyone he designates. The armors AT offers protection against all attacks launching a shower of attacks that would cover a 50-foot radius. Damage will
save those based upon Energy. It can be used in conjunction with any other vary according to the elements being projected and to whether area of effect
protection as an additional layer, but it will not cause any special penalties. is being used or not. If only one object is being thrown, damage depends
Effects: exclusively on the element being projected with Ballistics; if it is a weapon, it
20 Routine Fatigue 2 uses its base Damage and adds the characters bonus for Willpower instead
40 Easy Fatigue 1 of Strength. For objects in area attacks, damage depends on the kind of
80 Medium AT 1 elements being used: scenery elements (tables, chairs, rocks) or weapons.
120 Difficult AT 2 In the case of scenery elements, damage is determined by the GM, who will
140 Very Difficult AT 4 decide the value on a 30 to 150 scale, depending on how dangerous the
180 Absurd AT 6 elements of the scenery available to the psychic are. The use of a multitude
240 Almost Impossible AT 8 of weapons increases their base damage by 50%.
280 Impossible AT 10 Projectiles launched by this ability fall beyond the psychics control;
320 Inhuman AT 12 they need to be recovered before they can be used a second time.
440 Zen AT 14 Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 4
motion Detection 40 Easy Fatigue 2
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
80 Medium Fatigue 1
Description: All bodies in motion within the radius of this Power 120 Difficult +0 Projection / 15 feet
who fail the required PhR Check will be detected by the psychic. He will 140 Very Difficult +10 Projection / 30 feet
perceive the objects speed, size, and direction, but he will not be able to 180 Absurd +20 Projection / 50 feet
distinguish its shape. The ability will only work on physical material forms; 240 Almost Impossible +30 Projection / 80 feet
things without substance will remain undetected. This ability does not call 280 Impossible +40 Projection / 125 feet
for Psychic Projection; it will automatically affect all parties within its area 320 Inhuman +50 Projection / 250 feet
of effect. Ki Concealment works against this Power by providing a bonus to 440 Zen +60 Projection / 500 feet
the PhR Check (as described in Chapter 10).
Effects: shAtter
20 Routine Fatigue 4 Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No
40 Easy Fatigue 2 Description: This Psychic Power shatters a body, causing it to burst
80 Medium Fatigue 1 into pieces from the inside. If an object is targeted, it needs to pass a PhR
120 Difficult 120 PhR / 30-foot radius Check to avoid being shattered. Note that Special Quality objects will not
140 Very Difficult 160 PhR / 150-foot radius break automatically; they will lose one level for every 50 points by which
180 Absurd 200 PhR / 300-foot radius they Fail the Check. If the target is a naturally live being, he needs to use his
240 Almost Impossible 240 PhR / 1,500-foot radius PhR against the required Difficulty or lose twice the number of LP by which
280 Impossible 280 PhR / 1-mile radius he Failed the Check. If the target is an object with Structural Resistance or
320 Inhuman 320 PhR / 5-mile radius a creature with Damage Resistance, damage equals five times the Checks
440 Zen 400 PhR / 60-mile radius Failure level. Naturally, only material beings are susceptible to this Power.
Effects:
rePulsion 20 Routine Fatigue 8
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
40 Easy Fatigue 6
Description: Repulsion creates a barrier that violently repels any
80 Medium Fatigue 4
physical body that comes into contact with it unless it wins an Opposed 120 Difficult Fatigue 2
Strength or Agility Check. No Psychic Projection is necessary for focusing 140 Very Difficult 100 PhR
this Power. Repulsion affects all objects or individuals in touch with the 180 Absurd 120 PhR
barrier. At the time a character creates the barrier, he can not use it against 240 Almost Impossible 140 PhR
specific targets. The barriers length is determined by the characters 280 Impossible 160 PhR
success in activating the Power (as detailed in the Effects Table). Its shape, 320 Inhuman 180 PhR
however, is left to the psychic to determine which means that he could 440 Zen 220 PhR
even decide to wrap the barrier around his body.

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 Psychokinetic Flight Effects:
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 20 Routine Fatigue 24
Description: The psychic gets to move freely through the air, with 40 Easy Fatigue 20
the Flight Value indicated by his success in activating the Power, as detailed 80 Medium Fatigue 16
on the Effects Table. 120 Difficult Fatigue 12
Effects: 140 Very Difficult Fatigue 8
20 Routine Fatigue 4 180 Absurd Fatigue 6
40 Easy Fatigue 2 240 Almost Impossible Fatigue 4
80 Medium Fatigue 1 280 Impossible 140 PhR / 250 pounds
120 Difficult Flight Value 6 320 Inhuman 160 PhR / 10 tons
140 Very Difficult Flight Value 8 440 Zen 200 PhR / 100 tons
180 Absurd Flight Value 10
240 Almost Impossible Flight Value 12
major Psychokinesis
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
280 Impossible Flight Value 14
Description: This is an amplified version of Minor Psychokinesis that
320 Inhuman Flight Value 16

Illustrated by Mitsuba / KNIGHT LOUNGE

allows characters to move much heavier masses.
440 Zen Flight Value 18
Effects:
organic Psychokinesis 20 Routine Fatigue 24
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 40 Easy Fatigue 20
Description: This Power allows the psychic to move material objects 80 Medium Fatigue 16
of an organic nature provided that the target fails his PhR Check. Speed 120 Difficult Fatigue 12
is determined by the psychics success in activating the Power (as detailed 140 Very Difficult Fatigue 8
in the Effects Table). 180 Absurd Fatigue 4
Effects: 240 Almost Impossible 500 tons / Flight Value 4
280 Impossible 10,000 tons / Flight Value 6
20 Routine Fatigue 6
320 Inhuman 100,000 tons / Flight Value 8
40 Easy Fatigue 4
440 Zen 1,000,000 tons / Flight Value 10
80 Medium Fatigue 2
120 Difficult 200 lbs. / Flight Value 4 / 100 PhR
140
180
Very Difficult
Absurd
500 lbs. / Flight Value 6 / 120 PhR
1,000 lbs. / Flight Value 8 / 140 PhR PYROKINESIS
240 Almost Impossible 2,000 lbs. / Flight Value 10 / 160 PhR This discipline allows dominion over high temperatures and fire. The
280 Impossible 5,000 lbs. / Flight Value 12 / 180 PhR psychic can control its shape or become immune to the effects of heat.
320 Inhuman 10,000 lbs. / Flight Value 14 / 200 PhR
440 Zen 20,000 lbs. / Flight Value 16 / 220 PhR Modifier: The surroundings of the psychic will increase or diminish
his potential in the following way:
ground control Glacial Area or Arctic Zone 30
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: No Intense Cold 10
Description: Ground Control grants the psychic complete control Before a Big Bonfire +10
of the area or terrain in which he stands. His dominion is absolute; he can Fire of Immense Proportions +20
create a small earthquake or build a huge stone wall as long as he stays Volcano +30
within the area of effect. If a psychic wishes to affect something that has
been built, its possible destruction is subject to its Damage Barrier.
Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 16
40 Easy Fatigue 12
80 Medium Fatigue 8
120 Difficult Fatigue 6
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4
180 Absurd 30-foot radius / Damage Barrier 40
240 Almost Impossible 300-foot radius / Damage Barrier 60
280 Impossible 800-foot radius / Damage Barrier 80
320 Inhuman 1,500-foot radius / Damage barrier 100
440 Zen 1 mile radius / Damage Barrier 140

atomic restructuring
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: No
Description: The psychic is capable of restructuring the atoms of
any organic or inorganic material, transforming its substance and form.
A psychic could turn a living being into a stone statue, or a pile of sand
into coins of gold, for example. Nevertheless, a characters ability to mold
and forge is limited by his knowledge of Art and Forging. However, the
Difficulty for Checks using these abilities are two levels lower than normal,
as the character can act freely upon the object to be changed. In terms
of material remodeling, a character can alter the quality of an object five
grades up or down. However, a psychic can not make materials of a mystical
nature such as malebolgia, illuminatum, or stellar metal. The degree to
which a character successfully activates this Power determines the maximum
amount of mass affected, as well as the Resistance target Difficulty for those
who do not wish to be affected by Atomic Restructuring (as detailed in the
Effects Table below).

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 Create Fire Effects:
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 20 Routine Fatigue 4
Description: This Power creates fire Intensities or arouses an existing 40 Easy Fatigue 2
flame to equal proportions. If used upon a body capable of catching fire, 80 Medium Fatigue 1
Create Fire does not require Maintenance. If not, Maintenance allows the 120 Difficult Damage 60 / 15-foot radius
flame to burn without consuming anything although nothing prevents it 140 Very Difficult Damage 80 / 30-foot radius
from being extinguished. 180 Absurd Damage 100 / 60-foot radius
Effects: 240 Almost Impossible Damage 120 / 100-foot radius
280 Impossible Damage 150 / 150-foot radius
20 Routine Fatigue 1
320 Inhuman Damage 200 / 300-foot radius
40 Easy 1 Intensity
440 Zen Damage 250 / 650-foot radius
80 Medium 3 Intensities
120 Difficult 5 Intensities igneous maintenanCe
140 Very Difficult 7 Intensities Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
180 Absurd 10 Intensities
Description: This Power keeps several fire Intensities burning
240 Almost Impossible 13 Intensities
and prevents them from extinguishing. There are no natural means for
280 Impossible 16 Intensities
extinguishing fire maintained by this method including by sand or water.
320 Inhuman 20 Intensities
In fact, fire sustained by Igneous Maintenance does not rely on any sort of
440 Zen 25 Intensities
fuel to burn.
extinguish Fire Effects:
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: No 20 Routine Fatigue 4
Description: This Power lowers the Intensity of an existing fire. 40 Easy Fatigue 2
When cast upon a heat-based being, the creature will suffer 5 Life Points 80 Medium Fatigue 1
of damage for every diminished Intensity if it does not make a successful 120 Difficult 5 Intensities
PhR Check. Damage Resistance creatures suffer 25 points of damage per 140 Very Difficult 10 Intensities
Intensity. Bear in mind that a fire not completely extinguished may regain 180 Absurd 15 Intensities
strength in the following turn. 240 Almost Impossible 20 Intensities
Effects: 280 Impossible 30 Intensities
320 Inhuman 40 Intensities
20 Routine Fatigue 1
440 Zen 50 Intensities
40 Easy 11 Intensity / 80 PhR
80 Medium 33 Intensities / 100 PhR Fire immunity
120 Difficult 55 Intensities / 120 PhR Level: 2 Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes
140 Very Difficult 77 Intensities / 140 PhR Description: The psychic, or the character designated by him, gains
180 Absurd 10
10 Intensities / 160 PhR
immunity to several heat Intensities including those of a Supernatural
240 Almost Impossible 15
15 Intensities / 180 PhR
nature. When receiving a fire-based attack, every Intensity level to which
280 Impossible 20
20 Intensities / 200 PhR
the character is immune decreases the attacks Base Damage by 5 points
320 Inhuman 30
30 Intensities / 220 PhR
and raises his Resistances by +5 against effects.
440 Zen 40 Intensities / 260 PhR
Effects:
Control Fire 20 Routine Fatigue 4
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 40 Easy Fatigue 2
Description: This Power controls the spread and size of a fire within 80 Medium Fatigue 1
the Intensity range specified by the psychics success in activating this ability 120 Difficult 5 Intensities
(as detailed in the Effects Table). For example, a character may direct the 140 Very Difficult 10 Intensities
course of a fire to a settlement, ignoring the buildings he wishes to leave 180 Absurd 15 Intensities
unharmed. Control Fire also allows the psychic to choose the shape and 240 Almost Impossible 20 Intensities
color of the flames. When used against fire with a Presence of its own, or 280 Impossible 30 Intensities
an elemental creature, this effect can be avoided by passing a PhR Check 320 Inhuman 40 Intensities
against the Difficulty indicated in the Effects Table below. 440 Zen 50 Intensities
Effects:
igneous Barrier
20 Routine Fatigue 2 Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
40 Easy Fatigue 1 Description: This ability will create a fire barrier wherever the
80 Medium 4 Intensities / 80 PhR psychic needs it. Trespassers will automatically receive a Psychic Projection
120 Difficult 6 Intensities / 100 PhR attack from its maker. It uses the Heat Attack Type and has a variable
140 Very Difficult 8 Intensities / 120 PhR Base Damage. The maximum length of the barrier is determined by the
180 Absurd 12 Intensities / 140 PhR
characters success in activating the Power (as detailed in the Effects Table),
240 Almost Impossible 16 Intensities / 160 PhR
but its shape is up to the psychic. In the same manner as Repulsion, Igneous
280 Impossible 20 Intensities / 180 PhR
Barrier can not be cast directly upon targets.
320 Inhuman 25 Intensities / 200 PhR
Effects:
440 Zen 30 Intensities / 240 PhR
20 Routine Fatigue 6
immolate 40 Easy Fatigue 4
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: No 80 Medium Fatigue 2
Description: The psychic creates an explosion of a variable Base 120 Difficult Fatigue 1
Damage (using the Heat Attack Type) over a wide area. He cannot select 140 Very Difficult Base Damage 60 / 15 feet long
targets inside the area, and he might even find himself affected unless he is 180 Absurd Base Damage 80 / 30 feet long
careful. Since it usually takes the form of a fire ball, the attack is perfectly 240 Almost Impossible Base Damage 120 / 60 feet long
visible even to those who can not see Psychic Matrices. 280 Impossible Base Damage 160 / 100 feet long
320 Inhuman Base Damage 200 / 130 feet long
440 Zen Base Damage 240 / 150 feet long

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 Raise TempeRa
R TuRe
Ra Effects:
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 20 Routine Fatigue 20
Description: The psychic can control the weather temperature and is 40 Easy Fatigue 16
able to increase it considerably in a wide radius. 80 Medium Fatigue 12
Effects: 120 Difficult Fatigue 8
20 Routine Fatigue 6 140 Very Difficult Fatigue 6
40 Easy Fatigue 4 180 Absurd Fatigue 4
80 Medium Fatigue 2 240 Almost Impossible 30 Intensities
120 Difficult Fatigue 1 280 Impossible 40 Intensities
140 Very Difficult +30FF /1-mile radius 320 Inhuman 50 Intensities
180 Absurd +50FF / 3-mile radius 440 Zen 60 Intensities
240
280
320
Almost Impossible
Impossible
Inhuman
+60FF / 5-mile radius
+70FF / 15-mile radius
+85FF / 30-mile radius
CRYOKINESIS
Just like Pyrokinesis refers to the control of fire, this Discipline focuses
440 Zen +100F / 60-mile radius on low temperatures and ice control. These Powers may go as far as freezing
people or decreasing temperature across very long distances.
Consume Modifier: As in Pyrokinesis, the surrounding area will increase or
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: No
decrease a characters Psychic Potential in the following way:
Description: This Power causes objects to burn internally, consuming
their substance and reducing them to ashes. Whether it is inorganic objects
Volcano 30
(such as swords) or living beings, no material substance can avoid destruction
Fire of Immense Proportions 10
by Consume. Characters affected by this Power need to pass a PhR Check
Cold and Rainy Ground +10
to avoid its effects. Those who Fail automatically suffer damage as indicated
Intense Cold +20
by the Effects Table below. Creatures with Damage Resistance multiply this Glacial Area or Arctic Zone +30
amount by 5. No AT offers protection against this ability, not even Heat,
since it operates directly from within the victims bodies. Objects failing CReaTe Chill
their Resistance Check will be automatically destroyed except for those Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
of exceptional quality, which will only lose one level of quality. Description: This Power creates several levels of cold Intensity. If
Effects: applied to liquid bodies, Create Chill may produce ice.
20 Routine Fatigue 16 Effects:
40 Easy Fatigue 12 20 Routine Fatigue 1
80 Medium Fatigue 8 40 Easy 1 Intensity
120 Difficult Fatigue 6 80 Medium 3 Intensities
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4 120 Difficult 5 Intensities
180 Absurd 120 PhR / Automatic Damage 80 140 Very Difficult 7 Intensities
240 Almost Impossible 140 PhR / Automatic Damage 120 180 Absurd 10 Intensities
280 Impossible 160 PhR / Automatic Damage 160 240 Almost Impossible 13 Intensities
320 Inhuman 180 PhR / Automatic Damage 200 280 Impossible 16 intensities
440 Zen 220 PhR / Automatic Damage 250 320 Inhuman 20 Intensities
440 Zen 25 Intensities
nova
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes FReeze
Description: This Power allows a character to consume his own vital Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
energy in order to increase his psychic capabilities. In gaming terms, he is Description: This Power freezes anybody who fails the required
allowed to trade Life Points in exchange for a bonus to Psychic Potential. Check. The victim receives an All Action Penalty equivalent to the amount
Each point consumed allows him to increase his Psychic Potential by 2 during by which he Failed the Check. If the difference is higher than 40, the
the current turn. Note that beings with Damage Resistance multiply lost LP victim is frozen and subject to Partial Paralysis. The Cold AT may be used
times 5. The maximum amount of Life Points a character can sacrifice per defensively against this Power. Affected individuals can make a new Check
round is determined by his success in activating this Power (as detailed in every 5 turns.
the Effects Table). However, a character has the choice of investing fewer Effects:
points than the maximum. Damage is fire based and heals half as fast as 20 Routine Fatigue 8
conventional wounds. 40 Easy Fatigue 6
Effects: 80 Medium Fatigue 4
20 Routine Fatigue 16 120 Difficult 80 PhR
40 Easy Fatigue 12 140 Very Difficult 100 PhR
80 Medium Fatigue 8 180 Absurd 120 PhR
120 Difficult 10 Life Points 240 Almost Impossible 140 PhR
140 Very Difficult 20 Life Points 280 Impossible 160 PhR
180 Absurd 30 Life Points 320 Inhuman 180 PhR
240 Almost Impossible 40 Life Points 440 Zen 220 PhR
280 Impossible 60 Life Points
320 Inhuman 80 Life Points sense TempeRa
R TuRe
Ra
440 Zen 120 Life Points Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: The character can sense any variation in weather
majoR FiRe temperature including live body heat within the area of effect. This
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes ability can overcome walls or obstacles that are not based on energy.
Description: An amplified version of Create Fire. A character can However, it is useless against Ki Concealment or opponents who do not
create flames and temperatures of much greater strength, according to the emit heat. All individuals within the area will be equally affected without the
Effects Table below. need of Psychic Projection.

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 Effects: iCE splintErs
20 Routine Fatigue 4 Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No
40 Easy Fatigue 2 Description: The psychic creates ice splinters that he can use as projectiles
80 Medium Fatigue 1 during an attack. They strike on the Cold or Thrust AT with a Base Damage
120 Difficult 30-foot radius that varies according to the Effects Table. These projectiles are perfectly visible
140 Very Difficult 150-foot radius to everyone, including characters without the ability to see Psychic Matrices.
180 Absurd 300-foot radius Effects:
240 Almost Impossible 1,500-foot radius
20 Routine Fatigue 8
280 Impossible 1-mile radius
40 Easy Fatigue 6
320 Inhuman 5-mile radius
80 Medium Fatigue 4
440 Zen 60-mile radius
120 Difficult Fatigue 2
EliminatE Cold 140 Very Difficult Fatigue 1
180 Absurd Base Damage 80
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: No
240 Almost Impossible Base Damage 100
Description: This Power decreases the temperature of an object,
280 Impossible Base Damage 120
being, or zone by several Intensities. When cast upon a cold-based being,
320 Inhuman Base Damage 160 / 15-foot area
Eliminate Cold causes 5 Life Points of damage points for every diminished
440 Zen Base Damage 200 / 80-foot area
Intensity provided the creature fails the appropriate PhR Check. Creatures
with Damage Resistance receive 25 Life Points of damage for each level of dECrEasE ambiEnt tEmpEraturE
Intensity diminished. Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Effects: Description: The psychic is in control of the temperature and can
20 Routine Fatigue 1 decrease it considerably in a wide area of effect.
40 Easy 1
1 Intensity / 80 PhR Effects:
80 Medium 33 Intensities / 100 PhR 20 Routine Fatigue 6
120 Difficult 55 Intensities / 120 PhR 40 Easy Fatigue 4
140 Very Difficult 77 Intensities / 140 PhR 80 Medium Fatigue 2
180 Absurd 10
10 Intensities / 160 PhR 120 Difficult Fatigue 1
240 Almost Impossible 15
15 Intensities / 180 PhR 140 Very Difficult 40FF /1-mile radius
280 Impossible 20
20 Intensities / 200 PhR 180 Absurd 50FF / 3-mile radius
320 Inhuman 30
30 Intensities / 220 PhR 240 Almost Impossible 60FF / 5-mile radius
440 Zen 40 Intensities / 260 PhR 280 Impossible 70FF / 15-mile radius
320 Inhuman 85FF / 30-mile radius
Cold dominion 440 Zen 100F / 60-mile radius
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: Psychics with this Power can control ice and cold within iCE shiEld
a given area. They may modify it in any way they please, breaking it or Level: 2 Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes
causing it to shift its shape. An elemental creature can avoid the effects Description: This Power creates a shield of ice that protects the
of Cold Dominion by passing a PhR Check against the appropriate target psychic from any non-energy based source of attack and beams from Light
difficulty (as detailed in the Effects Table below). or Darkness. Unlike other Powers, Ice Shield works on the same Life Points
Effects: with which it has been created. Once created, the shield loses 5 Life Points
20 Routine Fatigue 2 per turn until it reaches an amount that the psychic can Maintain naturally.
40 Easy Fatigue 1 Effects:
80 Medium 4 Intensities / 80 PhR 20 Routine Fatigue 6
120 Difficult 6 Intensities / 100 PhR 40 Easy Fatigue 4
140 Very Difficult 8 Intensities / 120 PhR 80 Medium Fatigue 2
180 Absurd 12 Intensities / 140 PhR 120 Difficult 600 LP
240 Almost Impossible 16 Intensities / 160 PhR 140 Very Difficult 800 LP
280 Impossible 20 Intensities / 180 PhR 180 Absurd 1,200 LP
320 Inhuman 25 Intensities / 200 PhR 240 Almost Impossible 1,800 LP
440 Zen 30 Intensities / 240 PhR 280 Impossible 2,500 LP
320 Inhuman 4,000 LP
CrystallizE 440 Zen 6,000 LP
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: This Power crystallizes any type of body that Fails the absolutE zEro
required PhR Check. All things frozen in this way become exceptionally Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
brittle and likely to break at the slightest bump. A crystallized character Description: The psychic is able to cause the temperature to drop
is subject to Minor Paralysis and automatically suffer a Critical with a 40 to absolute zero, destroying all organic or inorganic bodies within the
penalty to his PhR Checks upon suffering any sort of damage. Creatures radius. In gaming terms, every being or physical object failing a PhR Check
with Damage Resistance will not receive a direct Critical, but their whole with a difficulty of 100 each turn they remain within the area of effect are
body will be regarded as a vulnerable spot from then on. automatically destroyed by the complete cold. All individuals within the
Effects: area will be affected equally without the need of Psychic Projection.
20 Routine Fatigue 12 Effects:
40 Easy Fatigue 8 20 Routine Fatigue 16
80 Medium Fatigue 6 40 Easy Fatigue 12
120 Difficult Fatigue 4 80 Medium Fatigue 8
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 2 120 Difficult Fatigue 6
180 Absurd 120 PhR 140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4
240 Almost Impossible 140 PhR 180 Absurd 15-foot radius
280 Impossible 160 PhR 240 Almost Impossible 30-foot radius
320 Inhuman 180 PhR 280 Impossible 60-foot radius
440 Zen 220 PhR 320 Inhuman 150-foot radius
440 Zen 300-foot radius

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 EvErlasting MoMEnt Effects:
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 20 Routine Fatigue 4
Description: Through cold manipulation, psychics can create a low 40 Easy Fatigue 2
temperature area within which any body in motion, except for his own, is 80 Medium Dexterity or Agility +1
immobilized unless it passes the required PhR Check. If a character Fails 120 Difficult Dexterity or Agility +2
the Check by more than 40 points, he is completely frozen and subject to 140 Very Difficult Dexterity or Agility +3
Full Paralysis. A Failure of less than 40 points inflicts an All Action Penalty 180 Absurd Dexterity or Agility +4
equal to the Failure level. 240 Almost Impossible Dexterity or Agility +5
Penalties last for as long as the Power is Maintained. Characters are not 280 Impossible Dexterity or Agility +6
entitled to new Resistance rolls while they remain in the area of effect. Even 320 Inhuman Dexterity or Agility +8
individuals who pass their PhR Check must repeat the Check every 5 turns 440 Zen Dexterity or Agility +10
while in the area of effect. All individuals within the area will be affected
equally without the need of Psychic Projection. inCrEasE aCrobatiCs
Effects: Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: The psychic can perform stunning acrobatic tricks
20 Routine Fatigue 16
and somersaults of almost Supernatural proportions. To this effect, a
40 Easy Fatigue 12
certain bonus is added to the Acrobatics Ability. In some cases, a psychics
80 Medium Fatigue 8
Acrobatics Ability can reach to Inhuman or even Zen levels.
120 Difficult Fatigue 6
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4 Effects:
180 Absurd 120 PhR/ 15-foot radius 20 Routine Fatigue 2
240 Almost Impossible 140 PhR/ 30-foot radius 40 Easy +10 Acrobatics
280 Impossible 160 PhR/ 60-foot radius 80 Medium +20 Acrobatics
320 Inhuman 180 PhR/ 150-foot radius 120 Difficult +40 Acrobatics
440 Zen 200 PhR/ 300-foot radius 140 Very Difficult +80 Acrobatics
180 Absurd +120 Acrobatics / Inhumanity
Major Cold 240 Almost Impossible +180 Acrobatics / Inhumanity
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 280 Impossible +220 Acrobatics / Inhumanity
Description: An amplified version of Create Chill. It permits psychics 320 Inhuman +280 Acrobatics / Zen
to generate temperatures of an extreme nature. 440 Zen +320 Acrobatics / Zen
Effects:
inCrEasE strEngth
20 Routine Fatigue 20
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
40 Easy Fatigue 16
Description: This Power increases the psychics Strength. Progression
80 Medium Fatigue 12
is cut in half once the increased Characteristic has gone beyond 10. In
120 Difficult Fatigue 8
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 6 other words, two added points are necessary to increase 1 point past that
180 Absurd Fatigue 4 number.
240 Almost Impossible 30 Intensities Effects:
280 Impossible 40 Intensities 20 Routine Fatigue 4
320 Inhuman 50 Intensities 40 Easy Fatigue 2
440 Zen 60 Intensities 80 Medium Strength +1
120 Difficult Strength +2
PHYSICAL INCREASE 140
180
Very Difficult
Absurd
Strength +3
Strength +4
This Discipline endows psychics with a complete dominion of their 240 Almost Impossible Strength +5
body and the cells which comprise it. In this way, they control every inch 280 Impossible Strength +6
of their anatomy. Powers can be applied to the same individual only once. 320 Inhuman Strength +8
There are no modifiers for this Discipline. 440 Zen Strength +10

inCrEasE juMp ability inhuManity

Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: The psychic can jump extraordinarily high. The psychic Description: With this Power, psychics can reach Inhuman Difficulty
adds a variable bonus to his Jump Ability (in some cases reaching to Inhuman levels when performing physical actions. In addition, Inhumanity improves
or Zen levels), depending on his success in activating this Power. all Athletics Secondary Abilities by applying bonuses to the corresponding
Effects: rolls.
20 Routine Fatigue 2 Effects:
40 Easy +10 to Jump 20 Routine Fatigue 4
80 Medium +20 to Jump 40 Easy Fatigue 2
120 Difficult +40 to Jump 80 Medium Inhumanity
140 Very Difficult +80 to Jump 120 Difficult Inhumanity / +5 to Athletics Abilities
180 Absurd +120 to Jump / Inhumanity 140 Very Difficult Inhumanity / +10 to Athletics Abilities
240 Almost Impossible +180 to Jump / Inhumanity 180 Absurd Inhumanity / +20 to Athletics Abilities
280 Impossible +220 to Jump / Inhumanity 240 Almost Impossible Zen / +30 to Athletics Abilities
320 Inhuman +280 to Jump / Zen 280 Impossible Zen / +40 to Athletics Abilities
440 Zen +320 to Jump / Zen 320 Inhuman Zen / +60 to Athletics Abilities
440 Zen Zen / +80 to Athletics Abilities
inCrEasE ability
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes inCrEasE Motion
Description: This Power enhances a psychics Dexterity or Agility. Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
If the psychic chooses Agility, only the Characteristic score increases; Description: Psychics can move at much higher speeds than usual,
Movement Value does not increase. Progression is cut in half once the increasing their movement Value. Progression will be cut in half once their
increased Characteristic reaches 10. In other words, two added points are Movement Value reaches 10.
necessary to increase one point past that number.

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 Effects: PercePtIon Increase
20 Routine Fatigue 6 Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
40 Easy Fatigue 4 Description: This Power enhances a characters perceptive
80 Medium Fatigue 2 capabilities. In gaming terms, it adds points to a psychics Perception.
120 Difficult Movement Value +1 Progression will be cut in half if the Characteristic exceeds 10.
140 Very Difficult Movement Value +2 Effects:
180 Absurd Movement Value +3 20 Routine Fatigue 8
240 Almost Impossible Movement Value +4 40 Easy Fatigue 4
280 Impossible Movement Value +5 80 Medium Fatigue 2
320 Inhuman Movement Value +6 120 Difficult Perception +1
440 Zen Movement Value +8 140 Very Difficult Perception +2
180 Absurd Perception +3
Increase reactIon 240 Almost Impossible Perception +4
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
280 Impossible Perception +5
Description: By increasing their reaction speed and enhancing their
320 Inhuman Perception +6
Illustrated by Pako as Kaduki Kugawara 2002

senses, this ability allows psychics to jump ahead of normal people when
440 Zen Perception +8
responding to events. Reaction Increase provides a special Initiative bonus
for the next turn. Increase endurance
Effects: Level: 2 Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes
20 Routine Fatigue 8 Description: The psychic is able to strengthen his body resistance
40 Easy Fatigue 4 by controlling his own cells. In this way, he can absorb damage and receive
80 Medium Fatigue 2 impacts without suffering the consequences. This Power increases a
120 Difficult +20 to Initiative characters PhR as determined by the success achieved in activating it (see
140 Very Difficult +40 to Initiative the Effects Table).
180 Absurd +60 to Initiative Effects:
240 Almost Impossible +80 to Initiative
280 Impossible +120 to Initiative 20 Routine Fatigue 8
320 Inhuman +160 to Initiative 40 Easy Fatigue 4
440 Zen +200 to Initiative 80 Medium Fatigue 2
120 Difficult +10 to PhR
140 Very Difficult +20 to PhR
180 Absurd +40 to PhR
240 Almost Impossible +80 to PhR
280 Impossible +120 to PhR
320 Inhuman +160 to PhR
440 Zen +200 to PhR

regeneratIon
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: By controlling their bodies on a very primary level,
psychics can increase their healing rate. This Power increases a characters
Regeneration level although it can not increase it past 18.
Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 8
40 Easy Fatigue 6
80 Medium Fatigue 4
120 Difficult +1 to Regeneration level
140 Very Difficult +2 to Regeneration level
180 Absurd +4 to Regeneration level
240 Almost Impossible +6 to Regeneration level
280 Impossible +8 to Regeneration level
320 Inhuman +10 to Regeneration level
440 Zen +12 to Regeneration level

FatIgue elImInatIon
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: No
Description: By using energy from their Psychic Matrix, characters
can unload physical exhaustion, restoring some of their lost Fatigue Points.
Fatigue Points lost due to failing in the use of Psychic Powers can not be
restored with this power.
Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 16
40 Easy Fatigue 12
80 Medium Fatigue 8
120 Difficult Fatigue 6
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4
180 Absurd Recovery of 2 Fatigue Points
240 Almost Impossible Recovery of 4 Fatigue Points
280 Impossible Recovery of 6 Fatigue Points
320 Inhuman Recovery of 10 Fatigue Points
440 Zen Complete recovery
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 ToTal
T Increase Effects:
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 20 Routine Fatigue 4
Description: Characters can increase all of their Physical 40 Easy Fatigue 2
Characteristics at once. This Power provides a bonus to Strength, Dexterity, 80 Medium Fatigue 1
Agility, Constitution, and also Perception. The effects of this Power will add 120 Difficult Damage 50
up with those of any other increase kept active by the character. Progression 140 Very Difficult Damage 70
will be cut in half once their Characteristics reaches 10. 180 Absurd Damage 100
Effects: 240 Almost Impossible Damage 120
280 Impossible Damage 140/It affects immaterial beings
20 Routine Fatigue 16
320 Inhuman Damage 180/It affects immaterial beings
40 Easy Fatigue 12
440 Zen Damage 220/It affects immaterial beings
80 Medium Fatigue 8
120 Difficult Fatigue 6 creaTe energy
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4 Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
180 Absurd Physical Characteristics +1
Description: This Power creates Energy Intensities or arouses an existing
240 Almost Impossible Physical Characteristics +2
source to equal proportions. Any type of energy may be created, from bonfires
280 Impossible Physical Characteristics +4
to lightning, provided that they do not have a Supernatural origin.
320 Inhuman Physical Characteristics +6
Effects:
440 Zen Physical Characteristics +8
20 Routine Fatigue 2
Imbue 40 Easy Fatigue 1
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 80 Medium 1 Intensity
Description: This Power allows the psychic to use abilities from this 120 Difficult 3 Intensities
Discipline on other characters. Imbued Powers cannot have an activation 140 Very Difficult 5 Intensities
Dificulty higher than the one indicated on the Effects Table below. 180 Absurd 7 Intensities
Effects: 240 Almost Impossible 10 Intensities
280 Impossible 13 Intensities
20 Routine Fatigue 16
320 Inhuman 16 Intensities
40 Easy Fatigue 12
440 Zen 20 Intensities
80 Medium Fatigue 8
120 Difficult Fatigue 6 energy shIelD
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4 Level: 1 Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes
180 Absurd Very Difficult-level Powers
Description: This Power creates a shield of energy that protects the
240 Almost Impossible Absurd-level Powers
psychic from all sorts of attacks including those of a Supernatural origin.
280 Impossible Almost Impossible-level Powers
Unlike other Powers, Energy Shield works on the same Life Points with
320 Inhuman Impossible-level Powers
which it was created instead of using the psychics natural Maintenance.
440 Zen Inhuman-level Powers
However, once created, it loses 5 Life Points per turn until it reaches an
EnEErgy
En amount that the psychic can Maintain naturally.
Effects:
This Discipline allows psychics to use their Powers to generate pure
20 Routine Fatigue 6
energy and, to a lesser extent, influence Heat, Cold and Electricity. There
40 Easy Fatigue 4
are no modifiers for this discipline.
80 Medium Fatigue 2
120 Difficult 300 Life Points
energy objecT creaTIon 140 Very Difficult 500 Life Points
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 180 Absurd 800 Life Points
Description: This Power creates one simple material object, such as 240 Almost Impossible 1000 Life Points
a sword, shaping it out of sheer energy. The material is Energy based and 280 Impossible 1400 Life Points
has Resistance 25. If a character creates a weapon, it has a Base Damage 320 Inhuman 2000 Life Points
between 80 and 120 (depending on size), and a natural speed of 10. Since it 440 Zen 3000 Life Points
is pure energy, it does not use the characters Strength bonus, but it attacks
on the Electricity AT. sense energy
Effects: Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
20 Routine Fatigue 4 Description: The character can detect the energy around him,
40 Easy Fatigue 2 including the Intensity and nature of the source unless it is hidden in some
80 Medium Fatigue 1 way. This ability does not call for Psychic Projection; it will automatically
120 Difficult 3 cubic feet affect all parties within its area of action.
140 Very Difficult 5 cubic feet Effects:
180 Absurd 10 cubic feet 20 Routine Fatigue 2
240 Almost Impossible 15 cubic feet 40 Easy Fatigue 1
280 Impossible 60 cubic feet 80 Medium 30-foot radius
320 Inhuman 100 cubic feet 120 Difficult 150-foot radius
440 Zen 200 cubic feet 140 Very Difficult 300-foot radius
180 Absurd 800-foot radius
energy DIscharge 240 Almost Impossible 1,500-foot radius
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: No 280 Impossible 1-mile radius
Description: Energy Discharge allows characters to use their Psychic 320 Inhuman 5-mile radius
Projection for performing attacks. This Power uses the Electricity Attack 440 Zen 60-mile radius
Table with a Base Damage that varies according to characters success at
activating it (as detailed on the Effects Table below). If a character succeeds
at an Impossible or higher level activation, Energy Discharge can even
damage immaterial beings. This attack is perfectly visible even to those
who can not see Psychic Matrices.

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 Modify Nature Effects:
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No 20 Routine Fatigue 6
Description: This Power allows a psychic to transfer several Intensities 40 Easy Fatigue 4
of a particular Energy Type to another type of Energy. For example, a 80 Medium Fatigue 2
character using Modify Nature might turn Fire into Electricity or Ice. A living 120 Difficult 4 Intensities / 80 PhR
being, or anything with a Presence of its own, can avoid the effects of this 140 Very Difficult 6 Intensities / 100 PhR
Power by making a successful PhR Check (as detailed in the Effects Table). 180 Absurd 8 Intensities / 120 PhR
Effects: 240 Almost Impossible 12 Intensities / 140 PhR
280 Impossible 16 Intensities / 160 PhR
20 Routine Fatigue 8
320 Inhuman 20 Intensities / 180 PhR
40 Easy Fatigue 6
440 Zen 25 Intensities / 220 PhR
80 Medium Fatigue 4
120 Difficult Fatigue 2 eNergy doMe
140 Very Difficult 6 Intensities / 100 PhR Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: No
180 Absurd 8 Intensities / 120 PhR
Description: The psychic is able to generate an energy dome that
240 Almost Impossible 12 Intensities / 140 PhR
will destroy anything that comes its way. The attack will affect a wide area
280 Impossible 16 Intensities / 160 PhR
within which no targets can be selected. The attack uses the Electricity
320 Inhuman 20 Intensities / 180 PhR
AT; its damage varies depending on the psychics success in activating the
440 Zen 25 Intensities / 220 PhR
Power (as detailed on the Effects Table). Note that the Energy Dome can
uNdo eNergy become so pure that it damages immaterial beings. This attack is perfectly
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No visible even to those who can not see Psychic Matrices.
Description: This Power decreases the Intensity level of energy except Effects:
for those of a Supernatural origin. When used against an Energy-based 20 Routine Fatigue 16
being of any kind, it will cause 5 points of damage for every Intensity level 40 Easy Fatigue 12
decreased unless the creature succeeds at a Physical Resistance Check with 80 Medium Fatigue 8
a target difficulty based upon the psychics success at activating Undo Energy 120 Difficult Fatigue 6
(as detailed on the Effects Table below). Note that creatures with Damage 140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4
Resistance will suffer 25 points of damage for every Intensity level decrease. 180 Absurd Damage 100 / 80-foot radius
Effects: 240 Almost Impossible Damage 120 / 150-foot radius
280 Impossible Damage 140 / 300-foot radius
20 Routine Fatigue 6
Damage 160 / 650-foot radius
40 Easy Fatigue 4 320 Inhuman
It can damage immaterial beings
80 Medium Fatigue 2
Damage 200 / 1,500-foot radius
120 Difficult 11 Intensity / 100 PhR 440 Zen
140 Very Difficult 33 Intensities / 120 PhR It can damage immaterial beings
180 Absurd 55 Intensities / 140 PhR
240 Almost Impossible 88 Intensities / 160 PhR
Major eNergy
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
280 Impossible 12
12 Intensities / 180 PhR
Description: An amplified version of Create Energy, Major Energy is
320 Inhuman 18
18 Intensities / 200 PhR
capable of provoking much more devastating effects.
440 Zen 24 Intensities / 240 PhR
Effects:
iMMuNity 20 Routine Fatigue 20
Level: 2 Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes 40 Easy Fatigue 16
Description: The psychic, or whoever he designates, becomes 80 Medium Fatigue 12
immune to several Intensities of a specific Energy Type. This is a single-type 120 Difficult Fatigue 8
Immunity, which means that a character choosing immunity to Electricity 140 Very Difficult Fatigue 6
will still be affected by Cold and Heat. Characters can reduce the Base 180 Absurd Fatigue 4
Damage of an attack by 5 points for every Intensity level of their immunity. 240 Almost Impossible 25 Intensities
They also receive +5 to their Resistance Checks against effects from these 280 Impossible 35 Intensities
attacks for every Intensity level of their immunity. 320 Inhuman 45 Intensities
Effects: 440 Zen 55 Intensities
20
40
Routine
Easy
Fatigue 12
Fatigue 8 Sentience
80 Medium Fatigue 6 This Discipline allows the psychic to perceive and control other
120 Difficult Fatigue 4 peoples feelings and senses. As is the case with Telepathy, it has no effect
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 2 upon mindless beings, such as golems or similar creatures. Unlike with
180 Absurd 10 Intensities other Disciplines, no Psychic Projection is required for setting the target
240 Almost Impossible 15 Intensities (the check is still needed to determine the range of the Power), but if the
280 Impossible 20 Intensities Psychic is not able to obtain a minimum of 10% damage on the Combat
320 Inhuman 30 Intensities Table, the affected target can add +50 to his PsR roll.
440 Zen 40 Intensities
Modifier: Psychics in physical contact with a subject against which they are
CoNtrol eNergy using their Sentience Powers may add a +20 bonus to their Psychic Potential.
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: This Power allows the psychic full control of several SeNSe feeliNgS
Cold, Heat or Electricity Intensities. A character is free to manipulate and Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
manage these Intensities as he want although his Psychic Projection will Description: The psychic can sense an individuals feelings at a particular
be reduced by half its value if he employs them offensively. A live being, or moment. Resisting this Power requires the target to pass an PsR Check with
anything with a Presence of its own, can avoid the effects of this Power by a variable target that depends upon the psychics success at activating the
making a successful PhR Check (as detailed in the Effects Table). Power (as detailed in the Effects Table). The victim is entitled to a new Check
every 5 turns only if he suspects that he is a victim of this Power.

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 Effects: Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 2 20 Routine Fatigue 2
40 Easy Fatigue 1 40 Easy Fatigue 1
80 Medium 100 PsR 80 Medium 100 PsR
120 Difficult 120 PsR 120 Difficult 120 PsR
140 Very Difficult 140 PsR 140 Very Difficult 140 PsR
180 Absurd 160 PsR 180 Absurd 160 PsR
240 Almost Impossible 180 PsR 240 Almost Impossible 180 PsR
280 Impossible 200 PsR 280 Impossible 200 PsR
320 Inhuman 220 PsR 320 Inhuman 220 PsR
440 Zen 240 PsR 440 Zen 240 PsR

IntensIfy feelIngs Detect feelIngs

Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: This Power intensifies an individuals dominant feeling or Description: This Power detects a specific feeling in any subject within
mood at a specific time. Bear in mind that this Power does not accentuate its area of effect. For instance, if the psychic is seeking to detect anger, the
previously non-existent feelings. One might, for instance, drive an angry search would turn up angry individuals within the area of influence. The
person mad with wrath, or have a sad person sink fast into depression. affected party may resist by passing an PsR Check against a target difficulty
Characters wishing to resist this Power must pass an PsR Check (as detailed that varies with the psychics success in activating the Power (as detailed
in the Effects Table). They are entitled to a new Check every 5 turns only if in the Effects Table). All individuals within the area will be affected equally
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 Effects: Create FeelingS
20 Routine Fatigue 2 Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
40 Easy Fatigue 1 Description: This Power instills new feelings in an individual. For
80 Medium 80 PhR / 30-foot radius instance, it may cause two people who despise each other to fall in love,
120 Difficult 100 PhR / 150-foot radius or two lovers to be repelled by one another. This Power enables psychics
140 Very Difficult 120 PhR / 300-foot radius to subject their opponents to any psychological state they desire such as
180 Absurd 140 PhR / 800-foot radius fear, sorrow, etc. Those wishing to resist these effects need to pass an PsR
240 Almost Impossible 160 PhR / 1,500-foot radius with a variable target that depends upon the psychics success at activating
280 Impossible 180 PhR / 1-mile radius this Power (as detailed in the Effects Table). If the nature of the feelings
320 Inhuman 200 PhR / 5-mile radius created is radically contrary to the victims current emotional state, the
440 Zen 220 PhR / 60-mile radius target receives a +20 bonus to his PsR Check. Victims suspicious of the
unnatural origin of their feelings can make new Checks every 5 turns.
ConneCtt SenSeS
Effects:
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Description: This Power links the psychics senses with those of 20 Routine Fatigue 8
Illustrated by Aomichi Street / Aoikarintou 2002

another individual, and vice versa, granting them both access to what each 40 Easy Fatigue 4
of them hears and sees. It is the exclusive prerogative of the psychic to 80 Medium Fatigue 2
deny access to his own senses. Characters who pass an PsR Check with 120 Difficult 80 PsR
a variable target difficulty (as detailed in the Effects Table) successfully 140 Very Difficult 100 PsR
180 Absurd 120 PsR
resist this ability and deny the psychic access to their senses. If a character
240 Almost Impossible 140 PsR
affected by Control Senses suspects that he is under the influence of the
280 Impossible 160 PsR
Power, he can make a new PsR Check every 5 turns. Maximum distance
320 Inhuman 180 PsR
between the two connected bodies is determined by the psychics success
440 Zen 200 PsR
in activating the Power.
Effects: inFuSe FeelingS
20 Routine Fatigue 2 Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
40 Easy Fatigue 1 Description: This Power will infuse an object or place with a strong
80 Medium 60 PsR / 30-foot radius feeling that automatically affects all individuals in contact with it. For instance,
120 Difficult 80 PsR / 300-foot radius an anger-infused sword would incite immense rage in anyone who touched
140 Very Difficult 100 PsR / 1,500-foot radius it. If a place is infused, the total area that a character can affect with Infuse
180 Absurd 120 PsR / 1-mile radius Feelings depends upon his success in activating this Power (as detailed in the
240 Almost Impossible 140 PsR / 5-mile radius Effects Table). Characters wishing to resist will need to pass an PsR Check with
280 Impossible 160 PsR / 60-mile radius the appropriate target difficulty. Victims who become suspicious that their
320 Inhuman 180 PsR / 600-mile radius feelings are being manipulated by unnatural means can make new rolls every 5
440 Zen 200 PsR / Any distance turns. The psychic does not need to use his Psychic Projection. All it takes is his
presence in the specific place or physical contact with the object. Effects vanish
ProjeCtt SenSeS
immediately outside the area or when contact with the object is interrupted.
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
Effects:
Description: Psychics are capable of projecting their senses at a
distance. Once they do, they can use their Secondary Perceptive Abilities as 20 Routine Fatigue 8
if they were really standing in that place. The psychics presence will only be 40 Easy Fatigue 6
detected by those individuals able to sense Psychic Matrices. The Power can 80 Medium Fatigue 4
not get through against energy barriers and magically protected areas. 120 Difficult Fatigue 2
Effects: 140 Very Difficult 100 PsR / 15-foot area
180 Absurd 120 PsR / 30-foot area
20 Routine Fatigue 8 240 Almost Impossible 140 PsR / 80-foot area
40 Easy Fatigue 6 280 Impossible 160 PsR / 150-foot area
80 Medium Fatigue 4 320 Inhuman 180 PsR / 60-foot area
120 Difficult Fatigue 2 440 Zen 220 PsR / 1,500-foot area
140 Very Difficult 1-mile radius
180 Absurd 5-mile radius DeStroy FeelingS
240 Almost Impossible 30-mile radius Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: No
280 Impossible 60-mile radius Description: The psychic is able to eliminate unwanted feelings in
320 Inhuman 600-mile radius any given individual. In order to use this Power, it is necessary to specify
440 Zen Any distance the exact feeling and identify whether it is of a general nature or associated
with a particular element. Characters wishing to resist this Power need to
eliminate SenSeS
pass an PsR Check at the required Difficulty. Deeply rooted emotions may
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
give the resisting character a +20 bonus to his Check. The psychic can erase
Description: The psychic is able to temporarily eliminate one of his
one extra feeling for every 20 points by which the victim Fails the PsR. If the
victims five senses. One extra sense may be eliminated for every 20 points
victim Fails the Check by more than 80 points, the psychic could erase all
by which the victim fails his PsR Check. Victims will be allowed a new Check
feelings altogether from the victims mind, turning him into a vegetable.
every 5 turns, but they will only recover one sense at a time.
Effects:
Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 16
20 Routine Fatigue 8
40 Easy Fatigue 12
40 Easy Fatigue 6
80 Medium Fatigue 8
80 Medium Fatigue 4
120 Difficult Fatigue 6
120 Difficult Fatigue 2
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4
140 Very Difficult 100 PsR
180 Absurd 120 PsR
180 Absurd 120 PsR
240 Almost Impossible 140 PsR
240 Almost Impossible 140 PsR
280 Impossible 160 PsR
280 Impossible 160 PsR
320 Inhuman 180 PsR
320 Inhuman 180 PsR
440 Zen 200 PsR
440 Zen 220 PsR

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 AreA Effects:
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 20 Routine Fatigue 6
Description: This Power works like the Area Power in the Telepathy 40 Easy Fatigue 4
Discipline, except that it affects only Sentience Discipline Powers In this 80 Medium Fatigue 2
way, all Sentience Powers used while Area is active will affect any individual 120 Difficult One Day / 80 PsR
within the indicated radius. 140 Very Difficult One Week / 100 PsR
Effects: 180 Absurd One Month / 120 PsR
240 Almost Impossible One Year / 140 PsR
20 Routine Fatigue 16
280 Impossible Ten Years / 160 PsR
40 Easy Fatigue 12
320 Inhuman Fifty Years / 180 PsR
80 Medium Fatigue 8
440 Zen All of his life / 200 PsR
120 Difficult Fatigue 4
140 Very Difficult 30-foot radius See in hiSTory
ST
STory
180 Absurd 300-foot radius
Level: 3 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
240 Almost Impossible 1-mile radius
Description: This Power allows psychics to project their senses into
280 Impossible 5-mile radius
the past in a manner such that they can witness any event that might have
320 Inhuman 60-mile radius
happened at the place where they are executing the Power. The number
440 Zen 1,500-mile radius
of years a psychic can go back is determined by his success in activating the
TelemeTTry
Teleme Power (as detailed in the Effects Table).
Effects:
Telemetry is the mental ability of sensing psychic residue present in an 20 Routine Fatigue 16
environment. All Psychic Matrices leave certain energy behind, depending 40 Easy Fatigue 12
on their mood and thoughts. Characters mastering this Discipline are able 80 Medium Fatigue 8
to notice such residues and sense the past. 120 Difficult Fatigue 6
140 Very Difficult Fatigue 4
Modifier: Psychics in physical contact with the object they are applying 180 Absurd One Year
Telemetric Powers to may add a +10 bonus to their Psychic Potential. 240 Almost Impossible Ten Years
280 Impossible One Century
SenSe reSidueS 320 Inhuman One Millennium
Level: 1 Action: Active Maintenance: Yes 440 Zen Any Amount of Time
Description: The psychic senses environmental residues of intense
feelings emitted long ago. These feelings need to have been strong ones such
as a great passion or intense fear in order for him to perceive them.
maaTTrix Powers
In addition to the mental abilities we have seen, there are four generic
Effects:
Powers to which all psychics have equal access. They do not belong to any
20 Routine Fatigue 1 Discipline, which means they can be obtained by investing only 1 PP, or
40 Easy One Hour simply by spending one temporarily for limited access.
80 Medium Six Hours
These Powers are not organized into levels.
120 Difficult One Day
140 Very Difficult Three Days
180 Absurd One Meek
SenSe mATriceS
Level: N/A Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
240 Almost Impossible One Month
280 Impossible One Year Description: The psychic is able to sense the use of Powers and notice
320 Inhuman One Decade the Presence of individuals who share this ability. In this way, characters
440 Zen One Century see the energy of the matrices. Therefore, they suffer no Blindness
penalty against invisible Psychic Abilities. For instance, anyone reaching a
reAd The PAST Medium-level Difficulty will be able to sense active Psychic Matrices and
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No detect latent Powers in people, all within an 8--foot area.
Description: This Power enables the psychic to read the history of a Effects:
specific object or place. Absolutely all events that have taken place within 20 Routine Fatigue 1
the time span of the Power can be read. 30 feet
40 Easy
Effects: See active Psychic Matrixes
20 Routine Fatigue 8 80 feet
80 Medium
40 Easy Fatigue 6 Detect latent Powers in people
80 Medium Fatigue 4 150 feet
120 Difficult
120 Difficult Fatigue 2 Recognize the Power in use.
140 Very Difficult One Hour 140 Very Difficult 300 feet
180 Absurd Six Hours 800 feet / Characters can notice
240 Almost Impossible One Day 180 Absurd which Disciplines a Psychic has
280 Impossible One Week affinity with
320 Inhuman One Month 1,500 feet / Characters are able to
240 Almost Impossible
440 Zen One Year measure another psychics Potential.
1 mile / Characters detect another
humAn erudiTion 280 Impossible
psychics free PP left
Level: 2 Action: Active Maintenance: No 5 miles / Characters notice another
Description: This Power endows the psychic with the ability of 320 Inhuman
psychics Powers
analyzing an individuals past in the attempt of discovering actions he 440 Zen 60 miles
may have taken. The psychic may look for a specific action on the part of
the target, or he may seek to find out what his actions were in a specific deSTroy mATriceS
opportunity. He could, for instance, find out if a certain individual has Level: N/A Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes
committed murder, or learn exactly what the character was doing one Description: This ability will destroy active Psychic Powers provided
week from then. Resisting this Power requires the victim to pass an PsR they are not of a higher Difficulty than the Effects Table indicates.
Check against the required target (as detailed in the Effects Table).

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 Effects: Link Matrices
20 Routine Fatigue 6 Level: N/A Action: Active Maintenance: Yes
40 Easy Fatigue 4 Description: This Power enables the psychic to connect the minds
80 Medium Fatigue 2 of several other psychic individuals to his own. In this way, one of the
120 Difficult Medium-level Powers connected members is able to add the Willpower bonuses of others to his
140 Very Difficult Difficult-level Powers own Psychic Potential. Only one character can use his Psychic Abilities while
180 Absurd Very Difficult-level Powers linked, since the others are merely enhancing the Potential of one person.
240 Almost Impossible Absurd-level Powers Connected characters must use their Powers to this effect voluntarily. The
280 Impossible Almost Impossible-level Powers number of individuals admitted to the link is determined by a characters
320 Inhuman Impossible-level Powers success in activating this Power (as detailed in the Effects Table below).
440 Zen Inhuman-level Powers Effects:
Hide Matrices 20 Routine Fatigue 6
Level: N/A Action: Passive Maintenance: Yes 40 Easy Fatigue 4
Description: This Power hides the psychics mental abilities from 80 Medium Fatigue 2
the Sense Matrices Power. Hide Matrices decreases the results for Sense 120 Difficult 2 Individuals
Matrices by as many degrees of Difficulty as indicated on the Effects Table. If 140 Very Difficult 3 Individuals
Illustrated by Kamiwata 2002

180 Absurd 4 Individuals

an adversarys Potential for Sense Matrices falls below the base requirement
240 Almost Impossible 6 Individuals
(that is, Easy), the psychics Powers of the character remain unnoticed.
280 Impossible 8 Individuals
The Sense Matrices Power is only anulled agaisnt the Psychic using Hide
320 Inhuman 10 Individuals
Matrices. It still works normally against other targets.
440 Zen 20 Individuals
Effects:
20 Routine Fatigue 2 For example, Pazusu is using this Power on a Very Difficult-level,
40 Easy Fatigue 1 and his mind is connected to two other psychics with Willpower
80 Medium -2 Difficulty Degrees scores of 10 and 11 respectively. If they both decide to use their
120 Difficult -3 Difficulty Degrees capacities to increase Pazusus Power, he will add a +35 bonus to his
140 Very Difficult -4 Difficulty Degrees Potential, since his companions bonuses are +15 and +20.
180 Absurd -5 Difficulty Degrees
240 Almost Impossible -6 Difficulty Degrees
280
320
440
Impossible
Inhuman
Zen
-7 Difficulty Degrees
-8 Difficulty Degrees
-9 Difficulty Degrees
PSyCHiC CRySTALS
Senient minds arent the only things that can create and harness
psychic matrices energies. There are some kinds of matter whose
substance is able to synchronize with the matrices energy, and act as
their receptors and amplificators. These objects, usually called Psychic
Crystals, have no concrete size or shape and, sometimes they even dont
look like crystals at all. However, all of them share a characteristic: they
increment the psychic abilities of those who are in contact with the
Crystal.
Two are the factors that influence the quality of this inusual artifacts:
their size, and their cut. Size is probably the most important: the bigger
the Crystal, the better it will channel and amplify his owners energies.
The most common Crystals have a size similar to that of a coin, but
others are much bigger.
The Crystals cut can be as fundamental as its size. If a Crystal is
better prepared to resonate with Psychic Matrices, then it will be able to
amplify more the powers of its users.
Depending on its size and cut, a Psychic Crystal grants a bonus
between +5 and +30 to the Psychic Potential of its user. To get the
bonus, the character must be in physical contact with the Crystal. A
character can use the bonus of only one Crystal at a time. Also, some
Crystals are only able to synchronize with the Matrices at certain levels:
in these cases, the Crystal gives its bonus only to the Powers of certain
Disciplines. For example, a Telemetric Crystal will only grant a bonus to
use Powers from the Telemetry Discipline.
Using a Psychic Crystal has risks, especially when one falls into the
hands of an inexperienced psychic. Not everyone is ready to control
his mental powers through these artifacts, and sometimes there is the
possibility that the energy they generate will escape control. Every +5
Psychic Potential that a crystal grants increases any Fatigue effect by one
caused by failing to use a Power. For example, if a psychic obtained a
+15 Crystal and tried to use it to activate Energy Shield but then only
managed to achieve 78 on his Check, he would lose five Fatigue points
instead of the usual two.

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 Chapter 14
States and Accidents
Several causes, ranging from strangling to prolonged underwater
You never know what lies ahead before you immersion, can cause characters to be deprived of air and die. The period
of time a particular character may hold his breath depends specifically upon
when you wake up in the morning his Constitution. Characters drawing air and preparing to hold their breath
must perform a Constitution Check every 10 Combat Turns (that is, every
30 seconds) in order to resist without complications. Each time they pass
this Check, they must temporarily deduct 1 point from their Constitution
Clariton Howard for the next roll. Those characters unable to draw air, or who are simply
unprepared, must apply a 3 penalty to the value of their Constitution
when rolling the Check. Characters with the Ki Ability Use of Necessary
Combat is not the only danger characters may face in the course Energy only need to roll one Check every half hour.
of their adventures. They will often have to deal with more ordinary From the moment a character fails the Check, he can no longer hold
problems such as diseases, poisons, or falls. This section aims to describe his breath and is in desperate need of air. From then on, he will need
Chapter XIV: StateS anD aCCiDentS

the consequences and the rules that apply in each case. to roll a PhR Check against a difficulty of 80 every three turns to stay
conscious. Failing the Check will result in automatic loss of consciousness. If

ACCiDEnTS an unconscious character fails another Check, he dies from lack of air.
Even if he manages to pass this Check, a cumulative penalty of 5 will
apply to his Resistance on the following roll. If the character draws air again,
Accidents can happen to anyone for the most diverse number of these penalties will fade at a rate of 10 points per round.

EFFECTS
reasons; they always resulting in a negative outcome.

Falls Characters will often be subject to a wide variety of Effects along

Falling from great heights is often dangerous. There are many reasons
why a character might end up falling during a game session such as the course of their adventures. Most of the time, they will need to pass
failing a Climb Check or jumping from great heights. In order to assess the Resistance Checks to avoid them; their vulnerability to Effects will depend
consequences, a falling character must make an Acrobatics Check. Difficulty on how successful their rolls are.
is determined by the distance of the fall, as Base Damage is determined by It is impossible to enumerate all the various States that characters
kinetic force. Both factors are shown in Table 68: Falls. might be subject to. The following list is only an attempt at registering a few
A fall basically functions as an attack that a character tries to repel using of those most frequently encountered in sessions. As always, it is up to the
Acrobatics. He may employ his AT against Impact to alleviate the damage. GM to modify and create new ones if the situation requires.
Provided the GM allows, characters may also use Jump instead of Acrobatics,
increasing the Check Difficulty by one degree. If the character in question
passes the Check against the required Difficulty, the fall will not bear any
All Action Penalty
The All Action Penalty is undoubtedly the most common adverse
additional consequences. If he misses the Check, the number of points by effect in the game. Many reasons could cause these penalties to occur:
which he failed the Check becomes the result applied to the Combat Table, Fatigue, spells, Criticals, etc. A character who receives a negative to all his
using the falls Base Damage. If the landing area is exceptionally adverse, actions is in a deplorable condition, unable to perform at the top of his
such as a pit full of spikes or something along those lines, the GM may raise potential both physically and mentally. Therefore, these negatives apply to
the Base Damage from 10 to 40 points, or he may substitute the primary all rolls that use 1d100, which includes Secondary Ability Checks (Climb,
Critical with a more appropriate one. Notice, etc.) and Primary Ability Checks (Attack, Defense, Summoning,
Magical and Psychic Projection, Psychic Potential, etc.). The only exception
Celia has 60 points in Acrobatics. She slips on a roof 60 feet to this rule is Initiative calculation, where only half the penalty applies. The
high and suffers a terrible fall. To avoid death, she rolls an Acrobatics characters Resistances are not affected either. Furthermore, for every 20
Check and she gets 25, which added to her Ability amounts to a Final penalty points, the character loses one point from of all his Characteristics
Result of 85. Since she had to pass an Absurd-level Difficulty, there for purposes of performing Opposed Checks. A characters Movement
is a 95-point difference between her Final Ability and the required Value and Weight Index will drop one point for every 20 All Action Penalty
Difficulty. Using the Impact Table (with an AT 1, since Celia was points suffered, as well.
wearing a Padded Suit of armor), we find she suffers 80 Life Points In addition, these penalties affect the MA of wizards and Ki Accumulation
of damage, since the Base Damage for a 60-foot fall is 100. It was a of martial masters even if none of the Abilities require rolling dice for using
close call them. Characters suffer a penalty to their MA equivalent to half the total All
Lack of air Action Penalty, rounding the number up. Characters suffer a decrease of
one point in Ki Accumulation for every 20 penalty points incurred.
table 68: fallS All Action Bonus
Distance Difficulty Base Damage
5 feet Easy 20 This is the opposite of the All Action Penalty. The character receives a
bonus to all d100 rolls for his Secondary and Primary Combat Ability Checks.
15 feet Moderate 40
In the same manner, he receives one additional point to his Characteristics
30 feet Difficult 60 (for purposes of determining Opposed Characteristic Checks) for every
50 feet Very Difficult 80 20 points of All Action Bonuses he receives. This effect does not increase
60 feet Absurd 100 the characters Supernatural Abilities in any of their aspects. The following
100 feet Almost impossible 120 cannot be affected by an All Action Bonues: Ki Accumulation, Magical
Accumulation, Psychic Potential, Summoning powers, Movement Value,
150 feet Impossible 140 and Weight Index.
+150 feet Inhuman 160
other Effects

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 Effects will not only provide Action penalties or bonuses. This is a light will only suffer the penalties listed under Vision Partially Obscured
list of other common Effects likely to influence characters: detailed in Chapter 9. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Blindness will
last for 1 hour for every 10 points of difference between the Resistances
Fear: A character suffering Fear feels the distressing need to avoid target number and the characters roll.
something or someone that he is certain will cause him terrible harm. Deafness: Same as Blindness, only the affected character will lose the
Fear imposes an 60 All Action Penalty, except for actions related to ability to hear. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, deafness will last for
escaping from the source of the Fear itself. If Fear should be caused 1 hour for every 10 points of difference between the Resistances
by means of a Supernatural Ability, it lasts one hour for every 10 target number and the characters roll.
points of difference between the Resistances target number and the Mute: Same as Blindness, only the affected character will
characters roll unless the Effect itself should state otherwise. lose the ability to communicate through verbal language.
Terror: Although hard to differentiate from Fear, this term is used The impairment will last for 1 hour for every 10 points of
in in the game to convey a higher state of anguish. A difference between the Resistances target number and the
terrified character can not control his actions and will characters roll unless stated otherwise.
be hopelessly forced to flee from the source of Terror. Fascination: The character is utterly absorbed in
The character is not capable of facing the cause of the observation of something, indulging in the pleasure
his Terror and will become Paralyzed if he should such watchfulness provides. While Fascination lasts,
attempt to do so. If a Supernatural Ability causes the character will not move or perform any Active
the Terror Effect, it will last for one hour for every Actions. A Fascinated character suffers a 20 penalty
Illustrated by Wen Yu Li

10 points of difference between the Resistances to Passive Actions.

target number and the characters roll unless Damage: The character loses a number of Life Points equal
the Effect itself should state otherwise. to the number of points by which he failed his Resistance
Pain: Intense Pain can occur when a Check. No Armor Type will modify this effect, since it strikes
character fails a Resistance check. Such a failure the victims body directly. It will not produce Criticals, but
causes an automatic 40 All Action Penalty. Pain it could easily kill the character through massive Life Point
level is adjustable; the penalty may be doubled or loss. Intensity of the damage may vary, doubling or cutting the
reduced to half, depending on the severity. difference in half, according to each case.
Weakness: Weakness reduces an individuals Unconsciousness: A character ca be rendered unconscious
physical capabilities. Characters lose one point in by failing a Resistance check. Extreme natural causes, such
their four basic physical Characteristics Strength, as being submerged in water or receiving great damage, may
Dexterity, Agility, and Constitution for every interrupt the state. Unconscious characters remain in a deep
10 points of difference between the Checks sleep for 1 hour for every 10 points of difference between the
target number and the characters roll. Unless Resistances target number and the characters roll unless the
explicitly stated otherwise, characters recover Effect itself should state otherwise. If the difference is lower than
from Weakness penalties at a rate of one 10, they will be out of combat for only 1 minute per point of
point per hour. Resistance Failure.
Paralysis: A Paralyzed character can not Hallucinations: Characters stop seeing the real world for
move freely; the action penalty listed in the what it is, as they are stalked by uncontrollable visions created
Combat Situations section of Chapter 9 will by their subconscious. They regularly perceive objects around
apply. Paralysis may be adjusted depending on them to be different than they are. The GM should describe
how immobilized the subject is. If the subject is what the Hallucinating character experiences. Hallucinations
barely able to move, it will be a Partial Paralysis, if will last for 1 hour for every 10 points of difference between
not Paralysis will be minor. the Resistances target number and the characters
Total Paralysis / Incapacitation: The roll unless stated otherwise.
character is subject to penalties listed in the Combat
Situations section detailed in Chapter 9 (that is,
200). No action is allowed while in this state,
since the character is unable to move. He remains
paralyzed for one hour for every 10 points
of difference between the Resistances
target number and the characters
roll unless otherwise stated. If the
difference is lower than 10, he shall
be stalled for only one minute for every point

TRAPS
of difference.
Rage: This state represents much more
than anger or fury. The character loses his After her
temper completely and assails the object of combat, Tessa
his Rage, or, alternately, anyone around. is in Weakness Traps are a constant danger in the lives of characters. This section is
He is forced to employ his most powerful State intended to describe the way traps and their Effects usually work. All
Abilities in the combat magicians will traps have two different characteristics Complexity and Concealment.
cast their spells, fighters will use their Complexity is a measure of the Ability a trap employs. In other words, it
Fatigue points and psychics will spend their is a representation of the Check that characters must pass to avoid the
Psychic Points to enhance their attacks. Characters remain in this state for traps Effects. The Ability depends exclusively on the nature of the trap.
one minute for every point of difference between the Resistances target For instance, an arrow being shot at a character would force him to use
number and the characters roll unless otherwise stated. his Defense ability, whereas avoiding a pit trap would call for a Jump or
Coma: The character lapses into a profound sleep from which he can Acrobatics Check.
not awaken. By definition, a subject in a coma is Incapacitated. Sometimes traps are hidden. The traps level of Concealment is the
Blindness: The character is subject to loss of eyesight and to the Difficulty of the Notice Check that characters need to pass in order to
penalties listed under the Vision Totally Obscured modifier found in the discover a traps existence or understand its dynamic. Using Search will
Combat Situations section detailed in Chapter 9. In the turn previous to lower the Difficulty by one level. This difficulty depends on the level of the
regaining his sight, a character affected by Blindness produced by a flash of trap, which is an indication of how well built or designed the device is (see

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 Table 69). For example, a Level 40 trap represents a Concealment and
Complexity level of Difficult.
However, characters setting up a trap may choose to increase
PoiSonS
or decrease the Complexity or Concealment by one degree. In this Poisons are among the worst threats characters may have to face.
manner, increasing the Complexity Difficulty by one level will decrease its Animal or insect bites, murder conspiracies, or even the simple act of eating
Concealment by one level. These alterations do not modify the level of the an exotic fruit may expose characters to terrible risks. In Anima, poisons
trap, or difficulty in deactivating it. are also classified according to their level of danger and potency, from Level
10 to 100. This is an indicator of the necessary VR Check a character needs
Lemures is looking to protect his room, so he sets up a Level to pass in order to avoid the poisons Effects.
30 trap. Generally, the device is supposed to work on a Moderate Three fundamental factors modify poison other than its level: Activation
Difficulty level, and it requires a Moderate Notice Check to detect it. Time, Duration and Effect. All poisons listed here have an activation time
However, Lemures places a lot more importance on Complexity, so of 1 hour (that is, the time it takes for the Effect to kick in) and a Duration
he chooses to decrease the Concealment Difficulty level by one degree equivalent to the difference between the Resistances target number and
in order to increase its Complexity by one level. Consequently, the the characters roll, translated to hours. In order to work, poison needs to
trap will possess a Difficult target for its Complexity, but a character be ingested or introduced in the body through a bleeding wound, depending
would only have to pass an Easy Notice Check to spot it. on its kind. Poisons may have any of the Effects previously described in this
chapter, and they may increase their level in some cases. Characters make

TRAP EFFECTS Venom Resistance Checks every 5 turns when they have ingested or been
otherwise exposed to poison. If a character succeeds in the VR Check
against a substance, he cant be affected by it before 5 turns have passed.
Here are some of the most traditional traps and their Effects, as well as Poisons between Levels 10 to 20 are usually derived from animals and
some recommendations for their execution. Naturally, it is impossible to go plants of a harmful, but only slightly dangerous, nature. Poisons between
into all the possible consequences entailed, so as always, the final decision Levels 30 and 50 spring from the deadliest animals and most exotic plants.
lies in the hands of the Game Master. Those between Levels 60 and 70 are strong compounds consisting of many
different ingredients. Finally, poisons at Level 80 or above are of a powerful
Trapping: These traps are intended to imprison their victims. The supernatural origin.
Strength of Trapping is equal to the level of the trap, divided by 5. Characters or beings with natural poison immunity are not affected by
Pit: The depth of the pit will depend exclusively on its surroundings, on poisons of Level 70 or below, as long as these are not produced by a being
how far down the digging has come, or on the amount of preparation done. with a Presence of 25 or above, or created via magical means.
Damage: As for damage, the Effect of the trap will cause an Attack with
its Complexity level equaling the Ability level of the Attack. Base Damage
may even duplicate the level of the trap.

table 69: trapS table 70: poiSon levelS

Level Difficulty Level Resistance
10 Routine 10 VR is against 20
20 Easy 20 VR is against 40
30 Moderate 30 VR is against 60
40 Difficult 40 VR is against 80
50 Very Difficult 50 VR is against 100
60 Absurd 60 VR is against 120
70 Almost Impossible 70 VR is against 140
80 Impossible 80 VR is against 160
90 Inhuman 90 VR is against 180
100 Zen 100 VR is against 200

table 71: poiSonS

Name Level Effects / VR Activation Duration Transmission
Curare 60 Paralysis VR 80, Death VR 60 Quick Normal Blood
Atropine 50 Hallucinations VR 80 Normal Normal Contact
Salt of Saturn 40 Pain VR 60, Blindness VR 40 Normal Long Ingestion
Muscarine 40 Hallucinations VR 60 Normal Normal Through smell
Royal Arsenic 50 Death VR 80 Normal Normal Ingestion
Belladona 50 Unconsciousness VR 80 Quick Long Ingestion
Cyanide 50 Death VR 60 Instantaneous Normal Ingestion
Cantaridine 30 Rage VR 60 Normal Normal Blood
Thalium 20 Pain VR 40 Normal Normal Blood
Aqua Toffana 40 Weakness VR 80, All Action Penalty VR 60 Retarded Long Ingestion
Al-Baladin 60 Damage VR 100, All Action Penalty VR 80 Quick Normal Blood
Ramalen Sap 80 Terror VR 120, Blindness VR 100 Quick Normal Contact
Snake 40 Death VR 60 Normal Normal Blood
White Cobra 70 Death VR 100 Instantaneous Normal Blood

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 modifiers nervous system that causes blindness.
Royal Arsenic: This compound is created by sprinkling powdered leaves
The poisons listed above have different characteristics that may offer of the arsenic plant over a pigs entrails. Liquids derived from putrefaction
certain variations. Next, let us take a look at these modifiers that will alter of the entrails dissolves the powder, thus enhancing the poisonous quality
poison level. Bear in mind these modifiers will only affect characteristics and of the arsenic. Upon ingestion, this poison causes terrible abdominal pain
Effects, not the VR target number that a character needs pass. For example, a and migraine, followed by death.
poison of Level 70, if Deadly, would only require a VR with a target of 120 not Belladona: This poison originates from an uncommon plant capable of
140 since its normal level is 60, and the plus 10 enhances only its Effects. inducing sleep. Once harvested, it is cooked to produce a highly toxic broth
whose main active substance is acetilcoline, a strong sleep inducer.
Deadly Poison: +10 to level Cyanide: Bitter almonds, apricot pits, and other fruits such as peaches,
Its Effect is absolutely deadly. If a character fails his VR and does not get cherries, prunes, and loquats contain a sugar known as glucoside, which
an antidote before the substance is activated, he will die. can be transformed into hydrocyanic acid inside the body. Extracted in
Coma or Total Paralysis: +5 to level large quantities and properly fermented, it constitutes a powerful poison.
Only if the Effect of the poison induces the character to these states. Cyanide is capable of causing sudden death by affecting the respiratory
Quick Effect: +5 to level airways and lungs.
The poison only takes a couple of minutes to kick in. Cantaridine: Cantaridine is the active principle in cantharides which
Instantaneous Effect: +10 to level are green beetles common in the territory of the old Empire that usually
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The poison takes only two or three turns to kick in. live on willows and ash trees. They are known also as Empire Flies.
Long Duration: +5 to level When dried, reduced to dust, and given proper treatment, they produce
The poison has unusually long effects, lasting 1 day for each point that the hyperactivity and an exceptionally violent behavior that can also cloud the
character fails his VR Check. This modifier may be chosen repeatedly with the victims mind.
purpose of extending the time span of the effect, thus doubling its duration. Thalium: Thalium poisoning causes painful chest and back spasms
Contact / Inhaling: +10 to level associated with vomiting and balance disorders. Thalium may sometimes
The poison can affect an individual merely by coming in contact with his provoke hair loss.
skin or by having him inhale the poison. Aqua Toffana: The invention of this poison is unclear. Some attribute it
Retarded Effect: 10 to level to a reputed female poisoner who lived centuries ago. It would seem that
The poison will take several days to activate and affect those characters the original formula was a juice compound made up of a number of herbs
who have failed their VR Check. to which an alcoholic product from Lannet was later added. It consists of
Added Effect: +5 to level a transparent liquid with no particular aroma or flavor. A few drops are
The poison will have more than one Effect. Avoiding these additional enough to slowly undermine an individuals health, causing anorexia and
Effects requires an individual to pass a VR Check with a target number 20 extreme thirst. The victim then exhibits signs of progressive emaciation and
points below the initial Check. The victim rolls only once for the Resistance deterioration.
Check, comparing the result against all the VR difficulties of the poison. Al-Baladin: This is a potent nomad compound derived from certain
This will determine which of the Effects he will be subject to. In the case of exceptionally rare plants that grow in some oasis in the desert. It is a
deadly poisons, Resistance against death will always be the lowest. powerful toxin that, when introduced in the bloodstream, is capable of
altering its flow and causing veins and arteries to burst.
Consider a poison that requires a VR Check with a target of Ramalen Sap: This sap exudes from live Ramalen trees in its pure state.
100 and that has two effects Weakness and Unconsciousness. If Although extinct in theory, small quantities of this poison can still be found
Weakness is the first Effect, its VR target is 100. If Unconsciousness is on the black market.
the second Effect, its VR target will be 80. In this manner, if Celia were Snake: This is generic snake poison. It releases a strong toxin that affects
to become infected with this poison and roll an 85 on her VR Check, the heart, causing cardiac arrest.
she would be subject to Weakness but would remain conscious. White Cobra: This is probably the deadliest natural poison in the
whole world. It attacks the nervous and motor systems, causing the brain
List of Poisons
The following is a list of the most typical poisons in Gaa.
Curare: This poison was originally employed by indigenous
peoples to poison their arrows in hunting or combat. Its
composition is a secret known to only the most expert
shamans. It is derived from the bark of certain plants, which
are left to soak in water and then pressed to extract the
juice. The resulting liquid, of a dark red color, is then filtered,
thereby creating the poison. Curare is deadly to humans,
since it paralyses all muscles in the body. Symptoms produced
by Curare include weakness, difficulty breathing, and finally
death from heart arrest. It is most efficient when delivered
intravenously.
Atropine: Atropine is one of the active substances in
Mandrake and Henbane plants and has strong hallucinogenic
properties. It can be absorbed through the skin. It is
exceptionally difficult to synthesize, since it requires specific
knowledge of chemistry.
Muscarine: Muscarine is derived from the mushroom
Amanita Muscaria, which is known for its bright red cap.
This fungus has grown in Nordic birch woods for ages, and
it has probably served as the catalyst for many legends
featuring wild creatures. This is because Muscarine is capable
of producing hallucinations and visions of small beings.
Salt of Saturn: This fine, dusty, highly toxic substance
disolves almost instantly in liquids. When ingested, it
produces intense cholic pain, and a lesion to the central The Medusass Blood is a powerful mystic poison

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 to shut down, followed by death a few seconds later.
Antidotes SPECiAL TyPES
Antidotes are used to alleviate or decrease the effects of toxic substances.
There are two kinds of antidotes those of a general spectrum and those
specifically intended for a particular poison. Generic antidotes have the same
oF DAmAgE
level as poisons (Table 70)) and allow the victim to roll a new VR, applying to Whenever characters receive an attack using the Heat, Cold, or
it a bonus or penalty equal to twice the difference between the substances Electricity Attack Type, they can suffer additional effects other than the
level. For instance, if an antidote has a level that is 20 points higher than a damage itself. None of these attacks can cause the victim to
poison level, it will offer a poisoned victim another VR Check with a bleed, but they could cause the following consequences:
+40 bonus. An antidote will award only one new roll.
Specific antidotes alleviate the Effects of the poisons they
were made to counteract.
Cold Damage
When a character suffers cold damage, he must
pass a PhR Check with a Difficulty equal to cold

AgE damage amount. If he fails the check, he suffers

an All Action Penalty equal to the amount by
which he failed. This penalty fades away
Anima functions on the assumption that characters at the rate of five points per turn. This

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are middle-aged people or younger. However, either PhR Check is calculated independently
through supernatural effects or the mere passage of of any criticals. Beings with Damage
time, characters may be affected by aging. Anyone Resistance who fail this check
reaching maturity, that is, beyond 60 years old for instead suffer a penalty equal to the
human beings, will suffer a 2 penalty to physical number by which they failed divided
Characteristics. Characters who are of old age, 80 by five (rounded down).
years old or equivalent, suffer an extra 2, for a total Organic beings take twice as
of a 4 penalty to physical Characteristics, as well as a much time as usual to heal from
60 penalty to physical actions. cold damage because of the abrasive
factor involved.

DiSEASES No one escapes from aging

Electrical Damage
Diseases usually function in a slightly different way than that of other Damage caused by electricity also brings about negative effects. Every
Effects. Characters may fight the Effects of diseases for weeks or months time a character loses Life Points on account of this type of damage he
without being beaten by them, but not completely defeating them either. must pass a PhR Check using the number of Life Points he has lost from the
Passing the required DR Check does not automatically rid a character of the Electricity Attack as the difficulty. If the character fails his PhR Check, he
disease altogether. It only brings about temporary freedom from the Effects. automatically suffers an All Action Penalty equal to the number by which
Characters must make a new DR Check each day, and only a 40 point he failed the PhR Check. This penalty will fade at a rate of 10 points per
difference above the required Difficulty will restore their health completely. turn. If the roll fails by over 60 points, the character falls unconscious. This
Disease Effects may be the ones listed in this chapter, or the GM may Resistance Check is calculated in total independence from any Criticals
decide them. Subjects in contact with a diseased persons blood or saliva received by the damage in question.

table 72: DiSeaSeS Celia is hit by an electrical spell that causes 110 points of damage.
Even if this amount is not enough to cause a Critical, she must
Level Resistance overcome system shock by passing a PhR Check against a target of
10 DR is against 20 110. Unfortunately, she gets a Final Result of 45, which renders her
20 DR is against 40 unconscious (as she failed her Check by more than 60).
30 DR is against 60
40 DR is against 80 Heat Damage
50 DR is against 100 LP loss associated with high temperatures may be extremely harmful
for characters. Organic beings take twice the time in healing from heat
60 DR is against 120 damage. In addition, whenever characters are affected by fire, there is a
70 DR is against 140 chance that their clothes, belongings, or even skin will burn. Each time
80 DR is against 160 they receive a fire attack, they must roll 1d100 and add the result to the
amount of damage received. There are no Open Rolls in determining this
90 DR is against 180 final number. The resulting number will be an indicator of the effect of
100 DR is against 200 flames on a characters body, such as reflected by Table 73.
If a character wears clothes or gear especially prone to catch fire,
must pass a DR Check as well to avoid contagion. he must add between 10 to 40 points to his roll. On the contrary, fire-
modifiers resistant clothes or armor allow a character to deduct up to 60 points from
the roll. If Fire Intensities are deducted by any means, each Intensity will
Just like poisons, diseases can possess different characteristics that lower the final number by 20 points. Damage Resistance creatures divide
alter their levels. the final number by 5.
Contagious: +10 to level
Characters who spend time with the victim, even those with no direct
table 73: in flameS
contact, must pass a DR Check in order to avoid contagion. Quantity State
Plague: +20 to level 140 to 179 Scorching
Diseased individuals spread the disease wherever they go. Anyone less 180 to 239 Burning
than 150 feet away from the diseased person, or those who remain in a 240 to 299 In Flames
place inhabited by a diseased person for more than three hours, must pass
+300 Burning to ashes
a DR Check in order to avoid contagion.

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 Pazusu suffers 100 points of damage from a fire attack. In
order to find out if he is in flames, he rolls the dice and gets
table 74: fire intenSitieS
70, which he then adds to the 100 points received in the attack. Base
Intensities Equivalence
Unfortunately for him, hes wearing very flammable silk, which adds Damage
another 20 points to his roll. His Final Result is 190, which according 1 The flame of a candle 5
to Table 73 reveals that he is in a Burning State. 3 The flame of a torch 15
5 A small bonfire 25
Scorching: The characters clothes and hair are smoldering. He suffers 7 A big bonfire 35
no additional damage, but he must immediately make an effort to prevent
20 Enough fire to burn a house down 100
the fire from becoming worse, such as by removing his clothes or plunging
into a body of water. A character can surpress the fire by rolling 1d10 30 Big Furnace Fire 150
and adding either his Dexterity or Agility Characteristic. Deduct that 40 Castle in flames 200
amount from quantity on Table 73. Each consecutive round the fire is not
50 Volcano 250
surpressed increases the number on Table 73 by 10 points.
Burning: Clothes and part of the characters hair are on fire and starting
to burn his skin. If not extinguished or removed, the fire automatically inflicts
10 points of damage every turn that the character remains in such condition.
Cold intensities
This index measures the severity of ice and cold which is to say, the
Creatures with Damage Resistance suffer 50 points of damage every turn
effects of low temperatures. As opposed to fire, cold does not inflict direct
they remain in this state. The fire may be extinguished by employing the same
consequences upon individuals. However, prolonged exposure may provoke
procedures as above. An anti-heat full suit of armor will decrease damage
a number of Effects ranging from sickness to death. Therefore, the GM will
level, so every Heat Armor Type point will decrease the loss of LP by 2 (5 for
impose the additional Effects of his choice. Those beings especially vulnerable
creatures with Damage Resistance). If a character does not attempt to put
to cold may suffer the same Base Damage as used in Fire Intensities.
out the fire, the quantity on Table 73 increases by 10 points per turn.
In Flames: A characters clothes, hair, and skin are burning. Characters
lose 25 LP per round automatically (125 for creatures with Damage table 75: ColD intenSitieS
resistance) although as in the case above, armor may be of some help. Base
Intensities Equivalence
In order to completely extinguish the fire, characters will need to dive into Damage
water, cover themselves with sand, or use the methods described above. 1 Frost 5
Those who decide to remove their clothes or suit of armor will automatically
5 Snow 25
reduce 60 points the fire state. If characters do not attempt to put out the
fire, they add 10 points to their final number on Table 73 per turn. 10 Ice 50
Burning to Ashes: Now the characters own body is being consumed 20 Iceberg 100
by the flames. He automatically loses 50 LP per turn (250 for creatures with 30 Polar Storm 150
Damage Resistance). However, characters in this situation will not be able to 50 Glacial Area 250
use their armor for protection, unless they have natural armor. Eliminating
the effects of this State is difficult. Diving into water or being covered with
sand are the most effective methods, but rolling on the ground or putting the
fire out with whatever may be at hand should also be attempted.
Electricity intensities
These Intensities rate electrical energy potency, from plain static
to lightning. In the same manner as fire, electricity may produce severe
Pazusu is in a Burning State, so he loses 10 points of damage per consequences to anyone directly exposed to it. Base Damage equals the
turn because of the fire. However, since he has an AT of 3 against number of Intensities multiplied by five.
heat, he can reduce the damage to 4 LP per round.
table 76: eleCtriCity intenSitieS
EnERgy inTEnSiTiES Intensities Equivalence
Base
Damage
Intensities measure the level of potency of the three existing energy 1 A Spark 5
types in the world: Heat, Cold, and Electricity. These energy types will have 3 Static 15
various consequences in terms of damage or secondary Effects depending 5 Small Discharge 25
on their importance.
7 Electric Eel Discharge 35
Both characters and the GM will need to have some knowledge about
Intensities and what they represent. Some Supernatural Abilities, for 20 Lightning 100
example, allow characters to create, control, or mitigate certain Energy 40 Heavy Electrical Storm 200
Intensities, so it is important to know what can and can not be done.
For instance, a spellcaster attempting to prevent a house from burning
down will need to extinguish at least 20 Intensities to achieve that. The
following is a list of all types of elements, together with their corresponding
PRESEnCE
consequences according to their potency level. Since everything forms part of the flow of souls, each living being
or object, no matter how insignificant it may seem, possesses a spiritual
Fire intensities Presence. This spirit is its soul, its intrinsic value to reality. Presence
indicates what an objects (or beings) Resistances are, and how easily it
These Intensities demonstrate the potency, vigor and size of flames. can be influenced by Supernatural Abilities. In the case of living beings, their
Fire is one of the most powerful natural elements, capable of consuming base Presence corresponds to the level they possess (as shown by Table
and setting ablaze almost anything. Anyone touching flames, or those in 5), but Presence works differently for inanimate objects.
relatively close proximity to fire, may suffer severe injuries. Base Damage The Presence of objects depends upon many different
for contact with flames is equal to the number of Intensities multiplied by factors Complexity, material, size, form, and even age. Since it is impossible
five. Effects are calculated using the Combat Table and the Failure level of to detail the Presence of every object in the world, GMs can use Table
an Ability Check as the GM sees fit. 77 and Table 78 as a reference to calculate the Presence of those most
common objects. Since inanimate objects have no Characteristics, their
Resistances (basically PhR and MR) are equal to their base Presence. But

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 remember, things are not merely the sum of their parts. Each object has its Rules in this section are meant to be used only in the case of
own existence, formed by hundreds of elements, which as a whole produce direct attacks, not if the weapons are put to a different use. A prisoner
an entirely new entity. Therefore, knowing the Presence of something trying to break free from his cell might use a knife as a chisel to work on
entails not only summing up the foundation from which each of the objects the stone and remove the metal bars. This situation requires that the GM
is composed, but also considering it holistically. For example, a building may resort to common sense. The following is a list of some objects, with their
be made up of walls, tons of furniture, utensils, etc. Instead of adding them Damage Barrier and Structural Points.
up as separate units, the GM blends of all of them as a unique construction
with a Presence of its own. Structural points: These are an objects Life Points.
Damage Barrier: It indicates an objects Damage Barrier, if any.
table 77: preSenCeS Base Presence: An objects Animic or spiritual value.

Equivalence Presence
Small and simple objects
10 to 25
table 78: Damage barrier anD StruCtural pointS
(Spoons, glasses, buttons, etc.) Base Structural Damage
Complex objects
Element
25 to 60 Presence Points Barrier
(Watches, telescopes, etc.)
Small stone 10 40 60
Gems, unusual materials and works of art
(Platinum, diamonds, large paintings, etc.)
40 to 80 Huge Stone 30 300 100
Large objects Table 20 60 20
80 to 120
(Carriages, large statues, hills, etc.) Chair 15 50 20
Colossal objects Barrel 20 70 30
(Mountains, lakes, major construction)
120 to 180
Chest 20 70 50

DAmAgE BARRiER AnD

Reinforced chest 25 150 80
Cart 40 300 40

STRuCTuRAL DAmAgE Carriage

Log wall
50

40
350

300
60

60
How long will a door hold before characters tear it down? Can a
spellcaster use a spell to destroy a wall? Both the GM and his players will Stone wall 50 400 100
often have to face these kinds of questions. Answering requires knowledge Solid stone wall 60 450 120
not only of the Presence of the objects, but also the exact amount of damage
these objects can withstand. The following list provides a set of rules the Bridge 60 400 90
GM may employ if he should find himself in one of these situations. Solid Bridge 80 800 120
All bodies have certain structural points which indicate the amount of
damage they can withstand before they collapse. In game terms, these are Regular door 20 100 40
equivalent to their LP. Objects are considered utterly destroyed when they
reach zero Structural Points. Characters attacking an object use the rules Wood and iron
30 200 80
for Damage Resistance. However, since objects are by nature inanimate, carved door
they can not roll for Defense. Naturally, not all weapons will be able to Metallic Door 40 300 120
destroy objects. It would be illogical to think that a simple knife can tear
down a heavy stone wall, for example. Portcullis 60 500 120
In order to find out whether an attack is capable of damaging an Metallic bars 40 200 120
object, the GM should determine that objects Damage Barrier. This barrier
represents the amount of Base Damage necessary to achieve in order to
Small Tree 30 200 40
actually start damaging an inanimate object. In essence, an attack with a
Base Damage lower than that of the objects Damage Barrier will never Big Tree 60 500 60
inflict LP loss on the object, regardless of the attackers skill.
The objects Damage Barrier will not apply if the attacker is capable Shack 50 400 50
of damaging Energy. By affecting the essence of things and their material
form, Energy damaging attacks will always cause structural damage even Cabin 70 600 80
if the attack possesses a Base Damage lower than the objects Damage Large House 100 2,000 100
Barrier. Naturally, the GM is free to alter this rule in certain situations, Mansion 120 3,000 100
requiring weapons or attacks to have a certain Presence in order to ignore
the Damage Barriers of some especially powerful devices or monsters. Palace 140 4,000 120
Castle 160 5,000 140
A character with a Strength of 8 striking a 100-Damage-Barrier
stone wall with a dagger will not be able to tear it down, no matter
Town 140 NA NA
how skilled he might be as the attacks Base Damage is only 40 (30
from the weapon, plus 10 from Strength). If on the contrary, he were City 160 NA NA
using a weapon with a 110 Base Damage, he would beat the walls Metropolis 200 NA NA
Barrier and cause structural damage upon it.
Boat 40 200 40
There is a chance that an attacking weapon might break when hitting
an object. Because of this, the GM needs to consider the Sturdiness of the Longship 80 600 70
attacked material and force the weapon to pass a Breakage Check with the Caravel 100 1,000 80
following modifiers: 2 if it is soft material, +4 if it is hard material, and +12
if it is of an exceptional material. Galleon 120 2,000 80

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 Chapter 15
Experience
Ignorance leads us into error, and Difficult Actions: This recognizes a characters capacity to
successfully employ his Secondary Abilities. In order to qualify for
error leads us into learning reward, the characters use of the Ability must bear certain relevance.
The action should also imply some level of complication for the
character. For instance, characters Abilities of 20 should be rewarded

Augustus for accomplishing Medium (MED) difficulty actions in important

situations. Characters with much higher Abilities, however, shouldnt
receive a reward for performing the same action. The amount of

WHAT iS ExPERiEnCE? experience endowed by the GM will be an average between a characters

difficulty in achieving the task, and the importance of the action. The
most transcendental situations, and those requiring the highest difficulty,
may be rewarded with up to 5 points, while those of lower relevance and
Theres no such thing as total victory in a roleplaying session. Players
complexity will yield only 1 or 2 points.
do not gather at the end of the game to figure out if they, or the GM,
have won. What really matters is that everyone has fun and that their
Good Ideas or Plans: Good ideas or plans may be rewarded with
characters learn important lessons that will help them improve. This
1 to 5 experience points, depending on the GMs assessment of the idea
improvement is expressed in terms of experience points.

Chapter XV: experienCe

in question.
This notion is an abstract concept usually difficult to define. At the end
of each session, the Game Master will endow each participating player with
One-hour Session: The simple fact of taking part in a session should
a certain amount of experience points. This number measures the amount
confer experience points. Players should receive 1 to 3 points per hour in
of learning characters have derived from dealing with specific situations.
session. Once again, the amount to be awarded is up to the GM, who can
Upon reaching a certain number of experience points, characters can move
allow a higher or lower number of experience points according to how
up to the next level, as described in Chapter 1.
entertaining the session has turned out. On a regular session, characters will
Characters gain experience points for several reasons including
usually receive 2 experience points per hour, whereas in an unsatisfactory
fighting, overcoming challenging situations, and developing successful plans.
session (because of inter-player bickering, or simply because things have
Players will also receive points for playing their characters in clever or
gone wrong), the GM may choose to award only 1 point. A 3-point per
outstanding ways. The Game Master will take into account each of the
hour reward should be reserved for special sessions where everyone has
possible causes for experience points and will deliver them individually.
had a splendid time.
Normally, the experience system in Anima is designed in such a way that
at the end of the session, players will earn from 15 to 35 experience points
Segment Closure: The GM may grant 5 to 30 experience points for
on average for their characters depending on how they have conducted
successful closure of a series of sessions or a multi-session campaign. The
themselves. However, a very diverse set of situations may present itself, and
amount of points granted will depend on the number of sessions needed to
an exceptional performance on the part of the players can result in a higher
complete the chapter, and the level of success obtained.
or lower number of experience points. This is always subject to the style of
each group. The following is a list of the many situations that will translate
in experience points for the players: Combat Experience
box xv: experienCe referenCe Anima does not make a point of awarding itemized experience points.
It is not merely defeating a powerful adversary that confers experience
points, but rather the combat itself. It is when characters utilize their powers
and risk their lives in the process of facing opponents that they can really get
the most out of the situation and learn valuable lessons. Defeating an arch-
Interpretation 5 to 25 magician no longer able to cast spells, or striking a deathblow on a chained
Difficult Actions 1 to 5 fighter does not work to the characters advantage. Unless they have had
Good Ideas or Plans 1 to 5 to endure real suffering in obtaining victory, characters can not learn from
their experience, recognizing high points and learning from mistakes.
One-hour Session 1 to 3 In order to estimate the amount of experience a character receives in
Segment Closure 5 to 30 combat, the GM must first determine the level of difficulty entailed in the
battle for the character or his group. The more complicated the contest,
the higher the number of experience points those directly involved should
receive. Assessing the difficulty of the combat is a task left completely to the
normal Situation Experience GMs best judgment. He alone will determine how complicated it is for the
characters to win the contest, as well as the level difference among them.
There are many situations other than combat actions that will provide
players with experience points. There are several other important factors that should be kept in mind;
existing gear, current physical conditions, etc. Naturally, there is a great
Player Interpretation: The experience assigned to the players on distance between two identical fighters if one carries a rusty iron sword
account of interpretation is a subjective matter, subject solely to the Game while the other one has a mystical suit of armor and a +15 quality weapon.
Masters best judgment. Interpretation is what should count the most in In the same way, the combat will not be even if one of them has penalties to
the Anima experience system, because of this; it is more heavily rewarded all his actions and half his Life Points, while his opponent is in perfect shape.
than other performances. The GM could decide not to award experience In any of these cases, the GM may subtract or add one or two difficulty
points at all for interpretation, and that is fine. Conversely, highly active levels, depending on the disparity introduced by the situation.
characters may be rewarded with a number of 5 to 20 points, as the GM
sees fit. GMs may award from 5 to 25 experience points as they deem fit,
for exceptionally outstanding performances.

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 In group combat, characters on the same side should be regarded as a sorceress chamber and manages to take her life without giving her the
unit. Evidently, an almost impossible opponent for one character may turn chance to defend herself, he might not receive any combat experience
into a simple one for a large group. This is why it is important to contrast points. However, the GM may well reward the character with five points
the threat level posed by the opponent with the stature of the characters for such an appropriate use of his subterfuge abilities. In the same way, if
facing him, factoring in their number and might. a spellcaster is unable to cast spells as a consequence of a scheme that the
Table 77 shows the amount of experience characters earn for winning characters have perfectly devised and carried out, they may be rewarded
a combat depending on the difficulty level involved. Since it is completely with five points on account of their great idea.
impossible to list every possible case, the table is followed by some examples
meant to serve as a reference for the GM.
Notwithstanding what we have explained so far, always bear in mind that
Combat modifiers
characters may continue to increase their experience defeating adversaries Characters do not always accomplish an unquestionable defeat over
without the need of a real combat. Thus, if an assassin sneaks into a powerful their adversaries. During combat, a great number of situations may alter
the outcome of a fight.
Box xVI: Sample ComBatS
at
atS
Partially defeated enemy
If the enemy escapes or combat is interrupted before it comes to a
Routine: One level 6 fighter versus a couple of city guards; close, characters receive half the experience points they would have earned
a level 10 arch-magician facing a small army of 40 or 50 if they had accomplished complete defeat. Subduing the enemy does not
professional soldiers. necessarily imply killing him; characters will not be deducted points for
Easy: A level 2 warrior versus a plain guard; a group of sparing the enemys life.
characters level 3 or 4 versus a single opponent of the same level.
Medium: A fighter versus a warrior with 20 or 30 points less defeated
in Combat Ability; a group with supernatural abilities versus a Characters who are defeated in combat and manage to survive will be
similar group without supernatural abilities. granted one-third of the experience they would have received for beating
Difficult: Two similar fighters with the same gear; two groups their opponent. Bear in mind that surviving the combat is not enough, since
with similar powers and abilities; one level 6 warrior versus 50 it is only when characters put their lives in danger that they really are in a
professional soldiers. position to learn from their mistakes. Defeat is often times a better teacher
Very Difficult: One level 4 warrior versus 10 professional than the greatest success.
soldiers; one level 5 or 6 freelancer versus a better equipped
warrior of the same level.
Absurd: A group of level 5 characters versus a Superior Elemental
of Darkness; one 1st-level warrior versus 10 city guards
Almost Impossible: Any character versus an opponent 4 or
Box xVII: ComBat modIfIers
5 levels higher than him; one level 2 or 3 warrior versus five
elite soldiers. Complete Victory Full points
Impossible: A group of characters level 6 or 7 versus the
Filisnogos; personal combat against an opponent seven or Partial Victory Half points
eight levels higher
Defeat One-third of the total

table 79: Combat experienCe

Difficulty Experience Description
These combats do not constitute a challenge to the characters; they should be able to
Routine None
achieve victory even in the face of the most adverse situations and the worst of luck.
Characters have all odds working to their favor and will easily achieve victory. However,
Easy
1 unlike in the previous case, they face a small risk of losing the fight if luck should really
turn against them.
Combat is even, but characters have a slight advantage in terms of numbers or ability.
Medium 5 Generally, they will win the combat. However, a bit of bad luck could end up thwarting
their victory.
Difficult 10 A truly balanced combat; both sides have exactly the same chances of winning.
Combat is very even, but in this case, the opponent has a slight advantage and is usually
Very Difficult 15 the one to achieve victory. To all effects, it this is the Medium level of difficulty, from the
opponents point of view.
Everything seems to be against the characters, and they are seriously overpowered by
Absurd 20
their opponents. Still, they have a small chance of success.
These fights are practically over before they begin, due to the almost unfathomable
disparity between the contestants. Mere good luck is not enough to win, and only
Almost Impossible 30
under some very extraordinary conditions (and with a series of very lucky rolls) could
characters achieve victory.
As implied by the name, these are combats players simply cannot win without a true
Impossible 60
miracle. However what is better than a roleplaying session for witnessing miracles?

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Common Characters
Blacksmith
All of us have our reason to exist Category Freelance; Level 0
Initiative 45/5; LP 85; AT Leather; Attack 20,
All of us are needed in the world Block 20; Weapons Hammer; Damage 35
AGI: 5 DEX: 6 CON: 6 STR: 6 PER: 5 INT: 5 WP:5
POW: 5
Abilities: Notice 20; Search 10; Art 20; Forging 60;
Angel Osorio Appraisal 30; Feats of Strength 30; Ride 10; Athleticism
10.
Resistance: PhR 25, DR 25, VR 25, MR 20, PsR 20.

CHARACTER ExAmPLES minstrel

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Chapter XXV: Common CharaCterS

Category Freelance; Level 1

When the time comes to carry out your job as Game Master, it will Initiative 55; LP 80; AT NA; Attack 10; Dodge 20; Weapons
be necessary for you to create hundreds of non-player characters (NPCs) Dagger; Damage 30
that intervene in your game one way or another. In this chapter, we AGI: 6 DEX: 6 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 5 INT: 6 WP:5 POW: 6
present a reference guide with many archetypes that you will no doubt Abilities: Acrobatics 40, Dance 30, Notice 30, Search 30, Disguise 30,
find very useful. The following characters that are shown are only generic Art 30, Music 50, Sleight of hand 40, History 30, Persuasion 30, Style
prototypes, and you can change them as you wish, depending on what 35, Theft 30.
you think is appropriate. All of them are equipped with the weapons and Resistance: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 35, PsR 30.
armor that they would normally use, although nothing is stopping you
from introducing pertinent modifiers. The following records have been monk
put together without taking into account their Creation Points, except for Category Freelance; Level 1
those archetypes with mystical origins. Therefore, you are free to grant Initiative 45; LP 80; AT NA; Attack 10; Dodge 10; Weapons
any of them or simply ignore them. Hands; Damage 10
AGI: 5 DEX: 5 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 5 INT: 6 WP:6 POW: 6

Common Abilities: Notice 30, Search 40, Music 35, Science 30, Herbal Lore 40,
History 40, Medicine 40, Memorize 50, Persuasion 40.
This category encompasses a great majority of normal characters, Resistance: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 35, PsR 35.
from simple farmers to high-ranking nobles. They are common people
who do not have the need to carry out great feats. forester
Category Ranger; Level 2
farmer Initiative 60/55; LP 115; AT Leather; Attack 90;
Category Freelance; Level 0 Dodge 80; Weapons Short Sword; Damage 45
Initiative 40; LP 70; AT NA; Attack 20, AGI: 6 DEX: 7 CON: 7 STR: 6 PER: 6 INT: 5 WP: 5 POW: 5
Dodge 20; Weapons NA; Damage 10 Abilities: Ride 30, Jump 20, Stealth 40, Climb 30, Notice 50,
AGI: 5 DEX: 5 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 5 INT: 5 Search 50, Hide 40, Track 50, Trap Lore 40, Animals 40,
WP:5 POW: 5 Herbal Lore 40, Swim 25, Poisons 20.
Abilities: Athleticism 20, Jump 20, Climb 20, Special: Hunt Module
Notice 20, Search 20, Animals 30, Herbal Lore 30, Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40, MR 35, PsR 35.
Swim 20, Ride 10.
Resistance: PhR 20, DR 20, VR 20, MR 20, PsR 20. famous Bard
Category Freelance; Level 3
hunter Initiative 65/65; LP 100; AT NA; Attack 20; Dodge
Category Ranger; Level 0 50; Weapons Stiletto; Damage 25
Initiative 50/0; LP 80, AT NA; Attack 40, Dodge 30; AGI: 7 DEX: 7 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 5 INT: 6 WP:5 POW: 7
Weapons Long Bow; Damage 30 Abilities: Acrobatics 40, Dance 40, Notice 40, Search 30,
AGI: 6 DEX: 6 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 5 WP:5 Disguise 30, Art 30, Music 80, Sleight of hand 50, History
POW: 5 60, Persuasion 40, Style 55, Theft 30.
Abilities: Notice 30, Search 30, Track 35, Animals 35, Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40, MR 45, PsR 40.
Herbal Lore 35, Athleticism 15, Jump 15, Climb 20, Ride
30, Stealth 30, Hide 30, Trap Lore 30, Swim 10. sage
Resistance: PhR 20, DR 20, VR 20, MR 20, PsR 20. Category Freelance; Level 3
Initiative 55; LP 70; AT NA; Attack 10; Dodge 10;
courtier Weapons NA; Damage 10
Category Freelance; Level 0 AGI: 5 DEX: 5 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 8 WP:6
Initiative 40; LP 70; AT NA; Attack 10; Dodge POW: 6
10; Weapons NA; Damage 10 Abilities: Notice 30, Search 50, Art
AGI: 5 DEX: 5 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 6 WP:5 45, Music 45, Animals 40, Science
POW: 6 100, Herbal Lore 40, History 100,
Abilities: Dance 20, Ride 20, Stealth 5, Notice Medicine 60, Memorize 60, Occult 50,
20, Search 20, Hide 5, Art 15, Music 10, Animals 5, Persuasion 50, Appraisal 50
History 10, Memorize 10, Persuasion 30, Appraisal 20, Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40,
Composure 5, Intimidate 5, Style 20, Leadership 20. MR 40, PsR 40.
Resistance: PhR 20, DR 20, VR 20, MR 25, PsR 20.
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 master armorer 20, Notice 140, Search 120, Disguise 50, Hide 150, Trap Lore 80, Poisons
100, Composure 80.
Category Freelance; Level 3
Special: Assassin Module
Initiative 65/25; LP 105; AT Hardened Leather; Attack 40; Block
Resistance: PhR 60, DR 60, VR 60, MR 60, PsR 65.
40; Weapons Hammer; Damage 35
AGI: 5 DEX: 8 CON: 6 STR: 7 PER: 5 INT: 6 WP:7 POW: 6
Abilities: Notice 40; Search 40, Art 80, Forging 180, Animals 60, Feats
ninJa
Category Shadow; Level 3
of Strength 40, Appraisal 100.
Initiative 90; LP 115; AT NA; Attack 100; Dodge 100; Weapons
Resistance: PhR 45, DR 45, VR 45, MR 45, PsR 45.
Tanto; Damage 40
illustrious noBle AGI: 9 DEX: 8 CON: 7 STR: 5 PER: 9 INT: 7 WP:8 POW: 6
Abilities: Acrobatics 20, Athleticism 20, Swim 20, Stealth 100, Climb
Category Freelance; Level 3
20, Notice 100, Search 75, Hide 100, Poisons 20, Composure 20.
Initiative 65/60; LP 70; AT NA; Attack 100; Dodge 100; Weapons
Special: Ninja Module and Martial Arts (Shotokan).
Rapier; Damage 45
Resistance: PhR 50, DR 50, VR 50, MR 45, PsR 55.
AGI: 6 DEX: 6 CON: 6 STR: 6 PER: 7 INT: 7 WP:7 POW: 7
Abilities: Dance 50, Ride 30, Stealth 10, Notice 20, Search 30, Hide
10, Art 20, History 20, Memorize 20, Persuasion 40, Appraisal 30,
master shinoBi
Category Shadow; Level 5
Composure 20, Intimidate 20, Style 60, Leadership 60.
Initiative 115; LP 125; AT NA; Attack 140; Dodge 140; Weapons
Resistance: PhR 45, DR 45, VR 45, MR 45, PsR 45.
Tanto; Damage 40
AGI: 10 DEX: 9 CON: 7 STR: 5 PER: 10 INT: 7 WP:8 POW: 6
Thugs Abilities: Acrobatics 50, Athleticism 40, Swim 20, Stealth 140, Climb
40, Notice 130, Search 100, Hide 140, Poison 30, Composure 40.
In this section there are various prototypes of ruffians, thieves, and
killers. They are people that have specialized in carrying out illegal activities Ki Abilities: Use of Ki, Ki Control, Weight Elimination, Use of Necessary
of all kinds, from simple thieving to complex criminal activities. Energy.
Special: Ninja Module and Martial Arts (Shotokan).
Bandit Resistance: PhR 55, DR 55, VR 55, MR 55, PsR 60.
Category Freelance; Level 1
Initiative 45/25; LP 80; AT NA; Attack 70; Dodge 60; Weapons legendary shinoBi
Club; Damage 30 Category Shadow; Level 8
AGI: 5 DEX: 5 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 5 WP:5 POW: 5 Initiative 155; LP 150; AT NA; Attack 200; Dodge 200; Weapons
Abilities: Athleticism 20, Stealth 20, Climb 20, Notice 50, Search 30, Tanto; Damage 55
Hide 40, Appraisal 20, Intimidate 20. AGI: 11 DEX: 11 CON: 8 STR: 6 PER: 11 INT: 9 WP:9 POW: 7
Special: Bandit Module Abilities: Acrobatics 50, Athleticism 50, Ride 40, Swim 20, Stealth 200,
Resistance: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 30, PsR 30. Climb 40, Notice 200, Search 150, Hide 200, Poisons 40, Composure
50, Ki Concealment 280.
gang leader Ki Abilities: Use of Ki, Ki Control, Weight Elimination, Use of
Category Freelance; Level 2 Necessary Energy, Ki Concealment, False Death, Presence Extrusion,
Initiative 50/45; LP 105; AT NA; Attack 80; Dodge 70; Weapons Aura Extension.
Short Sword; Damage 40 Special: Ninja Module and Martial Arts (Shotokan).
AGI: 5 DEX: 5 CON: 6 STR: 5 PER: 7 INT: 6 WP:6 POW: 5 Resistance: PhR 75, DR 75, VR 75, MR 70, PsR 75.
Abilities: Athleticism 30, Stealth 30, Climb 10, Notice 50, Search 40,
Hide 50, Appraisal 10, Composure 20, Intimidate 20. cutPurse
Special: Bandit Module Category Thief; Level 1
Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40, MR 35, PsR 40. Initiative 60; LP 75; AT NA; Attack 50; Dodge 60; Weapons
Dagger; Damage 30
Professional killer AGI: 6 DEX: 6 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 5 WP:5 POW: 5
Category Assassin; Level 4 Abilities: Acrobatics 20, Athleticism 20, Swim 20, Stealth 50, Climb 20,
Initiative 100; LP 115; AT NA; Attack 120; Dodge 110; Weapons Notice 50, Search 50, Disguise 25, Hide 50, Lock Picking 40, Theft 70,
Dagger; Damage 30 Trap Lore 30, Sleight of hand 30, Appraisal 20.
AGI: 8 DEX: 8 CON: 7 STR: 5 PER: 8 INT: 7 WP:8 POW: 5 Resistance: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 30, PsR 30.
Abilities: Acrobatics 20, Athleticism 20, Swim 20, Stealth 120, Climb
20, Notice 100, Search 80, Disguise 30, Hide 120, Trap Lore 60, Poisons sneak thief
60, Composure 60. Category Thief; Level 3
Special: Assassin Module Initiative 85; LP 85; AT NA; Attack 70; Dodge 120; Weapons
Resistance: PhR 50, DR 50, VR 50, MR 45, PsR 55. Dagger; Damage 30
AGI: 8 DEX: 7 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 7 INT: 6 WP:5 POW: 5
Professional sPy Abilities: Acrobatics 30, Athleticism 40, Swim 30, Stealth 80, Climb 30,
Category Assassin; Level 4 Notice 70, Search 70, Disguise 30, Hide 70, Lock Picking 60, Theft 100,
Initiative 90; LP 105; AT NA; Attack 100; Dodge 60; Weapons Trap Lore 40, Sleight of hand 60, Appraisal 40.
Dagger; Damage 30 Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40, MR 40, PsR 40.
AGI: 7 DEX: 6 CON: 6 STR: 5 PER: 10 INT: 8 WP:8 POW: 6
Abilities: Stealth 140, Climb 20, Notice 175, Search 140, Disguise 170, master thief
Hide 140, Memorize 40, Trap Lore 70, Poisons 70, Composure 70. Category Thief; Level 5
Resistance: PhR 50, DR 50, VR 50, MR 50, PsR 55. Initiative 115; LP 95; AT NA; Attack 110; Dodge 140; Weapons
Stiletto; Damage 25
master executioner AGI: 8 DEX: 8 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 8 INT: 6 WP:5 POW: 5
Category Assassin; Level 6 Abilities: Acrobatics 30, Athleticism 40, Swim 30, Ride 20, Stealth 100,
Initiative 120; LP 125; AT NA; Attack 150; Dodge 130; Weapons Climb 30, Notice 100, Search 100, Disguise 30, Hide 100, Lock Picking
Short Sword; Damage 40 80, Theft 200, Trap Lore 50, Sleight of hand 80, Appraisal 40.
AGI: 9 DEX: 9 CON: 7 STR: 5 PER: 10 INT: 8 WP:8 POW: 6 Resistance: PhR 50, DR 50, VR 50, MR 50, PsR 50.
Abilities: Acrobatics 30, Athleticism 30, Swim 20, Stealth 150, Climb

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 Prince of thieves Professional soldier
Category Thief; Level 8 Category Warrior; Level 3
Initiative 145/140; LP 125; AT NA; Attack 150; Dodge Initiative 65/45; LP 140; AT Chainmail;
200; Weapons Short Sword; Damage 40 Attack 110; Block 110; Weapons Long Sword;
AGI: 10 DEX: 8 CON: 6 STR: 5 PER: 11 INT: 8 WP:6 Damage 55
POW: 6 AGI: 5 DEX: 8 CON: 7 STR: 7 PER: 6 INT: 5 WP:6 POW: 5
Abilities: Acrobatics 70, Athleticism 50, Swim 40, Ride Abilities: Notice 50, Search 30, Feats of Strength 45,
50, Stealth 150, Climb 60, Notice 130, Search 130, Composure 30, Intimidate 30, Withstand Pain 30.
Disguise 80, Hide 150, Lock Picking 120, Theft 200, Special: Weapon Module (normally Soldier)
Trap Lore 80, Sleight of hand 120, Appraisal 80. Resistance: PhR 45, DR 45, VR 45, MR
Resistance: PhR 70, DR 70, VR 70, MR 70, PsR 40, PsR 45.
70.
samurai
Fighters and Soldiers Category Acrobatic Warrior; Level 3
Initiative 60; LP 125; AT NA;
Here are gathered various archetypes related to Attack 110; Dodge 110;
military environments. They are fighters and soldiers Weapons Katana; Damage 60

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from various places, as well as some of their more AGI: 6 DEX: 7 CON: 7 STR: 7
common leaders. PER: 6 INT: 5 WP: 7 POW: 5
Abilities: Notice 35, Search
militia/toWn guard 25, Feats of Strength 20,
Category Freelance; Level 1 Composure 30, Intimidate 30,
Initiative 45/25; LP 75; AT Leather; Attack 40; Withstand Pain 20, Stealth 25,
Block 40; Weapons Long Sword; Damage 50 Hide 20, Ride 20, Athleticism
AGI: 5 DEX: 5 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 5 INT: 5 WP:5 40, Acrobatics 45, Sleight of hand
POW: 5 40, Jump 40, Style 40.
Abilities: Athleticism 20, Jump 20, Climb 20, Feats of Special: A martial art (Shotokan).
Strength 10, Notice 30, Search 20, Animals 30, Herbal Resistance: PhR 45, DR 45, VR 45, MR 40,
Lore 25, Swim 20, Composure 10. PsR 45.
Resistance: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 30, PsR 30.

guard
Samurai
elite soldier
Category Warrior; Level 4
Category Warrior; Level 1 Initiative 60/55; LP 170; AT Breastplate; Attack 125; Block 125;
Initiative 50/30; LP 100; AT Hardened Leather; Attack 70; Block Weapons Long Sword; Damage 60
70; Weapons Long Sword; Damage 55 AGI: 6 DEX: 8 CON: 8 STR: 8 PER: 6 INT: 6 WP:6 POW: 5
AGI: 5 DEX: 6 CON: 6 STR: 6 PER: 5 INT: 5 WP:5 POW: 5 Abilities: Notice 50, Search 50, Feats of Strength 60, Composure 30,
Abilities: Notice 30, Search 20, Feats of Strength 30, Composure 20, Intimidate 30, Withstand Pain 30.
Intimidate 20, Withstand Pain 20. Special: Weapon Module (normally Soldier)
Special: Weapon Module (normally Soldier) Resistance: PhR 55, DR 55, VR 55, MR 45, PsR 50.
Resistance: PhR 35, DR 35, VR 35, MR 30, PsR 30.

regular soldier elite knight

Category Weaponsmaster; Level 4
Category Warrior; Level 2 Initiative 65/45/15; LP 170; AT Full Plate; Attack 125; Block 125;
Initiative 55/35; LP 125; AT Studded Leather; Attack 90; Block 90; Weapons Long Sword/Cavalry Lance; Damage 60/90
Weapons Long Sword; Damage 50 AGI: 6 DEX: 8 CON: 8 STR: 8 PER: 6 INT: 6 WP:6 POW: 5
AGI: 5 DEX: 7 CON: 7 STR: 7 PER: 5 INT: 5 WP:5 POW: 5 Abilities: Ride 50, Notice 40, Search 20, Feats of Strength 40,
Abilities: Notice 30, Search 20, Feats of Strength 40, Composure 25, Composure 30, Intimidate 30, Withstand Pain 30.
Intimidate 25, Withstand Pain 25. Special: Knight Module
Special: Weapon Module (normally Soldier) Resistance: PhR 55, DR 55, VR 55, MR 45, PsR 50.
Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40, MR 35, PsR 35.

Point man Praetorian

Category Warrior; Level 5
Category Ranger; Level 2 Initiative 60/65; LP 180; AT Half plate; Attack 145; Block 145;
Initiative 50/20; LP 105; AT NA; Attack 80, Dodge 80; Weapons Weapons Long Sword; Damage 60
Short Bow; Damage 40 AGI: 6 DEX: 10 CON: 8 STR: 8 PER: 6 INT: 6 WP:8 POW: 5
AGI: 7 DEX: 7 CON: 6 STR: 5 PER: 7 INT: 5 WP:5 POW: 5 Abilities: Notice 70, Search 50, Feats of Strength 70, Composure 60,
Abilities: Ride 30, Swim 30, Stealth 40, Climb 30, Notice 75, Search Intimidate 40, Withstand Pain 40.
75, Hide 40, Track 70, Animals 40, Herbal Lore 20, Trap Lore 40. Special: Weapon Module (normally Soldier)
Special: Weapons Module (normally Hunt). Resistance: PhR 60, DR 60, VR 60, MR 50, PsR 55.
Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40, MR 35, PsR 35.

knight caPtain/lieutenant
Category Warrior; Level 3
Category Weaponsmaster; Level 2 Initiative 50/45; LP 140; AT Breastplate; Attack 110; Block 110;
Initiative 55/35/5; LP 135; AT Partial Plate; Attack 90; Block 90; Weapons Long Sword; Damage 55
Weapons Long Sword/Cavalry Lance; Damage 55/85 AGI: 5 DEX: 8 CON: 7 STR: 7 PER: 6 INT: 7 WP:8 POW: 6
AGI: 5 DEX: 8 CON: 7 STR: 7 PER: 5 INT: 5 WP:6 POW: 5 Abilities: Ride 30, Notice 50, Search 30, Feats of Strength 25,
Abilities: Ride 40, Notice 30, Search 10, Feats of Strength 30, Composure 30, Intimidate 30, Withstand Pain 30, Leadership 50.
Composure 25, Intimidate 25, Withstand Pain 25. Special: Weapon Module (normally Soldier)
Special: Knight Module Resistance: PhR 45, DR 45, VR 45, MR 45, PsR 50.
Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40, MR 35, PsR 40.

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 commander Special: Natural weapons; Fangs and claws (Thrust), Acute senses smell.
Resistance: PhR 25, DR 25, VR 25, MR 20, PsR 20.
Category Warrior; Level 5
Initiative 65/60; LP 160; AT Breastplate; Attack 130; Block 130;
Weapons Long Sword; Damage 55
Wolf
Category Freelance; Level 1
AGI: 6 DEX: 8 CON: 7 STR: 7 PER: 7 INT: 8 WP:8 POW: 8 Initiative 60; LP 105; AT NA; Attack 60; Dodge 50; Weapons
Abilities: Ride 40, Notice 60, Search 40, Feats of Strength 35, Natural; Damage 50
Composure 40, Intimidate 40, Withstand Pain 30, Leadership 100. AGI: 8 DEX: 6 CON: 7 STR: 8 PER: 10 INT: 3 WP:5 POW: 5
Special: Weapon Module (normally Soldier) Abilities: Stealth 50, Notice 70, Search 35, Hide 50, Track 50, Jump 20,
Resistance: PhR 55, DR 55, VR 55, MR 60, PsR 60. Intimidate 20, Climb 20, Swim 20.
mystics Special: Natural weapons; Fangs and claws (Thrust), Acute sense:
smell.
Here is an assortment of prototypes for warlocks, spellcasters, Resistance: PhR 35, DR 35, VR 35, MR 30, PsR 30.
summoners, and other characters related with the supernatural.
common horse
aPPrentice Category Freelance; Level 0
Category Wizard; Level 1 Initiative 40; LP 300; AT 3; Attack 40; Weapons Natural;
Initiative 50; LP 75; AT NA; Magic Projection 60 Damage 55
AGI: 5 DEX: 6 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 8 WP:6 POW: 8 AGI: 10 DEX: 3 CON: 8 STR: 10 PER: 4 INT: 2 WP:2 POW: 5
Abilities: Notice 20, Search 10, Science 20, History 25, Medicine 20, Abilities: Athleticism 100, Jump 20, Notice 25, Swim 20, Feats of
Memorize 20, Occult 50, Magic Appraisal 50. Strength 40.
MA: 40 Zeon: 560 Level on Path: 20 Special: Damage Resistance, Natural weapons: kick (Impact).
Resistance: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 50, PsR 35. Resistance: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 20, PsR 5.
exPert mage Bear
Category Wizard; Level 3 Category Freelance; Level 2
Initiative 65; LP 85; AT NA; Magic Projection 100 Initiative 50; LP 760; AT 4; Attack 70; Weapons Natural;
AGI: 5 DEX: 6 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 10 WP:7 POW: 10 Damage 60
Abilities: Notice 25, Search 20, Science 35, History 45, Medicine 35, AGI: 6 DEX: 6 CON: 12 STR: 11 PER: 5 INT: 3 WP:4 POW: 5
Memorize 50, Occult 60, Magic Appraisal 80. Abilities: Athleticism 60, Jump 10, Notice 30, Swim 20, Track 40,
MA: 50 Zeon: 685 Level on Path: 40 Climb 10, Feats of Strength 120.
Resistance: PhR 40, DR 40, VR 40, MR 65, PsR 45. Special: Damage Resistance, Superhuman physical characteristics;
master WiZard Natural weapons Maw and claws (Cut) limited.
Resistance: PhR 55, DR 55, VR 55, MR 35, PsR 30.
Category Wizard; Level 5
Initiative 70; LP 95; AT NA; Magic Projection 130
AGI: 5 DEX: 6 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 7 INT: 11 WP:8 POW: 12
elePhant
Category Freelance; Level 3
Abilities: Notice 60, Search 30, Science 45, History 50, Medicine 45,
Initiative 25; LP 1,600; AT 6; Attack 60; Weapons Natural;
Memorize 60, Occult 100, Magic Appraisal 110.
Damage 80
MA: 75 Zeon: 1,160 Level on Path: 60
AGI: 5 DEX: 5 CON: 13 STR: 13 PER: 4 INT: 2 WP:4 POW: 5
Resistance: PhR 50, DR 50, VR 50, MR 80, PsR 60.
Abilities: Athleticism 60, Notice 30, Feats of Strength 140, Swim 20,
archmage Track 15.
Special: Damage Resistance, Superhuman physical characteristics,
Category Wizard; Level 8
Initiative 85; LP 110; AT NA; Magic Projection 175 Natural weapons: charge (Impact) limited.
AGI: 5 DEX: 6 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 12 WP:8 POW: 13 Resistance: PhR 65, DR 65, VR 65, MR 40, PsR 35.
Abilities: Notice 90, Search 40, Science 70, History 70, Medicine 50,
Memorize 70, Occult 130, Magic Appraisal 180.
gorilla
Category Freelance; Level 2
MA: 90 Zeon: 1,600 Level on Path: 80
Initiative 60; LP 165; AT 4; Attack 70; Dodge 70; Weapons
Resistance: PhR 65, DR 65, VR 65, MR 100, PsR 75.
Natural; Damage 40
summoner AGI: 7 DEX: 7 CON: 10 STR: 11 PER: 5 INT: 4 WP:4 POW: 5
Abilities: Athleticism 60, Jump 30, Notice 20, Swim 20, Acrobatics 80,
Category Summoner; Level 2
Initiative 55; LP 80; AT NA; Magic Projection 10 Climb 100, Feats of Strength 60.
AGI: 6 DEX: 5 CON: 5 STR: 5 PER: 6 INT: 7 WP:9 POW: 10 Special: Damage Resistance, Superhuman physical characteristics,
Abilities: Notice 30, Search 10, Animals 20, Science 15, History 15, Natural weapons: Maw and claws (Impact) limited.
Medicine 20, Memorize 25, Occult 60, Magic Appraisal 50. Resistance: PhR 50, DR 50, VR 50, MR 35, PsR 30.
MA: 30 Zeon: 685 Level on Path: 10
Summon: 80 Control: 90 Bind: 85 Banish: 80 imPerial eagle
Resistance: PhR 35, DR 35, VR 35, MR 60, PsR 55. Category Freelance; Level 1
Initiative 50; LP 75; AT 4; Attack 60; Dodge 40; Weapons
Animals Natural; Damage 40
AGI: 6 DEX: 4 CON: 5 STR: 7 PER: 11 INT: 3 WP:5 POW: 5
These are natural animals that can commonly appear in games. Abilities: Notice 120, Search 80, Feats of Strength 80.
mastiff Special: Superhuman physical characteristics, Natural flight 12, Acute
sense: sight, Natural weapons: Claws (Thrust) limited.
Category Freelance; Level 0
Resistance: PhR 30, DR 30, VR 30, MR 30, PsR 30.
Initiative 55; LP 95; AT NA; Attack 50; Dodge 50; Weapons
Natural; Damage 45
AGI: 8 DEX: 6 CON: 7 STR: 7 PER: 9 INT: 3 WP:5 POW: 5
Abilities: Stealth 40, Notice 50, Search 30, Hide 30, Track 50, Jump
20, Intimidate 20, Climb 20, Swim 20.

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 ggLoSSARy
LoSSARy
SSARy Initiative: Reaction speed. This number is added to the roll made at the
beginning of each combat to decide who acts first.
Intensities: The power level of an energy source, such as fire, electricity,
Ability: A talent, skill, or aptitude that can be measured by a number. or cold.
Ability Check: Dice roll made to determine if using an Ability is successful. Ki: Points of soul energy used to perform exceptional combat feats.
A d100 is rolled and the result added to the characters Ability score. If the Ki Accumulation: Speed with which somebody can use Ki points. A
result is greater than the required Difficulty, it is successful; if it is less, it fails. number that indicates how many are accumulated per turn.
Action: Characters may make maneuvers of any type. There are two Level of Failure: The difference by which one did not make the required
types of actions: active and passive. Difficulty.
Active Actions: Actions that a character can make only during his time Life Points (LP): Measure a characters resistance to damage. The fewer
to act in a turn. you have, the worse your condition.
Advantages: Innate character features. They are acquired during Magic Accumulation (MA): Capacity to control and to handle magical
character creation using Creation Points. power. The number indicates how many magic points (Zeon) can be used
Archetype: General group of character classes. or concentrated per turn.
Armor Type (AT): The protection level that armor provides against a Magic Level: A characters magical knowledge. The higher it is, the
specific type of attack. greater the number of spells and charms one can use.
Attack: The Ability used to fight an enemy. Magic Path: A category of magic spells.
Base Ability: The Ability level acquired by means of Development Points, Magic Projection: Ability with which a spellcaster directs spells he casts.
before adding any positive or negative modifiers. Martial Knowledge (MK): Points that a character has available to learn
Base Damage: The amount of average damage caused by an attack. This Ki abilities and combat techniques.
number is modified depending on the final result of the attack; it can either Movement Value: Speed at which a character moves.
increase or decrease the Base Damage. Nonplayer Character (NPC): Character controlled by the Game
Base Presence: The spiritual value of any being or object. Master in a game.
Block: How well a character stops his opponents attacks. One of the two One Hunded-sided Die (d100): Rolling dice for a result between 1
Defensive Abilities. and 100. Usually, two ten-sided dice are used for d100, in which one die
Bonus: Number that a character adds to his rolls whenever he uses an represents the tens and the other, the ones.
Ability. Depending on the situation, it can be applied to all actions or only Open Roll: An open roll is obtained when rolling d100 if the result is 90 or
to certain Abilities. higher. When this happens, roll the dice again and add the following result.
Breakage: Measures the capacity of weapons to break similar objects when Opposed Check: An Ability Check between two characters Abilities.
hitting them. Check by rolling 1d10 and adding the result to the Breakage Whoever gets the higher final result beats the other.
Level. If the total is greater than the Fortitude of the object, it has broken. Passive Actions: Actions that all characters can attempt at any time,
Character Level: Measures a characters power. The higher the Level, even if it is not yet their time to act in a turn.
the greater ones Abilities. Penalty: Negative number that a character receives to his checks. Depending
Characteristic Check: A check made against a characters Characteristic. on the situation, it can apply to all actions or only to certain Abilities.
Made by rolling 1d10 and trying to roll below the value of the attribute. Player Character (PC): Character portrayed by a player in a game.
Class: The profession or specialization of a character. Primary Abilities: The main skills of the character classes. There are
Combat Abilities: The group of skills related to fighting. One of the three groups: Combat, Supernatural, and Psychic.
three Primary Ability Groups. Psychic Abilities: A characters mental capabilities. One of the three
Creation Points (CP): Points that all characters have when being Primary Ability Groups.
created to acquire Advantages. Players begin with 3 CP, but they can get Psychic Disciplines: The mental abilities of a character.
more by choosing Disadvantages. Psychic Points (PP): Points that allow psychics to improve their mental
Damage Resistance: Some creatures have the ability to resist damage abilities and to acquire new powers.
naturally, whether by size or innate abilities. Psychic Potential: The capacity of an individual to use mental Disciplines
Defense: Used to avoid an antagonist. It is divided into two different and to amplify their effects.
abilities: Block and Dodge. Psychic Projection: Ability with which a psychic directs his powers.
Development Points (DP): Points needed to acquire character Race: The racial or ethnic group of a character. Generally, it is used to
Abilities. They depend directly on level. define the Nephilim.
Difficulty: The number that a character must beat in an Ability Check to Regeneration: The speed at which wounds recover.
succeed in his action. Resistance: Capacity of a character to resist different effects and damage;
Disadvantages: Inherent weaknesses that can be choosen to acquire depends on Presence. Five types of different Resistance exist: Disease
additional Creation Points. Resistance (DR), Magic Resistance (MR), Physical Resistance (PhR), Venom
Dodge: How well a character avoids his opponents attacks. One of the Resistance (VR), and Psychic Resistance (PsR).
two Defensive Abilities. Secondary Abilities: Skills related to fields other than the primary ones.
Dominium: The term used to define the use of the soul in the human Status: A characters overall condition.
body with the objective to increase the bodys abilities. It is applied to Summoning: The mystical Abilities that allow characters to summon,
specific Ki abilities. control, and dismiss supernatural beings.
Elan: A number between 0 and 100 that measures how much an individual Summons: Powerful beings that can be called in exchange for pacts to
is noticed by beings of great power. obtain benefits from them.
Experience Points (XP): Points a character after each game session. Supernatural Abilities: Magical capabilities. One of the three Primary
On acquiring enough, the character can increase in Level. Ability Groups.
Fatigue: Points that indicate how exhausted an individual is. Surprise: Condition of someone when he is not prepared or not
Final Ability: The resulting Ability score after adding different modifiers. expecting something. When a character is surprised, he suffers a Penalty
Final Result: The result from rolling d100 and adding the number of 90 to all actions.
obtained to the Ability being used. Ten-sided Die (d10): Rolling a die for a result between 1 and 10.
Flight Value: Level of speed and maneuverability of a flying creature. Type of Attack: The form of an offensive action, depending on the
Fortitude: The resistance of weapons and armor when attacking others. weapon or method used. Seven different types exist: Impact, Cold, Cut,
Fumble: A Fumble represents an automatic failure when rolling d100. Electricity, Energy, Heat, and Thrust. An attack is also critical if it causes the
Except in some circumstances, it is obtained if the result is a 1, 2, or 3. loss of half of a characters remaining Life Points.
Game Master (GM): The person who runs the game and narrates the Weight Index: How much weight a character can lift. Also measures the
events that happen. maximum weight that can be carried.
Zeon: Magic points that are used to cast spells.

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PlAyER BASE 20 20 20 20 20 N multiple
Name: ARmOR N/A Base
Class: Hair,Eyes: / AGIlITy Class
Level: Age: Devl. Points: DEXTERITy Multiples
Gender: Height, Weight: / WEAPON 20 f I N A l l . P. :
Race: Apperance: Size: ClASS A C T u A l
SPECIAl
exPerience
Actual: Next level: fINAl
BASE ACTuAl BONuS
AGI SECONDARy ABIlITIES
CON AThlETICS BASE BONUS SPE CLASS FINAL
[ ] Acrobatics AGI _____+_____+_____+_____=
D E X [ ] Athleticism AGI _____+_____+_____+_____=
Physical mOvEmENT
S T R abilities Base
[ ] Climb AGI _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Jump STR _____+_____+_____+_____=
I N T f AT I G u E Penalty [ ] Ride AGI _____+_____+_____+_____=
Base Bonus [ ] Swim AGI _____+_____+_____+_____=
P E R

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Special Final vIGOR BASE BONUS SPE CLASS FINAL
P O W [ ] Composure WP _____+_____+_____+_____=
ACTuAl m/TuRN
[ ] Feats of Str.STR _____+_____+_____+_____=
WP ARmOR WEAR ARmOR [ ] Withst. Pain WP _____+_____+_____+_____=
ARmOR For. Pres. Sp. Req. Base: PERCEPTION BASE BONUS SPE CLASS FINAL
STR: [ ] Notice PER _____+_____+_____+_____=
Sp.: [ ] Search PER _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Track PER _____+_____+_____+_____=
fINAl
INTEllECTuAl BASE BONUS SPE CLASS FINAL
ARmOR TyPE Cut Imp Thr Heat Ele Cold Ene l O C AT I O N [ ] Animals INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Appraisal INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Herbal Lore INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] History INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] M. Appraisal POW _____+_____+_____+_____=
fINAl [ ] Medicine INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Memorize INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
C O m B AT DODGE [ ] Navigation INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
A T TA C k BlOCk Base [ ] Occult INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
Base Base Agility [ ] Sciences INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
Dexterity Dexterity Special SOCIAl BASE BONUS SPE CLASS FINAL

Class Class Class [ ] Intimidate WP _____+_____+_____+_____=

[ ] Leadership POW _____+_____+_____+_____=
fINAl fINAl fINAl [ ] Persuasion INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Style POW _____+_____+_____+_____=
WEAPON SP
A T TA C k DEfENSE BA SE DAmAGE STR. BONuS fINAl DAmAGE SPECIAl SuBTERfuGE BASE BONUS SPE CLASS FINAL
[ ] Disguise DEX _____+_____+_____+_____=
SPEED fORTITuDE BRE AkAGE PRESENCE P R I m A R y A T TA C k T y P E S E C O N D A R y A T TA C k T y P E [ ] Hide PER _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Lock Picking DEX _____+_____+_____+_____=
WEAPON SP [ ] Poisons INT _____+_____+_____+_____=
A T TA C k DEfENSE BA SE DAmAGE STR. BONuS fINAl DAmAGE SPECIAl [ ] Theft DEX _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Trap Lore PER _____+_____+_____+_____=

SPEED fORTITuDE BRE AkAGE PRESENCE P R I m A R y A T TA C k T y P E S E C O N D A R y A T TA C k T y P E [ ] Stealth AGI _____+_____+_____+_____=

C R E AT I v E BASE BONUS SPE CLASS FINAL

WEAPON SP [ ] Art POW _____+_____+_____+_____=

A T TA C k DEfENSE BA SE DAmAGE STR. BONuS fINAl DAmAGE SPECIAl [ ] Dance AGI _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Forging DEX _____+_____+_____+_____=
SPEED fORTITuDE BRE AkAGE PRESENCE P R I m A R y A T TA C k T y P E S E C O N D A R y A T TA C k T y P E [ ] Music POW _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] Sl. of Hand DEX _____+_____+_____+_____=
WEAPON SP SPECIAl CAR. BASE SPE CLASS FINAL
A T TA C k DEfENSE BA SE DAmAGE STR. BONuS fINAl DAmAGE SPECIAl [ ] ___________ _____+_____+_____+_____=
[ ] ___________ _____+_____+_____+_____=
SPEED fORTITuDE BRE AkAGE PRESENCE P R I m A R y A T TA C k T y P E S E C O N D A R y A T TA C k T y P E [ ] ___________ _____+_____+_____+_____=
 R E S I S TA N C E S BA SE CAR BON SPE. fINAl
m A G I C A C C u m u l AT I O N P AT h l E v E l
BASE PRESENCE
Base MA.:
Multiples: ESSENCE PhySICAl CON
Special: DISEASE CON
POISON CON
fINAl mA.: W AT E R EARTh
mAGIC POW
ZEON PSyChIC WP
Base Zeon:
Class: C R E AT I O N CRE ATION A D vA N TA G E S
Special: POINTS
fINAl: DARkNESS NECROmANCy lIGhT D I S A D v A N T A G E S
ACTuAl ZEON

DESTRuCTION

SPECIAl ABIlITIES / mODulES COST

mAGIC PROjECTION
AIR fIRE
Base:
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Special: IlluSION
Final:
TEChNIquE mk
ImBAlANCE
OffEN. DEffEN. ___
PSyChIC DISCIPlINES ___
1. 3.

PSyChIC POTENTIAl 2. 4. lEvEl STR AGI DEX CON POW WPv mk

Base:
ACum.
m E N TA l P O W E R S BON. DIf.
Special: TEChNIquE mk
fINAl: ___
___
PSyChIC POINTS
Base PP: lEvEl STR AGI DEX CON POW WPv mk
Free PP: ACum.
TEChNIquE mk
PSyChIC PROjECTION
___
Base:
___
Dex. Bonus:
Especial: lEvEl STR AGI DEX CON POW WPv mk
fINAl: ACum.
N D E I N N AT E S TEChNIquE mk
uSE Of kI (40)
Ki Control (30) ___
Ki Detection (20) ACu. kI ACTuAl ___
Erudition (10) S T R
Weight Elimination (10)
Levitation (20) lEvEl STR AGI DEX CON POW WPv mk
AGI ACum.
Object Motion (10)
Flight (20)
Presence Extrusion (10)
D E X
SummONING CAR BASE BONUS SPE FINAL
Energy Armor (10) Summon POW _____+_____+_____=
Aura Extension (10) C O N Control WP _____+_____+_____=
Destruction By Ki (20)
Bind POW _____+_____+_____=
Ki Transmission (10) W P Banish
Ki Healing (10) POW _____+_____+_____=
Use Of Necessary Energy (10) POW
Ki Concealment (10) ESPECIAlIZACIN
False Death (10)
Elimination Of Necessities (10) mARTIAl ARTS SPECIAl ABIlITIES
Penalty Reduction (20)
Recovery (20)
Characteristic Augmentation (20)
Inhumanity (30)
Zen (50)
m . k N O W l . uSED T O TA l m k ATk. BON. D E f . B O N . DAmAGE
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