SESSION MOVES

SESSION INTRO
At the beginning of every session, announce which character your character
trusts the least; their player will spotlight a Faction for your character (that isnt
already marked). Mark that Faction. Tell the MC about a rumor or conflict that
youve heard about that Faction, building on previous established information
HARM AND HEALING
When your character suffers harm, check off a number of boxes on your
if youd like, and roll with the Faction. harm track equal to the harm suffered. The different levels of harm reflect
On a 10+, youre prepared for the conflict you laid out: youve got a Debt how badly your character is hurt, moving up from minor injuries to wounds
on someone in that Faction or a useful piece of information or equipment, that require immediate medical attention:
your choice. On a 7-9, youre neck deep in it: you owe someone in that Fac-
tion a Debt, and someone in that Faction owes a Debt to you. On a miss, Faint harm is relatively minor, like getting stabbed in a nonvital area or
youre caught flat-footed, unprepared, or unaware: the MC will tell you who getting into a fist fight that doesnt last too long.
is coming at you. Grievous harm is serious stuff, like getting shot in the shoulder or hit by a
If you start a session in the middle of a chaotic situation or with plenty going car. If you suffer grievous harm, you need to get medical attention to keep
on already, the MC might decide to skip this move. things from getting worse, but youll be back on your feet in a few days.
Critical harm means that youre on the verge of dying, like getting shot in
SESSION END the stomach or beat repeatedly in the head with a metal baseball bat. If
At the end of every session, if you learned something meaningful about a you dont get to a hospitalor find some magic to patch you upyoure
Faction, increase your score in that Faction by 1 and decrease your score in a going to die.
different Faction by 1. Tell the MC how your relationships to those commu- Begin by marking harm in the faint tier and moving down the track into griev-
nities have changed. ous and then critical. When you mark a box of harm in a new tier, write a
If someone did you a favor at a cost, tell the group; you owe them a Debt. short description of the injury on your sheet in the space beside the boxes
If you did someone a favor without redress, tell the group; they owe you a to remind yourself what harm your character has suffered (and how best it
Debt. might be treated later). If you ever need to mark harm and cant because
all your other boxes are fullyou die (and probably trigger your end move).

WORKSPACE/SANCTUM RULES
When someone goes into their Workspace or Sanctum to accomplish
something, the MC uses these rules to decide how they accomplish the goal.
ADVANCED MOVES
The MC tells the player, Sure, no problem, but and then 1 to 4 of the fol- UNLEASH AN ATTACK
bb On a 12+, your target chooses: surrender completely or you
lowing: incapacitate them.
Its going to take you hours/days/weeks/months of work or recovery
time ESCAPE A SITUATION
bb On a 12+, you get away and make an important discovery.
First youll have to summon/build/construct
Youll require the services of to complete it
PERSUADE AN NPC
You require a rare and expensive ingredient or material bb On a 12+, they do what you ask and help you see it through to its end.
It will only work for a short time, and may be unreliable
Its going to mean exposing anyone nearby to serious fallout FIGURE SOMEONE OUT
bb On a 12+, you can ask any questions you like, not limited to the list.
Your Workspace lacks ; add this and youll be able to complete it
It will require a part of yourself to complete MISLEAD, DISTRACT, OR TRICK
You must journey to in order to complete it bb On a 12+, you get all 4 and choose 1 for double effect.

The MC can combine any set of requirements or offer two sets of costs to the
KEEP YOUR COOL
same task. Once the requirements are completed, what was set out is com- bb On a 12+, your oppositions cool is compromised. Tell them what it will
pleted. The MC will stat it up, reveal some info, or whatever is called for now. cost to maintain their current course of action.

LET IT OUT
bb On a 12+, your powers or abilities manifest in an unexpectedly useful
way. Mark corruption to make that manifestation permanent.
BASIC MOVES BASIC MOVES (CONTD) DEBT MOVES
UNLEASH AN ATTACK KEEP YOUR COOL DO SOMEONE A FAVOR
When you unleash an attack on someone, roll with Blood. On a hit, you When things get real and you keep your cool, tell the MC what situation you When you do someone a favor, they owe you a Debt.
inflict harm as established and choose 1: want to avoid and roll with Spirit. On a 10+, alls well. On a 79, the MC will
tell you what its gonna cost you. CASH IN A DEBT
Inflict terrible harm When you cash in a debt, remind your debtor why they owe you in order to
Take something from them LET IT OUT make a PC:
On a 7-9, choose 1 from below as well: When you let out the power within you, roll with Spirit. On a hit, choose Do you a favor at moderate cost
1 and mark corruption. On a 10+, ignore the corruption or choose another Lend a hand to your efforts
They inflict harm on you
from the list.
You find yourself in a bad spot Get in the way of someone else
Take +1 forward on your next roll Answer a question honestly
ESCAPE A SITUATION Extend your senses, supernatural or otherwise Erase a Debt they hold on someone
When you take advantage of an opening to escape a situation, roll with Frighten, intimidate, or impress your opposition Give you a Debt they hold on someone else
Blood. On a hit, you get away. On a 10+, choose 1. On a 7-9, choose 2: Take definite hold of something vulnerable or exposed
make an NPC:
You suffer harm during your escape Answer a question honestly about their Faction
You end up in another dangerous situation LEND A HAND OR GET IN THE WAY
When you lend a hand or get in the way after a PC has rolled, roll with their Introduce you to a powerful member of their Faction
You leave something important behind Give you a worthy and useful gift without cost
Faction. On a hit, give them a +1 or -2 to their roll. On a 7-9, you expose
You owe someone a Debt for your escape yourself to danger, entanglement, or cost. Erase a Debt they hold on someone
You give in to your base nature and mark corruption Give you a Debt they have on someone else
Give you +3 to Persuade them (choose before rolling)
PERSUADE AN NPC
When you persuade an NPC through seduction, promises, or threats, roll FACTION MOVES REFUSE TO HONOR A DEBT
with Heart. On a hit, they do what you ask. On a 7-9, they modify the terms
or demand a Debt.
HIT THE STREETS When you refuse to honor a debt, roll with Heart. On a hit, you weasel out of
When you hit the streets to get what you need, name who youre going to the current deal, but still owe the Debt. On a 7-9, you choose 1:
If you cash in a Debt you have with them before rolling, you may add +3 to and roll with their Faction. On a hit, theyre available and have the stuff. On a
your roll. You owe them an additional Debt
7-9, choose 1:
You lose face with their Faction
FIGURE SOMEONE OUT Whoever youre going to is juggling their own problems You mark corruption
When you try to figure someone out, roll with Mind. On a hit, hold 2. On a Whatever you need is more costly than anticipated
7-9, they hold 1 on you as well. While youre interacting with them, spend On a miss, you cant avoid the noose. You either honor your Debt or face the
consequences: they pick two from the list above or force you to lose all the
your hold 1-for-1 to ask their player a question: PUT A FACE TO A NAME Debts owed to you.
Whos pulling your characters strings? When you put a face to a name or vice versa, roll with their Faction. On a hit,
you know their reputation; the GM tells you what most people know about DROP SOMEONES NAME
Whats your characters beef with ?
them. On a 10+, youve dealt with them before; learn something interesting When you drop the name of someone who owes you a Debt, roll with their
Whats your character hoping to get from ? and useful about them or they owe you a Debt. On a miss, you dont know Faction. On a hit, their name carries weight and gives you an opening or
How could I get your character to ? them or you owe them; the MC will tell you which. opportunity. On a 10+, you keep the Debt and mark their Faction. On 7-9,
What does your character worry might happen? you have to cash in the Debt. On a miss, erase the Debt and brace yourself.
How could I put your character in my Debt? INVESTIGATE A PLACE OF POWER
When you investigate a place of power, roll with the Faction that owns it.
If youre in their Faction, ask an additional question, even on a miss. On a hit, you see below the surface to the reality underneath. On a 10+, you
can ask the MC one question about the schemes and politics of the Faction
MISLEAD, DISTRACT, OR TRICK in question.
When you try to mislead, distract, or trick someone, roll with Mind. On a

ADVANCEMENT
hit, they are fooled, at least for a moment. On a 10+, pick 3. On a 7-9, pick 2:
You create an opportunity
When you make a Faction move, trigger an intimacy move, cash in a Debt
You expose a weakness or flaw
or honor a Debt, mark the Faction involved. When youve marked all four
You confuse them for some time Factions, erase the marks and advance.
You avoid further entanglement