Weird Frontiers RPG

Ben Disbrey (Order #37682573)
FREQUENTLY REFERENCED TABLES

ABILITY MODIFIER TABLE EXPERIENCE NEEDED PER LEVEL
ABILITY SCORE MODIFIER BONUS LANGUAGES LEVEL XP REQUIRED
3 -3 0 0 0
4 -2 0 1 10
5 -2 0 2 50
6 -1 0 3 110
7 -1 0 4 190
8 -1 0 5 290
9 0 0 6 410
10 0 0 7 550
11 0 0 8 710
12 0 0 9 890
13 +1 +1 10 1090
14 +1 +1
15 +1 +1 SAMPLE DCs
16 +2 +2 DC 5 tasks are so easy a kid wet behind the ears
17 +2 +2 could do it. Typically, you don’t roll for these minor
18 +3 +3 challenges unless there is a consequence for failure.
Every 3 points above 18 grants a +1 bonus (example: Example: Walking on a four-foot-wide cliff edge
21=+4, 24=+5, etc.). requires no check, but walking a four-foot cliff that
forms a natural bridge across a yawning chasm does,
as there is a significant consequence to failure.
BOONS DC 10 tasks are real work. The weak and unskilled
♠ S
pend a Boon for a +1d modifier (per Boon spent) to could not likely achieve these tasks. Example: kicking
both attack and damage rolls on any one attack. down a door, scaling a smooth cliff wall, or hearing
the approach of a mountain lion stalking its prey.
♠ S
pend a Boon at any time to allow an instant
reshuffle of the character’s Gun deck. DC 15 tasks are feats that can present quite a pickle.
♠ S
pend a Boon(s) to rid the character of Hex tokens It takes someone special to accomplish these tasks.
they currently have on hand on a 1:1 basis. Examples: jumping a gorge, attempting to snatch an
♠ S
pend a Boon for a reroll—with the exception of a object out of a target’s hand while galloping on a horse,
natural 1 (fumble) which can not be rerolled. lassoing a jutting rock as the hero falls from a cliff.
♠ S
pend a Boon for a +1d modifier to any roll (or a -1d DC 20 tasks are a hero’s work. Only the
if that is more favorable). seasoned veterans of a posse can accomplish these
♠ S
pend a Boon to give an ally a +1d modifier to their monumental deeds.
next action.
HEXES
♠ E
ach Hex token adds a cumulative +1d penalty on any Fumble table. Should a Hex be acquired by a failed attack
roll, count this Hex along with any already attached to the character before rolling on a fumble chart.
♠ H
ex tokens modify any interaction rolls with NPCs by -1d per Hex. This reflects the dark cloud following the
hexed individual that others sense.
♠ E
ach Hex token makes the Grit check that much harder. EACH Hex token adds +1 to the Grit check DC and a
+10% modifier to Madness chart rolls.

COMBAT MODIFIERS TABLE
CONDITION ATTACK ROLL MODIFIER
MELEE RANGED
Missile Fire Range Is…
Short N/A +1
Medium N/A 0
Long N/A -1
Attacker is…
Invisible +2 +2
Blinded -2 -4
On higher ground or mounted +1 +1
Squeezing through a tight space -1d -1d
Entangled -1d -1d
Using a non-signature weapon -2 -2
Firing into melee combat N/A 50% chance of hitting ally
Firing more than 1 shot in a round -1 for each shot after the first, cumulative
Fanning the hammer and NOT a -1d for each shot after the first, cumulative
gunslinger
Defender is…
Blinded +2 +2
Entangled +1d +1d
Helpless (paralyzed, sleeping, or bound) +1d +1d
Kneeling, sitting, or prone +2 -2
Invisible -4 -4
Behind partial cover N/A +1 to defender’s AC
Behind half cover N/A +2 to defender’s AC
Behind full cover N/A +4 to defender’s AC
USING TWO WEAPONS TABLE

AGILITY PRIMARY HAND DIE OFF HAND DIE CRITICAL HITS
8 or less -3d -4d Cannot score a critical hit dual-wielding.
9-11 -2d -3d Cannot score a critical hit dual-wielding.
18+ Normal die -1d Primary hand scores a critical hit as normal

Type: Single or double action refers to how a gun operates when you pull the trigger. A double action gun both cocks
and fires the weapon when you pull the trigger. A single action gun can be “fanned” (see Firearms rules in the Combat
section).
Caliber and Ammunition: Lists the caliber and type of ammunition used.
Load: Shows how many bullets the gun holds at one time.
ROF: How many shots in a round the gun can mechanically fire without fanning.
Reload Time: The reload time reflects the number of rounds it takes to reload a single bullet into the firearm.
FIREARMS (SIMPLIFIED)
WEAPON CALIBER TYPE AMMO DAMAGE ROF LOAD RELOAD RANGE CONCEAL PRICE YEAR
TIME
Derringer .41 Single C&B d8 2 2 3 2/8/15 4 $7 1850
Pocket Pistol .30 Single C&B d6 2 5 3 5/15/50 2 $10 1850
Light Pistol .36 Single C&B d8 2 6 3 10/20/60 1 $12 1850
Heavy Pistol .44 Single C&B d10 2 6 3 10/20/60 0 $18 1847
Rifle-Musket .58 Muzzleloading C&B d16 1 1 3 25/50/75 -8 $15 1800s
Single
Breechloading .56 Breechloading C&B d14 1 1 1 40/80/150 -3 $25 1860
Carbine Single
Lever-Action .44 Lever Cart. d12 3 16 1/3 40/80/150 -4 $40 1864
Rifle
Long-Range Single
Rifle
Muzzleloading 10-12ga Muzzleloading C&B d14/d10/ 1 1 or 2 3 15/30/60 -6 $8 1600
shotgun Single d7
Scattergun 10-12ga Muzzleloading C&B d16/d8/d4 1 1 or 2 3 10/20/40 -2 $8 1600
Single
Revolving 12ga Single C&B d12/d8/ 2 5 3 15/30/60 -6 $30 1857
Shotgun d5
RANGED WEAPONS
WEAPON DAMAGE TYPE RANGE WEIGHT COST NOTES
Axe, throwing d5 S 10/15/25 2 $2
Bola d3 B 20/40/60 2 $3 May be used to trip an opponent.
Boomerang d6 B 30/60/120 2 $6 Exotic Weapon, will return if target is missed. DC10 Reflex
save to catch upon return.
Blowgun d2 P 10/20/30 1 $1
Bow d8 P 70/140/210 4 $10
Crossbow d10 P 80/160/240 5 $20 Weapon takes one full round to reload.
Dynamite see pg 147 * 10/20/30 .05 $.50 per stick Explosives. See page 147 for use.
Shuriken d4 P 10/20/30 .05 $2 Exotic Weapon, two may be thrown each round.
Sling d4 B 20/40/60 .05 $1
Slingshot d5 B 10/20/30 1 $2
Throwing Knife d5 P 10/20/30 1 $3

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core rulebook
David Baity
CREATOR & WRITER
This product is based on the Dungeon Crawl Classics Role Playing Game, published by Goodman Games. This product is
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credits
A
Brandon Goeringer, Bob Brinkman, Brendan LaSalle, Jeffrey Scifert, Keith Nelson,
Bjorn Nelson, Michael Bolam, Bruce Cunnington, Julian Hayley, Keith Garrett,
Claytonian JP, Gilbert Isla, Scott Andrew McKinley, Timothy Deschene, Scott Swift,
Jon Hook, Lee Neilson, John Watson, Dwayne Boothe, Diogo Nogueira,
J.Rhodes-Gloor, Peter C. Spahn, Steven Bean, Forrest Aguirre, Daniel Bishop,
Danny Prescott, Michael Harrington, Jason Hobbs, and Anne Hunter
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
A
Diogo Nogueira, Angga Augustiya, Marcin S, Christopher Torres,
Todd McGowan, Simon Todd, Brooke Penrose, Adam Slivka, Zohn Dyer,
Jared Blando, Peter Mullen, Danny Prescott, Aaron Robinson, David Hoskins,
David Coppoletti, Hamad Alnajjar, Fred Dailey, Shyloh Wideman,
Tom Williams, San Julian, Bradley McDevitt, and Michael Clarke
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS
A
Gilbert Isla and Jeffrey L. Scifert
EDITORS
A
Joseph “The Dark Hombre” Goodman, Stephen
“Snake” Newton, and Reid “Santo" San Filippo
SPIRIT GUIDES
Angga Augustiya Matt “Il Brutto”

and Tom Williams Hildebrand
LOGO LAYOUT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reloading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Special Thanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Gun Deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Boons and Hexes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fear & Madness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
CHAPTER ONE—WELCOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Alphabetical List of General Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Seven Days of Night—A Short Introduction. . . . . . . 14
Let's Hit the Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CHAPTER FOUR—MAGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
The Trapper's Tale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 A History of Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Character Creation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Rules of Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
The Attributes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Occultists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Saving Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Corruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Occupations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Minor Corruptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Level Advencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Major Corruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
The XP Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Greater Corruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Weapon Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mercurial Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
The Paths System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Spellburn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Revelators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
CHAPTER TWO—CLASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using DCC Spells in Weird Frontiers. . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Spell Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Choosing A Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Arcane Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Common Things You’ll Find With Most Classes. . . 34 Wondrous Contraptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Bedlamite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Magical Formulae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Calavera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Miracles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Gambler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Occultists Spells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Gunslinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hellbilly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Luchador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 CHAPTER FIVE—JUDGE'S RULES . . . . . . . . . 534
Mountebank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Running Weird Frontiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Mystic Monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 USA Map Location Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540
Occultist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Town and Environmental Generation Tables. . . . 548
Revelator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Sin Eater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 What's In A Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Tommyknocker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Random Town Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Generating NPCs For Your New Town . . . . . . . . . . 563
CHAPTER THREE—RULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 A Sample City - Ash Bluff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
NPCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568
Ability Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Adventure Hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571
Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Worlds Outside of Worlds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
Combat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Ghostly Towns and Landmarks Across the Veil. . . 578
Critical Hits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Spirit Worlds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Fumbles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579
Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Dark Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
Action Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Vog'thulb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585
Ammo Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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WEIRD FRONTIERS CORE RULEBOOK

Shub-Niggurath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 Coal Devils (Heyaschi'hayti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671
Nyarlathotep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 Cold Ones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672
The Showman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 Colour Out of Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 673
Tezcatlipoca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 Crawling Claws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675
Miracles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608 Crawling Ones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 676
Further Discourse on Specific Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . 608 Cyclopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677
Weird Frontiers to MCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610 Deadpokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678
DCC to Weird Frontiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611 Death Grip Vulture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680
Downtime or "How'd Ya Spend Yer' Loot?". . . . . . . 612 Dhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 681
Experience Points and Level Advancement . . . . . . 619 Dimensional Shambler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682
Luck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621 Double Face. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 683
Elder Thing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684
CHAPTER SIX—MAGIC ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 624 Faeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685
Bluecap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685
Magic Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626 Black Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687
The Rarity of Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626 Dryad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687
Creation of Magic Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626 Faerie Huntsman and Hounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . 688
Gun Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628 Joint-Eater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688
Scrolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636 Leprchaun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 689
Potions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636 Pixie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690
Reliquary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637 Fetch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Fire Vampire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
CHAPTER SEVEN—BESTIARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . 648 Flesh Communion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692
Dungeon Crawl Classics and Mutant Crawl Fisher From Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 694
Classics Creatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 Flying Heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695
Rumors and Superstitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655 Flying Polyp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 696
Abaia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656 Foo Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 697
Acephali. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 657 Ghast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698
Ahkiyyini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658 Ghost Beings of Ib. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698
Ampisbaena, Giant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659 Ghouls (Mythos). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 699
Bladerunner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660 Glass Web Spider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
Bunyip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661 Gnoph-ken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
Byakhee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661 Golem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
Carnivorous Plants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663 Grave-Wraith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706
Dead Man's Cactus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663 Great Race of Yith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708
Devil's Snare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 664 Gug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710
Hellbloom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 664 Gyaa-Yothin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711
Johnny Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665 Hafermann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
Prickly Simon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665 Harpy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714
Skeleton Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666 Horses of the Invisible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714
Tumblefeed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666 Jackalope, Dire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715
Chenoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 667 Jorogumo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716
Children of Yig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 669 La Cegua. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 717
Chupacabra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 670 Lake Monster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718
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Lost Servitors of Nya'lotha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719 CHAPTER EIGHT—ADVENTURES. . . . . . . . . . 774
Lyeung Spiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720
Death Crawls West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 776
Malformed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721
Background & Spoilers (Judge’s Eyes Only)
Marsh Nymph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723
Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 776
Men of Lyeung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723
Major NPCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 777
Mi-go, the Fungi From Yuggoth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724
Rumors and Superstitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780
Mishipeshu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727
Beginning the Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781
Moonworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 728
Setting Up the Funnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 782
Mothman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729
Running the Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 782
Mummy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730
Random Encounters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783
Nian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732
Encounters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786
Night-cursed Coyote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 733
Random Encounters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786
Nightgaunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734
Camp Encounters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786
People of K'n-yan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735
Trail Encounters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790
Pukwudgie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736
Monster Encounters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794
Rakshasa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737
Set Location Encounters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 799
Rot Nag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740
Week One: Rumbling Badlands . . . . . . . . 799
Sasquatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 741
Week Two: Devil's Caves, Luchador
Skunk Ape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742
Canyon and Divine Springs. . . . . . . . . . 801
Shapeshifters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743
Week Three: Mystic Hill, River Crossing
Bear Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743
and Return of Ole' Snake Mouth. . . . . 804
Bouda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743
The Ley Line Pulses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811
Child of Anansi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745
Map: Death Crawls West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 812
Jaguar Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Lost Souls Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 813
Owl Woman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 747
The Adventure Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 813
Shoggoth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 748
Adventure Start: Setting Out on the Fort Union
Shojo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 749
to Granada Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815
Skinwalker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750
Map: Santa Fe Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817
Skookum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752
Map: Lost Souls Canyonland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 819
Spawn of Yig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753
Map: Cliff Dwelling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825
Star-spawn of Cthulhu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755
The Hidden Ones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756
Terrors From Beyond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757 CHAPTER NINE—APPENDIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 834
Tindalosians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .759 The Livery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 836
Hounds of Tindalos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .759 Clothing & Accessories (Men) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 837
Tindalosian Hybrids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761 Clothing & Accessories (Ladies). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 838
Lords of Tindalos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 838
The Thin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763 General Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 839
Toro DiabÓlico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763 Home/Farm Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840
Water Leaper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765 Sundries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840
Werewolf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 767 Smokes & Chews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840
Vampire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 769 Animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841
Xibalba (Death Bat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 773 Livery Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841
Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841
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Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841 Machine Guns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 862
Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841 Artillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 862
Saloon Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841 Artillery Ammunition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863
Weapons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842 Critical Hit & Fumble Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865
Explanation of Weapon Traits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842 Critical Hit Chart: Blunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866
Melee Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842 Critical Hit Chart: Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868
Ranged Weapons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844 Critical Hit Chart: Piercing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870
Firearms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844 Critical Hit Chart: Slashing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 872
Combat Modifiers Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845 Critical Hit Chart: Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 874
Advanced Firearms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846 Fumble Chart: Melee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 876
Firearms of the Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846 Fumble Chart: Ranged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 878
Rifles & Carbines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846 Fumble Chart: Firearms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 880
Shotguns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 849 Character Record Sheet - Zero Levels . . . . . . . . . . 882
Pistols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850 Character Record Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 883
Exotic Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853 Convention Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885
Firearms Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856 OGL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 887
6

SPECIAL THANKS
There are many cowpokes that have helped me Tom (2-sweet) Williams- Thank you for the
bring the Weird Frontiers RPG to the table. In my 101 requests you have taken to make logos and
opinion, you not only need a great idea in mind Kickstarter videos to help polish the branding on
when creating something for the industry, but this steer. Oh yeah, and thanks for being the best
also the support of the community you intend to friend a guy could ever ask for!
unleash it upon. My hopes are that each of you
Brandon Goeringer- Here we are, old friend! I hope
will find something you love about the world of
you are proud of what you have contributed to the
Weird Frontiers and the heroes that wander its
book to make the Weird Frontiers RPG the massive
trails. I cannot stress how lucky I am to have made
tome that it is! Thank you for all the Monday-night
this journey with the love and support of so many
dinners and allowing me to bounce 1001 ideas off
wonderful people. Lastly, thanks to my sweet
you, most of which wound up being the backbone
mother for over 50 years of love and support.
for the game!
—Dave
Jeffrey Scifert- Thank you for breathing so much
Joseph Goodman- Thank you for always being there passion into this project! Whether running
when I have asked for advice. Thank you for saying playtests or contributing by way of numerous edits
“yes” to allowing me the use of parts of DCC to make and additional writing (reaching back to the very
Weird Frontiers a standalone game, and I cannot beginning!). I cannot thank you enough for giving
express enough gratitude for the fact that you have so much of your time, friendship, and enthusiasm!
always supported my efforts to raise money for local Khonshu protects!
felines! Lastly, thank you for having my back when
Keith Nelson- Where would Weird Frontiers be
the waters were rough in 2020. You are a true legend
without my favorite gun-savant/ veterinarian? I can
in the industry!
say it would have suffered in your absence! Thank
Gilbert Isla- Man, where do I even start? How you for taking the reins and riding this project to
many hours have we racked up just talking about all the Cons that you have, where you shared the
this book? You were hired as an editor but ended game with so many new faces! Thank you for the
up injecting so much more into this project since writing and edits and even the out-of-the-blue feline
coming on board. I can honestly say Weird Frontiers questions! I hope you and young Bjorn are proud of
would be a mere shadow of what it is had I not what we have created, friend.
had you riding the trail with me. Thank you for
Reid “Reidzilla” San Filippo & Stephen “Snake”
the countless hours of hard work and for your
Newton- You both have made wonderful
friendship. I love you, big guy!
psychiatrists for me since hitting this trail! Thank
Matt Hildebrand- Here's to you, Matt! I know this you for bringing your wisdom as third-party
has been frustrating at times, but you have stuck it publisher trailblazers to the table when I have had
out with the posse, and as a result, you have helped questions or doubts over just what in the hell I am
bring something to the masses all purdied up! I doing. It has meant the world!
hope you are as proud of it as I am. Thanks for your
Ken & Chris Campbell, Nate Walters, Kathy
patience and willingness to work with someone who
Heatherly, Shayna Ferguson, John Linton (the
decided jumping headfirst into writing/publishing
original posse)- Did you guys ever think those first
was a great idea! Lastly, thank you for taking my calls
sessions would lead to this? I surely would not have!
in that scruffy Winnie the Pooh-like voice of yours!
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Thank you for being the amazing friends you have Kickstarter backers! This book would not be
always been and for your willingness to try my chock-filled with art and awesome adventure were
craziness! This game would simply not exist were it it not for you! Thank you for giving my flavor of
not for you . I’m sorry your occultist didn’t make it, weird a try and for the patience and support you
Ken, but those kids are still eating crab etouffee! have offered to allow me to get this beast of a game
completed! Now that you see the size of it, you can
Julian Hayley, Bruce Cunnington, and Lee Neilson
probably imagine why it took so long!
(My UK posse!)- Who would ever think this game
would jump the pond and find so much love in Eleanor Lackman & Mark Humphrey- Thank you
your gaming circles! I cannot thank you enough, both for having helped me weather the legal storms
fellas! Whether it was your individual writing that blew into town this past year. I can never repay
contributions or willingness to take the game to your kindness and willingness to work countless
the table! You guys mean so much to me! I will be hours, just to make sure Weird Frontiers made its
hopping the pond someday soon and expect the way to the masses. I am forever indebted to you both
pints to be ever flowing! and am a firm believer that there are decent people
still drawing breath in this crazy world.
Bob & Jen Brinkman- If anyone has been with me
since the beginning it would be the First Lady of This has been a labor of love created over many years,
DCC and her charismatic fuzzy bard . Thank you with many folks adding to the stew that became
both for including me in so many of your creative Weird Frontiers. To all those who contributed,
endeavors and for always having my back when the played, tested, and added seasoning to the soup pot
chips are down . Love you both more than you know! that were not named here, I thank you all.
John Watson- Thanks for checking up on me from Mom - Thanks for being the best mom a nerd could
time to time and for taking the game and not only ever ask for and always giving my imagination room
running it, but for adding some of your own magic to roam.
to the core book . I cannot wait to see Hell Train
make it to the rails! Sensitivity Statement
Using ‘real life’ history in a game is always
Steven Bean- You joined the posse late in the game,
problematic. Racial and gender-based prejudices
but boy do you pack a creative punch! Thank you
and outright atrocities are part of our past and
for adding your amazing writing to the Weird
present. In the fiction of the Weird Frontiers setting,
Frontiers core book and for what is coming later
humanity in every stripe has a common, implacable
in 2021 (I can’t wait!) .
enemy that can not be reasoned with, can not be
Pete Spahn- Thanks for jumping the fence and bargained with, and largely, can not be stopped.
throwing your heart into writing some amazing This common foe caused an early ending to the
material for the game! I have really appreciated your American Civil War as humanity, collectively, clings
friendship and cannot wait for folks to see what you together for survival. You’ll note that that there are
have got coming down the pipes in 2021! no gender or race-based character class exclusions
in Weird Frontiers. Be your character (as examples) a
The DCC/Weird Frontiers community- There is Native American, a vaquero from Mexico, a woman
no greater group of people in the hobby than you
from Ireland, a tribesman from the Serengeti—
will find within these two groups! Thank you from
every character class is open. Judges wishing more
the bottom of my heart for all the playtesting and
historical accuracy than is presented in the fiction of
for the material you have already written (without
Weird Frontiers are welcome to change the setting
even a complete game out, I might add!) for Weird
as they see fit, but we have a belief that humanity as
Frontiers . There are no words to describe the
a whole will strive to push back against the darkness
gratitude I have for you and what you have done
rather than succumb to our own self-created strife.
for me and the project . I hope you find something
within these pages enough to spark your own desire
to blaze a trail filled with weird!
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FOREWORD
BY JOSEPH GOODMAN
D
ave Baity has been working on Weird game designed to inspire rather than constrain a
Frontiers forever, it seems. This is one of those judge. Just as the DCC RPG core rulebook leads
projects that, in my own mind, I associate many judges to walk away with their minds bursting
with a time frame many years ago, the period soon with ideas, Weird Frontiers has the same effect
after the release of DCC RPG. Dave was present at on me when I read it. The classes, creatures and
some of the very early Gary Cons, and I still have a creations get me excited to roll up a character and
beer cozy and some other swag he produced several start mapping my first adventure. Clearly there will
years ago. He has been a fixture of the community need to be a luchador involved!
for many years, and if it weren’t for the interruptions
In some unanticipated way, DCC RPG has turned
of 2020, I think I would have seen him several times
into a strong community of like-minded gamers.
this past year. Each time we spoke, he had an update
I’m certainly glad this happened, and not really
on this project, which has been slowly awakening
sure how it happened, but it’s been amazing to see.
over the years like some elder god opening its long-
The community exists online and, for so many
somnolent eye. As I write this, it is now February
years before 2020, existed in person as well. The
2021 and Weird Frontiers has finally come to life.
friendships forged at Gary Con, North Texas RPG
And what a life it is! I see in front of me the finished
Con, Gamehole Con, and of course Gen Con,
draft of the book—all 880+ pages. It’s been a long
were built by like-minded judges and players who
time coming. Seeing it now, it’s been worth every
somehow found each other through this game. And
minute of the wait.
Weird Frontiers fits right into this community. It’s
Weird Frontiers starts with a simple premise: what part of the same churning creative pot (or pit?) which
if the Civil War ended differently, and supernatural has sloshed forth so many entertaining tomes. The
powers were involved? With that neat twist on our transfer of ideas between third-party DCC publishers
history, the pathways of possibility start to sparkle. is an important part of this community, and Weird
Weird Frontiers takes the post-apocalyptic and old Frontiers has been there as a contributor and
west tropes, and mixes in horror, magic, and The recipient of the creative spirit for many years now.
Weird. The resulting mix is surprising. “Surprising” in
At long last, Weird Frontiers is complete. It is an
the best way: the setting’s internal continuity logically
impressive work. I wrote a lot of spells myself for
produces encounters which make sense for this world,
DCC RPG (and had to bring in help because it was so
yet are hard to anticipate and would never appear in
challenging), so I can truly appreciate the nearly 400
any other setting. Even the most experienced, jaded,
pages of contraptions, miracles, and spells contained
and world-weary gamer will find his ennui challenged
herein – not to mention all the other content. A lot of
by Weird Frontiers. In the same way that DCC made
work went into Weird Frontiers, and it has paid off.
classic fantasy role playing fresh again to many
When I flip through this book, I want to keep reading
experienced gamers, I think Weird Frontiers will
until I’m done, and then roll up a character to start
make wild west role playing fresh again, as well.
playing. That’s a powerful urge for a book to kindle.
As the author of DCC RPG I’m confident in stating It’s the same effect DCC RPG has on other readers
that Weird Frontiers continues the legacy of what – and I think it’s fitting that Weird Frontiers is now
DCC tries to do. DCC is a rulebook based on the having the same effect on me. Anybody up for a game?
premise that there should be minimal rules; it is a
— Joseph Goodman
set of guidelines for the judge based on the premise
February 2021
that the judge should be without guidance; it is a
9

INTRODUCTION
Howdy, stranger! Gossip at the campfire

has it you plan to throw a saddle on that
old fleabag and hit the trail hoping to
make a dent in the rising tide of darkness
threatening the frontier. Well, it wouldn’t be
fair to send you on your way without some
words of wisdom and basic survival rules
for when you get thrown into the thick of it
with your posse—so listen up!
Welcome to the Frontier.

CHAPTER ONE
WELCOME
In civilized towns you look a man direct

in the face when you talk to him.
— Sherriff Franklin Hunt, Bone Tomahawk (2015)

SEVEN DAYS OF NIGHT
W
eird Frontiers begins with an alternate mid-ceremony and cut them down like dogs. The
ending to the Civil War in 1865. Necronomicon escaped destruction as it always has,
Nyarlathotep, a legendary Elder God, seizes scattering itself so that each page flew on summoned
the opportunity to awaken his slumbering brothers arcane winds to the darkest corners of the Earth.
and sisters and free them from dimensional exile Though the Elder Gods were prevented from entering
with a living tome called the Necronomicon. The our realm, several lesser “things” found a passage
grimoire is filled with forbidden lore, including through, including an entropic energy known as “The
the ancient rituals needed to bring about an Taint” that would permanently twist and shape our
event comparable to a biblical apocalypse. A cabal world and its inhabitants. Much like an organism
of cultists, dedicated to the forgotten gods and attempts to fight off a virus, Earth responded by
entrusted with the tome, head off into Mexican awakening long dormant ley lines brimming with
territory to bring about the end of all things. This arcane energies. These ley lines pulsed during the
week-long period of rituals would become known as Seven Days of Night attempting to repel the sickness
“The Seven Days of Night” due to a lunar eclipse and caused by The Taint and continue to do so during
its accompanying astral phenomena. random times. As a side-effect of these pulses,
common folks are “kissed” by the supernatural,
During the series of rituals, the twisted cabal awoke often finding themselves imbued with extraordinary
long-dormant Elder Gods now painfully aware of abilities that forever changed their lives—some for
their imprisonment. However, they would only the better, others for the worse. As a player you
partially succeed at opening the gates to set them assume the role of one such hero, fighting against an
free. Unbeknownst to the cult, a posse of Texas ever-growing ancient evil that’s found purchase in a
Rangers led by a modern-day Knight Templar was wounded country still recovering from what would
hot on their trail. The posse discovered the cabal become the bloodiest war in American history.
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LET’S HIT THE TRAIL
You can use a standard set of polyhedral dice in the
TOOLS OF THE TRADE following manner to achieve the same results. For a
B
efore you begin your first session of Weird d3, roll 1d6 and count 1-2 as a 1, 3-4 as a 2, and 5-6 as a
Frontiers, you’ll need to throw a few items 3; for a d5, roll 1d10 and count a 6 as a 1, 7 as 2, etc. For
in your saddlebags. Standard RPGs typically a d7, roll 1d8 and re-roll on the result of an 8. For d14
require polyhedral dice, paper, and something to or d16, roll a d20 and ignore rolls above the die facing
write with. Weird Frontiers adds a few things to the threshold. For a d24, roll 1d12 and 1d6; if the 6-sider
list that will help you experience the weird West. is odd, add 12 to the 1d12 roll. For a d30, roll 1d10 and
1d6; on the d6: add +0 on 1-2, +10 on 3-4, and +20 on
eck(s) of playing cards- Weird Frontiers
♠ D
5-6. For a d%, roll 2d10 of different colors and read
uses a standard deck of playing cards with the
one as the 10s digit and the other as the 1s digit.
Jokers shuffled in. A handful of mechanics
found within the pages of the game use You can also find a handy dice app by searching for
playing cards, but their primary use is for the Purple Sorcerer’s free “Crawlers Companion” at
Gun Deck. Judges should provide a cheap www.purplesorcerer.com.
deck for each player at the table for the first
♠ Character sheets- You'll find two types of
session and then encourage them to find
character sheets included. Funnel sheets are
a purdier deck on their own through their
for games that start with 0-level characters
favorite retailer.
(recommended) while the standard sheet is
♠ Poker Chips- One mechanic implemented for higher level games.
in Weird Frontiers is Boons & Hexes, a fun
♠ The Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (optional)-
system that throws both good and bad mojo
You’ll find everything you need to play inside
a player’s way during a typical session. Poker
this tome, but having a copy of the DCC RPG
chips work best and add to the Western feel
will give you access to a host of spells and
of the game. Two colors are all you need, and
other items you can easily port into the Weird
white and black fit the bill best!
Frontiers RPG.
♠ Funky Dice- What good would a weird West
be if it didn’t include “weird dice?” If you’re a COMPATIBILITY WITH
fan of the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (www.
goodman-games.com) you’re already familiar
DUNGEON CRAWL CLASSICS (DCC)
T
with these strange dice, but if this is new, he Weird Frontiers RPG would not exist
you’re in for a treat! Weird Frontiers uses the were it not for the existence of the Dungeon
same 14 dice set (made by Impact miniatures Crawl Classics RPG written and created by
and Gamescience) in a brilliant mechanic Joseph Goodman. Joseph not only created a game
called “the dice chain.” A complete set should that continues to win converts over in droves, he
include a: d3, d4, d5, d6, d7, d8, d10, d12, d14, also offered a platform for folks to write and publish
d16, d20, d24, d30, and a d%. Don’t fret if you products compatible with the rules found within the
don’t have access to a set! pages of Dungeon Crawl Classics, or DCC for short.
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Rattling the Chain (weird dice): Players new to
CORE MECHANIC DCC or Weird Frontiers are in for a treat if they
Y
ou’ll find that rolling a twenty-sided die enjoy rolling those odd-shaped dice that often find
determines success in just about every aspect themselves orphaned in the bag during a session.
of Weird Frontiers. You’ll try to match or The Weird Frontiers RPG uses the dice chain during
beat a target number (called a Difficulty Class or gameplay in several ways. Typically, games assign a
DC) assigned to the task at hand by your judge. positive or negative number that modifies the die
Sometimes the Difficulty Class will use a specific roll in question (+1 to attack, +3 to damage, etc.). The
term like Armor Class (or AC), which is the combat dice chain adds an element of fun. Any time you see
variation of DC. a “d” behind a modifier, you will move up or down to
the next die size instead of using the normal die for
As a general rule:
the attempted action.
♠ If you roll equal to or higher than the DC (or
AC), you succeed. Otherwise you fail. For example: You’d normally roll 1d20 for an attack
roll but maybe the judge determines you’ve got the
♠ A roll of an unmodified 1 is an automatic jump on that carnivorous jackalope turning your
failure, is a fumble and brings some degree of buddy into vittles and gives you a +1d modifier! That
disaster depending upon the task at hand. d20 now moves up the chain to the d24. As a judge
♠ Rolling an unmodified 20 is an automatic becomes more comfortable with the dice chain,
critical success! they’ll find that it’s an intuitive tool useful for many
♠ Additional game mechanics can modify these situations during a session.
rolls (fumble tables, critical hit charts, Boons, Dice Chain: d3, d4, d5, d6, d7, d8, d10, d12, d14, d16,
Hexes, Luck, and more). d20, d24, d30
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THE TRAPPER'S TALE
T
he batwing doors groaned stubbornly on the good book, but you’d be a damned fool not to
their dust-caked hinges. The dust gathered consider that man ain’t the first to put his boots
everywhere, generated from the heavy traffic on the soil of God’s country to tame it. Stories
of folks stopping through what most settlers on their of creation told by the great tribes might seem
way to a “better hand at life” consider a misbegotten far-fetched to a superstitious Christian feller like
rail town. The trapper I’d arranged to meet here yourself, but you need to figure they’ve been walking
was creeping up on being an hour past the agreed these lands way longer than any of these settlers
upon time, but most of their lot don’t feel the need eager for a fresh start or the miners that scurry about
for a timepiece out in the wilds. When he finally did like cockroaches at the first mention of ‘this claim’
make his way into the saloon, I didn’t make much of or that. It’d do you some good to take heed of what
it and instead nodded as I popped the cork to pour I’m about to learn ya’, and set your current knowings
him two-fingers of a draw of the good stuff before of the world aside, lest you end up dinner for one of
striking a match to light the smoke he rolled while them tentacled things that sport mouths uglier’n a
taking a hard look at his surroundings. You could dog’s ass with the mange!”
tell he was a true frontiersman by the way the weary
The more I listened to the trapper talk the more
lines traced maps across his furrowed brow, acquired
I began to feel a sense of wonderment much akin
from years of hard living while trapping beaver and
to the times when my father would lay me down
avoiding things still on the fence about whether man
at night and read from books that were filled with
belongs at the top of the food chain. He kept one
tales of legend and lore—stories brimming with
of his squinty eyes on me while tossing the whiskey
mythical creatures and magic that kept me wide-
back and nodded in approval at the top-shelf hooch,
eyed and entranced. I was pulled away from the fond
before tapping the glass on the table for a second
memories by the sound of the cork being pulled free
shot. He took a deep draw on his smoke while I
from the new bottle the barkeep had sat on the table.
poured, his intense stare piercing the smoke and
past the air of confidence I had practiced exuding— “There’s one fella’ in particular, what calls himself
going straight to my soul. I felt like he was throwing ‘Walks the Stars’. This Injun is a genuine Lakota
it on a scale to see if it might be worthy of the stories medicine man, who also happens to have a taste
the slow burn of the whiskey was about to pull up. for sarsaparilla! Now, being a trapper means you’re
The trapper took another swallow of the top-shelf gonna’ surely be traipsing through tribal lands at one
whiskey, pausing to wipe his tobacco-stained beard point or another, so it’s saved my life on more than
before starting his tale. one occasion to keep a few sundries fer’ when I run
across folks what don’t like strangers hunting their
“I’m guessin’ you’re wondering just how it is that
land. Walks the Stars never was a chatty fella’, but on
things have gone to Hell in a handbasket, eh,
one particular night when I’d visited his tribe to camp
greenhorn? Well, grab another bottle of the good
and offered some furs for trade, the stars high above
stuff while I learn ya’ a thing or three about the
us took to acting up and began dropping from the
craziness that’s taking a stab at swollerin’ up the
heavens by the droves! That’s when the old medicine
world with all us damned fools to boot.” He took a
man opened up about things that've kept a shiver
draw off his cigarillo, allowing the smoke to blur his
on my spine ever since he learned me the truth.” The
facade while gathering his words.
trapper reached inside his thick fur coat and pulled
“Now, not a lot of folks give credence to history a chain from beneath his buckskin shirt, kissing the
and the time before those that are mentioned in cross suspended from it before tucking it away.
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“Walks the Stars eventually paused to look to the
heavens, allowing a smile which eased the lines
of tension the tale had summoned on his face. I
thought it was the sarsaparilla, but then he spoke
of the eventual coming of some sort of new gods.
Apparently, these fellas were more manlike in form
than the squid things he’d drawn on the table. It
seemed these fellas had a bone to pick with the
Great-Tulu and its kinfolk and aimed at taking
them down a notch while freeing the poor souls
from centuries of enslavement. These ‘sun gods’ as
Walks the Stars called them, bedded down amongst
“Walks the Stars talked on about these ‘things’ that
folks, all the while workin’ up a plan.” The trapper’s
walked our land long afore’ we started claiming it
gaze wandered up from his glass of dark spirits,
and naming it. He spoke at length about some fellow
possibly expecting me to be in a state of disbelief.
called “Great-Tulu.” The trapper accentuated his tale
Instead, he found my attention fully focused on
by carving what looked like a squid-headed creature
the tale, which only spurred him further along the
on the surface of the table with his hunting knife.
dusty trail of his story.
“The shaman claimed Great-Tulu had travelled from
a place past the farthest star, called forth by one of the “Old Walks the Stars seemed to sit up a little
first tribes of man stickin’ their snouts in things don’t straighter at this part of the tale or at least as straight
no man have business in, least he lose his soul.” The as the poor fella’s crooked spine would allow fer it.
trapper took a long draw from his glass. I’d pushed I swear, he looked a hundred or more, and some of
away from any additional spirits so as to retain as his tribe claimed him to be 150 winters old! Taking
much of his story as possible—a pickled brain would a draw from the sarsaparilla, Walks the Stars’ eyes
only hinder me, though it seemed to only loosen the seemed to light up a little as he spoke more about
trapper’s as he continued the bizarre tale. the leader of these sun gods and how ‘she’ would
come to be known as ‘Great Spirit.’ It seems Great
“I’d normally laugh at such nonsensery, as I’m a
Spirit had come down from the stars with a right
God-fearing man and know better than to give
decent plan that involved learnin’ folks in the ways
weight to Injun superstitions. Tonight was different
of magic and ritual—the only way they could put
though; with the stars fallin’ and lighting up the sky,
Great-Tulu and its tribe of Elders to sleep and
I was more inclined to put to bed the doubt over
bury them in the deepest parts of the earth. The
the things the wise man was sayin’. His words rung
schooling went on for a time and was done in secret,
with an eerie sliver of truth. Great-Tulu was the
under the cover of night, in the deepest parts of the
first of many of its kin-folk to arrive from beyond,
forests. The day Great Spirit and her tribe revealed
and the lands all over the world was visited by them
themselves, they took to warring on the Elder Gods.
known as the ‘Elder Gods’. Them Elders was a cruel
From what Walks the Stars told me, it wouldn’t have
lot and a bit touched in their slimy noggins from
been a fair fight for Great Spirit, and she’d of lost
what I gathered from old Walks the Stars. He went
fer’ sure, but they had an ace up their sleeves as the
on about how they enslaved the people, using folks
tribes of man had learnt’ to lay down some mighty
for dark rituals and terrible experiments that never
powerful magic that the slavers from the stars never
had much rhyme nor reason for folks not their kin.
counted on!
Walks the Stars said this was the way things was for
thousands of years—using men and women for labor By the time old Tulu’ and its kin had figured out
and even a source of food!” what was a happenin, it was too late! See, these Elder
things sounded a bit addled in their brain box and
The dour demeanor of the trapper seemed to fade
self-serving from what Walks the Stars told me, so
away briefly as he spoke of what seemed to be his
I’m guessing they couldn’t come together to circle
favorite part of Walks the Stars’ story.
the wagons to save their own sorry asses!”
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The wily trapper knew he had me hooked at “Them seven days of night back in 65’ where the
this point in the tale. He coyly glanced down at sun hid behind the moon weren’t no coincidence,
the empty bottle that sat between us, his fingers son. Them folks that climbed straight out of their
drumming on the table. I barked at the barkeep to minds weren’t no more crazy than you or I! They
keep the spirits flowing, and once a new bottle hit seen things during that week—things slithering
the table, the trapper paused long enough to fill his out of the shadows with a strong urge to chew on
glass before finishing his tale. grannie’s toes!
“Apparently, the tribes of man used a mighty North and South didn’t just come to terms cause
slumbering spell or ‘good medicine’ as Walks the they just up an decided to stop killin’ each other,
Stars called it. It put old Tulu’ and its kinfolk into no sir! They got bigger fish to fry now with all them
a sleep that no amount of pokin’ would wake them stubborn deadpokes a stumblin’ around again,
from. ’Tweren’t enough to put them to sleep though, fetchin’ for anything warm and fleshy to gnaw on
and it was then that Great Spirit used a powerful that can’t outrun them! Rumor has it Lincoln still
magic to put each Elder God into its own prison has troops dispatched in Pennsylvania and some of
deep within the earth. Some was sent to the bottom the Southern states, tryin to get as many folks out as
of the deepest oceans, while others were banished to they can afore’ they wall off the areas overrun by the
lie deep under the highest mountains of the world, dead. That’s right; I said it. They really ain’t people
far away from the tribes of man. Ol’ Tulu’ and his sufferin’ from the effects of the Seven Days of Night,
kinfolk was fast asleep like coon hounds by the that’s just what the army tells you and probably
woodstove on the coldest nights! themselves too, so’s to keep from goin’ AWOL.
The tribes of man were free of Tulu’ and his kin now, And ya’ can’t tell me you ain’t hearin’ those whispers
and with Great Spirit’s enemies sawin’ logs deep in at night. I’ve taken to the bottle afore’ bed in recent
the dirt, she gathered her kin to travel back to the days, even when I’m out in the forest, as I’d rather
stars. One last bit of magic was performed though. face an angry grizzly fresh out of a bees nest than
She left the tribes of man, entrusting them to care listen to the foul things the wind tries to tempt me
for the lands they walked, lands that would feed and with. I can tell you’ve heard them by the way yer’
provide shelter for the coming generations. She left mouth just dropped open; better close it lest you
the tribes with a warning, telling of a time when a suck in a fly, Son. It’s a sad fact that many folks are
tribe of pale men would arrive from distant shores. listenin’ to those whispers, weak in the spine and
The pale tribe would arrive with good intentions their faith in the Lord. They’re a listenin’ though,
but carried a curse within their hearts—the curse of cause whatever it is seems to know us even better’n’
greed for all things that glimmer and shine within we know ourselves, especially the darker parts of
the earth. This greed, she said, would eventually one’s own heart that holds things best not loosened
poison and strip their lands, making them ripe for in the world lest they be found partial to a hangin’.
the return of Great Tulu’ and its kin.”
Ask me, and I’d say we’re charging head first into that
The trapper chased the warning of his story with dark omen Great Spirit warned of so long ago! Seems
a swill of whiskey, straight from the bottle this to me, Tulu’ and its tribe have found a way to stir
time. The slight smile he’d displayed from telling from that dirt nap that’s kept them at bay fer’ so long!”
of the banishing of Tulu’ reversed to reflect the
The trapper tensed at that moment, grimacing as
current gravity of the situation at the table. His
if someone had just stepped on his grave. And with
eyes wandered the smoke-filled saloon as he took
that, he quickly gathered up his gear and took the
his last draw from his smoke before rubbing it out
gold eagles I’d promised him for the telling of his
on the earthen floor with the heel of his boot. His
tale. He then rose from the table, grabbed the bottle
gaze slowly returned to my own, and what he said
of whiskey, and gave me a final grim nod before
next sent a chill down my spine that no amount of
heading out, never to be heard from again.
whiskey can chase away.
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CHARACTER CREATION
A
s with any standard role-playing game, you, one to four zero-level characters in hopes that one
as the player, assume the role of a hero that will find a way to survive and see the light of day.
you create using your imagination, the Should one or more of your characters survive
Weird Frontiers rulebook, and some oddly shaped the adventure, the lucky soul(s) will be deemed
dice. If you’re lucky enough to have already played “fated” by a higher power and transform into one
Goodman Games’ Dungeon Crawl Classics, you of the twelve classes better suited to take on the
are already familiar with the concept of a “funnel” unspeakable evils haunting the Western frontier.
styled adventure. The funnel is one of the more
*Note: Alignment is normally a step included
unique elements of DCC and is also ported into
with character creation when playing many RPGs
Weird Frontiers. Typical funnels begin with average
(including DCC), but Weird Frontiers takes a
townsfolk—better known as zero-level characters.
different approach to determining the starting point
Whether these poor souls choose their current
of a character’s moral compass. Actions taken, along
path of adventure or are pulled into it by nefarious
with decisions made during zero-level play, help
machinations, characters are initially ill-suited for
determine what each character is made of at the
the title of hero, and often meet a grisly demise at
end of the day. All characters beginning zero-level
some point along the way.
play are Walking the Line (WtL) on the path tracker
Considering the funnel, and that most of your found on the character sheet (see the Paths System
townsfolk will meet a horrific fate (if the judge is on pg 28).
doing their job correctly!), it’s best to create between
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1 Roll three (3) six-sided dice and jot down the
total on a scratch piece of paper. You’ll do this
6 Roll on the Random Occupation chart to
determine what sort of career the character
until you have six scores between 3 and 18 for each had before the adventure starts. Occupations also
character you play. Generated scores represent determine a starting weapon and gear for characters.
a character’s mental and physical attributes and
sometimes provide modifiers that affect different
rolls during the game.
7 For zero-level characters, roll 1d4 and record
the result as dollars to spend on vittles and
gear that might help get them through the night.
2 Assign each score in the order rolled Characters beginning at 1st level (or higher) should
(recommended) to the attribute found on instead roll the die listed with each character class
your character sheet (Strength, Agility, Stamina, description and multiply the total by character level
Personality, Intelligence, and Luck). Some scores to determine starting money. Characters are free to
will be high or low enough to gain a positive or choose the form of their funds, whether coins, bills,
negative modifier. Make a note of any modifiers or trade goods such as furs, tobacco, and any items
tied to each ability score as found on the Ability typically traded from town to town.
Score Modifier table.
8 Zero-level characters use a d14 as their
3 Determine hit points. Roll 1d4 for each
character and modify the result by any
fumble die and a d6 as their critical hit die.
The high starting fumble die reflects a typical townie
applicable Stamina modifier. This is a character’s suddenly thrown into a supernatural landscape filled
starting hit points (or hp) and represents the physical with violence. Even lawmen and thugs used to an
damage a body can withstand before earning a occasional tussle will find a fight with a blubbering
permanent nap in an ill-fitting pine box. Note that mass of tentacles nerve-wracking! Blunders are
a character gains a minimum of 1 hit point per level often fatal and critical hits are not as impressive, but
regardless of the Stamina modifier. both improve as a character gains more experience
on the weird frontier.
4 Determine Grit. Grit is a new ability created
specifically for Weird Frontiers to help simulate
the physical and mental stress a character can
9 The Paths system replaces the standard
alignment system found in the DCC RPG. All
withstand while facing things best left unseen. funnel characters begin “walking the line.” More
Grit is a fluctuating ability determined by adding information on Paths can be found on pages 28–31.
each character’s Stamina and Personality and
dividing by 2 (rounding down).
10 Weird Frontiers uses three methods (called
saving throws) to avoid danger: Fortitude,
5 Should a character’s Luck ability be enough
to warrant a +/- modifier, roll 1d30 modified by
Reflex, and Willpower. Record each bonus granted
from attributes for each saving throw. Stamina
their Luck modifier and consult the Lucky Sign/Birth modifies Fortitude (or Fort); Agility modifies Reflex
Augur chart. Once the result is determined, it always (or Ref); Personality modifies Willpower (or Will).
affects related rolls by the amount of the original
Luck modifier, even if the character’s Luck ability
later changes enough to lower/raise the modifier.
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THE ATTRIBUTES
T
he six attributes help define the characters
portrayed during the game. We use these
abilities to help determine how well a
character performs physical and mental actions.
Higher scores will offer a bonus modifier to rolls,
while negative modifiers will often hinder attempts
at various tasks.
Strength: Characters use their raw strength to help
perform tasks where “muscle” is needed to do the
job well. Lifting, pulling, melee attacks, and feats of
strength are all instances where a Strength modifier ABILITY MODIFIER TABLE
would come in to play to help or hinder the effort. ABILITY SCORE MODIFIER BONUS LANGUAGES
Intelligence: A high Intelligence will aid a character 3 -3 0
in performing actions like: searching for clues during 4 -2 0
an investigation, casting arcane spells, or using skills 5 -2 0
that require a sharp mind. Intelligence modifiers
6 -1 0
affect mental-based rolls and also determine any
additional starting languages a character might 7 -1 0
begin the game with. For bonus languages, players 8 -1 0
are free to choose any spoken language they wish 9 0 0
for their characters but should work to fit it within 10 0 0
the background story they have developed. For
11 0 0
simplicity's sake, assume all heroes in Weird Frontiers
12 0 0
speak English for free, regardless of ethnicity.
13 +1 +1
Personality: Characters that have a higher
14 +1 +1
Personality often become ambassadors for the posse
they adventure with. Personality modifiers determine 15 +1 +1
how well social interactions play out and how 16 +2 +2
mentally tough a character is. Personality modifiers 17 +2 +2
also affect Willpower saves, and certain classes like 18 +3 +3
the revelator use their Personality modifiers to adjust Every 3 points above 18 grants a +1 bonus (example: 21=+4,
attempts to perform divine abilities. 24=+5, etc.).
Stamina: The body’s ability to persevere through
harsh environmental conditions, shrug off the Luck: Sometimes, a judge will rule that a character’s
effects of poison and disease, and overall toughness chance at accomplishing the task at hand will boil
are all factors that a Stamina modifier will affect. A down to how “lucky” they are. With a Luck check
character’s Stamina modifier also adjusts hit point rolls (roll 1d20 and try to match or roll lower than the
and determines any Fortitude saving throw bonus. characters current Luck stat), characters have
a chance at tasks they’d normally find beyond
Agility: Threading the needle with an expert shot
the scope of their skill sets. The Luck modifier
from your trusty Winchester or leaping out of the
determines whether a character gains a roll on the
way of a runaway stagecoach are examples of where
Lucky Sign/Birth Augur chart and can be spent on
a character’s Agility modifier comes into play. The
a 1:1 basis to augment important rolls. Judges can
Agility modifier is applied to Armor Class, Reflex
award Luck during a session as they see fit, usually
saving throws, and ability/skill checks that depend
for acts of great sacrifice, or great role-playing.
upon a character’s quick reflexes.
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LUCKY SIGN/BIRTH AUGUR CHART
ROLL D30 RESULT
1 or less Bad moon baby: Use modifier with all attack rolls.
2 Hummingbird waltz: Use modifier with all initiative rolls.
3 Magpie’s whisper: Apply the modifier in any attempt to mimic sounds and voices. Make an Intelligence check vs. an average
DC of 8 further modified by the judge if needed.
4 Armadillo hide: Apply the modifier to AC.
5 Fox’s guile: Apply the modifier to any rolls related to detecting or disarming traps.
6 Luck o’ the hare: Use the modifier to adjust critical hit and fumble chart rolls. This modifier stacks on top of any existing
modifiers.
7 Bountiful harvest: Apply the modifier to any newly acquired hit point rolls. In the case of a negative modifier, remember
characters will always receive at least 1 hp.
8 Whitetail grace: Use modifier with all Reflex saving throws.
9 Widow’s kiss: Apply the modifier to any poison-related saving throws.
10 Badger cunnin’: Apply modifier to all melee attack rolls.
11 Crow’s tongue: Use the modifier to determine additional languages. In the case of a negative modifier, deduct a language
(possibly given from a high Intelligence bonus) per point of negative modifier.
12 Shadow-kin: Apply modifier to all corruption rolls.
13 Desert rat: Use modifier with all Fortitude saving throws.
14 Guardian angel/meddling devil: One saving throw may be rerolled per day for each point of positive modifier. In the case of
a negative modifier, the character must reroll a saving throw where the unmodified die result is an odd number. The second
roll stands regardless of the total. One reroll must be made for each point of negative modifier.
15 Ley-line tuning fork: Apply the modifier to any rolls related to casting spells or using magic items where a roll is called for.
16 Unholy allergy: Use modifier to all turn back the night rolls (see revelator class).
17 Lucky rabbit's foot: Apply the modifier to all saving throws.
18 Flying rat’s radar: Apply the modifier to any checks to avoid surprise.
19 Grizzly swipe: Use the modifier with all melee damage rolls.
20 Hawkeye: Apply the modifier to any ranged attack roll.
21 Equine charmer: Use modifier on all horsemanship rolls.
22 Jackalope mojo: Character selects one type of saving throw to be affected by the modifier at the start of each new day.
23 Lightnin’ rod: Use modifier on all magical damage rolls.
24 Sidewinder strike: Apply the modifier to all ranged damage rolls.
25 Roadrunner’s pace: +/- 5’ to movement rate for each point of modifier.
26 Liver of iron: Apply the modifier to all saving throws related to alcohol.
27 6th sense: Apply the modifier to all attempts at discovering hidden things.
28 Mountain tuff’: Apply the modifier to any healing rolls where the character is the recipient. In the case of a negative modifier
remember at least one hit point will be gained.
29 Holy roller: Apply the modifier to any attempts at practical or magical healing.
30 or more Stray cat’s strut: Use modifier on all stealth/hide related rolls.
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holding your breath under water, or rolling with the
SAVING THROWS bone-crunching tentacle slap from a towering crea-
During the game, your judge may ask you to attempt ture. All are examples of Fortitude saves. Fortitude
a saving throw on behalf of your character. This is of- saves are modified by a character’s Stamina modifier.
ten a chance to save their hide from suffering damage,
Reflex: Sometimes the best way to minimize the
resisting the effect of a spell, or even dodging a run-
damage an attack inflicts is to just avoid it entirely.
away stagecoach. Weird Frontiers uses the same three
Reflex saves represent your character’s ability to leap
categories of saving throws found in the DCC RPG:
clear from a runaway horse, grab a vine as they begin
Reflex, Will, and Fortitude. A saving throw is attempt-
to plummet off a cliff, or to dodge the fireball a crazed
ed by rolling a d20 and adding any relevant modifiers.
cultist decided to send your way. Reflex saves are
If the result matches or beats the DC (target number)
modified by a character’s Agility modifier.
set by the judge, the character has succeeded.
Willpower: Strength of will is often the only thing
Zero-level characters have only their core ability
keeping the High Priest of Cthulhu from taking over
scores to help modify saves made during gameplay,
your mind and forcing your gun hand on unsus-
but once first-level is reached, additional save modifi-
pecting allies. Some attacks bypass the body and go
ers are applied depending on the chosen class.
straight for the mind. Charm, sleep, and hypnosis are
Fortitude: Fortitude is a measure of how well your just a few instances where a character would attempt
character shrugs off physical damage. You’ll want to a Willpower save to resist the effect. Willpower saves
use this category against things like: resisting the ven- are modified by a character’s Personality modifier.
om from that cantankerous rattler that just lit you up,
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Remember that a character’s occupation determines
OCCUPATIONS their skill set. Skills related to the character’s occu-
E
very hero in the world of Weird Frontiers had pation are attempted by rolling 1d20 plus or minus
a job before they up and decided to even the modifiers and compared to the DC of the task. Roll
odds against evil. Maybe they spent several 1d10 instead of a d20 when using skills unrelated to a
years herding tick magnets working as cowboys character’s occupation.
across the rough and tumble frontier, or they might
Roll a d100 to determine each character’s occupa-
have worked their days as school teachers, hoping
tion, starting weapon and a random trade good they
to bring some civility and education to the children
begin the game with.
belonging to the folks toiling away on the railroad.
RANDOM OCCUPATION CHART

ROLL OCCUPATION WEAPON (DAMAGE) TRADE GOOD (VALUE)
D100
1 Actor Knife (d4) Theatrical costumes ($10)
2 Pinkerton agent Pistol* Detective badge and manacles ($8)
3 Author Quill pen (d2) Jar of ink ($.50)
4 Photographer Tripod (d4) Camera w/6 plates ($25)
5 Hypnotist Derringer* Gold pocket watch ($8)
6 Juggler Heavy bowling pin (d4) x4 Leather balls ($2)
7 Librarian Heavy book (d3) Rare book ($8)
8 Magician Wand that turns into a knife (d3) Pet rabbit ($1)
9 Musician Banjo (d4) Book of sheet music ($2)
10 Painter Large paintbrush (d2) Rare pigments ($10)
11 Salesman Derringer* Trunk with random baubles ($15)
12 Puppeteer Wooden puppet (d2) Travel case ($5)
13 Sculptor Trowel (d3) Bucket of clay ($2)
14 Showman Throwing knives (d3) x 6 Stage clothes ($5)
15 Sideshow freak Barbell (d6) Muscle oil ($1)
16 Singer Pocket knife (d3) Throat lozenges in tin ($1)
17 Sword swallower Sword (d8) Stage clothes ($5)
18 Thespian Sword cane (d6) Book of monologues ($2)
19 Orphan Pocket knife (d3) Stolen jar of candy ($2)
20 Camp cook Meat cleaver (d6) Mess kit ($10)
21 Cattle drover Pistol* Saddle rig ($20)
22 Stagecoach driver Bullwhip (d3) Leather gloves ($3)
23 Ex-servant Knife (d4) Average suit ($5)
24 Farmer Scythe (d6) Sack of vegetables ($2)
25 Farrier Small hammer (d4) Bag of horseshoes ($3)
26 Fisherman Knife (d4) d10 Largemouth bass ($.25 each)
27 Herdsman Bowie knife (d6) Loyal cattle dog (priceless)
28 Homesteader Rifle* Carpentry tools ($5)
29 Housekeeper Broom (d2) Ornate vase ($5)
30 Hunter Rifle* Bear trap ($2)
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D100
31 Lumberjack Axe (d6) Wool coat ($5)
32 School teacher Heavy book (d3) Stack of school books ($3)
33 Miner Pick (d5) Singing canary w/ small cage ($5)
34 Rancher Pistol* 50' Spool of barbed wire ($2)
35 Prospector Bowie knife (d6) Sifting pan and gold nugget ($10)
36 Butler Brass candlestick (d3) Butler's suit ($10)
37 Teamster Shotgun* Saddlebags ($3)
38 Twister (horse breaker) Bullwhip (d3) Bridle and bit ($3)
39 Bartender Pistol* Small cask of whiskey ($10)
40 Bouncer Billy club (d4) Bowler hat ($3)
41 Bounty Hunter Rifle* Shackles ($3)
42 Burglar Knife (d4) Dark clothes ($5)
43 Carpetbagger Sword cane (d6) Carpetbag ($2)
44 Dancehall girl Straight razor (d3) Fine corset ($10)
45 Deserter Pistol* Worn uniform ($2)
46 Gambler Derringer* Nice suit & derby hat ($10)
47 Fortune teller Knife (d4) Crystal ball ($4)
48 Horse thief Pistol* Stolen branded horse ($50)
49 Outlaw Pistol* Wanted poster (self) & 10 silver dollars
50 Pickpocket Pocket knife (d3) Wallet w/ ($d5)
51 Peddler Knife (d4) Trinkets worth ($d12)
52 Politician Heavy cane (d4) $2d12 In a fine leather wallet
53 Snake oil salesman Bowie knife (d6) Bottle of Dr.Hobb's cure-all tonic ($1)
54 Auctioneer Gavel (d2) Unclaimed trinkets ($6)
55 Banker Quill pen (d2) Bag of 25 silver dollars
56 Boatman Gaff hook (d5) Large net ($1)
57 Bookkeeper Letter opener (d2) Ledger books ($2)
58 Coachman Shotgun* Heavy duster ($5)
59 Dentist Small hand drill (d3) Bottle of laudanum/ d4 doses ($4)
60 Doctor Surgical knife (d3) Medical kit ($15)
61 Grocer Club (d4) Jar of pickled herring (red) ($6)
62 Innkeeper Derringer* Incriminating ledger ($?)
63 Laborer Shovel (d5) 50' Rope ($.50)
64 Launderer Straight razor (d3) Clean parcel of clothes ($5)
65 Medical assistant Surgical knife (d3) D3 poultices (each heals d2 hit points $.50
each)
66 Plumber Pipe wrench (d5) Brass fittings ($2)
67 Railroad man Heavy hammer (d5) d10 Iron spikes ($2)
68 Seamstress Shears (d3) Bolt of fabric ($d10)
69 Veterinarian Surgical knife (d3) Medical kit ($15)
70 Cavalryman Pistol* Worn saddlebags ($3)
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D100
71 Civil engineer Tripod (d4) Brass leveling instrument ($30)
72 Clergyman Extra heavy Bible (d3) Bottle of red wine ($2)
73 Infantryman Rifle* Mess kit ($10)
74 Interpreter Quill pen (d2) Translation guide ($2)
75 Journalist 1d6 Sharp pencils (d2) Leather journal ($1)
76 Judge Gavel (d2) Book of law ($4)
77 Nun Extra heavy Bible (d3) Black habit & nice Bible ($2)
78 Preacher Candlestick (d3) Nice suit & Bible ($2)
79 Professor Thick cane (d3) Stack of books ($5)
80 Riverboat pilot Staff (d4) Lantern ($2)
81 Scout Rifle* Bearskin coat ($10)
82 Soldier Pistol* Uniform & mess kit ($5)
83 Steward Billy club (d4) Padlock & key ($2)
84 Telegraph operator Wire snips (d3) Important message ($?)
85 Undertaker Derringer* Measuring tape and box of nails ($.50)
86 Baker Rolling pin (d3) Long lasting fruit cake ($.50)
87 Barber Straight razor (d3) Shaving soap ($.50)
88 Blacksmith Heavy hammer (d5) 5lbs. Pig iron ($4)
89 Brewer Keg staff (d4) Keg of ale ($10)
90 Butcher Cleaver (d6) Side of beef ($2)
91 Carpenter Hammer (d4) Tool bag ($5)
92 Cigar Maker Knife (d4) Box of fine cigars ($8)
93 Clothier Shears (d3) Set of fine clothes ($12)
94 Distiller Bowie knife (d6) 1d4 jars of shine ($1 each)
95 Gunsmith Pistol* Gun cleaning kit ($3)
96 Hatter Shears (d3) Very fine beaver hat ($10)
97 Jeweler Derringer* Jewelers tools ($8)
98 Locksmith Chain and lock (d4) Lock pick set ($8)
99 Potter Chisel (d2) Lump of clay ($.50)
100 Bum Knife (d4) Jug of white lightning ($1)
*For simplicity’s sake any firearms acquired by occupation should be drawn from the list below. All firearms are supplied with
1d12 extra rounds.
Pistol: Light Pistol (damage d8, ROF 2, Load 6, Reload 3, Range 10/20/60)
Rifle: Breechloading Carbine (damage d14, ROF 1, Load 1, Reload 1, Range 40/80/150)
Derringer: Derringer (damage d8, ROF 2, Load 2, Reload 3, Range 2/8/15)
Shotgun: Double-barrel Muzzleloading Shotgun (d14/d10/d7, ROF 1 or 2, Load 2, Reload 3, Range 15/30/60)
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♠ Characters will level once reaching the mini-
SLIDING INTO THE FUNNEL MINDSET mum threshold for the next highest level.
After 37 years of playing RPGs, the author asham- ♠ You’ll notice that the threshold increases after
edly admits to evolving into a player who turned each level. This helps campaigns last for some
his nose up at a set of character stats not lending time, allowing players the chance to appreciate
themselves to positive modifiers for gameplay. It their characters as they progress to the higher
took playing Dungeon Crawl Classics to throw that ranges of experience.
train of thought right off the proverbial tracks. And
what a positive change it has been! THE XP TABLE
As a player, try not to get wrapped up in the scores Keep in mind that a funnel session might not garner
you roll up—high or low. Instead, try to visualize enough experience to level characters up to 1st level
each character, and use the stats as a tool to help (10 XP). Judges are welcome to consider the comple-
build the image of your unlikely hero. For ex- tion of a funnel adventure reason enough to allow
ample, your lawman has an Agility of 8, which is players to advance their characters to 1st level.
on the low end of the scale. After some thought,
you might decide he fought in the Civil War and LEVEL XP REQUIRED
developed a bad habit of chasing the worm at the 0 0
local saloon to wash away the gore-laden memories
1 10
of war—which results in a shaky hand and slower
reflexes. 2 50
3 110
As a judge, you are encouraged to have players roll
up attributes in a strict fashion. Tell them to throw 4 190
caution to the wind, accepting what Lady Fate sees 5 290
fit to give them to mold their characters with. Play- 6 410
ers will wind up with a handful of characters that 7 550
don’t look like much on paper, but fear not! True
8 710
fun for you comes from watching players slowly
becoming attached to the characters strapped with 9 890
obvious disadvantages as they find ways to beat the 10 1090
odds.
WEAPON TRAINING
At zero level, characters all begin the game with a
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT single weapon they’re able to use proficiently (by
occupation). This means you’ll attack by rolling a
All character classes use the same Experience (XP) standard d20 before any modifiers. Characters often
table to determine level advancement. find additional weapons during a funnel session, and
♠ Each encounter a character survives is worth to keep things simple, ignore the signature weapons
from 0 to 4 XP. Remember that the characters rule (found in a later section) during funnel play. If
don’t have to kill the creature they’re fighting; characters are lucky enough to find a pistol or a bow
surviving the experience is also worth XP. Puz- with arrows, they’re still probably going to be mea-
zles, traps, and challenging encounters that sured for a pine box before the end of the session
don’t involve combat may also warrant award- through some horrific death!
ing XP.
♠ All characters that participate in an encounter
CHOOSING A PATH - THE PATHS SYSTEM
qualify for the awarded XP. The Righteous and The Damned
♠ Judges always determine the level of XP award- Weird Frontiers begins in 1865. It’s a volatile period
ed after each encounter. that finds the good people of newly formed states
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and territories struggling to heal both spiritual and Your character will begin the game on this path. Un-
physical wounds brought about by the bloodiest war like most folks, you’ll be forced to acknowledge that
ever to transpire on American soil. Throw in a gaggle horrific creatures do in fact exist, and the things they
of insane cultists that nearly succeeded in unleashing serve seek entrance into the world to bring about its
a writhing host of god-like beings intent on devouring end and to feast upon mankind. Once a character
mankind, and you have a tumultuous time, a time accepts these terrifying truths, it is a rare soul that
where everyone chooses a side sooner than later as doesn’t choose a side.
the line being drawn in the sand is stained with blood.
The Righteous: Characters walking the line towards
The Weird Frontiers RPG introduces a new alignment that of the righteous often share similar qualities.
system that rewards players for giving some thought Folks look to you when times are darkest for inspira-
to where their character stands on the front between tion and for a steady gun when a good talking to won’t
the forces of good and evil. Too often players choose keep the peace. You obey the law if the law serves the
between the attitudes of “Lawful, Neutral, or Chaot- best interest of the people it was written for. You’re
ic” for their characters and then forget about it. The typically a spiritual person that finds the words of the
Paths system aims to change that trend and hopefully Good Book far more enjoyable than a stiff whiskey.
adds to the overall story elements of a game. You have a hard time resisting a call for help from
those less fortunate and try to lead by example so
Walking the Line: Most folks are good-natured in
those in the flea-bitten towns you visit understand
the world of Weird Frontiers. They attend church on
that good always trumps evil at the end of the day.
Sunday and observe the Sabbath; they’re law abiding
and often try to help a neighbor in need. These are The Damned: Unfortunately, characters walking the
the folks that can lay no claim to having any encoun- line towards that of the damned are in no shortage,
ter with the supernatural or maybe they’ve actively and their reasons for embracing the crooked road
ignored it. are many and varied. Good intentions often take a
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back seat to bad choices—leaving you with a knack
for doing “questionable” things and often to good
USING THE PATHS DURING PLAY
people. You spend your life thirsting for things most The Line
folks see as paving the road to damnation. There Once a character starts their adventures, make a
isn’t a law you won’t break or sin you won’t commit note of their path somewhere on the character sheet.
and assume there’s always a chance you’ll be hanging Players using an official Weird Frontiers character
from the bad end of a rope by sundown. sheet will see a small graph included to make keeping
Helping innocents isn’t entirely out of the question, up with the path easier. If an official character sheet
but you rarely place yourself in danger when there is not available, draw something out that resembles
isn’t something to be gained, and having a friend or the format below.
two on the trail ain’t half bad when you figure it’s two Shifting the Line: At the end of each session, players
more targets that might draw a bullet meant for you. should bring up some of the best highlights of the
All characters beginning a funnel adventure are game. Did any participating characters do something
considered to be “walking the line.” Unless otherwise above and beyond that might shift them towards one
stated, players creating higher level characters must of the two available paths? Think of it like a mock
also begin by walking the line. Certain character trial where players take on the role of jurors while the
classes may require you to move closer towards one judge... well, becomes the judge!
of the two additional paths. Should the judge agree that the character has “shift-
ed” towards one of the paths, they should have the
DAMNED ±+1D h ±+3 h ±+2 h ±+1 h WALKING THE LINEf ±+1 f ±+2 f ±+3 f ±+1D RIGHTEOUS
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player fill in the next empty box (with a pencil)
leading towards the path that best associates with
their character’s actions. If the character in question
does not shift during a session, leave them at their
current place on the track.
Reap What You Sow
Once a character begins his journey towards one
of the paths, their reputation grows, whether good
or bad. You’ll notice a numerical modifier paired
to each step on the path tracker. Depending on
the path the character is on, the modifier will
apply during certain social interactions with NPCs
(non-player characters). Characters reaching the
end of a chosen path should circle the path name
(Righteous or Damned) to represent this. Reaching
the end represents a character knowing full well the
path they have chosen and the reputation they have
earned. To retain the +1d bonus to interactions a
character must perform one deed during play that
serves as a reminder to the character and those
around them of the path they’ve chosen.
Righteous (PoR): Characters on The Path of The
Righteous (PoR) apply the modifier when dealing
with common townsfolk and lawmen.
Damned (PoD): Characters on the Path of The
Damned (PoD) apply the modifier when dealing with
the seedier elements of a town, including criminals.
Walking the Line (WtL): Characters that can suc-
cessfully keep centered in their attitude are reward-
ed by a +1 modifier at first-level when dealing with
folks of any Path. They progress with this bonus for
each level they can maintain the Line (+2 at the next
level, +3 at the level after, and +1d caps the bonus).
If at any point they stray from WtL, they lose this
bonus and instead take the bonus from the Path they
now follow.
Characters will also find their actions contradicting
the current path they follow. The Path mechanic is
designed to help illustrate a character’s rise and fall
throughout the course of their lives. For example,
take the character William Munny from the legend-
ary movie Unforgiven. Munny was one murdering
hombre in his younger years, but a good woman and
children turned his moral standing from The Path of
The Damned to that of The Righteous.
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CHAPTER TWO
CLASSES
It's a hell of a thing, killing a man.

You take away all he's got and all he's
ever gonna have.
— William Munny, Unforgiven (1992)

CHOOSING A CLASS
S
o, you’ve just made it through your first funnel
adventure? You’ve probably spilled the tainted
COMMON THINGS YOU’LL
blood of crazed cultists and maybe even tasted FIND WITH MOST CLASSES
a little of your own in the process. What comes next Hit Die/Hit Points: Every class has a designated Hit
now that you realize Lady Fate has deemed you wor- Die used to generate hit points at 1st and subsequent
thy of something bigger? levels. Modify hit points rolled by the Stamina modifi-
Players now have the privilege of choosing one of er (characters always receive at least one hit point re-
several unique character classes available for play. gardless of negative modifiers) at each new level. Keep
Players should glance over the available classes and in mind characters retain their zero-level hit points
then give a more careful read to those that catch once they attain 1st level, and should a judge skip the
their fancy. standard funnel, remember to include the 1d4 Hit Die
roll in addition to hit points rolled at 1st level.
Keep in mind there are two classes (tommyknock-
er and the sin-eater) that aren’t recommended for Crit Die: Every class starts with a predetermined crit
play unless one of your funnel characters earned die at first level. Combat oriented classes typically
a permanent “dirt nap” for their efforts during the start with a higher crit die, while those that prefer
adventure. This means you finally get to play that to stay out of the fray will begin with a lower die.
character you lost with those great ability scores Players roll their crit die at any point a critical hit is
(you’re welcome!). Judges skipping the initial fun- scored during an attack (normally a natural 20) and
nel adventure should make all classes available for further modify it by the positive or negative Luck
players to choose from. modifier. See the Combat chapter for more informa-
tion on critical hits.
Zero-level characters all begin the game using a d6
for their crit die.
NOTE Fumble Die: Every class starts with a predetermined
Several classes below have powers that come with fumble die at 1st level. Characters that typically avoid
a price. Activating a spell-like ability is mentally combat have a higher fumble die while those combat
taxing and requires the expenditure of temporary oriented begin with a lower die. Failing miserably at
Personality points. Each class ability lists the asso- a task usually means rolling a natural 1 on a d20, and
ciated cost. Remember that saving throw bonuses
during combat it could mean disaster for the char-
change to reflect the current temporary ability
acter. Use the designated fumble die adjusted by the
score of a character. Spent Personality is restored
positive or negative Luck modifier before referencing
to its starting total after a good night's rest of at
least 8 hours. the appropriate Fumble chart. Zero-level characters
all begin the game using a d14 for their fumble die as
fumbling during the beginning stages of a character’s
adventuring career often spells disaster.
Signature Weapons: 1st level characters may choose
two weapons as “signature weapons.” Signature
weapons represent the characters’ regular use
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and familiarity with two weapons of choice. This
replaces any weapon a character begins with in
a funnel game unless that weapon is chosen as a
signature weapon. Signature weapons are used
without penalty. Non-signature weapons incur a -2
penalty to both attack and initiative checks. Note
that only mystic monks and sin-eaters may choose
from the exotic weapons category. Characters may
add a new signature weapon at every odd level.
See the Weapons chart in the Appendix for more
information on each weapon.
Switching Signature Weapons: Characters wishing
to switch out a signature weapon must announce
their desire to do so before the next game session
and then use the weapon with the imposed penalties
for the session, after which assume they have gotten
used to the weight and balance of the weapon and
will no longer suffer the penalty.
Action Dice: The character’s action die is used for
most common mechanics. Attacking, casting spells
and miracles, or attempting skills the character is
Special Abilities: Most classes have a touch of the
proficient at are all examples. In most instances,
supernatural flowing through their veins, granting
you’ll be rolling a d20 with modifiers to determine
them special powers such as spell casting or stepping
success. See each class for specific uses of action dice.
sideways into the spirit world. Special abilities often
Path: Each character class is driven by different come at a price however, and this is represented by
motivations while blazing a trail across the weird the expenditure of temporary Personality points.
West, and the three paths serve as a fluctuating Spent Personality fully returns after a good night’s
“moral-compass” that measure a hero’s worth, or rest (8 hours). Players spending points should make a
lack thereof. A few classes have path restrictions note in parentheses beside their permanent Person-
listed individually and must be adhered to. Unless ality score as the Personality modifier is calculated
stated otherwise, characters begin the game by walk- from the current score.
ing the line between the two paths (Righteous and
Luck: For each class, a character’s current Luck mod-
Damned).
ifier will apply to specific abilities or skills; make a
Titles: Character classes often earn nicknames or note of which class abilities are modified by Luck.
monikers as they gain experience. Character classes
have titles for varying experience levels up to 6th lev-
el. Once a character reaches 6th level, they are true
legends of the frontier and should pick a title that
coincides with the legendary status they have earned
during their life.
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• BEDLAMITE •
Y
ou’ve lived your entire life with a certain don’t give an owl’s hoot over much else that’s not
“spark” of creation burning deep within your currently on the workbench. Losing a few lives while
heart. As a child, you figured out ways to working out the “kinks” with their latest contraption
help Pa fix the wagon, even when he didn’t have the is a cost the bedlamite will take. Bedlamites should
proper parts or tools. This spark would grow into a start by Walking the Line.
prideful flame, and by the time you became a young
Signature Weapons: Bedlamites prefer to use their
adult, your talents were highly prized by a town
own contraptions when backed into a corner and
lucky enough to have you and the wonderful inven-
consider these to be “signature” when used as weap-
tions you designed.
ons. They will opt for derringers, light pistols, and
When the events of the Seven Days of Night hit knives when forced to resort to weapons they didn’t
the West, it changed you in a way that made those construct.
creative fires burn with a different sort of flame, one
Starting Wealth: Bedlamites start the game with
that fuels your ability to fabricate and then “charge”
2d12 dollars.
wondrous arcane contraptions, limited only by your
imagination. Flight, controlling the elements, even
healing are all within your grasp now. CLASS ABILITIES
Hit Die: Bedlamites use the d8 to determine hit Achilles Stratagem: By spending 1 full round ob-
points at each level. serving anything constructed by human hands, the
bedlamite can innately detect the weakest point
Crit Die: d6 Fumble Die: d12 on the object being observed. After successfully
Action Die: Bedlamites use their action die on all determining the “Achilles heel” of the object, the
rolls involving the use of contraptions, attacks, and bedlamite increases damage rolls made against the
all class abilities and skills unless otherwise noted. object by +1d. Additionally, their critical range is
then expanded to 19-20 and a +1d modifier is added
Ain’t Quite Right: As the bedlamite becomes more to any Critical Hit chart roll.
lost in the complex workings of their contraptions,
they also start to become less social—preferring the Contraptions: Bedlamites all have the inherent abil-
confines of the workshop and the company of the ity to create devices that bend the Laws of Nature.
“friends” they create. Beginning at 1st level and on The arcane energies released during the Seven Days
each subsequent level, the bedlamite rolls d% and of Night baptized and imbued the bedlamite. Their
consults the Bedlamite Progression chart. Should natural talent to repair and invent has grown to
the result of the roll be less than the listed number such a degree that they can construct and “charge”
under Derangement, the bedlamite acquires a minor contraptions that defy logic.
disorder or phobia. Different personality “quirks” Contraptions fall into two categories.
may be gained as the bedlamite advances in level.
These derangements may be rolled randomly (see M
undane Contraptions: The bedlamite can
the Rules chapter for Fear and Madness) or players throw together and repair just about anything
can work with their judge to come up with a disor- (that anyone can use) with the right tools, ma-
der that best suits the character. terials, and time. Mundane contraptions are an
improvement over already existing devices, but
Luck: A bedlamite's current Luck modifier applies to bedlamites also like to create new and interest-
all repair checks. ing contraptions (spring-heeled boots, lock pick
Path: Bedlamites aren’t necessarily evil; they just gloves, water-proof lanterns, etc.).
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To
create a mundane contraption, both player Wondrous Contraptions: Wondrous con-

and judge should look over the “blueprint” to traptions are fantastical items only usable by
determine the complexity of the item. Factor the bedlamites. They are limited only by the imagi-
time required, plus the cost in materials, to help nation (and wallets) of their inventor and typi-
determine the DC needed to construct the item. cally mimic magical spells or items that defy all
Bedlamites start the game with two mundane logic. Wondrous contraptions must be brought
contraptions of their design and automatical- to life each use by making a Gear check (see be-
ly gain an additional one (no roll required) at low).
each new level.
The
bedlamite starts the game with three
Use the Tinkering and Repair table as a loose wondrous contraptions at 1st level and gains an
guideline for making mundane contraptions. additional one at each new level. Judges should
Bedlamites roll 1d20 + Intelligence modifier + take any idea the player has for a new contrap-
level vs. the DC of the contraption + any addition and run with it, but suggest that the player
tional modifiers set by the judge. Sweat, blood, chooses from one of the wondrous contraptions
and time are the tools a bedlamite uses to perfect provided in the Magic section starting on page
their craft. If a repair or creation roll for a mun- 178. This will get their boots on the ground
dane item fails, the bedlamite may take extra until they’re comfortable turning a wrench!
time and attention to make it eventually work. Bedlamites can also “inherit” wondrous contrap-
For each point the roll fails by, roll an additional tions from their peers, leading some hair-brained
die of a type found on the Repair Time or Con- tinker devils to hunt those that share their tal-
struction Time columns of the Tinkering and ents. Whatever the method used in gaining the
Repair table. This is how much additional time it wondrous contraption, bedlamites must spend
would take to be successful. The bedlamite may a full week times the level of the contraption to
choose to abandon the project or continue if understand its internal workings. After investing
the time can be spent. For example: A bedlamite the proper time, 1 point of permanent Luck must
attempts to fix a well pump (a basic device) that be burned to erase the spirit signature of the
has minor damage and rolls a 3 on the attempt. original owner and attune it to the new owner.
The DC for a basic device that has minor dam-
Activating a wondrous contraption is referred

age is 5; the bedlamite has failed with a margin
to as a “Gear check” and is performed by rolling
of 2. It takes 1d3 hours of effort to fix this device
1d20 + Intelligence modifier + level. The result is
(as noted on the Tinkering and Repair chart) if
then compared to the corresponding number on
the bedlamite had succeeded. As our bedlamite
the contraption’s result chart to determine the
failed, they would need to roll 3d3 (1d3 for each
result of the check.
point of failure plus the initial time taken) with
the result being the total number of hours it Mechanical Calamity: Anytime a Gear check

takes to fix this device on the failed roll. The results in a natural 1, something catastrophic
bedlamite may choose to just fail the test instead happens. In such a case, roll the die listed (modi-
of taking the extra time (but still loses the initial fied inversely by Luck) on the results chart of the
1d3 hours of time in the attempt). wondrous contraption in question.
( Note that there are no hard and fast rules for
inventing new contraptions and improving upon
things that already exist. A good judge will try to
work with the player to come up with something
interesting for their efforts, but the creation should
not overpower the game, nor should the charac-
ter be allowed to use the ability unchecked and
at will. Typically, allow time in the “shop” when
the bedlamite has some downtime, funds, and the
parts needed to make the attempt.)
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BEDLAMITE PROGRESSION CHART
LEV- TITLE ATTACK CRIT DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DIE REF FORT WILL DERANGEMENT
EL BONUS
1 Grease monkey 0 d6 d12 1d20 +1 0 +1 40%
2 Wrench savant +1 d7 d10 1d20 +1 +1 +2 45%
3 Machinist +1 d7 d10 1d20 +2 +1 +3 50%
4 Artificer +2 d8 d8 1d20 +2 +2 +4 55%
5 Bedlamite +2 d8 d8 1d20+1d14 +3 +2 +5 60%
6 +3 d10 d7 1d20+1d14 +3 +3 +6 65%
7 +3 d10 d7 1d20+1d16 +4 +3 +7 70%
8 +4 d12 d6 1d20+1d16 +4 +4 +8 75%
9 +4 d12 d6 1d20+1d20 +5 +4 +9 80%
10 +5 d14 d5 1d24+1d20 +5 +5 +10 85%
BEDLAMITE PROGRESSION CHART

LEVEL WONDROUS CONTRAPTIONS POWER LEVEL MUNDANE CONTRAPTIONS
1 3 1st 2
2 4 1st 3
3 5 2nd 4
4 6 2nd 5
5 7 3rd 6
6 8 3rd 7
7 9 4th 8
8 10 4th 9
9 11 5th 10
10 12 5th 11
REPAIR/CONSTRUCTION TABLE
ITEM ITEM REPAIR REPAIR REPAIR REPAIR CONTRAPTION CONTRAPTION
COMPLEXITY DESCRIPTION TYPE TIME COST ($) DC CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
TIME COST ($)
Wagons, well pumps, Minor 1d3 hours 0 5
Basic 2d12 hours $3/hour
weapons, lanterns, etc. Major 1d6 hours 1d4 11
Stage coach, steam engine, Minor 1d5 hours 1d8 14
Advanced 2d4 days $20/day
windmill, etc. Major 1d12 hours 2d10 17
Grandfather clock, Minor 1d12 hours 2d12 20
Complex bank safe, reaper plow, 2d8 days $30/day
Gatling gun, etc. Major 1d24 hours 4d20 23
Chthonian brain drill, Minor 1d3 days* 5d4 x50 25
Alien spacecraft, telepathic hood, N/A N/A
etc. Major 1d4 weeks* 5d4 x1000 30
Minor repairs - Item works, but is damaged in some way
Major repairs - Item is broken and non-functioning
* Alien technology can only be repaired, not constructed de novo
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• CALAVERA •
F
or most of your early life, you could only living, they are often led to small treasures tucked
“see” the spirits dwelling in the “Near,” a dark away as thanks. This leads to a wide variety of
reflection of our world that serves as a way weapons from which the calavera can choose.
station for souls. Limited communication with the Starting Wealth: Calaveras start the game with 1d12
Near was possible with scrying objects, but once the dollars.
Seven Days of Night came to be, the barrier dividing
the living from the dead weakened, allowing for CLASS ABILITIES
direct conversation. Word of your talents quickly
spread through the spirit world, and now you often Bone Dance: (cost of 2 points of temporary
serve as a messenger for the dead, helping with Personality). Calaveras are held in such high regard
unfinished business and getting messages to those by wandering spirits that they may call on these
still drawing breath in the skin lands (the land of the spirits in times of need, with the spirits temporarily
living). Your ability of communication also comes pushing through the Veil to inhabit and animate any
with a complement of powers—gifts from those that corpse(s) currently collecting maggots in the general
cherish you on the other side. area. If no corpses are available, the spirits intercept
attacks aimed at the calavera instead. See Spell-Like
The class name comes from the ghostly glow Abilities—Bone Dance, below.
resembling a sugar-skull that manifests on your face
during the use of your special abilities. The beautiful Dead Speak: Calaveras see across the veil that divides
design marks you as a fated messenger for the dead the land of the living from that of the dead. Spirits
and strikes awe in those around you. The eerie glow within eyesight are seen while in the Near (that part
lingers for 1 round after a power is used. of the spirit world that overlaps with our own) in
addition to any un-dead invisible while visiting the
Hit Points: Calaveras use the d8 to determine hit skin lands. A calavera can communicate normally
points at each level. with any intelligent being in the spirit world. The
Crit Die: d8 Fumble Die: d12 language of death is universal.
Action Die: Calaveras use their action die for Gloom: Calaveras are unique. They unknowingly
attack rolls and all class ability and skill rolls unless serve as a conduit to the negative energies pervading
otherwise noted. the spirit world, and as a result, they funnel trace
Luck: A calavera’s current Luck modifier applies to amounts of energy (known as “gloom”) into both
rolls involving their dead-speak interactions with ranged and melee attack damage. Bullets leave a
denizens of the spirit world. trail of crackling azure energy while melee weapons
are awash in the same soul-numbing energy. The
Path: Calaveras start by Walking the Line, often calavera must concentrate to create the negative-
feeling torn between the land of the living and that energy conduit (it is not always present, and when
of the dead. Friends exist on both sides of the veil, first summoned, the calavera can not take a move
and often tough choices have to be made when action but can attack in the same round and move
choosing to save those that still draw breath over freely in subsequent rounds). The power increases
those that don’t. the damage from melee and missile attacks by
Signature Weapons: Calaveras typically favor +1d and critical hit results gain a +1 per level to
weapons gifted to them by the spirits they encounter the chart roll. Additionally, un-dead, spirits, and
and gain favor with. A restless soul wandering the other creatures native to the spirit world lose any
vast expanse that is the spirit world has no use for resistance/ immunity to weapons charged by the
objects left behind; thus, when a calavera offers to gloom.
complete unfinished business in the land of the
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Grim Conversation (cost of 2 points of temporary Transporting a living ally or mount is possible but
Personality). Calaveras have a gift for communicating costs an additional 1 point of temporary Personality to
with spirits residing in the Near, but speaking with carry multiple creatures across and adds a cumulative
those lucky enough to have made their final journey +1 to the DC for each creature carried over.
to the after-life requires the use of grim conversation, Spook Show (cost of 2 points of temporary
which temporarily pulls a soul back from the beyond Personality). The restless dead make no bones about
to answer the siren call of the calavera. See Spell-Like how they feel towards a calavera. Calavera are a rare
Abilities—Grim Conversations, below. link to the lands of the living, serving as a bastion
Side-step (at a cost of 1 to 2 points of temporary of hope to those wandering the wastes of the spirit
Personality): The spirit world is normally reserved world. When an enemy tries to bring harm to the
for the restless dead that have failed to cross over calavera, chances are there's a friendly spirit nearby
into the afterlife for whatever reason. Calaveras have that takes offense to that notion. When allowed, the
the innate ability to cross the veil that divides the spirit temporarily manifests through the calavera in
living from the dead, physically stepping into what an attempt to frighten away the target. See Spell-
most calavera come to call a second home. Like Abilities—Spook Show, below.
Calaveras side-step into the spirit world by Void Kissed: Calaveras are just as comfortable within
concentrating wholly on any reflective surface for the spirit world as that of the living. Their dual
one round. The effort of crossing the veil is taxing, nature gives them an innate resistance to attacks
and each jump (including the return trip) costs 1 made by creatures native to the spirit realm. To
point of temporary Personality to reflect the force of reflect this, the calavera doubles their normal save
will spent to attempt the ability. bonus against any special attacks made by un-dead
Once the Personality point is spent, the calavera or creatures native to the spirit world.
makes a Spirit craft roll: 1d20 + Personality modifiers
+ level and the total is compared to a DC as set
by the judge (but always starts at a DC 8, further
modified by situational factors). For example,
attempting to enter the spirit world in broad
daylight, in front of dozens of onlookers, might
impose a +6 penalty to the DC; attempting the
ability at midnight in a graveyard would impart a -5
to the DC.
CALAVERA PROGRESSION CHART

LEVEL TITLE ATTACK CRIT DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DIE REF FORT WILL
BONUS
1 Gloom-kin +1 d7 d12 1d20 +1 0 +1
2 Harbinger +1 d7 d10 1d20 +1 +1 +2
3 Banshee +2 d8 d10 1d20 +2 +1 +2
4 Ill-boder +3 d8 d8 1d20 +3 +2 +3
5 Calavera +3 d10 d8 1d20+1d14 +3 +2 +4
6 +4 d10 d7 1d20+1d14 +4 +3 +4
7 +5 d12 d7 1d20+1d16 +5 +3 +5
8 +5 d12 d6 1d20+1d16 +5 +4 +6
9 +6 d14 d6 1d20+1d20 +6 +5 +6
10 +7 d16 d4 1d24+1d20 +6 +5 +7
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CALAVERA SPELL-LIKE ABILITIES
BONE DANCE
Cost: 2 points of temporary Personality Duration: 1d3+CL rounds Manifestation Time: 1 round
Save: N/A
General: The calavera is known to give off a shine to those wandering the spirit world, attracting them
like moths to a flame; a flame that must be allowed to burn at all costs, lest the restless dead lose their
connection to the land of the living! On rare occasions, the calavera throws out a supernatural distress
call to spirits in the area. The calling is answered by restless spirits that push through the veil that
divides the dead from the living and enter suitable corpses to animate.
Note: To keep gameplay flowing, use the following statistics for any zombie that is created from the
use of bone dance. Also assume that corpses are available when the ability is used.
Zombie: Init -1d; Atk fist +0 melee (1d4+2), bite +0 melee (1d6); AC 10; HD 1d8+2; MV 20'; Act

1d20; SP un-dead traits, overwhelm; SV Fort +4, Ref -4, Will +2; PoD +1.
Un-dead traits: Like all un-dead, zombies are immune to sleep, charm, and paralysis effects, as
well as other mental effects, and cold damage.
Overwhelm: Most zombies attack with a pack mentality and unengaged zombies will drift to
targets currently being attacked by a fellow zombie. Each zombie attacking the same target
gains a +2 attack bonus per fellow attacker, and successful attacks force targets to pass a DC 8
Reflex save to avoid being dragged to the ground prone.
Manifestation: Roll 1d5: (1) large wings appear on the calavera giving them the likeness of an angel
of death as spirits from the Near burst from them, howling maniacally as they fly about searching for
a host body; (2) the calavera heaves, vomiting forth spirits that use them as a conduit to the land of
the living as they fly in erratic patterns seeking a corpse to “ride” while cackling with glee over their
temporary release from the Near; (3) the calavera begins to glow and is lifted from the ground, turning
in circles as the spirits assesses the scene before stepping out of the calavera’s body and drifting to
whatever suitable hosts can be found; (4) a swirling portal of azure energy opens, forming a gateway to
the Near for summoned spirits to pour forth from, seeking corpses to ride; (5) the calavera becomes
instantly incorporeal, fading to the Near before rebounding back into the land of the living with
willing spirits clinging to their body.
Effects (choice of 2): (1) Restless spirits heed the distress call of the calavera, aiding them by crossing
the veil and animating nearby corpses. 1d3+CL ghostly specters enter the land of the living seeking a
host. Any available corpses (human, animal, or creature) animate as zombies that will fight for their
summoner. Bone dance lasts for 1d3+CL rounds before the spirits are pulled back to the Near. OR (2)
The sky around the calavera fills with a host of 1d3+CL spirits unable to find a host body. They will
continue to swirl around the calavera, attempting to intercept incoming attacks. Should a ranged or
melee attack strike the calavera, they may immediately attempt a Luck check. Success means a spirit
has intercepted the attack and is pulled back across the veil; the calavera takes no damage, but that
spirit has gone home. Bone dance lasts for 1d3+CL rounds before all remaining spirits are pulled back
to the Near.
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GRIM CONVERSATION
Cost: 2 points of temporary Personality Duration: 1d3+CL rounds Manifestation Time: 1 round
Save: N/A
General: The Calavera can see directly through the veil to the spirit world and to those lingering spirits
in the Near. However, after a period of time most spirits cross over and arrive at whatever Heaven or
Hell they deserve. Grim conversation can momentarily pull a spirit back from the far reaches of the
spirit world long enough for a brief chat with the calavera. Often, spirits resent being pulled back from
the after-life, thus a calavera that presents something the spirit was partial to in life (cigars, whiskey,
flowers, etc.) goes far towards putting the irate spirit at ease.
Manifestation: Roll 1d5: (1) the spirit called appears as a large raven that emerges from a shadow
and takes flight to perch on the calavera’s shoulder; (2) the calavera becomes a living doorway for the
spirit as their head falls back, allowing the spirit to billow out of their mouth in a plume of violescent
smoke heavy with the stench of death; (3) the calavera must use some sort of reflective surface (such
as a mirror or body of water) to communicate with the spirit, who looks just as they did while they
still could draw breath; (4) the summoned spirit makes its way back through a random ally or NPC,
possessing the body and taking on the mannerism/quirks of the visiting spirit; (5) the summoned spirit
speaks to the calavera by way of whispers on the wind—all living beings within 30’ find the hair on
their necks stands on end.
Effects: The calavera must have the body (or at least an item considered near and dear to the
summoned spirit) for grim conversation to work. The body/ object serves to pull the spirit back as
it yearns to be near the object/ body for a moment before returning “home.” The spirit remains
for 1d3+CL rounds and will answer one question for each round it remains. The summoned spirit
feels compelled to answer questions correctly, but they still retain the chosen Path they had in their
previous lives—thus slight misdirection and half-truths can be given in response to the calavera’s
questions if the conversation is with a spirit that walked the Path of the Damned.
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SPOOK SHOW
Cost: 2 points of temporary Personality Duration: 1d3+CL Manifestation Time: 1 round
Save: Special
General: The restless dead don’t take kindly to the harassment of their “skin-kin” and have been
known to manifest in a form so terrifying that even the brawniest hombre might mess his long johns.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) ghostly figures rise up from the ground around the calavera as the ambient
temperature drops to a chill as they dive one by one into the body of the calavera, charging them with
the nightmare fuel about to be released; (2) the aiding spirit use the calavera as a conduit, momentarily
morphing their physical features to that of some hellish creature as witnessed by those that would do
them harm; (3) black sulfurous plumes begin to swirl about the calavera as the aiding spirit begins to
weave its brand of nightmare (the fumes remain in the area for 1d10 rounds, offering the calavera a +2
AC bonus for the duration); (4) the offending targets disappear for a split-second, momentarily pulled
across the veil and into the Near, where they meet face-to-face with their worst nightmare before
being dumped back into the land of the living.
Effect: Spirits experienced with weaving the stuff of nightmares answer the call of the calavera,
bringing a monstrous nightmare to life. Up to 1d3+CL intelligent targets witnessing the manifestation
must immediately pass a DC 8+CL Grit check. Additionally, targets immediately run (double Move)
from the area for the duration of spook show. Targets unable to escape the nightmarish manifestation
suffer a -1d penalty to action rolls while targeting the calavera in addition to other potential effects.
The ability lasts 1d3+CL rounds.
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52

• GAMBLER•
T
here's a certain poetry in the flip of a card, begin by Walking the Line and typically stay the
a romance between the skill of the gambler course throughout their lives.
and the flirtations of Lady Luck. Know when
Signature Weapons: Gamblers prefer weapons that
to hold 'em. Know when to fold 'em. Simple rules
are easily concealed and kept at the gaming table.
for the discriminating gambler for a simpler time.
Derringers, saps, and bladed weapons are usually
Nowadays that courtship with the Lady is far more
favored.
literal. You've always been lucky and had a keen
mind for probability and chance, but since the Starting Wealth: Gamblers start the game with 1d24
Seven Days of Night, luck is like a fountain that you dollars.
can dip your cup into. You can drink deeply from
that cup or you can pass it around and share your CLASS ABILITIES
luck. The simple cards tricks you learned to limber
your fingers have been charged with power as well, Bushwhack: The gambler makes their living spending
providing some defense for the times when the a large portion of time amongst shady sorts that
Lady is feeling downright ornery and spurns your most folks would not consider inviting to Sunday
advances. dinner. Given the questionable company they keep,
a gambler of worth quickly learns to watch their
Hit Points: Gamblers use the d8 to determine hit own back and the backs of those around them.
points at each level. Bushwhack is the stealthy art of delivering an attack
Crit Die: d8 Fumble Die: d12 that catches the target off guard, maximizing the
damage inflicted. To use this ability, the target of
Action Die: Gamblers use their action die for the attack mustn't be aware of the gambler’s bad
attack rolls and all class ability and skill rolls unless intentions. The attack roll is made with the Mojo die
otherwise noted. as an attack modifier, and if successful, the attack
Luck: The gambler’s current Luck modifier is added is automatically considered a critical hit. No matter
to all saving throws; Lady Luck has taken quite an whether a bushwhack attack is a success or failure,
interest in you. the ability may only be used once during a combat
encounter.
Mojo Die: To represent their lucky nature, the
gambler gains the use of a Mojo die that is rolled Deadman’s Hand: A gambler might keep a derringer
any time they burn a point of Luck. The Mojo die in their boot, a razor in their pocket, or just friends
type is determined by level (see Progression chart). with big guns close by for those occasions when they
One Mojo die is rolled for each point of Luck the need to slide out of “disagreements.” However, there
gambler chooses to spend, thus giving a variable are times when the wheels fly off the wagon, and
amount of Luck for each point burned. Gamblers a trip to the hereafter is the only sure bet that’s on
regain spent Luck points at the rate of 2 points per Fate’s table. It’s for these times that the gambler has
level at the beginning of each new day. The gambler one last trick up their sleeve. Digging deep into their
may also rub some mojo on a friend needing a boost. store of Luck, the gambler can “charge” a normal
Using Luck this way works out similarly by rolling deck of cards with the primal energies of chance and
the Mojo die for each spent point. release that energy to their advantage.
Path: Gamblers are a self-serving lot with an To use dead man’s hand, the gambler spends 1 point
occasional “flare-up” of genuine feelings for the of Luck to “charge” the cards. The charged cards take
well-being of their allies or good-natured folks they to the air in a swarm around the gambler until used
run across while traveling to the next big game. They or the ability expires. To use or maintain the ability,
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DEAD MAN’S HAND CHART
CARD FLIPPED TITLE
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 Strikes automatically for a Mojo die of damage for each card.
Ace or Eight (any suit) Misfire! The gambler suffers 1d8 hp damage and gains a Hex token. Additionally, cards lose their charge for the
round and the deadman’s hand must be reinitiated.
HEARTS (FIRE)
Jack of Hearts The card spins in the air over the gambler’s head, spitting out 1d4+CL balls of fire at one or more targets within 50’.
Each fireball automatically hits the target inflicting 2d6 damage. Additionally, target(s) suffering damage must pass
a DC12 Ref save to avoid catching fire (1d6 fire damage per round until the Ref save is passed).
Queen of Hearts The card bursts into a swarm of flaming hearts the size of a silver dollar. The hearts move about the gambler’s form
erratically and serve to absorb damage the gambler would normally suffer. For 1d4+CL rounds, any damage from an
attack targeting the gambler is halved. Additionally, all melee attacks against the gambler may catch the attacker
on fire. Attackers must pass a DC 12 Ref save to avoid catching fire (1d6 fire damage per round until the Ref save is
passed).This ability lasts 1d4+CL rounds.
King of Hearts The card bursts into a flame the size of an orange and begins to grow in both size and intensity until launching
outward to a distance of 80’ and in a 30’ radius. The fireball inflicts a base 3d12 damage plus an additional 1d12
damage per level of the gambler. Friends and foes within the affected area must pass a DC 14 Ref save to reduce
damage by half and avoid catching fire (1d6 fire damage per round until the Ref save is passed).
CLUBS (EARTH)
Jack of Clubs The card bursts into a mound of pebbles that land and begin churning the earth around the gambler on the round
they appear, forming a heaving mass of sticky mud that swells around them, intercepting attacks. The gambler
gains Mojo die + CL to their AC. The card’s effects last 1d6+CL rounds.
Queen of Clubs The card begins to spin over the head of the gambler, pulling the ground up and over them. For 1d6+CL rounds, the
gambler may use the earth to instantly travel up to 30’. Using the ability counts as movement for the gambler and
allows the use of the bushwhack ability each round of the card’s effect.
King of Clubs The card drops from the sky and burrows into the earth, causing a minor quake. Friends and foes within a 100’
radius of the gambler must immediately pass a DC 12 Ref save to avoid falling prone and a DC 12 Fort save to avoid
being stunned. Stunned targets fall to the bottom of the initiative order and suffer a -1d penalty to all physical
actions. These saves must be made each round to avoid the effects. The gambler is immune to the effects. The
card’s effects last 1d8+CL rounds.
DIAMONDS (WIND)
Jack of Diamonds A small whirlwind bursts from sky, whirling about as if tethered within 5’ of the gambler. Missile attacks are made
at -1d against the gambler, and anyone attacking in melee must pass a DC 12 Ref save to successfully attack the
gambler. Failure not only means the melee attack misses, but the attacker is thrown 10’ and knocked prone. The
card’s effect lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
Queen of Diamonds The card swirls with great speed around the gambler in a helix pattern. The effect gives the temporary ability of
flight. Gamblers gain +2 AC and a flight Move (60’/round) for 1d10+CL rounds.
King of Diamonds The card bursts into a flock of ghostly avians centered on the gambler that immediately scatter outward in all
directions. Surrounding friends and foes within a 50’ radius are thrown 1d30’+5’ per CL. Affected targets suffer
1d6 damage per 10’ thrown and land prone. A DC15 Fort save may be made to take half damage.
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DEAD MAN’S HAND CHART (CONTINUED)
CARD FLIPPED TITLE
SPADES (WATER)
Jack of Spades The card instantly liquifies over the head of the gambler, showering them with healing liquid. The gambler is
instantly healed of 3d8+CL hit points should they be wounded and gains up to 1d8+CL temporary hit points if fully
healed. Additionally, drinking the liquid allows a reroll of a failed saving throw the gambler is currently under the
effects of.
Queen of Spades The card swirls over the head of the gambler, pulling moisture from the atmosphere and the bodies of up to
1d4+CL targets within 50’. Affected targets have the moisture from their bodies drawn out, causing excruciating
dehydration. Affected targets must pass a DC 12 Fort save to avoid suffering 1d4 points of temporary Stamina loss
per round. Targets reaching 0 Stamina collapse and die if water isn’t provided within 6 rounds. The card’s effects
last 1d8+CL rounds.
King of Spades The card shoots into the air and bursts overhead with a thunderous clap, announcing a freakish storm (even
indoors), with torrential rain and repeated massive lightning strikes exploding around the gambler. Friends and foes
within 100’ have their movement reduced by half and must pass a Luck check each round to avoid being struck by
a random lightning bolt. Targets struck suffer 3d8 electrical damage and must sacrifice either their next action or
movement. The gambler is immune to the effects. The card’s effects last 1d8+CL rounds.
JOKERS (SPIRIT)
The “wild cards.” Whether black or red, drawing a Joker allows the gambler to pick any result they would like, be it another face card or a
numbered card. In addition, the gambler gains 1d3 Boons.
a point of Luck must be burned each round. Cards tendency with an occasional “cosmic redo.” To use
may be used the first round they are charged. Once fateful favorite, the gambler spends 2 points of Luck
the cards are charged, the player re-shuffles their after a roll has failed them. The expenditure of Luck
gundeck, which is then used for the duration of the allows for an immediate reroll. In the case where the
ability. gambler fails a task that does not involve someone
opposing the roll, the reroll is automatically allowed.
Starting with the first round, on their turn, the
However, should the gambler wish to reroll an attack
player begins flipping cards from the newly shuffled
action, opposed skill roll, or similar action affecting
deck. The player may choose to stop flipping cards at
a foe’s fate, the gambler must first overcome the fate
any point but must stop when a face card is flipped
of that individual with a contested test of Will. The
(signaling a major effect) or an ace or eight is turned
gambler rolls 1d20 + Willpower save modifier + level
(signaling the loss of Lady Luck’s favor). Cards 2,
vs. 1d20 + Willpower save modifier for the opponent.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 act as a magically charged missile
Matching or beating the opponent in the contested
that automatically strikes for a Mojo die’s worth of
roll allows the gambler to perform the reroll. Fateful
damage each. Each of these cards can target one
favorite may only be used once for any single failed
foe within eyesight, though several targets may be
action. Even though Luck is “spent” with this power,
hit by separate cards. Each face card has a unique
a Mojo die is not rolled.
special effect (see Dead Man’s Hand result chart) and
is resolved individually. Additionally, just as aces and Shady Dealings: The gambler is proficient with a set
eights are considered a misfire when drawing from of specialized skills that help them with games of
a gun deck, pulling the same cards while using dead chance and other, less honorable ventures.
man’s hand is also detrimental to the gambler (see
Cheating: As much as any gambler hates to admit
Dead Man’s Hand chart).
it, sometimes you need an ace up your sleeve
Fateful Favorite (at a cost of 2 points Luck): There’s no for that rare occasion that Lady Luck turns a
doubting that gamblers are the little darlings of the blind eye to your thirst for top-shelf hooch. The
benevolent entity known as Lady Luck. Gamblers rely cheating skill represents the gambler’s knack for
heavily on the luck of the draw, and she rewards that deception during games of chance. Determine
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GAMBLER PROGRESSION CHART
LEVEL TITLE MOJO DIE ATTACK CRIT DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DICE REF FORT WILL
BONUS
1 Gamester +d3 +1 d8 d12 1d20 +1 +0 +1
2 Cardsharp +d4 +2 d8 d12 1d20 +2 +0 +1
3 Tinhorn +d5 +2 d10 d12 1d20 +2 +1 +2
4 Black-leg +d6 +3 d10 d10 1d20 +3 +1 +2
5 Gambler +d7 +4 d12 d10 1d20+1d14 +3 +2 +3
6 +d8 +4 d12 d8 1d20+1d16 +4 +2 +3
7 +d10 +5 d14 d8 1d20+1d20 +4 +3 +4
8 +d12 +6 d14 d7 1d24+1d20 +5 +3 +4
9 +d14 +6 d16 d7 1d24+1d20 +5 +4 +5
10 +d16 +7 d16 d6 1d24+1d24 +6 +4 +5
success with an opposed roll. The gambler rolls

1d20 + any Agility modifiers + Mojo die vs. the
“mark” who rolls 1d20 + Intelligence modifier.
When this involves multiple players, take the
highest Intelligence modifier at the table and
make one roll for the group. Should the gambler
succeed, they have won the current round
of gambling. Apply a cumulative -1d penalty
to further cheating during the same game as
suspicion grows amongst those being emptied of
their pockets.

Losing the opposed roll means the gambler is
caught red-handed. This often results in the need
for a quick exit, lest the cheater be shown the
business end of a shotgun or wind up in jail.
High Tolerance: The gambler learns early in their
career to moderate drinking to better control the
ebb and flow of the game. The gambler's Stamina
modifier is increased by +2 when determining
how many shots or beers it takes to transition
from one level of intoxication to the next (see
Intoxication rules on page 148).
Questionable Pursuits: The gambler gains +1d in
rolls related to non-violent criminal pursuits (safe
cracking, stealth, stealing, etc.).
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• GUNSLINGER •
W
hile the spirit world is filled with poor
souls just wandering the flip-side, there
CLASS ABILITIES
are a few that want to find their way back Note that some abilities require the use of a ghost-
and finish blazing the trail of justice they left before iron, and some do not.
their untimely demise. These spirits of vengeance Deadeye Die: The spirit possessing their irons
“anchor” themselves to the weapons they used in augments the gunslinger’s own natural aim, making
life, possessing the shooting irons they once used impossible shots a reality . To represent this, roll a
to exact justice. These “ghost-irons” carefully select “Deadeye die” to shots fired from the ghost-irons .
a person strong of heart and with fast hands to Adding the result to the ranged attack roll often
continue serving up justice in the weird frontier. allows for jaw-dropping feats of accuracy (see trick
They act as mentors, taking a sharpshooter’s aim and shot) . When firing multiple shots during a single
increase it to supernatural levels, allowing for shots round, use the Deadeye die result rolled on the first
that border on the impossible. shot for all additional shots fired . In addition to the
Hit Points: Gunslingers use the d10 to determine hit added accuracy, ammo loaded into the possessed
points each level. firearm is charged by the essence of the spirit and
can harm creatures native to the spirit world (see
Crit Die: d10 Fumble Die: d12
ghost loads) .
Action Die: Gunslingers use their action die on
Eagle-Eye: Gunslingers have preternaturally good
attack rolls and all class related abilities and skills
eyesight and are capable of spotting targets at
unless otherwise noted.
extreme range . When using any firearm, gunslingers
Luck: Gunslingers apply their current Luck modifier have additional range—giving an extra 90’ of long
to initiative rolls when using any firearm. range for pistols and shotguns and 600’ for rifles, at
Path: The righteous spirit possessing the ghost-irons the same penalty as normal long range attacks .
always looks for a person destined for the Path of Fan the Hammer: Gunslingers are capable enough
the Righteous, but all gunslingers begin the game by with firearms to fire off several rounds in a matter of
Walking The Line. seconds . Gunslingers may “fan the hammer”
Ghost-irons eventually disown gunslingers choosing at any point during a ranged attack action . Each
to walk the Path of The Damned, refusing to even additional shot after the first suffers a cumulative
fire straight for them. Rumor has it that dark-aligned -1 penalty; however, if using their ghost-irons, the
gunslingers (called pariahs) have appeared on the original Deadeye die result applies to each shot fired .
frontier, dead set on hunting down gunslingers The firearm used must be single action and the other
blazing the righteous trail. hand must be empty . Spraying that much lead into
the air doesn’t allow for a lot of precision; targets
Signature Weapons: Gunslingers prefer firearms
must be within 10’ of one another from the last
over all else; however, sabers and bladed weapons
target to the next target . Note that anyone can
are usually picked as a back-up for when they run
attempt to fan the hammer but the gunslinger just
out of ammo.
does it better (normal folk suffer a cumulative -1d
Skills of the trade: Gunslingers are considered skilled penalty per shot after the first)!
at survival, tracking, horsemanship, and hunting.
Ghost-Iron: A gunslinger should choose a pair of
Starting Wealth: Gunslingers start the game with pistols at 1st level that represents the firearms
1d12 dollars. possessed by the spirit of vengeance . The majority of
ghost-irons are pistols; however, judges may allow
rifles or shotguns to be chosen should they not mind
making a few adjustments that might arise .
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The spirit possessing the weapon is in essence Lightnin’ Draw: Gunslingers constantly practice
intertwined with the weapon, meaning calaveras their draw, honing their reflexes to shave off
and sin-eaters are unable to see the bound spirit fractions of a second . Being able to split a hair on a
of the original owner lingering in the Near. Ghost- rat 300 feet away means nothing if the hombre
irons are immune to abilities that affect the un-dead. you’re facing down is quicker on the draw .
. Gunslingers use their Reflex save bonus in the place
of Agility when rolling for initiative .
Spectral Leash: The gunslinger can call ghost-irons
back to their hand in any case where the weapon is
forced out (special ability, fumble results, etc .) .
Using spectral leash is a free action that may be made
at the start of the gunslinger's next action . If an
enemy has the ghost-iron in their possession, the
gunslinger must match or beat the enemy in a
contest of wills . Each rolls 1d20 with the gunslinger
adding any Willpower save bonus + their current
level . Should the gunslinger match or beat the
enemy, the ghost-iron travels up to 30’ per round
(ignoring any obstacles as it travels through the
Near) until it finds its way back to the hand of the
gunslinger .
Trail Companion: No Gunslinger would be worth a
watered-down whiskey without a trusty horse, dog,
or other animal companion to accompany them on
the trails of the West .
Gunslingers share a special empathic bond with
their companions and may teach them a basic trick
at 1st level . A new trick may be taught at the rate of
one at each new level gained . The animal gains an
additional HD of hit points and a +1 bonus to AC as
part of their initial training and bonding as a one-
time bonus .
Trick Shot: One ability imparted to the gunslinger by
their ghostly mentor is an uncanny sense of aim .
Whatever gun skill the gunslinger had before being
chosen is enhanced, allowing for called shots that
Lead Poisoning: The gunslinger instinctively aims for defy all logic .
the most vulnerable areas on their target and
A gunslinger can declare a trick shot once per round
successful strikes often cause devastating wounds . In
and only when using the possessed irons. Declare a
game terms, the gunslinger has an increased
trick shot before rolling any attack dice . Once
threshold for a critical hit. At 1st level, the threat
declared, roll the Deadeye die along with
range is a natural 19-20. The threat range grows
the standard ranged attack die . The result of the
as the gunslinger gains experience (see the Class
Deadeye die counts as a ranged attack modifier .
Progression chart to see the increase).
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If the result is successful and the Deadeye die is the gunslinger’s primary hand rolls a d20 and their
3 or higher, the declared trick shot is a success! off hand rolls a d16 (the same as having an Agility
Trick shots can add cinematic effects to an attack: of 18+ on the mentioned chart). As an additional
shooting through a hangman’s rope, blasting a bonus, if the gunslinger is using a firearm with a rate
lantern to start a fire, shooting a pistol out of an of fire (ROF) more than 1, instead of the usual -1d
enemy’s hand, or any other displays of precision. modifier for each shot past the first (cumulative), the
Two-fisted: Gunslingers may brandish two pistols gunslinger is only at a -1 modifier (cumulative) for
and fire each of them during a round of combat. each shot after the first from each gun.
Instead of referencing the Using Two Weapons table,
GUNSLINGER PROGRESSION CHART

LEVEL TITLE CRIT DIE DEADEYE DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DICE CRITICAL REF FORT WILL
THREAT
RANGE
1 Drifter d10 +d3 d12 1d20 19-20 +1 +1 +0
2 Persuader d10 +d4 d10 1d20 19-20 +2 +1 +1
3 Maverick d12 +d5 d10 1d20 19-20 +3 +2 +1
4 Renegade d12 +d6 d8 1d20 19-20 +4 +2 +2
5 Gunslinger d14 +d7 d7 1d20+1d14 18-20 +5 +3 +2
6 d16 +d8 d6 1d20+1d16 18-20 +6 +3 +3
7 d20 +d10 d6 1d20+1d20 18-20 +7 +4 +3
8 d20+1 +d12 d5 1d24+1d20 18-20 +8 +4 +4
9 d24 +d14 d4 1d24+1d20 17-20 +9 +5 +4
10 d24+1 +d16 d3 1d24+1d20+1d14 17-20 +10 +5 +5
for 1d3 rounds.

TRICK SHOTS
4 The gunslinger’s attack leaves a gash in
Below, you’ll find some sample trick shots that a the brow of their target, causing a thick
gunslinger might attempt during gameplay. Players are stream of blood to flow from above the
encouraged to come up with their own trick shots they eye. Targets will continue to bleed for
wish their arcane shootist to become legendary for. 2 hp of damage and suffer a -3 to attack
Free Bleeder rolls until the wound is tended to and
pressure applied.
Gunslingers are known for the deadly accuracy of
their firearms and rightly so. One tactic often used 5 The bullet finds its way to a vital spot,
by the shootist is to aim for an area that holds an severing an artery. Blood sprays the
artery or other area that will continue bleeding—thus target in a gory display, spurting with
causing the target distress from the added effect of every heartbeat until the wound is
the attack. dressed and pressure applied for 1d4
rounds. Until tended, the wound
Deadeye Die Result inflicts an additional 1d6 hp in bleeding
1-2 No effect damage each round.
3 The gunslinger’s attack nicks the 6 The bullet finds its way to a vital spot,
brow of their target, causing a trickle severing an artery. Blood sprays the
of blood to flow from above the eye. target in a gory display, spurting with
Targets will continue to bleed for 1 hp every heartbeat until the wound is
of damage and suffer a -2 to attack rolls dressed and pressure applied for 1d4
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rounds. Until tended, the wound the target causing intense pain and
inflicts an additional 1d4 hp in bleeding impairs normal Movement. In addition
damage each round. Additionally, the to suffering an additional 1d6 hp in
target must pass a Fort save with a DC damage, targets must immediately pass
matching the total attack roll to avoid a Fort save with a DC that matches
passing out from the loss of blood. the final attack score. Failure results
7+ The bullet strikes deep into the target’s in a permanent -5 to Movement
chest, piercing a great blood vessel. until medical treatment can be
Blood sprays with every heartbeat as administered.
the target can do nothing but watch 6 The bullet strikes the target’s femur,
their life pass before their eyes. The shattering it and severing the artery
target must immediately pass a Fort close to the bone. Target is knocked
save with a DC matching the total prone and suffers an additional 1d10
attack roll to avoid bleeding out and hp in damage and must pass a Fort
dying within 1d3 rounds. Targets must save with a DC matching the total
be healed immediately by magical attack number to return to their feet.
means or have access to a surgeon, who Additionally, targets Movement is
can stabilize the wound until surgery reduced by 10’, and they continue
can be performed. to bleed out for 1d3 hp in damage
each round until medical aid is
Lame Duck administered.
The gunslinger has a knack for placing a bullet in
7+ The gunslinger inflicts a vicious
places that make sure their opponent is down for the
wound! The leg just below the kneecap
count before they have time to make their own irons
is completely blown off. Target
“bark” in retaliation. Lame duck is a trick shot with
immediately falls prone and suffers an
the intent of taking away an opponent’s mobility by
additional 1d12 hp in damage and must
damaging legs and feet.
pass a Ref save with a DC matching
Deadeye Die Result the total attack number to return to
their feet. Lastly, the target’s Move
1-2 No effect
is reduced to 5’ until crutches or a
3 The bullet grazes the kneecap of prosthetic can be fashioned to help
the target causing intense pain and them walk again. Target continues to
momentary loss of Movement. Targets bleed out, suffering 1d3 hp in damage
must immediately pass a Fort save with each round until medical aid can be
a DC that matches the final attack administered.
score. Failure results in the loss of
Movement for one round. Pistol Whip
4 The gunslinger’s shot lands low, Sometimes a gunslinger must get into the thick of
blowing one random toe off the things and reloading isn’t an option. Gunslingers can
opponent (boots offer no protection). take the butt of a pistol or rifle and send teeth flying
In addition to suffering an additional with minimal effort. Pistol whipping is a melee attack.
1d4 hp in damage, the target must Deadeye Die Result
immediately pass a Ref save with a DC
matching the total attack roll to avoid 1-2 No additional effect
hopping around on one foot, dropping 3 The gunslinger spins, bringing the
anything held, to grab the injured foot butt of their weapon down hard into
for 1d3 rounds. the target. A successful strike results
5 The bullet shatters the kneecap of in a crushing blow to the target’s skull,
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inflicting 1d8 hp in damage. Deadeye Die Result
4 The gunslinger spins, bringing the 1-2 No effect
butt of their weapon down hard into 3 The gunslinger pulls their firearm with
the target. A successful strike results a speed matching a rattlesnake strike,
in a crushing blow to the target’s adding +3 to their initiative roll in
skull, inflicting 1d8 hp in damage and addition to any normal modifiers.
stunning the target for 1 round.
4 The gunslinger pulls their firearm with
5 The gunslinger spins, bringing the a speed matching a rattlesnake strike,
butt of their weapon down hard into adding +4 to their initiative roll in
the target. A successful strike results addition to any normal modifiers.
in a crushing blow to the target’s
skull, inflicting 1d10 hp in damage and 5 The gunslinger pulls their firearm
stunning the target for 1d3 rounds. with a speed matching a rattlesnake
strike, adding +5 to their initiative roll
6 The gunslinger spins, bringing the in addition to any normal modifiers.
butt of their weapon down hard into Additionally, the first shot gains a +1d
the target. A successful strike results attack roll bonus.
in a crushing blow to the target’s skull,
inflicting 1d12 hp in damage and the 6 The gunslinger pulls their firearm
target must immediately pass a Fort with a speed matching a rattlesnake
save versus a DC matching the total strike, adding +6 to their initiative roll
attack roll to avoid being knocked in addition to any normal modifiers.
unconscious for 1d6 rounds. Additionally, the rapid draw of
the gunslinger’s irons rattles their
7+ The gunslinger spins, bringing the opponents, resulting in a +2 bonus to
butt of his weapon down hard into AC during the first round of combat.
the target. A successful strike results
in a crushing blow to the target’s 7+ The gunslinger pulls their firearm
skull, inflicting 1d12 hp in damage. with a speed matching a rattlesnake
Additionally, the strike is considered a strike, adding +7 to their initiative roll
critical hit and allows the gunslinger in addition to any normal modifiers.
a roll on the Blunt Damage critical hit Additionally, the rapid draw of
table. the gunslinger’s irons rattles their
opponents, resulting in a +4 bonus to
Skin the Smoke Wagon AC during the first round of combat.
Every man and woman toting an iron knows that
Spinning Lead
getting the drop on the fella trying their best to
put you in the ground can make all the difference. The gunslinger uses their expert skill of
Gunslingers are known for their lightning fast marksmanship, coupled with the supernatural aid
reflexes and may declare this trick shot once at the of his ghostly irons, to put a “spin” on the round
beginning of any round of combat. Skinning the being discharged, allowing unseen targets to be
smoke wagon results in a faster initiative roll at the struck despite any cover they’re benefitting from.
expense of not being able to declare a trick shot In one fluid motion, the wrist is twisted while
during the first round of combat (the gunslinger additional factors such as wind, size of target, etc.
opts to sacrifice the trick shot in attempts to gain are considered. Remember, there must be a way for
the faster hand). Roll the Deadeye die along with the the bullet to find its mark. A target standing behind
initiative roll and reference the following chart. a closed door in a cabin could not be targeted;
although, should there be an open window in the
area of the target, spinning the lead could be declared.
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Deadeye Die Result Turn’em Yeller
1-2 No effect. The gunslinger pulls their irons and shows off their
3 The bullet arcs at the proper moment, fancy skills with a flashing display of spins and
grazing a target normally considered tosses of the firearm(s). The effect unnerves their
impossible to attack. The gunslinger opponent(s), making them think twice about drawing
must be aware of the target’s general down on someone so in-tune with their irons. To use
whereabouts to declare the trick shot, turn’em yeller the gunslinger must gain initiative on
which suffers a -1d to damage. their target(s) and use the trick shot before coming
under attack from the chosen target(s). To determine
4 The bullet arcs at the proper moment, success, roll a d20 modified by Personality in addition
striking a target normally considered to the Deadeye die instead of an attack roll.
impossible to attack. The gunslinger
must be aware of the target’s general Deadeye Die Result
whereabouts to declare the trick shot, 1-2 No effect
which suffers a -1 to damage.
3 One chosen opponent within sight
5 The bullet arcs at the proper moment, must immediately pass a Will save
striking a target normally considered versus a DC matching the total of the
impossible to attack. The gunslinger roll. Failure results in a -2 penalty to
must be aware of the target’s general attack should the target(s) choose to
whereabouts to declare the trick shot. target the gunslinger. The effect lasts
Should the shot find its mark, the one round.
bullet catches the target off guard,
4 One chosen opponent within sight
inflicting an additional 1d6 hp in
must immediately pass a Will save
damage.
versus a DC matching the total of the
6 The bullet arcs at the proper moment, roll. Failure results in a -1d penalty to
striking a target normally considered attacks should the target choose to
impossible to attack. The gunslinger target the gunslinger. The effect lasts
must be aware of the target’s general 1d3 rounds.
whereabouts to declare the trick shot.
5 Up to 1d4 opponents within sight
Should the shot find its mark, the
roll. Failure results in a -1d penalty to
damage. Additionally, the target must
attacks should the targets choose to
pass a Will save versus the DC of the
target the gunslinger. The effect lasts
total attack roll to avoid being stunned
1d6 rounds.
for 1d3 rounds.
6 Up to 1d4 opponents within sight
7+ The bullet arcs at the proper moment,
striking a target normally considered
impossible to attack. The gunslinger
roll. Failure results in a -1d penalty to
must be aware of the target’s general
whereabouts to declare the trick shot.
target the gunslinger. Additionally, the
Should the shot find its mark, the
gunslinger gains a +1d modifier on all
attack rolls against affected targets for
1d6 rounds, after rattling their nerves
damage. Additionally, the target must
so successfully.
pass a Will save versus the DC of the
total attack roll to avoid being knocked 7+ All opponents within sight must
prone and becoming stunned for 1d3 immediately pass a Will save versus
rounds. a DC matching the total of the roll.
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Failure results in a -1d penalty to
target the gunslinger. Additionally,
the gunslinger gains a +1d modifier on
all attack rolls against affected targets
for the duration of the combat, after
shattering their nerve.
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• HELLBILLY•
T
hey come from the deepest woodlands found
on the longest stretches of mountain ranges;
CLASS ABILITIES
from the Appalachian mountains to the Rocky Jug Magic: The hellbilly never leaves home without a
Mountains and even the Sierra Nevada range, these drinking vessel that is a conduit to a magical hollow
folks tend to shun society at large in favor of their stump that stores fey-crafted “hooch.” Normal
own small families or clans. Seen as backwards and folks taking a sip of the spirits often find it to be
slow by many, underestimating their self-reliance poisonous (DC 13 Fortitude check to avoid passing
and determination has caused ruination and death to out for 1d8 hours—passing the save results in the
their detractors. Folklore would have you believe their drinker immediately going to the smashed level of
blood has been tainted by the mingling of fey and fell intoxication); however, hellbillies have fey-blood
creatures their ancestors once cavorted with; the lore coursing through their veins, and sipping from
is not wrong. In the distant past, the ‘people of the whatever form the vessel takes (horn, jug, skin, etc.)
mountain’ lived in harmony with the little-people of not only brings about an intense intoxication, but
the woods. Often called the Fey Folk, fairies, or even also grants the ability to channel a magical power
devils, these natural spirits made pacts of survival and pulled from one of the many races of fey that have
mutual prosperity with the few humans that were stopped to take a swill from the stump in recent
hardy enough to eke out a living from the unforgiving months (see the Jug Magic chart). Any one vessel that
mountainous heights. Along with the wisdom of the hellbilly has had in their possession for at least 24
natural lore, the fey taught a type of magic that hours can become linked to the magic stump.
distilled the spiritual essence of plants and herbs, their To use jug magic, the hellbilly takes a long swig from
raw quintessence, into powerful intoxicants. Although their drinking vessel, which grants them the ability
their mystical properties were lost during the lull of to tap into the fey-crafted hooch found within the
magic on the earth, the knowledge of how to brew hollow stump of the drinking vessel it is directly
these elixirs carried over the span of generations. The connected to. Two points of Personality are burned
Seven Days of Night not only brought back the power with each chosen power (no roll required, the
to these intoxicants, but also ignited the fey-blood that hellbilly chooses the power they wish to manifest;
lay dormant within the souls of these people. see the Magic Jug chart for duration and specifics).
Hit Points: The hellbilly uses a d12 to determine hit Note that the jug always contains an ample supply
points at each level. of the fey-brewed hooch. Each sip from the vessel
allows one use of jug magic, and counts as drinking
one shot for the sake of keeping up with
Action Die: A hellbilly uses their action die for intoxication, thus for every three sips from the
attack rolls and all class ability and skill rolls unless vessel, the hellbilly slides one step deeper into
otherwise noted. intoxication (see Intoxication rules, but the hellbilly
Ballad Die: A special die that improves as the does not benefit from Stamina modifiers that
hellbilly levels with the result being applied to the increase the number of drinks needed between
soulful balladeer ability. intoxication levels). If the hellbilly reaches a
Personality of 1 through continued use of jug magic,
Luck: A hellbilly’s Luck modifier applies to all
they pass out for eight hours and awaken with full
mountain lore checks.
Personality restored.
Path: Hellbillies tend towards the Path of The Damned.
Note that jug-magic abilities do not stack, and choosing
Signature Weapons: Melee, bows, throwing axes, to drink again replaces the currently active ability
rifles. with the newly chosen one. Keep in mind the current
Starting Wealth: 1d8 dollars or 1d30 dollars worth of intoxication penalties the hellbilly accumulates as
hooch. they drink (every three uses of the power is 1 more
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level of intoxication). Smashed is the last level of the hellbilly, representing the toll the berserker-
intoxication that can be reached—drinking past this state takes on the body of the hellbilly. Shaking off
point causes no further intoxication penalties. this state of rage is no easy feat for the hellbilly;
Mountain Lore: The hellbilly is raised listening to to stop the effects of ride the lightnin’, the hellbilly
tales told around the campfire by kinfolk well-versed must pass a DC 12 Willpower save at the start of
in folklore, mythology, and the ways of the wee-folk. the round they wish to stop the rage. Failure results
They’re also taught the ways of the land and how in continuation of the rage, as the hellbilly blindly
to survive off it. To represent this, the hellbilly is attacks any remaining enemies (or allies if there
considered skilled when making checks related to are no foes remaining within reach of the hellbilly).
folklore, mythology, and outdoor survival. This berserker state lasts until the Willpower save
is passed or the hellbilly passes out from exhaustion
Ride the Lightnin’: No one will ever accuse the (Stamina reaches a minimum of 1).
hellbilly of keeping a cool head during stressful
times. When there’s a fight to be had, the chaotic Lost Stamina points are restored to full after a good
nature of the hellbilly is a force to be reckoned night’s sleep of at least 8 hours.
with as they carry the unmatched rage of their fey Soulful Balladeer: Legend has it that a hellbilly is
kinfolk, the mountain troll, within their blood. To born with a fiddle in their hand, as their knack for
activate ride the Lightnin’, the hellbilly must spend mastering instruments is truly unmatched. This
a full-round action drinking hooch. The action inherited gift is a direct result of their fey kinship
immediately takes the hellbilly to new heights and can be used to magically inspire allies or fill their
of intoxication as the mountain troll spirit takes enemies with dread. To use soulful balladeer, the
over. The hellbilly goes straight to smashed on the hellbilly must devote a full-round action to singing
Intoxication chart (no matter if they were sober or and playing their instrument of choice. The hellbilly
already drunk). While in a rage, the hellbilly can take is allowed to move at their normal speed while
only Move and melee-attack actions. In addition, the playing, but full concentration must be given to the
following benefits and penalties are gained: chosen ballad to reap the benefits of the song (no
While inebriation slows down the raging hellbilly other actions are permitted).
and makes them easier to hit, they feel little in the The effects of soulful balladeer are determined by
way of pain from blows dealt in this condition. the roll of the Ballad die and the song chosen by the
Hellbillies can fight on even after they've lost all hellbilly:
their hit points. They can go to negative hit points Soul Soother: Their voice and the notes of the

equal to a roll of their HD+CL. When the rage song work their way straight to the core of
ends, the hellbilly will be at 0 hit points and will each ally within earshot. Allies doing nothing
be bleeding out (see pg 139) if they went into their but listening and resting find the healing of
bonus hit points during the rage. any wounds they’ve suffered accelerated. Each
While riding the lightnin’, the hellbilly is capable of ally and the hellbilly receives a number of hit
raining down blow after blow of vicious attacks in points of healing equal to the result of the Ballad
every round of combat. The hellbilly’s first melee die. Soul soother may only be used once on any
attack of each round is made by rolling 1d24. specific set of wounds.
Additional melee attacks can then be made at a Doom
and Gloom: The hellbilly performs a
cumulative -1d penalty for each attempted attack song that touches upon the primal fear of their
(first attack is at 1d24, second attack is at 1d20, third enemies, instilling the certainty that this battle
attack is at 1d16, etc.) during the current round. Note will be their last. Up to one enemy per level of
that ride the lightnin’ can only be used with melee the hellbilly can be chosen as the target of doom
attacks. and gloom. Chosen targets suffer the result of the
The benefits of ride the lightnin’ do come with a Ballad die as a negative modifier to all action die
price—each round of ride the lightnin’ after the first and saving throw rolls for as long as the song is
round causes 1 point of temporary Stamina loss to played.
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HELLBILLY PROGRESSION CHART
LEVEL TITLE ATTACK CRIT DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DICE BALLAD DIE REF FORT WILL
1 Hellion +1 d10 d12 1d20 d3 0 +1 +1
2 Hayseed +1 d10 d10 1d20 d4 +1 +2 +1
3 Wood Booger +2 d12 d10 1d20 d5 +2 +2 +2
4 Mountain Devil +2 d12 d8 1d20 d6 +2 +3 +2
5 Hellbilly +3 d14 d8 1d20+1d14 d7 +3 +3 +3
6 +3 d14 d7 1d20+1d16 d8 +3 +4 +3
7 +4 d16 d7 1d20+1d20 d10 +4 +4 +4
8 +4 d16 d6 1d20+1d20 d12 +4 +5 +4
9 +5 d20 d6 1d24+1d20 d14 +5 +5 +5
10 +5 d20 d5 1d24+1d20+1d14 d16 +5 +6 +5
MAGIC JUG CHART

Foul mouth- The hellbilly takes a swig and unleashes a belch that pulls a stench from hell itself. All targets within 10’ must pass a DC 10+CL
Fortitude save to avoid heaving up their lunch for the next 1d3+CL rounds. Further belches require another use of jug magic.
Saucy shuffle- One of the best swigs of firewater ever swallowed! The hellbilly breaks out into a heel stomping shuffle. Up to one enemy per
level of the hellbilly must pass a DC 10+CL Will save to avoid becoming momentarily distracted by the drunken display. Failing the save results
in falling to the bottom of the initiative order and suffering a -1d penalty to their first action for the 1d3+CL rounds of duration.
Hellfire hiccup- The hellbilly burns with an eternal flame itching to escape, and the large swill immediately finds its way back up and out in a
fiery spray. This blast of fire reaches outward to 20’ and is 10' wide. Targets in the area of effect suffer 1d10+CL fire damage and will catch
fire if a Reflex save at a DC of 10+CL is not made. Further uses of hellfire hiccup require another use of jug magic.
Healing hooch- The strange physiology of the hellbilly takes the damaging effects of alcohol and actually turns the liquid into a medicinal
compound. The hellbilly is instantly healed of 1d4+CL hit points. Further shots can be taken for the 1d3+CL duration.
Gut bombs- Strange hiccups create fist-sized bubbles that launch from the hellbilly’s mouth and surround them in a 5' radius for 1d3+CL
rounds. Enemies attacking the hellbilly in melee (or anyone just getting too close) must pass a DC 12 + CL Reflex save to avoid popping 1d10
bubbles—suffering 1 point of gastric-acid damage per bubble popped.
Shine sight- Things become a little fuzzy before coming back into focus. For 1d3+CL rounds, the hellbilly gains the ability to see into all
spectrums (including into the Near and all things invisible).
Old faithful- Taking a long sip from the vessel allows the hellbilly to mimic the summoning whistle of a fey huntsman, calling one of the
legendary hounds of the fey—the black shuck. The hound can be put on the scent of an ally or enemy and will track unerringly. The hound is
immune to mundane and magical attacks and remains for 1d3 TURNS (not rounds) or is dismissed. The hound will not attack or defend.
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Hoedown: The hellbilly performs a song that the desired state much faster by drinking three
inspires all allies within earshot, filling their shot drinks or four beers within rapid succession—
souls with a fresh swell of courage and a immediately gaining one level of intoxication once
certainty that the coming battle is well within all are downed (it takes one extra shot or beer to
their reach. Allies within earshot of the hellbilly reach this stage for each point of Stamina bonus the
gain the result of the Ballad die as a positive character has).
modifier to all action die and saving throw rolls Tipsy: After three shots or four beers (or as modified
as long as the song is being played. by Stamina), the imbiber begins to feel more
confident and is starting to feel “good.” Characters
INTOXICATION RULES FOR REFERENCE gain a +2 to all social interaction-based rolls in
Intoxication (chasing the worm): Characters often addition to Grit checks and Willpower saves.
grab drinks during downtime in any RPG setting and Unfortunately, the price for confidence comes at the
Weird Frontiers includes a quick and effective means expense of reaction speed. Characters considered tipsy
to handle players and their whiskey swilling heroes. suffer a -2 to Reflex saves and suffer a -1 AC modifier.
There are three states of intoxication characters Inebriated: After six shots or eight beers, the
can attain. Each state affects certain physical and imbiber becomes louder, losing any manners they
social abilities, much like they do in real life. The may have walked into the saloon with (if any!) and
three states are tipsy, inebriated, and smashed. To visibly staggers. Characters suffer a -4 to all social
reach each state, the character must drink roughly interaction-based rolls but gain a +4 modifier to
three shot drinks (whiskey, gin, etc.) or four beers Grit checks and Will saves (“Ain’t nuthin gonna take
(with the number needed adjusted by their Stamina me down, squid-head!”). Characters also gain +4
modifier). It takes roughly one hour to reach each temporary hit points as they begin to feel no pain.
state at a casual drinking pace, unless characters Sadly, the overdose of confidence comes with the
clearly state they are moderating their intake. price of losing a few steps. Inebriated characters
However, characters “slamming” the wood can reach suffer a -4 to Reflex saves and suffer a -2 AC modifier.
Smashed: After 12 shots or 14 beers (or as modified by
Stamina), the imbiber becomes belligerent, talking
loudly and saying things that would make their
granny blush! The drunkard is also staggering to the
point of needing things to lean on. Characters suffer
a -6 to all social interaction-based rolls but gain a +6
modifier to Grit checks and Willpower saves as they
begin to feel invincible. Smashed characters also gain
+10 temporary hit points as they feel no pain. Sadly,
the overdose of confidence comes with the price of
losing a few steps. Smashed characters suffer a -6 to
Reflex saves and suffer a -3 AC modifier.
It takes two hours to transition back from each level
of intoxication to sobriety. Characters reaching
smashed levels must pass a DC 8 Stamina check to
avoid a hangover the next morning. Failure means a
-1 penalty to all rolls for 1d8 hours.
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• LUCHADOR •
Y
ou’re a true warrior cut from a different cloth, Path: Luchadores cherish honor above all else
a cloth that’s stretchy and breathable! Guns and consider themselves agents of the divine.
are tools for the cowardly! Let real warriors Luchadores begin the game by Walking the Line
step into the ring of life with nothing but hardened, but should strive to build a reputation that tells the
well-oiled bodies and stalwart souls eager for world they’re on the Righteous Path. Luchadores
challenge. You’re one of these honorable warriors, who consistently Walk the Line tread a very fine
and whether you’re a direct descendant of Mexico, path and are “free agents” that use their abilities for
or trained by a wandering luchador in the ways more selfish pursuits. Some have turned their backs
of the ring, you walk the West in search of fame, on the divine and focus more upon personal gain or
fortune, and to punish all things evil. You spend each even aligning with diabolical powers. Often referred
day honing your reflexes and pushing your body to as “heels,” luchadores that walk the Path of The
to its physical limits; high-flying acrobatics, new Damned are those that have succumbed to the
wrestling techniques, and mastering the path of a maddening taint of chaos.
noble spirit take up most of your day when you’re
Signature Weapons: Luchadores detest firearms
not out on the trail hunting evil.
and ranged weapons and even consider melee
Wrestling is a divine gift, and where a priest weapons a cowardly means to an end. The luchador
channels his inner faith through the Good Book, wields their body as a signature weapon, inflicting
the luchador uses the mask to channel supernatural improved damage with any kick, punch, or headbutt
abilities. Each mask is unique and treasured above (see battle hardened below).
all else.
Should a luchador choose to use a weapon of any
Hit Points: Luchadores use a d12 to determine hit type in an obvious act of desperation, they do so
points at each level. with a -1d attack penalty to initiative and attack
rolls.
Skills: The luchador is considered trained in
Action Die: Luchadores use their action die for
acrobatics, athletics, and feats of strength. They may
attack rolls and all class ability and skill rolls unless
use their Lucha die with these rolls.
otherwise noted.
Starting Wealth: Luchadores start the game with
Lucha Die: A luchador is a “living weapon.” The
1d8 dollars.
wrestlers spend their days perfecting the art of
wrestling, both in practice and theory. As a result,
locks, holds, and submission moves are executed CLASS ABILITIES
with deadly precision. To represent their skill, the Battle Hardened: Constant use of hand and foot
luchador rolls a special die (the Lucha die) whenever to deliver swift and brutal justice results in the
attacking in melee. Add the result of the Lucha die luchador’s attacks inflicting devastating blows. The
to both attack and damage rolls with any unarmed luchador inficts 1d8 damage with any hand-to-hand
attack. When making multiple attacks, roll the attack at 1st level, and this damage increases with
Lucha die once, and apply the modifier to all attack experience (see Progression chart).
and damage rolls for the round.
Fame: As a luchador makes their way across the
Luck: Luchadores add their current Luck modifiers frontier, their reputation as a good-hearted warrior,
to Reflex saves. defending the weak, results in their being treated
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like a celebrity. Players roll (equal to or under their result of the Lucha die as a modifier to both attack
fame) once the luchador enters any new town to and damage as normal, but should the resulting
see if they are recognized. If they are, word quickly Lucha die roll be a 3 or higher, the attempted
spreads, and they’ll soon find free meals and signature move is a success, resulting in added effects
discounts on goods and services. See the Luchador (temporary blindness due to a claw rake, vomiting
Progression table for the chance of being recognized. as a result of a vicious airplane spin, etc.). Some
signature move examples are given later.
Flair: Luchadores feed off the emotions of the
crowd, often striving to pair their martial skill with Spirit Mask: Every luchador finishes their training
showmanship to stir up the crowd. Using flair is a with the sacred “Ceremonia de la Máscara,” a
means to restore temporary Personality points as spiritual ceremony wherein the warrior’s mentor
the luchador recharges on the emotional energy of presents them a mask that represents their unique
excited spectators. wrestling style and personality. Spirit masks, as they
are called, are all unique in appearance but serve the
To use flair, the luchador declares a special signature
same purpose, acting as a focus for that luchador to
move they hope will stir the crowd and then rolls for
manifest their divinely gifted supernatural powers.
the attack along with the Lucha die. Success on the
attack and on the Lucha die (3 or higher) replenishes Temporary Personality points must be spent each
1d3 temporary Personality points. However, failure time a mask power is used, representing the
comes with a price, and should the Lucha die result willpower required to manifest the ability. Once
be less than 3, the attempt instead results in a loss of Personality reaches 0, the luchador is considered
1 Personality point, as the crowd disapprovingly jeers exhausted until they can rest and recover spent
at the awful attempt at showboating. points. All lost points return after eight hours of rest.
To use flair, a group of sentients (humans, All mask powers manifest on the round they are
humanoids, or other) must be actively watching the activated, and activation is considered a free action,
combat and not participating. although only one mask power may be activated
per round. Activated powers may stack. A core list
Muscle Oil: For a variety of reasons, luchadores are
of spirit-mask powers and temporary Personality
meticulous in their constant application of body oil.
costs are given below, but judges and players are
They often expose much of their skin while wrestling
encouraged to create their own mask powers to best
in the sunbaked lands of the western territories and
reflect the luchador’s wrestling style.
need the hydrating power of their emoluments to
prevent the kiss of the sun from drying and damaging Spirit armor (2pts.): The luchador is bathed in
their skin. The glistening oil highlights their muscles a second skin of shimmering energy, gaining a
and allows them to maximize their showmanship. bonus to AC equivalent to the roll of the Lucha
This steady application of oil also allows luchadores die and a +1d to their Fort save . Spirit armor lasts
to squeeze into places typically half the size a person 1d3+CL rounds .
of their size would normally fit. Finally, the slippery-
Bounding leap (1pt.): Bounding leap gives the
smooth coating of the luchador provides them a
luchador the ability to leap 15’ vertically and
+2 AC bonus against melee attacks with natural
horizontally without a running start . With a
weaponry (fist, claw, foot, etc.).
running start, the range of each is doubled .
Signature Move: Luchadores eventually develop Attacks made with bounding leap are at -2 but
their own style of wrestling, displayed by “signature damage is +1d, with a 20% chance per level of
moves.” Signature moves blend showmanship, knocking the target prone on a successful attack .
acrobatics, and martial skill, resulting in roars from Bounding leap lasts one round .
the crowd and agonizing screams from the recipient
Battle cry (2pts.): The luchador bellows a primal
of the move.
shout that shudders foes and emboldens allies .
Once per round, before rolling to attack, the Allies, including the luchador, gain a +1 bonus to
luchador may declare a signature move. Add the
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LUCHADOR PROGRESSION CHART
LEVEL TITLE BATTLE LUCHA DIE CRIT DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DIE REF FORT WILL FAME
HARD-
ENED
1 Pluma 1d8 +d3 d10 d12 1d20 +1 +1 0 35%
2 Gallo 1d8 +d4 d12 d10 1d20 +1 +2 +1 45%
3 La máscara 1d10 +d5 d14 d8 1d20 +2 +3 +1 50%
4 Tecnico 1d10 +d6 d16 d7 1d20 +2 +3 +2 55%
5 Luchador 1d12 +d7 d16+1 d6 1d20+1d14 +3 +4 +2 60%
6 1d12 +d8 d20 d5 1d20+1d16 +3 +4 +3 65%
7 1d14 +d10 d20+1 d4 1d20+1d20 +4 +5 +3 70%
8 1d14 +d12 d24 d3 1d24+1d20 +4 +5 +4 80%
9 1d16 +d12+1 d24+1 d3 1d24+1d24 +5 +6 +4 90%
10 1d16 +d12+2 d30 d2 1d30+1d24 +6 +6 +5 100%
5 The opponent is thrown 1d8+1’ from

LUCHADOR SIGNATURE MOVE EXAMPLES the luchador and must make a DC 15
Below, you’ll find some sample signature moves that Ref saving throw or suffer 1d2 points
a luchador might attempt during gameplay. Players of falling damage per foot thrown. The
are encouraged to come up with their own signature opponent lands prone and on their
moves and style them after the personality of the back. For the duration of the round the
wrestler they’re playing. maneuver is performed, all attacks gain
+3 against the target as they attempt to
Arm Drag (Throw) regain their senses.
This move is performed when an opponent runs
6 The opponent is thrown 1d10+1’ from
towards the luchador, attacking from the front.
the luchador and must make a DC 16 Ref
At the precise moment the opponent is in range,
saving throw or suffer 1d3 falling damage
the luchador hooks the opponent's nearest arm
per foot thrown. Additionally, the target
with both hands and falls backwards—forcing the
must pass a Fort save with a DC matching
opponent's own momentum to cause them to flip
the attack roll to avoid being stunned
forwards over the head of the luchador, landing
for 1d4 rounds. Targets land prone and
prone and on their back.
on their back, granting a +4 bonus to all
Lucha Die Result attacks until no longer stunned.
1-2 No effect. 7+ The opponent is thrown 1d12+1’ from
the luchador and must make a DC 17 Ref
3 The opponent is knocked prone.
saving throw or suffer 1d3 falling damage
4 The opponent is thrown 1d6+1’ from per foot thrown. The opponent is prone.
the luchador and must make a DC 14 Additionally, the target must pass a Fort
Ref saving throw or suffer 1pt of falling save with a DC matching the attack
damage per foot thrown. The opponent roll to avoid being knocked out for 1d6
lands prone and on their back, offering a rounds. Targets land prone and on their
+2 attack bonus to any remaining attacks back and are considered helpless until
directed against them during the round the duration of the KO expires or the
of the maneuver. opponent is revived.
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Bow and Arrow falling unconscious (as air is forced from
the lungs) and having their Movement
The luchador kneels on their opponent's back with reduced by 20’ for the next hour.
both knees, hooking the head with one arm and the
legs with the other. They then roll back so that their 7+ The opponent is held helpless and must
opponent is suspended on their knees above the break the grapple before performing
wrestler, facing up. The luchador pulls down with any other actions. Additionally, the
both arms while pushing up with the knees to bend crushing pressure on the spine deals
the opponent's back to devastating effect. The bow an additional 1d14 in damage, and the
and arrow signature move can only be attempted on opponent must pass a Fort save with a
prone or grappled opponents. DC matching the total attack roll to avoid
falling unconscious (as air is forced from
Lucha Die Result the lungs) and having their Movement
1-2 No effect. reduced by 20’ along with a temporary d4
reduction in Agility as their spine heals
3 The opponent is held helpless and must
over the next several days.
break the grapple before performing any
other actions. Additionally, the crushing Brainbuster
pressure on the spine deals an additional
1d4 in damage, and the opponent must The luchador puts the opponent in a front face lock,
pass a Fort save with a DC matching the hooks their pants or thigh, and lifts them up as if
total attack roll to avoid having their they were executing a vertical slam. The luchador
Movement reduced by 5’ for the duration then falls onto their back so that the opponent lands
of the combat. on their head while remaining vertical. Opponents
must be stunned or currently grappled to successfully
4 The opponent is held helpless and must declare a brainbuster.
break the grapple before performing any
other actions. Additionally, the crushing Lucha Die Result
pressure on the spine deals an additional 1-2 No effect.
1d7 in damage, and the opponent must
pass a Fort save with a DC matching 3 Opponent lands prone and is stunned for
the total attack roll to avoid having 1 round, attacking and defending with a
their Movement reduced by 10’ for the -3 penalty to attack, damage, armor class,
duration of the combat. and saving throws.
5 The opponent is held helpless and must 4 Opponent lands prone and is stunned for
break the grapple before performing any 1d3 rounds, attacking and defending with
other actions. Additionally, the crushing a -3 penalty to attack, damage, armor
pressure on the spine deals an additional class, and saving throws. The opponent
1d10 in damage, and the opponent must suffers an additional deed die of damage
pass a Fort save with a DC matching the (make a new Lucha die roll and add the
total attack roll to avoid having their result to damage) as well.
Movement reduced by 15’ for the duration 5 Opponent lands prone and must pass a
of the combat. Fort Save with a DC matching the total
6 The opponent is held helpless and must attack number to avoid being knocked
break the grapple before performing unconscious for 1d4 rounds. The
any other actions. Additionally, the opponent suffers an additional deed die
crushing pressure on the spine deals of damage (make a new Lucha die roll
an additional 1d12 in damage, and the and add the result to damage) as well.
opponent must pass a Fort save with a 6 Opponent lands prone and must pass
DC matching the total attack roll to avoid a Fort Save with a DC matching the
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total attack number to avoid being Heating Up the Marks (or Crowd)
knocked unconscious for 1d6 rounds.
The opponent must also pass a DC 15 By unleashing a bellowing war cry, charging
Fort save to avoid losing 1d4 temporary heroically into the fight, and performing a flashy
Intelligence points. Lost Intelligence maneuver, the luchador reinvigorates their allies,
recovers at the normal rate of 1 point per whipping them into a fury. Allies witnessing this
day. The opponent suffers an additional signature move are energized and fight even harder.
deed die of damage (make a new Lucha Lucha Die Result
die roll and add the result to damage) as
1-2 No effect.
well.
3 Allies witnessing the luchador’s call to
7+ Opponent lands prone and must pass
arms receive a +2 bonus to saving throws
a Fort Save with a DC matching the
vs. fear effects and morale checks for the
total attack number to avoid being
remainder of the battle.
knocked unconscious for 1d8 rounds.
The opponent must also pass a DC 4 Allies witnessing the luchador’s call to
15 Fortitude save to avoid losing 1d6 arms receive a +3 bonus to saving throws
temporary Intelligence points. Lost vs. fear effects and morale checks for the
Intelligence recovers at the normal rate remainder of the battle.
of 1 point per day. Lastly, the luchador is 5 Allies witnessing the luchador’s call to
free to make a normal strike as a follow arms receive a +4 bonus to saving throws
up bonus attack. vs. fear effects and morale checks for the
remainder of the battle. Additionally,
El Cuerpo de Piedra
allies gain a +1 to attack rolls for 1d4
Years of training have transformed the luchador’s rounds.
body into a weapon. They can deflect clubs, blades,
and even bullets with their toughened hide. When El 6 Allies witnessing the luchador’s call to
Cuerpo de Piedra is successfully declared, the luchador arms receive a +5 bonus saving throws
is able to absorb and ignore damage dealt during and morale or fear checks for the
subsequent rounds. remainder of the battle. Additionally,
they apply a +2 bonus to attacks for 1d6
Lucha Die Result rounds.
1-2 No effect. 7+ Allies witnessing the luchador’s call
3 The luchador ignores 2 points of damage to arms receive a +5 bonus to saving
from each non-magical strike for 1 round. throws and morale or fear checks for the
remainder of the battle. Additionally,
4 The luchador ignores 1d3 points of
they apply a +4 bonus to attacks for 1d8
damage from each non-magical strike for
rounds.
2 rounds.
5 The luchador ignores 1d4 points of Huracánrana
damage from each non-magical strike for With a high-flying leap, the luchador jumps to
1d4 rounds. the shoulders of their opponent and executes a
6 The luchador ignores half of the damage head scissors takedown, while rolling through and
taken (round down) from each non- capturing both legs of the opponent—pinning the
magical strike for 1d4 rounds. opponent to the ground.
7+ The luchador ignores all damage from Lucha Die Result

each non-magical strike for 1d4 rounds. 1-2 No effect
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3 The opponent is automatically grappled The luchador gains a +2 bonus against
and knocked prone. The opponent is attempts to break the new grapple.
unable to take actions until the grapple is 5 The grapple is broken, and the luchador
broken. establishes a grapple on their opponent.
4 The opponent is automatically grappled The luchador gains a +4 bonus to
and knocked prone. The opponent is attempts to break the new grapple.
unable to take actions until the grapple is 6 The grapple is broken, and the luchador
broken. The luchador has a good position establishes a grapple on their opponent.
on the pin and receives +2 to the opposed The luchador gains a +6 bonus to
roll if the foe attempts to escape the attempts to break the new grapple.
grapple.
7+ The grapple is broken, and the
5 The opponent is automatically grappled luchador establishes a grapple on their
and knocked prone. The opponent is opponent. The luchador gains a +6
unable to take actions until escaping bonus to attempts to break the grapple.
the grapple. The luchador has a good Alternatively, the luchador may turn the
position on the pin and receives +1d to reversal into a new signature move that is
the opposed roll if the foe attempts to considered a free attack.
escape the grapple.
6 The opponent is automatically grappled Shotei (or Flurry of Fury)
and knocked prone. The opponent is A good luchador honors the history of the
unable to take actions until escaping great warriors of the West, but a great luchador
the grapple. The luchador has a good incorporates a diverse variety of combat arts into
position on the pin and receives +2d to their repertoire. For the shotei, the luchador
to the opposed roll if the foe attempts to incorporates influences from the Far East and
escape the grapple. unleashes a series of open-handed palm strikes to
the head, ears, throat, nose, chest, or nerve centers,
7+ Huracánrana Driver! The luchador spikes
with the intention of disorienting or stunning the
the opponent’s head into the ground
opponent.
as the maneuver is performed. The
opponent is grappled and knocked prone Lucha Die Result
and must immediately pass a DC 20 Fort
1-2 No effect.
saving throw or be knocked unconscious
for 1d10 rounds. 3 The opponent is stunned for 1 round and
attacks and defends with a -2 penalty to
Reversal attack, damage, armor class, and saving
Sometimes the luchador is in an awkward situation throws.
where their opponent has gained an advantage. 4 The opponent is stunned for 1d3 rounds
By employing a reversal, the luchador can escape and attacks and defends with a -3 penalty
a grapple and turn the advantage against their to attack, damage, armor class, and saving
opponent. To declare a reversal, the luchador must be throws.
currently involved in a grapple.
5 The opponent is stunned for 1d4 rounds
Lucha Die Result and is reduced to 1 action per round
1-2 No effect. (move or attack). The opponent attacks
and defends with a -4 penalty to attack,
3 The grapple is broken, and the luchador damage, armor class, and saving throws.
establishes a grapple on their opponent.
6 The opponent is stunned for 1d4 rounds
4 The grapple is broken, and the luchador and is unable to take any action. The
establishes a grapple on their opponent.
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opponent attacks and defends with a -4 Topé Suicida
penalty to attack, damage, armor class, In Mexico, the topé is any attack where the luchador
and saving throws. uses their head to strike an opponent, be it by a
7+ The opponent is stunned for 1d6 rounds ramming charge or diving at the opponent head-
and is unable to take any action. The first from an elevated surface. To perform the topé
opponent attacks and defends with a -5 suicida, the luchador uses any available height in their
penalty to attack, damage, armor class, environment to deliver a devastating strike, diving
and saving throws. headfirst off any raised platform into their opponent.
Shining Wizard Lucha Die Result

The Shining Wizard is delivered to an opponent 1-2 No effect.
down on one knee (e.g. an opponent trying to stand 3 The luchador drives their opponent 10’
after being knocked prone). After stepping off the back and must pass a Ref save with a DC
opponent's raised knee with one foot, the luchador matching the total attack roll or land
swings the other leg and strikes the opponent's head prone. The luchador lands on their feet.
with either the side of the knee or shin. The Shining
Wizard has the potential of returning a standing 4 The luchador drives their opponent back
opponent to the prone position and can potentially 12’ and they must pass a Ref save with a
knock them unconscious. DC matching the total attack roll to avoid
landing prone. The luchador lands on
Lucha Die Result their feet.
1-2 No effect. 5 The luchador drives their opponent back
3 Opponent is returned to the prone 15’ and they must pass a Ref save with a
position. DC matching the total attack roll to avoid
landing prone and becoming stunned for
4 Opponent is returned to the prone 1d4 rounds. The Luchador lands on their
position and is stunned for 1 round, and feet.
takes a -1 penalty to attack, damage,
armor class, and saving throws for the 6 The luchador drives their opponent back
remainder of the combat. 20’, causing an additional 2d6 falling
damage should there be any barrier
5 Opponent is returned to the prone blocking the opponent’s lane of travel
position and must make a DC 15 Fort (wall, boulder, etc.). The opponent is
save or be knocked unconscious for 1d3 knocked prone and must pass a Fort save
rounds. with a DC matching the total attack roll
6 Opponent is returned to the prone to avoid being stunned for 1d3 rounds.
position and must make a DC 16 Fort The luchador lands on their feet.
save or be knocked unconscious for 1d4 7+ The luchador drives their opponent back
rounds. 30’, causing an additional 3d6 falling
7+ Opponent is returned to the prone damage should there be any barrier
position and must make a DC 17 Fort blocking the opponent’s lane of travel
save or be knocked unconscious for 1d6 (wall, boulder, etc.). The opponent is
rounds. knocked prone and must pass a Fort save
with a DC matching the total attack roll
to avoid being stunned for 1d6 rounds.
The luchador lands on their feet.
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• MOUNTEBANK •
Y
ou have the gift of making easy friendships Signature Weapons: Mountebanks try to avoid
and being able to convince folks of just about getting caught up in the barbaric act of fighting and
anything. You’ve hustled from one town to prefer using their elixirs in the place of mundane
another doing a wide variety of jobs, but have always weapons. A good backup is still a necessity for any
found it easy to make a dollar by selling trinkets and thinking person, and derringers, small pistols, along
“cures.” Much of your stock does little to remedy with manageable bladed weapons fit the bill.
actual ailments though, which is why you make it a
Starting Wealth: Mountebanks start the game with
habit not to overstay a welcome in whatever rail-
1d12 dollars.
town you’re visiting.
When the odd chain of events started during the CLASS ABILITIES
Seven Days of Night, you soon discovered you could
add a supernatural catalyst to your remedies, giving Alchemy: The mountebank is not only capable of
them amazing properties that resemble the magical creating genuine remedies for common ailments but
potions found in fairy tales! they’ve also learned to imbue formulae with arcane
energy, resulting in creations with unexplainable,
You spend your free time experimenting with new wondrous results. These formulae fall into one of
formulae, both mundane and magical, to aid you and two categories—Mundane or Magical.
your allies out on the trail.
Magical Formulae: To create any magical elixir,

There may come a day when you’re ready to reveal salve, etc., the mountebank chooses a formula
your genius to the scientific community but for now from those kept in his personal journal. Unlike
you prefer the role of the mountebank, plying your mundane formulae, a complicated set of tools
silver-tongued salesmanship to the masses. You and brewing equipment are not needed to make
peddle placebos and sugar pills while you keep the magical formulae. The mountebank merely needs
“good stuff” for those true moments of need or for a bit of liquid in a container that they invest with
folks with plenty of coins in their pocket. their personal power to make the magic work.
Hit Points: Mountebanks use a d6 to determine hit Mountebanks begin the game with four magical
points at each level. formulae. You earn one new formula per level
and through discovery while adventuring. To
Crit Die: d6 Fumble Die: d12 craft a magical elixir, the mountebank rolls 1d20
+ Intelligence modifier + level (called a Brew
Action Die: Mountebanks use their action die for
check). Cross reference the total on the chart of
the chosen formula found in the Magic section.
otherwise noted.
Elixirs remain charged and can be used by those
Luck: Mountebanks add their current Luck bonus to they’re given to; however, only a few magical
all showmanship rolls. elixirs can remain “charged” at any given time
(see the Known Formulae chart).
Path: Mountebanks are a self-serving lot that rarely
think twice about selling sugar pills to put a steak on Mundane Formulae: The mountebank can also

the table at the local saloon, but this doesn’t mean craft non-magical compounds such as acids,
a mountebank doesn’t believe or desire to do some adhesives, poisons, and even explosives. Proper
good now and then. Mountebanks begin by Walking ingredients must be on hand along with the
the Line but lean towards the Path of The Damned. mountebank’s laboratory (a portable one works
fine) to make a stable compound.
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MOUNTEBANK PROGRESSION CHART
LEVEL TITLE ATTACK BONUS CRIT DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DICE REF FORT WILL
1 Quacksalver 0 d6 d12 1d20 +1 0 +1
2 Cook +1 d6 d12 1d20 +1 +1 +1
3 Craftsman +1 d8 d10 1d20 +2 +1 +2
4 Chemist +2 d8 d10 1d20 +2 +2 +2
5 Mountebank +2 d10 d8 1d20+1d14 +3 +2 +3
6 +3 d10 d8 1d20+1d16 +3 +3 +3
7 +3 d12 d7 1d20+1d20 +4 +3 +4
8 +4 d14 d7 1d24+1d20 +4 +4 +4
9 +4 d14 d6 1d24+1d20 +5 +4 +5
10 +5 d16 d6 1d24+1d24 +6 +5 +5
To
determine the potency of the compound modifier. Note that mundane formulae do not
crafted, reference the Mundane Formulae chart. require a Brew check to create.
Mutagenic Reaction: Mixing various chemicals
Green Thumb: The mountebank is considered skilled
with unstable components is a risky venture, at gathering components needed to make poultices,
even for one well versed in alchemy. Should the adhesives, poisons, etc. Judges should set a DC
mountebank roll a natural 1 on any Brew check, based on the surrounding area. A typical search for
something has gone horribly wrong and often components should be set at DC 10 with success
results in bodily harm to the mountebank and resulting in enough desired components to make a
those close by as the poorly created formula mundane formula for 1d3+level uses.
explodes, drenching the creator and possibly
Showmanship: Being a person of many words, the
others nearby (the description for the mutagenic
mountebank uses fancy verbiage (combined with fast
reaction will determine other targets). To
hands) to deceive and misdirect the audience during
determine the exact effect of the mutagenic
the “pitch,” encouraging them to empty their wallets.
reaction, roll the listed die found under each
The mountebank is skilled in various things related
formula and adjust by your current Luck
to performing a typical stage show—such as sleight
KNOWN FORMULAE CHART

LEVEL KNOWN FORMULAE MAXIMUM FORMULA LEVEL MAXIMUM ACTIVE FORMULAE*
1 4 1 2
2 5 1 2
3 6 2 3
4 7 2 3
5 8 3 4
6 9 3 4
7 10 4 5
8 11 4 5
9 12 5 6
10 13 6 6
*Maximum number of formulae that may remain charged and ready to use by the mountebank or allies.
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of hand, oration, crowd reading, or fast-talking. contested roll versus another character or NPC.
Hornswoggling is a particular use of showmanship Contested rolls are made by rolling a d20 + any
that allows the mountebank to command a person relevant ability modifier vs. the opponents d20 + any
or audience into doing something, and the subjects relevant ability modifier. When influencing a crowd,
are completely convinced it was their idea. This is use the highest modifiers of any individual found in
limited to commands that won’t be immediately the crowd for an opposed roll.
detrimental to the person or crowd being influenced
Snake Veins: The mountebank often incorporates
(“walk over the cliff like lemmings” would not be
venom from serpents and insects in the brewing
followed for instance). This is a non-magical talent
of elixirs and mundane compounds. The constant
akin to suggestive hypnosis.
use and accidental exposure builds up a resistance
To attempt these skills, the mountebank will either over time. Mountebanks double their Fortitude save
need to match a DC set by the judge or make a bonus against all poison-based attacks.
MUNDANE FORMULAE CHART

LEVEL FIRE BOMB* DAMAGE ACID BOMB** DAMAGE ADHESIVE *** POULTICE **** HIT
POINTS HEALED
1 1d6 1d5 12”/10 lbs 1d4
2 1d6 1d5 24”/25 lbs 1d4
3 1d8 1d6 36”/35 lbs 1d5
4 1d8 1d6 48”/45 lbs 1d5
5 1d10 1d8 60’’/55 lbs 1d6
6 1d10 1d8 72”/65 lbs 1d6
7 1d12 1d10 84”/75 lbs 1d8
8 1d12 1d10 96”/85 lbs 1d8
9 1d14 1d12 108”/95 lbs 1d10
10 1d14 1d12 120”/125 lbs. 1d10
*Bombs have a range of 20/40/60, and mountebanks ***Formulated Adhesives cover the listed square inch-
must make a ranged-attack roll to strike the desired tar- es and will remain bonded unless the listed pounds are
get. Bombs have a splash range of 5’+2’ per level. Ranged exceeded. For example, a 3rd level mountebank can
attacks that miss will scatter 1d10’ from the target. Roll formulate 36 square inches of substance that will hold fast
1d12 and compare the result to a standard clock facing to until an excess of 35 lbs of pressure is applied, breaking the
determine direction. Damage inflicted is fire-based, and hold. In the case where a living target is held by adhesive
any target catches fire 50% of the time. Targets catching and attempts to break free, the target halves the number
fire must spend their entire next action patting the flames of pounds the adhesive holds to determine the DC of the
out or continue to suffer 1d6 damage per round. Strength check required to break the hold (round down).
The difficulty represents how hard it is to get any lever-
**Acid Bombs have a range of 20/40/60. Mountebanks age to break the adhesive when you’re covered in it and
must make a ranged-attack roll to strike the desired tar- it keeps sticking as you pull. It takes 1 round to formulate
get. Bombs have a splash range of 5’+2’ per level. Ranged adhesive.
attacks that miss will scatter 1d10’ from the target. Roll
1d12 and compare the result to a standard clock facing to **** It takes 1 round to formulate one dose of poultice
determine direction. Damage inflicted is acid-based and that heals the listed amount of hit points. A poultice
targets must spend their entire next action removing the can only be used once on a particular wound in a 24 hour
substance or suffer damage each round. Damage suffered period. Creating a poultice requires 1 round and a DC 10
on subsequent rounds is reduced by -1d on the chain as the Intelligence check.
acid weakens.
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• MYSTIC MONK •
T
he universe is a beautiful, complex dance .
between light and dark, good and evil, and
one cannot exist without the other. You’re
one of the few that understands the necessity of
this balance and the challenge that comes from
dedicating your life to protecting it.
Perhaps you’re a descendant from the exotic lands
of the East, come to see the wonders of the frontier
firsthand, or maybe you crossed paths with a
traveling monk and through his wisdom found the
inner peace your soul had been seeking for years.
Hours of meditation, studying philosophy, and
intense martial-arts training have helped you
transcend the mind and body, allowing you to push
deeper into the psyche to tap a force known as “chi,”
a living energy connecting all things. An energy used
to perform superhuman feats.
Hit Points: Mystic monks use a d10 to determine hit
points at each level.
Action Die: Mystic monks use their action die for
otherwise noted.
Chi Die: Only the mystic monk has mastered
the art of channeling living energy or chi as it
is known to students of Eastern philosophy. It
resonates in all living things, and the mystic monk
has mastered techniques for tapping into and
harnessing chi to perform their mystic disciplines.
Chi use is represented in the game by the roll of a
special die called a Chi die. The type of die rolled is
determined by character level (see the progression
chart). The Chi die is also added to all melee attack
and damage rolls.
Luck: A mystic monk’s current Luck modifier applies
to all initiative checks.
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Dragon’s Breath (Cost: 3 Personality points):
Flight of the Feather (Cost: 1 Personality

The mystic monk taps into the spirit realm, point): The mystic monk may use their chi
channeling the breath of dragons roaming the to temporarily alter body mass, effectively
hellish realm of Diyu. The monk’s fists and becoming light as a feather, giving the monk the
feet ignite with a supernatural flame, inflicting ability to fall harmlessly, climb walls, run across
an additional 1d6 fire damage on successful water, etc. Should the monk already be in mid-
unarmed attacks. The target will catch fire if fall, a DC 12 Reflex save is required to trigger the
they do not make a DC 10+CL Reflex save and discipline before reaching the ground. Flight of
will suffer 1d6 burn damage each successive the feather lasts 1d3+CL in rounds.
round until a full round is devoted to putting
Mystic Mending (Cost: 2 Personality points):

out the flames (with no other action possible).
The mystic monk channels their chi to heal
Dragon’s breath lasts 1d3+CL rounds.
themselves or others of physical damage. Once
ragon Hide (Cost: 2 Personality points): The
D manifested, the monk places their hands on the
mystic monk channels and shapes their chi, injured area to heal it. To determine the amount
forming a protective barrier that serves as a healed, the monk rolls the Chi die and adds the
reptilian second skin over the body. Upon result to their level to determine the number of
activation, roll the Chi die and apply the result as hit points healed. Mystic mending takes 1 round.
a positive modifier to the monk’s current Armor
Tower of the Mind (Cost: 3 Personality points):

Class. Additionally, the monk's Fortitude save is
The mystic monk harnesses their inner chi,
increased by +1d for the duration. Dragon hide
weaving a virtual fortress around their psyche,
lasts 1d3+CL in rounds.
resulting in increased resistance to mental
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attacks. Once activated, the monk is immune to a maneuver they wish to perform before rolling for
the effects of fear and doubles their Willpower the attack. The Chi die is rolled along with the attack
save modifier against all other mind-altering die and used as a modifier to attack and damage rolls.
effects (including magical). Tower of the mind lasts Should the Chi die result be 3 or higher, the declared
1d3+CL rounds. martial-art maneuver is a success—adding additional
effects to the attack (sweep the leg, stunning strike,
Living Weapon: Part of the daily training the mystic
eye gouge, etc.). Remember only one martial arts
monk practices hardens both fist and foot to such
maneuver may be attempted in a single round
a degree that they can shatter wood and stone and
regardless of the number of attacks allowed that
break bones with a well-placed blow. Hand and foot
round. A few examples are given later in the class
attacks inflict 1d5 damage at 1st level and increase
description.
with experience (see progression chart). Additionally,
the mystic monk gains a bonus unarmed attack Stealth: The ability to remain hidden from the
(using fist or foot) with a d16 attack die. enemy, while moving silently amongst them, is a
talent the mystic monk excels at; they are considered
Martial Arts: The mystic monk is a true master of
skilled when making any rolls related to moving
martial arts and may declare the use of esoteric
silently and remaining unseen. Mystic monks add
maneuvers once per round for added effect to an
their Reflex save modifier to all stealth-related rolls.
attack. To use martial arts, the mystic monk declares
MONK PROGRESSION TABLE

LEVEL TITLE LIVING CHI DIE CRIT DIE FUMBLE ACTION DICE REF FORT WILL
WEAPON DIE
1 Wandering Son 1d5 +d3 d10 d12 1d20 +1 0 +1
2 Seeker of the Way 1d6 +d4 d12 d10 1d20 +2 +1 +1
3 Follower of the 1d8 +d5 d14 d8 1d20 +3 +1 +2
Dragon Path
4 Initiate of Mysteries 1d8 +d6 d16 d6 1d20 +4 +2 +3
5 Mystic Monk 1d10 +d7 d16+1 d5 1d20+1d14 +5 +2 +3
6 1d10 +d8 d16+2 d4 1d20+1d16 +6 +3 +4
7 1d12 +d10 d20 d4 1d20+1d20 +7 +3 +4
8 1d12 +d12+1 d20+1 d3 1d24+1d20 +8 +4 +5
9 1d14 +d12+2 d24 d3 1d24+1d20 +9 +4 +6
10 1d14 +d14 d30 d3-1 1d24+1d24 +10 +5 +6
perfected through theory and practice. Disarming an

SAMPLE MARTIAL ARTS MANEUVERS opponent is often a quick pain-free way to end the
The mystic monk constantly trains their chosen style fight before it even begins.
of martial art based upon their chosen philosophy
Chi Die Result
and the training received from their Master. Players
are encouraged to pick a style existing in modern day 1-2 No effect.
to develop unique strikes, holds, and throws that fall 3 With lightning speed, the mystic monk
in line with the theme of the chosen style and their strikes the target’s weapon arm. The target
use of the Chi die. must immediately pass a Reflex save with a
DC matching the total attack roll to avoid
Disarm
dropping the weapon being held. Any one-
Mystic monks are considered masters of hand- handed weapon may be disarmed this way.
to-hand combat, utilizing techniques honed and
4 With lightning speed, the mystic monk
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strikes the target’s weapon arm. The target 3 The mystic monk launches into the air,
must immediately pass a Reflex save with a connecting with a crushing kick attack
DC matching the total attack roll to avoid for an additional 1d6 in damage. Target
dropping the weapon being held. One or must immediately pass a Reflex save with
two-handed weapons may be disarmed a DC matching the total of the attack roll
this way. to avoid being knocked prone and back
5 The target must immediately pass a Reflex 5’. Enemies can be targeted up to 10’ away
save with a DC matching the total attack with flying kicks.
roll to avoid losing the weapon they are 4 The mystic monk launches into the air,
wielding. The mystic monk takes the connecting with a crushing kick attack to
weapon and empties it of any ammunition the face for an additional 1d7 in damage.
(assuming the weapon is a firearm). The Target must immediately pass a Reflex save
monk must have at least one empty hand with a DC matching the total of the attack
to perform the disarm and may hand the roll to avoid being knocked prone and back
firearm back to the opponent to humiliate 10’. Enemies can be targeted up to 15’ away
them. Optionally, any weapon may be with flying kicks.
snatched and thrown up to 10’ away. 5 The mystic monk launches into the air,
6 The mystic monk acts with such speed connecting with a crushing kick attack to
and precision that multiple targets may be the chest for an additional 1d8 in damage
disarmed. Up to four opponents in melee in addition to having the wind knocked
range must immediately pass a Reflex save out of them (stunned for 1d3 rounds).
with a DC matching the total of the attack Target must immediately pass a Reflex save
roll to avoid dropping any weapons being with a DC matching the total of the attack
held. roll to avoid being knocked prone and back
7+ The mystic monk acts with such speed 10’. Enemies can be targeted up to 15’ away
and precision that multiple targets may be with flying kicks, including those behind
disarmed. Up to four opponents in melee barriers of less than 10’ high.
range must immediately pass a Reflex 6 The mystic monk launches into the air,
save with a DC matching the total of the connecting with a crushing kick attack to
attack roll to avoid dropping any weapons the chest for an additional 1d10 in damage
being held. Additionally, each weapon is in addition to having the wind knocked
temporarily charged with the chi of the out of them (stunned for 1d4 rounds).
mystic monk, causing each to glow with Target must immediately pass a Reflex save
an unearthly heat. Touching the weapons with a DC matching the total of the attack
will cause 1d4 in burn damage each round roll to avoid being knocked prone and back
held, and wielders suffer a -1d attack 15’. Enemies can be targeted up to 15’ away
penalty while using the weapons. The heat with flying kicks, including those behind
diminishes after 1d6 rounds. barriers of less than 10’ high.
Flying Kick 7+ The Mystic Monk channels their inner chi

to become weightless. The effect allows
With a small running start, the mystic monk leaps
the monk to travel up to 20’ to land their
into the air and uses forward momentum to connect
kick attack, crossing barriers up to 15’
heel to target, sending their foe crashing to the
in height, and striking for an additional
ground. The monk can only knock targets prone that
1d10 in damage as their weight returns
are no more than twice the size and weight of a man.
as the blow lands. Landing the kick
Chi Die Result immediately allows a second attack, with
each successful strike allowing for another
1-2 No effect.
until the additional attack misses or a
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maximum of four land successfully. The Quivering Palm
final kick sends the target back and prone Mystic monks are known for being able to channel
20’ unless an immediate Reflex save with their own chi (a mystic energy every living being
a DC matching the total attack number of produces). The humble warrior is also capable of
the last strike is made. altering the flow and manipulating the chi of others
to various effects.
Kip Up
Normally, being knocked prone means having to use Chi Die Result
one’s entire action to stand up. The mystic monk 1-2 No effect.
uses a variation of a double kick to spring back
to their feet in an instant, allowing the warrior a 3 The mystic monk strikes their target
chance to act during moments where others would and sends forth a tiny “vibration” of
lie helpless. energies through the target. Target must
immediately pass a Will save with a DC
Chi Die Result matching the total of the attack roll to
1-2 No effect. avoid being stunned for 1 round.
3 The mystic monk coils and springs, 4 The mystic monk strikes their target
instantly landing on their feet. Although and sends forth a cluster of ”vibrational”
Movement is sacrificed to perform the energies through the target. The target
maneuver, the warrior is still free to must immediately pass a Will save with a
perform a melee attack. DC matching the total of the attack roll
to avoid being stunned for 1d4 rounds in
4 The mystic monk coils and springs, addition to suffering an additional 1d4
instantly landing on their feet. The warrior damage.
is free to Move and attack on the same
round kip up is used. 5 The mystic monk strikes their target and
sends forth a cluster of ” vibrational”
5 The mystic monk performs the kip up, energies through the target. The target
surprising anyone within melee range. The must immediately pass a Will save with a
monk is free to attack and Move and gains DC matching the total of the attack roll to
a +3 to all attack and damage rolls for the avoid being knocked out for 1d4 rounds,
remainder of the round. in addition to suffering an additional 1d6
6 The mystic monk performs the kip up, damage.
surprising anyone within melee range. The 6 The quivering palm strike is delivered
monk is free to attack and Move and gains perfectly, momentarily knocking the
a +1d modifier to all attack and damage target’s spirit out of their body! The shock
rolls for the remainder of the round. to the system forces an immediate Will
7+ The mystic monk briefly taps into their save with a DC matching the total attack
inner chi to spring effortlessly into the roll to avoid falling unconscious for 1 turn.
air (up to 20’), allowing the warrior to Passing the save merely results in the
seemingly glide to another spot within 20’ target being stunned for 1d6 rounds, while
of the original spot. The move counts as host and spirit try desperately to reunite.
the warriors Move action on the round the In addition to the above effects, the strike
maneuver is performed, but they are free inflicts an additional 1d8 damage.
to attack. 7+ The quivering palm strike is delivered
perfectly, momentarily knocking the
target’s spirit out of their body! The shock
to the system forces an immediate Will
save with a DC matching the total attack
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roll to avoid falling unconscious for 1 turn. 6 The palms of the warrior strike the ears of
Passing the save merely results in the the target, causing the eardrums to “pop,”
target being stunned for 1d8 rounds while dropping the target to their knees (counts
host and spirit try desperately to reunite. as prone) as the target screams in pain. The
Each round (including the initial) that the attack inflicts an extra 1d8 in damage and
two forms are apart inflicts 1d4 temporary the target must pass a Fortitude save with
Personality damage. Reaching zero results a DC matching the total of the attack roll
in spirit and body permanently being to avoid becoming momentarily stunned
disjoined, effectively killing the target. for d8 rounds as they can do nothing but
scream. All attacks and skill rolls suffer a
Thunder Clap -2d penalty until effect wears off.
The mystic monk uses their open hands to land
7+ The mystic monk strikes with such power
simultaneous blows on the opponent’s ears. A
that both of the target’s eardrums rupture.
successful strike is not only painful but impairs
The target immediately drops prone,
hearing and potentially leaves the target deaf.
suffering an additional 1d10 in damage,
Chi Die Result and the target must pass a Fortitude save
with a DC matching the total of the attack
1-2 No effect.
roll to avoid becoming permanently deaf.
3 The palms of the warrior strike the ears of All actions that require hearing suffer a -2d
the target, inflicting an additional 1d4 in penalty until the target can be magically
damage. Additionally, the target must pass healed or a mechanical hearing aid can be
a Fortitude save with a DC matching the invented.
total of the attack roll to avoid becoming
momentarily deafened (stunned) for 1d3
rounds. Additionally, for the duration all
rolls that are affected by hearing suffer a
-1d penalty until the effect wears off.
4 The palms of the warrior strike the ears of
the target, inflicting an additional 1d6 in
damage. Additionally, the target must pass
a Fortitude save with a DC matching the
momentarily deafened (stunned) for 1d4
rounds. Additionally, for the duration all
rolls that are affected by hearing suffer a
-1d penalty until the effect wears off.
5 The palms of the warrior strike the ears
of the target, causing eardrums to “pop,”
dropping the target to their knees (counts
as prone) as they scream in pain. The
attack inflicts an extra 1d8 in damage.
Additionally, the target must pass a
Fortitude save with a DC matching the
momentarily stunned for d6 rounds
as they can do nothing but scream. All
attacks and skill rolls suffer a -2d penalty
until effect wears off.
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• OCCULTIST •
Y
ou were always an “odd bird” as a child. While on them. For ranged weapons, derringers and small
most kids get the “jimmy legs” after barely pistols are typically chosen, while easily concealed
cracking open a book, you took to whining bladed weapons are for those unavoidable melee
when Ma and Pa ushered you out to go play. Your encounters.
hunger for knowledge is never satiated and would
Starting Wealth: Occultists start the game with 2d12
eventually take a turn towards the esoteric world
dollars.
of occult investigation. Whether checking out the
locals’ accounts of the walking cacti of New Mexico
or investigating mysterious disappearances in local CLASS ABILITIES
rail towns, you never grow weary on your quest to 6th Sense: Constant contact with the supernatural
discover things most men turn a blind eye to. eventually begins to attune human senses to the
At some point you began to dabble in the arcane paranormal, allowing the occultist a “feeling” when
arts with little to show for it, but the Seven Days something isn’t quite right.
of Night peeled the lid back on the arcane energies To use the 6th sense ability, the occultist wields an
that constantly flow around all living things. You item used as a focus, such as a crystal ball, dowsing
discovered that these energies could be plucked rod, or some other esoteric device. They must then
out of the air and woven into spells and rituals to focus for 1 round, and unless the source of the
astounding effect. Your newly acquired spell abilities, supernatural is attempting to avoid detection, the
coupled with uncanny investigative skills, makes you ability is automatic and requires no roll.
indispensable to any posse setting out to pull the
curtain back on the plans of evildoers and the things Should an entity wish to remain undetected, a
they serve to bring about the end of the world. contested roll must be made by rolling 1d20 + Will
modifiers + CL ( short for Caster Level) vs. the
Hit Points: Occultists use a d6 to determine hit entity’s 1d20 + Will + number of HD. Success means
points at each level. the creature’s presence is detected. Failure means the
Crit Die: d6 Fumble Die: d12 creature is alerted to the presence of the occultist,
and the ability cannot be attempted again for the
Action Die: Occultists use their action die for attack encounter.
rolls, spell checks, and all class related ability and
skill rolls unless otherwise noted. Arcane Arts: The occultist has a rare talent for
channeling ambient arcane energy into rituals and
Luck: An occultist’s current Luck modifier applies to spells committed to the pages of ancient scrolls and
all investigation rolls. tomes. Occultists begin the game with a personal
Path: Occultists begin the game by Walking the grimoire containing four spells, determined
Line, but their constant dabbling in the occult, along randomly (though benevolent judges may allow a
with regularly dealing with outside malevolent player to choose one or two), and further adjusted by
forces, often leads them down the Path of The Intelligence modifiers. Additionally, occultists gain one
Damned. spell at each new level in addition to spells discovered
during their adventures which may be scribed.
Signature Weapons: Occultists spend most of
their time with their nose buried in dusty tomes To cast a spell, the occultist rolls 1d20 + Intelligence
rather than shooting cans off of fence posts; modifier + CL. The result should then be cross-
however, the need for a back-up weapon isn’t lost referenced with the results chart for the spell being
attempted. Spells are listed in the Magic section.
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Dance with the Devil: Occultists are constantly Investigation: Occultists are known for having sharp
immersed in the esoteric and often find their paths minds and an unmatched attention for detail. This
crossing with things that cause even the toughest natural propensity for curiosity often aids them while
gunslinger to run home crying for momma. Constant attempting to spot a clue or in learning more about
exposure, in addition to an unquenchable thirst for the lore of a legendary creature stalking a local town.
arcane knowledge, allows the occultist to double Occultists gain a +1d modifier with any investigative-
their Willpower save when attempting a Grit check type roll.
and with all spell saves with fear-based effects.
Scribing: Occultists have the ability to transfer written
Familiar: Occultists often spend countless days spells directly into their personal grimoire. The benefit
locked behind the doors of their sanctums, buried of scribing is that the spell can be used repeatedly,
in dusty tomes and the arcane research that often whereas casting from the original source burns the
accompanies them. These periods often leave little words away as soon as the spell is evoked. Scribed
time for socializing, and many occultists fill the spells must be penned in a special mixture containing
desire for friendship by calling for an arcane familiar. the occultist’s own blood mixed with ink. The specially
Familiars not only function as a devoted companion formulated ink binds the spell to the occultist’s own
but offer benefits that aid an occultist in many of grimoire permanently. Mixing the ink and preparing
their day-to-day functions. Familiars are summoned to scribe will take time (up to one week per spell level
by a ritual known to every practicing student of the or as decided by the judge). There is a chance that
occult. The type of familiar that arrives as a result the scribing fails (make a spell check vs. DC 10 + spell
of the ritual is always random, perhaps determined level); if the initial attempt fails, the occultist may
by the Three Fates. Whatever the result, familiars try again for the specific spell each time they reach a
all share similar traits, some of which are imparted new level. Once failed, they may then try to scribe a
to the summoning occultist. Creatures summoned different spell until one is successfully scribed (you
by the ritual also benefit from the bond, gaining a never fail to learn a spell at each level, though you
heightened intelligence, hit points, and armor class— may fail to learn a specific spell). Note: the number of
some of which improve over time. See the Familiar spells the occultist can know and the number of spells
charts at the end of the class description. in their grimoire are the same. Even if the occultist
finds a trove of spells, they can only scribe one spell at
The familiar gains the following bonuses: (1) adds
each new level (from a spell level they are able to cast)
the occultist’s Reflex save to their own natural AC; (2)
into their grimoire. At each new level, the occultist
gains an additional 1d4+2 hp when summoned and
may either roll randomly or make a selection from
an additional d4 hit points each time the occultist
spells that were found while adventuring. A spell may
gains a new level; (3) gains an Intelligence score of 5;
be cast from a scroll, book, or other source without
(4) gains a telepathic link with the occultist, allowing
first scribing it, but the physical item or page will be
limited communication, and both can see through
destroyed after the spell is cast.
the eyes of the other with 1 round of complete
concentration with a working range of one mile; (5) Spellburn: Occultists often attempt to increase the
uses the occultist’s saving throw values. effects of a spell being evoked by using blood sacrifice
(spellburn). Declare the number of points spent
The occultist gains the following bonuses: (1) gains
from any physical attribute(s). Each point “burned”
an innate trait from the summoned animal; (2)
this way adds 1 to the total result of the spell check
gains the ability to cast spells through the familiar,
on a 1:1 basis. You must declare spellburn before
using them as a focus (occultist may cast the spell
rolling any dice to attempt the spell. Describe what
from a maximum distance of 1 mile through the
method the occultist is using to spellburn (cutting
familiar at the cost of 1 point of spellburn); (3) gains
with a ritual dagger, burning flesh, etc.). This adds
a telepathic link with the familiar, allowing limited
to the cinematics of the act. Ability points burned
communication, and both can see through the eyes
in this manner cannot be healed magically, as doing
of the other with 1 round of complete concentration
so upsets the ebb and flow of arcane energies that
with a working range of one mile;
constantly surround the occultist.
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OCCULTIST PROGRESSION CHART
LEVEL TITLE ATTACK CRIT DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DICE REF FORT WILL
1 Conjurer 0 d6 d12 1d20 +1 0 +1
2 Warlock +1 d6 d12 1d20 +1 +1 +2
3 Enchanter +1 d7 d12 1d20 +2 +1 +3
4 Soothsayer +2 d7 d10 1d20 +2 +1 +4
5 Occultist +2 d8 d10 1d20+1d14 +3 +2 +5
6 +3 d8 d10 1d20+1d16 +3 +2 +6
7 +3 d8 d8 1d20+1d20 +4 +2 +7
8 +4 d8 d8 1d24+1d20 +4 +3 +8
9 +4 d10 d7 1d24+1d20 +5 +3 +9
10 +5 d10 d7 1d24+1d20+1d14 +5 +4 +10
OCCULTIST SPELL CHART

LEVEL KNOWN SPELLS MAXIMUM SPELL LEVEL
1 4 1
2 5 1
3 6 2
4 7 2
5 8 3
6 9 3
7 10 4
8 12 4
9 14 5
10 16 5
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FAMILIARS
Use the following Stat block as the base for the
familiar and make adjustments based on this chart
and the powers granted from the familiar ability.
Familiar, base: Init +0; Atk bite (or claw or sting) +1
melee (1d6); AC 12; HD 1d6; MV 40’ (or fly 40’); SV
Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +0; WtL.
TYPE OF ANIMAL FAMILIAR PERSONALITY TYPE

RESULT ANIMAL INNATE TRAIT GIVEN TO CASTER ROLL D20 PERSONALITY TYPE
1 Scorpion +2 natural AC bonus 1 Grumpy
2 Domestic cat +4 bonus to stealth rolls/night vision 2 Hypochondriac
3 Rattlesnake +4 bonus to poison saves 3 Braggart
4 Jackrabbit +1 bonus to all saves and gain a 6’ 4 Insulting
leap vertically/12’ horizontally with a 5 Greedy
running start
6 Jolly
5 Horned owl Night vision up to 90’
7 Sarcastic
6 Bearded dragon +2 natural AC bonus
8 Melancholy
7 Spider +4 bonus to climb checks
9 Sleepy
8 Domestic dog Skilled at tracking by scent
10 Mellow
9 Prairie dog +4 bonus to alertness checks
11 Loud
10 Bat Can function normally in darkness
12 Paranoid
11 Skunk Skilled at tracking by scent
13 Fearful
12 Raven Voice mimicry
14 Obsessive compulsive
13 Weasel +2 bonus to Reflex saves
15 Romantic
14 Armadillo +3 Natural AC bonus
16 Complaining
15 Opossum +4 bonus to disease-related saving
throws 17 Forgetful
16 Fox Skilled at tracking by scent and night 18 Thoughtful

vision up to 60’ 19 Comical
17 Raccoon Night vision up to 90’ 20 Demanding
18 Cockroach +2 bonus to Fortitude saving throws
19 Bullfrog Can hold breath for up to 6 turns and
leap 6’ vertically/ 12’ horizontally
with a running start
20 Wolf Skilled at tracking by scent
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• REVELATOR •
Y
ou spent your days in a peaceful existence, Path: Revelators begin by Walking the Line but
tending to the spiritual needs of your flock— must strive towards the Path of the Righteous,
that is until the events of the Seven Days knowing the role they play in the upcoming
of Night set loose dark things into the world, and endgame between the forces of light and the agents
a visitor from Heaven itself came to you with a of darkness. Revelators tolerate the “darker heroes”
different calling. This angel (for what else could it making their way across the frontier, ultimately
have been) declared that the time of peace you’d seeing them as a means to an end.
gotten all cozy with had ended. Men with the
Signature Weapons: Revelators typically choose
blackest of hearts have unleashed unspeakable evil
firearms, clubs, and bladed weapons when forced to
into the world and are even now intent on bringing
fight.
about the end of mankind by freeing ancient gods
trapped in dimensional exile. Starting Wealth: Revelators start the game with 1d8
dollars.
It was then that the being baptized you in the fires
of divinity. The flames enveloped you, licked at your
soul, left you burning with a different fire, one that CLASS ABILITIES
helps you march faithfully into the darkest night, Divine Healing: The revelator has a gift for
providing you with the divine power to manifest channeling divine energy for the purpose of healing
miracles—hallelujah brother! the sick and wounded. To attempt a healing, the
Hit Points: Revelators use a d8 to determine hit revelator must physically touch the subject’s wound.
points at each level. The player should roll 1d20 + Personality modifier +
Crit Die: d8 Fumble Die: d12 level and reference the result on the Healing chart.
Action Die: Revelators use their action die for attack Determine the degree of success by cross-
rolls and all class related ability and skill rolls unless referencing the current Path of the subject with that
otherwise noted. of the healer. To avoid any confusion, determine the
Path by looking at their current position on the Path
Fall From Grace: Sometimes a revelator takes a tracker (found in the Character Creation section).
wrong turn while trying their best to walk the Characters one or more steps in either direction
righteous path. Falling from grace can often seem count as being on that Path. Characters Walking
random, but it’s known that God has a plan for the Line are adjacent to either Path. The result is
everything. Sometimes a revelator can unknowingly the number of dice rolled to determine restored
step on divine “toes,” hindering that plan. hit points using the Hit Die type of the class being
Should a revelator roll a natural “1” on a divine healed (luchador d12, gunslinger d10, etc.). The
healing, miracle check, or turn back the night check, number of Hit Dice healed can never exceed the
the revelator’s action conflicts for reasons unknown, level of the subject.
and the revelator begins their fall from grace. The full For example: A revelator has advanced two steps towards
rules for a fall from grace are detailed in the Magic the Path of the Righteous. He attempts to heal his
section (pg 172). friend, a gambler, who is one step toward the Path of the
Luck: Revelators add their current Luck bonus to all Damned. The revelator is considered Righteous, while the
Willpower saves. gambler is considered Damned. On the Healing chart,
the two are considered to be on opposite paths.
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Winning the contest ejects the possessing spirit,
HEALING CHART leaving it temporarily stunned for 1 round and unable
HEALING SAME PATH ADJACENT OPPOSITE to possess another target for 24 hours. A tie results in
CHECK RESULT PATH PATH a stalemate with neither gaining ground. Additional
1-11 Failure Failure Failure rolls must be made on the following round if the
12-13 2 dice 1 dice 1 dice revelator wishes to continue the exorcism. Losing
14-19 3 dice 2 dice 1 dice the contested roll means the entity has thwarted the
revelator’s meddling attempt. In addition to retaining
20-21 4 dice 3 dice 2 dice
control over the host, the spirit retaliates with a
22+ 5 dice 4 dice 3 dice backlash of negative energy, inflicting 1d4 damage
per Hit Die of the entity, additionally stunning the
Some wounds are harder to heal than others. Use the
revelator for 1 round.
following as a guideline for more serious conditions
and the number of dice required to heal each Fear No Evil: Revelators aren’t the type to turn
condition. Conditions healed do not restore lost hit tail and run, considering they’ve been baptized in
points. Each condition must be healed separately. the fires of the righteous. Revelators double their
Willpower save modifiers vs. Grit checks and fear-
Broken Limbs: 2 dice
based spell effects.
Organ Damage: 3 dice
Disease: 3 dice Miracles: Revelators act as a direct conduit to the
Poison: 2 dice Divine, able to perform things best described as
Blindness or deafness: 3 dice miracles by those who give witness. Miracles take
Lost Limb: 4 dice many forms that often depend upon the moment of
need (raining fire down from the heavens to smite
Divine Intervention: Often, the holy warrior has
stayed the righteous course, and the course has left evil, creating food and water for the hungry, etc.). To
him standing barefoot in a nest full of rattlesnakes. represent this, the revelator may choose from any of
the miracles listed in the Magic section. A number
During these times the revelator can call out for
of miracles can be known based upon character
divine aid.
level. In addition, a large assortment of clerical spells
To request divine intervention, the revelator makes a (miracles in the Weird Frontiers RPG) are found in
check by rolling 1d20 + Personality modifiers + CL. the pages of the Dungeon Crawl Classics rulebook.
The judge will set the DC. Simple requests (e.g., light Miracles are prayed (chosen) for at the start of each
a lantern) are DC 10, and extraordinary requests day based upon the predicted needs of the Revelator.
(e.g., make the sky rain down fire) are DC 18 or
higher. This extraordinary act imparts a cumulative To perform a miracle, the Revelator rolls a d20
+ Personality modifier + level. The total is then
+10 DC penalty to future attempts to call for divine
checked against the results chart of the miracle
intervention for the next 24 hours.
being performed.
Exorcism: Bad souls typically end up in bad places,
Turn Back the Night: Revelators act as a constant
and in an effort to evade their inevitable fate,
forge for the fires of the righteous and shine like
powerful spirits often attach themselves to “ride” an
a beacon of divine energy, serving to remind the
unknowing living host—often resulting in further
damned of the error of their ways. Any type of un-
misery and pain. Exorcism is the revelator's way of
dead, demon, or otherworldly being is subject to the
ejecting the malevolent creature so that it can be
turn back the night ability. To turn back the night the
dealt with face to face.
revelator rolls 1d20 + Personality modifiers + CL.
Upon enacting the exorcism, a contested roll of wills The result is then referenced on the Turn Back the
is made between the revelator and the possessing Night chart.
entity. The revelator rolls 1d20 + Personality
modifiers + CL (Caster Level) vs. the possessing
entity’s 1d20 + Willpower save modifier.
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TURN BACK THE NIGHT CHART
CHECK TURN RANGE HOLY SMITE 1 HD 2 HD 3-4 HD 5-6 HD 7-8 HD 9-10 HD 11-12 HD
1-11 - - NE NE NE NE NE NE NE
12-13 30’ - T1 NE NE NE NE NE NE
14-17 30’ - T1d3+CL NE NE NE NE NE NE
18-19 30’ - T1d4+CL T1 NE NE NE NE NE
20-23 60’ - T1d6+CL T1d3+CL T1 NE NE NE NE
24-27 60’ Beam 60’ T1d8+CL T1d4+CL T1d3+CL T1 NE NE NE
1d3 damage d14
damage
(no save)
28-29 60’ Cone 30’ 1d4 T2d6+CL T1d6+CL T1d4+CL T1d3+CL T1 NE NE
damage d14 d14
damage damage
(no save)
30-31 120’ Cone 60’ 1d6 K1d8+CL T1d8+CL T1d6+CL T1d4+CL T1d3+CL T1 NE
damage (no save) d14
damage
(no save)
32+ 240’ Cone 120’ K2d6+CL T2d6+CL T1d8+CL T1d6+CL T1d4+CL T1d3+CL T1
1d6 damage (no save) d14 d14
damage damage
(no save) (no save)
NE= No effect Holy Smite = At high levels, a revelator’s turn

attempt produces holy energy that smites unholy
T = Creatures up to this HD are turned in a quantity
creatures in close proximity. This is in addition
indicated. For example, “T1” means one creature is
to the turning effect and can be directed in the
turned; “T1d4+CL” means a number of creatures
same direction as the revelator’s line-of-sight for
of this HD are turned equal to 1d4 + caster level.
the turning attempt. The effect and range vary, as
Unless indicated, turned creatures receive a saving
described below, and all unholy creatures affected
throw (Will vs. turn check DC). A turned creature
take the indicated damage automatically with no
moves away from the revelator at maximum speed
save. The damage occurs once per turn attempt;
or cowers if unable to retreat. A turned creature
another turn check is required the following round
continues to flee for 1d6 turns.
to attempt again. Beam: a concentrated ray of light
D = Creatures are turned, and they take the indicated that the revelator can direct against one target within
damage on the first round of turning. For example, 60’. Cone: a cone of variable length/distance that is
T1d4+CL, D1d4 means the revelator can turn a 30’ wide at its end.
number of creatures of this HD equal to 1d4+CL and
those creatures also take 1d4 damage.
K = Creatures are automatically killed. The number
of creatures killed is indicated after the K. For
example, K1d8+CL means the revelator kills a
number of creatures of that HD equal to 1d8 + caster
level.
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REVELATOR PROGRESSION CHART
BONUS
1 Bible beater 0 d8 d12 1d20 +0 +1 +1
2 Evangelist +1 d8 d10 1d20 +0 +1 +2
3 Preacher +2 d10 d10 1d20 +1 +1 +3
4 Revivalist +2 d10 d8 1d20 +1 +2 +4
5 Revelator +3 d12 d8 1d20 +1 +2 +5
6 +4 d12 d7 1d20+1d16 +2 +2 +6
7 +5 d14 d7 1d20+1d20 +2 +3 +7
8 +5 d14 d6 1d24+1d20 +2 +3 +8
9 +6 d16 d6 1d24+1d20 +3 +3 +9
10 +7 d16 d5 1d24+1d20+1d14 +3 +5 +10
MIRACLES KNOWN PER LEVEL

REVELATOR LEVEL IST LEVEL MIRA- 2ND LEVEL MIRA- 3TH LEVEL MIRA- 4TH LEVEL MIRA- 5TH LEVEL MIRA-
CLES CLES CLES CLES CLES
1 4
2 5
3 5 3
4 6 4
5 6 5 2
6 7 5 3
7 7 6 4 1
8 8 6 5 2
9 8 7 5 3 1
10 9 7 6 4 2
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• SIN EATER •
Y
ou’re a walking, talking, breathing piece to rolls unless stated otherwise.
a puzzle that confounds those who dare to
Luck: Sin-eaters add their current Luck bonus to all
think outside the pages of the Good Book.
navigation-related rolls while in the spirit world.
You’d surely find yourself at the business end of a
rope should you “enlighten” the good folks as to Path: Sin-eaters begin by Walking the Line but
what happens when they draw their last breath. Just must strive towards the Path of The Righteous.
like every soul that passes over, yours began its final Charon expects sin-eaters to follow the creed of
journey amidst the blood-reeds, along the river Styx, the ferryman: To shepherd lost souls and exact
and as fate would have it, your ferryman arrived but vengeance upon those who prey upon them. Sin-
not to take you to Heaven or Hell. You were worthy, eaters are chosen from the ranks of ferrymen for
chosen by Charon himself to shepherd souls across their strength of character and dedication to seeing
the treacherous waters of the river Styx, finding the each soul finding its way “home.”
shores of whatever afterlife the soul earned whilst
still amongst the living. Signature Weapons: Sin-eaters are chosen from
various time periods in history. This can lead to a
When the events of the Seven Days of Night hit vast selection of weapons that the sin-eater may
the land of the living, multitudes of souls found choose from. To represent this, one of the two
their journey to the underworld cut short, trapped allowed signature weapons must be the character’s
to wander the spirit world. This sudden influx of “soul-aegis” (see below).
“soul-traffic” could tip the scales between the living
and the dead, setting an ancient prophecy in motion Starting Wealth: Sin-eaters starts the game with
that could bring about the end of the world. Sensing 1d12 dollars.
the coming calamity, Charon has chosen you along
with a small cadre of the Brothers of the Blood CLASS ABILITIES
Reeds to travel back to the lands you once walked, Last Rites: Every sin-eater carries an ancient tome
to shepherd lost souls and put down those that prey that contains every burial rite known to man.
on them. Enacting ancient rites, your spirit finds its To perform last rites, the spirit must be a willing
way to the land of the living through a suitable host, participant. Typically, the spirit wishing to depart
taking possession of it just as its last breath is being will lie prone while the sin-eater places their
drawn. This ancient rite of binding not only heals obol (a symbolic coin given to every ferryman by
the host body of all wounds, but you also retain Charon himself) in the mouth of the spirit desiring
many of the memories and skills of the deceased to eternal rest before performing the burial rite. Once
better serve you on your new mission. complete, the spirit appears by the shores of the
Note that with a funnel adventure, reserve the sin- river Styx; the obol returns to the sin-eater’s palm
eater class for zero-level characters that perished the following round.
during the adventure. Soul-aegis: The sin-eater served as a ferryman before
Hit Points: Sin-eaters use a d10 to determine hit being chosen to return to the land of the living.
points at each level. Ushering souls along the river Styx is an undertaking
filled to the brim with peril! Every ferryman is
Crit Die: d8 Fumble Die: d12 known to carry the weapon they wielded at the time
Action Die: Sin-eaters use their action die for attack of their “first death.” The weapon becomes a symbol
rolls in addition to all class related ability and skill that identifies each among their brothers and sisters
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in the underworld and is used to help protect the Sin-eaters use the coin to perform many of their
souls shepherded along the perilous shores of the duties—including performing last rites on spirits sent
dark waters. The soul-aegis returns to the surface to the river Styx to begin their journey to the afterlife.
with the ferryman as they assume their new role as Sending a soul to its proper resting place imbues
a sin-eater—as the weapon is entwined with the sin- the coin with a sliver of each soul it transports in
eater’s soul. A soul-aegis may be a melee or missile this way, “charging” the coin with a small boon as a
weapon, but each soul-aegis has the following special gesture of thanks to the shepherd. The coin may hold
properties: one charge per level of the sin-eater and can be used
to heal 1 HD of hit points or grant a +1d bonus to any
.
save. Each use expends one charge.
Soul-sense (cost of 1 point temporary Personality):
The sin-eater adjusts their senses to include objects
and denizens of the Near (the closest point in the
spirit world to the land of the living). It takes 1
round to activate soul-sense and it lasts 1 turn. While
activated, the sin-eater can see into the Near as if it
were superimposed upon the land of the living, and
verbal communication with denizens of the spirit
world is possible.
Side-step (cost of 1 or more points of temporary
Personality): The spirit world is normally reserved
for the restless dead that have failed to cross over
into the afterlife for whatever reason. The sin-eater
has the innate ability to cross the veil that divides the
living from the dead—physically able to step into a
land filled to the brim with restless spirits seeking aid
to help them find passage to the afterlife.
A sin-eater side-steps into the spirit world by fully
concentrating on any reflective surface for 1 round.
The effort of crossing the veil is taxing, and each
jump (including the return trip) costs 1 point of
temporary Personality (which reflects the force of
will spent to attempt the ability).
Once the Personality point is spent, the sin-eater
rolls 1d20 + Personality modifiers + level. The total is
compared to a DC set by the judge (but always starts
at a DC 8, further modified by situational factors).
For example, attempting to enter the spirit world in
broad daylight, in front of dozens of onlookers, might
impose a +6 penalty to DC, while attempting the
ability at midnight in a graveyard would impart a -5
to the DC.
Ferryman’s Coin: Charon marks the induction of each
ferryman by endowing them with an ancient copper Transporting a living ally or mount is possible; it costs
coin, called an “obol.” In ages past, a copper coin was an additional 1 point of temporary Personality to
often left in or on the mouth of the deceased to pay a carry multiple creatures across and adds a cumulative
ferryman for transportation to the afterlife. +1 to the DC for each creature carried over.
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River Rites: Ferrymen all know a set of rites; taught with stealth and travel. See the complete write-
to them by Charon himself. The rites serve to protect up further down.
and aid the shepherd as they usher their precious
orvus corax (cost of 2 temporary Personality
C
cargo to the afterlife. The rites also serve the sin-
points): Corvus corax (or raven’s call) is a rite that
eater well with their mission in the land of the living.
opens a portal directly to the underworld which
Enacting a rite takes a toll upon the sin-eater, as pours forth a flock of Stygian ravens to aid and
represented by a temporary reduction of Personality. protect the sin-eater. See the complete write-up
The roll is made as follows: 1d20 + Personality further down.
modifier + CL
Ferryman’s reprieve (cost of 2 temporary
Shadow walk (cost of 2 temporary Personality Personality points): Ferryman’s reprieve helps
points): Shadow walk grants limited mastery over protect sin-eaters when faced with overwhelming
the realm of shadow that permeates the land of odds—offering a supernatural barrier that helps
the living and that of the dead. Use of the rite repel malevolent forces. See the complete write-
grants the ability to use that shadow to assist up further down.
SIN-EATER PROGRESSION CHART

LEVEL TITLE ATTACK CRIT DIE FUMBLE DIE ACTION DIE REF FORT WILL
BONUS
1 Soul Shepherd +1 D10 D12 1d20 0 +1 +2
2 Raven-kin +2 D10 D12 1d20 +1 +2 +2
3 Nomad +3 D12 D10 1d20 +1 +3 +2
4 Spirit-warden +3 D12 D10 1d20 +2 +4 +3
5 Sin-eater +4 D14 D8 1d20+1d14 +2 +4 +3
6 +5 D14 D8 1d20+1d16 +3 +5 +4
7 +6 D14 D7 1d20+1d20 +3 +5 +4
8 +6 D16 D7 1d24+1d20 +4 +6 +5
9 +7 D16 D6 1d24+1d24 +4 +6 +5
10 +8 D20 D6 1d24+1d24 +5 +7 +6
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RIVER RITES
CORVUS CORAX
Cost: 2 points of temporary Personality Duration: 1d3+CL rounds Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: Ferrymen gliding the dark waters of the river Styx often find themselves at odds with
creatures that would prefer the shepherd leave their charge on the banks to be eaten. Allies are few
and far between, though Stygian ravens are known for their benevolent nature towards the ferrymen.
Corvus corax instantly summons a protective flock of the creatures to offer aid and sow confusion
amongst the foes of the sin-eater.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the sin-eater slings their obol high into the air (allowing the ancient coin to
serve as a focus for the rite) where it hangs, mid-air, piercing the veil of reality and allowing the summoned
ravens passage into the land of the living; (2) shadows begin to curl and bend as disembodied caws signal
the coming of the ferryman’s protectors as they burst from available shadows in the area; (3) the sin-eater
momentarily floats above the ground as their neck begins to stretch and vomits forth a flock of frenzied
ravens; (4) the sin-eater traces a flaming circle in the air that serves as a portal to the Abyss—flames crackle
and pop as the summoned ravens burst forth, ready to aid the ferryman.
Effect: A flock of Stygian ravens pour forth into the area, eager to protect the ferryman. The flock
fills a 10’ area centered upon the sin-eater or a chosen foe. The sin-eater may utilize their summoned
brethren in one of two ways. (1) Protection- the sin-eater gains a temporary +4 AC (full cover) bonus
from the shielding wings of the flock for the duration of the rite. OR (2) Attack- The sin-eater sends
the murderous flock—hungry for the eyes of the sin-eater’s foes—on the attack. The flock gains one
attack on each enemy in a 10’ area using the sin-eater’s melee attack bonus. Successful strikes inflict
1d6+CL damage, and any critical hit results in an eye being plucked from the target’s skull unless a DC
10+CL Reflex save is passed. Targets losing an eye suffer a permanent -2 penalty (per eye) to any action
requiring sight unless magically healed. Corvus Corax lasts 1d3+CL rounds.
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FERRYMAN’S REPRIEVE
General: Ferrymen traversing the dark waters of the river Styx are often stalked by the creatures
haunting its banks—as the souls of the departed make for a rare meal when one can be caught. It is
bad enough that these malicious beings hunt with cunning, frequently in packs, but they often carry
gifts from Mother Maw, the undying storm that gifts her hellish children with the gift of dark magic.
It is during these times that ferryman’s reprieve is invoked, serving as a direct distress call to Charon
himself for protection and aid when under the threat of magical attack.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the sin-eater flips their obol high into the air where it hangs, suspended,
projecting a glowing eye that surveys the scene as Charon’s gaze fills each soul in eyesight with dread
and awe for 1 round, imposing a -1 attack penalty in addition to the other listed effects of the rite; (2)
the eyes of the sin-eater begin to glow and crackle with blue-hued energy that extends to outline the
form of the sin-eater, providing the listed effects of the rite; (3) a glowing wraith-like form holding
a scythe appears behind the sin-eater, instilling them with the essence of Charon; (4) the sin-eater
momentarily bursts into a flock of Stygian ravens before instantly reforming with a faint blue glow
outlining their form.
Effect: The ferryman has fallen under the watchful eye of Charon himself and must be protected for
some unseen event yet to unfold. A glowing avatar of the original ferryman steps from an available
shadow, wearing the mask of death and carrying a glowing scythe. The mysterious figure lifts the
weapon high into the air, causing the sky to momentarily darken before bursting with a swarm of
ghostly ravens. The ravens fill the area around the sin-eater with menacing caws, forming a barrier
that offers 30 + 5% per CL of magic resistance. Ferryman’s Reprieve lasts 1d3+CL rounds.
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SHADOW WALK
General: The river Styx is known for its countless channels; the dark waters transport a newly
passed spirit to whatever hereafter they’re deemed worthy of that matches their spiritual beliefs. The
tributaries are known to be laden with sinister creatures plotting the demise of ferryman and their
precious cargo. When direct confrontation is to be avoided, stealth and subterfuge are best deployed.
Shadow walk grants the ability to use shadows to shroud and transport the sin-eater and their charges.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the clothes of the sin-eater begin to animate, becoming inky pools of
darkness that stretch and join with areas of natural shadow; (2) a nearby shadow serves as a portal for
a flock of shadow ravens that form around and serve as a shadowy extension to the sin-eater; (3) the
sin-eater becomes a being composed of pure shadow and gains an additional +4 bonus to concealment
rolls while the rite is in effect; (4) all natural light within a 100’ radius of the sin-eater is greatly reduced
as shadows become animated and begin to coalesce around the Ferryman.
Effect: The unnatural shadows found in the underworld are channeled by the sin-eater, manifesting
from their very pores and filling a 20+5’ per CL area. The collected shadows not only aid in providing
stealth but also allow the sin-eater to make short jumps from shadow to shadow. Shadow jumping can
only be performed with an abundance of shadow, thus stepping from shadow to shadow under the
light of the sun, in an open desert, would be near impossible.
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• TOMMYKNOCKER •
Y
ou were never known as a lucky fella, so it tommyknocker suffers a -1d penalty to all initial
was no surprise to family and friends that you reaction rolls.
found an untimely demise during the Seven
Dark Inheritance: The tommyknocker is a bit of an
Days of Night. What did surprise them was the day
enigma as the walking worm-farm has found a way
you rose from the pine box in your Sunday best and
to stave off heading to the afterlife by sheer stubborn
told the preacher you’d be taking a raincheck on
willpower. In most cases, the journey through the
that eulogy—until you took care of some unfinished
Near and the deepest reaches of the Far is cut short.
business. Now you find yourself a walking corpse;
Their soul is pulled back to the lifeless body for one
breathing ain’t on the “to-do list” anymore and a
last jaunt in the land of the living. The journey back
belly full of lead won’t slow you down, much.
to one’s body takes the tommyknocker down the
Note that with a funnel adventure, reserve the back roads of the spirit world, with one of those
tommyknocker class for zero-level characters that paths running right through a maelstrom filled with
perished during the adventure. lost souls the storm has devoured. Mother Maw, as
her offspring lovingly call her, serves as a “twisted
Hit Points: Tommyknockers use a d14 to determine
battery” of negative energy that gives the spark of
hit points at each level.
life to all things un-dead. Each creature, from the
Crit Die: d8 Fumble Die: d12 lowest shambling deadpoke to the terrifying grave
wraiths are eternally tethered to this raging storm.
Action Die: Tommyknockers use their action die for The tommyknocker is also charged and marked by
attack rolls in addition to all class related ability and Mother Maw like their un-dead kin, but the dead-
skill rolls unless otherwise noted. head is just too stubborn to give in to the twisted
Luck: Tommyknockers add their current Luck bonus urges to end life and gnaw on granny’s liver. The
to Fortitude saves. tommyknocker instead serves as an anomaly that
can tap into the storm and temporarily borrow
Path: Tommyknockers begin by Walking the Line abilities of their twisted cousins.
but often veer towards the Path of The Damned as
they re-animate with unfinished business and don’t To use dark inheritance, the tommyknocker must
give an owl’s hoot about anyone that gets in the way. spend 1 point of temporary Personality to represent
the tommyknocker’s use of willpower to harness and
Signature Weapons: Tommyknockers return from control the channeled ability. Each ability brings
the spirit world with supernatural strength. They a sliver of darkness with it, often changing the
prefer melee weapons that leave a permanent mark appearance of the tommyknocker and leaving them
on those foolish enough to cross their path. with a temptation they must resist while the ability
Starting Wealth: Tommyknockers begin the game is manifested. Powers do not stack; however, current
with 1d8 dollars. powers may be dismissed in order to channel a new
one. Many of the creatures channeled are not ones
seen on the living side of the veil.
CLASS ABILITIES
Dead Head: Tommyknockers have no need to
Beat With the Ugly Stick: Blood no longer flows
breathe, eat, sleep, or do any other bodily task
through the tommyknocker’s veins, and as a
normally required of the living. Tommyknockers are
result, they acquire a corpse-like visage considered
immune to poison, suffocation, and damage from
disturbing to most (including to animals). The
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inhalation attacks. Tommyknockers automatically Strength of the Grave: The tommyknocker returns
pass roll the body checks but suffer a permanent from the spirit world with the strength of the
-1 to Stamina with each return to represent the grave coursing through their rotting veins. All
body’s inability to withstand fatal wounds. Once melee attacks gain a +1d modifier to damage rolls.
Stamina reaches zero, the tommyknocker’s body has Strength-based skill checks (including grappling)
sustained too much damage to continue hosting would also benefit from this +1d bonus.
their soul.
Tough as Nails: Returning from the grave is no
No Rest for the Dead: Being dead means no small feat, and the tommyknocker finds their return
longer needing a place to lay your head at night. comes complete with a new bag of tricks—including
Tommyknockers have no need for sleep and are the inability to feel pain. The walking corpse shrugs
immune to sleep-related attacks; however, they find off all but the worst of wounds. Their Fortitude save
their senses slightly dulled as a direct result of being bonus is doubled (if positive, no effect if it's negative)
dead, thus foes attempting a surprise attack on the and they do not suffer critical hits. The damage
tommyknocker gain a +1d modifier to that check. rolled with a critical strike is still taken, but no
Critical Hit chart is rolled on for further effects. The
Stitch It Up: Tommyknockers aren’t capable of
down side to riding a stiff corpse is the shambling
healing wounds naturally or by magical means;
gait caused by the rigor in your joints. This can
instead, they must manually repair damage
mostly be disguised as an old wound to a leg, but it
suffered during adventuring. Cuts must be stitched
reduces initiative rolls by a 1d penalty.
up, breaks set, holes plugged, etc. For each hour
spent repairing wounds, the tommyknocker
regains 1HD in hit points. Allies wishing to aid the
tommyknocker halve the time normally required to
make repairs as long as they have a medically related
occupation.
TOMMYKNOCKER PROGRESSION CHART

BONUS
1 Rotter +1 D8 D12 1d20 0 +1 +1
2 Deadhead +2 D8 D12 1d20 0 +2 +1
3 Revenant +2 D10 D10 1d20 +1 +3 +2
4 Pariah +3 D10 D10 1d20 +1 +4 +2
5 Tommyknocker +3 D12 D8 1d20 +1 +5 +3
6 +4 D12 D8 1d20+1d14 +2 +5 +3
7 +5 D14 D7 1d20+1d16 +2 +6 +4
8 +5 D14 D7 1d20+1d20 +3 +6 +4
9 +6 D16 D6 1d24+1d20 +3 +7 +5
10 +6 D16 D6 1d24+1d24 +4 +7 +5
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inflicting 1d8 damage and the target being grappled.
DARK INHERITANCE LIST Each successive round results in the drain of 1d4
All powers cost 1 point of Personality. Intelligence points to the target, simulating the
brain-eating, unless the grapple is broken. Victims
Kin-folk: Banshee Duration: 1d3+CL rounds
reaching 0 Intelligence are slain. As an odd side
Visage: The tommyknocker gains a ghostly effect, the tommyknocker gains a number of hit
appearance as their jaw unhinges and reveals rows of points equal to the Intelligence points devoured.
glistening fangs.
—A—
Power: The tommyknocker gains the wail of the
Kin-folk: Ghoul Duration: 1d3+CL rounds
legendary creature. Friends and foes must pass a
Grit check with a DC of 8+CL. In addition to the Visage: The tommyknocker grows long jagged ebony
effects of the Grit check, one chosen enemy of the claws, their jaws unhinge, and their tongue grows
tommyknocker must pass a DC 13+CL Willpower 1d20 inches, turning mottled and violet.
save to avoid suffering a loss of 1d3 Grit points each
Power: The tommyknocker gains two claw attacks
round the tommyknocker focuses on them. This
(2d20) inflicting 1d6 damage each. The claws carry
power has no effect on “monsters.”
a paralyzing venom, and victims must pass a DC
Curse: Channeling this power opens the 10+CL Fortitude save to avoid becoming paralyzed.
tommyknocker to extreme feelings of oblivion and Victims paralyzed remain so until a successful save
loss. When the power ends, the tommyknocker can be passed each round (no additional save is
must make a Willpower save at DC 10 or for the next required once passed). The tongue of the ghoul
24 hours be unable to speak or communicate well allows the tommyknocker the ability to spear a
(social interactions suffer a -1d). portion of meat from slain victims, regaining 1d4 hit
points for each round of feasting, for a maximum of
—A— 1 round per level/HD of the victim.
Kin-folk: Deadpoke Duration: 1d3+CL rounds Curse: The taste for living flesh is often too
Visage: The tommyknocker gains a rapidly tempting to resist. Seeing the blood of an ally sparks
decaying appearance with maggots and grave an internal struggle, and the tommyknocker must
worms manifesting from any convenient orifice. immediately pass a DC 10 Willpower save to avoid
Additionally, the tommyknocker develops an odd spending their next round removing a choice cut
shambling gait while the power manifests. The of meat from the wound. The attack is made with
tommyknocker now resembles the classic un-dead. normal attack bonuses and inflicts 1d6 from the
combination of the bite and tongue burrowing into
Power: The tommyknocker becomes more resistant the open wound. A new save must be passed each
to damage. Attackers making a successful ranged or round the power is in effect.
melee attack must roll for damage twice and take the
lower result. In addition, the tommyknocker may —A—
pick one result (that makes sense) from the Deadpoke Kin-folk: Laughing Skull Duration: 1d3+CL rounds
Quirky Traits table in the Bestiary section (pg 679).
Visage: The tommyknocker peels back the skin
Curse: The tommyknocker smells the brains of the from their face, revealing a cackling alabaster skull
living and must resist cracking a skull to sample a wreathed in soul-numbing blue flames.
cut of the “think-meat.” The higher the Intelligence
of the prey, the harder it is to resist, thus the Power: The tommyknocker gains a maddening
tommyknocker will attack a target with the highest cackle that can be directed at one target +1
Intelligence (friend or foe) unless a DC 10 Willpower additional target per level of the tommyknocker.
save can be passed each round the ability is in effect. Victims must pass a DC 10+CL Willpower save to
Attacks are made with a -4 penalty to reflect the avoid going temporarily mad from the laughter.
attempt to go straight for the skull, with success Target(s) roll 1d6 each round to determine their
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action: (1) the target falls into the fetal position, Power: The tommyknocker becomes immune
clawing at their heads trying to get the laughter out to mundane weapons; however, on the round of
(target is considered helpless for the current round); a successful attack, the tommyknocker can take
(2) target flies into a blind rage and attacks their no physical action other than moving (the attack
closest ally; (3) target attempts to inflict harm upon passes through their ghostly form, but they remain
themself, using their normal means of attack— incorporeal for the remainder of that round).
attacks automatically hit for maximum damage; (4) Additionally, the tommyknocker gains an attack that
target becomes overwhelmed with fear and attempts drains 1d3 Personality points. Living targets slain in
to flee directly away from the tommyknocker for 1d4 this way (Personality is reduced to 0) become grave-
rounds; (5) target becomes paralyzed, choosing to wraiths in 24 hours.
withdraw from the mind-numbing effects of the
Curse: The tommyknocker is filled with hate for all
cackle (and are considered helpless and unable to
things righteous and good and must pass a DC 10
take any action); (6) target momentarily sees the
Willpower save each round to avoid attacking an ally
only means of escape is to become an ally of the
walking the Path of the Righteous.
tommyknocker and will follow their commands to
the best of their ability aside from self-harm.
The ability cannot be used on a new target until the
ability is used anew, releasing any targets currently
under the effects of the maddening cackle.
Curse: The tommyknocker finds violence against
friend or foe to be laughable and must pass a DC 10
Willpower save each round a friend or foe is
successfully attacked. Failing the save results in the
tommyknocker being unable to do anything but
stand and cackle maniacally for the remainder of the
round.
—A—
Kin-folk: Shadow Duration: 1d3+CL rounds
Visage: The tommyknocker’s pores begin to leak
writhing worm-like tendrils of darkness.
Power: While remaining perfectly still, the
tommyknocker melds into existing shadows,
becoming invisible. While moving, gain a +4 bonus
to stealth-related rolls. A +4 bonus to AC is also
granted in areas heavily shrouded in shadow.
Curse: While the power is in effect, the
tommyknocker suffers a -1d penalty to any actions
attempted in daylight or areas devoid of darkness.
—A—
Kin-folk: Wraith Duration: 1d3+CL rounds
Visage: The tommyknocker begins to flicker in and
out of reality as their body dissolves into wisps of
foul smelling mist; their eyes becoming floating,
glowing-white orbs filled with hate.
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CHAPTER THREE
RULES
Ain't nothin scarier than a man

with a gun. And ain't nothing more
helpless than a man without one.
— Frank Griffin, Godless (2017)

RULES
Example: Walking on a four-foot-wide cliff edge
ABILITY CHECKS requires no check, but walking a four-foot cliff that
T
here may come a time when a skill isn’t what’s forms a natural bridge across a yawning chasm does,
needed to get the job done. Maybe you need as there is a significant consequence to failure.
to hold on to that rope a little longer so that
DC 10 tasks are real work. The weak and unskilled
your partner can climb to safety, or it could be that
could not likely achieve these tasks. Example: kicking
you’re trying your best to hold your breath and
down a door, scaling a smooth cliff wall, or hearing
not take in that lung full of black smoke filling the
the approach of a mountain lion stalking its prey.
burning barn you’re trapped in. When a physical or
mental attribute makes more sense to determine the DC 15 tasks are feats that can present quite a pickle.
outcome of a given situation, use the one you think It takes someone special to accomplish these tasks.
the character would need the most to accomplish Examples: jumping a gorge, attempting to snatch an
the task, and use the DC examples (detailed below) object out of a target’s hand while galloping on a horse,
to set the difficulty. Make an ability check by rolling lassoing a jutting rock as the hero falls from a cliff.
a D20 modified by any positive or negative modifiers
attached to the ability being used. DC 20 tasks are a hero’s work. Only the seasoned
veterans of a posse can accomplish these
Difficulty Levels monumental deeds.
Not every task should be one you have to roll to
succeed at, otherwise you’d never get saddled up and SKILLS
headed after the things you’re itching to fill with
As stated in the Occupations section of character
lead! Use common sense with everyday skills and
generation, skills are trained (they relate to your
assume a character knows the proper way to brush
occupation) or untrained. Trained skills use 1d20 +
their teeth and scramble up a few eggs to quell that
ability modifier vs. a DC set by the judge. Untrained
gnawing at the belly.
skills use 1d10 + ability modifier vs. a DC set by the judge.
When the task at hand is determined important
Matching or beating the DC of the skill check results
enough to roll for its success, the judge will assign a
in success.
DC (difficulty challenge) number to the attempt that
gives the player a number to match or beat. The DC Contested Rolls
the judge assigns to the attempt should reflect the Situations can arise where characters will have to
difficulty of the skill check in addition to modifiers match their skills and abilities against those who
that might make the check more difficult then are working against them. In such a case, each
normal (in the pouring rain under a moonless sky, side rolls using one of the above methods (skill or
under a hail of gunfire, etc.). ability check). The side with the highest total (and
Below, you’ll find general guidelines to help you still beats the DC) wins the contest. In some cases,
determine just how difficult a skill check should be. opposed ability checks may not have a set DC. Two
cowpokes arm wrasslin’ in a saloon would decide the
Sample DCs winner by simply having the higher roll. A sin-eater
DC 5 tasks are so easy a kid wet behind the ears trying to get the jump on a nasty spirit while in the
could do it. Typically, you don’t roll for these minor spirit world would use their Agility, while the spirit
challenges unless there is a consequence for failure. would use its Intelligence.
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Assisting Skill/Ability Checks COMBAT
If you find yourself facing overwhelming odds while
trying to accomplish a task, a helping hand is often Below you’ll find a basic rundown of how combat
just what you need to get over the hump. Typically, works in Weird Frontiers.
up to four allies may assist a character attempting a ♠ B
efore the first round begins, determine if
skill or ability check. In the case of a skill test, allies either side involved is surprised or facing
must be trained at the skill to assist. Each helper something that warrants a Grit check (see Fear
grants a +1 bonus to the roll made by the character & Madness).
receiving help.
♠ E
ach character that is unsurprised and suffers
Learning New Skills no loss of action due to a failed Grit check
There may come a time when a character wants to then rolls for initiative to determine the order
learn a new skill not normally in their repertoire. of action during a round of combat. Players
Skills are generally limited to each character’s zero- with multiple characters (funnel style) should
level occupation and chosen class, but what if Sam only roll once, counting the highest initiative
the barber wishes to take up dentistry? Characters modifier.
wishing to learn a new skill should be given the
♠ O
nce initiative is determined, characters and
opportunity.
enemies act in order of initiative from highest
To learn a new skill, the player should first to lowest.
announce their intent to the judge, who then will
♠ M
ake attacks by rolling a d20 and adding
determine what would be required to begin learning.
any relevant modifiers. Compare the total to
Rudimentary skills, such as tying rope knots,
the target’s Armor Class (AC). Matching or
cooking, sewing, etc. should only require basic tools
beating the defender’s AC results in success.
and materials along with a book on the subject or a
trained person giving a bit of instruction. Advanced Successful attacks often result in the target suffering
skills such as chemistry, horsemanship, or even damage as determined by the type of weapon, spell,
occult knowledge may require finding and paying a ability, etc. used.
mentor, in addition to the purchase of needed items.
Once the conditions as set by the judge are met, the Keeping Time
character must spend time studying or practicing Combat is broken down into rounds with each
at least once per session (1-hour minimum) for a round consisting of 10 seconds. During combat, one
number of sessions as determined by the judge. turn is 10 rounds; however, activities taking place
Once the time has been spent in practice, the outside of combat are also measured in turns, each
character may increase their untrained skill check of which is approximately 10 minutes. Round time
die by one step (+1d) and they should note it on their in combat up to the nearest non-combat turn.
character sheet to keep track of the progression.
Continued practice results in a further +1d on the Movement
dice chain until the character reaches a d20, and is Most characters move at a rate of 30 feet per round.
now considered skilled at the task. Judges may wish to reduce a character’s movement
if heavily encumbered by as much as half the normal
Characters should only be allowed to learn up to two rate depending on how much they are carrying.
new skills at each level starting at 1st level to keep
from bogging down gameplay. Judges may also wish Marching Order
to handle practice and studying between sessions When bullets start to fly, it’s important to know which
should it better suit the style of gameplay for the lucky person catches some lead first. Encounters with
group. narrow lanes of travel might limit movement enough
to where characters must form a “marching order.”
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Each player should state where their character is Actions
amongst his allies. Handing players a piece of paper to During each round of combat, participants can move
make a rough diagram showing character placement up to their normal rate of movement and take one
can be helpful during the game. In funnel style games, action using their action die. Keep in mind some
have each player stack their character sheets with activities may take multiple rounds to complete,
the top most character being in the front during such as spell casting or setting up a dynamite charge.
gameplay. Where multiple rounds are required, make the
roll on the final round of the task at hand. Judges
Surprise
may allow a character to forego any movement in
Before either side acts in combat, the judge order to take a move-related action instead, such as
determines if anyone is surprised or too frightened drawing a pistol and firing it.
to act. Characters who have no chance to detect
someone/thing waiting to get the jump on them are Below you’ll find a sample list of actions a character
automatically surprised. Judges may give characters can make during a round.
a chance to detect traps, ambushes, etc. with an
Sample Actions
opposed ability check. The character/monster
attempting the surprise rolls 1d20 + Agility modifier ♠ D raw or sheathe a pistol or other weapon: 1
vs. the targets 1d20 + Intelligence modifier. Surprised action or movement action
targets lose their first round actions and are flat- ♠ Open a door: 1 action or movement action
footed (positive Agility modifier is not added to AC ♠ Light a torch or lantern: 1 action or movement
this round). action
Fear ♠ Uncork a potion or open a scroll: 1 action or
Judges should determine whether to call for a Grit movement action
check before each encounter after determining ♠ Locate an item in a saddlebag 1 action
surprise. Grit is a new ability used to determine just ♠ Stand up from a prone position: Full round
how well a character stands up in the face of fear. action
See the Fear & Madness section (pg 141) for details. ♠ Mount or dismount a horse: Full round
action.
Initiative
♠ Read a scroll or drink a potion: 1 action
Initiative rolls are handled by rolling a d20 + any
Agility modifier, with any additional modifiers ♠ Fill a canteen: Full round action
based on the situation or special abilities that might ♠ Make a melee or ranged attack: 1 action
enhance/detract from the character’s ability to react.
Keep in mind that two-handed weapons suffer
Armor Class
a -1d penalty to initiative rolls (a d16 instead of a Unarmored characters begin the game with an
d20 in most cases). Funnel games typically involve armor class of 10 + any Agility modifier. This is
larger groups of characters that will slow down further modified by spells, lucky rolls, miracles,
game play if you roll for each character; thus, each contraptions, and mundane items that a character
player rolls once for initiative and uses the highest has crafted. Each time a character increases in
Agility modifier of all the characters they control. level, they gain a cumulative +1 bonus to their AC (a
Once initiative has been rolled, the judge will place character reaching 3rd level would gain a +3 AC). Get
characters and villains in order from the highest roll shot at enough, and you’ll eventually learn how to
to the lowest roll to determine who acts first during dive for cover!
combat. Remember, characters succumbing to the
effects of surprise lose their first-round action.
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Types of Combat and the Attack Roll d20 on the dice chain do not score critical hits. In
Attacks taking place within arms reach (usually the case of an expanded critical range (a 19-20 for
within five feet) are melee combat and uses Strength example) only a natural 20 is an automatic success
modifiers to add to both attack and damage rolls. and the target’s AC must still be met before the foe is
Fights beyond five feet are ranged attacks and use hit or a critical is applied.
firearms and weapons that inflict damage from a safe Note: In the case where an attack is made by natural
distance. Ranged attacks use Agility modifiers on the means such as claw, bite, or natural ranged weapon and
attack roll but not the damage roll. the critical result doesn’t fit well with the means of attack,
To attack, characters roll their action die (typically a reroll the crit or use a result higher or lower than rolled.
d20) modified by any relevant ability score modifiers
and any situational modifiers. An attack roll equal to FUMBLES
or greater than the target's AC is successful.
A fumble occurs when a natural, unmodified ‘1’ is
Melee: Action die + Strength modifier + any rolled on an attack. Not only does the attack miss,
additional modifiers vs. target’s AC but the player must immediately roll on the Fumble
table corresponding to the type of attack being made
Ranged: Action die + Agility modifier + any (melee, ranged, or firearms) to determine the nature
additional modifiers vs. target’s AC of the fumble. When using a lower die size than a
Characters with multiple attacks or wielding multiple d20, a natural 1 is still a fumble.
weapons often roll a die lower on the chain than the Each class begins at 1st level with a specific fumble
standard d20. Remember, the same modifiers apply die, which is modified by the reverse of any Luck
to these dice, and dice that fall below the d20 on the modifier (because lower is better on these charts).
chain no longer crit when the highest number on the This die normally drops on the chain as a character
die is rolled; however, should the die type go above a gains in levels to reflect improvements as they become
d20 on the chain, the die will fumble on a natural 1 veterans of combat. Zero-level characters use a d14
and will crit on the highest number on the die rolled when rolling on the Fumble table to represent the
(24 on a d24, or 30 on a d30 for example). chaos of their first encounters with the supernatural.
CRITICAL HITS Readers may question why there was an inclusion of a

firearm Fumble table when there is already a generic
Characters rolling a natural, unmodified ‘20’ (on a table for ranged weapons. Firearms play such a pivotal
d20) land a crushing blow for their efforts, and the role in Weird Frontiers and a chart made specifically for
attack automatically hits regardless of the targets firearms didn’t take much debate!
AC. Scoring a critical hit allows the character a
chance to roll on the Critical Hit table based on the Note: In the case where an attack is made by natural
type of damage (blunt, piercing, slashing, firearms, means such as claw, bite, or natural ranged weapon
or wrestling) caused by the weapon. and the critical result doesn’t fit well with the means of
attack, reroll the fumble or use a result higher or lower
The die type rolled on the Critical Hit table is class than rolled.
specific and improves as the character rises in level to
represent an ever-developing combat prowess. Rolls
made on a Critical Hits table are modified by any
FIREARMS
Luck modifiers. Zero-level characters begin the game Pistols, rifles, and shotguns play a large part in the
by rolling a d6 on Critical Hit tables to represent their passion many share for the period. Weird Frontiers
lack of experience with battling the supernatural! sets its sights on giving you a system for firearms
that pays proper homage to the genre. There’s a lot
Should a character be lucky enough to roll a die of historical information here and minutia about
higher on the chain for an attack roll, remember how the period firearms worked, but we also provide
to adjust the number required for a critical hit. A a simplified firearm chart in the Appendix (pg 844)
d30 will score a critical hit on a natural 30, d24 on with more generic firearms if that is preferred.
a natural 24. Attacks made with dice lower than a
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Firearms in the Old West AMMO TYPES
Judges may choose to use any or all aspects of this
section of the rules, but a brief discussion of firearm Cap & Ball (C&B)
types and ammunition in the mid-19th century is Most guns of the time used cap and ball
appropriate to give a feel for the milieu. We’ll discuss ammunition. Briefly, this consists of a powder
a bit about the different types of ammunition you’ll charge, a wad to separate the lead ball from the
find at the time, types of guns that are available, and powder, a wad or grease packing to hold the ball
give some explanation of why the mechanics work as in place in the chamber, and a percussion cap that
they do. You’ll notice there’s a large section of Civil will fire the powder when struck by the hammer
War era guns. Most of the shooting irons you’ll find of the gun. Loading manuals of the day included
would have been war surplus or part of a soldier’s multiple steps to take when loading a single barrel
mustering out after the war, so those are the most or chamber of a gun, resulting in long load times for
common weapons available to player characters. cap and ball repeaters.
Accuracy Cap and ball ammo was generally packaged in paper
Each firearm has three ranges listed on the chart. packets, either for pouring into the chamber or in
These stand for the number of feet the gun is more flammable paper packets meant to be inserted
accurate to: short, medium, and long ranges. To keep whole into the chamber/barrel. These would be
it simple, use the following range modifiers: paired with a percussion cap that would be placed on
the percussion nipple after the chamber was loaded.
♠ Short: +1 to attack Alternatively, chambers could be loaded manually,
♠ Medium: No modifier with powder measured out into each chamber
from a powder horn and bullets and wads added as
♠ Long: -1 to attack
needed. Shotguns using cap and ball ammunition
often had the shot packaged in a paper or thin wire
ACTION TYPES mesh, keeping it together to facilitate loading and
eliminating the need for an additional wad to hold
Single Action
the shot in the barrel. For the purposes of Weird
Single action (SA) firing is the default mechanism Frontiers, it’s easiest to presume that the cap and
for all single shot or double-barrel weapons. This ball paper cartridges are of the incendiary paper type
denotes the need for an external hammer to be and shotgun shot is prepackaged, removing the need
separately cocked prior to pulling the trigger. This is to tear open a paper cartridge, pour powder down
also the mechanism for the majority of revolvers of the barrel, and place the ball into the barrel prior to
the era and all lever action rifles. Revolvers and most ramming the powder and ball into place. However,
lever action weapons with SA firing may be fanned. judges may amend this presumption as they see fit,
Double Action with any changes likely extending the reload times.
Double action (DA) firing is seen only in revolvers Loading times for cap and ball muzzleloading
at this time. Weapons using DA firing use a single single-barrel rifles using paper cartridge packets, as
trigger action to both cock the pistol and fire the recorded in military trials, tended to be around 20
weapon. This was noted at the time as being a seconds (or 2 rounds), with firing times of ~3 shots/
dramatic improvement in the rate of fire for some of minute. This can fairly be extrapolated to other
these weapons, which is reflected in the improved muzzleloading weapons, resulting in load times
rate of fire for all DA weapons. DA revolvers of approximately two minutes for a cap and ball
cannot be fanned, though some revolvers can be revolver. This extended loading time explains why
used in either double or single action. They can be many a gunslinger, bandito, or outlaw would carry
hammerless, improving the concealability rating, as multiple pistols, providing them with extended,
they don’t require the outside hammer, though most sustained firepower before reloading. While
retained it. reloading times may be shortened at the judge’s
discretion, the flavor of having your desperados
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carrying and wielding multiple pistols in their travels were used for rare early revolving shotguns, such as
along those weird trails makes for an interesting and the Roper revolving shotgun, though they were not
compelling image. apparently used for rifles or pistols at the time.
Cap and ball ammunition was also used in many Reloading times for cartridge ammunition are
breechloading rifles of the era, and in those, the greatly improved over cap and ball ammunition,
reload times were greatly improved. Paper cartridge particularly for revolvers. The average reload time
packets were used for all of these weapons and for a 6-round top-break cartridge-loaded revolver
other than placing the percussion cap, did not take is around 15-20 seconds for all chambers, though
appreciably more time than using a metal cartridge. this would potentially be slowed for one loaded one
chamber at a time through a loading gate, such as
One final note is that cap and ball ammunition,
the Colt single-action Army, where reload times
no matter the type, was decidedly not waterproof.
tend to run around 30 seconds. The reload time
Both the ammunition itself as well as guns with
for breechloading guns is not significantly affected,
this ammunition loaded were vulnerable to water
although it is slightly improved by not having to use
(in the form of immersion or even extended heavy
percussion caps.
rain). Cartridge ammunition, on the other hand,
was generally waterproof, which was one significant Unusual Cartridge Ammunition
advantage. This sort of difference is best dealt with During the development of the more standard
by the ruling of individual judges, thus we don’t cartridge-based guns, several variant forms were
have any specific rules regarding water effects on developed that would have been found at the time,
ammunition. although they aren’t seen today. Some of these
Metallic Cartridge are detailed here, though there are few actual
mechanical effects of these variations from the basic
This type of ammunition is one that continues to
cartridge ammunition.
be used to the modern day. There are variants on
the form, but for the most part, the general premise The first metallic cartridges were seen in the
is similar. The metal case has, on one end, a lead LeFaucheaux pinfire system, wherein metal
bullet that caps and seals that end. In the middle is cartridges had a small metal pin protruding from
a powder charge. The other end has a primer seated one side of the base, which would be hit by the
in the metal that will ignite the powder when struck hammer of the gun and then strike an internal
by the hammer. No additional percussion caps are primer. These debuted at the 1851 World’s Fair in
needed and the whole package is self-contained. London and were revolutionary at the time but
were used mostly in Europe. The first breechloading
The most common type of metal cartridge
shotguns were produced by LeFaucheaux using the
ammunition was rimfire, which had the primer in
pinfire cartridge system, and it was seen in some
a rim around the edge of the cartridge. This was
handguns as well as European military rifles. This
produced in all calibers from .22 to .50 from about
system had its flaws, as the pins needed to be lined
1855 onwards and is still produced today. Centerfire
up with indents in the chambers, which increased
metal cartridges in a close to modern form were
reload times compared to rimfire cartridges, and the
developed in the 1870s and used with increasing
protruding pins were more vulnerable to accidental
frequency from then on. However, most guns did
discharges from rough handling, particularly due to
not use metal cartridges until the 1870s and cap and
loose ammunition.
ball firearms continued to be produced for hunting
use into the early 1900s. Another early version of a non-metallic cartridge
was the Volcanic “Rocketball” ammunition. This
Early metallic cartridges were made from copper,
version formed a semi-conical, hollowed-out lead
with fewer made from brass or even steel. However,
projectile around a powder charge, then capped
copper deformed and would produce issues with
it with a primer that was sealed in place. This
cartridge extraction during reloading, leading to
proprietary ammunition was used in the Volcanic
an eventual transition to primarily brass cartridges
rifle and handgun, which were among the earliest
by the end of the 1870’s. Steel reloadable cartridges
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lever action guns. While waterproof and compact, contested roll vs. anyone trying to spot the gun.
allowing a high magazine capacity, this ammunition In the case of a tie, the winner is the one with the
was expensive and vastly underpowered, as the higher Luck score.
powder charge was limited by the space available in
the bullet. Cover
Cover can offer a substantial bonus to those coming
Ammunition Caliber under gunfire. To keep things simple, decide how
Ammunition caliber was, at this time and place, much of the defender’s body is covered and apply the
given in hundredths of an inch. This stands for the listed AC bonus versus the attack. Objects used for
diameter of the barrel or bullet. Common calibers cover must obscure the defender from the attacker’s
included .22, .31, .36, .41, .44, .50, .56, and .69. Caliber line of sight.
and standard powder charge combine with other
Partial (+1 AC): Most of the target can be seen, but
factors of the gun to produce the power of the
some cover offers a distraction from the shot.
overall projectile which is reflected in the game
mechanics as the damage of the shot. For shotguns, Half (+2 AC): At least half of the body is obscured by
the measurement is given in gauge, with some the cover.
standard gauges being 10, 12, 16, or 20 gauge. Gauge
measurement is standardized to be based around the Full (+4 AC): Only a small portion of the defender’s
diameter of a spherical lead projectile that would body can be seen (arm, leg, head, etc.).
fit the barrel. For example, a 10 gauge shotgun has a Gunsmithing
barrel diameter (or bore) of approximately .78 inches
Any character with a background occupation
(caliber), with a 12 gauge being .73 and a 16 gauge .66
considered to lean heavily on the use of firearms
caliber. It was more common to see 10 or 12 gauges
can be assumed to have received training on the
being used at the time.
maintenance and minor repairs for the firearms they
Standardization of caliber was done, but a wild carry. In game terms, characters may announce they
proliferation of ammunition types and sizes existed wish to “tune the rig” (clean, oil, and perform any
during this era and even into the modern day. In maintenance the weapon needs) during downtime in
order to limit the mechanical and bookkeeping a session. Tuning the rig typically happens before the
aspects of this variation, we have attempted to character turns in for the night or during morning
lump certain ammunition into groups, despite hours when they awaken. Each firearm requires a
them being functionally dissimilar. For example, .44 number of rounds and a proper cleaning kit must be
Russian was a different cartridge than .44 American, on hand.
with different ballistic capabilities, that was
Once the proper time has been spent on the firearm
manufactured to be incapable of being loaded into
in question, have the player make a gunsmithy skill
the .44 American revolvers of the day. Both of these
check with a standard DC 5. For every multiple of 5
were dissimilar from the .44-40 Winchester, .44
the check is passed by, have the player remove one
Remington, .44 Evans, or .44 Colt ammunition, all
Ace or Eight from their gun deck before reshuffling
of which were produced at the same time and were
their deck for the start of the day. For example,
not interchangeable. These have all been conflated
Zander rolls a 5 on his skill check to clean his trusty
into a single .44 caliber in the ammunition tables.
Colt Navy revolver. He not only succeeds at cleaning
Individual judges may choose to split these out as
and oiling his rig, but is allowed to remove 1 misfire
they see fit. Any variations in game mechanics due to
card from his gun deck before shuffling it for play.
variations in ammunition have been included in the
Should Zander have rolled a natural 20 he would
individual gun mechanics/descriptions.
have pulled 4 misfires from the deck (and snagged a
Concealability Boon for rolling that 20!).
Each gun has a concealment modifier. Characters Gunsmithing and Modifications
apply this modifier at any point they’re attempting
Now, some folks might be happy with just buying a
to conceal a firearm. Make an Intelligence-based
pistol or rifle from your local trading post or pleased
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with whatever they carried during the war and got
mustered out with, but that’s not for everyone. Some
need a mite more done to their guns to get that
extra little bit of performance. That’s when they go
see a gunsmith, tinkerer, or friendly bedlamite for
some modifications.
GUN MODIFICATIONS
GUN MODIFICATION COST EFFECT NOTES
MELEE MODIFICATIONS
Skullcrusher butt $2 d5 damage in melee. Pistols of Conceal 2 or less.
Bowie knife blade $5-10 d6 damage in melee. Pistols of Conceal 2 or less. -1 Conceal rating.
Bayonet blade $1 d8 damage in melee. Rifles only. Conceal -1.
Folding knife blade $5 d4 damage in melee. Pistols. 1 round to engage the blade.
PISTOL MODIFICATIONS
Cartridge conversion $15-20 Reload time reduced. 2 bullets/ Revolvers.
reload time given.
Filed down sights $1 +1 on the draw. -2 to hit at medium
or longer range.
Slicked-up trigger action 2-4x +d3 to Initiative when shooting. +d3 to misfire checks.
cost
Shortened barrel $3 +1 conceal for 4” shortening. medium range -1 to hit, long range reduced by 10’ and at -2 to
hit.
Slip shooting Hammer $5 +1 quickdraw for 3” shortening. Single handed “fanning” is allowed, but -2 to hit when “fanning,”
unless using two hands.
Folding Hammer spur $3 +2 Initiative for the first shot when Only double action.
taking a shooting action. 1 round to unfold and allow “fanning.”
Trigger guard removal $1 +1 Quickdraw if drawing a +1d on misfire checks.
concealed pistol.
RIFLE MODIFICATIONS
Double-set trigger $5 +1 to hit if aiming for 1 round (or
more).
Telescopic sights $20+ Reduce penalties for longer range Fragile, easily damaged.
shots by one step; +50% to long
range.
False muzzle $10 +1 to hit. +1 round to reload times.
HOLSTER MODIFICATIONS
Tie-down holster +$1 +1 to quickdraw.
-1 to Reflex saves.
Shoulder holster $10 +2 conceal.
-1 to quickdraw.
Swivel holster +$10 +3 quickdraw.
-2 to hit when firing from a holster.
Spring clip holster +$5 +1 to quickdraw. Guns of base conceal 2 or more.
Spring release holster $15 +2 quickdraw. Guns of base conceal 3 or more or small melee weapons.
-1 conceal
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Melee Modifications Slip-shooting hammer modification - In slip-
Skullcrusher butt cap - This reinforcement of shooting, the trigger is removed, tied back, or
the butt cap of a revolver allows ready use of it for disengaged from the hammer of the single-action
dealing hard blows without damaging the pistol too firearm, and the hammer is pulled back and allowed
much. When used in melee, this gives the pistol in to drop to rapidly fire the gun. This modification
question a bludgeoning d5 damage. Can’t be done for alters the hammer and trigger action to allow single-
any pistol with a conceal of more than 2. handed “fanning.” Gain +2 to Initiative on the draw,
and single handed “fanning” is allowed, but at -2 to
Bayonet/Bowie knife blade - This attachment to hit when “fanning,” unless using two hands.
the underside of a pistol provides an underslung
8-10” blade below the barrel, suitable for stabbing Shortened barrel - Shortening the barrel of a
or slashing in melee. When used in melee, this gives pistol can make it easier to conceal (+1 conceal for
the pistol in question a d6 for damage. This can't barrel-length reductions of 4” or more) and make
be done for any pistol with a conceal of more than a pistol faster on the draw (+1 to draw for a barrel-
2 and reduces the concealment rating by 1. This length reduction of 3” or more). Accuracy suffers a
can be a permanent change or be attached by a lug mite when barrels are shortened this much, with
(detachable) system. When a bayonet is on a long medium range shots at -1 to hit, and long range is
arm, the damage is 1d8 in melee. If successfully used reduced by half and is at -2 to hit. While any fool
to stab an opponent, the user can trigger a shot at with a hacksaw can do this, those who don’t want
the same opponent as a free action at +4 to hit. their guns mangled will take them to a gunsmith or
bedlamite or, if possible, order them shortened from
Folding knife blade - This is a smaller blade that the factory. Cost is $5.
tucks along the barrel or into the grip of the pistol.
It takes 1 round to engage the blade and is generally Trigger guard removal - Removing the trigger guard
suited for stabbing in melee. When used in melee, is a fairly easy process that makes it quicker for the
this gives the pistol in question a d4 for damage. If shootist to fire a double-action revolver or improves
successfully used to stab an opponent, the user can access for gloved or mittened hands. While a slight
trigger a shot at the same opponent as a free action benefit is seen in initiative (+1), there is some risk of
at +2 to hit. an accidental discharge (+1d on Misfire table). Cost
is $1.
Pistol Modifications
Folding hammer spur - This change to the hammer
Cartridge conversion - This modifies an existing spur smoothes out the lines, removing the spur that
cap-and-ball revolver to accept cartridges. might snag on clothing, and improves the speed of a
Conversions were extremely rare until the late 1860s quickdraw from a hidden holster or within clothing
but improved reload times as well as providing other (+1 Initiative if drawing a concealed pistol). However,
benefits from the use of metal cartridges. The cost to the gun cannot be fired unless it’s a double action
have this done by a gunsmith is almost the same as a and can’t be fanned at all until the shootist takes an
new gun, at $15-20, until the conversions were being action to unfold the spur. Cost is $3.
done on a factory basis.
Filed down sights - Filing down the front sight on a
Rifle modifications
pistol makes it a bit smoother on the draw, with less Barrel length reduction - Barrel length reduction
to hang up in the holster or on clothing, but at the for rifles and shotguns is represented by carbines
sacrifice of accuracy. Pistols with filed-down sights or “trapper” model Winchesters (for rifles) and by
gain a +1 to initiative, but suffer a -1 attack penalty. scatterguns/coach guns for shotguns. No further
modifications are effective.
Slicked-up trigger action - A good gunsmith or
bedlamite can polish up all of the mechanisms, Telescopic sights - Scopes are still crude affairs,
improve the trigger spring, and make the internals of expensive, relatively fragile, and cumbersome
a gun sing for the gunslinger. The cost is variable (at (measuring up to 36” in length), but are still
least 2x base cost), and the modification provides a extremely useful for sharpshooters looking to get
benefit of +1 to Initiative. an extra bit of distance out of their vision for rifle
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shots. When using an appropriate weapon (a long common waist-high ones, but it is much more
distance rifle), firing from a stable position, and cumbersome for anyone doing more than standing
taking at least a round to aim, the sharpshooter can or sitting about waiting for trouble. A working
reduce penalties for longer range shots (long range cowpoke can’t afford to have their holster in the way
becomes medium), as well as improving the outer and it’s a bit awkward in the brush or when riding.
limits of their long range by an additional 50% (this
Swivel holster - This special holster has a forward
extended range is at -1). Available makes include
mounted swivel point that the gun and holster
the Chapman-James telescopic sight, the Malcolm
rotate around to allow firing through the bottom
telescopic sight (available with “normal” or custom
of the holster without the need to draw. Accuracy
ground to the users eye lenses ranging from 4x to 8x
suffers a mite, but that all-important first shot is like
power), the Amidon telescopic sight, and the British-
lightning.
made Davidson rifle scope (4x power, but only 15”
long). Cost is $20. Shoulder holster - This contraption straps across
the back and provides those interested in concealing
Double-set trigger - Addition of a preliminary
their carry weapon with the means to do so beneath
trigger that takes all of the slack out of the action,
a coat.
placing the hammer on a “hair-trigger” requiring
only the slightest pressure to make the rifle fire. This Spring clip holster - This holster uses a thin spring-
improves accuracy when the shooter is in a stable steel clip to hold the pistol in place, allowing the
position and has taken a round to aim, giving an wielder to pop the gun out the front rather than
additional +1 to hit at all ranges. Cost is $5. have to lift it out of the holster and then bring it into
aiming position.
False muzzle - This custom-made item is produced
for long-range shooting and should be made at the Spring release holster - This contraption straps to
time the gun is made, as it is made from the barrel the forearm of the carrier, allowing them to keep a
blank. Thus, it is unique to each gun and cannot small derringer, razor, knife, or sap strapped to their
be replaced if lost or damaged. It allows the user to arm, under their sleeves, where with a flex and twist
funnel the powder and bullet into a muzzle-loading of their arm, they can activate a spring mechanism
rifle without damaging the precise edges of the to deliver the weapon into their hand. It is harder to
end of the muzzle, which, if rounded or damaged, conceal than just the weapon is, however.
detract from the exact accuracy. This provides a +1
to hit at all ranges but adds 1 round to reload times. Rate of Fire (ROF)
Cost is $10 at the time of purchasing a custom target The ROF for each firearm listed in the Appendix (pgs
or long-range rifle. 856-861 & 844) gives the mechanical limit for how
many bullets can be fired in each round by normal
Holster Modifications trigger use (fanning the hammer can exceed this).
While a variety of holsters are sold, most fall into the Even if a character has more action dice available, a
category of a workingman’s holster, not necessarily gun can never fire more bullets in one round than
the sort of thing that a shootist concerned with the stated ROF. Each bullet fired on the same action
“clearing leather” at top speed would want to rely on. die per round after the first shot has a cumulative -1
While many tuck their pistols into their belts, keep penalty to the attack roll (first shot at no modifier,
them in pockets, or even have them thrust through a second at -1, third at -2, a fourth at -3, etc.).
cloth sash, some rely on specifically crafted holsters Remember that EACH shot requires a flip from the
for that extra edge in a gunfight. gun deck. If a character has multiple action dice in a
round, they may choose to fire single shots per action
Tie-down thigh holster - While nothing specifically
die without the cumulative -1 penalty or fire multiple
fancy is involved in this holster, the position, low-
shots per action die with the cumulative -1 penalty to
down on the thigh of the wearer, within ready sweep
each action die, but at no time can the total number
of their hand, is one that bespeaks a gunfighter,
of bullets fired exceed the RoF listed for the gun in
or at least someone who wants to look the part.
use unless fanning the hammer is employed.
This holster costs only slightly more than the more
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There is the premise that spare cylinders were carried
RELOADING and used to do rapid reloads of cap and ball revolvers.
Reload times are listed with each firearm in the However, there is no evidence of this being done
Appendix (pgs 856-861 & 844). The reload times historically. Additionally, cylinders were not
reflect the number of rounds it takes to reload a necessarily easily switched, particularly in the middle
single bullet into the firearm. Trying to reload a of a gunfight. If the judge wants to use this alternate
gun during an actual fight or while galloping down history methodology, then the reload speed might be
the trail is an entirely different story! Characters increased to 3 rounds for the whole weapon, albeit
attempting to reload under times of distress must with an attendant Agility or Luck check to prevent
pass a DC 10 Agility check each round to do so dropping all the various parts and ending up holding
reliably. Failing the check causes 1d6 rounds of ammo a very clumsy club instead of a six-shooter.
to drop on the ground (for higher shot capacities, roll
a die that appropriately matches the firearm). Muzzleloading Flintlock
A couple of older weapons are presented in the
Muzzleloading Single Shot tables—muzzleloading flintlock firearms. Flintlock
The default muzzleloading firearm in Weird Frontiers muzzleloaders are loaded as cap and ball weapons,
is a cap and ball weapon, using a powder charge, lead with the main difference being the addition of
ball, and percussion cap. These are loaded by pouring gunpowder to the firing pan rather than a percussion
a powder charge down the barrel, followed by a wad cap to the nipple. These had predominantly fallen
or patch to keep the powder in place, then a bullet, or out of use for the improved cap and ball weapons,
in the case of shotguns, shot. Then the entire charge but some still were used in the early years of the
of powder, wad, and bullet would be pushed down Civil War and could have been found after the war
the barrel to the chamber by a ramrod. The final step as well. These are functionally similar to cap and
would be to cock the hammer and place a percussion ball weapons of a similar type, albeit with a slightly
cap on the nipple, making it ready for firing. As decreased damage and an increased misfire potential
noted previously, reloading times for muzzle-loading reflected in the increased fumble die.
weapons are in the range of 20-30 seconds, or 3
rounds per shot. All the muzzleloading rifles and Breechloading
shotguns presented here are single action, requiring These weapons load the firing chamber from the
the hammer to be cocked prior to firing. This presents rear of the gun, rather than the muzzle. A variety of
no significant changes in game mechanics for these weapons use this method, including numerous single-
primarily single or double barrel weapons. shot rifles, some double-barreled shotguns and/or
rifles, and all firearms using metal cartridges. We are
Muzzle-loading Revolver (Handgun, Rifle, not differentiating between specific breechloading
Shotgun) actions, though many were used during this era,
In the case of cap and ball revolving handguns including the rolling block action, dropping block,
(revolvers), rifles or shotguns, a similar process would rotating block, lever action bolt, trapdoor action,
be done for each chamber, using an integral ramrod and others. Cap and ball breechloaders have paper
to pack the charge into each chamber, then applying cartridges that are loaded into the chamber, after
grease or similar packing material to seal the which the chamber is closed, often slicing off the
chambers, unlike in the single barrel muzzle-loaders. end of the cartridge to expose the powder, and a
This reduced the danger of chain-firing due to flash- percussion cap would be placed on the nipple, making
over when firing adjacent chambers, as well as the it ready for firing. This improved reload times to
potential for the powder charge to get wet or the lead approximately a 5-10 second (1 round) reload time for
bullet to shift in the chamber. The final step would single shot breechloaders. With metallic cartridges,
be to apply percussion caps to each chamber, then this sequence was improved by not requiring the
lower the hammer on either an empty chamber, or percussion cap placement, and for revolvers using
for some revolvers, a detent between chambers. The metallic cartridges, the reload times could be as fast as
weapon could then be placed back in the belt, ready 15-20 seconds (2 rounds) for all six chambers.
for future action, or immediately fired.
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THE GUN DECK Reshuffling the Gun Deck
Typically, you only shuffle the Gun deck once
Each player with a character that carries a firearm the last card has been flipped, but characters can
should have a standard deck of playing cards (jokers declare they are “cleaning my gun(s)” and reshuffle
included) close at hand during play. The Gun deck their deck during a point in the game when there is
is at the heart of the firearms system. Alternatively, downtime. You can also spend a Boon to reshuffle
a posse not wishing to invest in a deck of cards can the Gun deck at any point during play.
find free apps that will work fine but at the expense
of taking away from the feel of a Western game. The Playing the Bad Guys
Gun deck helps to represent the dependability of Judges should use one Gun deck during encounters
firearms manufactured during the period. where one or more enemies use firearms to
The steps for using the Gun deck and interpreting minimize table clutter.
the results are as follows: Rolling a Natural 1 After a Safe Draw from
ach player should shuffle the cards before
♠ E the Deck
the session begins, placing them within arm’s It would be unfair to declare a ranged attack result
reach of their character sheet. of a natural 1 a misfire if the attacker took a flip from
layers flip a card each time their character
♠ P the Gun deck. In this case, count the attack as a miss
discharges a firearm. and the attacker earns a Hex token for the blunder.
lipping a 2,3,4,5,6,7,9, or 10 has no effect,
♠ F
Rolling a Critical Success and Drawing an
the player should roll normally for a ranged
attack. Ace or Eight
It’s possible to roll a Critical success and still draw
lipping a black or red-suited face card results
♠ F
a bad card. In these instances, the misfire still
in good fortune for the attacker. Face cards
happens, but the Fumble chart roll does not (do not
offer a one-time bonus to attack and damage
roll for a fumble). Any stated Hex tokens are still
rolls depending upon the card flipped: Jacks
earned as well.
+1, Queens +2, Kings +3.
ces and eights (a deadman’s hand) spell
♠ A Fanning the Hammer
disaster for the attacker and result in a misfire. Fanning the hammer is the act of holding the trigger
The shot misses and the attacker must down on a single-action pistol while using your free
immediately roll on the Firearm Fumble chart hand to pull back, or “fan” the hammer as quickly as
with the appropriate fumble die modified by possible. This results in a less than accurate barrage
the reverse of any Luck modifier. of bullets heading towards your target on a gamble
lipping a red Joker results in an automatic
♠ F that more than one will find its mark.
critical hit (Lady Luck is keeping an eye on ya!) Fanning the hammer is handled in the same fashion
and the character receives 1d3 Boon tokens. as taking a standard shot; however, each shot past
lipping a black Joker results in an automatic
♠ F the first suffers from kickback. Additional shots,
misfire (Lady Calamity is giving you the stink- after the first, suffer a cumulative -1d penalty due
eye!) and the character receives 1d3 Hex tokens. to the difficulty of the maneuver (first shot at full,
second is at -1d, third is at -2d, fourth is at -3d, ect.).
Multiple Firearms and Gun Decks Remember that a card from the gun deck must be
Multiple decks can get in the way and become flipped for each shot fired, including each shot from
confusing when other players are using decks of fanning the hammer. Also note that a critical success
their own. We recommend that one deck be used for may only be achieved on a d20 or higher-sized die.
all the character’s firearms. In the case of a funnel Gunslingers are more adept at this and do not suffer
session where players control multiple characters, the full -1d when fanning (see the Gunslinger class
consider using one deck per player for all characters on pg 59).
to minimize confusion.
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Using Two Weapons
Using two weapons (including pistols) is far more difficult than most folks think. Use the following guidelines
for characters wishing to dual-wield.
USING TWO WEAPONS TABLE

AGILITY PRIMARY HAND DIE OFF HAND DIE CRITICAL HITS
8 or less -3d -4d Cannot score a critical hit dual-wielding.
18+ Normal die -1d Primary hand scores a critical hit as normal
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surgery, drugs, etc.), giving the character a better
DAMAGE chance to recover from wounds normally considered
Anything used as a weapon inflicts damage upon fatal/permanent to the injured (some critical hits
matching or beating the defender’s armor class (AC). require medical care). Characters heal at the rate of
Determine damage by rolling the appropriate damage 3 hit points per day under a doctor’s care in addition
die for the weapon adjusted by the attacker’s Strength to having access to crutches, prosthetics or other
modifier during melee combat (ranged combat confers aids. A character heals both temporary ability score
no modifier to damage). Deduct the damage from the loss and hit point loss on the same night’s sleep.
defender’s current hit point total. On a successful
attack, at least 1 point of damage is inflicted, even if Ability Point Loss
the attacker has a negative Strength modifier. Some attacks or conditions directly damage a
character’s ability scores. Most instances of ability
Bleeding Out/ Stabilization score damage are temporary, but in the instance of
Creatures (or zero-level characters) reduced to permanent loss, remember:
zero hit points are dead. Characters of 1st level
♠ I ntelligence loss reduces the poor soul to
or higher reduced to zero hit points are bleeding
babbling like an idiot, incapable of doing
out and need stabilizing to resist Death’s tender
anything on their own.
calling. Characters bleeding out have 1 round per
level to be stabilized. No medical training is needed ♠ P
ersonality loss emotionally drains the
to stabilize the wounded, but it takes a full round subject, taking away all will to live.
action to perform the task. The helping character is
near-prone as they help the wounded and suffer the ♠ S
trength/Agility loss makes a subject
same penalties as kneeling, sitting, or prone targets immobile and physically helpless.
do (melee attackers are at +2 to hit, and missile fire tamina loss can result in a loss of
♠ S
suffers a -2 to hit the helper). The downed character consciousness until proper aid can be given.
is revived at 1 hit point and is no longer bleeding out
but has a -4 modifier to all rolls for the next hour. ♠ L
uck loss results in catastrophe often
following the subject. First attacked, first to
Rolling the Body spring a trap, etc.
Characters bleeding out have one last means to Temporarily lost ability points recover at the rate of
avoid suffering permanent death. Should the body of 1 point per night’s sleep and 2 points for a whole day
the slain be found within one hour of bleeding out, of rest just as hit points do. Several classes activate
passing a Luck check means that the character has their class abilities with a temporary expenditure
miraculously cheated death. The character regains of Personality points, and points spent this way
consciousness with 1 hp and a -4 modifier to all rolls reset back to the original total with a good night’s
for the next hour. Additionally, surviving a roll the uninterrupted sleep of at least eight hours.
body check leaves the character with a permanent
wound related to the attack and a permanent -1 Luck is the exception, which is permanently gone
reduction to either Strength, Agility, or Stamina once spent unless the gambler class is being played.
(roll 1d3). Gamblers regenerate Luck to help facilitate living
life on the edge.
Healing
Spell burning (see Magic pg 171 for more info) allows
Characters will heal from normal wounds at the
a spell caster a greater spell effect in exchange for
rate of 1 hit point per level for each night of rest they
inflicting physical harm to themselves. Wounds
receive. Hanging your hat on the bedpost for a good
inflicted by spell burning can only be healed by
long rest gives wounds proper time to heal and you
normal means (divine healing has no effect on this
regain 2 hit points per level for each full day of bed
blasphemous act) at the rate of 1 Stat point per day.
rest. Characters under a doctor’s care receive the
benefit of having access to advanced care (first aid,
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20 earns the Hex. Use a different-colored token or
BOONS AND HEXES poker chip to represent Hexes. Hexes accumulate
Boons and Hexes offer an additional mechanic to and impose the following ill effects on characters
the standard Luck mechanic found in the rules of during play:
DCC, adding an element of ongoing fun for both
ach Hex token adds a cumulative +1d
♠ E
players and judges alike. The author recommends
penalty on any Fumble table. Should a Hex
that judges keep Boons and Hexes exclusive to
be acquired by a failed attack roll, count this
players and not use the mechanic with the enemies
Hex along with any already attached to the
the group faces.
character before rolling on a fumble chart.
Boons ♠ H
ex tokens modify any interaction rolls with
Lady Luck, a benevolent patron, often keeps a NPCs by -1d per Hex. This reflects the dark
watchful eye on heroes destined to be major players cloud following the hexed individual that
in an eventual end-game that will determine if others sense.
mankind falls under a curtain of darkness.
ach Hex token makes the Grit check that
♠ E
To represent Lady Luck tracking deserving heroes, much harder. EACH Hex token adds +1 to
any time a natural 20 is rolled on a d20 (attack, the Grit check DC and a +10% modifier to
initiative, skill check, etc.) the character has grabbed Madness chart rolls.
the Lady’s eye and receives a “Boon.” Keep in mind
that in a check or roll where lower is better, a natural
1 is like rolling a perfect 20, also granting a Boon.
Poker chips work perfectly as Boons and add to the
Western feel. Boons accumulate and are spent in the
following ways by players during game play:
♠ S
pend a Boon for a +1d modifier (per Boon
spent) to both attack and damage rolls on any
one attack.
♠ S
pend a Boon at any time to allow an instant
reshuffle of the character’s Gun deck.
♠ S
pend a Boon(s) to rid the character of Hex
tokens they currently have on hand on a 1:1
basis.
♠ S
pend a Boon for a reroll—with the exception
of a natural 1 (fumble) which can not be
rerolled.
♠ S
pend a Boon for a +1d modifier to any roll (or
a -1d if that is more favorable).
♠ S
pend a Boon to give an ally a +1d modifier to
their next action.
Hexes
Lady Calamity serves as the opposite to her good-
natured sister, taking great pleasure in unraveling a
hero’s best laid plans. Similar to a Boon, you earn a
Hex at any point when a natural 1 is rolled; however,
in a check where a lower result is better, a natural
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Failure: If the character fails the DC of the Grit
FEAR & MADNESS check, they succumb to the effects of fear. The
To bring a novel way of representing a character’s character immediately loses temporary Grit points
downward spiral into the madness resulting from equal to the number of Hit Dice the creature
the vile things they face, Weird Frontiers implements responsible for the check has or 1 point if a creature
a new ability referred to as “Grit.” Characters make did not cause the check and uses the amount the
Grit checks when a judge feels the encounter is check failed by modified by Luck (positive Luck
worthy of scaring the bejeezus out of them. modifiers subtract from the total) and Hex tokens
(add +1 per token) to consult the Fear chart for
What is Grit? additional effects.
Grit is a measure of the mental and physical stress a
hero can handle before completely unraveling into a Critical failure: Should the check result be a natural
mental breakdown. Players determine their character’s 1, the source of fear has struck a nerve of some
Grit score by adding their Stamina + Personality ability deeply seeded fear. The character loses Grit points
scores and dividing by 2 (rounding down). equal to twice the number of Hit Dice the creature
has, and the creature gains a +1d bonus to all attack
What Warrants a Grit Check? rolls against the character for the duration of the
Characters make a Grit check when confronted with encounter. Use the amount the check failed by
any form of fear the judge feels warrants a check. modified by Luck (positive Luck modifiers subtract
Sources of fear can be: confrontations with creatures from the total) and Hex tokens (add +1 per token)
of the night, witnessing horrific events, or even and consult the Fear chart for additional effects.
walking into a scene of carnage after the horrific
Losing & Gaining Grit
event has already occurred.
Failed Grit checks result in a temporary reduction of
Making a Grit Check Grit points to reflect the current level of stress the
Make a Grit check by rolling a d20 + Willpower save character is under.
modifier vs. a standard DC 8 + the number of Hit Reaching Zero Grit: Characters reduced to zero
Dice the creature has + any Hex tokens attached temporary Grit suffer a temporary mental
to the character making the check. The judge may breakdown of sorts and must immediately roll a d%
make situational modifiers to the DC as needed. modified by the character’s Luck x 10% and consult
Success: If the Grit check matches or beats the DC, the Madness section (pg 144).
the character is unfazed in their determination to Recovering Grit: Characters regain Grit up to their
face the source of fear. Additionally, the character original starting total at the end of each adventure,
no longer has to make a Grit check against the same unless the character was reduced to a Grit score of
source of fear for the rest of the adventure unless it zero during the current adventure. If this is the case,
presents itself in a new light that would call for it. For the character’s Grit total is permanently reduced by 1
example: Bart faces down four zombies and displays to simulate the slow erosion of sanity.
steadfast courage. Normally, Bart would be free of Grit
checks against zombies for the rest of the adventure, Judges should note that this does not mean the end
but falling through the floor and landing in a basement of each session. An adventure typically takes 1-4
stocked with 20 ravenous zombies with no light source sessions to complete (an entire module for instance).
might make Bart soil his drawers, regardless!
Going Insane
Critical success: Rolling a natural 20 results in a Characters reaching a permanent 0 Grit score have
reaffirmation for the character and their faith in gone insane and are unfit for play. Insane characters
getting the job done. To reflect this, the character’s are often taken to the closest sanitarium where
Grit total improves by +1 but cannot exceed its quality of treatment varies from facility to facility.
starting score. The character also gains a +1d Judges should keep the now-NPC involved in the
modifier to attack rolls and spell checks against the story in small ways to help build the depth of the
source of fear for the duration of the encounter. overall campaign.
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Fear Chart
Use the number the Grit check failed by modified by Luck (positive Luck reduces the total) and any Hex
tokens attached to the character (this adds to the total).
FEAR TABLE
ROLL RESULT
1 or less Your hairs stand on end as prickly bumps rise on your skin. This could be the end! You suffer a -2 penalty to all actions for the next
d3 rounds.
2 You grab your gut, dry heave, and fight the urge to empty its contents. The horrific retching noises you make distract all allies within
earshot causing them to suffer a -2 penalty to their next action while you lose your next action.
3 “Momma said there weren’t no such thing as boogers, but I’ll be damned if I ain’t staring at something born from the Devil himself!”
The source of fear that made ya’ turn yeller’ causes you to drop whatever you’re holding.
4 Icy chills race from the base of your spine all the way to that thing you call a brain. You freeze with panic and can’t even speak for
1d3 rounds (unable to take any actions for the duration).
5 You feel the grip of fear on your bladder and it gives a good squeeze! Should the source of your fear be a creature, it smells the fear
and gains a +2 attack bonus against you for the encounter. Additionally, you suffer a -1d to all actions for 1d3 rounds.
6 A piercing shrill leaves your mouth, alerting everyone to the yeller in your heart! All attempts at stealth are ruined and you can take
no action other than screaming for 1d3 rounds or until a Willpower save is passed (DC 12).
7 Ain’t no beating this thing! Whatever it is you just took a gander at spells certain doom for you and the poor folks in yer’ company.
The best course of action is to get to steppin’ before your friends beat you to it, as the slowest to act is the first to get eaten! You
immediately flee with your next action and continue to run for 1d6 further rounds if a DC 12 Will save is not made..
8 The source of the fear reaches deep to something you experienced as a child, the Bogeyman incarnate! Since there’s no bed to
crawl under, you drop to your knees and begin begging for your life between cowardly sobs. You are at -2d to all actions against the
source of your fear. The source gains a +2d attack bonus against you.
9 The sight you just witnessed paints a picture in your mind that won’t soon be erased. Your mind reels from the horror before causing
a -1d action penalty until you can pass another Grit check (at a -1d penatly) with the same DC as the original (do not roll further
Fear chart effects if failure continues).
10 You mean no offense when you take the closest ally and toss them toward whatever intends to pick its teeth with your ribs. You gain
an additional +4 to your AC for 1 round while your target ally is attacked with a +1 bonus during the same round. Should the attack
strike your ally, it results in a critical hit.
11 Sometimes, when you look death in the eye, the demise you see for yourself is too much to handle. That’s when your brain does you
a “solid” and blows out the candles. You faint and fall unconscious to the ground until you’re roused by smacks to the face, cold
water being splashed on you, or other methods. A Will save against a DC of 10 + creature's HD will negate the effect.
12 The best remedy for this tragic episode is to just forget you’re even in it! You lose any valuable information related to the current
adventure as your short-term memory flees your skull.
13 The scent of your fear fills the nostrils of the thing that just turned you yeller! It figures yer’ an easy kill, and you ain’t in no position
to disagree at the moment. For 1d6 rounds you suffer a -1d attack and damage penalty versus the source of the Grit check, while
the source gains a +1d bonus to attack and damage against you!
14 The dreams you’ve been having all make sense now as you face the source of those nightmares. For 1d8 rounds, you tremble in fear
as you feel that you’re facing death itself. Should the source of the fear attack you, all successful strikes hit for maximum damage.
15 The shock to your system momentarily causes neurons to misfire, releasing an excess of serotonin. You laugh uncontrollably, as
death seems an unavoidable joke. All stealth attempts within earshot are negated, and your cackling unnerves allies, causing a -3
penalty to all action checks for 1d6 rounds.
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FEAR TABLE (CONT.)
ROLL RESULT
16 That thing is uglier than the neighbor’s baby! You lose the remains of that delicious chicken-fried steak by violently heaving for the
next 1d8 rounds (unable to take other actions) unless a Fort save at DC 10+HD of creature is passed. Allies suffer a -1d penalty to
all action rolls as they fight the urge to purge alongside you.
17 What you just saw can’t be unseen! The fear causes you to suffer a mild stroke. Part of your face droops from paralysis, and your
words slur as drool runs down your pie-hole. All spell casting and attempts at speaking suffer a -1d penalty for the next 1d3 days.
18 You feel the blood in your veins boil as certain doom takes a saddle to you! You immediately charge the source of fear with your next
available action, gaining a +1d to attack and damage rolls at the expense of suffering a -4 to AC. The effect lasts for 1d6 rounds.
Should the source of the fear expire, you will attack a new target (even an ally).
19 If it weren’t for these blamed idiots you call friends, you wouldn’t be in this mess. You’re sure that the source of the threat will spare you
if you show it you’re willing to turn traitor on your posse! You immediately attack a random ally and continue to do so until you can pass
the Grit check you just failed (do not roll further on this chart if you continue to fail). You attack using your most potent ability.
20 You feel the current situation will only result in your death, and to save your allies, you rouse up one last attempt at bravery and
throw yourself directly into the face of death. You shield your allies from the biggest threat in the combat at the cost of every
successful attack resulting in a critical hit.
21 The source of terror plays directly upon a childhood fear and takes you down a path you’ve spent a lifetime trying to forget. You lose
control of all bodily functions and pass out for 1d10 rounds or until roused. All standard reaction rolls suffer a -1d penalty until you
can properly clean up and fetch a change of clothes.
22 The source of fear is so horrific that you take a temporary plunge down the rabbit hole as you attempt to remove your own eyes.
Each round you suffer 1d3 Stamina damage as you claw at your eyes. In addition, you suffer from temporary blindness. You must
pass the same Grit check you failed each round to avoid permanently destroying your eyes (do not roll for further effects on this
chart for failures). Reach 0 Stamina and your eyes are permanently destroyed unless magically healed.
23 The vision of terror you’re forced to take a gander at is more than your poor brain can handle. You fall uncontrollably to the ground
and enter a violent seizure. You’re helpless as you succumb to the tremors taking over your body. The seizure lasts for 1d8 rounds,
after which you suffer an additional 1d6 rounds of confusion (-2 to all rolls).
24 You feel waves of fear overwhelm you, making what would normally seem an insane reaction seem perfectly logical. You feel certain
that showing the source of the fear that you have no fear of dying will help win the day. Use your next action to inflict harm upon
yourself. The source of the fear will ignore you as long as it has a low level of intelligence, as it assumes you’re ending your own life.
You may attempt to pass the failed Grit check each round to regain your senses and stop the self harm (do not make further rolls on
this chart for failures).
25 You’ve heard of folks being scared blind, and that’s just what happens when you gaze on the source of the Grit check. A nervous
response makes you go blind until a Fort save at DC 10+HD of creature is made (check each day) or you are healed for 4HD..
26 You find no solution to the threat at hand other than to run directly away from the source of fear. You flee for 1d10 rounds, and the event
that caused the Grit check leaves a permanent mark upon your sanity— you collect a permanent phobia related to the encounter.
27 Your body goes into shock as you realize the source of the threat is unbeatable and so vile that you pull deep within yourself to
shield what little sanity you have left. You are helpless as you go into shock for 1d10 rounds. Surviving the encounter will leave you
with a permanent phobia related to the encounter.
28 The event unfolding in front of you is too big a burden for your fragile psyche. You must remember something about the encounter
(if you survive!) to keep you from ever finding yourself in this situation again. Your body hair turns white as you suffer a full-blown
stroke. You fall prone to the ground and all your ability scores are permanently reduced by 1d3. You are helpless for the duration of
the encounter and face a slow road to healing to regain your lost health.
29 Death is in the eyes of the threat you now face. There is no escape this time, no narrow victory, only death. You grasp at your chest
on the way to the ground and must pass a DC 15 Fortitude save or drop dead from fright. A roll the body check can still save your
hide, but you’ll age 1d20 years and find your hair has turned alabaster white. The judge may assign 1d4 in permanent ability loss to
chosen scores if you’ve suddenly entered your dotage.
30+ Some things man just ain’t meant to see, and when you realize they’re breathing the same air as you, the heart can’t bear the load!
You clutch at your chest as you feel the terror serve such a shock to your system that death is instant and permanent. You feel your
spirit leave its mortal shell and move onto whatever afterlife you carved out for yourself in recent years. A roll the body check will
not save you.
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Madness Major phobia: The encounter leaves the character
Characters that reach zero Grit during an adventure with a permanent major phobia relating to the
have reached the breaking point and suffer from a encounter that caused the mental breakdown.
temporary mental breakdown. Should the character know they are in the source’s
presence, an immediate DC15 Willpower save must
Upon reaching zero Grit, roll on the Madness table be passed to avoid a -2d penalty to all rolls until the
to determine the nature of the mental malady. source of the phobia is no longer present.
Characters affected by madness suffer a -1d penalty
to all rolls for the remainder of the encounter. Major disorder: The encounter leaves the character
with a permanent major disorder possibly relating
Determine the type of madness by rolling a d% and to the encounter that caused the mental breakdown.
modify the roll by -10% for each +1 Luck modifier, or The type and in-game effects of the disorder are
+10% for each -1 Luck Modifier. Hex tokens impose a determined by the character’s player and their judge.
+10% modifier per hex. Major disorders typically attach a -2d penalty to
0-25%: Minor Phobia social or physical rolls. To momentarily shrug off
the effects, pass a DC17 Willpower save with success
26-50%: Minor Disorder
resulting in temporarily pushing the disorder down
51-75%: Major Phobia for the duration of this encounter.
76-100%: Major Disorder
A Word on Selecting a Disorder or Phobia
Minor phobia: The encounter leaves the character In earlier drafts of Weird Frontiers, an extensive list
with a permanent minor phobia relating to the of derangements and phobias were organized and
encounter that caused the mental breakdown. plugged into a random chart. The author has since
Should the character know they are in the source’s changed his mind as a player at the table may suffer
presence, an immediate DC12 Willpower save must from one of the listed items and feel uncomfortable
be passed to avoid a -1d penalty to all rolls until the during the gaming session. Make sure that the
source of the phobia is no longer present. suggested phobia or disorder won’t cause any
Minor disorder: The encounter leaves the character real-world stress to any of the players at the table.
with a permanent minor disorder relating to the The ultimate goal of the Weird Frontiers RPG is to
encounter that caused the mental breakdown. provide a gaming experience that is fun for all. Fear
The type and in-game effects of the disorder are and madness play an important part of any RPG
determined by the character’s player and their judge. tinged with horror, but ultimately the judge and
Minor disorders typically attach a -1d penalty to their group should decide how it manifests with the
social or physical rolls. To momentarily shrug off characters.
the effects, pass a DC15 Willpower save with success
resulting in temporarily pushing the disorder down
for the duration of this encounter.
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highest movement rate (or the highest Agility for a
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF GENERAL RULES tie) roll for the group. The higher rolling side either
Catching fire catches up or pulls away and increases their roll to
Flammable targets exposed to fire suffer a minimum the next die size in the chain for the next round. If
d6 extra damage, catching fire 50% of the time (or a fumble is rolled, drop 1d in the die chain as well as
unless otherwise stated). Catching fire results in suffering the usual fumble consequences. The chase
suffering a cumulative +1d modifier to damage each ends when the pursued has reached a die-step lead
round the flames burn (d7 round 2, d8 round 3, determined by the judge (a 3d lead is standard) or
etc.). Living targets on fire must spend their entire a d30 is reached on the chain. Attacking while in a
action patting out the flames or will continue to take chase is possible. If both sides are on the same die
the escalating damage until death. Passing a DC 8 size in the chain, treat it as melee range (the persuer
Reflex save extinguishes the fire. Inanimate objects has caught up to the persued at this point). Treat a
that catch fire continue to gather intensity if left 1d lead on the chain as medium range, a 2d lead long
unchecked. Use the dice chain to help determine range, and anything beyond as being out of range.
when an object has been destroyed by fire. First, Chase Modifiers*
decide how much of the object is on fire. A d6 is an
+/- ability modifier to the roll for circumstance.
average starting die, but objects given time to burn
(Example: A roof-top chase in the rain would require
are more flammable and might start higher on the
both sides to add their Agility modifier to the roll)
chain. Each additional round advances the die by +1d
on the chain until reaching a d30 where the object is +1d on the chain to the side that has a head start
no more.
+1 on the roll to the side that has a faster movement
Characters attempting to extinguish fires with rate
appropriate means (water, smothering blankets, etc.)
have the reverse effect, reducing the die on the chain -1 on the roll to the side that is either heavily
by -1d until reaching a d3, where the flames have encumbered or has mobility issues that would create
been extinguished. Judges must decide if enough a disadvantage
resources and manpower are available to put the fire -1d on the chain if struck by an attack while running
out and how much damage was caused to the object.
-2d to the attack roll of a side that attacks while
Charging fleeing/pursuing
To effectively charge a target, characters must be *The judge may impose any modifier they believe is
able to move at least half their speed and will gain a reasonable based on the situation, but in general, assign
+1d attack bonus at the expense of a -2 AC penalty a die-step modifier for a condition that has a large effect
against all attacks on the same and following round. and a +/- 1 modifier for token considerations.
Chasing Cold
There will undoubtedly be a time where characters If the environment is cold enough to drop a body to
are chased or wearing the hat of the one giving 70° Fahrenheit or lower for several hours and not
pursuit. Judges can use the following system for properly equipped (with more than 75% of the body
chases: in warm clothing, or access to a bonfire for at least
Use the dice chain to track where participants are an hour) to stay warm in the frigid environment,
in the chase. Chases typically begin at the midpoint your character will soon die from the cold.
of the dice chain (d10) but you could start higher Characters and mounts suffering from hypothermia
or lower depending on how long you wish the lose d3 Stamina on the first day of exposure with an
chase to last. On the first round of the chase, each additional cumulative +1d loss of Stamina each day.
side rolls 1d10 (or the die type they are starting at Once Stamina reaches 0, the character has perished
on the chain) and adds any situational modifiers from the cold. Ability points lost from cold heal at
(listed below or as determined by the judge). With a rate of 1d4 per hour once shelter and warmth are
multiple participants, have the character with the found.
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Dropping a Torch or Lantern Encumbrance
A dropped torch or lantern has a 50% chance of Carrying too much weight slows you down and
going out once it hits the ground. Judges should makes maneuvering difficult. Players should detail
consider whether the light source drops on anything exactly where all their gear is placed and common
flammable should the torch or lantern remain lit. A sense should be employed as to when "too much"
flammable object has a 50% chance of catching fire has been reached. Half a character's body weight
when an ignition source is present. should be the maximum that can be carried and still
be able to move at half speed.
Drowning/Suffocating
Characters can hold their breath for a number of Falling
rounds equal to their Stamina score before suffering Characters suffer 1d6 damage for every 10’ fallen.
from the effects of drowning or suffocating. Any die rolled showing a ‘6’ results in a broken
Characters suffer a d3 of Stamina damage on the first bone, reducing Agility or Strength permanently
round they can no longer hold their breath, followed by 1 point. Someone with medical training (or by
by an additional cumulative +1d of damage each magical means) can set or heal the broken bones.
additional round. Characters reaching zero Stamina Bones healed by normal means require a month or
die from lack of oxygen and drown. Ability points more to heal and remain weak (represented by the
lost in this way heal at a rate of 1d4 per hour once permanent ability loss), while those healed magically
they are no longer drowning. mend perfectly, restoring any lost ability points.
Dynamite Firing Into Melee

Judges new to Weird Frontiers will soon learn the Combat involving multiple opponents is a chaotic
strong attraction players have for dynamite. Rather dance of flashing blades, flying bullets, and bone-
than assigning base damage to the item and moving crunching blows. Characters taking a chance to
on, we offer a system that might add some fun to strike at an enemy engaged in melee combat with
blowing stuff up. allies risk the chance of striking their own. Should
any missile attack fired under these circumstances
A standard stick of dynamite inflicts a base 4d6
miss the chosen target, the player should
damage to all targets within a 50’ area (DC 12 Reflex
immediately roll d% to see if an ally has been struck
save for half damage if you can take cover). Each
instead (50% chance). Should the attack now strike
additional stick increases damage by +1d and adds
an ally, roll randomly to see who comes under fire
20’ to the area of effect.If characters are trying
(if more than one ally is in the melee), and reroll the
to blow up a structure, make a saving throw (see
attack die. Successfully making this second attack-
below) for the object in question to avoid collapse
die roll means the ally accidentally targeted takes the
or destruction. Living targets caught in a collapse
normal damage from the fired weapon.
suffer 1d8 damage per floor of the structure, with
any 6’s rolled resulting in a broken bone (see Falling). Considering the prevalence of firearm use in Weird
Targets must also pass a DC 10 Reflex save to avoid Frontiers, judges are urged to use common sense
being pinned beneath the rubble. when determining whether a missed shot would
have a chance at striking an ally. Ten cultists taking
USING DYNAMITE TABLE down a friend would greatly lessen the chance poor
Duke has of eating a stray bullet (and is more likely
STRUCTURE SAVES MODIFIERS that an untargeted cultists takes that stray shot
Railroad DC 15 +1 to the structure DC for each stick instead). In cases like this, a good table rule is to
Average building DC 12 used. Walls or additional floors offer randomly determine which of all possible targets the
living targets a +1 save modifier per stray shot hits.
Fortified building DC 10 wall or floor between the blast and
Safe DC 8 the target. Grappling
Trying to get the best of your opponent in hand-
to-hand means making an opposed roll with both
sides using the better of their Strength or Agility
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modifiers; creatures use their Reflex save. confident and is starting to feel “good.” Characters
gain a +2 to all social interaction-based rolls in
Size matters during grappling contests and an
addition to Grit checks and Willpower saves.
opponent twice the size of their adversary gains a +4
Unfortunately, the price for confidence comes at the
modifier, while being triple the size grants a +8!
expense of reaction speed. Characters considered
Should the attacker win the grapple, they have tipsy suffer a -2 to Reflex saves and suffer a -1 AC
pinned their opponent, who can only attempt to modifier.
break the grapple with their next full action. With a Inebriated: After six shots or eight beers, the
failed roll, the target can reverse the grapple if they imbiber becomes louder, losing any manners they
choose. Attackers wishing to retain the pin have the may have walked into the saloon with (if any!) and
option of inflicting 1d4+Strength modifier crushing visibly staggers. Characters suffer a -4 to all social
damage each round the grapple is maintained. interaction-based rolls but gain a +4 modifier to
Grit checks and Will saves (“Ain’t nuthin gonna take
Heat exposure
me down, squid-head!”). Characters also gain +4
Characters traveling in desert climes must have a temporary hit points as they begin to feel no pain.
canteen of water at the minimum, while horses and Sadly, the overdose of confidence comes with the
other mounts require double the amount. Choosing price of losing a few steps. Inebriated characters
to travel by day without access to water inflicts d3 suffer a -4 to Reflex saves and suffer a -2 AC modifier.
Stamina damage on the first day of exposure with an
additional cumulative +1d loss of Stamina each day. Smashed: After 12 shots or 14 beers (or as modified by
Once Stamina reaches 0, the suffering is over as the Stamina), the imbiber becomes belligerent, talking
character has perished from heat exhaustion. Ability loudly and saying things that would make their
points lost from heat exposure heal at a rate of 1d4 granny blush! The drunkard is also staggering to the
per hour once shelter and water are found. point of needing things to lean on. Characters suffer
a -6 to all social interaction-based rolls but gain a +6
Intoxication (chasing the worm) modifier to Grit checks and Willpower saves as they
Characters often grab drinks during downtime in begin to feel invincible. Smashed characters also gain
any RPG setting and Weird Frontiers includes a +10 temporary hit points as they feel no pain. Sadly,
quick and effective means to handle players and the overdose of confidence comes with the price of
their whiskey swilling heroes. losing a few steps. Smashed characters suffer a -6 to
Reflex saves and suffer a -3 AC modifier.
There are three states of intoxication characters
can attain. Each state affects certain physical and It takes two hours to transition back from each level
social abilities, much like they do in real life. The of intoxication to sobriety. Characters reaching
three states are tipsy, inebriated, and smashed. To smashed levels must pass a DC 8 Stamina check to
reach each state, the character must drink roughly avoid a hangover the next morning. Failure means a
three shot drinks (whiskey, gin, etc.) or four beers -1 penalty to all rolls for 1d8 hours.
(with the number needed adjusted by their Stamina Morale
modifier). It takes roughly one hour to reach each
Judges should “become” the bad guy during an
state at a casual drinking pace, unless characters
encounter. If the odds are overwhelmingly in favor
clearly state they are moderating their intake.
of the players, think of how the adversary would go
However, characters “slamming” the wood can reach
about avoiding his demise. Bartering or giving up
the desired state much faster by drinking three
information might make a quick and pointless fight
shot drinks or four beers within rapid succession—
much more memorable and give players the chance
immediately gaining one level of intoxication once
to hone their role-playing skills.
all are downed (it takes one extra shot or beer to
reach this stage for each point of Stamina bonus the Additionally, judges may wish to allow foes a morale
character has). check during the following instances:
Tipsy: After three shots or four beers (or as modified ♠ W
ith a group of enemies when the leader is
by Stamina), the imbiber begins to feel more slain, or half the enemies in the group have
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been slain. the rider from attacks originating from the opposite
♠ W
hen a single enemy is reduced to half side of the rider, granting a temporary +4 AC bonus.
starting hit points or less. Commanche style can be held for 5 rounds before an
additional check must be made, or the rider returns
♠ W
hen a hired hand gets his first taste of to the saddle.
combat or danger and realizes the need to
breathe far outweighs whatever he’s being paid. Quick mount/dismount (DC 8 check modified
by Agility)—Success means quickly mounting or
Make a morale check by rolling a d20 + any dismounting in such a way that the rider retains
Willpower save modifier. An 11 or higher means the their action on the round the check is made.
enemy may continue to fight, while a 10 or less and
they will attempt to flee or surrender if possible. Riding low (DC 6 check modified by Agility)—
Some adversaries are immune to morale checks, Success allows the rider to cling close to the mounts
babbling tentacled horrors, constructed creatures, neck, moving from side to side assuming a defensive
and drugged-out cultists have no fear of death and posture for a +2 to AC for 1d5 rounds.
never need to test during combat. Scooping (DC 13 check modified by Agility)—Success
Mounted Combat allows the rider to swing down low enough to pick
something up off the ground they could normally lift
It takes a well-trained horse and a skilled rider who
with ease, 10 pounds or less.
knows their way around one to keep their mount
on point in the heat of the moment. Characters Sample Mishaps
considered to have horsemanship as an occupation Failing a maneuver/style (DC 10 check modified by
related skill make all maneuver and mishap rolls Agility)—The rider fails the attempted maneuver
using a d20 + any related ability modifiers, while and falls off the mount, lands prone, and suffers 1d4
those untrained roll a d10 before modifiers. Besides damage if the mount was walking, 2d4 if at a trot,
the sample maneuvers and mishaps listed below, and 3d4 if the mount was galloping.
characters are subject to the following while riding a
horse: Rider struck by an attack (DC 10 check modified by
♠ D
uring combat, a rider and his mount make Agility)—The rider falls off the mount, lands prone,
one initiative roll using the initiative modifier and suffers 1d4 damage if the mount was walking,
of the mount. 2d4 if at a trot, and 3d4 if the mount was galloping.
♠ H
orses trained to perform in combat may Untrained mount struck by an attack (DC 12 ability
make one trample attack each round, check modified by riders Personality)—The mount
assuming its rider is skilled at horsemanship. gives in to panic and rears, trying to buck the rider.
Failing the check dumps the rider to the ground,
♠ A rider uses their mount’s movement rate.
who lands prone and suffers 1d4 damage if the
♠ H
orses trained to perform during combat mount was walking, 2d4 if at a trot, and 3d4 if the
need only check to resist being spooked upon mount was galloping.
being reduced to half hit points and grant a +1
bonus to all rider-related skill checks. Firing a weapon from a trained mount moving
at faster than a walking pace (DC 10 ability check
Maneuvers/Styles modified by Agility)—The rider attempts a steady
Armless steering (DC 10 check modified by shot while riding their mount at a trot or gallop.
Agility)—Success allows the rider to steer their Failure imposes a -1d penalty on the attack.
mount by using their knees, allowing the use of both Discharging a firearm within arms reach of an
hands for 1d5 rounds. untrained mount’s head (DC 10 ability check
Comanche style (DC 12 check modified by Agility) — modified by Personality)—Failing the check results
Success allows the rider to drop down to the side of in the mount, either galloping off in a random
their mount using their heels to maintain a hold on direction or trying to throw the rider (50/50). In
the top of the horse. This style temporarily shields either case, have the player make an opposed d20
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roll vs. the mount using the rider’s Personality begins by the gunslingers mouthing off or
modifier vs. the mount’s Willpower save. Should the attempting to intimidate their opponent by way
horse gallop, make a new check each round until the of a staredown. Use an opposed Personality test,
rider regains control, or is thrown to the ground, the winner has gotten under the skin of their
lands prone, and suffers 3d4 damage. adversary. Each participant rolls 1d20 and adjusts
the result by any Personality modifier they may
Poison have. Judges may wish to award bonuses to
Poisons are handled case by case and are part of a participants based upon the known reputation
creature's description in the Bestiary. A general rule for of anyone involved, being outnumbered, or
poisons: Have a character make a Fortitude save vs. a DC environmental factors. On the first round of
of your choosing. A failed save should result in damage combat, the winner gains +1d to both initiative
to hp per round (pick the die size you feel appropriate) and the attack roll against the target.
until the save can be passed. If the character is reduced
to 0 hp, they die. Alternately, you could do direct Slapping Leather: Getting under the skin of an
damage to Stamina each day (again pick your die size hombre often determines who walks away to tell
for the damage) with a save check made daily until they the tale. In addition to normal Initiative bonuses,
recover or die at 0 Stamina. characters gain additional bonuses based upon
the weapon’s conceal rating, in addition to any
Recovering Missile Ammunition
bonuses given for modifications to the weapon,
Weapons firing arrows, darts or stones can be or holster it is drawn from. Once the modifiers
retrieved 50% of the time, otherwise they’re are calculated, roll for Initiative! The combat
considered too damaged to be used again. Bullets progresses as usual from here.
fired from a firearm can never be recovered.
Stun (or Stunned)
Saving Throws
A stunned character perfroms all actions at -2d. If not
Saving throws offer a character a means to resist
stated, this condition lasts for 1d4 rounds.
some (or all) of the effects from damage along with
a wide range of other effects. Saving throws are Subdual damage
grouped into three categories: Reflex, Willpower, A character may choose to inflict subdual damage
and Fortitude. Each category is modified by a instead of lethal. Targets brought to 0 hit points or
related ability score (Agility for Reflex, Personality less are knocked unconscious for 1d10 rounds or until
for Willpower, and Stamina for Fortitude) and roused.
potential class modifiers. The DC of the saving throw
depends upon the nature of the threat and may need Table Results
determining by the judge. Any table result that states the target must perform
an action (for example "quake in fear") means the
Showdowns target can ONLY do that action for the stated
Some of the most memorable parts of the classic amount of time and can perform no other actions
westerns we all love are the climactic showdowns (unless the table entry states otherwise).
between our hero and those who aim to do them
in. The classic staredown that is often followed Unarmed combat
by memorable one-liners go hand in hand with Unarmed strikes with an attacker’s bare hands inflict
quickness on the draw and the ability to split hairs 1d3+Strength modifier in subdual damage during
on a gnat’s ass. It is for these moments where the melee combat.
showdown mechanic might help add a sense of
cinematic fun to your game. When two or more Withdrawal
gunslingers agree to settle their differences in Participants in a melee wishing to disengage from
the middle of the street by way of the gun, each combat must do so at the risk of a free attack from
participant should follow the system below: their foe(s) before turning tail to run. Attackers with
multiple attacks are only allowed one against a target
Sass-talking/Staredown: A typical showdown trying to withdraw.
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CHAPTER FOUR
MAGIC
You wanna know what I saw in the fire?

I saw... funny shapes. Funny, little black
tongues licking my soul.
— Wallace Sebastian Blount, Renegade (1992)

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MAGIC
countermeasures, entire races perished, wiped from
A HISTORY OF MAGIC existence or exiled to hellish realms in mere days.
Although no recorded history exists of a period when Only humanity would remain—part of the dark pacts
the earth flourished with an abundance of arcane made between Elder Gods and the dark cabal. The
energies, students of the esoteric know differently Elder Gods took their place on thrones around the
and are well-versed in a time when man coexisted world, enslaving humankind and drowning their
with wondrous creatures and humanoids that defy world in a tide of madness.
all logic in modern times. Magic existed. The earth
itself could be compared to a giant sentient battery— The Celestials
giving fuel to the imaginative fires of those wise in Decades passed before a light of redemption would
the ways of magic fueled through ancient ley lines appear, piercing the curtain of darkness smothering
dating back to the time of creation. Humanity, the the earth, to answer prayers fueled by faith and hope.
youngest of the races walking the earth, would prove The Celestials, as they would come to be known,
to be both a boon and a curse to the world, eventually are a benevolent race claiming a distant kinship with
bringing the end to all things born of magic. Humans the humans of Earth, claiming to have had a hand in
proved adept at weaving arcane energies, often their creation. The Celestials would plant the seeds
learning in years what their more ancient “cousins” of rebellion against the Elder Gods—empowering
had taken centuries to master. humanity with new magic and a way to tap into
long-dormant ley lines to fuel spells powerful enough
The Hunger to challenge gods. Much like the tainted invasion
Sadly, humanity’s thirst for power and forbidden caught the world off guard and cast it into darkness,
knowledge brought an end to the age of magic so did the rebellion take the Elder Gods and their
despite warnings from those who knew full well twisted host by surprise. Aided by the Celestials,
the folly of stepping through doors that lead to humankind cast a powerful ritual designed to not
things that promise overwhelming power for “small only exile the Elder Gods to personal prisons but
favors.” The fall of magic came about through the throw them into an eternal slumber to which they’d
meddling of a powerful cabal of those well-versed in never awaken.
the arcane—those with a thirst for power that could
With the Lords of Chaos banished, all that remained
only be sated by dabbling in magic found in dark
was to wipe out those who stood with the Elder
tomes never meant for human eyes. After centuries
Gods, in addition to erasing any trace of the sadistic
of searching and paying the price of blood and soul,
beasts that followed the Elder Gods to earth to plague
an ancient forbidden tome fell into their wretched
humankind. The earth was cleansed of the taint of
hands. The Necronomicon, a living artifact, would
chaos, but her ley lines fell silent, drained by the
act as the key to open wide the cell doors to a race
unfathomable amount of power needed to fuel the
of powerful beings known as Elder Gods. Through
exile of the Elder Gods. The Celestials decreed that
ritual and great sacrifice, a doorway opened between
none should talk of the dark time they had survived,
worlds and through it poured the very essence of
nor of the allies that had come from another world
chaos.
to help them. All would be forgotten, as would any
The world was covered in a shroud of infectious knowledge of a time when magic existed. This would
darkness. The onslaught came like a thief in the ensure the Elder Gods would never return.
night, and with no time to prepare a defense or
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Nyarlathotep The War of Brothers
Several centuries would pass and all was forgotten as Nyarlathotep’s greatest triumph came during one
planned, but even the best laid plans can hide a vital of the bloodiest wars in American history, one that
flaw. The Celestials underestimated one of the Elder the Elder God pridefully admits to having a heavy
Gods and its knack for subterfuge. Nyarlathotep hand in starting. With over six hundred thousand
knew of the coming rebellion, but was also painfully casualties of war, coupled with the hate the war
aware that its kindred would never unite as one instilled in those it affected, the American Civil
to quash the Celestials and the humans they led. War served as an endless bonfire of negative energy
Rather than warn the oozing, crawling gods that needed to once again attempt the dark rituals held
held rule over the domain of man, Nyarlathotep took within the pages of the Necronomicon. In 1865,
the living relic (known as the Necronomicon) and Nyarlathotep gave the living tome to a warlock with
performed a powerful ritual that created a refuge in a a fanatical devotion—Helmut Wagner, a German
place known as the Dreamlands. The Elder God not immigrant who settled in the slums of New York
only avoided the slumbering exile his monstrous-kin during the Summer of 1863. Nyarlathotep’s watchful
had fallen victim to but held in his hands the very hounds sensed the arrival of a potential “vessel”
tome needed to break the binding spell and awaken within days of his arrival, and the young man offered
the slumbering gods. no resistance once shown the truth of his lineage
and the role he might play in days to come. Helmut
The rituals needed to free the Elder Gods must be
took to occultism like a fish to water and soon began
performed under certain conditions. First, only
drawing the dregs of the city to his “flock,” each
the species responsible for the imprisonment may
miserable soul seeking escape from the unforgiving
release their captors—thus it requires humans.
streets in hopes of a hot meal and a sense of purpose.
Next, the rituals must be performed during times
In the Spring of 1865, the Confederate army on the
of great strife. As the Earth and her ley lines have
verge of surrender, Helmut began his pilgrimage.
all but “dried” up, the power needed would come
He took the ancient tome along with his flock and
from plagues, wars, and other occasions where death
traveled deep into Mexican territory, far away from
falls upon the world, claiming lives by violence and
prying eyes. They murdered and collected innocents
suffering. As the centuries passed, Nyarlathotep
for sacrifice on the way to a nexus point rumored to
visited its kin through the Dreamlands, promising
have been a Celestial gate.
a day of reckoning where humankind would once
again become enslaved and punished for their Seven Days of Night
treason. Nyarlathotep fuels their god-dreams with a The first of two rituals proved to be a success for
promise that will surely find its way home when the the dark apostle, and after days of sacrifice and
right conditions appear. self-mutilation from their followers, the slumbering
Watching patiently, Nyarlathotep continually grooms Elder Gods roused from their dimensional slumber—
a flock of followers eager to unleash Hell upon the suddenly made aware of the warded prisons holding
earth in return for power and a place beside the them captive. The second ritual of unbinding only
throne of those they seek to free. Warlocks dedicated partially succeeded before it was brought to a violent
to the cause instill their madness in sons and end by a small band of Texas Rangers, led by a man
daughters, passing the dark arts from generation to claiming to be a direct descendant of a Knights
generation—all the while waiting for the chance to Templar. The posse tore into the cultists, mercilessly
strike out. During a time of war and great plagues, cutting them down amidst the last hours of the
Nyarlathotep’s cabal struck with the aid of the ritual. Once again, before it could be destroyed, the
powerful grimoire, but be it fate or the luck of the Necronomicon escaped. Flying high into the night,
draw, the cultists were discovered by the agents of each page of the tome scattered on dark winds,
light and were cut down. To date, the Necronomicon carried safely to the most desolate places on earth,
has escaped destruction, allowing the hidden struggle where it might be re-bound once again in the hands
between good and evil to continue. of its keeper.
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Though the Elder Gods were contained and the once, Native Americans and Citizens of the Southern
ritual ruined, the world still found itself home to the and Northern States (along with newly freed slaves)
twisted things oozing from beyond the summoning united for a common cause—united against the
gate. A new darkness stained the land, followed abominations walking the earth.
by creatures bound to the Elder Gods. The seven
days of rituals and sacrifice triggered strange events The Return of Magic
and astral phenomena—like the lunar eclipse that Much like a host body fights off the destructive
lasted seven straight days. With the land cast into nature of a virus, the earth has grown infected
perpetual darkness, many thought the world was from the weeping taint of the Elder Gods and is
coming to an end. Mass hysteria led to mass murders fighting back. The gates to something worse than
and suicides; this period was forever known as The Hell had opened, if only briefly, but long enough to
Seven Days of Night. Though the madness of The allow a taint to infect our lands. However, Mother
Seven Days of Night would come to an end with the Earth would not succumb, and long dormant
return of the sun, the obvious infection the rituals ley lines pulsed with arcane energies once again.
left upon the earth quickly became apparent when These “pulses'' could span miles of territories,
the newly buried dead clawed their way out of loose catching unsuspecting travelers and townsfolk in
graves to rise and feed on the living. the supernatural energies at random times. Most
would walk away from the pulses no worse for
The walking dead destroyed towns, while more wear and with a grand story to tell the children, but
sinister things waited in the shadows to snatch up occasionally, a witness would never be the same.
those unaware of the new “neighbors” they were Kissed by the supernatural, these rare individuals are
about to become a meal for. Within weeks, President capable of things no mere mortal could ever perform.
Lincoln called for an immediate ceasefire and truce
between North and South so that the hordes of dead Besides being the source of creation for several of the
terrorizing the territories could be put down. For classes found within the pages of Weird Frontiers,
the appearance of ley lines has given birth to a
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wanting to keep their name out of the Book of the
Dead had to swallow some hard facts. First, things
that shouldn’t exist stalk the night in search of
unsuspecting prey, and some folks are in cahoots
with them. Second, magic is real. You might not
understand it or know how to use it, but you’d
best respect it and keep a healthy distance between
yourself and those that do—for even if they mean
you no harm, there’s often something following them
that does!
THE RULES OF MAGIC

Arcane checks
There are several character classes in the Weird
Frontiers game that use arcane energies to cast spells,
brew magical elixirs, and even invent wondrous
second age of magic. Occultists now find they can contraptions fueled by the unbridled passion of their
manipulate the winds of magic to fuel fantastical creators. Though several variations of the arcane
spells of their own creation, while mountebanks exist, the means to determine successful attempts
draw from the arcane to charge wondrous potions. to channel them are handled similarly. A standard
Even the simple church pastor has found that pleas d20 is used and modified by class-related factors.
for diving intervention have not gone unheard. Use the following chart and cross-reference the class
to determine the type of magic used, including any
Along with the rebirth of magic, creatures and modifiers. Remember that Luck points may be spent
races thought to be only the stuff of legend have at any point to increase the result of arcane checks
slowly appeared all over the world. By 1870, anyone on a 1:1 basis.
ARCANE CHECKS TABLE

CLASS TYPE OF MAGIC SYSTEM
Bedlamite Constructs devices and “fuels” them by force of will. Gear check: d20 + Intelligence modifier + level.
Calavera Spell-like abilities learned from the restless dead wandering the Each use typically expends temporary Personality points.
spirit-wastes.
Gambler Spell-like abilities that use a deck of playing cards or that affect Each use typically expends Luck points.
chance.
Hellbilly Spell-like abilities that rely upon a musical instrument or an Each use typically expends temporary Personality points or
enchanted jug of hooch. requires a performance.
Luchador Spell-like abilities that rely upon a unique spirit mask. Activation requires no roll, but each use typically expends
temporary Personality points.
Mountebank Brews magic formulae that rival even the most powerful spells. Brew check: d20 + Intelligence modifier + level.
Mystic Monk Chi disciplines that focus their martial powers Each use typically expends temporary Personality points.
Occultist Harnesses ambient arcane energies to fuel traditional spells and Spell check: d20 + Intelligence modifier + level + any
rituals. declared spellburn.
Revelator Acts as a vessel to channel divine energy used to perform Miracle check: d20 + Personality modifier + level.
miracles.
Sin-eater Uses ancient rites learned from the original ferryman himself to Each use typically expends temporary Personality points.
aid the shepherd in escorting precious souls through the afterlife.
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Components Keep in mind that randomly determining beginning
Each arcane-using class has different requirements spells at 1st level can result in spells that don’t fall in
for how their effects are brought into existence. line with what the player finds useful. Judges may
Unless modified by a specific spell description or wish to allow a few rerolls or even allow the player
from a spell’s mercurial effects, occultists must be the benefit of choosing them.
able to speak and have at least one hand free, and Mountebanks earn new formulae through
some spells require certain physical components. experimentation, published manuals, and found
Revelators must be able to speak and brandish a notes and journals from other inventors. A new
holy symbol or sacred book unless an effect states formula is discovered at every new level or can be
otherwise. Bedlamites and mountebanks simply found along the way but the number that can be
need to touch their creations or potions to energize known and active at any one time are based on the
them. character’s level.
Discovery Revelators gain their miracles and powers directly
There are several means of discovering and adding from the divine entity they worship and do not need
to a character’s repertoire of arcane powers, limited to research or acquire new capability in any other
by only the judge’s imagination. Spells can be way. A number of miracles based on the character’s
researched, discovered in forgotten grimoires of long level are granted each day after prayer. The player
dead “wizards,” or perhaps etched on the walls of a may select the spells they wish freely up to the
forgotten cave. Miracles are of course granted by the number and level allowed by their character level.
divine to worthy followers. Formulae and contraptions
are found in the pages of inventor’s notebooks, self Locations of Power
discovery through laborious hours of experimentation, One of the few positive changes the Seven Days of
or even cleverly disguised within published books if Night brought about was the re-emergence of long
one knows how to read between the lines. dormant ley lines. Ley lines grid the earth in a web
of constant fluctuating arcane energies that pulse at
Bedlamites earn new wondrous contraptions random times and with varying intensities. These
through experimentation, published blueprints, “pulses” are what leads to the birth of the classes
and found notes and journals from other inventors. found in Weird Frontiers. Judges may wish to allow
At least one wondrous contraption is researched a random ley line to be active in the area that offers
and gained each level but a bedlamite may also a bonus of +1d to any arcane check at the expense of
find or acquire another mechanics wondrous added time. At a minimum, add 1 turn to the casting
invention. One week per contraption level of time and potentially up to an hour. Any class that rolls for
tinkering with the “inherited” contraption and the spell-like effects may take advantage of this.
expenditure of one permanent point of Luck is
needed to make it their own. One new mundane Regaining Lost Spells, Wondrous
contraption is acquired each level through simple Contraptions, and Formulas
experimentation. Typically, classes that cast spells or use arcane
Occultists gain new spells as they reach new levels. abilities that mimic spells only lose them when the
Spell selection is normally randomly determined check for success determines a “lost” result on the
after selecting the level of desired magic; however, chart for the spell or arcane ability in question.
should the spell monger discover a source of Spells typically return within 24 hours after they
magic during their adventuring, they may instead were lost—unless temporarily brought back by
choose to learn the discovered spell. Each “book” spellburning. Unless specifically stated in the
requires hours of study and components before trial description for the spell, the contraption, elixir,
casting can begin. This is represented by gaining ability, etc. in question, all powers will return within
only one spell at each new level. Each occultist has 24 hours. A perfunctory review of the spell from
a maximum number of spells and spell levels as whatever passes for the caster’s tome or journal is
determined by the caster’s Intelligence Stat. typical but not required.
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A Formula that activates with a natural 1 roll rare stones or bones strung on leather cords with
causes a mutagenic reaction. In addition to possible their components. Judges should work with players
harmful side effects, the formula is lost much like who wish to steer away from the typical books in
the occultist loses a spell and will also return after favor of a unique means for recording spells.
24 hours and a quick review of the formula. Each
Revelators have their holy books or perhaps
formula includes specific effects that are referenced
scriptures recorded on scrolls or even prayer-beads
on the roll of a natural 1.
inscribed with celestial symbols. Mountebanks and
Miracles are never lost unless a specific effect states the bedlamites each use arcane energies in different
otherwise. ways than the occultist. Mountebanks collect
formulas in closely guarded journals that work
Wondrous Contraptions often have disastrous side
much like spells, while bedlamites keep map-tubes
effects when a Gear check results in a natural 1 (a
containing blueprints to the wondrous contraptions
malfunction). The device must be repaired before it
they construct and breathe life into. Each follows
can be used again. Check the result chart for each
the same methods for discovery and learning fresh
wondrous contraption to determine the nature of
additions they wish to add to their repertoire.
the malfunction. A review of the device’s blueprint
and calculations, making adjustments for the errors
discovered, is a good idea for forward-thinking OCCULTISTS
inventors but is not required. Corruption
Storage Mediums Channeling the winds of magic and weaving them
Much like the legendary wizards of old, occultists into arcane wonders is an incredible ability, but one
carry spell books that contain the fruits of their that also comes with a price. Fledgling occultists
endless labors. Whether through following clues and even crazed cultists know that at any given
in hopes they lead to an ancient tomb filled with moment the tables can turn and throw the arcane
forgotten arcane scrolls or facing the unspeakable dabbler into a world of hurt. Besides the fickle
things that lie in wait to those who dare to delve the winds of magic, fiends both infernal and extraplanar
occultist toils endlessly, risking their life and those constantly “fish” for unsuspecting souls to twist
of their allies (though they best not know this!) for and torture. Even the simplest of magics come with
that discovery of a lifetime. Each occultist carries a a risk, and smart casters often think twice before
personal tome containing their esoteric discoveries practicing their arts.
and guards it with their life! Written within its pages Just as rolling a natural 1 during a physical attack
are spells, rituals, and personal notes to study and results in some form of botch, a spell carries similar
review as needed. consequences any time a natural 1 is rolled for a spell
Spells and rituals range from those tucked away for check. The spell not only backfires on the caster but
centuries in the hopes they might avoid destruction opens doorways to powerful entities schooled in
at the hands of shallow minds who find spell use ways to make the occultist pay for their mishandling
and deviltry one and the same, to those created of the arcane.
by modern-age occultists that have learned to not Each time a miscast occurs, follow the instructions
only cast from ancient scrolls and books but also found with each spell description. Some results will
weave the ambient arcane into spells of their own have the player roll on one of the Corruption tables
creation. Each is as priceless as it is rare and becomes (Minor, Major, or Greater). Rolls are always handled
something even more unique when the occultist by using a d10 and subtracting the spell level from
adds their own unique signature to the discovered or the roll and adding any positive or negative modifier
created spell. the caster may have for their Luck stat to the total.
While occultists typically use the pages of a special An occultist may burn a point of Luck either before
tome to record their work, other individuals capable or after the chart roll to avoid corruption. The
of performing spells and rituals may keep their misfire result can not be avoided by spending Luck—
discoveries recorded in the form of runes burnt into only the corruption.
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D10 Result
1 or lower The caster’s face takes on the appearance of a snake. The scales dry and crack, constantly weeping
a blood-tinted fluid.
2 The caster develops a strange gait as one leg grows d6 inches longer than the other.
3 The caster’s eyes change into something unsettling. Roll 1d6: (1) eyes lose all color, leaving white
orbs that have a soft glow in the darkness; (2) eyes develop catlike features with large green/
yellow irises and slits for pupils—the character will be considered one who dabbles in deviltry; (3)
fishlike with no eyelids—eyes constantly weep to an unsettling degree; (4) eyes look like those of a
serpent, with narrow slits serving for pupils; (5) eyes constantly leak tears of blood; (6) pupils frost
over, giving the appearance of blindness.
4 The character finds their fingers have grown an extra knuckle, giving the appearance of long,
spindly spider legs. The look of the fingers are enough to give most folks a stiff blanket of chills up
their spines.
5 The caster finds a symbol marking them as property to some infernal or extraplanar entity on
their body. The symbol constantly smolders and is a painful reminder of a fate yet to come.
6 One of the caster’s features changes to that of an animal. Their nose may begin to resemble a
snout or perhaps their tongue becomes forked. Judges are encouraged to work with the player on
the type of animal and what feature was altered.
7 The caster has seen into the future and glimpsed the scorching crimson deserts covering and
smothering out life. They return from their mental journey sweating and parched for water.
8 The caster finds their appearance has changed for the worse. Judges are encouraged to come up
with a change that relates to the type of spell being cast. A fire based spell might have the caster
looking scarred, while an acid-based spell might have a part of the caster looking “melted.”
9 The caster catches the attention of a whiskey demon in the larval stage. The creature drifts and
settles into the stomach of the caster before manifesting in the prime. The caster constantly
thirsts for whiskey and will begin to look jaundiced and emaciated as they have no choice but to
drink to satiate the baby in their belly. Going 24 hours without at least a pint of whiskey unsettles
the larvae and it begins to chew at the caster’s stomach causing a -1d penalty to all rolls.
10+ The caster’s mind reels as it is visited by a higher power, either infernal or extraplanar. The
creature floods the caster’s mind with visions of delicious madness, causing pain sensors to
overload, forcing the caster to pass out for 1d6 hours or until awakened by vigorous means.
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D10 Result
1 or lower The caster is caught in the web of something extradimensional and linked to the parasite for life.
The caster loses 1d20 pounds and develops an emaciated appearance in addition to losing 1 point
of permanent Stamina.
2 The caster develops a small orifice in the area of their abdomen. The hole constantly weeps a black
syrup sweet to the taste. Through the course of a month, the affected abdomen swells until the
caster succumbs to a sick version of childbirth. While in the throes of “labor,” the caster can do
nothing but lie prone for 1d10 rounds before giving birth to a demonic, mewling cat. The creature,
though infernal, will be protected by the caster long enough for it to escape. Judges should roll
1d30 secretly to determine the day the birth occurs and keep as accurate count as possible. On the
due date have the caster roll against a DC 12 with each combat encounter. Failure results in the
caster going into labor. Should the caster succeed at every save through the entire day, the “kitten”
will come during the next time of rest.
3 The caster finds their mouth is able to unhinge, allowing for large morsels to be pushed down
their throat. Additionally, the caster’s eyes change to resemble those of a viper. The caster prefers
to eat small game animals whole and is unable to produce their own body heat.
4 The caster finds one of their arms has developed into a tentacle. The underside develops hundreds
of “suckers,” while the outer becomes sickly purple in color and leathery to the touch. The caster
will never drop an item being held in their “hand” and gains a +2d bonus to any rolls relating to
grabbing or retaining their grip on items being pulled from the tentaclelike appendage.
5 The caster’s fingers grow an extra knuckle and sharp black claws, granting a melee claw attack (d6)
but inflicting a -2 penalty to rolls related to manipulating objects.
6 The forehead of the caster begins to develop horns. Two black buttons appear overnight and
begin to grow with constant spell work. Each time the caster uses a spell, their horns grow 1” to
a maximum of 18”. Horns must be ground down under the light of the moon or tools used to
perform the task will malfunction. Allowing the horns to be displayed openly will bring down a
righteous fury from the populace of an area.
7 The caster’s skin loses all color and their hair changes to an oily black hue. Spending an hour or
more under the sun without protection will cause the caster’s skin to burn, causing a -1 penalty
to all physical rolls. Additionally, the oily hair smells of sulphur, imposing a -1d penalty to any
interactions.
8 The caster finds their tongue has become forked, while their eyes have become black orbs speckled
by constellations in faraway galaxies. Their appearance is unsettling and unwanted should they
walk into town without taking proper precautions.
9 The caster constantly sloughs off skin and is compelled to eat it, lest their affinity to the arcane
vanishes. Their skin is constantly shedding, and the compulsion to nibble can only be resisted
with a DC 15 Will save. Refusal to eat results in the loss of spellcasting until the compulsion is
sated.
10+ The caster finds they cast no reflection and their shadow has acquired horns and a tail.
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GREATER CORRUPTION
D10 Result
1 or lower A greater demon or perhaps an Elder God has decided to use the body of the caster as storage for
souls of the lost and damned. During random moments anguished faces stretch the skin of the
caster, trying to escape the host that holds them captive. There is a 1 in 6 chance during any social
interaction that 1d4 fist-sized faces stretch an area of exposed skin, causing social interaction rolls
to suffer a -1d penalty.
2 Old Scratch has come to collect on a debt. The caster is set upon by thousands of black locusts
intent on devouring the body and soul of the caster. Untold agony is suffered as the object of their
affection is eaten out of existence, only to reform in Hell. What seems like an eternity is mere
seconds as the caster is sent back home with a permanent reduction in hit points (by 3d6) and all
Stats are reduced by 2, including Luck.
3 The head of the caster is replaced by that of a serpent of similar size. The caster’s visual range
is reduced by half; however, pits in the head allow the caster to see heat impressions with such
accuracy that a thermal image is produced. The caster gains a venomous bite, inflicting d4 damage
and forcing a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid suffering d3 Stamina damage for each round the save
is failed. Passing the save ceases any further loss. Casters suffering in this fashion can never show
their true faces in public for fear of being killed on sight.
4 The caster has drawn the attention of an Elder God. The Black Goat of the Woods reaches
through a crack in the Dreamlands to gently caress the caster. The caster’s legs are transformed
into those of a goat, while their facial features twist and contort into a demonic goat visage. The
caster unsettles everyone within sight (-1d to interactions), while flowers and plants that are
gazed upon turn to dust.
5 One of the caster’s arms changes into a warty 4” tentacle. The caster gains a +2d bonus to all rolls
to grab or retain objects and never drops items from the new appendage. Additionally, climbing
checks gain the same bonus. Openly showing the appendage means a certain “date with a noose”
in any populated area.
6 The eyes of the caster vacate their sockets, leaving empty spaces that constantly weep a black
ichor. The eyes migrate to the top of each of the caster’s hands and gain the ability to see perfectly
in the dark at normal range. The caster finds all physical activity harder due to the hands needing
to be held in a specific position to see normally, thus suffering a -1d penalty to all activities
requiring sight.
7 The caster grows by 1d12 inches and finds their spine has developed an unusual curvature. In
addition to the unsettling appearance, the caster finds their joints constantly cracking and snapping,
causing intense pain. The caster’s Movement is reduced to 10’, while AC suffers a -2 penalty.
8 The skin of the caster dries and cracks. Roll d%: (1-50) the cracks inflict 1pt of damage each
day as brimstone seeps from the wounds at random times from random places, and the caster
suffers a -1d to all interactions; (51-00) the cracks inflict 1pt of damage each day as the wounds
seep brackish slime and the caster has a hard time holding items (on a natural 1 any item will be
dropped in addition to any other effects).
9 The caster finds their abdomen is the new home for a second face resembling their own. The face
drools and moans, soaking the host’s shirt and spoiling attempts at stealth. As an odd side effect,
the caster can no longer swallow food by normal means and must feed the secondary face to find
nourishment.
10+ The tongue of the caster elongates 1d10 inches and gains the prehensile properties of a tentacle.
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Elder Gods as Patrons Occultists choosing to bond with one of the many
In ages past, during a time erased from the history Elder Gods must do so in secret, lest their allies
of humankind, Elder Gods carved thrones from put them down, thinking they have shifted sides.
mountains and enslaved humans—who served as Making the pact gives the occultist an additional
playthings to twist and torment—while they devised spell at each new level, in addition to a +1d modifier
greater plans of conquest. Rescue would come to invoke patron rolls. Granting such favors
through the benevolent Celestials, who helped the instills confidence in the occultist, lulling them
enslaved rebel and overwhelm their dark masters. into thinking they are in control. Elder Gods are
After the overthrow, the Celestials almost succeeded patient, seeing a decade as mere seconds. They wait
in erasing the existence of the slumbering Elder for the moment where a word to an incantation
Gods from the history books—hoping that sleeping is forgotten, or a symbol is traced slightly off. To
beasts would lie eternally at rest. represent this, anytime the bound occultist miscasts
a spell, the result must include a roll on one of
Had it not been for Nyarlathotep’s clever escape to the corruption tables. Should a result not include
the Dreamlands before his brothers and sisters were a Corruption table roll, move to the next highest
imprisoned, the world would still be untainted by result where a roll on a Corruption table is called for.
the events of the Seven Days of Night. However, In addition, the roll is made at a +1 penalty to the roll
the Elder God has toiled for centuries sowing seeds (higher results on the Corruption tables are generally
that would eventually take root and grow into a worse for the character). The spell invoke patron can
second age of magic, ultimately casting the world in be found under Dark Patrons in the Judge's section.
a downward spiral that could end with the return
of the Old Ones and the extermination of all life on Mercurial Magic
Earth. All occultists share a similar talent for casting
wondrous spells and performing forbidden rituals,
Sadly, whether from naivety or a thirst for forbidden
though that is where the similarity stops, as each
knowledge, there are those who tempt fate by
is a unique interpreter of the arcane. An ancient
opening doors to eternal darkness—welcoming
parchment scribed in the blood of a demon may read
communication with those that wait in exile.
the same to a room full of adepts capable of enacting
Occultists may fuel their spell work by willingly
the foul rite, but no two occultists will manifest
opening themselves up to the dark powers seeking
the result of the rite in the same fashion. A demon-
entry into the world. Doing so offers a bonus to the
worshipping cultist might find their skin temporarily
spell check but at the cost of automatic corruption
melting away from their bones as a powerful fireball
that can not be avoided by expending Luck. The
forms, whereas an occultist might invoke the same
invoked powers grant a +2 in exchange for minor
spell and summon a firebird to breathe fire into the
corruption, +4 in exchange for major corruption,
caster’s palms to be shaped into the desired effect.
and +6 for accepting greater corruption.
The ebb and flow of arcane energies are in constant
Rather than merely flirting with the dark powers,
flux, and each caster channels the energies through
occultists may make blood-pacts with them.
every cell of their being, adding a unique “signature”
Occultists who Walk the Line or follow the Path of
to the result. To represent the mercurial effects of a
The Damned may use the spell invoke patron to serve
spell, have the occultist roll once on the Mercurial
one of the many dark things eager to answer the call.
Effects table each time a new spell is added to their
Dabbling with an Elder God ensures an occultist will
grimoire, using a d% and modifying the roll by
rise on a fast path to knowledge and power. This
any Luck modifier x 10%. So, for example: a Luck
will almost certainly end with a slip through the
modifier of +3 would add +30% to each roll on the
proverbial rabbit hole that ends with a new convert
table (a modifier of -3 would be a -30%). The result
to the cult of whatever power that tempted the poor
rolled is the personal manifestation of the caster’s
soul into a gamble where the odds are always stacked
spell and does not change.
towards the house.
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MERCURIAL MAGIC TABLE
D% Result
1 The caster's skin becomes rigid, tough, and looks like tree bark for 1d4 rounds after casting this spell. The
caster gains +4 to AC and their Movement speed becomes 0' for the duration.
2 Any ammo that is chambered and ready to fire in any gun carried on the caster explodes, destroying the
weapon and causing half normal single-shot damage to the caster per weapon.
3 Hair growth. All hair on the caster's head grows 2d12 inches immediately after the spell is cast.
4 Every step the caster takes for 1d4 rounds creates a pillar of fire from their footsteps. The pillar rises up 20'
and does 1d6 damage per round to those that come into contact with it. Those that take damage from the
pillar are subject to catching on fire.
5 When the spell is cast, the caster's body becomes glowing, golden-hued wispy energy for 1d6 rounds.
6 The caster's eyes become glowing orbs of white light that project out 30' for 1 turn. Keeping the eyelids
closed stops this illumination until reopened but obviously makes the caster unable to see.
7 A high-pitched sound reaches resonant frequency when the spell is cast. All glass within 20' of the caster
shatters and causes 1d4 damage to anyone within 5' of the shattering glass unless they make a DC 10 Ref save.
8 Casting this spell causes the caster's back to sprout usable wool, much like a sheep’s. Sheep shears will
need to be used to cut the hair if the wool is to be processed.
9 When this spell is cast, the caster's teeth become soft taffy for one hour, becoming stuck to one another
and the inside of the mouth. The caster cannot speak correctly for the duration, after which the taffy
breaks off and the teeth return to normal.
10 When this spell is cast, all avian wildlife within one mile will be aggressive to the caster for one hour,
actively seeking them out and attacking on sight.
11 The caster becomes extremely thirsty for 3d6 rounds after casting this spell. During this time the caster is at
-2 to all actions unless they drink water for a full action. Doing so alleviates the thirst for the next 4 rounds.
12 When this spell is cast, the next item touched becomes infused with arcane power. A weapon so infused
gains +1d to damage; armor infused gains +1d3 to AC. Other items either function faster, longer, or more
efficiently as decided by the judge. Weapons and armor stay infused for 1 turn.
13 Tearful casting. The caster is struck with a strong feeling of sadness when this spell is cast, causing them
to cry uncontrollably and suffer a -2 to Personality until the caster witnesses something truly joy inspiring,
as decided by the judge.
14 The caster's body odor becomes extremely foul to those around them for 1 turn; they cannot detect any
change. Anyone within 20' of the caster must make a DC16 Fort save or be at -2 to all actions for 1d4
rounds from nausea. Staying in the caster's vicinity forces another save once the duration of the nausea
has passed.
15 When this spell is cast, the caster’s face melds and reshapes itself into a completely different face for one
hour. This allows the caster to disguise themselves, though their voice will be unchanged.
16 All water, even in containers, within 10' of the caster becomes boiling hot until it cools normally.
17 The caster becomes shadowy and transparent for 1d6+2 rounds when this spell is cast. Any attempt to hide
or sneak during this time is made at a +1d to the check.
18 When this spell is cast, the next item touched will be completely indestructible for one hour. If the item
touched is part of a larger construct, such as a boat, then the whole construct is indestructible for the
duration. When the duration has ended, the item crumbles to dust.
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19 The caster can see the aura of any living being, even through other objects, at a range of 30' for 1d10
rounds when this spell is cast.
20 When this spell is cast, the caster's sense of smell becomes extremely strong for one hour, giving them a +6
to any check to notice creatures within 20'. The judge has discretion if a creature does not produce a smell.
21 In order for this spell to be cast, a small living creature must have its life force extinguished. A small
animal (dog, cat, bird, mouse, raccoon, rabbit, etc.) within 30' will randomly die in order for the spell to be
cast. Roll randomly if multiple animals are in range.
22 When the spell is cast, the caster floats 1’ off the ground for one hour. They must use the aid of others to
push and glide them across the ground. A stick can be used to push them over the ground or they may pull
themselves by grabbing stationary objects, at half their Move speed. If the caster moves over a drop they
will plummet like normal but stop 1’ over the ground safely.
23 The caster grows an apple-sized, flesh-covered fruit off their torso which may be plucked (causing 1 point
of damage) and consumed. The growing process takes one hour and only one fruit may grow at a time.
The inside of the fruit contains a red, fleshy pulp that produces a random effect (which lasts for 1 hour)
when consumed. Roll 1d6: (1) nausea—all actions are at -2; (2) +2 to all saves; (3) +2 to Initiative; (4) +2 to
spell checks; (5) +2 to AC; (6) reduce all damage by 2.
24 When this spell is cast, the caster becomes extremely attractive to all those they encounter in the next
hour. They receive a +4 to all Personality checks.
25 The caster gains telescopic sight over great distances if they concentrate for 1 round. The distance seen is
decided by the judge based on visibility conditions, obstructions, and lighting, to a maximum of 10 miles.
The caster is able to see fine detail at the distance. This ability can be used at will for one hour.
26 When this spell is cast, the caster gains another full action die for 1 turn.
27 The caster's skin takes on a slight, shiny chrome sheen, which deflects all bullets targeting them for 1
turn. All gun attacks targeting the caster miss. If the target that shot at the caster rolls a 1 on their attack
roll, the bullet strikes the shooter, doing normal damage. To spot a caster with chrome shielding, a DC 16
Intelligence check must be made to notice something unusual about any exposed skin.
28 If the spell is successfully cast while the caster holds a diamond of any size, the diamond will radiate light
like a lantern until shattered or destroyed by physical means.
29 When this spell is cast, the caster can mold blood into simple physical objects (shovel, hammer, knife,
spike, rope, wagon wheel, etc.) of normal usability. The amount of blood must be available to mold an
item of typical size. The blood-object lasts for 1d3 hours and is sticky and slick to the touch.
30 The caster can consume things that their teeth and digestive system normally couldn't for nourishment
for the next 24 hours. The judge must decide if the material is consumable for each meal and the quantity
allowable. Such items could be paper, wood, cloth, tin, dirt, leather, bones, etc.
31 When this spell is cast, the caster loses their sense of hearing for 1d3 hours.
32 If this spell is cast while the caster is in sunlight, the caster takes 1d6+2 damage and is at -2 for all actions
for 1d8+2 rounds.
33 When this spell is cast, a blast of arcane energy explodes from the caster, doing 1d8+2 damage to all
creatures within 20', forcing them to make a DC 18 Ref save or be knocked prone.
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34 Casting this spell causes the caster to vomit forth a fleshy seed which burrows into the ground with the
help of small tentacles. Within one hour the seed sprouts into a 1’ tall plant. The plant has five tubers
which lie beneath the soil and resemble a small fleshy carrot or potato. This tuber can be consumed raw
to heal 1d2 points of damage or all the tubers can be cooked into a stew of four portions, which takes one
hour, and restores 1d8 points of damage per portion. Only one portion of stew can heal someone in a 24-
hour period and only one life seed can be created per 2d3+1 days.
35 The caster of this spell takes no damage from cutting weapons for one hour.
36 The casting of this spell causes the caster's saliva to create a 5’ globe of pure darkness as an action for one
hour. The caster can only create a globe every-other round, and spitting into the same globe doubles the
globe's size until it reaches a maximum 20' in diameter. No light can penetrate the globe of darkness and
no light inside the globe may be seen from the outside. The globes last for one hour.
37 The caster of this spell loses 1 point of Strength each time this spell is cast, until the caster reaches 1
Strength, at which point the spell is lost and is not regained for 1d3 days.
38 One target touched by the caster causes all projectile weapons on their person to shoot arcane projectiles
for 1 turn, doing the same damage as normal, but does not expend any actual ammo.
39 Casting this spell grants the caster the ability to communicate to all normal animals telepathically until a
different spell of any kind is cast.
40 The caster of this spell gains 10 temporary hit points that will be reduced from damage before normal hit
points. These temporary hit points remain until reduced to 0, at which point the spell is lost. Multiple
castings of the spell do not gain extra temporary hit points.
41-60 The caster immediately vomits a stream of green mucus that puddles at their feet. The body fluid can be
ingested with a DC 12 Will save (taking 1d4 turns) to instantly heal 1d10 hit points. Failure to pass the save
results in the person attempting to keep from throwing up for the next 1d4 rounds and are considered
to be helpless for the duration.
61 The caster begins to hiccup uncontrollably for the duration of the current encounter. Attempts at using
stealth are useless by the caster and anyone within 10’ attempting to be sneaky. Additionally, all spells are
cast with a -2 penalty. Should the caster be required to pass a Grit check or fail the saving throw as a result
of being targeted by a fear-based spell, the hiccups will go away.
62 The caster begins to sweat whiskey while casting the spell. Clothing worn becomes soaked and flammable
until properly dried. Should the sweat be collected by wiping it away with a rag and wrung out, 1d3 shots
of whisky can be harvested.
63 1d3 angry, dire jackalopes (see the Bestiary, pg 715) manifest and attack the caster in a fit of soft, furry rage
before being pulled back into the arcane-aether that summoned them.
64 The caster acquires the attributes of the common desert cacti. Their skin turns to a rubbery green as
thousands of needles sprout from head to toe. The caster gains a +2 bonus to AC in addition to gaining
the ability to attack in melee, inflicting 1d8 damage. Targets must spend the following round plucking
the needles from their skin or suffer -1 to all rolls due to excruciating pain. Additionally, the caster can be
“milked,” providing nutritious cactus juice. Milking requires a small hole be cut in their hide (suffering 1pt
of damage). One serving is harvested and can heal 1d4 hit points. Harvested milk spoils after 24 hours. The
effects last 1d6 rounds.
65 Should the spell be cast under the light of the moon, the caster may add a +1d modifier to the casting
attempt. Casting a spell this way also causes the caster’s eyes to glow with a soft, pale light for the duration
of the spell.
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66 The caster blinks from existence, only to reappear randomly on the following round. Should the spell
check be successful, the effects of the spell still occur normally. The caster appears in a random direction
(use a d8 to determine the direction and a d% to determine the distance away in feet. Note that this might
place the caster in a dangerous spot (in a raging river or off a cliff, etc.); however, appearing within melee
range of an opponent gives the caster a chance to surprise their prey. Targets must pass a DC 13 Will save
to avoid the effects of surprise.
67 The caster finds their voice replaced by that of a small child’s for the next 24 hours. The mismatched voice
is found to be unsettling to most, humorous to others. The caster suffers a -2 reaction penalty to all they
encounter and enter conversation with.
68 The caster has a flash from a parallel timestream where they just cast the spell in question. Should the
caster successfully guess the number rolled on their spell check die, the spell will continue to cast itself
with the same casting result for d3 rounds.
69 The caster utters the incantation just before vomiting a small screaming version of themselves. No further
spell casting is possible for as long as the miniature doppelganger lives—thus the little feller has to be
put down. The doppelganger will try its best to escape, and should it succeed, it will grow to full size in
1d30 days, upon which time it acquires the duplicate stats and abilities of its “creator” and begins a quest
to kill the caster. The doppelganger’s Path is the Path of the Damned as the doppelganger is emotionally
underdeveloped and chaotic.
Doppelganger (prior to full-sized): Initiative +2, Atk melee +1 bite (1pt), AC 15; HD d3; MV 10’; Act 1d20;

SP tiny (8” tall, +4 AC); SV Fort +0, Ref +5, Will +1; PoD.
70 When the spell is cast, 3d30 black cats are summoned from another world (perhaps the Dreamlands).
The felines will demand payment by way of fish to leave the caster and return to their domain. Until
payment is made, the cats will meow, hiss, and howl at inopportune times—ruining attempts at stealth,
concentration, and good conversation (caster suffers -1d to all rolls). One pound of fish per 10 felines must
be purchased to appease the finicky creatures. Killing a feline permanently wipes the spell from the caster's
memory.
71 Anyone wearing trousers within 300’ of the caster suddenly finds their pants dropping. Those affected
must spend their next action pulling them up or suffer ½ Movement and a -1d penalty to physical actions.
72 The caster draws the attention of Lady Calamity. For the duration of the spell, any additional attempts to
cast a spell that totals an odd number are instead cast upon a random ally.
73 Casting the spell imparts a +2 to the spell check and causes an arcane brand to appear on the caster’s
forehead. The mark burns for the duration of the spell and inflicts 2 points of damage to the caster, in
addition to serving as a reminder that Old Scratch will come to collect his due upon the death of the
caster.
74 Arcane winds momentarily manifest, blowing against the caster and causing all windows within 100’ to
shatter outward. The spell is cast with a +1d modifier.
75 Casting the spell requires sacrifice; the caster must spellburn at least 1 point for it to be successful. Spent
point(s) add to the total of the spell as they would normally.
76 Casting the spell weakens the veil between the land of the living and that of the dead. The caster
temporarily gains the ability to side-step (see calavera or sin-eater classes) for the duration of the spell.
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77 The eyes of the caster temporarily pop from their nesting sockets, dangling from their fleshy cords, until
forced back into place. Doing so requires one full action, and allies witnessing the grotesque display must
immediately pass a DC 8 Fortitude save or vomit during the round the spell is cast (losing a standard
action).
78 The spell draws on the moisture found in the caster’s skin, causing it to dry and crack, inflicting d3
damage on the round the spell is cast. Lotions must be used to heal the wounds to avoid a further 1 point
of damage each 24 hours.
79 All plant life within 100’ of the caster wilts and dies as the air is filled with the smell of rot.
80 Every hair on the caster's body suddenly burns away, filling their surroundings with the smell of burnt
hair. Losing the hair grants the caster a +4 bonus to cast the spell. Lost hair grows back in 24 hours and
repeated attempts at casting the spell suffers a -2 penalty without proper hair to charge the effort.
81 Allies of the caster must pay the price to fuel the spell. Any friend or ally within 50’ must immediately
pass a DC 13 Will save to avoid suffering the effects of a psychic leach, losing d3 hit points per level of the
spell. Each ally failing the save grants the caster a +1d modifier to the spell check, up to a max of d30. Allies
drained to 0 hit points cause the spell to go off with the same effects of a natural 20 but the allies suffer a
-1d penalty to any attempt at revival.
82 An infernal agent of Old Scratch manifests and freezes the current scene unfolding so that the caster can
play a game of chance. Flipping a coin will do, as will any means of gambling. Winning the contest results
in the spell check gaining a +4 bonus, while losing means the creature removes a pound of flesh from the
caster in the form of 4 points of spellburn (which do not power the spell).
83 The caster must scream the verbal component of the spell so loudly that no chance of stealth or
attempting to get the jump on enemies is allowed.
84 The spell may be cast without the usual utterance of words.
85 The caster need not spend an action normally required to cast the spell and is free to perform a standard
non spell-casting action in addition to casting the spell and normal movement.
86 The spell can be cast to greater effect so long as a four-leaf clover is used as a component. Using the clover
allows the caster a reroll of any die attached to the spell, including the casting attempt, damage, table
check, etc.
87 Lady Luck manifests (as a beautiful raven-haired female dressed in typical Western regalia) with the intent
of helping the caster and their group. Each ally and the caster gain a Boon before Lady Luck tips her hat
and vanishes. Additional attempts to cast the spell are considered attempts at bleeding the well dry and
instead cause a visit from Lady Calamity, who gives each player a Hex. Additional attempts at casting may
bring either of the sisters and is handled by drawing a card from a standard poker deck. Black suited cards
mean Lady Calamity has appeared, while red symbolizes Lady Luck.
88 The caster vomits a swarm of blood flies summoned from the depths of Hell. The blood flies swarm about,
biting and clouding the vision of one random ally (roll each round). For the duration of the spell, affected
allies suffer a d4 in damage from bites and stings and a -1d penalty to all rolls requiring sight.
89 The caster sprouts a duplicate head. The head represents all the negative aspects of the caster’s personality
and will do its best to bring ruin to its host or to the host’s allies. This might mean screaming to alert the
enemy during stealth attempts or biting its twin to disrupt spell casting. Attacks from the head on the
caster automatically succeed, inflicting 1 point of bite damage and forces the caster to pass a DC10 Will
save to retain concentration. The evil head remains for 1d6 rounds.
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90 The caster is considered a master at casting the spell and may freely choose any result less than the one
determined by the spell-check result.
91 A skeletal mariachi band appears to serenade the caster with an energetic performance. Should the caster
show their appreciation for the performance by watching with full attention, the un-dead entertainers
impart a +1d modifier to all aspects of the spell. Note that this means letting your guard down and giving
a +4 bonus to all attacks against the caster after the spell has been cast. The band will vanish after d2+1
rounds.
92 The caster must tap the powers of the infernal to properly charge the spell, and a whiskey demon answers
the call. In return for a +3 casting bonus, the drunken imp drains any and all alcohol within 50’ of the
caster.
93 The casting of the spell alerts a dark cult dedicated to an Elder God to the caster’s presence. The cult sees
the caster as a future threat to their goals of awakening their dark god, and they must be eliminated. Each
casting allows the cultists to track the caster like a beacon, bringing them like moths to a flame. The judge
should secretly roll a d12 and keep track of the number of times the spell is cast. Should the number of
castings and the number rolled match, the cultists will attack the next time the caster visits a town of any
sort. Judges should prepare the encounter ahead of time.
94 Casting the spell summons forth a rattlesnake that immediately coils around the caster’s arm, anxiously
awaiting the result of the spell. Should the caster successfully cast the spell, the snake vanishes, leaving
1d3 rattles in the caster’s palm. Failure agitates the serpent, causing it to sink its venomous fangs into
the caster, inflicting d4 damage and requiring an immediate DC 11 Fortitude save to avoid suffering d4
Stamina damage each round until the save can be passed. Casters reaching zero Stamina are considered
dead and beyond recovery as their body melts away and the snake gains a new rattle on its tail. Rattles may
be used in the same way that Boons are.
95 Each time the spell is cast the caster is visited by images sent by great Cthulhu and is shown such horrors
and madness that they lose 2 Grit points with each successive casting. Lost Grit points return at the rate of
1 for each 24 hours the caster refrains from casting the spell.
96 Each casting of the spell gives the caster visions of the near future where Elder Gods reign and the world is
consumed by a crimson desert. The caster knows instinctively that the crimson desert has begun to spread
from somewhere in Mexican territory and grows with each casting of the spell. The knowledge of what
may be the future and that the sands are slowly turning crimson weighs heavily on the caster, to the point
that their dreams are plagued and a DC 8 Will save must be passed to regain lost health and ability points
from sleep.
97 Arcane winds sweep up from the feet of the caster, temporarily blinding them as their senses are
overwhelmed. The spell goes off as normal but leaves the caster effectively blinded for d3 rounds.
98 Casting the spell summons 1d8 desert lizards that follow the caster through the course of their adventures.
Each casting of the spell, including the initial, causes one of the lizards to explode in a crimson mist.
The violent death charges the energies fueling the spell and grants a +1d bonus to the casting roll. Each
successive casting repeats the sacrifice until the last lizard remains. Casting the spell while only one lizard
remains is considered an automatic miscast. Casting the spell again, while no lizards are present, renews
the cycle.
99 Roll again twice, ignoring this result on further rolls.
00 Roll again twice, but instead of rolling d%, roll 4d20 modified by the caster’s Luck modifier x 10%. Ignore
this result on further rolls.
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Rare Spell Components should not go above a +4. Sacrifices can only be used
Occultists seek special components needed to work in ritual casting.
their magic. Rare components are often valued as
Spellburn
much as the spell they charge, and judges should
place a casting bonus of up to +4 with their use. Occultists are true scions birthed from the arcane
Occultists are required to spend one hour preparing energies that interact with all living things, including
the ingredient for each +1 offered before the item is the earth that hosts them. Successfully weaving
ready for a one-time use. these energies through spell work, bending the
fundamental laws of nature, is an addiction like no
Ritual magic other. The “rush” of casting a spell is the sensation
Some spells benefit from rites and rituals that of every cell in the caster’s body mingling with the
require multiple casters working in tandem, along primordial energies of creation itself. Successfully
with spellburn and sacrifice. The results produced casting a spell of significant effect only intensifies
often dwarf the power of standard magic and should the sensory feedback—thus occultists often resort
be feared as a result. to spellburn, an act that infuses primal energies
released from pain and self-sacrifice with the
Standard spells may be cast ritualized should a group ambient energies used to weave a spell. Spellburning
of occultists wish to increase the power of a spell can increase the degree of success, or sometimes
and are prepared to spend the additional time in bring back a spell lost earlier in the day by a failed
casting. Ritual casting is a much slower method, and spell check.
to represent this, take the normal rounds listed as
the casting time and change it to turns. Occultists To spellburn, the occultist must declare the act
casting a spell by this method gain a +1d modifier before a spell check is made and any dice are rolled.
to the spell check. Multiple casters may also aid the The caster temporarily deducts points from any of
occultist in their efforts by adding half (rounding the three physical ability scores (Strength, Agility,
down) of their casting bonus to the primary caster. Stamina) that will serve as a positive modifier to the
Fractional bonuses do count: it would take two coming spell check. For each ability point deducted,
casters with a +1 bonus to equal one +1 bonus add a +1 modifier to the total spell check.
available to the occultist casting the spell. The spell Should the occultist fail to cast the desired spell, the
check bonus may be further increased by spellburn ability points burned are still lost.
from the primary or any secondary casters, up to a
maximum of +10. Players should describe the way their character
bolsters a spell by using spellburn. Perhaps a Native
In addition to the bonus, the occultist can add to shaman uses a ceremonial knife to tap an artery,
their spell check by rerolling the spell check die causing blood to spray with every beat of their heart
once for each occultist offering their assistance. or does the occultist willingly slide their hand into
Should a spell check result in a natural 1, no further the flames of a torch, screaming in anguish as their
rerolls may be made, and assisting casters share spell goes off with effects only dreamed of.
any corruption or negative effects acquired by the
occultist making the spell check. Occultists can lose spells from a low spell check, but
through spellburning, an occultist can temporarily
Sacrifice retrieve a lost spell by spellburning 1 ability point.
Sacrifice magnifies spell effects to astounding levels. The spell returns for 1 round and must be cast on the
Casters may offer valuables or the blood of the round the occultist retrieves the spell.
innocent to enhance spell effects. As a general rule,
Finally, an occultist may spellburn 1 point in order to
$300 in gold or related jewelry will grant a +1 casting
select any spell result lesser than the rolled result for
bonus. Similarly, enemies of the caster can be offered
the spell check.
up as sacrifice in hopes of catching a random demon
or extraplanar creature’s attention long enough Remember to modify saving throw bonuses to reflect
to offer a boost. Judges should offer a +1 bonus for abilities being “burned.” Healing ability points
every 5 HD of the sacrifice. In either case, the bonus spellburned must occur naturally with rest and
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will not return through magical means. Revelators Judges should remove anything that might offend
attempting to lay hands on an occultist that has a player in relation to religion; it’s all about having
willingly harmed themselves by spellburn (or any a fun session, and Heaven and Hell can simply be
ability related to spellburning) has committed a referred to as the forces of light and darkness.
blasphemy that goes against divine tenants and will
A revelator suffers a fall from grace anytime they roll
fail. Potions and devices that would otherwise heal
a natural 1 while attempting to perform a miracle,
wounds fail to function on these spellburned, self-
turn back the night, or use the healing ability. Rolling
inflicted wounds.
a natural 1 symbolizes the action is against the
wishes of the Divine Being.
REVELATORS
Anytime the revelator fails at attempting a miracle,
Fall from Grace turning back the night, or magical healing, the
The Revelator class is touched by the Divine. They threshold for fall from grace increases by one. For
cut a path through the dark curtain of night, truly on example: a revelator fails four straight attempts at
a mission from God. Since Christianity dominates magically healing an ally in desperate need of aid. The
in the place and time period Weird Frontiers is set, threshold for a fall from grace is increased from rolling
the provided tables cater to that religion. Players that a natural 1 to rolling a natural 1-5! Any miracle, turn
have characters wishing to follow one of the other back the night, or magical healing roll made by the
religions found to be flourishing during the period are revelator that falls within the fall from grace range will
encouraged to work with the judge on a table more in automatically fail, even if it would normally succeed.
line with the tenants of the faith they choose. The fall from grace threshold does not reduce or reset
until Atonement or a sacrifice is made.
Atonement
After rolling a result in the fall from grace range
when attempting to use a class power, the revelator
should immediately roll and sum a 1d4 for each
point in the roll result and reference the Fall From
Grace Atonement chart. Modify this result by any
Luck modifiers (positive reduces the total, negative
increases the total) before applying the Atonement
chart result. Example: the character has a fall from
grace range of 1-3 and has just rolled a ‘2’ while
attempting a miracle. The player would now roll 2d4,
adjust the total of this roll by their Luck modifier, and
reference the Atonement chart. After applying the result,
the character’s fall from grace threshold would increase
to 1-4.
Each Atonement chart result states when the fall
from grace threshold is reduced. If the revelator has
multiple sins to atone for, the Atonement chart
results can overlap to reduce the fall from grace
threshold at one time. Example: The revelator has 3
instances that need to be atoned for, and each entry
states the threshold will be reduced in 24 hours.
After 24 hours, the fall from grace threshold will
have reduced by 3 points.
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Sacrifice
Revelators can reduce the fall from grace threshold
by sacrificing personal gains. This can come in the
form of cash, gold, or valuables found or plundered
from the forces of darkness. Significant acts of
kindness can also help to reduce the threshold.
Judges should be fair with what they grant to
revelators attempting to atone. A donation of $50.00
would go far in feeding the orphanage for a month,
but rolling their sleeves up and taking a hammer and
shingles to the leaky roof would be a genuine act of
kindness coupled by hard work. Average sacrifices
typically reduce the fall from grace threshold by 1,
while truly giving deeds and large amounts of wealth
can reach 3 points of reduction. Judges should be
strict, but fair.
Fall From Grace Atonement Chart

D10 Result
1 or lower The revelator momentarily feels the warmth that provides constant comfort in the night vanish,
filling them with emptiness. When able, 10 minutes of uninterrupted prayer to atone for the fall
must be committed to.
2 Visions of darkness flood the revelator's mind as they are shown the ultimate outcome of
continual failure. The revelator must commit to one hour of uninterrupted prayer when able and
suffers a -1 penalty to all divine ability checks until the penance can be paid.
3 Displaying proof of the Divine on earth doesn’t come without a price, and the revelator is
expected to spend their free moments converting sinners and heathens to the word of God. The
revelator must double down on these efforts and convert a lost soul within 24 hours or suffer a -1
penalty to all divine ability checks the following day. After 24 hours the punishment is eased.
4 An omen appears that symbolizes the grave error made by the revelator. Perhaps a dove falls
lifeless to the ground or statues cry tears of blood. Whatever the omen, the revelator suffers a -1 to
all divine checks for the next 24 hours.
5 Pride shall be the undoing of the revelator and a lesson in humility must be endured by placing all
others, including animals, above their own needs for the remainder of the day. Failure results in
the loss of performing miracles for 24 hours.
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Fall From Grace Atonement Chart (continued)
D10 Result
6 The revelator has focused their powers on the wrong vessels and must atone by taking on a quest
to heal the blind, crippled, or diseased. Until the quest can be completed the revelator suffers a
-1 penalty to healing checks. Note that the quest must be taken outside the current task at hand.
A revelator cannot simply search the town for the first lame individual he comes upon. Make it a
sincere attempt.
7 The revelator is stricken with an illness that leaves them physically drained of 1 point from each
of the physical Stats. The ability loss must heal by normal means and the illness endured until
divine powers deem the revelator sincere in their atonement. Failure to endure the ailment
results in a loss of all divine abilities until the revelator properly atones.
8 A swarm of crimson locusts attack the revelator. The attack causes the revelator to suffer a -4
penalty to all divine ability checks being used when the fall from grace occurred. One hour must
be spent in prayer for the punishment to go away at the end of the day, otherwise an additional 24
hours must be endured with the penalty.
9 The revelator doubles over retching for 1d4 rounds after which a black asp is thrown up. The asp
must be handled and its bite endured as a test of faith. The serpent's bite inflicts d3 damage and
forces an immediate DC 18 Will save or lose a d3 Stamina and the use of the ability that triggered
the fall from grace. Each new day allows an additional save to shrug off the effect.
10 Dark clouds form overhead as a bolt of lightning strikes the revelator down to their knees. The
bolt causes d8 electrical damage and erases one (random) miracle from the mind of the holy
warrior until atonement can be made by spending a full 24 hours in prayer.
11 The revelator must be unburdened of all worldly possessions and seek atonement through acts of
kindness. Until a worthy task (as directed by the judge) can be completed, the revelator loses the
ability to perform miracles.
12 The revelator must abstain from the act of violence to better understand the balance between life
and death and the role they play as the fiery sword of vengeance. For 24 hours the revelator must
refrain from bringing harm to another life. Failure results in the loss of the ability to heal the
wounded.
13 An unseen force strikes the revelator lame, breaking one of their legs as an ultimate reminder that
the divine word must be followed strictly. The broken leg must heal by normal means but can
be stabilized and splinted. The break inflicts 2d6 damage and reduces the revelator’s Movement
by half, requiring a crutch. After 30 days the break will heal enough to remove the Movement
penalty and need for the crutch.
14 The revelator is stripped of the ability to turn back the night until a quest of atonement can be
completed where a creature considered un-dead is put down in a display of holy retribution. The
quest should be unrelated to the current task at hand and the revelator must deliver the killing
blow.
15 An angel wreathed in flames appears before the revelator and bursts into blinding light before
vanishing. The revelator is struck blind for 1d7 days and must spend one hour of each day praying
for forgiveness.
16 The divine sees the revelator straying off course and reminds them of the fact by not renewing
their fall from grace ratio on the following day. The threshold will reset on the next following day.
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Fall From Grace Atonement Chart (continued)
D10 Result
17 The revelator must pay penance by way of flagellation. Each day must consist of one hour of the
act of purification. In addition to suffering 2d4 damage, the revelator may not magically heal the
wounds during the period of atonement which lasts for 1d7 days. Failure to follow the rites of
purification will result in the loss of all divine abilities.
18 The revelator has strayed from their duty to convert new souls to the divine. An old-fashioned
revival must be held where the holy warrior tries to reach the lost through the word of God.
Judges should determine the number of people in attendance by rolling a d30 and dividing that
number by three, rounding down. This represents the number of unsaved souls in attendance,
and each requires a contested Personality based roll; each win for the revelator is a convert. Until
the revival can be held, the revelator suffers a -1d penalty to all divine abilities.
19 The revelator must pay penance through pain to better see the light. Painful wounds open on
the priest’s feet and wrists. The revelator takes d4 bleeding damage each day they are judged
unworthy and no healing (magical or otherwise) will close the wounds; however, hit points will
never be reduced to less than 1 by the stigmata brandished, instead the priest remains at 1 hp
until penance Is complete or someone kills the poor soul. While paying penance, revelators must
reject all worldly possessions and find a group in need of help—perhaps an orphanage in need of a
strong arm to patch the roof that protects them from the elements or a section of town sectioned
off for the sick and dying needing spiritual counsel and healing. While paying penance, only the
revelator’s healing abilities work—only on the truly needy. All divine abilities are restored once
the revelator finds forgiveness as determined by the judge.
20+ The revelator must endure the ultimate test of faith. All divine abilities are stripped and only
return after the holy warrior follows a strict fast, suffering 1d3 Stamina loss each day until 4 or less
Stamina points are left, after which the revelator regains their abilities.
A shorthand for “caster level” or “user level” is used

USING DCC SPELLS IN WEIRD FRONTIERS in the spell effects and appears as CL. Each arcane
Weird Frontiers was written with the assumption entry shares the following information (in the order
that judges and players would use the bountiful they appear):
selection of cleric and wizard spells available in
Level- The power’s level.
the DCC rulebook. Clerical spells were renamed
“miracles” for Weird Frontiers to better fit the Range- How much distance or area the power
theme; however, most of the clerical spells will work covers.
flawlessly with the Weird Frontiers RPG. Wizard
spells will also work perfectly. The DCC book Duration- How long the power’s effects last.
contains over 119 spells, and that is not counting Brew Time / Casting Time / Charge Time- How
patron spells! long it takes for the power’s effects to manifest.
Save- The type of save (Grit, Fortitude, Willpower,
SPELL CHARTS or Reflex) that might be allowed to negate or reduce
Below you will find charts listing all available spells, the power’s effects.
elixirs, contraptions, and miracles that are available
General- A generalized description of what the
in the Weird Frontiers RPG. In addition, players may
power does and sometimes a bit of history.
wish to choose from spells in the Dungeon Crawl
Classics rulebook. Manifestation- Each spell, formulae, wondrous
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contraption, or miracle is brought to life and Corruption/Malfunction/Mutagenic Reaction-
manifests in a unique fashion the first time it is Occultist spells, bedlamite contraptions, and
used, giving it a “signature.” Each entry includes mountebank formulae listings contain a table that
a table the player should roll on each time a new includes unique effects for when things don’t go right.
spell is added. Manifestations never change once Revelators use the Atonement table for miracle mishaps.
determined.
ARCANE LISTS
BEDLAMITE
1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level 5th Level
Arenaceous Bellows Belt of Size Change Arcane Spectrometer Badger Claws Fortifying Filament
Bronze Head of the Clockwork Familiar Aunt Petunia’s Parasol Disintegrator Golemite Armor
Prognosticating
Phrenologist
Bulletproof Duster Creation Cube Boots of Acceleration Flying Stallion Graviton Glove
Helmet of Sensory Hellfire Blaster Freeze Ray Foldable Soldier Harmonic Lobotomizer
Augmentation
Optical Displacer Hypnotic Goggles Helmet of Consciousness Ghost Suit Hourglass of Time
Displacement Continuum
Servo Arm Infernal Egg Magnetic Gauntlets Mechanical Steed Iron Golem
Spring-Loaded Pugilist Phantasmagorical Hood Marvelous Monocle Misting Canister Life Stealer
Tracer Paint Device Repulsion Boots Pocket Holo Projector Pneumatic Apparatus of Marvelous Meteorological
Vitality Mechanism
Tracheal Harness Rossum’s Marvelous Portable Safe Soul Furnace Portable Fortress
Engine
Wound Stitcher Zalderburg’s Bug Bomb Winged Backpack Stagecoach Star Sailer
MOUNTEBANK
Apache Fear Dust Creepy Peeper Lozenges Cú Chulainn’s Blood Basil’s Malleable Mixture Libation of Mind Thievery
Cushioning Cordial Chameleon’s Brew Devil’s Own Luck Black Cat Licorice Lozenge of Homuncular
Manifestation
Golden Vocal Philter Dead Shot Dit da Jow Brain Jelly Libation of Animal
Communion
Hair of the Dog Dust of Ossifience Draconic Breath Lozenge Chameleon Salve Multiplication Libation
Necropotion Elixir of the Comet Draught of Quills Elixir of Vegetation Philter of Delay Death
Transmogrification
Ointment of Galvanic Libation of the 49er Libertine Libations Hyde’s Brew Potable of Peculiar
Agitation Polarization
Snake Oil Pecos Pete’s Pickled Mixture of the Meteoric Iron Serum of Blood Children
Cactus Cordial Unrestrained Mind
Surrey’s Soporific Elixir Shimmering Salve Potent Panacea Night Mare Fuel Shadow Potion
Tympanic Tincture Toadstool Talc Sensory Salve Salt of the Earth Stardust
Wyoming Whiskey Cure Water Dragon Nectar Spirit Brew Tonic of Elasticity Transmogrification
Decoction
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OCCULTIST
Axle Grease Armor of Darkness Bandoleer of Plentiful Airin’ the Lungs All-Fired Restraint
Bullets
Branding Iron Cactus Jack Chuthonic Embrace Balor’s Evil Eye Alternate identity
Incomprehensible Ghost Irons Dust Devil Bone Caller Boot Shaker
Babbling
Insomnia Hoedown Gallows Calaboose Boulder Dash
Instant Cactus Leech Gun Butter Chickabiddy Legs Crystal Ball
Magic Lasso Liquid Courage Necrotizing Touch Etiolated Psyche Curly Wolf
Nine Lives Message in a Bottle Paroxysm Folklore Dream
Obscuring Mist Snake Pit Resistance Knuckle Bones Exfluncticated Void
Rending War Cry Shadow Stride Repel Gravitation Hang Fire
Ricochet Willamina’s Dowsing Rods Tumbleweed Totem Meltaf’s Ethereal Net
REVELATOR
Blinding Faith Angelic Arms Avenging Angel Dire Revelations Apocalypse
Doubtful Soul Eyes of the Chosen Borrowed Grace Foresight Bone to Dust
Flames of Truth Flaming Scourge Godspeed Geyser Cleanse the Soul
Fortitude Healing Rays Heavenly Lights Grave Walk Hankering
Godsight Martyr Holy Gaze Immunity Plague
Holy Sponge North Star Mark the Sinner Miraculous Growth Rapture
Righteous Symbol Nourishment Mask of My Enemy Rainbow Rebuke
Sanctify Uplifting Sermon Obeyance Scent of Death Regenerate and Banish
Shield of Faith Venomous Reprieve Revealing Sermon Tears from Heaven Rising Sun
Tongues Witch Ward Rock of Ages Woeful Winds Summon Elemental
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WONDROUS CONTRAPTIONS
 LEVEL ONE CONTRAPTIONS 
ARENACEOUS BELLOWS
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: Varies
Description: Arenaceous bellows are contraptions fashioned much like the standard bellows used to fan
flames with direct blasts of air. Bedlamites have modified the contraption to discharge large plumes of
dust, dirt, and other irritants for choking and blinding unsuspecting targets. These contraptions are
crafted with one or more flexible hoses that run to a tank filled with all manner of “ammo.”
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the contraption chokes and sputters to life, emitting small plumes of
smoke from various vent ports of the bellows; (2) the contraption comes to life, temporarily sucking
ambient dust and dirt from the area as it prepares to fire (friends and foes suffer -1 to actions requiring
sight as they are blinded by the kicked up detritus, which lasts for one round); (3) the contraption
glows and crackles with small streaks of electricity, providing lantern-equivalent light while active; (4)
a statically charged dust particle flashes, causing a small gout of flame to shoot from the bellows (on
the first round of activation, 1d6 in fire damage is inflicted with a 30% chance of catching the target on
fire, in addition to the standard effects.
1 Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the device causing a random effect. Roll 1d4
modified by Luck: (0-1) a vital hose snaps that normally feeds the bellows, sending a blast of
dust, ash, and irritants into the face of the bedlamite and all within 15’ (those affected must
immediately pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid violently coughing for 1d3 rounds—act as
stunned); (2) static-charged particles ignite on the way through the bellows, causing a small
explosion that engulfs the bedlamite for 2d6 damage, possibly catching them on fire (50%
chance); (3) the contraption suffers from a design flaw that causes the bellows to absorb and
blow ambient air with such force that the bedlamite is thrown 1d20’, suffers 1d8 damage, and is
knocked prone; (4+) the bellows malfunctions, creating an unearthly suction—any target within
10’ is knocked prone and “sucked” 10’ towards the bedlamite unless a DC 12 Reflex save is made.
Repair: Any malfunction result requires repair in addition to the result determined above.

Bedlamites must spend 2d4 uninterrupted hours repairing the device, culminating in a DC 12
repair check. Failure means an additional 1d4 hours of repair until another check is allowed.
2-11 ailure and minor malfunction. The contraption can no longer be used until a DC 10 repair
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check is passed. The repair takes 1 full action to attempt.
12-13 The bedlamite activates the bellows and shoots a concentrated plume of choking debris into
the face of one target up to 20’ away. The affected target must immediately pass a Reflex
save with a DC matching the total of the Gear check. Failing the save sends the target into a
coughing/retching fit where no actions can be taken for 1d3 rounds.
14-17 Blinding soot, dust, and debris fire up to 20’ from the bellows, affecting up to 1d3 targets.
Targets must pass a Reflex save with a DC matching the total of the Gear check or suffer
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blindness in addition to a bout of violent coughing. Attackers gain a +1d modifier to attack
opponents suffering from blindness. Affected targets are also helpless for the duration of the
charge, unable to do anything but cough. The charge lasts for 1d4 rounds.
18-19 The bedlamite increases the mixture of oxygen, giving fuel to electrically charged particles.
The end result sends a gout of fire up to 20’ away, causing 2d6 in fire damage to one chosen
target. The target spends their next action putting out the flames or suffers an additional 1d6
damage each round as they continue to burn. The charge lasts 1 round.
20-23 The contraption rumbles to life, sending a large soot and dust-filled cloud up to 30’ away. The
cloud settles on 1d4 targets who must immediately pass a Reflex save with a DC matching the
Gear check. Failure results in each target suffering 1d3 temporary Stamina loss as they choke,
in addition to becoming helpless (stunned). Affected targets must pass the save each round
or suffer an additional 1d3 Stamina damage from choking. Targets reaching zero Stamina die
from suffocation. Escaping the cloud ( making a successful save) returns lost Stamina at the
rate of 1d3 per round.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, up to 1d6 targets are affected at a range of up to 40’.
28-29 The bedlamite increases the mixture of oxygen, giving fuel to electrically charged particles.
The end result belches a fireball up to 30’ away, causing 4d6 in fire damage to all within a 20’
area designated by the bedlamite. Targets spend their next action putting out the flames or
suffer an additional 1d6 damage each round as they continue to burn.
30+ Dustpocalypse! The bellows activate with ultimate precision. The bedlamite arcs the bellows
as it belches a cloud of soot and debris so thick the sky momentarily darkens. The cloud can be
shot up to 60’, engulfing all targets caught in a 40’ radius. Affected targets must immediately
pass a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check result or begin to cough violently, becoming
helpless, and suffer 1d4 in Stamina damage for each round spent in the area of effect. Reaching
zero Stamina results in death from suffocation. Escaping the cloud (making a successful save)
returns lost Stamina at the rate of 1d4 per round. In addition to choking, targets can neither see
(are blind) or be seen (attacks suffer a -2d penalty) in the area of effect. The charge lasts 1 turn.
THE BRONZE HEAD OF THE

PROGNOSTICATING PHRENOLOGIST
Level: 1 Range: Touch Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: A Bronze Head of the Prognosticating Phrenologist is a heavy, adult-sized head made of
bronze that houses an incredible array of cogs and machinery. Before being charged by the bedlamite,
it is merely a very heavy doorstop. Once charged, the shape of the bronze head can manifest bumps and
nodes, which the bedlamite can interpret to gain some insight into the future.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the surface of the bronze head becomes malleable, gears visibly moving
beneath its metallic “skin” as it reveals hints of what is to come; (2) with a discharge of steam, plates
in the bronze head raise and lower to mimic the bumps read using the phrenologist’s art; (3) although
it continues to be made of bronze, the head gains almost human mobility, groaning and making faces
while in operation.
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1
Malfunction! The bronze head is overcharged and sends a spray of gears and cogs in all
directions. In addition to the bedlamite suffering 1d4 damage, the bronze head no longer
functions until repaired with proper materials.
2-11
Failure and minor malfunction. The contraption can no longer be used until a DC 10 repair
12-13 The charge successfully activates the bronze head. The bedlamite can ask the bronze head a
single question, gaining insight into how to approach some action. This gives the bedlamite
a +4 bonus to a single check made the next round. This can be an attack roll, a damage roll, a
Gear check, or something else. The charge lasts 1 round.
14-17 The bronze head receives enough of a charge to dimly see the future. The bedlamite can ask
it a simple question about an event to take place no more than 30 minutes in the future. The
question can be either one that can be answered with a simple yes, no, or maybe, or they may
request an omen related to the outcome of a single choice (indicating if either weal or woe is
likely). The bronze head is 75% accurate, and it takes 1 round for the bedlamite to consult the
bronze head on any given question. The head remains charged for CL rounds or until used
within that time.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, the bronze head can now answer one question per CL,
is 80% accurate, and remains charged for 1d10+CL rounds or until the last question is asked
within that time.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the bronze head can now see up to one hour into the
future and is 85% accurate.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the bronze head now remains charged for 30 minutes, is
90% accurate, and can answer any number of questions the bedlamite asks during this time.
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, the charge now lasts one hour and the bronze head is
95% accurate.
32+ The bedlamite taps into cosmic forces! The bronze head animates and is possessed by
a mingled animus composed of part of the bedlamite’s psyche and that of some other
potent being—a demon, angel, ghost, or being from the darkness beyond the stars. The
head is charged for 1 turn and will converse with the bedlamite on any topic they wish,
demonstrating its more-than-human understanding at every turn. The head is 99% accurate,
but it is liable to skew its answers to meet its own objectives and reflects the contaminating
personality: Roll 1d7+Luck modifier: (0-1) a creature of the Outer Dark, related to the Great
Old Ones, whose goal it is to dominate its servants that it may physically return to the world;
(2-3) a demon who will push one of the seven deadly sins and will mislead if possible, due
to sheer malevolence; (4-5) a ghost with motives of the judge’s devising; (6) a nature spirit
wishing to preserve the natural order; (7+) an angel or similar higher being that seeks to
guide the bedlamite for the weal of all that instructs all who will listen for the betterment of
their souls.
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BULLETPROOF DUSTER
Level: 1 Range: Self Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: A bulletproof duster typically takes the form of its namesake, though more fashion-
minded bedlamites often use varying patterns and material. The duster acts as a standard oilskin jacket
until charged by the bedlamite. Once charged, the coat acts to protect its creator from varying degrees
and types of damage.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the coat emits an audible hum and fills the air with the scent of ozone
while the contraption is in use; (2) the bedlamite’s hair stands on end as the coat is charged and
emanates the raw energies of their psyche; (3) the coat begins to glow as waves of psychic energy move
through the weave of the material in cryptic patterns.
1 Malfunction! The garment is overcharged, sending a wave of psychic feedback directly to

the bedlamite’s neural cortex. In addition to suffering 1d4 damage, the garment rips and no
longer functions until repaired with proper materials.

2-11
12-13 The charge successfully activates, giving the garment a life of its own as it moves to better
protect the owner, offering a +4 bonus to AC. The charge lasts 1d8 rounds.
14-17 The garment begins to move with a sentient fluidity, charged with a sliver of the bedlamite’s
own psyche. In addition to a +4 bonus to AC, the garment will cushion the damage from falls
of up to 100’. Passing a DC 12 Reflex save results in 0 damage being taken, while failure results
in half damage. The charge lasts 1d10 rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, the garment serves to reduce all non-magical damage by
-1d. The charge lasts 1 turn.
20-23 The charge momentarily releases a brilliant burst of energy, temporarily blinding anyone
failing to pass a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check result for 1d3 rounds. In
addition, the garment offers a +5 bonus to AC while reducing falling damage of up to 100’.
Passing a DC 12 Reflex save results in 0 damage being taken, while failure results in half
damage. In addition, any damage suffered (magical or mundane) is reduced by -1d. The
charge lasts 1 turn.
24-27 Every thread of the garment glows with a direct infusion of the bedlamite’s inner psyche. The
contraption offers a +6 bonus to AC and acts as a de-buffer for magical attacks directed at the
wearer, offering a +6 to all saves versus all magic-based damaging attacks. In addition, should
the required save be passed, there is a 50% chance the spell is redirected to the original caster.
The garment also serves to reduce falling damage (see 20-23) and reduces all damage suffered
by -1d. The charge lasts 1 turn.
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, the garment emits a web of psychic energy, acting as
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a symbiotic radar attuned to the wearer’s reflexes. The garment makes the wearer immune
to surprise attacks. Additionally, all attack rolls against the wearer are made at -1d as the
garment stimulates the reflexes of the wearer, prompting a defensive action just before the
attack lands. The charge lasts 1 turn + 1 round per CL.
32+ The charge pushes the contraption to its limits! As the garment comes to life, a psychic pulse
erupts causing 2d6 damage and knocking prone all within 30’ unless a DC 16 Reflex save
is passed. In addition, the garment offers a +6 bonus to AC and reduces all damage to the
wearer by -2d. The garment also serves to protect the wearer from magical attacks, offering a
+6 to all saves versus magic-based damaging attacks, and should the required save be passed,
the spell is redirected to the original caster. The garment negates all falling damage of up to
100’ and makes the wearer immune to direct magical damage spells (indirect damage spells,
like an explosion or area effect spells are not neutralized). The wearer is also immune to
surprise attacks, and all attack rolls against the wearer are made at -1d. The charge lasts for 1
turn + 2 rounds per CL.
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HELMET OF SENSORY AUGMENTATION
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: Will
Description: This helmet improves and expands the senses of the bedlamite using it, allowing them
to perceive the slightest changes in their surroundings and even to look into extra dimensional
frequencies as they improve the device.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the helmet vibrates a little until it’s tuned to the frequencies the bedlamite
is capable of perceiving; (2) the helmet, when activated, emits bluish waves that form around the user’s
head; (3) a series of small lamps and buttons on the contraption begin to glow and blink in random
order.
1 Malfunction! The helmet overheats and sends too much sensory input to the bedlamite’s
brain, making them confused for 1d4 turns. During this period, they suffer a -2 to all
perception-based checks.

2-11
12-13 The helmet improves a single selected sense of the bedlamite, granting +1d to rolls made
related to that sense. The charge lasts 1d4 turns.
14-17 The helmet enhances all of the bedlamite’s senses, making them aware of everything around
them, granting a +1d to all checks to perceive information and approaching enemies. The
wearer also gains a Reflex save at DC 10 to avoid being surprised. The charge lasts 1d6+CL
turns.
18-19 The bedlamite is granted an extraordinary enhancement to one sense (they choose which
one) as they adjust their helmet’s configuration. This could be infravision, thermal vision,
x-ray vision, low pitch hearing, high pitch hearing, or something similar. The effect and its
use should be approved by the judge. The charge lasts for 1d8+CL turns.
20-23 The helmet allows the bedlamite to project one of their senses to a distant place, ignoring
intervening barriers. The maximum distance a sense can be projected is 10’xCL (so a 3rd-
level bedlamite could project their sight up to 30’). The projected sense is also augmented,
allowing checks to be made at +1d. The charge lasts 1d10+CL turns.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the maximum projection distance is now 30’xCL and the
bedlamite can now project all of their senses. The charge lasts 1d12+CL turns.
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, the bedlamite can now see and hear things others are
seeing, hearing, or thinking (Willpower save with a DC equal to the Gear check result to
resist); the target must be within line of sight. The wearer becomes immune to surprise, as
they sense approaching enemies with a sixth sense, and gain +2d on any perception-based
checks. The charge lasts 2d6+CL turns.
32+ The helmet augments the senses of the bedlamite in such a way that they become aware of
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every single thing within their vicinity. Everything within 100’xCL is now known to them.
They know where every individual is (and what they are seeing, hearing, and thinking if they
fail a Willpower save with a DC equal to the Gear check result), where every treasure is located,
where traps were installed, and every other bit of sensory information that could be attained
by thoroughly searching the whole location. The wearer can not be surprised. That detailed
account, however, is momentaneous—it’s merely a snapshot of what’s around the contraption
at the time it is used. As time passes, things can move, making the information less precise. The
charge lasts 2d6+CL turns.
OPTICAL DISPLACER
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: Optical displacers are often designed by bedlamites who’ve suffered permanent eye
injuries. The contraption looks and functions much like the organ it replaces, though bedlamites often
alter the appearance of the eye, giving it a “signature” style. Until activated, an optical displacer works
on a small trickle of reserves that allow it to function as a normal eye.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the contraption activates and runs an internal diagnostic check while
scanning the surrounding area—for one round, the eye bathes whatever the bedlamite is viewing in
an unearthly glow; (2) the orbital displacer activates as microscopic gears and servo motors come to
life and small mechanical legs unfurl from the center of the orb and gain purchase on the bedlamite’s
outer eye socket (bystanders are unnerved at the sight); (3) the “pupil” of the contraption turns in a
slow, clockwise fashion while unraveling like a pinwheel in constant motion; (4) upon activation, the
orbital displacer ejects from the host’s eye socket, deploys clockwork wings, and flaps in slow circles
around the bedlamite until utilized.
1
Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the device, causing a random effect: Roll 1d4
modified by Luck: (0-1) an internal motor was improperly serviced, and a vital spring gives,
causing the eye to come apart, leaving the bedlamite an eye socket full of gears and springs
needing removal (the bedlamite suffers a -1d penalty to any roll requiring sight and NPC
reactions until repaired); (2) the relay-conduits between the contraption and the inventor
polarizes, sending an electrical shock through the brainstem of the user, causing 1d6 damage
and stuns for 1d3 rounds; (3) the displacer suffers a temporary overload, causing a mind-
altering strobe effect for 1 round—anyone within sight of the bedlamite must immediately
pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid losing their next action due to disorientation; (4+) the
contraption leaves its nesting eye socket and flies in an erratic pattern around the bedlamite,
firing searing-hot rays at random foes and allies for 1d5 rounds—50% chance that a friend or
foe is struck with the beam and suffers 1d6 damage with the possibility of catching fire (30%
chance).

2-11 Failure and minor malfunction. The contraption can no longer be used until a DC 10 repair
12-13 The orbital displacer activates but remains nested in the bedlamite’s eye socket. While
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activated, the contraption grants the owner telescopic vision to a range of one mile. The
displacer may instead be used to impart night vision at normal vision range. Finally, by
triggering the filter mechanism, the bedlamite may opt for thermal imaging at normal vision
range. Filters may be swapped, allowing for different effects each round for the duration of
the charge. The charge lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, the bedlamite adds two additional filters. Targets
considered “invisible” can now be viewed at normal vision range. The second new filter
allows the bedlamite to see small discrepancies in constructed and naturally formed areas,
essentially seeing the unstable, hidden, trapped, etc. The charge lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, the orb becomes mobile. The contraption gains the
ability to fly at a rate of 15’, while transmitting visual data back to the cerebral cortex of the
bedlamite. The orbital displacer travels quietly and gains a +6 modifier to opposed rolls to
avoid detection. Bedlamites must consider the time traveled away from the host socket to
ensure a safe return. Should the contraption’s charge end before making it safely back to
“base,” the eye will drop harmlessly to await retrieval, sending a locator pulse each round.
The charge lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the orbital displacer’s flight rate is now 30’, and the
bedlamite may also trigger a new function that snaps a freeze frame of anything viewed by
the contraption. The image can be pulled up and viewed at any time by the bedlamite. Images
may be magnified much like present-day digital imagery. The orb may store up to 10 images
before reaching maximum storage capacity. The charge lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
24-27 The orbital displacer grants the user several benefits: (1) telescopic vision out to one mile; (2)
night vision and thermal vision at normal vision range; (3) invisible, hidden, unstable, and
trapped items can be detected at normal vision range; (4) the orb is now mobile and can
quietly fly (+6 to opposed rolls to spot the contraption) at a rate of 40’ while transmitting
visual data back to the user; (5) the orb can record up to five minutes of color video and sound
from any event witnessed and is stored to be retrieved for later viewing (recorded events can
be projected upon a flat surface for viewing as a video or still images). If the user sends out
the orb, they must be careful about the distance traveled and the charge remaining. When
the orb is out of charge, it will drop harmlessly to the ground to await retrieval, sending a
locator pulse each round. The different vision filters (night vision, thermal vision, telescopic
vision, etc.) take 1 round to swap out, and can be swapped as many times as required for the
duration of the charge. The charge lasts 1d10xCL rounds.
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, a new “ghost-lense” grants the ability to peer into the
spirit world. Spirits within normal eyesight may be viewed through the orb in residence or
while flying about. Structures and terrain in the spirit world are also viewed. The charge lasts
1d10xCL rounds.
32+
Perfection! In addition to the result from 28-31, the bedlamite gains access to the rarest of
filters! By switching to the “chronometer” lense, time can be viewed in such a way that allows
the bedlamite the ability to roll time forward and backwards. This results in the user gaining
a limited ability to view events before or after they happen. Peering into the future never
guarantees what the bedlamite views will happen, but they are generally aware of things likely
yet to come. The charge lasts 1d10xCL rounds.
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SERVO ARM
Description: The servo arm often replaces a missing arm or is sometimes seen as a third arm or
appendagelike device attached to the user. The contraption is hardwired directly into the spine of the
bedlamite, serving several functions—including repair. The servo arm is well-equipped with a selection
of tools, an arc welder, and it can even weave material into springs, screws, and other parts required
for a repair. The servo arm lowers the repair times for fixing any man-made device by halving the time
normally required to make the needed repair. The arc welder may also produce a flame, emitting a
light the size of a candle. Should the bedlamite fall, a DC 16 Reflex save allows the servo arm to catch a
ledge or other surface, arresting the fall.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the servo arm is composed of interlocking metal plates that resemble a
prehensile tentacle; (2) the servo arm is made from brass and operates with the constant whirl of cogs
and pistons, giving the contraption a clockwork appearance; (3) the servo arm is composed entirely of
chrome and resembles a human arm of normal proportions; (4) the contraption is a crude construction
of ill-fitting parts, gears that constantly grind and squeak, and the arm ends in a pincerlike claw.
1
Malfunction! The servo arm has a surge of electricity which makes the arm go berserk—Roll
1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the servo arm spasms and strikes the bedlamite for 1d3 damage;
(2) the contraption begins spewing out black smoke that restricts the view of the bedlamite,
imposing a -2 penalty to all actions requiring sight for 1d3 rounds; (3) the servo arm arcs out
with a flash of blinding electricity to all within 30'—anyone caught in the area of effect must
immediately pass a DC12 Reflex save or suffer blindness for 1d4 rounds; (4+) roll twice for the
malfunction and apply both results (ignoring this result if it comes up again).
Repair: Any malfunction result requires repair in addition to the result. Bedlamites must

spend 2d4 uninterrupted hours repairing the device, culminating in a DC 12 repair check.
Failure means an additional 1d4 hours of repair until another check is allowed.
2-11
12-14 The servo arm may be used to take an extra action for anything the bedlamite would normally
be capable of doing with one arm (this includes making an extra melee attack that does 1d6
damage). The extra action has a 1d16 action die. The charge lasts 1d6 rounds.
15-16 The servo arm whirls to life as the bedlamite uses the contraption’s arc welder to shoot a large
jet of flame up to 20' away, inflicting 2d6 fire damage to one target (Reflex save vs. a DC equal
to the Gear check for half damage). Targets successfully hit have a 50% chance of catching
fire. The charge lasts 1d8 rounds.
17-18 The bedlamite activates the contraption with the intent to grab and crush the target. The
servo arm may be used to take an extra attack action [1d20+CL to hit; 2d6 damage; if it hits,
the target is grappled; Strength check when required is 1d20+4]. Grappled targets suffer 2d6
damage each round if they fail to break the grapple or until the charge runs out. The charge
lasts 1d10 rounds.
19-21 The servo arm slams into the ground with a burst of arcing electricity. All except the user
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within a 30’ radius centered on the user suffer 1d8+CL damage. Additionally, each affected
target must pass a DC 13 Fortitude save or be temporarily stunned for 1 round. The charge
lasts 1d10 rounds.
22-25 The servo arm's arc welder shoots out 1d3 large jets of flame, up to 40' in distance, each causing
2d8+CL fire damage (Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check for half damage). The
bedlamite may target a single target or multiple targets. Targets struck have a 50% chance of
catching fire. The charge lasts 1d10 rounds.
26-29 The servo arm becomes charged with a magnetized energy that attracts all incoming metal-
based attacks. Bullets and metal melee weapons targeting the bedlamite suffer a -4 penalty to
the attack roll, as the magnetic energies pull the bullets/weapons towards the contraption.
Metallic attacks that successfully strike the bedlamite suffer a -1d to damage. Additionally, any
metal melee weapon missing the bedlamite becomes stuck to the servo arm, requiring a DC 16
Strength check to pull the object free while the charge is active. The charge lasts 1 turn.
30+ The contraption goes into an experimental protocol and shifts into an arm-sized cannon.
The barrel glows from the redirection of electrical impulses as gasses become superheated.
The weapon is treated like a gun, using the bedlamites ranged-attack bonus as a modifier.
When fired, a searing jet of flame shoots in a line up to 60’ away and strikes any targets
caught in that line for 3d10 fire damage (Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check result
for half damage). Targets have a 50% chance of catching on fire. The charge lasts 1 turn.
SPRING-LOADED PUGILIST
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: 1 action Charge Time: 1 action Save: Varies
Description: This boxing glove attached to an extensible arm is usually concealed for a surprising
blow. It requires 1 action or a move action to activate.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) a loud boinging sound, well beyond what one would expect from an
ordinary spring, accompanies the blow; (2) the glove radiates a soft-blue glow as it springs forth; (3) a
puff of smoke belches from the casing, and the stink of sulfur fills the air in a 10’ radius.
1
Malfunction. The accordion arm remains stuck in its casing and no longer functions until
repaired.
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12-13
Glancing blow. The glove springs out up to 10’ inflicting 1d5 damage to the target. The glove
automatically recoils and resets for the next use.
14-17 Solid blow. The glove springs out up to 12’ causing 1d8 damage to the target. Target must
make a DC 15 Willpower save or be bleary-eyed for the next 1d2 rounds, causing a -2 to all
attack rolls. The glove automatically recoils and resets for the next use.
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18-19 Body blow. The glove springs out up to 15’ causing 1d10 damage to the target. Additionally,
the target may be knocked off of their feet, requiring a DC 15 Reflex save to avoid falling
prone. The glove automatically recoils and resets for the next use.
20-23 Headshot. The glove springs out up to 20’ inflicting 1d12 damage to the target. Additionally,
the target must make a DC 15 Fortitude save or be stunned for 1d3 rounds. The glove
24-27 C
ritical connection. The glove springs out up to 25’ connecting with 1d3 targets for 1d14
damage. Additionally, the bedlamite rolls on the Critical table for one of the chosen targets as
if this were a normal melee attack. The glove automatically recoils and resets for the next use.
28-31
Pent up energy. The glove springs forth up to 30’, recoiling 5’ after the initial connection, and
springing back for a 1d4 more blows. The initial blow causes 1d12 damage. Each successive
blow is rolled again on this table for results; treat any ‘1’ results as a miss. Any misses rolled will
recoil and spring forth again for any remaining attacks. At the end of the barrage, the glove
32+ One hit wonder. The glove springs forth up to 50’ with such force that the target must make
a DC 20 Willpower save or be knocked out for 1d24 hours. The punch does 3d14 damage
regardless if the save is made or not. If the target survives, they will suffer from severe
amnesia and lose all skills other than their innate abilities until succeeding on a DC 18
Intelligence check (one attempt daily). The glove automatically recoils and resets for the next
use.
TRACER PAINT DEVICE

Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: Ref
Description: This contraption launches fluorescent dye at one or more targets, making them highly
visible and easier to hit for everyone.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the tracer paint device is a water-gun style firearm that sprays streams of
liquid; (2) the tracer paint device hurls breakable grenadelike balls of dye; (3) the tracer paint device
causes dye to pour down on its target from above, like inexplicable rain.
1 Malfunction! The tracer paint device malfunctions and sprays dye all over the user. Reroll on
this table ignoring results lower than 12 to determine the effect on the user (no save allowed).
Until repaired, the contraption no longer functions.
Bedlamites must spend 2d4 uninterrupted hours repairing the device, culminating in a DC
12 repair check. Failure means an additional 1d4 hours of repair until another check can is
allowed.
2-11
12-14 Once activated, the tracer paint device hits one target within 30’, unless they make a Reflex
save vs. a DC equivalent to the Gear check result, making it more visible. Anyone attacking
that target with a melee or ranged attack receives a +1 on their attack rolls, assuming the
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target does not have total cover, or there is no visibility due to darkness. The effects of
multiple hits with the dye are not cumulative. The charge lasts 1d3+1 rounds.
15-17 In addition to the result from 12-14, the range of the tracer paint device increases to 50’ and
the charge lasts 1d5+1 rounds.
18-20 In addition to the result from 15-17, the tracer paint device now affects 1d3 targets within 50’.
21-23 In addition to the result from 18-20, the tracer paint device now grants anyone attacking the
targets a +2 to their attack rolls.
24-26 The tracer paint device affects 1d3 targets within 50’ (who do not pass a Reflex save vs. a DC equal
to the Gear check result) and grants a +3 to attack rolls against the targets for the duration of the
charge. The charge lasts 1d8+1 rounds.
27-30 In addition to the result from 24-26, 1d4+1 targets are now affected, giving anyone attacking
the targets a +5 to their attack rolls for the duration of the charge. Additionally, up to 2 points
of cover bonuses are negated from the targets.
31+ The tracer paint device targets all foes within 50’ (who do not pass a Reflex save vs. a DC equal
to the Gear check result) and grants anyone attacking the targets a +5 to their attack rolls for
the duration of the charge. Additionally, up to 2 points of cover bonuses are negated from the
targets. The charge duration lasts 2d5+2 rounds.
TRACHEAL HARNESS
Level: 1 Range: Earshot Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: The tracheal harness was designed to cross language barriers that often arise for those
adventuring across the wild frontier. The contraption resembles a small mechanical box that rests
against the bedlamite’s larynx, while two brass horns protrude from either side. The horns act to
receive and send auditory messages, while the box serves to translate spoken word between humans
and in some rare cases, animals, creatures, etc.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the contraption comes to life by playing a random catchy tune as small
sensory lights softly pulse, ready to transmit; (2) the inner workings of the contraption come to life as
microscopic pistons begin to fire, energizing the harness—for 1 round, random conversations are leached
from the air and transmitted through the speaker system of the contraption; (3) a brief sonic pulse bursts
from the contraption, stressing items composed of glass—glass objects within 25’ have a 50% chance
of shattering; (4) small surgical instruments extend from the contraption along with pain-numbing
syringes and begins to operate on the throat of the bedlamite, attaching small wires that connect to
the user’s vocal chords (the bedlamite suffers 1 point of damage while using the tracheal harness).
1
Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the device causing a random effect: Roll 1d4
modified by Luck: (0-1) the contraption reverses vital inner workings causing an ear-piercing
feedback to fill the immediate area around the bedlamite—all humanoids within 15’ of the
bedlamite can do nothing but cover their ears until the noise subsides in 1d3 rounds; (2) the
inertial dampeners of the harness fail momentarily and send an electric shock to the vocal cords
of the bedlamite, causing them to lose their voice for 1d6 hours; (3) the contraption draws the
attention of a wayward demon seeking passage to the earth—the bedlamite must immediately
beat the creature in a contest of wills (contested Willpower rolls with the demon receiving a +1
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bonus per level of the bedlamite) to avoid speaking the words to a summoning ritual, bringing
the demon to earth; (4+) the contraption short circuits, sending an electrical current through the
brainstem of the bedlamite who suffers from temporary amnesia for 1d8 hours.
F
12-13 The harness thrums to life and begins “listening” to the bedlamite’s speech patterns and up
to one additional person. For the duration of the charge, the bedlamite finds their speech
translated through the contraption, while the voices of those involved in the conversation are
sponged and piped through the speaker system of the harness. Any language originating from
mankind can be translated. The charge lasts 1d6 rounds.
14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, the harness now allows the speech of the bedlamite and
up to 1d4 others to be translated. The charge now lasts 1d8 rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, the bedlamite may converse with one animal within
eyesight and normal range of hearing. Any animal may be chosen, but the creature’s
intelligence remains unchanged, making for a child-like, limited exchange. Conversing with
an animal creates no bond between the bedlamite and the creature; angry bears might opt to
eat the bedlamite rather than talking for example. The charge now lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
20-23 Same result as check 17-18 and the Would Stitcher applies fast-acting regenerative collagen
into the bloodstream which allows the bedlamite to heal 1d3 hit points every round for the
next 2d4 rounds. This may heal previous or new damage but is not cumulative with multiple
checks of this same result. This extra healing cannot raise the bedlamite's hit points beyond
their maximum.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the contraption works with such accuracy that any voice
can be translated, including things that ‘go bump in the night.’ One such subject may be chosen
to converse with. The bedlamite understands the creature just as it understands the user’s
speech for the duration of the charge. The charge now lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
28-31 The harness allows the bedlamite and up to 1d4 humans to understand one another by
translating their speech. Additionally, the speech of up to 1d4 animals are translated; no bond
is created between the user and the creatures however, and an aggressive beast may choose
to attack rather than ‘talk.’ Communications between 1d4 supernatural, celestial, demonic,
extraplanar, or other such creatures may also be established. The charge lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
32+ Wunderbar! The contraption works at absolutely perfect levels. For the duration of the
charge, the bedlamite may converse with any number of living creatures capable of any
form of speech within earshot. In addition, the harness taps into a nearby spiritual conduit
reaching deep into the spirit world. Any corpse, dead for any length of time, may be spoken
with as the poor target’s soul is pulled back, however temporarily, to answer the calling of
the bedlamite. The inventor can carry on conversations with any number of chosen subjects
simultaneously. The charge lasts 1 turn.
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WOUND STITCHER
Level: 1 Range: Self or target Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: The wound stitcher is a fist-sized mechanical contraption with many legs, numerous
delicate tools, first aid supplies, and sensors. It detects a newly inflicted wound and crawls upon the
user's body until the injury is located. It then begins to administer first aid to the injury in the form
of coagulants, stitching, and dressing. Higher check results allow the wound stitcher to stay tending
to the body longer and heal more serious wounds. The wound stitcher may also be used on others
in need of healing should the bedlamite so desire—it is designed to be used solely on its inventor;
however, should the bedlamite spend one point of Luck or a Boon token, the result may instead be
applied to an ally.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the wound stitcher resembles an arachnid that will prop itself upon the
shoulder of the bedlamite; (2) the bedlamite’s wound stitcher resembles an octopus with long tentacles
and a sack containing its first aid items, which expands and contracts like a bellows; (3) the wound
stitcher resembles a mechanical centipede with two probing antennae with glowing eyes that scan the
surface of the injured for damage; (4) the wound stitcher takes the form of a floating orb, resembling a
human eyeball, that has several ports and compartments housing probes, syringes, and surgical tools.
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Malfunction! The wound stitcher malfunctions causing its legs to stiffen quickly and
forcefully, inflicting 1d6 damage to the injured person being worked on. The wound stitcher
no longer functions until it is repaired.
Repair: Bedlamites must spend 2d4 uninterrupted hours repairing the device, culminating in

a DC 12 repair check. Failure means an additional 1d4 hours of repair until another check is
allowed.
12-14 Once activated, it takes the wound stitcher 1 round to locate the target’s most recent
wound. The wound stitcher heals 1 HD worth of hit points using the target’s Hit Die for two
consecutive rounds before powering down. The contraption can only be used successfully
on a specific wound once. The device can not raise the target’s hit points beyond their
maximum.
15-16 Once activated, it takes the wound stitcher 1 round to locate the most recent wound. The
wound stitcher heals 1 HD worth of hit points for three rounds. The wound stitcher can only
heal damage inflicted from the last source of damage since activation and cannot raise the
target's hit points beyond their maximum.
17-18 In addition to the result from 15-16, the wound stitcher administers stimulants into the
bloodstream that provides +2 to all actions for 3 rounds.
19-21 In addition to the result from 17-18, the wound stitcher now injects a fast-acting regenerative
collagen into the bloodstream which allows the target to heal 1d3 hit points every round for
the next 2d4 rounds. This may heal previous or new damage, but it is not cumulative with
multiple checks of this same result. This extra healing cannot raise the target's hit points
beyond their maximum.
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22-25 The wound stitcher heals the target at a slower rate but will fully repair the injury. When
activated, it takes the wound stitcher 1 round to locate the previous damage. Every round the
wound stitcher tends to the wound, the target heals 1d4 hit points until the full amount of
damage has been healed. The wound stitcher cannot raise the target's hit points beyond their
maximum.
26-29 The bedlamite overcharges the wound stitcher causing it to actively and automatically seek
out injuries over the course of 3d4 rounds. Once activated, the wound stitcher will tend to
the last wound as per result 15-16, and then it will await the possibility of additional injuries,
automatically tending to lost hit points for the charge duration. The enhanced speed of the
wound stitcher allows it to immediately tend wounds as well as providing +2 AC to the target
for the duration of the overcharge.
30-32 In addition to the result from 26-29, the wound stitcher administers stimulants into the
bloodstream that provide +3 to all actions for the charge duration, and the charge duration
now lasts 1 turn.
33+ In addition to the result from 30-32, the wound stitcher automatically stabilizes the target
should they be reduced to 0 hit points during the charge duration. Additionally, the
contraption can weave and repair limbs, systems, and organs normally considered damaged
beyond repair. One limb, organ, or system can be repaired in the 1 turn the contraption
remains overcharged.
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 LEVEL TWO CONTRAPTIONS 
BELT OF SIZE CHANGE
Level: 2 Range: Self Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: This belt allows the bedlamite to either reduce or enlarge their body, making them either
fast and nimble or resistant and strong.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) a great flash of light heralds the user’s sudden change in size; (2) parts of
the bedlamite’s body grow individually, making them look deformed, before the rest of their body goes
through the same transformation; (3) with a loud sonic snap and the smell of cinnamon and vanilla,
the user changes size.
1 alfunction! A part of the device gives in to a small stress-fracture in the particle engine, and
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sparks fly out of it like a shower of stars: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the bedlamite’s head
is shrunk, making them look ridiculous and speak with a high pitched voice for 1d4 turns; (2)
the bedlamite’s legs are shrunk, reducing their Move by half for 1d6+1 rounds; (3) the bedlamite
suddenly grows to gigantic proportions, probably hitting the walls and ceiling if indoors, and
suffers 1d6 damage before immediately shrinking back to their normal size; (4+) one of the
bedlamite’s limbs grows up to 1d20+10% in size, becoming disproportionate from the rest of
their body permanently.

12-13 The bedlamite shrinks just enough to fit in places where small children could fit, preventing
the penalties suffered for being in a place where they are too large to move around easily.
This could help them escape from bonds, grapples, and other situations where they are being
held in place. The charge lasts 2d4+CL rounds.
14-15 The bedlamite grows, gaining the physical strength and size of a large gorilla. The bedlamite
gains an additional 1d6+1 points of Strength (to a maximum of 18), gains an additional 5’
Move, and is a lot more intimidating—gaining +2 to all intimidation-related checks. The
charge lasts 2d6+CL rounds.
16-19 The bedlamite shrinks to the size of a small dog, allowing them to enter places a normal-
sized human could never get into. Additionally, they become incredibly fast and nimble,
gaining 1d6+1 points of Agility (to a maximum of 18) and improving their AC by +2. The
charge lasts 2d7+CL rounds.
20-21 The bedlamite grows to the size of an elephant, gaining giant muscles and tough skin. Their
Strength becomes 18, their AC improves by +2, their unarmed attacks inflict 1d6 damage, and
their skin reduces damage from physical attacks by -2. The charge lasts 2d8+CL rounds.
22-25 The bedlamite shrinks to the size of a rat; they can now enter spaces through small cracks in
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the wall. Their Agility increases to 18, their base Move is doubled, and their AC increases by
+4. The charge lasts 2d10+CL rounds.
26-29 The bedlamite grows to the size of a large dinosaur and can now create maximum havoc.
Their Strength increases to 24 (+6 to melee attacks and damage), their AC increases by +4,
and their skin reduces damage from physical attacks by 3 points. Also, their unarmed melee
attacks inflict 1d10 damage, and they can emit a powerful roar that forces everyone within
hearing to make a DC 16 Willpower save; on a failure, targets are shaken (-2 to all actions for
1d6 rounds). The charge lasts for 2d12+CL rounds.
30-31 The bedlamite shrinks to microscopic size, allowing them to enter any place as long as it is
not airtight, including entering the bodies of other beings. They become so fast and nimble
that they can fly at their base Move. Attacking someone from inside their body gives the
bedlamite +1d to attack (and target AC is considered to be 10 for most biological beings), but
damage inflicted is halved due to the bedlamite’s small size. The charge lasts 2d14+CL rounds.
32-33 The bedlamite grows to the size of a mountain—their Strength increases to 30 (+10 to melee
attacks and damage), their AC improves by +6, their skin reduces damage from physical
attacks by 4 points, and melee attacks inflict 2d10 points of damage. They can also attack
buildings (like forts) and inflict full damage against them. If the bedlamite spends 3 rounds
doing nothing but stomping on the ground, they can cause an earthquake that destroys any
buildings or other structures not completely made of stone within a 100’ radius. The charge
lasts 2d16+CL rounds.
34+ The bedlamite assumes total control of their size and can tune the device to reproduce any of
the previous effects for as long as the contraption is activated. Adjusting their size between the
effects above takes a full action. They can be the size of an elephant one round and then shrink
to the size of a microbe the next. The charge lasts 1d6+CL turns.
CLOCKWORK FAMILIAR
Level: 2 Range: N/A Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: Bedlamites are typically so obsessed with the newest contraption that socializing doesn’t
often make it high on the list of priorities, which often results in the procurement of derangements
and compulsions stemming from the self-imposed isolation. Some bedlamites have “repaired” the
problem by creating small automatons that are infused with a sliver of their own spirit to bring it to
“life.”
To create a clockwork familiar, the bedlamite must purchase parts and tools that will cost upwards
of $1,000. From there, a workspace and one solid week of work must be devoted to the process.
Automatons can be built to take any form the bedlamite chooses, but the size must be kept to an
automaton that would fit in a box 18”x18”. For each increase in size, the bedlamite must procure an
additional $500 in parts.
Once the creation process is complete, roll on the table below to see how well their automaton is
crafted. Building the automaton is only half the process; the bedlamite still has a lifeless construct on
the workbench that needs “charging.”
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Charging: A clockwork familiar requires 1 point of temporary Personality for every result line on
the Gear Check Results chart rolled (example: a roll of 38 is the 9th result entry and would cost a
whopping 9 points of Personality!). The more the familiar is capable of, the higher the expenditure
needed to fuel the device. Bedlamites can “dial it down” and accept any lesser result on the chart to
avoid large expenditures of Personality.
Charge Duration: A clockwork familiar uses the infusion of a bedlamite’s psyche to provide the power
to perform tasks and interact with their creator. Even the most efficient automaton will require a
new charge at some point. To represent this, roll 1d30 at the start of each new day; any value rolled
less than the current charge value results in a successful charge for the day. On day one, the charge
value starts at “29,” guaranteeing the clockwork familiar can charge the first day unless a 30 is rolled.
Each successive day, the charge value decreases by 1 (day two has a charge value of 28). For example:
Thaddeus has gone eight days with his clockwork familiar running smoothly. On the ninth day, his
charge value has decreased to a 21 (30-9=21) and his 1d30 roll results in a 24. The automaton becomes
inert and must be recharged by an expenditure of Personality to return to functionality. Recharging
a clockwork familiar does not require a new roll on the results chart unless the bedlamite chooses
to do so. The contraption continues to operate at the same level of performance determined during
creation if the Personality expenditure can be met.
Destruction: Hit points are used to measure a clockwork familiar’s structural damage capacity. Once
the automaton reaches 0 hit points, it is destroyed and must be repaired and re-charged, requiring a
new roll (and a new Personality expenditure) on the Gear Check Results chart to determine how well
the contraption functions.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the clockwork familiar is a constant whirl of gears and pistons making
problems for the bedlamite trying to be stealthy (bedlamites and allies within 10’ of the automaton
suffer -2 to stealth-related rolls); (2) the contraption constantly glows between the seams and eyes (if
built with them) equivalent to candlelight; (3) the contraption has miniature stove pipes that release
steam several times a day—judges should have the bedlamite make a Luck check occasionally to see if
the release happens during a moment where stealth is being used or during NPC interactions.
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Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the device, causing a random effect, in addition
to the device needing repair. Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the clockwork familiar surges
to life, but the vested Personality creates a charge too large for internal capacitors, and the
contraption explodes causing 1d8 damage to all creatures within a 10’ radius centered upon
the contraption—the bedlamite must begin the process over from the beginning, including
spending an additional 1d10 x $100 to represent unsalvageable parts that must be replaced;
(2) the charge process goes awry as the storage cell attempts to drain the bedlamite of
their entire psyche (1d8 temporary Personality points are drained) before internal circuits
overload, and core parts overheat, shutting the contraption down—the automaton must
be repaired but can otherwise be charged again; (3) one of the automaton’s internal motors
blows, shutting the contraption down—the bedlamite must procure 1d4 x$100 in parts and
tools in addition to repairing the contraption; (4+) the contraption is momentarily possessed
by an extraplanar creature intent on killing the bedlamite! Roll 1d14+15 (do not spend the
Personality points for that result) and compare the total to the results chart: the clockwork
familiar gains the powers and Stats from that result and attacks for 1d5 rounds before
becoming inert as the possessing creature leaves the contraption.
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check is passed. The repair takes 1full action to attempt.
12-13 Gears and pistons come to life as the charge acts as the final step in the arduous process.
In addition to the listed Stats below, the contraption will follow given orders issued by the
bedlamite; these must be simple one-step requests. The clockwork familiar must be oiled
and adjusted once per day or the contraption suffers a +1 penalty to recharge rolls until
maintenance can be performed. The contraption comes to “life” and is represented by the
following Stats:
Clockwork Familiar: Init +0; Atk slam +1 melee (1d4); AC 12; HD 1d5; MV*; Act 1d20; Saves

(uses creator’s); Path (uses creator’s).
*Movement starts at half the standard rate of the creature the contraption is modeled after;
a clockwork familiar modeled after an owl would begin with flight at half the standard
movement for such a creature.
The clockwork familiar begins to show signs of personality at this level of creation and will
often pick up the quirks and habits of their creator to imitate when not being used for a task.
bedlamite; these must be simple one-step requests. The contraption comes to “life” and is
represented by the following Stats:
Clockwork Familiar: Init +0; Atk slam +2 melee (1d5); AC 13; HD 2d5; MV*; Act 1d20; SP

repair (+2 to bedlamite’s repair checks and halves repair time); Saves (uses creator’s); Path
(uses creator’s).
*Movement starts at half the standard rate of the creature the contraption is modeled after;
a clockwork familiar modeled after an owl would begin with flight at half the standard
movement for such a creature.
Clockwork Familiar: Init +0; Atk slam +3 melee (1d6); AC 14; HD 3d5; MV*; Act 1d20; SP

repair (+3 to bedlamite’s repair checks and halves repair time), voice transmission (bedlamite
may speak through their contraption at a distance of up to one mile); Saves (uses creator’s);
Path (uses creator’s).
*Movement duplicates the standard rate of the creature the contraption is modeled after; a
clockwork familiar modeled after an owl would begin with flight at the standard movement
for such a creature.
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Clockwork Familiar: Init +1; Atk slam +4 melee (1d6+1); AC 15; HD 3d6; MV*; Act 1d20; SP
repair (+3 to bedlamite’s repair checks and halves repair time), voice transmission (bedlamite
may speak through their contraption at a distance of up to one mile), ocular transmission
(bedlamite may see through the contraption’s eyes at a distance of up to one mile—requires
bedlamite to close their own eyes and concentrate, taking no other actions); Saves (uses
creator’s); Path (uses creator’s).
clockwork familiar modeled after an owl would begin with flight at the standard movement
for such a creature.
22-25 Gears and pistons come to life as the charge acts as the final step in the arduous process. In
addition to the listed Stats, the contraption is capable of multitasking and solving problems
(Intelligence of 10). The contraption also develops its own personality (player’s choice). The
contraption comes to “life” and is represented by the following Stats:
lockwork Familiar: Init +2; Atk slam +5 melee (1d6+2); AC 15; HD 3d6+1; MV*; Act 1d20; SP
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repair (+4 to bedlamite’s repair checks and halves repair time), voice transmission (bedlamite may
speak through their contraption at a distance of up to one mile), ocular transmission (bedlamite
may see through the contraption’s eyes at a distance of up to one mile—requires bedlamite to
close their own eyes and concentrate, taking no other actions), maintenance protocol [bedlamite
may task their contraption with going over items normally requiring maintenance to help
keep them working efficiently; in the case of contraptions, the automaton may tune up one
contraption in an eight-hour period. After the required repair time is spent, the bedlamite makes
a Luck check. Success modifies the Gear check for the contraption by +1d]; Saves (uses creator’s);
clockwork familiar modeled after an owl would begin with flight at the standard movement for
such a creature.
(Intelligence of 12). The contraption also develops its own personality (player’s choice) and is
capable of human speech. The contraption comes to “life” and is represented by the following
Stats:
Clockwork Familiar: Init +2; Atk slam +5 melee (1d7); AC 16; HD 3d6+2; MV*; Act 1d20;
SP repair (+4 to bedlamite’s repair checks and halves repair time), sensory transmission
(bedlamite may speak and see through their contraption at a distance of up to one mile
and may also choose to listen to what noises or conversations are around the automaton—
requires bedlamite to close their own eyes and concentrate, taking no other actions),
maintenance protocol [bedlamite may task their contraption with going over items normally
requiring maintenance to help keep them working efficiently; in the case of contraptions,
the automaton may tune up to two contraptions in an eight-hour period. After the required
repair time is spent, the bedlamite makes a separate Luck check for each tuned contraption.
Success modifies the Gear check for the contraption by +1d], damage resistance [contraption
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is resistant to one of the following damage types (player’s choice): fire, cold, or electricity.
Damage from the chosen type is reduced by -1d]; Saves (uses creator’s); Path (uses creator’s).
*Movement duplicates the standard rate of the creature the contraption is modeled after
plus an additional 5’; a clockwork familiar modeled after an owl would begin with flight at the
standard movement plus 5’ for such a creature.
Stats:
Clockwork Familiar: Init +3; Atk slam +5 melee (1d7+1); AC 16; HD 3d7; MV*; Act 1d20;

SP repair (+5 to bedlamite’s repair checks and halves repair time), sensory transmission
and may also choose to listen to what noises or conversation are around the automaton—
is resistant to one of the following damage types (player’s choice): fire, cold, or electricity.
Damage from the chosen type is reduced by -1d], telepathy (bedlamite is capable of telepathic
communication with their contraption for up to one mile); Saves (uses creator’s); Path (uses
creator’s).
plus an additional 5’; a clockwork familiar modeled after an owl would begin with flight at the
standard movement plus 5’ for such a creature.
Stats:
Clockwork Familiar: Init +3; Atk slam +5 melee (1d8); AC 17; HD 3d8; MV*; Act 2d20;
SP repair (+5 to bedlamite’s repair checks and halves repair time); sensory transmission
and may also choose to listen to what noises or conversation are around the automaton—
is resistant to two of the following damage types (player’s choice): fire, cold, or electricity.
Damage from the chosen type is reduced by -1d], telepathy (bedlamite is capable of telepathic
communication with their contraption for up to one mile), signature attack [contraption
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gains a special attack designed by the
bedlamite: poisoned stinger, blinding,
trips, strangles, etc. Judge and player
should work together to determine the
in-game effects]; Saves (uses creator’s+1);
*Movement duplicates the standard
rate of the creature the contraption is
modeled after plus an additional 5’; a
clockwork familiar modeled after an owl
would begin with flight at the standard
movement plus 5’ for such a creature.
34+ Gears and pistons come to life as the
charge acts as the final step in the
arduous process. In addition to the
listed Stats, the contraption is capable
of multitasking and solving problems
(Intelligence of 12). The contraption also
develops its own personality (player’s
choice) and is capable of human speech.
The contraption comes to “life” and is
Clockwork Familiar: Init +4; Atk slam

+5 melee (1d10); AC 18; HD 4d8; MV*;
Act 2d20; SP repair (+6 to bedlamite’s
repair checks and halves repair time); sensory transmission (bedlamite may speak and see
through their contraption at a distance of up to one mile and may also choose to listen to
what noises or conversation are around the automaton—requires bedlamite to close their
own eyes and concentrate, taking no other actions), maintenance protocol [bedlamite may
task their contraption with going over items normally requiring maintenance to help keep
them working efficiently; in the case of contraptions, the automaton may tune up to three
contraptions in a four-hour period. After the required repair time is spent, the bedlamite
makes a separate Luck check for each tuned contraption. Success modifies the Gear check for
the contraption by +1d], damage immunity [contraption is immune to one of the following
damage types (player’s choice): fire, cold, or electricity], telepathy (bedlamite is capable
of telepathic communication with their contraption for up to one mile), signature attack
[contraption gains a special attack designed by the bedlamite: poisoned stinger, blinding,
trips, strangles, etc. Judge and player should work together to determine the in-game effects];
Saves (uses creator’s+1); Path (uses creator’s).
plus an additional 10’; a clockwork familiar modeled after an owl would begin with flight at
the standard movement plus 10’ for such a creature.
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CREATION CUBE
Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: Special Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: A creation cube is a portable structure with dimensions small enough to fit in the palm
of a hand. Once activated, the cube is capable of repairing broken, inanimate matter in addition to
creating objects during an exceptional activation. Cubes typically vary in size and material.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the cube begins to thrum with energy and glow as ozone in the area is
charged with the smell of gear oil; (2) the cube activates, levitating 5’ above the ground and begins to
fly about the target, casting an eerie glow on the chosen object; (3) the cube floats from the hand of
the bedlamite while emitting a particle beam at the desired object—immediately unraveling it at a
subatomic level, before reweaving and repairing the desired object (when creating objects, the beam
builds the object layer by layer, much like 3D printers found in the future).
1 alfunction! Part of the device gives in to a small stress fracture, causing a backflash of flame:
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Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the cube suffers a glitch and one random non-sentient, normal
object carried by an ally crumbles after being struck by a ray emitted from the contraption—
Roll randomly for each ally within eyesight and then roll 1d4: [1] piece of clothing, [2] weapon,
[3] personal item, [4] roll twice—rerolling additional results of 4; (2) the cube crosses its creation
protocol with its repair protocol, resulting in an object the bedlamite wishes to repair being
disintegrated—Roll 1d4 for the non-sentient, normal object: [1] piece of clothing, [2] weapon,
[3] personal item, [4] roll twice—rerolling additional results of 4; (3) the cube backfires and the
object the bedlamite wishes to repair or correct is instead spliced to the living tissue of the
creator of the cube: Roll 1d4 to determine the body part the object is attached to (object can
only be removed by surgery or with a successful use of the cube to reverse the effect): [1] ear, [2]
leg, [3] arm, [4] body; (4+) the cube unravels the bedlamite at an atomic level, scattering them
momentarily on the winds of creation—the effect lasts 1 round before the inventor is restored
to their original form but stunned for 1d4 rounds.
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epair: Any malfunction result requires repair in addition to the result determined above.
Bedlamites must spend 2d4 uninterrupted hours repairing the device culminating in a DC 12
12-13 The cube activates, bathing the area of effect in a pale blue light as the contraption scans
the structure before initiating a repair. Objects fitting in a 12” cube can be repaired from any
break or tear. The repair takes 2 rounds to finish, ending the charge.
14-15 In addition to the result from 12-13, the cube dimensions into which an object must fit is now
18”, and the repair duration decreases to 1 round.
16-19 The cube whirs to life, scanning the area for the desired repair. The cube performs
exceptionally, able to repair any item small enough to fit within a 24” cube. In addition
to repairing the object, one particular characteristic is actually “tweaked,” improving it.
Judges are encouraged to assign in-game effects depending on the nature of the object
being repaired (gun shoots more reliably, horse shoes fit their steed much better, improving
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Movement, etc.). The improvement lasts until the object is used during any sort of critical
failure, after which it loses the improved quality. The repair takes 1 round to finish, ending
the charge.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the cube dimensions into which an object must fit is
now 60”, and up to two characteristics of the object may be improved upon, lasting until the
object is used for any function that produces a critical failure.
22-25 The cube is capable of manufacturing any sort of object the bedlamite can mentally project to
the cube. Created objects must fit within a 12” cube. Objects can be made from any material
and are fully functional; however, if it is made from precious metals (gold, or silver, etc.), the
resulting object is only worth pennies on the dollar by typical standards. Creating an object
takes 1 turn, ending the charge upon completion. Note: only one relatively mechanically
simple object can be created; thus, no objects with multiple parts.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the object created changes in complexity and may have
multiple parts, such as a pocket watch, type-writer, etc.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the cube dimensions into which an object must fit is
now 60”, and the creation now takes 3d4 turns, ending the charge upon completion.
32-33
Near Perfection! The cube glows with life as it begins to scan the area with an eerie green
light. The cube will repair any broken object within 200’ chosen by the bedlamite, regardless
of size. Additionally, repaired objects function much better than they did in their original
form (e.g., carriages ride more smoothly, allowing for longer travel times, guns fire more
reliably, etc.). Judges are encouraged to assign in-game effects depending on the nature of the
object being repaired. Improvements made by the cube are considered permanent. Repair
time lasts 1d3 rounds per each object being repaired, ending the charge upon completion.
34+
Perfection! In addition to the result from 32-33, the cube is activated to maximum effect.
The cube may now create an item of any size from any material or complexity. Time must be
considered for objects larger than a typical wagon. To simplify calculations, take the object to be
created and place it inside an imaginary cubic box; an object fitting inside a 60” cube requires
3d4 turns to create. For each additional 30” added to a cubic side, increase the creation duration
by an additional 3d4 turns. The cube ends its charge after either the repairs or a single item are
completed.
HELLFIRE BLASTER
Description: A hellfire blaster is often fashioned after the typical rifle or pistol, attached to a large
cylinder worn as a backpack. Legend has it that once fired, the contraption creates a microscopic tear
leading to one of the first layers of Hell, discharging varying degrees of flame.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the blaster begins to glow much like an iron in fire as the immediate area
is filled with the scent of brimstone; (2) a high-pitched whine fills the air, sending any animals in the
immediate area into a panic and causing them to scatter; (3) the weapon’s flames resemble escaped
fiery demons flying to engulf their target.
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Malfunction! Part of the device gives in to a small stress fracture, causing a backflash of
flame. Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the flames blow back directly onto the bedlamite,
causing 1d6 damage in addition to potentially catching fire (50% chance); (2) the blaster
explodes in a cloud of flame, affecting all within a 10’ radius of the bedlamite for 1d8 damage
in addition to potentially catching fire (50% chance); (3) the blaster “hiccups,” causing a
random jet of flame to strike a nearby ally (usually the one with the lowest Luck or most
Hexes) for 1d10 damage in addition to potentially catching fire (50% chance); (4+) roll again
on the result chart with a +1 modifier and apply the result to one or more allies as determined
by the roll.
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12-13 A gout of flame shoots out for 50’ catching all targets falling in line with the shot. Targets
suffer 2d6+CL fire damage in addition to a 50% chance of catching fire. Targets passing a
Reflex save vs. the Gear check DC only suffer half damage. Items which are flammable start
with a 1d6 on the burn chain.
14-15 In addition to the result from 12-13, the blast range is now 70’, and the damage changes to
2d8+CL fire damage.
16-19 In addition to the result form 14-15, the number of blasts increases to two, and each blast may
target separately in any direction.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the damage changes to 3d8+CL fire damage, and the
chance to catch fire increases to 75%; items which are flammable start with a 1d10 on the
burn chain.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the number of blasts increases to two, and each blast may
26-29 A gout of flame shoots out to 100’ catching all targets falling in line with the shot. Targets
suffer 3d12+CL fire damage in addition to a 75% chance of catching fire. The contraption can
fire two independent blasts in seperate directions. Targets passing a Reflex save vs. the Gear
check DC only suffer half damage. Items which are flammable start with a 1d14 on the burn
chain.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the number of blasts increases to three and each may
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the blast range is now 150’, the damage changes to
3d16+CL fire damage, and items which are flammable start with a 1d16 on the burn chain.
34+ A gout of flame shoots out to 150’ catching all targets falling in line with the shot. Targets
suffer 3d16+CL fire damage in addition to a 100% chance of catching fire. The contraption
can fire six independent blasts in seperate directions. Targets passing a Reflex save vs. the
Gear check DC only suffer half damage. Items which are flammable start with a 1d20 on the
burn chain.
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HYPNOTIC GOGGLES
Description: Using captivating patterns and lights, the bedlamite can hypnotize and charm those that
look into their goggles, making them docile and open to suggestions. On higher results, this can result
even in complete mind control.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) a kaleidoscopic pattern is projected in the goggles, and the same pattern
appears in the eyes of those under the effects of the contraption; (2) many colored lights are emitted by
the goggles, creating a hypnotic pattern that leaves targets baffled; (3) the contraption emits a greenish
light that seems to be reflected in the eyes and faces of everyone affected.
1 Malfunction! Part of the device goes up in sparks, and small bits and parts fly around as
strange patterns are emitted by the goggles. Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the goggles affect
a nearby ally that must make a DC 10 Willpower save or suffer -2 to all their actions for 1d4
rounds; (2) the goggles emit a series of flashes, and anyone within 10’ of the bedlamite must
make a Reflex save vs. the Gear check DC or be blinded for 1d4 rounds; (3) the goggles emit
a soothing pattern so strong that an ally within 30’ must make DC 12 Willpower save or fall
asleep for 1d4 turns; (4+) roll again on the result chart with a +1 bonus, and apply the result to
one or more allies as determined by the roll.

repair check. Failure means an additional 1d4 hours of repair until another check can is allowed.
check is passed. The repair takes 1full action to attempt.
12-13 The goggles emit a whirlwind pattern, affecting every enemy within a cone 30’ long and 20’
wide. All affected enemies who fail a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check suffer
-2 on all their action checks for 1d4+CL rounds.
14-15 Kaleidoscopic patterns are projected in the goggles lenses, and any enemy within a cone
30’ long and 20’ that fails a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check will fall asleep
for 1d6 rounds. The bedlamite can utter a few words as a suggestion each round to sleeping
targets, and they must fulfill these suggestions to the best of their abilities when they wake
up. If the suggestion is obviously harmful to the target, they can make another Willpower
save at +1d.
16-19 Strong flashes of prismatic light are emitted by the googles, affecting enemies within a cone
40’ long and 30’ wide. Creatures in the area affected must make two Willpower saves vs. a DC
equal to the Gear check. Failing one means the targets are blinded, while failing two means
they are blinded and unconscious. The charge lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
20-21 The goggles project images to target enemies within a cone 40’ long and 30’ wide which
engenders a sense of serenity and calm. Targets within the cone must pass a Willpower save
vs. a DC equal to the Gear check or become completely passive, dropping their weapons and
offering no threats to anyone for 2d6+CL rounds. Aggressive actions against these targets
allow them to make another Willpower save at +1d.
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22-25 Emitting hypnotic patterns, the goggles affect enemies within a cone 40’ wide and 30’ long,
forcing them to make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check. Those who fail the
Willpower save will be affected, and the bedlamite can utter a commanding word, as well as
a small gesture to clarify it, which must be followed by the targets for 2d8+CL rounds. If the
suggestion is obviously harmful to the target, they can make another Willpower save at +1d.
26-29 The bedlamite can focus their goggled vision on 1d6+CL targets within their sight and
reproduce any of the previous effects from the Gear check results table. All Willpower saves
are made against the result from 22-25.
30-31 Focusing their vision on 2d6+CL targets, the bedlamite can emit a strong hypnotic pattern
through their goggles, making the targets believe the bedlamite and their allies are old
friends if they fail a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check. Affected targets follow
orders and advice that seem reasonable and not immediately dangerous to them for 2d6+CL
hours. Suicidal or obviously harmful actions grant the targets another Willpower save at +1d.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the bedlamite can now affect 3d6+CL targets for 3d6+CL
turns with any of the previous effects from the result table by just focusing their vision upon
them.
34+ Everyone within line of sight of the bedlamite witnesses a spectacle of colors, patterns, and
light. All targets must make a Willpower save to avoid the effects of this contraption. Any of the
previous table results can be replicated in a whole army of targets, and its duration increases by
+3d on the dice chain (so if an effect would last 2d8+CL rounds, it will last for 2d14+CL rounds).
INFERNAL EGG
Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: 1 round Charge Time: 1 round Save: Varies
Description: An infernal egg often resembles an ornately carved metal egg. The egg purportedly opens
a temporary dimensional rift straight to Hell! Activating the egg causes nauseating sulfurous fumes to
fill the immediate area. Bedlamites have been known to build the contraption in a form other than the
typical egg, ranging from canes to modern pistols.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the egg begins to spin while floating in midair, while inner gears begin to
click and whirl as the contraption glows with a hellish light; (2) the egg begins to vibrate as the outer
shell peels away, revealing the next layer, which peels away revealing the next layer—the process
continues until all layers fall away, leaving a mysterious smoking rock (possibly from some hellish
landscape); (3) the egg begins to play a song, much like a music box, bathing the immediate area in a
scarlet glow—upon completion, the egg emits plumes of smoke giving host to shadowy demons.
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Malfunction! Part of the device gives in to a small stress fracture, causing a backflash of
flame. Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) a spring contained in the inner workings of the egg
snaps, catching the bedlamite off guard, causing the inventor to take a deep breath of the
sulfurous fumes (suffer the results found in result 12-13 for the next 1d3 rounds); (2) the egg
opens a dimensional rift to the elemental plane of fire—1d4 20’ long jets of flame strike out
at random targets (friend or foe!) for 1d8 fire damage and will catch fire 50% of the time
(items on fire start with a 1d6 on the burn chain); (3) the egg activates randomly for the next
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12 hours (the judge should roll secretly to determine when the egg activates), and when it
activates, the player makes a new Gear check with a +1 bonus and applies the results; (4+)
the egg causes a larger than normal dimensional tear in the hellish realm from which the
sulfur originates and summons a small smoke demon that follows the group from a distance
for 1d7 days with the intent of harassing the bedlamite and their allies—during any combat
encounter, the demon will attempt to blind one random ally each round (a successful grapple
check makes the target effectively blinded for 1d6 rounds).
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12-13 Fumes begin to pour from the egg, spiraling towards one target up to 20’ away. The target
must make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check; failure leaves the target
retching for 1 round, unable to act or move. Additionally, the target is blinded from the
sulfurous fumes. The charge lasts 1 round per CL.
14-15 In addition to the result from 12-13, the number of targets is now 1d4.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the number of targets affected now includes anyone
which targets the bedlamite with a melee attack; the charge duration changes to 1d6+CL
rounds.
20-21 A sulfurous smoke elemental pours forth from the egg and is under the control of the
bedlamite. The inventor can direct the smoke elemental to attack a single target within a 40’
radius centered on the bedlamite each round. The target must make a Fortitude save vs. a DC
equal to the Gear check; on a failure, the target is left retching for 1 round, unable to act or
move. Additionally, the target is blinded from the sulfurous fumes for 1d4 rounds. A target
may be attacked multiple times during the charge duration, suffering the effects each time.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the number of smoke elementals increases to 1d3, and each
elemental can be directed separately to different targets each round.
26-29 1d6 plumes of sulfurous smoke jet from openings in the infernal egg! Plumes reach out 50’
to strike targets chosen by the bedlamite. Each plume envelopes the targets and forces its
way into their lungs (this has no effect on targets that do not breathe). Affected targets must
immediately make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check; failure results in falling
unconscious for 1d6 rounds. Targets that successfully save still suffer the effects of blindness
for 1d8 rounds. The charge lasts 1d10+CL rounds. Plumes stay in effect until the charge
duration ends, or they have successfully affected a target.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the egg produces caustic fumes. Targets failing an
additional Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check suffer 3d8+CL acid damage (targets
suffer half damage on a success). The corrosive effects of the acid continue to burn the targets
over successive rounds. Each successive round, targets may make another Fortitude save,
reducing the damage by 1d8 each round on a success (example: round 2: 2d8+CL, round 3:
1d8+CL, etc.); on a failure the acid continues to burn at full potency (3d8+CL).
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Eureka! The egg emits a 20’ radius cloud of agitated, sulfurous, smoke elementals. The cloud
may be directed by the bedlamite up to 20’ in any direction each round. Targets caught in
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the cloud suffer 3d12+CL damage as the elementals fill their targets lungs with caustic fumes
(Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check for half damage)—even targets that do not
need to breathe are affected by this acidic cloud. The corrosive effects of the acid continue to
burn the targets over successive rounds. Each successive round, targets may make another
Fortitude save, and the damage reduces by 1d12 each round (round 2: 2d12+CL, round 3:
1d12+CL, etc.) on a success. In addition to the threat of physical damage, friends and foes
suffer from blindness while in the cloud and for 1d6 rounds once leaving the cloud’s area of
effect. The charge lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
34+ Devil’s Egg! The egg tears a small hole in the dimensional continuum, directly to Hell!
The egg sprays a plume of caustic smoke in a 60’ radius, targeting up to 1d10 enemies of
the bedlamite with searing gouts of flame and sulfurous fumes. Each target must make
a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check to avoid the searing flames; on a failure,
targets suffer 6d6 fire damage with 50% chance of catching fire (items which are flammable
start with a 1d16 on the burn chain). In addition to the flames, affected targets who fail the
Reflex save suffer from blindness for 1d8 rounds. Along with the searing jets of flame and
smoke, a demonic creature composed of both flame and smoke swirls around the inventor,
intercepting any successful melee attack against the bedlamite, inflicting 3d6 damage back on
to the attacker (Reflex save for half damage) with a 50% chance of the attacker catching fire
(items which are flammable start with a 1d16 on the burn chain). The charge lasts 1 turn.
PHANTASMAGORICAL HOOD
Level: 2 Range: Sight Duration: 1 round Charge Time: 1 round Save: Will
Description: Phantasmagorical hoods are typically masks designed to unnerve the average person. They
are often made to mimic demons and horrific creatures of legend. The ghastly contraption is further
augmented by emitting undetectable fear-inducing pheromones capable of driving the bravest of souls
to incurable states of madness. Rumor has it that a bedlamite designs their own hooded mask in the
likeness of their own worst nightmare.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) mechanical gears whirl to life, giving the contraption life-like expressions
of rage while amplifying the user’s voice; (2) the eyes of the mask glow a crimson red while wisps of
sulfur tainted smoke escapes from the nostrils; (3) atmospheric electrical discharges rain down on the
area centered around the bedlamite, causing the hair of all living targets within 30’ to stand on end
as the mask begins to contort and twist into a new hellish creation; (4) the distorted grimace of the
contraption opens wide as a maniacal cackle pierces the air and causes all small children (and those
weak at heart) to spontaneously begin crying within a 300’ radius.
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Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the contraption, causing a random effect: Roll
1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) a leak in the hood infuses the bedlamite with a dose of their own
fear-inducing pheromones: Roll 1d10+11 on the results table below, and apply the effect to the
hood’s owner; (2) the hooded mask malfunctions, causing dozens of springs to pop, digging
into the scalp of the bedlamite—in addition to suffering 1d7 damage from painful cuts, the
inventor is unable to remove the hood until the device can be repaired (repair attempts
suffer a -3 penalty as the hood impairs the bedlamite’s vision); (3) the plumes of fear-inducing
pheromones intended for enemies of the bedlamite instead find an unsuspecting ally as
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a target: Roll 1d10+11 on the results table below, and apply the effect to one or more allies
(depending on the results of the check); (4+) the contraption releases defective pheromones
that have the opposite effect on all enemies of the bedlamite within a 30’ radius: affected
targets gain +1d to attack and damage rolls for 1d4 rounds of combat as the pheromones
trigger an adrenal reaction.

allowed.
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12-13 The charge sends the contraption into motion, causing one affected target who fails a
Willpower save to view the bedlamite as their own worst nightmare. The target must
immediately flee, moving directly away from the wearer of the contraption. Should the target
be unable to flee, it will instead suffer -1d to attack and damage rolls for the duration of the
charge. The charge lasts 1d6 rounds.
14-15 In addition to the result from 12-13, the number of targets increases to 1d4.
16-19 One target may be chosen to suffer the effects of the hood, as the fear-inducing gasses
convince the target that thousands of flesh-boring maggots are feasting on their skin. A
failed Willpower save results in the target digging at their skin with whatever edged weapon
lies close at hand. For each round of the charge duration, the afflicted suffers the standard
damage of the weapon they are using with no additional modifiers. The charge lasts 1d5+CL
rounds.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the number of targets increases to 1d4.
22-25 The bedlamite manipulates the contraption by cross-filtering fear-inducing pheromones with
those of extreme rage and targets up to 1d4 creatures. A failed Willpower save results in each
affected target seeing one of their allies as a horrific creature to be put down with extreme
prejudice. Affected targets will use ranged or melee weapons to attack one another for the
duration of the hallucinations. The charge lasts 1d8 rounds.
26-29 The contraption whirls to life, ejecting mind-altering pheromones into the air. Up to 1d8
sentient targets may be affected by the attack. Targets become convinced that their moment
of doom is at hand; on a failed Willpower save, targets black out for 1d6 rounds from the
mental stress endured from suffering through such a horrific end. The charge lasts 1 round.
30-31 The bedlamite becomes a true master of fear, adding their own twisted machinations to
the mind-bending effects of the pheromone mists which spread out in a 30’ radius from the
bedlamite. On a failed Willpower save, sentient targets within the affected area will react
randomly to the effect for the duration of the charge: Roll 1d4 for each affected target: (1)
Fetal!—the target can only collapse and drown in tears as they await their imminent demise;
(2) flee! Survival is possible but only with an immediate exit directly away from the source
of terror; (3) black-out! The affected target views something so horrific that their central
nervous system shuts the brain off to avoid permanent damage (the target passes out); (4)
blind rage! The target sees nothing but the monster and its minions and is determined to
fight for their life—each round, affected targets will strike out at one random target. The
charge lasts for 1 turn.
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32-33 The contraption activates with near perfection, allowing the pheromones to enter up to
1d8 targets’ minds. A failed Willpower save results in the inventor building the perfect
horror story to play out in each target’s mind. Damage suffered by the mental effects is
psychosomatic and reflected by Personality loss instead of a loss of hit points. Falls appear
to do actual damage, claws seem to rend flesh, etc., as affected targets writhe around on the
ground, helpless to escape. Successful “attacks” caused by the pheromones do 3d6 Personality
damage. If any other physical, mental, or spell attack strikes the affected targets while they
are under the effects of the pheromones, they may make another Willpower save to ignore
the pheromones effects. Targets whose Personality is reduced to zero become permanently
insane and are fitted for a straight jacket in a padded room located at the nearest sanitarium.
The charge lasts 1d8 rounds.
34+ Abomination! The hooded contraption goes off with perfection as every enemy within a 30’
radius of the bedlamite must make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check; on a
failure, they drop dead from fright, faces forever frozen uttering the last scream before death.
REPULSION BOOTS
Description: Repulsion boots are remarkable contraptions that allow the wearer limited control over
gravitational fields. The boots are in a constant state of flux, adjusting fields to enable inhuman leaps
without injury and in some cases levitation. The boots are often stylized after more fashionable,
mundane footwear but riddled with gears and sensors that give the contraption its abilities.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the boots activate by issuing several small jets of steam as gears begin
to whirl to life and sensors measure existing gravitational fields; (2) the boots begin to glow with an
unearthly light (color chosen by the inventor), illuminating a 30’ radius in an exotic glow; (3) metal
piping extends from the boots as small servo motors fire to life—each boot releases thick smelly
plumes of exhaust with each jump or while levitating.
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Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the device, causing a random effect: Roll
1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the boots reverse gravitational fields, making the bedlamite
effectively four times their normal weight—movement requires a DC 18 Strength check, and
all physical actions suffer a -2d penalty lasting 1d8 rounds; (2) servo motors misfire, sending
the bedlamite spiraling upwards into the air: Roll 1d4x10’ to determine the distance the
inventor is propelled, and the bedlamite suffers 1d6 falling damage for every 10’ fallen (DC 13
Reflex save for half damage); (3) the bedlamite becomes weightless and begins to float away
on whatever breeze catches their feather-light form: Roll 1d8 to determine the direction they
float (read the die like a pointer with the tip of the die indicating direction) followed by 1d4
to determine the height and distance traveled in feet for each round of the malfunction—
the malfunction continues for 1d6 rounds before the bedlamite descends slowly at 10’ per
round; (4+) inner cooling fans fail, allowing intense heat to penetrate the soles of their boots,
causing the bedlamite to suffer 1d8 damage from horrible blisters which halves Movement for
1d3 days or until magical healing can be administered.
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allowed.
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12-13 The boots activate, allowing the wearer to make one superhuman leap. The bedlamite may
leap 15’ vertically and 30’ horizontally with or without a running start. Any leaps end with the
safe landing of the inventor unless the leap carries them into a hazardous situation (a Luck
check allows them to adjust trajectory mid-flight to avoid a hazardous landing). The charge
lasts 1 round.
14-15 In addition to the result from 12-13, the bedlamite manipulates the contraption to enable a
sustained leaping ability, changing the number of jumps to 1d6 during the charge duration.
The charge lasts 1 turn.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the bedlamite may drop up to 100’, activating the boots
to allow for a pillow-top landing once the ground has been reached. Each use of the boots in
this fashion uses one “jump” from the allowed maximum per charge duration.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the bedlamite manipulates the contraptions to near
perfection, allowing for far greater leaps and drops. Leap distances increase to 30’ vertically
and 60’ horizontally, drop height increases to 200’, and the number of jumps allowed changes
to1d10.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the bedlamite gains a leap attack. Just before the moment
of impact, the boots reverse gravity, increasing their weight for a devastating attack. The user
makes a ranged attack (normal ranged modifiers apply) against one target. On a successful hit,
the target suffers 1d14 damage and is knocked prone. The bedlamite must then make a DC
10 Reflex save; on a failure, they fall prone after the successful attack. If the attack misses, the
bedlamite lands safely within 10’ of their target. The charge lasts 1 turn.
26-29 The boots grant the user a number of benefits with a charge lasting 1 turn: (1) leaps of up to
30’ vertically and 60’ horizontally may be made with or without a running start and end in
a safe landing with 1d10 such “jumps” being granted; (2) the user may fall from up to 200’
and land safely as the boots engage for a soft landing (each such use takes up 1 “jump”); (3) a
leaping attack (using normal ranged attack modifiers) against a target does 1d24 damage and
knocks them prone (a DC 10 Reflex save means the bedlamite lands safely after the attack;
failure causes the bedlamite to land prone), and if the attack misses, they land safely within
10’ of the target; (4) the user may now levitate, ascending at 20’ per round, descending at a
rate of 20’ per round once the charge is over—the bedlamite may carry up to four times their
own body weight with this effect.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the bedlamite activates horizontal thrusters, allowing
for limited horizontal movement at 5’ per round while levitating. The weight maximum
carried changes to six times the bedlamite’s body weight, and the charge duration is now 1d3
turns.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the boots manipulate gravitational fields, granting the
bedlamite the spiderlike ability of walking effortlessly at their base Movement speed on any
surface (vertical, horizontal, and upside down). The vertical levitation distance increases to
30’ per round, and horizontal movement increases to 10’ per round.
34+ Eureka! In addition to the result from 32-33, the boots allow the bedlamite to fly with a
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Movement of 90’. The leap-attack damage increases to 2d24, and there is no need for any
Reflex save on a successful attack; the bedlamite always lands safely on their feet.
ROSSUM'S MARVELOUS ENGINE

Description: Rossum’s Marvelous Engine is an artificial humanoid the size of a normal human but
weighs approximately five times normal human weight. The bedlamite may encounter storage
and transportation difficulties when the contraption is not charged. Rossum’s Marvelous Engine has
statistics and a charge duration based upon the Gear check result. If Rossum’s Marvelous Engine is
reduced to 0 hit points while active, the charge duration ends, and the engine must be repaired as
though a “1” were rolled on the Gear check. The effects of critical hits, Mighty Deeds, etc., may also
create permanent damage that requires repair. Otherwise, each time the contraption is charged, self-
repair mechanisms restore the contraption to whatever Gear check result is rolled.
Manifestation: Roll 1d5: (1) the engine is shaped like a crude, clanking, human obviously made of
pipes and boilers and seemingly powered by steam; (2) the engine appears to be a man-sized and man-
shaped locomotive; (3) the engine appears to be a humanoid made of flexible metal mesh and fencing
wire (some of it barbed); (4) the engine resembles a classic science-fiction robot of the player’s choice
(from any media prior to 1970); (5) the engine resembles a man wearing silver paint over his face,
wearing a tin boiler on his body, and a silver funnel as a cap.
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Malfunction! Rossum’s Marvelous Engine fails to work as advertised! Roll 1d5 modified by
Luck: (0-1) Danger! Danger!—the engine animates, attacking the bedlamite and their allies for
2d6 rounds before becoming inert again: roll a 1d12+12 Gear check to determine the engine’s
statistics; (2) there is a grinding noise and an explosion of sparks, causing all creatures within
5’ of the engine to suffer 1d6 damage (DC 15 Reflex save for half damage); (3) the engine
gives off a loud klaxon as its internal motors fail, deafening everyone within a 30’ radius for
1d3 turns (DC 10 Fortitude save negates) ,continues for 1d3 rounds, and is certain to draw
attention; (4) the engine shudders and pieces of its body fall off—all creatures within 10’ must
succeed in either a Luck check (if a PC) or a DC 15 Reflex save (if an NPC) or be hit by a piece
of flying shrapnel for 1d5 damage; (5+) the engine merely says that it is sorry and it cannot
execute the command—it then ceases to function.

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ossum’s Marvelous Engine is capable of walking or doing manual labor but cannot make any
effective attacks. The charge lasts 1d5 rounds. The contraption comes to “life” and has the
following Stats:
Rossum’s Marvelous Engine: Init -2; Atk none; AC 10; HD 1d6+1; MV 20’; Act 1d20; SP

construct traits [All constructs can survive without air, food, or water. Not being truly alive,
they are immune to poisons, diseases, and affects that target a living metabolism. They are
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immune to most critical hit results, mind control, and suffer half damage from non-magical
weapons]; SV Fort +2, Ref -2, Will +0; Path WtL.
14-15 ossum’s Marvelous Engine is capable of walking and doing manual or skilled labor (if
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instructed by the bedlamite) but cannot make any effective attacks. The charge lasts 1d5
turns. The contraption comes to “life” and has the following Stats:
ossum’s Marvelous Engine: Init +0; Atk none; AC 12; HD 2d7+2; MV 20’; Act 1d20; SP
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construct traits [All constructs can survive without air, food, or water. Not being truly alive,
weapons], Strength modifier +1; SV Fort +3, Ref –2, Will +2; Path WtL.
16-19 ossum’s Marvelous Engine is capable of walking, manual or skilled labor (as instructed by
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the bedlamite), and can attack by slamming opponents with its limbs. The charge lasts 2d5
rounds. The contraption comes to “life” and has the following Stats:
ossum’s Marvelous Engine: Init +2; Atk slam +2 melee (1d4+2); AC 16; HD 3d8+3; MV 25’;
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Act 1d20; SP construct traits [All constructs can survive without air, food, or water. Not being
truly alive, they are immune to poisons, diseases, and affects that target a living metabolism.
They are immune to most critical hit results, mind control, and suffer half damage from non-
magical weapons], Strength modifier +2; SV Fort +4, Ref -1, Will +3; Path WtL.
20-21 Rossum’s Marvelous Engine is capable of walking, manual or skilled labor (as instructed by
the bedlamite), and can attack. It can attack either by slamming opponents with its limbs or
using weapons supplied by the bedlamite. The charge lasts 2d5 turns. The contraption comes
to “life” and has the following Stats:
ossum’s Marvelous Engine: Init +3; Atk slam +4 melee (1d5+3) or by weapon +3 melee (weapon
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damage+3) or by weapon +0 missile fire (weapon damage); AC 16; HD 4d10+4; MV 25’; Act 2d20;
SP construct traits [All constructs can survive without air, food, or water. Not being truly alive,
weapons], Strength modifier +3; SV Fort +5, Ref -1, Will +4; Path WtL.
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ossum’s Marvelous Engine is capable of walking, manual or skilled labor (as instructed by the
bedlamite), and can attack. It can attack either by slamming opponents with its limbs or using
weapons supplied by the bedlamite. The charge lasts 1d4 hours. The contraption comes to “life”
and has the following Stats:
Rossum’s Marvelous Engine: Init +3; Atk slam +5 melee (1d5+4) or by weapon +5 melee (weapon

damage+4) or by weapon +0 missile fire (weapon damage); AC 17; HD 5d10+5; MV 30’; Act 2d20;
SP construct traits [All constructs can survive without air, food, or water. Not being truly alive,
weapons], Strength modifier +4; SV Fort +6, Ref +0, Will +5; Path WtL.
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Rossum’s Marvelous Engine is capable of walking, manual or skilled labor (as instructed by
the bedlamite), and can attack. It rolls 1d20 on any skill check as though it had a relevant
occupation, gaining a +1 bonus for checks involving Agility, Stamina, or Intelligence, and +4
for checks involving Strength. It cannot make checks using Personality. It can attack either by
slamming opponents with its limbs or using weapons supplied by the bedlamite. The charge
lasts 2d4 hours. The contraption comes to “life” and has the following Stats:
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ossum’s Marvelous Engine: Init +4; Atk slam +5 melee (1d6+4) or by weapon +5 melee
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(weapon damage+4) or by weapon +2 missile fire(weapon damage); AC 18; HD 6d10+6; MV 30’;
magical weapons], Strength modifier +4; SV Fort +6, Ref +1, Will +5; Path WtL.
30-31 Rossum’s Marvelous Engine activates and is capable of walking, manual or skilled labor (as
directed by the bedlamite), and can attack. It rolls 1d20 on any skill check as though it had a
relevant occupation, gaining a +2 bonus for checks involving Agility, Stamina, or Intelligence,
and +4 for checks involving Strength. It cannot make checks using Personality. It can attack
either by slamming opponents with its limbs or using weapons supplied by the bedlamite.
The charge lasts 2d4 hours. The contraption comes to “life” and has the following Stats:
Rossum’s Marvelous Engine: Init +5; Atk slam +5 melee (1d7+4) or by weapon +5 melee

(weapon damage+4) or by weapon +3 missile fire (weapon damage); AC 19; HD 6d12+12; MV 30’;
magical weapons], Strength modifier +4; SV Fort +7, Ref +2, Will +5; Path WtL.
32-33
Rossum’s Marvelous Engine activates and is capable of walking, manual or skilled labor (as
and +5 for checks involving Strength. It cannot make checks using Personality. It can attack
either by slamming opponents with its limbs or using weapons supplied by the bedlamite.
The charge lasts 2d4 days. The contraption comes to “life” and has the following Stats:

(weapon damage+5) or by weapon +4 missile fire (weapon damage); AC 20; HD 6d12+18;
MV 30’; Act 2d20; SP construct traits [All constructs can survive without air, food, or water.
Not being truly alive, they are immune to poisons, diseases, and affects that target a living
metabolism. They are immune to most critical hit results, mind control, and suffer half damage
from non-magical weapons], Strength modifier +5; SV Fort +8, Ref +3, Will +5; Path WtL.
34+ ossum’s Marvelous Engine activates and is capable of walking, manual or skilled labor (as
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and +6 bonus for checks involving Strength. It can make checks using Personality with a +0
bonus. It can attack either by slamming opponents with its limbs or using weapons supplied
by the bedlamite. In addition, once each turn, it can shoot an arc of electricity. The first target
must be within 30’ of the engine, and each subsequent target must be within 30’ of the prior
target. The electric arc cannot loop back to a prior target. Targets take 6d6 damage (DC 20
Fortitude save for half damage; targets in metal armor or made mostly from metal save at -1d).
The charge lasts 2d3 months. The contraption comes to “life” and has the following Stats:

(weapon damage+6) or by weapon +5 missile fire (weapon damage) or electrical attack [1x/
turn, 30’ range for initial target, automatically hits the initial target and all targets within 30’
of each other starting at initial target, 6d6 damage, DC 20 Fort save for half damage]; AC 22;
HD 6d12+24; MV 40’; Act 2d20; SP construct traits [All constructs can survive without air,
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food, or water. Not being truly alive, they are immune to poisons, diseases, and affects that
target a living metabolism. They are immune to most critical hit results, mind control, and
suffer half damage from non-magical weapons], electrical attack, Strength modifier +6; SV
Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +7; Path WtL.
There is also a cumulative 1% chance each time this result is attained that Rossum’s Marvelous
Engine becomes a free-willed being at the end of the charge duration. In this event, the
relationship between the bedlamite and Rossum’s Marvelous Engine will be determined
by how the engine was treated during its “captivity.” In any event, the bedlamites must
spend 2d4 uninterrupted days creating a new Rossum’s Marvelous Engine before using this
contraption again. The time spent culminates in a DC 12 repair check. Failure means an
additional 1d3 days of work until another check is allowed.
ZALDERBURG'S BUG BOMB

Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: Special Charge Time: 1 action Save: N/A
Description: Zalderburg’s Bug Bomb is another of the more ethically dubious contraptions to have
graced the pages of Popular Etherics, pgs. 35-42, February 1821. The obvious military implications of the
contraption combined with their willingness to publish complete details caused a general boycott and
lawsuit that nearly bankrupted the publication. The design creates a mobile bioreactor shaped like a
gigantic bug that is 1’ long by 7” tall by 8” wide. “Bugs” consume living and inert matter of any quality
for their own maintenance and repair but primarily to manufacture and deliver fist-sized metallic
eggs packed with explosives, incendiaries, or gasses. Bugs are programmable, autonomous, and self-
repairing once activated—the possible applications are limited only by the imagination and scruples
of their builder. Bugs cannot fly or swim unless the result on the Gear check indicates otherwise. A
“charge” lasts until the bug is destroyed by taking damage, deprived of consumable matter for more
than 24 hours, or detonated.
The basic model costs a minimum of $100 and has the following stats:
Zalderburg’s Bug Bomb: Init +7; Atk bite +0 melee (1d3+1) or bomb +0 missile fire (3d8 fire damage,
range 20’, delay timer up to 6 rounds, DC 12 Fort save for half damage); AC 10; HD 2d7; MV 40’ or
climb 40’; Act 1d20; SP construct traits [All constructs can survive without air, food, or water. Not
being truly alive, they are immune to poisons, diseases, and affects that target a living metabolism.
They are immune to most critical hit results, mind control, and suffer half damage from non-magical
weapons], damage reduction 2 (reduce each instance of damage by 2 points); SV Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +1;
Path WtL.
They carry a max payload of two eggs while generating a third, but one egg must be deposited before
the next one can be placed into the bay. Exploding eggs take eight hours each to manufacture; a bug
can only make them one at a time and they are coated in a fast drying sticky polymer (1 round in air to
dry). These egg-bombs have delay timers of up to 6 rounds, each has a 20’ blast radius, and each inflicts
3d8 damage from fire and shrapnel. Victims are allowed a DC 12 Fortitude save for half damage. The
unit also carries a demolition charge used to destroy the contraption when necessary; it inflicts 1d8+2
damage from fire and shrapnel to anything within a 10’ radius when triggered; victims are allowed a
DC 10 Fortitude save for half damage. Self-destruction also detonates any eggs carried as payload (for
their standard damage or other effects). These units dogmatically follow their programming, which
can be quite complicated, but ultimately their instructions are hard-wired during construction so they
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can fulfill only the mission for which they were programmed. Gas payloads disperse in 1d3+1 rounds
under calm wind conditions, but in only 1 round with breezy conditions. Here are some alternatives to
the explosive charges which can also be delivered as payload:
1. Dye-pack: requires three hours to create, no damage, but requires a successful DC 15 Reflex save to
avoid getting sprayed with a long lasting dye (2d6+1 days) which grants +1 on mundane and magical
tracking checks to find dyed targets.
2. Fear gas: requires six hours to create, has a radius of 30’, and inflicts 1d3+1 Personality loss on a failed
DC 12 Fortitude save as the victims become deranged with fear and must flee from the scene, attacking
anyone and anything that gets in their way. The loss of Personality may also cause the loss of vital
metaphysical power, thus revelators and others that draw power from the divine realms may forget
miracles and otherwise lose access to their other class powers (judge’s choice).
3. Hallucination gas: requires six hours to create, has a radius of 30’, and inflicts 1d3+1 Intelligence loss
on a failed DC 14 Fortitude save as the victims lose touch with reality and no longer recognize friend
from foe—or even remember what they were doing. The loss of Intelligence may also cause the loss of
vital arcane power; thus occultists, bedlamites, mountebanks, and others may forget their spells and
elixirs, and how to use their devices, along with access to their other class powers (judge’s choice).
4. Laughing gas: requires six hours to create, has a radius of 30’, and on a failed DC 12 Fortitude save,
victims fall prone and begin to writhe with convulsive laughter until they can crawl free of the gas
and for 1d3 rounds afterwards. Each round of laughing also requires a DC 10 Fortitude save to stay
conscious; the DC increases by 1 each round.
5. Poison gas: usually requires six hours to create, and has a radius of 30’. Details about save DCs,
damage, and duration will vary depending upon the poison used.
6. Sleep gas: requires four hours to create, has a radius of 30’, sedates anyone failing a DC 12 Fortitude
save for one hour.
7. Smoke: requires two hours to create, double the normal duration, creates a new cloud each round
with a radius of 15’. Smoke blocks all lines of sight into or beyond a cloud. A DC 12 Fortitude save must
be made each round; on a failure, the targets begin choking and coughing and suffer -1d to all actions
for the charge duration.
8. Skunk gas: requires four hours to create, has a radius of 30’, and inflicts 1d3+1 points of temporary
Agility loss on a failed DC 12 Fortitude save. Additionally, they spend 1d4+1 rounds paralyzed by
vomiting and gagging.
9. Incendiary: requires four hours to create, has a radius of 45’, and targets must make a DC 12
Reflex save; on a failure, targets suffer 3d3 fire damage per round from a sticky, burning goo (DC 15
Fortitude save each round for half damage). Water will not put out the flames—only magic, a chemical
neutralizer, or smothering with dirt or similar material can douse the flames.
Manifestation: Roll 1d10: (1) common pill-bug “rollie-pollies,” as the standard model, but they are
strictly vegetarian, travel at half speed, and only inflict 1 damage from their bites (“rolling” up grants +3
AC, but they become stationary); (2) box elder—as standard model, but is half sized, only carries one
egg at a time, and they are easier to create (+1 on Gear checks to construct or repair damage); (3) forest
beetle—as standard model, but +2 AC; (4) centipede—as standard model, but more flexible, has half
the width and height of standard model, is twice as long, has a +4 Ref save, and can fit through tighter
spaces; (5) stick bug—as standard model, but makes stealth checks with a +5 modifier to pass itself off
as a bit of dead branch or cluster of twigs or refuse; (6) cicada—as standard model but only drinks tree
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sap, has a 15’ radius sonic attack that deafens anything which can hear for 2d3 rounds on a failed DC
12 Fortitude save; (7) stink bug—as standard model, but gets +1 AC and starts with skunk-gas bombs
instead of explosives; (8) rhinoceros beetle—as basic model, but moves 30’, reduces damage by 2 points,
the number of bombs they can carry are doubled, and can also attack with a horn for 1d5+2 damage;
(9) bombardier beetle—as standard model, but holds up to three bombs in storage bay and can convert
them as needed into conical blasts of acidic vapor measuring 15’ long by 10’ wide that inflict 2d4 acid
damage (DC 15 Reflex save to avoid); (10) praying mantis—twice normal size and cost as standard model,
can carry six bombs, and have a 1d5+3 “claw pounce” attack that grapples small victims if they fail a DC
15 Strength check (its attack modifier and physical damage rolls are doubled against other insects).
1
Malfunction! Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the pile of parts that should have been a
functional biomechanical bug reassembles itself into dozens of smaller cockroach constructs
that quickly scatter into the surrounding area to insert themselves into the local ecology
where they will eventually multiply to dangerous numbers; (2) the bug’s self-destruction
mechanism engages and instantly detonates, causing damage as described above; (3) the
bedlamite and all allies within 20’ are struck by electrical arcs from the malfunctioning
jumble of parts for 1d6 damage; (4+) upon completing assembly, the bug climbs to the highest
point available then secretes and covers itself in all of the epoxy with which it normally coats
its eggs—the goo hardens to an impenetrable cocoon and two weeks later it opens to send
forth a relatively harmless solar-powered moth.
12-13 Creates one bug that functions according to the opening description above.
Zalderburg’s Bug Bomb: Init +7; Atk bite +0 melee (1d3+1) or bomb +0 missile fire (3d8 fire
damage, range 20’, delay timer up to 6 rounds, DC 12 Fort save for half damage); AC 10; HD
2d7; MV 40’ or climb 40’; Act 1d20; SP construct traits, damage reduction 2; SV Fort +1, Ref
+1, Will +1; Path WtL.
14-15 In addition to the result from 12-13, the number of standard bugs created is now two.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the bug’s base and climb Movement speeds change to 45’
and it is hermetically sealed.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the bug’s base and climb Movement speeds change to 50’,
it gains a swim speed of 25’, action dice changes to 1d20 and 1d12, and its base saving throws
increase by +1 each.
Zalderburg’s Bug Bomb (2): Init +7; Atk bite +0 melee (1d3+1) or bomb +0 missile fire (3d8
fire damage, range 20’, delay timer up to 6 rounds, DC 12 Fort save for half damage); AC 10;
HD 2d7; MV 50’, climb 50’, swim 25’; Act 1d20, 1d12; SP construct traits, damage reduction 2,
hermetically sealed; SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +2; Path WtL.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the number of bugs created increases to three, its swim
speed changes to 50’, it gains a burrowing speed of 25’ (no tunnels are created, however), and its
base saving throws increase to +2 each.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, a bug’s action dice change to 1d20 and 1d14, its base and
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climb Movement speeds increase to 55’, its swim speed changes to 55’, it gains a burrowing
speed of 30’ (no tunnels are created, however), and its saving throws increase to +3 each.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, a bug’s base, climb, swim, and burrowing Movement
speeds increase to 60’, each bug stores one more bomb than its chassis would normally allow,
burrowing now makes permanent tunnels underground or in the walls of buildings, and they
have Intelligence scores of 1d3+1—they will not violate their programming, but they are now
creative at finding ways to defeat countermeasures.
alderburg’s Bug Bomb (3): Init +7; Atk bite +0 melee (1d3+1) or bomb +0 missile fire (3d8
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fire damage, range 20’, delay timer up to 6 rounds, DC 12 Fort save for half damage); AC 10;
HD 2d7; MV 60’, climb 60’, burrow 60’, swim 60’; Act 1d20, 1d14; SP construct traits, damage
reduction 2, hermetically sealed, 1 additional bomb, Intelligence 1d3+1, tunneling; SV Fort +3,
Ref +3, Will +3; Path WtL.
32-35 In addition to the result from 30-31, a bug’s action dice changes to 1d20 and 1d16, a bug’s base
and climb Movement speeds increase to 70’, each bug stores two more bombs than its chassis
would normally allow, their Intelligence score changes to 1d4+2, and a bug can fly and hover
via wings at a Move of 35’.
36-37 In addition to the result from 32-35, the number of bugs created increases to four; a bug’s
action dice changes to 1d20, 1d20, and 1d16; a bug’s base and climb Movement speeds
increase to 90’, fly and levitation increases to 80’, their swimming and burrowing speeds
change to 100’; each bug stores four more bombs than its chassis would normally allow; their
Intelligence score changes to 2d6+5—they are clever tacticians capable of complex, long-
term planning and are good at finding novel ways to defeat countermeasures as well as being
excellent bridge players and conversationalists.
Zalderburg’s Bug Bomb (4): Init +7; Atk bite +0 melee (1d3+1) or bomb +0 missile fire (3d8 fire
damage, range 20’, delay timer up to 6 rounds, DC 12 Fort save for half damage); AC 10; HD
2d7; MV 90’, climb 90’, burrow 100’, fly and levitate 80’, swim 100’; Act 1d20, 1d20, 1d16; SP
construct traits, damage reduction 2, hermetically sealed, 4 additional bombs, Intelligence
2d6+5, tunneling; SV Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +3; Path WtL.
38+ he bedlamite can choose any lesser result; additionally, each bug created now has the self-
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replication ability. Each viable egg takes 12 hours to create, and when it gets deposited, it glues
and entrenches itself, growing deep roots to feed itself over the next 2d3+1 days. This time
will vary in proportion to the available resources, but it eventually produces an identical fully
grown version of its parent.
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 LEVEL THREE CONTRAPTIONS 
ARCANE SPECTROMETER
Description: The arcane spectrometer is a highly tuned device capable of detecting the presence of
magic in its various forms and, on occasion, identifying the various ways the energy manifests.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the contraption resembles a pocket watch dangling from a a silver cord
with tendrils of crackling electricity arcing over its face as the contraption analyzes the atmosphere; (2)
the spectrometer is a metallic box with two forklike protrusions that rotate while emitting crackling
noises; (3) the contraption takes the form of a glove covered in an exoskeleton of metal, wires, and
tubes that emits glowing light as they come closer to the arcane.
1 Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the contraption, which causes a random effect:
Roll 1d3 modified by Luck: (0-1) the contraption absorbs any ambient arcane energy, causing
a brief feedback that grounds out in the bedlamite (pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid suffering
1d8 damage and being knocked prone); (2) the contraption amplifies the sound arcane energies
make—all within 60’ that can hear must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid being temporarily
deafened (those deafened suffer a -2 to all actions for 1d6 rounds); (3+) the contraption suffers
a minor calamity and billows with foul-smelling, sticky, arcane smoke—a bath is needed to get
rid of the putrid effects or a -4 to all stealth and interaction related rolls will persist.
12-15 Failure to charge but with no malfunction or repair needed.
16-18 The contraption whirrs to life as it scans a 15’ area, searching for arcane energies. Any magic
that is present in the area will show as a faint glow with soft chirps from an indicator on the
device. The exact location or source of the magic is undetectable. The charge lasts 1d6 rounds.
19-21 In addition to the result from 16-18, the bedlamite can better pinpoint the source of the
magic by focusing on the glow and chirps that grow in brightness and loudness as the source
of the magic comes closer to the contraption. This allows the bedlamite to detect if an object
or environmental object is magical. The charge lasts 1d8 rounds.
22-23 The spectrometer casts a web of glowing energies in a 30’ area centered on the bedlamite. Any
source of magic immediately begins to cause the strands of the web to pulse and glow. It
can also be used to detect targets capable of performing arcane abilities. Additionally, with a
full round of concentration, the bedlamite can tell if the source of magic is dangerous to the
contraption’s creator (magically trapped or cursed items). The charge lasts 1d10 rounds.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the detection area expands outward to 60’. With 1 round
of concentration, the bedlamite can determine one specific feature or effect from the source
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of magic detected. In the case of multiple sources, the bedlamite must focus on one specific
area. Living targets that emanate magic can also be focused on, with one specific ability being
identified. The charge lasts 1d12 rounds.
27-31 The spectrometer’s wavering energies throb in a 100’ area centered on the bedlamite. Any
source of magic will send back a pulse that transmits identifying information back to the
bedlamite. Information from objects, creatures, or environmental features considered
magical are immediately identified, and with 1 round of focusing the contraption relays vital
information about the object, including specific effects, degree of power, whether the object
is considered cursed, or even information on the object's creator. Creatures or objects that
have recently visited the area will also show a faint “footprint” that allow the bedlamite the
ability to track the source of the energy as long as the user concentrates on following the
trail. The charge lasts 1 turn.
32-37 In addition to the result from 27-31, the area of detection expands outward to a 200’ area.
Magical objects may communicate through the spectrometer as the bedlamite interprets the
various pulses transmitted by the contraption. Likewise, the bedlamite is able to speak to the
object by using its own unique magical “footprint,” as translated to the bedlamite through
the device. Magical objects often contain entities ancient and alien in origin, thus care must
be taken when opening a pathway to communication. The charge lasts 1d3 turns.
38+ In addition to the result from 32-37, the spectrometer now has a standby mode that does not
initially need a charge of power from the bedlamite. If a magical object comes within its 100’
radius, it sends out a gentle pulse to the bedlamite, warning them of potential dangers. At this
point the bedlamite must charge the item to engage more functionality. The bedlamite is able
to set parameters so that false readings are not continually disturbing them; mystically powered
allies and known magical objects that normally travel with the bedlamite or their allies can
be added to an “approved” circuit. In addition, the passive mode grants a single +4 bonus to a
Reflex, Fortitude, or Willpower save made against any magical attack or trap that the bedlamite
blunders into while the spectrometer is not charged.
AUNT PETUNIA'S PARASOL

Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 action Save: N/A
Description: A rare reprint from the lost 1838 Christmas issue of Popular Etheric’s, the diagrams for
Aunt Petunia’s Parasol create an elegant device that not only provides minor protection from rain and
sunshine, but with greater Gear check results, this contraption provides significant protection to the
person holding it as well as others from physical attacks, severe weather, heat and cold, falling rocks,
toxic gas, incorporeal creatures, trans-dimensional creatures, spirits, and scrying. The protected area
is centered on the bearer and travels with them. The contraption does not protect against natural
lightning (1 billion Joules pushed by at least 30,000 amperes is nature’s great equalizer) until the
ultimate Gear check result.
If the storm or similar event is deemed too strong for this contraption, the parasol immediately
turns inside-out, becomes tattered, and immediately ends all benefits. Only the bearer of the parasol
is granted the AC modifier as well as the protection from scrying; all other protections are enjoyed
by those within the contraption’s area of effect. Usually only the bedlamite that created it can be
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the bearer of Aunt Petunia’s Parasol, though some manifestation effects allow for other options. The
parasol must be held up and opened to receive any benefits, so the parasol renders the bedlamite one-
handed while it is operational. If it is dropped, lost, broken, or stolen, the contraption’s effects end
immediately. The caster spends a minimum of $200 and at least one week to construct their parasol,
and unless the Gear check result indicates otherwise, it will have the design and colors chosen at the
time of its creation.
Manifestation: Roll 1d20: (1) this moldy, moth-eaten accessory is of antique fashion and fills the
shaded area it provides with the unmistakable odor of mothballs, dirty socks, and the creaking of rusty
joints (anytime it is used as a shield, its bearer must make a DC 12 Reflex or the parasol is destroyed);
(2) the parasol is brightly and garishly colored in shades never seen by human eyes (imposes a -2
penalty on stealth checks to everyone within the shaded area); (3-10) the bedlamite makes a parasol
decorated with lace trim that displays little skill or artistry, but in addition to its other abilities, for a
total of 12 hours a day, it can be commanded to function as a lantern, either shedding a 30’ radius of
bright light or a 60’ conical light beam; (11-13) in addition to its other abilities, the parasol can be used
as a club to inflict 1d4+1 subdual damage; (14) in addition to its other abilities, the parasol can be used
as a club or spear as needed that inflicts 1d5+1 damage; (15) in addition to its other abilities, the parasol
can be twirled while open to invoke a hypnotic pattern—those viewing it from a distance of 60’ or
less must make a DC 12 Willpower save, and a failure indicates the victims are immobilized until the
twirling stops and for 1d4 rounds afterwards; (16) in addition to its other abilities, 3x/day the parasol
can function as an 1868 Sharps rifle loaded with five shots; (17) in addition to its other abilities, the
parasol grants the bearer a fly Move of 60’ per round, but they must have it opened and held over their
heads; (18) in addition to its other abilities, 3x/ day the parasol grants invisibility for up to 30 minutes
to the bearer and one other person or object within the shaded area per level of the contraption’s
creator; (19) in addition to its other abilities, the parasol allows the bearer to tap out messages in Morse
code and send them up to 20 miles per CL via ethereal emanations to the recipient, who must make a
DC 10 Intelligence check to understand the message; (20) in addition to its other abilities, the parasol
grants the bearer the ability to create 1d3+1 temporary copies of itself that can be handed out to others;
these lesser versions have all the abilities of their parent but only last for half the duration of their
parent or until the bedlamite that created them decides to get rid of them.
1
Malfunction! The miscalculation in the engineering causes a temporary (but radical) shift
in the weather near the bungling bedlamite. Roll 1d30+3 to determine how many minutes
the micro-storm lasts and roll 1d100 multiplied by the bedlamite’s CL to determine the
radius of the micro-storm (in feet) that is centered on and tracking with them until it fades.
The micro-storm even follows the bedlamite inside buildings, caverns, and other enclosed
shelters. The magical storm can inflict 1d4 points of damage, +1 point per CL of the fumbling
bedlamite. Once per minute, everyone in the storm must succeed at a Luck check (or a DC
15 Reflex save if an NPC); those that fail get damaged by some aspect of the storm unless
otherwise protected.
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16-17 While opened, the parasol provides a +1 magical AC bonus. It can be commanded to create
shade that lowers the temperature beneath it by up to 5oF and grants a +1 on Fortitude saves
against heat damage and fatigue. It keeps the bearer dry, even from wind and blown rain, but
only from mild storms and spring showers. The charge lasts 30 minutes per CL.
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the temperature beneath can be adjusted by up to 10oF,
and it keeps the bearer dry, even from wind and blown rain from moderate storms and light
showers of hail. The contraption now protects the bearer from road dust and grit from weak
dust devils and similar phenomena. The charge lasts 1 hour per CL.
22-23 In addition to the results from 18-21, the temperature beneath can be adjusted by up to 15oF.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the magical AC bonus changes to +2 and it blocks powers
that allow scrying (that have a lower casting result than this), the temperature can be adjusted by
up to 20oF, the Fortitude save against heat damage and fatigue is now +2, it keeps the bedlamite
dry and protects the bearer from the wind and blown rain of strong storms and moderately
sized hail, as well as road dust, grit from powerful dust devils, flying debris, mild sandstorms and
similar phenomena. The charge lasts 1d4+1 per CL hours.
27-31 While opened, the parasol provides a +2 magical AC bonus, it blocks powers that allow
scrying (that have a lower casting result than this), and shields the bearer from damage from
incorporeal and spirit creatures (they can do no direct damage, but indirect attacks may still
overcome the parasol). It can be commanded to create shade that lowers the temperature
beneath it by up to 30oF and grants a +2 on Fortitude saves against heat damage and fatigue,
and poisonous and toxic gasses within 5’. It keeps the bedlamite and any ally within 5’ dry and
protects the bearer and all allies from the wind and blown rain of severe storms and large-sized
hail, as well as road dust, grit from powerful dust devils, flying debris, small-sized boulders, tree
branches, moderate sandstorms and similar phenomena. The charge lasts 2d4+1 per CL hours.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the temperature beneath can be adjusted to any
temperature range desired by the bearer, the Fortitude save is also effective in resisting cold
and fatigue, it keeps the bedlamite and any ally within 10’ of them dry and protects the bearer
and all allies within from the wind and blown rain of tropical storms and large-sized hail, as
well as road dust, grit from powerful dust devils, flying debris, medium-sized boulders, falling
trees, strong sandstorms and similar phenomena. The charge lasts 3d4+1 per CL hours.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the magical AC bonus changes to +3, the Fortitude save
changes to +3, and the protection distance increases to allies within 15’ of the bedlamite—it
keeps the bedlamite and any ally within 15’ of them dry and protects the bearer and all allies
within from the wind and blown rain of tropical storms and large-sized hail, as well as road
dust, grit from all dust devils and F1 tornadoes, flying debris, large-sized boulders, falling
trees, severe sandstorms and similar phenomena. The charge lasts 4d4+1 per CL hours.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the Fortitude save changes to also include protection
against trans-dimensional creatures and the protection distance increases to allies within 20’
of the bedlamite—it keeps the bedlamite and any ally within 20’ of them dry and protects the
bearer and all allies within from the wind and blown rain of anything less than a category 1
hurricane, as well as road dust, grit from all dust devils and F2 tornadoes, flying debris, huge-
sized boulders, falling trees, any sandstorms and similar phenomena. The charge lasts 5d4+1
per CL hours.
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38-39 While opened, the parasol provides a +4 magical AC bonus, it blocks powers that allow
scrying (that have a lower casting result than this), and shields the bearer from damage
from incorporeal, trans-dimensional, and spirit creatures (they can do no direct damage,
but indirect attacks may still overcome the parasol). It can be commanded to create shade
that lowers the temperature beneath by any temperature range desired by the bearer and
grants a +4 on Fortitude saves against heat and cold damage fatigue, and poisonous and toxic
gasses within 30’. It keeps the bedlamite and any ally within 30’ of them dry and protects the
bearer and all allies within from the wind and blown rain of anything less than a category 2
hurricane, as well as road dust, grit from all dust devils and F3 tornadoes, flying debris, huge-
sized boulders, falling trees, any sandstorms and similar phenomena. The charge lasts 1d4+1
per CL days.
40+ In addition to the result from 38-39,the magical AC bonus changes to +5, the Fortitude save
changes to +5, the protection distance increases to allies within 50’ of the bedlamite—it keeps
the bedlamite and any ally within 50’ of them dry and protects the bearer and all allies within
from all external forces related to weather, including naturally occurring lightning. The
charge lasts 1d4+1 per CL weeks.
BOOTS OF ACCELERATION
Description: The bedlamite uses this contraption to gain extra speed and the ability to make great
leaps or even powerful kicks.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) activating the contraption causes a harmless electric pulse to run through
the bedlamite’s body, causing their body hair to be energized with static; (2) the bedlamite’s legs can’t
seem to stop moving and are constantly viewed as a blur; (3) the boots are covered in lightning, and
anyone touching it is shocked, suffering 1d3 damage.
1
1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the boots actually make the character slower, reducing their Move
by half for 1d6 rounds; (2) the boots move randomly, taking the user to unexpected places
(the judge will determine the direction the character moves randomly each round for 1d4
rounds); (3) the boots lock the bedlamite in place, preventing them from moving anywhere
for 1d6 rounds; (4+) a great energy discharge passes through the ground and shocks everyone
within a 30’ radius of the bedlamite (DC 10 Reflex save negates)—those affected have their
Movement halved for 1d3 rounds.
F
16-17 The energy accumulated in the bedlamite’s boots allows them to move twice at their full
Movement speed in the same round for 1d3 rounds. Additionally, they can end this effect
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earlier if they discharge this energy in a powerful blast by stomping on the ground, affecting
anyone within a 20’ radius, who must make a Reflex save or suffer 2d6+CL damage.
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the bedlamite’s entire body is electrified, granting them
an extra action at their lowest action die for 1d4 rounds. Their stomp blast radius changes to
30’, damage changes to 3d6+CL, and their melee attacks are also charged with this electricity,
inflicting an additional 1d3 damage.
22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, the bedlamite’s speed is enhanced and may take an
additional immediate action after the Gear check and an additional action each round for the
next 1d5 rounds (all additional actions are at the bedlamite’s lowest action die). Their melee
attacks are also enhanced and gain a +1 to hit and do an additional 1d4 damage; their stomp
blast damage changes to 4d6+CL.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, one additional ally within 30’ can immediately take an
additional action this round and enjoy double their Movement rates and an extra action each
round thereafter for 1d6 rounds. They also enjoy a +2 bonus to hit with melee attacks and inflict
an additional 1d5 points of damage with melee attacks.
27-31 The energy accumulated in the bedlamite’s boots allows them to move three times their
normal Movement speed and they can take two additional actions (each additional action
is at their lowest action die) in the same round for 1d7 rounds. Their melee attacks are also
enhanced and gain a +1d to hit and do an additional 1d6 electrical damage. Additionally, they
can end this effect earlier if they discharge this energy in a powerful blast by stomping on the
ground, affecting anyone within a 20’ radius, who must make a Reflex save or suffer 4d6+CL
damage. Two additional allies within 30’ can immediately take an additional action this
round, double their normal Movement rates, and take an extra action each round thereafter
for 1d7 rounds. The allies also enjoy a +1d bonus to hit with melee attacks and inflict an
additional 1d6 points of electrical damage with melee attacks.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, any number of allies within a 50’ radius around the
bedlamite may be affected—all affected targets’ Move change to three times their base
movement speed, and all enemies in the field must make a Fortitude save or they become
locked down in place, unable to lift their feet to move. The charge now lasts 1d8 rounds.
34+ A strong spark explodes in the bedlamite’s boots and time stops for a moment. The bedlamite
and up to two allies within 20’ can all take 2 rounds of normal actions without anyone
reacting. After this period, these same individuals have their Move increased by three times
and can take two extra actions each round for 1d10 rounds. Additionally, they gain +1d to
melee attack rolls and inflict an additional 1d8 damage. Once the charge ends, anyone within
30’ of the bedlamite must make a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check; on a failure,
they suffer 5d6 damage as a strong electric discharge is released.
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FREEZE RAY
Description: The freeze ray looks like a completely metal, two-handed rifle with glass containers that
house a glowing bright blue liquid. Once fired, a beam of supercooled energy freezes targets with
various effects. On a successful Gear check, the bedlamite may choose to invoke an effect of lesser
power than his Gear check roll to produce a weaker but potentially more useful result.
Manifestation: In all cases the freeze ray makes the sound of ice solidifying and cracking: Roll 1d4: (1)
the ray shoots out millions of tiny shards of ice particles at an incredible rate of fire; (2) the weapon
emits a concentrated cylindrical beam of icy fog; (3) the ray shoots out a stream of bright blue liquid
with a muzzle flash of ice shards; (4) the beam of supercooled energy resembles a blue ray of solid light.
1
Malfunction! Part of the device has an icy buildup that causes a destructive freeze up inside the
weapon. Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the liquid pools flows from the tip of the barrel and
freezes the user's legs and feet from the splash—the bedlamite may not move until 3d4 damage
is caused to the icy build up (the ice has AC 12); (2) the ray covers the bedlamite's hands in
painful frozen shards—the user must make a DC 14 Fortitude save or take 2d4 damage; (3) the
ray emits a large cloud of frozen fog that affects the user and all those within 10'—those within
the area of effect must make a DC 16 Reflex save or suffer -2 to all actions for 2d4 rounds; (4+)
roll twice for malfunction and both results are applied (reroll results of 4 or more).

allowed.
16-17 The freeze ray emits its frozen blast at one target within a range of 50', doing 2d6+CL in
cold damage. Multiple consecutive rounds of damage by further Gear checks increases the
damage of this result by 1d6 for each successful attack against the same target instead of the
usual positive result (a result of 1-15 still fails and any negative result is applied as normal).
The target must make a DC 16 Fortitude save or suffer -2 to all actions for 1d4 rounds and
each consecutive round of damage adds another 1d4 rounds to the duration. A new Fortitude
save is required for each consecutive successful attack from the freeze ray.
18-19 The freeze ray creates an ice shield, 6' tall by 10' wide by 2' thick, 10' in front of the bedlamite
for 2d6 rounds. The shield protects those behind it, giving them a +4 bonus to AC. Each
consecutive Gear check result from this contraption that targets the shield adds +1 to the
AC instead of the usual result, reinforcing the shield by 2' with each Gear check result (up
to a total of +8 to AC) and adding 1d6 rounds of duration to the total shield sections. The
bedlamite may attach multiple ice shields together with multiple Gear check results if within
the duration. These may be built on top of or to the side of a previous ice shield. Fire
damage that does at least 5 points of damage to the shield reduces its duration by 1d3 rounds
per successful hit to the shield.
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20-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the freeze ray's manifestation changes and becomes cone
shaped and can hit targets over a wider area, though its range is reduced. The range shortens
to 30', but it affects all targets in a 30' wide cone in front of the bedlamite.
22-23 In addition to the result from 16-17, the freeze ray has a surge of energy which produces
a more powerful blast at longer range. The range lengthens to 80’, damage increases to
3d6+CL, consecutive rounds of damage by this contraption increases the damage by an
additional 2d6, the Fortitude save DC is now 18, the action penalty changes to -4, and the
penalty duration changes to 1d6 rounds.
24-26 The freeze ray emits a fog of tiny, sharp, whirling icicles. The fog has a range of 60' and has a
diameter of 30'. All those in the sphere take 3d6+CL damage. Multiple consecutive rounds of
damage by further Gear check results increases the damage by 2d6 instead of providing the
normal positive result and increases the duration by 1d4 more rounds. The target must make
a DC 18 Fortitude save or suffer -4 to all actions for 1d6 rounds, and each consecutive round
of damage by this Gear check result adds another 1d6 to the duration. The target’s Movement
is reduced by 10' for 1d6 rounds once struck by the icicles (this only occurs once despite the
number of successful attacks). Ranged attacks targeting through the fog suffer -2 to hit. One
charge lasts for 2d4 rounds.
27-31 The freeze ray shoots a “slide” of extremely slick ice. The ray discharges a steady stream which
produces the 10' wide slide in front of the bedlamite. This slide continues to be formed for
2d6 rounds as long as the ray is pointed at the edge of the slide and as long as the bedlamite
is within 20' of the edge. The freeze ray can only create the slide for the duration, but the
bedlamite may stop creating the slide at any time. Whoever uses the slide must make a DC
12 Reflex save each round to stay on the slide or they fall off the edge, causing whatever fall
damage may occur. The slide may be formed upward at a 45 degree angle aslong as the upward
distance is not longer than the previous horizontal distance, and the upward angle is not at
the start of the slide. The slide may be made with curves in it. While sliding, the bedlamite
may continue to slide and create the slide at the same time. A user’s Movement rate is doubled
while sliding. The slide may traverse over empty spaces such as a crevice or from building top
to building top. Once the duration has ended, another Gear check result may continue the
slide where it finished, again for 2d6 rounds. When exiting the slide, another DC 14 Reflex
save is made; on a failure, the target lands prone. The slide dissolves in 1 turn.
32-33 The freeze ray emits its frozen blast at one target within a range of 100', doing 4d6+CL in cold
damage with a successful ranged attack. Multiple consecutive rounds of damage by further
Gear checks increase the damage of this result by 3d6 for each successful attack against the
same target instead of the usual positive result (a result of 1-15 still fails and any negative
result is applied as normal). The target must make a DC 20 Fortitude save or suffer -6 to all
actions for 1d8 rounds and each consecutive round of damage adds another 1d8 rounds to
the duration. The Movement of the target is reduced by 10’ for 1d8 rounds as well. A new
Fortitude save is required for each consecutive successful attack from the freeze ray.
34-35 The freeze ray lobs 1d3 ice grenades to a range of 100', each doing 4d6+CL damage (DC 18
Reflex save for half damage) upon impact to all targets within 20', as sharp icicles explode
outward from the grenade. Each grenade may be targeted separately.
36+ The freeze ray has a devastating surge of energy which produces a destructive blast at a
longer range. This hits one target, within a range of 125', doing 5d6+CL damage. Multiple
consecutive rounds of damage by further Gear checks increase the damage of this result by
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4d6 for each successful attack against the same target instead of the usual positive result (a
result of 1-15 still fails and any negative result is applied as normal). The target must make a
DC 20 Fortitude save; on a failure, the target is frozen in a block of ice which entraps them
for 1 turn, during which time they cannot take any actions. Any damage to the ice will cause
the entrapped target to take half of that damage. Continued application of a fire source to the
block of ice will reduce the entrapment time by half (this does not damage the target). The
bedlamite rolls on the malfunction result (as if they had rolled a 1 on their Gear check) for the
freeze ray after this result.
HELMET OF CONSCIOUSNESS DISPLACEMENT

Description: The bedlamite uses this contraption to project their mind and senses to distant places or
even into other beings. This allows them to explore other locations from a safe distance.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the device’s lamps flash with many colorful lights while the bedlamite
keeps their eyes closed; (2) strange flickering waves in the air form around the bedlamite’s head as their
eyes become transparent and emit a white light; (3) the helmet closes around the bedlamite’s head
while a humming sound echoes around them.
1
Malfunction! The contraption loses connection with the brainwaves of the bedlamite and
causes a random effect: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the contraption sends one of the
bedlamite’s senses to an interdimensional prison accidently, making them lose that sense
for 1d4 turns; (2) the contraption malfunctions, and a shockwave of psychic energy blasts
the bedlamite’s mind, inflicting 1d6 damage; (3) the bedlamite projects their consciousness
to another world or dimension and witnesses a terrible and mind-shattering scene (make a
DC 12 Willpower save or fall unconscious for 1d4 hours); (4+) the bedlamite’s consciousness
is locked deep within their mind, while the mind of an extradimensional evil takes control of
their body for 1d4 turns (DC 14 Willpower save negates).
16-17 The bedlamite can project their consciousness up to 50’ per CL—allowing them to see, hear,
smell, and even taste anything within range, remotely. The charge lasts 1d6+CL turns.
18-19 The bedlamite projects their consciousness into the body of an ally that is at any distance
away but still in the same plane or dimension. The target ally and the bedlamite share senses
and are able to communicate telepathically. The charge lasts 1d7+CL turns.
20-21 The bedlamite creates a complete astral body for themselves and can travel at their normal
speed through the world, ignoring physical barriers and obstacles. No one in the physical
world can see their astral form, but beings in the spirit world can see and affect them. The
bedlamite, on the other hand, can see everything both in the physical and in the spirit world.
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The charge lasts 1d8+CL turns.
22-23 In addition to the result from 20-21, the bedlamite’s astral movement increases to twice their
base Move, and the charge duration increases to 1d10+CL turns.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the bedlamite can affect and interact with objects and beings
in the physical world while in their astral form if they succeed at a DC 15 Personality check. The
charge duration increases to 1d12+CL turns.
27-31 The bedlamite can impose their consciousness over the mind of a target that fails a
Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check. The bedlamite effectively takes control
of the victim’s body for 1d4 turns, leaving their own body defenseless in a state of torpor.
The victim can attempt a new Willpower save each turn and each time the bedlamite takes
an action completely opposed to the target’s morals and views. If the target dies with the
bedlamite in its mind, the bedlamite is killed as well.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, a number of targets within eyesight equal to the
bedlmamite’s CL are affected, and the charge duration increases to 1d5+1 turns.
34+ The bedlamite’s consciousness is dispersed through the cosmos, allowing it to be in multiple
places at the same time. They can project their astral mind to any place they have ever been,
even into other planes of existence, allowing them to watch how events unfold in multiple
locations simultaneously. In those locations, they can also try to take over the mind of a
single target, who must make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check to resist the
effects. The target can repeat the save every hour or every time the bedlamite makes them
perform actions against its nature. The charge lasts 1d6+1 hours.
MAGNETIC GAUNTLETS
Description: The bedlamite uses this contraption to gain mastery over attraction and repulsion by
manipulating magnetic fields and the objects within.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) activating the contraption causes a harmless electric pulse to radiate out
50’ and mingle with the energy fields of living beings—living beings caught in the field immediately
feel their hair-raising on end; (2) all metallic objects within 30’ begin to twitch erratically while the
contraption is used; (3) wavering fields of magnetic energy spiral from the contraption, giving off a soft
purple light.
1
modified by Luck: (0-1) all loose fist-sized metallic items instantly adhere to the gauntlets,
possibly weighing the wearer’s arms down (-2 penalty to all actions using their arms until
a successful Luck check can be made to remove them); (2) the gauntlets cause a polarity
reversal in a 15’ radius centered on the bedlamite, and living targets caught in the field are
knocked prone (DC 15 Reflex save negates); (3) for 1d8 rounds, the gauntlets malfunction and
flying metallic projectiles in a 50’ radius centered on the bedlamite veer off course, striking a
random target (50% chance of an ally) for standard damage; (4+) the bedlamite loses control
of the contraption as a powerful burst of magnetic energy affects every living target inside
a 25’ radius centered on the bedlamite—all affected targets (including the bedlamite) must
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immediately pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid loss of consciousness for 1d2 rounds.
F
16-17 The contraption activates as invisible bands of wavering energy emanate from the gauntlets.
1d10 loose metal objects, small enough to fit in the palm of the average person and weighing
less than 2 pounds, can be manipulated to fly in a 20’ radius centered on the bedlamite.
Objects can be maneuvered with a Movement of 10’ and effective Strength of 5 (for purposes
of someone holding a chosen object). The charge lasts 1 turn.
18-21 Magnetic pulses pour from the gauntlets filling a 50’ radius centered on the bedlamite. The
pulses allow 1d10 metal objects, that would fit in an average shoebox and weigh less than 10
pounds, to be manipulated and controlled by flight. Objects gain a flying Movement of 20’
and are controlled with an effective Strength of 8 (for purposes of someone holding a chosen
object). Controlled objects can be used in various creative ways, including projectiles, with
each needing a separate ranged attack roll (1d5 damage). The charge lasts 1 turn.
22-23 Waves of magnetic energy flow from the gauntlets granting the bedlamite the ability
to manipulate one metal object of any dimension with a weight less than 250 pounds
and within a 50' radius centered on the bedlamite. The chosen object gains flight with a
movement of 10’ and is controlled by an effective Strength of 15 (for purposes of someone
holding a chosen object or should the object be bolted down). The charge lasts 1d2 turns.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the bedlamite becomes aware of metallic objects
entering and leaving a 150’ radius centered on the bedlamite. Any metallic object’s movement
may be slowed, altered, or even redirected towards its point of origin. For purposes of flying
bullets and other projectiles, the bedlamite makes a Luck check for each projectile to “snag”
the object. Success allows the bedlamite to either drop the object to the ground with no
further roll being required or to redirect it at a new target. A new attack roll is required for
each controlled object hurled back, with a -1d to both attack and damage rolls. The charge
lasts 1d2 turns.
27-31 The bedlamite gains the ability to alter gravitational fields to gain flight themselves with a
movement of 20’. The charge lasts 1d3 turns.
32-33 Living beings within a 50’ radius of the bedlamite are subject to the bedlamite’s ability to
alter the flow of iron coursing through their veins, causing temporary loss of consciousness.
The bedlamite can affect 1d8 living targets forcing a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Gear
check; failure results in losing consciousness for one hour unless disturbed. The charge lasts
1d3 turns.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the bedlamite also gains the ability to create a forcefield
of any shape with a 25’ radius centered on the bedlamite. The bedlamite and any creature in
the field are immune to any attacks consisting of a ferrous metal. The charge lasts 1d4 turns.
36+ The gauntlets fire up with precision, maximizing the ability to move any object consisting
of ferrous metal within a 150’ radius centered on the bedlamite. As waves of glowing bands
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pulse from the contraption, the bedlamite may lift an object as large as a railcar with a weight
of up to 10 tons. The object can be manipulated by flight with a fly Movement of 10’ with
an increase of 10’ for every two tons lighter the object is. Objects may be lifted, dropped, or
thrown for a variety of purposes. Should the bedlamite use the object as a projectile, they must
perform a ranged attack using their standard attack bonus, and if the attack is successful, the
target suffers 2d10 damage per ton of object weight. The charge lasts 1d4 turns.
MARVELOUS MONOCLE
Description: This contraption looks like a normal monocle until charged. It allows the wearer greater
than normal visual senses.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the marvelous monocle resembles an astronomical telescope, expanding
outward from the wearer’s eye in a series of increasingly larger diameter lenses; (2) the marvelous
monocle changes thickness, tint, and reflectiveness to create its determined effect; (3) a series of
differently sized and shaped lenses emerge from the marvelous monocle and float in midair in front
of the wearer, bouncing light in a complex pattern before redirecting it into the wearer’s eye; (4) the
marvelous monocle becomes a flexible, almost liquid material of pink hue and enters the user’s eye to
provide its determined effect.
1
Malfunction! The marvelous monocle malfunctions, causing 1d4 damage to the wearer’s
eye and blinds them for 1d3 rounds. The marvelous monocle no longer functions until it is
repaired.

12-14 Once activated, the marvelous monocle gives the wearer 20/10 visual acuity. They see at 20’
distance what a normal person sees at 10’, including small details and fine print. The effect
15-17 In addition to the result from 12-14, the marvelous monocle now allows the wearer to “zoom”
their vision up to 5x magnification. They would see at 100’ what a normal person sees at 20’.
A small sign or facial expression could be read at that distance, for example.
18-20 In addition to the result from 15-17, the marvelous monocle now allows a 10x “zoom” and
confers the ability to see in the dark.
21-23 In addition to the result from 18-20, the marvelous monocle now allows a 20x “zoom,” and the
duration changes to 2d8+CL rounds.
24-26 In addition to the result from 21-23, the marvelous monocle detects and tracks a target of the
wearer’s choice, conferring a +3 to ranged attacks versus that target. The wearer may change
targets each round. This does not nullify any applicable range penalties.
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27-29 In addition to the result from 24-26, the marvelous monocle now allows its wearer to see through
solid objects (up to 8” of wood or less-dense materials and 4” of metal or stone), and the duration
changes to 3d6+CL rounds.
30-32 The marvelous monocle confers up to a 20x “zoom” to the wearer’s vision and allows them to
track a distant target within that range, granting a +4 bonus to ranged attacks against that
target (but does not negate range penalties). Additionally, the wearer can see in the dark and
through solid objects (up to 2’ of wood or less-dense materials and 1’ of metal or stone). The
duration is 3d6+CL rounds.
33+ In addition to the result from 30-32, the marvelous monocle now allows a 40x zoom, confers a
+5 bonus to ranged attacks on a tracked target, negates range penalties, and lets its wearer see
through up to 4’ of any material.
POCKET HOLO PROJECTOR

Description: The contraption can project realistic images of objects and creatures according to the
desire of the bedlamite, making others believe they are real. Some holographic projections seem so real
they can cause harm to those who believe in them.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the crystal lens of the contraption shines with a bright light that suddenly
focuses on the image the bedlamite wants to create; (2) a small light ray shoots from the contraption to
the sky and then a light hits the ground where the hologram materializes; (3) the contraption is thrown
at the place the hologram will be projected and opens up, projecting lights and sounds that form the
realistic hologram.
1
Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the device causing a random effect. Roll 1d4
modified by Luck: (0-1) the contraption releases some accumulated electricity and shocks
the bedlamite for 1d3 damage; (2) a random light ray shoots out of the contraption, hitting a
random nearby ally who must make a DC 12 Reflex save or they are blinded for 1 turn; (3) a
gigantic flash of colorful lights is projected from the contraption, possibly calling attention to
the presence of the party and throwing away any chance of subterfuge; (4+) the contraption
projects the images of terrible monsters over the bodies of the bedlamite and up to 1d4+1
allies nearby and persists for 1d4 hours.
allowed.
12-15 Failure to charge but with no malfunction or need to repair.
16-17 By activating the contraption, the bedlamite can create a stationary image of up to human
size with simple unintelligible auditory effects. The image can move but cannot leave the
place it is set on (so it can be a flickering fire, a small waterfall, etc.). Those that have a strong
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reason to disbelieve it is not real can make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check.
The hologram cannot cause actual damage. The charge lasts 1 turn.
18-21 The contraption can project an image up to the size of two humans. The hologram can be
moved up to 10’ per round if the bedlamite concentrates on the task. The illusion possesses
visual, auditory (allowing even a more intelligible sound, such as a small phrase) and one
other sensory output, be it tactile or olfactory. Damage inflicted by any illusory attacks do
1d6 damage. Those who have a good reason to disbelieve the illusion can make a Willpower
save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check to see through the image and ignore its effects. The
charge lasts 1d3+1 turns.
22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, the bedlamite can create two images that can act
independently from each other. The charge lasts 1d4+2 turns.
24-26 The contraption can project a strong illusion over the bodies of the bedlamite and up to
1d4+1 allies, making them look like objects, other creatures, different individuals, or even
specific people if the bedlamite has a real familiarity with said individuals. Those who have a
good reason to disbelieve the illusion can make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear
check to see through the hologram. The charge lasts 1d6+3 turns.
27-31 The contraption can create a large holographic projection of up to 5’ x 5’ per CL, capable of
being perceived by all senses equally. This is a quasi-real hologram that does 1d14+2 damage
on a successful attack to anyone who believes in it; those who have a good reason to disbelieve
the illusion can make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check to see through the
hologram. The bedlamite can program a movement pattern that will repeat itself up to the
charge duration, or they can concentrate to dynamically control the hologram themselves.
The image has a Move up to 30’ per round on its own. The charge lasts 1d7+4 turns.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the number of holograms which may be created changes
to a maximum of two large projections of up to 10’ x 10’ per CL, Movement changes to 60’
per round, and the charge duration changes to 1d8+5 turns.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the bedlamite also can instill artificial intelligence in
the holograms, making them able to act with their own volition—as if they were actually
alive—and the damage output changes to 1d16+4 damage. The bedlamite can concentrate to
command them if so desired. The charge lasts 1d12+6 turns.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the number of holograms which may be created changes
to a maximum of two huge ones of up to 100’ x 100’ per CL, Movement changes to 100’ per
round, the holograms gain two 1d20 action dice, damage output changes to 1d20+4 damage,
and the charge duration changes to 1d4+1 days.
PORTABLE SAFE
Description: Bedlamites are known for often carrying their own weight in contraptions, both
mundane and wondrous. The most successful bedlamites have found clever ways to transport tools,
spare parts, and items in need of repair—with one such method coming by way of the portable safe.
The safe acts as a doorway leading to a pocket dimension carved into existence by the contraption’s
inventor. They are often fashioned to resemble the modern safes found in financial institutions but
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with ornate designs inlaid upon the surface, reflecting the personality and style of the inventor. The
contraption is activated once laid flat against a surface, most often the ground or floor and the proper
combination is dialed in.
Note: Bedlamites are only capable of sustaining a small number of pocket dimensions at one time and
must choose to “release” one previously made to allow for the creation of another. Bedlamites may
only keep one pocket dimension per CL in existence at any given time.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the doorway begins to glow around its edges as the air is filled with the
smell of burnt wiring; (2) the surface against which the portable safe is lain buckles and cracks from the
weight of cosmic meddling as the doorway sinks 6’’ into the surface before settling and activating the
portal into the bedlamite’s pocket dimension; (3) all doors, hatches, windows, and any general type of
construction used to close one area off from another open violently as the bedlamite opens their own
doorway to a pocket dimension.
1
Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the device, causing a random effect: Roll
1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the contraption opens a portal to a lost pack of 1d4 ravenous,
dimensional ghouls that will feed on anyone found in the immediate vicinity; (2) objects
stored in the portable safe suffer from a reality disruption and become rubberized (useless)
for 1d4 turns; (3) one random item stored in the portable safe is possessed for 1d4 turns
by an intangible demon (furious at its current trapped state) that causes the device to
malfunction or activate spontaneously; (4+) opening the doorway causes a fatal glitch in the
pocket dimension that results in 1d3 random items being permanently disintegrated (if the
judge wishes to be merciful, they may allow an expenditure of 1 Luck per item saved from
disintegration).

16-17 The bedlamite activates the portable safe and creates a pocket dimension small enough to
house any object capable of fitting in a 12” cubic space. Additionally, the inventor may access
any pocket dimension previously created. The pocket dimension is devoid of oxygen, and
living matter disintegrates 1d4 rounds after the safe door is closed. The space remains open
for 1 turn, after which the door must be closed to prevent a violent explosion as the space of
two realities become subject to cosmic friction (that’s 4d10 worth of damage to all within a
50’ radius which will also destroy the portable safe).
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the pocket dimension of the safe increases to a 3’ cube in
size.
22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, the dimensions of the pocket space increases to a 5’ cubic
space. The portable safe may now remain open for 1d3 turns without causing an explosion.
24-26 The bedlamite activates the contraption with rare precision. In addition to the result
from 22-23, the space can sustain life for 24 hours before needing a recharge of breathable
atmosphere (opening the safe will accomplish this).
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27-31 The portable safe creates a space capable of housing items that would fit inside a 10’ cubic
space. In addition to the storage capabilities, the space can sustain life for up to 48 hours and
provides a light source equal to the strength of a lantern for an equal amount of time before
needing a recharge (opening the safe will accomplish this). Additionally, the inventor may
access any pocket dimension previously created. The portable safe may remain open for up to
1d3 turns, after which the door must be closed to prevent a violent explosion as the space of
two realities become subject to cosmic friction (that’s 4d10 worth of damage to all within a
50’ radius which will also destroy the portable safe).
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, each space is linked to a small conduit to the earth,
offering a constant supply of oxygen (and a place to dispose of “waste”).
34-35 The portable safe opens to a 20’ cubic space. The space provides a constant supply of oxygen
and provides a light source equal to soft daylight. Additionally, a steady stream of water
trickles down one of the walls of the pocket dimension before emptying into a small opening
in the floor serving as a return to the natural stream it originates from. Additionally, the
inventor may access any pocket dimension previously created. Pocket dimensions may
remain open for up to 1d4 turns, after which the door must be closed to prevent a violent
explosion as the space of two realities become subject to cosmic friction (that’s 4d10 worth of
damage to all within a 50’ radius which will also destroy the portable safe).
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the dimensions of the pocket space increases to a 30’
cubic space. Pocket dimensions remain stable for as long as the bedlamite wishes; they
become a true master of dimensional realities.
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WINGED BACKPACK
Description: The bedlamite uses this contraption to jump long distances and sometimes even fly.
Additionally, they may produce strong gusts of wind to harass their opponents.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) pulling the right cord makes metallic wings spring from the side of the
backpack, ready to lift the bedlamite into the air; (2) pushing a small button, a great fan spring from
the backpack, lifting the bedlamite from the ground; (3) wavering fields of magnetic energy spiral from
the contraption, opposing the magnetic field of the planet and making the bedlamite levitate.
1
Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the contraption which causes a random effect:
Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the mechanics that create lift operate chaotically, making it
hard to perform other actions (-2 to all actions) for 1d6 rounds; (2) the contraption suddenly
activates, and the bedlamite is thrown 1d6x10’ in a random direction (use the falling rules for
damage); (3) the device creates a strong wind and blows out any light sources carried within 30’,
and everyone must make a DC 12 Fortitude save or be knocked prone; (4+) the mechanics that
create lift shatter and throw shrapnel in a 20’ radius, a DC 12 Reflex save must be made by all in
the area of effect, or they will suffer 2d6 points of damage (half damage on a successful save).

16-17 The bedlamite can use their Movement to make jumps, ignoring any difficult terrain or any
obstacle of up to 30’ of height. Additionally, the bedlamite ignores the damage of the first 30’
of any fall.
18-21 The flight mechanism springs from the bedlamite’s backpack and they are able to take their
base Movement with great jumps, as well as fire metallic, sharp shrapnel from their device
as an attack. Treat this as a normal ranged attack that inflicts 2d6+CL damage. Since the
bedlamite fires several bits of shrapnel at once, this attack is made with at +1d on the attack
roll. The charge lasts 1d4+1 turns.
22-23 The bedlamite can now fly with the same Movement rate as they can walk on solid ground.
They cannot hover and must keep moving at least 10’ every round that they are not on the
ground. Additionally, they can use the contraption to make melee attacks and cause grievous
wounds. Attacks made with the device are made at +1d on the attack roll and causes 3d6+CL
damage. The charge lasts 1d6+1 turns.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the bedlamite can cause an explosion of shrapnel that
damages everyone within a 30’ radius once every 1d6 rounds. Any target caught in the area
of effect must make a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check; on a failure, they suffer
4d6+CL damage. The charge lasts 1d8+2 turns.
27-31 The bedlamite can now move so much air around themselves and in their near vicinity that
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they can make themselves and up to their CL in allies fly. The bedlamite can move twice their
base Movement rate in this way, but their allies will fly at their normal base Movement rate. Any
ally that goes more than 30’ away from the bedlamite is unable to sustain flight and falls, taking
normal falling damage based on their height. Anyone using the flying movement to make a
charge attack receives +2d on melee attacks and deals double the amount of damage they would
normally inflict. The charge lasts 1d8+2 turns.
32-33 The bedlamite can create a small hurricane, capable of destroying small, fragile buildings
and carrying dozens of animals and individuals. It creates a 20’ radius area of effect with
strong and destructive winds. Any target caught in the winds must make a DC 20 Strength
check or be carried away by the winds, suffering 1d10 damage per round, as debris hits them.
The bedlamite can fly with a movement equal to twice their base Movement rate, and the
hurricane moves with them. The charge lasts 1d10+2 rounds.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the hurricane radius changes to 40’, the Strength check
changes to DC 22, damage changes to 1d12, and the bedlamite’s flight movement increases
to three times their base Movement rate. Non-stone structures in the area of effect are also
destroyed by the wind. The charge lasts 1d12+3 rounds.
36+ The bedlamite creates a maelstrom of winds in a100’ radius. The bedlamite controls which
targets are affected within the area of effect. Allies gain the ability to fly with a movement
rate twice their normal base Movement rate, while gaining +1d on attack rolls and double
damage when using the movement to charge opponents in melee combat. Enemies must
make a DC 25 Strength check or be carried away by the winds and suffer 1d14 points of
damage per round, as debris and metallic, sharp shrapnel cuts their skin. Once per round, the
bedlamite might decide to drop an opponent from the winds, making them fall and suffer
normal falling damage. The bedlamite can fly at a speed of four times their normal base
Movement rate and can make ranged attacks with a vortex of whirling shrapnel in the shape
of a 50’ long x 30’ wide cone. Those inside the cone must make a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to
the Gear check; on a failure, they suffer 5d6 damage (half damage on a success). The charge
lasts 1d14+4 rounds.
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 LEVEL FOUR CONTRAPTIONS 
BADGER CLAWS
Description: Badger claws are contraptions made for the quick removal of soil, but their destructive
power as melee weapons is quite obvious. These sharp mechanical claws require a large backpack
power supply that generates an incredibly strong energy field around them to help displace and
obliterate the soil, as well as increasing the wearers strength greatly. They are always worn as a pair of
claws leaving the hands useless for any other action. Under most circumstances, badger claws add a +2
to melee attack damage at all times (even without a Gear check).
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a pair of large, fingerless gauntlets of smooth metal, each ending with five
curved claws; (2) it looks crudely made with: rough metal, leaking fluids, billowing smoke, glowing
electrical sparks, whizzes, whines, and grinds with the sound of clockwork parts; (3) it resembles a
huge, open hand of chrome with five curved fingers like an ice cream scoop; (4) large metal gloves with
five wires that extend from the knuckles and create large, glowing electric claws.
1 Malfunction! Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) roll twice and both results are applied,
ignoring further results of 1 or less; (2) the contraption has a powerful discharge of fiery
energy, and all within 10' must make a DC 18 Reflex save or take 2d8 damage; (3) the
badger claws become over-magnetized, slam together, and are unable to be removed until
demagnetized—which takes 1d3+1 rounds or a DC 20 Strength check, made by another
person, can pry them apart through force; (4+) the bedlamite gets thrown backwards 10' from
a sudden jolt of electricity and is knocked prone, taking 1d6 damage.
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18-19 The badger claws can excavate a 5' cubic volume of soil, taking either 3 rounds or 2 rounds
with a successful Luck check. They may be used as melee weapons [claws +2 melee (1d8+2 +
Strength modifier in piercing/slashing/electrical damage)]. The charge lasts 3 rounds but the
device can be used without a charge as an augmented ‘punch’ that grants +2 piercing/slashing
damage to a fist attack.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the Stats are now [claw +4 melee (1d12+2 + Strength
modifier in piercing/slashing/electrical damage)] when used as a weapon.
24-25 In addition to the result from 18-19, the Stats are now [claws +4 melee (1d14+2 + Strength
modifier in piercing/slashing/electrical damage)] when used as a weapon.
26-28 In addition to the result from 18-19, the excavated volume increases to 10' cubic volume of
soil, which takes either 4 rounds or 3 rounds with a successful Luck check. The Stats are now
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[claws +4 melee (1d16+2 + Strength modifier in piercing/slashing/electrical damage)] when
used as a weapon. The charge now lasts 4 rounds.
29-33 The badger claws can slowly cut through most materials (as decided by the judge). Each 1” of
material takes 1 round to cut out a man sized hole. This may continue until 1d8+4” have been
cut. Stronger material may take longer per the judge's discretion. They may be used as melee
weapons [claws +4 melee (1d16+2 + Strength modifier in piercing/slashing/electrical damage)].
The charge lasts 4 rounds but the device can be used without a charge as an augmented
‘punch’ that grants +2 piercing/slashing damage to a fist attack.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, powerful bolts of electricity shoot from the badger claws.
One bolt of electricity will discharge each round for the charge duration, even if there is no
selected target. Each bolt has a range of 100' and does 3d6 damage to one target. The target
may make a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check for half damage on a success. The
charge lasts 1d3+1 rounds.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the electrical system can't contain the power generated
by the badger claws and it is absorbed by the bedlamite who may use it to their benefit.
The bedlamite makes a Luck check; failure means the electricity does 2d6 damage to the
bedlamite.The bedlamite gains +2 to initiative, AC, Fortitude and Reflex saves, as well the
ability to absorb 1d8 points of damage from all sources, except fall damage, for the charge
duration. The charge now lasts 3d16 rounds.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the bonus to initiative, AC, Fortitude and Reflex saves
increases to +4, the damage absorption changes to 2d8 points of damage, the electric bolt
discharge targets a random target every other round unless the bedlamite makes a successful
Luck check, in which case they may choose the target. The bedlamite becomes aggressively
berserk from the electricity coursing through their body. They must excavate or make a melee
attack each round; if they cannot, they suffer 1d6 points of electrical damage. The charge lasts
2d20 rounds and the badger claws suffer a malfunction after the charge duration ends.
DISINTEGRATOR
Description: A disintegrator is a destructively powerful, yet volatile, contraption which fires super-
heated, thermal energy that oscillates molecules until they break apart or their bonds weaken. A
disintegrator is very damaging to matter but useless against non-corporeal beings.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the disintegrator resembles a 1’ metal cube with a multitude of wires, fuses,
switches, gears, pistons, and other miscellaneous mechanical parts attached to the outer housing,
and when fired, a beam of bright orange energy emits from a black piece of crystal suspended within
the middle of the cube; (2) the contraption looks like a smooth, chrome rifle with several glass tubes
towards the stock, which are filled with intense flames which exit the barrel as a beam of fiery energy
when fired; (3) the contraption resembles a crude, metal walking stick with several glass tubes wrapped
in copper wiring and filled with arcing electricity, parallel to the metal shaft, that produces a bright-
white beam of sizzling light when fired; (4) the contraption wraps around the bedlamite's arm with
wires, copper circuit boards, and fuses, ending in a handle with a shiny mirror-like chrome metal ball
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on the top—a black beam with swirling purple energy is released from the top of the metal ball when
fired.
1
Malfunction! Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) roll twice more (ignoring a result of 0-1 if
rolled again) and both results are applied; (2) the contraption has a powerful discharge of
fiery energy, and all creatures within 10' must make a DC 18 Reflex save or take 2d8 damage;
(3) a loud pulse emits from the contraption, and any creature that can hear and are within 50'
must make a DC 20 Willpower save or suffer -2 to all actions for one hour due to a painful
headache and uncontrollable body tremors; (4+) the disintegrator flares brightly with heat,
causing the bedlamite to make a DC 18 Fortitude save or take 1d8 damage.

12-17 Failure to charge but with no malfunction.
18-19 The disintegrator fires its beam up to a range of 30' and does 3d6+CL damage to one target.
The target must make a DC 18 Fortitude save or be stunned from shock and unable to move
or take any actions for 1d3 rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the beam range increases to 40’, and the damage
increases to 4d6+CL.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the beam range increases to 50’, damage increases to
5d6+CL, Fortitude save changes to DC 20, and stun duration increases to 1d5 rounds.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, any clothing, armor, or other item closest to the area
struck and nearest to the skin is immediately destroyed. If the item is magical or sentient,
the target may make either a Luck check (if a PC) or a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the
Gear check (if an NPC) to avoid the destruction. Artifacts or relics may be immune to the
destruction (judge’s discretion).
29-33 The disintegrator fires a wide, cylindrical, beam of energy that strikes all targets in a 20’ wide
path up to a range of 50' and does 5d6+CL damage. The targets must make a DC 20 Fortitude
save or be stunned from shock and unable to move or take any actions for 1d5 rounds.
Any clothing, armor, and items carried are immediately destroyed. If an item is magical or
sentient, the target may make either a Luck check (if a PC) or a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to
the Gear check (if an NPC) to avoid the destruction. Artifacts or relics may be immune to the
destruction (judge’s discretion).
34-35 The disintegrator releases an overcharged burst of energy with a range of 100' and does
7d6+CL damage to one target. The target must make a DC 24 Fortitude save or be stunned
and unable to move or take actions for 1d8 rounds from shock. Any clothing, armor, and
items carried are immediately destroyed. If an item is magical, the target may make either a
Luck check (if a PC) or a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check (if an NPC) to avoid the
destruction. Artifacts or relics may be immune to the destruction (judge’s discretion). The
disintegrator must cool down for 1d6+2 rounds before it may be used again. In the next round
the bedlamite must make a DC 18 repair check, as an action, or the disintegrator suffers a
malfunction!
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36-37 The disintegrator fires its beam up to a range of 30' and does 3d6+CL damage to one target.
The charge duration lasts for 4 rounds, and the same or a new target can be selected each
round. The user can not move between shots or take any other action, but each attack after
the first is made at a cumulative +1 to hit on each successive round. Targets must make a DC
18 Fortitude save or be stunned from shock and are unable to move or take any actions for
1d3 rounds. If a target is hit more than once during the charge period, the stun and shock
result is cumulative in duration with a new Fortitude save being made for each strike. The
round after the charge duration ends, the bedlamite must make a DC 18 repair check, as an
action, or the disintegrator suffers a malfunction!
38+ The disintegrator releases an overcharged burst of energy with a range of 100' and does
7d6+CL damage to one target. The target must then make a DC 28 Fortitude save or be
disintegrated (instant death) along with all their clothing, armor, and items carried. Artifacts
or relics may be immune to the destruction (judge’s discretion). If the save succeeds, the
target is stunned from shock and unable to move or take actions for 1d8 rounds with
clothing, armor, and all items carried being destroyed unless either a Luck check (if a PC) or
a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check is made (if an NPC). The disintegrator suffers
from malfunction immediately after the shot.
FLYING STALLION
Description: This metal construct resembles a winged stallion and is capable of travelling at great
speeds on land and in the air. Various augmentations are added to enhance its abilities, but it can
never carry more than one rider and 100 pounds of additional gear. The contraption is motionless and
incapable of movement unless it is charged, so the proud bedlamites that have one of these stallions
must have a wagon or some other means to transport it.
If an unlucky rider is still mounted and in flight when the contraption’s charge ends, stallion and rider
will plummet to the ground, suffering normal fall damage; the same result occurs if the contraption
takes enough damage to reduce its hit points to zero—except it also explodes, doing 1d10 damage to
everyone within a 50’ radius.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the flying stallion resembles a mechanical horse of bronze and chrome, with
hissing pistons and whirring cogs powering its limbs and wings; (2) the flying stallion is forged in metal
and enamelled in white, with glowing blue eye sockets that emit an arcane vapour that drifts into the
air; (3) the flying stallion is forged in metal and enamelled in black, with a silver mane, tail, and hooves,
with sulphurous-yellow eye sockets that emit an arcane vapour.
1
Malfunction! Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the flying stallion activates, but its wings
malfunction, leaving it unable to fly; (2) the flying stallion’s rocket engines activate
unexpectedly, and all creatures within 10' must make a DC 18 Reflex save or suffer 2d8
damage; (3) the flying stallion activates, kicks with its back legs, and then powers down (the
kick is directed at the bedlamite—attack roll with an action die of 1d20+5, 2d7+5 damage if
struck); (4+) the panel on the flying stallion’s underside opens, depositing its bomb on the
ground, which starts to make a whirring sound—the bedlamite must make a DC 14 repair
check to defuse the bomb within 1d3 rounds, or it detonates, inflicting 10d6 damage to all
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creatures within a 50’ radius.

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18-19 The flying stallion activates with an AC of 14 and 50 hit points. It is capable of bearing a
human-sized rider and 100 pounds of additional gear at a land speed of 40’ per round or
through the air at a flying speed of 60’ per round. The flying stallion attacks with its metal
hooves, using an action die of 1d20+1, and inflicts 1d7 damage on a successful strike. As
a mechanical construct, it has resistance to mundane weapons (half damage) as well as
immunity to critical hits, fire, cold, poison and electrical damage. In addition, it cannot be
affected by conditions or magical attacks related to mind control or psychic suggestion—
such as being charmed, put to sleep, frightened, commanded, or similar. The charge lasts 1d3
rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the flying stallion’s AC increases to 16, its base ground
Movement increases to 60’, its base flying Movement increases to 90’, its action die increases
to 1d20+5, its damage increases to 2d7+5 damage, and the charge duration increases to
1d4+CL rounds.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, a panel slides open on both sides of its hindquarters, and
a rocket engine slides into position, granting an additional burst of speed. As an action, the
rocket engines ignite to allow the flying stallion to travel on land at 90’ per round and through
the air at 120’ per round. The flying stallion only has the capacity to hold sufficient fuel to use
this extra burst of speed for CL rounds before the bedlamite must replenish the fuel supply in
order to make use of the boost again. The charge now lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the flying stallion spreads its wings and a razor edged
blade forms along the front edge of its wingspan, allowing for a high velocity, cutting
swoop attack. The flying stallion may swoop down and attack using an action die of 1d20+5,
inflicting 3d8+5 damage on a successful strike. If two or more targets are standing within 5’ of
each other and the single attack roll would hit each individual, the damage is inflicted to all
targets.
29-33 The flying stallion activates with an AC of 16 and 50 hit points. It is capable of bearing a
humanoid-sized rider and 100 additional pounds of gear at a land speed of 60’ per round or
through the air at a flying speed of 90’ per round. For CL rounds, a rocket-assisted boost can
be engaged that increases the ground Move to 90’ and the fly Move to 120’. Refueling must
occur before the boost can be used again. The flying stallion attacks with its metal hooves,
using an action die of 1d20+5, and inflicts 2d7+5 damage on a successful strike. A diving,
wing-slash attack can be made with the edges of its metallic wings, inflicting 3d8+5 damage,
using a 1d20+5 action die. If two or more targets are standing within 5’ of each other and the
single wing-slash attack roll would hit each individual, the damage is inflicted to all targets.
While hovering, a volley of sharp, metal feathers can be launched at targets chosen by the
bedlamite who uses a guidance system that ensures each feather never misses: 1d6 feathers
can be fired per round to a range of 50’ and always find their target, inflicting 1d8+CL in
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damage to each target hit. As a mechanical construct, it has resistance to mundane weapons
(half damage) as well as immunity to critical hits, fire, cold, poison and electrical damage. In
addition, it cannot be affected by conditions or magical attacks related to mind control or
psychic suggestion—such as being charmed, put to sleep, frightened, commanded, or similar.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the number of feathers fired increases to 2d6+1, and the
feather-damage increases to 1d10+CL. After three uses of the wing-feather volley, the flying
stallion is forced to land and is unable to fly again until the bedlamite has spent 2d4 hours
enacting repairs, culminating in a DC 14 repair check. The charge lasts 1d12 rounds.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, a panel slides open at each side of the flying stallion’s
forequarters, and twin-mounted Gatling guns move into place. Firing in unison, each weapon
has a range of 100/150/200’, targeting anything within a 50’ radius of each volley. Targets
within the affected area are struck by 1d6 bullets per volley, each bullet inflicts 1d8 damage.
Each volley utilizes an action die and missile-fire modifiers from the bedlamite riding the
flying stallion (and takes 1 action from said rider). There is a cumulative 25% chance per
round that the Gatling guns will run out of ammunition (after the 4th round of firing, the
Gatling guns will be empty).
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, a panel opens in the flying stallion’s underside, revealing
a single, earth-shattering bomb that can be dropped from flight upon a target below. The
attack utilizes the bedlamite’s action die and missile fire modifiers to target the bomb
accurately (and takes 1 action from the rider). The bomb has a blast radius of 50’; any target
caught within the explosion takes 10d6 damage (DC 18 Reflex save for half damage).
FOLDABLE SOLDIER
Description: This small device can fit in the bedlamite’s pocket, and once activated, it will unfold and
form the shape of a metallic soldier bearing a variety of weapons and armor, ready to defend its owner
and attack their opponents.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) a cube flies out of the bedlamite’s hand, unfolding as it falls to the ground,
forming the image of a metallic soldier; (2) the contraption hits the floor, and a small explosion
occurs—when the smoke clears, a fully grown metallic soldier is left in its place; (3) the contraption
shines brighter and brighter until the light becomes momentarily blinding—Immediately after, the
light fades away revealing the form of the metallic soldier.
1
1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) sparks fly out of the device, as smoke and the smell of burned
wires fill the air; (2) as the bedlamite tries to activate the contraption, the soldier’s weapon
springs forward and inflicts 1d3 damage to the character’s hand; (3) the mechanical soldier
springs out of the device and makes a one quick attack against the bedlamite (1d20 action die,
sword +5 melee, 1d8 damage) before deactivating; (4+) the contraption activates but not the
way the bedlamite intended—treat as if they had rolled a Gear check result of 18-19, but the
soldier attacks the bedlamite, and the charge duration is halved.
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18-19 The contraption unfolds into a medium-sized, metallic mechanical solder with delicate parts
that serves the bedlamite’s simple requests (usually limited to five words or less). The charge
lasts 2d4+1 rounds. The soldier’s Stats are:
Foldable Soldier: Init +0; Atk spear +5 melee (1d8+1) or spear +3 missile fire (1d8); AC 14; HD
2d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP damage reduction of 1 point; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +0; Path WtL.
20-23 The contraption unfolds, revealing a 7’ tall mechanical soldier. The soldier serves the
bedlamite’s simple requests (usually limited to five words or less). The charge lasts 2d6+1
rounds. The soldier’s Stats are:
Foldable Soldier: Init +2; Atk spear +7 melee (1d10+1) or spear +5 missile fire (1d8); AC 16; HD
3d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP damage reduction of 2 point; SV Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +1; Path WtL.
24-25 The contraption unfolds, revealing a 10’ tall mechanical soldier with sturdy parts. The soldier
serves the bedlamite’s requests. The charge lasts 2d8+1 rounds. The soldier’s Stats are:
Foldable Soldier: Init +3; Atk spear +9 melee (1d12+2) or shotgun +8 missile fire (1d12); AC 18;
HD 5d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP damage reduction of 3 points; SV Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +1; Path
WtL.
26-28 The contraption unfolds, revealing a 12’ tall mechanical soldier with sturdy parts. The soldier
serves the bedlamite’s requests. The charge lasts 2d10+2 rounds. The soldier’s Stats are:
Foldable Soldier: Init +4; Atk spear +10 melee (1d12+2) or shotgun +9 missile fire (1d10); AC

17; HD 6d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP damage reduction of 3 points; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +1;
Path WtL.
29-33 The contraption unfolds, revealing a 15’ tall mechanical behemoth with sturdy parts. The
soldier serves the bedlamite’s requests. The charge lasts 2d10+CL rounds. The soldier’s Stats
are:
Foldable Soldier: Init +4; Atk slam +11 melee (1d12+2) or shotgun +9 missile fire (1d12) or
flamethrower (special); AC 18; HD 5d10; MV 30’; Act 2d20; SP damage reduction of 3 points,
flamethrower (1x/round, 30’ wide x 20’ long cone, 3d6 damage, DC 15 Ref save for half
damage); SV Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +2; Path WtL.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the charge duration increases to 2d12+CL rounds, and
the device creates two identical mechanical soldiers.
36-37 The contraption unfolds into a gigantic mechanical armor that can encase the bedlamite,
effectively protecting them from harm and giving them offensive weaponry as long as the
mechanical armor still has hit points, or the charge duration does not expire. If the bedlamite
opts to don the mechanical armor, opponents must destroy the armor first (when the armor
is reduced to 0 hit points, it ejects the user) before the bedlamite suffers any physical damage.
While wearing the armor, the bedlamite can not hold items or wield weapons that are not
built into the armor. If they opt to do so, the armor can serve as a mechanical soldier, as per
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the result from 29-33; if this option is chosen, the bedlamite forfeits its protection as armor.
The charge lasts 1d4+1 turns. The armor’s Stats are:
oldable Armor (worn): Init as user’s; Atk slam +15 melee (1d16+2) or missile launcher +12
F
missile fire (2d8) or flamethrower (special); AC 20; HD 8d10; MV -10’ from the user’s MV; Act
as per user; SP flamethrower (1x/round, 40’ wide x 30’ long cone, 5d6 damage to the area, DC
17 Ref save for half damage); SV Fort +10 to the user’s Fort, Ref -3 to the user’s Ref, Will as per
user’s; Path as per user’s.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the armor is now colossal in size and can produce other
mechanical soldiers each round as one of its actions (effectively rerolling the Gear check,
ignoring malfunctions, and any result higher than 35 is considered to be the 34-35 Gear check
result).
The contraption unfolds into a colossal mechanical armor that can encase the bedlamite,
effectively protecting them from harm as long as the mechanical armos still has hit points or
the charge duration expires, and can produce other mechanical soldiers each round as one of
its actions (effectively rerolling the Gear check, ignoring malfunctions, and any result higher
than 35 is considered to be the 34-35 Gear check result. Activating other mechanical soldiers
takes an action, and the soldiers will only last for half their normal charge duration. If the
bedlamite opts to don the mechanical armor, opponents must destroy the armor first (when
the armor is reduced to 0 hit points, it ejects the user) before they suffer physical damage.
If they opt to do so, the armor can serve as a mechanical soldier, as a Gear check result of 29-
33. The charge lasts 1d6+1 turns. The armor’s Stats are:
oldable Armor (worn): Init as user’s; Atk slam +17 melee (1d20+3) or missile launcher +15
F
missile fire (2d10) or flamethrower (special); AC 20; HD 10d10; MV -10’ from user’s MV; Act as
user’s; SP flamethrower (1x/round, 40’ wide x 30’ long cone, 6d6 damage to all in area, DC 18
Ref save for half damage), can create more mechanical soldiers; SV Fort +12 to user’s Fort, Ref
-3 to user’s Ref, Will as per user’s; Path as user’s.
GHOST SUIT
Description: A ghost suit often takes the form of a currently fashionable suit of the time-period but
is woven with fibers of the bedlamite’s crafting that make travel into the spirit world an impossible
reality.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the ghost suit pulses with a pale-azure glow, filling the air with the smell
of death; (2) nearby spirits briefly manifest before being temporarily sucked into the suit, lending
the bedlamite their ability to visit the realm of death; (3) ghostly howls broadcast from the suit as
featureless faces appear to stretch the suits fibers in a hopeless attempt at escaping.
1
Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the suit causing a random effect: Roll
1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the suit temporarily unravels, creating a portal from which
“something” from the spirit world escapes and travels to the location of a nearby un-dead
creature and alerts it to the location of the bedlamite (the creature will begin to stalk the
owner of the suit and attack in 1d20 days); (2) the suit malfunctions by pulling its user into
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the spirit world on a one-way trip until the contraption can be repaired—this often lands the
bedlamite in the bad side of a ghost town; (3) the suit suffers from spiritual feedback causing
it to partially unravel, potentially leaving the bedlamite in their “birthday suit”; (4+) the suit
becomes possessed by an angry spirit (for 1d4 hours) that works to befuddle the day-to-day
activities of the suit’s owner—every action check requires a Willpower save vs. a DC of 12 or
the action suffers a -2d penalty.
18-19 The suit comes to life, granting the wearer “spirit vision.” Any spirit world resident within
eyesight of the bedlamite can be viewed. Spirits appear as ectoplasmicly charged forms, blurry
and wavering. The bedlamite can also detect areas within 300’ where the barrier between the
living and the dead are weakest, making crossing the veil easier. Spirits are unaware that they
are being watched. The charge lasts 1 turn.
20-23 The bedlamite feels their physical form transfused by ectoplasmic energies, making spirit
travel possible. Spirits dwelling within eyesight in the Near of the spirit world can be viewed
and recognized by their features. Weak areas between the land of the living and that of the
dead can be detected within 600’, making crossing over a much simpler process. To step
across the veil, the bedlamite must pass a DC 16 Willpower save (which may be lowered
should conditions for spirit-travel be more favorable (in a graveyard at midnight, looking in
a reflective pool, etc.) and with the judge’s approval. Success results in the physical form of
the suit’s owner vanishing from the physical world and stepping into the Near of the spirit
world. Once across, the bedlamite can be seen by and affected by the residents. Crossing back
requires another DC 16 Willpower save. The charge lasts 1d4 turns; if the charge is spent and
the user is on the wrong side of the veil, they are forcefully ejected back into the world of the
living, sustaining 1d4 Personality damage from the ordeal.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the bedlamite can converse with any willing spirit
within normal hearing/speaking range despite language issues.
26-28 The immediate area around the bedlamite becomes sensitive to the energies emitted by
the suit. Any point may be used to step across the veil into the Near of the spirit world. The
bedlamite must pass a DC 10 Willpower save to make the trip, with success resulting in
the suit’s owner vanishing from the physical world and stepping into the Near of the spirit
world. Once across, the bedlamite can be seen by and affected by the residents. Crossing back
requires another DC 10 Willpower save. Allies that can step across the veil in their own ways
also benefit from the lowered DC if needed. The charge lasts 1d5 turns; if the charge is spent
and the user is on the wrong side of the veil, they are forcefully ejected back into the world of
the living, sustaining 1d4 Personality damage from the ordeal.
29-31 In addition to the result from 26-28, the bedlamite gains the ability to inflict normal physical
damage to spirits normally resistant to the effect of mundane weapons. Spirits are helpless to
harm the bedlamite unless they are normally capable or the bedlamite has crossed over into
the spirit world. Any attack roll that results in a natural “1” means the creature has pulled the
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bedlamite across the veil (if not already) to subject them to the laws of the spirit world.
32-33 In a 50’ radius centered on the bedlamite, the veil wavers in and out, allowing any willing
being within the area of effect to cross into the Near of the spirit world. Spirits may enter the
physical world of the living as well as fully interact with them (they can harm and be harmed
by normal weapons and can converse despite any language barriers) in the area of effect. A
DC 8 Willpower save must be made to make the trip, with success resulting in the traveler
crossing the veil and being seen by and affected by the residents. Crossing over may be
performed repetitively until the duration of the ghost suit ends. The bedlamite can converse
with beings on either side of the veil in addition to viewing them with clarity. The charge
lasts 1d6 turns; if the charge is spent and the user is on the wrong side of the veil, they are
forcefully ejected back into the world of the living, sustaining 1d4 Personality damage from
the ordeal (this includes all who “rode in” with the user).
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the bedlamite can view the physical soul-anchor that
tethers a spirit to the Near and allows them to exist close to humanity.
36-37 The power of the ghost suit activates with near perfection! The bedlamite can detect spirit
activity within a one mile radius. They also gain the ability to track a chosen spirit with the
skill of a bloodhound. All that is needed to pick up the ectoplasmic signature is a pre-death
photo or personal belonging of the spirit; if the bedlamite has encountered the spirit face
to face before, no token is needed. In addition to tracking, the bedlamite can cross the veil
at will with no Willpower check for the charge duration. Spirits can be seen and conversed
with within normal sight and conversational ranges (there is no language barrier). The
bedlamite may cause physical harm to spirits existing in the Near that are normally resistant
to mundane weapons, in addition to becoming resistant (half damage) to the attacks of those
making the spirit world home. A 100’ radius around the bedlamite wavers between the land
of the living and the dead, making attempts to step across by those with their own ability
easier (a DC 5 where a check is required). The charge lasts 1d6 turns; if the charge is spent
and the user (and any who ‘rode’ in with them) is on the wrong side of the veil, they are
forcefully ejected back into the world of the living, sustaining 1d4 Personality damage from
the ordeal.
38+ Perfection! The suit thrums to life, allowing the bedlamite the ability to “draw” a doorway
into the spirit world. This doorway stays open for the duration of the contraption’s activation
or until the bedlamite wills it away. Any being on either side may step through without error,
and effectively becomes subject to the laws of the land of the living or the dead. The suit
also gives the bedlamite a ghostly GPS, allowing them to navigate the territories of both the
Near and the Far without error. The bedlamite gains resistance (half damage) to all non-
magical attacks on either side of the veil in addition to being able to harm those normally
resistant to mundane weapons. The bedlamite may converse with spirits in the area (despite
any language issues) and summon friendly spirits they have conversed with in the past (1d4
rounds to allow for travel). Additionally, the bedlamite gains knowledge of any spirit’s soul-
anchor, the physical object that tethers the restless spirit to the Near. Attempts to cross the
veil by those normally capable find the attempt automatically successful. The charge lasts 1d6
turns; if the charge is spent and the user (and any who ‘rode’ in with them) is on the wrong
side of the veil, they are forcefully ejected back into the world of the living, sustaining 1d4
Personality damage from the ordeal.
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MECHANICAL STEED
Description: This small figurine of a horse fits in the bedlamite’s pocket. When activated, the figurine
grows into a full-sized mechanical horse bearing a variety of armor, weapons, and storage to help its
owner in combat as well as to be used in transportation.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the figurine leaps out of the hand of the bedlamite, growing into the shape
of a metal horse; (2) there is a crack of thunder and a bright flash as the mechanical stallion rears to
life; (3) seeming to come from nowhere, a steel bronco rears up beside the bedlamite, its mane a fiery
crackle of red energy.
1
Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the mechanical steed, causing a random effect:
Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the steed whinnies and falls over on its side and is non-
functional; (2) as the bedlamite tries to activate the steed, it kicks them, inflicting 1d4 damage
before becoming motionless; (3) the steed madly bites at the bedlamite, causing 1d6 damage,
before sparks and smoke erupt from beneath its metal “skin,” and it crumples to the ground;
(4+) the head of the steed explodes, causing 2d6 damage to the bedlamite (no save) and
1d6 points of damage to any creature within 5’ of the bedlamite (DC 12 Reflex save for half
damage).
18-19 The figurine grows into a donkey-sized mechanical steed. The mechanical steed can carry the
bedlamite and will respond to simple requests (five words or less). The steed also has saddle
bags that can carry up to 50 pounds of extra gear. The charge lasts 2d4+1 hours. The steed’s
Stats are:
Mechanical Steed: Init -2; Atk bite +1 melee (1d3) or hoof +1 melee (1d4+1); AC 13; HD 3d8;

MV 60/120/240 (walk/trot/gallop); Act 1d20; SP immune to magical effects requiring a Will
save; SV Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +0; Path WtL.
20-23 The figurine becomes a full-sized, blue-steel, mechanical horse with red eyes. The mechanical
steed can carry the bedlamite and one other medium sized human and will respond to simple
requests (five words or less). The charge lasts 2d6+1 hours. The steed also has saddlebags that
can carry up to 100 pounds of extra gear. The steed’s Stats are:
Mechanical Steed: Init -1; Atk bite +1 melee (1d4+1) or hoof +2 melee (1d6+1) or laser eyes +1

missile fire (1d4+1); AC 15; HD 4d8; MV 60/120/240 (walk/trot/gallop); Act 1d20; SP immune
to magical effects requiring a Will save; SV Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +0; Path WtL.
24-25 The figurine becomes a full-sized, mechanical warhorse. The mechanical steed can carry the
bedlamite and one other medium-sized human and will respond to the bedlamite’s requests.
The charge lasts 3d6+1 hours. The steed also has saddle bags that can carry up to 100 pounds
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of extra gear and retractable side-mounted grenade launchers. Roll 1d3: (1) two stink bombs
(50’ range with a 20’ radius area of effect for 1d4+4 rounds, targets in the cloud suffer a -2
penalty to all rolls, take 2 damage per round, and must make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal
to the Gear check or be poisoned (-1d4 Agility lasting 24 hours)); (2) two flash bang grenades
that blind up to two targets within a 50’ range. Each target must make two Willpower saves
vs. a DC equal to the Gear check or are blinded—target’s that fail both saves are blinded and
knocked unconscious for a duration of 2d4+1 rounds (sightless creatures are immune to the
flash bang grenades); (3) two explosive bombs with a 50’ range that cause 1d6 damage per
bomb in a 10’ radius (DC 12 Ref save for half damage). The steed’s Stats are:
Mechanical Steed: Init +1; Atk bite +2 melee (1d6+1) or hoof +4 melee (1d6+3); AC 15; HD 5d8;
MV 60/120/240 (walk/trot/gallop); Act 1d20; SP immune to magical effects requiring a Will
save; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +0; Path WtL.
26-28 The figurine becomes a full-sized, mechanical warhorse. The mechanical steed can carry
the bedlamite and one other medium-sized human, and will respond to the bedlamite’s
requests. The charge lasts 4d6+1 hours. The steed also has saddlebags that can carry up to
100 pounds of extra gear and three colored (left:red, middle:green and right:blue) buttons
in the saddle pommel. Pressing the red button causes the steed to belch a 30’ wide x 20’ long
cone of fire that causes 1d4 damage and has a 50% chance to set any flammable materials
aflame. The red button can be used twice during the charge duration during which the steed
is activated. Pressing the blue button causes the steed to emit a stinking cloud of vapor from
its hind end that the bedlamite can command. A single, acidic, stinking cloud appears with
a radius of 20’ centered around the steed. For 1d4+2 rounds, targets in the cloud suffer a -2
penalty to all rolls (attacks, damage, skills, and saves) and take 1 point of damage each round.
The bedlamite can direct the cloud by concentrating; it moves up to 50’ per round at their
command. Pressing the middle green button causes the steed’s mane to sparkle with rainbow
colors. Any enemy attacking the steed or the mounted bedlamite suffers 1d6 electrical
damage (no save) and then the energy dissipates. However, using the green button shortens
the charge duration the steed will remain active by 1d3 rounds. The green button can be used
twice during the charge duration during which the steed is activated. The steed’s Stats are:
Mechanical Steed: Init +2; Atk bite +3 melee (1d6+3) or hoof +5 melee (2d6+2); AC 16; HD
6d8; MV 60/120/240 (walk/trot/gallop); Act 1d20; SP immune to magical effects requiring a
Will save; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +0; Path WtL.
29-33 The figurine becomes a gigantic mechanical warhorse. The mechanical steed can carry the
bedlamite and two other medium-sized humans and will respond to the bedlamite’s requests.
The charge lasts 5d6+1 hours. The steed also has saddlebags that can carry up to 100 pounds
of extra gear, and there are two moveable joysticks in the saddle instead of one saddle horn.
The left joystick activates a revolving shotgun that comes out of the horse’s mouth (12 shots,
acts as the Roper revolving shotgun [single action, d12/d8/d5 damage, load 4, ROF 3, 15/30/60
range]). The right joystick activates a magic shield of energy in front of the steed (+2 bonus
to AC for 1d6 rounds). In addition to the joysticks, there is a center button that the bedlamite
can press that will cause the steed to spring forward into the air up to 30’ horizontal and 10’
high. The bedlamite must make a DC 10 Reflex save when landing to stay in the saddle. Any
extra passengers must make a DC 13 Reflex save to stay on the steed. Anyone falling from the
steed will sustain 1d4 damage. The steed’s Stats are:

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34-37 In addition to the result from 29-33. The left joystick now activates a horn that springs
from the steed’s head. The bedlamite can direct the horn at an enemy and fire a rainbow-
colored spray. The colored spray affects all targets in a cone 40’ long and from 10’ to 30’
wide (bedlamite can decide). All targets, including allies, within the cone take 1d4 damage,
are knocked unconscious for 3d4+1 rounds, and awake blinded for another 1d4+1 rounds.
Creatures of 2 HD or less receive no save; others can attempt a Willpower save to resist.
Sightless creatures are immune. The right joystick’s magic shield of energy increases to a +4
bonus to AC for 2d6 rounds. The center button increases the leap to 40’ horizontal and 10’
high.
38+ In addition to the result from 34-37, the charge now lasts 6d6+1 hours. The steed’s Stats are:
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MISTING CANISTER
Description: This contraption consists of a long metal tube that encases a pump plunger that is
attached to a round glass container. The end of the tube is shaped with a nozzle. When the bedlamite
activates the canister by grabbing the handle of the plunger and pumping, the nozzle will spray a mist
that has a variety of defensive and offensive effects.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) as the plunger is pumped, the tube crackles with blue electrical energy, and
the canister emits a high-pitched whirring sound; (2) when the bedlamite pumps the plunger of the
misting canister, the nozzle and canister transform themselves into an animated metal dragon head
that belches mist; (3) upon plunging, the canister detaches itself from the tube, twirling around the
contraption’s nozzle, and emits a dazzling multicolored light show.
1
Malfunction! The bedlamite loses control of the canister, causing a random effect: Roll 1d4
modified by Luck: (0-1) the tube crackles with energy, and the canister leaks a foul-smelling
smoke; (2) as the bedlamite tries to activate the contraption, mist flows backwards up the
tube, inflicting 1d3 damage as acidic mist burns the bedlamite’s skin; (3) the plunger recoils
into the bedlamite like an arrow, causing 1d6 damage; (4+) the canister explodes, causing 1d8
damage to the bedlamite (no save) and 1d6 points of damage to any creature within 5’ of the
bedlamite (DC 12 Reflex save for half damage).
18-19 The contraption emits a prismatic, swirling mist that blinds up to two targets within a 30’
range. Each target must make two Willpower saves. Targets that fail one save are blinded;
target’s that fail both saves are blinded and knocked unconscious for a duration of 2d4+1
rounds. Sightless creatures are immune to the mist.
20-23 The canister emits a green, foul smelling, and acidic poisonous cloud in a 20’ radius around a
target of the bedlamite’s choosing. For 2d4+4 rounds, targets in the cloud suffer a -2 penalty
to all rolls, take 2 damage per round, and must make a Fortitude save when first exposed or
be poisoned (1d4 Agility damage, 24 hour duration). The bedlamite can move the cloud by
concentration; it moves up to 50’ per round at their command.
24-25 The canister emits a pink sparkling cloud of sweet-smelling mist. The bedlamite can select
1d6 targets per CL. Each target must make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check
or fall under the bedlamite’s complete control as if the targets were their friends. However,
the targets will not perform actions that are suicidal or which devoted friends would not
otherwise perform. The target can operate at full normal functionality while under the
bedlamite’s control. The target receives another save to break the charm at a frequency
according to its original Intelligence, as follows: Intelligence 3-6 = one month; Intelligence
7-9 in three weeks; Intelligence 10-11 in two weeks; Intelligence 12-15 in one week;
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Intelligence 16-17 in three days; Intelligence 18+ the next day. Those that do not breathe or
are incorporeal are not affected.
26-28 The canister emits a cool, gray fog that wraps itself around up to eight corporeal targets
within a 60’ radius, who must make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check; on
a failure, they fall into a normal sleep for 1d7 days. Optionally, one target may be placed
into a supernatural sleep for 1d3 days with no saving throw. While a normal sleep can be
interrupted by normal means, the supernatural sleep can only be disrupted by arcane
methods. However, both the supernatural and normal sleep must have a specified interrupt
condition which automatically awakens the target. This could be, for example, receiving a
kiss from a lover, hearing a clock toll midnight, or smelling the fragrance of lilacs. The judge
should encourage the player to come up with a unique interrupt.
29-33 The canister emits a violet, sweetly scented, and cloying mist that spreads in a 40’ radius
cloud around the caster and lasts for one hour. Any unfriendly corporeal beings in the cloud
must make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check or potentially lose their recent
memories. If a target fails the save, it immediately forgets why it is there and what it is trying
to do. This can make potentially hostile beings become neutral or friendly. The cloud moves
with the bedlamite. Alternatively, instead of a moving cloud, the bedlamite can choose to
have the cloud completely wipe the memory of one target. This target will experience total
amnesia: forgetting name, origin, and any and all class abilities. The target may retain some
skills based on years of muscle memory, but all mental talents are lost. The effects last for
1d12 months.
34-35 The canister belches forth a red cloud of mist that smells of oil. The bedlamite and up to four
other selected corporeal targets within a 20’ radius gain triple Movement speed and two extra
d16 action dice each round for up to 3d4 rounds.
36-37 The canister releases a light-blue mist that smells faintly of talcum powder in a 50’ radius.
Any targets that have 6 HD or less in the area of effect are instantly paralyzed (no save).
Targets with 7+ HD get a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check. The paralysis lasts
for 4d6+CL hours and does not affect spirits or other non-corporeal beings.
38+ The canister emits a blue, crackling mist that envelops a target of the bedlamite’s choice. The
mist transforms the target into another creature with HD equal to the target’s current HD.
The target inherits all the powers of the new form, but keeps their current mental attributes
(Personality, Luck, and Intelligence are unaffected by the change) and any current special
powers. The bedlamite, for instance, may choose to transform an enemy into a frog—that
frog would be the size and have all the characteristics of a normal frog, but would have the
original HD, powers, and mental attributes of their prior form. The change is permanent and
there is no saving throw. This does not affect spirits or other non-corporeal entities.
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PNEUMATIC APPARATUS OF VITALITY
Description: This device is a mask attached to a series of tubes that lead to a main tank that is
strapped to either the bedlamite’s back or side. Some inventors may integrate the apparatus directly
into their chests, replacing a lung. The device feeds different combinations of gasses into and out of
the bedlamite’s mouth, providing them with a wide array of potential powers.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the bedlamite’s breath creates large clouds of steam when they breathe out,
obscuring the area around them; (2) the bedlamite’s voice becomes harsh and mechanically robotic,
with pronounced and laborious breathing sounds while the apparatus is in place; (3) the breathing
apparatus makes a loud hissing noise as it vents vapor, making attempts at stealth virtually impossible.
1
Malfunction! Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) a highly poisonous mixture is formed, causing
the bedlamite to choke and gasp, taking 1d6 damage and falling unconscious for 1d6 rounds
unless a DC 15 Fortitude save is made; (2) the tank explodes, dealing the bedlamite 1d8
damage, and anyone within 10’ takes 1d6 damage; (3) clouds of stinging vapor form around
the bedlamite in a 15’ radius, causing everyone caught in it to be blinded for 1d4 rounds (-4
to attacks and saves); (4) the apparatus has formed a combined hallucinogen and depressant,
causing the bedlamite to suffer -2 to all attack rolls and a -2 to AC, and they pass out blissfully
after 1d4 rounds unless a DC 12 Fortitude save is made; (5+) the gas burns their throat and
temporarily makes them unable to speak the rest of the day.
2-11 F
ailure and minor malfunction. The contraption can no longer be used until a DC 10 repair
18-19 The bedlamite may use the apparatus to breathe normally in an environment that has
drugged, poisonous, toxic, or no air. The charge lasts 2d6 hours.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, extending additional hoses allows the bedlamite and 1d6
others to breathe normally in a hostile environment. The charge now lasts 2d6 hours.
24-25 Inhaling the complex mixture of gasses, the bedlamite and up to 2d3 allies gain 2d8
temporary hit points and 2d4 temporary physical attribute points from a single attribute
(Roll 1d3: [1] Strength, [2] Agility, [3] Stamina), or they may burn a single Luck point or Boon
to choose the attribute). If the bedlamite chooses to not share the vapors, greedily hoarding
the smoke, they gain the 2d4 temporary point increases to all three physical attributes and
initiative, as well as 4d8 temporary hit points. The additional points increase their modifiers
as follows when they go above 18: (19-20) +4, (20-23) +5, (24-25) +6, (26) +7. The charge lasts
1d8+CL rounds.
26-28 The bedlamite breathes out a cloud of noxious acidic fumes, causing all within a 30’ long by
20’ wide cone to be affected. The bedlamite can do this once each round. Those in the cone
take 2d6 damage, are at -4 to all rolls, and must make a DC 20 Fortitude save or be poisoned
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and take 1d6 additional damage per round for the charge duration. The charge lasts 1d4+2
rounds.
29-33 The bedlamite breathes out a gout of supercooled gasses in a 5’ wide by 40’ long area, causing
all in its path to become frozen and brittle. All creatures within it are subject to 4d10 cold
damage (DC 20 Fortitude save for half damage) and take double damage from all physical
attacks for the next round. All affected take an additional 1d10 damage the following round
(DC 15 Fortitude save for half damage). The bedlamite can breathe this out once each round
for the charge duration. The charge lasts 2d3 rounds.
34-35 The bedlamite breathes out a cloud of sleep-inducing toxins, causing all breathing creatures
within a 50’ radius to fall asleep for the next 1d6 days unless a DC 30 Fortitude save is passed.
Those asleep may be awakened through normal means, though they remain stunned and
incapable of coherent thought or action for the next 15 minutes after waking. The charge
lasts 1d3 rounds.
36-37 The bedlamite breathes in strongly, sucking the very air out of the surroundings and
compacts it into the device on the first 2 rounds of it being active. During these rounds,
everyone (that breathes) within a 100’ radius feels lightheaded. Affected targets suffer -1d
to all actions for the first round. Breathing becomes difficult, and any lightweight items are
whirled into the air and towards the bedlamite. On round 2, everyone in the affected area
is at -2d for all actions and takes 2d4 damage as they gasp for air, and the blood vessels in
their eyes burst. On rounds 3 through 8, the bedlamite must use their action to breathe out
a mighty gust of wind that extends out 200’ and slams into everything in a 180 degree arc in
front of the bedlamite. This can be directed to push back opponents 50’ per round or to pick
them up and lift them 10’ per round. Ranged attacks or spellcasting from those in the area
of effect suffer a -8 to hit or to spell checks. Those pushed by the wind are battered by flying
debris for 2d6 damage per round (damage may increase if they hit large obstacles). A DC 25
Strength check may be made to resist the pressure of the wind or escape being pinned to
larger obstacles. The charge lasts 8 rounds.
38+ The bedlamite creates the “breath of life,” a powerful mutagen capable of being directed up
to 20’ away. Roll 1d6 (or spend a single point of Luck to choose from results 2-6): (1) choose
one of the other lesser results for this contraption, which will have maximal effect where a
die roll is needed; (2) revive 1d3 targets killed within the past 24 hours—these creatures all
permanently lose 1 point of Intelligence, Luck, and Personality but gain a permanent point
of Stamina (if a PC) or permanently lose 1d8 hit points and drop -1 from each of their saves (if
an NPC); (3) reanimate 3d6 corpses as zombies (deadpokes in the Bestiary section) that will
serve the bedlamite until they fall apart 2d10 days later; (4) provide up to 10 allies with a +5
on all their actions for the next 24 hours; (5) accelerate the rate of mutation in living beings,
producing rapidly expanding tumors that envelop the bodies of up to 2d8 targets, causing
6d10 damage (DC 30 Fortitude save for half damage); (6) heal 2d6 targets of 4d10 damage
each, also curing any natural disease or poison effects.
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SOUL FURNACE
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Special Charge Time: Special Save: Will
Description: These cumbersome contraptions were first seen in the pages of Popular Etherics, pgs.
23-30, July 1822. They are expensive, labor intensive, and ethically dubious devices that are an essential
piece of equipment for any bedlamite that plans to spend time in haunted houses, graveyards,
forgotten tombs, and other places where the restless dead have become a nuisance. Many a bedlamite
has constructed a soul furnace in the hopes of making back their investment and development costs,
but success is both rare and short lived.
Creating one of these ruck-sack sized units costs a minimum of $2,500 (for the rare minerals and
components) as well as $100 per month in maintenance costs, even if it isn’t being used. If regular
maintenance is not performed on the new moon of each month, or the bedlamite fails a repair check
during maintenance, the device is irretrievably broken and a new soul furnace must be created. The
repair check DC is equal to half the original Gear check that built that specific soul furnace. All of
the components must be gathered before the ten day construction time begins; the last day of the
construction must coincide with the night of the new moon. All technical and ethical issues aside, a
soul furnace has two parts; the first is basically a vacuum cleaner for ghosts and restless spirits, while
the second part is a tank carried on the user’s back that converts the etheric energy of the ghost or
spirit into a solid, quartz-like crystal. It takes five ghosts or spirits to create each crystal and they can be
used to power other contraptions made by bedlamites or to aid in the casting of spells. Many people
become morally outraged by the destruction of souls in such a manner and insist the crystals be laid to
rest in consecrated ground.
Each crystal can provide power for a Level 1 contraption (replaces the Personality expenditure) created
by a bedlamite or they can be added to other crystals for the powering of larger devices of higher levels
(in general one crystal takes the place of one Personality point that needs to be burned). Alternatively,
each crystal sacrificed during a spell check (for occultists) provides a +1 modifier to the spell check.
At the judge’s discretion, the ratio of souls to the amount of energy created can be adjusted to better
suit their environment; for example, the ghost of a creature or character with a lot of levels or Hit
Dice may provide more energy or other effects to the final storage crystal. Likewise, it is also up to
the judge as to whether or not a soul furnace can target corporeal un-dead or living creatures that are
incorporeal as well.
Game use: Targets of this device must succeed at a Willpower check vs. a DC equal to the Gear check
or are effectively destroyed. Stronger and more potent targets should be given bonuses to the check
and the judge will determine this as needed. It takes a random amount of time for each target to be
processed into a crystal (1d5+3 rounds per victim), and if the contraption is destroyed before that time
has elapsed, the target is freed, unharmed, and very angry.
Manifestation: This determines how the contraption looks while in use and in stand-by mode, if
available. Roll 1d6: (1) the contraption has no stand-by mode and must be started prior to each use by
pulling a long cord with great force for 1d3+1 rounds before it starts, and it stays operational as long
as it is used at least once every round thereafter or it stalls and must be re-started; (2) the device emits
an ominous whining and keening sound (even when it is in stand-by mode), and when triggered, the
noises become quite loud, and all light sources within 25’ of the bedlamite dim significantly; (3) in
stand-by mode the device makes bubbling and churning noises—when activated, it appears to launch
a glob resembling soapy water on a tether; (4) the device emits noises that sound like six miss-matched
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wind-chimes while in stand-by mode—when activated, it sends out crimson bolts of lightning that
ensnare the victims; (5) in standby mode, it only makes a low murmuring hum that is difficult to hear—
when activated, the victims appear to separate into several different chromatic versions of themselves
before getting sucked into the furnace; (6) the device is oddly silent in stand-by mode and does not
appear to have any moving parts until the operator holds forth an antenna attached to the back-pack,
via a long coil of wire, and activates the contraption, any ghosts or spirits ensnared are drawn into the
antenna.
1
Malfunction! Poorly tuned energies course through the device and radiate outward inflicting
a -2 penalty on Gear, spell, engineering, listening, searching, spotting, and ranged combat
checks at a specific distance centered on the contraption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1)
100’ for 1d5+CL rounds; (2) 75’ for 1d4+CL rounds; (3) 50’ for 1d3+CL rounds; (4) 25’ for CL
rounds; (5) 20’ for CL rounds; (6) 15’ for CL rounds; (7) 10’ for CL rounds; (8+) 5’ for 1d3+1
rounds.

18-19 The bedlamite succeeds at creating a basic soul furnace that functions according to the
general description. The unit weighs 40 pounds and has a 30’ range and no bonus to the
ranged attack.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the contraption is slightly more efficient and the range
increases to 50’.
24-25 In addition to the result from 18-19, the contraption’s weight changes to 35 pounds, the range
increases to 70’, and now grants a +1 to hit.
26-28 In addition to the result from 18-19, the contraption’s weight changes to 30 pounds, the range
increases to 90’, and now grants a +2 to hit.
29-33 The bedlamite succeeds at creating a basic soul furnace that functions according to the
general description. The unit weighs 25 pounds, has a 110’ range, and grants a +3 bonus to hit.
Additionally, any ghost, spirit, or similar critter (the judge may allow incorporeal un-dead)
successfully hit by the soul furnace radiates a 10’radius field of energy that might catch other
ghosts, spirits, and similar critters if the tertiary targets fail a Willpower save vs. a DC equal
to the Gear check.
34-35 I n addition to the result from 29-33, the contraption’s weight decreases to 18 pounds, the
range increases to 150’, and is at +3 to hit. The energy field generated by the affected target
increases to a 20’ radius.
36-37 In addition to the result from 29-33, the contraption’s weight changes to 12 pounds, the
range increases to 200’, is at +4 to hit, and the energy field generated by the affected target
increases to a 25’ radius.
38+ The bedlamite succeeds at creating a basic soul furnace that functions according to the
general description. The unit weighs 6 pounds, has a 250’ range, and grants a +5 bonus to hit.
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Additionally, any ghost, spirit, or similar critter (the judge may allow incorporeal un-dead)
successfully hit by the soul furnace radiates a 40’ radius field of energy that might catch other
ghosts, spirits, and similar critters if the tertiary targets fail a Willpower save vs. a DC equal
to the Gear check.
STAGECOACH
Description: Activating this contraption brings into existence a stagecoach that requires no horse,
mule, or oxen to provide locomotion. The invention instead uses arcane energy to power the various
pistons and valves that bring the contraption to life.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the stagecoach begins as a small metal cube that springs to life with a series
of clicks and clacks as it unfolds until the contraption is at last revealed; (2) the bedlamite activates
a triggering device (a ring or possibly a button sewn into their coat) and a temporary dimensional
portal opens to where the stagecoach is stored and called forth from; (3) the contraption is a full-sized
stagecoach with thick, reinforced hubs and spokes, a steering wheel in the driver’s box, and a steam
engine in the rear boot.
1
Malfunction! Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the contraption forms normally but lacks
the ability to harness the required arcane energies, making it motionless and useless unless
horses are attached to it; (2) the stagecoach shudders violently, blowing steam from loose
bolts and valves, and all within a 30’ area must pass an immediate DC 12 Reflex save to avoid
taking 3d10 concussive damage and being knocked prone from the resulting explosion; (3) the
stagecoach activates but with an infestation of gremlins that cackle with glee at their good
fortune and immediately steer the stagecoach away with wild abandon; (4+) the stagecoach
activates normally but rocks and shudders as literally every nut and bolt rattles free, causing
the entire contraption to fall to pieces.
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18-19 The stagecoach activates, providing the transportation device it was named for. The
contraption is capable of moving up to 30’ per round on its own, fueled by arcane energies
invested by the bedlamite. The bedlamite needs to focus on the intended destination to
control the direction of the stagecoach (this is considered a free action). The stagecoach can
transport up to four passengers and has storage for up to 500 pounds of gear. The stagecoach
has an AC of 15 and can withstand 60 hit points of damage before falling to pieces and
dumping all travelers and carried items. The charge lasts 1d12 hours.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the stagecoach may carry up to six passengers at a speed
of up to 40’ per round. Additionally, up to 700 pounds of gear may be carried. The charge
lasts 1d7 days.
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24-25 The contraption activates, providing a sleek, well-crafted stagecoach complete with lavish
accoutrements. The stagecoach can travel up to 50’ per round, while the outer shell is
constructed from reinforced materials, giving it an AC of 17 with a hull that can withstand
100 hit points of damage before falling apart. The bedlamite needs to focus on the intended
destination to control the direction of the stagecoach (this is considered a free action). The
four wheels granting motion to the stagecoach are constructed from an unknown material
that provides added traction, making the transport capable of pushing through all forms of
terrain, including knee-deep mud (no Movement penalties). The inside of the coach consists
of crushed-velvet seating, complete with automatons that serve beverages of choice. The
atmosphere of the stagecoach is kept at a comfortable temperature, and a constant supply of
clean air continually flows no matter the outside atmosphere (if the windows are left up). Up
to eight passengers may be transported in addition to up to 1,000 pounds of gear. The charge
lasts 1d7+CL days.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the stagecoach is manned by two humanoid, clockwork
automatons. Each serves to protect the stagecoach with melee or ranged attacks.
Automaton (2): Init +3; Atk club melee +3 (1d6) or Roper repeating shotgun +3 missile (d12/
d8/d5 damage, range 20/40/80, ROF 2, Load 4, reload 2); AC 12; HD 5d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SV
Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +1; Path WtL.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the stagecoach may now move at speeds of up to 60’ per
round. The coach also gains the ability to become submersible, enabling underwater travel
with the attached high-powered, waterproof lanterns to help navigation. The stagecoach is
manned by four humanoid, clockwork automatons. Each serves to protect the stagecoach
with melee or ranged attacks.
d8/d5 damage, range 20/40/80, ROF 2, Load 4, reload 2); MV 30’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +2, Ref +2,
Will +1; Path WtL.
34-37 The contraption activates, providing a stagecoach constructed of bullet-proof iron, complete
with lavish accoutrements. The stagecoach can travel up to 100’ per round and has an
effective AC of 18 with a hull that can withstand up to 200 hit points before falling to pieces.
Controlling the stagecoach is done by simply implanting the desired location into the cortex
of the six humanoid automatons accompanying the stagecoach for protection. The outer hull
of the stagecoach is bulletproof to normal firearms and halves the damage for any successful
ranged attacks from artillery (like cannons or explosives). The four wheels granting motion to
the stagecoach are constructed from unknown materials that provide added traction, making
the transport capable of pushing through all forms of terrain, including knee-deep mud
(no Movement penalties). The coach also gains the ability to become submersible, enabling
underwater travel with attached high-powered, waterproof lanterns to help navigation. The
stagecoach is also manned by four humanoid, clockwork automatons inside the coach that
provide service to those within. The coach provides crushed-velvet seating and plenty of
room to stretch out and sleep. The atmosphere of the stagecoach is kept at a comfortable
temperature, and a constant supply of clean air continually flows no matter the outside
atmosphere (if the windows are left up). Up to 10 passengers may be transported in addition
to up to 2,000 pounds of gear. The charge lasts 1d7+CL days.

d8/d5 damage, range 20/40/80, ROF 2, Load 4, reload 2); MV 30’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +2, Ref +2,
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Will +1; Path WtL.
38+ In addition to the result from 34-37, the stagecoach is considered indestructible to all man-
made weapons, with even magic based attacks inflicting half damage if the spell makes it past
the 60% magic resistance. Additionally, while the contraption is activated, unlimited food
and beverage can be found within. The charge lasts 1d4+CL weeks.
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 LEVEL FIVE CONTRAPTIONS 
FORTIFYING FILAMENT
Level: 5 Range: Touch Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: N/A
Description: This contraption improves the form and function of everyday, mundane items that are
man made. Clothing can be made stronger and resistant to damage, guns may be improved to lessen
misfires, etc.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the filament is a mass of glowing, razor-thin material that is capable of
penetrating and entwining with existing materials, giving the item a permanent but faint glow; (2) the
filament completely wraps the object it’s to be used on before peeling away and leaving the object with
an organic, alien look; (3) the filament intertwines with the object, emitting a soft glow that pulses
when the object is used.
1 Malfunction! The fortifying filament malfunctions, causing a random effect: Roll 1d3 modified
by Luck: (0-1) the bedlamite momentarily loses control of the filament, allowing it to integrate
with them instead of the target (the bedlamite suffers 1d8 damage each round until a DC 13
Willpower save is passed to regain control of the contraption); (2) the filament intertwines with
the desired object but causes the item to lose coherence and lowers its quality (judges should
determine how the loss of quality affects the item: a weapons might fumble on a 1-2 instead of
a natural 1 or clothing might be more prone to tears, etc.); (3+) the filament develops a power
surge just before integrating with the desired object, sending a pulse of electricity through the
bedlamite and intended subject of the filament (the bedlamite suffers 1d8 electrical damage
while the object must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save to retain its form and function, failure results
in the ruin of the object).
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18-19 The filament integrates itself into the target item, granting it a +1 to a chosen ability. Some
examples could include: a +1 to AC for clothing, +1 to hit or damage for a melee weapon, a -1
step to burn damage to make an item a bit more fire-resistant, a +1 to the number of bullets a
firearm can hold, etc. Work with the judge for a suitable improvement. At this level the charge
lasts for 1d4+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the chosen item is tougher than normal. If set on fire, the
item starts at a -1d burn step. If it is targeted by an item or spell that destroys normal items, it
is considered to be “enchanted or magical.” The charge lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, up to 1d4 items may be enhanced and the charge now
lasts 1+CL turns.
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26-28 The filament integrates itself into up to four target items, granting two +1 bonuses to chosen
abilities. Both bonuses may be used on the same ability, grating a +2 to one ability. The
chosen item is tougher than normal. If set on fire, the item starts at a -2d burn step. If it is
targeted by an item or spell that destroys normal items, it is considered to be “enchanted or
magical.” If the item chosen is a weapon, it will count as “enchanted or magical” for creatures
that are proof against normal weapons. Some examples could include: a +1 to AC for
clothing, +1 to hit or damage for a melee weapon, a -1 step to burn damage to make an item
a bit more fire-resistant, a +1 to the number of bullets a firearm can hold, etc. Work with the
judge for a suitable improvement. At this level the charge lasts for 1d4 days.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the items are now proof against fire or destruction for
the charge duration. Additionally, the item’s weight is reduced by half. The charge now lasts
1d12 months.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, four “+1” bonuses per item may be used to augment the
selected items (you may use multiple bonuses on the same trait). In addition, the items now
appear to be of superior, master craftsmanship and are worth 100x their normal price. The
augmentations are now permanent.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, merely having one of these items in your possession will
enhance your standing amongst your peers, for surely one that carries an item of this quality
has superior taste and refinement! The bedlamite enjoys a +1d to any interaction rolls with all
intelligent beings.
38+ The filament integrates itself into up to four target items, granting five “+1” bonuses to each
item. Multiple bonuses may be used on the same ability. The items are now proof against fire or
destruction, and the item’s weight is reduced by half. The items now appear to be of superior,
master craftsmanship and are worth 200x their normal price. Merely having one of these items
in your possession will enhance your standing amongst your peers, for surely one that carries
an item of this quality has superior taste and refinement! The bedlamite enjoys a +2d to any
interaction rolls with all intelligent beings. In addition, bonuses can be spent to enchant Boons
into the item that can be spent as needed as long as the item is in your possession (spending
a Boon removes it permanently from the item). Some examples could include: a +1 to AC for
clothing, +1 to hit or damage for a melee weapon, a +1 to the number of bullets a firearm can
hold, etc. Work with the judge for a suitable improvement. The charge is permanent.
GOLEMITE ARMOR
Description: This contraption takes the form of a thin harness that is worn comfortably by the
bedlamite. Once activated, it buzzes to life, unfolds, and wraps the inventor within a metal casing.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the armor shifts and unfolds as internal servo-motors whirl into action,
leaving the bedlamite a metal/flesh hybrid of their former self; (2) the bedlamite activates the
contraption, causing an electrical field resembling armor to wrap around the inventor; (3) floating
mechanical drones whirl to life, flying around the bedlamite while bolting and screwing the suit onto
their maker.
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1
Malfunction! The armor malfunctions, causing a random effect: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck:
(0-1) the armor forms with the benefits found with the result from 18-19, but it is immobile
and powerless (the bedlamite must have physical assistance to escape the suit or remain
stationary until the charge duration ends); (2) the armor begins to form but bursts due to
a glitch, causing 3d8 damage to all within 50’, including the bedlamite (DC 16 Reflex save
for half damage); (3) the contraption works but with a mind of its own as it lashes out at a
random ally—for 1d4 rounds the bedlamite bashes the poor ally for 1d14 damage each round
(use the bedlamite’s normal attacks and modifiers); (4+) the armor activates, but a glitch
during the process means the suit leaves the bedlamite helpless for 1d6 rounds, weighed
down by the suit or paralyzed by the electrical discharge—the bedlamite gains a +8 to AC but
can’t move or use their limbs.
allowed.
18-19 The armored suit forms a protective barrier around the bedlamite in addition to augmenting
their physical abilities. The bedlamite gains a +4 AC bonus in addition to an effective
Strength of 18. Additionally, the inventor’s base Movement is increased to 35’. The charge lasts
1 turn.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the AC bonus increases to +5, the effective Strength
increases to 20, base Movement increases to 40’, and an enclosed helmet gives the bedlamite
infravision in addition to making them immune to critical hits involving the head or neck
area (ignore any Critical Hit table result that describes head or neck damage), and they gain
an electrofied-smash attack that inflicts 1d12 damage and uses the bedlamite’s melee attack
modifiers. The charge lasts 1 turn.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the helmet protects the bedlamite from inhalation
attacks from bad or drugged air due to a built-in filter. The charge lasts 1 turn.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the AC bonus increases to +6, the bedlamite’s fumble die
drops by -1d, the effective Strength increases to 22, base Movement increases to 40’ and now
grants a leap ability (20’ vertically and 40’ horizontally, DC 8 Reflex save to land safely or suffer
1d6 damage). The armor now grants two electro-smash attacks per round (1d14 damage each),
and the charge now lasts 2 turns.
29-33 The armored suit forms a protective barrier around the bedlamite in addition to augmenting
their physical abilities. The bedlamite gains a +6 AC bonus in addition to an effective Strength
of 22, and their fumble die drops by -1d. An enclosed helmet gives the bedlamite infravision in
addition to making them immune to critical hits involving the head or neck area (ignore any
Critical Hit table result that describes head or neck damage) and protects the bedlamite from
inhalation attacks from bad or drugged air due to a built-in filter. They gain two electrofied-
smash attacks that inflict 1d14 damage each and use the bedlamite’s melee attack modifiers.
Additionally, the inventor’s base Movement is increased to 40’ and now grants a leap ability (20’
vertically and 40’ horizontally, DC 8 Reflex save to land safely or suffer 1d6 damage). The exo-
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skeleton also provides a self-contained oxygen supply and becomes submersible in addition to
having a built in light source capable of illuminating a 60’ radius. The charge lasts 1d3+1 turns.
34 In addition to the result from 29-33, the AC bonus increases to +7, the bedlamite’s fumble die
drops by -2d, the effective Strength increases to 24, base Movement changes to 50’, and the
leap ability improves (30’ vertically and 60’ horizontally), the armor now grants resistance
to fire and cold attacks (half damage), the head-lamp illumination radius increases to 80’,
electro-smash attack damage increases to 1d16, and targets suffering slam damage must
immediately make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the attack value or be knocked prone.
35 In addition to the result from 34, the armored suit gains resistance to mundane weapons
(half damage), and the wearer is immune to all critical hits, sonic effects, and blinding attacks.
The charge lasts 1d4+1 turns.
36-37 The contraption encases the bedlamite and makes them a virtual iron golem. The bedlamite
gains a +9 AC bonus, an effective Strength of 26, their fumble die drops by -3d, and they
are immunity to fire, cold, and electrical damage. An enclosed helmet gives the bedlamite:
infravision, immunity to critical hits involving the head or neck area (ignore any Critical Hit
table result that describes head or neck damage), and protects the bedlamite from inhalation
attacks from bad or drugged air due to a built-in filter. They gain two electrofied-smash
attacks that inflict 1d18 damage each in addition to knocking targets prone (no save allowed)
and use the bedlamite’s melee attack modifiers. Additionally, the inventor’s base Movement
is increased to 60’, grants a leap ability (30’ vertically and 60’ horizontally, DC 8 Reflex save
to land safely or suffer 1d6 damage) and may hover or ascend vertically 20’ per round. The
exo-skeleton provides a self-contained oxygen supply, becomes submersible, and has a built
in light source capable of illuminating a 150’ radius and may be used for a one-time blinding
attack (all in the area of effect must pass a DC 12 Reflex save or be blinded for 1d4 rounds).
The charge lasts 1d5+1 turns.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the armored suit gives the bedlamite the ability to fly
at 40’, and two Gatling guns form on the upper shoulders of the suit, granting the inventor
a devastating ranged attack. The guns have a range of 100/150/200 and unleash a hail of
bullets, targeting anything within 50’ of each volley. Targets in the affected area are struck
by 1d6 bullets for 1d8 damage per bullet. Attacks are made with the normal attack modifiers
of the bedlamite. Each gun stores a limited cache of ammo and has a cumulative 25% chance
after each round of fire of running empty (at the end of the 4th round of firing the gun is
empty). The charge lasts 1d6+1 turns.
GRAVITON GLOVE
Description: A graviton glove is a contraption which looks very much like a large, metallic gauntlet.
The glove can be modified to fit virtually any upper extremity, including hands, entire arms, tentacles,
etc. On a successful Gear check, the bedlamite may choose to invoke an effect of lesser power than
their Gear check roll to produce a weaker but potentially more useful result.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the graviton glove produces an audible humming sound as it generates
its effects and appears as a bulky, oversized, and technologically complex contraption; (2) the glove
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vibrates rapidly while generating its effects, appearing as a technologically complex contraption which
arcs electricity along its surface as it performs its functions; (3) the glove actually coats the surface of
the appendage it covers, flowing and solidifying as a thin layers of flexible liquid metal.
1
Malfunction! The graviton glove malfunctions, causing a random effect: Roll 1d4 modified by
Luck: (0-1) the glove did not completely bond with the host, causing feedback in their system
which generates a large 100’ diameter magnetic burst that kills all electrical components
within range (the wearer takes 1d6 damage), and the device no longer functions for until
repaired; (2) the glove emits a burst of magnetic, concussive force, randomly targeting
a creature within 60’—the target suffers 2d6 damage from the burst and must make a
successful DC 20 Fortitude save or be knocked back 1d30’, suffering an additional 1d6 damage
per 10’ traveled if it contacts any objects along its trajectory; (3) the glove pulses erratically
and launches the bedlamite into the air in an uncontrolled parabolic arc: [Roll 1d3—the result
determines the x value in feet in the parabolic equation y=5(x)2. The value x represents the
number of feet which the bedlamite is thrown away after descending from their parabolic
trajectory. The value y represents the peak height of the parabolic arc. The bedlamite takes
normal falling damage from the peak height, y, from which they fall]; (4+) the glove pulls the
iron out of the bedlamite’s blood, causing them to become faint and nauseous (suffering 1d16
damage, and they must make a DC 20 Fortitude save or fall unconscious for 1d6 rounds).

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Geomagnetic Link & Electromagnetic Vision: The graviton glove charges and attunes the
wearer to the earth’s electromagnetic (EM) field, allowing them to sense fluctuations in
the field within 60’. This allows the wearer to automatically sense traps, treasure, or other
items within the area of effect. Additionally, the wearer’s perceptions are altered, and they
may concentrate to observe patterns of magnetic and electrical energy within range. They
may perceive the current physical and mental conditions of targets within range. The
wearer knows the target’s specific physical and mental ailments, hit point remaining, and
other conditions from which the targets may be suffering (e.g., hypothermia, madness,
mind control, etc.). The attunement to the earth’s EM field is so strong that the wearer also
gains +5 to any Fortitude saves during the charge duration, as well as +1d6 points to each of
Stamina, Agility, and Strength and +10’ to movement; these additional ability points can take
the wearer to above their normal maximums. The charge lasts for 1 turn.
20-23 Magnetic Blast: The graviton glove emits a blast of pure magnetic repulsion, slamming into
a single target and doing 1d8 damage per CL. Additionally, the target must make a successful
DC 20 Fortitude save or be knocked back 10’ per 10 full points of damage suffered—receiving
an additional 1d6 damage per 10’ traveled if they contact any objects along their trajectory.
The blast also serves as an EMP, and any electronic contraptions or creatures which rely on
electricity to function within 30’ of the target are knocked offline for 1d6 rounds; sentient
creatures may make a DC 20 Willpower save to resist the effects of the EMP.
24-25
Magnetic Force Field & Diamagnetic Flight: The graviton glove emits a magnetic repulsion
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field which surrounds the wearer. This field provides +5 AC (+10 AC vs. electrically or
magnetically based attacks) and allows the wearer to reduce falling damage by 1d4 per 10’
fallen. Additionally, the wearer gains a fly Move of 30’ by gliding along the planet's natural
magnetic lines of force or by creating a repulsive force between themselves and the surface of
the earth. The wearer also can maintain a breathable atmosphere, pressure, and temperature
within the field for the duration, providing them the capability to ignore environmental
effects which target breathing (e.g., drowning, a vacuum, gas inhalation, etc.). The charge
lasts 1 turn.
26-28
Organic Ferrous Manipulation: The graviton glove gives the wearer full control over a single
organic, living creature’s body. The wearer must choose one of the following effects: (1) by
manipulating the metal-ion enriched blood-flow to the target’s brain, they take 1d24 damage due
to induced aneurysms and must make a DC 20 Fortitude save or lapse into unconsciousness for
1d6 rounds (the target must have blood that contains iron or other metal ions to be affected);
(2) the wearer may alter the thoughts and perceptions of a single target who must make a
Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check or have their recent (previous 1d6x10 minutes)
memories altered to suit the bedlamite for the charge duration; (3) the wearer can alter the
target’s perceptions and make the target see and believe any single image they can imagine
for the charge duration—if this involves the target suffering some sort of potential harm, the
target may make a DC 20 Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check to disbelieve the
manipulation; (4) the wearer can remove ferrous compounds from the bloodstream or body (e.g.,
people who are injured by metal such as bullets) and permanently heal a target suffering from
damage induced by a ferrous compound in the bloodstream (e.g., poison) or that is physically
present within the body (e.g., bullet) by 2d12 hit points per CL. The charge lasts for 1 turn.
29-33 Multiple Effects: The wearer of the graviton glove may choose any two of the effects from
lesser rolls, gaining the benefits of both. Additionally, the wearer may affect up to 1d3 targets
with any of the chosen effects. The charge duration increases to 2 turns.
Wormhole Generation: The wearer generates a stable, temporary wormhole through which
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they and a number of allies up to their CL may traverse easily. This wormhole transports
the wearer and allies with perfect accuracy and may transport all targets to any dimension,
even those outside of time and space, allowing transport to visit gods and alien intelligences.
Alternatively, the wearer may move larger or more numerous creatures or objects through
the wormhole but is more costly to themselves, as they must burn Luck to affect targets
and at a higher cost in terms of charge time. Judges should use these as guidelines for the
requirements of specific targeted objects: boats- 2 points of Luck and 1 turn of charge time;
large groups of creatures or armies- 4 points of Luck and 1 hour of charge time; fortresses,
castles, and similar structures- 6 points of Luck and 24 hours of charge time; and large
villages or small cities- 10 points of Luck and 1 week of charge time. Unwilling targets may
make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check to resist.
36-37
Multiple Effects: The wearer of the graviton glove may choose any three of the effects from
lesser rolls: 26-28 and below and 34-35, gaining the benefits of them all. Additionally, the
wearer may affect all targets within a 60’ radius centered on the wearer with any chosen
effects. The charge duration increases to 3 turns.
38+
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manipulation: The wearer gains the powerful ability to project
or manipulate any form of energy that is related to the electromagnetic spectrum. The
charge duration increases to 3 turns. The wearer may choose one result from the following
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effects: (1) they can fire or absorb bolts of electricity and magnetic force (deals 5d16 damage
to all enemies within a 100’ radius centered on the wearer or ignore up to 5d16 points of
such damage incurred by the wearer); (2) they can create enough intense heat as infrared
radiation to level a city—everything within two miles of a point within visual range is laid
waste and killed as IR radiation cooks all living things from the inside out; (3) they can
reverse gravitational effects, causing all targets within a 100’ radius centered on the wearer
to make a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check or be flung 39,000 feet into the upper
atmosphere, where they begin to free-fall—taking 3,900d6 in fall damage after roughly 5
rounds spent screaming and praying; (4) they can increase gravitational effects, causing all
targets within a 100’ radius centered on the wearer to make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal
to the Gear check or suffer 5d16 damage and become prone and unable to move as their
effective weight is increased one-hundred-fold; (5) they can become invisible by deflecting
visible light around their body, allowing any action to be taken while invisible, such as attacks
without compromising the invisibility, and all direct attacks against them have a 50% chance
of missing.
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HARMONIC LOBOTOMIZER
Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1d4 round Save: Will
Description: This is a helmetlike contraption with goggles or a visor attached to a backpack

memory containment unit connected by a series of tubes or pipes. The bedlamite can use a harmonic
lobotomizer to induce a trancelike state of “zombification” on their targets and steal the victim’s
thoughts. The contraption only works on humans and intelligent animals. It has no effect on un-dead
or incorporeal planar creatures. The containment unit stores thoughts and memories, allowing the
bedlamite to sift through these “recordings” later to learn their victim’s secrets.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the helmet resembles a leather skullcap covered in cogs and dials,
surrounded by a cage of metal tubing, with two circular discs in front of the user’s eyes like a pair of
spectacles that display mesmeric patterns that revolve and pulse; (2) this chromed, metallic bubble
helmet with a dark glass visor projects images or patterns on its surface and produces a bright flash of
light (like a camera flash); (3) this impressive top-hat, with built-in goggles and venting tubes that belch
green vapours, produces a hypnotizing green ray when the goggles are focused.
1
Malfunction! The lobotomizer malfunctions: Roll 1d3 modified by Luck: (0-1) the helmet
heats up rapidly, belches super-heated steam from its vents, and pieces fly off causing 2d6
damage (DC 15 Reflex save for half damage) to the wearer and any bystanders within 20’; (2)
the mesmeric powers of the device backfire, and the bedlamite must make a DC 15 Willpower
save to avoid being drained and dazed by their own contraption (failure results in a temporary
loss of 1d3 Intelligence and 1d3 Personality, lasting 24 hours); (3+) a backwash of energy from
the battery pack surges into the bedlamite’s mind, flooding it with images and thoughts from
their recent victims (make a DC 15 Willpower save to avoid being driven temporarily mad—on
a failure, the bedlamite suffers a temporary mental breakdown and must make a d% roll and
consult the Madness rules as if they have reached zero Grit.

18-19 The helmet springs to life and begins pulsing and whirling. Its power can mesmerise 1d5
intelligent creatures within a range of 20’. The bedlamite can steal the recent thoughts of
their targets from the previous hour of their lives and store them in the device’s battery pack.
The target must make a DC 12 Willpower save to resist the effect of being zombified and
having their thoughts read; on a failure, the victim permanently loses all memory of the last
hour of their lives. The charge lasts 1+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the helmet surges with intense power: the number of
targets affected increases to 1d10, the range increases to 50’, the number of hours stolen
increases to 2+CL hours, the Willpower save changes to a DC 15, and the charge duration
increases to 2+CL rounds.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the number of hours stolen increases to a maximum
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of 24 hours, the Willpower save increases to a DC 18 with a failed save causing a loss of
1d6 temporary points each to both Intelligence and Personality, and the charge duration
increases to 1d4 hours.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the number of targets affected increases to 1d30, and the
range increases to 200’.
29-33 By concentrating their contraption on a single target, the bedlamite can completely erase
the mind and personality of their victim permanently. The target must make a DC 20
Willpower save to resist the effects of the device; on a failure, the bedlamite can project
their own mind and personality into the husk of their victim to animate it for the charge
duration before being catapulted back into their own body. Upon return to their own body,
the bedlamite must make a DC 15 Willpower save to avoid taking 1d8 temporary Intelligence
and Personality loss and losing 1d4 permanent points of Grit). The target is an empty husk,
unable to perform actions or even feed themselves when the bedlamite is not “puppeting”
them. The charge duration lasts 1d6+CL hours.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the bedlamite can transmit their mind and personality
into the body of their victim and take up permanent residence—which potentially means that
the bedlamite has a scientific shortcut to a form of immortality. However, after doing this,
they must make a DC 24 Willpower save to avoid suffering mental trauma; on a failure, the
user permanently loses 1d8 points each of Intelligence, Personality, and Grit. The bedlamite
also replaces their previous physical ability scores with those of their new host. The charge
duration is permanent.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the number of targets into which a bedlamite can place
their consciousness increases to 1d4, and the Willpower save to resist the effects by the
targets increases to a DC 22. The return trip back to their normal body now only requires a
DC 20 Willpower save; on a failed save the Intelligence, Personality, and Grit loss increases to
1d10 points each.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, if the bedlamite burns 1 Luck point, the Willpower save
to return to their body unharmed is automatic with no backlash; a Willpower save at DC 15
can be made otherwise. The bedlamite may also take and record all the target’s memories for
later review.
HOURGLASS OF THE TIME CONTINUUM

Description: This contraption resembles a small metallic hourglass with levers and various dials. The
bedlamite can use it to manipulate the temporal dimension—allowing the bedlamite and their allies to
travel to the past or future.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) an electric charge forms around the device and then jumps to the targets
affected; (2) everything starts to either slow down or accelerate appropriately, and time seems to move
normally only for those affected; (3) the environment around the user begins to fade and turn to dust
as the new timeline forms from the same dust.
1
Malfunction! The hourglass malfunctions, causing a random effect: Roll 1d4 modified by
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Luck: (0-1) unfortunately, sand from the hourglass escapes, and the bedlamite loses the
next 1d3 rounds of actions; (2) a nearby ally of the bedlamite is stuck in a time loop for 1d4+1
rounds, having to repeat the same action for that many rounds; (3) the bedlamite suffers the
effect of supernatural aging—aging 2d4 years immediately; (4+) the forces of time and space
do not look highly on those that try to manipulate them—immediately lose 1d3 Luck.

F
18-19 The bedlamite can reverse the effects of time from the past 1d6+1 rounds on themselves—
reverting the effects of poisoning, disease, wounds, and other unfortunate events as if they
were never affected. This only affects the bedlamite; everything else happens the same way.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the number of rounds over which the bedlamite can
reverse time increases to 1d8+1.
24-25 The bedlamite can concentrate on a course of action they are about to take and mentally
travel to that possible future as if they had taken the course of action planned. The bedlamite
receives a three-word description of what would likely happen in the next 1d4+4 turns; they
then return to the present and receive a +1d to any actions taken for the number of turns they
received future information from.
26-28 The bedlamite can transfer themselves into the past to observe what happened in that
place or to a certain object or person. Physically touching the actual place, object, or person
makes the effect automatically succeed. Trying to pinpoint the exact place in the space-time
continuum without being in contact with the target requires a DC 10 Personality check. For
the charge duration, the bedlamite can observe what has happened in the past 1d12 weeks,
gaining insight about the place, object, or person targeted. The charge duration is the specific
window of time they can observe within those last 1d12 weeks. It lasts 1d6+CL turns.
29-33 The bedlamite steps out of the time continuum and can spend as much as 1d6+1 days preparing
for whatever they are facing in the current time. This allows them to fix broken contraptions,
heal some of their wounds, recover attribute damage, and other actions that would normally
take time they do not have. After this period, they return to the time continuum at the exact
same point they left it. The bedlamite cannot leave the general surroundings of where they
activated the contraption. By spending 1 Luck, the bedlamite may also affect up to 1d6+1 allies.
34-35 The bedlamite stops time for all in a 100’ radius except themselves for the charge duration.
They can attack opponents, use other contraptions, carry wounded allies somewhere safe, or
any other action they would like. The user is not bound to the location that the device was
activated in. Targets caught in the time-stop can perform no actions, can not move, nor are
they aware of anything occurring around them. The charge lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, by spending 1 Luck point, the bedlamite can affect
both themselves and 1d6+1 allies. They can now take 1d7+CL rounds of actions before time
restarts.
38+ The bedlamite imprisons a single target (that must have a number of HD of less than twice
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the bedlamites level) in a time prison—locking them up for eternity. The target can resist the
effect by making a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check; if successful, the target
is only imprisoned in a parallel dimension for 2d6 turns before returning to their previous
location. The target cannot be harmed, does not need to eat or drink, and does not age in
this prison. Most victims are driven insane after a few months of solitude. Only extremely
powerful effects (judge’s discretion) can release a target from such a place.
IRON GOLEM
Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 action Save: Varies
Description: This contraption is a towering, wrought-iron automaton capable of unleashing

devastating acts of violence and destruction with its mighty fists and deadly arsenal of inbuilt gadgetry.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the iron golem is an 8’ tall, metal, bipedal humanoid with no discernible
gender or facial features, other than its eye sockets—it walks with heavy, clanging steps and whirs,
hisses, and crackles with the sounds of cogs, pistons, servo-motors, steam, and eldritch energies; (2)
as result 1, but the golem’s head resembles a diving helmet with a metallic skull, with glowing green
eyes, being visible through the front window; (3) the golem is constructed to be more humanoid in
appearance—it may resemble a more specific gender in its construction, appear to be dressed in a
particular fashion, and have more detailed facial features.
1
Malfunction! The iron golem malfunctions, causing a random effect: Roll 1d4 modified by
Luck: (0-1) the golem activates with the Gear check result from 18-19 but is unable to move;
(2) the golem activates but fires its fists and begins to rotate as per Gear check result 26-28
for one round—anyone within a 30’ radius must make a DC 12 Reflex save or take 3d12+7
damage; (3) the golem activates but goes berserk for 1d4 rounds, attacking twice per round
with its slam attack at a random target within range (attacks with an action die of 1d20+7,
inflicting 3d8+7 damage on a successful hit); (4+) the golem activates, but a malfunction
in the flamer mechanism causes the propellant to ignite and explode in one of the arms—
anyone within a 15’ radius of the explosion must make a DC 16 Reflex save or suffer 3d14 fire
damage and catch fire, suffering an additional 1d6 fire damage per round unless a further DC
12 Reflex save is made or appropriate help is received (flammable items start with a 1d6 on the
burn chain).

Bedlamites must spend 2d4 uninterrupted hours repairing the device, culminating in a
DC 12 repair check. Failure means an additional 1d4 hours of repair until another check is
attempted.
18-19 The Iron Golem activates under the command of the bedlamite and has the following Stats:
Iron Golem: Init as bedlamite; Atk slam +7 melee (3d8+7); AC 20; HD 20d10; MV 30’; Act
1d20; SP construct traits [all constructs can survive without air, food, or water. Not being
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magical weapons], infravision 120’; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +5; Path WtL.
The charge lasts 1d6 rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, a panel opens in each of the golem’s forearms, and
buzzing circular saw blades slide into place, supplementing its slam attacks. A successful hit
now delivers 3d10+7 damage. The charge duration increases to 1d7 rounds.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, instead of making melee slam attacks, the golem may
raise its arms and fire both of its fists as rocket-propelled punches at the same or individual
targets. This attack has an effective range of 30’ as the fists are tethered to lengths of metal
cable. After the attack, an internal mechanism retracts the fists back to the wrists where they
reconnect at the end of the current round. The flying fist attack has the following Stats: Atk
flying fist +3 missile fire (3d12+3). The charge duration increases to 1d10 rounds.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, instead of immediately retracting the flying fists back to
the wrist connector, the golem’s torso begins to rotate at a high velocity, spinning the fists
and scything metal cable in a deadly whirl. The additional attack range starts at a radius of
30’ and then reduces inwards as the fists reconnect at the end of the round. The iron golem
can lower and raise its arms during the attack to target differing heights. Any target caught
within the 30’ radius area of effect must make a DC 18 Reflex save; on a failure, they suffer
3d12+7 damage (save negates). The charge duration changes to 1d6+CL rounds.
29-33 The iron golem activates with a number of improvements. A panel opens in the back of each
of the golem’s hands and a nozzle slides forward as a pilot light flickers into life upon the
fists. A propellant is expelled forward from an internal fuel reservoir producing a devastating
flamethrower. Failing the Reflex save catches the target on fire, taking an additional 1d6
damage per round until the flames are extinguished by making a DC 12 Reflex save or by
receiving appropriate assistance. Flammable items start with a 1d6 on the burn chain. The
golem can perform either two fist attacks (melee or by chain-fist), two flamethrower attacks,
or one of each in any order up to twice per round. The charge duration changes to 1d10+CL
rounds. The Stats are now:
Iron Golem: Init as bedlamite; Atk slam +7 melee (3d10+7) or flamethrower +3 missile (3d14+3
damage, DC16 Ref save for half damage, range 30’ wide x 15’ long cone) or flying fist +3 missile
(3d12+3, range 30’) and cable-scythe attack missile (DC 18 Ref save or 3d12+7 damage, range
30’); AC 20; HD 20d10; MV 30’; Act 2d24; SP construct traits [all constructs can survive
without air, food, or water. Not being truly alive, they are immune to poisons, diseases, and
affects that target a living metabolism. They are immune to most critical hit results, mind
control, and suffer half damage from non-magical weapons], infravision 120’; SV Fort +6, Ref
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, panels slide open on the golem’s back and a rocket pack
apparatus clicks into place, granting the golem the ability to fly at 40’ per round. Due to the
weight of the golem, flight cannot be sustained for a prolonged length of time and it will land
safely before the fuel is expended. The charge lasts CL rounds. After this time, the bedlamite
must replace the rocket pack’s internal fuel supply before flight can be attempted again.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, a panel opens in the golem’s torso, allowing it to fire
a flexible metal-mesh net which expands to a radius of 20’. The golem may replace one of
its available ranged attacks with the opportunity to fire its net, targeting with its telescopic
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lens. The golem uses a 1d24+3 action die for the attack which has a 20’ radius—targets hit are
entangled and prone, requiring an opposed Strength check vs. the attack roll to escape. The
golem only carries one net which must be replaced by the bedlamite after use.
38+ As well as gaining access to all abilities and gadgetry detailed in earlier entries, five apertures
open in the iron golem’s chest, revealing launch tubes for highly explosive rockets. The rockets
loop, twist, and twirl towards their targets, leaving a green vapor trail in their wake. Up to two
rockets may be fired per round as part of the golem’s standard ranged attack options, utilizing
an action die of 1D24+3 to hit. The rockets have an effective range of 100’ and a blast radius of
20’ upon impact. Any target caught within the blast radius takes 4d16 damage (DC 18 Reflex
save for half damage). The golem only has the capacity to carry five such rockets, and these
must be replaced by the bedlamite after being expended.
LIFE STEALER
Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: Fort
Description: A life stealer is a contraption which looks like a Tesla coil, but instead of producing
high-voltage, low-current, high frequency AC electricity, it scans targets and generates a resonant
frequency which matches the targets’ natural frequencies. It acts as a capacitor, stealing and storing
the targets’ life energy (hit points or abilities) which can then be redistributed to other targets after
being recalibrated to their unique natural frequencies (this occurs automatically). Targets which are
un-dead or do not have a lifeforce to speak of (such as non-living constructs) are not affected by this
contraption.
A life stealer can store the stolen life energy for up to 1d4 rounds before the bedlamite must discharge
the life energy to other targets to which it is calibrated (targets may be chosen by the bedlamite), which
transfers the drained hit points in an equally distributed manner to the new targets. Transferred
hit points can take the target’s hit points to above their normal maximum. Any hit points above the
target’s maximum are treated as temporary hit points. Any ability points transferred above the target’s
maximums are lost. If there are no viable targets to which the life energy may be transferred, the
energy is dissipated harmlessly into the phlogiston.
Unless stated otherwise, charge effects last for 1d8+CL rounds; temporary hit points transferred last
until lost to damage or for 1d8+CL rounds.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the life stealer’s electric coil is mushroom-shaped, with a large awning-like
top attached to a 6” hand-held pole that generates bluish-white arcs as its capacitor charges; (2) the life
stealer is shaped like a series of concentric interlocking discs which rotate while activated, generating a
high-pitched whine which only the attuned targets can hear; (3) the life stealer is embedded within a set
of welding goggles, allowing an orange heat-map outline of the targets attuned to the device to be seen
as their life energies are drained.
1
Malfunction! The life stealer malfunctions, causing a random effect: Roll 1d4 modified by
Luck: (0-1) the coil was not calibrated properly to the targets’ natural frequencies, causing
feedback in the system, and the contraption generates a large 10’ diameter electrical burst,
frying its internal components (the bedlamite takes 1d6 damage and the device no longer
functions until repaired); (2) the life stealer takes 1d16 hit points from the bedlamite and
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distributes it equally among all enemies within 100’ (judge’s discretion for assignment
and the bedlamite can die as normal from this if hit points go below zero); (3) the life
stealer calibrates to all targets within a 30’ radius centered on the bedlamite, including the
bedlamite, and automatically steals the life energy of all in range but losing the ability to
redistribute this stolen life energy, dealing 1d16 damage to all within the target area (DC 18
Fortitude save for half damage, death can occur if hit points are reduced below zero); (4+) the
life stealer overheats and calibrates to the bedlamite’s natural frequency instead of those of
the targets—reroll the Gear check, applying the result to the bedlamite as the target, use all
original modifiers with a minimum effect result of 18-19 if the rerolled result is lower.

F
12-17 Failure to activate but with no malfunction or need for repair.
18-19 The life stealer targets a single victim within range, calibrates to their natural frequency, and
drains 1d6 hit points per CL (Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check for half damage).
20-23 The life stealer targets a single victim within range, calibrates to their natural frequency,
drains 1d8 hit points per CL (Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check for half damage),
and imposes a 1d3 penalty on a random statistic from the target [Roll 1d6, multiple rolls on
the same effect stack: (1) attack rolls; (2) damage rolls (to a minimum 1 hit point of damage
dealt); (3) saving throws (roll 1d3: [1] Reflex, [2] Fortitude, [3] Willpower); (4) Armor Class (to a
minimum of 10); (5) Movement (where -1 penalty = 5’, to a minimum of 0’); (6) initiative].
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the amount of drained hit points increases to 1d10 per
CL, and the statistic penalty increases to 1d6.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the amount of drained hit points increases to 1d12 per
CL, and the statistic penalty increases to 1d7.
29-33 The life stealer targets up to six victims within range, calibrates to their natural frequencies
simultaneously, drains 1d8 hit points per CL from each target (Fortitude save vs. a DC equal
to the Gear check for half damage), and imposes a 1d10 penalty on four random statistics from
all targets [Roll 1d6, multiple rolls on the same effect stack: (1) attack rolls; (2) damage rolls (to
a minimum 1 hit point of damage dealt); (3) saving throws (roll 1d3: [1] Reflex, [2] Fortitude, [3]
Willpower); (4) Armor Class (to a minimum of 10); (5) Movement (where -1 penalty = 5’, to a
minimum of 0’); (6) initiative].
34-35 The life stealer targets all enemies within a 30’ radius centered on the bedlamite, calibrates
to their natural frequencies simultaneously, drains 1d10 hit points per CL from each target
(Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check for half damage), and imposes a 1d10 penalty
on three random statistics from all targets [Roll 1d6, multiple rolls on the same effect stack:
(1) attack rolls; (2) damage rolls (to a minimum 1 hit point of damage dealt); (3) saving throws
(roll 1d3: [1] Reflex, [2] Fortitude, [3] Willpower); (4) Armor Class (to a minimum of 10); (5)
Movement (where -1 penalty = 5’, to a minimum of 0’); (6) initiative].
36-37 The life stealer targets all enemies within a 100’ radius centered on the bedlamite, calibrates
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on four random statistics from all targets [Roll 1d6, multiple rolls on the same effect stack: (1)
attack rolls; (2) damage rolls (to a minimum 1 hit point of damage dealt); (3) saving throws (roll
1d3: [1] Reflex, [2] Fortitude, [3] Willpower); (4) Armor Class (to a minimum of 10); (5) Movement
(where -1 penalty = 5’, to a minimum of 0’); (6) initiative]. Additionally, all targets lose one Special
Property (SP)—judge’s discretion; all creatures of the same type lose the same chosen SP—which
is not transferred to any new targets but are instead lost for the duration. Special Properties
which are inclusive of multiple traits (e.g., demon traits, elemental traits, etc.) may not be chosen.
38+ The life stealer targets all enemies within a 250’ radius centered on the bedlamite, calibrates
on ALL of the following statistics for all targets: attack rolls, damage rolls (minimum 1 hit
point), saving throws, Armor Class (minimum 10), Movement (where -1 penalty = 5’; minimum
0’), and initiative. Additionally, all targets lose two Special Properties (SP)—player’s discretion;
all creatures of the same type lose the same chosen SPs—and one of the stolen Special
Properties chosen may be transferred to any single new target. Special Properties which are
inclusive of multiple traits (e.g., demon traits, elemental traits, etc.) may not be chosen.
MARVELOUS METEOROLOGICAL MECHANISM

Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 1 round Save: Ref
Description: This weather control device is a 1’ cube with numerous dials and switches embedded into
its four sides. When activated, a set of legs emerge from the bottom, and the top unfolds, revealing a
series of large, spindly, and dish-shaped antennae and tubes that emit puffs of vapour as it shoots small
rockets into the air. When charged and activated, the contraption responds to the settings on the dials
which controls the local weather patterns.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the contraption whirs with a high pitched humming that resonates
through the ground as the antennae rotate rapidly; (2) air currents rapidly envelope the device in a
cloud of dust—those inside the 10’ diameter sphere of dust suffer -2 to attacks but are also unable to
be seen from outside (gain +4 to AC); (3) the air around the contraption crackles with static electricity,
and all within 10’ of the contraption have their hair stand on end; (4) the contraption rises into the air
on a cloud of vapor, hovering 10’ off the ground as it activates.
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modified by Luck: (0-1) a 20’ radius area around the contraption is hit by an intense hailstorm
that lasts for 2d4 rounds, causing 1d4 damage each round (DC 15 Reflex save negates); (2)
electricity arcs out of the contraption, striking 1d4 random targets within 50’ for 3d6 damage
(DC 20 Reflex save negates); (3) the intense vibration of the contraption causes a localized
earthquake that knocks all within a 40’ radius of the contraption prone (DC 15 Reflex save
negates); (4+) the metal components of the contraption turn cherry red, emitting a blistering
heat that causes all within 15’ of the contraption to take 1d4 damage (DC 15 Fortitude save
negates) and suffer -2 to all actions for 1d4 rounds.

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12-17 Failure to charge but with no malfunction or need to repair.
18-19 The contraption controls weather conditions within a quarter-mile radius, creating either
sunshine or rain that replaces the current weather conditions. The contraption may be
moved, but the weather remains focused on the area of the contraption at the time of
activation. The charge lasts 1 day.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the radius for weather control increases to 1 mile.
Weather conditions which can be created change to include: rain, sunshine, snow, fog, or
hail. The hail causes anyone not under cover to suffer 1 point of damage each round (DC 10
Reflex save negates).
24-25 The contraption creates changeable weather patterns for the following week, within a 3d10
mile radius. Weather patterns can be changed by the bedlamite 1d4 times during that week.
Fog covers the ground densely, persisting even through the days, making tracking harder and
limiting vision; rain is accompanied by flash floods and lightning strikes (1 in 10 chance per
round when outdoors for 3d6 damage, DC 20 Reflex save for half damage); hail hammers the
ground, destroying crops and battering those outside (1 in 4 chance of being caught by large
hailstones for 1d4 damage per minute whenever outside); sunny weather turns to a heat wave
(-1d to all rolls when exposed); the precipitous drop in temperature that comes with the snow
produces hypothermia in those ill-equipped for winter (-1d to all rolls and 1d4 temporary
Stamina damage each day of exposure to the biting cold).
26-28 Dust devils! The contraption creates 1d4 dust devils that erupt out of the ground within 100’
of the device. The bedlamite is able to direct them to attack enemies for the charge duration.
Dust devils will whirl around targets, causing 1d8 damage (no save) each round from
battering and buffeting debris. Those affected must make a DC 15 Reflex save to avoid being
sucked into the whirlwind. While stuck within the dust devil, they suffer -6 to ranged attacks
or spell checks and can make no melee attacks. The charge lasts 2d4 rounds.
29-33 The contraption summons a small, but potent, thunderstorm as 2d4 bolts of lightning strike
the bedlamite’s enemies within a 300’ radius [Atk lightning strike +6 missile fire (5d10 damage
to the targets struck, and an additional 1d10 damage in a 10’ radius around the target (DC 15
Fort save for half damage) and all struck are at -1d to attacks for the following 1d6 rounds].
34-35 The contraption creates a swirling tornado under the command of the bedlamite. The
tornado is 10’ in diameter at the base and 50’ high and can be moved up to 50’ in a round
by the bedlamite. Any creatures touched by the base are swept up into the tornado (DC 20
Reflex save negates). Those inside the tornado take 2d6 damage per round from flying debris
and are at -2d for all actions. The tornado can pick up large objects such as cows, horses,
pieces of buildings, and the like and may destroy large structures. The bedlamite may take 1
action to perform a +10 ranged attack, flinging debris at a target within 50’ and dealing 3d10
damage if it hits. The charge lasts 2d8 rounds.
36-37 The contraption produces a localized hailstorm within its immediate vicinity, channeling
large hailstones through its array of antennae to fire at targets within 100’. Hailstones shoot
forth at high speed in a steady stream from the contraption, directed by the bedlamite, who
may make four +10 ranged attacks each round, each doing 2d8 damage if they hit. The charge
lasts 3d8 rounds.
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38+ The contraption creates a semi-permanent weather condition of the bedlamite’s choice in
the surrounding 3d10 mile radius around the contraption. It takes one week to fully form,
during which time the contraption must remain stationary. The immediate one mile radius
around this area is beset by chaotic and turbulent winds, producing tornadoes, lightning, and
hail (1d3 damage from the combination of extreme weather per minute of passing through
this area while in the open without cover). The area targeted remains affected for 100
years, shrinking in radius 1% each year, until it climaxes in a localized storm of catastrophic
proportions.
PORTABLE FORTRESS
Description: In its “folded” form, a portable fortress is a smooth-sided metal cube which fits in the palm
of the hand. Once activated, it unfolds into an impressive defensive structure, providing the bedlamite
and their allies with protection.
Note: Bedlamites are only capable of sustaining a small number of pocket dimensions at one time and
must choose to “release” one previously made to allow for the creation of another. Bedlamites may
only keep one pocket dimension per CL in existence at any given time.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the cube dissolves into a fine black powder which multiplies and flows,
moving like a liquid, before solidifying into the walls and towers of the fort; (2) the cube breaks into
four smaller cubes which move into place, marking the four corners of the fort’s construction—each
cube then projects the walls of the fort as “hard light,” as solid and real to the touch as a steel plate; (3)
a fine Iridescent thread is ejected from the cube, weaving and knitting together at speed to construct
the fortress; (4) with a clockwork whirring sound, the six sides of the cube unfold flat on the ground,
then square by square the individual panels grow and change shape to form the walls, roof, and floor
pieces of the fortress.
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Malfunction! Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) Boom!—the unstable power source explodes,
scattering hot iron shrapnel in all directions, and all within 30’ suffer 3d8 damage (DC 18
Reflex save for half damage); (2) the contraption unfolds around the bedlamite but jams,
cycling back and forth between two different incomplete states (the bedlamite must make a
DC 15 Reflex save each round to attempt to escape the moving walls; or suffer 1d8 damage
each round until escape); (3) the cube unfolds around the bedlamite and then begins
to compress in upon itself, squeezing the bedlamite and causing 1d7 damage; (4+) the
contraption melts into slag in the bedlamite’s hand, causing the bedlamite to suffer -1d to all
actions which use that hand for 1d6 rounds.
18-19 The fortress folds out to provide a stationary protective shield 15’ wide and 6’ high
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immediately in front of the bedlamite, providing a +4 AC bonus to them and up to two allies
while within its cover. The charge lasts 1d6 rounds.
20-23 The fortress expands outwards, providing a fixed four-sided barrier wall (15’ wide x 6’ high)
around the bedlamite. It has arrow slits for ranged weapons. The bedlamite can open and
close the walls to provide access at will. All within are provided with a +5 AC bonus. The
charge lasts 1d8 rounds.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the fort is now mobile! The bedlamite can direct it to
move at 20’ per round in one of the cardinal compass directions (North, South, East, or West)
along relatively flat ground. The charge lasts 1d10 rounds.
26-28 The fortress unpacks, providing four walls 20’ wide x 10’ high. All within are provided with a
+5 AC bonus. The bedlamite can control the contraption to move it in any direction and even
levitate it at 10’ per round vertically to a maximum height of 30’. The charge lasts 1d6+CL
rounds.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, a rippling wave of blue electrical energy forms a
translucent barrier overhead. The bedlamite and their allies inside have a +6 AC bonus and
gain resistance to all mundane attacks (half damage).
34-35 The bedlamite can construct a mobile (40’ per round) fortress made up of four
interconnected walls, and a floor as defined by the bedlamite. Each wall has a maximum size
of 20’ wide x 10’ high. It is protected by an overhead energy field and grants anyone inside a
+8 AC bonus. The fortress is armed with a single shot “electro-plasma cannon” which must
be manually loaded and aimed by the bedlamite (+5 to hit). It fires a ball-shaped round of blue
energy, which delivers 3d16+CL damage to all targets within a 30’ radius of impact (Reflex
save vs. a DC equal to the Gear check for half damage) once every other round.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the AC bonus increases to +10, the ranged-attack to hit
increases to +8, the damage increases to 5d16+CL, and the portable fortress can fly 40’ per
round to a maximum height of 80’.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the portable fortress AC bonus increases to +12, the
ranged-attack to hit increases to +10, the damage increases to 8d16+CL, and the flying height
is now unlimited. Judges should be aware that at heights over 3,000’ the lack of oxygen will
adversely affect a character’s actions (-1d to all actions per thousand feet).
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STAR SAILER
Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Charge Time: 3 rounds Save: N/A
Description: This contraption grants the bedlamite the means to travel by flight, allowing the inventor
to even travel outside of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the contraption takes the form of a standard boat, complete with rowing
oars and clockwork automaton rowers; (2) the bedlamite drops a small metallic cube onto the ground
which activates and “unfolds,” with the final form of the vessel resembling a giant flying creature from
legends (a dragon, hippogriff, etc.); (3) the bedlamite produces a small saucer-sized disc that hovers at
eye level as it grows and glows with a myriad of scintillating colors, thrums with the whirl of strange
mechanical noises, only stopping once it is large enough to transport the inventor and any potential
passengers.
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Malfunction! The star sailer malfunctions, causing a random effect: Roll 1d4 modified by
Luck and apply the result: (0-1) the contraption stalls and rattles before emitting a large
blast of steam, burning all within 15’ of the contraption for 4d4 burn damage (DC 12 Reflex
save for half damage; (2) the vessel takes shape but fails to harness the required energies
to engage the required components effectively, becoming a stalled vehicle until repaired;
(3) the contraption activates but only at a fraction of the required size and effectiveness of
the vessel (the contraption operates at the minimum level as result 18-19, but the size of
the contraption could fit in the palm of an average-sized hand, making it useless unless the
bedlamite has some means to shrink to an appropriate size); (4+) the contraption becomes
a wayward missile, with valves engaging before the activation can be complete, and for 1d6
rounds, the contraption will strike a random living target for 2d12 damage (DC 13 Reflex save
for half damage) and knocks them prone.
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18-19 The vessel forms and is large enough to transport the bedlamite and up to 100 pounds of
gear. The ship is capable of flying up to 200’ per round and ignores the laws of gravity—
meaning the ship can remain motionless and hover or drop and rise at the listed Movement
rate. While aboard the ship, the contraption provides breathable oxygen and protection from
any atmospheric hazards; it is airtight and can travel beneath the waves and into near-space.
Regarding defense, the contraption has an AC of 10 +1 for each 50’ moved during any given
round. The hull of the ship can withstand 100 hit points of damage before falling apart and
dropping the bedlamite and any items being transported (suffering normal falling damage).
The charge lasts 1d3 turns.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the ship can now travel at speeds of up to 300’ per round.
Additionally, the hull can withstand 200 hit points of damage before falling apart. The charge
lasts 1d4 rounds.
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24-25 The vessel activates and up to 1d4 average-sized adults and 400 pounds of gear may
accompany the bedlamite on the voyage. The ship is capable of traveling up to 400’ per round
and ignores the laws of gravity—meaning the ship can remain motionless and hover or drop
and rise at the listed Movement rate. While aboard the vessel, travelers will find an abundant
supply of breathable oxygen and protection from any atmospheric hazards; it is airtight and
can travel beneath the waves and into near-space. The contraption has an AC of 13+1 for each
50’ moved during any round. The hull of the ship can withstand 250 hit points before falling
apart and dropping all passengers and items into the air (suffering normal falling damage).
The charge lasts 1d4+CL turns.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the ship can now travel at speeds of up to 500’ per round
and is capable of completely leaving the Earth’s atmosphere for space travel with 1 full turn of
travel. Traveling through space is accomplished by thrusters and jets. A navigational system
uses visible stars to chart a desired course of travel. Additionally, the hull can withstand
300 hit points of damage before falling apart. Passengers finding themselves dumped in
space suffer horrific wounds as the oxygen remaining in their lungs expand, resulting in
3d10 damage per round until a suitable environment can be found (DC 15 Fortitude for half
damage). Reaching zero hit points signifies death in the cold depths of space. The charge lasts
1d6+CL turns.
29-33 The bedlamite creates a vessel capable of space travel, large enough to transport 1d8 average
sized adults and up to 2 tons of gear. The ship can travel at rates of up to 600’ per round
and is capable of leaving the Earth’s atmosphere with 8 full rounds of travel. Traveling
through space is accomplished by thrusters and jets. A navigational system uses visible stars
to chart a desired course of travel. The contraption has an AC of 13+1 for each 50’ moved
during any round. Additionally, the hull can withstand 350 hit points of damage before
falling apart. Passengers finding themselves dumped in space suffer horrific wounds as the
oxygen remaining in their lungs expand, resulting in 3d10 damage per round until a suitable
environment can be found (DC 15 Fortitude for half damage). Reaching zero hit points
signifies death in the cold depths of space. The charge lasts 1d8+CL turns.
34-37 In addition to the result from 29-33, the vessel is now armed with weapons capable of firing
beams of light pulled from the energies of the sun. 1d4 beams may be fired by a targeting
system engaged by the bedlamite or an able passenger. Each beam requires a ranged attack
with a targeting bonus of +3 in addition to any other ranged attack bonus the operator might
have. Each beam inflicts 1d12 burn damage and will catch flammable objects on fire 60% of
the time (the item will start at a burn step of d10). The charge lasts 1d10+CL turns.
38+ The contraption activates and up to 100 normal-sized adults and up to five tons of cargo
may be transported. The ship moves up to 1000’ per round. The ship may remain in the
Earth’s atmosphere, ignoring the laws of gravity by hovering, climbing, and diving at the
given rate. The ship provides breathable oxygen to all passengers in addition to immunity to
any hazards normally encountered while traveling beneath the waves, and in or out of the
Earth’s atmosphere. The dark canopy of space is reached with 4 full rounds of travel. Travel
by space is accomplished by thrusters and jets that attain speed and direction once space is
reached, and a navigational system uses visible stars to chart a desired course. The ship is
armed with weapons capable of firing beams of light pulled from the energies of the sun.
1d8 beams may be fired by a targeting system engaged by the bedlamite or an able passenger.
Each beam requires a ranged attack with a targeting bonus of +5 in addition to any other
ranged attack bonus the operator might have. Each beam inflicts 1d14 burn damage and
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will catch flammable objects on fire 60% of the time (items start at a d12 burn step). The
contraption has an AC of 13+1 for each 50’ moved during any round.The hull of the ship can
withstand 500 hit points before falling apart and dumping passengers and cargo into the dark
void of space where they will suffer horrific wounds as the oxygen remaining in their lungs
expand, resulting in 3d10 damage per round until a suitable environment can be found (DC
15 Fortitude for half damage). Reaching zero hit points signifies death in the cold depths of
space. The charge lasts 1d12+CL months.
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MAGICAL FORMULAE
 LEVEL ONE FORMULAE 
APACHE FEAR DUST
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: This hallucinogenic powder is based upon a formula rumored to be created by the great
Geronimo for his elite warriors. The powder is composed of the ground bones of animals, brewed
with a variety of “proprietary ingredients.” It is blown into the faces of opponents to bring about
horrific visions. Unlike most horrors that would normally shock the user and lead to a Grit check,
these visions are horrors spawned directly from the user's own mind. Due to the personal nature of the
waking terrors inflicted, all visions include at least one of the user's biggest fears. This personal horror
means that the DC of the Grit check increases rapidly and far beyond the average. Apache fear dust is
ineffective against creatures which do not breathe.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the powder scintillates and crackles with strange energies that cast ghostly
faces in a 10’ radius; (2) the powder is colored a flat gray and absorbs light from the atmosphere around
it, reducing the range of all forms of vision for those within 30’ to just 5’ for 1 round; (3) the powder
is yellowish and crusted, much like the sleep-crud one wipes from their eyes come morning; (4) the
powder glitters like pyrite and coats victims with a golden, glowing hue for 1d3 rounds.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-2) a random shock of the user’s hair instantly
turns snow white (this effect may be rolled five times before leaving the user with a full head of snow-
white hair); (3-4) “Yur’ Yella!”: for 1d4 days, any uncomfortable situations (such as combat, meeting
new people, public speaking, etc.) require the user to pass a DC 12 Willpower save—on a failure, they
are unable to vocally communicate without the harshest of nervous stammers, suffering a -2 modifier
to any related rolls; (5-7) the portion of the brain responsible for fear goes into overdrive, and the user
must pass a DC 12 Willpower save at the beginning of any combat—on a failure, they suffer -1d to all
attack rolls during the combat; (8-9) the user sinks deeply into a psychosis, absorbing the layers of fear
experienced through their lives, suffering a permanent loss of 1d3 Personality as they become more
repugnant and less caring of those around them; (10+) for the next 24 hours, the user must pass a DC
12 Willpower save to avoid passing out from fright and will awaken in 1d4 rounds or may be roused on
the following round by normal means.
1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll on the Mutagenic Reaction table.

2-11 Lost. Failure. The formula can no longer be brewed until the user can re-evaluate the
ingredients (24 hours).
12-13 The user blows the dust into the face of a single target within 10'. The target is forced to make
a DC 10 Grit check. There are no ill effects if the Grit check is passed.
14-17 The user blows mouthfuls of the uncanny dust towards up to two adjacent targets that are
within 10'. The targets are forced to make DC 12 Grit checks.
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18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, even if they pass the Grit check they are stunned with
fear and fall to the bottom of the initiative order, and suffer a -1d penalty to any action rolls
for the duration. The effects of Apache fear dust last for 1d4+CL rounds.
20-23 The user may blow mouthfuls of the uncanny dust towards three targets that are within 10'
of each other and 30’ of the user. The dust picks up ambient spirit-energy from the Near,
taking the loose forms of spectral faces screaming in silent agony. Targets are forced to make
DC 13 Grit checks and are paralyzed with fear in addition to any failed Grit check result. The
affected targets are considered stunned, fall to the bottom of the initiative order, and suffer a
-1d penalty to any action rolls for the duration. The effects of Apache fear dust last for 1d5+CL
rounds.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the DC of the Grit check is increased to 15. The dust will
also remain around the chosen targets for the duration of the formula, forcing an additional
Grit check each round should they pass their initial Grit check. The effects of Apache fear dust
last for 1d6+CL rounds.
26-27 The user blows the formula with a breath that is directly syphoned from the realm of
nightmares, adding to both range and effect. The dust takes on the form of twisted creatures
and tortured souls, reaching outward up to 40’ and enveloping a 20’ area. All affected targets
are forced to make DC 16 Grit checks and become paralyzed with fear for the duration of
the formula. In addition to any effects gained from the Grit check, targets fall to the bottom
of the initiative order, and suffer a -1d penalty to any action rolls. The dust also remains
around the chosen targets for the duration of the formula, forcing an additional Grit check
each round if the targets passed the initial Grit check. The effects of Apache fear dust last for
1d7+CL rounds.
28-29 In addition to the result gained with 26-27, the range extends to 60’ and envelopes an area
of 30’. The DC of the Grit check is also increased to 17. The effects of Apache fear dust last for
1d8+CL rounds.
30-31 The user momentarily becomes possessed by a creature native to the realm of nightmares.
The dust becomes sentient and flows out from the user’s mouth, covering an area of 30’
centered on the user. Each round gives the creature an attack that envelopes all targets
within the area of affect, forcing an immediate DC 18 Grit check. In addition to the Grit
check result, targets must flee directly away from the user or pass out from extreme fear for
1d4 rounds (or until roused by normal means) if they are unable to get away. Failing the Grit
check requires two rolls on the Fear table, suffering the worst of the two results. The effects
of Apache fear dust last for 1d8+CL rounds.
32+ In addition to the results from 30-31, those affected must pass an initial DC 16 Fortitude save
to avoid dying from fright as their worst nightmares take form in the theaters of their mind.
Additionally, the DC of the Grit check is increased to 20. The effects of Apache fear dust last for
1d10+CL rounds.
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CUSHIONING CORDIAL
Level: 1 Range: Self Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 action Save: N/A
General: Having observed a poor bedlamite plummet to their death while testing a bizarre flying
contraption, a cordial was developed that slows the drinker’s rate of descent during a fall—allowing
them to escape injury or death.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) with an uncomfortable spasm, the drinker’s body flattens and twists,
mimicking the shape of a sycamore seed, allowing them to spin to the ground; (2) the tail feathers of
a large flightless bird sprout from the drinker’s tailbone, arresting their fall but forcing them into an
uncomfortable head-down position; (3) brightly colored feathers, like those of an exotic tropical bird,
burst from the drinker’s arms; (4) drinker’s skin sags and sprouts soft downy fur, their eyes bulge, and
by extending their limbs, they can move through the air with the grace of a sugar glider.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) a tickle grows in the drinker’s throat, eventually
resulting in a cough that expels a cloud of small, white feathers from their mouth (penalty at judge’s
discretion); (2-3) unable to resist any crop, seed, nut or other item that might be considered bird food,
the drinker will gorge themselves at every opportunity (suffer half Movement for eight hours); (4-5)
sometimes the drinker gobbles like a turkey rather than talking like a human (-1d modifier to social
interaction rolls for the next 24 hours); (6-7) the change in the drinker’s physical form results in a
pack, satchel, or pouch falling clear and taking the full force of the fall (loss or damage to one random
piece of equipment at the judge’s discretion); (8-9) a third of the hair on the drinker’s head (including
facial hair) is replaced with feathers of a similar color and texture (-1d penalty to social interaction
rolls); (10+) drinker rides an emotional rollercoaster for seven days, after which the drinker lays an
ostrich-sized egg (the drinker attempts to avoid direct combat to protect the egg during the seven days,
suffering a -2 penalty to all melee combat rolls until the egg is laid).

12-13 The cordial reduces the drinker’s rate of descent. The drinker must pass a DC 10 Fortitude
save to avoid falling damage; on a failure, they suffer half damage. The drinker lands 1d30’
away from the spot they would have originally landed. Roll 1d12 to determine the direction.
Cushioning cordial lasts for 1 turn.
14-17 The cordial reduces the drinker’s rate of descent. The drinker must pass a DC 8 Fortitude
save to avoid falling damage; on a failure, they suffer half damage. The drinker lands 1d20’
away from the spot they would have originally landed. Roll 1d12 to determine the direction.
Cushioning cordial lasts for 1 turn.
18-19 The drinker floats downward at a rate of 8’ per round, floating effortlessly, and landing
directly where the drinker would have landed during a normal fall. Cushioning cordial lasts for
2 turns.
20-23 The drinker grows fleshy membranes that attach from arms to ankles. The new growths
allow the drinker to glide at a rate of 30’ per round, and with the presence of wind, the
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drinker can remain afloat with a DC 8 Reflex save each round, otherwise it is assumed the
drinker descends 8’ per round. Cushioning cordial lasts 1d3 turns.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the drinker finds their bones greatly diminished in
density, allowing for much longer time in the air. The drinker may glide at a rate of 30’ per
round and stay aloft indefinitely with the presence of a gentle breeze. The drinker may rise or
fall 30’ per round during the effect duration. Cushioning cordial lasts 1d4 turns.
28-29 In addition to the result from 24-27, the drinker may snatch up another falling target with a
successful attack roll against AC 10. Success means a safe descent for both at 30’ per round.
Cushioning cordial lasts for 1d4 turns.
30-31 The drinker vomits a gelatinous cushion that grows exponentially while hurtling to the
ground, landing before the drinker to create a fluffy cushion. The cushion acts as a large
pillow, covering an area of 30’. The drinker and up to 1d6 additional falling allies land
harmlessly as the pillow deflates with a less than classy noise. Cushioning cordial lasts 1d10
rounds.
32+ In addition to the result from 30-31, the cushion expands outwards to 60’ and prevents all
allies or other falling objects from suffering any damage. Cushioning cordial lasts 1 turn.
GOLDEN VOCAL PHILTER

Level: 1 Range: Hearing Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: The golden vocal philter improves the user’s singing voice. Depending on how potent the
mixture turns out, the effects can range from getting a rowdy saloon hall to sit still for every chorus of
“Oh, Suzannah!,” to catching the attention of the moon.
Manifestation: The only manifestation of the golden vocal philter is the improvement of the user’s
singing voice.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user sings (in their normal voice) whenever
they try to talk for the next 24 hours; (2-3) the user’s voice becomes squeaky and ridiculous for two
days; (4-5) the user can only speak in a melodic, sarcastic manner for seven days, so that even when
they are completely sincere, it sounds like they’re mocking whomever they speaks to; (6-7) the user
is forced to add the phrase “damn your eyes” to the end of every response to a question they give
for the next five days; (8-9) the user loses their voice for seven days; (10+) the user loses their voice
permanently.

12-13 The user’s voice becomes beautiful to those who listen. 1d3 random persons within the sound
of the user’s voice must immediately pass a DC 12 Willpower save to avoid giving pause to
listen to the song. Affected are only distracted for so long as they are left to enjoy the song
without disturbance but will otherwise remain enthralled for the duration of the formula.
Golden vocal philter lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
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14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, in non-combat situations, the singing fascinates both
human and humanoid listeners. Golden vocal philter lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, up to 1d4 targets that can hear the singing can be chosen
by the user. Targets must pass a Willpower save with a DC matching the results of the
Brew check; on a failure, they are fascinated and will listen as long as the user sings and the
duration lasts, unless danger or a surprising action snaps them out of their spell. Golden vocal
philter lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the Willpower DC increases by +4, and the number
of humanoid users affected increases to 1d10 targets as chosen by the user who are within
hearing range of the user’s voice. Golden vocal philter lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
24-27 1d10 targets, as chosen by the user, may now include even mundane animals. Targets must
pass a Willpower save with a DC matching the Brew check +4 or be enthralled, unable to take
action, for as long as the user sings and the duration lasts. Violent action against the listeners
will break the spell, but they will otherwise remain enthralled. Golden vocal philter lasts
1d12+CL rounds.
28-29 In addition to the result from 24-27, the user gains the ability to channel their voice to such
a high octave that the song can inflict physical pain to the ears of those affected. Targets
chosen to feel the pain have their ears rupture, and unless a DC 14 Fortitude save can be
passed, 1d10 in sonic damage is suffered in addition to temporary loss of hearing (-4 penalty
to any hearing checks) for 1d8 hours. Golden vocal philter lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the user can affect all targets within hearing range. If
damage is chosen to be dished out, it is now increased to 1d12 and deafness lasts for 1d24
hours. Golden vocal philter lasts 1 turn.
32+ All selected targets (human or animal) within hearing range must make a Willpower save
equal to the Brew check +4 or be enthralled by the user’s voice, unable to take action unless
acted upon violently. The user may choose to pitch their voice in such a way as to cause
damage (1d12 sonic damage unless a DC 14 Fortitude save is passed) and a temporary loss
of hearing (-4 penalty to any hearing checks) for 1d24 hours. Additionally, the user’s singing
voice goes beyond beautiful and becomes a force of nature. Their singing can charm the
moon, the sun, and the winds, allowing them to sing weather into or out of existence (for
example, they can dispel or create storms, calm winds, or sing a hurricane into existence).
Destructive weather conditions are powerful enough to cause environmental damage to
any caught outside (typically 1d4 points of damage per round of exposure or as the judge
rules). The weather change is dependent on the season, and the user has no control over
the direction the weather takes. They cannot steer tornadoes at specific buildings or cause
lighting to strike a designated target. Golden vocal philter lasts 1d4 turns as long as the user
continues to sing.
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HAIR OF THE DOG
Level: 1 Range: self or touch Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: Hair of the dog works to alleviate any kind of damage, but it is especially effective if part of
what wounded the user can be obtained. It only works if what harmed the user has a soul of some
sort. The user must either claim the needed component from the attacker’s corpse or pass a successful
melee attack to pull hair, a bit of skin, etc.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the user’s wounds start to glow; (2) the user’s wounds start to grow tendrils
that grope about with an uncomfortable strength; (3) the user is wracked with visions of that which
damaged them and must pass a DC 10 Willpower save or be stunned for 1 round.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0–1) the tincture causes a transformation in the
relevant body part (or causes a part to grow if they do not have it) that mimics the component used
(i.e., if a claw was used as a component, then the user’s fingers or toes change into claws) for the
duration; (2-3) the user instantly falls down drunk—see Intoxication; (4-5) the user becomes allergic
to alcohol for 1d3 days (a single sip causes extreme nausea imposing a -2d penalty to all actions for
1d6 rounds); (6-7) the user constantly sweats and reeks of burning flesh for 1d6 days (-1d penalty to all
interaction rolls for the duration); (8-9) the user becomes hyperactive for 1d7 days, unable to sleep or
rest (no natural healing during this time can occur); (10+) the user suffers a permanent 1d4 Stamina
loss as their system reacts violently with the component used in the tincture.
With a component taken from the attacker. Without a component.

1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll on the Mutagenic Lost, failure and worse! Roll on the
Reaction table. Mutagenic Reaction table.
2-11 Lost. Failure. The formula can no longer be Lost, failure. The formula can no longer be
brewed until the user can re-evaluate the brewed until the user can re-evaluate the
ingredients (24 hours). ingredients (24 hours).
12-13 Heal 1d6 hit points. The user coughs up Heal 1d3 hit points. The user coughs up
something inky-black that scampers away. something green and reminiscent of their foe
that scampers away.
14-17 Heal 2d6 hit points. The user also gains a +3 Heal 1d5 hit points. The user is momentarily
bonus to Fort saves vs. standard poisons. stunned for 1d3 rounds.
18-19 Heal 3d6 hit points. In addition, users gain a In addition to the result from 14-17, it now
+3 bonus to Fort saves vs. supernatural disease. heals for 2d5 hit points. The user seizes up
This result could potentially cure lycanthropy with paroxysms and spasms for 1d6 rounds.
and other diseases transferred by foes.
20-23 Heal 3d8 hit points. In addition, gain the In addition to the result from 18-19, the
following bonus: Until the next dawn, the healing is now 2d6 hit points. The user also
user takes on the characteristics of what hurt takes on an apelike appearance for 1 turn,
them. They gain a bite, claw, sting, or other during which the user has +1d to Strength
appropriate trait from the creature (judge’s checks and -2d to Personality checks for 1d10
discretion). They also mutate into a hybrid rounds.
between their form and the creature’s form for
1d10 rounds.
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24-27 Heal 3d10 hit points. In addition to the result In addition to the result from 20-23, the
from 20-23, the hybrid form is more powerful: healing is now 2d10 hit points. The user’s
The user has +1d to Strength, Agility, and personality takes on a rather primitive bend
Stamina checks and to natural attacks (such as for 1d4 rounds, and the user suffers -2d to
biting, punching, etc.) for 1d12 rounds before Personality and Intelligence checks for 1d12
the tincture expires. rounds before the tincture expires.
28-29 Heal 3d12 hit points. In addition to the result Heal 2d12 hit points. The user has a fleeting
from 24-27, 1d5 doses were created with the vision of primitive ancestry and becomes a
Brew check that can be used at a later time or primitive hominid for 1d12 rounds. During
given to others. this time, they cannot speak or use complex
Additionally, the formula can be applied to the tools, but their hearing and sight are
recently departed, giving them one last chance excellent, and they get +2d for tasks involving
at a miraculous return from death (in game them or for physical tasks that use gross
terms, another roll the body check may be motor skills for 1 turn.
made outside the normal hour timeframe, up
to 24 hours later).
30-31 Regain all lost hit points, up to the user’s The user is healed for 3d12 hit points. The
maximum starting total. In addition, 1d5 doses user also has a fleeting vision of their ur-
were created with the Formula roll that have a human ancestry and becomes a primitive
secondary effect of allowing a second roll the hominid for 1d3 turns. They cannot speak
body check if administered within 48 hours or use complex tools, but their hearing and
of “death.” For its primary use, the tincture sight are excellent, and they get +2d for tasks
causes a drinker to take on the characteristics involving them or for physical tasks that
of what hurt them. They gain a bite, claw, sting, use gross motor skills; physical abilities also
or other appropriate trait from the creature improve and are reflected by a +2d modifier
(judge’s discretion) that lasts for 48 hours. In to related rolls.
addition, they mutate into a hybrid between
their form and the creature’s form, granting
them a +2d to Strength, Agility, and Stamina
checks and to natural attacks (such as biting,
punching, etc.) for 1d12 rounds before the
tincture expires.
32+ In addition to the result from 30-31, Regain all All lost hit points are regained. The user
lost hit points, and temporarily double their also has fleeting visions of their ur-human
maximum hit point total for the next 72 hours, ancestry and becomes a primitive hominid
after which any remaining extra hit points will until the next dawn. During this time, they
go away. The creature traits now last for 72 cannot speak or use complex tools, but their
hours with the hybrid form lasting 2d8 rounds hearing and sight are excellent, and they gain
with a +3d bonus to Strength, Agility, and +3d for tasks involving them and to physical
Stamina during that time. Roll the body checks tasks that use gross motor skills. Physical
may now be tried up to 72 hours later when abilities also improve and are reflected by a
applied to the “dead.” +3d modifier to related rolls.
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NECROPOTION
Level: 1 Range: Self Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: Drinking this noxious brew changes the countenance of the user to resemble that of one of
the unsightly un-dead that stalk the shadows of the territories since the Seven Days of Night.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s skin becomes transparent, displaying clean white bones, healthy
blood vessels, and muscles before the temporary (hopefully!) change takes hold; (2) with a blue
flash and a jolt, the user’s eyes bulge, and their hair stands on end like they’ve taken a shock of that
‘electrickery’ they’ve seen dancing through the clouds on stormy nights; (3) with a sound like bones
cracking, the user’s shoulders droop, and their back hunches over like a person twice their age; (4)
the user gags on the last drop of potion, and the residue foams up, overflowing from their mouth,
permanently staining any skin it touches a dead-looking gray-blue color.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) a tingling sensation in the user’s scalp
causes them to run their hands through their hair, which falls out in patches (-1d on all social based
Personality checks until it grows back in approximately six weeks later); (2-3) like a zombie, the user’s
natural body odor is replaced with that of a corpse (-2d on all Personality checks for 1d3 days); (4-5)
the user’s eyebrows become one thick and bushy mass and their ears, nostrils, and the backs of their
hands sprout unattractive growths of dark hair (-2d on all Personality checks until they visit a barber);
(6-7) like a zombie, the user’s speech is impaired and they find it hard to communicate in complex
sentences, as well as sometimes interjecting the word “brains” inappropriately (any abilities requiring
speech suffer a -1d penalty for the next 24 hours); (8-9) like a vampire, the user has an unnatural
aversion to daylight (-1d on all rolls made outside during daylight hours) for the next 24 hours; (10+)
shuffling like a zombie, the user’s Movement speed is reduced by half for 1d6 days, in addition to also
suffering the results found when rolling a 6-7.

12-13 The user’s body assumes the appearance of a fresh corpse: the skin is pallid and cold to the
touch but otherwise intact, and their eyes turn milky white. The user can pass for a corpse if
they remain motionless. Un-dead will not recognize the user as a threat unless provoked by
an attack or sudden movement. Formula is active for 1d6+CL rounds.
14-17 User’s muscles and tissue become stiff as rigor sets in, and the skin adopts a bluish-purple
discoloration. Movement speed is reduced by half. The user can pass for a corpse or some
other form of shambling un-dead. Formula is active for 1d8+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, the user may assume the form of un-dead 3 Hit Dice or
less. The user gains the ability to speak with the assumed type of un-dead and may Move
using their normal rate, in addition to gaining any normal mode of attack the chosen un-
dead may have. Necropotion lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
20-23 The user begins contorting, and parts of their body begin to stretch and change to resemble
a chosen un-dead type of 4 Hit Dice or less. In addition to assuming the chosen un-dead’s
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form, the user gains any special senses the creature has that is being mimicked (dark vision,
see invisible, etc.). The user also gains any natural attacks the creature has and gains the
ability to communicate with other creatures the mimicked form would normally be able to
communicate with. Necropotion lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the user is able to mimic un-dead types of up to 5 Hit
Dice. The user also gains one chosen special ability the un-dead possesses (paralyzing touch,
drain attacks, etc.). Necropotion lasts 1 turn.
28-29 The user may select an un-dead type of up to 6 Hit Dice to emulate. This level of result can
be potentially dangerous to the user, as they transform fully into the creature mimicked and
gain all natural and special abilities that a creature of the selected type would normally have.
The user not only gains the ability to communicate with other creatures of the type chosen,
they also gain a +1d modifier to all interaction rolls with un-dead of a similar type chosen. At
the end of the duration, the user must pass a DC 12 Willpower save to avoid being stuck in
the form assumed for 24 hours. Users failing the save will behave and think in all respects like
the creature chosen. Users are allowed a new save each day until passed. Necropotion lasts 1d3
turns.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the user may assume any un-dead type of up to 7 Hit
Dice. Additionally, for the duration of the formula, the user may switch between un-dead
types and their normal form at will. Changes require 1 round of concentration. Necropotion
lasts 1d4 turns.
32+ The user physically transforms into any un-dead type of up to 8 Hit Dice or less. The user
assumes the form, special abilities, and all-natural attacks of the creature chosen. The user
not only gains the ability to communicate with other similar creatures the form would
normally communicate with, they also gain a +1d modifier to all interaction rolls with un-
dead of a similar type. Additionally, the user gains the ability to shift back and forth between
the chosen type and back to their original form. The user gains the permanent ability to
assume the form of the chosen creature once per day (the creature chosen at the time the
formula is used). However, transforming comes with a price,and each attempt to change
back to the user’s natural form may only take place with a DC 12 Willpower save, with failure
resulting in being stuck in the un-dead form for 24 hours, at which point a new save is
allowed. Necropotion lasts 24 hours.
OINTMENT OF GALVANIC AGITATION

Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: Varies Save: Varies
General: This ointment allows the user to draw upon and amplify the electrical charge within their
body and in the environment, creating arcs of galvanic energy to strike their foes.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) electricity wells up from every pore on the user’s body, wreathing them in
a nimbus of tiny flickering lights, which flare and cascade to strike where commanded; (2) a single bolt
of lightning flashes from the sky to the user’s hand before striking their intended mark; (3) flickers of
static charge build-up within the surrounding environment (and the people in it), coalescing into a
rolling ball of electricity in front of the user; (4) the user begins to convulse spasmodically, harvesting a
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galvanic charge from within their muscular and cellular structures, and once the charge is maximized,
the user vomits a green-tinged arc of crackling energy which lances through the air.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0–1) the user’s hair carries a small but obvious
permanent static charge, causing it to stand up straight from their head; (2-3) during stressful times,
the user must pass a DC 8 Willpower save, and on a failure, they begin gathering an excess of galvanic
stimulation resulting in uncontrollable twitching, causing -1 to all checks involving fine motor control
for the duration of the stressful encounter; (4-5) the user acts as a human lightning rod, and while
outside in a storm, there is an increased chance they will be struck (should the user be outside during
a storm, there is a cumulative 10% chance per round that a bolt of lightning will be drawn down for
3d8 damage, and a DC 15 Reflex check will save for half damage, rounding down); (6-7) anything made
of metal, touched by the user, holds a vicious charge which is harmless to them but not to others (the
charge grounds through the next person touching the item, causing 1d8 damage); (8-9) tiny arcs of
lightning fizz and pop constantly within the user’s corneas, and the scent of ozone can be detected at
all times around the user, ruining attempts at stealth, causing a -1d to checks made in darkness; (10+)
the user’s presence causes any complex or advanced machinery within 10’ of them to go haywire—
telegraphs stutter uncontrollably, steam engine regulators fail, daguerreotype cameras capture sinister
images of slumbering monstrosities instead of their intended subjects, etc. (bedlamites suffer a -1d
penalty to Gear checks while within 10’ of the user).

12-15 A single bolt of galvanic energy strikes at blinding speed each round with a range of 30’. Users
must make a ranged attack to successfully strike the target who must pass a DC 13 Reflex save
or suffer 1d5 + CL in electrical damage. On a success, they take half damage (rounding down).
Formula is active for 1d4 rounds.
16-17 Two bolts of galvanic energy strike at blinding speed each round with a range of 60’. User
must make a ranged attack to successfully strike the targets, who must pass a DC 14 Reflex
save or take the full brunt of 2d5+CL points of electrical damage; on a success, they take half
damage (rounding down). Formula is active for 1d4+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 16-17, damage is increased to 2d8+CL. Any struck target must
also pass an additional DC 12 Reflex save to avoid being knocked prone. Ointment of galvanic
agitation lasts 1 round.
20-23 The user begins to crackle with an unearthly glow just before they unleash two bolts of
electricity, striking one or two targets up to 90’ away unerringly for 3d8+CL damage per
bolt. Targets may attempt a DC 14 Reflex save to reduce damage by half, rounding down.
Additionally, targets must pass a second DC 14 Reflex save to avoid being knocked prone and
flung 3d6’ away from the source of the attacks. The formula lasts 1 round.
24-27 Choose one of the following effects:
a) A single bolt strikes at one target within 60’, doing 1d16+CL damage. The bolt then arcs
out to target up to five additional targets. Targets must be within 20' of each other. Damage
is reduced by -1d for each successive target chosen. All targets must pass a DC 14 Reflex save;
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on a failure, they take the designated damage; on a success, they take half damage (rounding
down). Formula is active for 1d4 rounds.
b) The user targets a metallic item within 120’, causing it to melt into a fused charred mess.
Enchanted or possessed items are not affected. If the item is being held, the bearer suffers
3d8 damage, and if the item is a firearm, the electrical charge causes all live ammunition to
explode, causing 1d10 additional damage to all creatures within 5’ of the firearm. Formula is
active for 1 round.
28-31 Choose one of the following effects:
a) Choose one of the effects gained from 24-27, but all damage values are increased by +1d.
b) The user can weave a wall of crackling electricity up to 30’ wide between any two
conductive materials (metal, graphite, electrolytes, etc.) within 60’. Anyone approaching
within 5’ of the wall takes 6d8 damage and must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save to pass through
it (taking another 4d4 damage as they cross). Formula lasts 1 turn.
32+ The user can direct a devastating, unnatural storm of lightning that covers a 40’x40’ area
at any point within their line of sight. Everything within the area of effect is wracked by
coruscating flashes of lightning (5d8+CL damage per round). Users struck must pass a DC
14 Reflex save each round to reduce damage suffered by half, rounding down, and they most
additionally pass a DC 14 Reflex save to avoid being thrown 4d6’ and knocked prone. Formula
SNAKE OIL
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: 1 action Brew Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: Snake oil is affectionately named to mock those who doubt the user and their ability to brew
formulas that defy logic. The oil is rubbed on the skin to produce effects that borrow traits from the
common serpent and grant their temporary use to the user.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s skin takes on the appearance of an ornately patterned snake
for the duration of the effect; (2) the skin or soft tissue around the part of the user’s body being
transformed slews away in oily flakes as the transition takes hold; (3) the affected body part swells and
ripples in stomach-turning undulations, until settling into the new form; (4) the form of a vast snake
appears from the shadows, rapidly slithering over the user, weaving the transformation with darting
flicks of its forked tongue.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user acquires the permanent habit of
hissing when under stress, and while annoying and slightly deranged, it has no other substantial
effects; (2-3) there’s a 10% (in settled areas) to 50% (in wilderness areas) chance that each morning
the user wakes, they find a snake has cozied on up to them overnight (they are in no danger from
this critter, but traveling companions don’t have the same assurance and share a 05% to 25% chance
of drawing danger noodles themselves); (4-5) small vermin are no longer safe, as the user has a
compulsion to grab and eat them whenever they spy them (DC 14 Wilpower save to overcome this
drive) for the next 1d5 days; (6-7) the user’s skin begins to slowly but irrevocably turn to snake skin
(judge’s discretion as to how long this is going to take, years possibly), but on the plus side, the user
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is going to leave behind the makings of several great pairs of boots one day; (8-9) the user’s tongue
permanently transforms into that of a snake and now has a very distinctive, sibilant speaking voice,
but openly displaying this malformation will likely prompt a severe negative reaction from God-
fearing folk (the good news is the user has acquired an amazing sense of smell/taste, granting a +4 on
all tracking or perception rolls that involve scent); (10+) every few months, the user sheds their skin,
taking approximately two days, during which they are extremely vulnerable (-1d to all checks, -4 to AC,
and can only Move a maximum of 20’ per round) and a hideous sight to behold.

12-14 The users’ tongue transforms into that of a snake. While their vision range is halved, the
tongue allows the user a greater ability to “smell,” making them skilled at tracking, granting a
+4 bonus to scent-related rolls. Snake oil lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
15-17 The user finds their torso and arms morphing in such a way that it confers a superhuman
grappling and constricting ability. The user gains a +4 modifier on any grappling maneuver,
and any users opposed roll suffers a -2 penalty. A constrained user cannot move or take
any action other than to talk. Once constrained, the user takes an automatic 1d5 points of
damage each round, and the user can attempt, on future rounds, to escape by succeeding
in another grapple check. In addition, the user loses 1d4 temporary Stamina to simulate
smothering (a Stamina of zero is death). Each round after the 1st imposes a -1d penalty when
attempting to break the grapple. Snake oil lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
18-19 User’s face morphs into a serpentlike form, granting a poisonous bite attack. [Atk bite +3
melee (2d6 + poison, DC 14 Fort save or 1d4 damage each round for 1d6 rounds)]. Snake oil
20-23 The mixture dramatically alters the skeletal and muscular elasticity of the users' body,
allowing them to move quickly in a sinuous snakelike fashion, and to climb sheer surfaces
and squeeze through narrow openings. They may move at up to 40' per round horizontally
or 20’ vertically. Users also gain +3 to AC due to their increased agility and may pass through
spaces which are slightly smaller than their head. Snake oil lasts 1 turn.
24-27 The user’s neck and mouth alter to accommodate venom sacks and pipes, allowing them to
spit virulent poison up to 60' with unerring accuracy [Atk spit +3 ranged (3d6 + poison DC 14
Fort save or 1d6 damage each round for the formula’s duration]. Snake oil lasts 1 turn.
28-31 The user can mesmerize up to 1d10 targets in line of sight with their huge luminous serpent
eyes. Targets must pass a DC 16 Willpower save; on a failure, they are entirely under the
mental control of the user, and must follow their verbal commands, potentially even to the
point of self-harm. Upon receiving any order which would result in the target taking damage
or doing something which they find ethically challenging, they may attempt another DC 12
Willpower save to attempt to break free of the compulsion entirely. Snake oil lasts 1d12+CL
rounds.
32+ A spectacular transformation turns the user into a giant snake. Snake oil lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
Deadly Giant Snake: Init +3; Atk bite +6 melee (3d6 + poison DC 12 Fort save or become
paralyzed for 1d6 rounds; on a success, target suffers -1d to all actions for the next round) or
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tail slap +8 melee (2d8 + knocked back 10’ and DC 15 Reflex save or be knocked prone); AC 18;
HD as users HD; MV 50’ horizontal or 30’ vertical; Act 1d20 and 1d16; SV Fort + as user, Ref +
as user, Will + as user; Path as user.
SURREY’S SOPORIFIC ELIXIR

Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Fort
General: The imbiber drinks the volatile concoction which seems to vaporize in their mouth. They
may then breath forth a cloud of sleeping gas.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the drinker’s face takes on the vague appearance of a dragon; (2) the
drinker’s body inflates briefly before exhaling; (3) the drinker’s nostrils flare unnaturally wide to emit
the gas; (4) no visible changes.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) the drinker becomes exhausted and suffers -1 on
all ability checks, initiative, and attack rolls for 48 hours; (2) the manifestation of the elixir becomes
permanent (if the original manifestation was “no change,” reroll a new one using 1d3); (3) the drinker’s
voice becomes monotonous, causing those with whom they interact to become bored or sleepy (the
drinker suffers a -1 on all ability checks involving social interaction for 72 hours); (4) the drinker is
henceforth prone to sleepwalking; (5+) the drinker has permanent, noticeable, bags under their eyes,
causing them to look tired no matter how much they’ve slept.

12-13 Failure, but the formula is not lost.
14-15 The drinker exhales a cloud of mostly transparent gas which affects one target with 10’. The
target must make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Brew check or fall unconscious for
1d2 rounds. They may be awakened if someone spends a round doing so.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the cloud of gas is a 15’ long x 5’ wide cone which affects
all targets within that area.
20-22 In addition to the result from 16-19, the duration of unconsciousness increases to 1d3+1
rounds.
23-25 The drinker exhales a cloud of mostly transparent gas which affects all targets within a cone
25’ long x 5’ wide. The targets must make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Brew check or
fall unconscious for 1d5+1 rounds. They may be awakened if someone spends a round doing
so.
26-28 In addition to the result from 23-25, the cone’s length increases to 30’, and unconscious
targets may not be awakened before the duration is up without magical means.
29-31 The drinker may fill an area of up to 25’ x 25’ with sleeping gas. Targets in the gas must make
a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Brew check or fall unconscious for 1d5+1 rounds.
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Unconscious targets cannot be awakened before the duration is up without magical means.
32+ The drinker may fill an area of up to 40’ x 40’ with sleeping gas, leaving as many 5’ square
pockets in the area without gas as desired. Targets in the gas must make a Fortitude save vs. a
DC equal to the Brew check or fall unconscious for 1d7+2 rounds. Unconscious targets cannot
be awakened before the duration is up without magical means.
TYMPANIC TINCTURE
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: 1 round/CL Brew Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: This concoction alters the drinker’s vocal chords, allowing the production of a variety of
sounds not normally possible for the drinker.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the drinker’s neck puffs out like a bird making a call; (2) the drinker gains
physical characteristics similar to those of the animal/person/object being imitated; (3) the drinker’s
mouth opens unnaturally wide to emit the desired sounds; (4) no visible change.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) the drinker loses their voice completely for 48
hours; (2) the drinker becomes tone deaf and can no longer carry a tune, play musical instruments well,
or even whistle; (3) the drinker becomes deafened and suffers -2 on all ability checks and initiative rolls
requiring hearing for 48 hours; (4) the manifestation of the elixir becomes permanent (if the original
manifestation was “no change,” reroll a new one using 1d3); (5+) the drinker compulsively whistles or
hums most of the time.

12-13 Failure, but the formula is not lost.
14-15 The drinker may make the sounds of an animal they have previously heard. The sounds
cannot exceed approximately 90 decibels (a lion’s roar but not a herd of elephants
stampeding) and will not be intelligible even to animals of the variety mimicked. The drinker
can make the sounds appear to originate anywhere within 20’. Humans who hear the sounds
must make a Willpower check vs. DC 12 + drinker’s Personality modifier (modified at the
judge’s discretion by circumstance) or, barring obvious proof to the contrary, they believe the
sounds are authentic.
16-18 In addition to the result from 14-15, the drinker may also emulate the sounds of man-made
devices or non-animal phenomena. Things like a sizzling dynamite fuse, the chime of a
grandfather clock, a knock on a door, or rainfall can be copied. However, very loud sounds
like gunshots and roaring train engines exceed the 90 decibel limit and can not be mimicked.
19-22 In addition to the result from 16-18, the drinker may also emulate the voice of a specific
person they have previously heard speak (the words will be intelligible). The Willpower save
DC also increases to 14 + drinker’s Personality modifier.
23-25 The drinker may mimic the sounds of an animal they have previously heard, the voice of
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a specific person they have previously heard speak, or the sounds of man-made or non-
animal phenomena. The sounds cannot exceed approximately 90 decibels (a lion’s roar but
not a herd of elephants stampeding, a gunshot, or a roaring train as examples). The drinker
can make the sounds appear to originate anywhere within 20’. Humans who hear the
sounds must make a 16 + drinker’s Personality modifier (modified at the judge’s discretion
by circumstance) or, barring obvious proof to the contrary, they believe the sounds are
authentic.
26-28 In addition to the result from 23-25, the sounds may exceed 90 decibels and the Willpower
save DC increases to 18 + drinker’s Personality modifier.
29-31 In addition to the result from 26-28, the drinker can emulate complicated sounds composed
of multiple people’s voices, multiple animals or machines, etc. The sound of an argument,
scuffle, or gunfight could be believably produced. The sounds can be made to originate
anywhere within 40’ of the drinker.
32+ In addition to the result from 29-31, the drinker can emulate the sounds of creatures,
machines, or people they have never heard. The sounds can be made within 100’ of the
drinker.
WYOMING WHISKEY CURE

Level: 1 Range: Touch Duration: Permanent Brew Time: 1d3 rounds Save: Special
General: The Wyoming whiskey cure transforms water into a premium whiskey. It is basically a cure for
your water not being whiskey. If this mixture is used on a creature made of water, it gets a save against
being transformed into whiskey (Fortitude save with a DC equal to the Brew check), the effect of which
must be determined by the judge. The higher the user’s level, the higher the quality of the whiskey. A
1st level user creates a rotgut concoction that only an Arkansas mountain man could love, while a 10th
level user creates a liquor so divine it could turn a temperance revival into the Devil’s bachelor party.
The brew result creates one tiny drop, which must then be added to water within one hour to
transform it into whiskey.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the water swirls and swirls, slowly becoming whiskey; (2) the water
becomes a tiny cloud which then rains whiskey back into its container; (3) for one beautiful moment,
light shines down on the brew, and is accompanied by a sound like a chorus of angels singing; (4) the
water leaps out of its container and becomes whiskey, landing back in the vessel without spilling a
single drop.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the mixture explodes, causing 1d6 damage
to the user; (2-3) the mixture becomes sentient, immediately forcing its way down the user’s throat,
causing extreme intoxication; (4-5) the user becomes allergic to alcohol for 1d5 days—a single sip
causes extreme nausea; (6-7) a tiny cloud appears over the user and rains whiskey on them for 1d3
hours; (8-9) the user becomes immune to the effects of alcohol for three days; (10+) all alcohol within
three miles of the user turns to water.
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12-13 One honest shot of water permanently becomes premium whiskey.
14-17 One tall glass of water permanently becomes premium whiskey.
18-21 A canteen of water permanently becomes premium whiskey with a value of $25.
22-25 A gallon of water permanently becomes premium whiskey with a value of $50.
26-29 1d3+CL gallons of water permanently becomes premium whiskey with a value of $75 per
gallon.
30-31 1d10+CL gallons of water permanently becomes premium whiskey with a value of $100 per
gallon.
32+ A barrel of water holding 20 gallons permanently becomes premium whiskey with a value of
$200 per gallon.
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 LEVEL TWO FORMULAE 
CREEPY PEEPER LOZENGES
General: The user of this lozenge goes through a series of physiological changes, as optic nerve,
muscle, and suspensory ligaments detach, allowing the sight-giving organs to dislodge for remote
viewing.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s eyes begin to bulge in a terrifying manner as they escape the
orbital sockets they call home; (2) the user’s neck and face become flushed with blood, veins visually
pulsing to the user’s bulging eyes as the proper pressure needed to dislodge them is reached; (3) the
user uncontrollably sneezes with such force that one or both eyeballs forcefully eject from the skull; (4)
the affected organs begin to glow and grow to twice their normal size before squirting out as they grow
too large for their sockets.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user’s pupils begin to project thin beams
of light uncontrollably for 1d3 turns; (2-3) the user becomes color blind for 1d3 days; (4-5) the user’s
eyes begin to wander and roll around independently for 1d7 days during conversations, resulting in a
-2 penalty to interaction rolls; (6-7) the user’s eyeballs develop tiny red clots that constantly grow and
burst, giving the white areas of the orbs a permanent bloody appearance, resulting in a -3 penalty to
social interaction rolls; (8-9) the user’s eyes develop a permanent aversion to bright light, doubling any
penalties that normally affect vision (such as a blinding flash, spells, etc.); (10+) as a permanent result,
any blow to the head (roll 1d10 when struck in melee—a 1 results in a head shot), or even a simple
sneeze, causes the user’s eyeballs to fly out of their sockets and dangle by their optic nerves, attaching
ligaments, and muscles (the user is effectively blind until a full-round action is used to push them back
into the skull).

12-13
Failure.
14-15 The user “plucks” one of their eyes from its socket and places it anywhere desired. The eye
functions normally within 50’ of the user, transmitting anything taking place within its
normal visual range. The dislodged eyeball suffers the same penalties from low-light vision
or blinding effects that would normally affect it. While the eyeball is out, the user suffers a
-2 penalty to all actions requiring vision. The eyeball itself has AC 5, can suffer 2 hit points of
damage before being popped like a grape, and is considered helpless while separated from its
owner. Destroyed eyeballs will slowly regenerate within the user’s empty socket over the next
1d7 days. The eye ceases to function magically after the formula’s duration expires but can be
replaced in the eye socket with no ill effect. Formula lasts 1 turn.
16-17 In addition to the result from 14-15, both eyes may be removed. Removed eyes function
independently while within 100’ of the user who is effectively blind if both eyes are removed
unless they are being observed by the “wandering” eyeballs (-4 to sight-based rolls). The
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removal of but a single eye results in a -2 penalty to sight-based rolls. Formula lasts 1 turn.
18-19 The user “plucks” one or both of their eyes from their sockets and places them as desired.
The eyes function normally within 200’’ of the user, transmitting everything taking place
within normal visual range. The dislodged eyes suffer the same penalties from blinding
effects as normal but gain infravision and the ability to see in perfect darkness. Additionally,
the eyeballs gains limited mobility by rolling and bouncing at a rate of 15’ per round. While
the both eyeballs are out, the user is blind unless being observed by the eyeballs (a -4 penalty
to sight-based rolls) or is only slightly inconvenienced if but one eye is out (-2 to sight-based
rolls). Each eyeball has an AC 12 and can suffer 5 hit points of damage before being popped
like a grape. Destroyed eyeballs will slowly regenerate within the user’s empty sockets over
the next 1d3 days. The eyes cease to function after the formula’s duration expires but can be
replaced in the eye sockets with no ill effect. Formula lasts 2 turns.
20-21 In addition to the result from 18-19, the formula range increases to 300’. Additionally, the
removed eyes gain the ability to see invisible and hidden objects. The Movement rate of each
eye is also improved to 30’. Formula lasts 2 turns.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the eyes sprout insectlike wings which grant flight at the
rate of 60’ per round. Eyeballs function normally within one mile from the user and gain an
improved AC of 16. Additionally, each eyeball gains a beam attack that may be used once per
round. The beam is [Atk beam +1 missile (3d8 damage, 60’ range)]. Formula lasts 3 turns.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the eyes gain the ability to see into the Near of the spirit
world. Additionally, each eye can be “detonated,” inflicting 4d6 fire damage in a 10’ area of
effect (affected users may attempt a DC 18 Reflex save to reduce damage by half). Affected
users have a 50% chance of catching fire. Eyes detonated regrow in 1d8 hours. Formula lasts 4
turns.
30-31 One or both eyes instantly dislodge and fly about with insect wings at the rate of 120’ per
round. While dislodged, the user suffers a -2/-4 (one eye/ two eyes) penalty as they are unable
to see their immediate surroundings once their eyes have flown away from the area. Keeping
the eyes within 60’ of the user grants them the ability of seeing 360 degrees. While staying
in the area, the user is also immune to surprise and gains a +1d modifier to all rolls using
sight. The eyes also impart vision in all spectrums, granting spotting all hidden or invisible
objects within a range of 10 miles. Each eye has an AC of 18 and can withstand 15 hit points
before bursting like a grape. A beam attack is gained for each eye with 1d4 beams per round
per eye [Atk beam +1 missile (3d8 damage with a 60% chance of catching fire, 100’ range)].
Additionally, each eye can be “detonated,” inflicting 4d6 fire damage in a 10’ area of effect
(affected users may attempt a DC 18 Reflex save to reduce damage by half). Affected users
have a 60% chance of catching fire. Eyes detonated regrow in 1 turn. Formula lasts 4 turns.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the eyeballs gain the ability to pierce all illusion and
detect magical auras. Formula lasts 5 turns.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, the eyeballs gain the use of the dreaded “Evil Eye,” and
once per round, each eye may force one target to pass an immediate DC 15 Willpower save to
avoid instant death from heart failure (immediately drop to 0 hit points and make a roll the
body check). Formula lasts 5 turns.
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CHAMELEON'S BREW
Level: 2 Range: Self Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: This potion allows the drinker to make minor feature changes to their physical form at lower
results and full fledge dramatic transformations, including changing sex or even mimicing inanimate
objects, with greater brew checks. (Judge’s note: adding a bio-sample relating to a living target the user
wishes to mimic before drinking grants a +1 bonus on the outcome.) Unless specified, the clothing and
objects carried by a target the user chooses to mimic are not copied (only their physical form).
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the changing part of the user peels off and falls away, revealing the changes
beneath; (2) the user’s body glows and shimmers briefly, then fades to show the alterations; (3) the
user’s features churn like a roiling liquid, losing all semblance of form until the new shape is chosen;
(4) the user’s skin pulses as if living creatures are crawling beneath , and bubbling skin eventually
bursts, showing the mixture’s desired effect.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the transformation leaves the user with one
or more features that stand out in an unfavorable way (such as looking artificial or possessing bizarre
coloration—game effects left to judge’s discretion); (2-3) the user ends up with mismatched changes
that look like they clearly belong on someone else’s body; (4-5) the user’s hands become transforming
instruments, “smudging” any part of the user’s body they touch for the next 1d6 hours (the effect is
unsettling and all interaction rolls suffer a -2 penalty); (6-7) the user grows a random extra body part,
which is useless, but constantly flails and twitches for the next 24 hours, making all interaction rolls
suffer a -1d penalty; (8-9) the user loses their sense of identity for 1d6 hours, and if they were copying
an individual’s features, they believe they are that person (otherwise, they temporarily take on a
new personality appropriate to the situation); (10+) the transformation gives the user a permanently
disfigured appearance—related to the one intended.

12-13
Failure.
14-15 The user makes a few minor and random changes to their appearance, such as eye color, nose
size, or hair style. If a bio-sample was added to the potion, the changes mimic the features of
the donor; otherwise, they come from whoever the user is concentrating on while imbibing.
Attempts to fool those unaware of the attempted mimicry must pass a DC 10 Willpower save;
on a failure, the user passes for the target of the mimicry. Formula is active for 1 turn.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the user experiences several significant changes to their
appearance (as chosen by the player), such as shifting height or girth by a few inches or
adding or removing hair with the effect of increasing the Willpower save to DC 15. Formula
lasts 1 turn.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the user can mimic or create drastic changes to the body,
such as lost limbs, albinism, etc. The DC to detect the mimicry increases to DC 17. Formula
lasts 2 turns.
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22-25 The user’s skin becomes like a lump of clay. Any human or humanoid features can be
mimicked that do not exceed 1.5 times the mass of the user. Vocal shifts do not grant the
ability to speak languages they did not already speak. Users gain any natural attacks of the
mimicked form. Additionally, the user can mimic any sex or ethnicity. Changes can be made
each round but require 1 full round when assuming a completely different form. The DC to
detect the user increases to 18. Formula lasts 2 turns.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the user may mimic the features of humans or
humanoids up to twice their own mass, which now includes any clothing or gear worn or
carried (though complex weapons such as firearms will not function). The DC to detect any
attempts at mimicry increase to a 19. Formula lasts 2 turns.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the Willpower save to detect the mimicry increases to
DC 20. Additionally, the user may assume the form of plant-based matter of roughly the
same mass. Close observation of this form will show signs of the user (“there’s a human face
on that leaf!”). Users lose any Agility modifiers to AC but retain their hit points. Formula lasts
3 turns.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the user may assume the form of any inanimate object of
roughly the same mass. Close observation of this form will show “breathing,” and while the
appearance mimics the chosen object, the user does not gain any features of the object (AC of
a safe for example). Formula lasts 4 turns.
34+ The user’s skin becomes like a lump of clay. The resultant form can not exceed twice the
mass of the user and is so perfect that no save is allowed to detect the mimicry. When
mimicking human and humanoid forms, clothing and gear are also mimicked if desired
(complex weapons or items are non-functional). Vocal shifts do not grant the ability to speak
languages they did not already speak. The user gains any natural attacks of the mimicked
form. Changes can be made each round but require 1 full round when assuming a completely
different form. The user may assume the form of plant-based matter but lose any Agility
modifiers to AC, while retaining their own hit points. Additionally, the user may assume the
form of any inanimate object. While the appearance mimics the chosen object, the user does
not gain any features of the object (AC of a safe for example).
DEAD SHOT
Level: 2 Range: By ranged weapon Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: Drinking this potion greatly enhances the user’s accuracy with firearms. Additionally,
the user finds their talent for placing a shot in a vulnerable area is greatly improved, making for
devastating shots.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) user’s hands are bathed in a golden pulsing glow; (2) user’s eyes lose all
color, leaving only a bullseye in place of pupils for the duration of the formula; (3) the user’s hands
are coated in an oozing black substance that glows where veins would normally be; (4) user’s arm and
hand muscles twitch nervously, eager to test the honed nature of their augmented skill.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the manifestation of the mixture becomes
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permanent (the judge will determine what game effects this might cause); (2-3) the scent of gun
smoke follows the user everywhere, gathering peculiar looks anywhere they go for 1d4 days; (4-5) the
user’s gun hand develops a strong tremor for 24 hours (when shooting, flip two cards from the Gun
deck and take the worse of the two results); (6-7) the user is permanently made uncomfortable when
relinquishing their primary firearm and must pass a DC 12 Willpower save when asked to do so to
avoid drawing and firing at the source of the request; (8-9) the user permanently develops a case of
jittery reflexes and must pass a DC 12 Willpower save whenever startled (on a failure, they immediately
draw and fire on the source that startled them); (10+) the user’s teeth take on a permanent brass sheen,
resembling spent bullet casings.

12-13
Failure.
14-15 The user’s gun/throwing arm and eyes begin to glow with a pale light as internal senses begin
to amplify. For the duration of the formula, any ranged attacks and damage rolls gain a +2
bonus. Dead shot lasts for 1d6 rounds.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the user also finds their speed is greatly increased (+10’ to
Move, +2 to initiative). Formula lasts 1d8 rounds.
20-21 The user’s senses come alive as all targets in the area seem to move at a snail’s pace and glow
with a light that makes them easier to spot. In addition to a +3 bonus to initiative and ranged
attack rolls, the user suffers no penalty when attacking with two weapons. Their Movement
is increased by +15’. Formula lasts 1d10 rounds.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the user also gains a +1d to the damage rolls of ranged
attacks and Critical Hit table rolls. The user also finds that their critical hit threshold is
increased by +1 to whatever the normal range was before using the formula. Additionally,
misfires and fumbles gain a -1d bonus (reflected by reducing the fumble-die size). Formula
lasts 1d12 rounds.
26-29 The user’s eyes glow with a pale blue light as they survey the scene. All objects move at a
snail’s pace, while glowing with a light that makes them easy marks. The user finds their
arms seemingly alive and itching to put to rest anyone foolish enough to challenge them.
Any ranged attack made by the user gains a +1d bonus to attack, damage, and Critical Hit
table rolls. Initiative rolls also gain a +1d bonus. The critical hit threshold for ranged attacks
increases by +2, while fumbles gain a -2d bonus (reflected by reducing the fumble die). The
user suffers no penalty for attacking with two weapons. Formula lasts 1d14 rounds.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the range categories of any ranged weapon being used is
doubled and any misfire or fumble may be redrawn/rerolled. The user’s senses are improved
to such a degree that they may “smell” invisible users and see through illusion. Dead shot lasts
1 turn.
32-33 The user’s eyes crackle and glow with a pale blue light as they survey the current scene. Any
ranged attacks, damage, and initiative rolls gain a reroll with the highest result counting for
the intended action. Additionally, the critical hit threshold for ranged attacks increases by +3,
while any misfire or fumble results may be redrawn/rerolled. The user suffers no penalty for
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two-weapon attacks and finds range categories doubled for all ranged weapons. The user’s
senses are improved to such a degree that they may “smell” invisible users and see through
illusion. Formula lasts 1 turn.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, any damage inflicted is automatically the maximum
allowed for the die type. Additionally, fumbles and misfires are ignored for all ranged attacks.
Formula lasts 1 turn.
DUST OF OSSIFIENCE
General: Upon applying the dust, the user’s dermis hardens, yet keeps its tensile utility, allowing the
ability to shrug off physical damage they may suffer while riding the range.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s skin takes on a gray hue and leaves a grayish dusty residue where
it meets another surface; (2) for the duration of the formula, the user’s skin fossilizes, gaining a rough
titian hue as horrendous cracking sounds are audible with the user’s slightest movement; (3) the user’s
skin violently bubbles and pops and quickly coagulates into a thick, pinkish outer coating that smells
strangely like bubblegum; (4) a yellowish chalky powder explodes from every pore of the user’s skin
before dissipating, leaving the user’s skin glistening like a sleek polished stone.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the dusty nature of the mixture leaves a tickle
in the user’s throat, causing an incessant hack at the most inopportune of times for the next 1d4 days
(effects at judge’s discretion); (2-3) some hardening remains in some of the user’s extremities, causing
increased difficulty in small motor skill operation (all checks requiring a delicate touch suffer a -2
penalty for the 24 hours); (4-5) the user’s epidermis stays stretched, leaving huge flaps of skin that
returns to normal over time (Agility based rolls suffer a -1d penalty for the next 1d3 days); (6-7) the
user’s legs and feet keep some of the solidification brought about by the dust, reducing the user’s
Movement by -5’ permanently; (8-9) some of the calcifying nature of the emollient has hardened
the outer dermis, making the user’s reaction speed a tad slower (suffer a permanent -2 penalty to all
initiative rolls); (10+) user’s skin permanently manifests random patches that resembles calcified shell
(gain a +2 AC bonus at the expense of a -1d penalty to Agility saves).

12-13
Failure.
14-15 The user’s skin becomes rigid at points, forming an exoskeleton. While in effect, the user
gains a +2 bonus to AC and Fortitude saves. The formula lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
16-17 In addition to the result from 14-15, the bonus to AC and Fortitude saves increases to +3, and
the duration increases to 1d7+CL rounds.
18-19 The user’s skin becomes rigid at points, forming an exoskeleton. While in effect, the user
gains a +4 bonus to AC and Fortitude saves. Additionally, the formula allows the user to
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shrug off most of the damage inflicted by the elements (fire, electricity, cold, etc.). This type
of damage is reduced by half, rounding down. The formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the concoction has such potency that all other types of
damage against the user is reduced by -1d. Formula lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
24-27 The skin of the user twists and transforms to resemble the carapace of an insect. In addition
to gaining a +5 bonus to AC and Fortitude saves, all damage rolls are reduced by -2d. All
damage from the elements (such as heat, cold, and electricity) are reduced by half, rounding
down, in addition to ignoring any lingering effects that are normally suffered in relation to
the elements. The formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, the AC and Fortitude bonus improves to +6. Formula
lasts 1 turn.
32+ In addition to the result from 28-31, the user gains damage immunity to mundane weapons
and a +8 bonus to AC and Fortitude saves against all other attacks. Additionally, any missed
attack targeting the user may be redirected towards its source. To succeed, the user must
make a d16 attack roll, adding any ranged attack bonus. Formula is active for 1d3 turns.
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ELIXIR OF THE COMET
Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Variesl
General: Drinking this elixir serves to open a conduit from the deepest reaches of space, using the
living vessel that is the user to tap into various astral phenomena.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user's body begins to shake, and their eyes and mouth open wide to
expose a swirling black visage speckled with pinpricks of light, like the sky on a clear desert night; (2)
the sky darkens to black for the duration of the event, and the only illumination is now the skin of the
user, which glows a bright, fiery orange; (3) the ground shakes, and the user’s skin hardens and splits,
forming pits and craters on their skin like the surface of some far-off space rock; (4) the user’s body
levitates off the ground as their skin becomes translucent, showing their slow beating heart and other
internal organs clearly, and the spaces between them are filled with spinning constellations of stars
and other heavenly bodies.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user is distracted by beautiful visions of
faraway star fields and must pass a DC10 Willpower save or suffer a -1d on all checks that require
concentration for the next 24 hours; (2-3) the user is surrounded by a temporary field which slows their
movement (they suffer a -1d penalty on Strength checks and Fort saves for 1d4 days); (4-5) a temporary
field passes, making movement quicker but clumsier (suffer a -1d penalty on Agility checks and Reflex
saves for 1d4 days); (6-7) the user’s skin permanently glows with a soft light that causes darkness to no
longer offer any cover, and indoors, the user receives some peculiar looks (-1d penalty on Personality
checks); (8-9) a tear in space-time delivers the user’s psyche to a dimension native to the Elder Gods
(pass a DC 18 Grit check as things are seen that can’t be unseen); (10+) a tear in space-time allows a
minor terror from beyond to enter the user’s world (judges should pick something horrifying from the
Bestiary section and have it attack the user and all allies).

12-13
Failure.
14-15 A wave of energy ripples through the user’s body, disrupting gravity and allowing them to
levitate vertically (either ascending or descending) up to 20’ per round. The user suffers -2
to their AC while levitating. Falling damage applies if the user fails to alight on or secure
themselves to a stable surface before the levitation effect expires or is interrupted. Formula
lasts 1d10+CL rounds
16-17 In addition to the result from 14-15, the movement each round can also include horizontal
motion (each round, movement must be either horizontal or vertical). Additionally, the user’s
eyes and mouth are replaced by the fabric of space itself. Once per round, the user vomits
forth a small flaming meteor that can be used against one target. The user makes a ranged
attack, using any ranged attack bonus. Targets successfully struck are thrown 1d20’ and suffer
1d10 damage in addition to any damage from falling. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 16-17, the damage of the meteor increases to 1d12 and catches
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the target on fire 50% of the time. Burning targets suffer 1d6 burn damage each round until
the flames are put out (by spending a full round action). Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
20-23 The user becomes weightless and can fly at a rate of 60’ per round. In addition to flight, the
user loses all visible features and becomes a humanoid outline, riddled with tiny pricks of
starlight, that resembles the ebon curtain of space. Once per round, the user can target the
gravity of one victim within 30’ (DC 16 Willpower save to resist) and either make movement
impossible for them or send them 30’ into the air on the first round and an additional 30’ on
each additional round until released or the formula ends. Victims released float harmlessly to
the ground at the rate of 15’ per round. Formula lasts 1 turn.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, up to 1d3 targets can be affected, and flight is increased
to 90’ per round. Formula lasts 1 turn.
28-29 The user transforms to resemble a curtain of night, shining with thousands of distant stars,
and serves as a conduit to the far reaches of space. While in this form, any non-magical
attack has a 40% chance of being absorbed. The user also gains the ability to manipulate the
surrounding gravity, granting the ability of flight at the rate of 100’ per round. Additionally,
once per round, the user can target the gravity of 1d6 victims within 50’ (DC 17 Willpower
save to resist) and choose to either make their movement impossible or send them 30’ into
the air on the first round and an additional 30’ on each additional round until they are
released or the formula’s effects end. Targets released float harmlessly to the ground at the
rate of 15’ per round. Formula lasts 2 turns.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the number of targets increase to 1d7, and the range for
targeting them increases to within 60’. Additionally, all non-magical attacks against the user
have a 50% chance of being absorbed. Formula lasts 3 turns.
32+ The user transforms to resemble a curtain of night, shining with thousands of distant stars,
and serves as a conduit to the far reaches of space. While in this form, any successful non-
magical attack has a 70% chance of being absorbed. The user gains the ability to manipulate
the surrounding gravity, granting flight at the rate of 150’ per round. Additionally, once per
round, the user can target the gravity of 1d10 victims within 100’ (DC 18 Willpower save to
resist), and choose to either make their movement impossible or send them vertically 30’ into
the air on the first round and an additional 30’ on each additional round until released or
the formula’s effects end. Targets released float harmlessly to the ground at the rate of 15’ per
round, or they may be forced back down at a much faster rate, suffering falling damage (DC
18 Reflex save for half damage). Formula lasts 24 hours.
LIBATION OF THE 49ER

General: The user of this libation pierces the veil dividing the land of the living from the land of the
dead, creating a mental tunnel deep into the mountains of the spirit world, where the spirits of long-
dead 49er’s still throw iron to rock in hopes of striking it rich. The knowledge kept by these spirits are
channeled to the user.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) once the libation is consumed, the user’s skin withers and cracks as a
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slovenly gray beard grows from their face; (2) the user’s clothing takes on the appearance of sun-
bleached, red Long Johns, faded denim britches with suspenders, a pair of cracked cow hide boots, and
a dusty sweat-soaked, flat-brimmed cowboy hat; (3) sounds of rushing water, picks striking stones,
and the sloshing of rocker boxes fill the area as a spectral pick, shovel, and pan manifest and follow
the user for the duration of the formula; (4) after partaking of the formula, the sound of slow-walking
hoofbeats are heard as a spectral mule materializes and walks up to the user and follows them, braying
loudly until offered a carrot, apple, or suitable food item, or the formula expires.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user is overcome with “gold fever” and
can smell, hear, and sense where gold is located within a 100’ radius (whether it’s still in the ground
or in a chest) and becomes obsessed with it, bringing it up at every conversation for 1d24 turns; (2)
the user’s flesh turns gray as it draws up against their bones, causing them to become emaciated,
suffering -1d to Strength-based rolls for 1 turn; (3) the user is plagued with visions of death, starvation,
disappointment, and exhaustion and must pass a DC 15 Willpower save when attempting to perform
acts that require concentration (on a failure, they are overwhelmed with visions that break their
concentration, creating a -1d penalty to all actions until a successful save is made; (4) the user’s flesh
hardens, and their joints stiffen as rigor mortis sets in, and the user suffers -1d to Agility-based rolls for
1 turn; (5+) the users’ body turns translucent with a faint glow outlining their form and features, giving
the user the appearance of being a ghost (effects up to judge’s discretion) for 1d7 days.

12-13
Failure.
14-15 The user can locate water and other materials that are typically mined for (gold, silver,
copper, coal, etc.) within a 150’ radius, centered on themselves. The formula lasts 1 turn.
16-17 In addition to the result from 14-15, the range is now a 300’ radius centered on the user and
bestows them with the capacity to locate geodetic true north, whether they are above ground
or below it. As a side effect, the user can always find the point of origin for any journey they
are on. The formula lasts 1 turn.
18-19 In addition to the result from 16-17, the user can locate booby traps (snares, pits, swinging
logs, dead falls, trip wires, tension traps, etc.) within a 120’ radius centered on themselves.
The formula lasts 1 turn.
20-23 The user can locate water and other materials that are typically mined for (gold, silver,
copper, coal, etc.) within a 500’ radius centered on themselves, and the libation bestows the
user with the capacity to locate geodetic true north, whether they are above ground or below
it. As a side effect, the user finds it impossible not to find their point of origin. The user
gains the use of a spectral set of tools (pick, spade, wheelbarrow, etc.) with which to work.
Items willed into existence are invulnerable and allow the user to work twice as efficiently.
Summoned tools and can be called and dismissed at will for the duration of the formula. The
formula lasts 1d3 turns.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the user’s ears twitch with uncanny alertness, allowing
the user to detect any living creature within 30’ and gains a +5 on surprise checks. The
formula lasts 1d3 turns.
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28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, the user’s pupils become saucers of gold, giving them the
ability to see perfectly in up to 60’ in pitch darkness. The user’s lungs also become immune
to underground hazards that would normally affect them, such as toxic gasses. The formula
lasts 4 turns.
32+ In addition to the result from 28-31, the user instinctively knows the location of any source
of mineable ore, including the exact worth, shortest path, and any hazards that await those
seeking the ore. To use the ability, the drinker need only concentrate on a parcel of land by
way of a map. The ability to travel through any earthly terrain at their normal Movement
rate is also gained. There is no need for oxygen while using this mode of travel, and the user
innately senses their direction of travel where vision no longer serves them (such as traveling
through solid rock). The formula lasts 24 hours.
PECOS PETE'S PICKLED CACTUS CORDIAL

General: The Western landscape contains some of the most challenging terrain in all the Americas.
From the tallest saguaro to the widest barrel cactus, the cacti are great survivors of the American deserts
and plains. The ornery hermit Pecos Pete is credited with first uncovering the formula to confer this
survivability on humans and other members of the animal kingdom, but an enterprising thief stole a
sample of the cordial that now bears his name. It has now become a staple of the trade for those with
the knowledge to concoct it. A more skillful blending can even impart courage to the imbiber!
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the imbiber appears visibly bloated for 1d7 days but suffers no ill effects; (2)
the imbiber’s skin takes on a greenish hue, and cactus flowers appear in their hair at random times for
the next 24 hours; (3) the imbiber’s skin becomes somewhat rigid, like the outside of a cactus for 1d7 days,
improving AC by +2 for the duration, but Reflex saves suffer a -4; (4) creatures which normally feed on or
dwell around cacti (including tortoises, peccaries, flickers, cactus wrens, and some types of owl and snake)
become noticeably attracted to the imbiber for 1d7 days and will show up at random times, possibly
distracting the user during combat or making for embarrassing moments during social interactions.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (1) the imbiber becomes uncomfortably bloated,
suffering 1d3 points of temporary Agility loss but does not require water until the damage is healed
by normal means; (2-3) the imbiber’s skin and hair turn dull green and remain so for 2d3 days, causing
social interaction rolls to suffer a -2 penalty while the strangeness is manifest; (4-5) the imbiber’s skin
takes on a corrugated, ridged appearance causing 1d3 points of temporary Agility damage but gains
a +3 bonus to AC until this damage is fully healed by normal means; (6-7) the imbiber’s feet keep
trying to send roots into the ground, creating a -10’ Move penalty for 2d3 days (each time the user’s
feet remain in contact with the same ground for more than 10 minutes, they must succeed in a DC 12
Strength check to move away and avoid tripping); (8-9) the imbiber suffers a reverse effect: for each
day they drink less than two gallons of water, they suffers 1d3 Stamina damage and a -1d penalty to any
saves related to heat- or fire-based effects that lasts 1d7 days; (10+) for the next 2d7 days, the imbiber
feels a strong pull towards the solitary life in the desert or scrublands and suffers 1 point of temporary
Personality damage for each day spent more than an hour in the company of three or more other
beings and 1 point of temporary Stamina damage every day spent more than three hours away from
the dry climate of the desert or wastes.
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12-13
Failure.
14-15 The cactus cordial provides all the water the imbiber needs for a single day. The imbiber is
not discomforted by normal desert heat or cold and gains a +1d modifier on saves to prevent
damage from heat (but not fire) or cold. Formula lasts 24 hours.
16-19 A small draft provides all the fluid and nutrition that the imbiber needs for 1d4 days. The
imbiber is not discomforted by normal desert heat or cold, gains a +1d modifier on saves to
prevent damage from heat (but not fire) or cold, and reduces any damage taken due to heat
(but not fire) or cold by -1d.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the imbiber can go without food or water for 1d5 days.
The modifier to resist any cold or heat related damage is increased to +2d, and any damage
suffered is reduced by -2d, including the effects of fire. Should the imbiber catch fire, the
flames will automatically be extinguished at the beginning of the next round before any
additional damage is suffered.
22-25 The imbiber has no need for food or water and can maintain this state for 1d7 days.
Additionally, one ally may “milk” the user for enough nourishing cactus milk to provide two
days of hydration. All non-magical heat and cold related environmental conditions have no
effect on the user (hypothermia, heat stroke, etc.), and any related non-magical damage is
reduced by -2d. Should the user catch fire, the flames will automatically be extinguished at
the beginning of the next round before any additional damage is suffered.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the duration is extended to 1d10+1 days, and up to 1d4
allies may benefit from the cactus milk the imbiber can provide. Additionally, the imbiber
may slice into their skin (suffering 2 points of damage), that oddly resembles a cactus in hue,
to release 1d4 doses of aloe vera. The aloe will double the healing rate for any burns suffered
for up to 1d4 allies.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the duration is extended to 1d14+1 days, and up to 1d6
allies may benefit from the cactus milk and aloe vera.
32-33 The imbiber has no need for food or water and can maintain this state for 1d24+1 days.
Additionally, 1d8 allies may “milk” the user for enough nourishing cactus milk to provide
seven days of hydration. The imbiber may also slice into their skin (suffering 2 points of
damage) and produce magical aloe that is capable of healing 1 HD of hit points from any
heat or cold related damage. The imbiber creates 1d12 doses of the substance that will last
1d7 days. All heat- and cold-related environmental conditions have no effect on the user
(hypothermia, heat stroke, etc.), and any related non-magical damage suffered is halved.
Should the user catch fire, the flames will automatically be extinguished at the beginning of
the next round before any additional damage is suffered.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, the duration is extended to 30 days. Additionally, the
imbiber gains a natural +4 bonus to AC and gains the ability to “take root.” To take root the
imbiber must remove boots and socks to allow tiny roots to find purchase in the soil. Taking
root for 24 hours completely heals the imbiber of any damage, including disease, and lost
limbs and organs.
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SHIMMERING SALVE
Level: 2 Range: Self or touch Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: The user’s body emanates a strange pheromone causing those who view them to see a
distorted image, making targeting them more difficult. For the salve to take effect, the targets must
have a sense of smell.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s body begins to vibrate rapidly, giving the appearance of several
persons trying to occupy the same space simultaneously; (2) the user’s body becomes translucent,
allowing light to play tricks on those viewing them; (3) all hair on the user’s body stands on end as a
strange scent resembling cactus flower fills a 20’ area; (4) the user’s skin becomes a shimmer of silver
and gold, causing light to reflect in hundreds of directions.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (1) the manifestation becomes permanent; (2) user
loses equilibrium due to the disruption of their own vision, and they suffer -2 to all Reflex saves for the
formula’s duration; (3) the user cannot focus on anything farther away than 5’, suffering a -2 modifier
to all ranged attacks for the mixture’s duration; (4+) the user permanently gains a +1 bonus to AC, but
any action relating to allies trying to target the user with an Agility related action will fail 50% of the
time (grabbing a hand before a fall, targeting them with a beneficial spell, etc.).

12-13
Failure.
14-15 All living beings within 30’ of the user have difficulty focusing on the imbiber. Their form
blurs and shifts, making any melee or ranged attack difficult to land. The user gains a +2
bonus to AC and Reflex saves. Formula lasts 1d4+CL rounds.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the user gains a +3 bonus to AC and Reflex saving throws.
Formula lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
20-23 The user’s form distorts, constantly shifting, dotted with shimmering lights. The user gains
a +4 bonus to AC and Reflex saves. The shimmering colors have a paralyzing effect on
any living being targeting the user. Attackers must pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid being
stunned for the current round (attack misses and no other action may be taken). Formula
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the user gains a +5 bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
28-29 The user transforms into a vague humanoid form consisting of shimmering lights. Friends
and foes watch as the user blinks in and out of existence. The user gains a +6 bonus to AC
and Reflex saves. Attackers wishing to target the user must immediately pass a DC 14 Reflex
save to avoid being stunned by the dance of lights. Stunned attackers lose all actions for 1d4
rounds and fall to the bottom of the initiative order. Additionally, for each round the formula
is active, the user may declare a “blink” action and move unhindered to any location allowed
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by their normal Movement range; any attacks directed at the user during a blink miss 50% of
the time. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the user gains a +7 bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Additionally, attacking a user choosing to blink misses 60% of the time. Formula lasts 1 turn.
32+ The user’s form bends light, granting a variation of invisibility. In addition to gaining a +8
bonus to AC and Reflex saves, the user becomes invisible to all within eyesight. Attacks
targeting the user miss 75% of the time, while attacks made by the user gain a +4 to attack
and damage as the foe has no way of seeing the source of the attack. Should their foe’s attack
land anyway, all defense bonuses benefitting the user are momentarily dispelled, allowing
other incoming attacks to be made as normal. Formula lasts 24 hours.
TOADSTOOL TALC
Level: 2 Range: Self Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: The user applies the formula and finds their body benefitting from a radical physiological
change, resulting in microscopic spores sprouting from their skin which reach maturity
instantaneously. The newly grown fungus may then be picked and used to varying effect.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s skin texture momentarily changes to match the fibrous texture
of a typical mushroom; (2) microscopic tendrils push through the user’s skin, attempting to take root
in the ground beneath their feet; (3) the user belches forth a spore cloud—all creatures within a 10’ area
in front of the user must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save or sneeze uncontrollably, suffering a -1 penalty to
all action rolls for 1 round; (4) the user’s breath smells of earthy compost for the next 24 hours.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user immediately falls ill and vomits for 1d4
rounds due to poisoning; (2-3) the user’s teeth fall out, forcing the poor soul to eat soft foods (missing
teeth begin to grow back at the rate of one tooth per day); (4-5) the user belches a soporific cloud of
hallucinogenic spores, affecting any friends or foes within a 10’ area centered on the user (all must pass
a DC 12 Willpower save or suffer terrifying visions that impart a -1d penalty to all action rolls for 1d6
rounds); (6-7) one of the user’s fingers falls off and is permanently replaced by a redcap mushroom that
disrupts the physiology of the user if plucked, causing a -2 penalty to all saving throws for 24 hours
until a new mushroom grows in its place (eating a plucked redcap grants a +1 to all saves for 24 hours,
but the user does not benefit from this); (8-9) the user’s neck permanently thins and grows 1d8” to
resemble a mushroom stalk (effects at judge’s discretion); (10+) user develops a revulsion for sunlight
and suffers a -1 penalty to all action rolls while exposed to direct sunlight (this penalty is cumulative
each time the result is rolled).

12-13
Failure.
14-15 One random spot on the user’s body sprouts 1d4 mushrooms. The mushrooms can be pulled
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and eaten by anyone, including the user. Each mushroom has healing properties and restores
1d4+CL hit points immediately after being eaten. Mushrooms retain their properties for 24
hours or until another toadstool talc formula is brewed.
16-17 In addition to the result from 14-15, the user sprouts 1d6 poisonous mushrooms from
random places on their body. The mushrooms can be squeezed and used to coat and poison a
weapon, or they can be used to create a mundane formula. Each mushroom creates one dose
of poison and remains potent for 24 hours or until used. Users exposed to the fungal poison
must pass a Fortitude save with a DC 12 or be poisoned (1d4 poison damage each round for
1d6 rounds).
18-19 In addition to the result from 16-17, the user sprouts 1d4 mushrooms from random places on
their body that can be pulled and eaten to provide one days’ worth of sustenance of both food
and water. The mushrooms retain their properties for 24 hours or until another toadstool
talc mixture is brewed.
20-21 The user’s body becomes a fungal farm for mushrooms that sprout from random spots
on their body. 1d10+CL mushrooms sprout that can be plucked by allies or the user. Once
plucked, the user must declare one of the listed uses below for the mushroom: (1) healing: the
mushroom heals 1d8 hit points; (2) poisonous: the mushroom can be used to coat weapons
and act as a poison (victims must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save to avoid suffering 1d6 damage
for 1d6 rounds); (3) sustenance: eating the mushroom provides all needed nourishment for 24
hours; (4) bursting: the mushroom may be thrown to a range of 15’ which strikes the target
and bursts into a small cloud of spores (target must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save or suffocate
as the spores take root in their lungs, resulting in a loss of 1d4 Stamina points each round for
1d6 rounds until they can make their save, with a Stamina of zero being death).
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, 1d12+CL mushrooms sprout and retain their potency for
48 hours.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, all listed effects are increased by +1d (healing increases
to 1d10, poison 1d6, etc.). Additionally, mushrooms used for healing have the ability to grow
back a lost limb or organ. Lost limbs return in a period of 1d7 days, often making for strange
versions of the part regrowing (baby hands, ears, etc.).
30-31 The user may choose to produce the result gained from 26-29 or opt to produce a single
“second chancer” mushroom that has the power to bring the dead back to life. In this case,
the mushroom is crushed and placed in the deceased’s mouth. In game terms, this allows
the deceased another roll the body check. If successful, the newly returned suffers no lasting
effects normally acquired when passing the roll. The mushroom remains potent for 1d3+CL
days.
32+ The user sprouts one large mushroom that, when planted in any type of soil, will sprout into
1d20+CL mushrooms. The mushrooms are extraordinarily potent and gain a +2d modifier
from the results listed under 20-21. The type of mushroom grown is rolled randomly once
picked. Roll 1d5: (1) healing; (2) poisonous; (3) sustenance; (4) bursting; (5) second chancer.
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WATER DRAGON NECTAR
General: The formula for this potent draught is said to be an ancient secret from the Oriental Empire
of Cathay, brought to the American West by Chinese immigrants. Among other more esoteric
ingredients, the formula calls for a strong brew of black oolong tea. This flavor remains potent in the
resultant mixture, but as America is the great “melting pot,” so too is the user’s formula book. Spicy
peppers from Mexico and South America have been substituted, giving the stolen breath a piquancy all
its own. The original formula only conferred the ability to breathe water for a short period. The newer
formulae have a range of effects.
When the mixture is imbibed, the user can choose any successful result equal to the Brew check result
or lower.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s eyes glow with a yellow-green light and show reptilian slits for
pupils; (2) small wisps of lotus-scented smoke curl away from the user’s nostrils every time they speak;
(3) the user’s skin develops a slight reptilian appearance; (4) a permanent tattoo of a wingless dragon
appears on the user’s skin, autonomously moving about on the user’s body, possibly causing a great
deal of shock to those witnessing it.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user’s skin becomes rough and scaly for 1d3
days and they suffer as a result with a -3 to any social interaction roll; (2-3) for 1d24 hours, the user’s
neck grows 1d4” longer, and each time this mutagenic reaction is rolled, there is a percent chance
equal to the cumulative total inches grown that the effect remains permanent (the user suffers a
-1d to all social interaction rolls); (4-5) wisps and curls of purplescent steam escape from the user’s
nostrils for 2d4 days, becoming more obvious as they exhibit strong emotions (anger in particular);
(6-7) the user’s fingernails grow into long, twisted claws that are not viable as weapons and continue
to grow 1d3x3” every night for 1d7 nights (If not trimmed, for every 3” of nail length, user suffers a
cumulative -1 penalty to actions requiring manual dexterity, including using firearms); (8-9) the user
becomes fascinated by gold, silver, and jewels for 1d12 months, and any time such treasure is found
in their presence, they must obtain more than half the total value for themselves or suffer a -1d to all
die rolls during the following hour due to distraction (as they cannot stop thinking about the loot!);
(10+) for the next 1d7 days, the user’s lungs change and now require the spending of eight hours in
24 submerged in a body of water with failure to do so resulting in a 1d4 loss of Stamina each day (in
compensation, they gain the ability to swim at 60’ per round, have perfect vision while under water,
gain a +1d modifier to all action die rolls, but they suffer a -1d penalty to all actions while on land).

12-13
Failure.
14-15 The user’s lungs undergo a metamorphosis, granting the ability to breathe water as easily as
they do air. Formula lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, their hands grow a membrane of skin between the
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fingers, granting a swimming ability at their normal Movement rate. Formula lasts 1d12+CL
rounds.
20-21 The user’s body morphs into that of a dragon. Their skin changes colors and becomes scaly
while the face elongates into a snout that lies beneath huge, glowing orbs with reptilian
slits for pupils. The user gains a +2 bonus to AC and can swim 60’ per round. The user has
no need for air while submerged and sprouts talons that grant a claw attack that inflicts 1d8
damage. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the user may choose to manifest or hide the physical
changes. They can now spit a stream of scalding water every other round up to 30’ in a line
with considerable power. Targets struck by the water must pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid
suffering 3d6 burn damage while also being knocked prone. Formula lasts 1d16+CL rounds.
26-29 The user transforms into a cross between human and dragon. The user’s skin becomes tough
and scaled, granting a +4 bonus to AC. A tail grows that enables swimming speeds up to
90’ in a round, in addition to granting the user a trip attack. The user may stay submerged
with no need to breathe air and gains the ability to spit streams of scorching water every
other round at up to 60’, forcing a DC 14 Reflex save to avoid suffering 3d8 in burn damage
and being knocked prone. The hands of the user become claws, making the use of objects
normally held by a human impossible. Both claws may be used in the same round at no
penalty and inflict 1d10 damage each. Any of the listed changes can be turned on or off while
the formula is in effect. Formula lasts 1 turn.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the user gains the use of a forked tongue and can
innately converse in the ancient language of dragons. Additionally, the ability to spit scalding
water improves, allowing the user to target up to 1d4 enemies, inflicting 3d10 in burn
damage.
32+ The user taps into the ethereal plane, reaching deep into the forgotten domains of the
legendary Eastern dragons of bygone days. The user is possessed by the spirit of a water
dragon, the creature using the imbiber as a vessel to enter this realm. The user transforms
into a draconic serpent reaching 20’ in length. The transformation grants a temporary bonus
of 4d10 hit points and a natural AC of 18, with mundane weapons inflicting half damage
(round down). The user gains a bite attack in addition to two claw attacks [Atk bite melee
(1d12) or 2x claw melee (1d10)]. The great beast also gains the ability to spew a cloud of steam
capable of melting the flesh from any deserving mortal’s face. The cloud may be blown once
every 4 rounds and covers a 40’ area centered upon the user. Living beings in the area of
effect suffer 8d6 burn damage unless a DC 14 Reflex save is passed to reduce damage by half
(rounding down). The user gains immunity to heat-based attacks and the ability to speak
perfect draconian. As a result of the communion between dragon and mortal, any encounters
with a draconic humanoid or creature will result in a favorable reaction. The user gains a
permanent +1d modifier to any social based rolls with these creatures. Formula lasts 1 turn.
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 LEVEL THREE FORMULAE 
CÚ CHULAINN'S BLOOD
General: It is said that this formula was named by an Irish cowboy who witnessed a user undergo a
horrific transformation after drinking the brew and was reminded of the tales his father told of the
“warp spasms” of Ulster’s mythic hero. The user of this potion becomes an unbridled killing machine,
sometimes sacrificing intellect and wit to do greater damage to their foes.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s right eye shrinks to the size of a pebble while their left bulges
impossibly large; (2) the user’s muscles enlarge and veins pulsate, ripping through any tight or
restrictive clothing; (3) the user’s neck swells and their tongue rolls from their mouth, leaving them
foaming at the mouth and capable of only guttural screams; (4) the user’s hands grow to a comically
large size until you’re struck by them, and they not-so-comically resemble mallets of murder.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck (0-1) the user’s joints twist and bones splinter, racking
them with pain and reducing their action die rolls by -1d until healed by supernatural means; (2) the
user’s head doubles in size for 1d7 days, and while enlarged, the user terrifies typical town folks who
will assemble a mob to run the user out of town; (3) the user is left with a permanent short fuse and
must pass a DC 10 Willpower save whenever challenged to a fight (on a failure, they immediately
attack their challengers); (4) the user’s muscles wither, causing them to lose 1 permanent point of
Strength (this effect is cumulative); (5+) the user’s muscles grow disproportionately, permanently giving
them a hunched and asymmetric appearance (gain a +1d bonus to rolls involving intimidation, but
suffer a -1d penalty to any normal interaction rolls).

12-15 Failure.
16-19
The user visibly turns a deep shade of red—veins pulsing as they gnash their teeth and emit
something resembling a battle cry. The user gains a +3 bonus to melee attack and damage
rolls, and Strength-related skill checks during combat at the expense of a -2 penalty to AC.
During the battle rage, the user is incapable of higher thought and is limited to: moving,
attacking, and performing feats of Strength. If all opponents are defeated before the formula
ends, the user must pass a DC 12 Willpower save every round for the remaining formula’s
duration; on a failure, they attack the closest target (ally or not). When the formula ends,
the user must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save to avoid passing out for 1d4 rounds. Formula lasts
1d5+CL rounds.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the bonuses are increased to +4. Formula lasts 1d6+CL
rounds.
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22-24 The user begins to shudder and quake as muscles mutate and grow to abnormal proportions.
The user gains a +5 bonus to melee attacks, damage rolls, and Strength-related skill rolls
during combat at the expense of a -3 penalty to AC. The user also gains 3d8 temporary hit
points. Hit points may go beyond the user’s starting total, and any damage suffered must
pull from bonus points first. During the battle rage, the user is incapable of higher thought
and is limited to: moving, attacking, and performing feats of Strength. If all opponents are
defeated before the formula ends, the user must pass a DC 13 Willpower save every round
for the remaining formula’s duration; on a failure, they attack the closest target (ally or not).
When the formula ends, the user must pass a DC 11 Fortitude save to avoid passing out for
1d4 rounds. Formula lasts 1d7+CL rounds.
25-27 In addition to the result from 22-24, the user gains a +6 bonus to attack and damage rolls.
The die used to determine bonus hit points increases to 3d10. Additionally, the save required
to shake the effects of the formula increases to a DC 14 Willpower save. Once the formula
ends, the user must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid passing out for 1d4 rounds. Formula
28-29 In addition to the result from 25-27, the user gains an additional attack each round and finds
their critical-hit threshold improved by one (for example: 19-20 for the average character)
along with a +1d bonus to any melee Critical Hit chart rolled on. Formula lasts 1d10+CL
rounds.
30-31 The user’s eyes bulge as muscle and tendon snaps and pops, turning the user into the
ultimate killing machine. The user gains a +7 bonus to melee attacks, damage, and Strength-
related skill rolls during combat at the expense of a -4 penalty to AC. The user also gains 3d12
temporary hit points. Hit points may go beyond the user’s starting total, and any damage
suffered must pull from bonus points first. User gains a bonus attack and finds their critical-
hit threshold increased by +2 and gains a +2d modifier on any melee-based Critical Hit charts.
During the battle rage, the user is incapable of higher thought and is limited to: moving,
attacking, and performing feats of Strength. If all opponents are defeated before the formula
ends, the user must pass a DC 14 Willpower save every round for the remaining formula’s
duration; on a failure, they attack the closest target (ally or not). When the formula ends,
the user must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid passing out for 1d4 rounds. Formula lasts
1d12+CL rounds.
32+ In addition to the result from 30-31, the user may follow up with a free bonus attack for every
successful attack made after the first. Each additional attack is made with a -1d penalty and
must be made on the same target or another viable target within 10’. Once the formula ends,
the user automatically passes out for 1d6 hours. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
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DEVIL'S OWN LUCK
Level: 3 Range: 20' Duration: Special Charge Time: 1d4 rounds Save: N/A
General: The user brews a mixture that looks like quicksilver in the moonlight and smells of rotten
eggs. This concoction attracts the luck of the Devil themself, allowing its use as if it were the user’s
own. When the user steals from His Dark Majesty, it is only a matter of time before the Devil comes
calling on the karmic thief. Points generated by the Devil’s own luck (known as DOL points) are
separate from the user’s Luck score and do not add to the user’s native Luck for Luck-roll purposes.
Unless otherwise noted, DOL points can be spent on a 1-to-1 basis to modify die-roll results made
by the user only. Also, these DOL points do not stack with repeated doses of the draught. Any
repeated use of the draught taken while the user has any DOL points remaining has its effects
rendered ineffective, and the user must pass a DC 16 Fortitude save; on a failure, they must roll on the
Mutagenic Reaction table.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a sheen of majestic grace envelops the user like a thin sheet of gauze, and
they smell faintly of sulfur; (2) the user grows a demonic tail that remains for 1d7 days past the point
all DOL is spent; (3) small horns appear on the user’s forehead and their skin takes on a slightly reddish
cast for the formula’s duration; (4) children and animals flee in terror from the user, as they have a
sense that the Devil isn’t far behind.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user smells faintly of sulfur for 1d3 days;
(2-3) the user grows a red prehensile tail ending in a spearlike tip that grows 1d12” per day for 1d5
days then shrinks 1d8” per day until it is gone; (4-5) the user reeks strongly of brimstone for 1d7 days,
making any attempt at stealth impossible against creatures which can smell and suffers a -1d to all
interaction rolls while the odor is present; (6-7) the user begins to see the Devil in any reflective
surface, and Old Scratch personally comes to visit them in their dreams (such a feeling of doom
is reached from these dreams that any Fumble Roll table checks are increased to a +1d modifier,
permanently; (8-9) the user permanently has their Luck reduced by 1d3 points which is collected by a
minor demon that appears and catches the Luck in a mason jar and is taken as payment to the Devil;
(10+) the Devil comes calling . . . personally (the judge is encouraged to mete out some fiendishly clever
punishment on the poor sod who imbibed this draft—If no inspiration is forthcoming, the Devil has
an equal chance of wanting to bargain for either the user’s life or their soul).

12-15
Failure.
16-17 The user draws 1d4+1 points of Luck and adds it to their DOL pool. Luck gained in this way
remains for 24 hours or until used.
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remains until used.
27-31 The user draws 1d8+1 points of Luck and adds it to their DOL pool; additionally, a separate
1d8+1 is rolled for and this Luck can be used on rolls made by those in the user’s presence
(user may divide the points as they see fit amongst those within 20’). Points remain until
spent.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the total increases to 1d10+1 DOL points for the user and
1d10+1 points that can be given out.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, acquired Luck points permanently add to the user’s own
Luck score instead of going to the DOL pool. This is considered the ultimate theft by the
Devil who is impressed by the potency of the brew and takes a direct interest in the user, who
now finds their soul slowly being devoured. The user’s path is either changed to the Path
of The Damned or increases one level on that Path if they are already on it. Once the user
reaches the end of the Path of The Damned, the Devil appears and devours the user’s soul,
leaving their husk of a corpse as a reminder to those who would dare to steal from the Dark
Master.
DIT DA JOW
Level: 3 Range: Self or touch Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: Originally found in the Orient and used as an ointment to heal the bone, tendon, muscle,
and soft tissue injuries caused by martial arts training, it has since been adapted and infused with new
energy. In cultures that have had more than their fair share of transformational curses (were-beasts
and wendigo for instance), this versatile mixture has had success in returning the cursed to their
natural forms. The mixture is best taken internally, but in a pinch, can be applied topically for subjects
less-than-willing to take their medicine.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) after consumption, the user begins to choke, grabbing at their throat while
a ghostly figure consisting of crimson smoke manifests and coats the skin of the user; (2) the user
coughs out a huge puff of smoke that obscures them from view, and when the smoke clears, the effects
are evident; (3) the user’s skin peels off like a banana, revealing the effects; (4) the user performs an
amazing backflip, fully revolving three times in the air, and when they land, the effects are complete.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user’s true form, should they ever revert
to it, has a permanent non-functional vestige of their cursed self (werewolves have permanent wolf
ears, wendigo have rows of enlarged, sharpened teeth, etc.); (2-3) the mixture explodes as the brew
completes, and the user now has downy feathers now replacing all body hair for the next 1d3 days; (4-5)
the user’s hair and eyebrows permanently change color and consistency, Roll 1d5: 1- white and spiky, 2-
green and lustrous, 3- magenta and full-bodied, 4- orange and curly, 5- pitch black and sticks straight
out; (6-7) the user physically reverts to their eight-year-old self, retaining their memories and skills and
will age rapidly, restored to their original age over the course of seven days; (8-9) the user physically
reverts to their 13-year-old self, retaining their memories and skills and age normally from there; (10+)
the mixture explodes in a cloud of icy-white mist as the brew completes, and the user transforms into
an abominable snowman for 1d4 rounds, indiscriminately attacking a random bystander.
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Abominable snowman: Init +3; Atk rending claw +4 melee (1d6+3) or ice ball +4 missile fire (1d6, range
40/60/80); AC 15; HD 4d8+8 (roll hit points at time of transformation); MV 30’ or climb 30’; Act 1d20;
SP immune to cold attacks, mountain dwellers (no chance to fall when mountain climbing), snow
stealth (+7 to stealth rolls while in snow), infravision 60’, poor temperate acclimatization (1 point of Sta
damage per day in temperate conditions); SV Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +4; Path WtL.

12-15
Failure.
16-17 The formula instantly reverts the user to their native form if they currently find themselves
transformed by magic, a curse, or other means. This includes both involuntary and voluntary
form changes (were-creatures revert to their natural form, petrified or “stoned” targets return
to normal). This transformation takes 1 full round during which no other action can be taken.
Unwilling targets must be successfully attacked to force the formula into their mouths or
spread onto their skins. The formula heals fatigue and bodily injury, allowing the user or
target to roll their Hit Dice to recover lost hit points up to their potential maximum. Targets
resisting the formula also gain a DC 13 Willpower save to resist the effect and must continue
to pass the save each round for the duration of the formula or until failed. Formula lasts
1d6+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 16-17, the DC to resist the effects increases to DC 14, and the
duration of the formula lasts 1d7+CL rounds.
20-21 The formula instantly reverts the user or target to their native form if they currently find
themselves transformed by magic, a curse, or other means. The formula will now regrow a
lost limb or eye (if there is more than one limb or eye missing, make a random roll to decide
which). The formula heals fatigue and bodily injury, allowing the user or target to roll their
Hit Dice to recover lost hit points up to their potential maximum. This transformation
takes 1 full round during which no other action can be taken. Unwilling targets must be
successfully attacked to force the formula into the mouth or spread onto their skin. Targets
resisting also gain a DC 15 Willpower save to resist the effect and must continue to pass the
save each round for the duration of the formula or until failed. Formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the DC to resist the effect increases to DC 16. The user
or target may also choose to retain a beneficial trait from their transformed state if they
wish (a bite or claw attack, physical resistance, etc.) for 1d3 turns. The formula lasts 1d10+CL
rounds.
26-30 In addition to the result from 22-25, the chosen retained trait will last for 1d6 hours and the
Willpower check increases to a DC of 17.
31+ The formula instantly and permanently reverts the user or target to their native form if
they currently find themselves transformed by magic, a curse, or other means. The user or
target will not “relapse” into the alternate form again if that form had a timed or triggering
condition (a werewolf transforming at each full moon or a curse that causes a transformation
at sundown for example). The formula will regrow all lost limbs or eyes. The formula heals
fatigue and bodily injury, resetting hit points to their natural maximum and cures the user
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or target of any poisons, mutations, or other conditions that change their natural state. The
user or target may choose to keep one beneficial trait permanently from their transformed
state (a bite or claw attack, physical resistance, etc.) that can be manifested at will (fangs and
claws will grow or retract on command, etc.). This transformation takes 1 full round during
which no other action can be taken. Unwilling targets must be successfully attacked to force
the formula into the mouth or spread onto their skin. Targets resisting also gain a DC 18
Willpower save to resist the effect and must continue to pass the save each round for the
duration of the formula or until failed. Formula lasts 1d3 turns.
DRACONIC BREATH LOZENGE

Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Reflex
General: Legend has it the lozenge draws its ingredients and instructions directly from legendary
alchemist Ge-Hong, who received it after winning a game of chance with an ancient dragon of the
earth. The formula grants the user the ability to both resist and produce fire.
Manifestation: Roll 1d5: (1) the user’s lower jaw stretches and unhinges as glowing sulfuric gases billow
from their mouth; (2) for the duration of the formula, the user’s eyes melt and are replaced by jets of
flame from the now-empty sockets; (3) the user is surrounded by a nimbus of flames; (4) the user’s
head explodes in a shower of gore as a scaly serpentine head erupts from within (this new head melts
away at the end of the formula’s duration, revealing the user’s head once more); (5) a terrifying screech
bellows forth from the user, causing any living creature within earshot to make a DC 12 Grit check.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) mixture explodes within the user’s stomach,
causing gouts of flame to erupt from their mouth, dealing 1d6 damage to them and bystanders within
5’; (2) the user is incapacitated (unable to take any action or move) for 1d3+1 rounds as they vomit
liquid flame; (3) the user’s flesh partially melts, leaving them permanently disfigured (-1d penalty to
interaction rolls); (4) the user permanently casts a shadow that resembles a great reptilian dragon; (5+)
the user’s breath permanently smells of sulfur and their voice changes to a crackling rumble.

12-15
Failure.
16-17 The user’s body flickers in and out of sight, with the form of a great rust-colored draconic
beast being seen between flashes. For the duration of the formula, the user may breathe small
balls of fire as a ranged attack [Atk fireball + (Dex modifier) missile (1d4 fire damage and catch
fire 50% chance, range 30’)]. Targets catching fire can attempt a DC 10 Reflex save to have
damage reduced by half and must spend their entire action on the following round to snuff
out the flames or continue to suffer burn damage. Formula lasts 1d6 rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 16-17, the user can breathe 1d4 fireballs up to a range of 60’.
Formula lasts 1d7 rounds.
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20-21 The head of the user mutates to resemble a dragon from fairy-tale stories. The draconic
head gains a bite attack that inflicts 1d10 damage in addition to being able to breathe a cone
of fire up to a range of 100’. The cone ends in a 20’ radius, inflicts 3d6 damage, and catches
flammable objects on fire 50% of the time. Targets catching fire can attempt a DC 12 Reflex
save to have damage reduced by half and must spend their entire action on the following
round to snuff out the flames or continue to suffer burn damage. Formula lasts 1d8 rounds.
22-23 In addition to the result from 20-21, the breath attack can reach up to a range of 150’ and
ends in a 30’ radius, inflicts 3d8 damage, and catches flammable objects on fire 50% of the
time. Targets catching fire can attempt a DC 13 Reflex save to have damage reduced by
half and must spend their entire action on the following round to snuff out the flames or
continue to suffer burn damage. Formula lasts 1d10 rounds.
24-27 The upper torso of the user mutates to resemble a dragon from fairy-tale stories. The body
of the user immediately catches fire in a mystic flame that has no effect on the imbibers form
or gear, but attackers that successfully land blows suffer 1d4 damage from the flames licking
their skin. The draconic head gains a bite attack that inflicts 1d12 damage in addition to being
able to breathe a cone of fire up to a range of 200’. The cone ends in a 40’ radius, inflicts 3d10
damage, and catches flammable objects on fire 50% of the time. Targets catching fire can
attempt a DC 14 Reflex save to have damage reduced by half and must spend their entire
action on the following round to snuff out the flames or continue to suffer burn damage.
28-29 In addition to the result from 24-27, the user breathes two streams of fire, and the fire
damage increases to 2d6+CL.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the user’s flame-blast fire damage increases to 3d6+CL
and may also cover a 180° arc out to 30’.
32+ In addition to the result from 16-17, the user becomes the living embodiment of a great
wyrm. Their flame blast radiates in a 360° arc outward from their body in a 40’ radius,
and fire damage increases to 10d6+CL. Within the affected radius, the user can pick one
directional “wedge” of 0-180° where the fire does not fill. Targets must pass a Reflex save
matching the DC of the Brew check; on a success, they take half damage. Regardless of the
Reflex save result, targets within the area of effect automatically catch fire. For each round
thereafter, every affected target suffers an additional 1d8 fire damage until they succeed on a
DC 15 Reflex save to extinguish the flames.
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DRAUGHT OF QUILLS
General: This potable substance sends the user’s body through a series of physiological changes,
causing pores to enlarge so that sharp, spinelike quills grow to cover the imbibers body.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) hundreds of rainbow-colored quills sprout from the user's body for the
formula’s duration; (2) the user sprouts glowing quills that shed light equal to a candle; (3) the user falls
on all fours for 1 round while their body shakes to fully extend all available quills; (4) the user’s body
morphs to resemble a porcupine for the duration of the formula.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user’s skin sprouts short, brown quills for
24 hours that are quite painful to those touching them (causes 1 hit point of damage); (2-3) the user's
two front teeth permanently elongate to 2” in length, and they develop a hunger for wood (half their
normal daily food intake for each meal must come from wood or a DC 12 Fortitude save must be made
to avoid a -2 penalty to all action rolls for the next 24 hours due to extreme hunger); (4-5) the user
permanently feels compelled to eat unique plants, and in any turn in which they are in an area with
substantial flora, they must pass a DC 12 Willpower save or spend the next 1d3 rounds consuming
plants (cacti, desert succulents, wild flowers, etc.); (6-7) the user becomes permanently nearsighted
and suffers a -1 modifier to all ranged attacks; (8-9) the user’s face permanently transforms into a
shape resembling that of a large porcupine (they may still communicate normally), suffering -1d to
social interaction rolls except for those involving rodents, which gain a +2d bonus to interaction
rolls if they can somehow communicate; (10+) the user permanently grows short, tight hairs all over
their body that insulate them from all but the most extreme cold (no ill effects down to 0°F), but they
subsequently suffer a -1d on actions in extreme heat (90°F +).

12-15
Failure.
16-17 The body of the user becomes a living arsenal of quills. For the duration of the formula, the
user may make a ranged quill attack each round. Each quill has a range of 20/40/80’ and
inflicts 1pt of damage with each successful attack landing 1d6 quills. Quills remain in the
wounds they inflict, and victims must spend a full-round action pulling the quills free or
suffer a further 1d3 points of damage each round as movement presses the quills deeper into
their wounds. Formula lasts 1d4+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 16-17, the range increases to 30/60/120’ and the number of
quills increase to 1d7+CL. Formula lasts 1d5+CL rounds.
20-21 The body of the user becomes a living arsenal of quills and also serves as a form of armor.
For the duration of the formula, the user may make a ranged quill attack each round.
Each quill has a range of 30/60/120’ and inflicts 1pt of damage with each successful attack
landing 1d8+CL quills. Quills remain in the wounds they inflict, and victims must spend a
full-round action pulling the quills free or suffer a further 1d3 points of damage each round
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as movement presses the quills deeper into their wounds. Additionally, the quills serve to
protect the user granting a +2 AC bonus. Formula lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
22-23 In addition to the result from 20-21, each quill attack now leaves 1d10+CL quills in the victim.
Target must spend their next full-round action removing the quills or suffer an additional
2d3 points of damage each round as movement pushes the quills deeper into the wound.
Any melee attack against the user has a 50% chance of embedding 1d6 quills in the attacker.
24-27 In addition to the result from 22-23, the amount of quills launched increases to 1d12+CL, and
the user gains a +3 bonus to AC. Additionally, the user finds it easier to climb as their hands
grow rigid, hooked fingernails that add +4 to climbing checks but impose a -2 penalty to
manipulate objects. Formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
28-31 The body of the user becomes a living arsenal of quills and serves as a form of armor. For the
duration of the formula, the user may attempt two ranged quill attacks each round. Each
quill has a range of 30/60/120’ and inflicts 2 points of damage with each successful attack
landing 1d14+CL quills. Quills remain in the wound until the victims spend a full-round
action per bundle of quills to remove the spines or suffer a further 1d6 points of damage per
round as movement presses the quills deeper into their wounds. Additionally, the quills serve
to protect the user, granting a +4 AC bonus, and any successful melee attack against the user
leaves 1d8 quills in the attacker. The user also gains rigid, hooked claws that offer a +6 to
climbing checks while imposing a -3 penalty to manipulate objects. Formula lasts 1d10+CL
rounds.
32+ In addition to the result from 28-31, up to three ranged quill attacks can now be made each
round to a range of 40/80/160’. Each quill inflicts 3 points of damage per quill with an attack
landing 1d16+CL quills. Quills remain in the wound until victims spend one full-round per
bundle of quills to remove the spines or suffer a further 1d6 points of damage per round as
movement presses the quills deeper into the wounds. Additionally, the quills serve to protect
the user, granting a +6 AC bonus, and any successful melee attack against the user leaves
1d10 quills in the attacker. The user also gains rigid, hooked claws that offer a +7 to climbing
checks while imposing a -3 penalty to manipulate objects. Formula lasts 1 turn.
LIBERTINE LIBATIONS
Level: 3 Range: Hearing Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: Imbibing this offshoot of a sweetened whiskey causes the user to become more charismatic
and persuasive; their words are literally “honeyed” and appealing to those listening.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s voice sounds unique to each person listening—sounding much
like one of their favorite relatives; (2) the user is suddenly viewed by all as a paragon of beauty; (3) the
user is haloed by a gentle radiance; (4) the user’s voice is musical to the ear, sounding as if a church
organ’s tones accompanies each word.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user’s features morph for the formula’s
duration, and they become an absolute wretch to look upon, their face bereft of symmetry and decency
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(those within 10’ of their unconcealed face must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save or become nauseated and
vomit for 1d4 rounds); (2-3) the user becomes obsessed with libidinous pursuits to the exclusion of all
else for the formula’s duration, and suffer a -2 to all attack rolls and skill checks (social interactions
requiring Personality checks are at -4); (4-5) for the formula’s duration, the user speaks in unsettling and
disconcerting ways about the local mores and customs (any social interactions requiring Personality
checks are -4); (6-7) the user is compelled to offend the locals by breaking any one taboo, whether
mundane or extreme (randomly determine or by judge’s discretion); (8-9) the user permanently needs
to partake of copious amounts of mind-altering drugs, whether alcohol, peyote, or any other local
concoctions available, and if not used at least twice a day, suffers a -1 temporary Stamina loss each day
until they get their hit; (10+) the user is so sinful and foul-thinking that priests, judges, and other agents of
the law will sense damnation within them, and will castigate them openly (effects at the judge’s discretion).

12-15
Failure.
16-17 The user allows themselves to succumb to the spirit-laced formula they are sipping. Words
begin to move effortlessly and carry a tone that makes those within earshot more partial
to the user. For the duration of the formula, the user gains a +3 bonus to all interactions
with any living spectator capable of understanding the user’s language. Those affected can
make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Brew check to negate the effects. Formula lasts
1d8+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 16-17, the bonus increases to +4. Formula lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
20-23 The formula is so potent that the user may shift the mood of a crowd to be pleasantly
disposed towards them. The formula affects all within earshot of the user: angry crowds
become neutral, neutral become friendly, and friendly crowds truly see the user as a celebrity.
In game effects are too vast to put a saddle on, and judges are encouraged to work with the
player in regards to those affected by the formula. Additionally, the user gains a temporary +5
Personality bonus while the formula is active. Those affected can make a Willpower save vs. a
DC equal to the Brew check to negate the effects. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the user now gains a +5 save bonus versus any charm or
mind-altering effects. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds
28-31 The user’s voice and way with words are sweetened by the formula to the extent that all
within earshot are enamored with the user. The user can alter the mood of those affected:
angry crowds become neutral, neutral become friendly, and friendly crowds truly see the user
as a celebrity. In game effects are too vast to put a saddle on, and judges are encouraged to
work with the player in regards to those affected by the formula. The user gains a +6 bonus
to Personality checks and saves against any charm or mind-altering effects. They may plant
a suggestion in one or all of those within range of their voice. The suggestion must be one
sentence and cannot be one that causes physical harm. Suggestions that cause no physical
harm are followed automatically for the duration of the formula; those that are laced with
violence break the mental hold caused by their words. Those affected can make a Willpower
save vs. a DC equal to the Brew check to negate the effects. Formula lasts 1d16+CL rounds.
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32+ In addition to the result of 28-31, the user may now suggest acts of violence. Those affected
by the formula receive a DC 18 Willpower save to resist the suggestion or will consider acts of
violence justifiable. Additionally, the user is immune to all charm or mind-altering effects and
gains a +7 bonus to Personality checks. Formula lasts 1 turn.
MIXTURE OF THE UNRESTRAINED MIND

Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: The user finds they are able to use a larger portion of their brain after imbibing the potion.
It unlocks doors that allow the user to read minds, communicate telepathically, and potentially take
control of the minds of others.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the veins that travel the near the surface of the skin and face become
engorged with blood, pulsing like a heartbeat; (2) the user’s eyes lose all color and become white orbs
that glow softly in the dark; (3) as a side effect, blood trickles from both the nose and ears as blood
vessels in swell and pop; (4) for the duration, waves of psychic energy pulse from the user, causing any
glass within 20’ of the user to shatter.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user acquires a minor headache and
suffers a -1 penalty to all rolls for 1d6 hours; (2-3) the user hears phantom voices in their head and
suffers -1d on all rolls requiring concentration for 1d4 hours; (4-5) for 24 hours, small objects start
to move erratically by themselves when near the user (may require a Luck roll to avoid some fragile
but important object from breaking); (6-7) the user’s thoughts are filled with false premonitions, and
expecting the worst to happen at all times, suffers a -1d to all Luck rolls for the next 24 hours; (8-9) the
user’s head enlarges for 1d30 days to the point that no hat will fit it (-1 to all social-interaction rolls);
(10+) forbidden whispers and forgotten truths echo in the user’s mind after opening a conduit to a
forbidden realm that once served as the domain of Elder Gods (there is a 1 in 10 chance during every
encounter that the conduit stirs to life, and the user must pass a DC 10 Willpower save or suffers a -2
penalty to all rolls for the duration of the current encounter).

12-15
Failure.
16-17 The mind of the user expands, reaching out with psychic tendrils towards all living, thinking
beings within a 30’ area. One target in range may be “probed” for surface thoughts. The user
“reads” the thoughts just as one reads a newspaper. The target is allowed a DC 12 Willpower
save to detect the violation. Successful detection allows the target a chance to expel the user
from their thoughts. This contest of wills is handled by a contested roll where the target rolls
1d20+Will save modifier against the user’s 1d20+Will save modifier+CL. Should the user win
the contest, they are allowed to continue reading the surface thoughts of the target; if the
target wins the contest, the user is ejected and may no longer probe the mind of the target
for the duration of the formula. Formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
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18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the range of effect expands to a 60’ area, and the user can
also pick up the general emotional state of the chosen target. Formula lasts 1d10+CL
22-23 The mind of one target within 80’ can be read, and simple suggestions can be left within the
section of the target’s brain responsible for compulsive behavior. The target is allowed a DC
12 Willpower save to detect the intrusion. Successful detection allows the target a chance
to expel the user from their thoughts. This contest of wills is handled by a contested roll in
which the target rolls 1d20+Will save modifier against the user’s 1d20+Will save modifier+CL.
Should the user win the contest, they can continue reading the surface thoughts of the target
and insert one simple command. The command cannot be related to the harm of self or
others; commands like “unlock the door” or “throw the gun down the well” will be followed.
If the target wins the contest, they eject the user, who may no longer probe the mind of the
target for the duration of the formula. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the range of the formula extends to 100’, and up to two
targets can be affected by the formula. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the user gains the ability to implant hallucinations in the
targets’ minds. Imagery includes sound, scent, and even tactile elements to make the desired
vision seem real to the targets. Victims being subjected to the hallucination are allowed a
DC 15 Willpower save to discern reality from vivid hallucination but otherwise believe the
theater of the mind to be real. Implanted imagery must be based upon something the user
has witnessed. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the range expands to 200’, and up to 1d4 targets may be
subjected to the effects of the formula. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
34+ The full potential of the user’s mind is unlocked as brainwaves pulse outward in a 300’ radius
centered on the user. Any intelligent mind within the area of effect can be “tapped” to be
read, controlled, or made to hallucinate. Each mind presents itself to the user much like a
modern-day file cabinet. Surface thoughts and feelings, memories, and even experiences
the target minds have forgotten can be fetched for viewing. The user is only able to read 1d4
minds during any given round. The user may also choose to implant a complex suggestion
in up to 1d4 minds or a simple command to all minds within the area of effect. Suggestions
involving harming one’s self cannot be made; violence upon others not dear to the targets
is certainly permissible. In addition to reading thoughts and planting suggestions, the user
can manipulate minds to hallucinate. Intricate hallucinations that include sound, smell, and
touch can be used on 1d4+CL targets; however, simple illusions can affect all within the area
of effect. Simple illusions are those that the affected would find to be a normal occurrence in
day-to-day life. Complex hallucinations affect all the senses and can be based upon anything
the user has seen or experienced. In all cases, targets are allowed a DC 13 Willpower save to
detect the presence of the user. Successfully detecting the presence of the intruder allows
the targets a chance to expel the user from their minds. This contest of wills is handled by
a contested roll in which the targets roll 1d20 + Willpower save modifiers against the user’s
1d20 + Willpower save modifier+CL. Should the user win the contest, they are allowed to
continue using the aspects of the formula; if the targets win the contest, the user is ejected
and may no longer probe the mind of the targets for the duration of the formula. In the case
of multiple targets, the judge may not want to make multiple rolls and can use an average in
regards to any potential Will save bonuses. Formula lasts 1d16+CL rounds.
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POTENT PANACEA
General: Users that imbibe this bittersweet formula instantly feel rejuvenated, both mentally and
physically. Not only do physical wounds seemingly vanish, but more potent brews are rumored to cure
more serious maladies.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) wounds affected by the formula glow with a vibrant amber hue before
closing and leaving no scar; (2) the user forcibly expels all caustic humors and—roll 1d4: 1- blood weeps
from their pores, 2- vomits black bile, 3- coughs up a fist-sized ball of phlegm, 4- vomits yellow bile;
(3) the user exhales a blue mist in the shape of a serpent that coils around their wounds before being
absorbed into them; (4) the user completely sheds their epidermis where the wound exists, revealing
the healed tissue.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) user passes out and is unconscious for 1d4 hours
unless awakened by vigorous means (must be dealt at least 1 hit point of damage); (2) the user finds the
wounds grow resistant to magical healing and must rely on normal means; (3) the user finds that the
wounds have become infected and must be healed by another magical means (this formula no longer
works) or else the user loses 1d4 Stamina points each day until reduced to 0 and dies from sepsis; (4+)
the wounded parts of the user’s body develops a permanent rotting appearance which constantly oozes
puss (cumulate -1d penalty to social interaction rolls as the smell of death always accompanies them).

12-15
Failure.
16-18 The user finds the wounds they have incurred are magically healed. The imbiber regains
1d8+CL in lost hit points. Restored hit points cannot rise above their starting total.
Additionally, effects like nausea, fever, hangovers, or similar effects immediately vanish.
19-20 In addition to the result from 16-18, the user now gains 2d8+CL in lost hit points that can
surpass their normal maximum and will remain active for 1 turn before surplus hit points
fade.
21-22 The user finds the wounds they have incurred are magically healed. The imbiber regains
3d8+CL in lost hit points that can surpass their normal maximum and will remain active for
1d6 hours before surplus hit points fade. The user also benefits from being instantly cured
from effects like poison, nausea, fever, and hangovers. The users also gain a +3 save bonus to
any future poison-related effect for the duration of the formula. Formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
23-25 In addition to the result from 21-22, 1d3 additional doses are created. Formula lasts 1d10+CL
rounds.
26-28 In addition to the result from 23-25, the continuing bonus to save against poisons is increased
to +4 and 1d6 additional doses are created. The formula now lasts 1d12+CL rounds while
temporary hit points now last for 1d8 hours.
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29-31 In addition to the result from 26-28, the user now becomes immune to poison, and
additionally, can shrug off diseases, both magical and mundane for the formula duration.
Users who have contracted a disease or ailment that requires a save each day now gain a +4 to
such saves with each new day until passed. Diseases that normally forego a saving throw are
cured with a DC 15 Fortitude save. Formula lasts 1 turn, remaining in the user’s system in the
event they carry an ongoing disease or ailment, offering no additional effect other than that
of curing the disease as stated.
32+ The user finds all wounds they have incurred are magically healed. The imbiber regains all
lost hit points, and gains an additional 3d10+CL hit points to serve as a battery of temporary
hit points. Temporary hit points remain until they are removed by damage. The user also
benefits from being instantly cured from effects like poison, nausea, fever, hangovers, and any
sort of disease (magical or mundane) in addition to becoming immune to future poison- and
disease-related effects for the formula duration. Formula lasts 24 hours.
SENSORY SALVE
General: The salve serves to sharpen the user’s senses to their maximum and beyond. When the brew
is more potent, it often pulls the curtain back, taking the senses to supernatural levels.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) for the duration, the user finds all of their sensory organs doubling in
size, making for a comical appearance; (2) a faint glow emanates from the user’s pores which pulsates
energetically for the duration; (3) for the duration, the user’s sensory organs are replaced by those from
animals known to have keen senses (bloodhound snout, spider’s sense of touch, etc.); (4) no visible
change to the user’s appearance.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user’s eyes become sensitive to light,
imposing a -1 penalty to all actions while in bright light for the next 24 hours; (2-3) the user’s senses
are diminished, and they suffer a -2 penalty to all physical perception-type checks and surprise rolls for
the next 24 hours; (4-5) one of the user’s senses shuts down completely (user may choose or random
select), resulting in automatically failing any skill checks dependent on it for the next 1d6 hours (if
another sense might rationally be substituted, like using your hearing to target in melee combat—
suffer a -4 penalty instead); (6-7) the user’s hearing becomes so sharp that they can even hear their own
blood flowing through their veins, making it extremely hard to concentrate on other activities (suffer
-1d to rolls requiring concentration for the next 24 hours); (8-9) one of the user’s senses (user’s choice
or random roll) is permanently impaired, and they suffer a -2 to any rolls where the sense is required;
(10+) the user’s body is permanently covered with additional eyes, ears, and noses, making them look
monstrous, effectively isolating them from more sophisticated social gatherings (all sensory ranges are
doubled, gain a +1d modifier to sensory-based rolls, but suffer a -1d penalty to social-interaction rolls).

12-15
Failure.
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16-17 The user feels each sensory organ come to life—smells, sights, sounds, all take on new
meaning. All sensory ranges are doubled, and gain a +1d bonus to related rolls (judge’s
discretion as to when this applies). Formula lasts 1 turn.
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, sensory ranges are now tripled, and users gain a +2d
bonus to related rolls (judge’s discretion as to when this applies). Formula lasts 1 turn.
22-23 The sensory organs of the user are so amplified that extraordinary feats can be accomplished.
All sensory ranges are tripled for the user, and they now have night vision comparable to
nocturnal animals (some low-levels of light must still be present). Hearing is increased to a
level that the user can pick up quiet breathing, making any quarry easily detected, and the
user is rarely surprised (un-dead and non-living foes may still surprise the user as they don’t
need to breathe). By tasting an object, the user can immediately tell when it was last handled
and subtle things about the last handler might be picked up. The user can track anything by
smell now as well. The game effects of what these enhanced senses can accomplish is up to
the judge and player to work out, but a general guideline is to give a +2d bonus to rolls where
these senses might apply. Formula lasts 2 turns.
24-26 In addition to the result of 22-23, the user also gains the ability to see in all spectrums,
including the invisible and into the spirit world. Should the user choose, they may use their
sense of hearing much like that of a bat—using echolocation in complete darkness, gaining
an additional +2d modifier to all rolls against those in the darkness who can not “see” as well.
The user’s sense of smell is sharpened to such a level that lies can be detected in addition to
certain diseases (cancer, tuberculosis, etc.). The user’s sense of touch is amplified; placing a
hand on a wall causes all voices within the same structure to be picked up as vibrations that
can then be interpreted. The game effects of what these enhanced senses can accomplish is
up to the judge and player to work out, but a general guideline is to give a +2d bonus to rolls
where these senses might apply. Formula lasts 2 turns.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the user is completely aware of their surroundings,
becoming immune to all surprise and gaining a +3d modifier when attempting to surprise an
enemy. Additionally, the user’s sense of touch is so acute that simply running a hand across
a surface will detect without error any hidden doors, weak points, or other abnormalities.
Formula lasts 3 turns.
32+ In addition to the result from 27-31, the user’s senses are taken to a supernatural level that
transcends the boundaries of space and time. By concentrating for one full round, the user
can project their senses to places known to them, up to CL miles away (including into other
planes). Additionally, items considered magical or possessed can be identified by listening to
the normally inaudible whispers that are produced by such wondrous items. Formula lasts 3
turns.
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SPIRIT BREW
Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: A formula that sends its imbiber into a strange state of being that borders on death. This
physical change allows the user to cross the veil, stepping into the desolate wastes of the spirit world.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) user quickly fades from sight, layer by layer, starting with the clothes,
then skin, then soft tissues, etc., until the brain and central nervous system finally disappear; (2) a
mist erupts from the imbiber’s pores, quickly swirling around their form, allowing them to dissolve
into wisps of fog which dissipate as rapidly as they formed; (3) random body parts flash in and out
of phase until the entirety of the user disappears with a disconcerted look on their face; (4) the
transition is sudden and violent as the user seemingly explodes into a mist of subatomic particles,
which drifts into the land of the dead.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) some kink in their relationship with the spirit
world causes all their gear (clothing, weapons, etc.) to be left behind when they become aethyric,
leaving them naked and without tools in the spirit world; (2-3) the user now permanently hears the
needy voices of the dead that call from the Far of the spirit world and constantly beg and plead for
release (when attempting any skill that requires intense concentration, a DC 10 Willpower save must
be made or suffer a -1d penalty to the action); (4-5) that last time the user transitioned back, some parts
of them did not and remain ghostly: Roll 1d4 for the body part that remains aethyric for 1d7 days: (1)
skin- Personality checks are at -4; (2) tongue- unable to speak except to spirits, ghosts, etc.; (3) brain-
can only recall facts or parts of personal history when completely in an aethyric state; (4) one eye-
Personality checks are at -1 and all attacks rolls are at -2 due to a lack of depth perception, but the user
can see into the spirit world at all times; (6-7) at the most inopportune moments (judge’s discretion),
the user must pass a DC 10 Willpower save or for 1d6+2 rounds they have a flashback of being in the
aethyric state and act as if they’re insubstantial and weightless, which they are not; (8-9) the user has
become permanently addicted to being in the spirit form and must transition at least once a day or
suffer from withdrawal (each full 24 hours without using aethyric mixture results in a cumulative -1
to all checks until the trip across the veil can be made; (10+) the user attracts the attention of a cabal
of grave-wraiths (see Bestiary) who believe the imbiber is a threat that must be eliminated or enslaved
(judges should work on the reasonings and Stats for the cabal and have them strike at random when
the user crosses the veil).

12-15
Failure.
16-17 The user can see into the spirit world. They may not otherwise interact with it in any
fashion; in all other respects, they remain located on their current plane of existence.
Activities and denizens can be observed for the duration of the formula. Formula lasts
1d6+CL rounds.
18-19 The user and all carried gear only partially transition into the spirit world, causing a limited
control of their partially aethyric body (Movement is limited to 15’). Due to being partially
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insubstantial, the user is unable to interact with the physical plane unless a DC 15 Willpower
save is passed; on a success, they may interact for 1 round. While not concentrating to
interact with the physical plane, they are able to pass through solid materials but may not
cross any magical barriers, wards, or enter blessed ground. While mostly insubstantial, the
user still takes full damage from magical ‘energy based’ attacks but only half damage from
physical and elemental attacks. Formula is active for 1d8+CL rounds.
20-21 In addition to the result from 18-19, the user and all carried gear transition completely to
the spirit world, and they are unable to interact with the physical plane in any way while
insubstantial. Movement speed is unaffected, and they become immune to physical and
elemental attacks. Observers able to see into the spirit world can view the imbiber normally.
Formula is active 1d10+CL rounds.
22-23 In addition to the result from 20-21, the user gains the ability to converse with any living
being in the physical plane. Additionally, the user can end the mixture’s effects and return
back and forth at will for the duration. Formula lasts 1 turn.
24-27 The user finds their form taking on that of the traditional ghost and gains the ability to see
into the spirit world. Any spirit world denizens within eyesight can be viewed and heard.
Additionally, the imbiber may cross over and into the Near, becoming immune to attacks and
magic from the physical plane. The imbiber can also take 1d4 allies with them as they cross
at the cost of 1 point of temporary Personality per ally making the trip. Travel in the spirit
world can be random and chaotic, but the imbiber has an innate sense of the spirit world and
doubles their Movement rate. The user may jump between the physical and the spirit world,
but bringing allies back to the physical plane means another expenditure of Personality,
should the user wish to take them back while the formula is active. Formula lasts 1d3 hours.
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, the formula’s duration increases to 1d6+CL hours, and
up to 1d6 allies may be taken to the spirit world.
32+ The user and up to eight allies may cross over into the spirit world. While the formula is
in effect, crossing back and forth may be performed at will for the duration of the formula.
Travel in the spirit world is greatly enhanced with the user and allies being capable of
covering 4 x their normal Movement rate. Spirits and denizens of the spirit world see the
user as a being with great power, granting a +2d modifier to any interaction rolls when
dealing with spirits and those native to the spirit world. Formula lasts 24 hours.
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 LEVEL FOUR FORMULAE 
BASIL’S MALLEABLE MIXTURE
General: This produces a thick, viscous, grayish-blue salve which is spread over the body. The body of
the user then becomes as malleable as clay, providing various benefits.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s body loses all recognizable features and turns a grayish-blue
color, but their general body shape is maintained; (2) the user’s body begins to slough its skin,
showcasing the musculature beneath; (3) the user’s body turns into a featureless, grayish-blue blob;
(4) the user’s body begins to ripple, their skin undulates in chaotic flux, forming small protrusions and
extensions that pulse constantly across their body.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the Manifestation of this formula lasts for 1d5
days instead of the formula’s natural end; (2) the user loses all feeling and pain reception, resulting
in a -2 to all Agility related rolls but a +1d bonus to all Stamina related rolls; (3) the user finds their
body “sticky” and must pass a DC 10 Strength check to release any object they come into contact with
for 24 hours; (4+) the user’s nose and mouth closes off during the change, causing 1d3 Stamina loss
each round until the user passes out from suffocation, after which the formula ceases to work (user’s
reaching 0 Stamina pass out until roused or 1d3 hours, whichever comes first).

12-13 The user’s skin develops a malleable consistency with a sticky surface. For the duration of the
formula, the user may climb sheer walls with a +10 bonus to the check. Additionally, anything
the user holds or presses to their skin will be nearly impossible to drop or be pulled away.
Any Fumble chart result that would have the user losing their weapon is ignored, and a DC 13
Strength check must be passed by the user or those who wish to pull an item away from the
user. Formula lasts 1d8 rounds.
14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, the user gains the ability to grapple opponents and trap
their limbs by the adhesive nature of their skin alone; any grapple attack involving the user
is made with a +4 bonus (both sides get this). Should a target grappling the user fail in their
attempts, one arm or leg is considered “stuck” to the user. Targets must pass a DC 15 Strength
check to free their stuck limb on their next turn or suffer a -1d to the next grapple check.
Each successive check won by the user results in another free limb of the target becoming
stuck, which also results in an additional +1 to the DC check to free a trapped limb. Formula
lasts 1d10 rounds.
18-19 The skin of the user changes to the consistency of clay. All their facial features begin to meld
into an expressionless form as the mass of the user doubles. The new form grants many
advantages at the cost of -10” to Movement. With a DC 10 Willpower check, the user can
flatten themselves or form into something completely unlike the human form. The shapes,
and uses of the shapes assumed, are endless. Judges are encouraged to work with players
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on creative game effects. For example, a user could flatten themselves like a pancake to
slowly creep under a door or form a ball to roll down a steep hill to chase and bowl-over an
opponent. Taking a shape requires 1 round of concentration, as does returning to the original
form of the user. Formula lasts 1d12 rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the user also becomes incredibly resistant to the effects of
damage caused by ranged or melee weapons. Any weapon attack physically striking the user
suffers a -1d penalty to the damage roll. The user also gains a +1d bonus to Fortitude saves.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the user is able to shape and harden or soften their limbs
at will. Simple items can be created (hammer, platter, hook, etc.) while more detailed objects
require a DC 12 Intelligence check. Detailed items might include: a key, delicate hand tools,
a chain, etc. Forming an item requires 1 round of concentration and is close enough to the
emulated item that it serves in similar fashion to the real item. Formula lasts 1 turn.
28-29 The physical makeup of the user is changed to that of a neutral-colored, malleable clay.
The new form grants several benefits, including immunity to mundane ranged and melee
weapons. The user gains the ability to shape and harden or soften their limbs at will. Simple
items can be created (hammer, platter, hook, etc.) while more detailed objects require a DC
12 Intelligence check. Detailed items might include: a key, delicate hand tool, a chain, etc.).
Forming an item requires 1 round of concentration and is close enough to the emulated item
that it serves in similar fashion to the real item. This shaping ability can also be used as a
form of ranged weapon by willing a fist-sized pseudopod to launch from their form at any
target within 15’. A target struck suffers 1d8+CL blunt damage and must pass a DC 10 Reflex
save to avoid being knocked prone. 1d6 pseudopods can be launched each round, striking as a
ranged attack with a d20 action die each. Formula lasts 1 turn.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the user gains the ability to change the coloration and
form of their body to match that of another humanoid of similar dimensions. Copying a form
requires having seen it, a DC 10 Intelligence check, and 1 round of concentration. Success
results in an exact duplicate of the humanoid, including any items being worn or carried. Note,
this does not grant the ability to speak in a similar tone as the target. Formula lasts 24 hours.
32+ In addition to the result from 30-31, the user gains the permanent ability to shape and harden
or soften their limbs at will and to shape them. The ability can be used once per day per CL.
The formula’s other effects lasts 24 hours.
BLACK CAT LICORICE

General: The result of this brew creates a delicious sampling of black licorice which carries the effect
of enhancing several mental and physical abilities to match that of a feral black cat.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s eyes change to large yellow orbs resembling those of a cat;
(2) the user hisses before violently hacking up a hairball; (3) the user grows a silky smooth coat of
black fur paired with a matching tail; (4) the user shows no signs of the formula’s manifestation but
regurgitates a live black cat that the formula uses to tap for its abilities.
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Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user becomes permanently skittish and
easily frightened (any Grit or other fear-related checks are made with a -2 penalty); (2-3) the user
finds their Luck permanently reduced by 1 point as it is stolen by the cat the formula contacted; (4-5)
the user craves species-appropriate food immediately (pass a DC 12 Fortitude save or lose 1 hit point
each round until the craving is satisfied by eating a live rodent, bird, or fish); (6-7) the user gains a
permanent compulsion to tongue bathe once per day (any day that goes by without such cleaning
results in a -1d penalty to all rolls until the grooming is accomplished); (8-9) user permanently becomes
hated by all types of felines that will stalk and attack the user during the most disadvantageous
moments (judge will determine when this happens); (10+) the user henceforth must pass a DC 12
Willpower save to avoid chasing small creatures or quickly moving small objects until caught or the
target of the chase escapes.

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user finds their eyes grow to twice their normal size and now resemble those of a cat.
The eyes serve to improve the vision of the user and grant perfect night vision in addition to
a +4 to sight-based checks. Formula lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the user’s reflexes are greatly enhanced. The user benefits
from a +4 bonus to AC, Reflex saves, and initiative checks. In addition, the user is granted
retractable claws on their fingers. The claws grant a +5 bonus to climbing checks and may be
used to attack, inflicting 2d6 damage as both hands are used to shred a target. An additional
1d20 action die is granted for this claw attack. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
24-25 The change takes place instantly but is accompanied by several hisses and howls. The user’s
ears grow long and grant a +6 bonus to any hearing-related checks, including surprise. The
nose of the user grants an exceptional ability to track prey with a +4 bonus. A tail sprouts from
the backside of the user and can be used to greatly reduce falling distances if the tail is free to
move. The user can fall from distances of up to 30’ and suffer no damage, while any distance
greater than 30’ means suffering half damage (round down, but a ‘6’ result is still a broken
bone). The eyes of the user grow to resemble large, yellowish orbs and grant perfect night
vision and the ability to see into the spirit world. The fingers of the user develop retractable
claws that offer a +7 bonus to climb checks and may be used to attack, inflicting 2d8 damage
as both hands are used to shred a target. An additional 1d20 action die is granted for this claw
attack. Lastly, the user’s reflexes are enhanced, and they gain +10’ Move and a +6 bonus to AC,
Reflex saves, and initiative rolls. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the ability to move stealthily in the comfort of shadows.
Any check related to moving quietly or hiding amongst shadows gains a +6 modifier to the
die roll. Additionally, the user gains the ability to leap vertically up to 20’. Formula lasts 1
turn.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the user gains a temporary pool of Luck points to
reflect stealing one of the nine lives from the cat the formula used as a conduit. Roll 1d8 to
determine the amount of Luck absorbed. Luck points acquired this way do not add to the
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Luck stat and must be spent before the end of the formula, or they return to their original
owner. Formula lasts 1 turn.
34-35 With a resounding howl, the snout of a giant, black cat appears from within the mouth of
the user, beginning a bizarre change where the user’s skin peels away to reveal a perfect
hybrid of human and feline. The new form grants several abilities for the duration of the
formula. Movement is increased to 50’ while using two legs or 60’ when going to all fours.
While running on all fours, the user may not carry items in their hands. The user also gains
the ability to make powerful vertical leaps to a distance of 30’. The long tail of the hybrid
allows falls of up to 60’ without suffering damage, while any distance greater allows a DC
10 Reflex save for no damage or half damage should the save fail (round down, a ‘6’ result
is still a broken bone). The enhanced reflexes of the new form grant a +8 bonus to Reflex
saves, initiative checks, and AC. The ears, eyes, and nose grant superior sensory perception
and result in the hybrid form being immune to surprise and able to track by scent with a
+10 modifier to rolls. The user gains the use of night vision and can clearly see into the spirit
world, in addition to those considered invisible. The user has a natural affinity for stealth
and receives a +8 modifier to all related rolls. The hands of the hybrid form a razor-sharp set
of retractable claws that grant a +12 bonus to all climb checks and a claw attack inflicting
2d10 damage (the user gains an additional 1d20 action die for this attack). The user also
gains a temporary pool of Luck points to reflect stealing one of the nine lives from the cat
the formula uses as a conduit. Roll 1d10 to determine the amount of Luck absorbed. Luck
points acquired this way do not add to the Luck stat and must be spent before the end of the
formula, or they return to their original owner. Formula lasts 2 turns.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the formula extends to 24 hours.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the user permanently retains the eyes of the feline chosen
to serve as the conduit for the formula. The eyes retain their night vision and the ability to see
into the spirit world. The user also spots those using invisibility. Unbeknownst to the user, the
cat tapped by the formula will attract more feline friends to form a ‘glaring’ intent on tracking
the eye-thief down for their crime. Should the user ever be reduced to 0 hit points the glaring
will attack from the shadows. Allies attempting to revive or heal the user must pass a Luck
check each round, or the user dies as the cats seek their vengeance by fang and claw. Roll the
body checks are made with a +2 penalty modifier to the check. Should the user die, the cat
blinded by the formula will eat the user’s eyes, reversing the effect of the formula.
BRAIN JELLY
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1d5 rounds Save: N/A
General: This gelatinous mixture is applied to the mucus membranes of the user and are quickly
absorbed and transported to the brain. The euphoric effects are coupled by a greatly enhanced mental
function.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s entire cranium bulges, swelling several inches and pulses with
large veins; (2) the user’s brain begins to pulse with visual waves of azure energy; (3) the user finds
their nose and ears run with a steady stream of cerebral fluids; (4) the user doesn’t physically change
but starts speaking rapidly, using ten-dollar words.
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Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user experiences a strong headache that
lasts for one day, imposing a -1 penalty on Intelligence-based checks; (2-3) the user is struck with
amnesia for 1d6 hours; (4-5) the user loses the ability to understand languages, including their own for
1d8 hours; (6-7) the user becomes vulnerable to mental stresses and passes out for 1d8 rounds; (8-9) the
user gains a propensity for overwrought elocution, gaining a possible +1 bonus or suffering a possible
-1 penalty to Personality-based checks, depending on the listener (judge’s discretion); (10+) user’s head
swells to half-again its starting size, permanently (suffer a -1d to social interaction based rolls and hats
must be custom made to fit their proud melon).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user feels a slight hum in the folds of their brain as the formula travels through
physiological pathways, stimulating, and bringing the mind to a higher state of functionality.
For the duration of the formula, the user finds their Intelligence is increased by +2.
Additionally, the user gains a +2 bonus to all Willpower saves. Formula lasts 1 turn.
20-21 In addition to the result from 18-19, the bonuses increase to +3. Formula lasts 1 turn.
22-23 In addition to the result from 20-21, the bonuses increase to +4 and the formula now lasts 2
turns.
24-25 In addition to the result from 22-23, the bonuses increase to +5.
26-28 The user finds their mental capacity improved to near genius levels. In addition to gaining a
+6 to Intelligence and Willpower saves, the user also gains the ability to predict the actions
of other beings of at least semi-intelligence. This ability allows the user a +1d modifier to
any initiative rolls, in addition to a +2 AC bonus as the user easily predicts the attackers’ next
moves. For the formula duration, the user gains a photographic memory and the ability to
speak languages not normally known to them after studying another speaking the language
for 1d4 rounds. Formula lasts 2 turns.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the bonus to Intelligence and Willpower saves increases
to +7 while the AC bonus increases to +4. The user gains a +2d bonus to initiative checks.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the user gains the ability to automatically spot anything
that would normally escape the notice of most humans. The user is immune to the effects of
surprise for the duration of the formula. Formula lasts 3 turns.
36-37 The user’s head grows to accommodate the enlarged brain the formula creates. The user is
now a genius by all accounts and gains several abilities that last for the formula duration.
The user is immune to any effect that affects the mind, thus automatically passing any
Willpower saves and gains immunity to the effects of surprise. The Intelligence of the user
is increased to +8 (to a maximum of 20) and grants photographic memory. The actions and
thoughts of those within 60’ can be telegraphed with ease, resulting in a +6 to AC and a +6 to
any Critical Hit chart roll made by the user. The user also gains the ability to communicate
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through telepathy with any being considered at least semi-intelligent within a range of 1,000’.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the Intelligence and Willpower save bonuses increase to
+10 while AC and Critical Hit chart modifier improves to +8.
CHAMELEON SALVE
General: The user gains the capacity to assume other forms and hide their presence.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s skin becomes scaly and chromatic in colors for the formula
duration; (2) the user’s eyes become like those of a chameleon and provide 360° vision for the formula
duration; (3) the user’s eyes change colors constantly for the next 1d24 hours; (4) for the formula
duration, the user’s skin increases its plasticity and can be molded with their own hands like clay.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user’s skin turns green for 1d3 days; (2-3) the
user grows a reptilian tail that falls off after 1d6 hours; (4-5) the user’s face keeps changing appearance
every few minutes for the next 24 hours; (6-7) for the next 24 hours, the user’s skin assumes a very
colorful tone and glows, drawing attention to them wherever they go (-2 to all stealth checks); (8-9)
the user’s tongue permanently stretches to that of a chameleon, scaled equivalently in size to their
mass (1.5-2 x the user’s body length), and they are unable to communicate properly for 1d4 weeks, after
which they learn how to speak in a somewhat comprehensible voice; (10+) the user’s eyes permanently
become like those of a chameleon and provide 360° vision (this is unnerving to most people, and they
are not welcomed amicably in more civilized meetings, suffering a -1d to all Personality-based checks
among strangers).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user finds portions of their body mutating to resemble those of a chameleon. Their eyes
swell and grow outward to the point of giving each eye a full 360-degree field of view. The
user cannot be surprised and gains a +4 bonus to all spot checks. The hands of the user also
develop an improved grip. In addition to a +4 to all climbing checks, the user never drops an
item unless they choose to do so. Formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
20-21 In addition to the result from 18-19, the skin of the user becomes reptilian. The skin grants a
+4 bonus to AC and grants the ability to shift colors to match the current surroundings.
Attempting to blend in with their surroundings while clothed offers a +5 bonus to related
hiding or stealth rolls, while removing all clothing increases the bonus to +10. Formula lasts
1d10+CL rounds.
22-23 The user evolves into a cross between a chameleon and their native form. The hybrid form
gains turreted eyes, granting all-around vision, making the user immune to surprise and
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granting a +6 bonus to any spot checks. The hands of the user now resemble those of their
reptilian kin, granting a +6 to climbing checks and a grip strength so strong that items are never
dropped. The user’s skin also develops a leathery reptilian texture, granting a +5 bonus to AC
and the natural ability to shift colors and blend in with the current surroundings. Attempting
to blend in with surroundings while clothed offers a +7 bonus to related hiding or stealth rolls,
while removing all clothing increases the bonus to +12. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the use grows a prehensile tail. The tail serves several
functions: The user doubles any climbing bonuses and gains an additional trip attack once
per round (targets within 10’ must make a DC 15 Reflex save or be knocked prone). The user
also gains the ability to communicate with any strain of chameleon. Communication is
limited to basic questions and commands. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the user finds their tongue morphing to that of a
chameleon. The tongue can launch outwards to 15’ and is coated with an adhesive. Objects
weighing 10 pounds or less are immediately pulled back to the waiting hands or mouth of the
user. Living targets must beat the user at an opposed Strength check to avoid being knocked
prone and pulled to the feet of the user. Launching the tongue requires a ranged attack roll.
The user also gains the ability to regenerate damage suffered from wounds, including limbs
that are lost. The user heals 2hp per round, and lost limbs return after the full duration of the
formula. Formula lasts 1 turn.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the user grows a pair of large horns. The horns grant an
impaling attack that inflicts 2d8 damage; if combined with the tongue attack, and the user is
being drawn back towards the user, the damage is doubled. Formula lasts 2 turns.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the effects of the formula lasts for 24 hours.
36+ The user gains all prior effects, and additionally they may transform into a normal-sized
chameleon once per day per level of the user.
ELIXIR OF VEGETATION TRANSMOGRIFICATION

General: By drinking the elixir, the user’s physiological make up is altered to that of plant matter. The
change borrows several of the unique abilities found amongst the plants of the world.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user’s body momentarily turns to ash, and their consciousness
inhabits local vegetation before returning as a humanoid body consisting of a vegetative mass; (2)
the user begins to sprout roots that wrap around their limbs and sprout flowers; (3) the user coughs
a cloud of colorful pollen in a 10’ radius, centered on the user (those other than the user inside the
area cough and sneeze for 1d3 hours, causing a -1 penalty to all actions and makes stealth attempts
impossible); (4) the user finds their skin growing a soft emerald moss.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user loses some of their sentience while in
their vegetation state, becoming more reactive in nature, rather than acting through rational thought
(-1d to Intelligence-based checks for 24 hours); (2) as a permanent effect, every morning they awaken,
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the user sprouts roots that find purchase in the ground upon which they sleep, and they must pass a
DC 13 Strength check to pull free (the rooting works on all surfaces, including wooden or stone floors);
(3) from now on, each day, the user finds flowers blooming from random parts of their body that carry
a pungent odor, even after they are removed (the odor imposes a -1d to all interaction rolls with any
living being that uses their sense of smell and lasts for 1d8 hours after being picked); (4) the user’s pores
permanently exude a scent undetectable to humans but is easily detected by animals and creatures of a
animalistic intelligence (the chance for random encounters is doubled when the user is in a group).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The skin of the user begins to change to resemble that of a tree. This bark skin grants a +3
bonus to AC. Additionally, under the warming rays of the sun, the user will regenerate 1hp
per round for the duration of the formula. Formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the AC bonus improves to +4, and the user may root
themselves into the ground by sprouting burrowing roots from their legs. User heals 1d8 hit
points at the end of every round they remain stationary, up to their maximum hit point total.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the user sprouts small, colorful flowers that immediately
bloom. The flowers exude a powerful scent that has a calming effect on enemies wishing to
harm the user within 30’. Enemies must pass a DC 12 Willpower save to avoid a -1d penalty on
all attack rolls for the duration of the formula, as they fight the compulsion to abstain from
violence. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
28-29 The user’s head snaps back as hundreds of roots and vines pour forth from their mouth.
The growth stretches and wraps the body of the user until they resemble a human and plant
hybrid. The added greenery grants a +6 AC bonus against any attack (with exception to
attacks that deal flame-based damage). The user gains the ability to use the roots for various
purposes. Roots can extend to a range of 20’ and be used for a multitude of tasks: climbing,
holding items, and even attacks. Roots have a Strength of 18 and grant a +8 bonus to any skill
check the root is capable of performing. When used as a weapon the root is a ranged weapon
that strikes out to do piercing damage. Targets successfully struck suffer 2d8+CL damage and
a DC 13 Reflex save must be passed to avoid being knocked prone. The user may root into
whatever ground they stand on. Rooting this way will immediately absorb vital nutrients that
grant a healing ability. For each round the user stays rooted to the ground, they heal 2d8 hit
points. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the user gains the ability to tap into the alienlike minds
of all plant life within a 100’ area. This ability allows the user the ability to view anything in
the area of effect as long as some form of vegetation can be found in that area. Additionally,
the user gains the ability to burst into a cloud of feather-light seedlings. This ability allows
the user a means of covering large distances by using the available wind to escape from
immediate danger. Distances of 1d4 miles can be covered for each turn the formula lasts.
Reforming requires 1 round of concentration. Formula lasts 1d3 turns.
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32+ In addition to the result from 30-31, the user becomes functionally immortal and may regrow
any damaged or severed extremities within 1d4 rounds. If the user dies while the formula is in
effect, they instinctively transfer their consciousness into any local vegetation, using it to re-
create their form within 1d6 turns. As a strange side-effect, the ability to take root and return
from the grave stays with the user even past the duration of the formula for a one-time later
use. Their skin takes on a permanent emerald hue. Formula lasts 24 hours.
HYDE’S BREW
Level: 4 Range: Self Duration: Varies Brew Time: 2 rounds Save: Special
General: The user transforms into a dark and sinister side of themselves. This addictive mixture changes
the user into a monstrous version of themselves in both body and mind. It enhances physical aspects while
unveiling the cruel, wicked, and evil persona that lies within. For the duration, the user’s Path immediately
shifts to the Path of The Damned (if it already was, gain an additional step on that Path), and they will
commit wicked acts when the opportunity presents itself. Examples might include pushing someone
into mud, kicking an animal, excessive cursing, acts of law breaking, lie or deceive for the fun of it, etc.).
Committing these acts should have social repercussions. Each time the mixture is imbibed, the user must
pass a DC 12 Willpower save (unless stated otherwise); on a failure, they become addicted to Hyde’s brew. If
addicted, they must drink a dose of Hyde’s brew each morning or suffer -1d to all actions until they do.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user is wracked with pain, forcing them to hunch over with arms
growing to touch the ground, snorting and sneering as excessive saliva drools from their mouth; (2)
the user's back becomes hunched, and their skin becomes spotted with large boils, while their face
becomes misshapen with bumps and elongated features, and their hands become twice as large; (3)
the user sprouts many tuffs of long hair from their face and body, and their mouth elongates into a
crooked toothy maw as their eye sockets and eyes grow larger but are not the same size; (4) the user’s
body becomes thinner and a foot taller, causing them to walk with a gangling gate as their forehead
becomes more sloped, face narrows, and a larger, longer nose pushes outward.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) one of the user's eye sockets and eyes
permanently becomes twice as large as normal, causing the user to suffer -1d to interaction rolls when
visible; (2-3) the user's body is wracked by seizures for 1d6 rounds and may not take any actions or
move during this time; (4-5) the user permanently suffers from their own voice yelling at them in their
mind—every morning upon waking, the user must pass a DC 10 Willpower save, and on a failure, they
suffer a -1 penalty to all actions and a +1d penalty to fumble rolls until the next morning; (6-7) the user
is compelled to eat small animals on sight and must pass a DC 15 Willpower save when they first see
an animal such as a chicken, rabbit, or rat, and on a failure, they must attempt to catch the animal and
will rend and tear it with their teeth until it is consumed; (8-9) the user develops an extremely loud,
demonic voice and is unable to whisper or speak quietly, automatically failing any stealth rolls if they
speak; (10+) the user immediately becomes addicted to Hyde’s brew (see the General section of this
formula). If they are already addicted, roll again on the Mutagenic Reaction table, ignoring this result.

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12-17
Failure.
18-21 The user slips into a fevered fit of convulsions as bones and tendons snap, stretch, and
strengthen to better serve the blood engorged muscles that are growing to inhuman
proportions. The user gains +10' Movement and a +3 modifier to Fortitude saves, attack, and
damage rolls. Formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
22-24 In addition to the result from 18-21, the user grows to an even greater freakish size, increasing
the bonus to attacks, damage, and Fortitude saves to +4. Additionally, the user’s nose grows
to resemble a bestial snout, granting a +4 bonus to tracking by scent. The sense of smell is
so acute that the user suffers no penalties when attacking targets considered to be invisible.
25-27 The user grows to half-again their normal size, bulging with a musculature that looks as much
bestial as human. The jaw of the user stretches large enough to engulf a human head and is
filled with an extra row of jagged-sharp teeth. The grotesque changes give the user a +4 bonus
to attack, damage, Fortitude saves, and AC. Additionally, Movement is increased to 15’ and the
user gains the benefit of a 15’ vertical leap. The mouth of the user grants a vicious bite capable
of swallowing limbs whole; in addition to inflicting 1d12 damage, any critical success result
gains a +2d modifier. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
28-31 In addition to the result from 25-27, the user gains a chilling howl and a jagged set of claws.
Once per encounter, the user can use a standard action to howl. All enemies within earshot
must immediately make a DC 15 Grit check. The claws grant a bonus attack with a d20 action
die and inflict 1d8 damage. Formula lasts 1 turn.
32-34 Witnesses recoil in horror as the darker half residing in the recesses of the user’s psyche finds
physical form and rips its way out of the user. A spray of gore covers any within 10’ and forces
an immediate DC 12 Fortitude save from all witnessing the spectacle to avoid losing their next
action as they projectile vomit. The user benefits from several enhancements. Their form grows
to twice normal size, granting a +2d modifier to attack, damage, Reflex, and Fortitude saves.
The user’s skin is covered in thick tufts of hair that grant a +6 bonus to AC. The user’s arms
grow disproportionately to their freakish body, dragging the ground, and now end in claws as
long and sharp as a bowie knife; the claws pair well with the now distended maw filled with
rows of jagged teeth. These transformations result in two claw attacks and a bite each round.
Each attack is made with a d20 action die, and the user’s claws inflict 5d6 damage, while the bite
attack inflicts 1d12 and decapitates a victim with any successful critical strike. The user’s voice is
unsettling and capable of a bone chilling shriek that may be used once per encounter. Friend and
foe within earshot must make a DC 17 Grit check. Lastly, the legs of the user twist and contort
into a bestial shape, granting a Movement of 40’ and a vertical leap of 20’. While the formula is in
effect, the user slides to the Path of The Damned +3 and acts accordingly. Formula lasts 1 turn.
35+ In addition to the result from 32-34, the user may permanently “unleash the beast” once per
day. Each change comes with a caveat: the transformation becomes more addictive with each
change. The change lasts at least 1 turn once activated; to return to normal, the user must
pass a DC 5 Willpower save to reclaim their original form and sanity. Each successive change
(either by use of the formula or the once a day change) increases the DC of the Willpower
save by +1, and should the saving throw fail, the user loses the will to change back, becoming
permanently transformed and insane. For all purposes the user becomes an unplayable NPC
that may come back to haunt the rest of the group. The cumulative Willpower DC will rest to
a DC of 5 if the user goes a week without changing.
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METEORIC IRON
Level: 4 Range: Touch Duration: Permanent Brew Time: 1 hour Save: N/A
General: Meteoric iron is a shimmering metallic powder that is applied to a single object in a procedure
that takes 1 hour for proper bonding. Once bonded, the formula improves the object’s quality,
transforming it into a piece of superior workmanship. Objects that have been bonded with meteoric
iron have a distinctive shimmering, otherworldly appearance. In addition to their other qualities,
bonded objects are unbreakable, affect creatures that are normally immune to mundane weapons, and
gain a -1d bonus when involved in any kind of Fumble table check.
Meteoric iron can be applied to an object either by the formula creator or by the item’s owner, but
not by anyone else. In the text below, the “user” refers to whoever performs the hour-long bonding
procedure. Meteoric iron is a potentially toxic chemical that can cause a mutagenic reaction as it is
being applied to an object, and no amount of safety gear can protect from its otherworldly influence.
Judge’s Note: Brewing meteoric iron requires finding an actual “fallen star” meteorite to harvest for
raw materials. Most fallen stars are tiny and produce only a single dose, but a large meteorite might
provide enough material for several successful brews. If a bedlamite were ever to build a Wondrous
Contraption allowing travel into outer space where the stars reside, the possibilities for mining
meteorites are endless…
On a successful brew, the user may choose any Brew check result equal to the successful check result
or lower. If the Brew check roll is a natural 20 or if the user applies a lower result, the bonded object
gains two qualities instead of only one.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the object turns the deepest black, like a hole in space, and distant stars
can be seen through it; (2) the object’s surface appears to be entirely covered in gunmetal sequins,
yet it’s smooth as glass to the touch; (3) the object’s surface appears to be entirely covered with silver
glitter, yet it’s smooth as glass to the touch; (4) the object turns purest white, as though it were made
of starlight.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the item is cursed and imposes -1d on rolls
related to its intended use and a negative +1d on any related Fumble chart; (2-3) the item contacts
a dark creature of great power that uses the item as a means to communicate its wishes to the user
(judges are encouraged to role play the desires of the creature and the benefit/cost for following or
resisting those desires); (4-5) the item gives off a vibrational pattern that human senses cannot detect
but can be sensed by hostile creatures within a mile of the user (judges should double the chance for
any random encounters as the object serves as a beacon to bad intentions); (6-7) the item is destroyed
and explodes into a thousand fragments which coats the user’s body in a thin layer of iron (roll
1d4 on the Manifestation table to determine the dye color), and they become immune to extreme
temperatures, feel hot when it’s cool and cold when it’s warm and loses the ability to feel emotion;
(8-9) the item is damaged and riddled with a dozen hairline cracks and will break permanently if
the user rolls a natural 1 while using it before getting it repaired (the user’s hands, forearms, mouth,
lips, and jaw are all spattered with iron and they permanently gain: immunity to most poisons, can
eat only hearth-coal, and drink only lamp oil); (10+) the user’s blood is infused with iron, and their
eyes and the inside of their mouth are coated with a thin layer of alien dye (they can permanently:
see radiation, hear radio waves, speak an alien language, and take -1d damage from all alien and
extradimensional sources).
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2-11 Lost. Failure. The formula can no longer be brewed until the user can acquire another fallen
star and re-evaluate the brew and application procedures, which doubles the time of the next
brew and the next application.
12-17
Failure, but formula is not lost, and the formula remains intact for another application
attempt.
18-19 The user can bond the formula to any non-expendable item of gear from the equipment
list in the Appendix. The item’s appearance changes per the Manifestation roll. The item’s
qualities are such that its value increases ten times, and it becomes a source of pride for the
owner and envy for anyone else who sees it.
20-21 The user can bond the formula to any piece of mundane equipment. The item now grants
+1d to any skill check that requires its use.
22-23 The user can bond the iron to 13 pieces of identical ammunition. During the bonding
procedure, the user can choose that these munitions grant +1d to the attack roll or deal +1d
damage on a successful hit. If the ammunition can be retrieved, they can be reused with a
bit of work (wadding and charge or a cartridge must be provided for a bullet, or a shaft and
fletching must be added for an arrow).
24-25 The user can bond the iron to any melee weapon. During the bonding procedure, the user
can choose that this weapon gets +1d to attack rolls or damage rolls or critical thresholds can
be improved by 1 (usually to 19-20).
26-28 The user can bond the iron to any derringer (or other very small gun). During the bonding
procedure, the user can choose that the weapon gets +1d to the attack roll or deals +1d
damage on successful hits or improves the critical hit threshold by +1 (usually 19-20).
29-33 The user can bond the iron to any pistol. During the bonding procedure, the user can choose
that the weapon gets +1d to the attack roll or deals +1d damage on successful hits or improves
the critical hit threshold by +1 (usually 19-20).
34-35 The user can bond the iron to any rifle or musket. During the bonding procedure, the weapon
gets +1d to the attack and damage rolls and gains a +1 to the weapon’s critical hit threshold
(normally 19-20).
36-37 The user can bond the iron to a meaningful object that helps grant them their class powers.
For example, a gunslinger could apply the meteoric iron to their spirit irons, a luchador could
apply it to their mask, a revelator could apply it to their holy symbol, or a sin eater could
apply it to their obol. Other classes could make similar choices by applying the iron to an
object that either grants them their class abilities or that is a meaningful symbol of their
powers. The effect grants one reroll whenever applicable per 24-hour period. This is one of
the rare times a natural 1 can be rerolled. Additionally, the item becomes indestructible after
the process (if it wasn’t already).
38+ The user can bond the iron to any meaningful object to create a truly magical item. If a
weapon, choose two of the following: the item grants +2d to the attack roll or +2d damage
on successful hits or improves the critical range by +2 (typically 18-20). If a class-object, the
item grants +2d to any three uses of that object where applicable per day. The object gains
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sentience (if it wasn’t already), a 2d6 Intelligence, and a Path that matches its bonded owner’s
(if it didn’t already have a Path). The object communicates empathetically with its owner and
is indestructible (if it wasn’t already).
NIGHT MARE FUEL

Level: 4 Range: 1 mount Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: Designed to be eaten by a riding animal (and usually produced in the form of sugar cubes),
this brew alters the mount into a brave, combat-hardened beast, possibly gifted with uncanny abilities
from beyond this world. When the formula is brewed, the user can choose any successful result equal
to the formula result check or lower.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the beast’s muscles, tendons, and bones shift and crack as they gain mass
to accommodate a stronger configuration; (2) in a blink, the beast’s features change to reflect its new
capabilities; (3) a glow emanates from the beast’s eyes for the duration of the formula; (4) the sounds
of far-off neighing manifest and grow louder as a tornado of illusory horses surrounds the mount and
eventually fade away, leaving the target mount clearly changed by the ordeal.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the mount vomits up the cubes and resists
violently any attempts to feed it more for the next 7 days; (2-3) all sounds uttered by the mount sound
like human screams for the next 1d4 days; (4-5) the mount’s mane changes color to pure white, and
the mount is skittish for the next 1d4 days; (6-7) the mount’s body is traumatized by the attempted
changes, reducing its Movement speed by half for the next 1d3 days; (8-9) other horses sense that
the mount has experienced something unnatural, and they shun the beast; (10+) an alien dimension
touches the mount and leaves a lasting mark, granting it a permanent, monstrous feature (roll 1d6 to
see what it is: 1- scaly flesh, 2- clawed hooves, 3- forked tail, 4- red eyes, 5- mangy fur, 6- snakes in lieu
of mane hair).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The mount’s coloration shifts to that of a dark, starless night while their eyes begin to glow
like the embers of a dying fire. The beast grows to half again its normal size and stature. For
the duration of the formula, the mount gains 3d8 bonus hit points and a +1d bonus to all
Reflex and Fortitude saves. The formula lasts 1 hour.
20-21 Pale cerulean flames flicker at the hooves of the mount. The beast’s Movement is doubled as
it finds itself fueled by forces from beyond, leaving a trail of burning tracks as it thunders off
down the trail. The increased speed also grants the mount a +1d bonus to Reflex saves and a
+2 bonus to AC. Formula lasts 1 hour.
22-23 In addition to the result from 20-21, the duration increases to 1d3 hours.
24-26 The mount kicks and shudders as it succumbs to supernatural changes. The beast grows to
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twice its normal size and weight. The mount borrows its coat from the shifting shadows of
an unknown plane of twilight and darkness while its eyes burn with the embers of a raging
fire. A wicked horn grows 18” outward from the beast’s forehead as cerulean flames lick
harmlessly upwards from the bottom of the mount’s hooves. While the formula is in effect,
the mount gains an additional 4d8 bonus hit points in addition to a +2d modifier to Stamina
and Reflex saves. The shadowy coat grants a +8 bonus to hide rolls, and the beast gains a +4
bonus to AC. The mount is capable of greater movement than that of its natural form and
has its Movement rate tripled. The creature’s great horn can be used as an attack once per
round. The impaling attack is made with a +4 bonus, and a successful hit inflicts 3d8 damage
in addition to throwing the target 1d20’ (where they land prone on a failed DC 15 Reflex save).
Formula lasts 1d3+1 hours.
27-30 In addition to the result from 24-26, two giant black-feathered wings grow from the sides of
the mount. Formula lasts 1d4+1 hours.
31-34 In addition to the result from 27-30, the mount has the supernatural ability to pierce the
veil between the land of the living and that of the dead. Up to two riders and all equipment
carried may cross over into (and back from) the Near of the spirit world with the mount.
Formula lasts 1d5+1 hours.
35-38 The mount bellows, shooting flame from its nostrils as it rears. The beast’s form grows
to three times its normal size as its hide turns black and scaly. Its hooves are replaced by
reptilian-like claws that end in murderous talons. Leathery, black batlike wings push out of
the beast’s side as molten saliva drips from a mouth filled with rows of sharp teeth. These
physical changes grant the beast several abilities, including 6d8 hit points and a +2d modifier
to both Stamina and Reflex saves. The mount gains the ability to fly at up to twice its normal
Movement rate on land. The beast may attack by either using a vicious bite (with a +6
bonus to hit and doing 4d6 damage) or breathing a line of fire outwards at up to 60’ (dealing
8d8 damage and catching anything flammable on fire 60% of the time). The scaly hide of
the beast is immune to fire-based attacks and offers a +8 AC bonus. The mount can travel
between worlds, including the spirit world, dreamlands, and other planes of existence. The
beast, its riders, and any gear currently strapped to the beast can make the planar journey.
Formula lasts 24 hours.
39+ In addition to the result from 35-38, the mount may permanently use the ability without
the formula once per day to transform into the amazing beast at its owner’s command. The
transformation lasts for one hour. However, should the owner of the mount be reduced to
0 hit points, the mount will automatically change forms (if it’s not already in the demonic
form) and attempt to claim the soul of the owner, preventing any roll the body checks, unless
allies can kill the mount and save their friend.
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SALT OF THE EARTH
General: This potent formula is rumored to have originated back to a time when the mountains
themselves could speak and interact with mortals. By allowing this salt to dissolve under the tongue,
the user reawakens the bond to the earth, borrowing from its strengths.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the skin of the user becomes a magnet for loose pebbles and minerals,
making for a strange appearance; (2) the user’s eyes glow and constantly shift like the magma deep
within the earth; (3) the user’s voice becomes grating and deep while insects and subterranean worms
crawl and slither from the mouth during speech; (4) the user’s flesh sloughs off, revealing a stony hide
beneath.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user’s body loses essential minerals
causing them to temporarily lose 1d3 Stamina per day for 1d4 days; (2-3) one of the user’s hands is
turned to stone temporarily, making it hard to manipulate objects for 24 hours (any action with the
hand requiring precision or coordination suffers a -2 modifier to the roll); (4-5) the user finds their
Movement is reduced by 10’ for 1d5 days, as their feet sink into solid earth much like one would in
mud; (6-7) the user permanently develops a compulsion to eat precious gems and minerals and must
devour half of any such loot they find (the user’s teeth and digestion are not impared by this); (8-9)
the user’s arms turn to stone, and the limbs cannot be used for 1d4 days; (10+) the user constantly
collects dirt and dust on their clothing and in their undergarments, and while this has no obvious
effect, allies and close friends find it strange and unsettling.

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The skin of the user becomes thick and gray, resembling stone. Any movement produces a
strange grating as dust and pebbles fall to the user’s feet. The change to the skin grants a +4
AC bonus. As a related effect, any non-magical slashing weapons only inflict half damage
(round down). Formula lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the user’s fists become hard as stone and can be used
together for a slamming attack, inflicting 3d6 damage, in addition to forcing a DC 12 Reflex
save to avoid being knocked prone. Handling normal items becomes ungainly with the user
suffering a -2 to any related rolls. Formula lasts 1d7+CL rounds.
24-25 The user groans as the formula increases the mass of their body while their skin instantly
falls away to reveal a stony hide. The hide grants a +6 bonus to AC and Fortitude saves.
Slashing and blunt weapons only inflict half damage (round down). The user finds their
Movement is slow and cumbersome, reduced to 10’. The hands of the user become large
fists that can be used for devastating slam attacks. Attacking with both fists together
inflicts 4d6 damage in addition to forcing a DC 14 Reflex save to avoid being knocked prone.
Additionally, once per encounter the user gains the ability to blow a cloud of dust and eye
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irritating sand. The cloud envelopes the user (who is not affected) and anyone within a 10’
area of them. Those affected must pass a DC 13 Fortitude save to avoid becoming temporarily
blinded for 1d4 rounds. The cloud also grants a +4 cover bonus while the user remains within
it. The formula lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the user gains the ability to meld into the earth and
move up to 60’ per round. While in the earth, the user uses vibrations to form a picture of the
surface in their minds. The formula lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the user becomes immune to non-magical slashing and
blunt weapons. The user also gains the ability to cause the earth to belch rocks and dust
up to 30’ away and upwards in a 5’ area. The ability can be used to blind a user and possibly
knock them prone. The ability may be used once per round as a bonus action and forces an
immediate DC 16 Reflex save. Targets failing the save suffer from blindness for 1d4 rounds
and fall to the ground prone. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
34-35 The ground erupts around the user, opening wide and swallowing them up. At the beginning
of the following round, the user returns as a being of molten rock, smoldering and glowing
through the cracks of its hide. The user gains several abilities while in this form, including a
+8 bonus to AC and Fortitude saves. The thick hide of the user grants immunity to all non-
magical weapons in addition to any heat-related attacks. The hands of the user crackle and
pop as steam escapes from the small openings in the stone. The fists are capable of a vicious
slam attack, and attacking with both fists together inflict 4d10 damage in addition to 1d6 fire
damage. Targets will catch fire 50% of the time. In addition to the damage from the attack,
users must immediately pass a DC 16 Reflex save to avoid being knocked prone. The user
also gains the ability to spit streams of steaming hot molten lava at a distance of 30’. The spit
attack is handled as a ranged attack and targets struck, in addition to those within 5’ of them,
suffer 8d8 burn damage unless a DC 16 Reflex save is passed (in which case damage is halved).
Targets catch fire 60% of the time. Formula lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the user gains the ability to open the earth under the
feet of one target within 100’ of them. The target must immediately pass a DC 16 Reflex save
or find themselves shrieking as they fall into the depths of the earth. The target falls 1d100’,
suffering standard falling damage. Once the target hits bottom, assuming they survive, means
escaping back to the surface before the crack seals shut. Users have 10 rounds to find their
return to the surface, or their bones will be crushed to dust, forever buried within the Earth.
Formula lasts 1 turn.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the user gains the ability to travel by melding into the
earth. The user can travel at the rate of 100’ per round and gains a sense of perfect direction
as long as travel is beneath the ground. Additionally, the user may open up the ground and
share the ability for up to 1d3 others. Formula lasts 2 turns.
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TONIC OF ELASTICITY
General: Drinking this mixture temporarily changes the physical makeup of the user to be more
plastic and pliable. While allowing for several practical applications, it is important to note that the
user's clothing is not altered, and stretched limbs will emerge from sleeves and pant-legs like serpents.
There is a cumulative 1% chance each time this mixture is imbibed per day that a user will never be
able to fully regain their form at the end of the mixture's duration. Should this happen, treat the user
as having suffered a 10+ on the Mutagenic Reaction table; further use of the mixture is fatal as the
user's heart distorts and loses the ability to drive blood.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user's body briefly ripples like the surface of a pond disturbed by a
pebble; (2) the user’s flesh turns gray; (3) the user undergoes no obvious physical transformation, but
newsprint transfers cleanly to their flesh for the formula’s duration; (4) the user's features droop and
lose clarity as their flesh sags under its own weight.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user's facial features permanently sag
under their own weight as their flesh softens and pulls away from their skull, causing them to suffer
a permanent loss of 1 Personality; (2-3) the user's muscles lose some of their tension, permanently
elongating and cause the user to permanently lose 1d3 Strength; (4-5) the user's fingers stretch,
lengthening inordinately, and cause the user to suffer a -1d5 penalty to Agility-based checks related to
fine manipulations (the penalty reduces by 1 for each month that passes due to increased familiarity
with the new “normal”); (6-7) the user's legs narrow and elongate disproportionately to their body,
making them look like they are walking on stilts (permanently suffer a loss of 1d3 points of Personality
and -1d on all Agility-related checks which require balance or the use of their legs); (8-9) the user's
skeleton rubberizes and distorts as they lose 3d5" of height, resulting in their torso bulging in strange
ways (causing a permanent loss of 1d3 points of both Personality and Stamina); (10+) the user's flesh
hangs from their frame like an ill-fitting suit, sagging in ways that are clearly unnatural and quite
disturbing (the sagging flesh also hinders their movements, causing a permanent loss of 2d3 points of
both Personality and Agility).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user's flesh becomes elastic enough to extend their extremities an additional 1d6",
enabling them to alter their height and reach. Unless openly used, simple precautions will
prevent this from being noticed. Formula is active for 1d5+CL rounds.
20-21 In addition to the result from 18-19, the extension distance increases to 2d6", and
additionally, the user's flesh becomes increasingly elastic, enabling them to alter their height
and reach enough to step over taller objects, reach around corners, etc. Formula lasts 1d6+CL
rounds.
22-23 In addition to the result from 20-21, the user gains the ability to manipulate their suddenly
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flexible torso, allowing them to dodge attacks and absorb impacts better, resulting in a +4
bonus to AC and Reflex saves. In addition, the user can withstand falls of up to 30’ without
having to roll for fall damage. Formula is active for 1d7+CL rounds.
24-25 The user's flesh becomes elastic enough to extend their extremities an additional 3d6",
enabling them to alter their height and reach. The user also gains the ability to manipulate
their suddenly flexible torso, allowing them to dodge attacks and absorb impacts better,
resulting in a +4 bonus to AC and Reflex saves. In addition, the user can withstand falls of
up to 60’ without having to roll for fall damage.Unless openly used, simple precautions will
prevent this from being noticed. Formula is active for 1d8+CL rounds.
26-27 In addition to the result from 24-25, the user is able to flatten their torso into a rubbery
pancake, capable of wrapping around targets in an effort to either shield them from harm
(the user takes 1/2 of the damage directed at the target that they are protecting) or to confine
them by a grappling attack. Grapple checks are made at +5. Formula is active for 1d10+CL
rounds.
28-31 The formula is active for 1 turn and the user gains the following abilities: (1) the user's flesh
becomes elastic enough to extend their extremities an additional 3d6", enabling them to alter
their height and reach (simple precautions will prevent this from being noticed); (2) the user's
flesh becomes increasingly elastic, enabling them to alter their height and reach enough to
step over taller objects and reach around corners; (3) the user gains the ability to manipulate
their suddenly flexible torso, allowing them to dodge attacks and absorb impacts better,
resulting in a +4 bonus to AC and Reflex saves; (4) the user can withstand falls of up to 60’
without having to roll for fall damage; (5) the user is able to flatten their torso into a rubbery
pancake, capable of wrapping around targets in an effort to either shield them from harm
(the user takes 1/2 of the damage directed at the target that they are protecting) or to confine
them by a grappling attack (grapple checks are made at +5); (6) the user gains the ability to
increase their finger malleability, allowing them to flow into keyholes and pick locks (+4 to
the attempt), extend through the space beneath doors, or cling to cracks in walls and scale
them with ease (climb Move is half normal Move and +8 to climbing checks).
32-34 In addition to the result from 28-31, the user gains near complete control of their physical
form (some examples: take on unnatural shapes or glide through the air). Formula now lasts 2
turns.
35+ In addition to the result from 32-34, extension distance increases to 100” and the mitigated
falling distance increases to 1d8+CLx10’. Additionally, the user may form their malleable body
into a spherical shape and bounce with incredible force. They gain a bounce attack after
falling as an additional option for their action die usage [Atk bounce +CL melee; targets take
bludgeoning damage equal to the equivalent falling damage the user would have sustained
based on the distance fallen; user may perform a DC 15 Agility check to redirect bounce from
one target to another indefinitely if they pass their Agility check and have surfaces from
which to redirect their bounces].
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 LEVEL FIVE FORMULAE 
LIBATION OF MIND THIEVERY
Level: 5 Range: Line of sight Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1d6 round s Save: Will
General: This formula allows the imbiber to hijack a target’s mind, potentially seeing what they see
and even controlling their body with a particularly potent brew. Should the user be able to administer
just a drop of the formula to the chosen target, their saves suffer a -2 modifier against any of the effects
of this libation.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a slow trickle of blood pours from the user’s nose for 1d6 rounds,
causing 1 hp in damage; (2) the user briefly appears as a façade of the target, which flickers in and out
throughout the duration of the formula; (3) the user takes on the voice and personal mannerisms of
the chosen target; (4) anything held by the target is dropped as a piercing pain floods their senses.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the imbiber takes on the personality of the
intended user for 2d6 minutes (this is a delusion, so they don’t gain any of the user’s knowledge,
instead having to fake it); (2-3) the intended target receives a strong mental image of the imbiber, and
the imbiber receives a terrible headache; (4-5) the imbiber’s body is taken over by a nonphysical entity
for 1d4 hours which may or may not have access to the imbiber’s knowledge and may continue to be
played by the original player (it might have specific goals at the judge’s discretion); (6-7) the imbiber
becomes dislodged from their own body, and for the next 1d4 hours, the body drops unconscious, and
the imbiber’s spirit becomes a ghost that can only be seen and heard by those able to interact with the
spirit world; (8-9) the imbiber permanently gains a mannerism or personality trait from the intended
target; (10+) the imbiber permanently gains a physical trait from the intended target (examples: an
increase or decrease in height or weight, longer or shorter hair with a change in color, skin tone
change, etc.).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user projects their mind into the astral and locates the silver cord attached to a target
within line of sight. Once found, the user snags and follows the cord into the mind of the
chosen target. The process manifests itself as a painful knocking in the mind of the target
who makes an immediate DC 13 Willpower save. Failure results in the user opening a back
doorway into the target’s mind. While the formula remains in effect, the user can search for
answers to questions the target would know. Each answer the user seeks takes one full round
to locate and retrieve. Formula lasts 1d6 rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the user gains the ability to read the emotions that
surround specific events, places, or things by implanting visual flashes of the subject in
question. Additionally, the saving throw to resist the effect increases to a DC 14. Formula
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24-25 The user mentaly leaves their body, projecting into the astral in search of the target’s silver
cord. Once found, the user follows the cord and attempts to enter the mind of the target to
implant basic suggestions into their mind. Targets gain an immediate DC 15 Willpower save
to resist the effect or will follow suggestions made by the user. Suggestions must seem like
a normal action or thought to the target, and up to 1d6 suggestions can be buried within
the target’s mind. The user can program times and triggering events for the suggestions
to happen. Once the allotted amount of suggestions has been left, the user is ejected back
into their body, which lies in a state of helplessness during the effects of the formula. Each
suggestion takes 1 round to implant.
26-29 In addition to the result from 24-25, the user has the option to ride the mind of the chosen
target for the duration of the formula. Riding the mind not only allows the user the ability to
implant suggestions, but also grants the ability to watch the outcome through the eyes of the
target. The number of implanted suggestions increases to 1d8. Formula lasts 1 turn, and the
user’s body lies in a state of helplessness while they are riding their target.
30-33 By navigating the astral, the user locates the silver cord of the intended target and follows
it into their mind. The target is allowed a DC 17 Willpower save to resist the effects or loses
complete control of all movement and speech. The target can be made to say anything or use
any ability or skill they have. Targets can be forced to move and take any physical action they
would normally be capable of. Should the target be forced to self-harm or harm those near
and dear, a second save is allowed before the act is performed. The user also has the option
of ‘riding’ the target’s mind for the duration of the formula, able to observe and take control
at any time. The target is only aware that they are suffering from momentary blackouts that
occur randomly. Formula lasts 1d3 turns and the user’s body lies in a state of helplessness
while they are riding the target.
34-37 In addition to the result from 30-33, the user may “steal” one skill, spell, or special ability from
the target. The target is allowed a DC 18 Willpower save to resist the theft or will forget how
to use the stolen ability. The user gains 1d6 uses of the ability before it is lost and returns to
the original owner. Any associated costs (such as a temporary Personality) must be paid by
the user to enact the ability that requires it, and the user is subject to the same price of failure
should the ability require a roll. The user has 1d7 days to make full use of the stolen ability
before it is wiped from their memory, returning to the target. Formula lasts 1d3+1 turns.
38+ In addition to the result from 34-37, the user gains the ability to permanently enter and leave
a target’s mind at will. The ability can be used once per 24-hour period, but the user runs
the risk of becoming permanently trapped in the mind of the target with each visit. Upon
leaving the target mind, the user must pass a DC 8 Willpower save with the DC increasing
by +1 for each successive use of the ability without the formula. Failure results in the user
being unable to leave the mind of the target and being unable to do anything but watch as
a spectator in the target’s mind. The user is allowed a new save after 1d7 days with failure
resulting in becoming a permanent voice in the mind of the target. While in the target’s
mind, the user’s body lies in a state of helplessness and may perish if it does not receive water
and nourishment if its mind does not return for many days.
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LOZENGE OF HOMUNCULAR MANIFESTATION
General: Ingesting this large lozenge begins the process of assimilating the genetic code of the user,
borrowing just enough physical components to trigger the birth of a clone of the user.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a cloud of reddish effluvia pours out of the user’s ears, nose, and mouth
to form the primordial mass that is to become the homunculi; (2) the user sheds multiple layers of
skin in a flurry, each forming one homunculus; (3) as the user ingests the homunculus lozenge, they
begin to rapidly vibrate and split into multiple, still-forming clones; (4) the user spits forth a stream of
glowing fluid that scatters into pools or droplets, each of which form a separate homunculus.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user permanently loses a finger or toe as the
reaction produces only a tiny, pale, withered, lifeless lump of flesh; (2) the user permanently gains a
second tiny face that emerges from their torso, twin to their own, with a subtle, twisted, evil menace
in its eyes (it is mute, and other than being a hideous deformity, has no other downside); (3) the user
sloughs their skin, but it only slowly regrows, causing 1d6 hp of damage and an immediate DC16
Fortitude save to avoid collapsing in a whimpering heap of pain for the next 1d4 rounds while re-
epithelializing; (4) a twisted copy of the user is made but turns upon them, attacking in a manic fury
[Init as user; Atk fist +2 melee (1d4+2); AC 14; HD 5; hp 30; Act 2d20; SV as user; Path PoD]; (5+) the
strain of making the homunculus causes the user to collapse in a shrunken, boneless heap—seemingly
dead—for the next 2d20 hours while leaving a perfect copy of themselves standing there, free to roam,
and passes the collapsed user off as being the failed attempt (the copy will mimic the user in all ways
but is a summation of all the user’s darkest thoughts and emotions with feet firmly set on the Path of
The Damned).

12-17
Failure.
18-19
Homunculus noctii: The user is surrounded by 1d4+CL copies of themselves that manifest as
dark, two-dimensional shadows of the user. The copies swirl and move around the caster,
creating confusion in any attackers. The copies provide protection for the caster, giving them
+5 AC and +5 to Reflex saves, as well as absorbing incoming attacks (each copy can absorb 2
hp of damage that might otherwise affect the caster, but is destroyed afterward). The effect
20-23
Homunculus lux: The user creates 1d3+CL slightly glowing, three-dimensional copies
of themselves that move in concert with them, creating a forest of shifting images. Any
successful attacks must also roll a d20; scoring a 1 is needed to hit the user rather than a copy
(which is destroyed in a flash of sparkling light). This continues until there are no copies
remaining or the duration ends. The effect lasts for 1d6 rounds.
24-25 H
omunculus congregans: The user creates dozens of small copies of themselves, all sized at
1/6th of the user’s size. These will attack opponents, rushing them in gangs or firing very
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small guns as they leap into battle. The homunculi can attack 2d4 separate targets, causing
opponents 1d8 damage. Homunculi last for 1d3+CL rounds.
Homunculus Congregans: Init +3; Atk fists +4 melee (1d8) or tiny guns +4 ranged (1d8, range

20/40/60); AC 15; HD 3d6+3; 15 hp; MV 60’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +0, Ref +5, Will +1; Path as user.
26-28
Homunculus gemellus: The user makes a single copy of themselves, infusing it with a shred of
their life-force to attract animating spirits from across the veil. This replica has half of the hit
points and modifiers of the user but is otherwise identical. The user can give the replica basic
instructions, and it will carry them out, reporting back to the user with any observations.
The replica will persist for the next 1d6 days or until injured and brought to 0 hp, at which
point it will dissolve into a festering pile of meat and slime, rapidly sublimating into the
surrounding air until only a miniature bone carving remains.
29-33
Homunculus bestia: The user creates a twisted, monstrous version of themselves that is
driven by a malevolent intelligence. This creation will not seek to harm the user initially,
but it will fight against any enemies, attacking them in melee with powerful, crushing
blows. While less pleased to do so, it will also labor on behalf of the user, doing the physical
work of 10 normal men. It will do the bidding of the user for 6d6 hours before demanding a
sacrifice of flesh from the user or those close to them if unsated by the insufficient slaughter
of sentient beings. If denied, the motivating spirit will attack its creator and any nearby
innocents.
Homunculus Bestia: Init +4; Atk fists +6 melee (2d6+6); AC 15; HD 10d8; 60 hp; MV 60’; Act

2d20; SP ½ damage from normal weapons (round down), immune to poison; SV Fort +7, Ref
+3, Will +6; Path PoD.
34-35 Homunculus altera: The user makes a single copy of any one target, infusing it with a shred of
the target’s life-force to attract animating spirits from across the veil. This replica has half of
the hit points of the target creature, but it is otherwise identical to the original. The user or
a designee can give the replica basic instructions, and it will carry them out, reporting back
with any observations. The replica will persist for the next 1d6 days or until brought to 0 hp,
at which point it will dissolve into a festering pile of meat and slime, rapidly sublimating into
the surrounding air until only a miniature bone carving remains.
36-37 Homunculus incognii: The user makes a horde of smaller homunculi that flow together to
form a highly malleable copy of the user. The homunculus will work with the user, following
their directions. The homunculus can split into smaller subunits as needed, functioning
in the manner of the Homunculi congregans, but it is an exact copy of the user otherwise,
with all of the hit points and abilities of the user, except for potion formulae (magical or
mundane); it may use formulae provided by the user. This construct can twist and mold its
facial features and reshape its body appearance to mimic others for short periods of time
(DC 15 Intelligence save to recognize differences). This check is made harder (+3 to DC)
by taking or being provided with a bit of skin, hair, blood, or other bodily tissue from the
creature being mimicked. The homunculus incognii will persist for 2d12 days before suffering
a runaway mutation and collapses in a tumorous heap of rapidly proliferating and necrosing
tissues. The user may, if done before the onset of the dramatic “death” of the homunculus,
ingest parts of the homunculus to gain the memories of its time apart from the user.
38+ Homunculus confraternii: The user may choose a lesser result but will otherwise create a
single 1-2’ tall copy of themselves. This copy is a familiar of the user, and the final act of
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creating it requires the sacrifice of 1 point of permanent Stamina. The copy will survive
and work with the user until physically killed or destroyed. The user can see dimly through
the construct’s eyes and hear through its ears at distances up to a mile. The user and the
homunculus will always know where the other is, at least with a vague sense of direction and
distance, as “blood draws to blood.” The presence of the homunculus strengthens the user,
providing them with a +1 on all skills and Brew checks and a redraw from the deck when
using mundane formulae. The homunculus may have other powers and traits as well, which
the judge can assign as they see fit. The homunculus will intelligently aid the user in their
pursuits but will not willingly sacrifice themselves for the user, as the death of the user means
potential freedom for the homunculus.
Homunculus Confraternii: Init +5; Atk +4 melee(1 point or by weapon used) or missile +4 (as

weapon used); AC 15; HD 6d6; hp 30; MV: 60’; Act 1d20; SP stealth +10 to hiding, craft acid
potion (1d12 damage the 1st round, 1d6 damage 2nd round), craft explosives (1d14 damage in
5’ radius), SV Fort +2 Ref +8 Will +6; Path as user.
LIBATION OF ANIMAL COMMUNION

General: The mixture is formulated to create a temporary mind/sensory link between the user and
one or more animals. The user must first drink from the mixture and follow by offering it to the
desired animals. Animals find the mixture irresistible as it’s designed to tap directly into their sensory
pathways.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user innately speaks the bestial language of the target animals, but it
is limited to encouraging the animals to partake of the offered mixture; (2) for the formula’s duration,
the user temporarily assumes a physical characteristic of the target animals; (3) affected animals
will remain near the user for 1d4 months, feeling a “pull” to be around the human that temporarily
bonded to them, and should the user continue to use the animals for the mixture of animal
communion effects, they gain a cumulative +2 bonus to the Brew check for each use (on the next failed
Brew check, all accumulated bonuses are lost); (4) the user develops food-cravings for the natural diet
of the target animals (the craving lasts for 1d7 days, and other foods do not satisfy the cravings).
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user makes noises matching the animals
used for the communion during any stressful situation and lasts 1d30 days; (2-3) the user’s eyes change
to match that of one of the animals and gains any vision-based advantages or disadvantages (e.g.,
infravision from snakes or dichromatic vision from canines) for the next 1d30 days; (4-5) animals of
the same species the user fails to commune with develop a natural animosity towards the user that
tried to tap into their neural pathways and will avoid them (suffer a cumulative and permanent -2
penalty to Brew checks when attempting to commune with these species); (6-7) the user develops a
dangerous allergy to the species with which the communion attempt failed (pass a DC 12+1 for each
time this result appears Fortitude save each round they are within 10’ of such creatures or suffocate
from airway constriction, taking 1d4 Stamina damage each round until they pass a DC 13 Fortitude
save—a Fortitude of zero is death); (8-9) one of the user’s hands permanently transforms into an
appendage resembling that of one of the animals used (suffer a -2 penalty to physical actions requiring
fine manipulation, but the user may also gain a natural attack at the judge’s discretion); (10+) the user
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and one animal swap bodies, and the only way to reverse the swap is to have a new mixture of animal
communion be used on both parties (user must then pass a DC 12 Fortitude save or the body swap is
permanent!).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user chooses one animal from any phylogenetic subspecies (e.g., Canis lupus familiaris,
or the common dog) within their field of vision at the time the mixture is imbibed and
immediately enters the creature’s mind with no saving throw to resist. The chosen animal’s
psyche immediately slip into a trancelike state while the user controls the animal’s body,
accessing all the animal’s senses within the normal limitations of the creature’s sensory
organs (e.g., bats are effectively blind, while eagles can see up to two miles away) and
controlling the animal’s movements within a one mile range. Formula is active for 1d10 turns.
20-21 In addition to the result from 18-19, the user may affect up to 1d3 animals of the same
phylogenetic subspecies, and the control range increases to 10 miles.
phylogenetic species (e.g., Species Canis lupus), the control range increases to 10 miles, and
the formula’s duration is increased to 1d12 turns.
phylogenetic species (e.g., Species Canis lupus) and the control range is now unlimited. The
formula’s duration is increased to 1d14 turns.
26-28 The user chooses 1d7 animals from any phylogenetic genus (e.g., Genus Panthera) within
their field of vision at the time the mixture is imbibed and immediately enters the creatures’
minds with no saving throw to resist. The chosen animals’ psyches immediately slip into
trancelike states while the user controls the animals’ bodies, accessing all the animals’ senses
within the normal limitations of the creatures’ sensory organs (e.g., bats are effectively blind,
while eagles can see up to two miles away) and controls the animals’ movements within an
unlimited range. Formula is active for 1d6 hours.
phylogenetic family (e.g., Family Felidae), and the formula’s duration is increased to 1d8 hours.
Additionally, the user may slip into and out of the minds of any of the animals at will during
the formula’s duration. While any affected animal is not under direct control, it will remain
within 300’ of the user, going about its normal routine until control is reasserted.
phylogenetic order (e.g., Order Carnivora), non-controlled affected animals remain within
600’, and the formula’s duration is increased to 1d10 hours.
phylogenetic class (e.g., Class Mammalia), non-controlled affected animals remain within one
mile, and the formula’s duration is increased to 24 hours.
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38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the user may affect up to 1d4 animals of any vertebrate
species within the phylogenetic Kingdom Animalia and the formula’s duration is increased
to permanent; however, the permanent nature of the mixture has a deteriorating effect on
animals under the user’s control, halving the lifespan of each such animal. Also, so long as
any of the affected animals are alive, repeat draughts of this mixture have no effect on the
same user.
MULTIPLICATION LIBATION
General: The user produces clones of themselves, allowing them to be in more than one place at the
same time, doing more than one task.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user develops sores on random parts of their bodies as their clones
physically climb from within them, making for a horrific display; (2) one of the user’s facial features
falls off, leaving a bloody hole that regenerates in 1d3 hours, while the fallen part serves as the
material for what forms; (3) the user’s arteries swell and burst, spraying the area with the material for
the clones; (4) the user vomits small tumors that have the likeness of their “parent.”
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) an additional pair of eyes appears on the user’s
head for 1d6 turns, which is quite disturbing to viewers (suffer -1d to social-interaction based rolls, but
gain a 360° view); (2-3) a deformed arm sprouts out of the user’s chest, and they suffer a -1d penalty to
all rolls related to physical actions for 1d4 hours; (4-7) for 2d4 hours, an additional arm or leg appears
from a random spot on the user’s body (the judge will determine any detrimental effects, but the limb
will constantly flail, hindering most actions); (8-9) for 1d4 days an additional head sprouts out of the
user’s neck that has opposing views on almost all subjects from the user and argues tirelessly with
them (ruining any attempts at stealth and actions where concentration is normally needed require a
DC 12 Willpower check to complete); (10+) a permanent, physically identical clone sprouts from the
user’s back, causing the user to pass out for 1d10 rounds while the clone attempts to escape (If allowed
to develop, the clone will plot to assume the identity of the user, making for a memorable villain for
some moment in the future).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user successfully triggers the emergence of a rapidly developing clone of themselves. The
clone develops fully in 1d8 rounds, then stands naked to face its creator. The clone shares the
same ability scores and hit points of the user and will look to the user as a “parent,” and is
eager to please and is filled with questions as memories and past experiences are not ported
over to the fledgling. While the formula is in effect, the clone will follow all commands given
by the user, even those that would put the clone in danger. The physiological makeup of the
clone means that it can only remain for 1d8 hours before shuddering and collapsing into a
puddle of gibbering teeth, hair, and bloody pulp.
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20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the clone is much more stable and lasts for 1d10 hours.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the user creates two identical clones. Both clones can be
independently controlled and given commands by the user for the duration of the formula.
Should one of the two clones witness the “parent” giving its sibling a command that results
in harm or death, the remaining clone will attempt to escape or attack its parent. Clones can
survive for 24 hours before returning to a primordial heap of plasm, bone and hair.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the two clones may survive for 1d7+CL days. Each day
past the number rolled means the clones must pass DC 12 Fortitude save to continue living.
Should the save be made the DC increases cumulatively by +1 for each additional day of life
until the save is failed.
29-33 The user creates 1d4+1 clones. Each clone claims the stats and hit points of the user and are
linked mentally to each other and their “parent.” Clones remain stable for 1d30+CL days
before reverting to a mass of flesh, teeth and hair, and they will do their best to obey the
wishes of the user. Siblings observing mistreatment of their brood by the user or witness the
user allowing others to bring harm upon them may result in a revolt. Judges should make
the roll in secret, giving the clones a 65% chance of deciding to destroy their creator. Judges
should decide the best course of action for the remaining clones and make a solid attempt at
helping the clones find their revenge.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the clones thrive for 1d6 months.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the user may instead choose to make one clone and keep
it as an undeveloped tumor inside some suitable vessel. Should the user be slain before the
12-month expiration of the formula, the clone will begin to develop over a period of 24 hours,
after which the clone is considered to be an exact duplicate of the user. The clone is identical,
with the same memories and abilities that the user had at the time of their demise.
PHILTER OF DELAY DEATH

General: When a cowpoke’s luck has all run out and they’re on their last breath, this potion will keep
them from crossing on to whatever reward they’ve earned.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) as the potion is downed, a contract written in a foreign tongue with the
user’s name written in blood upon it appears in the air, dissipating after 1 round; (2) a spectral hand
coalesces around and picks up the user before turning into a gas that rushes into the user’s mouth;
(3) black gasses flow out of the user’s eyes, ears, and mouth; (4) the user fluctuates from the form of a
small child to that of an old man before finally settling with the result of the potion.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by luck: (0-1) the user ages 1d4 years; (2-3) the user gains
excessive, baggy, wrinkles all around their face, resulting in a permanent -1 to Personality; (4-5) the
user ages 1d10 years; (6-7) the user’s intelligence becomes 3 for 1d4 turns, as their mind is temporarily
that of a baby; (8-9) the user ages 1d20 years; (10+) the user de-ages until they are eight years old,
resulting in a -3 to Intelligence, Strength, and Stamina (the user ages normally from this point, and the
stat loss is removed at age 17).
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12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user manages to prolong their life. The next time they die, they come back from the
grave 1d3 days later. Unfortunately this is only temporary, and they stay in the land of the
living for only another 1d6 days. In addition, after each day passes, their body begins to rot
and wither as it would in death. A DC20 Willpower save may be made at the end of the 1d6
days to remain in life as a Level 1 Tommyknocker (regardless of what their level was, it is now
level 1); tommyknockers do not benefit from this formula.
20-23 For the next 24 hours, if the user is killed they come back to life after 1d8 hours with 1 hit
point. Unfortunately, a dark and powerful spirit follows after them. The spirit later (when
the judge deems fit) enters one of the user’s dreams in order to bring them back to the
world of the dead.
Spirit: Init +5; Atk spectral rake +7 melee (1d6+7) or soul suck +3 ranged (1d3 + DC 18 Will

save or lose 1d6 points of Stamina, range 10/20/40); AC 14; HD 10d8; hp 53; MV 30’, Fly 30’;
Act 2d20; SP drag to the dead (If the user has reached 0 Stamina or hit points, the spirit can
take an action to bring their mortal body back to the land of the dead); SV Fort +3; Ref +3;
Will -1; Path WtL.
24-25 For the next 24 hours, if the user drops below 1 hit point they will immediately be sucked
back from the realm of the dead to the land of the living, returning with 1 hit point. Chaotic
energies seep into the user from the interaction of the formula and the spirit lands, and they
gain a permanent mutation. Roll 1d4: (1) the user grows 4” horns on the top of their head; (2)
the user’s eyes reflect the image of many rivers of blood flowing along a jagged coast of rocky
spines, appearing only as bloodshot from a distance; (3) when the user breathes out, small
clouds of black vapour escape their mouth; (4) in the dark, the user’s veins pulse a harsh red.
26-28 The user is able to venture briefly beyond the veil to drag back the soul of one recently
deceased (within the past 48 hours) being. The target body must be intact and present at the
time. The target must make a DC20 Willpower save, and the user can burn Luck to aid them.
The target returns to their body as a level 1 tommyknocker, retaining only the memories of
their former class, but they may reroll two of their stats if they wish.
29-33 For the next 1d4 days, if the user drops to 0 hp they may move their soul into the nearest
sentient creature. The creature may attempt a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Brew
check result; on a success, the user moves on to the land of the dead, but if the creature fails
the user inhabits their body, casting the creature’s soul into the Near. The user gains all the
creature’s abilities while retaining the ability to create magical and mundane formulae.
34-35 The draught allows the user to leave their mortal body at the verge of death for 1d6 hours to
find another creature to inhabit. The creature may attempt a Willpower save vs. a DC equal
to the Brew check result to resist; if the creature fails they will be displaced by the invading
intelligence, their soul cast into the Near, and their body slowly converts over the next few
months to more closely resemble that of the invading intelligence.
36-37 The user may move fluidly between life and death for the next 1d6 hours, easily going from
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death to life and vice versa up to 1d8 times. Each time the user comes back from the dead,
they must make a roll on the Minor Corruption table and succeed in a DC18 Fortitude save or
lose 1 point of Stamina.
38+ The user links their existence to the souls of the nearest 1d10 sentient creatures. Upon the
user’s death, those beings must make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Brew check
result or die, as the user steals their life essence to cross back to the land of the living.
There is no time limit on this. When using this ability, the user returns from death at half
maximum hp, with their age reset to between 20-40 apparent years of age (as the user
chooses), and suffers only from a Minor Corruption table roll.
POTABLE OF PECULIAR POLARIZATION

Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Brew Time: 1 round Save: Fort
General: The user gains the ability to manipulate ferromagnetic objects, and at greater a potency, they
may manipulate the iron in living things as well.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user is circumscribed by tiny lightning flashes; (2) all ferromagnetic
objects within a 10’ radius (centered on the user) are tugged gently towards the user, and any items
which are unsecured are drawn to the user’s skin within 1 round; (3) the user floats 1d3” off the ground
for the formula’s duration; (4) all living creatures within a 20’ radius (centered on the user) feel a mild
tingling under their skin, as the iron in their blood feels the call of the user’s formula.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) in stormy weather, the user permanently
becomes a lightning rod and has a far greater chance than normal of attracting lightning if outdoors
(roll 1d100 once each turn: (01-10) lightning strikes the user [3d6 electrical damage]; (11-20) someone
or something else within 10’ has been struck [3d6 electrical damage]; (21-100) no lightning strikes in
the user’s vicinity); (2-3) the user’s skin is horribly burned by an electromagnetic flash, and they suffer
2d4 points of of damage; (4-5) electrical currents arc between the user and any ferromagnetic objects
(including most firearms) within a 5’ radius centered on the user (pass a Luck check to avoid setting
any firearms off or every round will discharge, doing half damage to all within 10’ of the firearm); (6-7)
any ferromagnetic objects within a 5’ radius (centered on the user) are unable to be touched (objects
smaller than the user’s body are repelled beyond their grasp, while any objects larger than the user’s
body are surrounded by an impregnable magnetic field which resists any contact by the user); (8-9)
the user is permanently surrounded by a magnetic field that rapidly pulls all unsecured ferromagnetic
objects of equal mass or less within a 10’ radius (centered on the user) directly towards them; (10+)
the user’s magnetic field pulses erratically and causes all magnetic and electronic devices within a 30’
radius (centered on the user) to malfunction (effects at judge’s discretion).

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user can choose one unsecured, ferromagnetic, non-living object (objects consisting
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of iron, cobalt, nickel, etc.) of up to 50 pounds within a 30’ radius to manipulate and may
move it at a rate of 5’ per round in any direction (horizontally or vertically). Formula lasts 1d8
rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the weight limit increases to 80 pounds and can be
moved at a rate of 10’ per round. The user may also focus the formula to repel weapons
consisting of ferromagnetic materials (-1d penalty on any damage roll from these weapons).
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the weight increases to 150 pounds, and the rate of
movement increases to 20’ per round. Objects weighing less than 20 pounds can be levitated
and physically launched at any target within 30’. Objects used as a weapon inflict 1d8+CL
damage. Additionally, the ability to repel damage increases to a -2d penalty to any damage
roll. Formula lasts 1d10 rounds.
26-28 The user finds their awareness of ferromagnetic objects hyper focused, giving them several
amazing abilities. Any object (including living) of 250 pounds or less can be moved up to 30’ a
round horizontally or vertically. Living objects make a DC 15 Fortitude save to resist the effect.
Objects can be used for a slam attack, and inflict 1d6 damage per 10’ moved in the round the
attack is made (e.g., objects moved 30’ to strike a target would inflict 3d6 damage). A 1d20+CL
action die is used for this attack. In addition, the user gains immunity to ferromagnetic
materials (such materials do not penetrate their skin). Formula lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the user gains the ability to levitate 30’ per round.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the user can levitate up to 1d6 willing and unwilling
targets within 60’ of the user. Unwilling targets gain an immediate DC 17 Fortitude save
with failure resulting in being lifted off the ground at the rate of 30’ round. Targets may be
continually lifted as long as they remain within 30’ of the user. Leaving the area of effect
immediately drops them, and they suffer falling damage with a DC 13 Reflex save being
allowed for half damage (rounding down). Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
36-37 The user becomes a beacon of magnetic waves, sensing all ferrous objects, no matter the
size, within a one-mile area. Any object (including living) 500 pounds or less can be levitated
and moved up to 60’ a round. Living targets gain an immediate DC 18 Fortitude save to
resist the effect. Objects can be used for a slam attack, and inflict 2d6 per 10’ moved in the
round the attack is made (e.g., objects moved 60’ to strike a target would inflict 6d6 damage).
A 1d20+CL action die is used for this attack. Up to 1d8+CL targets can be levitated at once
and may be continually lifted as long as they remain within 60’ of the user. Leaving the area
of effect immediately drops them, and they suffer falling damage with a DC 13 Reflex save
being allowed for half damage (rounding down). In addition, the user gains immunity to
ferromagnetic materials (such materials do not penetrate their skin). Lastly, the user gains
the ability to fly 60’ per round. Formula lasts 1 turn.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the user may redirect any attack made with ferrous
materials back at their attacker, automatically striking for standard damage. Additionally, the
user permanently gains the ability to manipulate the iron found in their own blood, reducing
any damage rolls by -1d. However, small items of under 5 pounds that are not secured to
something are pulled towards the user. Formula now lasts 1d3 turns.
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SERUM OF BLOOD CHILDREN
General: The user imbibes this viscous syrup which immediately forces a violent regurgitation of
several clots of blood. These clots develop into a bloody brood of various forms. These horrific,
mewling creatures protect the user against any threat.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the user vomits a deformed mass of blood that divides itself into various
clusters that project tentacles, claws, maws ,etc.; (2) the user vomits pools of blood which act as doorways
to the realms the coming creatures hail from; (3) the user perspires blood from their skin onto the ground
where it assumes the chosen form determined by the formula’s result; (4) a vein grows and pulses on the
user’s neck, growing until the vein bursts, and the freely flowing blood takes monstrous forms.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) the user sweats blood for the next 24 hours, and
during this time, any strenuous activity results in 1d6 damage; (2-3) the tear ducts of the user randomly
bleed for an unsettling effect (pass a Luck check during any social interaction to avoid having their
eyes well up with blood) that lasts 1d3 rounds and causes any social interaction rolls to suffer a -1d
penalty (this is a permanent effect); (4-5) the user permanently becomes a free bleeder and must receive
professional or magical healing to stop bleeding after any wound (suffer an additional 1hp of damage
per round after any damage is sustained until healing is administered); (6-7) the user permanently
gains the ability to see through the skin of any living target to witness the travel of blood through the
pathways of veins and arteries, as the effect is often distracting, it results in a -1 penalty to any attack in
the first round of combat; (8+) the user can now permanently hear the blood flowing through all living
creatures which have a circulatory system, and while this helps in some situations (judge’s discretion),
it is mostly distracting, and the user must pass a DC 10 Willpower check or suffer a -2 penalty to any
roll where concentration is important.

12-17
Failure.
18-19 The user’s blood bubbles and pops, releasing inhuman shrieks as the mass takes form. 1d3
child-sized humanoid forms rise to their feet. The creatures have no apparent features save
for gleaming yellow eyes and distended mouths that remain open. The blood that flows from
their open mouths gives shape to their bodies. The brood can be given simple commands
such as “attack” or “defend” and will do so to the death. The creatures attack with an acid
blood touch. While one or two of the blood creations are generally no great threat, in larger
numbers a brood can overwhelm and literally dissolve a shrieking target with their acidic
attacks. Formula lasts for 1d10+CL rounds or until destroyed.
lood Child (single creature): Init +2; Atk acidic blood touch +2 melee (1d4+2); AC 14; HD
B
2d8+2; MV 20’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +0; Path PoD +2.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, 1d6 creatures are created. Formula lasts 1d12+CL rounds
or until destroyed.
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24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the number of creatures created increases to 1d8 and the
stats for the creatures improve. Formula lasts 1d14 rounds or until destroyed.
Blood Child (single creature): Init +3; Atk acidic blood touch +3 melee (1d4+3); AC 15; HD
3d8+3; MV 20’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +1; Path PoD +2.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the number of creatures created is increased to 1d8+CL.
Formula lasts 1d14+CL or until destroyed.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the number of creatures created is increased to 1d10+CL.
Formula lasts 1 turn or until destroyed.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the number of creatures created increases to 1d12+CL
and the stats for the creatures improve. Formula lasts 1d3 turns or until destroyed.
lood Homunculus: Init +4; Atk acidic blood touch +4 melee (1d5+4); AC 15; HD 4d8+4; MV
B
30’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +2; Path PoD +2.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the user gains the permanent ability to create 1d3
creatures at their weakest level (as per the 18-19 result) once in a 24-hour period. Creating the
brood comes at the cost of 1d3x6 hit points to represent the extra cost in blood the user must
expend.
SHADOW POTION
General: The user becomes one with shadows, using them for various effects. A shadow must be
present to make use of this brew.
Judge’s note: On a successful brew, the user may choose any Brew check result equal to the successful
result or lower to produce a potentially more useful effect.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) for the brew duration, the user's body becomes transparent, except for
their major arteries and heart; (2) the user's body looks like black, flickering flames but still retains
their physical shape for the brew duration; (3) the user looks like a roughly human-shaped cloud
of billowing, black smoke while the brew is in effect; (4) the user’s body looks like a black shroud,
resembling the Grim Reaper, their eyes gleaming as pale white flames within the shroud's darkness
until the effect ends.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the left or right half of the user's body (player’s
discretion) permanently becomes slightly transparent, and they suffer -1d on all Personality-based
checks; (2-3) the user's body gets "stuck" in shadows when attempting to hide within them, and they
must pass a DC 12 Strength check to pull themselves from the shadow; (4-5) the user feels weak when
exposed to sunlight, and for each day exposed to bright sunlight for the first time, they must pass a
DC 15 Fortitude save or suffer a -2 penalty to all actions until nightfall; (6-7) the user is at peace in
shadows, and they must pass a DC 15 Willpower save if they wish to leave and may try each round
until they succeed; (8-9) the user’s eyes permanently become black, fiery holes, and they suffer -2d
on all Personality-based checks involving God-fearing folk, but gain +1d to Personality-based checks
involving any Path of The Damned creatures or when attempting intimidation against sentient
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creatures; (10+) the user exudes a black and evil presence to non-sentient animals, and they will always
cower away from them (if the animal is hostile, it will always attempt to attack the user first before
others).

12-17
Failure.
18-20 The user’s form shifts in color to that of night. While at least one part of their body is within
a shadow, the user gains a defensive bonus as they seem to flow in and out of shadows to
those viewing them. For the duration of the formula, the user gains a +4 to AC and all Reflex
and Fortitude saves. Additionally, the user gains a +4 bonus to all stealth-related rolls as the
darkness envelops and absorbs much of the sound the user makes while the formula is active.
21-24 In addition to the result from 18-20, the bonuses improve to +6. Formula now lasts 1d8+CL
rounds.
25-27 In addition to the result from 21-24, the user gains the ability to jump from shadow to
shadow (as long as they are within 60’ of each other) with a full round of concentrative effort.
28-30 The user is transformed into the essence of shadow. Allies are unable to recognize their
friend as they only vaguely hold a human form. While in the shadow form, the user gains a
+7 bonus to AC, Reflex, and Fortitude saves, in addition to any stealth-related rolls. The user
gains the ability to see in complete darkness (including magical darkness). The user gains
the ability to jump shadows. Jumping can be performed from any shadow to another that
lies within 100’. Jumping takes up the Movement for the user on the round it is used, and
no longer requires concentration. In addition to the above abilities, the user may control
existing shadows to form shadowy pseudopods that can strike out at any target within 5’.
This takes a melee-attack action using a 1d10+CL action die, with a successful strike inflicting
1d8+CL damage. Formula lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
31-34 In addition to the result from 28-30, the user gains the ability to sense shadows, allowing the
user to jump through shadows with a one mile range. Additionally, the user may direct the
shadowy pseudopods to attack up to 1d6 targets per round within 5’ of an existing shadow
within a 60’ radius of the user. Formula lasts 1d12 rounds.
35-37 In addition to the result from 31-34, the user gains the ability to pull shadow from available
sources to form a globe of darkness as small as a fist to as large as a 20’ radius sphere. The
globe can be moved up to 20’ per round, and anyone within it is thrown into a magical
darkness. Additionally, for every round the user remains motionless in shadows, they are
considered invisible, and heal 1d8+CL hit points. Formula lasts 1 turn.
38+ In addition to the result from 35-37, the user permanently gains the ability to shadow jump.
However, there is a cumulative 2% chance per jump that the user becomes lost in an alien
dimension known as the “Shadow Void,” where they become permanently lost. Formula lasts
1d3 turns.
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STARDUST
Level: 5 Range: Self Duration: Special Brew Time: 8 hours Save: Special
General: Stardust is a glowing liquid that looks like molten gold. The user imbibes the liquid, which is
like drinking warm jelly made from French champagne. Stardust shifts the winds of fortune around the
user, allowing for incredibly lucky events to occur or for the fate and luck of other’s to be stolen.
The user of a stardust formula may select any result lower than or equal to the Brew check rolled.
Judge’s note: Stardust requires finding an actual “fallen star” meteorite to harvest for raw materials.
Most fallen stars are tiny and produce only a single dose of stardust, but a large meteorite might
provide enough material for several successful brews.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a thick murder of crows (in the day) or a parliament of owls (at night)
presage the change of fortune to come by flocking in unusual numbers nearby; (2) time stands still for
a heartbeat as the universe rewrites fate; (3) the sound of a spinning coin on hardwood is heard by all;
(4) ghostly images of divining instruments (dice, coins, sticks, marked-tiles, etc.) float about the area,
tumbling and turning, with an oppressive weight of “change” hanging heavily in the air.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) in the next city the user visits, they are treated
like a known wanted criminal that they greatly resemble; (2-3) an enemy the user has made over their
career has achieved a position of power and has spent their resources in bringing the user to “justice”
by declaring them to be a wanted criminal in all territories and regions (the enemy gains greater power
and resources each time this result occurs); (4-5) for the next 1d4 days, the user can not catch a lucky
break, and anytime a Luck check is called for, they will automatically fail; (6-7) the formula has caused
an imbalance in the loom of fate, as the user no longer fits into the fabric of time (for the next 1d4
weeks, each morning the user must reroll their Luck Attribute); (8-9); all Brew checks for the next
1d4 weeks have a -10 modifier applied, as small errors in brewing keep the formulae from reaching
maximum potency; (10+) the user loses 1d4 points of permanent Luck each time this result occurs.

2-11 Lost. Failure. The formula can no longer be brewed until the user can acquire another fallen
star and re-evaluate the brew and application procedures, which doubles the time of the next
brew (at least 48 hours).
12-17 Failure, but formula is not lost, and the stardust remains intact for another application
attempt.
18-19 Fame. Once applied, this formula grants the user +1d on skill checks related to their zero-
level occupation and makes them famous as the greatest and most successful member of that
occupation. Even a user with an occupation that isn’t usually considered honorable will be
treated with respect for their prowess and accomplishments. The celebrity gains economic
opportunities as the go-to member of their profession. This effect is largely role-play
centric and should be worked out with the judge. The effect is permanent unless the user is
challenged by another (PC or NPC) that has greater ability in the chosen profession. A public
“battle” should be fought with terms agreed upon by both parties (and the judge). The winner
of this battle will claim bragging rights and the effect of the formula; the loser will be publicly
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shamed and remembered as being a ‘has been’ in relation to their occupation, gaining no
benefit from this formula again.
20-21 Reshuffle Fate’s Hand. This effect allows the user to reset the omens and blessings granted
by their birth sign. Mechanically, the user can reroll on the Lucky Sign/Birth Augur chart
using their current Luck modifier as the basis. Treat their current Luck as the locked-in value
for the chart-ability rolled. Alternatively, the user may increase an ability score, other than
Luck, by +1. The effect is permanent, but a specific user may only benefit from this effect once
in their life.
22-23 Fortune. Through strange twists of fate and luck, the user finds themselves in possession of
a deed to a small business in a local town. The business is in a state of breaking even, but it
could be made profitable with work put in by the new management. The user could simply
raid the business and equip themselves and their allies with whatever is sold there. If they
choose to have the business continue, they gain four zero-level employees who are eager for
the business to succeed. This result is rife with role-play possibilities and should be worked
out with the judge. This result may only affect a specific user once in their lifetime.
24-25 Deal a New Hand of Fate. This formula has two different effects depending on how it
is brewed. If used as a beneficial brew, this effect allows the user to reset the omens and
blessings granted by their birth sign. Mechanically, the user can reroll on the Lucky Sign/
Birth Augur chart ignoring their current Luck modifier. Treat their current Luck as having a
+3 bonus and this is the locked-in value for the chart-effect rolled. This does not change their
current Luck. The +3 modifier works only for the Lucky Sign/Birth Augur chart result and
has no other function. Alternatively, the user may increase an ability score, other than Luck,
by +2. The effect is permanent, but a specific user may only benefit from this effect once in
their life (but it can stack with the result from 20-21). If used as a detrimental brew, and the
formula can in some way be applied to an enemy, it will either change their Lucky Sign/Birth
Augur chart effect to having a permanent -3 locked in Luck value, or it may permanently
lower an ability score by -2. The brewer of the potion can select which of these options take
place. The target of the formula receives a DC 10+CL Fortitude check to resist the effects,
with a success limiting the effects to 1d24 days instead of being permanent.
26-28 A Full House. The user is led to, or is given, documents naming them as the sole owner to
a small homestead property. They now own a parcel of land just outside a local town, with
an incomplete fence, a small wheat crop, a kitchen garden, and a small herd of cattle (or
other livestock) with a handful of chickens. The homestead is initially in a state of breaking
even but could be made profitable with work put in by the new owner. The homesteader
can always outfit their group with meals and a safe bed, or they can use it for new economic
opportunities related to the land. In addition, the homesteader gains eight zero-level ranch
hands who are eager for the venture to succeed. This effect can only be applied once in the
lifetime of any particular user.
29-33 Trying Out a Different Destiny. An application of formula grants the ability to use one special
power from another character class as though they were 1st level. (For example, the user could
gain the ability to build wondrous contraptions like a 1st level bedlamite, cast spells like a 1st
level occultist, or heal wounds like a 1st level revelator, etc.) The effect lasts for 24 hours.
34-35 Call or Fold. This effect causes the user to be seen as the new sheriff (or other figure of
authority and power) in town. Fate has been altered in the user’s favor as they arrive in a
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new town at just the right time as an expected official who has been delayed in arrival. The
user’s general description matches that of the expected person. The town is not currently
experiencing any particular troubles and will install the user in an appropriate building
(office, local jailhouse, or perhaps a judge’s home) for their use. In addition, the user gains
three, first-level gunslingers as deputies or aids that are eager to help the new official. This
twist of fate will last for 1d12 months before the correct official arrives in town. At this point,
if the user can convince the townsfolk (judges should give modifiers depending on how much
help they have actually rendered to the community) that the arriving official is the fake, the
effects will last until the next general election. This can be played out as a social form of
combat between the true official and the user, or the judge can work with the player to create
the situation that makes the most sense at the time.
36-37 Master Your Own Destiny. This effect requires a bit of blood or other sample fluid from a
target to be added to the formula prior to use. Once the formula is seeded with the sample,
it grants the user access to all the benefits granted to the class of the target, at their current
level. Spells, healing abilities, shooting abilities, the ability to interact with the spirit world,
etc., are all duplicated on the user who also maintains all the benefits of their own current
class. The duplicated abilities are equivalent to the current level of the donor target. This
formula does not duplicate the abilities that rely on specific items however (the ghost-irons
from gunslingers, the mask of the luchador, and the soul-aegis of the sin eater as examples).
The effects last for 1d24+CL hours.
38+ All In. At the time of use, a sample fluid must be taken from a donor target and added to
the brew. This potent distillation allows the user to permanently steal an ability from the
target (who loses its use completely). A DC 15+CL Fortitude save must be made by the target
or a portion of the target’s soul is ripped from them and mingles with that of the user. Any
one class ability can be stolen this way, including abilities that rely upon special items (the
ghost-irons from gunslingers, the mask of the luchador, and the soul-aegis of the sin eater
as examples). The item will be taken from the target and will bond with the user willingly,
accepting them as their new owner. The ability is stolen at the current level of the target and
will increase as the user’s own level increases. There are a few down-sides to this remarkable
power though. Shattering the soul of another person leaves a dark stain on one’s own soul.
The user will shift two steps towards the Path of The Damned (or further along if already on
the PoD), and their world-view and outlook will change accordingly. Secondly, it takes some
concentration and coaxing from the bit of stolen soul to get the power moving. A temporary
expenditure of one Personality point is needed to activate the power in addition to any
points needed from the use of the power itself.
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TRANSMOGRIFICATION DECOCTION
General: The user gains the ability to completely alter the structure of their own DNA, replacing
it with that of another species. The end result leaves the user not only privy to the workings of the
chosen subject’s anatomy but also some or all of the special abilities of the subject.
Judges Note: There are too many options in the animal kingdom to choose from, making it impossible
to include all the stats with this formula. Judges are encouraged to make some basic stat adjustments
on the fly and run with it in a way that does not bog down gameplay. For example, a grizzly bear might
give a +4 to Strength and Stamina, a bite attack that inflicts 1d10, and claws that inflict 1d7. The bear’s
great sense of smell might allow a +6 bonus to rolls requiring smell, etc.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) as the user shakes the bottle, it begins to hiss, and small amounts
of harmless steam come out before the cap pops off and the decoction becomes ready to sip; (2)
drinking the formula blurs the façade of the user, as they shift between their own seeming and one of
hundreds of animals before settling on the chosen form; (3) the decoction travels from the throat and
back through the nose, before it enters the user’s ear canal; (4) the user’s form withers and peel away
in the wind as skin, bones, and organs are stripped away until nothing but a pile of ash remains, out
of which the new form rises.
Mutagenic Reaction: Roll 1d10 modified by luck: (0-1) the transformation is a failure, and worse, the
user retains one malformed limb of the chosen creature that flails from a random part of their body
(for the next 24 hours all related physical rolls suffer a -1d penalty); (2-3) the formula begins to work,
but an ingredient was off and causes it to go horribly wrong, as the head of whatever creature the user
hoped to emulate grows out of the user’s neck and immediately attacks for the next 1d7 rounds with a
bite inflicting 1d4 damage, before turning into a rotting mass of flesh that falls off the user’s neck; (4-5)
the user makes a successful transformation but loses all sense of self, in effect becoming the chosen
creature in mind as well as body (the user must attempt a Luck check each day to try and return to
their native form and mind); (6-7) the user finds they now have a ravenous hunger for the food of
choice from the chosen creature (for the next 1d24 days, the user may only gain needed sustenance
from this food type, otherwise suffering from the effects of malnutrition); (8-9) for 1d8 rounds, the
user falls into a dreamlike state and dreams of a death from being devoured by the chosen creature and
awakens with a phobia for that creature; (10+) the head of the user permanently transforms into that
of the creature selected but with the same mass as the user, changing each time this result occurs (this
makes communication nearly impossible, with a -1d penalty to all social-interaction rolls being levied
for the awkwardness of the new head as well as its horrific appearance).

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Failure.
18-19 The user brews a weak version of the formula that only allows one anatomical part (arm/
claw, head, tusks, stinger, etc.) of the desired creature to manifest. Should the part be a head,
the user does not gain the ability to speak in any language other than that of the creature the
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head was taken from. The user is limited to mammals that they have encountered at some
point in their lives. Formula lasts 1 turn.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the user can fully transform into the desired creature.
Any mammal the user has ever encountered can be emulated, from as small as a mouse, to
as large as a grizzly bear. The user retains their hit points and mental faculties during the
change, but they also gain the use of all the natural abilities of the chosen animal and the
ability to communicate to others of its kind. Formula lasts 1d3 turns.
24-25 The formula is potent enough to allow the user to assume the forms of different mammals
for the duration of the formula. The formula is limited to duplicating mammals chosen from
those the user has encountered (from as small as a mouse, to as large as a grizzly bear), with
each change requiring 1 full round to take effect. The user retains their hit points and mental
faculties during the change, but they also gain the use of all the natural abilities of the chosen
animal and the ability to communicate to others of its kind. Formula lasts 1d4 turns.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the user can assume the form of any mammal they have
seen, even if by a picture in a book. Additionally, the user may speak their own language
while transformed—note that the difference in vocal cords may mean that the voice is gruff
or perhaps mixed with growls, but communication is possible. The formula lasts 1d5 turns.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the user may transform into any type of bird they have
encountered. Additionally, the user may speak the language of the bird selected as well as
their own language—though through a different set of vocal cords, thus riddled with shrieks
and chirps. Formula lasts 1d6 turns.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the user can transform into any reptile the user has
encountered. Additionally, the user may communicate with the language of the chosen
reptile, and speak their own tongue—though through hisses and barks. Formula lasts 24
hours.
36-37 The user may transform into any mammal, reptile, or bird with perfection. The user
may have only seen a picture of the creature to make the change and gains the ability to
communicate with other animals of the same type, as well as the user’s own tongue. The
user gains the ability to change between creatures with only 1 round of concentration being
needed to make the shift. The user may also decide to become a hybrid form—borrowing
a trait from up to 1d4 chosen creatures to be incorporated into their own. Formula lasts 24
hours.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the user gains the ability to make the change to one
chosen creature (mammal, reptile, bird) without the use of the formula. The change can be
made once in a 24-hour period and lasts until the user decides to change back. However,
when they do attempt to return to normal, the user must pass a DC 5 Willpower save,
with a cumulative +1 to the DC with each successive transformation. Users becoming stuck
must survive in the form for 1d30 days, after which a Luck check must be passed to return to
normal; failure results in the user becoming permanently trapped in the body of the chosen
beast.
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MIRACLES
 LEVEL ONE MIRACLES 
BLINDING FAITH
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: The revelator summons their inner faith and channels it to become invisible to creatures
following the Path of The Damned.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a short gust of sweetly scented air causes the revelator’s form to fall away
like dust lost to the wind—only to reform instantly as a shadow; (2) the revelator’s body acquires a pale
glow while the miracle is in effect that only the living can see; (3) shadows join and converge upon
the revelator, shrouding them in unnatural darkness; (4) the revelator’s eyes change, taking on the
appearance of black orbs.
1
Fall from grace! Roll on the Atonement chart. Additionally, increase the revelator’s fall from
grace threshold by +1.
2-11 Failure. Potential fall from grace if the roll is at or below the current fall from grace threshold.
Increase the revelator's fall from grace threshold by +1.
12-13 The revelator becomes invisible to the following creatures of 1 HD or less: un-dead, demons,
creatures not native to the earth, and creatures that walk the Path of the Damned. The
revelator need not concentrate to remain invisible, and all attacks against them from affected
creatures have a 50% chance of missing due to the invisibility. Blinding faith lasts for 1d6
rounds or until the revelator attacks a creature under the effects of the miracle.
14-17 In addition to the effects gained from 12-13, the revelator can now affect creatures of 2 HD
or less. The miracle lasts for 1d8 rounds or until the revelator attacks a creature under the
effects of the miracle.
24-27 The revelator and 1d6 chosen allies within 30’ of the priest become invisible to the following
creatures of 6 HD or less: un-dead, demons, creatures not native to the earth, and creatures
that walk the Path of The Damned. The miracle lasts for 1 turn or until the revelator or any
affected ally attacks a creature under the effects of the miracle.
28-29 In addition to the result from 24-27, the miracle affects the revelator and all allies within 60’
of the priest. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns or until the revelator or any affected ally attacks a
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creature under the effects of the miracle.
30+ In addition to the result from 28-29, the revelator and all affected targets may attack without
negating the miracle’s effects; however, immediately after the revelator or an ally’s attack
resolves, the target of the attack gains a retaliatory strike at -1d against their attacker should
they still be free to act during the round. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
DOUBTFUL SOUL
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: The revelator strongly proselytizes their faith and berates the sinful ways of the target—
which often gives them reason to pause and reconsider their actions.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the target’s eyes shed a faint light with hues related to the revelator’s faith;
(2) the revelator’s face takes the shape of someone the target holds dear; (3) the revelator’s voice booms,
chilling the target to the bone; (4) a flaming mirror appears before the chosen target and replays
moments of regret and bad choices from their lives.
1
12-13 A target within 30’ chosen by the revelator suddenly questions their actions, considers
the priest’s words, and loses their next standard action. The target must be able to tell the
difference between good and evil. No save is allowed.
14-17 The revelator chooses a target within 30’ and orders them to repent from their baleful
actions. This target must pass a DC 12 Willpower save to avoid being unable to act during
their next available action.
18-19 The revelator utters words of faith that penetrate deep into the minds of up to 1d3+CL
chosen targets within 30’. Targets become wracked with guilt and must pass a DC 13
Willpower save or are unable to take actions for 1d4 rounds as they ponder eternal
damnation. Attacking the affected targets will immediately end the miracle’s effects. The
miracle lasts 1d6 rounds.
20-23 The revelator urges up to 1d5+CL selected targets within 30’ to rethink their ways and ponder
a means to make amends. Chosen targets must immediately pass a DC 15 Willpower save or
refrain from acting at all for the next 1d6 rounds. Attacking affected targets will immediately
end the miracle’s effects. The miracle lasts 1d6 rounds.
24-27 The revelator urges up to 1d8+CL specified targets within 60’ to atone for their baleful acts
and work towards undoing what they have done. Targets must immediately pass a DC 16
Willpower save or spend the next 1d6+CL rounds trying to make amends and undo the
wrongful acts they have taken. Those that pass the Willpower save receive a -1d to all dice
rolls for the same duration of the miracle. Attacking affected targets will immediately end the
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miracle’s effects. The miracle lasts for 1d8 rounds.
28-29 The revelator summons imagery of the damnation awaiting those that refuse to repent.
The miracle affects 1d10+CL specified targets within 60’ who must immediately pass a DC
17 Willpower save or spend the next 1d10 rounds trying to atone by self-flagellation with
anything on hand. Targets that begin flagellating drop to their knees and use a standard
action to inflict pain upon themselves by non-lethal means (roll for automatic damage each
round with no damage modifiers being added). Those that pass the Willpower save receive
-2d to all action dice rolls for the duration. Attacking affected targets will immediately end
the miracle’s effects. The miracle lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
30-31 The revelator summons imagery of the damnation awaiting those that refuse to repent. The
miracle affects 1d12+CL specified targets within 100’ who must immediately pass a DC 18
Willpower save or spend the next 1d10+CL rounds trying to atone by self-flagellation with
anything on hand. Targets that begin flagellating drop to their knees and use a standard
action to inflict pain upon themselves by non-lethal means (roll for automatic damage each
round with no damage modifiers being added). Those that pass the Willpower save receive
-2d to all action dice rolls for the duration. Attacking affected targets will immediately end
the miracle’s effects. The miracle lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
32+ By invoking God’s full fury, the revelator orders all targets within eyesight to repent for their
sinful ways. Affected targets must immediately pass a DC 19 Willpower save or spend the
next 10+CL rounds trying to atone by self-flagellation with anything on hand. Chosen targets
that begin flagellating drop to their knees and use a standard action to inflict pain upon
themselves by non-lethal means (roll for automatic damage each round with no damage
modifiers being added). Those that pass the Willpower save receive -2d to all action dice rolls
for the duration. Attacking affected targets will immediately end the miracle’s effects. The
miracle lasts 1 turn.
FLAMES OF TRUTH
Level: 1 Range: Eyesight Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: The revelator channels the divine fires of creation and uses them to discern truth from lies
with those they encounter. In extreme cases, the flames can scorch the sinner. Note that targets taking
any damage from the flames produced by the miracle will not catch fire. The flames reach deep into
the target, burning their spirit.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s eyes resemble burning embers; (2) a small flame, in the
shape of a sword, bursts from the palm of the revelator’s hand; (3) a white flame with the face of an
avenging angel appears in front of the target; (4) flaming doves manifest and fly in circles around the
revelator and those they question.
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12-13 A human target within earshot of the priest must answer 1d3 questions while looking into
the flames of divinity. Refusing to answer (or answering untruthfully) causes the chosen to
suffer 1d4 fire damage. This miracle lasts until all questions have been answered.
14-17 1d3 human targets within earshot of the priest must answer 1d3 questions while looking into
the flames of divinity. Refusing to answer (or answering untruthfully) causes the chosen to
suffer 1d4 fire damage. This miracle lasts until all questions have been answered.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, flames produced by the revelator momentarily intensify
and grow, revealing any false illusions or traps within eyesight. Additionally, beings not
considered to be in their true forms (shape shifters as an example) are revealed for their true
selves.
20-23 1d6 human targets within eyesight, as chosen by the revelator, are engulfed in divine flames.
The priest can ask each up to five questions. Answering with anything other than the
truth immediately inflicts 2d6 fire damage. Continuing to resist telling the truth inflicts an
additional 2d6 damage every round the miracle is in effect (until all questions have been
asked or the miracle is dismissed).
24-27 In addition to the effects gained with 20-23, the revelator can use the effects of the miracle
on non-human, semi-intelligent targets. The miracle lasts until all questions have been
answered or is dismissed by the priest.
28-29 1d10 targets within eyesight and chosen by the revelator are engulfed in divine flames.
The priest can ask each up to five questions. Answering with anything other than the
30-31 1d12 targets within eyesight and chosen by the revelator are engulfed in divine flames. The
priest can ask each target up to 10 questions. Answering with anything other than the
32+ For a period of 24 hours, the revelator can manifest the fires of purity at will and use the
effects listed with result 30-31.
FORTITUDE
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: N/A
General: The revelator’s pleas for divine aid and succor result in a temporary (or possibly permanent)
increase in vitality and strength. Bonuses granted to Stamina grants temporary hit points for each
character level (recalculate hit points based on the new Stamina modifier). Temporary hit points last
until reduced by damage or the miracle duration ends.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) muscles thicken and become better defined, lung capacity and efficiency
is increased; (2) the revelator’s body molds itself such that their upper-body appears as that of a
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champion body-builder and their lower-body is that of an extremely fit long-distance runner; (3)
muscle mass for their legs and arms increases dramatically and is disproportionate to the revelator’s
normal anatomy; (4) the revelator appears anatomically perfect.
1
12-13 The revelator (or one chosen ally that they touch) increases their Stamina and Strength by
+1d3 each. The miracle lasts for 1d4 rounds.
14-17 The revelator (or a chosen ally that they touch) gains divine strength and vitality. The
affected gains +1d6 to both Strength and Stamina. The miracle lasts for 1d4+CL rounds.
18-19 The revelator (or a chosen ally that they touch) gains divine strength and vitality. Both
Strength and Stamina are raised to 18 for the duration. Miracle lasts for 1d6+CL rounds.
20-23 The revelator (or a chosen ally that they touch) gains divine strength and vitality. The target’s
Strength and Stamina are raised to 20. Affected take on the appearance of an extremely
muscular human, adding a +1d modifier to all intimidation-based rolls. The miracle lasts for
1d10+CL rounds.
24-27 The revelator and all allies within a 30’ radius are blessed with a +2 bonus to Strength and
Stamina scores in addition to gaining a bonus 1d12 to hit points. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
28-29 The revelator and all allies within a 30’ radius automatically pass any Fortitude saves in
addition to gaining +1d4 points to both Stamina and Strength Attributes. Additionally, the
revelator and affected allies gain a temporary bonus of 1d12 hit points for the duration of the
miracle or as reduced by damage. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
30-31 The revelator and all allies within a 60’ radius automatically pass any Fortitude saves in
miracle or as reduced by damage. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
32+ The revelator and all allies within a 100’ radius automatically pass any Fortitude saves, in
miracle or as reduced by damage. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
GODSIGHT
General: The revelator receives glimpses of the future actions taken by those around them, allowing
for a brief moment to make crucial adjustments.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) shadow copies of present enemies manifests and perform their future
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actions a fraction of a second before their physical selves; (2) the revelator closes their eyes as future
actions roll through their mind like a picture show—for the duration of the miracle, the revelator
cannot be blinded; (3) a chubby cherub manifests and flitters around the revelator, whispering the near
future into the priest’s ear; (4) the revelator sees all potential enemies double, with one of the forms
giving away the others actions before they’re taken—foes are unaware of the telling doubles.
1
12-13 The revelator senses the coming intentions of one chosen target within eyesight, which
grants a +4 bonus to AC and to any saving throws that come as a result of the chosen target’s
actions until the next round.
14-17 The revelator concentrates on a chosen target within eyesight, predicting and reacting to
their actions. The revelator gains a +5 bonus to AC and to any saving throws that come as a
result of the chosen target’s actions. The miracle lasts for 1d4+CL rounds.
18-19 The revelator concentrates on a chosen target within eyesight, predicting and reacting to
their actions. The revelator gains a +6 bonus to AC and to any saving throws that come as a
result of the chosen target’s actions. The miracle lasts for 1d5+CL rounds.
20-23 The revelator extends the abilities granted by the miracle to affect 1d6 enemies within
eyesight. While the miracle is in effect, the revelator receives a bonus +1d for all action
rolls, saving throws, and Critical Hit chart rolls against the chosen targets. Additionally, the
revelator can spend a standard action to warn an ally—granting them the same bonus for the
round in question. The miracle lasts 1d7+CL rounds.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the revelator becomes aware of every enemy within 100’
and sees into the minds of each potential enemy. While in effect, enemies wishing to target
the priest must pass a DC 12 Willpower save to focus on the coming action as the revelator
begins quoting wrathful biblical quotes into the theater of their minds. Passing the save
means attacks suffer a -1d penalty, failure means the foes can not attack for the duration. The
miracle lasts for 1d8+CL rounds.
28-29 In addition to the result from 24-27, the revelator concentrates for a full turn to clearly see
the future actions of all potential enemies within one mile. The revelator views all of their
actions for an entire day, giving ample opportunity to prepare accordingly, warn off targets,
and help possible future victims. The revelator receives a bonus of +2d for action rolls, saving
throws, and to any class abilities against those watched. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, allies touching the revelator can join in viewing the
unfolding events, thus benefiting from a +1d modifier to all attack and save rolls, in addition
to gaining a +6 bonus to AC. The miracle lasts for 24 hours.
32+ In addition to the result from 30-31, the miracle now lasts for 48 hours.
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HOLY SPONGE
General: The revelator manifests a sponge with holy curative powers capable of healing wounds,
diseases, poisons, and other maladies from those that are faithful.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the sponge manifests by way of two angelic cherubs appearing and
dropping a glowing sponge into the priest’s hands; (2) an appropriately sized rock transforms into
the sponge; (3) the revelator’s hands burst into flames momentarily—upon clapping them together
the flames extinguish and leave a glowing sponge ready to be used; (4) a flame of red fire engulfs the
sponge, cauterizing wounds and sterilizing while doing no burn damage to the recipient of the healing.
1
12-13 The revelator infuses the sponge with holy healing power, allowing it to be used by up to 1d4
allies, who are not walking the Path of The Damned, to immediately recover 1d3 hp when
applied directly to a wound. Wounded allies can only be healed once with the sponge per day.
The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
14-17 The revelator infuses the sponge with holy healing power, allowing it to be used by 1d5 allies,
who are not walking the Path of The Damned, to recover 1d5 hp when applied directly to a
wound. Wounded allies can only be healed once with the sponge per day. The miracle lasts
for 1 turn.
18-19 The revelator infuses the sponge with energies of divine healing, allowing it to be used by
anyone not walking the Path of The Damned, giving them the ability to recover one class Hit
Die worth of hit points when applied directly to a wound. Wounded allies can only be healed
once with the sponge per day. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the sponge can be used once to allow for a reroll of
any poison-based saving throw. Using the sponge in this way causes it to transform into an
alabaster asp before slithering away. The miracle lasts 1d6 turns.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the sponge can be used once to heal up to 1d6 lost ability
points, broken bones, and grievous wounds inflicted from any Critical Hit chart roll. Using
the sponge in this way causes it to instantly calcify and crumble to powdered bone. The
miracle lasts 10 turns.
28-29 In addition to the result from 24-27, the revelator creates a sponge each for up to 1d6 allies.
Each sponge now lasts for 12 hours.
30-31 For the next 24 hours, the revelator may call upon an angel, who instantly manifests and
treats the wounds of the priest and those nearby who are not walking the Path of The
Damned. The sponge completely heals the revelator and each ally once during the allotted
time. Additionally, the sponge can be used to reroll a poison save with a +1d modifier, to cure
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a disease, or restore 1d6 lost ability points. The sponge will also regenerate lost limbs and
organs in 1d24 hours. Each effect can only be used once for each person. The miracle lasts 12
hours.
32+ For the next 24 hours, the revelator may call upon an angel, who manifests and treats the
wounds of the priest and those nearby. The sponge completely heals the priest and each
ally once during the allotted time. Additionally, the sponge can be used to cure the effects
of poison, to cure a disease, and also restores 1d8 lost ability points. The sponge will also
regenerate lost limbs and organs in 1d12 hours. Each effect can only be used once for each
person. The miracle lasts 24 hours.
RIGHTEOUS SYMBOL
General: The revelator uses a holy symbol as a focus to channel divine energies for rebuking the forces
of darkness.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s holy symbol glows with divine light, giving soft illumination
out to 60’; (2) the revelator’s forehead glows with divine energy, taking on a symbol of the divine—the
symbol remains burnt into the revelator’s skin, much like a tattoo, marking them as one touched by
the divine; (3) the revelator traces a fiery cross in the air that serves as the focal point for the miracle;
(4) the revelator’s holy symbol burns with divine flames that are harmless to the priest but will burn
anyone walking the Path of The Damned with a melee attack that does 1d6 fire damage.
1
12-13 The holy symbol radiates a heavenly light. One target within 20’ instantly experiences divine
wrath as visions of past sins flood their mind. Un-dead, demons, and creatures not native to
the earth may be targeted by righteous symbol, in addition to humans walking the Path of
The Damned. The chosen target suffers 1d6 fire damage and must immediately pass a DC
12 Willpower save or catch fire. The revelator may target a different sinner each round the
miracle is in effect. The miracle lasts 1d4 rounds.
14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, 1d3 creatures within 20’ of the revelator may be targeted.
The miracle lasts 1d5 rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, affected targets must avoid the revelator at all costs.
Affected targets refrain from attacking the revelator, instead choosing to attack someone else
within range. Affected targets wishing to attack the revelator out of desperation do so with a
-1d penalty to attack rolls. The miracle lasts 1d6 rounds.
20-23 The revelator begins to glow and levitates off the ground, rising 20’ into the air as a fiery
symbol of divine energy radiates above their head. 1d6 beams of light trail from the symbol,
striking targets chosen by the revelator within 30’. Un-dead, demons, and creatures not
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native to earth may be targeted by righteous symbol, including humans currently walking the
Path of The Damned. Chosen targets suffer 1d8 fire damage and must pass a DC 15 Willpower
save or catch fire. The miracle lasts for 1d7 rounds after which the revelator drifts slowly back
to the ground.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the revelator is engulfed in the same divine light used to
attack the forces of darkness. The revelator gains a +4 bonus to AC and damage rolls, while
attacks against the priest suffer a -1d penalty. The miracle lasts 1d8 rounds.
28-29 1d8 targets chosen by the revelator within a 60’ radius of the priest become wracked with
pain, as a flaming holy symbol manifests on each of their foreheads. Un-dead, demons, and
creatures not native to earth may be targeted by righteous symbol, including humans or
other creatures walking the Path of The Damned. Chosen targets suffer 1d10 fire damage and
must pass a DC 17 Willpower save or catch fire. Additionally, affected targets must pass a DC
10 Willpower save each round to take any action. The miracle lasts 1d10 rounds.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the revelator can affect up to 1d14 targets and damage
is increased to 1d12. The Willpower save to take any actions increases to DC 12. The miracle
lasts for 1 turn.
32+ In addition to the result from 30-31, the revelator may affect up to 1d16 targets, damage
is increased to 1d14, and the Willpower save to take any actions increases to a DC 16. The
miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
SANCTIFY
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 turn Save: Will
General: The revelator blesses an area to help protect it from the forces of darkness, allowing allies to
rest safely and grant them advantage, should they come under attack.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a faint white aura covers the area of the miracle before slowly fading away;
(2) a constant breeze blows through the area, leaving pleasant scents to comfort those within the area;
(3) the area becomes instantly cleaner, empty of cobwebs, minor pests and vermin, and other signs of
abandonment; (4) smoke from a sweet incense fills the area, lending it a calming atmosphere.
1
12-13 The revelator blesses an area of 15’ square, making it safe and comfortable for resting, no
matter the chosen location. This allows the priest and their allies to rest even in hostile
environments where they would not be able to otherwise. Random encounter chances are
halved, and attempts at stealth against those resting in the area suffer a -1d penalty. The
miracle lasts for exactly eight hours.
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environments. Any effects from braving hostile elements are halved, random encounter
chances are halved, and attempts at stealth against the revelator suffer a -1d penalty. The
miracle lasts eight hours.
environments. Any non-magical effects from braving hostile elements are ignored, random
encounter chances are halved, and attempts at stealth against the revelator suffer a -2d
penalty. The miracle lasts 8 hours.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the revelator may bless an area of up to 75’ square.
Stealth against those in the area is impossible by anyone using mundane means, as the
revelator is alerted when anything larger than a small rodent enters the area. Allies resting in
the area are allowed a DC 8 Reflex save to immediately stand from being prone and asleep.
The miracle lasts eight hours.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, trespassers wishing to do harm to the revelator or
anyone in the area of effect suffer a -1d to all actions. In addition, the area of effect stretches
to 100’ square. The miracle lasts eight hours.
28-29 In addition to the result from 24-27, the area of effect is expanded to cover a 150’ square.
Additionally, trespassers suffer 1d3 damage each round they remain in the area as strange
wounds begin opening on their bodies. The miracle lasts eight hours.
30-31 The revelator infuses an area of up to 200’ square with the protection of the divine, allowing
them and those in the area to safely rest and recover. Random encounter chances are ignored
and attempts at stealth against the revelator automatically fail, as a cherub flitters around
alerting the group by a song only the revelator and allies can hear. Additionally, those getting
uninterrupted rest wake up fully restored of lost hit points. Trespassers wishing to cause
harm to the revelator and their allies must pass a DC 15 Willpower save each round to avoid
bursting into flames and suffering 1d6 damage and catching fire. This miracle lasts eight
hours.
32+ In addition to the result from 30-31, the area of effect is expanded to cover 500’ square. The
revelator and all allies within the range awaken fully recovered from any lost hit points, Grit
points, or lost ability points. The miracle lasts eight hours.
SHIELD OF FAITH
Level: 1 Range: Self and allies nearby Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: The revelator pulls a trace of the divine from within that manifests as a means to protect the
faithful servant.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a shimmering angelic being holding a shield appears in front of the
revelator and any chosen allies, maneuvering to deflect attacks directed at them; (2) the revelator and
any affected allies are enveloped in waves of divine fire—harmless to the revelator and affected targets,
but successful attacks against them inflict 1d3 damage back upon the attacker; (3) the faint outline of
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small giggling cherubs can be seen shimmering in and out of existence as they absorb damage inflicted
upon the revelator and affected targets; (4) the glowing form of an armored, angelic knight appears
superimposed upon the revelator and their allies.
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12-13 The effects of the miracle make it difficult to land a solid attack on the revelator as attacks
seem to be deflected, even as they find their mark. The revelator gains a +2 bonus to both AC
and Fortitude saves. The miracle lasts 1d6 rounds.
14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, the revelator gains a +4 to AC and Fortitude saves. The
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, the miracle offers protection against spells cast by beings
walking the Path of The Damned. The revelator gains a +4 bonus to all magical-based saving
throws. The miracle lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
20-23 Successful ranged and melee attacks targeting the revelator simply bounce off some
unseen force, making enemies of the revelator doubt their chance at winning the combat.
The revelator gains a +6 AC bonus in addition to gaining a +4 bonus to all saving throws.
Additionally, successful attacks have a 50% chance of missing the revelator. The miracle lasts
1d10 rounds.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the revelator may choose up to 1d6 nearby allies to grant
a +4 bonus to AC and saving throws. The miracle lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
28-29 Successful melee and ranged attacks targeting the revelator simply bounce off some
unseen force, making enemies of the revelator doubt their chance at winning the combat.
Additionally, magical attacks (along with melee and ranged) directed at the revelator have a
50% chance of being redirected against the caster should the poor soul walk the Path of The
Damned. The revelator gains a +7 AC bonus in addition to gaining a +6 bonus to all saving
throws. The revelator may also choose 1d8 allies nearby to benefit from a +6 AC bonus. The
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the chance of missing increases to 60%. Enemies
successfully attacking the revelator must immediately pass a DC 18 Willpower save or find
that half the damage is redirected upon the attacker. Additionally, the revelator becomes
immune to the effects of critical hits. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
32+ Successful magic, melee, and ranged attacks targeting the revelator simply bounce off some
unseen force, making enemies fear the man of God they seek to cut down. Attackers walking
the Path of The Damned find successful attacks will miss the revelator 75% of the time.
Additionally, damage inflicted upon the holy warrior is halved, with one portion redirecting
on the attacker. The revelator may also choose 1d10 nearby allies to grant a +8 bonus to AC
and saving throws, in addition to making them immune to the effects of fear. The revelator
gains a +8 to AC and saving throws. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
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TONGUES
Level: 1 Range: Hearing Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: The revelator communicates directly with the spirit of their fellow brothers and sisters, enabling
communication with those that normally wouldn’t be able to speak the revelator’s native tongue.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a light shines from within the revelator’s mouth for the miracle’s duration;
(2) the revelator and anyone affected by the miracle acquire an angelic glow for the miracle’s duration;
(3) any words spoken by the revelator or those they communicate with are spoken in true “tongues”
and thus incomprehensible to anyone not affected by the miracle; (4) communication between the
revelator and anyone under the effect of the miracle sound like birds chirping.
1
12-13 For the duration of the miracle, the revelator can plainly converse with one chosen human.
Any spoken words between the revelator and the chosen sound like incomprehensible
gibberish to those listening to the conversation not also affected by the miracle. Language
barriers are no issue as communication is via the pathway of the spirit. The miracle lasts for
1d8 rounds.
14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, up to 1d4 human beings may be chosen. The miracle lasts
for 1d8+CL rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, up to 1d8 human beings may be targeted. The miracle
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, up to 1d10 human beings may be targeted. The miracle
24-27 For the duration of the miracle, the revelator can plainly converse with 1d10 chosen human
beings. Any spoken words between the revelator and the chosen sound like incomprehensible
gibberish to those listening to the conversation not also affected by the miracle. Language
barriers are no issue as communication is via the pathway of the spirit. In addition, the
revelator may also determine the current emotional state of those with whom they
communicate. The spirit of each individual shines with a vibrant hue based on their current
state: angry (red), sad (blue), excited (golden), etc. This gives the bonus effect of allowing the
priest to detect lies and those harboring ill will towards the revelator. The miracle lasts for
1d14+CL rounds.
28-29 In addition to the result from 24-27, the revelator can communicate with humanoids and
creatures that are not currently walking the Path of The Damned that also have a minimum
Intelligence of 5. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, the revelator may communicate with any human or
humanoids within range. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
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32+ The revelator gains the ability to communicate with anyone within normal hearing range
in addition to allowing other individuals the same ability; thus large groups of people and
humanoids may not share a language and still understand one another. The revelator may
also see the auras of those within range and can detect lies and bad intentions. Additionally,
the revelator permanently gains the ability to speak the language of one of those they
communicate with during the miracle. The miracle lasts 1d4 turns.
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 LEVEL TWO MIRACLES 
ANGELIC ARMS
Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Special
General: The revelator invokes the favor of the divine, who sends aid by way of angelic weapons that
join the priest in his current struggle against the tides of darkness. Weapons manifesting by way of
angelic arms are magical by nature and affect creatures that are proof against normal mortal weapons.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the clouds part allowing a beam of light to momentarily bathe the
revelator in divine warmth before the light breaks up and takes the shape of weapons; (2) the ground
beneath the revelator shudders and cracks as earthen arms stretch from below, brandishing ancient
weapons that have a life of their own; (3) a shimmering portal wreathed in flames appears and gives
flaming weapons entrance to the world; (4) smoke from the priest’s censer (or smoking tobacco)
condenses into the shape of holy weapons.
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14-15 A single floating saber manifests within 10’ of the revelator. The weapon gains an immediate
attack (as well as gaining a 20’ fly Movement) and continues to attack for each round of the
miracle’s duration; it acts on the same initiative as the priest. The saber attacks with a d20
and gains a bonus to the attack and damage roll equal to revelator’s Personality bonus. It
inflicts 1d8 points of damage upon a successful strike. The miracle requires concentration to
maintain, and the revelator must sacrifice either their Move or standard action to maintain
the miracle. The miracle lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the saber now attacks with a d24 action die and lasts for
1d7+CL rounds
20-21 In addition to the result from 14-15, the saber now attacks with a d24 action die and inflicts
1d8 points of damage plus an additional 1d4 in fire damage upon a successful strike. Targets
successfully struck have a 40% chance to catch fire. The miracle now lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
22-25 A single floating longbow (range 60/80/120), wrapped in divine flames, manifests within 10’
of the revelator. The weapon gains an immediate ranged attack (as well as gaining a 20’ fly
Movement) and continues to attack for every round of the miracle’s duration, acting on the
revelator’s initiative. The weapon attacks with a d24 action die and gains a bonus to attack
and damage rolls equal to the priest’s Personality bonus, inflicting 1d8 points of damage plus
an additional d4 in fire damage upon a successful strike. Targets successfully struck also have
a 50% chance to catch fire. The priest must sacrifice either their move or standard action to
maintain the effects. The miracle lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the damage of the longbow is increased to 1d10 and the
weapon’s Movement rate is increased to 30’. The miracle lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
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30-31 The revelator calls for the clouds to part, praying for a miniature whirlwind to drop to
the earth. The whirlwind fills an area of 10’ and gives flight to dozens of flaming weapons.
Targets caught in the area of effect are immediately attacked by 1d6 flaming blade attacks
(that attack with a d20 action die). Both attack and damage rolls are modified by the
revelator’s Personality bonus, with each successful attack inflicting 1d8 plus an additional
1d5 in fire damage. Targets successfully struck also have a 50% chance to catch fire. The
whirlwind can be moved 30’ each round and requires the total concentration of the priest to
prevent the murderous vortex from moving in a random direction, potentially catching allies
in its destructive wake. The miracle lasts for 1d14+CL rounds.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the area of effect grows to 20’ with 1d10 random attacks
striking anyone within the whirlwind for 1d10 slashing damage plus1d6 in fire damage. The
34+ The revelator calls for the clouds to part, praying for a miniature whirlwind to drop to
the earth. The whirlwind fills an area of 30’ and gives flight to dozens of flaming weapons.
Targets caught in the area of effect are immediately attacked by 1d12 flaming blade attacks
(that attack with a d20 action die). Both attack and damage rolls are modified by the
revelator’s Personality bonus, with each successful attack inflicting 1d10 plus an additional
1d6 in fire damage. Targets successfully struck also have a 60% chance to catch fire. The
whirlwind can be moved 60’ each round and requires the total concentration of the priest to
prevent the murderous vortex from moving in a random direction, potentially catching allies
in its destructive wake. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
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General: The revelator sends out their spirit to inhabit and control an animal in the vicinity, allowing
the use of the creature’s senses, and control of their body while the miracle lasts. The possessed
creature may make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the miracle result.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a phantasmal mask with the features of the target creature covers the
revelator’s face; (2) white fire burns in the revelator’s eyes for the duration of the miracle; (3) the
revelator takes on an aspect of the controlled animal while the miracle lasts—their hair may become
feathers or their boots heavy hooves; (4) the revelator holds out their hands, palms up, and the ghostly
image of the animal they control takes form there.
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14-15 The revelator’s spirit abandons their body to take control of a tiny, land-bound creature’s
senses and physical form—using both as if born to them. They maintain control until the
miracle ends or until the connection is broken by the creature’s death, the revelator’s will,
damage is taken, or by moving more than 300’ from the revelator’s body. The creature is a
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prey animal (usually a rodent), and the connection is broken if it is forced to do something
against its nature (if a mouse is forced to approach a cat for instance). The miracle lasts 1
turn.
16-19 The revelator’s spirit abandons their body to take control of a land-bound creature of up to
five pounds. The priest gains the use of the creature’s senses and physical form—using both
as if born to them. They maintain control until the miracle ends or until the connection
is broken by the creature’s death, the revelator’s will, taking damage, being forced to do
something against its nature, or by moving more than 450’ from the revelator’s body. The
miracle lasts 1 turn
20-23 In addition to the result from 16-19, the revelator may take control of a small bird or land-
bound animal of up to 10 pounds. Creatures may also move up to 600’ before the bond is
broken. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
22-25 The revelator takes control of a bird of prey or land-bound creature of up to 20 pounds.
Through the bound creature, the revelator may impose their will on other creatures of the
same species, but the commands must be a single word or simple to understand, such as
“follow” or “bite.” The revelator may control up to 1d6 creatures if there are enough creatures
in the vicinity (judge’s discretion). Control is maintained until the miracle ends or until the
connection is broken by the creature’s death, the revelator’s will, or by moving more than
900’ from the revelator’s body. The miracle lasts 1d4 turns.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the revelator maintains control of the creature for 1d5
turns.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the revelator may choose to control a larger creature
such as a dog or badger, where available. Control is maintained until the miracle ends or until
the connection is broken by the creature’s death, the revelator’s will, or by moving more than
1200’ from the revelator’s body. The miracle lasts 1d6 turns.
32-33 The revelator is keenly aware of all animal life forms within 1500’ and may possess one of
the creatures no matter the type or size. Through the bound creature, the revelator may also
impose their will on other creatures of the same species, but commands must be a single
word or simple to understand, such as “follow” or “bite.” The revelator may control up to
1d10 additional creatures if there are enough creatures in the vicinity (judge’s discretion).
Control is maintained until the miracle ends, the creature’s death, the revelator’s will, or by
moving more than 1500’ from the revelator’s body. The miracle lasts 1d4+CL turns.
34+ In addition to the result from 31-33, the revelator gains the permanent ability to possess one
specific type of creature within 1500’.
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FLAMING SCOURGE
Level: 2 Range: Melee Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: The revelator exacts their righteous wrath by way of a scourge (a handle connected to
six leather straps, each ending in a wicked barb). The weapon is considered magical and will affect
creatures that are proof against mundane or mortal weapons.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the scourge appears in the revelator’s hand with six flaming cords, each
ending in flaming orbs; (2) the revelator’s arm becomes a living weapon, shrouded in a crackling
electricity that ends in lightninglike streaks coursing with energy; (3) the weapon manifests and moans
and wails with each successful attack; (4) the weapon manifests in the priest’s hand and resembles six,
writhing, albino asps that constantly hiss and strike.
1
14-15 A fiery scourge of judgment appears in the hand of the revelator, ready to extract the wages
of sin. The whiplike weapon grants a +1 bonus to both attack and damage rolls, inflicting 1d4
damage in addition to 1d3 fire damage. The miracle lasts for 1d4 rounds.
16-19 A fiery scourge of judgment appears in the hand of the revelator, ready to exact the priest’s
righteous wrath. The whip is treated as a signature weapon and grants a +1 bonus to both
attack and damage rolls, inflicting 1d4 damage in addition to 1d4 fire damage. Targets that are
un-dead, demonic, alien, or on the Path of The Damned must pass a DC 10 Willpower save to
avoid catching fire. The miracle lasts for 1d5+CL rounds.
attack and damage rolls, inflicting 1d5 damage in addition to 1d6 fire damage. Targets that
are considered un-dead, demonic, alien, or on the Path of The Damned must pass a DC 12
Willpower save to avoid catching fire. The priest can also use the weapon to perform a trip
attack, with a successful strike forcing the target to pass an immediate DC 12 Reflex save to
avoid being knocked prone. The miracle lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
attack and damage rolls, inflicting 1d6 damage in addition to 1d6 fire damage. Targets that
Willpower save to avoid catching fire. The priest can also use the weapon to perform a trip
attack, with a successful strike forcing an immediate DC 12 Reflex save to avoid landing
prone. The miracle lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the whip grants a +4 bonus to both attack and damage
rolls, gains a reach of 10’, and inflicts 1d8 damage in addition to 1d6 fire damage. The miracle
lasts 1 turn.
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30-31 A scourge appears in the hand of the revelator, each cord arcing as it courses with harnessed
lightning. The scourge is considered a signature weapon, strikes with a +4 bonus to both
attack and damage rolls, and inflicts 1d10 damage in addition to 1d6 fire damage. Targets that
Willpower save to avoid suffering maximum damage and catching fire. The priest can also
use the weapon to perform a trip attack, with a successful strike forcing an immediate DC 14
Reflex save to avoid landing prone. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the scourge can be used for 1d3 attacks during a round,
each having a 1d20 action die. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
34+ A scourge appears in the hand of the revelator, each cord arcing as it courses with harnessed
lightning. The scourge is considered a signature weapon and can be used 1d6 times per round
(with a 1d20 action die each), grants a +5 bonus to both attack and damage rolls, and inflicts
1d12 damage in addition to 1d6 fire damage. Targets that are considered un-dead, demonic,
alien, or on the Path of The Damned must pass a DC 16 Willpower save to avoid suffering
double damage and catching fire. The priest can also use the weapon to perform a trip attack,
with a successful strike forcing an immediate DC 14 Reflex save to avoid landing prone. The
miracle lasts for 1d4 turns.
HEALING RAYS
General: The revelator absorbs the healing warmth of the sun, redirecting it outwards towards allies in
need of healing.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the caster begins to glow from the healing energies coursing through their
body and becomes a source of warmth for the next turn, granting targets within 10’ of the priest a +2
bonus to cold-based attacks; (2) rays of sunlight beam down to wash over those affected by the miracle;
(3) a hovering angel, holding a large shield trimmed in flame, appears above the caster—the shield
absorbs and redirects the rays of the sun to bathe those chosen for healing; (4) the revelator’s skin
cracks as beams of light glow from within.
1
16-17 A golden light bathes an area of 20’ centered on the priest as 1d3 allies, chosen by the caster,
spontaneously heal from the energy. Affected allies heal 1 HD of hit points (calavera 1d8,
luchador 1d12, etc.) up to their starting total. Excess hit points are lost. The miracle lasts 1 round.
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the healing affects 1d4 targets. The miracle lasts 1 round.
22-23 Rays of warm, healing energy bathe a 40’ area around the revelator, healing up to 1d6 chosen
allies of up to 2 HD of hit points. Additionally, poison-based saves gain a +1d modifier. The
miracle lasts 1 round
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24-26 The revelator channels the healing energies of the sun, granting 1d6+CL allies within 50’ up
to 2 HD of lost hit points up to their starting total. The miracle also grants an instant reroll
of any poison-based save with an added +4 bonus. Chosen allies also find that up to 1d4 of
lost ability points are instantly healed. The miracle lasts 1 round.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the healing affects up to 10 targets within 100’, and
chosen allies instantly recover 1d6 points of temporary ability loss. Additionally, any effects
causing paralysis or unconsciousness are instantly removed. The miracle lasts 1 round.
32-33 The revelator becomes a being of pure sunlight, forcing those walking the Path of The
Damned to immediately pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid becoming temporarily blinded,
suffering a -4 to all rolls requiring sight. The priest may choose up to 10 allies within eyesight
to receive the benefit of up to 3 HD of healing. Additionally, all effects related to poison
are ignored. Chosen allies are immune to sleep and paralysis effects and regain up to 1d8 of
temporary or permanent ability point loss. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, all allies within eyesight of the revelator find their full hit
points and any lost ability points restored. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
36+ The caster becomes a direct conduit for the healing rays of the sun. In addition to the result
from 34-35, allies also find any lost Grit points returned, and any Grit-related phobias or
derangements are wiped from the minds of the afflicted. Finally, any ally that perished while
the miracle is in effect automatically passes roll the body checks. Miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
MARTYR
Level: 2 Range: 100' Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: The revelator performs the ultimate act of sacrifice, using the power of faith to take the
damage and other effects intended for friends and allies upon themselves.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) spontaneous wounds open up on the revelator that match the type of
wound the chosen ally would have received had they taken the damage; (2) a ghostly image of the
revelator appears in front of the chosen ally, intercepting the strike; (3) the attack strikes the chosen
ally but instantaneously heals in the same round; (4) dark clouds form overhead, and for each
successful attack, the revelator absorbs a bolt of lightning that streaks down from the sky, delivering
the absorbed damage.
1
16-19 The revelator gains the ability to take up to 8 damage points suffered from one chosen ally
that is within 100’. The ally suffers any remaining effects and damage the revelator can not
cover. The revelator may only absorb the damage if they have not yet reached 0 hit points.
20-21 The revelator gains the ability to take up to 12 damage points suffered from one chosen ally
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within 30’. The ally suffers any remaining effects and damage the revelator can not cover. The
revelator may only absorb the damage if they have not yet reached 0 hit points.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the revelator may target up to 1d3 allies and take a total
of 15 points of damage themselves.
26-29 The revelator can take up to 25 points of damage suffered from up to 1d5 allies onto
themselves. Chosen allies suffer any remaining damage the revelator can not cover.
Additionally, the revelator may absorb and suffer the effects of one condition attached to
the source of damage to save an ally having to pass a saving throw against it. Instead, the
revelator makes the appropriate save and tries to shrug off the effect. The revelator may only
absorb the damage if they have not yet reached 0 hit points.
30-31 The revelator is able to absorb all points of damage suffered from up to six chosen allies.
Additionally, the revelator may absorb the effects of one condition attached to the source
of damage per ally to help save them from having to pass a saving throw against the chosen
effect. Instead, the revelator makes the appropriate save to try and shrug off the effect. The
32-33 The revelator is able to absorb all points of damage suffered from up to eight allies.
Additionally, the revelator may absorb the effects of two conditions attached to the source
of damage per ally to help save them from having to pass a saving throw against the chosen
effect. Instead, the revelator makes the appropriate save to try and shrug off the effect. The
34+ The revelator absorbs all damage from all chosen allies each round. Absorbed damage is
banished upon a deserving soul currently in Hell; the revelator suffers no actual damage.
Additionally, any added effects from attacks are automatically absorbed and passed on in the
same way. Using the miracle at this level permanently leaves a visual scar somewhere on the
revelator to remind them to stay on the Path of the Righteous. The miracle lasts 1d2 turns.
NORTH STAR
Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: The revelator reaches for the heavens, calling down the essence of the North Star. The
miracle grants several abilities ranging from defensive to offensive.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a small star manifests over the revelator’s right shoulder and follows
the priest around, emanating a soft blue light for the duration of the miracle; (2) the revelator floats
inches from the ground as they’re bathed in the light of the star; (3) the revelator’s eyes lose all color,
instead resembling two black orbs speckled with the stars of the galaxy; (4) the miracle manifests as a
bright flash of light pulled directly from the star, causing all creatures with a light sensitivity to suffer
blindness for 1d3 rounds.
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14-15 The revelator is bathed in a starlit glow, and for the duration of the miracle, may intercept
one melee or ranged attack, causing a flash of blinding light to affect the enemy attacking
the priest. The target must immediately pass a DC 12 Reflex save or become blinded for 1d4
rounds. The miracle lasts 1d6 rounds.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the revelator may affect up to 1d3 targets that attempt to
attack the priest or those they consider allies. The miracle lasts 1d8 rounds.
20-21 The revelator is bathed in an unearthly light, causing any melee and ranged attacks against
the priest to suffer a -4 penalty to attack rolls. In addition, any magical darkness is dispelled
as the glow from the priest warms and illuminates an area of up to 100’. The miracle lasts
1d10 rounds.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, all melee and ranged attacks against the priest and up to
1d3 chosen targets suffer a -5 penalty to attack rolls.
26-29 The eyes and mouth of the revelator shine with the light of the North Star. The priest seems
to be possessed by a higher power as they survey the scene and target any magic-using
enemies walking the Path of The Damned. Any spells directed at the priest fail on a d% roll
of 40% or less. Spells absorbed are redirected from the mouth of the revelator in the form of
a beam of searing light, with damage equaling 1d6 per level of the spell. Targets are allowed a
DC 13 Reflex save to reduce damage by half. The miracle lasts 1d12 rounds.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the revelator may use the light flowing through their
body as a healing light. 1d3 allies may be caught in the path of the beam to immediately be
healed of 3d8 hit points (up to their starting totals). The miracle lasts 1 turn.
32-33 The revelator becomes a being composed of pure starlight. While the miracle is in effect, the
revelator becomes immune to mundane weapons. Enemies walking the Path of the Damned
must pass a DC 12 Willpower save to successfully target the priest; failure results in a -4
attack penalty for 1d3 rounds due to blindness. Spells directed at the revelator are absorbed
and redirected by way of a searing blast directed at the spell’s caster who suffers 1d8 damage
per level of the spell with no save allowed. Additionally, allies within 60’ of the priest gain a
bonus of +3 to their AC, saving throws, and Grit checks. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, the revelator and all allies within 100’ are instantly healed
of all hit point loss, lost ability points, Grit points, and cured of diseases both magical and
mundane. The healing rays of the star also have an opposite effect on those that walk the
Path of The Damned. Enemies on the dark path suffer searing wounds as their skin begins
to smolder and peel for 1d6 damage each round they stay in the presence of the priest. The
miracle lasts 1d4 turns.
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NOURISHMENT
Level: 2 Range: Touch Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: The revelator pulls a blessed berry-producing shrub from a heavenly domain. The berries can
last for several days, providing nourishment and divine healing to those who eat them.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a shoot sprouts from the ground, rapidly developing into a bush with
berries that have a faint glow; (2) the revelator’s outstretched palm grows a small bush with blood
colored berries; (3) any nearby vegetation is changed into a berry-producing plant; (4) a floating berry-
covered bush appears, being held by two cherub angels.
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14-15 A bush sprouts to life, providing 2d4 berries, that once ingested make the eater feel satiated
and hydrated—having no need to eat or drink for 24 hours. Each berry heals 1 hit point up to
the maximum starting total. Berries retain their healing properties for 24 hours. The plant
crumbles to dust once all berries have been picked or 24 hours have passed.
16-19 A bush sprouts to life, providing 2d6 berries, that once ingested makes the eater feel satiated
and hydrated—having no need to eat or drink for 24 hours. Each berry heals 2 hit points of
damage up to the starting total. Berries retain their healing properties for 24 hours. The plant
crumbles to dust once all berries have been picked or 24 hours have passed.
20-21 A bush sprouts to life, providing 3d6 berries, that once ingested will make the eater feel
satiated and hydrated—having no need to eat or drink for 24 hours. Each berry heals 2 hit
points of damage up to the starting total. Berries retain their healing properties for 48 hours.
The plant crumbles to dust once all berries have been picked or 48 hours have passed.
22-25 A bush sprouts to life, providing 3d8 berries, that once ingested will make the eater feel
satiated and hydrated—having no need to eat or drink for 48 hours. Each berry heals 2 hit
points of damage up to the starting total. Eaten berries also allow for a reroll of any poison
related saves. Berries retain their healing properties for 48 hours. The plant crumbles to dust
once all berries have been picked or 48 hours have passed.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, each berry heals 1d3 hit points instantly upon being
eaten. Berries retain their healing properties for 1d3 days.
30-31 A plant sprouts to life providing 4d8 berries that once ingested will make the eater feel
satiated and hydrated—having no need to eat or drink for 72 hours. Each berry heals 1d3
in lost hit points up to the starting total. Eaten berries also allow for a reroll of any poison
related saves with a +2 save modifier. Berries retain their healing properties for 72 hours. The
plant crumbles to dust once all berries have been picked or 72 hours have passed.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, 4d8 berries are produced and will make the eater feel
satiated and hydrated for 96 hours. Each berry now heals 1d4 lost hit points up to the starting
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total. Eaten berries will also cure disease and remove the effects of poison. Berries retain their
healing properties for 96 hours. The plant crumbles to dust once all berries have been picked
or 96 hours has passed.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, the bush sprouts a single berry pulsing with divine
energies. The pulsating berry can resurrect an ally who has perished within the last 24 hours.
The berry must be placed in the deceased’s mouth by the revelator, who must then spend
the next 24 hours in prayer, after which the ally is considered to have made their roll the body
check following all rules included with the mechanic. The bush remains for 7 days or until all
berries are picked.
UPLIFTING SERMON
General: The revelator recites one of their favorite passages from the Good Book and begins a sermon
that is fueled by the fires of faith. Those on the right side of the Good Book find themselves physically
and mentally better able to withstand the current challenge they face.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the caster’s voice develops an otherworldly tone that resonates pleasantly
with each ally affected by the miracle; (2) a halo appears above the caster’s head as they begin their
sermon—the halo glows with a divine light, illuminating a 60’ radius centered on the caster; (3) roiling
clouds form high in the sky above the priest as they begin their sermon, and a strong breeze blows
through the area giving those around them the feeling something divine is watching over them; (4)
those listening who are affected by the sermon begin to glow faintly with a divine radiance as they
become enraptured with the caster’s recital.
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14-15 The quoted passage resonates with a divinity that strikes a chord in 1d4 chosen allies within
60’ of the revelator, each gain a +2 bonus to Willpower saves. The miracle lasts 1d6 rounds.
16-19 The revelator finds an uplifting quote and the words reach directly to the hearts of 1d4 allies
within 60’. The chosen allies gain a +4 bonus to Willpower saves and Grit checks for the
duration of the miracle. The miracle lasts for 1d6+CL rounds.
20-21 The revelator finds an uplifting passage and the words reach directly to the hearts of 1d6
chosen allies within 60’. The chosen targets gain a +4 bonus to Willpower saves and Grit
checks for the duration of the miracle. The miracle lasts for 1d8+CL rounds.
22-25 The revelator selects an inspiring passage, and the words reach directly to the hearts of 1d8
chosen allies within 60’. Allies gain a +2 bonus to all saving throws and Grit checks for the
duration of the miracle. The miracle lasts for 1d8+CL rounds.
26-29 The revelator finds a passage that instills great courage in the targets around them, fueling
their desires to eradicate the evil at hand. Up to eight targets gain a +1d bonus to all attack
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rolls, Grit checks, and saving throws. The miracle lasts for 1d10+CL rounds.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, those targets affected gain a +1d modifier to damage
rolls.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the chosen passage is spoken with such fervor that the
righteous fury opens a spiritual conduit to the angelic war-host. Unearthly flames envelope
the revelator as the angelic host soars high above them. Up to eight allies receive a +2d
bonus to all saving throws and Grit checks. All successful attacks by those affected inflict an
additional 1d6 in fire damage, forcing targets struck to pass an immediate DC 12 Willpower
save to avoid catching fire. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, chosen targets of the miracle gain the benefit of having
all non-magical damage reduced by half. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
VENOMOUS REPRIEVE
General: The revelator summons divine energies that grant the affected the ability to resist venom and
related toxic effects.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s skin gives off a faint glow; (2) mist-like angels manifest
and continue to fly around the priest while the miracle is in effect; (3) any wounds inflicted while the
miracle is in effect begin to glow while the venom is pushed out of the entry wound; (4) two ghostlike
serpents slither and coil around the revelator’s forearms, sinking their fangs into the flesh of the holy
warrior and causing their limbs to pulse with a strange light.
1
14-15 The revelator or one ally touched by the priest gains +3 on Fortitude saves versus mundane,
non-magical poisons or other harmful, naturally occurring toxins. The miracle lasts 1d10
rounds.
16-19 The revelator or one target touched by the priest gains +4 on Fortitude saves versus
mundane, non-magical poisons or other harmful, naturally occurring toxins. The miracle
20-21 The revelator and up to 1d3 chosen allies gain a +5 bonus to all mundane and magical based
poison saving throws. Additionally, damage inflicted by related attacks suffer a -1d modifier
to the damage roll. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the revelator and chosen allies are naturally repulsive to
venomous creatures. Such creatures suffer a -1d to attack rolls when targeting those under
the effect of the miracle. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
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26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the effects apply to the priest and up to 1d8 chosen allies
within 30’. The Fortitude save bonus is increased to +6. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
30-31 The revelator and all chosen allies within 50’ of the priest gain immunity to non-magical
venomous attacks. Venomous attacks from magical creatures or devices gain a +7 saving
throw bonus against the effects. Additionally, creatures with venomous attacks are repulsed
by the revelator and affected allies, preferring to attack other targets and leave the area for
better prey. Creatures forced to attack do so at a -1d to attack and damage rolls. The miracle
lasts 1d3 turns.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the revelator gains the ability to turn venomous
creatures with their turn back the night ability. Reptiles of animal intelligence within 1500’,
not under the control of magic, will immediately seek to leave the area, repulsed by the
priest. The miracle lasts 1d4 turns.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, the revelator suffers no ill effects from exposure to
mundane and magical based toxins. In addition, due to the physiologic changes which make
them immune, their blood may be used as a component in any anti-venom healing attempts,
providing a +4 to any saving throws to resist mundane and magical poisons and toxins. The
miracle lasts 72 hours.
WITCH WARD
Level: 2 Range: 60' Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Special
General: The revelator reaches deep within their reserve of faith and shapes it into a barrier capable of
lessening or dispelling any dark magics cast by those on the Path of The Damned.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a brilliant gold beam of light shines on the revelator from above; (2) a
glowing web of energy covers the listed area of effect; (3) the eyes of the priest glow with a luminescent
light as the sound of trumpets are heard in the distance; (4) angelic beings composed of energy
manifest and fly around the priest, glowing brightly whenever spells are cast against the priest.
1
14-19 A glowing orb of divine energy envelopes the revelator, negating the effects thrown on the
holy warrior by those aligned with the forces of darkness. The revelator gains a +3 save bonus
to any spell or item using a spell-like ability used by an opponent walking the Path of The
Damned. The miracle lasts for 1d6 rounds.
20-21 A glowing orb of divine energy envelopes the revelator, negating the effects thrown on the
holy warrior by those aligned with the forces of darkness. The revelator gains a +4 save bonus
to any spell or item using a spell-like ability used by an opponent walking the Path of The
Damned. The miracle lasts for 1d8 rounds.
22-25 The revelator is lifted 1’ off the ground and is surrounded by crackling energies. An ally can
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be chosen by the revelator to share the effects of the miracle. The affected gain a +4 bonus
to any saving throw versus attacks made by enemies walking the Path of The Damned.
Additionally, all attack rolls against the revelator and affected ally by those walking the Path
of The Damned suffer a -1d modifier to the attack roll. The miracle lasts 1d10 rounds.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the revelator may choose 1d4 allies to benefit from the
miracle. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, The miracle now lasts 1 turn.
32-33 In addition to the result from 30-31, the revelator may choose up to six allies to benefit
from the effects of the miracle. Additionally, the saving throw bonus increases to +6 and
attacks by enemies walking the Path of The Damned suffer a -1d modifier to both attack and
damage rolls against those under the effects of the miracle. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
34+ The revelator gains the glowing visage of a heavenly angel. While the miracle is in effect,
the priest and all allies within 60’ gain a +6 bonus to all saving throws versus attacks made
by those that walk the Path of The Damned. Additionally, all attack and damage rolls made
against the priest and their chosen suffer a -1d modifier to both attack and damage rolls.
Attacks that break the divine defense of the miracle are prevented from scoring critical hits.
Spells directed at the revelator automatically fail (unless a natural 20 is rolled on the spell
check) and the bonus used to make that spell check is absorbed and added to the next miracle
performed by the revelator. The miracle lasts 1d4 turns.
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 LEVEL THREE MIRACLES 
AVENGING ANGEL
General: The revelator’s time on earth must be allowed to go unfettered, hence the calling of an angel
directly from a host of war-angels. The divine being drops from the heavens, filled with righteous
wrath and the determination to protect the earth-bound holy warrior.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator screams in momentary pain as the angel uses the priest’s
body as a portal to enter the scene; (2) the revelator’s hand begins to burn as the priest traces the
angelic symbol representing the angel being called for aid; (3) the clouds overhead part as a bolt of
lightning strikes the ground, serving to summon the avenging angel; (4) a giant ball of fire appears high
overhead, serving as a portal through which the angel flies forth down to earth.
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14-15 The revelator calls a minor war angel down from the heavens. The soldier will defend
the priest to the death. The miracle lasts until the end of the current combat, the angel is
destroyed, or the angel is dismissed back to the heavens.
ar Angel (minor): Init +3; Atk sword +3 melee (1d8); AC 15; HD 6d8; MV 60’ flight or 30’
W
walking; Act 2d20; SP flames of judgement, angelic resilience; SV Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +5; Path
PoR +3.
Flames of judgement: Any successful attack with the flaming sword inflicts an additional d6 in
fire damage to targets that are not walking the Path of the Righteous.
Angelic resilience: Angels are resistant to mundane weapons, suffering only half damage from
them. Angels receive a +1d bonus to all saving throws while on earth. Angels are resistant to
magic, gaining a flat 50% resistance to any spell cast upon them.
16-21 The revelator calls a minor war angel down from the heavens. The soldier will defend the
priest to the death. Additionally, the portal used by the angel to manifest remains open,
randomly selecting an enemy as a target for a divine lightning strike. Every other round,
beginning with the round of the miracle, a random foe of the priest is chosen and must
immediately pass a DC 15 Reflex save to avoid suffering 4d8 in electrical damage (save for half
damage). The miracle lasts until the end of combat, the angel is destroyed, or the angel is
dismissed back to the heavens.
ar Angel (minor): Init +3; Atk sword +3 melee (1d8); AC 15; HD 6d8; MV 60’ flight or 30’
W
walking; Act 2d20; SP flames of judgement, angelic resilience; SV Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +5; Path
PoR +3.

fire damage to targets that are not walking the walking the Path of the Righteous.
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them. Angels receive a +1d bonus to all saving throws while on earth. Angels are resistant to
magic, gaining a flat 50% resistance to any spell cast upon them.
22-23 The revelator calls down two minor war angels from the heavens. The soldiers will defend
the priest to the death. Additionally, the portal used by the angels to manifest remains open,
randomly selecting an enemy as a target for a divine lightning strike. Every other round,
beginning with the round of the miracle, a random foe of the priest is chosen and must
immediately pass a DC 15 Reflex save to avoid suffering 5d8 in electrical damage (save for half
damage). The miracle lasts until the end of combat, the angel are destroyed, or the angels are
dismissed back to the heavens.
(2) Guardian Angels (minor): Init +3; Atk sword +3 melee (1d8); AC 15; HD 6d8; MV 60’ flight
or 30’ walking; Act 2d20; SP flames of judgement, angelic resilience; SV Fort +3, Ref +3, Will
+5; Path PoR +3.
attacks using them. Angels receive a +1d bonus to all saving throws while on earth. Angels are
resistant to magic, gaining a flat 50% resistance to any spell cast upon them.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the revelator gains the benefit of a +1d to all saving
throws for the duration of the miracle. The miracle lasts until the end of combat, the angels
are destroyed, or the angels are dismissed back to the heavens.
27-31 The revelator calls down a major war angel from the heavens. The soldier will defend the
priest to the death. Additionally, the portal used by the angel to manifest remains open,
randomly selecting an enemy as a target from divine lightning. Target must immediately
pass a DC 15 Reflex save to avoid suffering 6d8 in electrical damage (save for half damage).
Divine lightning strikes every round. The miracle lasts until the end of combat, the angel is
destroyed, or the angel is dismissed back to the heavens.
Guardian Angel (major): Init +6; Atk sword +6 melee (1d12); AC 18; HD 6d12; MV 80’ flight
+10; Path PoR +3.
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lames of judgement: Any successful attack with the flaming sword inflicts an additional
2d6 in fire damage to targets that are not walking the Path of the Righteous. Targets struck
immediately burst into flames, suffering burn damage each round until the flames are
extinguished.
A
ngelic resilience: Angels are resistant to mundane weapons, suffering only half damage from
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the revelator is healed for 1d8 hit points each round.
Additionally, all attempts at class-related abilities by the revelator are made with a +1d
modifier to the roll. The miracle lasts until the end of combat, the angel is destroyed, or the
angel is dismissed back to the heavens.
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34-35 The revelator calls down two major war angels from the heavens. The soldiers will defend
the priest to the death. Additionally, the portal used by the angels to manifest remains open,
randomly selecting an enemy as a target from divine lightning. Target must immediately pass
a DC 15 Reflex save to avoid suffering 6d8 electrical damage. (save for half). Divine lightning
strikes every round. The miracle lasts until the end of combat, the angels are destroyed, or
the angels are dismissed back to the heavens.
(2) Guardian Angel, (major): Init +6; Atk sword +6 melee (1d12); AC 18; HD 6d12; MV 80’ flight
+10; Path PoR +3.
Flames of judgement: Any successful attack with the flaming sword inflicts an additional

extinguished.

36+ The revelator calls down a host of war angels from the heavens. One major war angel leads
a detachment of six minor war angels. The soldiers will defend the priest to the death.
Additionally, the portal used by the angels to manifest remains open, randomly selecting an
enemy as a target from divine lightning. Target must immediately pass a DC 17 Reflex save
to avoid suffering 10d8 in electrical damage (save for half damage). Divine lightning strikes
every round. The portal also serves to heal the revelator and all allies for 1HD of hit points
each round, save those walking the Path of The Damned. The miracle lasts until the end of
combat, the angels are destroyed, or the angels are dismissed back to the heavens.
Guardian Angel (major): Init +6; Atk sword +6 melee (1d12); AC 18; HD 6d12; MV 80’ flight
+10; Path PoR +3.
Flames of judgement: Any successful attack with the flaming sword inflicts an additional

extinguished.

(6) Guardian Angel, (minor): Init +3; Atk sword +3 melee (1d8); AC 15; HD 6d8; MV 60’ flight
+5; Path PoR +3.


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BORROWED GRACE
Level: 3 Range: Self Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: The revelator’s prayer is answered directly by an angel. For the duration of the miracle, the
angel’s spirit intertwines with that of the revelator, imparting its powers on the priest.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator opens the Good Book to a favorite passage to read on the
dealing with angels—the heavenly visitor manifests from the pages as a glowing wisp of sweetly
smelling incense to be inhaled by the priest; (2) a bevy of doves appear around the revelator while the
miracle is in effect; (3) the revelator gains a glowing visage that resembles the outline of a great winged
angel; (4) the revelator grows large angelic wings that cast a shimmering glow.
1
16 The revelator gains the power of flight. Often the ability comes with the appearance of large,
feathery wings. The revelator gains a flight Move of 60’ while the miracle is in effect. The
revelator is unable to carry objects over 60 pounds. Should the priest be midair when the
miracle ends, they will float harmlessly back to the ground at the rate of 8’ per round. The
miracle lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
17 In addition to the result from 16, the revelator may carry objects up to 100 pounds. The
18-21 The revelator gains the power of flight by way of large, feathered wings. The wings grant a
flight Move of 60’ and allow the revelator the ability to carry 150 pounds. Additionally, the
possessing angel imparts some of its great fortitude, resulting in a +1d modifier to all Stamina
saves. The miracle lasts for 1d10+CL rounds.
22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, the revelator may carry objects of up to 200 pounds in
weight. The revelator also finds their reflexes greatly enhanced by the possessing angel. All
Reflex save rolls are modified by +1d. The miracle lasts for 1d12+CL rounds.
24-26 The angel manifests, and its fiery form flies directly into the revelator, melding with the
priest, and giving them the use of the creature’s wings. The revelator gains flight at the rate
of 90’ per round and may carry up to 250 pounds. All saving throws made by the revelator
benefit from a +1d modifier and the revelator is immune to disease and poison. The miracle
lasts 1 turn.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the revelator gains the ability to detect lies from the
spoken word. Any statement spoken in any human-based language (that the revelator
understands) is immediately known to be truth or lie. Additionally, the visiting angel grants
3d8 temporary hit points to the revelator that can surpass their maximum and last until
removed by damage or the miracle ends. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
32-33 The revelator gains powerful flaming wings that grant flight at the rate of 120’ per round. The
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visiting angel also imparts several other abilities to the revelator as they temporarily joins
forms. All saving throws gain a modifier of +1d. the revelator gains the ability to detect lies
from spoken word. Any statement spoken in any human-based language (that the revelator
understands) is immediately known to be truth or lie. The visiting angel also imparts 3d8
temporary hit points to the revelator that can surpass their maximum and last until removed
by damage or the miracle ends. They also manifest a halo that gives the revelator the ability
to regenerate 1 hp per round. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the revelator automatically passes any roll the body
checks and becomes immune to curses. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
36+ The revelator is consumed by righteous fires as a war angel joins with them. Large fiery wings
grant flight at the rate of 150’ per round in addition to adding a +4 AC bonus to the revelator’s
defense. The angel imparts immunity to disease and poison in addition to any other natural
occurring effects that normally take human life (dehydration, hypothermia, etc.), and the
priest is immune to curses. Any roll the body checks are automatically passed, and all saving
throws receive a +1d bonus to rolls. Additionally, the revelator is granted a bonus of 5d8
temporary hit points that can surpass their maximum and last until removed by damage
or the miracle ends. The revelator can tell lies from the spoken word of any human-based
language (they can now understand all human languages for the duration). The revelator may
also bring into existence a flaming sword that inflicts 1d12 damage in addition to 2d6 in fire
damage to any target considered to be walking the Path of The Damned. The miracle lasts
1d4 turns.
GODSPEED
General: The revelator reaches to the heavens and establishes a link to one of Heaven’s stallions,
borrowing some of the great beast’s speed, and using it to aid the priest in their moment of need.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator blinks in and out of existence as they move about the field
of battle; (2) the revelator crackles with energy and leaves a smoldering trail in their footsteps; (3) the
revelator’s hair is in constant motion as if caught in the wind for the duration of the miracle; (4) the
revelator leaves a silhouette as they move—the wispy shadow trails behind them.
1
16 The revelator gains a sliver of the great beast’s speed and now moves with greater speed and
agility. For the duration of the miracle, the priest gains a +1 modifier to initiative and AC. The
17 In addition to the result from 16, the revelator gains a +1 modifier to all Reflex saving throws
and Agility based rolls. The miracle lasts 1d4+CL rounds.
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18-21 The revelator finds that time seems to be moving at a slower pace while those around them
notice the priest seems to be moving with increased speed. All Agility-based actions gain a
+2 modifier. Additionally, the revelator gains a +2 AC bonus to represent the increased speed
and difficulty enemies have with targeting them. The miracle lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, the revelator gains an increased Movement of +10' per
round. The miracle lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
24-26 The revelator is filled with divine vigor, and the unbridled energy of the divine stallion. The
revelator’s Movement rate is increased by +15’ and the priest gains a +3 modifier to AC. All
Agility-based rolls gain a +3 modifier, and the priest gains a second action die of 1d14. The
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the revelator gains a +1d modifier to all Agility-based
rolls in addition to melee attack and damage rolls as the priest brings weapons down with
such force that targets must deal with the added inertia of the attack. The miracle lasts
1d12+CL rounds.
32-33 The revelator flitters and darts across the current scene with such speed that only a blur of
the priest’s form, coupled by crackles of energy in the footprints left in the holy warrior’s
wake, can be spotted. The priest gains a +4 bonus to AC and finds their current Movement
rate is doubled. All attack rolls made by the revelator gain a +1d bonus to both attack and
damage rolls; attacks against the revelator suffer a -1d to attack rolls. Additionally, the
revelator gains a second action die of 1d16. The miracle lasts 1d14+CL rounds.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the revelator gains 1 free action per round that can be
used to catch any flying projectile and redirect it. In the case of bullets or ranged weapons,
the revelator must make a standard ranged-attack roll to successfully aim the returning
projectile. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the human eye is unable to keep up with the holy
warrior. Traveling at this speed, the revelator’s mind is capable of only keeping track of
movement; additional actions requiring concentration suffer a -1d penalty. The revelator is
capable of running 10 miles per round for the duration of the miracle in addition to gaining
3 extra action dice per round, each made with a d20. Melee attacks and damage rolls made by
the priest are modified by +2d; attacks made against them suffer a -2d to attack and damage.
The revelator’s AC bonus increases to +6. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
HEAVENLY LIGHTS
Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: Varies
General: The revelator casts the light of divinity upon chosen targets, bathing them in the soft glow of
heavenly light. The revelator and chosen friendly targets may control the intensity of the light while
the miracle is in effect and suffer no ill effect from the illumination (foes suffer the effects).
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) twin beams of white radiance shoot from the revelator’s eyes, illuminating
the targets within range; (2) the revelator calls down a cylinder of radiant light from the heavens which
bathes allied targets in a sublime glow or wreathes their foes in fire; (3) targets begin to glow with an
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unearthly radiance, a glowing silver nimbus surrounding them; (4) allied targets gain ethereal flaming
wings which bathe the area in fiery incandescence.
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16-17 The revelator causes one target within a 30’ radius to be bathed in light. This light provides
brilliance equivalent to that of 10 candlepower. The target finds the light blinding and suffers
a -2 to their AC as they try to maneuver while being illuminated. The miracle lasts 1d6+CL
rounds.
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the revelator may choose up to 1d3 targets to illuminate
to the equivalent of 100 candlepower. Targets find maneuvering difficult and suffer a -3 to
their AC while the miracle is in effect. Additionally, the targets find any attempt at stealth
ruined. The miracle lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, 1d5 targets may be affected (allies or enemies). Targets
blaze at even brighter illumination (equivalent of up to 200 candlepower), the radius extends
outward to 60’. Allies benefit from the illumination by gaining a +1d to any roll to keep or
regain sure footing in addition to a +2 bonus to AC. Enemies targeted by the miracle suffer
a -4 to AC and find even the basic act of walking harder; Movement is halved and all stealth
attempts within 60’ are ruined. The miracle lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, 1d6 targets may be affected (allies or enemies). Targets
blaze at even brighter illumination (equivalent of up to 600 candlepower), and the radius
extends outward to 90’. Allies benefit from the illumination by gaining a +1d to any roll to
keep or regain sure footing in addition to a +4 bonus to AC. Enemies targeted by the miracle
suffer a -6 to AC and find even the basic act of walking almost impossible; Movement is
halved and all stealth attempts (for enemy or ally) within 90’are ruined. The miracle lasts
1d12+CL rounds.
27-31 The revelator gains the ability to illuminate up to 1d8 allies or foes, increasing the
candlepower upwards to 1200. Enemies targeted by the light suffer an immediate 1d6 in burn
damage as the intensity causes skin to sear. In addition, enemy targets find their Movement
reduced by half as the blinding rays makes seeing impossible. Enemy targets also suffer
from the effects of blindness, gaining a -4 to all rolls requiring sight and a -7 penalty to AC.
Affected enemy targets must pass a DC 15 Fortitude save to avoid suffering from blindness for
1d30 days. Allies illuminated gain +1d to any roll relating to maneuvering in difficult terrain.
Chosen allies also benefit from a +6 bonus to AC. Any attempts at stealth within 100’ are
ruined for both enemies and allies. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
32-35 In addition to the result from 27-31, targets blaze at even brighter illumination (up to 4400
candlepower); chosen enemies suffer 3d6 burn damage and immediately burst into flames
while having their AC reduced by -8. The DC for enemies to avoid blindness increases to DC
17 with failure resulting in permanent blindness. Allies affected by the illumination find the
bonus to AC increased to +8. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
36+ The gates to Heaven momentarily open, revealing a light no living being would normally be
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able to see and walk away from. The revelator chooses up to 12 allies or enemies to use the
effects of the miracle upon. Chosen enemies must immediately pass a DC 18 Fortitude save
to avoid crumbling to dust from experiencing a divine light with the intensity of the sun.
Passing the save results in the affected suffering 10d6 damage and instantly bursting into
flames. Affected enemies surviving the initial burst are also permanently blinded; Movement
is reduced by half and all actions requiring concentration suffer a -2d penalty to rolls. Chosen
allies gain a moment of perfect clarity as all elements of an attempted action are revealed in
a divine light that results in a +2d bonus to the roll. Additionally, allies are nearly impossible
to target. All ranged and melee attacks must score a natural 20 or better to be successful. The
HOLY GAZE
General: The revelator temporarily channels the gaze of the creator, unleashing it upon the un-
dead, demons, and creatures not native to this world or that walk the Path of The Damned. Affected
creatures momentarily feel the unmatchable power of divinity, unable to do anything but cower in
place.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) light emits from every pore of the revelator, bathing the area in a soft
pulsing light; (2) the eyes of the revelator become smoldering fires of judgement; (3) a fiery halo
manifests above the revelator’s head; (4) a sudden clap of thunder shakes the ground, leaving a ringing
in the ears of all within 60’ of the priest.
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16-19 The revelator casts their gaze upon one chosen target. Demons, un-dead, and creatures
not native to this world or that walk the Path of The Damned must immediately pass a
Willpower save versus a DC equal to the miracle check or become paralyzed and helpless.
Attacking the affected creature immediately ends the miracles effects; however, any such
attack inflicts maximum damage. The miracle lasts 1d4 rounds.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the revelator can affect up to 1d4 targets. The miracle
lasts 1d6 rounds.
22-23 The revelator turns their gaze upon 1d6 targets. Demons, un-dead, and creatures not native
to this world or that walk the Path of The Damned must immediately pass a Willpower
save versus a DC equal to the total of the miracle check or become paralyzed with fear.
Additionally, affected creatures are temporarily blinded for 1d4 rounds. Creatures affected
by the miracle may attempt a new save with each round. Attacking affected creatures
immediately ends the miracles effects; however, any attack inflicts maximum damage. The
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24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, 1d8 creatures may be targeted. Creatures are not only
blinded but suffer 1d6 fire damage, catching fire unless a DC 12 Willpower save is passed.
Creatures affected by the miracle may attempt a new save with each round. The miracle lasts
1d10 rounds.
27-31 The revelator turns their righteous gaze upon 1d10 demons, un-dead, and creatures
not native to this world or that walk the Path of The Damned, forcing the creatures to
immediately attempt a Willpower save versus a DC equal to the total of the miracle check
to avoid becoming paralyzed with fear. Additionally, affected creatures failing the save are
blinded for 1d7 rounds and suffer 2d6 fire damage, bursting into flames. Attacking affected
creatures immediately ends the miracles effects; however, any attack inflicts maximum
damage. The miracle lasts 1d12 rounds.
32-35 In addition to the result from 27-31, 1d12 creatures may be targeted. Affected creatures suffer
3d6 fire damage and immediately burst into flames. Attacking affected creatures immediately
results in the creature gaining a new save attempt with a +1d modifier; however, any attack
inflicts maximum damage. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
36+ A large clap of thunder signals an incoming bolt of lightning that strikes the ground, drawing
the gaze of all within eyesight to the righteous gaze of the revelator. The priest’s gaze affects
all demons, un-dead, and creatures not native to this world or that walk the Path of The
Damned, forcing an immediate Willpower save versus a DC equal to the total of the miracle
check or become paralyzed with fear and suffer 6d6 damage as targets burst into flames.
Attacking affected creatures immediately results in the creature gaining a new save attempt
with a +1d modifier; however, any attack inflicts maximum damage. Targets passing the
required save must flee the area immediately, or if forced to, attack with a -2d penalty while
in the presence of the priest. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
MARK THE SINNER

General: The revelator is granted divine insight into persons that walk the Path of The Damned, and
are able to create a mental map of their locations.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s eyes become milky-white with no irises or pupils; (2) a
spiritual hound appears, marking those affected with a constant ghostly howl; (3) each affected target
is marked by a scent that only the revelator can detect; (4) the revelator becomes tethered to each
affected target by a wispy cord—the cord has no effect other than to tether the chosen to the priest no
matter the distance.
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16-17 The revelator reaches out within a 300’ area by concentrating, detecting any one living being
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walking the Path of The Damned. The priest gains a general idea of the distance and location
of the affected target, allowing the revelator the option of choosing to tether the target.
While tethered, the revelator can spend a standard action each round to locate and move
closer to the chosen target, thus becoming a holy bloodhound. The chosen target is unaware
of the miracle’s effects until coming face-to-face with the revelator, unless otherwise revealed
by magical means. Should the target become aware of the priest, they may attempt a DC 15
Willpower save to shake off the effects of the miracle. The miracle lasts 24 hours.
18-21 The revelator reaches out within an area of up to 1500’ by concentrating, detecting any
two living beings that walk the Path of The Damned. The priest gains a general idea of the
distance and location of the affected targets, allowing the revelator the option of choosing to
tether the targets. While tethered, the revelator can spend a standard action each round to
locate and move closer to the chosen targets, thus becoming a holy bloodhound. The chosen
targets are unaware of the miracle’s effects until coming face-to-face with the revelator,
unless otherwise revealed by magical means. Should the targets become aware of the priest,
they may attempt a DC 17 Willpower save to shake off the effects of the miracle. The miracle
lasts 48 hours.
22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, the revelator may choose up to three targets to tether to.
While under the effects of the miracle, chosen targets suffer a -2 penalty to all action rolls due
to a strong feeling that they are being watched. The miracle lasts 48 hours.
24-26 The revelator reaches out to an area of one square mile by concentrating, detecting any four
beings that walk the Path of The Damned. The priest gains an exact idea of the distance and
location of the affected targets, allowing the revelator the option of tethering those detected.
While tethered, the revelator can spend a standard action each round to locate and move
closer to the targets, thus becoming a holy bloodhound. The revelator may also view the
surroundings from the eyes of the chosen target by wholly concentrating for one round. The
chosen target is unaware of the miracle’s effects until coming face-to-face with the revelator
or otherwise detected magically. While under the effects of the miracle, chosen targets suffer
a -3 penalty to all action rolls due to a strong feeling of being watched at all hours of the day.
Should the target become aware of the priest, they may attempt a DC 18 Willpower save to
shake off the miracle each day they’re under its effects. The miracle lasts 72 hours.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the revelator can tether with up to six targets. The
miracle lasts 96 hours.
32-35 In addition to the result from 27-31, the area of effect is increased to a 25 mile area, and the
revelator can listen to any noises the chosen targets can hear; conversations can be “tapped”
into. This ability can be used in conjunction with using the sight of a chosen target, but no
other action can be performed as total concentration is needed. The miracle lasts 96 hours.
36+ The revelator reaches out by concentrating and can detect anyone considered to be walking
the Path of The Damned within 100 miles. The priest gains an exact idea of the distance and
location of the affected targets, allowing the revelator the option of tethering up to eight
targets. While tethered, the revelator can spend a standard action each round to locate and
move closer to the chosen target, thus becoming a holy bloodhound. The revelator may
also view and listen to the surroundings from the eyes and ears of the chosen targets by
concentrating for one round. The chosen target is unaware of the miracle’s effects until they
come face-to-face with the revelator or the revelator’s miracle is otherwise discovered by
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magical means. While under the effects of the miracle, chosen targets suffer a -1d penalty to
all action rolls due to a strong feeling of being watched at all hours of the day. Should the
target become aware of the priest, they may attempt to pass a DC 19 Willpower save to shake
off the miracle each day they are under its effects. The miracle’s effects are permanent until
the revelator willingly untethers the targets.
MASK OF MY ENEMY
Level: 3 Range: Eyesight Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: N/A
General: Sometimes a revelator must hide their channeled divinity and appear to be that which
they fight. This miracle allows them to pass among the various mockeries of life by assuming their
appearance: un-dead, demons, and creatures not native to this world.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s form fluctuates visually—to living creatures, the caster’s
appearance does not change (other than to become slightly out-of-focus), but to un-dead, the caster
appears to be one of their own; (2) the revelator’s skin takes on a sallow tone to the living; (3) the
revelator’s flesh sloughs off, revealing an un-dead visage; (4) the revelator generates an energy-based
version of the creature they wish to resemble and steps into it to complete the transformation.
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16-17 The revelator takes on the visage of a lower type of un-dead, demon, or being not native to
this world. Creatures of up to 1HD can be mimicked. Those known to associate with the
type mimicked will ignore the revelator and view them as one of their own. However, the
transformation does not grant the priest the ability to converse in the creature’s language,
which may reveal the revelator as an imposter. The miracle lasts 1d8+CL rounds.
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the creatures mimicked may be up to 2HD. The miracle
22-23 The revelator’s visage takes on that of an un-dead, demon, or being not native to this world.
Creatures of up to 4HD can be mimicked. Those known to associate with the type mimicked
will ignore the revelator and view them as one of their own. However, the transformation
does not grant the priest the ability to converse in the creature’s language, which may reveal
the revelator as an imposter. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the priest can now mimic a specific (named) creature of
up to 5HD (example: the revelator now looks like Bubba, a minor soul-gathering demon of
Hell), and the effect can also be placed upon 1d3 allies. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, they may also impart the ability to 1d5 allies. Any
named creature of up to 6 HD can now be imitated. Additionally, the transformation also
grants the revelator the ability to converse in the creature’s native tongue. Note the ability
to communicate is not granted to allies benefitting from the miracle. Allies must assume
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the same creature species the revelator chooses and remain within eyesight of the priest to
continue benefiting from the miracle’s effects. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, creatures (named or otherwise) of up to 8 HD can be
mimicked, and all affected allies gain the ability to speak the language of the chosen creature.
The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
34-35 The revelator’s visage takes on that of an un-dead, demon, or being not native to this world.
Creatures (named or otherwise) of up to 10 HD can be mimicked. Those known to associate
with the type of creature mimicked will ignore the revelator and view them as one of their
own. The revelator may converse in the language of the creature mimicked, and all benefits
of this miracle can be extended to cover up to 1d5 allies that remain within the revelator’s
eyesight and must mimic the same creature species. The miracle lasts until dismissed by the
revelator or affected allies move out of the revelator’s eyesight.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, creatures (named or otherwise) of up to 12 HD can be
mimicked. Additionally, the revelator and all allies affected by the miracle become immune
to any special abilities the creature might have while the miracle is in effect. The revelator
gains the ability to permanently assume the guise of and speak in the language of the chosen
creature, gaining the enmity of the creatures who will hunt the priest with a fury during his
remaining years on earth if they were to find out.
OBEYANCE
Level: 3 Range: Hearing Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: The revelator manifests the power of the almighty in the presence of creatures that are a
mockery of life, forcing the will of the divine upon them by a commanding word.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s shadow glows bright white and sprouts celestial wings;
(2) the priest’s body transforms into a pillar of flame; (3) the revelator undergoes a shocking
transformation as their body takes on a blue-topaz hue, their face crackles like lightning, and their
eyes burn like flaming torches; (4) the glow around the priest appears to be that of a flaming, six-
winged celestial hovering just over their right shoulder, and when the revelator speaks, the sound of
multitudes speaking at once issues forth.
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16-17 The revelator’s voice causes the very ground to shake as it penetrates the blackened heart
of one chosen un-dead, demon, or creature not native to this world. The chosen target
must be 1HD or less and gains an immediate DC 12 Willpower save. Failing the save means
obeying a one-word command from the revelator. Commands are spoken in the language of
the creature (even if the revelator does not know that language) and must be followed. The
miracle lasts 1 round.
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18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the revelator may affect a creature of up to 3HD.
22-23 The revelator’s voice strikes the literal fear of God into the hearts of un-dead, demons, and
creatures not native to this world as they see the fate that awaits them in the end. Up to 5HD
of creatures are affected and must make a DC 14 Willpower save or must follow a one-word
command from the priest. The priest need not be able to speak the language of the creatures,
the command is understood. The miracle lasts 1 round.
24-26 The revelator’s voice strikes terror in any un-dead, demons, or creatures not native to earth
within range of hearing. Affected targets must immediately pass a DC 14 Willpower save or
experience a strange calming effect. Affected targets may not attack the revelator or any of
their allies that are within a 20’ radius centered on the priest. This effect is negated if affected
targets are attacked or damaged in any way by the caster or their allies. The miracle lasts for
1d10 rounds.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the revelator and their allies gain a +4 saving throw
bonus against any special abilities un-dead, demons, or creatures not native to this world
might use against them. The miracle lasts 1d12 rounds.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the effect is not negated if affected targets are attacked. If
an affected target is attacked, they receive another Willpower save to overcome the miracle’s
effects. Additionally, affected targets must make a DC 15 Fortitude save or become paralyzed
while within the area of effect. Affected targets may attempt a Fortitude save each round to
overcome the paralysis. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
34-35 An angelic choir augments the words of the preacher. All un-dead, demons, and creatures not
native to this world of less than 8HD, within the range of hearing, must immediately pass
a DC 16 Willpower save or become paralyzed, rooted to the spot, in awe of the divine aura.
The creatures may take no actions or move for the duration of the miracle. Additionally, a
90’ radius centered on the priest creates a sanctified area dedicated to the divine. Within this
holy ground, all abilities of the priest gain a +1d bonus and unaffected creatures of 6 HD or
less entering the area must pass a DC 15 Fortitude save when first entering the area or suffer
1d12 points of fire damage and burst into flames. Spells targeting the revelator and allies
inside the holy area suffer a -5 penalty to the spell check roll, and all allies standing on the
holy ground receive +4 to any saves made to resist the powers of those that walk the Path of
The Damned . The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
36+ The revelator’s voice is augmented by a chorus of war-angels chanting battle hymns,
matching the demand for those with vile hearts to repent of their ways. Un-dead, demons,
and creatures not native to this world of less than 10 HD must immediately pass a DC 17
Willpower save to avoid suffering paralysis, as the fear of suffering eternally overwhelms the
desire to bring harm to the revelator and all allies within 200’. Additionally, affected creatures
must pass an immediate DC 16 Fortitude save to avoid bursting into flames, suffering 1d16
damage as they immediately catch fire. All saves and attack rolls made by the revelator or
chosen allies gains a +1d modifier to their rolls. The miracle lasts 1d4 turns.
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REVEALING SERMON
General: As a false balance is an abomination to the lord, the revelator provides a “just” weight.
Illusions, auras, and hidden objects or creatures shine by the light of faith.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s eyes glow with a golden light; (2) angels manifest that only
the revelator can see—the heavenly host flies about revealing secrets and pointing the hidden out; (3)
the hidden is made clear by a golden light; (4) the revelator is able to observe the scene from multiple
angles, each from a different plane or dimension, making all hidden things obvious.
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16-17 The revelator becomes aware of magical auras and invisible objects or creatures. They may
also pierce any illusion to see creatures and objects in their true forms within 60’. The miracle
lasts 1d6 rounds.
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the revelator gains the ability to extend either vision
or hearing remotely, up to one mile. The determination of which sense is used must be
made before rolling the miracle check. Only places that have been visited in the past by the
revelator may be remotely viewed or listened in on. The miracle lasts 1d8 rounds.
22-23 In addition to the result form 18-21, the revelator gains infravision and can see thermal
patterns through objects or other physical impediments up to 20” thick. The revelator may
use this viewing capability through their “remote” senses as well. The miracle now lasts 1d10
rounds.
24-26 In addition to the result from 20-23, the revelator may extend the range to five miles. The
27-31 The revelator can detect magical auras, see invisible objects or creatures, and pierce illusions
to see creatures and objects in their true forms within 60’ and through 20” of physical
impediments. Additionally, the priest can peer into the spirit world, the astral, and any
dimension connected to their world. The revelator may also choose to remote view any
location previously visited or that they have an object from. Hearing and sight to the remote
location are granted for as long as the revelator maintains full concentration. The range for
remote viewing is 10 miles. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the revelator’s range for remote viewing is 50 miles. The
34-35 The revelator gains infravision, as well as gaining the ability to see thermal patterns through
objects. The priest can also detect magical auras, see invisible objects or creatures, and pierce
illusions to see creatures and objects in their true forms within 90’. Additionally, the priest
can view into the spirit world, as well as the astral, and any dimensions connected to our
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own. The revelator may also remotely view any location they have been told about. Both
hearing and sight are granted for this remote viewing as long as the revelator maintains full
concentration. The range for remote viewing is extended to 100 miles. The miracle lasts 1d3
turns.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the range is now unlimited when using remote viewing,
and the priest gains the ability to speak to anyone in the location they focus on. Those the
revelator wishes to contact will hear the priest’s voice in their head. The miracle lasts for 24
hours.
ROCK OF AGES
Level: 3 Range: Touch Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: The revelator takes a normal stone of any size and pulls a miracle out of the heavens to place
inside it. The stone acts as a spiritual sponge capable of holding the power of the miracle. Only one
such stone can exist per level of the revelator at any given time. The stone can be activated by anyone
(that does not walk the Path of The Damned) holding or touching the stone by way of a short prayer.
Once the miracle is called out of the stone, it crumbles to dust. Note that the revelator must still
perform the miracle that is held within the rock of ages as well as successfully performing this miracle.
Failing to perform the miracle to be held within the rock of ages means that the desired selection fails
to enter the stone and the rock crumbles to dust.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the stone glitters, much like a gold-speckled nugget that is panned from
the river; (2) the stone throbs to some unheard heavenly choir; (3) the stone randomly reveals an
engraved passage from the Good Book, with each day bringing a new passage; (4) the stone glows
brightly in the presence of those walking the Path of The Damned.
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16-17 The revelator performs one selected 1st level miracle, rolling for the attempt as normal.
Success implants the miracle into the stone. To use, either the revelator or the recipient of
the rock activates the stone by saying a small prayer. The miracle is then released at the same
Miracle check result rolled during the time of the rock’s creation. Note: activating a stone
still requires a standard action to do so (as the quick prayer is spoken). The stone retains the
miracle for a maximum of 24 hours before crumbling.
18-21 The revelator performs up to two selected 1st level miracles, rolling for the attempt as
normal. Success implants the miracles into the stone. To use, either the revelator or the
recipient of the rock activates the stone by way of a small prayer. The miracle is then released
at the same Miracle check rolled during the time of the rock’s creation. Note: activating a
stone still requires one standard action per miracle to do so. The stone retains the miracles
for up to 48 hours before crumbling.
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22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, the chosen rock can store the chosen miracles for up to
72 hours.
24-26 The revelator may perform up to three selected 1st level miracles or one 2nd level miracle,
rolling for the attempts as normal. Success implants the miracles into the stone. To use,
either the revelator or the recipient of the rock activates the stone by way of a small prayer,
calling for one of the stored miracles to come forth. The chosen miracle is then released at
the same Miracle check rolled during the time of the rock’s creation. Note: activating a stone
still requires one standard action per stored miracle to do so. The rock crumbles once the last
miracle is called from it. A standard action is required per miracle to release (a small prayer is
said during this time). The stone retains the miracle for up to 72 hours before crumbling.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the rock gains a minor healing property. The rock will
heal any individual not walking the Path of The Damned for 1d8 hit points per day the stone
is kept charged with a miracle the rock will only heal the individual it was given to by the
revelator creating it. The rock now stores the miracles for up to 1d7+CL days.
32-33 The revelator performs up to three selected 1st level miracles and up to two 2nd level, rolling
for the attempt(s) as normal. Success implants the miracles into the stone. To use, either
the revelator or the recipient of the rock activates the stone by way of a small prayer, calling
for one of the stored miracles to activate. The miracle is then released at the same Miracle
check rolled during the time of the rock’s creation. Note: activating a stone still requires one
standard action per miracle to do so. The rock crumbles once the last miracle is called from
it. The rock also gains a minor healing property, healing the recipient of the stone 2d8 hit
points per day. The rock will only heal the individual it was given to by the revelator creating
it. The stone retains the miracle for 1d10+CL days before crumbling.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the rock heals 1d6 lost Grit points per day. If the rock’s
owner is at their starting Grit point total, the rock instead serves to grant a +1d bonus to Grit
checks. The stone stores the chosen miracles for 1d14+CL days before crumbling.
36+ The revelator may perform one selected 3rd level miracle, up to two 2nd level, and up to
three 1st level miracles, implanting them all into the rock. The miracle is then released at the
same Miracle check rolled during the time of the rock’s creation. Note: activating a stone still
requires one standard action per miracle to do so. The rock crumbles once the last miracle
is called from it. The rock also gains a minor healing property—healing the recipient of the
stone 3d8 hit points per day. Finally, the rock heals 1d8 lost Grit points per day. If the rock’s
owner is at their max Grit point total, the rock serves to grant a +1d bonus to Grit checks. To
activate a stored miracle, it still requires a standard action per miracle to do so. The stone
retains the miracle for 1d30+CL days before crumbling.
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 LEVEL FOUR MIRACLES 
DIRE REVELATIONS
General: The target of this miracle is lashed with nightmarish visions showing a version of the Hell
that awaits them in the afterlife.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator is shrouded in the visage of an angel of death; (2) the
revelator’s voice takes on a thunderous tone so deep that all within hearing range feel the vibrations
in their chest; (3) the target bursts into divine flames, harmless to the touch, but adding to the fear the
target experiences; (4) a murder of crows fly from the book the revelator is reading from, swarming the
target of the miracle.
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18-19 One target within 30’ is shown the lifetime of their misgivings and the hellish tortures
awaiting them should they stay the course. The target must pass a Willpower save with a DC
equal to the total of the Miracle check; failure results in being overwhelmed by the visions
revealed and they must attempt to flee the immediate area with their next available action.
Should the target be unable to flee, all actions suffer a -1d penalty. The Miracle lasts 1d4+CL
rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the revelator can choose up to two targets. The miracle
24-25 1d4 targets within 60’ are shown the lifetime of their misgivings and the hellish tortures
awaiting them should they stay the course. Targets must pass a Willpower save with a DC
equal to the total of the Miracle check; failure results in being overwhelmed by the visions
revealed and they must attempt to flee the immediate area with their next available actions.
Should the targets be unable to flee, all their actions suffer a -1d penalty. The Miracle lasts
1d8+CL rounds.
26-27 In addition to the result from 24-25, the revelator can affect up to 1d6 targets. The miracle
28-33 The clouds part as a bolt of black lightning strikes the earth, summoning an angel of
judgement. The dark messenger stands 7’ tall and is shrouded in dark robes and armor cast in
the likeness of various faces in anguish. The angel casts a 60’ radius of gloom over the area,
washing all enemies of the revelator in waves of guilt and fear. Targets must immediately
pass a DC 18 Willpower save to avoid losing 1d3 temporary Personality points each round the
miracle affects them (save each round until passed). Targets reaching 0 Personality collapse,
permanently suffering a nervous breakdown while writhing in guilt and shame. Enemies
suffering a permanent breakdown will waste away unless placed under the care of a medical
professional. The miracle lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
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34-35 In addition to the result from 28-33 the revelator gains a +1d to all die rolls made during the
duration of the miracle, feeding off the presence of a direct scion of divinity. The miracle
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the Personality loss is increased to 1d4, and the miracle
forces all enemies within eyesight to make a DC 15 Grit check, as fear overcomes the sinners
in the area. The miracle now lasts 1 turn.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the revelator gains a permanent affinity with the dark
angel visiting the priest and gains a +1d modifier to intimidation rolls and the innate ability
to detect lies from spoken word. As a permanent side effect, the revelator’s skin changes to an
alabaster white, and the iris of their eyes become solid to black. The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
FORESIGHT
General: The revelator momentarily sheds their mortal coil, freeing their soul to slip between the folds
of time. A form of time-travel is granted that allows the revelator to make decisions about current or
future events, shifting how particular events play out. The miracle only allows minute changes to the
past or future, reflected in rerolls and minor in-game effects. Judges should work with players that
want to make changes that have long-lasting repercussions.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator becomes a being of light; (2) the revelator is pulled between
the folds of time by way of two angels; (3) the scene before the revelator flickers in and out of existence;
(4) the revelator sees living beings as blurs engulfed in colors matching their auras.
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18-19 The revelator steps between the folds of time, gaining the ability to see into the recent past
or near future. Watching the scenes unfold gives the revelator the opportunity to better react
or potentially gain a slight “redo” to past actions. Mechanically, the revelator gains a reroll of
anything attempted in previous rounds or a reroll of any action performed in future rounds.
Roll 1d4 to determine the number of rounds that can be affected. Only one reroll may be
attempted each round, with the second roll replacing the first.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, 1d6 rounds can now be affected.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the revelator may cause melee, ranged, or magical
attacks to miss by stepping into the past or present and stepping back at a different location.
Roll 1d6 to determine the number of rounds forward that can be affected. Any number of
attacks can be “dodged” for the number of rounds the miracle lasts.
26-27 In addition to the result from 24-25, the revelator can warn one ally of something, past or
present. This may allow a reroll or possibly a change of action that will save the chosen ally.
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Disrupting the flow of time for multiple participants in a scene can cause a small rip in the
seams of things best left unchanged. For each round the revelator alters the fate of an ally,
roll a d%. Should the revelator roll 76-00, a rip causes affected events being manipulated to
backfire on the revelator and targets. Enemies targeting the revelator or chosen ally gain a
reroll on any attack rolls for the duration of the miracle, and successful strikes are considered
critical hits. Roll 1d7 to determine the number of rounds that can be affected by the miracle.
Only one reroll may be attempted each round, with the second roll replacing the first.
28-33 The revelator steps between the folds of time, gaining the ability to see into the recent past
or near future. Watching the scenes unfold gives the revelator the opportunity to better react
or potentially gain a slight “redo” to past actions. Mechanically, the revelator gains a reroll of
anything attempted in previous rounds or a reroll of any action performed in future rounds.
Roll 1d8 to determine the number of rounds that can be affected. The revelator may cause
melee, ranged, or magical attacks to miss by stepping into the past or present and stepping
back at a different location for the duration of the miracle. In addition, the revelator can
warn two allies of something, past or present. This may allow a reroll or possibly a change of
action that will save the chosen allies. Disrupting the flow of time for multiple participants
in a scene can cause a small rip in the seams of things best left unchanged. For each round
the revelator alters the fate of an ally, roll a d%. Should the revelator roll 66-00, a rip causes
affected events being manipulated to backfire on the revelator and targets. Enemies targeting
the revelator or chosen ally gain a reroll on any attack rolls for the duration of the miracle,
and successful strikes are considered critical hits. Roll 1d7 to determine the number of
rounds that can be affected by the miracle. Only one reroll may be attempted each round,
with the second roll replacing the first. Only one reroll may be attempted each round, with
the second roll replacing the first.
34-35 In addition to the result from 28-33, the revelator may alter two events in the past or present
per round and choose three targets to warn of something that’s happening/happened in the
time allotted. The chance of causing a rip in the folds of time increases to 56-00 on a d%. Roll
1d10 to determine the number of rounds that can be affected and duration of the miracle.
Only one reroll may be attempted each round per event, with the second roll replacing the
first.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, up to six targets can be warned of something that’s
happening/happened in the time allotted. The number of rounds that can be affected
increases to 1d12.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the revelator may alter three events in the past or present
rounds and choose up to eight targets to warn of something that’s happening/happened in
the time allotted. The chance of causing a rip in the folds of time increases to 46-00 on a d%.
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GEYSER
General: The revelator combines a passage from the Good Book speaking of a great flood with their
own inner faith to pull a geyser out of the ground, sending the boiling water high into the air to rain
down as a painful reminder of a lack of faith in the chosen targets.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator begins to sweat profusely as rivulets seep rapidly into the
ground before erupting as the geyser; (2) the revelator’s eyes begin to shed tears which drop to the
ground and immediately move to pool above the spot about to erupt; (3) the revelator calls down the
lightning, pulling a bolt out of the heavens strong enough to burst the ground, allowing the geyser
to erupt; (4) the revelator’s body is completely drained of all moisture and is vomited in a gout on
the ground where it begins melting into the earth to meld with the upcoming geyser (the revelator
resembles a shriveled shell of a human for 1d4 rounds but suffers no ill-effects from the manifestation).
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18-19 A geyser erupts from the ground at a location within 30’ of the revelator, reaching a height of
100’. The eruption causes all unsecured objects within 15’ of the eruption to be thrown 1d20
feet in a random direction away from the eruption point, knocking targets prone unless a DC
12 Reflex save is passed. Additionally, targets within the area of effect (except the revelator
and allies) suffer 4d8 damage from the scalding water raining down. Targets are allowed a
DC 14 Reflex save to reduce damage by half, rounding down. Each additional round of the
miracle reduces damage inflicted by the geyser by -1d. The miracle lasts for 1d4 rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the geyser erupts within 60’ of the revelator and damage
is increased to 5d8. The miracle now lasts 1d5 rounds.
24-25 Two geysers erupt from the ground at a location within 100’ of the revelator, reaching a
height of 100’. The eruption causes all unsecured objects in a 30’ radius of the eruption’s
origin point to be thrown 1d30 feet in a random direction away from the geyser, targets are
left prone and suffer 1d6 falling damage per 10’ thrown. Additionally, targets within the area
of effect (except the revelator and allies) suffer 6d8 damage from the scalding water raining
down. Targets are allowed a DC 16 Reflex save to reduce damage by half, rounding down.
Each additional round of the miracle reduces damage inflicted by the geyser by -1d. The
miracle lasts for 1d6 rounds.
26-27 In addition to the result from 24-25, the geysers erupt within 200’ of the revelator and
damage is increased to 8d8. The miracle lasts 1d7 rounds.
28-33 In addition to the result from 26-27, three geysers erupt within 300’ of the revelator and
damage is increased to 10d8. The miracle lasts 1d8 rounds.
34-35 In addition to the result from 28-33, the revelator gains the ability to momentarily take the
form of water and reforms anywhere within 300’ of the geyser, acting much like a teleport
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ability. This effect requires the expenditure of a Move action. The priest also gains a +1d
modifier to all attack and damage rolls for the duration of the miracle. The miracle lasts 1d10
rounds.
36-37 Two geysers erupt from the ground at a location within 300’ of the revelator, reaching a height
of 200’. The eruption causes all unsecured objects in a 50’ radius of the eruption’s origin point
to be thrown 1d30+20’ in a random direction away from the geyser, targets are left prone and
suffer 1d6 falling damage per 10’ thrown. Additionally, targets within the area of effect (except
the revelator and allies) suffer 10d8 damage from the scalding water raining down. Targets are
allowed a DC 16 Reflex save to reduce damage by half, rounding down. Each additional round
of the miracle reduces damage inflicted by the geyser by -1d. In addition, the revelator gains
the ability to momentarily take the form of water or mist and reforms anywhere within 300’ of
the geyser, acting much like a teleport ability. This effect requires the expenditure of a Move
action, and while in this form, the priest is immune to damage from mundane weapons and
immune to critical hits. The priest also gains a +1d modifier to all attack and damage rolls for
the duration of the miracle. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the revelator not only brings forth a giant geyser from
the ground, but they also summon a water elemental to add righteous wrath to the attack.
After the initial round, the water elemental may attack by way of a breath weapon consisting
of scalding hot water. The breath weapon sprays in a 10’ stream, reaching an effective
distance of 100’. Victims caught within the stream must immediately pass a DC 16 Reflex save
or die. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
Elemental, Water: Init +6; Atk slam +10 melee (2d6) or steam breath +10 missile (DC16 Ref

save or die, range 10’ wide x 100’ long); AC 16; HD 8d8; MV 40’ or swim 80’; Act 1d20; SP
steam breath; SV Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +8; Path WtL.
GRAVE WALK
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: Varies Save: N/A
General: The revelator's close bond with the resting places of the dead allows them to physically travel
from one burial site to another. For the miracle to work there must be at least one grave that holds the
remains of someone that once followed the same religion as that of the revelator. Too much use of the
miracle often calls the soul of the grave owner back to come calling on the priest.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator spirals down into the earth vanishing from the area; (2)
the ground parts, revealing a set of earthen steps leading into an unnatural shadow—the revelator
vanishes once walking into the darkness; (3) an arm breaks the surface of the grave, reaching for
the revelator—once the priest takes the shriveled hand they are transported away; (4) the revelator
crumbles into a pile of grave soil, joining the existing earth of the grave and reforms at the new
location.
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18-19 The revelator uses an existing grave to travel to another that they’ve visited in the past that
also lies within 10 miles of the starting point. The journey takes 1 turn to complete and leaves
the priest disoriented for 1d3 rounds upon arrival (suffering a -2 to all rolls during this time).
The miracle lasts for 1 round.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the journey may cover 20 miles and the journey takes
1d10 rounds to complete. The revelator suffers no disorientation.
24-25 The revelator uses an existing grave to travel to another they have visited in the past that
lies within 50 miles of the starting point. The priest may also carry one ally on the journey.
The ally must pass a DC 12 Grit check from the horrors of the claustrophobic journey. The
trip takes 1d6 rounds to complete. The ally making the trip arrives disoriented with a mouth
full of grave dirt; the effect lasts 1d6 rounds (-1d penalty to all ally actions while they are
disoriented).
26-27 In addition to the result from 24-25, the journey may cover 100 miles and takes 1d8 rounds to
complete.
28-33 The revelator uses an existing grave to travel to another they’re aware of that lies within
100 miles of the current location. The journey includes a visit from a resting soul that
momentarily returns to its body from the afterlife to investigate the person using their grave.
The corpse will answer one yes or no question in exchange for a prayer, a sip of water, etc.
1d3 allies may also be taken on the journey, but each must pass a DC 12 Grit check as they
experience the claustrophobic effects of the trip and a visit from the corpse. The journey
takes 1d6 rounds to complete, and allies making the journey arrive disoriented with a mouth
full of grave dirt. The effect lasts 1d6 rounds (-1d penalty to all ally actions while they are
disoriented).
34-35 In addition to the result from 28-33, the journey may cover 200 miles and takes a mere 1d4
rounds to complete. The resting corpse will answer 1d6 yes or no questions, pulling from the
vast network of the dead for answers.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the journey may cover any distance if the trip is kept to
the same continent. Up to 1d8 allies may be taken on the journey, and the revelator will be
visited by six resting corpses that will each answer six questions.
38+ The revelator marks both spots used for travel as holy ground and may forever use them to
travel alone with no roll being necessary (taking allies requires a roll). Chosen spots may be
anywhere in the world where a suitable grave can be found. 1d10 targets may also be taken on
this journey, but each must pass a DC 12 Grit check due to the claustrophobic journey and
the visit from the corpses. In addition to the permanent marking of the grave, the revelator
can summon the resting corpse in any of the graves, making for a friendly visit where the
corpse will exchange helpful information for small trinkets or favors. The miracle lasts 1 turn,
allowing the priest to make one jump per round.
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IMMUNITY
General: The revelator reaches deep within their soul, pulling and channeling inner faith to the
surface in a way that fortifies the body. The miracle grants the priest the ability to resist wounds
inflicted by those that would see them put in the ground permanently.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator bursts into flames which causes no harm but serves to absorb
damaging attacks; (2) the revelator’s form is shrouded in a swirling mist that forms into a shield that
intercepts attacks targeting the priest; (3) crackling energy covers the revelator like a second skin,
causing the hair of friends and foes within 10’ to stand on end; (4) the revelator’s body begins to fade in
and out of reality.
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18-19 Bladed weapons have a harder time penetrating the revelator’s skin and bullets seem to
merely graze the holy warrior. For the duration of the miracle, all successful mundane attacks
against the revelator have their damage rolls reduced by -1d (to a minimum of 1 point). The
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the revelator gains damage resistance to magical spells
and weapons as well (-1d to any damage rolls to a minimum of 1 point). The miracle lasts
1d8+CL rounds.
24-25 The revelator’s skin shines with a golden glow from every pore as their skin hardens in
preparation for battle. In addition to mundane and magical damage rolls suffering a -1d
penalty (to a minimum of 1 point), the revelator also gains a +1d to all Stamina-related rolls
and Fortitude saves. The miracle lasts 1d10+CL rounds.
26-27 In addition to the result from 24-25, the revelator gains a temporary bonus of 1d8 hit points.
Bonus hit points can take the revelator’s starting total over the normal maximum and last
until reduced by damage or the miracle ends. The miracle lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
28-33 The revelator takes on the appearance of something otherworldly and divine as their skin
cracks and reveals a radiance beneath. The revelator not only reduces any type of physical
or magical damage rolls by -1d (to a minimum of 1 point of damage), but they also gain a
temporary bonus of 2d8 hit points. Bonus hit points can take the revelator’s starting total
over the normal maximum and remain until reduced by damage or the miracle ends. The
revelator also gains a +1d modifier to any Stamina-related rolls and Fortitude saves. Finally,
the revelator has no need to breathe, making them immune to attacks requiring inhalation to
do damage (drowning, poisonous gas, etc.). The miracle lasts 1 turn.
34-35 In addition to the result from 28-33, the revelator gains 3d8 temporary hit points and gains
the ability to regenerate 1hp per round. The miracle now lasts 1 turn.
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36-37 In addition to the result from 28-33, the revelator gains 4d8 hit points, and the +1 d modifier
to any Stamina-related rolls and Fortitude saves can be granted to all allies within a 30’ radius
centered on the priest. The miracle now lasts 1d3 turns.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the revelator transforms into a being of pure divine
energy. While in this higher state of being, all saving throws are automatically passed,
and only magical-based attacks can affect the priest at all. Allies benefit from the internal
fortitude now manifesting from the revelator by rerolling any failed saving throws. The
revelator gains a resistance to magical damage (a -2d modifier to all magical damage with no
minimum). Additionally, the priest gains 5d8 bonus temporary hit points and regenerates 1d4
hit points per round. The miracle now lasts 1d4 turns.
MIRACULOUS GROWTH
General: The revelator reads aloud a passage mentioning the ancient Nephilim (giants that existed
in ages past) and channels divinity to imbue affected targets with growth of biblical proportion.
Note: Targets enlarged in enclosed spaces will take 1d12 damage (from bursting through or being
compressed) for each 1’ of wood, 1’ of loose dirt, or 6” of stone or brick that surrounds them.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) target is suffused by a beam of sunlight or moonlight that grows in
brilliance and sinks into the target, leaving its internal structure glowing with an inner fire as they
distort and expand in size; (2) target is surrounded by the image of a towering, dark, winged being
and grows in size to match the image; (3) target is surrounded by a dust-devil that quickly disappears
as it incorporates into the new, grossly enlarged form; (4) as the target levitates into the air, a bolt of
lightning spears down from the sky, pinning it in place as it gains size and substance; (5) the earth
below the target is scooped away as it flows into the target, leaving behind a giant clay version of the
target within a newly formed crater; (6) a flock of birds/insects rushes out of the caster’s outstretched
hands and swirls around the target, melding into it as it swells in size.
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18-19 The revelator may target any non-living object or objects within a 5’ radius of a single point
up to 50’ away. The target objects will expand in size to 5d4 times normal (eg. a 6’ door may
become up to 120’ tall or a 1’ tall statue will grow to be 5’ to 20’ tall). The miracle lasts for
1d8+CL turns.
20-23 The target increases in size to that of a proverbial giant bestriding the earth, becoming 15’-20’
tall and proportionately heavy. Clothing and other worn items enlarge with the expanded
size, though firearms do not remain functional. The target gains the powers of a normal giant
for the next 1d8+CL rounds, as well as gaining an additional temporary 6d10 hp which lasts
until reduced by damage or the miracle ends.
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Normal giant: Init +1; Atk improvised weapon +15 melee (2d8+10) or hurled stone +6 ranged

(1d12+6, range 150’); HD as target; hp as target +6d10; MV 40’; Act 1d24; SP Crit on 20-24 with
+6 to Critical Hit table results.
24-26 In addition to the result from 20-23, the caster may extend the miracle to one ally within 50’.
27-29 The revelator may target any living thing, increasing it in size by 3d4 times. The target gains
temporary hit points equal to double the size increase along with the powers of a giant (see
result 24-26). The targets may attempt a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Miracle check
to resist this. The duration is 1d8+CL rounds, though targets choosing to make and failing
the Willpower save have a 10% chance of being permanently enlarged.
30-33 In addition to the result from 27-29, the revelator can target themselves and up to 2d4 allies
within a 50’ range, turning all into normal giants, with an additional 6d10 temporary hit
points. The effects last for 1d8+CL turns. If the revelator targets only themselves, they turn
into an even greater version of a giant, an extraordinary giant, towering 30’ in the air, with an
additional 6d20 temporary hit points and +5 AC.
Normal giant: Init +1; Atk improvised weapon +15 melee (2d8+10) or hurled stone +6 ranged

(1d12+6, range 150’); HD as target; hp as target + 6d10; MV 40’; Act 1d24; SP Crit on 20-24
with +6 to Critical Hit table result.
Extraordinary giant: Init +2; Atk improvised weapon +18 melee (4d8+12) or hurled stone +12
ranged (2d8+10, range 300’); HD as target; hp as target + 6d20; MV 50’; Act 2d24; SP Crit on
20-24 with +10 to Critical Hit table result.
34-35 In addition to the result from 18-19, the revelator may target 2d8 non-living objects within
100’, permanently enlarging them to 8d4 times normal size.
36-37 In addition to the result from 27-29, the revelator may target 3d8 living or non-living things
within 100’, permanently enlarging them to 3d4 times normal size. If living, targets gain hp
equal to 1d4 times the size increase.
38+ The revelator permanently enlarges to 3d4 times normal size everything in a vast swath
of land (approximately 5d20+CL miles on each side, extending in a hemisphere up from
ground level), forming an unnatural crater-shaped valley or high mesa surrounded by steep
ridges within which all creatures, plants, and non-living objects above ground level are also
permanently enlarged. This area is initially centered on the caster, but they and their allies
are not affected and are pushed to the very edges of the effect.
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RAINBOW
Level: 4 Range: 30' Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: Varies
General: The priest becomes the focus for the miracle as a rainbow breaks the clouds, finds the true-
believers, and bathes them in prismatic rays which helps allies and hinders foes.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a small cloudburst showers the area with warm droplets of rain before a
colorful rainbow breaks from the clouds; (2) the body of the revelator is lifted into the air and bathed
in a divine glow as clouds part to allow a rainbow to strike the willing servant; (3) angelic figures soar
through the sky with a colorful rainbow following closely on their heels as they briefly circle the
revelator, the rainbow bathing them in the warmth of divine love; (4) a warm rain begins to fall in a
one-mile radius as the sun breaks through the clouds, and a rainbow manifests and reaches down to
the revelator.
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18-19 The revelator becomes a focal point for a rainbow. One color of the rainbow may be chosen
to manifest one of the following effects upon 1d3 targets (allies or foes) within line of sight.
The miracle lasts 1d4 rounds.
Red: Chosen targets immediately feel the flames of divine fire. Targets suffer 1d6 damage in

addition to a 50% chance of catching fire and suffering continual fire damage until the flames
are extinguished. Targets must pass a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the total of the Miracle
check result to halve the suffered damage.
Orange: Chosen allies find themselves graced by the divine as they’re bathed in healing light.
Each affected target is instantly healed of 1 Hit Die of starting hit points as determined by class.
Yellow: Chosen targets are blinded by the golden ray of the rainbow unless a Reflex save with

a DC equal to the total of the Miracle check is passed. Blinded targets suffer a -4 to attack and
initiative rolls.
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reen: Chosen allies find all hunger and thirst removed from their bodies. Additionally, each
target may go an additional 1d4 days without food or water.
Blue: Chosen targets are electrocuted by the electrical charge of a sapphire ray, suffering 1d8

electrical damage. Any living thing touching the affected suffers 1d4 damage. Targets must
pass a Reflex save with a DC equal to the total Miracle check to have damage reduced by half.
Indigo: The warm indigo ray passes over the chosen allies, restoring 1d3 lost ability points.

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iolet: Chosen targets are bathed in a sickly ray of violet and begin to feel their life force
being sucked away. Targets suffer 1d3 temporary ability-point loss from one physical
Attribute chosen by the revelator. Targets are allowed a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the
total Miracle check to avoid the effect.
20-23 The rainbow strikes the priest before reflecting onto 1d4 targets within sight. The miracle
lasts for 1d5 rounds.
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Each affected target is instantly healed of 2 Hit Die of starting hit points as determined by
class.
Yellow: Chosen targets are blinded by the golden ray of the rainbow unless a Reflex save
with a DC equal to the total of the Miracle check is passed. Targets failing the save are
momentarily stunned, losing all actions in addition to suffering from emporary blindness ( -4
to attack and initiative rolls).
Green: Chosen allies find all hunger and thirst removed from their bodies. Additionally, each
Blue: Chosen targets are electrocuted by the electrical charge of a sapphire ray, suffering 2d8

Indigo: The warm indigo ray passes over the chosen allies, restoring 1d4 lost ability points.
Violet: Chosen targets are bathed in a sickly ray of violet and begin to feel their life force
being sucked away. Targets suffer 1d4 temporary ability-point loss from one physical
Attribute chosen by the revelator. Targets are allowed a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the
total Miracle check to avoid the effect.
24-25 The priest’s form reflects like a mirror as the rays of the rainbow bounce and gain intensity
before affecting 1d6 targets. All attack rolls against the priest suffer a -1d penalty when
requiring sight. Additionally, the priest may benefit from the effects of the chosen ray if they
wish. The miracle lasts 1d6 rounds.
Each affected target is instantly healed of 3 Hit Die of starting hit points as determined by
class.
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ellow: Chosen targets are blinded by the golden ray of the rainbow unless a Reflex save
momentarily stunned, losing all actions in addition to suffering from temporary blindness
(-4 to attack and initiative rolls). Targets also suffer a -1d penalty to saving throws requiring
sight.
Green: Chosen allies find all hunger and thirst removed from their bodies. Additionally, each
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lue: Chosen targets are electrocuted by the electrical charge of the sapphire ray, suffering
3d8 electrical damage. Any living thing touching the affected suffers 2d4 damage. Targets
must pass a Reflex save with a DC equal to the total Miracle check to have damage reduced
by half.
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Indigo: The warm indigo ray passes over the chosen allies, restoring them of 1d5 lost Ability
points.
being sucked away. Targets suffer 1d5 temporary ability point loss from one physical Attribute
chosen by the revelator. Targets are allowed a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the total
Miracle check to avoid the effect.
26-27 The priest’s form reflects like a mirror as the rays of the rainbow bounce and gain intensity,
affecting 1d8 targets. All attacks against the revelator requiring sight suffer a -1d penalty on
the attack roll. Additionally, the revelator may channel and benefit from the effects of two
chosen rays if they wish. The miracle lasts 1d8 rounds.
Red: Chosen targets immediately feel the burn of divine fire. Targets suffer 4d6 damage

in addition to catching fire and suffering continual fire damage until the flames are
extinguished. Targets must pass a Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the total of the Miracle check
result to halve the damage.
Orange: Chosen targets find themselves graced by the divine as they’re bathed in healing

light. Each affected ally is instantly healed of 4 Hit Die of starting hit points as determined by
class. In addition, any effects that are ongoing due to a failed save allow an instant reroll of
the failed saving throw during the current combat.
sight.
Green: Chosen targets find all hunger and thirst removed from their bodies. Additionally,
each target may go an additional 1d8 days without food or water.
Blue: Chosen targets are electrocuted by the charged color of the sapphire ray, suffering 4d8
Indigo: The warm indigo ray passes over the chosen targets, restoring them of 1d7 lost ability
points.
being sucked away. Targets suffer 1d6 temporary ability point loss each from any two physical
Attributes chosen by the revelator. Targets are allowed a Fortitude save with a DC equal to
the total Miracle check to avoid the effect.
28-33 The rainbow strikes the priest with a clap of thunder, knocking all within 50’ of the revelator
prone unless a DC 12 Reflex save is passed. In addition, the revelator may channel and also
benefit from two rays of the rainbow affecting themselves and up to 1d10 targets. The miracle

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light. Each affected target is completely healed of any lost hit points. In addition, any effects
that are ongoing due to a failed save allow an instant reroll of the failed saving throw during
the current combat with a +1d modifier.
sight, and all attack rolls upon them gain a +1d modifier.
each target may go an additional week without food or water.
I ndigo: The warm indigo ray passes over the chosen targets, restoring them of 1d8 lost ability
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being sucked away. Targets suffer 1d6 temporary ability point loss each from two Attributes
34-37 The rainbow bathes the revelator in a cascade of colors before reflecting outward on up to
1d12 targets chosen by the holy warrior. In addition, the revelator may channel and also
benefit from three rays of the rainbow. The revelator and chosen allies are inspired by the
sign of divinity and automatically pass any Grit or fear-based checks. Additionally, the
revelator may channel three colors of the rainbow. The miracle lasts 1 turn.

light. Each affected is completely healed of any lost hit points. Chosen allies affected by any
curse or disease are instantly healed, in addition, any effects that are ongoing due to a failed
save allow an instant reroll of the failed saving throw during the current combat with a +1d
modifier.
sight, and all attack and damage rolls upon them gain a +1d modifier.
each target may go two weeks without food or water.
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Indigo: The warm indigo ray passes over the chosen targets, restoring them of 1d10 lost
ability points.
being sucked away. Targets suffer 1d6 temporary ability point loss each from three Attributes
38+ The rainbow bathes the revelator in a cascade of colors before reflecting outward on all allies
within 60’ and up to 1d14 other targets chosen by the holy warrior. The revelator and targets
are inspired by the sign of divinity and automatically pass any Grit or fear-based checks.
Additionally, the revelator may channel four colors of the rainbow. The miracle lasts 1d3
turns.
light. Each affected is completely healed of any lost hit points and gains a temporary bonus
of 4d8 hit points that can raise the starting total above its normal number. Temporary hit
points remain for 1d7 days or until removed by suffering damage. Any missing limb or organ
is immediately healed and restored as new. Chosen allies affected by any curse, poison, or
disease are instantly healed—in addition, any effects that are ongoing due to a failed save
allow an instant reroll of the failed saving throw during the current combat with a +1d
modifier.

momentarily stunned, losing all actions in addition to suffering from permanent blindness
sight, and all attack and damage rolls upon them gain a +1d modifier.

each target may go one month without food or water.
Indigo: The warm indigo ray passes over the chosen targets, restoring all lost ability points
and making them immune to ability-point loss for the next 72 hours.
being sucked away. Targets suffer 1d8 temporary ability point loss each from three attributes
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SCENT OF DEATH
General: The revelator forces their will on un-dead in their presence or remotely with higher degrees
of success. While in possession of the creature, the revelator takes control much like a puppet, gaining
access to all the abilities of the target creature. Note that while the revelator uses scent of death they are
effectively helpless from the trance-like state needed to retain control of the creature. Attacking the
revelator automatically awakens them effectively ending the miracle.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the body of the revelator assumes the features of the creature possessed;
(2) wisps of ethereal vapors pour from the eyes, mouth, and ears of the revelator; (3) the scent of death
fills the immediate area of the revelator; (4) the revelator’s pores emanate wisps of violet-colored mist.
The mist is funneled directly from the deepest part of the spirit world—chilling the room and setting
nerves on end.
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18-19 The revelator targets one un-dead creature of 3 HD or less, forcing the creature to make
an immediate Willpower save with a DC equal to the total of the Miracle check. Failure
temporarily kicks the essence out of the creature’s body, sending it into the Far of the spirit
world, while the revelator assumes control of the creature’s body. While in possession, the
revelator can no longer perform any class-related abilities but gains access to all senses,
abilities, and communicative skills of the creature. At the end of the miracle, the creature
spirit returns to its body and must immediately pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid suffering
1d6+CL fire damage as being temporarily filled with the divine causes the creature to burst
into flames. The miracle lasts for 1d8 rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the revelator may target one un-dead creature of 5 HD
or less, and at the end of the miracle, the creature returns to its body and must immediately
pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid suffering 2d6+CL fire damage as being temporarily filled
with the divine causes the creature to burst into flames. The miracle lasts for 1d10 rounds.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, one un-dead creature of up to 6 HD can be affected or
two creatures totaling 6 HD or less can be possessed. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
26-27 The revelator may target one un-dead creature of up to 7 HD or any number of un-dead
creatures totaling 7 HD or less. The creatures must immediately pass a Willpower save with a
DC equal to the total of the Miracle check. Failure temporarily kicks the tainted essence out
of the creature’s body and into the Far while the revelator assumes control of the body. While
in possession, the revelator can no longer perform any class-related abilities but gains access
to all senses, abilities, and communicative skills of the creatures. At the end of the miracle,
creatures return to their bodies and must immediately pass a DC 16 Fortitude save to avoid
suffering 4d6+CL fire damage as being temporarily filled with the divine causes the creature
to burst into flames. The miracle lasts for 1d4 turns.
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28-33 In addition to the results from 26-27, the revelator may reach out and search for creatures
lurking within a one-mile radius of the holy warrior. Additionally, one un-dead creature of up
to 8 HD or any combination of creatures totaling 8 HD or less can be possessed. The miracle
lasts 1d5 turns.
34-35 In addition to the result from 28-33, the revelator leaves a small trace of their spirit in the
creature, which serves as a beacon for remote viewing. The revelator can tune in to the
creature’s senses at any point while the miracle is in effect. The revelator’s range is extended
to a five-mile radius and any un-dead of 9 HD (or un-dead creatures totaling 9 HD or less)
may be possessed. The miracle lasts for 1d6 turns.
36-37 The revelator may target one un-dead creature of up to 10 HD (or any number of un-dead
creatures totaling 10 HD or less) within a 10-mile radius for possession. Chosen targets must
immediately pass a Willpower save with a DC equal to the total of the Miracle check. Failure
temporarily kicks the tainted essence out of the creatures and into the Far while the revelator
assumes control of the body. While in possession, the revelator can no longer perform any
class related abilities, but gains access to all senses, abilities, and communicative skills of the
creatures. The revelator also leaves a small trace of their spirit in the creature, which serves as
a beacon for remote viewing—allowing the revelator to tune in to the creature’s senses at any
point while the miracle is in effect. At the end of the miracle, creatures return to their bodies
and must immediately pass a DC 17 Fortitude save to avoid suffering 5d6+CL fire damage as
being temporarily filled with the divine causes the creatures to burst into flames. The miracle
lasts for 1d4 turns.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the revelator leaves a permanent mark on the tainted
essence of the creatures, leaving them open for remote viewing permanently. The revelator
may target one creature of up to 12 HD or any number of un-dead creatures totaling 12 HD
or less. The revelator may retain control and use all class abilities while in possession of the
creatures. The miracle lasts 1d6 turns.
TEARS FROM HEAVEN

General: The revelator utters one of their favorite passages and fuels it with their inner faith. The
resulting scripture drops the temperature and parts the clouds as the sky grows gray, giving way to
holy hailstones that assail sinners chosen by the revelator.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s body begins to emit a low-hanging fog which obscures the
ground within the area of effect; (2) a thin sheen of frost covers the revelators body; (3) the ambient
temperature drops precipitously within the affected area as winds increase; (4) the revelator’s eyes frost
over and their chilled breath leaves wisps of smoke.
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18-19 The revelator calls down 1” in diameter sized hail from the sky. The hail is centered upon
the revelator and covers a 30’ radius from the priest. All enemies of the revelator within the
affected area suffer 1d6+CL bludgeoning damage per round unless a Reflex save equal to
the total of the Miracle check is passed. Passing the save reduces damage by half (rounding
down). Targets attempting a Move action must also pass a DC 10 Reflex save to avoid falling
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the radius extends 60’ from the revelator and damage is
1d7+CL per round. The miracle lasts 1d6+CL rounds.
24-25 The revelator calls down 2” in diameter sized hail from the sky. The hail is centered upon
the revelator and covers a 100’ radius from the priest. All enemies of the revelator within
the affected area suffer 2d8+CL bludgeoning damage per round unless a Reflex save equal to
the total of the Miracle check is passed. Passing the save reduces damage by half (rounding
down). Targets attempting a Move action must also pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid falling
26-27 In addition to the result from 24-25, all within the area of effect (aside from the revelator)
suffer a -2 penalty to all physical-action rolls and damage is increased to 3d8+CL. The miracle
28-33 The revelator calls down 3” in diameter sized hail from the sky, and the temperature drops
to deadly extremes. The hail is centered upon the revelator and covers a 200’ radius from
the priest. All enemies of the revelator within the affected area suffer 4d8+CL bludgeoning
damage per round unless a Reflex save equal to the total of the Miracle check is passed.
Passing the save reduces damage by half (rounding down). Targets and targets attempting
a Move action must also pass a DC 14 Reflex save to avoid falling prone. Additionally,
the temperature drops to frigid levels with strong winds that threaten enemies with
hypothermia. Affected targets must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save each round to avoid suffering
1d4 in Stamina damage. Targets reaching 0 Stamina perish from the condition. The miracle
34-35 In addition to the result from 28-33, all within the area of effect (aside from the revelator)
suffer a -4 penalty to all physical-action rolls, and damage is increased to 6d8+CL. The
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the area of effect covers a 300’ radius and drops 5’’ in
diameter hailstones. Targets caught in the area of effect suffer 8d8 bludgeoning damage
per round. Additionally, the revelator becomes a being composed of ice. The priest gains a
natural AC of 16 and an ice-based breath attack that reaches 75’, inflicting 8d8 frost damage
from razor sharp slivers of ice. Targets gain a DC 16 Reflex save to take half damage (rounding
down). The miracle lasts 1 turn.
38+ The revelator covers 1d3 miles in an icy sheen, dropping the temperature accordingly. 6’’ in
diameter hailstones fall from the sky, inflicting 10d8 to all chosen enemies of the revelator as
well as collapsing structures and destroying objects deemed vulnerable by the judge. Targets
attempting to move must pass a DC 16 Reflex save to avoid falling prone. Additionally,
the temperature drops to frigid levels with strong winds that threaten enemies with
hypothermia. Affected targets must pass a DC 16 Fortitude save each round to avoid suffering
1d6 in Stamina damage. Targets reaching 0 Stamina perish from the condition. Additionally,
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the revelator becomes a being composed of ice. The priest gains a natural AC of 18 and an
ice-based breath attack that reaches 75’, inflicting 10d8 frost damage from razor sharp slivers
of ice. Targets get a DC 16 Reflex save to take half damage (rounding down). The miracle lasts
for 1d3 turns.
WOEFUL WINDS
General: The revelator momentarily opens a portal to Hell, unleashing a host of damned spirits
into the area so that the living can witness the wages of sin. The spirits fill the area with moans and
screams, crying for forgiveness or lashing out in rage.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator touches the ground, causing it to crack in a burst of hellish
flames, calling the host of spirits to the surface; (2) the revelator vomits forth a swarm of spirits which
claw and fight to get out and into the world; (3) all color drains from the world around the revelator,
leaving only the shades of gray typical of the spirit world’s landscape; (4) the revelator opens the Good
Book to a passage relating to the devil, the spirit host pours from the pages as the revelator quotes the
scripture.
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18-21 The summoned spirit host fills a 30’ area centered on the revelator and attacks the enemies
of the holy warrior in an attempt to gain redemption. Each enemy within the area of effect
suffers 2d8+CL in damage as spirits momentarily manifest, biting and clawing the selected
targets. The miracle lasts 1d6 rounds.
suffers 3d8+CL in damage as spirits manifest, biting and clawing the selected targets. All
movement within the area of effect is reduced by 10’. The miracle lasts 1d8 rounds.
24-25 In addition to the result from 22-23, each enemy successfully attacked is lifted off the ground
and thrown. Affected targets must immediately pass a DC 12 Reflex save to remain standing.
Failing the save results in the target being thrown 1d10’ for an additional 1d6 damage, landing
prone. The miracle lasts 1d10 rounds.
suffers 3d8+CL in damage as spirits manifest, biting and clawing the selected targets. All
movement within the area of effect is halved, and enemies successfully attacked are lifted off
the ground and thrown. Affected targets must pass a DC 12 Reflex save to remain standing.
Failing the save results in the target being thrown 2d10’ for an additional 1d6 damage per 10’
thrown, landing prone. The miracle lasts 1d12 rounds.
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28-33 In addition to the result from 26-27, the area of effect extends to 200’ and enemies suffer
4d8+CL in damage each round from the attacking spirit host. The miracle lasts 1d14 rounds.
34-35 In addition to the result from 26-27, the area of effect increases to 300’, the spirit host now
inflicts 4d8+CL in damage, targets are thrown 3d10’, and the miracle lasts 1 turn.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the revelator becomes spectral for the duration, flying on
the winds and spurring the host onward with biblical quotes, reminding them of their sins.
The revelator gains a flight Movement at 90’ and immunity to all mundane weapon attacks.
The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
38+ The revelator summons a spirit host that fills an area of 500’. The creatures attack enemies of
the revelator in attempts to drag them to Hell. For the duration of the miracle, the revelator
transforms into a spectral ghost gaining a flight Movement of 90’ and immunity to mundane
weapons. Each enemy within the area of effect suffers 6d8+CL in damage as spirits, bite and
claw the selected targets. Additionally, all movement in the area of effect is effectively halved,
and enemies successfully attacked are lifted off the ground and thrown. Affected targets must
immediately pass a DC 14 Reflex save to remain standing. Failing the save results in the target
being thrown into a crack in the ground leading to a hellish realm and are forever lost. The
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 LEVEL FIVE MIRACLES 
APOCALYPSE
Level: 5 Range: Self Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Special
General: The revelator dives into end-time related scripture, using the fires of their inner faith to
summon the aspects of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Note that all Horsemen of the Apocalypse
are immune to all attacks except banishing magic. Each Horseman has a base +5 to all saves.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the sky grows dark, as a thick fog rises from the earth; (2) an unseasonably
hot (or cold) wind blows through the area; (3) a crimson rain begins to fall from the sky, bearing an
ominous portent to the coming event; (4) the sky goes black and starless, giving welcome to a severe
storm, as the summoned agents of the Apocalypse riding down from the clouds.
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20-21 A pale-white, emaciated horseman wrapped in flowing, tattered robes sitting atop a
malnourished horse appears. The horseman vomits forth a mist consisting of disease and
sickness. Up to 1d6 targets chosen by the revelator suffer an immediate 2d12+CL damage.
Targets must pass a Fortitude save with a DC 16 or suffer 1d4 in Stamina damage each round
until the save can be passed or magical healing is administered. Targets reduced to 0 Stamina
die of rapid starvation. The miracle lasts for 1d6+CL rounds.
22-25 A horseman appears in the sky, shrouded by a swarm of ravenous locusts. The harbinger
of pestilence makes a pass, vomiting a cloud of flies, wasps, and locusts covering a 20’ area.
The swarm attacks all within the area, friends and foes alike. Targets suffer 3d12+CL damage
each round they remain in the area of effect, in addition to 1d4 Stamina damage each round,
representing the thousands of bites and stings overwhelming the targets. Those reaching
0 Stamina are dead, their flesh picked clean to the bone (no chance to roll the body). The
26-27 Lightning parts the sky for a masculine male atop a snorting warhorse. He brandishes a
pair of large shooting irons and wears an eye patch. His voice bellows commands to the
massive warhorse he rides down from the heavens. The rider gives pause as he surveys the
battlefield and produces a blood-stained war horn carved from ivory. The horseman blows
the instrument, inciting a rage in the revelator and their allies. All affected receive a +4 bonus
to attack and damage rolls. Additionally, their critical-hit threshold improves by one (in most
cases a 19-20) and they are granted a bonus 3d8 hit points that last until reduced by damage
or the miracle ends. Should the battlefield be wiped clean of enemies, each ally (including the
revelator) must pass a DC 15 Willpower save to snap out of the blood rage—else attack the
nearest ally. The miracle lasts for 1d10+CL rounds.
28-29 The world seems to turn into a collage of black and gray, colored by a freakish black sun
rimmed in blood. A deep, rumbling groan of thunder pierces the sky as a black cloaked
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skeleton gallops down from the heavens, a scythe blade affixed to a gnarled haft of crimson
oak in one hand and reins controlling a skeletal steed in the other. Death’s avatar sweeps
through the battlefield, claiming the lives of anyone deemed a threat to the revelator. The
horseman attacks once per round with the scythe, striking out at an enemy of the revelator
and anyone within 5’ of the chosen target. A melee attack at +5 determines if the attack is
successful, forcing an immediate DC 16 Fortitude save to avoid instant death—although slain
allies may still make roll the body checks. Targets passing the save suffer 4d12 damage. Each
successive round increases the bonus to hit by +1 as the horseman’s lust for death becomes
unquenchable. The miracle lasts for 1d10+CL rounds.
30-35 The revelator serves too important a role in the master plan and must be saved. Two
randomly determined horsemen appear (or can be chosen) to attack enemies of the revelator.
The miracle lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
36-37 In addition to the result from 30-35, 1d3 random horsemen part the heavens to aid the
revelator against the current threat. Roll 1d4: (1) Pestilence; (2) Death; (3) War; (4) Famine.
The miracle lasts 1d12+CL rounds.
38-39 All four horsemen appear together in efforts to protect the life of the revelator. The miracle
40+ The revelator calls down the true thunder of the end times. All four horsemen appear to
protect the preacher and wreak havoc on anyone foolish enough to interfere with the master
plan. All attack rolls made by the horsemen gain a +2d modifier while damage dice are
doubled (for example Death would inflict 8d12 damage). The miracle lasts 1d3 turns.
BONE TO DUST
General: The revelator shouts wrathful scriptures at the sinful with such force that the targets feel
physical pain from the thunderous sermon. Note that allies and those not chosen as targets for the
miracle hear the sermon of the revelator in normal vocal ranges.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator breathes fire as they shout their sermon; (2) the voice of the
revelator sounds different to each person witnessing the miracle, each hearing it as someone they’ve
wronged at some point in life; (3) all glass objects within 20’ of the revelator shatter; (4) all animals
(domestic and wild) within 100’ immediately flee the area.
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20-21 The words of the revelator bellow with deafening thunder, affecting all enemies within 60’.
Their voice is so loud that no communication between the targets is possible in the area
while the miracle is in effect. Spell casting suffers a -2 penalty, and creatures considered to
walk the Path of the Damned suffer 2d5+CL damage from concussive forces battering their
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bodies, unless a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the total result of the Miracle check is
made to reduce damage by half. The miracle lasts 1d4+CL rounds.
22-25 The revelator shouts wrathful verses, piercing the ears of all considered to be walking the
Path of The Damned. Enemies are unable to use verbal communication and spell casting
suffers a -3 penalty in addition to suffering 3d5+CL damage from the concussive blast of the
revelator. The miracle lasts 1d5+CL rounds.
26-27 In addition to the result from 22-25, spell casting suffers a -1d penalty to spell checks and
concussive damage is increased to 4d5+CL damage unless a Fortitude save with a DC equal to
the total result of the Miracle check is made to reduce damage by half. The miracle lasts for
1d6+CL rounds.
28-29 The revelator shouts wrathful verses, piercing the ears of all considered to be walking
the Path of The Damned. Enemies are deafened and unable to verbally communicate.
Spell casting suffers a -1d penalty and all affected targets suffer 6d5+CL damage from the
concussive blast of the revelator’s voice, knocking targets off their feet to land prone. The
30-35 In addition to the result from 28-29, the area of effect is expanded to a radius of 100’,
centered upon the revelator. All enemies considered to walk the Path of The Damned are
thrown away from the revelator 1d3x10’, suffering falling damage as normal and land prone.
This damage is in addition to the 7d5+CL damage suffered from the concussive force of the
revelator’s voice. All verbal communication between affected targets is impossible, including
spell casting. The miracle lasts for 1d8+CL rounds.
36-37 The revelator practically splits the eardrums of those affected by the miracle. Any and all
chosen targets within 200’ considered to be walking the Path of The Damned may be chosen.
Targets are thrown 1d6x10’, suffering normal falling damage. Targets must immediately pass
a DC 16 Fortitude save to avoid severe damage to the inner ear. Failure results in targets
becoming deaf for 1d30 days or until magical healing can be administered. In addition to
the hearing loss, affected targets suffer 8d5+CL bone crushing points of damage from the
concussive force of the revelator’s voice. The miracle lasts for 1d10+CL rounds.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the area of effect is expanded to a radius of 300’, centered
upon the revelator. All enemies considered to walk the Path of The Damned are thrown
away from the revelator 1dx10’, suffering normal falling damage. This damage is in addition
to the 8d5+CL damage suffered from the concussive force of the revelator’s voice. All verbal
communication between affected targets is impossible, including spell casting. Targets must
immediately pass a DC 16 Fortitude save to avoid severe damage to the inner ear. Failure
results in targets becoming permanently deaf until magical healing can be administered. In
addition to the hearing loss, affected targets suffer 8d5+CL bone crushing points of damage
from the concussive force of the revelator’s voice. The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
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CLEANSE THE SOUL
Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: Special
General: The revelator blesses the recipients of the miracle, removing any lingering stain on their
souls and eliminating misfortunes plaguing them. Those who walk the Path of The Damned must
make a successful Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the total of the Miracle check in order to receive
the blessing available to them—while those who walk the Path of the Righteous or Walk the Line need
do nothing. This miracle affects all allies of the revelator and has no effects on enemies. The revelator
may choose a lesser effect than the level achieved if they so choose.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator’s forearms and hands glow with a bluish-white light which
arcs to the intended allies; (2) allies begin to excrete a brackish, ebony ooze from their pores which
pours out onto the ground around them; (3) divine Enochian sigils begin to appear all over the allies
bodies, blazing with violet flames; (4) the allies bodies melt into the ground, reforming within 1 round
fully reconstituted, without any physical scarring.
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20-21 Chosen allies are bathed in otherworldly light and feel the true warmth and serenity of
the divine. Each feels themselves shed of past sin and guilt and are renewed with a strong
affirmation in a higher power that keeps a constant vigil over those who avoid the Path of
The Damned. Any chosen allies within 30’ lose one Hex token currently held and ignore the
first critical fail effect achieved within the next 24 hours. Additionally, all Grit checks are
made with a +1d modifier for that time.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, chosen allies within 60’ lose up to two Hex tokens
currently held, and all Grit checks are made with a +2d modifier for the next 24 hours.
26-27 The revelator raises their hands high to the sky and calls down a chorus of angels as time is
seemingly locked in place. Each angel turns their soothing song to a chosen ally within 100’,
instantly removing up to three Hex tokens. Chosen allies may choose to ignore their next
critical miss and gain a +2d modifier to Grit checks for the next 24 hours. Additionally, each
ally is granted one Boon to be used within the next 24 hours.
28-29 In addition to the result from 26-27, any chosen allies within 200’ lose up to four Hex tokens
currently held and ignore the next two critical fail effects achieved within the next 24 hours.
Additionally, lost Grit points are restored and each chosen ally gains two Boons to be used
within the next 24 hours.
30-35 The revelator raises their hands high to the sky and calls down a chorus of angels as time
is seemingly locked in place. Each angel turns their soothing song to a chosen ally within
300’, instantly removing up to five Hex Tokens. Chosen allies may choose to ignore their
next three critical miss results and gain a +2d modifier to Grit checks for the next 24 hours
in addition to having all lost Grit points instantly restored. Additionally, each ally is granted
three Boons to be used within the next 24 hours.
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36-37 In addition to the result from 30-35, the revelator affects a one-mile radius, aware of each ally
and their location. All Hex tokens are instantly removed and replaced by the same number of
Boons. Each ally is healed to their starting hit points and is immune to critical failures for the
next 24 hours. All lost Grit points are instantly restored, and future checks are made with a
+2d bonus to the roll.
38+ The revelator channels true divinity for a brief moment, bathing all who fall under the effects
of the miracle under rays of warmth. Chosen allies within five miles are instantly healed
to starting hit points. All lost ability points return, including those lost by spellburn. Any
Hex tokens are instantly removed and replaced with 1d6 Boon tokens. Allies are immune to
critical failures for the next 1d3 days. All lost Grit points are instantly restored, along with any
disorders or phobias being cured. Grit rolls made in the next 1d3 days are done so with a +1d
bonus.
HANKERING
Level: 5 Range: Self or more Duration: Permanent Casting Time: 1 turn Save: N/A
General: Caster can call upon the power of the divine to manipulate reality as desired. The revelator
phrases something for which they have a wish and the divine powers fulfill it . . . possibly…maybe…
well, sort of. This wish, even though it is one of the most powerful of divine miracles, has its limits.
First, it must invoke no more than a single effect and the judge is encouraged to be literal-minded with
the results based on the phrasing of the wish. Secondly, if the wish would affect another creature, the
creature always receives a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the Miracle check. Thirdly, the hankering
result must not conflict with the powers that be and must not be considered a sinful use of the divine
power (judge’s discretion); if it is, the revelator suffers automatic disapproval—regardless of their
Miracle check result and must roll 5d4 modified by any Luck modifiers on the Atonement chart.
Fourthly, the revelator must expend some of their own life force to engage divinity when granting this
effect; the amount of Stamina burned to fuel the effects increases with each higher level of the miracle
achieved. If Stamina reaches 0 or less, the revelator falls unconscious for 24 hours before waking
with 1 Stamina. Finally, longer rituals entailing longer performing times may be appropriate for more
powerful hankering level effects (judge’s discretion). Hankering may not be dispelled or countered.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the revelator generates an imposing presence as their god’s will is brought
to bear, causing all conflict to pause for 1 round while divine will is made manifest in their chosen
servant; (2) the revelator begins to shake violently and speak in Enochian as the power of their god
courses through them; (3) the revelator levitates off the ground 10’, growing golden wings and a halo,
and surveys the scene through eyes glowing with warmth and love; (4) the caster sacrifices something
of great value in service to their request to the divine—the object transforms into a glowing orb which
floats away from the caster and disappears and may not be recreated by the caster via the effects of
hankering.
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20-21 Requires a minimum of 3 points of Stamina (or all the remaining caster’s Stamina if their
current Stamina is less) to be sacrificed. Common hankering effects at this result include:
• Undo a single event that occurred within the encounter.
• Cast a single miracle of level 3 or lower with a 1d30. The miracle will succeed at a bare
minimum, even if the revelator fails the check.
• Undo the effect of a single spell of level 3 or lower or a single action of any creature of 5 HD
or below.
• Create or repair any object worth up to $10,000 in value.
• Undo a single event that occurred within the last turn.
or below.
• Create or repair any object up to $20,000 in value.
• Undo a single event that occurred within the last 24 hours.
• Undo the effect of a single spell of level 5 or lower or a single action of any creature of 10
HD or below.
• Undo a single event that occurred within the last 48 hours.
or below.
• Undo a single event that occurred within the last seven days.
• Cast a single miracle of level 5 or lower with a 1d30+1d10. The miracle will succeed at a bare
minimum, even if the revelator fails the check
• Undo the effect of a single spell of level 5, rebounding it upon the caster with the original
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result, or a single action of any creature of 14 HD or below.
• Undo a single event that occurred within the current adventure.
• Cast any two miracles of level 5 or lower with a 1d30+1d10. The miracles will succeed at a
bare minimum, even if the revelator fails the check.
• Undo the effect of up to two spells of level 5, rebounding it upon the caster with the original
result, or a single action of any creature of 16 HD or below.
• Create or repair any object of any value.
• Undo a single event that occurred within the current adventure and re-write the desired
outcome.
• Cast any three miracles of level 5 or lower with a 1d30+1d10. The miracles will succeed at a
• Undo the effect of up to three spells of level 5, rebounding it upon the caster with the
original result, or a single action of any creature of 18 HD or below.
40+ Requires the martyrdom of the revelator. After this miracle is performed, the priest
leaves this realm for their eternal reward. Nothing will prevent this death short of divine
intervention (the judge may require certain conditions to be fulfilled). Common hankering
effects at this result include:
• Undo up to three events that occurred within the current adventure and re-write the
desired outcome.
• Cast any five miracles of level 5 or lower with a 1d30+1d10. The miracles will succeed at a
• Undo the effect of up to four spells of level 5, rebounding it upon the caster with the
original result, or a single action of any creature of 20 HD or below.
• Bring back to life one true friend or loved one that has died. The body does not need to
be present or even intact. The soul of the called person will return to a body made anew,
whole and perfect.
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PLAGUE
General: The revelator manifests the full wrath of the higher power as hordes of disease-carrying
creatures swarm the area, slithering, crawling, or flying their way to those deemed unworthy of life on
earth.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a tremor deep within the earth rocks the ground, and all within 100' are
knocked prone as a yawning pit opens up and gives birth to the summoned vermin; (2) clouds break as
the sky darkens and pours down a hard rain of creatures with gnashing teeth and stingers; (3) the priest
retches and heaves as a gout of swarming death is vomited forth; (4) a giant creature tears through a
hole in reality, only to burst into thousands of miniature versions of itself which swarm the area.
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20-21 A plague of locusts appears and swarms an area of 50’ centered upon the revelator. The
locusts disorient and blind as they swarm and bite 1d6 opponents in the area of effect. Any
ranged attack (including from the revelator) suffers a -2 penalty. Targeted opponents suffer
1d10 damage each round and must immediately pass a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the
Miracle check or succumb to a rotting plague. Should the initial save be passed, the target
will no longer be required to save (but continues to suffer biting damage). Failure means
losing 1d4 temporary Stamina points as the target begins to rot from the inside out. Each
additional day of affliction requires another Fortitude save against the same DC, with failure
resulting in an additional 1d4 points of Stamina being lost. Targets losing all Stamina bleed
out from every orifice as their organs liquify. Only magical healing will remove the plague—
which requires a result that heals 3 HD or more. The miracle lasts for 1d5 rounds.
22-25 A ravening horde of diseased rats manifest in a 50’ area centered upon the priest and attack
1d7 opponents, chosen by the priest. With gnashing teeth and gleaming eyes the rats crawl
and overwhelm their quarry, biting and chittering with glee. Targets suffer 1d10 damage and
must immediately pass a Fortitude save versus a DC matching the total result of the Miracle
check to avoid contracting a deadly fever. Should the initial save be a success, no additional
saves are required; however, targets will still be subject to bite damage each round. Targets
failing the save immediately suffer 1d4 temporary points of Intelligence loss. Each additional
day requires another Fortitude save to avoid slipping further into madness and losing an
additional 1d4 Intelligence points. Only magical healing will remove the plague—which
requires a result that heals 3 HD or more. Targets reaching zero Intelligence become drooling
madmen, lost forever to the fever that claimed them. While the miracle is in effect, anyone
moving in the area of effect must pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid slipping and falling prone,
as a pack of rats have found their way under the feet (the revelator is immune to this effect)
of the unfortunate. The miracle lasts for 1d6 rounds.
26-27 Thick clouds of stinging flies block out the sky inside a 50’ area centered upon the priest,
attacking 1d8 targets chosen by the summoner. Anyone caught in the area other than the
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priest must focus on keeping the flies from finding their way into open mouths, noses, and
ears. A successful Willpower save versus DC 16 permits a physical action with a -1d penalty.
Chosen targets suffer 1d12 damage and must immediately pass a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal
to the result of the Miracle check to avoid contracting a plague. Should the initial save be
passed, no additional checks need to be made; however, targets will continue to receive bite
damage for the duration of the miracle. Failing the save results in an immediate loss of 1d4
temporary Strength points. Each additional day requires an additional Fortitude save to avoid
losing another 1d4 Strength points. Infected targets reaching zero Strength burst, as a colony
of maggots pour out of the corpse of the infected (yep, they’re dead). Only magical healing
will remove the plague, which requires a result of at least 3HD or more. The miracle lasts for
1d7 rounds.
28-29 A plague of locusts appears and swarms an area of 100’ centered upon the priest. The locusts
disorient and blind as they swarm and bite 1d10 opponents in the area of effect. Any ranged
attack (including from the revelator) suffers a -2d penalty. Targeted opponents suffer 1d14
damage and must immediately pass a Fortitude save versus a DC equal to the Miracle check
or succumb to a rotting plague. Should the initial save be passed, the target will no longer
be required to save (but continues to suffer biting damage). Failure means immediately
losing 1d6 temporary Stamina points as the target begins to rot from the inside out. Each
additional day requires another Fortitude save against the same DC, with failure resulting in
an additional 1d4 Stamina points being lost. Targets losing all Stamina bleed out from every
orifice as their organs liquify. Only magical healing will remove the plague, which requires a
result that heals 3 HD or more. The Miracle lasts for 1d8 rounds.
30-35 A ravening horde of diseased rats manifest in a 100’ area centered upon the revelator and
attack 1d12 opponents chosen by the revelator. With gnashing teeth and gleaming eyes the
rats crawl and overwhelm their quarry, biting and chittering with glee. Targets suffer 1d14
damage and must immediately pass a Fortitude save versus a DC equal to the result of the
total Miracle check to avoid contracting a deadly fever. Should the initial save be a success, no
additional checks are needed; however, targets will still be subject to bite damage each round.
Targets failing the save immediately suffer 1d6 temporary points of Intelligence loss. Each
additional day requires an additional Fortitude save to avoid slipping further into madness
by losing an additional 1d4 Intelligence points. Only magical healing will remove the plague,
which requires a result that heals 3 HD or more. Targets reaching zero Intelligence become
drooling madmen, lost forever to the fever that claimed them. While the miracle is in effect,
anyone moving in the area of effect must pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid slipping and
falling prone, as a pack of rats have found their way under the feet (the revelator is immune
to this effect) of the unfortunate. The miracle lasts for 1d10 rounds.
36-37 Thick clouds of stinging flies block out the sky inside a 100’ area centered upon the revelator,
attacking 1d14 opponents chosen by the revelator. Anyone caught in the area, friend or
foe, must focus on keeping the flies from finding their way into mouths, noses, and ears. A
successful Willpower save versus DC 16 permits a physical action with a -2d penalty. Chosen
targets of the swarm suffer 1d14 damage and must immediately pass a Fortitude save vs. a
DC equal to the result of the Miracle check to avoid contracting a plague. Should the initial
save be passed, no additional checks are needed; however, targets will continue to receive
bite damage for the duration of the miracle. Failing the save results in an immediate loss of
1d6 temporary Strength points. Each additional day requires an additional Fortitude save to
avoid losing an additional 1d6 Strength points. Infected targets reaching zero Strength burst,
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as a colony of maggots pour out of the corpse of the infected (yes, they’re dead). Only magical
healing will remove the plague, which requires a result of at least 3 HD or more. The miracle
38-39 A plague of locusts appears and swarms an area of 200’ centered upon the priest. The
locusts disorient and blind as they swarm and bite all chosen targets in the area of effect. All
ranged attacks (including the priest’s) suffer a -2d penalty. Targeted opponents suffer 1d16
damage and must pass a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Miracle check or succumb to a
rotting plague. Should the initial save be passed, the target will no longer be required to save
(but continues to suffer biting damage). Failure means immediately losing 1d8 temporary
Stamina points, as the target begins to rot from the inside out. Each additional day requires
an additional Fortitude save against the same DC, with failure resulting in an additional 1d8
Stamina points being lost. Targets losing all their Stamina bleed out from every orifice, as
their organs liquify. Only magical healing will remove the plague, which requires a result that
heals 3 hd or more. The Miracle lasts for 1 turn.
40+ A plague of locusts appears and swarms an area of one mile, centered upon the revelator. The
locusts disorient and blind as they swarm and bite all chosen targets in the area of effect. All
ranged attacks (including the revelator’s) suffer a -2d penalty. Targeted opponents suffer 1d20
damage each round and must pass a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the total Miracle check
or succumb to a rotting plague. Should the initial save be passed, the target will no longer be
required to save (but continues to suffer biting damage). Failure means immediately losing
1d8 temporary Stamina points as the target begins to rot from the inside out. Each additional
day requires an additional Fortitude save against the same DC, with failure resulting in an
additional 1d8 Stamina points being lost. Targets losing all Stamina bleed out from every
orifice as their organs liquify. Only magical healing will remove the plague, which requires a
result that heals 4 HD or more. The Miracle lasts for 1 turn.
RAPTURE
Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Permanent Casting Time: 1 action Save: Varies
General: The revelator establishes a direct link to a higher power, funneling pure spiritual energy
into their efforts to heal those who have been injured in either body or spirit. Such power, coming
from a divine source, must be used on those worthy of such healing. Those who walk the Path of The
Damned, have spellburned in dealings with false gods, who have corruption, and tommyknockers
find themselves unable to benefit from the full effects of the healing power—if at all. See below for
additional effects; all effects below that apply are cumulative!
• The Path of The Damned - Chosen allies must pass a Willpower check vs. a DC equal to the
total Miracle check to receive any benefits from the miracle. Healing effects targeting hit
points or ability scores are successful but effects are halved (to a minimum of 1). No additional
healing effects from the miracle are possible.
• Major Corruption - Chosen allies must pass a Willpower saving throw vs. a DC equal to
the Miracle check to receive any benefits from the miracle. Healing effects targeting hit points
or ability scores are successful. The chosen receives the benefits of up to two other effects from
the miracle, as chosen by the revelator.
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• Minor Corruption - Chosen allies must make a Willpower saving throw vs. a DC equal to the
Miracle check to receive any benefits from the miracle. Healing effects targeting hit points or
ability scores are successful. The chosen receives the benefits of up to three other effects from
the miracle, as chosen by the revelator.
• Tommyknockers - Chosen allies must pass a Willpower saving throw vs. a DC equal to the
Miracle check to receive any benefits of the miracle. Healing attempts are successful. The ally
also gains the benefits of up to three other effects.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) bright pearlescent light emanates in a halo around the revelator, bathing
the area in radiant light; (2) the revelator’s eyes begin to glow with a sky-blue tinted light as a strange
rumble comes from the sky above; (3) the revelator’s hands become the source for divine fires of
healing; (4) all targets exhibit a pearlescent glow as the effects of the miracle take hold.
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ailure. Potential fall from grace if the roll is at or below the current fall from grace threshold.
20-21 The revelator restores 2d6+CL hit points and 1d8 points of non-permanent ability score drain
(Strength, Stamina, Agility, Intelligence, and Personality) and removes any mundane poison
effects from a single target. If this healing is associated with an injury, that injury is also
healed; injured or severed limbs are restored, provided the original severed body parts are
available to be reattached. Hit points and ability points restored cannot exceed the target’s
original maximums. The miracle lasts 1 round.
22-25 The revelator restores 3d6+CL hit points and 1d10 points of ability score drain (Strength,
Stamina, Agility, Intelligence, and Personality—even if permanent in nature), 1d6 Grit points,
and removes any mundane poison and disease effects from up to 1d3 allies within a 30’ range.
If this healing is associated with an injury, that injury is also healed; injured or severed limbs
are restored, provided the original severed body parts are available to be reattached. Hit
points and ability points restored cannot exceed the target’s original maximums. The miracle
lasts 1 round.
26-27 The revelator restores all hit points and points of ability score drain (Strength, Stamina,
Agility, Intelligence, and Personality—even if permanent in nature), 1d6 Grit points, and
removes any mundane or supernatural poison and disease effects from up to 1d6 allies within
a 60’ range. If this healing is associated with an injury, that injury is also healed; injured or
severed limbs are restored to function, and severed body parts regrow and do not need to be
available to be reattached. Hit points and ability points restored cannot exceed the target’s
original maximums. The miracle lasts 1 round.
28-29 The revelator restores all hit points, points of ability score drain (Strength, Stamina, Agility,
Intelligence, and Personality—even if permanent in nature), all Grit points, and removes any
mundane or supernatural poison and disease effects from all targets within visual range. If
this healing is associated with an injury, that injury is also healed; injured or severed limbs
are restored to function, and severed body parts regrow and do not need to be available
to be reattached. Hit points and ability points restored cannot exceed the target’s original
maximums. Additionally, targets receive 1d8+CL temporary hit points.
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30-35 The revelator restores all hit points, points of ability score drain (Strength, Stamina, Agility,
Intelligence, and Personality—even if permanent in nature), Grit points, and removes any
mundane or supernatural poison and disease effects from all targets within visual range. If
this healing is associated with an injury, that injury is also healed; injured or severed limbs
are restored to function, and severed body parts regrow and do not need to be available
to be reattached. Hit points and ability points restored cannot exceed the target’s original
maximums. Additionally, targets receive 2d8+CL temporary hit points. Additionally, if the
revelator has an extended fall from grace threshold, reduce it by 1.
36-39 In addition to the effects gained with result 30-35, chosen allies receive 3d8+CL in temporary
hit points. The revelator may reduce up to 2 points from their fall from grace threshold if it is
higher than 1.
40+ The revelator may target a dead ally (if the body is present) with this miracle. They are
instantly restored to life. All physical and mental ailments the target possesses are healed,
and all physical and mental ability scores (Strength, Stamina, Agility, Intelligence, and
Personality) are restored to their maximum starting values. Additionally, the target receives
the following benefits due to their body being healed to physical and mental perfection:
+1d6 hit points permanently added to their hit point maximum, +1d4 ability score points
to be distributed as desired by the player to the character (affects only Strength, Stamina,
Agility, Intelligence, or Personality—not to exceed 18 in any ability score) and +1d6 Luck
(may exceed starting Luck score). Performing this miracle will restore a tommyknocker to
life (the player must choose a new character class for the character; this new class cannot be
a tommyknocker). Additionally, the priest’s fall from grace threshold is reset to 1. A specific
target may only ever receive the benefits of this level of miracle casting once.
REBUKE
General: The revelator taps directly into their inner faith, momentarily weakening the barrier between
the land of the living and the dead, allowing the revelator the ability to send un-dead creatures back to
the maelstrom that first gave them their spark of “un-life.”
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a swirling miasma of glowing purplescent energies manifest, killing
all natural sources of light for the duration of the miracle; (2) the body of the revelator becomes
transparent, allowing all to see the golden glow of their skeleton, temporarily blinding all un-dead
types for one round; (3) the immediate area around the revelator loses all color and is instead replaced
by the varying shades of gray found in the spirit world; (4) a portal opens in front of the revelator,
revealing the vast ever-swirling maelstrom of negative energy serving to give un-life to the creatures
that prey upon man—creatures walking the Path of The Damned are temporarily stunned for 1 round
as they stand mesmerized by the beauty of their creator.
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20-21 With a bolt of lightning that splits the sky, the clouds part revealing the malevolent tornado
of negative energy that’s found deep within the farthest reaches of the spirit world. The
revelator calls each un-dead creature by its true name, ordering it back to the miasma that
created it. Up to 1d6 un-dead creatures of 4 HD or less are immediately pulled screeching
back to annihilation with no save allowed.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, 1d8 un-dead creatures of 5 HD or less are pulled back
into the spirit world. Creatures of 5HD are granted a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the
Miracle check to resist the effect. Passing the save allows the creatures to resist the pull but at
the expense of suffering 1d8 per CL in damage each round from the effects of discorporation
as the creature feels its form being pulled apart. The miracle lasts 1d8 rounds.
26-27 The priest serves as the origination point for a flaming force sphere made of divine energy.
The sphere extends in a 5’ radius centered on the priest and allows one ally to benefit from
the effect. Any un-dead creature attacking those protected by the sphere suffer 1d10 damage
per CL from divine fire and immediately bursts into flames. Affected creatures may attempt a
Reflex save vs. a DC equal to the result of the Miracle check to suffer half damage. In addition
to the protective effects of the sphere, 1d8 rays of holy light strike out at un-dead targets
chosen by the priest. Each ray banishes un-dead creatures of up to 6 HD. The miracle lasts
1d10 rounds.
28-29 In addition to the result from 26-27, the size of the sphere grows to 10’ in radius, offering
up to four additional allies protection. In addition to the larger sphere, up to 1d10 rays of
holy light strike out at un-dead creatures of 7 HD or less, banishing them to the maelstrom.
Creatures of less than 7 HD gain no save while 7HD creatures must pass a Willpower save vs.
a DC equal to the result of the Miracle check to avoid banishment. Creatures passing the save
suffer 1d10 fire damage each round from searing flames of judgment while the miracle is in
effect. The miracle lasts for 1d12 rounds.
30-35 The priest creates a tear in the fabric of reality, forming a miniature wormhole leading
directly into the eye of the storm that feeds all things un-dead. Long ebon-tainted tentacles
reach from the storm and through the hole grasping for its “children.” Any un-dead of less
than 4HD are immediately pulled screeching back to the maelstrom and absorbed, while
up to 1d8 of those that remain are attacked by the draining tentacles (one per un-dead
remaining), feeding upon the negative energy of the creatures. Un-dead 4HD or higher must
immediately pass a Reflex save versus a DC 15 to avoid being grappled. Grappled targets suffer
2d12 damage in crushing damage while grappled and must use their next available full action
to break the tentacle’s hold by way of a DC 18 Strength check. Only one tentacle may be used
to attack a creature at a time. Any living being possessed by the un-dead (such as ghosts) are
immediately freed from the creature and considered stunned for one round. The miracle
lasts for 1 turn.
36-37 In addition to the result from 30-35, only un-dead creatures of 7HD or more may save against
being immediately pulled into the maelstrom. Grappling damage is increased to 2d14 per
round from the crushing attack of the tentacles. The miracle lasts for 1d3 turns.
38-39 The righteous fury of the revelator causes the ground beneath their feet to fissure and crack,
reaching outwards 200’ from the revelator. The opening reveals the hellish vision of specters
riding the winds of the legendary maelstrom—the source of creation for all things fueled by
negative energy. Simultaneously, divine angels manifest to lift the priest and all chosen allies
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safely into the air (making them immune to all melee attacks) as the sentient storm sends
its minions to reclaim those that have failed in their task. All un-dead of less than 8 HD are
immediately sucked screaming into the maelstrom, while those of 8HD or higher must pass
a DC 16 Willpower save to avoid being pulled into the maelstrom by a storm wraith. Each
round gives witness to storm-specters flying from the cracks of the earth to attack those
resisting “Mother’s calling.” Targeted un-dead creatures must pass a DC 16 Reflex save to
avoid instant destruction. Failing the save results in the targeted un-dead immediately being
thrown into the maelstrom and absorbed, while passing means the creature has avoided
death for the current round. The miracle lasts for 1d4 turns.
40+ In addition to the result from 38-39, creatures of less than 10HD are automatically sucked
into the maelstrom, while those of 10HD or higher must pass a DC 17 Willpower save to
avoid being instantly sucked into the storm and absorbed. Each subsequent round requires
a DC 17 Reflex save to avoid a storm wraith grabbing the target and casting it into the storm,
suffering instant death. Additionally, the revelator gains a reputation amongst the kingdom
of un-death as being the one who brought the maelstrom to earth. The revelator gains a +2d
modifier to intimidation rolls dealing with the un-dead, as the creatures fear you as much as
they hate you. The miracle lasts 1d4 rounds.
REGENERATE AND BANISH

General: The revelator opens themselves up wholly to the divine, channeling the full healing nature
of their savior. The results of the undertaking range from lost limbs regrowing all the way to the dead
reforming and taking breath as well as banishing beings that are not on their home plane of existence
with higher results.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the chosen ally feels their wounds opening up, bubbling and shuddering
as the healing act begins; (2) the chosen ally’s skin around the wound becomes transparent, visibly
showing the regenerative process occurring; (3) the revelator’s hands glow with unearthly light as they
touch the affected wound; (4) the revelator and chosen allies’ bodies exhibit a synchronous, pulsating,
golden glow around their bodies.
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20-21 The caster touches one ally (which may be themselves) and they begin to regenerate damage
and heal at an accelerated rate. The recipient of the healing recovers 1 point of damage at
the end of each round as their body knits itself back together rapidly. This will not heal
or regenerate a target who is dead at the time of administration, and regeneration of any
damage from magic-based attacks will not heal. By the end of the miracle, the ally will regrow
one missing limb. Miracle lasts 1d10 rounds.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, the regeneration increases to 2 points of damage
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recovered at the end of each round and up to two lost limbs or organs can be regrown. The
26-27 In addition to the result from 22-25, the caster may designate up to four targets in a 30’ radius
of the caster and up to three lost limbs or organs can be regrown. In addition, the preacher
may “cure” a single target of 5HD or less within 50’ that is not of this plane of existence,
“healing” them by sending them back to their native plane. The miracle lasts for 1d10+CL
rounds.
28-29 In addition to the result from 26-27, the caster may designate up to four targets in a 60’
radius of the revelator. The miracle will heal any type of wound (including magical). The
revelator can now banish 1d3 beings of 8HD or less back to their home plane. The miracle
30-35 The revelator gains a limited form of constant regeneration—regenerating 1d4 points of
damage at the end of each round, including the round in which they are killed. The revelator
can still be killed by either reducing their hit points to 0 using fire or acid damage or bring
them to such a negative value that the final regenerative burst fails to raise the hit point total
above 0. Any lost limbs or organs will regrow at the rate of one per 6 rounds. Up to 1d6 beings
of 8HD or less or one being of up to 10HD may be banished back to their home realm now.
The miracle lasts for 1 turn.
36-37 In addition to the result from 30-35, the revelator and one ally within 30’ gains a regenerative
ability—regenerating 1d8 points of damage at the end of each round, including the round
they are killed. Any lost limbs or organs now regrow at the rate of one per 4 rounds. The
38-39 In addition to the result from 36-37, the revelator and up to 1d4 allies benefit from the effects
of the miracle. The banishing distance now becomes a 100’ radius centered on the priest. The
40+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the revelator may also impart the effects of the miracle
on 1d6 allies. Each ally regenerates 1d10 hit points per round in addition to regrowing lost
limbs and organs at the rate of one per 2 rounds. Additionally, bodies not completely burned
will return in 1d4 hours. The revelator may now banish all extra-planar creatures of any HD
back to their home plane within a radius of 150’. The miracle lasts 24 hours.
RISING SUN
Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: Fort
General: The revelator calls forth a pure radiance within the area of effect, bathing it in the purest
sunlight. The air also smells of the freshness of a bright spring morning. Targets who walk the Path of
The Damned and unnatural NPC creatures (un-dead, demons, supernatural entities), creatures with
greater corruption, and tommyknockers are all affected. See below for additional effects and their
ability to save.
• Unnatural NPC creatures (un-dead, demons, supernatural entities): Targets must pass a Fortitude
save vs. a DC equal to the Miracle check; they suffer half damage on a save but suffer all other
effects unless they are allied to the priest and are spared the additional negative effects but do
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not gain any beneficial effects either.
• The Path of The Damned: Targets must pass a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Miracle
check; they suffer half damage on a save but suffer all other effects. If they are allied to the
priest, they may simultaneously gain positive effects from the miracle.
• Greater Corruption: Targets must pass a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Miracle check;
they suffer half damage on a save but suffer all other effects unless they are allied to the priest,
in which case they are spared the additional negative effects and gain the positive effects.
• Tommyknockers: Targets must pass a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the Miracle check; they
suffer half damage on a save but suffer all other effects. If they are allied with the priest, they
suffer no damage or other negative effects and gain the beneficial effects.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the ground cracks open, and sunlight pours from the rent earth, bathing
the area in a holy light; (2) the revelator’s body explodes into motes of light, blazing forth a divine
radiance which persists in the area as their body reforms at the end of the round once the miracle’s
effects occur; (3) the revelator’s holy symbol blazes forth radiant light; (4) the unnatural creatures are
encircled by a luminous glow which stays with them for the duration.
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2-19 F
ailure. Potential fall from grace if the roll is at or below the current fall from grace threshold.
20-21 Divine light and the aroma of a spring day bathe a 50’ radius centered on the revelator,
ignoring all cover as it permeates through into the smallest crevices. Un-dead, demons,
creatures not native to the earth, and those walking the Path of The Damned within the
affected area suffer 1d7 damage per caster level per round they are exposed. The miracle lasts
1d6 rounds.
22-25 The revelator causes a giant glowing gate to appear; opening it allows the light of Heaven
to permeate all things within 100’. Un-dead, demons, creatures not native to the earth, and
those walking the Path of The Damned within the affected area suffer 1d8 damage per CL
unless a save is passed to reduce damage by half each round they are exposed. In addition to
the effects of the light, affected creatures must immediately pass a DC 18 Grit check or suffer
the effects of fear and madness from coming face to face with proof of their damnation. The
26-27 In addition to the result from 22-25, The revelator increases the damage inflicted to 1d10 per
CL each round and targets have a 50% of catching fire. Targets on fire must use their next full
action to extinguish the flames. Affected targets must pass a save to reduce damage by half
each round including the first. The DC for Grit checks increases to 20. The miracle lasts for
1d10 rounds.
28-29 The revelator reaches high to the sun and pulls down a 200’ radius (centered upon the
revelator) ray of cleansing heat to earth, bathing those on the Path of the Righteous with
healing warmth, while un-dead, demons, creatures not native to the earth, and those walking
the Path of The Damned within the affected area suffer 1d14 damage per caster level each
round from the searing heat. Affected targets must save to reduce damage by half each round
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including the first. Affected targets catch fire 50% of the time and must spend their next
available action extinguishing the flames. Witnessing fellow allies catch fire or finding oneself
catch fire is terrifying and all affected targets must immediately pass a DC 21 Grit check. As
a side effect of the miracle, allies of the revelator are instantly healed of 3d8 hit points up to
their starting total. The miracle lasts for 1d10+CL rounds.
30-35 In addition to the result from 28-29, the revelator is possessed by a war angel which grants
flight (90’) and a fiery sword and shield with which to brandish against un-dead, demons,
creatures not native to the earth, and those walking the Path of the Damned. The shield
grants a +4 AC bonus and inflicts 1d6 fire damage against any enemy successful at attacking
the revelator. The sword inflicts 1d12 damage and scores a critical hit with a natural attack
roll of 19-20. Both items catch targets on fire 50% of the time when struck, forcing them to
spend their next action doing nothing but extinguishing the flames. The miracle lasts 1 turn.
36-39 In addition to the result from 30-35, the searing heat of the ray affects a 300’ area and
increases damage to 1d16 per caster level each round, with targets automatically catching fire.
Allies of the revelator instantly heal 4d8+CL hit points and become immune to the effects
of fear-based attacks. The revelator gains a +6 bonus to AC from the shield and the sword
damage increases to 1d14 with an improved critical threshold of 18-20. The miracle lasts 1d3
turns.
40+ The revelator calls down the heavens as a shimmering portal opens high above the scene,
covering a 500’ area in the warmth of the sun. Un-dead, demons, creatures not native to
the earth, and those walking the Path of The Damned have but a moment to make their
peace before feeling the searing heat unleashed from the portal. All affected creatures must
immediately pass a DC 20 Fortitude save to avoid being turned into mounds of ash instantly.
Those passing the save must pass a new save each round or suffer 5d20 damage per round,
and immediately catch fire. Affected targets are flooded with fear and must pass a DC 25 Grit
check. Allies receive the benefits of being completely restored of all lost hit points, ability
points, and lost Grit points and any phobias or derangements they may be afflicted with.
SUMMON ELEMENTAL
Level: 5 Range: 100' Duration: Varies Casting Time: Varies Save: N/A
General: The revelator can summon elemental spirits from the very elements around them (much like
the ancient faiths which created such fantastic creatures as golems). The summoning time is equal to
a number of rounds equal to half the elemental’s HD minus the CL of the summoning revelator (to a
minimum 1 round). These elemental creatures are extraplanar in origin, but due to the divine nature
of the summoning, they cannot be controlled by those other than the caster and become free-willed
after being summoned if the priest can not command them. They can be banished back to their home
plane. The revelator need not have direct access to base materials at hand related to the elemental
force being summoned. Statistics and details on elementals may be found below:
All elementals summoned by the revelator share these traits:
• As extraplanar creatures, they are impervious to normal attacks. They can only be wounded by
magic weapons, spells, other extraplanar denizens, or creatures with naturally magical attacks
(including paralysis, sleep, poison, acid, breath weapon, etc.). Creatures of at least 4 HD are
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powerful enough to wound an elemental for half damage, and creatures of at least 6 HD can
cause normal damage with their attacks.
Elemental Traits
• A summoned or conjured elemental must be controlled by the revelator in order for its actions
to be directed. The controlling revelator must concentrate. If their concentration is broken,
they may lose control of the elemental. If the priest is attacked and dealt damage, they must
make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the attack roll to maintain control of the elemental.
Free-willed elementals attack in a rage, targeting the creatures that have dealt them damage or
that controlled them. Control may be regained by making another Miracle check of at least the
level obtained when first summoned.
• Elementals that appear on the material plane have 8, 12, or 16 HD; elementals on their native
planes are even more powerful and may possess 20 or more HD. Elementals of 12 or 16 HD
receive one extra action die. Elementals of 20+ HD receive two extra action dice.
• Elementals are immune from attacks and effects from the element they represent.
• Elementals may be banished back to their home plane by certain spells and miracles.
Types
Elemental, air: Init +8; Atk slam +8 melee (2d6) or hurled object +8 missile fire (1d6, range 100’); AC
16; HD 8d8, 12d8, or 16d8; MV 50’ (flight); Act 1d20 (or more); SP cyclone, pick up and drop, elemental
traits; SV Fort +6, Ref +10, Will +6; Path WtL.
Air elementals always fly and can carry man-sized creatures within their winds.
Cyclone: Once per hour, an air elemental can take a round to whip its winds into a full-fledged cyclone.
On the second round, after the cyclone is formed, the elemental transforms into a reverse cone, 10’
wide at the bottom and up to 50’ tall, with a width equal to its height. The cyclone lasts only 1 round,
but during that time, everything touched by the elemental’s normal course of motion takes 8d6
buffeting damage.
Pick up and drop: They are known to pick up their opponents (opposed Strength check, treating
elemental as Strength 22) and drop them from great heights (1d6 damage per 10’ fallen).
Elemental, earth: Init +4; Atk slam +12 melee (4d6); AC 20; HD 8d8, 12d8, or 16d8; MV 30’ or dig 30’;
Act 1d20 (or more); SP elemental traits; SV Fort +10, Ref +4, Will +8; Path WtL.
Earth elementals are stolid, plodding masses of earth and stone. The largest ones resemble living hills.
They attack with methodical, ponderous punches of their stone-hardened fists. They can dig through
solid earth and stone at a rate of 30’, and their stony hide is difficult to penetrate.
Elemental, fire: Init +6; Atk burning touch +12 melee (3d6) or flaming bolt +8 missile (2d6, range 40’);
AC 18; HD 8d8, 12d8, or 16d8; MV 40’; Act 1d20 (or more); SP burning touch, vulnerable to cold and
water, elemental traits; SV Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +8; Path WtL.
Fire elementals are living towers of flame, showers of sparks, or roaring bonfires. The air around them
is unbearably hot, and they set fire to anything they touch, scorching or melting even the toughest
metals.
Burning touch: Any creature which touches a fire elemental—whether wounded in combat or initiating
a melee attack—may catch fire. Targets on fire must make a DC 16 Ref save or take 1d6 damage each
round until the fire is extinguished with another DC 16 Ref save (+4 if “stop, drop, and roll” +2 if aided
by allies).
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Vulnerable to cold and water: They cannot bear the touch of water and will not pursue prey under
water, through streams, across lakes, or into waterfalls. They take double damage from cold and water
attacks.
Elemental, Water: Init +6; Atk slam +10 melee (2d6); AC 16; HD 8d8, 12d8, or 16d8; MV 40’ or swim
80’; Act 1d20 (or more); SP engulf and drown, vulnerable to fire and heat, elemental traits; SV Fort +8,
Water elementals appear as living, ambulatory ocean waves. When calm they are soft and flowing;
when angered, they are churning whitecaps.
Engulf and drown: A water elemental attempts to move over its opponents, engulfing them within
its space. It can still slam engulfed targets as it buffets them within its waves, and when a target is
engulfed, it may begin to drown. An engulfed target attacks at -4 and must make an opposed Strength
check (against Str 20) to push its way out. For each round it starts engulfed, the target must succeed in
a DC 16 Stamina check. When the first check fails, the target is drowning. Once drowning, the creature
loses 1d6 points of Stamina per round.
Vulnerable to fire and heat: They cannot bear heat and fire and take double damage from those attacks.
Manifestation: Manifestation (effects depend on the nature of the elemental summoned): Roll 1d4:
(1) a 60’ area is beset by brisk breezes, dust devils, increased temperature, or high levels of humidity;
(2) the revelator’s body is surrounded by a nimbus of whirling flames, pebbles, tornadic vortexes, or
seaspray; (3) a portal opens behind the revelator, spewing forth raw elemental energies (fire, water,
earth, or air); (4) the revelator’s body temporarily turns into the raw elemental material from which
they are summoning the extraplanar entity, returning to normal once the summoning is complete.
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20-21 The revelator beseeches their deity for the power to bring forth a single 8 HD elemental of
their choice. It can take the shape of whatever the revelator wishes, as long as its total size is
man-sized or smaller. The elemental obeys the revelator’s commands for a number of rounds
equal to CL before being summoned back to its home elemental plane.
22-25 The revelator beseeches their deity for the power to bring forth up to two 8 HD elementals of
their choice; they may be of different types if so desired. They can take the shape of whatever
the revelator wishes, as long as their total size is man-sized or smaller. The elementals obey
the revelator’s commands for a number of rounds equal to 5+CL before being summoned
back to their home elemental plane.
26-27 The revelator beseeches their deity for the power to bring forth a single 12 HD elemental of
their choice. It can take the shape of whatever the revelator wishes, as long as its total size is
man-sized or smaller. The elemental obeys the revelator’s commands for 1 turn before being
summoned back to its home elemental plane.
28-29 The revelator beseeches their deity for the power to bring forth up to 1d3 12 HD elementals of
their choice; they may be of different types if so desired. They can take the shape of whatever
the revelator wishes, as long as their total size is man-sized or smaller. The elementals obey
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the revelator’s commands for CL turns before being summoned back to their home elemental
plane.
30-35 The revelator beseeches their deity for the power to bring forth up to 1d3 16 HD elementals
of their choice. They can take the shape of whatever the revelator wishes, as long as their
total size is twice man-sized or smaller. The elementals obey the revelator’s commands for 24
hours before being summoned back to their home elemental plane.
36-37 The revelator beseeches their deity for the power to bring forth up to 1d6 16 HD elementals
of their choice; they may be of different types if so desired. They can take the shape of
whatever the revelator wishes, as long as their total size is twice man-sized or smaller. The
elementals obey the revelator’s commands for 24 hours before being summoned back to their
home elemental plane.
38+ The revelator beseeches their deity for the power to bring forth up to 1d12 16 HD elementals
of their choice; they may be of different types if so desired. They can take the shape of
whatever the revelator wishes. Additionally, the elementals are much larger than the other
elementals of their type. Each receives a +6 bonus to all attack, damage, and AC due to larger
size and strength and an additional 20 hp. The elementals obey the revelator’s commands for
24 hours before being summoned back to their home elemental plane.
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OCCULTIST SPELLS
 LEVEL ONE SPELLS 
AXLE GREASE
General: A greasy mixture of ectoplasmic residue is pulled directly from the spirit world, offering
many uses.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a swirling portal opens to the spirit world as a stream of glowing “grease”
is channeled by the caster; (2) the caster’s skin momentarily melts off their bones, forming the mass of
ghostly grease; (3) a ghostly spirit steps through a temporary rip in reality only to be shot by a pursuant
on the other side (the shot causes the spirit to burst into the greasy mass forming the spell); (4) the
caster’s palms grow two mouths that vomit the material essence of the spell.
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the caster’s palms always seemed to be greasy, resulting
in an object falling out of their hands anytime a natural 2 is rolled during a physical action; (2-3) caster
finds residue constantly oozing from their pores—if left unchecked, the caster’s entire body is covered
in a ghostly grease within eight hours (as a result of the corruption, the caster always looks unwashed
and oily, suffering -1d to all social based rolls—in addition, caster gains a +6 bonus vs. all grapple
checks); (4-5) caster constantly finds their eyes glazing over with a greasy film and gains the ability to
see into the Near of the spirit world, while normal vision is halved; (6-7) caster leaves a trail (much like
a snail leaves) when walking by foot (wearing shoes does not prevent the effect, and all attempts to
track the caster gain +6); (8-9) caster develops a feint glow to their skin only noticeable in darkness and
shadow (the illumination matches the strength of a torch, possibly attracting unwanted attention and
spoiling any stealth related rolls); (10+) the caster’s face becomes disfigured and resembles constantly
roiling grease with their eyes and mouth changing places before righting themselves (the effect
disturbs all who gaze upon the caster, making all social based rolls near impossible with a -3d penalty—
animals will not allow the caster to approach, and infants scream uncontrollably—yeah, yer pretty
damn ugly!).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) one ally is randomly coated in grease—making any physical actions nearly
impossible (the affected ally suffers a -2d penalty to any physical-based rolls and drops anything held
on a natural d20 roll of 1-3); (2) a 10’ radius of grease forms at the feet of the caster, making movement
impossible (caster must crawl from the spot and pass a DC 15 Reflex save to stand on their feet); (3)
the caster feels their lungs filling up with the substance and must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid
temporary Stamina damage from drowning (1d4 damage each round until the save is passed); (4) 1d6
allies trip from the small areas of ghostly grease forming under their boots (those affected must spend
their next action getting up by passing a DC 12 Reflex save or remain prone).
1 ost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) corruption + misfire; (1-2)
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corruption; (3+) misfire.
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2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 Caster creates a gallon of ghostly grease. The grease can be used to coat up to a 10’ area.
Objects coated are impossible to pick up or hold and grants any living creature coated with it
a +6 bonus to evade grappling. The grease remains for 2 turns or until dispelled by the caster.
14-17 A 15’ radius of ghostly grease is summoned, centered on the caster. The summoned substance
moves with the caster and does not hinder any movement, but any target trying to make
contact with the caster must pass a Reflex save with a DC matching the total spell result or
fall prone. Prone targets must spend their entire action to regain footing and must continue
passing Reflex saves until out of the affected area. The spell lasts for 1 turn.
18-19 The caster summons 1d4, 8’ in radius circles of ghostly grease at the feet of any chosen targets
within eyesight. Targets must immediately pass a Reflex save with a DC matching the total
spell check to avoid falling prone. Prone targets must continue to pass a Reflex save each
round to stand and remain on their feet. The spell lasts for 1 turn.
20-23 The caster summons 1d6, 8’ in radius circles of ghostly grease at the feet of any chosen targets
within eyesight. Targets must immediately pass a Reflex save with a DC matching the total
spell check to avoid falling prone. Prone targets must continue to pass a Reflex save each
round to stand and remain on their feet. Each area of ghostly grease follows the affected
targets as long they remain on the ground (flight, for example, would negate the spell effect).
The spell lasts for 1 turn or until dispelled by the caster.
24-27 The caster summons enough ghostly grease to fill a 40’ area. Friends and foes alike caught
in the area must immediately pass a Reflex save with a DC matching the total spell check to
avoid falling prone. Prone targets must continue to pass a Reflex save each round to stand
and remain on their feet. The spell lasts for 1 turn or until dispelled by the caster.
28-31 The caster summons enough ghostly grease to fill a 100’ area. Friends and foes alike caught
in the area must immediately pass a Reflex save with a DC matching the total spell check to
avoid falling prone. Prone targets must continue to pass a Reflex save each round to stand
and remain on their feet. The spell lasts for 1 turn or until dispelled by the caster.
32+ In addition to gaining the result from 28-31, the caster may manipulate the grease to cause
it to clog the lungs and nasal passages of any chosen prone targets, who suffer drowning
damage (1d6 Stamina damage) unless an additional Fortitude save is passed with a DC
matching the total of the spell check. Targets reaching 0 Stamina die from lack of oxygen.
Spell lasts for 2 turns or until dispelled by the caster.
BRANDING IRON
Level: 1 Range: Touch Duration: Special Casting Time: 1 action Save: Special
General: Originally copied from the tattered pages of H. P. Snodbottom’s Prairie Home Survival Guide,
this incantation allows an occultist to create a potent magical tool that can be used as a weapon.
Creating the branding iron requires $50 in arcane materials and a half-hour ritual that involves heating
the brand and committing 2 points of spellburn (taken from Stamina) as they plunge the red-hot
brand onto exposed skin. One of these points of spellburn will heal normally, but the other is lost
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permanently to register the occultist’s “brand” in the halls of Hell. The hell-pact can be broken and the
lost Stamina point regained through normal means if acid is applied and causes sufficient damage (at
least 2 points) to destroy the mark.
The magical branding iron is impervious to mundane fire and will not melt (or even heat up) unless
exposed to magical or extra-dimensional flame or when this spell is activated. Boons are granted to
aid any of the occultist’s allies willing to allow the brand and harmful powers are used to torment the
occultist’s enemies. An occultist can choose to use the result from their casting check or from any
lesser result. The occultist chooses which special ability to apply to a victim at the time of branding,
and a victim can only carry one brand. Those willing to carry the brand only suffer minimum damage
(1 point) that heals normally without affecting the brand, which lasts for one week per level of the
creator of the branding iron. Those unwilling to be branded, or who have been damaged by the use of
the brand, suffer their affliction for four days per level of the occultist who made the brand. Attempts
to use this spell on a creature already branded will still inflict damage but will fail to leave a new brand
mark or cause further boons or harmful effects.
Hitting a target with a branding iron is a touch attack that ignores mundane armor and shield
modifiers to inflict heat/fire damage; an attacker must meet or beat the target’s natural AC to leave a
brand. At least 1 point of damage must be caused to leave the brand on a target; damage reduction of
any sort that would reduce the damage inflicted to less than 1 point means the mark is not left.
Branding irons created by this incantation retain & share the following traits even after the duration
expires:
Anyone using mundane or magical tracking to find a branded creature will gain a +2 on their
skill or casting checks.
Anyone branded by this incantation has a +1 modifier on all casting and tracking checks needed
to find their way back to the branding iron’s location.
A branding iron is a magic weapon with a +1 magical modifier to hit and damage for every 5
levels of its creator.
Only the registered owner of a branding iron can hold or use it—all others must succeed at a
DC15 Fortitude save or suffer 2 points of fire damage per round of contact. This will leave the
victim with a -1 penalty to any checks that involve the use of the burned hand until it can be
healed.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) during the ritual to create the branding iron, nothing especially dramatic
appears to happen, but afterwards the occultist finds their mark has been transcribed permanently
upon the earth below the ritual’s location (the symbol is 10’ in diameter and no amount of erosion,
construction, or vegetation will ever successfully hide it from anyone looking for it); (2-5) during the
ritual to create the branding iron, a devil’s hand reaches out from the fire and invites the occultist
to brand its palm—this devil carries the occultist’s mark to the Hall of Records; (6+) during the
ritual to create the branding iron, a small flock of tiny devils swarm out of the fire to take detailed
measurements, and by the end of the ritual they have created a duplicate that can be carried back to
the Hall of Records.
Corruption: Each time this result is achieved, the bungling occultist takes on a physical characteristic
(purely cosmetic) that makes them look more and more like a devil. This imparts a permanent -1 penalty
on all checks to interact with people or animals each time a corruption result is achieved. Roll 1d6: (1) a
twisted horn grows from the caster’s head; (2) one of the caster’s fingers grows extra joints and a thick
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talon sprouts at the end; (3) the caster grows a prehensile tail with a spade-shaped end; (4) the caster’s
skin takes on a red hue (growing darker with each corruption result); (5) the caster’s feet become hooves
(if this result is rolled a second time, the caster’s legs will change to resemble a goat’s—reroll if this result
comes up more than twice); (6) the caster grows a set of feeble, twisted wings that can not support flight
(if this result is rolled again, have the caster sprout other bestial limbs from their body).
Misfire: The branding iron burns the hand of its master. Roll 1d4: (0-1) inflicts 1d6 points of fire
damage; (2) inflicts 1d5 points of fire damage; (3) inflicts 1d4 points of fire damage; (4) inflicts 1d3 points
of fire damage.
1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) major corruption + misfire;
(1-2) corruption, (3+) misfire.
2-11 Lost. Failure.
12-13 The occultist awakens the hellfire stored within their branding iron for 1d3 rounds, and on
a successful touch attack, it inflicts fire damage equal to 1d4 + Strength modifier + the iron’s
magical modifier (+1 for every 5 caster levels).
14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, harm: damage rolls against the recipient inflict 1 extra
point of damage on each die that was rolled. The hellfire is active for 1d3+1 rounds.
18-19 The occultist awakens the hellfire stored within their branding iron for 1d3+1 rounds, and
on a successful touch attack, it inflicts fire damage equal to 1d5 + Strength modifier + the
iron’s magical modifier, and Boon: recipient is granted a +1 modifier to armor class or harm:
recipient gains a -1 pain penalty on attack and damage rolls.
20-23 The occultist awakens the hellfire stored within their branding iron for 2d3+1 rounds, and on
a successful touch attack, it inflicts fire damage equal to 1d6 + Strength modifier + the iron’s
magical modifier, and Boon: recipient is granted a +1 modifier to armor class and all save rolls
or harm: recipient gains a -1 pain penalty on attack, damage, and initiative rolls.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, hellfire lasts 3d3+1 rounds, inflicts 1d8 + Strength
modifier + the iron’s magical modifier, and Boon: recipient is granted a +2 modifier to armor
class and all save rolls or harm: recipient gains a -2 pain penalty to attack, damage, and
initiative rolls.
28-30 The occultist reawakens the hellfire stored within their branding iron for 3d3+2 rounds, and
on a successful touch attack, it inflicts fire damage equal to 1d8 + Strength modifier + the
iron’s magical modifier, and Boon: recipient is granted a damage reduction of 3 points (which
does not apply to magical damage) in addition to a +1 modifier to armor class as well as all
rolls for saves and initiative checks or harm: recipient suffers 1d3 points of Stamina damage
and gains a -2 pain penalty on attack, damage, and initiative rolls.
31-33 In addition to the result from 28-30, hellfire now lasts 4d3 rounds, inflicts 1d10 + Strength
modifier + the iron’s magical modifier, and Boon: recipient is granted a damage reduction of 5
points (which does not apply to magical damage) in addition to a +2 modifier to armor class,
saves, and initiative checks or harm: recipient suffers 1d4 points of Stamina damage and gains
a -3 pain penalty on attack, damage, and initiative rolls.
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34-35 The hellfire now lasts until the end of the current combat, inflicting 1d10 + Strength modifier
+ the iron’s magical modifier, and Boon: recipient is granted a damage reduction of 5 points
(which does not apply to magical damage), a +2 modifier to armor class, saves, and initiative
checks as well as being immune to non-magical fire or heat-based damage or harm: recipient
suffers 1d4 points of Stamina damage and is stunned from the unbearable pain of the brand
for 1d6 rounds (only movement actions are possible) as well as a -3 modifier to all attack,
damage, and initiative rolls.
36+ The brand burns brightly with hellfire that lasts for the entire combat scene and
automatically inflicts 2d6+1 + Strength modifier + the iron’s magical modifier in damage upon
the occultist’s target (a touch-attack roll is no longer required as long as the target is within
line of sight), and Boon: recipient is granted a damage reduction of 5 points (which does apply
to magical damage) in addition to a +3 modifier to armor class, saves, and initiative checks or
harm: recipient suffers 1d6 points of Stamina and Intelligence damage and is stunned from
the unbearable pain of the brand for 1d6+1 rounds (only movement actions are possible), as
well as a -3 modifier to all attack, damage, and initiative rolls.
INCOMPREHENSIBLE BABBLING
Level: 1 Range: 50’+10’/CL Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: This spell confounds speech much like the Lord did to those erecting the Tower of Babel.
Another gem from H.P. Snodbottom’s Prairie Home Survival Guide, this spell can be used on foes that
use language and renders them incapable of understanding or communicating with others to varying
degrees for the duration of the incantation. The spell does not keep other occultists or users of magical
languages from casting their spells or reading from their books. A successful DC 15 Intelligence
check is required to attempt any communications with those affected by the spell. As a small twist,
the magical link in casting this spell creates an understanding between the caster and target and
communications between them are not confounded.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1-7) beams of light shoot from the occultist’s fingers to the target’s throat,
causing them to lose control of their voices; (8) the victim’s tongue splits into 2d12 tentacles that are
not under their control for the duration of the incantation.
Corruption: The occultist is incapable of casting any incantation that has a verbal component for 1d7
days because: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s tongue splits into 2d12 tentacles that are not
under their control and must make a Willpower save at DC 10 to master these tentacles long enough
to make the casting attempt; (2-3) caster’s mouth seals shut for 1d3 days and no verbalization, eating,
or drinking is possible (1d3 Stamina damage each day without food or water) without self-inflicting a
1d6 damage wound by cutting out a new pie-hole; (4-7) caster is incapable of making anything other
than random animal noises whenever they try to speak for 2d7 days unless they succeed at a DC13
Willpower save (success creates the ability to speak normally and cast spells that require a verbal
component for five minutes); (8+) caster’s normal voice is replaced by a painful, high-pitched squeak
that lasts 1d7 days and is barely audible to humans but irritates dogs and other creatures with sensitive
hearing, provoking an attack if they are within 50’ while the occultist is speaking.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) one ally has their tongue split into 2d12 tentacles that are not under their control
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for 1d3+CL rounds (a DC 10 Willpower check is needed to be understood); (2) one ally has their mouth
sealed shut for 1d3+CL rounds and is unable to speak, eat, or drink for the duration; (3-4) one ally is
incapable of making anything other than random animal noises whenever they try to speak for 1d3+CL
rounds, causing dogs and other creatures with sensitive hearing within 50’ to attack when they are
speaking.
1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or lower) major corruption + misfire;
(1) corruption + misfire; (2) corruption; (3+) misfire.
2-10
Lost. Failure.
11 If the target of this incantation fails their Willpower save, they are prevented from speaking
in any normal languages for 1d6 rounds; they may still write and understand any languages
that they know.
12-13 If the target fails their Willpower save, they are prevented from speaking in any normal
languages for 1d6 minutes; they can still write and understand any languages that they know.
14-17 If the target fails their Willpower save, they are prevented from speaking in any normal
languages for 10 minutes; they can still write and understand any languages that they know.
18-19 The occultist may select one target for every two levels. Targets who fail their Willpower
saves are prevented from speaking in any normal languages for 1d3 turns; they may still write
with any languages that they know and can still understand the words of others.
20-23 The occultist may select one target per level. Targets who fail their Willpower saves are
prevented from speaking in any normal languages for 1d3+CL turns; they may still write with
any languages that they know and can still understand the words of others.
24-27 The occultist may target 1d3 creatures per level. Targets who fail their Willpower saves are
prevented from writing and speaking in any normal languages for 2d3+CL turns. Victims
cannot understand the words of anyone but the occultist who cast this incantation.
28-29 The occultist may select 2d3+CL targets. Targets who fail their Willpower saves are prevented
from writing and speaking in any normal languages for 2d4+CL hours. Victims cannot
understand the words of anyone but the occultist who cast this incantation.
30-31 The occultist may select 3d3+CL targets. Targets who fail their Willpower saves are prevented
from writing and speaking in any normal languages for 2d4+CL days. Victims cannot
understand the words of anyone but the occultist who cast this incantation.
32+ The occultist may select 4d4 +2 per CL targets. Targets who fail their Willpower saves are
prevented from writing and speaking in any normal languages for 2d4+CL weeks. Victims
cannot understand the words of anyone but the occultist who cast this incantation.
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INSOMNIA
Level: 1 Range: 60' Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: Will
General: This incantation prevents the target from sleeping, even if they desperately need the rest.
The occultist can choose any lesser casting result on the results table. Insomnia does have the added
benefit of protecting recipients from other mundane or magical effects that induce sleep (but not
unconsciousness). Most mortal beings suffer gradually increasing levels of impairment based on
how long they have gone without rest. For game purposes, this is set at a -1 penalty to all actions
that applies to the target as soon as they hit 12 hours of being awake, then a cumulative -1 penalty on
all actions for every additional six hours they have gone without normal, natural rest. In addition,
after three days without natural sleep, the target will lose -1 Stamina per day until they can sleep
naturally or they die as their Stamina reaches 0. The incantation’s result may only add a few hours
of enforced wakefulness, but it is the total number of hours the victim has been awake that is tallied
for determining their action penalty. A victim that is knocked out or drugged into unconsciousness
merely resets their insomnia penalty to -1 and 1 point of lost Stamina returns as soon as they regain
consciousness or the drug wears off, assuming there is still effect time left on the insomnia spell.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) the target feels like their skin is crawling with ants that bite and sting any
time they start to fall asleep; (2) every time the victim starts to fall asleep, an invisible imp or pixie hits
them someplace painful enough to rouse the victim to wakefulness; (3-4) a sad, scraggly parrot appears
upon the target’s shoulder (only the target can see and hear this annoying little pest) and squawks
loudly and sings offensive songs into the victim’s ears, forcing them awake—these parrots cannot be
dislodged, neither can they be slain, nor banished before the incantation has ended; (5) every time the
target start to fall asleep, there is a loud screeching noise similar to the sound of a machine wailing like
an angry injured child that only they can hear; (6) the target hears spirited music that they enjoy that
never gets tiresome or tedious and keeps them going in spite of how tired they are (only the recipients
can hear the music).
Corruption: The first time this corruption result occurs the occultist must succeed at a DC 8
Willpower save every time they try to sleep. The DC increases by 1 each time corruption is rolled.
Failing this save means their sleep is poor and fragmented and does not allow for natural healing or
recuperation; they do not regain lost spells until natural sleep is obtained.
Misfire: Any time this spell misfires, every living thing within 30’ that has a need for sleep must
succeed at a DC12 Willpower save or instantly fall asleep. This is normal and natural sleep and will
disappear as soon as something happens to waken the sleeper (such as taking damage).
2-10
Lost. Failure.
11 Failure.
12-13 One target within range must make a Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell check or
they awake from sleep (if asleep) and are prevented from returning to sleep for 1d6 hours. The
target can still be drugged or knocked into unconsciousness via normal means. When casting
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the spell, the occultist must specify an interrupt condition which automatically releases the
target from the incantation. For example, being kissed by a prince, smelling the fragrance of a
rose, or hearing a clock strike midnight.
14-17 Up to two targets within range must make a Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell
check or they are instantly awake (if asleep) and are prevented from returning to sleep for
2d6 hours. Targets can still be drugged or knocked into unconsciousness via normal means.
When casting the spell, the occultist must specify an interrupt condition which automatically
releases the targets from the incantation. For example, being kissed by a prince, smelling the
fragrance of a rose, or hearing a clock strike midnight.
18-19 Up to three targets within range must make a Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell
4d6 hours. Targets can still be drugged or knocked into unconsciousness via normal means.
When casting the spell, the occultist must specify an interrupt condition which automatically
releases the targets from the incantation. For example, being kissed by a prince, smelling the
fragrance of a rose, or hearing a clock strike midnight.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, up to four targets are affected, and the time of
wakefulness increased to 1d3 days. A single target may be chosen with effects lasting 1d7 days.
24-27 Up to eight targets within range must make a Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell
check or they are instantly awake (if asleep) and are prevented from returning to sleep
for 1d7 days, or one target can be placed in a supernatural state of insomnia for 2d7 days.
Targets prevented from normal sleep can still be drugged or knocked into unconsciousness
via normal means. When casting the spell, the occultist must specify an interrupt condition
which automatically releases the targets from the incantation. For example, being kissed by a
prince, smelling the fragrance of a rose, or hearing a clock strike midnight.
28-29 Up to 16 targets within range must make a Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell
2d7 days. Alternatively, one target can be placed in a supernatural state of insomnia with
no save possible for 4d7 days. Targets suffering from non-supernatural insomnia can still be
drugged or knocked into unconsciousness via normal means. When casting the spell, the
occultist must specify an interrupt condition which automatically releases the targets from
the incantation. For example, being kissed by a prince, smelling the fragrance of a rose, or
hearing a clock strike midnight.
30-33 All chosen targets within range are instantly awake (if sleeping) and are prevented from
returning to sleep for 2d7 days with no save possible. When casting the spell, the occultist
must specify an interrupt condition which automatically releases the targets from the
incantation. For example, being kissed by a prince, smelling the fragrance of a rose, or
34-35 All selected targets within sight are instantly awake (if sleeping) and are placed in a
supernatural state of insomnia for 3d7 days with no save possible. When casting the spell, the
occultist must specify an interrupt condition which automatically releases the targets from
the incantation. For example, being kissed by a prince, smelling the fragrance of a rose, or
36+ Supernatural insomnia to all things: The occultist causes the world around them to remain
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awake. All creatures within one mile are jolted into wakefulness, whether they want to
be awake or not. Targets of 4 or fewer HD receive no save. The affected creatures include
animals as well as people; both friendly and unfriendly creatures are affected. Plants are also
affected. Those that close their petals or retract flowers at night behave as if it is daytime.
The effect is supernatural in aspect and cannot be disturbed. At the judge’s discretion, the
incantation might even wake the dead within its area of effect. The affected world continues
to remain awake until a specific interrupt condition occurs (e.g., the new moon rises, or 100
years have passed). Only powerful magic can end the effect sooner. If left in this state, victims
die eventually, plants wither, and whole sections of the local biome will collapse.
INSTANT CACTUS
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Permanent Casting Time: 1 round Save: Special
General: Through this incantation, an occultist can point to any appropriate patch of dirt within range
and call forth one or more fully grown and mature cacti. The summoned plants are the same with
each casting and are otherwise normal, permanent, and firmly rooted to their location. Shifting or
moving them requires a minimum DC 20 Strength check and the determination to suffer a good deal
of damage and pain. How the manifestation of this new cactus or patch of cacti affects the situation
varies with the ingenuity of the occultist, but in general this incantation can create an instant obstacle
or even a substantial barrier with a powerful manifestation. The ground at the feet of an opponent can
be chosen by the occultist, forcing a Reflex save to avoid damage and painful entanglement. A failed
save inflicts a minimum of 1d4 points of damage + the victim’s Strength modifier. If the victim was
moving at the time of contact, the impact is treated as a fall but without any broken bones. A failed
Reflex save means the victim has become entangled with a cactus; holding still avoids further damage
but immobilizes the victim with the threat of pain and a deep desire to not inflict further damage.
Extrication from the cactus without further damage requires 2d6 rounds, a successful DC15 Reflex
save, and still inflicts a -2 pain penalty on all actions until the victim can receive medical care.
Manifestation: When an occultist learns this spell, roll 1d8 to determine the type of cactus that
manifests each time this spell is cast (roll 1d12+1 to determine its number of limbs): (1) Prickly Pear; (2)
Organ Pipe; (3) Blue Myrtle-cactus; (4) Teddy Bear Cholla; (5) Fishhook Barrel; (6) Ocotillo; (7) Tree
Cholla; (8) Saguaro.
Corruption: A corruption result causes one cactus of the type the occultist normally summons to
sprout between their own feet, no matter what the type of ground they stand upon. The occultist
must succeed at a DC15 Reflex save to avoid minimal damage (1d4) and entanglement with the cactus.
The cactus is also animated, angry, and won’t be satisfied until it has killed or at least severely injured
the fumble-fingered occultist. It will persist until it succeeds at killing its creator or is itself destroyed,
sufficiently impeded, or detained. It draws its nourishment from another dimension, and if it succeeds
at killing its creator, it will go on to become a roaming monster.
Angry Cactus(1): Init +4; Atk wallop +4 melee (1d4+3 piercing); AC 12; hp 3x as much as the caster; MV
30’; Act 2d20; SP blindsight 60’, no need to sleep or eat; SV Fort as the caster, Ref as the caster, Will as
the caster; Path WtL
Misfire: A misfire causes the occultist to incur a permanent -1 penalty to any action roll (including
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the casting of this incantation) and save rolls when dealing with or trying to avoid interacting with a
cactus of any kind. The penalty increases by 1 each time misfire is rolled.
2-10
Lost. Failure.
11 Failure.
12-14 The incantation calls forth one cactus of the type normally summoned by the occultist.
15-17 The incantation calls forth 1d3 cacti of the type normally summoned by the occultist; each
additional cactus sprouts up randomly within 10’ of the first.
18-19 The incantation calls forth 1d3+1 cacti of the type normally summoned by the occultist; each
additional cactus sprouts up randomly within 15’ of the first.
20-23 The incantation calls forth 1d5+1 cacti of the type normally summoned by the occultist; each
additional cactus sprouts up where the occultist wants them, but additional cacti must be
within 20’ of the first.
24-27 The incantation calls forth a number of cacti equal to 1d7+CL of the occultist. They are of
the type normally summoned by the occultist; each additional cactus sprouts up where the
occultist wants them, but additional cacti must be within 25’ of the first.
28-29 The normal range of the incantation is doubled and it calls forth a number of cacti equal
to 2d8+CL of the occultist. They are of the type normally summoned by the occultist; each
additional cactus sprouts up where the occultist wants them, as long as they are within the
incantation’s range.
30-31 The normal range of the incantation is doubled and the occultist calls forth enough cacti
to form a number of 30’ long “hedge walls” equal to their CL+3. These walls of cacti are
anchored and self-supporting and any damage inflicted by these cacti is increased by +1d; the
DC for extrication and the lingering pain penalty are increased by 1.
32-33 The normal range of the incantation is tripled and the occultist calls forth enough cacti
34-35 The normal range of the incantation is tripled and the occultist calls forth enough cacti
36+ Cactus maze! The normal range of the incantation is quadrupled and the occultist calls forth
enough cacti to form a maze that fits within the confines of the incantation’s maximum
range. The walls of cacti that form the maze are anchored and self-supporting. Any damage
dice used by these cacti are increased by +3d, and the DC for extrication and the lingering
pain penalty are increased by 3. The maze can have halls, doorways, defined spaces for rooms,
but is open to the sky and must have at least one entrance and exit to qualify as a maze. The
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Intelligence check DC for victims to pick the right direction to find their way to an exit from
within the maze or to find a specific point within the maze is equal to the Intelligence score
of the occultist that designed the maze + 5.
MAGIC LASSO
General: The caster pulls energies from the winds of magic and shapes the raw essence into a lasso.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a small glowing spiral appears before the caster, growing in length and
thickness until resembling a glowing lasso; (2) the caster reaches towards the sky just as a stroke of
lightning strikes from the heavens, leaving the caster with a lasso crackling with arcane energy (caster
takes 1 point of damage from the discharge); (3) caster’s belt comes to life, unraveling itself to allow for
growth (if no belt is worn, some other article of clothing heeds the call); (4) the lasso arrives through
a dimensional portal, finding the caster’s hand (unfortunately, the creature currently attached to the
lasso isn’t feeling agreeable and attacks randomly for 1d6 rounds [init +0; HD 1d8; hp 6; MV 20’; Act
1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +0; WtL] until it discorporate and returns home).
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s body unravels like cloth for the duration of the
spell (roll d%, on a 51-00 the caster loses any actions but gains a +6 to AC) losing all actions; (2-3) caster
finds their hair growing at such a rate that it blinds or trips them unless a DC 10 Reflex save is passed
for each round of the spell; (4-5) caster is caught in a dimensional anomaly and vomits rope at the rate
of 5’ per round for 1d10 rounds (the caster suffers a -1d penalty to all actions for the duration); (6-7)
a giant net formed from arcane energy drops on all within 50’, entangling any failing a DC 12 Reflex
save (entangled targets can do nothing until the save is passed and count as being prone); (8-9) caster’s
hair is used as the main component for the spell, leaving them permanently bald; (10+) an inky-black
portal to one of the lower planes opens up to allow a demon to step through and lasso the caster,
pulling them back into their lair, with the caster returning 1d4 rounds later, finding their Grit score
permanently reduced by half (round down) due to the unspeakable horrors witnessed over the span of
several years (time is measured differently in Hell, after all).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster trips and is prone as the lasso dances at their feet; (2) the lasso manifests
over the caster’s head, just before cinching down on their neck, and they are jerked off their feet
and held mid-air at the height of 10’ for 1d4 rounds (each round inflicts 1d4 Stamina damage
from choking); (3) the lasso momentarily forms, moving with lightning-quick speed as it attempts
to entangle as many of the caster’s allies as possible (each ally must pass a DC 14 Reflex save or
immediately land prone from being tripped); (4) Several arcane lassos manifest, attempting to lasso any
arms currently holding melee or ranged weapons (all targets within a 30’ area are affected and must
pass a DC 16 Reflex save to avoid having all weapons being held jerked free and slung 1d20’ away).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 A glowing 50’ lasso appears coiled in the caster’s hand. Caster counts the lasso as a “signature
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weapon” for the duration of the spell, and it may be thrown up to 40’ away. Targets struck are
considered grappled until a DC 12 Strength check is passed. The lasso remains for 1 turn.
weapon” for the duration of the spell, and it may be thrown up to 40’ away. Targets struck are
considered grappled until a DC 14 Strength check is passed. As an additional effect, the lasso
may be used to trip targets. Tripped targets must pass a DC 14 Reflex save or become prone
until a full action is spent to stand. The lasso remains for 1 turn.
18-19 A glowing 100’ lasso appears coiled in the caster’s hand. Caster counts the lasso as a
“signature weapon” for the duration of the spell, and it may be thrown up to 80’ away. Up
to 1d4 targets may be struck as the lasso falls wide before cinching tight. Struck targets are
considered grappled until a DC 15 Strength check is passed. The lasso remains for 1d2 turns.
weapon” for the duration of the spell, and it may be thrown up to 120’ away. Up to 1d6 targets
may be struck as the lasso falls wide before cinching tight. Struck targets are considered
grappled until a DC 16 Strength check is passed. In addition, the rope may be commanded to
do basic rope tricks. For the duration of the spell, the caster gains a Rope die starting at a d3
and is increasing +1d per CL. Before using the rope for some cowboy “trickery” the caster rolls
the Rope die; a result of 3 or higher results in a success (“I’ll send the rope down the canyon
to lasso my falling companion and bring her back to the ledge!”). The lasso remains for 1d3
turns.
24-27 In addition to the results from 20-23, the rope will catch ranged attacks directed at the caster.
To catch projectiles, the caster makes a ranged-attack roll (with a +6 bonus) to match or beat
the enemy’s attack roll. Any object may be caught, including bullets. Snagged objects fall
harmlessly to the ground. The lasso remains for 1d4 turns.
28-31 In addition to the results from 24-27, the rope will return caught projectiles back towards the
source. Caster must make an out-of-turn, ranged-attack roll with a +4 bonus (this takes the
place of their next action by initiative). Targets struck suffer standard damage for the type of
weapon they used, and any natural 19-20 result is considered a critical hit using a d6 crit die.
The lasso remains for 1d5 turns.
32+ Caster’s body transforms, becoming 200’ of coiled, glowing rope. Caster may use any of the
previous listed abilities; in addition to scaling cliff walls effortlessly. The caster is considered
to have two lassos and the Rope die is improved to a d5 +1d/CL. DC’s to avoid tripping and
grappling are increased to 18, and snatched weapons sent back towards their source gain a +8
bonus to catch and return the projectiles. The lasso-transformation remains for 1d6 turns.
NINE LIVES
General: The caster forms an arcane field of protective energy that serves as a buffer from fatal blows.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) indigo smoke pours from the mouth of the caster, moving to protect
the caster; (2) arcane energy crackles and forms around the caster, resembling medieval armor; (3)
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ghostly cats appear around the caster, screeching and howling in anger from being pulled from their
den located in other-dimensional Uthar; (4) caster doubles over on all fours and hacks up a shadow
duplicate of themselves that helps deflect attacks.
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s eyes become cat-like, granting night vision
(during moments of stress, a DC 8 Willpower save must be passed to avoid hissing and doing nothing
but cleaning oneself, much like a cat for 1d6 rounds); (2-3) caster grows a feline tail that constantly
twitches and sways dependent upon their mood; (4-5) caster develops a major phobia of water and
hates getting wet; (6-7) caster’s hands morph into the paws of a cat (the claws inflict 1d5 damage and
add +4 to climb checks), all physical actions involving handling objects are made at -1; (8-9) caster
grows long white whiskers, imposing a -1 to all interaction rolls (trimming the whiskers causes 24
hours of vertigo, leaving the caster unable to function until they grow back 1d4 days later); (10+) caster
grows a set of feline canines, gaining a bite attack (1d5 damage) and a taste for live rats (spotting a juicy
morsel calls for a DC 12 Willpower save to avoid dropping everything and chasing the future snack).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the arcane energy summoned works against the caster, granting all attacks
aimed at the source of the spell a +2; (2) 1d6 angry black cats are summoned and immediately attack
the caster (the cats inflict no real damage but distract the caster so much that all physical actions are
made at -1d); (3) all damage absorbed is reflected into a random ally instead; (4) caster is temporarily
transformed into a normal-sized black cat—while retaining hit points, all other stats are reduced
accordingly; the change lasts for 1d6 rounds.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 The caster is protected by an arcane barrier that reduces all damage suffered by -1d (for
example, a sword that would normally inflict 1d8 now inflicts 1d6 damage). The spell lasts for
1d4 + CL rounds.
14-17 The caster is protected by an arcane barrier that reduces all damage suffered by -2d. The spell
lasts for 1d6 + CL rounds.
18-19 Nine shadowy felines appear and serve to block attacks aimed at the caster. On any
successful attack, the felines leap to intercept the attack, reducing damage suffered by half.
Each time an attack is intercepted, a cat vanishes in a poof and hiss. The spell lasts until no
felines remain or 1 turn has passed.
20-23 Nine shadowy felines appear and serve to block attacks aimed at the caster and any ally
within 10’ of the caster. On any successful attack, the felines leap to intercept the attack,
reducing damage suffered by half. Each time an attack is intercepted, a cat vanishes in a poof
and hiss. The spell lasts until no felines remain or 1 turn has passed.
24-27 Nine shadowy felines appear and serve to block attacks aimed at the caster and all allies
within 20’ of the caster. On any successful attack, the felines leap to intercept the attack,
reducing damage suffered by half. Each time an attack is intercepted, a cat vanishes in a poof
and hiss. The spell lasts until no felines remain or 1 turn has passed.
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, the caster gains the ability to cheat death. If any attack
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would result in reducing the caster’s hp to 0, they will instead be reduced to 1 hp and
immediately be teleported 1d100’ away in a random direction. The spell lasts for 2 turns or
until all shadow cats have been used.
32+ In addition to the result from 28-31, attacks have a 50% chance of rebounding on their
attacker.
OBSCURING MIST
Level: 1 Range: 150’+50’/CL Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: This incantation generates a thick and heavy mist that erupts from the center of the effect to
fill the area for the spell’s duration. Spells with wind effects will disperse the mists in 1d4 rounds. The
mist is magical by nature and blocks all vision to enemies within (but not for allies or the caster).
Manifestation: (roll again every time the incantation manifests) Mists appear with the sound of… Roll
1d6: (1) flatulence; (2) ghostly moans; (3) eerie organ music; (4) silvery chimes; (5) a thunderclap; (6)
screams of anguish—the sounds continue periodically as the cloud replenishes itself during the spell’s
duration—roll 1d8 to determine the color of the mist: (1) red; (2) orange; (3) yellow; (4) green; (5) blue;
(6) indigo; (7) violet; (8) purple.
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s eyes begin to billow a black mist that takes a
demonic shape (caster is effectively blinded for 1d4 rounds, and all allies suffer a -1 to rolls due to the
malevolent force in the mists); (2-3) spell will go off with a d12+5 result at some random point down the
road (judges should roll randomly for remaining encounters to determine when the mists appear—all
living targets are affected, and the spell will be centered at a point that will affect the most targets);
(4-5) mists are semi-sentient and cling to the caster, making them the center point of the spell; (6-7)
caster momentarily turns into a mist for 1d10 rounds (while in mist form the caster can only drift at 10’
per round); (8-9) mist is semi-sentient and angry at being pulled from the elemental realms and attacks
the caster each round, choking them for 1d4 temporary Stamina damage per round for 1d6 rounds or
until a DC 15 Willpower save can be passed; (10+) one of the caster’s arms permanently transforms into
a crimson mist (the appendage can be used for nothing but spellcasting).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) mists are acidic to the caster and inflict 1d4 damage per round for 1d6 rounds;
(2) mist takes a humanoid form and follows the caster for the next d7 days (the mist constantly tries
to distract the caster causing a -1 penalty to all spell checks while the mist is present); (3) temporal
phlogiston fills the area for 1d8 rounds (for each round, roll randomly to determine one ally who turns
into a helpless mist that can do nothing but drift 10’ the round they’re affected); (4) mist manifests,
taking the form of a squidlike head with reaching tentacles (up to eight allies must immediately pass a
DC 16 Grit check as each tentacle wraps a separate ally, including the caster—failed Grit checks result
in an immediate loss of 1d6 Grit points and a Hex token as characters see what awaits them with the
inevitable release of the Elder Gods).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
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12-13 The occultist summons a mist with a volume of 10’ + 5’ per CL. All within the mists suffer a -2
penalty on ranged attacks or skill rolls that require sight. The mists last for 1d8+CL rounds.
14-17 The occultist summons forth a mist with a volume of 20’ + 10’ per CL. All within the mists
suffer a -4 penalty on ranged attacks or skill rolls requiring sight. The mists last for 1d10+CL
rounds.
suffer a -1d penalty on ranged attacks or skill rolls requiring sight. The mists last for 1d10+CL
rounds.
suffer a -1d penalty on ranged attacks or skill rolls requiring sight. Additionally, enemies
within the mists suffer from the acidic nature of the mists with a successful DC 12 Fortitude
save halving damage otherwise targets suffer 1d6 damage each round. The mists last for
1d10+CL rounds.
suffer a -1d penalty on ranged attacks or skill rolls requiring sight. Additionally, enemies
within the mist suffer from the acidic nature of the mists with a successful DC 12 Fortitude
1d10+CL rounds.
28-29 The occultist summons forth a mist with a volume of 50’ + 10’ per CL. All enemies in the
mists suffer a -1d penalty on ranged attacks or skill rolls requiring sight. Additionally, enemies
within the mist suffer from the acidic nature of the mists with a successful DC 12 Fortitude
1turn.
30-31 In addition to the result from 28-29, they can now “blink” in and out each round and move
the mist by 30’ a round. Blinking allows the caster to vanish and pick any spot within the
mists to reappear on the following round. The mists last for 1 turn.
32+ Caster summons forth mist covering one mile per CL. The caster is linked to the mists and
may listen or watch any specific point within the mist they desire. Additionally, the caster
may blink to any spot where the mists touch. Blinking takes one round with the caster
reappearing on the following round. All enemies suffer a -1d to actions requiring sight in
addition to Willpower saves with a DC equal to the spell check as they’re overcome with
a feeling of dread. Allies of the caster are unaffected by the mists and can communicate
verbally with the caster as long as they remain in the mists. Mists last 1d3 turns.
RENDING
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Permanent Casting Time: 1 round Save: Special
General: An occultist can use this incantation to damage objects, generally of a simple and mundane
nature. At greater levels of power, this incantation can affect complex and even magical objects at
great range. Once rended, the object imposes a penalty upon any armor class, skill checks, attacks,
and damage made using the damaged item. The judge determines any additional side effects from
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the damage done to the item where necessary. The occultist must concentrate upon the target for 1
round per size category of the item (which is determined by the judge): tiny- 1 round, small- 2 rounds,
medium- 3 rounds, large- 4 rounds, huge- 5 rounds, gargantuan- 6 rounds. If attacked or interrupted,
the caster must succeed at a DC 15 Intelligence check or the incantation misfires. Damage caused or
systems disrupted by the spell are permanent but can be repaired normally.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1) the target is pelted by scores of tiny meteors; (2) the target is assaulted by a
flock of demonic geese that bite and peck with violent abandon; (3) the object glows violent-pink, then
melts or is otherwise damaged slightly; (4) target is enveloped momentarily in an acidic cloud that
leaves it pitted and damaged; (5-6) the object disappears, then reappears in worn and shabby condition;
(7) a swarm of clockwork bugs attacks the item, leaving it torn and battered; (8) the targeted item
fragments with bits falling apart and reforming poorly in a matter of moments.
Corruption: All of the occultist’s equipment suffers a -1 penalty to any roll they would provide a bonus
for. Magic items are entitled to a DC15 Fortitude save roll with a bonus equal to their attack modifier
or the level of incantation that created the item. This penalty is cumulative with further corruptions
and is applied immediately to any new equipment. Furthermore, this damage is permanent and
remains even if the occultist sells their equipment.
Misfire: Roll 1d6: (1) one randomly targeted item no larger than a house-cat is restored to pristine
condition; (2) all enemies within 20’ have their equipment polished and repaired to maximum
effectiveness, granting them a +1 bonus to attacks, armor class, and damage for the next hour; (3) all of
the (non magical) equipment of one of the occultist’s allies within 20’ suffers a permanent -1 penalty
when used for skill checks, attacks, damage, or armor class until repaired; (4) all precious metals and
gems owned by the occultist and their allies within 20’ have their impurities and flaws enhanced,
which decreases their value by 20%; (5) one of the occultist’s allies has all of their (non magical)
equipment glow with sickly green light as the items each split into two identical sets of items (the new
items all impose a -1 to all actions they are used in and worst of all, the new items are nearly impossible
to distinguish from the character’s original items); (6) occultist suffers a minor but aggravating wound
as their flesh rends, which causes no damage but inflicts a -2 penalty to all rolls for 10 minutes per CL.
2-10
Lost. Failure.
11 Failure.
12-17 The occultist causes a minor defect in a simple object of non-magical, non-sentient nature.
The object impaired must be of a single material, is no more than one cubic foot in volume,
and contains no moving parts or complex mechanisms. The defect imposes a -1 penalty to its
use. Examples: torn shirt, dent in a cannon causing the aim to be off, cause a fracture in a normal
sword, or snap a bow or bow string.
18-19 The occultist causes a major defect in a simple object of non-magical, non-sentient nature.
The item must be of a single material, is no more than one cubic foot in volume, and
contains no moving parts or complex mechanisms. The object is rendered useless until it is
repaired or replaced.
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20-24 The occultist breaks up to one normal, complex, non-magical, non-sentient object with
moving parts and multiple elements. Trying to use the object will impose a -1d penalty to any
roll that it is used in until it is replaced or repaired. Examples: guns, locks, clocks, safe.
25-27 The occultist sabotages up to a large, complex object of mundane origin, with moving parts
and multiple elements within 100’. Objects can have a weight or volume up to four times the
occultist’s person. Objects of this size receive a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell
check and receive no damage if passed; on a failure the object imparts a -3d penalty to any
roll made with the item until it is repaired. For example: the occultist could crumble a statue to
chunks, shatter a wagon to pieces, or cause a steam engine to seize.
28-29 The occultist renders useless up to a very large, complex object of mundane origin, even if it
has moving parts and multiple elements at a range of up to 120’. Objects of this size receive
a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell check and receive no damage if passed; on a
failure, the object can not be repaired but could be rebuilt. For example: the occultist could tear
chunks from the battlements of a tower with this incantation or cause a train to fall apart.
30-31 The occultist destroys up to huge objects of great complexity at a range of 150’, even if they
are magical in nature or sentient. This incantation will affect magical or sentient objects up
to a +1 magical enhancement (or similar properties as decided by the judge) with a DC 15
Fortitude save negating the effects of the spell. The object affected by the spell can not be
repaired or rebuilt. For example: the occultist could tear apart a large sailing vessel, the walls of a
fort, or level a small town with this incantation.
32+ The occultist permanently destroys up to gargantuan objects, even if they are complex,
magical, or sentient in nature, at a range of 250’. This incantation will affect magical or
sentient objects up to a +2 magical enhancement (or similar properties as decided by the
judge) with a DC 13 Fortitude save negating the effects of the spell. The object affected by the
spell can not be repaired or rebuilt. For example: the occultist could collapse a mountain or level
a large city.
RICOCHET
General: The caster weaves a mystic barrier specifically attuned to lead and other compounds used to
create ammunition. The barrier acts to repel gun shots fired at the caster, often with chaotic results.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a shimmering field appears around the caster; (2) caster’s skin changes to
lead, improving AC by +6 and reducing movement by 20’; (3) a swarm of organic-metal wasps arrive
and deflect shots fired at the caster, but they distract your allies, causing a -1 to all their rolls while the
spell is in effect; (4) storm clouds with charged, arcane lightning form in the area above the caster as the
lightning bolts strike out in response to shots fired at the caster, disintegrating the rounds in mid-air.
Corruption: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) bad luck follows the caster during any time they are
around gunfire—during any misfire the caster is involved with, the caster must roll 1d10 and on a 1
the attacker strikes the caster instead of the standard roll on the misfire chart; (2) the caster finds any
attack rolls made with a firearm actually misfire on a natural 1 or 2 instead of the usual natural 1; (3)
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a gun spirit takes offense to the use of this spell and follows the caster around for the rest of their
life (any firearms that successfully strike the caster gain a +1d modifier to the damage roll); (4+) An
electrically charged field causes all ammunition within a 30’ area to spontaneously fire, causing 1d4
damage for every five bullets (round down) carried by those affected.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the field is reversed, attracting bullets, even those not aimed at the caster (if any
ranged-attack roll is an odd-numbered result, the bullet strays towards the caster, calling for another
attack roll to determine if the caster is struck); (2) one of the caster’s fingers turns to lead each time this
result is rolled (the finger is useless and imposes a cumulative -1 penalty to all physical rolls, including
spell checks that use the hand); (3) arcane interference permeates a 30’ area surrounding the caster, and
all firearms discharged in the area flip two cards from a Gun deck to determine misfires; (4) A crackling
field of indigo energy surrounds the caster, and the first shot aimed at the caster will automatically hit,
after which the field dissipates.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 The first bullet in each round to successfully strike the caster is redirected at a randomly
determined target, be it friend or foe. If the attack roll from the initial shot is high enough
to strike the new target’s AC, determine damage as normal. Any sort of ammunition for
firearms can be affected. Spell lasts 1d6 rounds.
14-17 The caster can deflect up to 1d4 bullets each round that would normally strike true.
Redirected bullets potentially hit random targets, be it friend or foe. If the attack roll from
the initial shot is high enough to strike the new target’s AC, determine damage as normal.
Any sort of ammunition for firearms can be affected. The spell lasts 1d6 rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, the caster may choose the targets for any bullets
deflected from the arcane barrier. The caster must roll to strike the chosen target using any
Intelligence modifier in place of any ranged attack bonus to simulate forcing their will on
redirecting the bullets. The spell lasts for 1d6+CL rounds.
20-23 The arcane barrier will deflect the first bullet to successfully strike the caster and those
directed at up to 1d4 allies chosen by the caster for each round of the spell's duration.
Deflected bullets will strike a randomly determined friend or foe if the original attack roll
matches or beats the new target’s AC. Roll for standard damage if the deflected bullet finds its
new mark. The spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, 1d4 bullets may be deflected by each protected ally per
round. The spell lasts for 1d10 rounds.
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, larger weapons can be affected and redirected. Rounds
up to the size of a cannonball can be redirected using the same mechanics as for bullets.
32+ All shots that successfully strike the caster or any ally within a 30’ area are automatically
redirected to new targets chosen by the caster. No attack roll is needed, and any sized metal-
based ammunition can be affected. The spell lasts for 1 turn.
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 LEVEL TWO SPELLS 
ARMOR OF DARKNESS
Level: 2 Range: Self Duration: 1d6+CL turns Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: This incantation shrouds the caster in a shifting array of dense, black shadows that hide
them, and on command, will obscure their face as well. These shifting shadows grant the caster a
+3 modifier to any stealth or hiding checks and reduces any damage or penalties from sunlight by 1
point per level of the occultist. Frequently used by creatures sensitive to sunlight, the incantation is
also a favorite of folks that must spend time in a desert and are in need of protection from the sun.
The armor doesn’t impede the wearer in any way, grants a modifier to armor class, and bestows other
tertiary benefits based on the spell check results.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) the ground opens beneath the caster, dunking them in a pool of sticky,
black swirling shadows, before they are ejected from the pool with a rude noise and are covered head-
to-toe in rubbery, tough shadows that form a spiky armor; (2) the caster steals the shadows (which
will be returned when the spell ends) from their local environment to create the armor; (3-4) a strange
being that resembles a prairie-dog, but nearly 3’ tall, pops out of the ground with a hose that sprays
a black, viscous goop onto the caster; (5) all of the shadows within a 20’ radius expand and stretch
to enwrap the caster, then retreat, leaving the armor in place; (6) the armor is of a style and design
preferred by the caster that creates it and appears on the caster at the end of the casting time.
Corruption: The first time this corruption manifests it causes the caster to suffer 1d3 points of damage
from sunlight for each hour exposed for the next 1d24 hours. Thereafter, each time this incantation is
rolled it increases the amount of damage and time the caster suffers from sunlight by an additional die
(1d3 damage for 1d24 hours the first time, 2d3 damage for 2d24 hours the second time, 3d3 damage for
3d24 hours the third time, etc.).
Misfire: Each time this incantation misfires there is a tremendous flash of bright light; all within a
designated radius must succeed at a Luck check to have closed their eyes in time to avoid the flash.
Roll 1d6 modified by Luck to determine the radius of the light and effect: (0-1) 100’ and inflicts a -5
penalty on ranged combat and actions that require vision or Agility; (2) 75’ and inflicts a -4 penalty
on ranged combat and any actions that require vision or Agility; (3-4) 50’ and inflicts a -3 penalty on
ranged combat and any actions that require vision or Agility; (5) 25’ and inflicts a -2 penalty on ranged
combat and any actions that require vision or Agility; (6+) 15’ and inflicts a -1 penalty on ranged combat
and on actions that require vision or Agility.
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2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 Failure.
14-15 The spell provides a +3 bonus to stealth and hiding checks, reduces damage and penalties
from sunlight by 1 point, grants a +1 to the caster’s Armor Class, and the wearer can see in
the dark out to 60’.
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16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, it now grants a +2 to the caster's Armor Class and reduces
their damage or penalties from sunlight by 2 points per CL.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the ability to see in the dark is extended to 70’, and
they are granted a +1 bonus to saves against the spells cast by revelators on the Path of
the Righteous as well as from the spell-like powers from similarly aligned supernatural or
extraplanar beings.
22-25 In addition to the result from 20-21, it now grants a +3 to the caster’s Armor Class and
reduces their damage or penalties from sunlight by 3 points per CL.
26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the ability to see in the dark is extended to 80’, and
they are granted a +2 bonus to saves against the spells cast by revelators on the Path of
the Righteous as well as from the spell-like powers from similarly aligned supernatural or
extraplanar beings.
30-33 The spell provides a +3 bonus to stealth and hiding checks, reduces damage and penalties
from sunlight by 3 points, grants a +4 to the caster’s Armor Class, and the wearer can see
in the dark out to 80’. They have a +2 bonus to saves against the spells cast by revelators
on the Path of the Righteous as well as from the spell-like powers from similarly aligned
supernatural or extraplanar beings. The effects are granted to allies within a 10’ radius of the
caster.
34-35 In addition to the result from 30-33, the caster’s armor class increases to +5, and the spell
effects extends to all allies within a 20’ radius of the caster.
36+ The ultimate casting of this spell has the effects from result 34-35 with the ability to see in
the dark extended to 100’, and spell effects are now granted to all allies within 50’. The caster
is now immune to all damage and penalties from sunlight that grants a lesser effect to allies
within 50’ (who now reduce damage and penalties from sunlight by 3 points).
CACTUS JACK
General: A cactus spirit from the Near of the spirit world bonds with the caster, allowing the mortal to
assume some of the spirit’s traits.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) caster’s skin immediately takes on an emerald hue that lasts for 1d24 hours;
(2) caster’s blood is transformed into a nourishing cactus milk that may be bled out and imbibed for
healing (for each hit point sacrificed, up to three doses can be made that heals 1d3 hit points each) and
lasts for 1d10 rounds; (3) caster’s skin immediately grows thousands of painful cactus needles (caster
takes 1d3 damage) that are unleashed in a spray, causing 1d3 damage to all within a 20’ radius (pass a
DC 15 Reflex save to negate); (4) 1d10 cacti sprout from the ground at the caster’s feet and provide a
dose of cactus milk each if harvested.
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s skin takes on a permanent green hue, causing
a -1d penalty to all human interaction rolls; (2-3) caster becomes rooted to the spot for 1 turn; (4-5)
caster absorbs a portion of the plant’s intelligence permanently and becomes “alien” with emotional
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responses, often seeming cold and uncaring (any human interaction roll is made at a -1d penalty), and
as a side effect, the caster gains a permanent +2 Willpower save bonus against all attacks affecting the
mind from non plant-based sources; (6-7) for 1d8 days, one of the caster’s arms is replaced by a cactus
arm that may be used in melee and counts as a signature weapon that inflicts 1d8 damage from painful
needles—however, spellcasting suffers a -1d penalty; (8-9) caster’s limbs begin to swell with cactus milk,
causing obvious deformity and an embarrassing sloshing sound (caster’s Movement is reduced to 10’
and all physical actions suffer a -2d penalty) that lasts for 1d6 hours; (10+) caster is transformed into
a pod of cactus seeds and must be planted in suitable soil to regrow (each day roll 1d4 as the cactus
begins an accelerated growth pattern, slowly taking the form of the caster over the time it takes for the
accumulated roll to equal their Stamina).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster immediately begins vomiting cactus milk for 1d6 rounds and is stunned
for the spell duration; (2) several cacti sprout from the ground to unleash a volley of sharp needles,
all directed at the caster who is struck by 1d10 needles, suffering 1d3 damage per needle; (3) an
unquenchable thirst overcomes the caster who must spend their following actions drinking the
equivalent of two canteens worth of water before any normal action may be performed; (4) for 1 turn,
the caster is plagued by random, sprouting patches of needles that push through their skin and inflict 1
point of damage each round (the distraction causes a -3 penalty to all rolls for the turn).
2-11 Lost. Failure.
12-13
Failure.
14-17 Caster’s skin develops a thick, wax-like texture that grants a +4 AC bonus. The spell lasts 1
turn.
18-19 Caster sprouts large needles from both arms. The needles can be used as a vicious melee
weapon (1d8 piercing damage) or 1d6 needles can be shot at a range of 30’ (1d3 piercing
damage per needle). Melee and missile attacks are made at a +4 bonus when using the
needles. Their skin’s wax-like texture grants a +4 AC bonus. The spell lasts for 1 turn.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, their entire body sprouts needles. Any target successfully
striking the caster in melee suffers 1d8 piercing damage and must pass a DC 13 Willpower
save to strike the caster in the first place. Note, even animals with a low intelligence will
recognize the threat of attacking the caster. The spell lasts for 2 turns.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the caster’s armor bonus is increased to +6, and 1d10
needles are fired to a range of 50’ (1d3 piercing damage per needle). In addition, needles store
the hallucinogen mescaline. Targets suffering damage from a needle must immediately pass
a DC 12 Fortitude save or fall victim to a psychedelic trip. Affected are stunned for 1d3 turns.
The spell lasts for 2 turns.
28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, gain the ability to use cacti in the area as a form of
dimensional travel called “cactus jumping.” By stepping through a cactus, the caster may re-
appear from a different cactus within 300’. The spell lasts for 3 turns.
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32+ Their entire body sprouts needles. Any target successfully striking the caster in melee suffers
1d8 piercing damage and must pass a DC 13 Willpower save to strike the caster in the first
place. Note, even animals with a low intelligence will recognize the threat of attacking the
caster. The needles can be used as a vicious melee weapon (1d8 piercing damage) or 1d12
needles can be shot at a range of 50’ (1d8 piercing damage per needle). In addition, needles
store the hallucinogen mescaline. Targets suffering damage from a needle must immediately
pass a DC 16 Fortitude save or fall victim to a psychedelic trip. Affected are considered
stunned for 1d3 turns. Melee and missile attacks are made at a +4 bonus when using the
needles. Their skin’s wax-like texture grants a +10 AC bonus. They gain the ability to use cacti
in the area as a form of dimensional travel called “cactus jumping.” By stepping through a
cactus, the caster may re-appear from a different cactus within one mile. The spell lasts for 3
turns. The spell lasts for 4 turns.
GHOST IRONS
General: The caster shapes arcane energies into floating firearms controlled by thought alone.
Manifestation: The firearm floats in the air, glowing with colorful energies. The type of firearm is
determined by the spell check result. The glowing colors are determined by the caster.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster always smells of discharged gunpowder; (2-3) one
of the caster’s teeth are replaced by a brass cartridge that will magically fit any type of firearm (pulling
the tooth will leave a hole that regrows the cartridge in 24 hours and causes 1 point of damage) and
is startling enough to cause a -1d penalty to human interaction rolls; (4-5) for 1d10 days, one of the
caster’s hands turns ghostly, resembling the same appearance of the firearm summoned and can no
longer hold physical objects (but can grasp ghostly items or spirits); (6-7) roll on the Minor Corruption
table; (8+) roll on the Major Corruption table.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the spell backfires, sending a random gun shot towards a random ally (use result
14-17 for the effects); (2) a pistol forms mid-air but explodes after the first shot, doing 1d10 damage to
the caster who is stunned for 1 round; (3) all normal bullets in a 30’ radius centered on the caster are
emptied of their gunpowder and will not fire; (4) a ghostly Gatling gun appears with a minor demon
manning the crank (every living target within a 60’ radius must immediately pass a Luck check or be
struck by 1d3 bullets, doing 1d6 damage each) who quickly packs up the gun and vanishes in a cloud of
brimstone after firing one volley.
2-10
Lost. Failure.
11 Failure.
12-17 A ghostly pistol manifests with the following stats [single action, 1d6 damage, load of 6 shots,
rate of fire 3, range 15/50/100]. The caster substitutes their Intelligence modifier as a bonus to
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hit and damage and may fan the hammer. Bullets from the pistol will harm mortal targets and
targets needing magic to be damaged. The ghost irons never misfire (draw from the Gun deck
as normal, but ignore any misfire result). Once the six shots have been spent, the pistol will
vanish.
18-19 Two ghostly pistols manifest with the following stats [single action, 1d6 damage, load of 6
shots, rate of fire 3, range 15/50/100]. The caster substitutes their Intelligence modifier as a
bonus to hit and damage and may fan the hammer. Bullets from the pistol will harm mortal
targets and targets needing magic to be damaged. The ghost irons never misfire (draw from
the Gun deck as normal, but ignore any misfire result). Once the six shots (each) have been
spent, the pistol will vanish.
20-23 Two ghostly pistols manifest with the following stats [single action, 1d10 damage, load of 6
shots, rate of fire 3, range 30/60/120]. The caster substitutes their Intelligence modifier as a
bonus to hit and damage and may fan the hammer. Bullets from the pistol will harm mortal
targets and targets needing magic to be damaged. The ghost irons never misfire (draw from
the Gun deck as normal, but ignore any misfire result). Once the six shots (each) have been
spent, the pistol will vanish.
24-27 Two pistols composed of flames and frost form in front of the caster. Both guns fire
rounds of elemental consistency, matching their element. Shots from the flaming pistol
are considered fire damage and have a 50% chance to catch the target on fire. Shots fired
from the frost pistol strike with a mind numbing cold, granting the next attack to hit a +1d
modifier to damage rolls. The normal stats for the pistol are [single action, 1d8 damage, load
of 10 shots, rate of fire 3, range 60/120/240]. The caster substitutes their Intelligence modifier
as a bonus to hit and damage and may fan the hammer. Bullets from the pistol will harm
mortal targets and targets needing magic to be damaged. The ghost irons never misfire (draw
from the Gun deck as normal, but ignore any misfire result). Once the ten shots (each) have
been spent, the pistol will vanish.
28-31 1d4 pistols manifest in thin air in front of the caster. The caster may choose flame or frost
in any combination. Shots from the flaming pistol are considered fire damage and have a
50% chance to catch the target on fire. Shots fired from the frost pistol strike with a mind
numbing cold, granting the next attack to hit a +1d modifier to damage rolls. The normal
stats for the pistol are [single action, 1d8 damage, load of 10 shots, rate of fire 3, range
60/120/240]. The caster substitutes their Intelligence modifier as a bonus to hit and damage
and may fan the hammer. Bullets from the pistol will harm mortal targets and targets needing
magic to be damaged. The ghost irons never misfire (draw from the Gun deck as normal, but
ignore any misfire result). Once the ten shots (each) have been spent, the pistol will vanish.
32+ A ghostly Gatling gun materializes at the caster’s feet and begins peppering the area with
either flame or frost based ammo (as above). All targets in a 90’ area are struck by 1d5 bullets,
each doing 1d10 + fire/frost special effects each round for the duration of the spell. The spell
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HOEDOWN
General: Arcane energies combine with a ghostly melody to make even the most stubborn soul take to
the floor and dance.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a ghostly band of musicians materialize and begin playing tunes to
perfection; (2) musical instruments appear, floating in midair, joining in harmony for the song at hand;
(3) the caster begins to sing with the beautiful voice of a channeled spirit; (4) a glowing hallucinogenic
mist flows from the mouth of the caster, enveloping the chosen targets, producing the illusion of a
dancehall filled with wonderful music.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) the caster must resist the urge to dance to the constant
melodies playing in their mind during moments of stress (a DC 8 Willpower save must be passed
to avoid dancing for 1d3 rounds with no further actions possible while the caster is perfecting their
clogging skills); (2) caster is compelled to learn music as a hobby and chooses an instrument that must
be practiced for one hour each day or suffers 1d4 Personality damage for each day they are kept from
it (permanent insanity is reached if Personality reaches 0 but is restored to full when they are able to
practice); (3) caster’s skin becomes tattooed with glowing musical notes composing a long-forgotten
song (anyone attempting to play the notes of the song inflicts 1d8 in searing-pain damage on the
caster but offers a +1 bonus to all spell checks for 24 hours); (4) caster constantly hums their favorite
tune, even during moments when silence is necessary and must pass a DC 10 Willpower save to avoid
humming (failure imposes a -4 penalty to all related stealth or hiding rolls); (5) caster must dance any
time music is played and will continue dancing to the point of physical exhaustion (d3 Stamina loss
each round), passing out when Stamina reaches zero—a DC 15 Willpower save will allow the caster to
stop dancing; (6-7) roll on the Minor Corruption chart; (8+) roll on the Major Corruption chart.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) a banshee appears and begins singing to all within listening range of the caster
(the ghostly wail causes 1d6 sonic damage to friend and foe alike); (2) the ghostly band providing the
music takes offense to the caster’s request and attacks with their instruments, causing 1d3 damage
for 1d3 rounds; (3) a major demon with a golden fiddle appears to play a song that all within 100’ find
irresistible (for 1 turn, friend and foe alike suffer a -2d penalty to all actions as they struggle to act
instead of dancing); (4) a spectral host of musicians manifest, angry from being pulled from a square
dance in the spirit world and focus their music on the caster, forcing them to dance for 1d10 rounds
(the caster suffers -1d to all rolls for the duration as they dance their best jig).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 Failure.
14-17 One target chosen by the caster succumbs to the music being played. Failing a Willpower
save with a DC equal to the spell check results in a compulsion to dance. During each round,
the target must choose to move or take a standard action while under the effect. The spell
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18-19 Ghostly music overpowers 1d3 targets, forcing an immediate Willpower save with a DC equal
to the result of the spell check. Failure results in the affected only being able to move or take
a standard action. The spell lasts for 1d6 rounds.
20-23 1d6 targets must immediately pass a Willpower save with a DC equal to the result of the spell
check. Failing the save results in the target being unable to do anything but dance to the
sounds of the music. The spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, targets begin to dance with such force that physical
trauma causes 1d6 in damage per round. Targets literally feel their bones snap or joints tear.
The spell lasts for 1d10 rounds.
28-31 The music filling the air is addictive but painful to the ears. 1d10 targets chosen by the caster
must immediately pass a Willpower save with a DC equal to the result of the spell check.
Failure means being unable to do anything but dance while suffering piercing pain to the
inner ear (1d8 damage). Targets affected by the spell remain deaf for 1d4 hours after the spell
has ended. The spell lasts for 1 turn.
32+ All enemies within hearing range must immediately pass a Willpower save with a DC equal
to the result of the spell check. Failure results in a morbid version of a square dance where
the affected slam violently into each other as the music escalates—causing permanent
ear damage from ear drums rupturing and heavy internal bleeding from the constant
bludgeoning. Affected targets suffer 1d10 damage each round the spell is active and are able
to take no action other than to dance. Survivors find their hearing permanently destroyed
unless magical healing can be administered. The spell lasts for 1 turn + 1 round per CL
LEECH
General: The target’s body is invaded by extradimensional parasitic worms intent on dining upon their
favorite delicacy, human organs.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the caster’s stomach quivers and twitches as thousands of parasitic worms
arrive and are vomited onto the chosen target; (2) caster opens a dimensional portal to a host of
writhing, squirming worms in the vague form of a humanoid; (3) caster gates in their dimensional
“pets” through a concentrated blood rain containing a colony of parasitic eggs; (4) the ground beneath
the target’s feet erupts with a mass of full grown parasitic worms that slither up boot legs to exposed
flesh.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) the caster’s skin always gives the appearance that worms
are nesting/squirming in their body, unnerving those observing and imposes a -1d penalty to human
interaction rolls; (2-3) for 1d7 days, all worms in a 300’ radius will surface and crawl towards the caster;
(4-5) caster’s tongue transforms into a similarly sized parasitic worm that squirms out of the caster’s
mouth during inappropriate times, often resulting in vomiting from those keeping company with the
caster (judges feel free to impose penalties dependent upon the situation); (6-7) caster’s eyeballs are
replaced by a similarly sized mass of parasitic worms that “peek” out of the orbit of the skull, making
for a terrifying countenance (caster gains 360° vision, but suffers a -2d penalty to all interaction
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rolls); (8+) for 1d7 days, one of the caster’s arms is transformed into an appropriately sized worm that
constantly writhes and squirms while secreting an ectoplasmic slime that has a mouth and tongue
with five digitlike tendrils that may be used as fingers (1d5 finger will latch onto any flesh touched,
inflicting 1 point of damage per “finger” with each point of damage inflicted healing the caster up to
their maximum original total, but they suffer a -3d penalty to all human-interaction rolls and animals
will treat them as hostile if the arm is displayed).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster feels thousands of worms squirming around, trapped inside their skull,
that quickly die off, but for 1d3 rounds, all spell or Intelligence-based checks are made at -3; (2) the
voracious worms find a more suitable target and instead infect one random ally (reroll the spell check
to determine the effect with a +2 bonus to the roll); (3) worms force their way out of the caster’s orifices
(yes, all of ‘em!) causing the caster to fall prone and writhe in pain for 1d4 rounds while suffering 1d3
damage for each round of effect; (4) caster’s mouth becomes the portal for summoned worms, but
the arcane energies used to summon the creatures also kills them as soon as they touch air (caster is
unable to spellcast for 1d4 rounds and all human allies and enemies within sight must pass a Grit check
to avoid succumbing to fear or disgust).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 Failure.
14-17 One target chosen by the caster within 30’ becomes the host for the parasitic worms. The
target must immediately pass a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell check to avoid
infection. The infected target immediately feels squirming under their skin as the worms
manifest before beginning to burrow in search of harvestable organs. For the duration of
the spell, the target suffers internal bleeding for 1d3 damage each round, in addition to a -1d
penalty to all physical and mental based rolls. Spell lasts for 1d6 rounds.
18-19 One target chosen by the caster within 40’ becomes the host for the parasitic worms. The
target must immediately pass a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell check to avoid
infection. The infected target immediately feels squirming under their skin as the worms
manifest before beginning to burrow in search of harvestable organs. For the duration of
the spell, the target suffers internal bleeding for 1d4 damage each round, in addition to a -2d
penalty to all physical and mental based rolls. Spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
20-23 1d6 targets chosen by the caster within 50’ become the hosts for the parasitic worms. Targets
must immediately pass a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell check to avoid infection.
Infected targets immediately feel squirming under their skin as the worms manifest before
beginning to burrow in search of harvestable organs. For the duration of the spell, the targets
suffer internal bleeding for 1d5 damage each round, in addition to a -2d penalty to all physical
and mental based rolls. Spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, each affected target is also partially blinded as the worms
squirm into the vitreous body of the eye. Those affected suffer a -2 to all physical-based rolls
and must immediately pass a Grit check with any phobia or disorder acquired being worm-
related. Spell lasts for 1d10 rounds.
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28-31 In addition to the result from 24-27, the caster develops a limited telepathy with the feeding
worms. Should an affected target be capable of casting spells, the caster finds they are able to
use the target for spellburn purposes. The caster may leech up to 1d3 Stat points from each of
the target’s physical abilities to add to their next casting attempt. Spell lasts for 1d10 rounds.
32+ In addition to the result from 28-31, the caster may affect all chosen targets within a 100’ area.
Spell lasts for 1 turn.
LIQUID COURAGE
General: A ghostly flask grants access to a mentally fortifying hooch. Guaranteed to shake the “yellow”
out!
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) caster leaks whiskey from their pores for 1 round, leaving clothing soaked
in alcohol; (2) caster belches loudly and uncontrollably for 1d3 rounds, destroying any attempts to use
stealth; (3) a small spout of whiskey bursts from the ground at the caster’s feet and is enough to fill a
small cask; (4) a ghostly “barfly” manifests to hand the caster their flask of “sauce.”
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster becomes intoxicated for 1d4 turns and suffers
a -1d penalty to all physical and mental rolls; (2-3) caster’s liver is overloaded with hooch and they
must vomit for 1d4 rounds—no other actions are possible; (4-5) caster permanently sweats whiskey,
giving the appearance of a drunkard (-1d to all social-based rolls); (6-7) caster permanently slurs and
stammers like a drunkard when trying to speak rapidly, making relaying urgent messages impossible;
(8-9) caster’s eyes are permanently transformed to resemble a glass filled with whiskey, which exudes
an unnerving effect on those they encounter (-2d to all social interaction rolls); (10+) caster finds their
saliva has been replaced by whiskey, and every 12 hours, the caster must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to
avoid becoming intoxicated (failure results in a -1d penalty to all mental and physical actions until they
can sleep for 8 hours).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster feels their stomach fill with whiskey and immediately vomits for 1d3
rounds—no other actions are possible for the duration; (2) a minor demon appears on the caster’s
shoulder and dumps the contents of a drinking horn onto the caster, touches its cigar to the alcohol,
and catches the caster on fire (caster suffers 1d6 fire damage and must spend the next full-round action
patting the flames out); (3) caster is overcome with a thirst for whiskey and will go to any means to
quench the unnatural thirst (until an entire flask of spirits is imbibed, no other actions are possible); (4)
A 30’ area centered on the caster begins raining whiskey, and all living beings depending on sight find
their eyes burning (suffering a -4 penalty to rolls dependent upon sight) for 1 turn.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13
Failure.
14-17 Caster benefits from a strong wave of confidence. Grit checks are modified by +1d (roll 1d24
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instead of 1d20). Spell lasts for 1d6 rounds.
18-19 Waves of confidence bolster the caster allowing them +1d to Grit checks. In addition, the
caster doubles their Willpower save modifier (use a +2 if the modifier is negative or 0). Spell
20-23 The caster is instilled with the courage of 10 men, becoming immune to all fear-based attacks
(treat any Grit roll called for as a success)! In addition, the caster makes all rolls related to the
source of the fear with a +1d bonus (attacks, damage, saves, etc.). Spell lasts for 1 turn.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the caster grants all allies within eyesight a +2 bonus to
Grit checks. Caster also gains a total of a +2d bonus to all rolls related to the source of the
fear. Spell lasts for 1 round.
28-31 The caster and up to 1d6 allies are affected by the spell, becoming immune to all fear-based
attacks. In addition, the caster gains a +2d bonus to all rolls related to the source of the fear.
Spell lasts for 2 turns.
32+ The spell affects all chosen targets within 50’ of the caster. While in effect, all chosen become
immune to fear-related effects and gain a +2d bonus to all rolls related to the source of the
fear. Physical attacks also have their Crit range increased by +1 against fear causing enemies.
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
General: This incantation allows the caster to create a tiny portal to the Near, through which they
can send messages and small items that are whisked away by a spirit to be delivered to the addressee.
Messages usually take six seconds per mile to traverse their way to the target (10 minutes per 100
miles). This spell can deliver the effects of another spell that has a range of touch (as agreed to by the
judge) when it is cast upon at least one full sheet of paper. Used in this way, the recipient attempts any
save allowed by the spell cast upon the paper with a DC equal to the casting check of the delivered
arcane effect. On results of 26 or more, the sender can use any pre-arranged passwords with their
intended recipient that allows safe access to the message. If the recipient is further away than the
rolled result would allow, the package is returned to the sender.
The incantation only delivers messages and non-living matter unless the results table indicates
otherwise. Attempting to deliver any substance in an inappropriate shipping container is treated as a
result roll of 1, as it angers the delivering spirit greatly.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) a dark swirling portal opens up, and a charred and burned skeletal arm
reaches through and takes the package for delivery; (2) the container distorts and elongates as it is
sucked down an invisible drain, and when delivered, it lands with a horrible squelching noise at the
recipient’s feet, oscillating like gelatin for a moment; (3) the package disappears and arrives with the
sound of galloping hooves and the smell of fresh horse manure; (4) a glowing, supernatural portal
opens and the package is taken by a charred, skeletal bird of appropriate size; (5) a smartly dressed
spirit takes the package upon a silver platter to the required destination; (6) the package simply
disappears and reappears at its destination with an appropriately loud displacement of air and the
smell of fresh-cut lemons.
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Corruption: The ineptitude of the caster is so outrageous that a spirit of vengeance is immediately
dispatched to incarcerate the offending occultist and all nearby allies. The caster (and perhaps their
party) are detained in the Near for 1d7 days. The judge may use this to weave a courtroom drama
played out in the spirit world, play out a jail break, or simply bring the offender back with the number
of incarceration days having passed.
Misfire: Roll 1d6: (1) the carrier arrives as normal to pick up the package, but they decide they’ve had
enough of their crappy job, and in a fit of rage, they attack the caster and their allies; (2) the carrier
arrives as normal to inform the caster that they are under investigation for mail fraud and will follow
the caster until they arrive at the nearest magistrate for a resolution to the dispute (the spirit will
harasses and generally make mayhem that imposes a -2 penalty on the dice rolls of the accused and all
nearby allies until they set foot before an officer of the law); (3-4) the carrier arrives as they normally
would but insists they can do nothing until the caster pays all past due charges for insufficient
postage on several previous items (the invoice is calculated at 2d5 X $10 and this spell cannot be used
until the charges are paid in full—installments are allowed); (5) the carrier arrives as usual but seems
to be shabby and disreputable, demanding a fee of $2d5 to NOT spread vicious rumors about the
embarrassing nature of the caster’s mistakes (failure to pay means the occultist gets laughed at and
made fun of by any occultist they meet for the next 1d3+1 months, refusing to render any aid to the
caster); (6) the carrier shows up as normal, makes one surprise attack at the bumbling caster, makes an
incredibly rude gesture, and disappears.
2-12
Lost. Failure.
Failure.
13
14-15 The caster sends an item or brief message written on a tiny strip of paper holding 15-20
words in a tiny capsule. The spirit will accurately deliver the message to a recipient whose
name the caster speaks clearly as they hold forth the message capsule. The recipient of a
message must be on the same plane of existence as and no farther than 20 miles from the
sender.
16-19 The caster sends an item or brief message written on up to three tiny strips of paper that
hold about 15-20 words each in a tiny capsule. The spirit will accurately deliver the message
to a recipient whose name the caster speaks clearly as they hold forth the message capsule.
The recipient of a message must be on the same plane of existence as and no farther than 40
miles from the sender.
20-21 The caster sends an item or brief message written on up to one sheet of parchment that
holds 150-250 words on each side in a container no larger than a teacup. The spirit will
accurately deliver the message to a recipient whose name the caster speaks clearly as they
hold forth the message container. The recipient of a message must be on the same plane of
existence as and no farther than 80 miles from the sender.
22-25 The caster sends an item or message written on up to three full sheets of parchment, each
holding 150-250 words on each side in a container no larger than a Mason jar. The spirit will
accurately deliver the message to a recipient whose name the occultist whispers clearly as
they hold forth the message container. The recipient of a message must be on the same plane
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of existence as and no farther than 150 miles from the sender.
26-29 The caster sends an item or message written on up to seven sheets of parchment, each
holding about 150-250 words on each side in a container no larger than a Mason jar. The
spirit will accurately deliver the message to a recipient whose name the occultist whispers
clearly as they hold forth the message container. The recipient of a message must be on
the same plane of existence as and no farther than 300 miles from the sender. If directed,
the message or container will protect itself with a simple trap that can be detected and
deactivated on a DC 13 check each (one roll to detect and one to disarm). Failure to notice,
deactivate, or know the safe words will cause 1d6 in energy damage (acid, fire, cold, etc.) that
also destroys the message.
30-31 The caster sends an item or message written on up to nine sheets of parchment, each holding
about 150-250 words on each side in a container the size of a shoe box (about 1 gallon). The
spirit will accurately deliver the message to a recipient whose name the caster whispers
clearly as they hold forth the message capsule. The recipient of a message must be on the
same plane of existence as and no farther than 400 miles from the sender. If directed,
the message or container will protect itself with a simple trap that can be detected and
deactivate, or know the safe words will cause 2d6 in poison or energy damage (acid, fire, cold,
etc.) that also destroys the message.
32-34 Using a container up to the size of a pony-keg (7.5 gallons), the caster sends items or messages
written on up to three bound books of 300 pages each. Alternately, a carefully packaged living
creature capable of easily fitting within the container can be sent. The spirit will accurately
deliver the message to a recipient whose name the occultist thinks clearly to themselves as
they hold forth the message container. The recipient of a message must be on the same or
adjacent plane of existence, as well as no farther than 800 miles from the occultist sending
it. If directed, the message or bottle will protect itself with a trap that can be detected and
deactivate, or know the safe words will cause 3d6 in poison, acid, or energy damage (acid, fire,
cold, etc.) that also destroys the message.
35-37 Using a container up to the size of a half-barrel (15 gallons), the caster sends items or written
messages of a length not to exceed that of a complete set of encyclopedias (approximately 28
volumes of 300 pages each). Alternatively, a carefully packaged living or corporeal un-dead
creature capable of easily fitting within the container can be sent. The spirit will accurately
deliver the message to a recipient whose name the occultist thinks clearly to themselves as
they point at the message container. The recipient of a message must be on the same or an
adjacent plane of existence, as well as no farther than 1600 miles from the sender. If directed,
the message container will protect itself with a trap that can be detected and deactivated on
a DC 17 check each (one roll to detect and one to disarm). Failure to notice, deactivate, or
know the safe words will cause 5d6 in damage of the caster’s choosing that also destroys the
message.
38+ Using a container up to the size of dome-top steamer trunk (60 gallons), the caster ends
items or written messages of a length not to exceed four complete sets of encyclopedias
(approximately 112 volumes of 300 pages each). The interior of the container can be custom
designed to suit nearly any organizational needs, multiple drawers, etc., each of which may
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be separately locked and trapped. The traps can be detected and deactivated on a DC 20
check each (one roll to detect and one to disarm). Failure to notice, deactivate, or know the
safe words will cause 10d6 in damage of the caster’s choosing that also destroys the message.
Alternatively, the message can deliver a carefully packaged living creature capable of easily
fitting within the container, even if incorporeal or supernatural in origin. The incantation
will accurately deliver the message to a recipient whose name the occultist thinks clearly to
themselves as they point at the message container. The recipient of a message can be on the
same or another plane of existence as the sender with no limit to the distance required for
delivery and the time to delivery is never longer than 1 turn.
SNAKE PIT
Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: Reflex
General: This incantation allows the caster to create one pit of variable dimensions with at least
one snake in residence. The caster causes the pit to form at any designated point they can see that
is within range of the incantation—even if that location is under a stationary target or in front of
a moving target. A target is allowed a Reflex save with a DC equal to the spell check to avoid tumbling
in and suffering falling damage (including a chance of broken bones). They also get a Fortitude save
appropriate to the venom of the snake should it successfully bite the victim. The pit will close and bury
anyone caught inside when its duration expires; successful climbing checks are required to avoid this
unmarked grave. Each successful strike by a venomous snake will force the specified save.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) an impossibly large, spectral prairie-dog pops up from the designated spot
and creates a pit in just a few fractions of a second as it makes its escape from the snake that appears;
(2) a strange circular craft covered in blinking lights and making random pinging noises drops down
out of the heavens, fires a purple light beam at the indicated location while a snake appears in the
air next to the craft before the surprised and irritated reptile is dropped into position as the craft
flies away; (3-4) the dirt and debris within the designated area glows brightly and shifts randomly
and quickly through the visible light spectrum for a couple of seconds, then disappears without a
trace, revealing a confused snake at the bottom of the finished pit; (5) the designated areas boils with
steam and the resulting mud drains farther down into the earth, revealing the pit and an overheated
snake; (6) with the sounding of a distant siren signaling a warning, a controlled explosion at the point
designated by the caster sends dirt and debris from within the pit into the air.
Corruption: The caster now generates a scent that snakes find deliciously attractive; the caster has
a 20% chance of encountering a snake or snakelike creature anytime they move to a new location.
Outdoors, this can be rolled as often as every turn. The roll is also made anytime they open a container
or closet, as well as when entering rooms that haven’t been occupied for some time. Hereafter, each
time corruption occurs it increases the encounter chance by 5%.
Misfire: An enraged version (+1d bite damage) of the rattler described in result 14-19 appears 6’ in the
air and lands with a solid thump in the midst of the greatest number of the caster’s nearby allies. Roll
1d10+1 to determine how many rounds it remains before disappearing; it will always chase and try to
envenom as many targets as possible.
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2-12
Lost. Failure.
13 The incantation creates a pit that is 5’ wide x 5’ across x 5’ deep. Within the pit there is a 7’
boa constrictor. Snake and pit lasts for 2 turns.
Boa Constrictor (1): Init +4; Atk constrict +1 melee (1d6+1); AC 12; HD 1d4; hp 5; MV 15’; Act

1d20; SP grapple (snake must grapple with a Strength of 14 before it can constrict); SV Fort +1,
Ref+2, Will+0; Path WtL.
14-19 The snake in residence is a 5’ rattler. The pit measures 10’ wide x 10’ across x 10’ deep, and the
spell lasts 1d8 turns.
Rattler (1): Init +6; Atk bite +3 melee (1d6 + poison); AC 16; HD 1d8; hp 6; MV 30’; Act 1d20;
SP hemotoxic poison (DC 14 Stamina check or 1d4 poison damage per round until cured or
dead); SV Fort+2, Ref+3, Will+1; Path WtL.
20-24 The snake in residence is an 8’ rattler. The pit measures 20’ wide x 20’ across x 20’ deep, and
the spell lasts for 2d8 turns.
Larger Rattler (1): Init +6; Atk bite +3 melee (1d8 + poison); AC 16; HD 2d8; hp 12; MV 30’; Act
1d20; SP strong hemotoxic poison (DC 15 Stamina check or 1d6 poison damage per round
until cured or dead); SV Fort+3, Ref+4, Will+2; Path WtL.
25-29 The snake in residence is an 8’ viper. The pit measures 20’ wide x 20’ across x 40’ deep, and
the spell lasts for 3d8 turns.
Viper (1): Init +8; Atk bite +5 melee (2d6 + poison); AC 16; HD 3d8; hp 18; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP

strong neurotoxic poison (DC 18 Stamina check or 1d3 Agility damage per round until cured
or Agility reaches zero where the victim is unable to move or control their limbs, can take
no actions, and will die in 1d4 rounds as the muscles that keep their lungs moving fail); SV
Fort+4, Ref+6, Will+2; Path WtL.
30-31 In addition to the result from 25-29, 2d4 snakes are present, and one dimension of the pit
may be up to 60’ with the spell now lasting 1d12 hours.
32-35 2d4 cobras are present. Each of the pit’s dimensions can be up to 60’ per the caster’s
choosing, and the spell lasts for 1d24 hours.
Cobra (2d4): Init +8; Atk bite +5 melee (2d8 + poison) or spit +6 ranged (1d6 + blindness that
becomes permanent if the toxin is not washed out in 1d8 rounds, range up to 8’); AC 16; HD
3d8; hp 19; MV 60’; Act 1d20; SP strong cytotoxic, neurotoxic, and cardiotoxic poison (DC 18
Stamina check or 1d3 Agility and 1d3 Stamina loss per turn until cured of each or death occurs
when either Stat reaches 0); SV Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +2; Path WtL.
36+ In addition to the result from 32-35, 1d4+CL pits—each holding up to 4d4 cobras—are created
by the spell. The caster may choose the dimensions of each pit, with no dimension being
more than 60’.
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WAR CRY
General: The caster summons a ghostly contingent of fallen Native American Dog Soldiers, drawn to
the emotional energies of those about to participate in combat. The spirits bolster the resolve of the
caster and allies if the spell result is high enough.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a ghostly white buffalo manifests to bestow upon the caster the benefits of
the spell; (2) caster is temporarily possessed by a Dog Soldier as a ghostly outline of the warrior can be
seen just on the outside of the caster; (3) a small warband of ghostly Dog Soldiers cross from the Near,
wailing their war cry while dancing amidst those engaged in the honorable act of combat; (4) ghostly
drums and war cries can be heard as a mock battle takes place in the air above the caster—re-enacting
the battle that claimed the lives of the brave warriors summoned to aid the caster.
Corruption: Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0-1) a ghostly owl permanently follows the caster and acts as
a bad omen (caster receives 2 hex tokens for each hex gained); (2) caster finds their face tattooed with
tribal markings, revealing them to be an abomination to Native Americans, often resulting in being
attacked on sight or hunted; (3) caster’s presence often instills violence in those around them, and if
there is a chance for a fight during any encounter, someone involved will lash out in anger; (4) caster
finds that they are ill-at-ease when in towns, cities, or even buildings and prefers to sleep outdoors
with minimal shelter (if forced to stay within a building, town, or city, the caster must make a DC 15
willpower save or be unable to sleep from anxiety); (5) caster must spend the first round of combat
in melee to satisfy the blood lust of the angry spirits drawn to the battle; (6+) a ghostly sash appears
around the waist of the caster that is pierced with an arrow, and they are compelled to stake the long
sash to the ground, refusing to leave battle or move from the spot until all foes are slain or they meet
an honorable end.
Misfire: 1d4: (1) a ghostly, white buffalo manifests and charges the caster, slamming them prone before
disappearing (the caster takes 1d5 damage and must spend an action to catch their breath and stand);
(2) the spiritual warriors deem the opposition to be more brave and deserving of their aid and give
all enemies to the caster a +1 to hit and damage; (3) the summoned warriors are angry at being pulled
from the Near and unleash a war cry that chills everyone within 50’ to the bone (every creature in the
area must make a Grit check); (4) the caster’s scalp is needed to fuel a ritual in the spirit world, and the
warriors will claim their prize using spectral tomahawks, leaving the caster bald and scarred (caster
takes 1d5 damage and suffers a -1d penalty to Personality-based rolls for 1d12 months as the skin heals
and the hair regrows).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 The sound of tribal drums and a war cry fills a 100’ area, granting bravery to allies of the
caster and instilling fear in their enemies. All allies receive +1 to attack and damage rolls
while enemies suffer -1 to attack and damage rolls. The spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
14-17 In addition to the result from 12-13, allies now receiving a +2 to attack and damage rolls while
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enemies now suffer a -2 to attack and damage rolls. The spell now lasts for 1d10 rounds.
18-22 In addition to the result from 14-17, the caster is surrounded by the ghostly imagery of the
Dog Soldiers. The warriors perform a war dance that offers a magical AC bonus of +4. The
spell lasts for 1 turn.
23-27 A spectral white buffalo appears, bolstering the courage of the caster and 1d6 allies. Affected
are immune to all fear-based attacks and need not make Grit checks for the duration. The
spell lasts for 1 turn.
28-31 Ghostly Dog Soldiers manifest and temporarily possess the caster and up to eight allies
within 20’. While possessed, affected are immune to fear (they need not make Grit checks)
and gain a +1d modifier to both attack and damage rolls. Any enemy slain by a possessed ally
must have their scalp taken (if possible). One round must immediately be spent to claim it.
Scalps will return to the spirit world with the Dog Soldiers as the price for their aid. The spell
lasts for 1 turn +1 round per CL.
32+ In addition to the result from 28-31, a +2d modifier to attack and damage rolls is granted. In
addition, all allies in a 60’ area are possessed. All enemies must immediately pass a Grit check
and suffer a -2d penalty to attack and damage rolls. The spell lasts through the current battle.
WILAMINA’S DOWSING RODS

General: This incantation calls into existence a pair of bent, “L” shaped rods. Properly holding
them loosely, one in each hand, they pivot and triangulate to point at a desired item or location.
These dowsing rods aid the caster in finding water, lost items, animals, and people or it can be used
to divine the answers to simple yes/no questions. The rods cross each other to indicate when the
location or object is reached or indicates “yes” for divinations, uncrossing and pointing in opposite
directions for a “no.” It only works properly if the occultist can succeed at an Agility check to keep
themselves from influencing the outcome each time they take a reading; this check is always rolled
secretly by the judge. The base DC for the check is 12 + any situational modifiers the judge deems
appropriate (like weather, moving quickly, or impending danger that makes the caster anxious. When
used for divination, the caster is limited to asking small-scale questions where the information is
available from their local environment. They automatically get false information if their questions
are too grandiose or too generalized. Only the caster can use the summoned rods. Accuracy increases
with higher casting results.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) a corroded pair of copper dowsing rods appear at the caster’s feet that
function adequately but add a -2 penalty on all saves against electricity attacks while carried; (2) two
willow branches, perfectly formed for dowsing, poke up through the ground at the caster’s feet; (3-4)
two rusty iron rods materialise a few feet above and to the left of the caster before falling to the ground
with a clatter; (5) a friendly woods-spirit steps out of the nearest wooden object or tree to briefly give
the caster a pair of oak dowsing rods from its home-tree; (6) a black crow drops a beautifully carved
and decorated set of hawthorn dowsing rods and caws a stern admonishment not to lose, damage, or
desecrate these valuable items.
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Corruption: Each time this result is rolled, mischief-causing spirits will attempt to twist the power
of the rods—which will now provide tainted information. Starting at a 10% chance and increasing by
10% each time a corruption result is rolled, the rods will provide wrong or misleading information.
The judge will make this roll in secret. If mischief does occur, the judge is encouraged to not give only
opposite or bad information. For example: have the rods cross, then uncross multiple times, giving both “yes”
and “no” results or have the rods change the normal method of relaying information (both rods pointing up
now mean yes, both rods pointing down now means no, or left rod up mean yes, right rod down mean no, etc.).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the caster and all allies within 10’ are drained of 1d3 points of Luck that are taken
to appease the angry, oracle spirits bound to the rods, which disappear in a flaming burst of air; (2) the
summoned rods momentarily open a conduit into the spirit world, directly to the icy waters of the
river Styx and become so cold that they cause 1d6 frost damage to the caster before disappearing in a
flurry of cold air; (3) the summoned rods are bent and cracked if metal or rotten and brittle if wood—
regardless they do not function and the caster is drained of 1d4 points of Luck; (4) all of possibility is
opened to the caster in a quick, mind-destroying vision that shows every choice and forking path of all
things, in all times (the caster must pass a DC 15 Willpower save or be left unable to act or move, eyes
staring wide, tears streaming down their face, as their mind is shattered for 1d6 rounds—after which
they may try and save again as the mental onslaught continues until a save is made).
2-12
Lost. Failure.
13 Failure.
14-15 The summoned set of dowsing rods last for 30 minutes and have a search range of 30’ + 10’
per CL.
16-19 The summoned set of dowsing rods last for one hour and have a search range of 60’ + 10’ per
CL and grants a +1 bonus to their Agility checks for accuracy.
20-22 The summoned set of dowsing rods last for one hour, + 30 minutes per CL and have a search
range of 120’ + 10’ per CL and grants a +2 bonus to their Agility checks for accuracy.
23-26 The summoned set of dowsing rods last for 1d3 hours + 30 minutes per CL and have a search
range of 240’ + 20’ per CL and grants a +3 bonus to their Agility checks for accuracy.
27-30 The summoned set of dowsing rods last for 1d3 days + 1 day per CL and have a search range of
one mile + one mile per CL and grants a +4 bonus to their Agility checks for accuracy.
31-35 The summoned set of dowsing rods last for 1d4 weeks + 1 week per CL and have a search
range of 10 miles + one mile per CL and the Agility checks for accuracy are no longer
required.
36+ In addition to the result from 31-35, the rods can now give more than “yes” or “no” answers
if the caster provides a spirit board (also called a Ouija board or talking board) or a suitable
grid of letters and numbers that the rod can point to. The spirits inhabiting the rods may
not know the answer to every question, but the judge should allow either a truthful answer
to the caster’s question, obscure hints towards the correct answer, or outright lie if the rods
have been tainted with a mischief-spirit from a previous corruption result.
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 LEVEL THREE SPELLS 
BANDOLEER OF PLENTIFUL BULLETS
Level: 3 Range: Self Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 day Save: N/A
General: Translated from the Book of Saint Cyprian from the original Portuguese, this spell enchants a
bandoleer to always have ammunition available to the wearer—as long as the enchantment lasts. The
casting time for this incantation is a full 24 hours during which the caster cannot eat, drink, or ingest
drugs of any kind (alcohol and tobacco included). The time is spent cleaning and decorating one bullet
for each of the bandoleer’s empty loops. These ritual bullets must be made of gold, silver, and crushed
precious stones for a total cost of at least $200.
The incantation makes bullets for a handgun, shotgun, or rifle; more exotic ammunition requires some
luck and a powerful spell check. The ammunition must be loaded by hand, thus a bandoleer of plentiful
bullets cannot make belt- or strip-fed ammo. The bandoleer is usable by anyone once enchanted.
Manifestation: Roll 1d20 modified by Luck: (1-2) at the end of the ritual, a puff of foul, sulfurous
smoke clears to reveal the bandoleer which is always grimy and makes poor quality ammo (damage
is reduced by -1d for each bullet); (3-13) the ritual is concluded, but nothing seems to happen as the
bandoleer appears normal, the bullets it summons function as written and in accordance with the
casting result; (14-15) at the end of the ritual, the bandoleer is covered in glowing mystical runes which
increase the damage from each bullet by +1d; (16) at the conclusion of the ritual, the bandoleer turns
dark green and has a waxy, glossy look, and the bullets it makes don’t feel like they are made of metal
(these bullets can ricochet once before hitting a target—after missing a target, the bullet bounces,
and if the shooter succeeds at a Luck check, strikes the target fired upon); (17) at the conclusion of the
ritual, the bandoleer is struck by lightning, the energy gets absorbed, and the bandoleer and its bullets
crackle constantly with little static discharges (damage for each bullet is increased by +2d); (18) at the
conclusion of the ritual, a playful air elemental steals the bandoleer and tweaks the ritual formula
in subtle ways before leaving the bandoleer 25’ up a nearby tree (the bullets produced are lighter and
give a 50% greater range bonus with the damage being reduced by -1d); (19) for a few minutes after the
completion of the ritual, the bandoleer shimmers through every color of the rainbow several times, in
quick succession, before stopping and revealing encrusted glittering sequins and rhinestones (impose
a -3 penalty to stealth and concealment checks) with ammo that can phase through magical and
non-magical barriers (negates cover modifiers, armor, and magical protection that takes the form of a
barrier); (20+) at the conclusion of the ritual, the ground shakes and swallows the bandoleer, leaving
in its place a note with several cryptic riddles leading to the location of the bandoleer that require 1d4
hours of diligent scrutiny to solve (the bullets will seek their targets, who do not have to be in line of
sight, following any route necessary to connect, giving a +5 to the shooting roll and negating any cover
the target is using).
Corruption: Bullet Sponge!! This result hereafter causes the bungling caster to become more
susceptible to damage from projectile weapons. Weapons fired at the caster have a +1 to hit. Shots that
miss allies that are fired upon and are within 10’ of the caster, strike the caster 10% of the time. Each
additional corruption result increases the bonus given to the caster’s foes by +1, and the chance that
missed shots, aimed at nearby allies, hits the caster increases by 10%.
Misfire: As this spell takes a great deal of preparation and time to achieve, a misfire results in the loss
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of the bandoleer, the money invested, the time invested, and severely shakes the confidence of the
caster, resulting in a -1d penalty to spell checks for the next 1d24 hours.
1 ost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) major corruption + misfire; (1)
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corruption + misfire; (2-3) minor corruption + misfire; (4+) misfire.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-15 Failure.
16-18
Bandoleer lasts for 1d3 days +1 day per CL. On command, a single bullet appears in hand and
does not deplete bullets in the bandoleer. Bullets created this way must be used before they
disappear in 5 minutes.
19-22 Bandoleer lasts for 1d6 days +1 day per CL. On command, a single bullet appears in hand and
does not deplete bullets in the bandoleer. Bullets created by this way must be used before
they disappear in 5 minutes +1 minute per CL.
23-25 Bandoleer lasts for 2d7 days +1 day per CL. On command, the firearm is filled to capacity with
bullets and does not deplete bullets in the bandoleer. Bullets created by this bandoleer must
be used before they disappear in 1 hour + 1 hour per CL.
26-28 Bandoleer lasts for 1d4 weeks +1 week per CL. On command, the firearm is filled to capacity
with bullets and does not deplete bullets in the bandoleer. These bullets act as +1 magic
weapons for the purpose of hitting supernatural critters and spirits. Bullets created by this
bandoleer must be used before they disappear in 1 hour +1 hour per CL.
29-31 Bandoleer lasts for 1d3 months +1 month per CL. On command, the firearm and the firearms
of all allies within 20’ are filled to capacity with the correct ammo. These bullets act as +1
magic weapons for the purpose of hitting supernatural critters and spirits. The bullets do not
disappear until after being fired. A single bullet that fits any type of firearm can be produced
upon command that has the same bonuses.
32+ The bandoleer is now permanent. On command, the firearm and the firearms of all allies
within 40’ are not only filled to capacity with the correct ammo, but will also continue to be
filled for the duration of the combat. These bullets act as +1 magic weapons for the purpose
of hitting supernatural critters, spirits, and extra-planar beings. The bullets do not disappear
until after being fired. A single bullet that fits any type of firearm can be produced upon
command that has the same bonuses.
CTHUTHONIC EMBRACE
General: Roused, but still confined to its prison, the old god Cthulhu can send slivers of power to
petitioners willing to make dark pacts. It’s through the lending of power through these channels, these
little insignificant gifts, that Cthulhu has slowly punched holes in its prison and will one day return.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the caster’s face is overlaid with the horrific image of a tentacle-ringed
maw that causes those within eyesight to suffer a -1 to their next action; (2) caster’s arms transform
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into tentacles that may be used to grapple or trip foes at a range of 15’ with a Strength of 18 (1d6
damage) that lasts for 1d4 rounds; (3) caster vomits violently upon uttering the final words of the spell
as thousands of tiny octopi are spewed onto the ground and crawl about feebly for 1d4 rounds before
expiring (this forces a DC 12 Grit check from all observers); (4) caster is cocooned by a mass of writhing
tentacles that protects them from harm for the duration of the spell (+2 AC and the tentacles will lash
out against any attackers within 15’ that do damage to the caster as a free retaliatory strike that does
1d8 bludgeoning damage with a melee attack roll of +3).
Corruption: The caster’s body changes to resemble an avatar of Cthulhu each time corruption is
rolled. The effects and penalties are additive, and if the same result is rolled twice, choose the next
higher or lower result that the caster does not already have. Each time corruption is rolled, the
caster’s Path moves one step towards the Path of Darkness and will continue as bonuses on the PoD
once that Path is reached. Once all effects are gained, further corruption just adds an additional step
to the PoD. Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s skin takes on a rubbery texture that increases
their natural AC by +1, but all healing attempts (magical or not) suffer a -2 penalty to the roll; (2-3)
caster’s eyes change, taking on the appearance of blank white orbs (caster suffers -1 to action rolls
made in full daylight, but can now see in the dark); (4-5) caster exudes a scent that is both sweet and
repulsive that animals and humans find disturbing (-1d on all social interaction rolls but oddly grants
a +2 bonus to any type of charm or mental domination checks); (6-7) pustules and a spreading rash
grow to cover the caster over the course of a month (imposing a -1d on all human interaction rolls),
and on the next waxing crescent moon, the pustules will burst as small writhing tentacles sprout
from the sores (caster gains +3 to all spell checks until the next waxing crescent moon when the
tentacles will die off and the pustules and rash will reform over the course of a new month); (8-9)
each finger of the caster’s hand elongates and becomes tentacular with tiny suckers covering their
length (this creates a superior grip on any held item which will never be dropped unless the caster
wishes it, but they seem to have a mind of their own and doing any intricate or delicate hand work
requires a DC 15 Willpower check to even try and perform); (10+) slowly, over the course of a month,
the caster will undergo a transformation that will radically change their countenance (causing a -2d
on all interaction rolls): all body hair falls off as the caster’s skin turns an increasingly deeper shade
of red—teeth fall out as tentacles sprout on the caster’s face, surrounding their mouth, which has
widened and become beaklike; finally, their skull elongates taking on a squid shape.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster feels their tongue transform into a black tentacle, making any additional
spell checks or verbal communication suffer a -2 penalty for 1d3 rounds; (2) black, writhing tentacles
sprout from the ground, tripping any unwary target within 30’ (DC 13 Reflex save or become prone);
(3) the spell backfires: roll another spell check at +1, and apply all new effects to the caster and allies
within 10’; (4) caster is mentally pulled from the field of battle and now faces the prison holding the
exiled god Cthulhu, who whispers a forbidden secret “man is not meant to know” before being sent
back to their mortal shell (Grit is permanently reduced by 1 point each time this result is rolled, and the
caster now has a major phobia—nyctophobia is recommended).
2-11 Lost. Failure.
12-13
Failure.
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14-17 A pool of ebon-taint manifests on the ground within a 30’ area centered on the caster. For the
duration of the spell, tentacles reach out at any targets in the area of effect aschosen by the
caster. Targets must pass a Reflex save versus a DC equaling the spell check total, with failure
resulting in the targets being knocked prone, after which they must continue to try and pass
the save (this represents the constant harassment by the summoned tentacles) before they
can stand. The spell lasts for 1d10 rounds.
18-19 A pool of ebon-taint manifests on the ground within a 40’ area centered on the caster. For
the duration of the spell, tentacles reach out at any targets in the area of effect as chosen by
the caster. Targets must pass a Reflex save versus a DC equaling the spell check total + CL,
with failure resulting in the targets being knocked prone. After which, they must continue to
try and pass the save (this represents the constant harassment by the summoned tentacles)
before they can stand. The spell lasts for 1d10 rounds.
20-23 A pool of ebon-taint manifests on the ground within a 50’ area centered on the caster. For
the duration of the spell, tentacles reach out at any targets in the area of effect as chosen by
the caster. Targets must pass a Reflex save versus a DC equaling the spell check total + CL,
with failure resulting in the targets being knocked prone. After which, they must continue to
try and pass the save (this represents the constant harassment by the summoned tentacles)
before they can stand. In addition, each target failing the save suffers 1d8+CL in piercing
damage from the thorny growths on the tentacle. The spell lasts for 1 turn.
24-27 In addition to the result from 20-23, the caster may command a giant viridian-hued tentacle
to burst from the ground beneath, delicately lifting them into the air as the tentacle
continues to grow 20’ per round. The effect can be used to escape danger, reach items or
locations that were out of reach, etc. The tentacle is AC 12 with 80 hp. Each successful melee
attack upon the tentacle will cause a sickly sweet aromatic ichor to spray the attacker (1d4
damage + DC 12 Fortitude save or paralysis for 1d8 rounds) as a self-defense mechanism. The
spell now lasts for 1+CL turns.
28-31 In addition to the result from 20-23, the caster may command 1d4 giant viridian-hued
tentacles to burst from the ground, covering a 60’ area centered on the caster. Each round,
including the round the spell is cast, the tentacles will attempt to slam or crush targets in
the area of effect that are chosen by the caster. Targets may attempt a Reflex save with a
target DC matching the original spell check result or take 1d10+CL in bludgeoning damage.
Suffering any amount of damage results in the target being knocked prone. The tentacles
may be attacked directly and have an AC of 12 with 80 hp. Each successful melee attack upon
the tentacle will cause a sickly sweet aromatic ichor to spray the attacker (1d4 damage + DC
12 Fortitude save or paralysis for 1d8 rounds) as a self-defense mechanism. The spell lasts
1+CL turns.
32-35 In addition to the result from 20-23, each round, including the round the spell is cast, a giant
viridian-hued tentacle can be commanded to burst from the ground and lash out towards
one target as chosen by the caster within 50’. The target is automatically grabbed (no hit roll
is needed and it can not be avoided) and 1d20 crushing damage is applied as the target is
lifted into the air to meet the dread gaze of Cthulhu. The target must pass a DC 18 Grit check
or permanently lose half (round down) of their current Grit. The target is then thrown 1d30’
away, suffering falling damage upon contacting the ground, and is prone. The spell lasts for
1+CL turns.
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36+ A dark pool of liquid, 12’ in diameter, forms near the caster, and 1d6 giant, viridian-hued
tentacles burst from the ground to surround the pool. Each round, including the round the
spell is cast, the tentacles lash out towards a target chosen by the caster within 50’. Targets
are automatically grabbed (no roll is needed, there is no chance to escape) and are dropped
into the black pool, which serves as a temporary gate to a pocket dimension. 1d10 years pass
within the pocket dimension while the target suffers horrors unimaginable—though only
mere seconds pass on the earth. The next round, targets are ejected out from the portal and
return horribly altered. Arms are replaced by tentacles, heads covered in screaming mouths,
etc. Targets make a Grit check at DC 20; a passing check causes a permanent loss of half the
target’s Grit. Failing the check causes a loss of all Grit. Targets reduced to 0 Grit are useless
abominations, fit only to be destroyed. Sacrificing one such victim during a spell attempt will
grant an automatic natural 20 to the spell check but moves the caster four steps towards the
Path of Darkness. Spell lasts for 1+CL round.
DUST DEVIL
General: The caster temporarily summons (or becomes one with) a dust elemental that manifests as a
funnel cloud of dust, sand, and other debris.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a strong wind accompanied by a ghostly howl blows through the area
the caster currently inhabits; (2) caster momentarily crumbles to dust during the round of casting
before being reformed on the following round; (3) caster is lifted in midair and spun violently by the
elemental as it arrives, leaving the caster disoriented (-1d to all rolls) on the following round; (4) the
skin of the caster begins to crack as wind and sand escape from the wounds (caster suffers 1 hit point
of damage).
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) the skin of the caster gains a gritlike texture, giving the
appearance of always looking dirty (-1 to social interaction rolls); (2-3) caster finds themselves a magnet
for dirt and all things dusty, requiring the removal of outer clothing every eight hours or the caster
will suffer from fits of sneezing (neglecting the dusting causes -1d on all physical rolls due to the dust
being kicked up); (4-5) the voice of the caster takes on a dry raspy sound, unsettling animals and small
children (-1d to social interaction rolls); (6-7) caster vomits plumes of dust and debris during times of
stress (a DC 8 Willpower save is needed during stressful situations or the caster is unable to act for 1d3
rounds); (8-9) a strong breeze follows the caster, often knocking small objects over, or stirring wind
chimes on a breezeless day (any attempt at stealth or concealment is made at -1d); (10+) caster develops
an aversion for water (the elemental opposite to wind) and is unable to consciously cross running
bodies of water and avoids baths (any action rolled that involves the caster being in or very near water
is penalized by -1d).
Misfire: Roll 1d3: (1) caster is swept 10’ up in a miniature whirlwind before being dropped to the
ground prone (1d6 fall damage with a chance of broken bone); (2) a blast of searing desert wind spreads
out from the caster in a 30’ radius (any living creature in the area must make a DC 12 Fortitude save
to avoid 1d8 blistering heat damage; (3) caster crumbles to dust and is blown 1d100’ away in a random
direction before reforming, prone on the ground, at the end of the round.
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2-10
Lost. Failure.
11 Failure.
12-17 Caster gains the ability to create gusts of wind strong enough to knock 1d4 man-sized targets
within 30’ prone. Targets must make a Fortitude save with a DC matching the result of the
spell check each round the spell (a single save is not sufficient, a new save is made every
round) is in effect. Failure results in the targets being knocked prone and tumbled 20’ away
each round the save is failed. Spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
18-19 In addition to the result from 14-17, the caster stirs up any loose debris into the air that has
additional effects. Half-cover (+2 to AC) is granted to the caster, and all within a 50’ radius of
the caster are potentially blinded (friends and foes within the area of effect must make a DC
12 Reflex save for each turn the spell is in effect or are temporarily blinded and suffer -2 to
melee attacks and -4 to missile attacks). Spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
20-23 Caster is enveloped in a whirlwind of dirt, sand, and loose debris. Caster gains +6 to AC and
flies above the ground with a movement of 60’. Melee attacks that miss the caster instead
catch and sling the attacker 1d4x10’ into the air (causing falling damage). Ranged attacks that
miss the caster are instead deflected randomly with a 50% chance of striking a friend or foe.
24-27 Caster summons 1d3 man-sized whirlwind dust-devils, each with the ability to attack
by mental command (the command takes up 1 action for the caster and commands all
summoned dust-devils at once). Targets attacked must make a Reflex save with a DC
matching the result of the spell check to avoid being enveloped. Failure results in the targets
being enveloped and suffer 1d4 Stamina damage each round they remain enveloped as they
choke on the dust (Stamina of 0 is death). Those enveloped must make a Fortitude save
with a DC matching the result of the spell check each round to pull free, landing prone if
successful. Spell lasts for 1 turn.
28-31 Caster summons and controls a dust-devil that envelops all targets within 30’ centered on
the dust-devil (that has a MV of 60’). It takes 1 action for the caster to control the dust-devil
to move each round. All targets must make a Fortitude save with a DC matching the result of
the spell check to avoid being thrown 1d6x10’ into the air, suffering falling damage when they
land prone. Those passing the save find vision totally obscured, suffering a -6 to all attacks.
Re-entering or remaining in the affected area forces a new save to avoid being thrown each
round, and any who succeed at remaining in the area must make a Fortitude save with a DC
matching the result of the spell check. Failure results in the targets suffering 1d4 Stamina
damage each round they remain enveloped as they choke on the dust (Stamina of 0 is death).
32-33 In addition to the result from 28-31, the caster’s body crumbles, becoming the dust-devil
instead of summoning one. While in this form, they are immune to all non-magical attacks
and gain a movement of 90’. In addition, the caster gains +2 action dice and may envelope
and throw targets (see result 28-31). Spell lasts 2 turns.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the caster gains a movement of 120’, is given +3 action
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dice, and may envelope and throw targets (see result 28-31) within a 60’ area centered on the
caster. Spell lasts 2 turns.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the caster gains +4 action dice and may envelope and
throw targets (see result 28-31) within a 90’ area centered on the caster. Spell lasts for 2 turns.
GALLOWS
Level: 3 Range: Line of sight Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: Spectral hangmen cross the veil to dole out vigilante justice for the target’s past
transgressions by way of a just hanging at the ghostly gallows.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a hangman’s noose materializes and begins stretching to reveal a
dimensional portal into the Near of the spirit world; (2) caster becomes a conduit to the spirit world,
allowing the spirits to step out of their body; (3) a crack of thunder signals the coming of judgement
as the sky darkens with storm clouds blown in by a burst of cold wind; (4) a section of hangman’s rope
bursts from the ground, pulling the spirit hanging on to the free end out of the earth.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s eyes lose all color, leaving only milky orbs (bright
sunlight results in a -1d penalty to all actions requiring eyesight, but once per day, the caster can see
the sins of one target in a vision); (2-3) caster’s neck is left with a permanent rope burn as a reminder
that they will one day face judgement for their own sins; (4-5) all who encounter the caster sense
something peculiar about them and feel as if they’re being judged (social interaction rolls are made
with a -1d penalty); (6-7) a short piece of rope that glows faintly in darkness is tied in a noose and hangs
from the caster’s neck, and upon removal, the spell is lost for 24 hours and a roll is made on the Minor
Corruption table; (8+) a roll on the Major Corruption table is made and the caster develops a strong
compulsion for hunting down, and passing judgement on, wanted criminals.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) summoned spirits find the caster to be a worse blight on mankind than the
original targets (reroll the spell check with a +1 or use 1d24+1 if the caster is not on the PoR— apply the
spell’s effects on the caster and any allies not on the PoR should the spell affect multiple targets); (2) a
spectral hangman’s noose materializes around the caster’s neck, cinching down for 1d6 rounds, causing
1d3 temporary Stamina damage per round until the rope can be pulled free (DC 10 Strength check,
and once the rope is removed, lost Stamina returns with a Stamina that reaches 0 being death by
suffocation); (3) a portal appears above the caster, sending a powerful gust of wind downward which,
knocks them prone; (4) waves of regret wash over the caster as they are forced to relive past sins and
possible crimes (a DC 13 Willpower save must be made each round to act normally, or the caster stands
motionless, an unwilling witness to past transgressions for 1d8 rounds).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 Failure.
14-18 A spectral gallows explodes from the ground along with a hangman’s spirit. The hangman
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immediately attacks with the noose, attempting to grapple the caster’s chosen target within
eyesight. Once grappled, the target is considered pinned. If the target cannot escape the
grapple (the gallows spirit has a Strength of 18, 2d10 HD, and 15 hp but can not otherwise
be harmed unlessed banished or magic is used and will perform no other action than the
hanging) before the end of their next round, the spectral noose cinches tighter and drags the
target towards the gallows where they are strung up. While the noose is attached, the target
begins reliving past sins and crimes and suffers 1d3 points of temporary Stamina damage
from choking for each round of the spell. Once hung, the target may only attempt to escape
by passing a DC 15+CL Strength check while suffering a -1d penalty from being off balance.
Should the target be reduced to 0 Stamina, both gallows and vengeful spirit vanish. Freeing
the target returns Stamina damage at the rate of 1d3 points per round due to the ghostly
nature of the attack. Spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
19-23 In addition to the result from 14-18, 1d4+CL gallows and hangmen are summoned with the
spell lasting 1d10+CL rounds.
24-28 In addition to the result from 14-18, 1d6+CL gallows and hangmen are summoned with the
spell lasting 1 turn.
29+ An entire spectral courtroom appears with a judge, jury, and executioners. All foes that are
in the current combat are seized by the spectral executioners and made to kneel before the
judge. The judge “reads” the targets, enumerating all their sins before the jury who will vote
on their final dispensation. Targets are not permitted a save against this drama, nor can they
fight back (even with magical weapons as any spirit struck down is replaced instantly), but
a single turn back the night attempt can be made prior to sentencing if a revelator is present
(treat the ghostly assembly as a 3HD creature). Sentencing will progress in this way: For
every step a target is on the PoR, add a +1 bonus to the roll. For every step a target is on the
PoD, add a -1 penalty to the roll. If a target has class effects that relate to the un-dead, add
a +1 to the roll (calavera, sin eater, and tommyknocker). If a target is truly innocent of any
wrongdoing, add a +5 to the roll. If a target is truly guilty of wrongdoing, add a -5 to the roll.
Each target adds their Personality modifier to the roll. Once the roll modifiers are calculated,
the judge will roll 1d20 + calculated modifiers vs. a DC of 15+CL. Each target that fails, has
their spirit torn from their body and dragged into the spirit world as the ghostly court
pronounces their verdict, leaving behind a lifeless husk. Each target that succeeds is granted
a pardon from the court, released, and now gains +1d to all actions against the caster for 1d12
months. The court and all condemned souls vanish once the verdict is given.
GUN BUTTER
Level: 3 Range: 60' Duration: 1+CL rounds Casting Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: A simple (but effective) spell that causes metal objects to heat up.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) invisible microwaves radiate from the caster, heating up a specific metal
object on or held by the target; (2) the holder of the item has their own body heat stolen (causing them
to shiver and become more sluggish, causing a -1d to all actions) and conductively transferred to the
item held; (3) invisible microwaves radiate from the caster’s hands, directed at a metal object on or held
by the target; (4) ambient heat from around the target is transferred to a specific object on or held by
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the target, increasing its internal energy, and noticeably decreasing the local temperature around the
target.
Corruption: Roll 1d4 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s body pulls heat from their surroundings to
stay warm, causing all temperatures within 15’ of them to be 15° cooler at all times; (2) caster’s body
temperature drops to 94°F, causing them to shake and shiver as they enter a state of mild hypothermia
(caster suffer -1 on all spell checks and Agility checks from the trembling); (3) minor corruption; (4+)
major corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) spell randomly targets an object on an ally (reroll the spell check with a +1 bonus
and apply the results to a random item on your closest ally); (2) a random object on the caster suffers
the result from 16-17; (3) reroll the spell check with a +15 bonus, the spell works as normal, but the
caster’s body provides the necessary heat, causing them to become hypothermic and suffer -2d to all
actions for the spell duration; (4) all metal objects within 60’ of the caster become too hot to hold or
carry, causing 1d6 damage to those carrying or holding such objects for the spell duration.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-15 Failure.
16-17 Caster chooses one mundane (non-magical or non-mystical), inanimate metal object within
range, which becomes increasingly hotter over time. The first round of the spell, the item
becomes scalding hot, causing 1d4 damage to anyone holding or carrying the object near
their skin. Subsequent rounds find the object becoming so hot that having it anywhere near
living tissue causes second-degree burns and 1d8 damage each round it is near the creature
carrying or holding the object.
18-21 In addition to the result from 16-17, the damage to living beings changes to 1d8 immediately
and 1d10 each subsequent round; the spell inflicts damage to the object, moving it 1 step up
the ladder to being destroyed (see Catching Fire) as it begins to melt and deform. If the object
chosen is a firearm, any loaded ammo will immediately discharge and damage the wielder
(roll damage for each bullet present, take half damage if the weapon was dropped).
22-23 In addition to the result from 18-21, magical and mystical inanimate metal objects may be
targeted. Furthermore, the damage to living beings changes to 1d10 immediately and 1d12
each subsequent round. The damage to a mundane, inanimate, metal object moves 2 steps up
the ladder (see Catching Fire), but does not damage magical or supernatural objects.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the number of objects which may be targeted changes
to 1d3, the damage to living beings changes to 1d14 immediately and 1d16 each subsequent
round; the damage to mundane, inanimate metal objects moves 4 steps up the ladder (see
Catching Fire).
27-31 1d5 targeted, inanimate metal objects within range, become increasingly hotter over
time. The first round of the spell, the item becomes scalding hot, causing 1d16 damage to
anyone holding or carrying the object near their skin. Subsequent rounds find the object
becoming so hot that having it anywhere near living tissue causes second-degree burns and
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1d20 damage each round it is near the creature carrying or holding the object. Mundane,
inanimate metal objects melt and are destroyed (but clings to the wielder and takes 1d6
rounds to remove the burning material), and inanimate, magical or supernatural objects
must make a save (Fortitude + magical bonus modifier vs. a DC equal to the spell check)
or catch on fire, starting 2 steps up the burn ladder to being destroyed (animate or bonded
magical items such as a gunslinger’s ghost irons or a sin eater’s soul-aegis for example, are
immune to this damage).
32-33 In addition to the result from 27-31, the number of objects which may be targeted changes
to 1d7, the damage to living beings changes to 1d20 immediately and 1d24 each subsequent
round. The melted mass of metal now takes 1d6+CL rounds to remove. Inanimate, magical or
supernatural objects now take 4 steps of damage (animate or bonded magical items such as a
gunslinger’s ghost irons or a sin eater’s soul-aegis for example, are immune to this damage).
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the number of objects which may be targeted changes to
1d10+CL, the damage to living beings changes to 1d24 immediately and 1d30 each subsequent
round until the melted mass of metal is removed. Inanimate, magical or supernatural objects
are now destroyed (animate or bonded magical items such as a gunslinger’s ghost irons or a
sin eater’s soul-aegis for example, are immune to this damage).
36+ In a 60’ radius centered on the caster, all metal objects (other than the caster’s, but does
include any allies caught in the effect) superheat by pulling the energy from the affected
area, dropping the temperature by 40°. Mundane and magical (animate and bonded magic
excluded) objects glow a bright red before melting into slag. Anyone wearing or holding said
objects takes 2d14 points of damage immediately and 2d20 for each round they stay in the
area of effect, any clothing worn bursts into fire (1d6 damage increasing by +1d each round
until the clothing is removed or fire put out by taking an action), and all ammunition carried
explodes. Everyone in the area of effect must make a Luck check (including the caster). If the
roll succeeds, take a mear 1d6 damage from all the flying shrapnel; if the roll fails, multiply
the amount the roll failed by 10 and take this much damage from direct bullet strikes.
Example: A poor shopkeeper caught in the effect has a Luck score of 12 and rolls a 15. The
hapless shopkeep failed his roll by 3 and now takes 30 points of damage!
NECROTIZING TOUCH
Level: 3 Range: Touch or 20’ Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Fort
General: The caster’s hands become anathema to life itself, draining the life-force from living things
within its range.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) caster’s hands take on the pallor and appearance of a rotting corpse while
casting the spell; (2) caster exudes a malefic aura in a 20’ radius, causing animals to shy away from
them; (3) all native plant life within a 20’ radius of the caster begins to wither; (4) caster’s eyes have the
appearance of hourglasses, seeing all beauty fade as their vision depicts the rapid decay of all living and
non-living matter for the spell’s duration.
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s hands take on the pallor and appearance of a
rotting corpse, forcing them to either hide their disfigurement or suffer -2d on social interaction rolls;
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(2-3) caster’s body begins to resemble a decaying corpse (lose 1d4 points of Personality and suffer -2d on
all social interaction rolls); (4-5) caster’s body begins to exude a foul miasma which is noticeable up to
a 20’ radius from the caster (lose 2 points of Personality and suffer -1d on social interaction rolls); (6-7)
caster generates a fear-aura and forces a Grit check when they are first encountered in this form (the
character’s level is the number of HD used to calculate the Grit check modifier); (8) minor corruption;
(9) major corruption; (10+) greater corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster and all allies suddenly feel as if rigor mortis had set in, causing -1d on all
Agility-related rolls and a Movement reduction of -5’ (to a minimum of 5’) for 1d4 rounds; (2) the spell
backfires and applies to one random ally within 50’ of the caster (reroll the spell check at a +1 and
apply the results to the poor ally); (3) caster suffers visions of the evils done by any creature within 50’
(make a DC 10 Willpower save or is unable to act for 1d4 rounds as the evils witnessed distract their
focus); (4) caster’s body begins to undergo an accelerated aging process (for 1d4 rounds, caster must
make a DC 10 Fortitude save each round or suffer 1 point of permanent Stamina loss and age 5 years
for each failed check).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
Failure.
12-13
14-17 Caster’s touch initiates a process of cellular degeneration. Any living being touched by the
caster must make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the spell check or lose 1d6 points of
Stamina or Fortitude. The caster restores an equal amount of Stamina (treat a Fortitude
drain as if it were Stamina) as that drained. Caster’s Stamina score cannot be increased higher
than the caster’s original maximum.
18-20 The touch causes either 1d8 points of Stamina loss (Fortitude if a creature) or 1d8 hp loss.
An equal amount of either Stamina (treat a Fortitude drain like Stamina) or hit points are
transferred to the caster. Stamina cannot be increased higher than the caster’s original, but
hit points can (additional hp over character maximum will drain away if not used in 1d4
turns). Additionally, the caster begins to drain the moisture from a target’s body, causing
them to have to make an additional Willpower save with a DC matching the result of the
spell check; failure results in the target becoming extremely dehydrated and suffering
dizziness and confusion (-1d to all actions for 1d4 rounds).
21-23 In addition to the result from 18-20, the Stamina and hit point losses are increased to 1d10
points (Fortitude from a creature). Additionally, the target’s skin begins to blacken and
slough off in places as the effects of the touch spread throughout the target’s system (-1d on
Personality checks due to the disgusting effects). Spell lasts for 1d4 rounds.
24-26 The cellular degeneration becomes increasingly severe. In addition to the result from 21-23,
instead of just suffering Stamina or hp loss, the target must make a Fortitude save or lose 1d4
points each of Stamina, Strength, and Agility (Fortitude, Reflex, and Willpower if a creature)
and the hit point loss is increased to 2d6.
27-28 In addition to the result from 24-26, the Stamina, Strength, and Agility (Fortitude, Reflex,
and Willpower if a creature) loss is increased to 1d6 and the hit point loss is increased to
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3d6. Additionally, the target must make an additional Willpower save with a DC equal to
the result of the spell check; failure results in the target losing 1d4 points of Intelligence
as the necrotizing infection spreads to their brain and begins to destroy the target’s neural
pathways.
29-31 A malefic aura radiates out in a 20’ radius from the caster, which initiates a process of cellular
degeneration. Any creature (including allies) within the aura exuded by the caster must make
a Fortitude save or lose either 1d5 points each of Stamina, Strength, and Agility (Fortitude,
Reflex, and Willpower if a creature) or 1d6 hit points. The caster restores an equal amount
of Stamina, Strength and Agility or hit points as that drained. Caster’s ability scores cannot
be increased higher than the caster’s original maximum. Hit points may exceed caster’s
maximum and are lost at a rate of 1d6 hp per turn following acquisition if not lost prior to
then in another manner. Spell lasts for 1d4 rounds.
32+ The caster’s corruption aura strengthens. In addition to the result from 29-31, the Stamina,
Strength, and Agility loss is increased to 1d7 (Fortitude, Reflex, and Willpower if a creature)
and the hit point loss is increased to 2d6. Additionally, the spread of the necrotizing aura is
so debilitating that each target affected must make an additional Fortitude save with a DC
matching the result of the spell check; failure results in one of the target’s limbs (randomly
determined) becoming withered and desiccated and completely useless. This effect may not
be reversed short of divine healing or intervention.
PAROXYSM
Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Fort
General: Excellent for home defense, this is another chestnut originally copied from the tattered
pages of H. P. Snodbottom’s Prairie Home Survival Guide. Until the incantation is discharged, one of the
occultist’s hands, a melee weapon, or several pieces of ammunition are charged with energy and are
coated with a sticky layer of neurotoxic venom. This layer of venom causes no problems with gripping,
climbing, or fine manipulation, but the caster does need to be careful not to discharge the incantation
accidentally upon an ally or innocent bystander. A glove may be donned to alleviate the risk and
most of the manifestation effects, but the glove must be removed before the caster can discharge the
incantation. The spell ends after the caster succeeds with their first attack within the time granted
by the incantation. Any enchanted ammunition created can be shared with others, but only the one
who cast this incantation is immune to the incantation’s effects. Care must be taken by others using
these missiles, and a thief may apply their bonus for handling poisons when using these items. Unless
indicated by the casting check, the effects of this incantation are normal, non-magical, and heal with
rest or magical aid.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1-2) the ammo or hand glows with a dim, purple light equivalent to a candle
and is constantly dripping with slime of the same hue; (3-5) the ammo or hand sheds sparks and makes
little whizzing noises; (6-7) the ammo or hand smolders and crackles, trailing red smoke that quickly
dissipates; (8) the ammo or hand glows with a neon-yellow light equivalent to a torch and is constantly
dripping slime of the same hue.
Corruption: Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0-1) the caster must succeed at a Luck check for their hand
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or any ammunition that was to be affected by the incantation, with failure indicating the caster’s
hand is broken in multiple places or the ammo is destroyed (the broken hand will only heal with
magical aid and imposes a -1d to all physical actions or spell checks until healed); (2-4) the caster
must succeed at a DC15 Fortitude save or permanently lose 1d4+1 points of Stamina (only magical
intervention will heal the Stamina loss); (5+) all the ammunition (including magical varieties) within
50’ of the failed spell becomes dull, tarnished, and covered with rust or rot (damage is reduced by -2d
until they can be repaired).
Misfire: Roll 1d6: (1) two randomly chosen targets within 40’ must succeed at a DC14 Fortitude save
or are overcome by seizures (targets are unable to move or take physical actions for 1d6+CL rounds);
(2-5) one randomly chosen target within 20’ must succeed at a DC12 Fortitude save or be overcome by
seizures (target is unable to move or take physical actions for 1d4+CL rounds); (6) the inept caster must
succeed at a DC16 Fortitude save or be overcome by seizures which renders them unable to move or
take physical actions for 1d3+CL rounds.
1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) greater corruption + misfire;
(1) major corruption + misfire; (2-3) corruption + misfire; (4+) misfire.
2-14
Lost. Failure.
15 One of the caster’s hands is charged with chaotic energy. The caster can make a normal
melee attack on their next round, trying to strike their target. If successful, the attack inflicts
any normal damage and the victim must succeed at a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the
spell check result, or they are overcome by seizures. The convulsing target is unable to move
or take any actions for 1 round. The spell ends after a successful strike.
16-17 One of the caster’s hands is charged with chaotic energy. The occultist can make a normal
melee attack on their next round, trying to strike their target. If successful, the attack may
inflict any normal damage and the target must succeed at a Fortitude save with a DC equal
to the spell check result, or they are overcome by seizures. The convulsing target is unable to
move or take any actions for 1d6+CL rounds. Incantation ends after one successful strike.
18-21 One of the caster’s hands or 1d6+CL bullets are charged with chaotic energy for 1d4+CL
turns. The occultist makes normal attacks trying to touch or shoot their targets. If successful,
the attack may inflict any normal damage and the victims must succeed at a Fortitude save
with a DC equal to the spell check result, or they are overcome by seizures. The convulsing
targets are unable to move or take any physical actions for 1d8+CL rounds. Incantation ends
after 1 successful strike by hand or per bullet, or the spell duration expires.
22-23 One of the caster’s hands, a melee weapon, or 2d4+CL bullets can be charged with chaotic
energy for 1d4+CL turns. The caster makes normal attacks on their targets. If successful,
the attack may inflict any normal damage, and the victims must succeed at a Fortitude save
with a DC equal to the spell check result, or they are overcome by seizures. The convulsing
targets are unable to move or take any actions for 1d10+CL rounds. Incantation ends after a
successful strike by melee or missile fire, or the spell duration expires.
24-26 For the next 1d3 rounds, the caster designates one creature within 30’ and with a word
causes the indicated target to become overwhelmed by seizures of such violence that the
victim causes themselves 1 point of damage per round they are in the grip of the seizure. If
the creature is 2HD or less, it is affected automatically. If 3HD or greater, it receives a DC 20
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Fortitude save to resist. Victims are unable to move or take any actions, and the seizure lasts
for 1d10+CL rounds.
27-31 For the next 2d3 rounds, the caster designates 1d4+CL targets within 30’ and causes them
to become overwhelmed by seizures of such violence that they cause themselves 1d3 points
of damage per round they are in the grip of the seizure. Any creature of 4HD or less is
automatically affected. Creatures of 5HD or greater receive a DC 20 Fortitude save. Victims
are unable to move or take any actions, and the seizure lasts for 1d10+CL rounds.
32+ The caster is imbued with the power to kill their enemies by invoking a terrible paroxysm
within their victims. For the next 24 hours the caster may point at one target per hour that
is within eyesight. Creatures are automatically affected if they have less than 6HD. Creatures
of 6HD or greater receive a DC 20 Fortitude save. Victims are unable to move or take any
actions and the seizure lasts for 4d6+CL rounds, suffering 2 points of damage per round until
the spell expires or they are dead.
RESISTANCE
General: The caster grants the target resistance to various forms of energies and potentially
even magic! When a random form of energy is asked for: Roll 1d10: (1) sonic; (2) chemical; (3)
electromagnetic; (4) kinetic; (5) nuclear; (6) ionization; (7) thermal; (8) gravitational; (9) magic; or (10)
roll twice and combine.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) targets are surrounded by a nimbus of non-damaging energies of the forms
to which they are granted protection; (2) caster’s hands are wreathed in non-damaging energies to
which they are providing resistance; (3) caster’s body takes on the visual aspect of the energies to which
they are providing resistance; (4) lines of non-damaging energies connect the caster to those provided
resistance.
Corruption: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster becomes vulnerable to one or more forms of
energy and suffers double damage when exposed (roll 1d10: 1- sonic, 2- chemical, 3- electromagnetic, 4-
kinetic, 5- nuclear, 6- ionization, 7- thermal, 8- gravitational, 9- magic, or 10- roll twice and combine);
(2) the area within 30’ of the caster is constantly deluged with minor amounts of one or more forms of
energy described above; (3) greater corruption; (4) major corruption; (5+) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) spell randomly targets an opposing enemy (reroll with a +1 bonus and apply the
result); (2) one random inanimate object in range begins to emit one or more forms of energy; (3) caster
suffers +1d to all energy-based damage for the spell duration; (4) all enemies within 120’ of the caster
are resistant to damage from all forms of energy, gaining -1d to all energy-based damage rolls.
1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) corruption + misfire; (1-2)
corruption; (3) minor corruption; (4+) misfire.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-15 Failure.
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16-17 The caster gains limited resistance to a random form of energy and ignores 2 hit points of
damage from that form of energy each round they would take damage from it. The effect
lasts for 1 turn.
18-22 In addition to the result from 16-17, the resistance to damage changes to 5 hp of damage each
round, and the caster gains +2 to all saving throws to resist the specific form of energy when
required. The effect lasts for 1 turn.
23-25 In addition to the result from 18-22, the number of targets affected changes to 1d3, the
resistance to damage changes to 10 hp of damage each round, and all affected targets gain +4
to all saving throws to resist damage by the specific form of energy. The effect lasts for 1 turn.
26-31 The caster creates a shield of energy resistance around themselves. All energy damage of
one type, chosen by the caster and within a 10’ radius, is suppressed. The caster and targets
within a 10’ radius of the caster ignore a collective 40 hp of energy damage each round from
the chosen energy type. As the energy is absorbed, the caster selects where any overflow
damage is directed. For example: If everyone within the 10’ radius takes 17 hp of kinetic damage
total in a round, it is completely absorbed. However, if the next round produces a total of
44 points of kinetic damage, then 4 points of damage overflow. The caster selects which strikes
are completely resisted, partially resisted, and which bypass the shield to inflict those 4 points of
overflow damage, and to who. The effect lasts for 1 turn.
32-33 In addition to the result from 26-31, any sources of the chosen energy within a 30’ radius
of the caster are extinguished (any magical effects or items get a save vs. the DC of the
spell check or are either dispelled, if it had a duration of use, or temporarily suppressed for
magic items) for the spell duration and the amount of energy damage collectively absorbed
increases to 50 hp. The effect lasts for 1 turn.
34-35 The caster and all allies within a 60’ radius centered on the caster are completely immune to
damage and effects from a randomly rolled energy type. The effect lasts for 1 turn.
36+ The caster and all allies within a 60’ radius centered on the caster are completely immune to
the damage and effects from 1d6 randomly rolled energy types. The effect lasts for 1 turn.
SHADOW STRIDE
Level: 3 Range: Touch or 25’ radius Duration: 1 round Casting Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: The caster works with the darkness inherent in shadows that connects the mortal world with
that of the spirit, forging a spirit-path used for quick travel. With the proper spell check, up to five
miles can be crossed in 1 round.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) caster’s body becomes a living shadow (+1 to Fortitude saves and can see
120’ in darkness with no penalties) that needs to stay away from direct sunlight for the duration of the
spell or will start dissolving at the rate of -1 Stamina per round until death is reached at 0 Stamina; (2)
a swirling of dark mist bubbles up in front of the caster, engulfing them from the waist down as they
step onto a shadowy path that leads into the spirit world; (3) tendrils of semi-solid blackness reach out
from the nearest collection of shadows and grasp the caster, pulling them rapidly into the shadows
and ejecting them out at their destination (a Grit check at DC 10 must be made as the experience is
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unsettling); (4) the caster’s body merges with their own shadow just before that shadow is sucked into
the spirit world.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster finds their skin has become very sensitive to
sunlight (direct sunlight on exposed skin causes 1 point of damage each round), making heavy clothing
a must; (2-3) caster’s skin begins to turn more translucent as swirling whorls of constantly moving
shadow is glimpsed beneath (+1d to stealth-related rolls but suffers -2d on all social interactions due
to the unnerving tattoos); (4-5) caster’s shadow begins to move independently of their physical form,
japing and cavorting behind the caster constantly which distracts the caster’s allies (who suffer -1 to all
rolls during combat as their peripheral vision constantly catches the movement) when it is visible; (6-7)
caster’s eyes turn completely black and leak a smoky mist, causing them to view a world which appears
cloudy and somehow less substantial (vision-related rolls gain +1d in the spirit world and a -1d penalty
on earth); (8+) caster’s lower extremities turn to swirling shadows, making movement difficult on earth
and much easier in the spirit world (-10’ MV to a minimum of 5’ on earth, +10’ MV in the spirit world).
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster’s tongue turns into shadow substance, making any additional spell checks
suffer a -2 penalty for 1d3 rounds as forming words are difficult; (2) a 10’ deep, 5’ radius pit of shadows,
centered on the caster, comes into existence and turns solid again in 1d4 rounds, trapping those that
fell in who have not made their way out in time (a DC 12 Fortitude check saves for half damage or
suffer 3d8 damage from the crushing ground that pushes those trapped to the surface the next round);
(3) the spell backfires and instantly transports the caster to the spirit world, trapping them for 1d4
turns unless they have another way to return; (4) for 1d8 turns, the caster casts no shadow—which has
gone missing—a sensation which causes mental strain (make a DC 12 Grit check).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 Failure.
14-16 The caster fades into the shadows and is transported bodily through the spirit world, along
a shadowy path, to a maximum distance of 60’ where they step through into the plane they
just left, up to 60’ away from where they were. The caster returns to his starting plane ready
for action the next round. If they choose not to leave the spirit world, they will be ejected the
next round as the spell ends.
17-19 In addition to the result from 4-16, the maximum distance increases to 120’.
20-22 In addition to the result from 17-19, the caster may take up to one willing target they are
touching with them along for the ride, to a maximum distance of 240’.
23-25 In addition to the result from 20-22, the caster may take up to 1d4+CL willing targets they are
touching with them along for the ride, to a maximum distance of 480’.
26-28 The caster and 1d4+CL willing targets—that can be touched—fade into the shadows and are
transported bodily through the spirit world, along a shadowy path, to a maximum distance of
one mile. The group returns to their starting plane ready for action the next round up to one
mile away from their starting location. If they choose not to leave the spirit world, they will
be ejected the next round as the spell ends.
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29-31 In addition to the result from 26-28, the caster may take up to 1d6+CL willing targets they are
touching with them along for the ride, to a maximum distance of five miles.
32+ All willing targets within a 25’ radius of the caster are pulled bodily into nearby shadows and
are transported to the spirit world. Up to five miles can be crossed in one round before the
spell ends and the targets are cast out of the closest shadow. If the targets are not willing
ones, they may make a Willpower save with a DC equal to the result of the spell check to
avoid being transported and possibly suffering mental trauma from the spirit world, as its
strange environs toy with their sanity. Unwilling targets that are pulled along must make a
Grit check at DC 15 when the spell ends and they return.
TUMBLEWEED
Level: 3 Range: 30' Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Fort
General: The spell’s effect either changes the structure of a body or surrounds a body in a field that is
extremely pliant and bouncy, allowing the ability to roll in a controlled fashion, bounce off structures,
absorb kinetic energy, and gain some measure of protection against damage.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) target’s body balloons into a spherical shape, allowing them to roll and
bounce; (2) target is surrounded by floating, gyrating, rubbery bubbles granting a certain lubricity and
the ability to float in the bubbly mass; (3) target’s physical appearances are unchanged, but their body
becomes extremely pliable; (4) target is surrounded by a completely transparent, kinetic force field of
unknown energy and can control the motion of the rubbery containment field with their thoughts.
Corruption: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s body begins to lose cohesion, causing them to
suffer 2 points of Strength loss permanently; (2) caster’s body becomes permanently pliant and rubbery,
with a high surface tension that repels all fluids (+2 to all swim checks but may cause other issues as
directed by the judge); (3) greater corruption; (4) major corruption; (5+) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) spell randomly targets an opposing enemy (reroll the spell check with a +1
modifier and apply the result); (2) caster’s own physical attacks bounce slightly, causing them to suffer
1d5 damage for each melee attack they make during the spell duration; (3) spell takes effect as normal,
but targets are not able to control the direction of their movement—roll 1d4 each time they suffer an
outside force acting on them or try to move: 1- up, 2- lateral, 3- directly away from acting force, or 4-
stays where they are; (4) spell takes effect, but all numbers within the spell description are reversed in
terms of effect (e.g., Movement is decreased, physical damage is increased, and melee attack damage
is reduced).
2-12
Lost. Failure.
13 Failure.
14-17 One chosen target increases their base Movement by +10’ and gains a limited damage
resistance (all physical damage is reduced by 1d3 points to a minimum of 0). If they are able
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to rebound within an enclosed space or off a relatively large surface (a wall, a large tree trunk,
train car, etc.) during their movement, they can increase the damage from their very next
melee attack by +1d6 points of damage. Unwilling targets may make a Fortitude save with a
DC equal to the spell check. The spell effects last for 1d6 rounds.
18-21 In addition to the result from 14-17, with a Movement increase of +15’, damage resistance of
1d4 points, and the rebound, melee attack damage is changed to 1d7 points. The spell effects
last for 1d7 rounds.
22-23 1d3 chosen targets increase their base Movement by +20’ and gain a limited damage
melee attack by 1d8 points. Unwilling targets may make a Fortitude save with a DC equal to
the spell check. The spell effects last for 1d8 rounds.
24-26 In addition to the result from 22-23, the number of targets affected is 1d5, the base Movement
speed increase is +25’, damage resistance is 1d7 points, and rebound, melee attack damage is
2d6 points+1d6 additional damage for each 10’ of rebound travel before making the attack.
The spell effects last for 1d10 rounds.
27-31 In addition to the result from 24-26, the number of targets affected is 1d7, the base
Movement speed increase is +30’, damage resistance is 1d10 points, and rebound, melee
attack damage is 2d8 points+1d8 additional damage for each 10’ of rebound travel before
making the attack. The spell effects last for 1d12 rounds.
32-33 1d8 chosen targets increase their base Movement by +35’ and gain a limited damage resistance
(all physical damage is reduced by 1d12 points to a minimum of 0). If they are able to rebound
within an enclosed space or off a relatively large surface (a wall, a large tree trunk, train car,
etc.) during their movement, they can increase the damage from their very next melee attack
by 2d10 points+1D10 additional damage for each 10’ of rebound travel before making the
attack. Unwilling targets may make a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell check. The
spell effects last for 1d14 rounds.
34-35 As the result gained from 32-33, but the number of targets affected is 1d10, the base
Movement speed increase is +40’, damage resistance is 1d14 points, and rebound, melee
attack damage is 2d12 points+1d12 additional damage for each 10’ of rebound travel before
making the attack. The spell effects last for 1d16 rounds.
36+ 1d12 chosen targets increase their base Movement by +50’ and gain a limited damage
melee attack by 2d14 points+1d14 additional damage for each 10’ of rebound travel before
making the attack. Unwilling targets may make a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell
check. The spell effects last for 1d24 rounds.
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 LEVEL FOUR SPELLS 
AIRIN’ THE LUNGS
Level: 4 Range: 30' Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: Will
General: This spell causes targets to become extremely ornery and blasphemous, venting and cussin’
uncontrollably any and all frustrations in the most foul and uncouth way possible. This affects their
social interactions with those witnessing or hearing first-hand about the tirade. Those who walk the
Path of The Righteous gain a +1d to Willpower saves to resist the spell effects, while those who walk
the Path of The Damned suffer a -1d penalty to the Willpower saves. Those who Walk the Line gain no
bonus nor suffer any penalty to the rolls.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) target begins to drool at the mouth and spittle flies as they vent forcibly
their frustrations; (2) target uncontrollably gesticulates with rude and blasphemous gestures; (3) targets
begins cussin’ uncontrollably at the top of their lungs at any nearby sentient beings; (4) target begins
to flatulate loudly and speak the most foul cussin’ based on anything that the closest person finds
offensive.
Corruption: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) target’s speech patterns are permanently altered,
requiring a cuss word to be used multiple times per statement spoken and causing a -1d to all social
interaction rolls; (2) one of the target’s hands are permanently twisted into a rude gesture; (3) greater
corruption; (4) major corruption; (5) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster must reroll their spell check at a +11 and suffer the consequences of the
roll; (2) caster’s eyes bug out, and their face turns an ugly purplish-blue as they can do nothing for 1d3
rounds except cast vitriolic statements at the closest person; (3) caster’s own cussin’ and foul mouth
causes all rolls related to social interactions to suffer a -1d penalty for the duration; (4) for one week,
the caster is compelled to speak in the most vile terms each time they meet someone new (-2d to
interaction rolls when encountering a new person).
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2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-17 Failure.
18-19
One chosen target is forced to begin cussin’ uncontrollably and extremely loudly for the
duration unless a Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell check is made. This will
interrupt spell casting efforts, eliminates all chances at stealth, and causes hard feelings in
those who Walk the Line or are on the Path of The Righteous who hear their foul mouth (-2
to all Personality rolls related to social interactions). The spell effects last 1+CL rounds.
20-23 In addition to the result gained from 18-19, the target is forced to gesticulate wildly, causing
them to suffer a -2 on all rolls requiring a physical skill check for the duration.
24-25 In addition to the result gained from 20-23, the number of targets which may be affected is
increased to 1d3 and the Personality penalty changes to -4 due to the extreme vitriolic cussin’.
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26-28 1d3 chosen targets are forced to begin cussin’ uncontrollably and extremely loudly for the
duration unless a Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell check is made. The effects
will interrupt spell casting efforts, eliminate all chances at stealth, and cause hard feelings in
those who Walk the Line or are on the Path of The Righteous who hear their foul mouths (-4
to all Personality rolls related to social interactions). In addition, affected targets must make
a DC 18 Willpower save or be unable to perform any actions for 1d3+CL rounds as they stand
and holler at the top of their lungs at the closest person available.
29-35 In addition to the result gained from 26-28, the number of targets which may be affected is
1d8, the Personality roll penalty is -6, and the secondary Willpower save is now DC 22, lasting
1d6+CL rounds.
36+ 1d10 chosen targets are forced to begin cussin’ uncontrollably and extremely loudly for the
duration unless a Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell check is made. The effects
will interrupt spell casting efforts, eliminate all chances at stealth, and cause hard feelings in
those who Walk the Line or are on the Path of The Righteous who hear their foul mouths
(-6 to all Personality rolls related to social interactions). In addition, affected targets must
make a DC 22 Willpower save or be unable to perform any actions for 1d8+CL rounds as
they stand and holler at the top of their lungs at the closest person available. Additionally,
the targets suffer a minor curse as their voices are supernaturally amplified and can be heard
for up to 1d6 miles distant. Their voices are so distinct that any NPCs who hear them will
forever recognize their voice should they hear it again. Any NPCs who walk the Path of The
Righteous who recognize the target’s voice are hostile immediately, while those who walk the
Path of The Damned are more friendly. Those who Walk the Line are not affected. The curse
can be removed in any way the judge deems appropriate.
BALOR’S EVIL EYE

Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: 1 round Casting Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: The lore states that Balor, the King of the Formorians, was possessed of a third eye, high on
his forehead, that had the power to curse and destroy his enemies. While not as powerful, this spell
replicates some of the abilities of Balor’s fabled weapon.
Manifestation: For the duration of the spell, the caster displays: Roll 1d4: (1) an eye that bulges several
inches beyond the eye-socket, is rimmed in red, broken veins, and has no discernable cornea; (2) a third
eye that opens on the caster’s forehead, centered between and two inches above their other eyes; (3) a
gigantic, lidless eye that is revealed as the caster opens their mouth so wide that it unhinges over the
top of their head, drops to the back of their neck, as the eye emerges from within the gaping throat-
hole; (4) a single eye, made from the merging of the normal two.
Corruption: The spirit of the long-dead King of the Formorians finds a suitable vessel in the
occultist. Balor’s evil mantle falls upon the caster who is overcome with bloodlust and must attack
every living being within 50’ until they (or the caster) are destroyed. Balor’s mantle invigorates the
caster and grants them: +5 to AC, Strength, Agility, and Stamina; and +2d20 temporary hit points that
last until reduced by damage or the possession ends. In addition, the caster makes another spell check
with a +10 bonus to see what powers Balor’s eye grants while they are possessed. The caster may only
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attack with their bare hands, a melee weapon, or the power of Balor’s eye while the rage lasts. After
1d4 rounds of battle, the caster may attempt a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to 10 + the number of
rounds they have been possessed so far. The only other way for the possession to end is if the caster is
rendered unconscious or killed.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the caster is rendered temporarily blind for 1d3 turns; (2) all within 10’ of the
caster (including the caster) are rendered temporarily blind for 1d4 turns; (3) Balor’s eye activates but
something goes wrong—instead of creating fear in their enemies, the spell causes all enemies within
50’ of the caster to focus their aggression and attacks solely on them; (4) all within 20’ of the caster
must make a Grit check vs. a DC of 20 as the fierce spirit of Balor instills absolute terror.
2-11 Lost. Failure.
12-17
Failure.
18-20 Balor’s eye opens and forces all that view the caster to make a Grit check vs. a DC equal to the
spell check.
21-25 The evil eye curses 1d6+CL targets. Each target selected by the caster receives 1d6 Hex tokens.
26-29 The evil eye causes the foes of the caster to quake in their boots and lose all desire to fight!
All enemies within eyesight must make a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the spell check;
failure results in 1d4 rounds where they can take no action as they shake in fear, rooted to the
spot. This mystical power works regardless if the enemies are actually looking at the caster.
Waves of fear roll forth from the eye causing the effect.
30-31 One target chosen by the caster receives the full brunt of Balor’s rage. That target must make
a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the spell check or suffers a stroke. The target drops to the
ground, unable to move or take action as their nervous system misfires. Each round, the
target can make another Fortitude test with the DC reducing by 1 for each round after the
first until they succeed. Once the target recovers, they must make a Luck check; on a failure,
the unfortunate lose 1d6 points from their physical Stats (they may spread the loss across all
three Stats as they wish).
32-34 Entire armies can be cowed by the awful majesty of Balor’s gaze. All living beings within 100’
of the caster receive 1d10 Hex tokens each and must make a Grit check vs. a DC equal to the
spell check. If allies of the caster are warned in advance, they can close their eyes and avoid
Balor’s gaze (those warned must make a Willpower save vs. a DC of 10 to not look).
35+ 1d6 living targets are singled out for the full might of the evil eye. These unfortunate beings
must make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the spell check or die. The waves of fear that
roil off the caster are so strong that the targets have massive heart attacks and drop where
they stand. Roll the body checks can still be made. Those that pass their Fortitude save still
experience painful heart palpitations and take 1d6 points of Stamina damage. A Stamina
score of zero is death.
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BONE CALLER
Level: 4 Range: 30' Duration: 1+CL rounds Casting Time: 1 round Save: Fort
General: The spell grants the caster the ability to pull a singular appendicular bone (the ones that
support the appendages) from living targets. Bones pulled from living targets can then be used either
as a talisman or spell focus targeting the bone’s original owner or to generate an entirely new skeleton
under the caster’s control. The spell may be somewhat resisted by making a Fortitude save vs. a DC
equal to the spell check.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) target’s body overlying the bone turns transparent and jelly like as the
bone is telekinetically pulled out; (2) caster’s bones become visible as the target’s bone disappears,
rematerializing inside the caster, where it can then be removed freely; (3) target’s bone becomes soft
and malleable and is forcefully coughed up and lands in the caster’s hand; (4) target’s bone is removed
via psychoportation by the caster, appearing in the caster’s chosen hand.
Corruption: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) the small bones (phalanges) in the digits of a random
affected limb suffer skeletal deformity, causing the caster to suffer -2 to all Agility rolls that use the
affected appendage; (2) caster suffers -1d to Agility rolls and Reflex saves, as a bone is forcibly yanked
from their body, causing them to lose structural integrity in an affected limb; (3) greater corruption; (4)
major corruption; (5) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the caster removes their own bone by mistake, suffering the result of a spell check
reroll made with a +1 bonus; (2) caster’s bones become more dense, granting them a +2 AC bonus and a
-10’ Move penalty (to a minimum of 5’) for the duration; (3) caster’s own bones become brittle, causing
them to increase all damage suffered by +1d for the duration; (4) target’s bones enlarge and grow
large spurs, causing them to suffer 1d6 damage as their bones tear painfully through their skin, but it
increases all unarmed damage done by the target by +1d for the duration.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-17 Failure.
18-19 The bone talisman magnifies all other spells cast by the caster which affect the target, causing
them to be cast as if the CL was one higher. The target also suffers wracking pain from the
missing bone, suffering 1d6+CL damage (Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell check for
half damage on a success).
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the spell magnification effect is increased by 2 levels,
the damage to the target is increased to 1d8+CL (Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell
check for half damage on a success), and the caster gains some protection from attacks by the
target, reducing all damage dealt to them by the target by 2 (to a minimum of 1 damage).
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the spell magnification effect is increased by 3 levels,
the damage to the target is increased to 1d10+CL (Fortitude save with a DC equal to the spell
check for half damage on a success), and the protection gained from attacks by the target
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reduces all damage dealt to them by the target by 4 (to a minimum of 1 damage). The caster
may also create a single skeleton from the target’s bone which is under the caster’s control; it
acts independently from the caster on the caster’s initiative count for the spell’s duration.
Skeleton (1): Init -1d; Atk fist +0 melee (1d4+2), bite +0 melee (1d6); AC 10; HD 1d8+2; MV 20’;
Act 1d20/1d16; SP un-dead traits (immune to sleep, charm, and paralysis type spells as well as
other mental effects and cold damage); SV Fort +4, Ref -4, Will +2; Path PoD +1]
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the created skeleton increases to a 3 HD creature, its
melee attack bonus increases to +3, and it gains one random skeleton trait from the table
below.
1d6 Skeleton Trait
1 Carrier of grave rot. Any creature damaged by the skeleton must make a DC 12 Fort save
or contract grave rot. Grave rot can take one of many forms: Roll 1d4: (1) loss of 1 hp per
day, and no natural healing; (2) temporary loss of 1d4 Strength; (3) temporary loss of 1d4
Stamina; (4) loss of touch sensation, resulting in a -2 penalty to all attack rolls. Grave
rot can be healed only through magical means.
2 Animated by harnessed lightning. Electricity courses through the skeleton’s body,
giving off brief sparks periodically. A lightning-charged skeleton inflicts an additional
1d4 points of shock damage on each hit.
3 Reanimated with gemstones in its eye socket. Roll 1d5 to determine gemstone: (1) ruby
eyes- creates a 20’ fire bolt that does 1d6 damage and will catch the target on fire 50%
of the time (+1d damage each round until extinguished); (2) black agate eyes radiate
darkness in a 20’ radius centered on the skeleton which normal light can not penetrate
(foes in the area of effect are at -2 to melee attacks as if blinded); (3) emerald eyes cause
an enfeebling effect in a 20’ radius centered on the skeleton (-2 temporary Strength
and Fortitude while within the area of effect); (4) amethyst eyes create a chilling effect
in a 20’ radius centered on the skeleton (-2 temporary Agility and Reflex while within
the area of effect); (5) diamond eyes accelerate the skeleton’s speed such that it gains an
extra 1d20 action each round.
4 When this skeleton is killed, it will reform in 1d3 rounds and will continue to do so
until the spell ends.
5 Chilling touch. Any creature touched by the skeleton takes an additional 1d3 points of
cold damage.
6 Necromantic touch. Any creature touched by the skeleton loses 1d3 points of temporary
Strength (a Strength of 0 will not allow any physical action other than a Move at half
the normal rating).
29-33 The bone talisman magnifies all other spells cast by the caster which affect the target, causing
them to be cast as if the CL was three higher. The target also suffers wracking pain from
the missing bone, suffering 1d12+CL damage (Fortitude save for half). The caster gains some
protection from attacks by the target, reducing all damage dealt to them by the target by 10
(to a minimum of 1 damage). Additionally, the caster can create two 5 HD skeletons with one
random skeleton trait each (see the Skeleton Trait chart from result 26-28).
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Skeletons (2): Init -1d; Atk fist +5 melee (1d4+2), bite +0 melee (1d6); AC 10; HD 5d8+2; MV

20’; Act 1d20/1d16; SP un-dead traits (immune to sleep, charm, and paralysis type spells as
well as other mental effects and cold damage); SV Fort +4, Ref -4, Will +2; Path PoD +1.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the damage to the target is increased to 2d8+CL
(Fortitude save for half). The caster gains some protection from attacks by the target,
reducing all damage dealt to them by the target by 12 (to a minimum of 1 damage), and the
caster can create three 5 HD skeletons with an increased melee attack bonus of +5 and each
has two random skeleton traits.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the caster creates a veritable army of 7 HD skeletons
equal to twice their CL with increased melee attack bonuses of +7. Each has a single random
skeleton trait. Additionally, the caster can choose to permanently enchant his own bones
with a random skeleton trait. This last effect can only ever be granted once and requires the
caster to spellburn 4 points of Stamina.
CALABOOSE
Level: 4 Range: 120' Duration: 1+CL rounds Casting Time: 1 round Save: Varies
General: The spell encases the targets inside a colored “jail” of sorts that moves with the target.
Various additional effects, based on the casing coloration, appear with higher spell checks.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) the casing is gelatinous in nature; (2) the casing appears as a series of
closely spaced, jail-cell bars encircling the targets; (3) the casing is formed from a gemstone; (4) the
casing is made of solidified light.
Corruption: If result 1-2 is ever duplicated, reroll the corruption check at +2 and apply that result
instead. Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s skin becomes translucent, and anytime they are in a
confined space (judge’s discretion), they must make a DC 10 Grit check; (2) caster will not enter into
a jail or other space used for confinement under their own free will, fighting vehemently if they are
forced to do so; (3) greater corruption; (4) major corruption; (5+) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the spell backfires and the caster must reroll their spell check with a +1 bonus
and suffer the most negative results if given a choice; (2) a random ally suffers the effects of the spell (a
DC 15 Reflex save will avoid the effect); (3) target is magically unable to be constrained by any effects,
including magical or physical restraints, for the spell duration; (4) caster is unable to move from their
immediate location for the spell duration (their Movement becomes 0’).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-17 Failure.
18-19 The caster chooses one of the following results for the spell duration: (1) a white casing
encompasses a single target, enhancing their life-force, granting the target 1d6 temporary hit
points (that last for the duration of the spell) and increases their AC by 2 OR (2) a black casing
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encompasses a single target, draining their life-force, causing 1d6 hit points of damage, and
lowers their AC by 2.
20-23 A red casing encompasses a single target, causing the target to become enraged, and granting
the target a bonus of +2 to melee attack rolls, and a +4 bonus to Strength and Stamina for the
spell duration.
24-25 An orange casing encompasses a single target, causing the target to suffer avarice and become
enamored of anything valuable for the duration (the caster may designate what the valuable
item is). The target must make a DC 18 Willpower save each round to avoid trying to obtain
the focus of their desires to the exclusion of all else for the spell duration.
26-28 A yellow casing encompasses a single target, granting the target the ability to inspire fear in
those around them. Each round, enemies must make a DC 18 Willpower save to be able to
attack or interact with the target; on a failure, they must choose an alternate target.
29-33 A blue casing encompasses a single target, granting the target the ability to inspire their
allies. Allies who can see the target are awed and inspired, receiving a +2d bonus to all rolls
(attack, damage, saves, skills, etc.) for the spell duration.
34-35 Lower results may now affect 1d4 targets OR an indigo casing encompasses up to 1d4 targets,
granting the ability to sense the emotions of others. Any Personality rolls during social
interactions by the targets are increased by +3d and those the targets interact with are treated
as if they were walking the same Path as the targets (possibly gaining additional bonuses as
well).
36+ Lower results may now affect 1d6 targets OR a violet casing encompasses up to 1d6 targets,
granting the ability to quell hatred and dissent in those around them. Any creatures with ill-
intent focussing on the affected targets must make a DC 22 Willpower save or suffer a -3d
penalty on all violent actions directed at the targets (attack rolls, spell checks, etc.) for the
spell duration.
CHICKABIDDY LEGS
General: The spell grants inanimate objects leglike, bipedal appendages which provide locomotion and
will take direction from the caster and can be ridden.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) object’s bipedal legs are enlarged versions of a chosen natural animal;
(2) object’s bipedal legs are enlarged versions of a chosen natural animal and wreathed in glowing,
violet flames which do not burn, but provide illumination out to 30’; (3) object’s bipedal legs are an
amalgamation of enlarged versions of two chosen natural animals, unnatural in their merging, and
obviously weird; (4) object’s bipedal legs are human in form: Roll 1d3: 1- male, 2- female, 3- one of
each gender.
Corruption: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster gains an extra set of vestigial legs which protrude
from their torso (-1d on interactions rolls if they are kept visible); (2) caster’s legs now resemble the
manifestation result; (3) greater corruption; (4) major corruption; (5+) minor corruption.
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Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) object grows legs, but they are only 2” long, unusable, and do not animate the
target; (2) object grows hundreds of millipede-like legs and scuttles away from the caster; (3) caster’s
own legs wither slightly, causing 1d6 Agility loss for 1d12 hours; (4) reroll the spell check with a +15
modifier, if the result succeeds, the caster’s legs are amputated and appear on the object for the
duration of the spell (the effect causes no damage, but the caster’s Move is reduced to 5’ as they can
only pull their torso along the ground with their arms).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-17 Failure.
18-19 One inanimate object of no larger than human-sized dimensions grows bipedal legs, granting
a Movement speed of 40’ for a duration of 1d6+CL rounds. It can carry roughly 100lbs. in
weight.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, the object’s leg musculature is massive, increasing the
Movement speed to 60’ for 1d8+CL rounds. It can carry roughly 150lbs. In weight.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the object’s Movement speed is increased to 80’ for 1d3
turns. It can carry roughly 200lbs. In weight.
26-28 One inanimate object of no larger than human-sized dimensions grows bipedal legs, granting
a Movement speed of 100’ for a duration of 1d6 turns. It can carry roughly 250lbs.
29-33 In addition to the result from 26-28, the spell can affect up to 1d3 objects and these object’s
now teleport as an action, limited in distance to anywhere on the current plane of existence
that the caster can see or has physically been to before, for a duration of 1d7 turns. The object
and any riders arrives with a margin of error of 1d10-CL miles to a minimum of 0 miles off
target. The items can carry roughly 300lbs. in weight each.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the teleportation distance changes to limited interplanar
travel to a location that the caster has physically been and allows transport of a rider through
the veil and into the Near. The spell lasts 1d5 days and the items can carry roughly 350lbs. in
weight each.
36-37 1d7 inanimate objects of no larger than horse-sized dimensions grow bipedal legs, granting a
Movement speed of 100’, and can teleport as an action, only limited in distance to anywhere
on this plane, other planes, or the Near of the spirit world to a point where the caster has
physically been before. The spell lasts for 1d7 days and the items can carry roughly 400lbs. in
weight each.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the spell can affect up to 1d10 objects which become
permanently enchanted and can now teleport to any location that the caster has heard of,
read of, or seen a picture of (that actually exists). The objects can carry up to 500lbs. each.
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ETIOLATED PSYCHE
Level: 4 Range: 150’ Duration: Special Casting Time: 1 action Save: Will
General: The caster’s hands become anathema to life itself, draining the life-force from living things
within its range.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) caster’s eyes emit beams of white scintillating light which strike the
targets; (2) caster’s cranium physically expands to abnormal proportions for 1d4 rounds as they blast
their target with invisible psychic energy waves; (3) target’s cranium shrivels and shrinks for 1d6 rounds
as the caster bombard’s it with their tremendous psychic energies; (4) ropelike strands of wispy colorful
energy extend from the caster’s cranium and bury themselves in their target.
Corruption: Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0-3) greater corruption; (4-5) major corruption; (6+) minor
corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster loses 1d4 points of Intelligence, and any hair on their head falls out
immediately; (2) caster and all their allies within 20’ are barraged by waves of unfocused psychic
energy (each must make a DC 10 Willpower save or suffer -1d to all actions for 1d8 rounds as their
minds wail under the assault); (3) one randomly determined ally within range is stricken with a
psychic malaise and temporarily loses 1d6 Intelligence points (no save); (4) roll on the Generic Spell
Misfire table found in the Magic section.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13
Failure.
14-15 Caster targets a single sentient creature within range. The target must make a Willpower
save with a DC equal to the spell check or suffers 1d4 points of temporary Intelligence loss
as their mind struggles to deal with the psychic barrage. If Intelligence reaches 0 or less, the
target can perform no actions and simply drools until the Stat loss can be healed naturally or
magically.
16-19 In addition to the result from 14-15, the target suffers 1d7 points of temporary Intelligence
loss.
20-21 In addition to the result from 16-19, the target suffers 1d10 points of temporary Intelligence
loss. Targets of 1 HD or less receive no save. Additionally, the caster gains 2 points of
Intelligence for 1 turn (does not stack with multiple castings of this spell).
22-25 Caster targets up to two sentient creatures within range. The targets must make a Willpower
save with a DC equal to the spell check or suffer 1d16 points of temporary Intelligence loss as
their mind struggles to deal with the psychic barrage. Targets of 2 HD or less receive no save,
and the caster gains 3 points of Intelligence for 1 turn (does not stack with multiple castings
of this spell). If Intelligence reaches 0 or less, the target can perform no actions and simply
drools until the Stat loss can be healed naturally or magically.
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26-29 In addition to the result from 22-25, the caster can select up to three targets, the temporary
Intelligence loss is increased to 2d10, targets of 2 HD or less receive no save, and the caster
gains 4 points of Intelligence for 1d4 turns.
30-31 In addition to the result from 26-29, the caster can select up to four targets, the temporary
Intelligence loss is increased to 2d16, targets of 3 HD or less receive no save, and the caster
gains 5 points of Intelligence for 1d24 hours.
32-33 Caster targets up to five sentient creatures within range. The targets must make a Willpower
save with a DC equal to the spell check or suffer 2d20 points of temporary Intelligence loss
as their mind struggles to deal with the psychic barrage. Targets of 3 HD or less receive no
save, and the caster gains 6 points of Intelligence for 1d7 days. (does not stack with multiple
castings of this spell). If Intelligence reaches 0 or less, the target can perform no actions and
simply drools until the Stat loss can be healed naturally or magically.
34+ In addition to the result from 32-33, the caster targets all enemies within range, the
Intelligence loss is increased to 2d24 and is now permanent, targets of 4 HD or less receive no
save, and the caster gains 1 point of Intelligence permanently.
FOLKLORE
Level: 4 Range: Self Duration: 1d4 turns Casting Time: 1 turn Save: N/A
General: The spell provides the caster with varying degrees of information regarding local legends or
lore pertinent to a defined subject.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) caster’s eyes turn milky-white for 1d4 rounds; (2) caster’s becomes
catatonic for 1d4 rounds while they glean the information; (3) wispy images of hefty tomes whirling
slowly around the caster appear, and a peaceful aura exudes from the caster (hostile creature within
30’ of the caster must make a Willpower save matching the DC of the spell or be unable to attack the
caster during the spell’s duration); (4) a physical tome resting on an ornate pedestal appears in front of
the caster who must read its pages to obtain the information they seek.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s eyes, nose, and ears leak trickling, bloody rivulets
constantly (caster suffers -1d to social interaction rolls); (2-3) caster’s mind becomes addled and
they must make a DC 8 Willpower save once each day or suffer the effects of dissociative amnesia,
forgetting personal memories and identity (judge’s call as to effects on their game); (4-5) minor
corruption; (6-7) major corruption; (8+) greater corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the information data stream is completely alien to the caster and their mind
cannot process it (caster is stunned for 1d4 rounds); (2) caster and all their allies within 50’ are
inundated with flashing mental images of strange, alien landscapes (each must make a DC 10
Willpower save or suffer -2d to all actions for 1d6 rounds as their minds come to grips with the data);
(3) caster transports the contents of the closest library to their location as manuscripts, tomes, and
shelving come crashing down into a 100’ area centered on the caster, causing 2d12 damage to all within
the area (half damage on a successful DC 12 Reflex save); (4) roll on the Generic Spell Misfire table in
the Magic section.
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2-11
Lost. Failure.
Lost. Failure.
12-17
18-21 Caster names or describes a person, place, object or other focus of inquiry. Lore might
include current tales, forgotten lore, or potentially relatively obscure information regarding
the subject at hand. The caster instantly knows a single non-specific piece of information
regarding the focus of the inquiry (judge’s discretion as to the exact information available).
Such information may be couched in figurative language, such as metaphor, simile,
hyperbole, or other forms of symbolism. Additionally, unusual constructions or archaic
combinations of words that provide a new perspective on the topic are common results of
the information download.
22-25 In addition to the result from 18-21, the caster now gleans 1d3 pieces of information
regarding the inquiry’s focus instead. Additionally, this information has a chance to contain
information of significant import to the caster or their current circumstances or desires
(20%).
regarding the inquiry’s focus. Additionally, this information has an increased chance to
contain information of significant import to the caster or their current circumstances or
desires and is more likely to obtain obscure or little-known information related to the subject
(40%).
regarding the inquiry’s focus. Additionally, the chance to know particularly pertinent
information is increased to 60%, and the information found contains knowledge of one thing
which is hidden regarding the inquiry’s focus.
34-37 Caster names or describes two items they wish to know more about (a person, place, object,
or other focus of inquiry). Lore might include current tales, forgotten lore, or potentially
obscure information regarding the subject at hand. The caster instantly knows 1d7 non-
specific pieces of information regarding the focus of the inquiry (judge’s discretion as to
the exact information available) with a 60% chance that such information is little-known,
hidden, or of vast importance. Such information may be couched in figurative language,
such as metaphor, simile, hyperbole, or other forms of symbolism. Additionally, unusual
constructions or archaic combinations of words that provide a new perspective on the topic
are common results of the information download.
38+ The caster has absolute knowledge of all details pertinent to one subject in question,
including hidden or lost knowledge (to the judge’s discretion). The caster also gains +2d to
any use of this knowledge when a related skill roll is made.
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KNUCKLE BONES
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Instant Casting Time: 1 action Save: Will
General: Another chestnut from the pages of H. P. Snodbottom’s Prairie Home Survival Guide, this
incantation allows the caster a chance to steal Luck from others by getting them to roll the knuckle
bones against Fate—metaphorically speaking. A psychic game of chance is entered with the winner
receiving Luck from the loser. Using this incantation is an evil act. Any caster using it with regularity
may gain steps along the Path of The Damned (the judge will determine when it has been used enough
for this to occur).
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) a small imp pops into existence next to each intended target and bounces
a couple of decorated knuckle bones off their foreheads and reads off the results to determine the
winners and losers according to the casting result; (2) a gigantic, translucent coin spins over the target’s
head then passes through the length of their body before hitting the ground with a soul-trembling
thud, determining the outcome of the incantation; (3) as the caster’s gaze settles upon their target,
twin rays of crackling, indigo energy strikes; (4) a strange wormlike creature bursts out of the ground
and latches onto the victim and caster, gulping down Luck and transferring it to the winner; (5) deep-
purple lightning bolts pass from the loser to the winner; (6) an emerald-green beam of light shoots
from the finger of the caster and strikes their target.
Corruption: The caster loses 1 point of their Luck score at sunset each day for the rest of their lives;
each subsequent corruption result increases this daily drain by 1 point. If the Luck stat reaches 0, the
judge should make the caster the target of every bad-luck encounter for every session Luck remains at
0.
Misfire: The Luck score of everyone within 15’ of the clumsy caster (who is included) has their Luck
score temporarily reduced by 3. Each victim rolls 1d6 to determine how long this affliction will last: (1)
1d12 hours, (2) 1d10 hours, (3) 1d8 turns, (4) 1d6 turns, (5) 1d5 turns, (6) 1d4 rounds.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-17 Failure.
18-19 The spell affects the caster and one target within 25’; each rolls a Willpower save modified by
Luck with a DC equal to the spell check—the highest successful roll is the winner. Tied rolls
or mutual failure results in the spell failing as per the 12-17 result. The loser transfers 1 point
of permanent Luck from the victim to the winner. The point taken by the winner does not
increase their natural maximum and is gone once used or 18 total points of Luck are reached.
20-23 Two targets within 25’ can now be affected; a failed Willpower save with a DC equal to the
spell check transfers 1 point of permanent Luck from each victim to the winner. The highest
successful roll is the winner. Tied rolls or mutual failure results in the spell failing as per the
12-17 result. The points taken by the winner do not increase their natural maximum and are
gone once used or 18 total points of Luck are reached.
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24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the spell’s range is now increased to 50’.
26-31 In addition to the result from 24-25, the spell’s range is now increased to 75’ and 1d3 points of
permanent Luck are drained from the losers.
32-33 In addition to the result from 26-31, the spell now affects three targets and the range is
increased to 100’.
34-35 Four targets within 150’ can now be affected. A failed Willpower save with a DC equal to
the spell check transfers 1d4 points of permanent Luck from each victim to the winner. The
highest successful roll is the winner. Tied rolls or mutual failure results in the spell failing as
per the 12-17 result. The points taken by the winner do not increase their natural maximum
and are gone once used or 18 total points of Luck are reached.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the spell’s range is now increased to 200’ and 1d5 points
of permanent Luck are drained from the losers. Any stolen Luck points beyond 18 can now
be shared with the winner’s allies by touch if they are within 10’ during the casting. Luck in
excess of 18 points is otherwise lost.
38-39 In addition to the result from 36-37, the spell’s range is now increased to 250’ and 2d3 points
of permanent Luck are drained from the losers. The winner can now move up to 15’ after the
spell effects take place to grant Luck in excess of 18 points to allies by touch.
40+ Five targets within 200’ can now be affected. A failed Willpower save with a DC equal to the
spell check transfers 2d4 points of permanent Luck from each victim to the winner. The
highest successful roll is the winner. Tied rolls or mutual failure results in the spell failing as
per the 12-17 result. The points taken by the winner do not increase their natural maximum
and are gone once used or 18 total points of Luck are reached. Any stolen Luck points beyond
18 can be shared with the winner’s allies that are within 25’ (touch is no longer required).
Luck in excess of 18 points is otherwise lost.
REPEL GRAVITATION
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: Reflex
General: The spell causes gravitational forces to be reversed, repelling the target away from the earth.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a translucent cylinder of light beams down, centered on the target; (2)
beams of scintillating colors shoot in a rainbow pattern from the caster’s fingers, striking the target; (3)
caster’s mass and girth increases an amount equal to that of the target who likewise decreases in mass
and girth, negating the target’s gravitational attraction; (4) puppet-strings of light-blue energy lash
themselves to the target, pulling it away from the ground.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s mass permanently increases ten-fold
(musculature and bones compensates for this change, giving a +2 AC bonus), possibly causing floors or
other structures to break or collapse, unable to handle the increased mass; (2-3) caster’s mass doubles
but without any compensation from their muscular or skeletal frame (caster suffers -1d to all physical
actions permanently); (4-5) minor corruption; (6-7) major corruption; (8+) greater corruption.
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Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster feels themselves pulled down under increased gravity, halving all
Movement speed for 1 turn; (2) caster suffers 1d12 damage as a wave of gravitational force slams into
them, breaking bones and rending soft tissue; (3) one randomly determined ally within range suddenly
experiences a loss of half their mass, throwing off their coordination (ally suffers -1d to Agility-related
rolls for 1d6 rounds); (4) roll on the Generic Spell Misfire table found in the Magic section.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 Failure.
14-17 Caster selects a single target, either a creature or object, within range. On a failed Reflex
save with a DC equal to the spell check result, if the target is not anchored to the ground or
some other structure, they fall upward to a maximum height of 20’. If a solid object, such as a
ceiling, is encountered while they are falling, they suffer normal falling damage based on the
height traveled to that point. The target continues to fall upwards for 1d4 rounds, ending an
upwards trajectory only if encountering a solid object blocking their path or upon reaching
the maximum 20’ height, where they hover for the spell’s duration. After the spell’s duration,
gravity returns to normal around the target and they fall back towards the ground, possibly
suffering additional falling damage based on their current height.
18-21 In addition to the result from 14-17, the target’s height maximum increases to 40’ and the
duration of fall increases to 1d6 rounds.
22-25 In addition to the result from 18-21, the target’s height maximum increases to 60’ and the
duration of fall increases to 1d8 rounds.
26-29 Caster selects 1d4 targets, either creatures or objects, within range. On a failed Reflex save
with a DC equal to the spell check result, if the targets are not anchored to the ground or
some other structure, they fall upward to a maximum height of 80’. If a solid object, such as a
ceiling, is encountered while they are falling, they suffer normal falling damage based on the
height traveled to that point. The targets continue to fall upwards for 1d8 rounds, ending an
upwards trajectory only if encountering a solid object blocking their path or upon reaching
the maximum 80’ height, where they hover for the spell’s duration. After the spell’s duration,
gravity returns to normal around the targets and they fall back towards the ground, possibly
suffering additional falling damage based on their current height. Additionally, targets
suffer from vertigo, and are unable to focus on anything as they suffer bouts of dizziness and
nausea. Each target suffers -1d to all actions while under the spell’s effect.
30-33 In addition to the result from 26-29, the caster may target up to 1d6+CL targets at a time, the
maximum height of the fall increases to 100’, and the action penalty increases to -2d.
34+ In addition to the result from 30-33, the caster may target all enemies within a 50’ radius
centered on themselves and the action penalty increases to -3d as the mass of all targets also
increases enough to distort time locally around them, causing them to additionally age 1d10
years.
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TOTEM
General: The spell summons and channels various lesser animal spirits to the Near of the spirit world
where they offer aid by the lending of various traits.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) caster’s hair instantly changes to a fiery plume of flaming feathers for the
duration of the spell; (2) caster’s eyes vanish, replaced by hollow sockets that emit a thick violescent
smoke that obscures vision and offers cover (+2 AC bonus) to all within a 30’ area for the duration of
the spell; (3) caster begins to morph as various parts of their body change into animalistic variations
(claws, tails, wings, etc.) that offer no additional benefit for the duration of the spell; (4) caster’s skin is
transformed into a wooden hide, carved with Native American symbols (gain +4 AC, but Movement is
halved and any action requiring Agility is made with a -4 penalty) for the duration of the spell.
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s fingernails are replaced by claws (d4 damage, but
impose a -2 penalty to all mundane physical tasks); (2-3) caster’s voice becomes low and guttural, much
like a bear (imposes a -2 penalty to all social interactions, but adds +2 to any intimidation checks); (4-5)
caster begins to smell like a wild animal, easily recognizable by animals with a keen sense of smell, and
makes hiding almost impossible; (6-7) caster’s hair is replaced by long colorful feathers that grow back
when plucked, and the visual effect often distracts those the caster engages in conversation (-1d to social
interactions); (8-9) caster permanently harnesses an animal spirit that desperately wishes to return to
the spirit world, causing the caster to dream of roaming the spirit world and sleep walk (a +2 bonus to
cast this spell is granted while the spirit animal is trapped but the sleepwalking should cause issues);
(10+) painful permanent carvings, tribal in design, manifest on the caster’s skin, causing 1d16 damage
and the caster is stunned for 1d4 rounds.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) spirits channeled are of alien origin and seek to short-circuit the caster’s mind,
causing them to be stunned for 1d4 rounds, and take 1d16 damage in the form of a crackling bolt
of eldritch feedback; (2) flying spirit animals manifest, grabbing the caster and soaring into the air
before dropping them 1d50’ to the ground (caster suffers falling damage); (3) the spell backfires—roll
once again with a +1 modifier and apply all effects to the nearest ally; (4) the air around the caster is
suddenly filled with angry animal spirits that howl and crackle with primal energies and randomly
lash out for 1d10 rounds (each living being within a 50’ area centered on the caster must make a DC 14
Reflex save to avoid being struck for 1d8 damage).
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-17 Failure.
18-19 The caster is possessed by the spirit of a grizzly bear, gaining two claw attacks (1d10 damage
each, second attack action is at 1d20) and the ability to track by smell (+6 to all tracking rolls).
In addition, the scent of honey forces the caster to make a DC 15 Willpower save to avoid
going straight to the source (300’ radius). Spell lasts for 1+CL turns.
20-23 The caster channels the spirit of a great cat, gaining two claw attacks (1d8 damage each),
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a bite attack (1d8 damage), and the ability to see up to 60’ in the dark. While the spell is
in effect, the caster will attack any hound on sight. When using the gifts, the caster gains
two additional 1d20 action dice for use with claw and bite attacks only (they still have their
normal action dice as well). Spell lasts for 1+CL turns.
24-25 The caster channels an eagle spirit. This gives the caster a flying Movement of 40’, in addition
to their visual acuity being extended to 3x the normal limit. The effect manifests as two giant
wings consisting of wisps of smoke. Spell lasts for 1+CL turns.
26-28 The caster channels a turtle spirit. The caster gains a natural AC bonus of +6 for the duration
of the spell. As a side effect, the caster finds they lose all Agility bonuses due to the slow
nature of the spirit (this affects Reflex saves). Spell lasts for 1+CL turns.
29-33 The caster channels a bull spirit. The caster gains 5d8 temporary hit points as well as an
additional charge attack (additional 1d20 action die for the attack, 1d12 damage and slams
opponents to the ground, prone). As a hindrance, the caster charges anything red unless a
successful DC 13 Willpower save is made to resist. Spell lasts for 1+CL turns.
34-35 The caster attracts the spirit of a long forgotten mystical beast, temporarily transforming into
a ghostly version of a basilisk. The caster gains the following traits for the duration of the
spell: gain 5d8 temporary hp; gain +6 to Fort, +1 to Ref, +1 to Will saves; gain an additional
2d20 action dice; gain bite +5 melee (1d10), claw +3 melee (1d4), or gaze (DC 14 Will save or be
paralyzed for 2d6 turns). Spell lasts for 2+CL turns.
36+ The caster attracts the spirit of a long forgotten mystical beast, temporarily transforming
into a ghostly version of a chimera. The caster gains the following traits for the duration of
the spell: gain 5d8+8 temporary hp; gain +4 to Fort, +2 to Ref, and +2 to Will saves; gain an
additional 3d20 action dice; gain lion bite +5 melee (2d4), goat gore +4 melee (2d4), snake bite
+6 melee (1d10+2), claws +4 melee (1d3), and breathe fire (90’x30’ cone for 3d8 damage DC
15 Ref save for half) 3/day. As a hindrance, the caster must make a DC 16 Willpower save or
spend one of their next action dice to attack a random ally. Spell lasts for 2+CL turns.
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 LEVEL FIVE SPELLS 
ALL-FIRED RESTRAINT
General: The spell creates a restraint that renders targets bound within a specific location until the
spell’s duration ends or a specified trigger releases them or dispels the effects.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) invisible force waves radiate out from the caster, causing small vibrational
effects for 1d4 rounds; (2) light bends around the caster, causing the area within 5’ centered on the
caster, to be covered in a rainbow pattern for 1d4 rounds; (3) ground within a 5’ area centered on the
caster begins to float upwards and swirl gently around the caster for 1d4 rounds; (4) air around the
caster begins to generate mild wind effects for the duration of the spell.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s Movement is permanently halved due to the
manifestation of unbreakable and irremovable chained, spherical ankle weights; (2-3) allies within 10’
of the caster suffer a time dilation effect which slows them down while they are within range (lose 1
action die, to a minimum 1); (4-5) greater corruption; (6-7) major corruption; (8+) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) one randomly determined object weighing less than 20lbs. on the ground within
30’ of the caster becomes stuck in place for the spell’s duration; (2) one randomly determined object on
the caster’s person becomes stuck to them for 1d6 rounds; (3) the spell backfires; roll once again with
a +1 bonus and apply all effects to the nearest ally; (4) caster is sucked into an extradimensional pocket
dimension, reappearing 1d8 rounds later in the spot where they disappeared.
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2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13 Failure.
14-17
Caster creates an invisible and immobile 10’ radius hemi-spherical containment dome which
manifests at a desired location within 30’ of the caster. The dome traps any targets within,
preventing any physical matter (other than air) from moving through it, blocks any spells
which are aimed at targets on the other side of the barrier, and prevents any astral or ethereal
travel through it as well. Should the retrained targets attempt a magical means of egress
from the all-fired restraint, they must make a Willpower save matching the spell check result;
failure means they cannot pass the barrier and the magical attempt is wasted. Spell lasts for
1d4 rounds.
18-21 In addition to the result from 14-17, the dome is now 20’ radius in size and may be centered
at a location within 60’ of the caster. Willpower saves to magically breach or circumvent the
all-fired restraint are made at -2. Spell lasts for 1d8 rounds.
22-25 In addition to the result from 18-21, the dome is now 40’ radius in size and may be centered
at a location within 100’ of the caster. The Willpower save to magically breach or circumvent
the all-fired restraint is now made at -4. Spell lasts for 1 turn.
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26-29 Caster creates a mystical force restraint around a single target within 30’ which extends
1” from the target’s physical form. Target must make a Willpower save matching the spell
check; failure results in the restraint sinking deep into the ground, pulling the target along
and entombing them. While entombed, the target does not need to eat, drink, breathe, and
ceases to age. Magical methods of divination or tracking cannot find the target. The restraint
prevents anything from passing through its field and prevents any magical egress from it.
Spell is permanent unless dispelled (-4 to the check) or the spell is released via a specific
trigger (judge’s call on viability of the trigger set) established by the caster at the time of
casting. Once released, the target rematerializes at the closest safe area on the ground above
where they were entombed. Caster must possess a material component worth $500 per HD
of the target, and the component can only be used to entomb one target at a time. If the spell
is cast again using an in-use material component, the target of the first casting is immediately
freed from its entombment.
30-33 Caster creates heavy chains of force which root deep within the ground, lashing themselves
around up to 1d4 targets within 30’, immobilizing them. Targets must make a Willpower save
matching the spell check; failure results in them becoming restrained and held immobile.
The immobile targets cannot be moved from their location by any means while the spell is
in effect. While restrained, the targets do not need to eat, drink, breathe, and cease to age.
Magical methods of divination or tracking cannot find the targets. Spell is permanent unless
dispelled (-8 to the check) or the spell is released via a specific trigger (judge’s call on viability
of the trigger set) established by the caster at the time of casting. Caster must possess a
specific material component for each target worth $500 per HD of each target and each
component can only be used to create one restraint at a time per target. If the spell is cast
again using an in-use material component, the target of the first casting is immediately
freed from its restraint.
34+ Caster shrinks 1d6 targets within 60’ to 1” in height and entraps them within specialized
gemstones. Targets must make a Willpower save matching the spell check; failure results in
them becoming entrapped within a specific gemstone. Nothing (except light, allowing the
entrapped targets within to be seen) can pass through the gemstone in either direction by
any means. The gemstones cannot be broken, cut or destroyed while the spell is in effect.
While entrapped, the targets do not need to eat, drink, breathe, and cease to age. Magical
methods of divination or tracking cannot find the targets. Spell is permanent unless dispelled
(-10 to the check) or the spell is released via a specific trigger (judge’s call on viability of the
trigger set) established by the caster at the time of casting. Caster must possess a gemstone
for each target worth $500 per HD of each target and each gemstone can only be used to trap
one target at a time. If the spell is cast again using an in-use gemstone, the target of the first
casting is immediately freed from its entrapment.
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ALTERNATE IDENTITY
Level: 5 Range: Varies Duration: 1+CL turns Casting Time: 1 round Save: Fort
General: The spell grants the caster the ability to alter their form to mimic the form of other
humanoids, even specific ones!
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) target’s body flows like wet, muddy clay and rearranges itself to the desired
form; (2) target’s body is completely obscured by a crimson, smokey haze and a strong breeze blows by,
clearing the haze and revealing the target’s transformation into the new form; (3) target’s body turns
to pure shadow as it morphs into the new form and rematerializes; (4) target emits a blinding, bright
light, which then fades, leaving the target in their new form.
Corruption: Roll 1d5 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s facial features are permanently altered and develop
different characteristics that stand out in a crowd (elongated face, pointy ears, unibrow, etc.); (2) caster’s
general build changes (short to tall, stout to slim, etc.) which will, at a minimum, require new clothing
and perhaps new gear; (3) greater corruption; (4) major corruption; (5+) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) spell effects target a random ally or enemy (reroll the spell check with a +1
modifier and apply the result to the new random target within 50’; (2) partial transformation leaves
the caster with a changed head but a normal body for 1d4 hours; (3) target’s skin and hair coloration
changes for 1d4 hours; (4) caster’s feet and hands change to be one size smaller or larger than what
would fit their body (-1d on actions that require fine manipulation) for 1d7 days.
2-11 Lost. Failure.
Failure.
12-17
18-19 Caster can transform themselves in minor ways to resemble someone of the same basic age,
gender, and physical dimensions. The features are not specific to any particular individual,
but features such as hair color, eye color, skin tone, scars, etc. can be modified for the
duration of the spell.
20-23 In addition to the result from 18-19, significant facial features, and gender can be modified.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the caster can (by touch) affect up to 1d3 targets and
height, mass, and age can be changed by up to 25% of their norm. Unwilling targets must first
be ‘struck’ by a touch attack and can then make a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the spell
check result to resist the spell.
26-28 In addition to the result from 24-25, the number of targets affected changes to 1d6 and
height, mass and age can be changed by up to 50% of their norm.
29-33 For the duration of the spell, the caster can transform 1d12 targets in major ways. Hair color,
eye color, skin tone, and gender can all be readily changed. Height, mass, and age can be
modified by up to 75% of the original features. In addition, the forms chosen can resemble
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identically another person the caster has met. The range of the spell has extended from
touch to 30’ and unwilling targets must now make a Fortitude save with a DC equal to the
spell check + CL. Fooling someone that knows or is close to the person being copied requires
a DC 20 Personality check.
34-35 In addition to the result from 29-33, the range increases to 120’, and the number of targets
affected changes to 1d24; height, mass, and age can be changed by up to 85%. If mimicking
a specific person, it is now easier to pass as the original. Mannerisms, speech patterns,
and other identifying characteristics are magically mimicked as well. Fooling friends and
acquaintances now only require a DC 15 Personality check.
36+ In addition to the result from 34-35, the range increases to 200’, and the number of targets
affected changes to 1d30; height, mass, and age can be changed by up to 95%. Any person the
caster has met or any of the targets has met, can now be mimicked. Fooling someone now
only requires a DC 10 Personality check.
BOOT SHAKER
General: The spell summons powerful earth spirits, giving the caster the ability to harness primal
energies for the purposes of manipulating and controlling the ground beneath their feet.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) for 1d7 days, the caster’s skin develops a permanent dirt-sheen that even
washing with soap only removes for a few hours before returning; (2) all fist-sized rocks within 30’
levitate briefly in the air before dropping to the ground at the end of the round the spell is cast; (3)
caster’s skin takes the form of stone, granting a +6 to AC for the next 1d3 rounds but slows Movement
by -20’ for the duration; (4) the ground cracks beneath the caster’s feet as slight tremors in the ground
are felt by all within 300’.
Corruption: Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s eyes are replaced by black onyx stones which
grant the ability to see in the dark, but they suffer a -1 to all rolls made under direct sunlight (each
time this result is rolled, the negative modifier grows worse by 1 point); (2-3 ) minor corruption; (4-5)
caster’s skin begins to take on the appearance of stone and small painful cracks come and go, making
movement a chore (gain a permanent +1 AC bonus but suffers -5’ Movement for each time the result is
rolled, to a minimum Move of 5’); (6-7) major corruption; (8-9) small rocks begin to grow from beneath
the caster’s skin, granting a monstrous visage (all slashing weapons inflict -1d damage, while social
interactions are reduced by -1d each time this result appears); (10+) painful esoteric carvings manifest
on the caster’s skin (doing 1d16 damage) and the caster is stunned for 1d4 rounds.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) for 24 hours, the caster’s skin resembles that of a man crawling from a grave,
in addition to smelling like freshly plowed soil and results in a -1d penalty to all social interaction
rolls; (2) for 1d6 turns caster’s voice changes to a deep, gravel-tinged rasp, making the finer nuances
of speech difficulty (further spell checks are at -1); (3) the summoned elemental is in no mood to help
and sequesters the caster in an all-encompassing earthen jail (20 hp) before shouting obscenities and
leaving; (4) the misfire causes the caster and all within a 20’ radius centered on the caster to fall prone
(no save possible) as the earth shakes violently beneath their feet.
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2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-17 Failure.
18-19 A slight ground-tremor originates from the caster out to a 100’ radius, lasting for the spell
duration. All standing creatures must make a Reflex save with a DC matching the result of
the spell check to avoid falling prone each round. Spell lasts for 1+CL rounds.
20-23 The caster gains temporary control over the earth’s magnetic field, allowing for a form of
levitation. The caster may ascend 20’ per round up to a maximum of 80’ and non-vertical
movement is limited to 20’ per round. The caster may levitate one additional target per
caster level, and non-willing targets must make a Fortitude save with a DC matching the
result of the spell check to resist the effects. The caster may cancel the spell effects on one or
more targets anytime during the duration of the spell, causing them to fall and suffer falling
damage. Spell lasts for 1 turn.
24-25 The ground begins to roll in waves towards the caster, much like an ocean wave, and rises
to form an immovable 10’ tall x 5’ wide wall of tightly packed soil and stone in a direction
specified by the caster. The wall is 1” thick per caster level and can absorb 20 hit points of
damage per caster level. Once reduced to zero hit points, the wall crumbles back into the
ground. Spell lasts for 1 turn.
26-28 Caster causes random steam vents to burst from the ground. All targets within 50’ of the
caster must immediately make a Reflex save with a DC matching the result of the spell check
to avoid scalding jets of steam (3d6 damage and fall prone). Spell lasts for 1 turn.
29-33 Minor earth elementals heed the call of the caster. For the duration, the caster causes the
ground to shudder violently under 1d6+CL targets within 100’. Targets must make a Reflex
save each round of the spell duration with a DC matching the result of the spell check to
avoid falling prone. Spell lasts for 1 turn.
34-35 Caster gains momentary control of the ground beneath their feet, causing 1d4 cracks in the
ground to form, originating from the caster out to a 100’ radius. Any target in the affected
area must make a Reflex save with a DC matching the result of the spell check to avoid falling
into the cracks (1d6 x 10’ fall and suffer falling damage). Structures within affected areas will
begin to crumble and collapse in 1d6 rounds, and unfortunates caught in the collapse suffer
1d10 damage per round. Spell lasts for 1 turn.
36-37 Caster gains momentary control of the ground beneath their feet, causing 1d4 cracks in the
ground to form, originating from the caster out to a 200’ radius. Any target in the affected
area must make a Reflex save with a DC matching the result of the spell check to avoid falling
into the cracks (1d8 x 10’ fall and suffer falling damage). Structures within affected areas will
begin to crumble and collapse in 1d4 rounds, and unfortunates caught in the collapse suffer
1d10 damage per round. Spell lasts for 2 turns.
38-39 Caster gains momentary control of the ground beneath their feet, causing 1d6 cracks in
the ground to form, originating from the caster out to a one mile radius. Any target in the
affected area must make a Reflex save with a DC matching the result of the spell check to
avoid falling into the cracks (1d12 x 10’ fall and suffer falling damage). Structures within
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affected areas will begin to crumble and collapse in 1d3 rounds, and unfortunates caught in
the collapse suffer 1d12 damage per round. Spell lasts for 2 turns.
40+ In addition to the result of 38-39, the caster also gains the ability to close the cracks. At the
end of 5 rounds after initiating the closure process, targets unable to escape in that time are
crushed and destroyed (no save, instant death). Spell lasts for 2 turns.
BOULDER DASH
Level: 5 Range: 200’+10’/CL' Duration: Till sunrise or sunset Casting Time: 1 turn Save: N/A
General: This incantation summons up a bunch of boulders from the local environment and
empowers them to roll about and act with all the creativity and independence of a herd of annoyed,
trail-weary, foot-sore, longhorn cattle. They are under the caster’s command for as long as the caster
continues to succeed at Personality checks with each order given. The base DC for these checks is 8,
modified by +1 for every hour the incantation has been active and by the size of the herd (+1 for every
10 full stones).
The caster adds their Personality score modifier and CL to command checks when giving directions
to the herd, but things can quickly get out of hand—especially with larger herds. Since the incantation
always lasts until sunrise or sunset, uncontrolled boulders bashing and dashing around the landscape
is no laughing matter. Boulders become uncontrolled when they leave the spell range and attack
anything within 15’ that moves or makes noise. Any occultist can work to help bring the herd back
under control with a successful DC15 Personality check, but this only applies to boulders within 10’ per
CL of the occultist making the check.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) the caster must be barefooted and standing on natural ground before
calling the boulders that slowly work their way out of the ground (taking 1d6 rounds before they
can be useful); (2) when cast, this spell causes the boulders to spray clods of earth indiscriminately as
they rise to the surface in 1d5 rounds; (3-4) the caster must perform an intricate tap-dance as part of a
successful casting check to attract the boulders in 1d4 rounds; (5) the boulders silently and suddenly
appear within 1d3 rounds—one moment there are no boulders, the next they are covering the
landscape as if they had always been there; (6) the summoned boulders appear instantly within range,
15’ off the ground, before they fall and bombard everything within range that is not the caster and their
allies (DC 13 Reflex save to avoid the falling stones which will do 1d10 crushing damage otherwise).
Corruption: Each time corruption is rolled, the occultist suffers a permanent loss of 1 Agility point.
When zero Agility is reached, the caster has turned into a perfect statue—dressed in all of their normal
equipment which remains unaffected. Whether this kills the caster or not requires a DC20 Fortitude
save; failure is instant death while a success allows magical intervention to return them to living flesh.
Misfire: When this incantation misfires, the caster’s nose and mouth are filled with fine dust.
Roll 2d12 modified by Luck to see how many rounds they spend sneezing, coughing, and possibly
attracting unwanted attention. At the end of this time, the caster must succeed at a DC 5 + rounds
spent coughing Fortitude save, or they fall unconscious for 1d20+10 rounds. If the victim is somehow
immune to asphyxiation or smothering, they instead suffer involuntary convulsions for the same
amount of time.
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1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) greater corruption + misfire;
(1-2) major corruption + misfire; (3-4) corruption + misfire; (5+) misfire.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-17 Failure.
18-19 The caster summons 1d12+1 per 2 CL small sandstone boulders. Small sandstone boulder:
Init: +0; Atk slam +3 melee (1d3+2, Ref save DC 9 or knocked prone); AC 14; HD 3d10; MV 65’;
SP trample (prone targets suffer 3d3+6 damage); Act 1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +0; Path
WtL.
20-23 The caster summons 2d6 +1 per 2 CL small limestone boulders. Small limestone boulder:
Init: +0; Atk slam +3 melee (1d3+2, Ref save DC 9 or knocked prone); AC 14; HD 2d10; MV 70’;
SP trample (prone targets suffer 3d3+6 damage); Act 1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +0; Path
WtL.
24-25 The caster summons 2d8 +1 per 2 CL medium mudstone boulders. Medium mudstone
boulder: Init: +1; Atk slam +4 melee (1d5+3, Ref save DC 10 or knocked prone); AC 12; HD
6d10; MV 45’; SP trample (prone targets suffer 3d5+9 damage); Act 1d20; SV Fort+2, Ref +2,
Will +2; Path WtL.
26-31 The caster summons 2d10 +1 per 2 CL medium marble boulders. Medium marble boulder:
Init: +2; Atk slam +4 melee (1d6+3, Ref save DC 10 or knocked prone); AC 12; HD 6d10; MV
40’; SP trample (prone targets suffer 3d6+9 damage); Act 1d20; SV Fort+2, Ref +2, Will +2;
Path WtL.
32-33 The caster summons 2d12 +1 per 2 CL large marble boulders. Large marble boulder: Init:
+2; Atk slam +5 melee (1d7+4, Ref save DC 12 or knocked prone); AC 13; HD 9d10; MV 35’; SP
trample (prone targets suffer 3d7+12 damage), mystic (damage from the boulder is considered
magical and will affect those creatures vulnerable to magic); Act 2d20; SV Fort+3, Ref +3, Will
+3; Path WtL.
34-35 The caster summons 2d12 +1 per 2 CL large granite boulders. Large granite boulder: Init:
+2; Atk slam +5 melee (1d10+4, Ref save DC 12 or knocked prone); AC 15; HD 9d10; MV
25’; SP trample (prone targets suffer 3d10+12 damage), mystic (damage from the boulder is
considered magical and will affect those creatures vulnerable to magic); Act 2d20; SV Fort+3,
36+ The caster summons 3d12 + 1 per 2 CL huge granite boulders. Huge granite boulder: Init:
+3; Atk slam +6 melee (1d10+5, Ref save DC 14 or knocked prone); AC 16; HD 12d10; MV
25’; SP trample (prone targets suffer 3d10+115 damage), mystic (damage from the boulder is
considered magical and will affect those creatures vulnerable to magic); Act 3d20; SV Fort+4,
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CRYSTAL BALL
Level: 5 Range: Special Duration: Permanent Casting Time: At least 1 week Save: Will
General: This incantation creates a permanent magic item—the crystal ball. It requires $1500 worth of
gold dust and assorted powdered crystals of all kinds to be mixed into a plaster made with holy water
and enough of the caster’s blood to constitute 3 points of temporary spellburn that grants no modifiers
to their casting check. The caster spends a week shaping the mass into as perfect a sphere as possible,
but drying time can take another 2d3 days, -1 day per positive point of the caster’s Luck modifier (+1
day for each negative Luck modifier). The casting result determines the crystal ball’s range and any
other capabilities. A successful Willpower save with a DC equal to the spell check prevents the scrying
attempt on a subject and allows them to be aware that they are being spied upon. A crystal ball has the
same hit points as its creator and increases with the creator’s.
A crystal ball has enough inherent power that it can be used by anything with an Intelligence score
of 3 or more. Their basic function is to allow their user to see and hear things at long distances, but
powerful incantations can attune the crystal to additional powers. A scrying check to utilize these items
is an Intelligence check with a basic DC of 10, modified by the situation at hand. Failure means they
cannot activate the item, critical failure means it activates and gives them false information. On a
successful Intelligence check the scryer has their point-of-view transferred to their chosen location
and they have a 120o field of vision that can be rotated to look in a desired direction as a standard
action. They can perceive the new location with their normal modes of vision and range of hearing,
but they cannot move to a new location without making another scrying check unless their casting
result for the orb states otherwise. Maintaining the scrying magic uses the first action die of each round,
so they must use secondary action dice for casting additional incantations and activating the crystal’s other
abilities.
Another basic function of a scrying device allows the casting of spells at greatly enhanced range. Any
appropriate spell with either line-of-sight targeting or which has a fixed radius that normally emanates
from the caster can be sent out to (or launched from) the point they are viewing with their scrying
efforts.
The downside of using a crystal ball: the item and its user must remain stationary, often for long
periods of time. Anyone using a crystal ball can also be targeted by incantations and other powers
of a visual and auditory nature. To actively fight against the scryer; those who are being spied upon
must first succeed at a Willpower save to know they are under observation. If the save is successful, a
spell may be cast through the link to harm the crystal ball itself or to harm the viewer. The distance is
considered “touch.” Destruction of a crystal ball causes it to explode; inflicting 6d10 damage to their
creator and anything within 25’, DC20 Fortitude save for half damage.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1) the orb is slightly oblong, shaped like an egg; (2) the orb produced is
lustrous and shines like a diamond; (3-4) it’s spherical, smooth, and totally without noteworthy merit;
(5) the orb is dark, so dark that it seems to draw all the light away from the room, and on occasion, a
flaming eye can be seen in its depths; (6) the orb, though smooth, appears to be faceted and reflects
light in the multi-colored hues of the rainbow.
Corruption: If the attempt to create a crystal ball ever results in corruption, future attempts to create
one are made at -1 to the spell check for each time corruption is rolled. In addition, there is a higher
chance each time the crystal ball is used to scrye on another spell caster that they are aware of the
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connection and can then use the connection to cast a harmful spell through (their Willpower save is
only DC 10 to know they are being observed).
Misfire: The plaster sphere the caster has been shaping and to which they have been whispering
incantations, leaps off the workbench to hover a few inches off the ground. It has a wide mouth full of
razor sharp teeth that serves as the aperture for a bottomless inter-dimensional stomach [Init +1; Atk
bite melee +10 (1d10+10); AC 16; HD 3d8; MV 50’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +3; Path PoD]. It
eats any living matter and living beings become ghosts if slain by this creature.
1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0-1) greater corruption + misfire; (2-3)
major corruption + misfire; (4-5) minor corruption; (6) misfire.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-19 Failure.
20-25 Minimal Function. The lack-luster orb has a range of only 2d14+CL miles and cannot pierce
the veils between dimensions. Targets must be on the same plane as the viewer.
26-33 Basic Function. The orb has a range of 3d16+3 miles / CL and it can pierce the veils between
dimensions. Targets can be on a different plane, but this imposes a penalty of -5 to their
Intelligence checks to use the crystal ball.
34-37 Respectable Functionality. The orb has a range of 4d20+5 miles / CL and can pierce the veils
between dimensions. Scrying targets can be on a different plane, but this imposes a penalty
of -3 to their Intelligence checks to use the crystal ball. A crystal ball of this quality allows the
scryer to pick one person or creature with which they can have a two-way conversation, the
target must be willing or have already failed their Willpower save.
38-41 Superior functionality. The orb has a range of 25 miles / CL and can pierce the veils between
dimensions. Scrying targets can be on a different plane, but this imposes a penalty of -1
to their Intelligence checks to use the crystal ball. A crystal ball of this quality allows the
scryer to pick one person or creature per CL of the scryer with which they can have a group
conversation. The targets must be willing or have already failed their Willpower save. The
scryer can use their Move action to not only rotate their view point, but they can move it as if
walking up to 60’ per round. Their point-of-view cannot pass through solid barriers, but will
pass through the tiniest of cracks.
42-43 Marvelous functionality. The orb has a range of 50 miles / CL and can pierce the veils
between dimensions with no penalty to their Intelligence checks to use the crystal ball. A
crystal ball of such superb quality allows the scryer to pick one person to converse with or
even a large crowd with which they can have a group conversation, whether the targets have
failed their Willpower save or not. The scryer can use their Move action to not only rotate
their view point, but they can move it as if walking up to 120’ per round. Their point of view
cannot pass through solid barriers, but will pass through the tiniest of cracks.
44+ Legendary functionality. In addition to the result from 42-43, the range is unlimited and the
scryer can even pierce the time barrier which imposes a -1 penalty to the Intelligence check
per 100 years of distance from the viewer’s current time.
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CURLY WOLF
Level: 5 Range: 25’ Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: N/A
General: Targets of the spell gain some protection from damage, potentially extending their life and
ability to survive—possibly at a cost.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) target’s skin takes on a silver-metallic sheen; (2) target’s height and mass increase
by 50% for the duration (clothing and worn items increase to fit, no benefits otherwise are gained); (3) a
shimmering forcefield envelops the target; (4) spectral green-hued armor appears to overlay the target’s body.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster suffers -2 to AC as any armor worn weakens
and their skin becomes easier to harm; (2-3) caster’s body permanently loses its ability to regenerate
damage easily; all magical healing effects targeting hit points are reduced by 1 and getting a good
night’s rest heals no hit points. If the character gets an entire day of bed rest, they heal 1 hit point per
day; (4-5) greater corruption; (6-7) major corruption; (8+) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the spell backfires and the caster becomes a danger magnet as all attacks are
redirected to them from all enemies for 1d4 rounds; (2) caster suffers -1d on Luck checks and saves
to avoid dangerous traps or other hazards for 1d4 turns; (3) caster and all allies within 60’ suffer from
internal hemorrhaging and cannot heal (magical or otherwise) hit point damage for 1d4 rounds; (4)
reroll the spell check again with a +1 bonus and apply the results to all enemies within 60’.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-13
Failure.
14-16 Caster selects a single target who gains -2 to each damage roll from non-magical melee
attacks against them (to minimum of 1 damage). The spell’s effects do not affect attacks
or spells which apply to an area of effect, nor those which result in indirect damage to the
targets. Spell effects which cause effects other than hit point damage are not affected by this
spell. Spell lasts for 1 round.
17-20 In addition to the result from 14-16, the bonus is increased to -4 to each damage roll against
them and it now applies to non-magical ranged attacks as well. Spell lasts for 1d4 rounds.
21-24 In addition to the result from 17-20, the caster may target 1d4 targets with the spell effects,
the effects apply to non-magical and magical physical-, mental-, and spell-based damage
which affects hit points, and the bonus is increased to -6. Spell lasts for 1d6 rounds.
25-28 1d4 targets of the curly wolf spell suffer only the minimum damage on all damage dice rolled
from attacks directly targeting them (each damage dice is considered to have rolled a 1).
The spell affects all types of damage except those that are area-based or indirect in dealing
damage. Spell lasts for 1d8+CL rounds.
29-31 In addition to the result from 25-28, the total amount of damage that gets through is halved
before being applied. Spell lasts for 1 turn.
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32+ 1d4 targets are completely immune from all physical-, mental- and spell-based hit point
damage for the spell’s duration. At the end of the spell’s duration, the targets must make a DC
20 Fort save or be reduced to 0 hit points and begin bleeding out due to physiologic system
trauma caused by the spell’s damage immunity side effects. The spell does not affect the
damage from area-based attacks or indirect methods of damage-dealing. Spell lasts for 5+CL
rounds.
DREAM
Level: 5 Range: Special Duration: Special Casting Time: 8 hours of sleep Save: Will
General: This incredibly powerful incantation manifests quazi-real creatures and objects from the
caster’s dreams. The casting result sets the duration and overall range of the incantation; all dream
creatures and materials must remain within the fixed diameter of the incantation at the time of
casting. While the occultist is casting this incantation they are not considered to be resting and
cannot regain any lost spells or naturally heal damage. Anyone that interacts or would be damaged by
these dream constructs and creatures is allowed a Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the spell check to
disbelieve in their existence. Success means all dream creatures and materials become translucent and
cannot inflict damage or interact with that person.
Manifestation: When the caster mutters the first few words of the incantation, they instantly fall
asleep and finish casting from within their sleeping mind. Roll 1d8 to determine how the occultist’s
imaginings manifest to outside observers: (1) when the caster falls asleep, an impenetrable, spherical
barrier springs into place at the edge of the incantation’s range; (2) the caster falls asleep but soon
begins to sleepwalk their way through the motions of designing and building the things they desire;
(3-4) the area inside the radius of the incantation shifts and weaves as if by heat shimmers on desert
sands; (5-6) upon falling asleep, the caster’s unfortunate allies must endure eight hours of snoring
so loud and cartoonish that it frightens off any would-be attackers, but they must succeed at a DC13
Willpower save to get any useful sleep; (7) after the caster falls asleep, the appearance of everything
and everyone within range of the occultist’s incantation changes to the quality and texture of an oil
painting; (8) the caster goes to bed as usual and wakes after eight hours, nothing strange happens and
everything they dreamt up just seems to fade into existence with the rising of the sun.
Corruption: The misdirected energy of the spell passes through the caster’s subconscious,
transforming into a copy of the caster that is thoroughly opposite in Path and attitudes. This living
antithesis has all of its creator’s knowledge, abilities, and equipment and will usually seek a way to kill
its creator as soon as possible, but within the context of who they are. Thus a cowardly copy of a brave
person would seek to cause its creator’s demise at someone else’s hands, and a PoR doppelganger with
good tendencies will seek to imprison its creator via the local system of justice. These murderous and
vengeful alternates exist until they are slain or until they can take over their creator’s life. They form
over 1d7 days, in the place the spell was cast. After its initial creation, any following corruption result
levels the previously made creature, giving it ample reason to hold off from immediately seeking the
death of its creator.
Misfire: Insomnia! The caster and all allies within 100’ are subject to a protracted bout of insomnia.
Roll 6d6 to see how many hours they must endure before they can sleep. There is a general -1 penalty
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to all actions and save rolls per 6 hours spent beyond when they should have gone to sleep. Insomniacs
cannot recover spells, lost hit points, or ability score damage until they can sleep. Immediately after
the bout ends, they will pass out and sleep for half the time they were awake, +8 hours.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-19
Lost. Failure.
20-23 The spell creates 1d4 items or creatures that last for two hours / CL that must remain within
a radius of 50’+10’ / CL. An object or creature created can not be larger than a horse and a
creature will have 1d3 HD. The objects or creatures created will otherwise have the Stats and
use of the items they emulate. Any creature created is not under the control of the caster.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the creations last for three hours / CL and must remain
within a radius of 75’+15’ per CL. Creatures created have 1d6 HD and may be controlled with
a successful DC 20 Personality check.
26-31 In addition to the result from 24-25, the creations last for four hours / CL and must remain
within a radius of 100’+20’ / CL. Creatures created have 2d6 HD and may be controlled with a
successful DC 15 Personality check.
32-33 1d6 objects or creatures are created that last for four days / CL and must remain within
a radius of 150’+25’ / CL. Creatures created have 2d8 HD and may be controlled with a
successful DC 10 Personality check.
34-35 In addition to the result from 32-33, the creations last for five days / CL and must remain
within a radius of 175’+30’ / CL. Creatures created have a pool of 10d8 HD which can be
assigned with no one creature having more than 5d8 HD and they are considered to be under
control.
36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, 2d6 objects can be created with the creations lasting for
six days / CL and must remain within a radius of 250’+40’ per CL. Creatures created have a
pool of 10d10 HD which can be assigned with no one creature having more than 6d10 HD
and they are considered to be under control.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, creations now last until destroyed or disbelieved, but
they are still subject to range limitations, now 1000’+150’ / CL.
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EXFLUNCTICATED VOID
General: The spell causes a 30’ radius spherical gravitational singularity to appear at a fixed point
within range. The presence of the gravitational singularity begins to suck in all unsecured objects and
creatures within the area of effect.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a crimson-stained, dark, whorl-shaped blotch appears at the manifestation
origin, where it expands to maximum radius; (2) a rent tears in reality at the manifestation origin,
slicing through the air like a ragged wound; (3) a pitch black 1” sphere erupts from the caster’s mouth
and flings itself to the manifestation origin point, where it expands to maximum radius; (4) a dark
cloud roils from the manifestation point out to maximum radius, stars visible within it, and coats
targets in a viscous tar-like goo.
Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster’s neck and face exhibit black, vein-like lines criss
crossing their skin, causing them to suffer -1d to all social interaction rolls; (2-3) caster’s eyes lose all
color and take on the appearance of a clear, starry night sky, causing the caster to slip into random
periods of disaffected interest in their surroundings as they contemplate the universal blackness
of the Void (-1d to all Willpower saves); (4-5) minor corruption; (6-7) major corruption; (8+) greater
corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) caster suffers 1d4 Stamina loss as they suffer briefly the effects of vacuum, and the
air is forcibly extracted from their lungs; (2) caster becomes catatonic for 1d10 turns as their mind is
overwhelmed by images from the void of chthonic creatures; (3) caster’s shadow acts as a lodestone,
pulling towards the caster all metal objects within 10’ (this may result in being impaled or brained by
various weaponry and suffering 1d6 damage per incident); (4) caster’s chest forms a brief singularity,
causing them to suffer heart palpitations and 1d4 damage.
2-10
Lost. Failure.
11-12 Failure.
13-16 Caster creates a 30’ radius, spherical gravitational singularity to appear at a fixed point within
a 40’ range. Any unsecured objects within the sphere are pulled immediately 1d10’ towards
the singularity’s origin point. Creatures within the area of effect must make a DC 10 Strength
check each round; failure means they are pulled 1d10’ towards the singularity’s origin point
as well, and on a critical success, they manage to move 1d4’ away from the origin point. Any
objects or creatures which reach the origin point by being pulled in suffer 3d6 damage. Spell
lasts for 1 round.
17-20 In addition to the result from 13-16, the Strength check DC increases to 12, the critical success
distance to pull away from the origin is increased to 1d6’, the distance pulled in increases to
1d16’ and damage is increased to 4d6 by reaching the origin point. Spell lasts for 1d3 rounds.
21-24 In addition to the result from 17-20, the Strength check DC increases to 14, the critical
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success distance to pull away from the origin is increased to 1d10’, the distance pulled in
increases to 1d24’ and damage is increased to 5d6 by reaching the origin point. Additionally,
any creatures being pulled in must make a DC 14 Fortitude save each round or suffer 1d6
Stamina damage (if Stamina reaches zero, the unfortunate is dead) from the increased
pressures as they near or touch the origin point. Spell lasts for 1d6 rounds.
25-28 Caster creates a 30’ radius, spherical gravitational singularity to appear at a fixed point within
a 40’ range. Any unsecured objects within the sphere are pulled immediately 1d16’ towards
the singularity’s origin point. Creatures within the area of effect must make a DC 16 Strength
check each round; failure means they are pulled 1d30’ towards the singularity’s origin point
as well, and on a critical success, they manage to move 1d4’ away from the origin point. Any
objects or creatures which reach the origin point by being pulled in suffer 8d6 damage. Spell
29-31 The caster’s physical form morphs into a 40’ radius singularity sphere, causing the
singularity’s origin point to form in their location. The caster becomes immune to harm
while the spell is in effect and may not be affected in any way nor may they affect anything
around them other than as the singularity effects describe. Any unsecured objects within the
sphere are pulled immediately 1d30 feet towards the singularity’s origin point at the center
of the sphere. Creatures within the area of effect must make a DC 20 Strength check each
round; failure means they are pulled 1d30’ towards the singularity’s origin point as well, and
on a critical success they manage to move 1d20’ away from the origin point. Additionally,
any creatures being pulled in must make a DC 14 Fortitude save each round or suffer 1d16
Stamina damage from the increased pressures as they near or touch the origin point. Any
objects or creatures which reach the manifestation origin by being pulled in suffer 10d6
damage. At the end of the spell duration, the caster’s form returns to normal. Spell lasts for 1
turn.
32+ In addition to the result from 29-31, but upon returning to normal, the caster emits a final
gravitational pulse outwards from their body to a range of 100’. The pulse causes 5d16 damage
to all objects and creatures within the wave as they suffer a forceful blast effect (DC 20
Fortitude save for half damage); any standing creatures within the area of effect must make a
DC 20 Reflex save or be knocked prone.
HANG FIRE
General: The spell causes a target to experience a suppression of all magic, whether arcane or divine.
The target experiences increased difficulty in casting spells, calling for miracles, using wondrous
contraptions, imbuing formulae, as well as in the use of class-related abilities that are mystical in
nature.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) a dark, astral nimbus surrounds the targets of the spell, roiling and
churning; (2) caster’s nostrils exude a noxious green smoke which stretches out to touch the spell’s area
of effect; (3) a bright flash bursts from the caster, causing after-images in the vision of those around
them for 1d4 rounds, causing a -1 penalty to all vision-related rolls; (4) target generates a small vacuum
effect, causing small pieces of detritus to cling to them for the spell duration.
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Corruption: Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (0-1) caster angers a higher power by casting this spell and
suffers -1d on all spell checks until the power can be calmed (judge may assign a quest or task from said
power), as thunder and roiling clouds appear in the sky above the caster’s vicinity; (2-3) caster loses all
body hair and becomes skeletally gaunt, exuding a fearful effect on all within 30’ (forces a Grit check at
DC 10 that increases by 1 point for each time this result is rolled); (4-5) greater corruption; (6-7) major
corruption; (8+) minor corruption.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) the spell backfires on caster and allies within 60’ (roll once again with a +1 bonus
and apply all effects to the caster and all allies); (2) caster loses 1d4 points of Luck permanently, as
their actions against the targets anger a higher power; (3) caster and all allies within 60’ suffer a bout
of misfortune—all rolls are at -1d (minimum 1d3) for 1d4 rounds; (4) for 1d4 rounds, any negative spell
effects cast are suffered by the caster and their allies within 60’ instead of their foes.
2-10
Lost. Failure.
11-12 Failure.
13-16 Caster selects a single target who must make a Willpower save matching the spell check.
Failure results in the target experiencing increased difficulty (-2) in all checks related to
casting spells, calling for miracles, using wondrous contraptions, imbuing formulae, as well
as in the use of class-related abilities that are mystical in nature. Spell lasts for 1 round.
17-20 In addition to the result from 13-16, the penalty is increased to -3. Spell lasts for 1d4 rounds.
Target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their rounds; success means the spell
effects are ended.
21-24 In addition to the result from 17-20, the penalty is increased to -4. Spell lasts for 1d6 rounds.
25-28 In addition to the result from 21-24,the caster may select 1d4 targets with the spell effects.
29-31 Caster exudes an anti-magic field which extends in a 30’ radius affecting all in range
who must make a Willpower save matching the spell check. Failure results in the targets
experiencing increased difficulty (-6) in all checks related to casting spells, calling for
miracles, using wondrous contraptions, imbuing formulae, as well as in the use of class-
related abilities that are mystical in nature. Targets can repeat the saving throw at the end
of each of their rounds; success means the spell effects are ended for them. Spell lasts for
1d8+CL rounds.
32+ Caster creates a “mystical dead zone” which prevents the use of all checks related to casting
spells, calling for miracles, using wondrous contraptions, imbuing formulae, as well as in
the use of class-related abilities that are mystical in nature. The dead zone extends up to
CL miles in radius, centered on where the caster stood when casting the spell and affects all
creatures within the dead zone. Nothing short of divine intercession can negate this effect.
Spell duration is permanent. Once the area of effect is left, magical abilities return unless the
area is re-entered.
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MELTAF’S ETHEREAL NET
Level: 5 Range: Special Duration: Special Casting Time: 1 hour per participant Save: Will
General: This spell allows one or more casters to create a net-like web of ethereal energy that has
several functions based upon the strength of their casting result. Regardless of the effectiveness, an
ethereal net’s main purpose is to protect an area from infiltration and attacks by ghosts, spirits, shades,
and other ethereal entities. The area protected varies with the number of casters and the combined
might of their casting ritual. The basic coverage is calculated as one cube of 10’, or (1000 ft3) per CL,
and all participating casters add their levels together to calculate the total coverage area. Thus, each
9th level caster can cover a room 30’ x 30’ x 10’; and nine such casters could cover an area 90’ x 90’ x 10’.
The unfortunate downside to this incantation is that revelators suffer a -1 penalty on their spell checks
and the use of many of their powers for every three occultists connected to the ethereal net.
Once the net is established, only one caster is needed to maintain it, and they must remain stationary
and devote all action dice to maintaining the net. The responsibility can be passed from one member
to another to allow for rest periods, and once an ethereal net is established, occultists of any level can
connect and add their levels to the grand total. The other participating occultists (as well as anyone
else inside the net) are free to act normally within the protected space. They can communicate with
each other freely and organize their defenses as if they were all in one room. The net remains active for
1 turn per total levels from all participating occultists; however, this limit can be extended.
The netting prevents passage to any spirit or ethereal being that cannot succeed at a Willpower save
with a DC equal to the spell check. At any given point in time, the net can entrap a total number of
spirits equal to the number of participating casters squared. Entrapped spirits provide several benefits:
* A connected caster can tap into a spirit’s knowledge to learn about it and its goals, etc.
* A connected occultist can drain a spirit’s hit points to heal themselves at a similar rate; ethereal beings
reduced to 0 hp are destroyed.
* The controller of an ethereal net can choose to sacrifice a spirit’s levels or Hit Dice directly to extend
the duration of the ethereal net by 1 turn per HD or level sacrificed; ethereal beings reduced to 0 HD are
destroyed.
Manifestation: As the last of the chanted incantation fades to silence: Roll 1d8: (1) a skeletal chair
erupts under the caster or leader of the ritual to knock them into a seated position where they are
immediately grappled (no save) to become the locus of an eruption of sickly green electric arcs (the
chair is the control point, and after the network is operational, the caster or leader of the circle can
allow others to sit in their place as needed); (2) an oily black fog rises from the ground, it billows
outward until it completely fills the space that will be the coverage area and fades quickly, but not
before the caster or leader of the circle is encased in black rock and everything else in the protected
area is dusted with a sooty stain that remains while the incantation is active; (3-4) something
resembling a drain pipe with a screened cover lifts the caster or the leader of the circle off the ground
as a horde of amber-colored translucent spiders pour out of the pipe, dashing off to the edges of
the soon to be constructed ethereal net; (5-6) the grass, trees, and other vegetation at the edge of the
soon-to-be-constructed network grow rapidly to create a loosely woven basket of toughened grass,
branches, and roots; (7) the edges of the ethereal network take on the consistency and sheen of a
soap bubble, but with magical toughness; (8) the network and its control center are designed to the
specifications of the participants with the judge’s approval.
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Corruption: Personal Poltergeist! Each of the participating casters is now doomed to endure their own
personal malevolent spirit that spends every moment of its existence attempting to kill the bag of flesh
to which they’ve become anchored. This is the only way these spirits can regain the peaceful slumber of
death. The caster can use any of the normally available methods for driving off and binding spirits, but
even if destroyed utterly, a personal poltergeist will reform in 2d3+1 days. The spirit is incorporeal, has
30’ telekinesis and a fly speed of 60’ per round. It has their caster’s ability scores and attack modifiers,
but none of the victim’s special abilities like spell casting. Any further corruption resulting from this
incantation just makes the poltergeist more powerful (each additional corruption results in +1 HD, +1
AC, +1 to each save).
Misfire: Plague of ghosts! The incantation fails, and instead of creating a net to repel ethereal beings,
and ghosts—all participating casters now act as ethereal sirens that have attracted one ghost for every
5 CL. These ghosts [Init +1; Atk rend +2 melee (2d6); AC 14; HD 4d6; MV fly 60’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +1,
Ref+1, Will+1; Path PoD] are deeply offended by what the casters are trying to create. They remain for
3d10 rounds, +1 round per CL of the participating occultists—attacking everyone they can reach until
destroyed or the summoning duration expires.
1 Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0-1) greater corruption + misfire; (2-3)
major corruption + misfire; (4-5) corruption + misfire; (6) misfire.
2-11
Lost. Failure.
12-19 Failure.
20-23 In addition to the standard benefits of connection, the linked casters gain a bonus equal to +1
per 5 casters connected to the ethereal net on all Intelligence checks, including casting and
research.
24-25 In addition to the result from 20-23, the ritual casting creates 2d3 adapter units that allow
non-casters to connect; adapters only provide the basic level of benefits listed in the general
description. Those connected via these crude adapters do not count as occultists for
calculation of any bonuses.
26-31 In addition to the result from 24-25, the linked occultists gain a bonus equal to +1 per 4
casters connected to the ethereal net on all Intelligence checks including casting, research,
and similar activities like crafting and engineering checks.
32-33 In addition to the result from 26-31, the spell casting is efficient; each of the occultists can
cover a volume of area equal to 10’ x 10’ by 20’.
34-35 In addition to the standard benefits of connection, the linked casters gain a bonus equal to
+1 per 3 casters connected to the ethereal net on all Intelligence checks, including casting
and research. The ritual casting creates 2d3 adapter units that allow non-casters to connect;
adapters only provide the basic level of benefits listed in the general description. Those
connected via these crude adapters do not count as occultists for calculation of any bonuses.
In addition, the spell casting is efficient; each of the occultists can cover a volume of area
equal to 10’ x 10’ by 20’. The occultists are no longer required to stay within the area covered
by the net. The occultists connected to the net can choose to leave the area and retain the
benefits of connection if they remain within one mile of the protected area and make a
sacrifice (spellburn 2 points) per trip outside the area covered by the incantation.
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36-37 In addition to the result from 34-35, the ritual casting creates 3d4 adapter units that allow
non-casters to connect; but these superior adapters get all benefits that occultists have from
a net connection, and half of the experience levels of the participating non-occultists will
count towards increasing the coverage area, the duration of the net, and the calculating of
any benefits. The occultists connected to the net can choose to leave the area and retain
the benefits of connection if they remain within five miles of the protected area and make a
sacrifice (spellburn 1 point) per trip outside the area covered by the incantation.
38+ In addition to the result from 36-37, the amazing efficiency of their casting means each of the
occultists can cover a volume of area equal to 30’ x 30’ by 30’. Additionally, the occultists can
choose to leave the area covered by the incantation and retain the benefits of connection as
long as they remain on the same plane of existence as the protected area.
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CHAPTER FIVE
JUDGE'S RULES
Eight men rode into canyon... I dug seven graves.

Horse says you are spirit walker: a man who has
been to the other side and returned, a man who
cannot be killed at all.
— Tonto, The Lone Ranger (2013)

JUDGE'S RULES
By purchasing this weighty tome and making it all
the way to this part of the book, you’ve probably
decided you want to gather your posse and turn
them loose against the ever-growing army of night!
Should this be the case, the author asks that you
place your hand on the book and raise your right
hand and repeat the following using yer’ best
cowboy drawl.
• “Being a faithful judge sworn to uphold the tenets
put forth by the honorable Judge Baity, I shall not
steer from the fact that I serve as judge, jury, and
if need be—executioner. I have the first pick of the
vittles at the game table and last say on all matters
relating to the posse and keeping order in the group.”
• “I shall always try to be on the posse’s side of the
fence—which means I allow the roll of the bones to
decide the (sometimes cruel) fate of the posse and/
or those that cross their path (in other words, roll
those dice in front of those players!)”
• “I aint gonna show any mercy to those fated to
meet their maker at any point of the trail, no
RUNNING WEIRD FRONTIERS
matter how short those lives may be cut. Frontier Remember to always keep your adventures based
living is hard enough, but throw in varmints born in or around towns and territories that you can
of darkness, filled with nothing but bad intentions, easily manage. Sometimes a new judge can take too
and those that brave the perils of the trail ain’t many tasks to hand while running an adventure,
likely to see the light of day. Death can and will overwhelming both them and their posse with
come callin’ and when she does, I’ll raise a shot of information. Keeping the areas an adventure takes
whiskey for the fallen with the deceased’s posse, place manageable helps make the encounters and
then tell ’em to slap leather and go get their evens’.” personalities the posse will meet during the course
of the adventure fun and memorable.
• “This book will serve me well at keepin’ the law,
and will serve as a guide that’ll help keep the posse Current State of the Land
riding the trail as best they can. That being said,
From the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, to
there will come a day when this book is not going
the vast sun-scorched deserts sprawling across the
to be enough and I’ll have to make a decision
South West, the United States is still in its infancy,
that hangs the fate of my posse on my own good
and those calling the more civilized areas home are
merits. I promise to be a fair and honorable judge
eager to set out across the untamed West hoping to
that deserves to preside over the posse and all the
claim their own little piece of “Manifest Destiny.”
wood-boogers out to eat their faces off.”
Prospectors work to strike it rich in pristine streams
There now! Pour a shot and take some pride in the lined with gold along their winding banks. Settlers
fact that you’re now an official judge over the dusty set out to find a new life, perhaps seeking refuge
trails of the Weird Frontiers! from their current state of affairs, praying for a fresh
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start in unclaimed lands filled with mystery and
adventure fueled by tall tales and dime novels filled
with stories of bold heroes following their dreams
and staking claim on the Western frontier against
all odds. Even the events of the Seven Days of Night
are rarely enough to keep a dreamer from hopping
a train or loading a wagon and heading out West,
oblivious to the fact that even the smallest shadows
now give shelter to “things” that want nothing more
than to make a snack of these new travellers.
The world of Weird Frontiers begins just as the Civil
War ends and continues with an alternate history
where much of the travesties that mar American
history are, at least temporarily, avoided by uniting
every able person of all colors and creeds against an
unrelenting horde of evil. Traitorous human agents
work with monstrous creatures to gain favor with
a godlike race that aims to take back a throne they
once held over humanity in times long forgotten.
The Seven Days of Night marks the shift to these
dark times. Dark rituals and sacrifices performed
deep in the desolate canyons of Mexico caused
an eclipse that blocked the sun for seven days— of transportation available and how it served
instilling a period of madness upon the land. those trying to tame the Wild West will find it in
Though the final ritual to free the imprisoned Elder abundance by searching the internet.
Gods failed due to the heroics of a posse of rangers, Horseback- From the sure-footed Morgans used
the gate remained opened long enough to allow the by the U.S. Cavalry, to the thundering herds of
festering taint of chaos to seep out like pus from Mustangs often captured and tamed by the Native
a wound, infecting the earth and its unsuspecting Americans of the Western territories, no other beast
inhabitants. Stories soon pass from person to is more associated with the Old West—and rightly
person of animals twisting into horrific versions so. Not just a mode of transportation, horses were
of themselves, along with tales of isolated farmers used to help plow crops and carry the resulting
praying to “New Gods” that listen to desperate produce into town by wagon besides serving as
prayers and grant good fortune and other boons. welcome companions. An average horse walking at
Neighbor Ned might have a fancy set of gills these a pace of 5mph or less could often cover 35-40 miles
days, but the crops have never been more bountiful! in a day without pushing the animal and risking its
health.
Getting Around and Communications
By the middle of the 1800s, a traveler had several Wagon train- Folks light in their pockets can always
options for travel. Whether by wagon across join one of the many wagon trains heading out in
countless dusty trails or aboard a train traveling springtime when the grass is high and plentiful for
along thousands of miles of tracks, only the money beasts, pulling prairie schooners filled with hopeful
you carry limits your options. Below you will find settlers, miners, and folks believing the key to their
a brief description of the more common means for dreams lies in the Western territories. Wagon trains
transportation, and the average miles covered in a bring safety through numbers and offer wagons to
day by each. The information is a simple primer to serve as storage for belongings and goods. Horses,
help a judge get their players from point A to B— oxen, and mules are all used to pull 20-30 wagons.
those desiring a more accurate historical account Besides driving the wagons, several men ride
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horseback to scout for hazards and offer armed A second-class ticket cost a traveler on average
protection. The average wagon train covers between 75 cents a mile, with first-class tickets typically
10-20 miles a day, with travel coming to an end doubling in price.
at sundown where the animals are tended to and
Steamboat- Though rafts and keelboats are regularly
allowed to graze.
used to traverse the winding waterways of the
A family of four, traveling from Missouri to country, it is the steamboat that most folks depend
California, could expect to spend $1,000 for the six- on for travel upon the many rivers found across the
month trip, which included a wagon, horses to pull territories. Passenger steamboats averaged 250’ in
it, and all the required goods and sundries needed to length and as much as 40’ wide. Besides being able
survive the journey. to transport up to 500 tons of goods, the boats could
hold up to 400 passengers tended by a crew of up
Stagecoach- In addition to carrying passengers, the
to 90. Steamboats offer several decks, from those
stagecoach is commonly used to transport mail,
holding transported goods and livestock, to the
monies, and freight. A team of four to six horses
fancy parlors for men and women that could afford
pulls a typical coach and can transport up to four to
such luxury. Steamboats could travel both up and
six persons comfortably but are often overcrowded,
down stream at a speed of 5mph.
with folks that might ought to place a stronger
emphasis on good hygiene. Wagons typically travel Average costs to travel aboard a steamboat were 75
eight miles an hour and can cover 100 miles on an cents per mile for larger, more luxurious rooms,
average day with regular stops in towns roughly while medium-sized rooms dropped to 50 cents per
every 12 miles to change horses and allow passengers mile, and the smallest cost 25 cents per mile.
the chance to stretch their legs.
Communication- is handled by face-to-face contact,
On average, a traveler could expect to pay 15 cents a considering the high rate of illiteracy during the
mile locally or $3 a day for longer trips. time. Telegraph services are available but are costly
and typically found only in larger towns or rail stops.
Locomotive- By the end of the century, the steam-
The postal service is used mostly in Northern cities
powered locomotive became the dominant mode of
and is also costly to use. News papers are mainly
transportation for cross-country travel. The Pacific
printed and read in larger cities and only available by
Railroad Act established in 1862 led to the Union
mail in more rural communities.
Pacific and Pacific Union rail lines racing to lay as
much track as possible upon the broken backs of Land Features
immigrants who were chasing their own dreams Forest- Areas heavily wooded offer settlers an
across the West. Travel by train is by far the fastest abundance of wood to use for construction in
and safest means to travel the territories, typically addition to a variety of game species to provide a
moving 25-35 mph. steady source of food (deer, quail, and turkey for
Business cars are manned by hired hands protecting example). Streams and rivers found meandering
cargo, while cattle cars transport steer delivered by their way through a forest provide a source of water
cattle drives. Passenger cars afforded those wealthy for livestock and a means of transporting goods
enough to purchase a ticket travel aboard a car between settlements and towns.
designed with luxury in mind, most notably the Plains- Mostly composed of flatlands, settlers use
Pullman car that offers fold down beds, carpeting, the area for raising cattle and dry farming. Terrain
and plush seats with a staff put into place to wait varies at points, breaking into miles of varied terrain
on those with deep enough pockets to afford such comprising patches of mountains, grassland, and
luxury. Second-class cars are more commonly used occasional steppes or prairies. Bison, elk, moose, and
and offer far less in the way of comfort. Though rabbit are hunted along with gophers and prairie
considered a much safer means of transportation, chickens. Weather typically ranges from very hot,
the threat of robbery or Indian attack meant no dry summers to heavy snows during winter months.
guarantee of safe travel anywhere the rails may lead.
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Mountains- Rocky terrain that reaches as high as Towns built around such geographical features take
6,000’ in elevation in areas and stretch as far as on many sizes and purposes.
1,500 miles (like the Appalachian trail) long. Travel
Ocean- Towns found along the coast vary in size and
through these areas is unforgiving, with danger
population but often come to be to cater to those
coming through the treacherous terrain, hostile
that use the sea to make a living or who have made
Native Americans, and wild animals such as the
the long journey from their native lands hoping to
Great American Grizzlies, wolves, and mountain
claim a piece of the American dream. Towns might
lions. Along with streams and rivers, caves and
specialize in shipbuilding or serve as a place to
forests are plentiful. Most towns are founded near
process and sell the catch of the day.
precious metal mines or where gold is discovered in
waters running down from higher elevations. Food Desert- One of the harsher environments found
is plentiful through turkey, elk, deer, and fish caught in the United States, deserts are known for their
in streams and rivers. unforgiving expanses of windswept sand and dust.
Vegetation is sparse and limited to cacti and plants
Prairie- Typically composed of shrubs, grasses and
adapted to the lack of rain and extreme temperatures
wild herbs, prairies in the West are divided into
reached during the day. When rains occur, it is often
three groups: wet, dry, and mesic. Wet prairie offers
sudden, and torrential flooding is commonplace.
the best planting soil and often forms bogs and fens
Animals making the desert home have also learned to
because of poor drainage from heavy rains. Dry
adapt to the harsh landscape. Coyotes, rodents, and
prairies offer wet soil during the growing season
reptiles make up just a few of these animals.
as it provides good drainage and is often found on
slopes and hills. Droughts often plague dry prairies, Towns formed in such harsh extremes are rarely
meaning less vegetation. Considered the best prairie independent and depend upon regular supply
by farmers, mesic zones offer the best farmland delivery and trade to keep things running. Often
during the growing season, with bison, white-tailed towns of this sort harbor gangs and fugitives seeking
deer, and other grazing animals providing plentiful a place to hide til the price on their heads drop and
game for settlers living in the areas. the wanted posters get tacked over in favor of a more
current villain.
Most towns found in prairie areas are built around
the farming communities and cattlemen that drive Canyon- A gorge between two mountain peaks or
their herds from the southern territories. cliffs, a canyon is formed by erosion as rivers and
streams carry sediment downstream. Prospectors
River- Countless rivers and streams dot the
often ply their skills by panning the banks of these
landscape of the United States, reaching lengths of
rivers for precious minerals, while miners penetrate
up to 2,500 miles and depths of up to 6,000’. Rivers
the actual canyon walls seeking veins of gold, silver,
provide food, transportation, drinking water, and
and copper. Cattle works also use these areas for the
irrigation for farming. Towns typically build around
herd of cattle they are driving to sell in the closest rail
major rivers to take advantage of those using it
town. Water is normally present through a stream
for transportation and farming. Game and fish are
or river, except in desert conditions, and wildlife
readily available.
depends upon the territory the canyons run through.
Lake- From small undiscovered lakes tucked away Towns often form close to a canyon soon after the
in territories left untouched by settlers, to the vast discovery of gold, silver, or other precious mineral.
lakes used daily for the transport of wheat, lumber,
Valley- Typically smaller than canyons, valleys are
and coal, to port cities like Chicago or Milwaukee,
“u” or “v” shaped valleys that form between two hills
lakes are bodies of water surrounded by land. Boats,
or mountains. Valleys are more protected from the
ranging from a simple canoe piloted by local fishers
harsher elements of the weather and often have a
to more industrious ships, use the water as a means
river running through them. The terrain found in
of transportation and food gathering. Lakes are
the valley and its climate vary according to where
found in almost every part of the U.S., meaning the
the terrain feature is located.
terrain and weather surrounding them vary greatly.
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Often, towns are built in valleys to take advantage of
the milder weather and by those wishing to settle or
farm the surrounding land.
Wetland- Areas that remain saturated by
groundwater often form swamps, bogs, and marshes.
Trees and plants often flourish in these areas as do
an array of animals like gators, black bear, several
species of wild cats, birds, and fish to name a few.
Survival in wetland areas can be harsh with stagnant
areas of water serving as a perfect breeding ground
to disease-carrying mosquitoes. Most settlers flatten
hills to make land farmable, and the invention of the
dredge allowed land to be drained more easily.
Towns forming in wetland areas often do so to
support logging and farming communities, but they
also serviced waterways used as a major means of
transportation.
Scrubland- Often seen as a bane to farmers and
settlers, scrublands are comprised of shrubs, bushes,
and plants only 16” in height that impede the plow,
offer no shelter for those settling the area, or lumber
to build homes. Scrubland is also a fire hazard,
making settling the area impossible unless the land
is first cleared.
Typically, towns start on the edge of scrubland areas
and continue to build up as the area is cleared by
average town are illiterate and suspicious of those
back-breaking labor and plow.
that cross their paths. Education is oftentimes
Life on the Frontier secondary when it comes to making sure the
chickens are fed and the chores are done. On the
It is important to remember that most families
flipside of the coin, folks living closer to one of the
were self-sufficient and rarely left the farm unless
more established towns dotting the Western frontier
traveling to the nearest town to pick up supplies
may have the luxury of attending “school” as families
and sell or trade whatever excess the crops yielded
begin to learn the importance of reading and writing
during the current harvest. The nearest neighbors
to better prepare the young’uns for a future in a day
might live as far as 10 miles or more away, so it’s not
when the West will be “tamed.”
unusual for a posse to travel for days without having
folks cross their path. Traveling from farm to town,
or any destination, is handled by walking or by a USA MAP LOCATION NOTES
horse-drawn cart. Trains, ships, and other means of One goal in creating the map that serves as a visual
transportation certainly exist, but more so near areas reference for the world of Weird Frontiers was
of civilization. Settlers often live too far away or to make one that provides a judge with plenty of
can’t afford such luxuries. Emphasizing the isolation creative sparks. While future supplements might
they’ll often experience while riding the winding provide a more in-depth reveal of the states and
trails of the frontier only helps to build upon the territories and how the taint of the Seven Days
suspense and dread you want players to sense during of Night has twisted them, for now you’ll find a
your session. smattering of locations to provide a springboard to
Most folks your posse encounters outside of the adventuring on the haunted frontier.
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California security containment and research center and for
Despite recent calamities, San Francisco and Los the most dangerous of paranormal captives. Finally,
Angeles are still major trade centers, but the state there have been sightings of colossal sand worms
faces a number of paranormal threats up and down amid the stands of Joshua trees near Palm Springs.
its great length. The central coast has become
Georgia
sparsely inhabited due to frequent incursions by
hideous fish-headed creatures that kidnap victims Almost 90% of Georgia is overrun by an army of
and carry them below the waves. The name “49ers” shambling deadpokes whose numbers don’t seem
used to be applied to ambitious prospectors who to diminish despite the best efforts of thousands
sought gold in the California hills, but now it has of soldiers garrisoned in former Confederate forts
been co-opted by a strange new cult that worships and extensive oil-filled trenches around the state’s
gold—and something else. They are gaining perimeter. The sound of Gatling guns and the sight
adherents across Northern California and have of flames leaping into the sky are present around
erected a huge compound near Sacramento (which the clock. The state was the site of over a dozen
hosts a powerful convergence of ley lines). On a major Civil War battles, and it’s likely that all that
separate front, it is clear that the farmers in Gilroy, bloodshed drew the attention of one of the more
south of San Francisco, have increased production of powerful tainted elder creatures awakened during
their famous garlic, not just for export but to combat the Seven Days of Night. Atlanta and its environs
a growing vampiric threat in the Central Valley. represent one of a handful of remaining bastions
The federal government has turned Alcatraz Island of civilization in the state. A massive emplacement
from an ordinary military outpost into a maximum of cutting edge artillery (created with the help
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of bedlamite officers from the Army Corps of many challenges, both corporeal and metaphysical,
Engineers) sits atop Stone Mountain, protecting the that must be overcome by anyone seeking to pass
city and keeping the hordes at bay. Rumors suggest through it. The Southern nation is home to vast
that both pockets of wily, rugged hill folk and ragged herds of extraordinary horses which have proved
bands of former soldiers have managed to survive highly effective in battle against the many monstrous
here and there under the leadership of exceptional denizens of the territory. It recently negotiated the
individuals, without going entirely feral. annexation of Greer County, which was once a part
of Texas, and which hosts a large community of
Indian Territories newcomers to the ways of the First Nations. Now,
Following the preliminary victory over the armies however, the relentless, creeping growth of the
of walking dead that rose during the Seven Days of Burning Desert just across the border threatens that
Night, two separate coalitions of Native Americans very municipality.
formed two autonomous nations. One, in what would
have been Montana and the Dakotas, is composed of For the judge’s use in their own campaigns, here is a
the Northern Cheyenne, Arapahoe, and numerous likely incomplete list of Native American tribes and
Lakota/Sioux tribes. The second, in what would their historical locations prior to the Seven Days of
be Oklahoma, consists of the Choctaw, Cherokee, Night:
Shawnee, and other smaller tribes. Both have thrived Abenaki- Maine and northern Massachusetts
in recent years despite world events. Some of their
citizens follow the traditions of their ancestors Aleut- Alaska Peninsula
strictly, while others embrace technology and new Apache- Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
ways of life. The Northern nation’s government
brokered a lucrative deal for the construction of Arapaho- Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and
a railroad through its territory, which carefully Oklahoma
avoided a number of sacred sites. Somewhere among Arikara- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
the striated rock formations of the rugged Dakota Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
Badlands lies a long-dormant portal to another
world. Some say it’s the home of the Great Spirit, Assiniboine- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
while others insist it is the Dreamlands—a strange, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
shadowy, parallel dimension full of incomprehensible
Bannock- Southeastern Idaho, southeastern
oddities. Only a handful of the wisest shamans have
Oregon, western Wyoming, and southwestern
been trusted with the knowledge of the portal and the
Montana
Blackfoot- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
Caddo- Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas,
Georgia, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Florida
Cayuse- Northeast Oregon and Southeast
Washington
Cherokee- Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia
and Florida
Cheyenne- Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma, and
parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota
Chickasaw- Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia
and Florida
Chinook- Washington and parts of Oregon
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Chippewa- Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, • Seneca Tribe- Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma, and
Illinois, Iowa and Missouri parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota
(Ojibwa) • Onondaga Tribe- Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma,
and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and South
Choctaw- Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia
Dakota
and Florida
• Oneida Tribe- Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma,
Chumash- California
and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and South
Clatsop- Oregon areas of Astoria, Gearhart, Seaside, Dakota
or Cannon Beach
• Cayuga Tribe- Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma,
Coast Salish- Washington, Oregon, Southeast and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and South
Alaska and British Columbia. Dakota
Comanche- Southwest Oklahoma, Texas, California, Kansa- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
and New Mexico Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
Cowlitz- State of Washington. Kathlamet- Oregon
Creek- Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Kickapoo- Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan
Florida
Kiowa- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Crow- North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
Delaware- The New England States, lower Canada, Lenape (Delaware)- The New England States, lower
west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio River Canada, west to Minnesota, and north of the
Ohio River
(Lenape)
Maidu- Northeastern California
Fox- The New England States, lower Canada, west to
Minnesota, and north of the Ohio River Mandan- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
(Meskwaki)
Meskwaki (Fox)- The New England States, lower
Goshute- Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada Canada, west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio
Gros Ventre- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, River
Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota Missouria- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Haida- British Columbia Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
Hidatsa- North Dakota and South Dakota Miwok- California
Hopi- Northeastern Arizona Modoc- Northern California and in southern

Oregon
Huron- The New England States, lower Canada,
west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio River Mohawk- The New England States, lower Canada,
west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio River
(Wyandot)
Mohican- The New England States, lower Canada,
Inuit- Alaska, Canada west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio River
Iowa- Iowa Mojave- California and Arizona along the banks of
Iroquois Confederacy- the Colorado River
• Mohawk Tribe- Upstate New York to South Quebec Narragansett- The New England States, lower
and East Ontario Canada, west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio
River
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Natchez- Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Shawnee- Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio,
Alabama, Texas, Georgia and Florida Pennsylvania, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Navajo- Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado Shoshone- Idaho, Utah, Nevada, California and
Montana
Nez Perce- Idaho, Oregon, the state of Washington
and Montana Sioux- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Ojibwe (Chippewa)- Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri Spokane- The state of Washington
Omaha- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Tlingit- Southeast Alaska, British Columbia and the
Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota Yukon in Canada
Osage- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Tsimshian- British Columbia, Canada and Alaska in
Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota the U.S.
Otoe (Winnebago)- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Ute- Colorado, with portions of Utah, New Mexico,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota and Nevada
Paiute- Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and California Wahkiakum- The State of Washington
Pawnee- North Dakota and South Dakota (Flatheads)
Pennacook- The New England States, lower Canada, Walla Walla- Northern Oregon and southern
west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio River Washington State
Pequot- The New England States, lower Canada, Wampanoag- The New England States, lower
west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio River Canada, west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio
River
Pima- Southern Arizona and northern Sonora,
Mexico Wappo- California
Pomo- California Washoe- Nevada and California
Ponca- South Dakota and Nebraska Winnebago (Otoe)- Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota
Powhatan- The New England States, lower
Canada, west to Minnesota, and north of Wintun- California
the Ohio River
Wyandot (Huron)- The New England States, lower
Pueblo- S. Utah, S. Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico Canada, west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio
and Mexico River
Salish (Coast)- The coastal areas of Washington, Yana- California
Oregon, Southeast Alaska and British Columbia.
Yuchi- Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and
Sauk (Sac)- The New England States, lower Canada, Florida
west to Minnesota, and north of the Ohio River
Yuma- California and Arizona along the Colorado
Seminole- Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia River
and Florida
Zuni- Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Serrano- California
Shasta- California
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Louisiana
Though its people remain vibrant and undeterred,
there has been a distinct lack of bon temps in
Louisiana in the years since the Civil War. During
the Seven Days of Night, when a great wave rose
up in the Gulf of Mexico and bore down on New
Orleans, Legba was riding that wave. As one of the
oldest and most powerful of the beings known as
“loa,” he had no intention of allowing the tsunami
to destroy countless loyal voodoo practitioners. His
followers never wavered in their devotion during his
recent absence. He caused the water to divert and
transform, to feed and expand the already mighty
swamps of Louisiana and Mississippi. Legba is no
Elder God and has no wish for the destruction of
humanity, but he can nonetheless be merciless
and demands respect, worship, and obedience. So,
when he learned that two caplatas and one bokor
(voodoo priestesses and priest respectively) had
created three powerful talismans in service of the
Elder Gods (Bokrug, Cthylla, and Tsathoggua), Legba
commanded his faithful to start a clandestine war
that still rages across Louisiana. Meanwhile, there
have been reports of long forgotten “rougarous,”
Kentucky vicious man-wolves, hunting the marshes and
The thick forests that cover most of the state (other sugarcane fields near New Orleans. Additionally,
than the north-central bluegrass region) have the spectral form of a Confederate ironclad has
become a truly terrifying place. One cannot venture been menacing communities up and down the
into the woods without hearing an ominous and Mississippi.
ever-present clacking noise, similar to the sound
Minnesota
of animals butting heads or antlers scraping on
stone. Freakish and repulsive hybrids of man and The lore has it that an Elder God is buried deep
goat—replete with hourglass pupil eyes, wicked below the state but not so deep that its putrid
horns, and slimy black tentacles—have been spotted tendrils don’t rise to lay claim to newborns under the
at a distance. It is said by some occult scholars that dark of a blood moon. The tainted soil has become
the Elder Goddess Shub Niggurath herself lies in almost too fertile—a perverse fecundity unnatural
the darkest depths of the forest where she breeds to anyone who knows the land. A large swath of
ceaselessly and controls her offspring with a set of the ground near the state’s center will no longer
panpipes made from human bone. Many rural and freeze, even in the depths of winter. The resulting
mountain folk who long derided “city slickers” have agricultural bounty is a constant blessing in both
flocked to urban centers like Louisville. Among them abundance and quality, but settlers trade the wealth
are an unusual number of powerful hellbillies who of good crops for their health, as strange maladies
hope to rally folks to retake their ancestral mountain from the tainted land corrupt their bodies (not to
homelands from the forces of darkness. Also, there mention taking the occasional child). Meanwhile,
have been a troubling number of accidents and the lakes of which the residents are so proud have
disappearances among miners in western Kentucky begun to show signs of Elder taint as well—reeking
who have begun to notice a strange new crystalline fumes, dead fish, and peculiar colored residue floats
material mixed in with the coal they dig up. on the surface. Finally, logging has slowed in the
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what the locals call “wendigos”—huge, toothy, lanky, there are a whole pack of other kinds of walking
bipedal predators that could strike fear into the dead to be found among the dense birch and maple
heart of Paul Bunyan himself. forests of the state: leaf mummies, sap ghasts,
and cove crawlers among them. Although some
Nevada witches have fallen under the influence of the Taint,
Most folks know that the southern half of Nevada numerous clans have formed a psychic network,
has been almost entirely subsumed by a massive which stretches from the Canadian border all the
blighted area known as the Bone Wastes where way to the Mid-Atlantic, to coordinate the fight
the skeletons of animals and people roam among against the Elder Gods and their minions.
other more horrifying perversions, all mindlessly
consumed with hatred for living things. What many Texas
do not know is that not one, but five pages of the The fight against the forces of evil is writ large in
unholy Necronomicon flew on the wind following Texas. Citizens have to worry about not only un-
the Seven Days of Night and buried themselves dead cowpokes trying to kill them but the weather
in different locations in the Nevada desert. They itself. The nearly successful ritual which brought
are what is disturbing the natural processes of life about the Seven Days of Night took place in the
and death and sustaining the Wastes. The town Mexican desert just across the Rio Grande and was
of Occam, north of Fort Las Vegas, exists as a lone foiled by none other than proud Texas Rangers.
bastion, nearly surrounded on all sides, that has The Taint which was released at that time has now
avoided being swallowed up by the Wastes. Hardy begun to cross the river, transforming the land into
travelers who have dared to visit the area report a barren red sand riddled with blood beetles which
plethora of surreal happenings where the laws of encroach upon everything from cattle ranches to
nature and probability no longer seem to apply. A oil refineries. A similar phenomenon has struck the
bullet shot straight into the air almost invariably panhandle region as the preternaturally frigid Dying
lands on the head of the shooter, and flipped coins Desert has expanded rapidly in all directions in
regularly land on their edges. Meanwhile, in the recent years. The desert is actually a manifestation
northern part of the state in the snowy mountains of the greatest of the Elder Gods, Azathoth, stirring
near the California border, malevolent spirits slightly in the depths of its prison deep below the
have brought back an extinct species of oversized surface world. At the same time, a mysterious
and aggressive hominids who now plague local tsunami of unprecedented size struck the Gulf
communities. Coast, obliterating Galveston and turned hundreds
of square miles into a salty, unlivable marsh. And,
New Hampshire as if ordinary tornadoes were not enough of a
It may not technically be the West, but you are problem, the storms striking central Texas these
just as likely to see people in New Hampshire with days are discharging unbelievably destructive bolts
six-shooters strapped to their legs given these dark of electricity. These so-called “lightning twisters”
times. Since the Seven Days of Night, the old phrase have made telegraph service across the state spotty
“live free or die” may not be as clear a choice as it at best, and the number that have decimated San
once was, even for stout-hearted New Englanders. Antonio, which was poised to become a hub of the
Lately, it seems that even if a person chooses “new science,” seems more than a coincidence. A
death, they may find themselves resurrected and in branch of the rangers, which traces its roots all
cosmic debt to whoever or whatever brought them the way back to the Knights Templar, continues to
back. One of the largest covens of witches on the investigate and battle each of these phenomena as
entire Atlantic coast, once falsely persecuted but well as coordinating with the Federal Department of
now actually wielding great power, resides in New Occult Affairs.
Hampshire and is a natural target of suspicion. The
truth is the witches are helping to create hundreds Utah Territory
of new un-dead, but these corpses are vengeful The original Grand Canyon was located in Arizona
warriors, each with an axe to grind with the forces of and was formed by erosion over millions of years.
evil. Folks can’t be blamed if they get confused, since At the end of the Seven Days of Night, a profound
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rumbling shook the entire Southwest, and the later came to be known as Devil’s Tower due to
Canyon was transformed into the Devil’s Crack, a a mistranslation.) According to tribal legend, the
massive fissure whose width has tripled in places, tower provided refuge to people from a giant bear
whose length has increased tenfold, and which now whose claws created the distinctive vertical grooves.
cuts all the way through Utah and into Colorado. During the Seven Days of Night, an entirely new
The newly formed portions are just as deep and peak, Howling Mountain, jutted up through the
awe-inspiring but far more jagged and inhospitable. earth’s crust in a part of the territory not previously
Numerous thermal vents have been exposed along known to be seismically or volcanically active. Rich
its new length, spewing heat and noxious gases into veins of gold were discovered on the mountain
the atmosphere. No one knows if some terrible soon after it appeared, and folks gave it its name
Elder God already emerged or if the Crack is still after the incessant wailing sounds and bursts of
waiting to give birth to a fiery abomination. A new inexplicable steam that emerge from the mines dug
group of anarchist fanatics called the Voice of Death on its slopes. Now, it appears that Bear’s House is
are causing problems in the northern part of the under spiritual siege by whatever dark force raised
territory. They supposedly commune with, and Howling Mountain, and human greed may play a
take direction from, restless spirits. They have been part in it. The ley lines in the area, once thought an
accused of grave robbing, and their doctrines are immutable feature of the planet, are sputtering and
heresy to the authorities in Salt Lake City who have shifting, and no one knows what the end result of
not yet had any success in controlling them. their transformation will be.
Washington Territory TOWN AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Many of the Elder Gods inspire chaos and insanity
by their very nature, but Nyarlathotep actively revels GENERATION TABLES
in human anguish and madness, taking a thousand The following is a selection of random tables to help
different human forms to deceive and torment. It a judge generate towns, encounters, and interesting
is said it twice traveled the length and breadth of features on the fly.
the country during the Seven Days of Night but
ultimately settled in the Pacific Northwest. Deep in
the primeval forest east of Puget Sound lies a strange
monument, the Tower of Masks, which is not easily
located except by the demented and deranged.
Every inch of the tower’s surface is covered with an
endless variety of constantly shifting faces. Those
whose minds have been twisted by the Taint find
themselves drawn to the tower from far and wide in
a sinister sort of pilgrimage. To the south, devilish
red lights have been seen flitting around Mount
Rainier at night. Near the coast, missing persons are
found as piles of gnawed bones surrounded by black,
tarry, human footprints; stories circulate of a newly
awakened primordial spirit known as a “tamanous”
that tricks people into acts of cannibalism.
Wyoming Territory
Not yet a state, Wyoming is home to vast stretches
of untamed wilderness and more than a few Native
American tribes. The towering stone landmark
in the northeast called “Bear’s House” has always
been a place of solemn and sacred power. (It only
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TABLE 1 - BASE TERRAIN TABLE 3 - NATURAL LANDMARKS
ROLL TERRAIN ROLL 1D16 TERRAIN
1D8 1 Cliffs
1 Plains or Prairie 2 Butte or Bluff or Mesa
2 Mountains 3 Trees
3 Hills 4 Rock Formations
4 Forest—Evergreen 5 Canyon
5 Forest—Deciduous 6 Arroyo
6 Desert 7 Valley
7 Swamp 8 Waterfall
8 Tundra 9 Ford
10 Rapids
TABLE 2 - BODIES OF WATER 11 Sinkhole
ROLL 1D12 TERRAIN 12 Cave or Cavern
1 Coast—Bay (deep water, boat accessible) 13 Salt Flats
2 Coast—Beach 14 Lone Peak
3 Coast—Cove (shallow water) 15 Volcano
4 Coast—Tidal Plain 16 Glacier
5 River—Large
6 River—Small
7 River—Forked
8 Stream
9 Lake—Large
10 Lake—Small
11 Springs
12 Hot Springs
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TABLE 4 - HUMAN-MADE AND WEIRD LANDMARKS
ROLL LANDMARK
1D30
1 Bridge - Wood, Stone or Steel: These structures can be of recent or not-so-recent construction and provide safe transit across
bodies of water when a ford just isn’t nearby. They can be built so small as to only be suitable for pedestrians or made large
enough to bear the mass of a loaded freight car. Knowing the location of reliable bridges can be the difference between an easy
journey and an onerous one.
2 Bridge - Rope: Certain indigenous cultures have a time-honored tradition of weaving sturdy rope bridges across otherwise difficult-
to-traverse spots. More recent settlers have adopted the practice as well, and any given bridge may be very safe or extremely perilous.
3 Bridge - Wailing: Some say the distinctive moaning sound made by certain elevated bridges is only a trick of the wind, but others
insist it is the souls of the damned warning those who trust their lives to such precarious spans.
4 Mine: Mines can be full of precious or non-precious metals or gems of any kind. They can look like little more than a hole in a
mountainside or they may have elaborate infrastructure built up around their entrances, including ore-processing buildings and
transport rails. Although towns often spring up near productive mines, mines can also be relatively isolated.
5 Standing Stones: Any grouping of stones that are not naturally occurring. From massive monoliths reaching skyward, to rocks
carved in strange likenesses, to vast arrangements of mundane stones whose meaning is only intelligible from high overhead—
many formations are possible. The stones may have been put there by Native Americans centuries ago, by cultists preparing for a
nefarious ritual, or by dark powers alien to humankind.
6 Totem Pole: Ornately carved and painted wooden poles commonly created by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest.
They often incorporate one or more human, animal, or supernatural figures and serve a ceremonial or commemorative purpose.
Of course, in the world of Weird Frontiers, the practice may be more widespread or may have been co-opted by evil forces.
7 Faces in Nature: Any kind of uncanny resemblance of a natural object to a human face. The agglomeration of rocks on the hillside
could resemble the visage of a massive, grimacing giant or the knot on a moss-covered tree trunk could look strangely like a
grinning calavera. They may act as signposts or warnings of other nearby phenomena.
8 Dam: People or animals have blocked or redirected a river or stream. Anything from a beaver’s crude dam made out of branches
and mud, all the way to elaborate human-crafted structures of concrete and metal, fall under this category.
9 Blood Pool: This body of water has an unnatural crimson hue which could be the result of a natural chemical process, the site of
unspeakable past violence, or a focus of malevolent spirits. Its contents may or may not be harmful to drink.
10 Ley Lines: These once-dormant lines of arcane power crisscross the entire continent and surged to life during the Seven Days of
Night in response to The Taint. They extend deep underground and are not normally visible, except by arcane means and to those
extremely sensitive to such energies.
11 Crossroads: Since antiquity, crossroads have been associated with both commerce and religion—trading posts and shrines are
both common near these junctures. Certain traditions see them as burial grounds, while others believe them to be places where
the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds is thin.
12 Large Statue: Often located on mountaintops or overlooking harbors, these colossal statues can represent figures both holy and
malign. They frequently stand as religious or territorial markers.
13 Bleeding or Crying Statue: An otherwise ordinary statue has begun exuding blood or tears. This could be the result of benign or
malevolent supernatural forces or the work of an expert huckster. Certain locations are renowned for such landmarks, drawing
pilgrims from afar, though many folks take them as sinister portents.
14 Weird Waterfall: Something about these falls just ain’t right. Maybe the water cascades upward in defiance of gravity or appears
to be made of fire or some substance other than water. All kinds of mysterious objects or locations may be hidden behind such
waterfalls.
15 Haunted Forest: Since the Seven Days of Night, people’s natural fear of dark woodlands has gotten a whole lot more rational. The
shadows are thicker than they should be, the trees themselves seem to be moving, and a whole mess of eerie sounds echo among
the branches. Such a forest can be home to a singular evil being or an entire group of creatures or evildoers. The subjects of local
woods folklore have often come to life with the reawakening of magic in the world.
16 Mounds: For thousands of years, Native American tribes built raised earthen mounds, especially along the Mississippi and Ohio
Rivers. A single mound, between 10 and 100 feet tall, or an entire complex of differently sized and shaped mounds may be found.
Some are funerary in nature and may contain a wide variety of artifacts. There may be astrological significance to the arrange-
ment of mounds in a complex, and rumors persist about hidden catacombs under larger mound sites.
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TABLE 4 - HUMAN-MADE AND WEIRD LANDMARKS (CONT.)
ROLL LANDMARK
1D30
17 Native American Ruins - Cliffside: One or more indigenous cultures made elaborate homes in the cliff sides of the Southwest.
These dwellings feature sophisticated stone-block architecture and can be extensive in size. Perhaps they hold the secret of what
caused their builders to abandon them so long ago.
18 Native American Ruins - Other: Numerous Native American tribes are known to have created impressive step pyramids and
other stone structures, mostly in Mexico and Central and South America—but perhaps their culture extended further into North
America as well.
19 Spanish Ruins - Fort: Often built in a rectangular layout with thick stone walls and one or more towers, these abandoned forts
are a favorite adopted home for bandits and cultists looking to hide out.
20 Spanish Ruins - Church: Spanish missionaries were building structures across the Southwest as long as 350 years ago, so it’s not
uncommon to find examples of this architecture which features stone or adobe walls, prominent arches, and red tile roofs. Some
are still in use, but many others have fallen into ruin. Treasures from the conquistadors or the Church, which somehow never
made it back to Europe, could still lie within—or dark forces could now fester in these formerly sanctified spots.
21 Lightning-split Tree: A tree that survives a lightning strike is deeply scarred, split, or hollowed out in part by the resultant fire.
Although they can have a twisted or disfigured appearance, some traditions say they are good omens for a community based on
the belief that lightning never strikes the same place twice. Of course, it is possible some anomaly in the earth’s magnetic field or
ley lines drew the strike in the first place.
22 Ghostly Gallows: Plenty of towns still dispense quick and lethal justice, making the sight of a gallows near a settlement not
uncommon. These disturbing structures appear and disappear in remote corners of the West, a sort of mirage emanating despair
instead of hope. Seeing such a gallows has been known to induce bouts of fright and remorse in the meanest of outlaws who
swear they can feel the hangman’s rope if they get anywhere near.
23 Hedge Maze: Whether built from holly, strange cacti, or even accumulated tumbleweeds, these mazes were clearly cultivated for
one reason: to confuse and delay intruders into a particular location. All manner of critters can be found roaming such labyrinths,
and there’s nothing saying the maze can’t rearrange itself just when a feller thinks he’s got the layout mastered.
24 Bog Lights: Mysterious colored lights appear near swamps and estuaries, often moving with seeming intelligence. Some folks
consider them trickster spirits, liable to lure a person to their demise.
25 Caverns - General: North America is home to numerous natural underground-cavern systems of varying sizes. They can represent
a significant physical danger on their own, and occupants such as desperados or devilish creatures pose additional problems.
26 Caverns - Reeking: All manner of noxious gases are formed in or settle into caves. They can be the result of volcanic or sedimen-
tary processes, former mining activities, or less mundane phenomena.
27 Caverns - Monstrous Denizens: Rumors about these caves and what dwells in them could be timeworn or have sprung up since
the Seven Days of Night. In either case, vague details about the type of abomination and the horrors it inflicts on the locals is all
that’s widely known.
28 Caverns - Ancient Civilization: Buried under thousands of years of rock and soil lies evidence of heretofore unknown ancient
civilizations. It could be a few artifacts from a distant past when magic first flourished on the earth or an entire lost city filled with
mysteries waiting for some brave person to discover.
29 Unusual Bloom: These clusters of strange vegetation may exist year round, burst into existence unexpectedly after a rainstorm,
or recur on a seasonal basis. Their leaves and stems can exhibit strange colors not common among normal plants, such as: fluo-
rescent purples, blues, oranges, and pinks. They can also have toxic or intoxicating spores, strange odors, dangerous barbs, and
other paranormal characteristics. Some say they indicate the presence of ley lines nearby.
30 Ghost Ship: These incorporeal vessels appear only on moonless nights (or only when the moon is full) gliding up and down rivers
or into and out of coastal ports. They resemble real ships that sank or were lost under mysterious circumstances: old pirate
galleons, Civil War ironclads, or even paddlewheel riverboats. They are manned by restless spectral figures and can lead a posse
brave enough to follow them to great treasure or certain doom.
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TABLE 5 - WEIRD WEATHER
ROLL WEATHER
1D14
1 Soul Storm: These savagely intense thunderstorms seem to drive folks plum crazy. People see all manner of ghostly visages in the
afterimages of lightning strikes, and some begin babbling in unfamiliar languages or black out entirely. More than one homicidal
killing spree has taken place during a storm, and occupancy in sanitariums goes way up in their wake. Some speculate that
restless spirits, unable to move on to their final rest, are to blame.
2 Brimstone or Ash: When a layer of ash floats in and settles on a town, it might just be the result of forest fires and wind. Then again,
it does seem to happen to the most sinful of burgs. Maybe it’s a sign of coming retribution or some hellish new neighbor—either way
people are nervous as polecats when sweeping their porch for the umpteenth time.
3 Acid Rain: This isn’t the mildly harmful stuff only dangerous through prolonged, cumulative exposure, but rather when the heav-
ens open up and start pouring the kind of nasty green liquid that’ll melt a person’s Colt as easily as their backside. Finding cover
fast is essential.
4 Howling or Whispering Wind: Wind blowing just right through a canyon, or some trees will produce a mournful moan from time
to time, but this sounds more like a chorus of hungry demons’ voices being carried on the breeze. When it whispers a cowpoke’s
name, it’ll have them slapping leather or turning tail for sure.
5 Colored Fog: Fog is supposed to be white, but this has a distinctly different hue. Folks tend to see things that aren’t there and act
mighty strange after such a mist rolls in. It is also associated with physical illnesses and unexplained disappearances.
6 Dust or Sand Storms: These storms rise up with notoriously little warning and lately have been inexplicably occurring in places
that don’t seem dry enough. Not only can they cause a person to get thoroughly lost even at midday, some storms can flay the
skin right off you.
7 Whirlwinds or Dust Devils: There’s a reason they don’t call them dust angels. These swirling masses of dust and debris, from
five to fifty feet tall, sometimes seem to act with downright mischief, thwarting a posse from finding what they’re looking for,
spooking mounts, or endangering life and limb by obscuring dangerous terrain like cliffs or sinkholes.
8 Phantom Tsunami: What should be a relatively rare occurrence has been happening more frequently as of late. Coastal waters
recede, and when they return as a towering wall of water, that water carries all manner of nightmares: thousands of oversized
stinging jellyfish, dead crabs, or even the pale, bloated, unidentifiable bodies of unknown people.
9 Death Flood: Sometimes an amount of rain that hasn’t caused flooding in the past now seems mysteriously augmented. No one
knows where all the water comes from, but it has a faint smell of putrefaction, and there are an usual number of human and
animal corpses floating in the rising waters.
10 Animated Tornado: Occurring mostly inland, at first they seem to be natural phenomena, but when one of them makes a beeline
for the nearest town or changes direction repeatedly to outright chase a cowpoke through the wilderness, it’s clear eldritch
forces are at play. Those caught by such a tornado are picked up and tossed, sometimes never to be found again.
11 Ice Storm: These unnaturally potent storms bombard everything in their path with razor-sharp ice crystals. Cattle are killed, and
people have been found thoroughly shredded and frozen a dozen paces from their door.
12 Extreme Unseasonal Weather: This can be any kind of weather vastly out of tune with the current season and locale—snow
in Death Valley in July or an unrelenting heat wave in the Rockies in February. These events may be an overt attempt by some
evildoer to inflict suffering or an inadvertent side effect of someone toying with the forces of nature.
13 Meteor Storm: Most meteor storms are no more than a pretty light show in the night sky. However, these meteorites are not all
burning up and reach the ground in alarming numbers, causing sizable dynamitelike explosions. When they’re recovered, most
folks can’t rightly tell what they’re made of or why they seem to have inscrutable symbols carved on them.
14 Hail of Animals: Frogs, worms, locusts, and birds are just some of the types of critters that have fallen from the skies in places
across the continent. Thousands of one type of animal will rain down in a relatively limited area. Most are dead, but some are
alive and have subsequently set upon the locals. Many people see it as an echo of Old Testament stories and worry of impending
punishment from a wrathful God, but it’s just as likely to be the more direct work of dark forces.
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Larger forts often resemble small towns. They offer
TOWNS housing and barracks in addition to small stores and
Types of Towns a post office. Officers often live with their families
in houses, while the enlisted share bunk-space in a
Boomtowns barracks.
When a discovery of resources (gold, silver, logging,
etc.) is found in an area, a town sprouts almost With the end of the Civil War and the events
overnight. Other factors that lead to the birth of a unfolding during the Seven Days of Night, more forts
boomtown might be favorable land for farming and have been constructed in an increased effort to offer
a pleasant climate. The town’s population consists protection to folks running afoul of people or things
of those there to take advantage of the resources and infected by the taint. In addition, they serve as a base
those providing goods and services to them. for the collecting of vital intelligence on the activities
of those aligned with the unspeakable things trying
Boomtowns often start with tents and shacks, but to return to our world.
construction is quick to follow as money begins
to flow abundantly as hundreds to thousands of Ghost Towns
people begin to flock to the area. Crime usually goes Every town, big or small, is built with good intentions
unchecked in the early stages of the town, and most and the hopes that the community will not only
disputes are handled with a gun. Sooner than later, thrive as a place of commerce but also provide a
decent citizens will pull together and bring in a measure of safety from Mother Nature and the
sheriff and a few deputies to run the shadier elements creatures of the wild. Unfortunately, a ghost town
out of town. forms after folks threw hammer to nail and the
town failed for one reason or another. Maybe the
Cattle Towns glittering veins of a goldmine finally ran dry, or the
Cattle drives involve moving large herds of cattle Union Pacific decided on an alternate route, steering
from the owning rancher’s land hundreds of miles the operation away from the town being built in
away to a railhead where they can be safely loaded anticipation. Not many towns are completely safe
on railcars and transported. Initially, cattle towns are from being abandoned, and often, the dilapidated
built to cater to the cattlemen riding in from months buildings and empty streets are used as a refuge for
on the range, ready to spend their paychecks on a murderous gangs and wandering cultists seeking a
hot bath and a shave, new clothes, whiskey and the place far away from prying eyes.
general pursuit of “attention.” Much like boomtowns,
cattle towns suffer from lawlessness by drunken Hog Ranches
cowboys settling their differences on the street. Usually found just a few miles from most average sized
Some cow towns eventually attract good-natured towns, the hog ranch is a series of saloons, gambling
folks that wish to settle in the area, bringing in the parlors, and bordellos put into place when the owners
law to put the fear of the noose in seedier folks. are run out of town in attempts to bring decency
and order to the growing community. Hog ranches
Forts typically never close and stand at the top of the ladder
The government provides safety with the fighting when it comes to the many forms of vice offered
soldiers and cavalry men making up the forces of the within their confines. They are lawless and often serve
U.S. Army. To offer some level of protection, those as a nest for the seedier vermin plaguing the good folks
men must be strategically based in various parts of trying to bring civility to the wild frontier.
the country. Forts come in many forms—ranging
Mining Town
from larger operations housing several companies
fortified by tall standing walls fashioned from logs, Mining claims leading to any sizable resources
to smaller operations taking the role of an outpost were usually sold to Eastern financiers, who could
and being as simple as a cluster of buildings and supply the equipment needed to strip whatever the
fortifications built to offer cover during attack. discovered resource was from the earth. Mining
would soon begin after the purchase, with machinery
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and strong backs to work the mines. Gold, silver, kept their own private security forces on site to make
copper, and other precious metals are then mined sure things run smoothly and offer added protection
from sunup to sundown in dangerous conditions and from hostile attacks committed by those opposing
at great cost to the local environment (streams were the railroad or from things seeking a quick “snack.”
often filled with rock dust from drilling, and excess
Though most rail towns rarely last a year, some find a
mercury used to strip gold from quartz polluted the
way to survive without the support of those working
waters). Mining towns consist mostly of just men and
the line, remaining to become permanent towns that
are built to offer shelter to those working the mines,
thrive for years after the railroad has left—especially
who are often too exhausted to venture out to the
when they are neighbors to military forts.
one of the few existing saloons to cause a ruckus.
Mining towns rarely have lawmen, and justice is dealt Religious Town
out by the hands of vigilantes or the company that Many see the West as an uncivilized land filled
owns the mine when the need arises. with heathens that must be shown a proper path to
salvation. Religions of all denominations and faiths
One-horse Town are represented by missionaries setting out to bring
These towns are generally found in farming areas the Good Word to those founding a community built
and serve those in the area at a very basic level. One on the principles of their faith.
might find a church, a general store, and possibly
Most religious towns are modest in both size and
a saloon, but for the most part, the town is about
what they can offer, but they can grow to rival any
as uninteresting a place as is possible to find in the
typical town in rare instances. Visitors willing to
West. One-horse towns can develop from more
listen to the promise of salvation are often welcomed
prominent towns that have begun to decline as
with open arms while those that clearly have no
businesses and townsfolk eventually leave to search
interest, or who are deemed to be trouble, are quickly
for greener pastures, leaving only those without the
rounded up and run out of town before the seeds of
means or will to follow suit.
temptation can be sowed.
Rail Town On the flip side of the coin, there are rumors of small
Often called “Hell on Wheels,” the rail town gets its towns filled with the worshipers of dark things.
name from the temporary boomtown that spring These towns are rarely permanent, and residents
up overnight to provide shelter for those working must conceal their true purpose to those who have
on the rail line in addition to purveyors of vice and the misfortune of wandering in to water the horses
businesses providing goods and services to all the and take a break from the trail. Often, these visitors
above. never make it to their destinations, either serving as a
Rail towns begin to form as soon as the line being sacrifice in some dark ritual or worse.
plotted by the railroad is revealed by officials. Trading Post
Businessmen and merchants of everything from
Though not technically a town, trading posts
the mundane to the scandalous set out to create a
often serve as a point of civilization when traveling
community along with residents. Considering the
the rough-and-tumble routes. Trading posts
temporary nature of rail towns, most structures are
range from ramshackle cabins in the woods to
tent-based or shoddy, wooden structures built to
rectangular buildings made of adobe and wood.
be eventually taken down. Saloons can be found in
They are sometimes within the confines of defensive
abundance—ranging from a single table and chairs to
walls. Enterprising individuals may repurpose
fancy tents spanning a 100’ or more. Dance halls and
an abandoned military fort and might offer a
theaters can also be found, as practically every service
blacksmith, a well-stocked general store, and even a
imaginable can be found at some point in a rail town.
few rooms for rent.
Lawmen are sometimes found attempting to keep
Trappers, prospectors, and local Native Americans
folks in line, and most rail towns even had “quasi
use the trading post to acquire supplies in exchange
courts” to deal with law-breakers. Rail lines often
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for furs, gold, and other craft items designed to make man as the source of the re-awakened evil and attack
survival in the wild more tolerable. In addition to on sight. Add reconnaissance along with keeping a
stocking up on supplies, the trading post serves as a watchful eye on French forces in Mexico and a newly
source for much needed conversation and fellowship occupied South, and you have but a few of the daily
by gaming, drinking, and catching up on current responsibilities of the U.S. soldier.
events with those passing through.
Typical company sizes range from 45 to 60 souls
Depending on the distance between the trading post and often contain a small cavalry unit. Ten to twelve
and any semblance of a town, prices often double companies often make up a regiment that also
or even triple what a person would normally pay contains multiple cavalry and artillery units.
for goods, and the word of the owner of the post is
often considered the law to those paying a visit to U.S. Marshals
the property. U.S. Marshals are appointed, not elected. They serve
as federal employees, and their jurisdiction covers
WHAT’S IN A TOWN? the territories they’re assigned. When not serving
up justice, marshals often handle moneys generated
Average Population and required to run the U.S. court system. Marshals
The numbers listed on the chart at the end of this often travel to various towns in their territory to help
section merely offer a suggestion for the population local sheriffs in need, in addition to taking prisoners
of various towns found scattered amongst the off their hands and delivering them for their day
states and territories of the West. Populations often in court. Additionally, marshals often stay on the
fluctuate depending on the type, season, and what trail, vigilant of agents of the night seeking to use
was drawing folks to settle in the area. Use the listed unpopulated land as breeding grounds for evil.
numbers as a guideline and change them to better fit
your ideal town.
Sheriffs
Most sheriffs are elected officials and range from
Typical Law those with a firm pedigree and belief in the court
Existing law enforcement might consist of a lone system, to those escaping a boring life back home in
sheriff refusing to leave those unable to head to the East. Some take ownership of the badge in efforts
greener pastures due to financial woes or possibly to keep a town from drowning in vice, while others
due to debilitating illness. Maybe a railroad tycoon find the endowed power to be the ultimate fix for an
provides a jaded version of the law by using hired oversized ego.
goons (drawn from Civil War veterans and outlaws, A sheriff’s jurisdiction is limited to the territory
perhaps). A well-run town might hire a legitimate they’re elected to serve, and day-to-day duties range
sheriff and deputies. Law and order can be had in from upholding the law and maintaining the jail.
many ways. Investigating supernatural threats and cultist activity
U.S. Army also adds to the stress of the job. With so many
tasks to shoulder, sheriffs also hire and swear in
By the end of the Civil War, the United States
deputies that assist their many duties—in addition
counted over one million enlisted servicemen, many
to collecting local taxes. In rare cases, the sheriff
of them eager to go home and begin life anew while
can form a posse and temporarily deputize common
trying to move past the scars of war. The events of
townsfolk when the looming threat calls for more
The Seven Days of Night would see to it that the
irons in the fire.
majority of our country’s soldiers would remain to
fight the supernatural threats unleashed during the Town Marshals
failed ritual. The soldier of today is based in a fort Either elected or appointed, the town marshal’s
with their company, where a watchful eye is kept jurisdiction is limited to just that—the town they’re
on neighboring territories and towns. Though an currently wearing the badge in. Town marshals often
uneasy truce exists between most of the tribes of serve as the long arm of a county sheriff, working
American Indians, there are those that see the white
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to keep the peace and maintain the jail, while also one of the rangers known to ride the trails of the
serving as a tax collector. Texas and Arizona territory. These rangers answer
directly to the governor of each state and have
Private Law Enforcement jurisdiction anywhere within its borders. They are
Some communities are best served without some known for assisting in investigations, protecting
meddling sheriff and deputies that spend time life and property, and serve as officers for court.
kicking up their spurs in the local saloon. Private Rumor has it a new division of Texas Ranger has
security ranges from a pair of burly bouncers to the been commissioned and specialize in tracking and
elite Pinkerton Detectives hailing from Chicago. eliminating supernatural threats, freely crossing
Larger, more organized companies often have their Mexican territory—the source of the dark rituals
own jails, along with a mock courtroom that may performed during the Seven Days of Night.
or may not give a transgressor a fair shake of the
stick. Private law enforcement might find themselves POINTS OF INTEREST
crossing paths with a local sheriff or possibly U.S.
Marshals, who technically have jurisdiction over Providing a place of safety where travelers can stop
whatever territory the agency is operating within. for a rest and restock supplies not easily found while
braving the territories is the primary reason towns
Bounty Hunters exist. The types of businesses and establishments
Those making a living hunting others don’t typically found vary, with some being as basic as a dirt floor
get invited to the table for Sunday vittles as who’s with a tarp for a roof to those that rival some of the
saying you aren’t on that wanted poster rolled up in classier establishments found in the big cities back
their boot. There are those rare types that take to East. Larger towns will have just about anything a
the trail with a streak of good in their hearts, only trail-weary posse could want for, and often, multiple
hunting those that have preyed upon the weak in one establishments offer the same wares and services but
form or another. in different levels of quality to match the coins in
your pocket.
Bounty hunters work outside the law, often utilizing
techniques and skills a typical “badge” might frown Below, you’ll find some of the typical points of
upon. Occasionally, bounty hunters will bring the interest found in towns across the country.
local sheriff in on a hunt, but only when the odds are
stacked high and collecting the bounty is a sure thing. Banks
Folks with cash and other valuables often turn to a
Vigilantes bank to help safeguard those items. Banks also lend
Sometimes, the only way to serve up justice is with a money at varying rates ranging from 5 to 50% interest
mob of like-minded individuals intent on punishing depending on the dependability of the customer.
the rats that scurried into their community to sow This often means poor farmers must put up their
seeds of destruction, and just because the town might land as collateral just to have a chance at keeping
claim a sheriff and their appointed deputies, doesn’t their gills in the water. Most banks bar their windows
mean they can’t be swayed to turn the other cheek in and operate behind “cages” that also divides the
exchange for a healthy bribe or threat of harm coming bankers from the customers. While larger facilities
to the one wearing the badge and those they love. keep their assets in vaults for protection, smaller
banks will have large safe—usually kept in a back
Vigilante justice is often over before it even begins, room in a manager’s office.
with the perpetrator being rounded up and either
run out of town or hung from a make-shift gallows Behind the cage, owners are busy updating records
till a death rattle signals the soul’s release. and receipts, while clerks handle deposits and
payouts, typically in a cash tray or drawer located just
Texas and Arizona Rangers under the counter.
Unless you’re visiting one of the two states
Bank proprietors often pay deputies to kick up their
mentioned, you’re not likely to cross paths with
heels in their businesses to discourage daylight
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robberies that have become more common since the against prostitution by keeping important people in
end of the Civil War (many veterans joined gangs and town on the guest list.
turned to crime to keep food on the table).
A rank below the posh brothels, one might find
Barbershop a similar establishment decorated with cheap
One of the first things a cowboy will ask for after imitations of luxury items. Though considered
spending months on the range is where can they second rate, the prices also drop from spending up to
get a wash and a trim! Barbershops offer shaves and $60 dollars a night to a modest $3 to $5.
haircuts in addition to hot baths for those heading to The lowest tier belongs to those who have fallen on
the dancehall at the end of the day. hardships. Widows from the Civil War, drug addicts,
Red and white striped polls mark the establishment, and wanted criminals make up a small portion of
and inside a customer will find the traditional workers who live on “the line”—a row of decrepit
adjustable chair set in front of a mirror and shelves shacks or tents that have very little to no furnishings.
containing various tonics and tools to keep Dan The workers here have no protection from abusive
dapper! Several chairs and small tables are often clients and often suffer from malnourishment and
found where the old codgers trade insults and gossip disease, barely making enough to support their own
over checkers. A wood stove keeps customers warm vices.
in the winter months and keeps hot water on hand Cattle Yard
for the steel bathtubs kept in a separate room.
Usually a town only has use for a cattle yard if it
Boarding House serves as a railhead, a stopping point for trains
Folks a little light in the pockets or who plan on passing through. Cattle drives typically end with
staying a spell in town often seek a boarding house cowboys driving the herd into the yard to be
to help make the stay more affordable. Typical separated and prepared for transport to buyers back
boarding houses are multi-level homes of varying East. The level of noise typically found in the cattle
quality, often owned by widowed women and are yard is only matched by the concentrated smell of
seen as a respectable means to make money. The manure from having up to 2,000 cattle with hooves
boarding house offers several bedrooms, some to be to the ground on any given day.
shared, while others offer privacy at a higher price. Cattle yards are built to keep the beasts in and are
The price of a night often includes breakfast, and fenced by sturdy walls reaching up to 10’ in height.
possibly dinner, with extra services (such as laundry) Bulls are separated from the herd and kept in pens
being available for a fee. Many boarding houses offer (built sturdier) to house them in, while the rest are
a comfortable parlor or common room filled with sorted and herded into standard feeding pens. Pens
chairs and a fireplace for the more sociable guests. typically contain troughs for food and water where
animals stay until ready to be loaded on railcars
Brothel through loading chutes.
“Paid” companions often find safety and comradery
in numbers while applying their skill to one of the Church
oldest professions in history. Prostitution can be What town would be considered “civil” without
found anywhere lonely or vice-ridden folks gather. a place to visit for worship? Churches vary in
Facilities range from posh hotels and boarding construction and size depending upon the
houses, purchased and renovated with Victorian population and type of town it calls home. The
luxury, to rows of tents or crudely built shacks average church opens to a large area of worship,
located in the more questionable parts of town. furnished with rows of plush pews in the case of a
Fancier locations tend to employ the most beautiful well-to-do church or crudely fashioned benches in
of workers and are often managed by a “madam” and those often found in the typical hell-on-wheels tent
her staff of caretakers and bouncers. These locations towns. Books containing hymns are often provided
are often given a pass when it comes to vice laws for those wishing to take the lungs for a walk.
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Preachers stand above the “flock” on raised platforms shots of whiskey and a prayer. Excision is more times
where they deliver the Good Word from a wooden than not the only recourse for a painful toothache.
pulpit. Windows line most of the worship area A typical establishment contains a dental chair and
to reward those showing up on Sunday with the a cabinet filled with tools of the trade. Established
warmth of the rising sun, and stained glass can dentists might also have a drill that could save
often be found portraying classic scenes from the a patient from a painful, and sometimes deadly,
Bible in churches with members filling the coffers extraction. Dentists rarely use opium because of the
from heavy pockets. The back area of the church uncertainty of the proper dosage—customers might
contains a few rooms for Sunday school, living be under or over medicated, or in the worst cases,
quarters for the residing preacher, a kitchen, bathing rendered dead!
area, and bedroom. Well-funded churches might
Dental hygiene isn’t something most folks give much
have a separate dwelling for the resident preacher
thought to while staking claims in the West, and
and a small graveyard. Towns typically hold their
most folks lose their teeth by the time they reach
preacher in high regard, seeking spiritual and real-
middle age.
world advice through the week when the priest isn’t
tending to the sick and needy in and around town. Doctors Office
Dancehall There are no shortages of ways to die in the West.
Animal attacks, gunshot wounds, and one of several
Hitting the dance floor with another gussied-up
diseases making their rounds mean a fella needs
patron awaiting the invitation to dance is one of
a few winks from Lady Luck to make it to his 21st
the most popular forms of entertainment for those
birthday. Along with those who take ill to such
blowing off steam from long days on the trail.
tragedy are those with the desire to help. While
Though the establishments vary in size, they all share
there are those that claim to learn their trade from
a large dance floor, which might be stamped and
universities, most either learned by apprenticeship
packed dirt or one of the finely polished floors found
during the Civil War or simply declare themselves
in bigger towns.
practicing physicians—with emphasis on the word
The typical dance hall also contains a bar for buying “practicing.”
fancy drinks and a spot for some sort of musical
A doctor’s office has a room for those waiting to
entertainment—which is more commonly a piano.
see the physician and connects to a room where
Most of the staff live in the establishments they own
exams and various procedures are performed. An
or work in, thus you’ll also find an area in the back
exam room will have a bed next to a window for
that contains rooms for those that live on site.
good lighting in addition to a stool, washbasin, and
There wouldn’t be much dancing if the establishment cabinet containing fresh towels, linens, and the tools
doesn’t have some pretty smiles on hand to purchase and instruments that assist a doctor with various
dance tickets from. A typical dance ticket costs a procedures. A wide assortment of tinctures and
nickel and garners four or five spins on the floor. compounds are found for pain management and
It’s also customary to buy your paid companion a internal ailments.
drink afterwards. Dancers receive a cut of both the
Doctors may or may not live on the premise, and
tickets they sell and the bar tabs they run up. In most
those that don’t typically live in comfort from the
establishments, prostitution is not allowed, and
steady flow of income earned from a never-ending
establishments caught breaking the rules are usually
trickle of roughnecks needing a bullet plucked from
punished with heavy fines.
their hide.
Dentist Office
Gambling Parlor
Any establishment set up to offer dentistry is given a
No town would be worth a mention without some
wide berth by most in town—rightly so, considering
form of gambling parlor to test your luck against
the screams that are heard from the streets. Not
others in the room, hoping for an easy score.
much in the way of painkillers exists other than a few
Gambling parlors are a mainstay in the West, and
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gambling is seen as an honorable profession, held in the clerk registers the room and is furnished with
high regard right along with doctors. comfortable couches and a fireplace. Billiard parlors
are sometimes found in larger hotels and serve as
Parlors may be as simple as a tent containing logs
a meeting place where deals are made and town
to serve as stools with a crudely fashioned whiskey-
politics discussed.
stained table. The more lavish establishments
contain plush tables and chairs paired with an ornate Rooms number from 5 to 60 on average, and range
bar carved from exotic wood imported from faraway from such luxuries as a private bath, wood stoves,
lands. Classier parlors often have a second floor and large feather beds with silken sheets. For those
with rooms rented by sex workers, staff, or visiting on a budget, the accommodations include bunk beds,
gamblers (who are seen as celebrities). a washbasin, and slop jar. Hotels may offer a small
saloon and restaurant where breakfast, lunch, and
The main entrance to these fancy parlors often
dinner are served daily. Every hotel has an outhouse
contains several tables offering games like keno, faro,
on the back of the property or may have a service for
craps, and poker just to name a few. A stage might be
emptying chamber pots.
provided for entertainers and musicians.
Tables are either rented to those running the games, Housing for the Elite
or a percentage of the take will be split between the Most residents make their homes just outside of the
various staff members that keep the parlor in the town proper, in modest houses with a decent parcel
green. of land. Those lucky enough to be wealthy often
have houses built within the confines of the town
Graveyard for added safety and easy access to the services and
Folks need a place to be put to rest, and most towns goods offered there. Small yards traced by white
have a designated spot where those who’ve met picket fences are as common as large porches built to
their end can finally rest in peace. Often, a place accommodate the rocking chairs used after dinner
just outside of town will serve as the beginnings of by the owner, and possibly his guests, while sipping
a graveyard, perhaps near a quiet stream or ancient brandy and enjoying a fine cigar.
tree offering plenty of shade. Simple grave markers
(like crosses fashioned from wood) are painted up Launderer
with the unfortunates’ name and often the way they A lucrative venture for immigrants crossing into
met their end. Well-to-do families may have ornate the country is keeping folks in clean clothes. Once a
tombstones or family crypts. week, those that can afford it, take their clothes to be
cleaned by the local launderer.
Other than visiting deceased friends and relatives or
attending a service for a friend that’s about to begin The launderer works in a long building that houses
their dirt nap, you won’t find much going on in this several large tubs filled with boiling water and
part of town unless you take to strange conversations multiple wood stoves to keep the water in ready
with the undertaker. supply. Several stations can be found for ironing
and folding, and lines used to hang and dry clothes
Hotel crisscross the remaining spaces.
Considered a slight step up from a boarding house,
hotels provide a safe place to rest your head at an Law Office
average cost of a dollar a night. Most hotels can be Smaller towns may not have an official office for the
found on “the strip” which is a term used to describe law to use for business, and many town marshals,
the main road in most towns where businesses, deputies, and barristers take a chair in the local
saloons, and hotels are built. saloon or the barbershop to use as office space.
A hotel is generally a two-story affair, but larger Larger towns often contain a building that holds a
establishments can be found in the big cities back gun safe for spare firearms and ammunition, as well
East. The main floor serves as a reception area where as a wood stove, desk, and possibly a bunk. Though
fancier jails do exist, a criminal can be kept locked
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up in an outdoor box that’s usually furnished with a Opium Den
couple of benches and poor ventilation that leaves The end of the Civil War resulted in over 600k
the roughneck at the mercy of Mother Nature. casualties; it also left the curse of addiction on
countless soldiers introduced to morphine to ease
Livery
pain from injuries sustained on the field of battle. No
Essentially, a hotel for your horses. A livery offers a one is safe from the powerful addiction to opiates, as
place to board your animals while you’re tending to it was frequently mixed with curatives aimed at folks
business in town. It provides a safe shelter and offers of all ages, including infants.
storage for carts and buggies. Horses are stabled in
a large building—usually filled with stables on both The arrival of Chinese immigrants during the
sides, while offering a central aisle that connects California Goldrush introduced many wonderful
double doors on both ends. An upper loft is reached facets of Eastern culture to the West, but
by a ladder and used to store hay; additional space on unfortunately with the good, there often comes the
the lower level provides storage for saddles and tools. bad—the pastime of smoking opium. Opium dens are
almost exclusively found in larger cities and towns
Buggies and related transports are stored in a yard along the west coast.
that’s walled off and locked for security. The office
is typically a small, one room building containing a Opium dens vary in construction and décor, with
desk and ledger, wood stove, and random tools and fancy establishments being filled with plush sofas and
equipment. furniture that accommodates “Chasing the Dragon.”
Higher end opium dens have a bar and private rooms
Novelty Theater used for prostitution and gambling. Lower end
While saloons can offer a small stage for musicians establishments reek of the smokers passed out on the
and other entertainment, the novelty theater was floor in their own filth.
built to cater to folks with a taste for something
different from that of the bawdy saloon or kicking Restaurant
up dust in the local dancehall. All types of traveling Almost every saloon and hotel offers food of some
entertainment can be found from comedy acts to sort, it’s unusual for a town to not have at least
plays. one restaurant folks visit where the food on offer is
better fare. Typical foods offered depend on what is
Along with the more tasteful entertainment, one available in the area, but beef, chicken, fish, and pork
might find bare-knuckle boxing matches or even are usually available and prepared with whatever is
bear wrestling. Crowds can be tough for performers, currently growing out of the ground.
and they often find a hasty backdoor retreat more
favorable than facing laughter and accompanying Typically one-story buildings, restaurants contain a
gunfire. Theater owners will take a percentage to main dining area filled with tables and chairs and a
provide the entertainer with a stage and to cover the kitchen area where the food is prepared.
staff needed to help run the show.
Saloon
Entertainers winning the hearts of the audience No town is complete without a watering hole that
are treated as royalty and find their stay in town to services folks with a hankering for “fire water.”
be one where food, drink, and lodging are “on the Though the purpose of all drinking establishments is
house.” The town is compensated by bragging rights the same, all of them vary in size and shape. A hell-
and advertising that the popular flavor of the month on-wheels town might make do with a large tent
played there. filled with makeshift tables and a bar, whereas a fancy
A typical theatre is a two-story building that offers saloon may sport an ornate bar carved from imported
balconies for the wealthy and adequate ceiling walnut and have crystal chandeliers.
height for lighting that was used to build the desired Most saloons welcome any pushing past the batwing
ambiance for the nightly entertainment. A small bar doors to come in and take a swill, but private
area is likely to be found in the lobby. saloons also exist that cater to the town’s elite who
are wealthy enough to afford the luxury of sipping
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brandy and smoking a fine cigar while discussing money is the preferred method of payment, bartering
town affairs and hashing through the latest gossip. and trade are also an accepted means of procuring
Most saloons offer a small section of gambling tables one’s needs. Most store owners keep a safe on site to
along with a piano to keep folks entertained and not store profits generated by sales.
too focused on the watered-down whiskey.
General stores are often two-story buildings filled
School with a bit of everything needed for day to day living.
By 1870, only about 50% of children living with their Construction tools and building materials, medicine,
families in the West received any education. However, foodstuffs, and clothing often line shelves that reach
more and more towns are providing some form of from floor to ceiling with no concern for any sort
tutelage for the children in the area and often join of order. Items are priced according to how readily
together to raise a building to provide a place for available they are. Towns built close to railroads offer
children to be taught. Most school houses are single goods at lower prices than those far off the beaten path.
story, one-room buildings that hold 10 to 12 chairs. Specialty shops consist of pharmacies, gun shops,
Lucky teachers might have a desk but often use a hardware stores, and tailors just to name a few. These
makeshift podium from which to teach. Other than shops are usually much smaller than the general
desks and chairs, a wood stove is almost always found store and offer a smaller selection (but better quality)
to keep children attending in colder climates warm. of items the store owners decide to sell.
Stagecoach Office Telegraph Office
Towns that are even a tad bit civilized are going to A small side room attached to the local rail station
claim a stagecoach office, whether it be a “swing” is typically used to send telegraphs, but should the
station or a much larger “home” station. Travel by office be a separate facility, it is almost always small
stagecoach is slowly being edged out by the comfort and basic. The telegraph machine sits atop a desk
and safety of the locomotive, but folks still consider where the clerk listens to Morse code through a
it the more common and affordable means to travel speaker. A wood stove and table and chairs are all
and transport mail and other goods. the conveniences present. Messages can be sent and
Home stations are found about 50 miles apart and received and are usually delivered by a porter or the
are larger operations owned by a family. Meals are telegraph clerk in the case of an important message.
offered in the main area, while beds are provided in Tent Housing
a separate room for those needing accommodations
Working the railroad means picking up and moving
while waiting for their departure. Horses are kept
as soon as the required tracks have been built. This
and maintained in a separate stable area that includes
means living in a tent with not much but a cot, table
a full-time blacksmith for shoeing horses and
and chairs, and a wood stove to keep you warm
maintaining wagons.
through the night.
Swing stations typically dot the line on the trail every
While most “Hell on Wheels” towns are abandoned
10 to 12 miles and consist of a cabin or small building
once the rail workers leave, in rare cases these
along with a pasture or small stable area. Passengers
towns would serve as a railhead or find some other
use stops at swing stations to stretch their legs and
way to survive. In these cases, large areas of tent
take a break from the cramped quarters they’re
housing remain until folks can get something more
packed into during their journey.
permanent built. Tent housing is usually set up just
Stores outside of town on the other side of the tracks or
Smaller towns often have one “general store” to rely close to a water source such as a river or stream.
on for a wide variety of goods and sundries to help Train Depot
accommodate life in the West, but bigger towns
Towns of average size can claim a train depot. Not
cater to a larger population which eventually leads to
only used for folks coming in and leaving town, mail
specialty stores that offer a wider variety and level of
and goods are delivered by rail. The typical building
quality not always found in a general store. Though
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offers bench seating for those awaiting the train or to Random Town Generator
purchase tickets; a wood stove is sometimes provided Below you’ll find an assortment of tables a judge
to keep travelers warm in the colder months. will find handy when designing a town for their
Train depots keep a water tower, filled by a nearby adventure. Roll up a complete town or simply use the
windmill, to facilitate the constant refilling of in and results as a guideline and use what best represents
outbound locomotives stopping in town. The ticket the vision you have in mind for one of the many
clerk works from behind a counter secured with bars, points of civilization found during the period.
much like a bank employee, and often keeps a desk
and a safe to store records and ticket sales.
RANDOM TOWN GENERATOR

ROLL 1D10 TYPE OF TOWN AVERAGE POPULATION TYPICAL LAW PLACES OF INTEREST
1 Boomtown 100-1500k Sheriff & Deputies TH, B, BR, BS, BH, CH, DH, DO, GP, G, H, TO, HE, L, LO,
LV, NV, R, OD, S, SC, ST, TH
2 Cattle Town 500-2000k Sheriff & Deputies B, BR, BS, BH, CY, CH, DH, DM, DO, GP, G, H, TO, TD,
HE, L, LO, LV, NV, R, S, SC, ST, TH
3 Fort 45-600 U.S. Army BS, CH, DO, G, TO, L, LV, SCH, ST, LO
4 Ghost Town 0-50 Rarely Any *
5 Hog Ranch 50-200 Private/Vigilante BH, BR, DH, GP, H, LV, OD, S
6 Mining Town 1k-5k Private/Vigilante B, BR, BS, BH, CH, DH, DO, GP, G, H, HE, L, LV, NV, R, S,
SC, ST, TO, TD, TH
7 One Horse Town 50-100 Sheriff/Vigilante BS, BH, CH, DO, G, BH, LV, S, SCH, ST, TH
8 Rail Town 100-3k Private/Vigilante BR, BS, CH, DH, DO, DN, GP, G, TO, TD, L, LV, NV, OD, R,
S, ST, TH, **
9 Religious Town 50-1k Private BH, BS, CH, DO, G, HE, LV, SCH, ST, TH
10 Trading Post 5-100 Owner/Vigilante BH, GP, LV, R, S, ST
*Ghost towns can have any places of interest but are considered deserted in their current state.
** Almost all points of interest will be tent construction during initial set up with major places of interest
eventually building up to more permanent structures.
Places of Interest Key- Bank (B), Barber Shop (BS), Boarding House (BH), Brothel (BR), Cattle Yard (CY),
Church (CH), Dance Hall (DH), Dentist Office (DN), Doctors office (DO), Gambling Parlor (GP), Graveyard
(G), Hotel (H), Telegraph Office (TO), Train Depot (TD), Housing for the Elite (HE), Launderer (L), Law
Office (LO), Livery (LV), Novelty Theater (NV), Opium Den (OD), Restaurant (R), Saloon (S), School (SCH),
Stagecoach (SC), Stores (ST), Tent Housing (TH).
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GENERATING NPCS FOR YOUR NEW TOWN
The following tables are provided to quickly generate colorful NPCs for a town. We encourage you as the
judge to roll, choose, or alter entries as you see fit. The best and most memorable non-player characters are
the ones you paint with your own details and into which you breathe life.
AGE WEALTH
ROLL 1D100 RESULT ROLL 1D100
01-10 Adolescent (14-18 years old) 01-15 Penniless
11-25 Young (19-25 years old) 16-35 Struggling
26-65 Adult (26-40 years old) 36-75 Getting by
66-80 Middle Age (41-50 years old) 76-95 Comfortable
81-90 Over the Hill (51-60 years old) 96-00 Flush with money
91-100 Oldtimer (61+ years old)
HAIR STYLE
HEIGHT ROLL 1D100 RESULT
ROLL 1D100 RESULT (50/50 LONG
OR SHORT)
01-02 Dwarfism (4’ to 4’10”)
01-40 Straight
03-21 Short (4’11” to 5’7”)
41-50 Tight Curls
22-77 Average (5’8” to 5’10”)
51-60 Loose Curls
78-96 Tall (5’11” to 6’4”)
61-85 Wavy
97-99 Very Tall (6’5” to 6’11”)
86-00 Bald or Balding
00 Gigantism (over 7’ tall)
WEIGHT
ROLL 1D100 RESULT
01-10 Skin and Bones
11-30 Lean
31-70 Average
71-90 Portly
91-00 Rotund
HAIR COLOR
ROLL 1D100 RESULT
01-04 Blonde
05-07 Red
08-19 Light Brown to Brown
20-52 Dark Brown
53-85 Black
86-99 Graying, heavily Salt & Peppered
00 Other - pure white, silver, mixed, etc.
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BACKGROUND MENTAL & PERSONALITY QUIRKS
ROLL 1D10 RESULT ROLL 1D30 RESULT
1 Veteran (Union) 1 High-Falutin’—arrogant, pompous, elitist, overly
2 Veteran (Confederate) concerned with appearance
3 Outlaw 2 Shifty—looks like they have something to hide,
nervous
4 New Immigrant
3 Straight Shooter—honorable, truth-teller, keeper of
5 Homesteader promises
6 Widowed 4 Crooked—a liar, a cheater, one who would take
7 Orphaned advantage of another
8 Well Educated 5 Yellow—cowardly, fearful, one who avoids conflict
9 Itinerant or Traveler 6 Mean—cruel of spirit and revels in the harm to others
10 Adventurer (has a class-level) 7 Kindly—of pleasant demeanor, treats others fairly
8 Cantankerous—disagreeable, ill-tempered, always in
a bad mood
APPEARANCE QUIRKS
9 Belligerent—extremely confrontational, resorts to
ROLL 1D24 RESULT
violence quickly
1 Lanky—lean and long-limbed
10 Droll—quick with a joke or humorous
2 Anemic—sickly or weak of constitution
11 Dumb as a Stump—less than average intelligence
3 Strapping—well muscled
12 Sharp as a Tack—more than average intelligence
4 One-eyed—visually impaired
13 Fish or Drinker—drinks to get by, always has a bottle
5 Hard of Hearing of spirits on hand
6 Hobbled—missing or impaired limb 14 Hankering—addicted to a substance
7 Dextrous—fast hands 15 Gluttonous—eating to excess
8 Pockmarked skin 16 Blowhard—tall-tale teller
9 Languorous—moves slowly 17 Deadbeat—lazy, avoids hard work
10 Graceful 18 Doomsayer—pessimist with a doom-and-gloom
11 ‘Lunger—has respiratory problems attitude
12 Sweaty 19 City Slicker—from a big city with little experience to
the rough life
13 Inked—has visible tattoos
20 Milktoast—spineless, cowardly
14 Weathered
21 Bamboozler—clever-speaking conman
15 Pale
22 Dandy—well dressed and fastidious
16 Jaundiced
23 Slovenly—disorderly, does not care for their appear-
17 Freckled
ance to others
18 Scarred
24 Suspicious or Distrustful
19 Red-eyed
25 Gregarious—friendly and talkative
20 Bearded or Mustached
26 Taciturn—not friendly or talkative
21 Adorned—unique or plentiful jewelry evident
27 Greedy
22 Colorful Clothing
28 Skinflint—cheap, miserly with money
23 Dressed All in Black
29 Generous
24 Dressed All in White
30 Hell-bent—dedicated and determined
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radiate out from the town square in a slightly
A SAMPLE CITY - ASH BLUFF irregular pattern, mostly consisting of slant-roofed
Ash Bluff one- and two-story houses made of whitewashed
Circa 1870 wood. The road connecting Ash Bluff to other towns
A small prairie boomtown of perhaps 500 souls, in the region runs east and west along the south side
Ash Bluff is situated at a crossroads near a large ash of town (where a train station (TD) will eventually
forest from which it derives its name. Recently a be located once the rails reach this far). A livery
wildfire burned a swath of the several hundred acres (LV) and stagecoach office (replete with a telegraph)
of forest, and now the town’s name has taken on a (SC) are also situated right off the main road. A
new meaning. Most of the buildings are covered in dozen farms and ranches can be found in a rough
a fine layer of soot and ash from the fire which also circle within five miles of town, especially along the
claimed a handful of outlying farms. The town’s small river that meanders northeast of Ash Bluff.
shops and public buildings are almost all located Unknown to nearly all of its residents, Ash Bluff
around a central town square, including a church lies very near one of the ley lines that have been
(CH) with a cemetery (G), hotel/saloon (H/S), reawakened since the Seven Days of Night. This
general store (ST), seed and grain exchange (SG), is perhaps the cause of many of the supernatural
barber’s shop (BS), doctor’s office (DO), and a city mysteries afoot in the town. Several residents have
office used by the mayor and sheriffs (LO). In the also reported that a small lake, deep in the woods,
middle of the square are a handful of large trees, a takes on a strange crimson appearance at times .
small community garden, and wood-lined flower Optional Specific Location
beds with flowers in the spring and summer. Homes
Located near the southern border of the Dakota
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Territory, Ash Bluff sees a fairly consistent flow of 3. Laundry (key LD)
travelers (settlers, merchants, soldiers, etc.) mainly
from the nearby newly minted state of Nebraska. It A decent-sized building houses Terry’s Laundry
is far enough from the territory of the Lakota that on the block north of the town square. It is always
conflicts with Native Americans are uncommon but steamy and warm inside, and clothing or bedding
not unheard of. The railroad boom is underway, and can be dropped off at a front desk covered in
lines are being built north from Omaha and west chipping blue paint. A husband and wife, Alvin and
from Chicago, but they haven’t reached Ash Bluff yet. Maggie Terry, own and run the establishment. They
hire numerous temporary workers and seamstresses
Note: The judge should feel free to place the town (including Delia Burke) to do mending and sewing
anywhere they wish, and limiting geographic work for customers as well.
references have been kept to a minimum below.
4. Doctor’s Office (key DO)
Locations and Map Key Dr. Felix Cintrón is the only physician in Ash Bluff.
Each location of interest in Ash Bluff is described His office, on the southwest corner of the town
briefly below, but only NPCs whose names appear in square, has a small front desk and waiting area with
bold type are discussed in more detail in a separate a handful of chairs. A bookcase is filled with glass
list afterward. bottles with yellow labels reading “Dr. Cintrón’s
Authentic Cactifierous Tonic.” A back room contains
1. Barber Shop (key BS) an examination table and glass cabinets containing
The barber shop is small and located on the east drugs, bandages, and medical instruments (such as
side of the main square with a stationary pole scalpels and a crude stethoscope). There is a faint
striped with red, white, and blue out front. It is smell of bodily fluids that is not strong enough to be
exceptionally clean and orderly, with several mirrors off-putting to most. Distilling equipment and other
on the walls. Jacob McKenna runs the place and chemistry glassware is locked in a small side room.
keeps a few photographs on hand of people with
different hairstyles and some newspapers for 5. General Store (key ST)
customers to peruse. There are only two barber The general store is perhaps 50’ square, with narrow
chairs in the shop, since Jacob has no employees and aisles packed with goods. Nothing is haphazard, but
performs all the work himself. only the proprietor, Mavis Clark, fully understands
the categorization system. Along the walls, the
2. Mayor and Sheriffs’ Office (key LO) shelves reach up to 10’ high, requiring the use of
The sheriffs’ office is dead center on the south side a ladder. Most items in the Weird Frontiers list of
of the town square. A small foyer has a handful of goods can be found here (at 10% above standard
wanted posters on the wall, including one posted by prices due to Ash Bluff’s semi-remote location),
Mr. Philip Swift, offering a reward for information except certain high-end weapons or explosives. Both
regarding his missing furnishings (see Adventure Mavis’ husband Darrell and a young woman named
Hook #3). The entryway has doors leading to a Sally Graham, who works part time, can often be
cramped, three-cell jail, a medium-sized office for found here aiding patrons or stocking shelves.
Mayor Avery Callum, and another office for Hank
and Raymond Jamison who serve as the law in 6. Church (key CH and G)
Ash Bluff. The mayor’s office is a bit of a mess—his The church is of a traditional design, with a 25’ spire
desk is stacked high with papers which are as likely and bell tower, located just a skip south of the town
to be clock schematics as related to town business. square. It looks freshly painted. The sanctuary has
An unremarkable painting of an urban Boston plain wooden pews and a simple altar draped with
landscape hangs on the wall, and a scale model worn silk cloth and is flanked by a row of plain candle
clock tower tops a filing cabinet. The sheriffs’ office holders. Doors lead to Father Benton’s tiny residence
is much more spartan. Neither of their desks has (which is filled with books and papers) and to a
much of anything on top, each has some spare storeroom which doubles as Sister Mary Veronica’s
ammunition in a drawer, and Hank keeps a bottle of sleeping quarters. In the storeroom are shelves full
cheap whiskey in his.
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of blankets, clothes, Bibles, hymnals, candles, non- of trustworthy teamsters to guide the coaches and
perishable foodstuffs, paint, building tools, and other on Delbert Crowder for blacksmithing work. He can
supplies. The candles are tainted with evil energy and guide characters to Carl Szilenski, who drove the
have been causing parishioners to become violent. coach which contained the cursed candles recently
See Adventure Hook #4. A well-kept, small cemetery delivered to the church (see Adventure Hook #4).
is located on the church grounds. Samuel and his memorabilia are also central to
Adventure Hook #5.
7. Hotel & Saloon (key H/S)
The Big Bluff Hotel & Casino is perhaps the largest 10. Tanner’s Cabin (key TC)
building in Ash Bluff, occupying much of the north Loren Granger owns this tanning cabin which sits
side of the town square. It is two stories tall and about 50’ from a bend in the river, about a quarter
well maintained. The first floor is a large main room mile west of the town center. Hides of various kinds
with a bar, dining tables, card tables, a piano, and are being dried and stretched on racks outside the
a modest stage. The second floor has nine guest cabin. A pit behind the structure contains bones,
rooms. The hotel serves decent food prepared by its cartilage, and the other unusable parts of animals
owner/chef Gianni Baciagalupo and is well stocked Loren has used for leather recently. The chemicals
with alcohol. Most nights, there is a show of some used to tan the leather have a powerful, unpleasant
kind—either some visiting performer or a number odor that can be detected some distance away.
put on by the half-dozen showgirls who work at the Inside, the cabin is a single room. Several tables and
hotel. A couple of local card sharks can usually be additional racks lie along the walls. Jugs of chemicals
found at the poker table, so the game is a bit tougher and very sharp skinning tools are strewn about. A
than characters may expect. Patrons also swear they few finished pieces including a saddle and a pair of
have been wakened by music in the dead of night, chaps are stacked neatly in one corner.
though no one is about downstairs.
11. Livery (key LV)
8. Seed & Grain Exchange (key SG)
Delbert Crowder is the blacksmith in Ash Bluff.
On the far west edge of town, three grain silos sit He works out of a livery building just south of the
beside a small office that serves as an exchange for main road on the south side of town. His business
local farmers. Farmers grow a wide variety of crops is right next door to the stagecoach office, and he
on their respective land, often more than their is good friends with Samuel Ellsworth. Delbert also
family needs. The exchange provides a convenient owns a small corral on the south side of the road,
way of selling any excess, buying seed for next where he houses and exercises horses when they are
season as needed, or compensating for any lost not in the livery’s attached barn. Delbert often has
or failed crops. Those who are members of the a few horses of decent quality to sell, but if a large
exchange and frequently contribute can purchase party of characters each wants to purchase a mount,
at a discount, though others such as Ruth Green, they may have to settle for some questionable, older
the local miller/baker, also buy regularly. Although animals.
no single person staffs the exchange at all times, a
young man named Aaron Wilkins is most often on 12. Bakery / Mill (key BM)
duty. The silos may be anywhere from empty to full, Ruth Green runs a very successful bakery just east of
depending on the season. the town square. Fresh bread can be smelled baking
9. Stagecoach Office (key SC) starting at dawn each day. The shop itself has a long
counter and display case showing the baked goods
The stagecoach office consists of a large stable for for sale, which include several varieties of bread,
housing horses and coaches and a small office where rolls, and a few pastries and sweets. A pair of large,
Samuel Ellsworth sells passage for passengers, brick ovens are constantly in use until midday. Ruth
goods, and mail. Some of his extensive collection of once purchased flour but now has a small mill in the
Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts are displayed back room which she uses to grind locally purchased
on the walls. Samuel runs about two coaches per grain during off hours.
week, usually full to capacity. He relies on a handful
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NPCS
Notes: These NPCs were created by using the
Generating NPCs for Your New Town tables found
in the Judge’s section (pgs 553-554). These NPCs
illustrate how a judge can tell a story to reconcile
seemingly incompatible results from the tables.
A result of “Mean” and “Straight Shooter” might
seem at odds, but such combinations often create
compelling characters. NPCs living together in a
town function best when connections are drawn
between each of their stories as demonstrated below.
1. Gianni Baciagalupo (Hotel Owner &

Chef)
Gianni Baciagalupo is the forty-three year old
son of Italian immigrants who studied cooking in
Chicago but found himself drawn to the West. He
has prematurely gray hair and a full beard, which
he keeps evenly trimmed. He serves up solid fare,
including Italian dishes, without spending too much
on ingredients. He employs bartenders, dealers, and
showgirls but pays them as little as he can. Gianni
has a weakness for wine and often partakes while
cooking in the kitchen or supervising the main
room.
Secrets: Gianni is carrying on a relationship with
one of his employees, a girl named Daisy Covington ranchers were away or least likely to put up a fight.
whom he pays slightly more than the others but Delia didn’t exactly know, but she didn’t question
treats like an underling at all times. He suspects things when her husband, a humble tapper at the
Jeremiah Miller may be stealing from him but is not local saloon, began buying her expensive gifts. Since
sharp enough to catch the youth red-handed. Gianni his trial and execution, Delia has had to sell their
keeps a small telescope on the roof of the hotel and house, move into a rented room in town, and take
fancies himself an amateur astronomer, though he work as a seamstress when she can find it. She is
possesses virtually no actual knowledge of the field. eager to see payback wrought upon the Jamisons.
If he is sufficiently intoxicated, he will tell characters Secrets: She witnessed Hank viciously pistol-whip
about a strange ball of pink light he saw hovering a drunk vagrant who dared to give him lip. Delia
over the forest to the northeast a few months ago. might even trade her last remaining valuable
2. Delia Burke (Seamstress) possession, an ivory cameo (which was originally
pawned by a relative of a German gangster in
Delia is a middle aged, plump woman with long
Omaha named Fritz Jaegergiven) given to her by
plain brown hair and is usually found wearing
her husband, to pay PCs who can provide evidence
a homespun blue dress. A widow, Delia harbors
leading to Hank’s arrest on any serious charge. The
resentment against the Jamisons for taking her
ivory cameo is worth about $75.
husband Thomas, guilt be damned. Thomas had
been the inside-man for a group of cattle rustlers, 3. Avery Callum (Mayor / Clockmaker)
giving them information about local ranchers’ herds, The mayor is a tall, lanky man covered in freckles
opening a gate or two, and divulging when the and is an unlikely civil servant. Avery was happy as
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a watch and clock maker in Boston, but his second need it. Her rates are high enough to cover the risk
wife wanted to join her family out West, so Avery involved in such business, but lower than the sharks
made the best of it. After a year, he resigned himself in the big city would charge. As a result, she has
to the fact that Ash Bluff just couldn’t sustain a become good with a pistol and a lever-action rifle to
specialized craftsman such as himself, even with defend her cashbox.
the steady flow of travelers through town. Having
Secrets: Thanks to the pawn business, Mavis has a
befriended Ray Jamison over a common love of Irish
number of intriguing pieces of pawned collateral
whiskey, Avery decided that the extremely modest
that people never reclaimed over the years. Is
$250 mayor’s salary was just enough to keep him
that silver revolver with the symbols engraved on
afloat. With the sheriff’s help, he beat out an aging
it just an impractical showpiece that no one has
and corrupt incumbent and has been running an
been interested in paying enough for? And what
honest operation for two years now. Avery’s pet
of the pearly figurine of an octopus (or is it?) that a
project, for which he has yet to garner sufficient
peculiar monk pawned last year? If the characters
support or tax revenue, is a giant clock tower for
are looking for work, Mavis also occasionally needs
Ash Bluff’s main square. He will talk to characters at
extra security for the transport or safekeeping of
length about the civilizing virtues of timekeeping,
particularly valuable orders.
hand out flyers, and discuss several designs he is
weighing for the construction of the clock. 6. Samuel Ellsworth (Stagecoach Office
4. Felix Cintrón (Doctor) Manager)
Felix’s grandfather was a Spanish military officer Samuel Ellsworth is an older gentleman with
who married an American and settled in the U.S. weathered skin and medium-length white hair. He
after the Mexican War of Independence. Dr. Cintrón is a veteran of the French and Indian War, having
is a slightly corpulent man in his late 40’s with a been too old to fight in the Civil War, and walks
slight Spanish accent, constantly to be found in a with an obvious limp. Samuel has been in Ash Bluff
white lab coat. He attended what passed for medical almost since its founding and has been in the horse
school in the 1850’s, but his competence and ethics and coach business for a long time. He is quite
are average at best. Dr. Cintrón lately looks like he knowledgeable but a man of few words. Really the
has something to hide. only thing Samuel will happily talk about at any
length is his collection of Revolutionary and Civil
Secrets: See Adventure Hook #1. War artifacts. He has many such items, including
a musket that was supposedly used in the Battle of
5. Mavis Clark (General Store Owner) Lexington, a variety of bullets (some fired and others
Mavis is the mixed-race daughter of an escaped slave not), uniform insignias, letters, etc.
from Missouri. In her early fifties, she has owned
and operated the sundry-goods store in Ash Bluff Secrets: Among Samuel’s collection is a watch he
for a decade. Mavis is a shrewd businesswoman, won in a poker game with a former Texas Ranger
negotiating with both her suppliers and customers who was involved with taking down the Seven Days
to always make a fair but profitable deal. She has of Night cult. See Adventure Hook #5.
mercantile contacts both inside and outside the
territory/state and is well respected in town. As a
7. Loren Granger (Tanner)
female proprietor and woman of color, she has had Loren Granger is a wiry man in his late thirties, of
to be tough but is still amiable by nature. Mavis is medium height with thinning, brown hair. He and
more than happy to locate harder-to-find goods his family keep to themselves mostly, and although
within her somewhat labyrinthine store, order up he has never been accused of any wrongdoing, he
things she does not have, or simply chat with the acts a bit nervous most of the time. Loren has a
folks who come in. She and her husband Darrell live cabin a quarter-mile north of town, near the river,
in a small house on the edge of town with their two where he tans leather. He is no master craftsman,
daughters. Mavis runs a little loan and pawn service but is extremely dextrous. He can skin a deer in
out of her shop, helping locals with cash when they record time and produce good quality saddles, gun
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belts, and other leather goods. He and his family
live in a modest single-story, two-room house west
of the town square. Loren has been sending his boy
Jimmy to help Father Benton and act as an altar boy
the last few months. He hopes to straighten him out
and curb a tendency toward mischief in Jimmy
Secrets: When Jimmy stole a box of candles from the
church, Loren scolded him but kept and used the
candles. Unbeknownst to Mr. Granger, the candles
are imbued with dark magic. His exposure at home
and at his tanning cabin have made him increasingly
psychotic, ripe for a break. (See Adventure Hook #4).
8. Ruth Green
Ruth is a large woman in her early fifties with long,
braided, brown hair. She buys local grain from the
exchange, grinds her own flour in the back room of
her shop, and produces baked goods everyone agrees
are top quality. Ruth dresses plainly, unconcerned
when she has flour on her clothes and in her hair.
She is cheerful, quick to laugh, and never seems to
quarrel with anyone. Ruth suffers from a chronic
respiratory problem, possibly as a result of breathing
in the dust and flour produced in milling. She was
married before she came to town, but no one here
knew her husband or what became of him.
Secrets: The truth is that Ruth’s husband Elias was a Secrets: About a year ago, the Jamison brothers
small-time inventor who found himself transformed gathered a posse to track down the notorious bandit,
into a bedlamite by the Seven Days of Night. He Black Bill Horner. Horner had just robbed a stage
became more and more obsessed with his creations. coach outside of Ash Bluff and killed one of the
As they became more powerful and outlandish, residents who was on board, an exceptionally bright,
he became less and less sane. When he injured a well-liked young woman heading East to attend a
neighbor child and didn’t seem to care, Ruth left girls’ school. Black Bill was rumored to have a soul
him. Unfortunately, he has invented a device which darker than his name and to perpetrate horrors
allows him to track his missing wife, and he could upon anyone who stood in his way. The posse
show up in town any day. cornered Black Bill and his gang in an abandoned
mine. While Raymond and the others dealt with
9. Hank and Raymond Jamison (Sheriffs) Bill’s underlings, Hank pursued the outlaw himself
These two are tall, broad-shouldered, strappin’ deeper into the mine tunnels. Hank outdrew Black
twins with short-cropped auburn hair. Whether Bill, but the bandit died with a gurgling laugh,
patrolling the town or in the sheriffs’ office, they saying he would get the best of the lawman—even
wear long leather dusters, a pair of six-guns, and from the grave. Hank took a particularly fine silver
worn brass stars that mark them as lawmen. They pocket watch off the dead criminal, not knowing
have cooperatively kept the peace in Ash Bluff for it was imbued with dark mystical energy and had
a decade, administering justice with a hard but fair been the cause of Black Bill’s evil rampage in the first
hand. Not everyone can tell the brothers apart by place. Hank, by nature a kind and honorable man,
sight, but lately everyone knows not to cross Hank, has been slowly eaten away by the evil timepiece,
and to seek out Ray if they need some minor issue which he feels compelled to carry with him always.
dealt with. He has become callous and succumbed to small acts
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of brutality. Raymond has had to restrain him from of the showgirls/escorts working at the hotel. He
going too far on a couple occasions. He is on the constantly tries to impress her and convince her to
brink of snapping and doing something truly cruel quit and run away with him but succeeds only in
or unforgivable. wasting money on gifts.
10. Jacob McKenna (Barber) 12. Sister Mary Veronica (Nun)

Jacob is a pale, lanky man of average height in his Mary Veronica is the youngest daughter of a large
thirties with neatly oiled brown hair and mustache. family from New Hampshire. She felt compelled to
Jacob wears a white smock in which he carries a join a convent at age 17 and moved to the West in
straight razor, scissors, and other barber’s tools. He her 20’s, where she has been ministering to the poor
has a pleasant, solicitous “milk toast” demeanor and neglected for almost seven years. Sister Mary
and provides haircuts, shaves, and minor medical Veronica is always to be found in her black robes
services to his patrons with almost too much and habit, commands respect not through any overt
attention. He keeps his small shop tidy, often orneriness but through her implacable conviction
sweeping when no customers are about. and general competence. She has only been in
Ash Bluff for about nine months. Father Benton
Secrets: Jacob has become possessed by a blood-
is a kindly priest but getting on in years, and the
hungry demon. Barbers in the West often served as
parish desperately needed someone to administer
tenders of all kinds of physical health issues, part
the practical aspects of the church (supplies, tithes,
dentists and part surgeons, so his job gives him
charitable events, etc.). Sister Mary Veronica was just
regular access to blood. Jacob is smart enough not
that someone, and church attendance is up by 50%.
to prey upon Ash Bluff’s permanent residents much,
She has begun visiting nearby smaller towns, as well
preferring instead to pick off strangers and lone
as Native American communities, with a firm but
travelers. Once he has tasted a person’s blood (after
gentle Christian spirit. She is at least as concerned
an unfortunate nick during a shave, etc.), Jacob has
with people’s physical well being as their spiritual.
certain powers over that person and advantages on
them in combat. The demon will only leave Jacob Secrets: See Adventure Hooks #2 & #4. At the judge’s
if his death is imminent (or it is expelled with holy discretion, Sister Mary Veronica may be a revelator;
magic). that may explain her successful escape from the un-
dead stalking the forest outside town.
11. Jeremiah Miller (Card Dealer)
Jeremiah is a twenty-one year old with curly blonde ADVENTURE HOOKS
hair and plentiful acne scars who came to Ash Bluff
with his family as a child. He used to work as a stock The following hooks give just enough of a story and
boy for Mavis Clark but was caught stealing. He now structure to provide a judge with a starting-off point
works at the Big Bluff Hotel & Casino as a dealer. for adventures in Ash Bluff.
Jeremiah has a thousand stories he tells patrons as he Note on the amount of weird: If it seems like there
slowly wins their money. Most of them involve him is a whole lot of mystical mojo in and around Ash
as a brave and heroic protagonist, winning gunfights, Bluff, there are two reasons. First, it is located on a
wrestling bears, wooing maidens, etc. rare ley line, bursting with supernatural energy, and
Secrets: Jeremiah has continued his dishonest ways second, characters who visit Ash Bluff are not meant
and has absolutely no qualms skimming money from to encounter ALL of the paranormal possibilities,
the house’s profits when he is sure the boss is not at least not at one time. Although the potential for
looking. Similarly, he is more than willing to cheat many Weird West type adventures exist, characters
on behalf of a player character if bribed sufficiently. can still have a mostly unremarkable visit and only
Despite his bravado, Jeremiah is a coward and a delve into one of the town’s many secrets.
virgin. He is infatuated with Daisy Covington, one
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1. Wacky Cacti Taint who has been keeping the spirits bound and
Premise: Old Doc Cintrón has been selling a new forcing them to relive the terrifying chase and attack
cure-all, “Doctor Cintrón’s Authentic Cactiferous that preceded their death. The spirit’s malevolence
Tonic,” to anyone and everyone in town, claiming has been infused into the mutated cacti growing on
it is good for anything that ails a body. There are at the mass grave and therefore into the Cactonic.
least a few adherents to his product in town. Sally Adventure potential: On one hand, Doctor Cintrón
Graham at the general store swears the tonic cured may simply hire the characters to obtain more
her insomnia. Lindy Wilde, formerly an employee at of the cactus flower for him. How much of the
the saloon, will swear up and down that Cactonic, as potential danger he reveals is up to the judge. Or a
it’s become known, made her see the light and end particularly sympathetic townsperson could implore
her sinful ways (though it may be that a bribe from the characters to figure out what is wrong with her
Doc Cintrón didn’t hurt). The doctor has not shared husband who has become increasingly delirious and
his formula with anyone or discussed the medicine’s crazed since trying the Cactonic. The evil spirit could
origin. Characters may somewhat easily discover manifest in one of two ways: it could be only partially
that a wandering Sioux trader sold the doctor some corporeal, forcing characters to employ mystical
cactus flowers a few months ago. means of their own, or it might coalesce into an
The full story: The doctor experimented with the animated giant cactus which can be filled full of
flowers which had a unique aroma and flavor. He lead. Either way, the resolution would involve a fight
finally settled on a potent mix of alcohol, laudanum, with a supernatural monster in difficult terrain, the
and the cactus extract. His initial results were revelation of a horrible crime perpetrated by outlaws/
promising with many people experiencing euphoria mercenaries/soldiers, and the restoration of the
and symptom alleviation, though his methods would rightful afterlife for a bunch of innocent souls. Any
hardly be called scientific from a modern perspective. townsfolk debilitated by exposure to the evil mojo
Lately he has had to combat growing rumors of are on the mend by the time the characters return to
troubling side effects. Also, he is having problems Ash Bluff, though perhaps a bunch of people having
obtaining more of his secret ingredient. He paid gotten used to taking a product with opium in it
his Sioux supplier ,Tashunka (“Horse”), to tell him provides potential for ongoing trouble. If Dr. Cintrón
where to find the cactus (almost a day’s ride south is a full-fledged, albeit incompetent, mountebank,
into a dry open plain). His first attempt to gather any conflict with him could prove challenging.
the flowers resulted in a harrowing and hard-to- Tainted Cactus: Init +2; Atk flail +3 melee (1d5+1 +
believe encounter. He camped near a singular large poison [Fort save DC 13 or delirious/enraged for one
stand of low-lying, extremely prickly cacti, beside round (attack friend or sit crying)]; AC 12; HD 8d8;
a towering rock formation, and was able to collect hp 40; MV 0’; Act 3d20; SV Fort +5, Ref + 1, Will +3;
samples despite the plant’s vicious barbs. However, Path PoD.
the doctor swears in the middle of the night he woke
from unsettling dreams of being chased by men on 2. Putting the Ash in Ash Bluff
horseback to find himself covered in cactus needles
Premise: Perhaps the fire that claimed the nearby
and bleeding all over, and the cacti glowed an eerie
woods last summer wasn’t entirely natural. Many
blue. He pulled as many of the needles out as he
have heard wild stories of the dead returning, pale
could and hightailed it out of there, riding home by
of skin and long of tooth and claw, to prey upon
moonlight, half convinced he could hear the sound of
living folk. In the months since the great fire,
hoofbeats following him. He has not been back since.
several residents of Ash Bluff, including Sister Mary
In truth, the cacti are growing on the site of a mass
Veronica, swear they have seen corpses—not pale
grave where nearly a hundred Native Americans were
but blackened and burned— stalking what remains
buried after a battle (or more likely massacre). The
of the woods outside town. The good sister was
righteous anger and desire for revenge from the souls
driving the church’s small one-horse wagon home
of the slain drew the attention of a dark spirit of The
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from a trip to a nearby town late one night last + 1d3 fire damage, targets catch fire 50% of the time);
month when something (maybe several somethings) AC 11; HD 1d8+3; hp 9; MV 40’; Act 1d20; SP un-dead
chased her. Only by whipping the parish’s poor traits, immune to fire; SV Fort +2, Ref + 1, Will +1;
horse, Friar Alfalfa, does she believe she escaped Path PoD.
with her life. It was a waning moon, and there wasn’t
Ghoul Leader: Init +3; Atk claw +4 melee (1d7 +
much light, but she will swear on the Good Book
drain life [Will Save DC 14 or -3 to all physical stats
that those were no simple hooligans harassing her
and heals creature for 9 hp]); AC 13; HD 6d8+12; hp
and that their eyes and cracks in their skin glowed
39; MV 30’; Act 2d20; SP spells as a 1st level occultist
with the red of a forge—or maybe brimstone.
with a spell check of 1d20+3; SV Fort +4, Ref + 2, Will
The full story: A group of wandering entertainers +4; Path PoD.
were tricked into spending the night in the forest
east of Ash Bluff by a mysterious voice on the wind. 3. Ranch Dressing
A carelessly maintained campfire led to a horrific Premise: A wealthy rancher named Philip Swift and
blaze among the dry trees. The entire troupe was his wife Virginia are building and decorating a new,
consumed in the blaze, along with hundreds of bigger, more ostentatious house. They live outside
forest animals. They have been reanimated by the town and maintain one of the five biggest herds in
spirit behind the voice to sow fear and destruction. the territory. Several train cars of supplies and fancy
Unlike normal un-dead, they are immune to fire. furnishings from the East Coast have already begun
It’s possible Sister Mary Veronica could hire the to arrive in Omaha, bound for Ash Bluff. However,
posse to explore the burned out section of the a stage carrying particularly rare and precious items
woods. Perhaps some of the former entertainers are from the port of San Francisco is more than a week
ghoulish and have desecrated the town graveyard or overdue. Is it a simple matter of theft? Has the
made off with a hapless townsperson. A band may be Acton Gang struck again? Or is the disappearance
holed up in the basement of one of the burned out somehow related to the mysterious decorations on
farmsteads, unnervingly close to town. the furniture, reportedly antiques from all over Asia?
Adventure potential: The party must explore the The full story: A group of bandits has indeed robbed
haunted forest, perhaps spending the night in a coach from Denver which contained the unique
the spooky, charred area. They have a series of furnishings. Unfortunately, among the treasures was
encounters with increasingly powerful un-dead, a cursed idol—a jade statuette of a horned figure.
culminating with the matriarch of the troupe who The bandits are busy drinking exotic liquor and wine
retains some semblance of her memory and mystical from their haul and using bonsai trees and other
powers, even after death. Moreover, perhaps the cultural treasures for target practice. They are as yet
blood-red pond in the middle of the forest is the unaware that they have been afflicted with a wasting
home of the malevolent spirit that tricked the disease only curable by the destruction of the idol
entertainers in the first place. The posse must (not an easy task).
discover its nature and confront it before others fall
Adventure potential: Locating and battling the well-
prey to its evil lures. Does a page from the fabled
armed bandits is a difficult task. They are hiding out
Necronomicon itself lie at the bottom of the pond,
in a remote cave in the hills. What’s more, they have
spreading corruption in every direction?
a Gatling gun they are more than happy to use on
These creatures were once men and women, but anyone approaching their hideout. Only some of the
their flesh has been seared black. Their hair is Swifts’ prized goods are recoverable, but the idol is
burned away; their noses and ears mostly gone. The among them. Will the characters or the townsfolk
gaunt remnants of their limbs move with surprising be affected? Also, a small group of evil mystic monks
speed. They give off a pungent smell of smoke, and have been tracking the idol, which was stolen
their eyes glow a faint red. from their temple. They appear and confront the
characters at an inopportune time, wielding all
Burned Zombies: (6): Init +0; Atk claw +2 melee (1d4 manner of exotic weapons.
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Evil Mystic Monks (5): Init +3; Atk by exotic weapon Bluff got the evil candles. The player characters
type or fist +2 (+1d4 Chi die) melee; AC 14; HD 4d8+8; must investigate, find out where along the stage
hp 24; MV 40’; Act 1d20; SP as 2nd level mystic monk coach’s path the mixup occurred, and track down
class; SV Fort +3, Ref + 4, Will +4; Path PoD. the diabolical group. Maybe the cult is deliberately
distributing products made with its tainted tallow
4. A Tall(ow) Tale far and wide, hoping to sew chaos and violence. In
Premise: Parishioners have recently been causing addition to substituting its candles for those of many
trouble during Holy Mass. The last two Sundays, churches, it is supplying tallow-based lubricant to
fistfights have broken out among the pews. Little the railroads, selling to apothecaries for use in salves,
Jimmy Granger nearly bit the ear off a sixty-year- manufacturing soap, etc. The cultists wish to feed
old deacon. The combatants repented of their sins, their elder goddess, ease her return, and undermine
confessing to Father Benton, but none could explain faith in the church. Characters will need to visit a
their sudden anger beyond the usual petty details factory in the big city, discover the human tallow
of some squabble with a neighbor or acquaintance, within, and realize the factory’s owner (a seemingly
a jostled hymnal, or dirty look. Even those not respectable magnate) has ties to the cult. Maybe the
involved in the altercations report leaving services cult carries out its sacrifices deep in the wilderness
feeling unsettled—and oddly hungry. at an unholy site fitting for Shub-Niggurath.
The full story: Sister Mary Veronica picked up a 5. Slay ‘em Again, Sam
shipment of candles from Mavis at the general store,
Premise: One of the cultists who masterminded
which had just arrived on the stage from [Chicago].
the return of the Elder Gods to the mortal world is
The candles were supposed to be from the diocese,
back. He was slain by the righteous Texas Rangers
but at some point along the way they got swapped
years ago, but it appears he is now a kind of
with a shipment of candles being transported by
tommyknocker, brought back from the dead by a
cultists dedicated to Shub-Niggurath. The candles
malevolent spirit. He is tormenting folks and causing
are made of rendered human fat from unholy
all kinds of trouble. Ordinary officers of the law
sacrifices made by the cult. They give off a faintly
haven’t been able to take him down; he is effectively
savory aroma and are a neutral-yellowish color.
immortal. The only thing that can kill him is the
When the smoke they give off is inhaled, however, it
saber that slew him the first time. Coincidentally,
causes people to exhibit impetuous and belligerent
Samuel Ellsworth is friends with the former ranger
behavior, which explains the recent church brawls.
who originally killed the villain.
Repeated exposure intensifies the effect, ultimately
leading to cannibalistic impulses. Those who Adventure potential: The characters must track
have been exposed to the candle smoke are subtly down the former ranger to enquire about his saber.
marked and vulnerable to attacks by the cultists Unfortunately, after all his traumatic experiences
and especially their foul conjured monstrosities. he has become a degenerate gambler and has lost
Characters who investigate the crate in which the almost all of his former possessions in games of
candles came find it is marked “Cabra Negra Candle chance. The hunt then begins for the latest owner
& Soapworks,” an allusion to the Black Goat herself. of the saber. When it is finally obtained, the evil
The PCs should be able to catch the stage the next tommyknocker, who has been wreaking havoc on
time it passes through town in order to interrogate innocents, can finally be confronted.
its driver Carl Szilenski about his route and what
Deadeye Dan (AKA Daniel Early): Init +2; Atk by
happened—they can discover that Cabra Negra
weapon; AC 16; HD 6d8+12; hp 39; MV 30’; Act
operates out of Omaha or Denver.
2d20; SP 6th level tommyknocker traits, can’t be
Adventure potential: Perhaps the candles were permanently killed by anything but the saber that
intended for a cultist cabal living in an encampment killed him the first time (Deadeye Dan will rise again
in the hills near the Nebraska border (change that even from his own ashes in 24 hours if not killed by
as you will to fit your own campaign). Somehow the saber); SV Fort +5, Ref + 2, Will +4; Path PoD.
the cultists got the Catholic candles, and Ash
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routes leading to the River Styx occasionally blocked
WORLDS OUTSIDE OF WORLDS by freakish storms originating from the deepest
The rough and tumble world of Weird Frontiers parts of the haunted realm.
exists, to one degree or another, alongside several
other dimensions or planes of existence. Some Crossing the Veil
lie closer (at least in theory) than others, while Entering the spirit world, often called stepping
some can only be reached by natives of the realm. sideways or crossing the veil, requires an innate
Folks and critters native to these planes vary in ability (such as those of the calavera and sin-eater
power, from the vile packs of dimensional ghouls classes or certain un-dead) or the use of spells to
manifesting in our world to satiate their cravings make the journey. For centuries, the barrier dividing
for human flesh, to those tentacled horrors oozing the Prime from the spirit world remained too strong
primal chaos from every pore that were once for chaotic and other malevolent entities to cross, but
worshipped as gods during their stay on Earth. the recent catastrophic changes brought about by the
Seven Days of Night have made crossing over much
Those who are born on the planet Earth are easier for heroes with business on the other side or
considered “native” to this world, which is referred for creatures using the land of the dead as a staging
to as “the Prime” by those with knowledge of the ground to hunt the Prime for their next meal.
many planes and dimensions neighboring the Prime.
Adventuring in worlds other than our Earth can Those that frequent the spirit world, or who take a
present several challenges to the posse, from needing scholarly approach to it, typically divide it into two
to find a safe means of getting there, to surviving the sections: the Near and the Far.
sometimes alien laws of nature that rule in foreign
Mortals actively crossing over into the spirit world
planes. Not every world existing outside our own
fade away from the Prime and manifest physically
provides the means to support human life.
Below, you’ll find an example of a world that co-
exists with that of the Prime, and one that characters
will have regular dealings with should the group
contain a calavera or sin-eater. Many other planes of
existence are not only possible, but are near infinite.
Such a large scope is not possible to cover in this
humble tome, but judges are encouraged to find
inspiration where they may and create new vistas for
their players to explore.
The Spirit World

This is the realm spirits must first pass through
upon experiencing the death of their mortal shell;
the spirit world plays a regular role in the world of
Weird Frontiers. What used to be a relatively safe
passage for a mortal soul has now become a perilous
journey that doesn’t always end with the soul finding
safe passage to whatever afterlife it is destined for.
The events of the Seven Days of Night, coupled by a
continual necrotic-erosion brought on by the taint
of the Elder Gods, has given birth to creatures using
the shadowy plains of the spirit world as a refuge—
regularly preying upon souls passing through. Souls
on their final sojourn not only have to worry about
being devoured in the spirit world but also find
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in the Near, along with any non-living items carried. of weather that can add penalties or increase the
Mounts and allies not possessing the talent for side- DC—the howling winds originating from the Far are
stepping can sometimes be brought across, but it is equivalent to dust storms in the Prime for instance.
quite taxing to do so, and a cost (represented by the Features and landmarks found spirit-side often
extra expenditure of temporary Personality points— shift and change, making navigation a frustrating
see the calavera and sin-eater class for additional task, and those spending any length of time in the
information) must be paid. spirit world must pass a navigation check for every
12 hours spent traveling. Failure results in a wrong
The Near turn, or missing a landmark, throwing the travelers
When a soul crosses across the veil that divides off course. Travelers becoming lost must spend the
the land of the living from that of the dead, the next 12 hours attempting to find their way back to
first part of the journey takes them through the whatever trail they were following and become more
shadowy wastes collectively known as the Near. vulnerable to random encounters (judges should
The Near serves as the safest part of the spirit world double the chances).
and also closely resembles the Prime. Souls unable
or unwilling to further their journey by crossing Sin-eaters spend much of their time scouring
through to the Underworld often take refuge in the wastes of the land of the dead, finding and
the eerie ghost towns existing in obscene mockery shepherding lost souls safely to the River Styx—thus
alongside those found in the Prime. Travelers often they are considered master navigators of the spirit
say the Near, at least at first glance, closely resembles world (having spent countless ages finding and
the land of the living but with a very somber twist. shepherding lost souls to their final resting place)
Colors are dull and muted; this is a place where and are treated as skilled when making navigation or
even the brightest Texas sun can’t illuminate the survival-related rolls while visiting the spirit world at
starless stygian canopy, which serves as the backdrop the same DC as resident beings.
to the land of the dead. Manmade structures and The Far
landmarks exist alongside those found in the Prime.
Located far beyond the “safety” of the Near, the Far
They mimic yet stand muted and warped by the
is more alien in nature and appearance, riddled with
prevailing emotions attached to their twin structures
hazards and supernatural storms that make traveling
in the Prime. A shady saloon that has seen its lion’s
the wailing plains a sure-fire death sentence. The
share of murder and violence might become the
Far also serves as a refuge for deadlier creatures that
prevailing emotion soaked into the pores of the walls
prey upon both man and their spirit-selves. Even
of the same saloon found in the Near. The emotions
monstrous horrors of moderate power know to stay
warp and twist the twin establishment, causing an
away from the darkest reaches of the Far. Creatures
array of features—a roof that constantly leaks blood
calling both the Near and the Far home use it as a
or walls that contain anguished faces seeking escape
feeding ground—devouring the occasional restless
from some unknown hellish fate, etc.
spirit as a snack to supplement the negative-energy
Travel in the Near can be distorted and unreliable fuel found abundantly in the land of the dead.
to those visiting from the Prime, since the laws of
As one journeys deeper into the spirit world, the
nature hold little sway over the land of the dead.
land slowly begins to change, losing any recognizable
Navigation attempts by denizens (spirits residing in
structures and landmarks, giving way to the warped
or creatures native to) of the Near are skilled checks
landscape created from the minds of entities that
with a standard DC of 5. Visitors to the plane are
dominate the nightmarish wastes of the Far. These
at a disadvantage and treat navigation checks as
hellscapes are made worse by the freakish weather
unskilled. The DC starts at 8 but is further modified
events called “nightmare storms.” Only the foolish,
by the judge depending on several factors. The
or those desperate in purpose, dare venture deep
time the traveler has spent “spirit-side” can give a
into the Far, as legend has it those who delve too
positive modifier if they have become more adapted
deeply are devoured by the maw of entropy.
to the plane. The spirit world also has its own flavor
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Travel in the Far: Only beings of great power (or as skilled when navigating this volatile landscape.
the truly deranged) would dare set foot into the Its constant unpredictability raises the DC of the
nightmarish realm that is the Far. Where the Near check to a base of 10 (modified as the judge sees fit).
often shares similarities with the Prime (the plane Non-natives to the Far are considered unskilled and
it most closely mimics), the Far is the sum of fear, must pass a DC 13 navigation check (modified as the
desolation, and hopelessness at a primal level, judge finds appropriate) every eight hours to avoid
taking shape in ways that erode sanity, leaving becoming lost for the next 24 hours, after which it is
twisted mockeries of landscape blanketed by storms assumed the wanderer has found their way back to
originating from “Mother Maw,” a place found in the starting point of their journey.
the farthest region of the Far. The Maw serves as
Characters spending extended time in the Far find
the source that grants all un-dead creatures the
their psyches continually “probed” by sentient rot-
spark of un-life that stirs and fuels their soulless
scented winds which carry whispers of forbidden
husks—driving them towards machinations that
things and the seeds of nightmare. A Grit check with
feed “Mother.”
a DC 10 must be passed for every 12 hours spent in
Navigating the Far is a precarious venture. Only the Far to avoid becoming rattled.
those calling it home (or the truly desperate) will
undertake the task. Freakish storms laced with Combat in the spirit world
nightmarish, mewling specters birthed by Mother Heroes finding themselves roaming the wastes of the
Maw, often begin in the Far but weaken (thankfully) dead often do so in pursuit of nefarious things using
once they reach the wary denizens of the Near. the realm as a place of refuge for when things get too
Those that must dare these haunted wastes find that risky while hunting in the Prime. Most denizens of
one wrong turn can result in a downward spiral that the spirit world benefit from a different physiology,
drops a soul deep into the thick currents of madness, consisting of a mixture of ectoplasm “charged”
or worse, the belly of some vile beast. Natives to the by whatever emotions dominate their core. This
Far and members of the sin-eater class make checks physiology renders attacks made against these
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beings while manifesting in the Prime ineffectual, dead she vomits forth into the world.
inflicting no damage, unless the source is magical.
Among the denizens of the spirit world, soul
The attacks simply pass through their ectoplasmic
anchors are highly prized and sought after by the
forms, drawing a small slimelike essence to show
more wicked and powerful, as possession of the soul
they’ve made contact.
anchor often means an eternity of servitude to avoid
Mundane weapons, along with weapons crafted being “Eaten by Mother.”
in the spirit world, do full damage to spirits and
The Living: Those still drawing breath in the Prime
creatures (that do not have special resistances or
who willingly travel body and soul across the veil
protection) while the attacker is in any part of
place their mortal existence on the line. Suffering
the spirit world. Spirits reduced to zero hit points
death while both body and soul are in the spirit
must immediately pass a DC 8 Willpower save to
world results in the character’s spirit being severed
avoid a permanent death. Success means the spirit
from its fleshy husk.
discorporates and appears within the spirit’s “soul
anchor” where it must spend 1d7 days reforming. The body of the deceased is ejected into the Prime
on the following round that the character fails a
Death in the Land of the Dead roll the body check. In addition, a character's spirit
Spirits that have crossed over only to find the path to is automatically stunned for 1d3 rounds as it tries
their “just reward” blocked find themselves tethered to accept its new fate and new form. Should the
to a “soul anchor,” an object of great importance that character’s spirit remain in play, it must immediately
helps the poor soul keep sanity intact until a means choose a soul anchor (see above) and follow the rules
of passing on to the Underworld and whatever for them.
form of afterlife was earned can be found. The soul
anchor also serves as a form of nourishment; the GHOSTLY TOWNS AND LANDMARKS
prevalent emotion tied to the object serves as a
“battery” to the anchor's owner. ACROSS THE VEIL
Soul anchors can take any form but generally are Most landmarks and structures found in the sun-
cherished items held dear while the spirit still drew scorched lands of the Prime also exist across the veil
breath (i.e. a beloved child or gold nugget discovered in the shadowy reaches of the Near—though colors
before being murdered, etc.) and serve as small are often muted and bleached by more somber tones
bastions of hope and comfort. Should a restless spirit that better match the gloom found in the eternal
ever suffer enough damage to take it to zero hit starless sky of the spirit world. These locations serve
points, it must immediately pass a DC 8 Willpower as a dark reflection to those found in the Prime
save to avoid permanent death. Passing the save and are further changed by the most common and
means discorporating and reforming at the location prominent emotions experienced by those visiting
of the spirit’s soul anchor. From this point the spirit these places in the Prime.
begins to draw ambient ectoplasm, charging it with
Restless spirits converge to the locations that fuel
the raw emotions that drive the spirit’s psyche, with
the emotions that drive them the most, effectively
the end result of regaining its form. Spirits regain
becoming their “watering hole” and serving as a
1d8 hit points each day until returning to its original
rather morbid social spot. For example, a spirit of a
total, which also signifies the return of the spirit-
mass murderer would be drawn to locales charged
body.
with emotional anger, hatred, self-loathing, etc. A
Soul anchors can exist in the Prime, and an owning spirit seeking a sense of faith would be drawn to
spirit rarely shares the object or location of the a house of worship. Emotions generated by those
chosen soul anchor, for destroying it prevents living in the Prime serve as a means of comfort in
the owning spirit from reforming, resulting in the cold expanse of the spirit world, but those that
succumbing to Mother Maw and being used to prey upon wandering spirits can use these spots
provide the spark of un-life to the legions of the for hunting grounds. Mortals traveling in the spirit
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world also suffer from these curious, yet powerful,
effects while visiting these locales. To determine
MAGIC
the effect such a special location has on characters, Discovering Magic
decide on the dominant emotion, and check the Should any of your posse be one of those particular
chart below to find the closest listed option. folks that consider dabbling in magic a smart idea,
Other perceptions of the Spirit World you’ll no doubt have these spell casters seeking new
spells to add to their personal grimoire. Use the
The information provided so far has been from following guidelines when handling magic on the trail.
a Western American point of view; however,
characters from different parts of the world have Magic should be treated as one of the most rare
different views of the spirit world and what form and mysterious things the posse will discover while
it takes—just as the form of afterlife the character riding the trail. Spells come in two different forms
earned while they still drew breath takes its shape during the period Weird Frontiers takes place,
from their beliefs (Valhalla, the Happy Hunting and both should be elusive and take great effort to
Grounds, Heaven, etc.). Judges are encouraged discover or create.
to work with players who assume the roles of Ancient works of forgotten magic occasionally
characters that follow different religions of the resurface to feed on the arcane energies of re-
world. emerging ley lines. Although these wondrous items
PREVAILING EFFECT
EMOTION
Anger Characters must pass a DC 10 Will save for each hour spent within 50’ of the spot or give in to a rise of inner anger. Failure
results in an eventual outburst or possible attack on an ally (50% of the time) and lasts 1d4 rounds.
Excitement Characters must pass a DC 10 Will save for each hour within 50’ of the spot, or they will begin to develop an addiction to
the endorphins produced in the presence of the emotion. Failure results in the character becoming addicted to the spot,
finding themselves hard pressed to focus on little else, refusing to leave for 24 hours, preferring to ride the adrenalin high.
Successive saves must be passed with a DC penalty of +2 with each new check. Each 24-hour period spent in the locale
means losing 2 points of Personality until zero is reached, at which point the character’s spirit is permanently absorbed by
the location, while their physical form crumbles to ash.
Fear Characters must resist the spot’s innate ability to draw on the innermost fears haunting their minds. Characters must pass
a DC 10 Grit check for each hour spent within 50’ of the location. Further Grit checks past the 1st round incur a cumula-
tive +1 penalty to the DC of the Grit check. Should Grit be reduced to zero before the character passes the check, they die
from fright and are permanently absorbed by the location, their body crumbling to ash.
Guilt Characters begin to relive past regrets with an unbearable intensity as they reflect on moments from the past. Characters
must pass a DC 10 Will save for each hour spent within 50’ of the location, with failure resulting in the loss of 1 point of
temporary Personality to reflect the slip into a state of tear-laden guilt. Each round a new save is allowed with a cumula-
tive +1 penalty to the DC. Should the character reach zero Personality, they are wracked with so much guilt that they are
absorbed into the locale, while their physical body crumbles to ash.
Love The character must resist the warmth and tenderness of lost loves as figments of the past return to replay special mo-
ments that coax the release of emotions one experiences in the deepest form of love. To avoid becoming entranced, the
character must pass a DC 10 Will save for each hour spent within 50’ of the location, with failure resulting in the loss of
1 Personality point to represent the character refusing to leave for 24 hours as they prefer to relish the ghostly embrace
of tender memories. Successive saves must be passed each round with a ccumulative DC penalty of +1 per failed check.
Should the character reach zero Personality, they become overwhelmed with the feelings of love, giving themselves
wholly to the spot which in turn absorbs them, while their physical body crumbles to ash.
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Both means of discovery come with their own risks
and costs, thus newly created or rediscovered spells are
guarded by those that master them, each seeking to stay
one step ahead of those that share the gift. Spells are
rarely shared, and when they are, it usually comes with
a high cost.
Learning New Spells

When an occultist reaches a new level of experience,
one of the rewards for staying the course and
avoiding an early date with a pine box is learning
a new spell to accompany those already contained
within the pages of their grimoire. The means of
discovery for the new spell can vary, but judges are
encouraged to use the current adventure to “lead”
to the spell. Below, you’ll find a few examples for
discovery.
Perhaps during play the occultist encounters a
fellow practitioner of magic in passing. Maybe they
have had their eye on the character and take a more
benevolent master/pupil relationship with the
fledgling. A new spell could be taught in exchange
for a favor or at some great cost. This avenue of
discovery lends itself well to story development by
way of an interesting NPC.
The occultist might wish to create their own spell
often have no semblance of sentience, they still with the assistance of the judge. This can be as
resonate with the fierce passion of those that created simple as picking one of the existing spells contained
them and hunger for arcane energies that they were within the Magic section or one found within the
deprived of through the many ages of man when pages of the DCC RPG. Experienced players might
magic was a lost art. like to try their hand at creating their own unique
spell, in which case the judge is encouraged to work
Ancient tomes thought to be untranslatable and
closely with the player to make sure the spell is as
filled with meaningless diagrams suddenly begin to
balanced as it is fun.
glow on forgotten, dusty shelves. Powerful spells,
transcribed to ancient parchment centuries past, No matter the means of discovery, once the new
suddenly sense the energies needed to bring them to spell is ready to be committed to the personal
life and send out a gentle “calling” in the dreams of grimoire of the occultist, the player must roll 1d20
those capable of harnessing the gifts the works offer. + Intelligence modifiers + level. If the total rolled
matches or beats a DC 10 + the spell’s level, the
Along with the ancient antiquities slowly finding
process is a success. Failure means something has
their way back to the hands of questing mortals,
gone wrong and the occultist will have to wait until
there exists a current age of spell work being
gaining a new level to make another attempt to learn
practiced and perfected by dark cabals far away from
this specific spell but may try to learn a different
prying eyes and those that seek to thwart their evil
spell (an occultist never fails to learn at least one
machinations by beating them at their own game.
new spell per level).
No matter what side of the fence is responsible for
bringing a new spell into existence, neither can
claim success without dedicating hundreds of hours
to trial and error.
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could lead a character to eventual enslavement to
DARK PATRONS one of these dark powers. Ultimately, seeking a
One of the key story elements that serves to dark patron is a foolish venture. Brazen occultists
provide interesting antagonists for characters in occasionally make the mistake of falling into
the Weird Frontiers is the twisted menagerie of the temptation of bonding with a dark power
tentacled horrors known as Elder Gods. Whether (it can be assumed they are always listening,
they are powerful beings or truly gods from an waiting for petitioners). Occultists choosing to
alien dimension, they’re frequently the center of bond with these vile creatures almost always
heated debates amongst hushed esoteric circles. underestimate the level of power and influence
While opinions are varied and many, all can agree the powers wield, viewing them more akin to
that their powers are vast and often unmatched, minor demons clever enough to lure their cults
much like their ability to reach out from beyond into worship and sacrifice. Others assume the
their dimensional prison-crypts to take control and arcane prisons keeping them from breaking free
guide tainted minions and those foolish enough to will hold their charges in exile indefinitely, and
worship them. that the knowledge gained can be used against the
machinations of those they choose to bond with,
“What once was shall soon be again” is a phrase
thus ensuring they never escape.
whispered by those taking great pleasure in
attempting to bring about the return of the twisted ny doubts from allies aware of these dangerous
A
pantheon of gods that once enslaved and ruled over bargains are quickly scoffed at by the “chosen”
humanity. Those that resist the initial temptation subject of the power. They cunningly “allow”
of having their prayers answered, often succumb to the occultist to feel dominance over them by
the dark promises of power and wealth delivered by catering to the whelp’s requests, with little to
way of tender whispers on the tainted winds of the nothing asked in return. This mind game serves
frontier. The naïve recipients of these whispers are a purpose in that it allows the patron a chance
(more often than not) those in lowly states with not to take root and grow like a nest of rotting vines,
much else to lose. Thus, when the promise is made slowly strangling any vestiges of goodness the
good by these “new gods,” the notion of a god who occultist’s psyche might cling to. By the time the
never answers the prayers of the faithful are quickly charade ends and the occultist realizes the error
cast aside for those that do. Each passing day results in their ways, it’s too late, as little to no strength
in these dark cabals growing in both size and power. of humanity remains to wrest control from the
writhing lords of chaos responsible for dining on
Included are four sample patrons, including spells
their soul.
often gifted to those who prove to be the most
faithful. These twisted patrons and their spells can Occultists choosing an Elder God for a patron
be used in two different ways. that experiences corruption while casting any
type of spell must roll the specified dice twice
1. Use the patron write-ups to add more flavor
and take the higher result when rolling for any
to cultists the posse encounters during their
form of corruption. In addition, the occultist
adventures. Judges can easily create entire
must immediately pass a “roll-under” Personality
campaigns based on any of the included patrons,
check. Rolling over their current score results
using them as a spring-board for their own
in a permanent loss of 1 Grit point to reflect the
demented creations.
character’s slow realization that they were never
2. The dark gods included here can easily be holding the reins in this relationship. Once a
petitioned in various ways. A chance meeting contract is struck with a dark power, the spell
with a proselytizing cultist, stumbling upon lost invoke patron may be cast by the newly minted
volumes of forbidden lore that describe rituals cultist. The spell does not count against the number
to make contact with powerful beings, strange of spells a caster may have.
dreams that invade a character’s sleep night after
night, or any number of chance encounters that
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VOG'THULB
The mother of all slugs, snails and worms. When Vog'thulb came to this world, she burrowed below the
surface of the earth, remained dormant for eons, and gave birth to the makings of all things slithering
through the soil in preparation for the eventual appearance of her god-kin. Vog'thulb would eventually be
imprisoned along with the other Elder Gods, and legend has it the great beast was imprisoned deep within
the earth below the Salt Flats of Utah.
Vog'thulb often appears with a bulbous sea-slug body of gargantuan proportions. Her body has large skin folds
covered in constantly erupting pustules. A drooling, toothless maw sits below a “beard” of many tentacles, each
covered with countless eyes. She moves upon thousands of slimy feelers, while the circumference of her lower body
is covered in long fleshlike roots that branch off hundreds of times. Her fear-inducing presence is accompanied by
a mist of nauseating odor, produced by spores emitting from her underbody.
INVOKE PATRON
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round Save: None
General: The caster must have first made contact and agreed to serve Vog’thulb to use this spell. The initial
meeting and pledge to serve the Elder God could be handled in many ways. Perhaps after weeks of fever
dreams where Vog’thulb has slowly entered the nightmares of the occultist, a pact was formed. Perhaps
investigations into ancient metal plates filled with arcane secrets meant to be buried for all time led to a spell
of contact or drew the attention of the Elder God to the occultist. If the judge wishes, the spell patron bond
from Dungeon Crawl Classics could be used. Judges should weave the meeting of the god and the details of
the contract into their ongoing storylines.
Manifestation: Varies by result.
Check Result
1 L
ost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (3 or less) major corruption + patron taint; (4-5)
major corruption; (6) patron taint.
2-11 Failure, but the spell is not lost.
12-13 Vog'thulb spends the minimal amount of energy required to recognize the caster. A bloated slug
crawls from the ground and sprays a warm, welcoming stream of slime into the caster's face,
providing a +2 bonus on the next 1d3 spell checks, which must be used in the next hour or the bonus
is lost.
14-17 The ground bursts from below the caster's feet with a mass of writhing invertebrates. The vile
creatures cover the caster's body from head to toe in a constant writhing mass, offering a bonus of
+2 to AC and Fortitude saves for 1d3 turns. During this time, all social-interaction rolls suffer a -2d
penalty.
18-19 Vog'thulb hears the caster's call and summons up a large slug from the earth. The invertebrate crawls
up the caster's body until reaching the head. Once there (it takes 1 round) the slug exudes an offensive
smelling slime that coats the caster's head before dying. This slime increases all sensory-related
checks by +2 and grants nightvision for 30’ in addition to seeing things made invisible. The nauseating
slime is so pungent that all within 20’ of the caster suffer a -2 to all rolls as they dry heave and gag.
The effect lasts 1d3 turns, at which point the slime hardens, falls away, and breaks into six pieces. Each
piece may be eaten, which heals 1d3 lost hit points to any follower of Vog’thulb.
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20-23 The caster gains the ability to vomit forth slime and slugs as a standard action, every-other round for
1 turn. This vomit attack has a range of 15' and affects a 5’ area, inflicting 2d8 points of acid damage
and forces the targets to pass a DC 16 Fortitude save or begin vomiting uncontrollably for 1d3 rounds
(becoming stunned for the duration).
24-27 The caster vomits a sticky slime into their open palm. The caster may then absorb (without taking
damage) all ranged attacks (including ranged spells and area-of-effect attacks) if a DC 10 Reflex save is
made. On a failure, a successful ranged attack does normal damage. After being struck and absorbing
damage, the next melee attack with the slime covered hand deals 1d6 of damage for each ranged
attack absorbed.
28-29 The ground opens up in front of the caster and a writhing ball made of thousands of mealworms
pushes up from the crevice. Anyone that consumes a hand sized scope of mealworms heals 2d4+1 hit
points of damage. There are enough mealworms for 2d3 handfuls. After consuming the worms, the
person is at - 2 to all actions for 6 turns from nausea for each handful consumed. A person can only
eat as many handfuls as their Stamina modifier, with a minimum of 1.
30-31 The caster's skin is covered in snail shells all over their body for the next 24 hours. The caster gains
+4 to AC and takes no damage from fire, cold, acid, or lightning damage. Each hour the caster
sleeps, they heal 1HD of damage. For the duration, the caster is at -4 to Personality checks and -10’
to Movement (to a minimum of 5'). They may not be moved by strong wind or water if their feet are
planted firmly on a surface.
32+ Vog'thulb blesses the caster with a slimy, moist skin that takes on a snail-like appearance. They
permanently gain +1 to AC and heal 1 hit point of damage each turn while submerged in water or
mud. The caster can also consume moist dirt or mud for nourishment. Due to the strange look of
their new skin, the caster loses 2 points of Personality permanently.
PATRON TAINT: VOG'THULB

Vog'thulb cares greatly for those casters that worship her. Her gifts of physical transformation are reflections
of a twisted alien mind, which she believes will help transcend those that worship into a form she feels all of
humanity should embrace. When patron taint is indicated for Vog'thulb, roll 1d6 on the table below. When a
caster has acquired all six taints at all levels of effect, there is no need to continue rolling.
Roll 1D6 Result
1 Vog'thulb is only active during the night, and her followers eventually acquire this nocturnal
trait. The caster suffers a -2 to attack rolls, skill checks, and spell checks when these actions
are made in full daylight. During an overcast sky or under the benefit of some cover, the caster
suffers a -1 to these rolls. As a side benefit, the caster gains night vision up to 60'.
2 When first rolled, the caster's feet begin to feel clammy and sweat considerably. If this taint is
rolled a second time, the feet become much broader, and the skin on top of each foot bulges
over the toes and sides. No shoes may be worn, and those viewing the caster are troubled
by the sight (the caster suffers a -2 penalty to any social-interaction rolls while their feet are
exposed). If this result is rolled a second time, both feet bond together in a disgusting fusion of
skin and fat, which constantly secrete a slimy mucus. Base Movement is lowered by 5', but the
caster may now "glide" and adhere upon any surface, even upside down. The reaction to this
increasingly horrific disfigurement raises the penalty to -4 with any social-interaction rolls.
3 The caster develops slimy stalks that protrude from the sockets of their skill. The eyestalks
can stretch out up to 1' higher than the caster and can move independently of each other.
The caster gains +2 to any sight-based checks as well as to initiative. If severed, the eye stalks
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will regenerate in 2d6+2 days. The eyestalks cause the caster to permanently lose 3 points of
Personality.
4 The caster's back begins to harden into a circular exoskeleton over the next 1d3 days, taking
on the characteristics of a snail's shell. Clothing worn on the torso must be altered to
accommodate the protruding shell. The caster gains a +4 to AC against all attacks targeted
from their rear. The weight of the shell lowers their base Movement rate by 5' and they
permanently lose 2 points of Personality.
5 When this taint is first rolled, the caster must choose an organic matter that they normally
would not eat. This should be something such as moss, lichen, carrion, leaves, rotten fruit,
or vegetables. The caster must eat one of these items each day or become nauseas, suffering
a -1 to all actions until they do. If this taint is rolled a second time, another item must be
consumed daily or they suffer an additional -1 to all actions, for a total of -2. This continues
until this taint is rolled five times, at which point their entire diet consists only of the chosen
items. Normal food is no longer appealing to them, nor can they consume it as they will vomit
it up immediately. A Personality check penalty of -1 may be assigned if the act of eating such
food is witnessed.
6 The greatest gift bestowed by Vog'thulb is complete transformation into an invertebrate.
The caster's skin becomes malleable, and their bones partially dissolve, becoming extremely
flexible. The caster loses 2 points of Strength permanently but gains +2 to Fortitude saving
throws. The caster may perform acts of extreme contortionism, gaining a +4 to checks
involving fitting into tight spaces, escaping bonds, and grappling. Any melee attack using a
blunt weapon, including hand-to-hand attacks, that strikes the caster will deform the struck
part of the body, which will take 2d3 rounds to reshape. Each such successful attack causes a
-1 to all actions until the body part can be reshaped. Clothes no longer fit correctly, causing
shirts to sag and belts to be cinched tight. The caster loses 1 point of Personality permanently.
SPELLBURN: VOG'THULB
Vog'thulb sees only weakness in those that do not possess her physical qualities, her desire to alter those that
spellburn is clearly evident. When a caster utilizes spellburn, roll 1d4 and consult the following table.
Roll 1D4 Spellburn Result
1 Moisture from the caster's body secretes too rapidly and with great intensity, causing
exhaustion and weakness (expressed as Strength, Stamina, or Agility loss). Clothing will
become soaked from perspiration.
2 The fingers on one of the caster's hands fuse together, making the hand take on a sluglike
appearance. This is expressed as Strength, Stamina, or Agility loss. The caster suffers -2 to all
attack rolls and the hand must be doused with water or submerged in mud once per hour
until the ability loss is healed. Failing to do so causes 1d2 points of damage due to desiccation.
3 Whatever digested food the caster consumed early in the day causes extreme nausea. This is
expressed as Strength, Stamina, or Agility loss. Vomiting and diarrhea happen very frequently,
causing the caster to be at -2 for all actions until the ability loss is healed.
4 The mind of the caster is altered by the will of Vog'thulb. The caster's speech becomes
incoherent and they will hesitate to decide a course of action, causing the caster to suffer -2
to Initiative rolls until the ability is healed. This manifests as Intelligence and Personality loss,
rather than loss of physical statistics.
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PATRON SPELLS: VOG'THULB
Vog'thulb grants three unique spells (that do not count towards the caster’s known-spell total), as follows:
At level 1: Moisture Drain
At level 2: Glorious Glistening Slime of the Slug God
At level 3: The Cosmic Will of Vog'thulb
MOISTURE DRAIN
General: The caster pulls the moisture from a living creature (that has water in its body) causing various
effects for their own use.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) the target’s moisture is pulled from their mouth into the caster's mouth in a
steady stream of liquid; (2) the caster causes the creature's moisture to explode from their body in a mist of
liquid that floats over to and is absorbed by the caster; (3) the target vomits forward a huge ball of moisture
from their mouth which floats over to and is sucked up by the caster's mouth.
Check Result
1 Lost, failure, and patron taint.
2-11 Lost. Failure.
12-15 The caster can pull moisture from one target at a range of 10'. The target must make a DC 16 Fortitude
save or take 1d6 points of damage and be at -1 to all actions for 1d3 rounds.
16-17
The caster can pull moisture from up to two targets at a range of 20'. The targets must make a DC 18
Fortitude save or take 2d4 points of damage and be at -2 to all actions for 1d6 rounds.
18-21
The caster can pull moisture from up to four targets at a range of 40'. The targets must make a DC 20
Fortitude save or take 2d6 points of damage and be at -3 to all actions for 1d8 rounds.
22-23
The caster can pull moisture from one target at a range of 40'. The target must make a DC 20
Fortitude save or take 1d6 points of damage and be at -1 to all actions for 1d3 rounds. The caster also
heals 2 HD worth of hit points as Vog'thulb changes the bodily luid to a life-giving liquid.
24-27 The
caster can pull moisture from one target at a range of 50'. The target must make a DC 22
Fortitude save or take 3d6 points of damage and be at -4 to all actions for 1 turn. The caster heals 2 HD
worth of hit points and their AC is increased by +2 for 1 turn as the liquid heals and creates a healing
barrier on the caster's skin.
28-29 The caster can pull a small amount of concentrated moisture from one target at a range of 30'. The
target must make a DC 22 Fortitude save or be struck with extreme lethargy for 1 turn. The target
takes 1d6 points of damage and is at -4 to all actions, AC, and Initiative. The caster can then use the
moisture to heal up to 3 HD of hit points to themselves or the Hit Dice may be split up between three
allies within 10' of the caster.
30+ The caster can pull every drop of moisture from one target at a range of 50'. The target must make a
DC 24 Fortitude save or be instantly killed. The caster regains all of their lost hit points.
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GLORIOUS GLISTENING SLIME OF THE SLUG GOD
Level: 2 Range: Touch or Self Duration: Varies Casting Time: Varies Save: None
General: Vog'thulb changes the body's moisture into a beneficial slime of various effects. The caster may use
any lower spell result than the spell check rolled.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) a thick green slime is excreted from the pores and clings to the skin; (2) a milky-
white slime pours from the skin, drips off, and is flung about with sudden movements; (3) the slime is thin
and transparent and can pass for normal, but heavy, perspiration.
Check Result
2-11 Lost. Failure.
12-15
The slime protects and heals the flesh. The target gains +2 to AC for 1d3+3 rounds and heals 2d4+CL
hit points of damage.
16-17 The slime protects, absorbs damage, and heals the flesh. The target gains +3 to AC, absorbs the first 10
points of damage for 1d6+2 rounds, and heals 2d6+CL hit points of damage.
18-21
The slime becomes acidic and electric to the touch. Anyone within melee range that touches or
attacks the target must make a DC 20 Fortitude save or take 2d6+CL acid and electric damage, then
1d6+CL damage the following round. Applying water does not remove the slime.
22-23
The target may move through soil at their normal Movement speed, as their footsteps and hands part
the soil like a liquid at will. During this time they do not have to breathe. This may also allow the
target to breath underwater. The duration is one hour.
24-26 The slime takes on its most protective ward against harm. The target takes half damage (rounded
down) from all sources except falling damage, for 6 turns.
27-31 The slime regenerates all lost body parts, except the head, over the next 24 hours. This causes the
permanent loss of 1 point of either Strength, Stamina, or Agility.
32+
The slime hardens like an amber cocoon, during which time the target enters a catatonic state where
they no longer need to breathe or eat. The amber cocoon can absorb 200 points of damage before
cracking open, which negates the cocoon's power. This cocoon heals all hit points and regenerates all
lost body parts (except the head) at the end of its duration, which is one week. During this time the
target may still see but may not cast any spells.
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THE COSMIC WILL OF VOG'THULB
Level: 3 Range: Caster Duration: Varies Casting Time: Varies Save: None
General: Vog'thulb manifests unique powers onto the caster that are outside the scope of just the physical
as it harnesses the powers of the cosmos Vog'thulb once traversed. The caster may use any lower spell result
than the spell check rolled.
Manifestation: As below.
Check Result
2-11 Lost. Failure.
16-17 The caster taps into the darkness of the cosmos to enhance their spell casting ability. The next spell
cast has a +2 to its spell check. Until the enhanced spell check is made, the caster's eyes become
entirely jet black and secrete a black ooze that stains the skin.
18-21 The caster becomes a mass of black bubbles which pop and reappear in a different location. This new
location must be within one mile of the caster and be known to the caster.
22-23 As result 18-21, but the range is up to 10 miles.
24-26 The caster must be in a heavily grown area of flora and then must thrust their bare feet into the
ground which, after 1 turn, kills all vegetation within 100', turning it black and withered as the caster
absorbs their life. The caster gains +4 to the next spell check and heals 1 HD+CL worth of hit points.
The ground will grow sickly black fungi on the dead vegetation over the next night, which will attract
snails, slugs, and worms.
27-31 Vog'thulb enhances the mind of the caster to understand the language and minds of all invertebrates
for the next 24 hours. Invertebrates experience the world in an alien way that simple communication
does not convey. Vog'thulb blesses the caster to understand their unique minds.
32-33 The caster is covered in a black tarlike slime mixed with large bubbles and tendril-like shadows for six
hours. During this time, they may fly at a Movement speed of 40', endure the vacuum of space, and no
longer needs to breathe oxygen. All spell checks are made at +2 and any lost spells are regained for the
duration.
34-35 Vog'thulb thrusts her Will fully into the caster's mind for 3 rounds. The caster's head pours slime from
all orifices and they scream an inhuman yell, unrecognizable except to the Elder Gods. The next spell
cast has a +4 to its spell check, but the caster falls into a catatonic state after the spell is cast until
either one hour passes or the caster makes a DC 24 Fortitude save for each of the 3 rounds.
36+ The caster succumbs to the power of Vog'thulb. The caster grows 50' tall and their body explodes with
tendrils, feelers, eyestalks, slime-spouting orifices, and oily bubbles. They spew a cosmic energy spray
from their mouth and every step they take burns the ground with destructive slime. The caster heals
all damage and then doubles their Hit Dice and Movement speed. They may not cast any spells for the
duration but may make an additional action at -1d. An energy spray may be made, as an action, once
every-other round and has a range of 100', does 4d6+CL points of damage (a DC 24 Reflex saves for
half damage—rounded down). The target of the energy spray takes 1d6 damage less each consecutive
round. Melee attacks now cause +2d6 points of damage, and anything flammable on the target catches
fire. Unless clothing and flammable items (that are non-magical) are removed before being hit, they
are destroyed. The duration is 1 turn, after this time the caster must make a DC 24 Willpower save or
they will stay transformed for another 1d3 rounds and lose control, attacking friend and foe alike each
round as long as they are within range. At the end of this duration they may attempt the check again.
They must continue to make this save until they succeed. Succeeding stops the transformation and
they return to their normal state.
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SHUB-NIGGURATH
Known also as “The Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young” or simply “The Lord of the Woods,”
Shub-Niggurath is one of the Great Old Ones who has aided mortals at times against the depredations of the
Elder Gods from beyond the Outer Dark. Despite being an occasional protector of mortals, she is also the
wife of “One Who May Not Be Named” and the mother of the evil twins, Nug and Yeb. She is the All-Mother,
goddess of fertility and wild spaces, who revels in human sacrifice even as she protects men from beings far
more malignant. Her true visage has never been recorded; it is not even known if she is always female or if her
gender is as fluid as the forms of many outer beings. To see her is to lose all sanity.
It is said by the high priest in her copper temple that Shub-Niggurath protects mortals like a goatherd
protects their charges from lions in the night—not from a sense of compassion as much as from a desire that
their milk and their flesh continue to belong to the goatherd. Many hereditary cults worship Shub-Niggurath
just as the goat places its trust in the herdsman. Even those cultists and sorcerers who dare seek power from
the most malevolent of Elder Gods may call upon the Lord of the Woods for protection.
Iä! Shub-Niggurath! The Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young!
INVOKE PATRON
General: The caster must have first made contact and agreed to serve Shub-Niggurath to use this spell. Any
who would bond with Shub-Niggurath must perform her ceremony either in some wild place or in a building
that has been consecrated to her cult’s use. The sacrifice of an innocent is required as the petitioner chants
their praises to the Black Goat of the Woods. Iä! Shub-Niggurath! If the judge wishes, the spell patron bond
from Dungeon Crawl Classics could be used. Judges should weave the meeting of the god and the details of
the contract into their ongoing storylines.
Check Result
Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (3 or less) major corruption + patron taint; (4-5)
1
12-13 Shub-Niggurath spares but a moment’s attention for the caster. Still, that moment offers some
protection, and the caster gains a +2 bonus to Armor Class and all saving throws for the next 10
minutes.
14-17 I ä! Shub-Niggurath! Shadows from unseen sources flicker like the traces of clouds in a cloudless sky.
All foes within 50’ of the caster must succeed in a DC 10 Willpower save or suffer a -2 penalty to attack
rolls, damage rolls, and saves for the next turn. Mythos creatures within 50’ must also succeed in a
DC 5 Willpower save or be temporarily banished from the caster’s vicinity and are unable to approach
within 50’ of the caster for a full hour.
18-19 There is a barely audible thrumming in the air. The direction is impossible to determine; it seems to
come sometimes from above the listener, sometimes from one side or another, and sometimes from
within their own head. The sky grows heavy, pressing downward like the oppression before a sudden
storm. Hundreds of conical pits or divots appear in the flesh of the caster’s greatest foe within 100’,
causing that foe to sustain 4d6 damage (Fortitude save DC 15 for half). Mythos creatures within 50’
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must also succeed in a DC 10 Willpower save or be temporarily banished from the caster’s vicinity and
are unable to approach within 50’ of the caster for a full hour. The effect otherwise lasts only 1 round.
20-23 There is a barely audible thrumming in the air, as though from thousands of invisible bees. This
sound bolsters the caster and their allies within 100’, while unnerving their enemies. The caster
and all allies within range gain a +1d bonus to all rolls, and enemies within 100’ take a -1d penalty to
all rolls. This effect lasts for 1d6 rounds plus 1 round per caster level. In addition, Mythos creatures
within 100’ must succeed in a DC 15 Willpower save or be temporarily banished from the caster’s
vicinity and are unable to approach within 100’ of the caster for 1d6 hours.
24-27 The shadows of the willows dance, even where there is no light nor trees to cast a shadow. Conical
pits or divots appear in sand, soil, or any loose surface within 100’ of the caster. The evil twins Nug
and Yeb approach as dark, almost-human shadows. The caster may direct each against a target within
sight, and that target takes 5d6 damage (no save) when the dispatched twin reaches them. The twins
move at 80’ per round. In addition, Mythos creatures within 100’ must succeed in a DC 20 Willpower
save or be temporarily banished from the caster’s vicinity and are unable to approach within 500’ of
the caster for 1d6 hours.
28-29 There is a humming, which is impossible to ignore. The wind picks up within a 500’ radius around
the caster, becoming a constant force that picks up small objects or creatures (5 lbs. or less), swirling
them around and impacting targets for 1d6 damage each round, unless they take cover. Attack rolls
for any ranged combat targeting the caster suffer a -2d penalty. For some reason, the negative effects
of the winds do not affect the caster or their allies. Each foe reduced to 0 hp by the effects of the
winds grants the caster 1 point of temporary Stamina (which may be spellburned as normal); foes slain
by other means offer no benefit. The winds last for 1d5 minutes; the temporary Stamina is lost at a
rate of 1 point per day unless used. In addition, Mythos creatures within 500’ must succeed in a DC
25 Willpower save or be temporarily banished from the caster’s vicinity and are unable to approach
within 500’ of the caster for 2d7 hours.
30-31 Shub-Niggurath sends 1d5+CL night gaunts to serve the caster. These creatures arrive in 1d5 rounds
and serve until the caster next sleeps. The night gaunts will not expose themselves to sunlight but
will otherwise perform any command given. The caster may also choose any lower result from this
table, and that effect occurs. Regardless of which result is selected, Mythos creatures within 500’ must
succeed in a DC 30 Willpower save or be temporarily banished from the caster’s vicinity and are
unable to approach within 500’ of the caster for 4d24 hours.
32+ There is a humming vibration in the air and a great pressure from above. Shub-Niggurath herself
takes part in affairs. All Mythos creatures within a mile are banished for a full month (no save), unless
they are as powerful as she. One foe, selected by the caster, is taken by Shub-Niggurath into the Outer
Dark, and is in all likelihood (95%) never seen again. Every enemy of the caster within 500’ takes 5d6
damage as conical pits appear in their flesh. Allies of the caster within 500’ must succeed in a DC 10
Willpower save or lose 1d3 points of Grit.
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PATRON TAINT: SHUB-NIGGURATH
Shub-Niggurath protects mortal beings from the Elder Gods, the Old Ones, and creatures of the Outer Dark.
Even so, her nature is as incomprehensible to mortal beings as is that of any other Elder God. Worse, long
association with Shub-Niggurath contaminates individuals, warping them physically and mentally. Once all
patron taints are gained at all levels, the caster needs to roll no further.
Roll 1d6 Result
1 Preparing for Motherhood: Agents of Shub-Niggurath are extraordinarily fecund and are
eventually able to give birth, regardless of their nominal gender. When this patron taint is
first rolled, the caster gains a womb and the physical aperture required for birth (if male) or a
secondary womb if female. This may appear anywhere on the body but is typically in some area
where the caster can easily conceal it. When this patron taint is rolled a second time, the new
womb becomes impregnated by congress with Shub-Niggurath herself. This occurs in dreams
when the caster sleeps. Thereafter, the area of the womb grows rapidly, and shapes can be seen
to writhe or move within it. Concealment is possible but more difficult—as determined by the
judge. When this taint is rolled a third and final time, the womb immediately and painfully
gives birth to a thousand tiny monstrosities. The caster takes 1d3 points of temporary Strength,
Agility, and Stamina damage, and every other living creature within 500’ takes 1d7 damage per
round from the newly born as they attempt to bite and feed off of all creatures around them.
The newborn monstrosities are AC 17 and have 1 hp each. They remain in the immediate
vicinity for 1d3 rounds before scattering. Thereafter, there is a cumulative 1 in 7 chance per
adventure that the caster encounters a creature which they gave birth to and which knows the
caster for its parent. These creatures are not necessarily friendly and can take any form the judge
wishes. Once this patron taint has been rolled three times, ignore future instances of this taint.
Non-Euclidean Perception: As the caster’s mind becomes more attuned to the higher
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dimensions where Shub-Niggurath makes her home, their brain is rewired to accept the non-
Euclidean geometry of those dimensions. When this patron taint is first rolled, the character
becomes aware of liminal motion at the edge of their perception. When this patron taint is
rolled a second time, the caster becomes so distracted by these visions that they suffer an
increased chance of being surprised by creatures in their actual frame of reference. This starts
as a 1 in 3 chance, in addition to whatever normal chance for surprise the judge assigns. Each
time the caster is surprised because of this chance, the die increases by +1d until, finally, there is
a 1 in 30 additional chance of surprise. After this, the additional chance for surprise goes away.
When this patron taint is rolled a second time, the caster gains insight into the complex multi-
dimensional mathematics of a single spell. The caster chooses a spell that they can cast; from
now on, the caster gains a +1d bonus to casting that spell. However, each time they cast it, they
lose 1d3 Grit per spell level. When this patron taint is rolled a third and final time, the caster
gains the ability to see invisible (but not hidden) creatures and objects, including those which
are non-corporeal. The creature also becomes instantly aware of the caster’s ability to see them.
Not only can the caster neither surprise nor be surprised by such creatures, if it is hostile, they
focus their attacks on the caster. Once this patron taint has been rolled three times, ignore
future instances of this taint.
3 all of the Abyss: As the caster looks into the abyss, the Outer Darkness looks back into their
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soul. Eventually, the caster becomes desensitized to the normal world and spends increasing
amounts of time contemplating the dark spaces not meant for mortal knowledge. Although this
lassitude appears similar to melancholia to outsiders, it is not. Rather, the caster’s mind and soul
are engaged with the abyss of the Outer Darkness itself. When this patron taint is first rolled,
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there is a 1 in 7 chance that the character enters such a state each day, with the contemplation
lasting 1d3 days. When this patron taint is rolled a second time, the chance of entering this state
increases to 1 in 5, and the lassitude remains for 1d5 days. When rolled a third time, there is a 1 in
3 chance per day of entering the state of contemplation, and this state lasts 1d7 days. When in a
state of contemplation, the caster has a -1d penalty to all rolls. The caster may spellburn a number
of points equal to the days remaining in a contemplative state in order to end it prematurely; this
doesn’t prevent the chance of entering the same state on the next day (or subsequent days). Once
this patron taint has been rolled three times, ignore future instances of this taint.
4
Sacrifice is Required: Shub-Niggurath requires a sacrifice, which must be completed by the
next new moon. The first time this patron taint is rolled, any large animal (the size of a mastiff
or larger) is all that is required. The second time, a human sacrifice is necessary to appease
the Lord of the Woods. The third and final time, the caster must sacrifice a human child.
These ritual sacrifices take one hour to complete and must be performed in secret, either in
a wood outdoors or in any area dedicated to Shub-Niggurath. Normal folk will generally try
to prevent such sacrifices if they get wind of them. If a sacrifice is missed, the caster loses all
spellcasting ability until the sacrifice is performed. Once this patron taint has been rolled
three times, ignore future instances of this taint.
5
Evolution of the Outer Dark: Exposure to the forces of the Outer Dark changes the caster.
Each time this patron taint is rolled, roll 1d7 and consult the following. Once this patron taint
is rolled three times, ignore future instances of this patron taint. If a potential change has
already been rolled, shift the results up until the next new result is reached. If necessary, shift
back to “1.” The potential changes are:
1. The caster’s flesh becomes noticeably cool to the touch, like a cadaver; this is obvious
to creatures with infravision. Intelligent un-dead now view the caster as a fellow, and the
caster reduces any damage from cold by 2 points. However, the caster’s Personality is also
permanently reduced by 1 point.
2. The caster’s pineal gland erupts from their forehead, adding a third eye on a flexible three-
inch stalk. It is possible to conceal this eye with a low bandanna, an oversized hat, etc. When
this eye is uncovered, the caster gains a +1d bonus to any perception-based check and is
impossible to surprise. However, they also suffer a -2d penalty to any reaction rolls or similar
Personality-based checks (but not Willpower saves).
3. The caster gains the ability to understand the speech of one type of animal. The creatures
are spying on or conspiring against the caster. Roll 1d5: [1] cats; [2] sparrows; [3] ravens and
crows; [4] snakes; [5] cattle. What action such creatures might take against the caster is left to
the judge’s discretion.
4. The caster’s sweat gives off a scent that attracts goats and sheep. Every week, 1d5-1 of these
creatures is attracted to the caster’s location. The caster has no ability to control the creatures,
which follow the caster everywhere they can unless physically barred. Undoubtedly, many are
branded livestock belonging to others, which will surely cause problems. If not reduced, the
flock continues to grow week by week. If the flock ever reaches 30 or more members, they
attack and attempt to consume the caster.
Flock members: Init +0; Atk bite +0 melee (1d3) or trample +2 melee (1d5); AC 12; HD 1d5; hp 3
each; MV 40’; Act 1d16; SP trample prone targets; SV Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +0; Path WtL.
5. The caster’s bones become flexible, permanently increasing Agility by 1d3 points, to a
maximum of 18. This painful transformation causes a penalty to Fortitude saves equal to the
Agility points gained.
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6. The caster gains infravision to 30’, but their eyes become pained by sunlight, causing a -1d
penalty to all ranged attacks made outside during daylight hours – the judge may increase this
penalty if the caster takes no steps to shade their eyes (such as a wide-brimmed hat or dark
glasses).
7 . Those meeting the caster gain the inexplicable sense that their body is merely a shell
disguising something altogether stranger. The caster suffers a permanent loss of 1d3
Personality, to a minimum of 3.
6
Dreams of Other Worlds: The caster’s sleep is interrupted by dreams of other worlds.
When this patron taint is rolled the first time, the caster dreams of Haïta the Shepherd
being worshiped in lost Carcosa. The caster must choose between joining in the worship
(gaining 1d3 Luck to a maximum or 18 but permanently losing 1d3 hp to a minimum of
1) or withdrawing from the sacrifice (permanently gaining 1d3 hp but losing 1d3 Luck to
a minimum of 3). The second time this patron taint is rolled, the caster dreams of mist-
shrouded Lake Hali on a world circling the distant orange giant star, Aldebaran. Non-human
nymphs of fungal kind entice the caster’s dream-self to bathe in the alien lake. The caster
must choose to bathe (permanently gaining 1d3 hp but losing 1d3 Personality to a minimum
of 3) or to resist (permanently losing 1d3 hp to a minimum of 1 but gaining 1d3 Personality to a
maximum of 18). When this patron taint is rolled a third and final time, there is a 1 in 5 chance
each night that the caster will dream of unspeakable Hastur, the husband-shepherd of Shub-
Niggurath, and of the Yellow Sign. The caster gains no benefit from sleep, neither healing nor
regaining lost spells. The night is spent trying to avoid the dread attention of One Who Must
Not Be Named. Further rolls of this patron taint have no effect.
SPELLBURN: SHUB-NIGGURATH
When a caster utilizes spellburn, roll 1d4 on the table below or build off the ideas presented therein to create
an event specific to your home campaign.
Roll 1D4 Spellburn Result
1 Thousands of miniscule creatures are born from the caster’s pores, which then seek to escape
immediately. This manifests as Strength, Agility, or Stamina damage. The creatures appear
to be: Roll 1d5: (1) black tadpoles; (2) white pinworms; (3) miniscule locusts; (4) minute gray
moths; (5) almost microscopic human babies. There is no repercussion (usually) for releasing
these creatures into the world—they quickly become prey to other beings—but the judge may
rule otherwise.
2 The caster experiences a moment of the Black Goat’s constant birthing pains, manifesting as
Strength, Agility, or Stamina loss. As the spellburn is healed, the birthing pains ease.
3 The caster experiences an encounter which might end in their death. The judge chooses an
encounter in the current adventure or in the adventuring area if no formal adventure is being
played and then describes a vision of that encounter killing the caster. The caster may choose
up to 6 points of spellburn without any immediate ability score loss but suffers twice the
chosen spellburn loss immediately if they take any damage in that encounter.
4 The caster feels the winds of the Outer Dark blow through their soul and tastes the strange
fruits of Lake Hali and Carcosa upon their lips. This burns their shrinking spirit even as it
calls to them, manifesting as Stamina or Personality loss.
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PATRON SPELLS: SHUB-NIGGURATH
Shub-Niggurath grants three unique spells (that do not count towards the caster’s known-spell total), as
follows:
At level 1: The Elder Sign.
At level 2: The Gaze of the Abyss.
At level 3: One Thousand Young.
THE ELDER SIGN

Level: 1 Range: Touch Duration: Varies Casting Time: Varies Save: Special
General: The Elder Sign is a runelike mark that guards against Elder Gods, Old Ones, and other Mythos
beings. It has significant, although lesser, effects against other supernatural creatures. In its most potent form,
even natural animals may shun an area protected by the Elder Sign. The area protected, the strength of the
sign, and its duration are all determined by the spell check. The Elder Sign must be carved upon a solid object,
such as wood or stone, unless otherwise indicated.
Manifestation: The Elder Sign appears as: Roll 1d3: (1) a warped five-pointed star with a flaming lozenge,
similar to an eye or a pillar, in the center; (2) a bent cross with five arms; (3) a leaflike structure consisting of a
stem and five branches.
Roll Result
2-11 Lost. Failure.
12-15 The casting time is 1 Action. The caster draws the Elder Sign in the air with their fingertips. The
caster and all allies within 30’ gain a +2 bonus to AC and saves against any Mythos creatures for 1
turn. Mythos creatures within 100’ must succeed in a DC 10 Willpower save or flee the area for 1 turn.
Mythos creatures within 30’ take 1d5 damage.
16-17 After 6 rounds of crafting, an Elder Sign is created with limited power. If carved on an immovable
surface, all within 50’ gain a +2 bonus to AC and saves against Mythos creatures. This effect lasts 1
hour. If carved on a moveable surface, such as a shield or a weapon, the effect lasts only 3 Turns.
18-21 After 6 rounds of crafting, the caster inscribes the Elder Sign on some solid object. If carved on an
immovable surface, all within 100’ gain a +2 bonus to AC and saves against Mythos creatures, and
Mythos creatures cannot approach to within 50’ of the Elder Sign. Non-Mythos supernatural creatures
are uncomfortable coming within 50’ of the Elder Sign and take a -1d penalty to all rolls. These effects
last one hour. If carved on a moveable surface, such as a shield or a weapon, those within 100’ gain a
+2 bonus to AC and saves against Mythos creatures, and if inscribed on a weapon, that weapon has its
critical range increased by +1 against Mythos creatures. These effects last for only 3 turns.
22-23 After 5 rounds of effort, the caster inscribes the Elder Sign on some solid object. If carved on an
supernatural (including Mythos) creatures cannot approach to within 50’ of the Elder Sign. Natural
predators avoid the Elder Sign and take a -1d penalty to all rolls if within 50’ of it. These effects last
1d6+CL hours. If carved on a moveable surface, such as a shield or a weapon, those within 100’ gain a
critical range increased by +1 against Mythos creatures. These effects last for only 1d3+2 turns.
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24-26 After 4 rounds of crafting, the caster inscribes the Elder Sign on some solid object. If carved on an
supernatural (including Mythos) creatures cannot approach to within 50’ of the Elder Sign. Natural
predators avoid the Elder Sign and take a -1d penalty to all rolls if within 50’ of it. These effects last
1d6+CL days. If carved on a moveable surface, such as a shield or a weapon, those within 100’ gain a
critical range increased by +1 against Mythos creatures. These effects last for only 1d3+2 turns.
27-31 After 2 rounds of crafting, the caster inscribes the Elder Sign on some solid object. All within 500’
gain a +4 bonus to AC and saves against Mythos creatures. Supernatural (including Mythos) creatures
cannot approach within 50’ of the Elder Sign. Non-mythos supernatural creatures and natural
predators avoid the Elder Sign and take a -1d penalty to all rolls if within 100’ of it. Moreover, any
Mythos creature takes 1d5 damage each round when within 500’ of the Elder Sign. These effects last
1d6+CL years or until the inscribed object is moved.
32+ With but a single action, the caster inscribes the Elder Sign on some solid object. All within 500’ gain
a +4 bonus to AC and a +8 bonus to saves against Mythos creatures. Supernatural (including Mythos)
creatures cannot approach within 100’ of the Elder Sign. Non-mythos supernatural creatures and
natural predators avoid the Elder Sign and take a -2d penalty to all rolls if within 100’ of it. Moreover,
any Mythos creature takes 2d7 damage each round when within 500’ of the Elder Sign. The object
inscribed may be used to seal a portal to prevent Mythos creatures from passing into or out of it—in
this case, the Elder Sign is not active until it is in place. The effects of the Elder Sign are permanent, so
long as the inscribed object is not moved or destroyed.
THE GAZE OF THE ABYSS

Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 action Save: Will
General: The caster has spent so long gazing into the abyss that they can harness the power of the Outer
Dark and channel it through their gaze. This weakens the will of their opponents, and at higher spell check
results, can actually cause them significant damage. Mythos creatures, blind creatures, and creatures which
are otherwise unable to see the caster are immune to these effects. The caster must have line of sight to target
creatures.
Manifestation: Roll 1d3: (1) all ambient light dims, except directly around the caster’s eyes, which take on the
appearance of blackened pits; (2) the caster’s eyes glow with a sickly blackness that somehow seems to shine
in the dark; (3) the caster’s eyes reflect the gulf of the night—there are things like stars in there or dancing
creatures of fire, but they are incredibly distant.
Roll Result
2-11 Lost. Failure.
14-15
The caster may choose a single creature within 30’ to be unnerved by the caster’s uncanny gaze
(Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the spell result negates the effects). This creature takes a -1d penalty
to all Action Dice for 1 turn if the save is not made.
16-19
The caster can choose a single creature within 30’ to fix with their gaze. So long as they concentrate
on that creature, all of its rolls are reduced by -2d, and its Movement is reduced by half. This effect
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is broken if the creature can get more than 60’ away from the caster or it succeeds in an initial
Willpower save vs. a DC equal to the spell result).
20-21 The caster can transfix up to 1d5+CL creatures with their gaze. These creatures must be within 60’ of
the caster. Until they are damaged, the caster ceases to concentrate, or the caster moves more than
60’ away, targets are frozen in place and unable to take any actions (Willpower save vs. a DC equal to
the spell check negates the effects).
22-25 The caster’s gaze affects all foes within 60’ in an arc with a base of 60’. Targets are sapped of their will
to live, reducing their AC by 2 and their hit points by 1d5+CL unless a Willpower save vs. a DC equal
to the spell check is made. If hit points are reduced to 0 in this manner, targets simply die, their will
to live having been crushed. These effects last for 1d3 turns.
26-29 The caster chooses a number of creatures within 120’ equal to their caster level. Fixing these creatures
with their unnatural gaze causes the targets to yearn for death. Unless a Willpower save vs. a DC equal
to the spell check result is made, targets have their AC reduced by 4, and each target uses its most
damaging physical attack against itself each round. These effects last for 1d7+CL rounds.
30-31 The glimpse of the Outer Dark reflected in the caster’s eyes is horrifying to behold. All enemies within
120’, in an arc with a 120’ base, immediately suffer 1d3 damage per caster level (a Willpower save vs. a
DC equal to the spell check negates). Survivors take a -1d penalty to all rolls for 1 turn.
32-33 All creatures capable of meeting the caster’s gaze, including allies, are stricken by the unimaginable
depths their gaze reveals. They immediately suffer 1d5 damage per caster level (Willpower save vs. a
DC equal to the spell check to resist). Survivors take a -1d penalty to all rolls for 1 turn.
34+ The caster chooses one target within line of sight. Unless it succeeds at a Willpower save vs. a DC
equal to the spell check, its soul is immediately drawn into the abyss, leaving its body a lifeless husk.
The caster gains 1 hp permanently per Hit Die of the creature as its soul passes through them.
ONE THOUSAND YOUNG

General: Fecundity is a powerful force to those who follow Shub-Niggurath. This spell allows the caster
to birth hordes of creatures from their body or the bodies of others, sometimes destroying the target as a
result. Regardless of the form of these creatures, they have the same statistics. The judge is the final arbiter of
whether or not any particular manifestation moves normally, flies, and/or climbs.
Brood swarm: Init as caster; Atk swarming bite +2 melee (1d3 plus poison); AC 11; HD 4d8; MV 30’ or fly 40’
or climb 30’; Act special; SP bite all targets within 20’ x 20’ space—half damage from non-area attacks, poison
(DC 10 Fort save or additional 1d5 damage); SV Fort +1, Ref +10, Will +2; Path PoD.
When brood swarms disperse, the composite creatures are not all slain. The judge may have them grow into
larger creatures, which may be allies to the caster or problems to be overcome.
Manifestation: To determine what form the brood swarms take: Roll 1d14: (1) scorpionlike creatures with
human faces; (2) tiny black goats with forked spine tails; (3) translucent fish which “swim” through the air;
(4) winged spiders with too many legs; (5) diminutive pure white humanoids vaguely reminiscent of chunky
babies; (6) inch-long human babies with cherub wings and horsefly heads; (7) bundles of coiling stingers and
sucker-mouthed tentacles; (8) spiderlike balls of black dust; (9) very small human hands with mouths on the
palms and eyes on the fingertips; (10) slugs with writhing tentacles growing from their mouths; (11) scarab
beetles made of bones and ligaments; (12) moths of a color almost beyond human perception, making them
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hard for mortals to focus their sight on but which are just visible enough to know that there is something
disturbing but unnamable about them; (13) hippocephalic centipedes; (14) winged bat-toads.
Roll Result
2-11 Lost. Failure.
16-17
The caster can birth brood swarms from their body for the next 1d3 rounds and is able to birth up to
three swarms per round. Each swarm birthed costs a point of temporary Strength, Stamina, or Agility
damage (similarly to how spellburn works but can be healed normally). These swarms are controlled by
the caster for 1d3+CL rounds before dispersing. The caster can do nothing else while birthing swarms.
18-21 The caster can instantly birth up to 6+CL brood swarms from their body. Each swarm costs a point of
temporary Strength, Stamina, or Agility damage (as with spellburn but heals normally). The caster can
control the swarms for as long as they maintain concentration on them.
22-23 The caster can cause CL brood swarms to emerge from a target within 50’, causing 1d7 damage to the
target. The swarms then attack the nearest enemies of the caster, beginning with the target. After
1d3+CL rounds, the swarms disperse.
24-26 The caster can cause three targets within 100’ to birth one brood swarm each. These brood swarms
have maximum hit points and cause the target 3d7 damage with their birth. The swarms attack the
targets that birthed them until those targets are slain or the swarms are reduced to 0 hp. Once the
target that birthed them is slain, a swarm is dispersed.
27-31 The caster completely dissolves into CL brood swarms, which retain the caster’s intelligence and are
under the control of the caster. The caster can cast spells in this form but may only cast one spell each
round. After 1d3 turns (or sooner if the caster wills it) the swarms come together and reform into the
caster. Damage taken by the brood swarms doesn’t affect the caster’s hit points, but any spellburn
used, corruption, or patron taint, is treated as normal. The caster can only be slain if all brood swarms
are reduced to 0 hp or are otherwise destroyed. Each brood swarm has hit points in accordance with
the caster’s Hit Dice, but spellcasting uses the caster’s normal attributes.
32-33 The caster can cause three targets within 100’ to collapse, giving birth to one brood swarm each per
Hit Die. The swarms attack the nearest enemy creatures for 1 turn before being dispersed. The initial
targets are destroyed unless a Fortitude save vs. a DC equal to the spell check is made. If the save is
made, a mere 2d10 points of damage is suffered from the birthing.
34-35 The caster completely dissolves into CL brood swarms, which retain the caster’s intelligence and are
under the control of the caster. The caster can cast spells in this form but may only cast one spell
each round. After 1d3 turns (or sooner if the caster wills it) the swarms come together and reform
into the caster. Spellburn used, corruption, or patron taint, is treated as normal. Hit point damage
is completely cured when the caster reforms, and any disease or poison the caster is suffering from
is purged. The caster can only be slain if all brood swarms are reduced to 0 hp or are otherwise
destroyed. Each brood swarm has maximum possible hit points, but spellcasting uses the caster’s
normal attributes.
36+ All enemy targets within 500’ of the caster give birth to one brood swarm per Hit Die, and each brood
swarm causes 2d10 damage in the birthing process. These brood swarms attack any remaining enemy
targets within 1,000’ of the caster, dispersing only when all such targets are slain or have fled beyond
that range. Each target slain within this range collapses into another brood swarm, which will also
attack the caster’s enemies so long as a single target remains within 1,000’ of the caster.
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NYARLATHOTEP
The messenger of the Great Old Ones, keeper of the Necronomicon, god of the witch-cult, the Crawling
Chaos—all of these names (and more) refer to one immortal being: Nyarlathotep. Unlike the other beings
from beyond, Nyarlathotep enjoys spending time among humanity, directly grooming its cults in any one of a
thousand true forms. Two of Nyarlathotep’s favorite forms are detailed below.
The Showman
Perhaps the most approachable of its many forms, the Showman travels the West setting up his massive tent
and demonstrating his marvelous gadgets to the public. The Showman appears to be of Egyptian descent and
moves more like a pharaoh than a commoner; his presence oozes authority and wisdom. Seeming to be equal
parts revelator and mountebank, his is no mere “medicine show.” Instead, the gatherings have an emotional
current like that of a twisted tent revival. His praxinoscope shows unsettling moving pictures of a world in
ruins, a “glimpse into the future” he declares. Strange devices using hitherto-unknown energies pulse and
vibrate in rhythm with strange aethereal vibrations. Many of those who attend his presentations pull up
stakes and follow him, worshiping him as a dark prophet of the coming doom.
INVOKE PATRON (THE SHOWMAN)

Level: 1 Range: Touch Duration: Varies Casting Time: Varies Save: Special
General: The caster must have first made contact and agreed to serve Nyarlathotep in his guise as the
Showman to use this spell. The most common way the Showman recruits new cultists is through his traveling
medicine show. Once exposed to his profane devices, many occultists will pledge their souls to the Showman
in exchange for deeper wisdom. If the judge wishes, the spell patron bond from Dungeon Crawl Classics
could be used. Judges should weave the meeting of the god and the details of the contract into their ongoing
storylines.
Check Result
1 ost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (3 or less) major corruption + patron taint; (4-5)
L
12-13 The Showman uses one of his strange devices to reach out across vast distances to invigorate his
follower’s vital humors, granting a +1 to each of the caster’s physical Stats for the duration of one
hour. These points may be spellburned as normal, although spellburning these Attributes does not
count against being able to recover from spellburn as normal.
14-17 The Showman sends images of the future into the mind’s eye of the caster, allowing them a glimpse of
what is to come. The caster may reroll any one of his rolls (failed or successful) made in the next hour.
18-19 A flash of ultraviolet light disgorges a strange, twisted creature to protect the caster. The beast’s
alien form is painful to behold, and gazing directly at it is disquietingly difficult. Both horrifying and
lightning fast, the creature remains until the end of the combat, unless slain.
Twisted spawn: Init +6; Atk touch +3 melee (1d8 + unclean rasp); AC 10+1d8; HD 2d8; MV 60’, fly 40’;

Act 2d16; SP abyssal howl, unclean rasp, fear immunity, poison immunity; SV Fort +8, Ref +3, Will +3;
Path WtL.
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Abyssal howl: Once per combat, as an action, the creature lets out a wail that vibrates with the

frequencies of the mad chaos at the heart of creation. Targets within hearing range must immediately
make a Grit check vs. a DC of 15. This Grit check is in addition to any initial Grit check the judge
might ask for upon seeing the creature for the first time.
Unclean rasp: The touch of the creature scours away flesh while corrupting the soul contained

therein. Targets must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save or lose 1 point of Willpower. Targets reduced to 0
Willpower are driven permanently mad.
20-23 Strange multicolored orbs of light spring into being around the caster, throwing blinding, vomitous
shades of postulant color in a 50’ area. The caster and their comrades are unaffected while all others
in the radius are temporarily blinded by the unearthly display. The lights remain for as long as the
caster concentrates solely on the lights (up to 1 turn).
24-27 The Showman’s art manifests through the void as phantom images appearing around the caster.
These figures take the appearance of singularly important personages in the lives of those who gaze
upon them, and they visibly disapprove of any actions taken against the caster. Those acting against
the caster must make a morale check at -1d or immediately flee. The phantom images last for 1d3
rounds.
28-29 The voice of the Showman whispers phlogiston-laced beatitudes into the caster’s ear. The caster’s
next spell check is made with a +2d bonus, but afterwards, the caster must perform some base act
(such as killing a puppy or physically beating a child) before invoking him again.
30-31 The showman sends images of the future into the mind’s eye of the caster, allowing them a glimpse of
what is to come. The caster may force a reroll of ANY two rolls (failed or successful) within the next
turn.
32+ The Showman embraces its supplicant and reveals his full and awesome majesty, that of the mind-
shattering Crawling Chaos. As the unimaginable horror materializes before the caster, all within line
of sight (including the caster) must make a DC 20 Grit check.
PATRON TAINT: THE SHOWMAN

When patron taint is indicated for casters who follow the Showman, roll 1d6 on the table below. When a
caster has acquired all six taints at all levels of effect, there is no need to continue rolling any more.
Roll 1D6 Result
1 The caster’s irises lose their color, leaving their pupils surrounded by a sea of white. Rolling
this result a second time has the caster’s sclera grow black, leaving only the white iris dividing
the two black optical regions. A third roll of this result leaves the caster’s eyes fully black,
granting a +1 to any skill check where the caster is trying to intimidate or cause fear (this is
cumulative with other taint results).
2 The caster’s hair falls out, leaving only a smooth, slightly pointed scalp behind. Rolling
this result a second time makes the misshapen quality of the skull more pronounced and
elongated, while a third result elongates the skull to conical proportions. If the caster does not
in some way cover their head, a -1 cumulative penalty to all social-interaction rolls is expected
amongst polite company.
3 The caster’s Path immediately changes to Walking the Line. If their Path was already WtL, the
caster gains 1 permanent point of Luck. The second and third time this result is rolled, the
caster loses a permanent point of Luck each.
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4 The caster’s voice develops a tinny quality and seems to come from further away than the
caster’s location. A second instance of this taint results in the caster’s voice seeming to come
from 100’ distant, making it hard for them to be heard at less than a shout. A third instance
results in the caster’s voice echoing upon itself, requiring listeners to pass a DC 8 Willpower
save to be able to make sense of anything spoken by the caster.
5 The caster’s blood darkens, the ebon ichor fully visible in the veins criss-crossing their
skin. On a second roll of this result, the caster’s saliva thickens and becomes a black, tarlike
substance. A third instance of this taint grants a +1 to any skill check where the caster is trying
to intimidate or cause fear (this is cumulative with other taint results).
6 The caster’s skin becomes unnaturally black—as dark as the ebon darkness before creation.
The caster gains +1 to any skill check where the caster is trying to intimidate or cause fear (this
is cumulative with other taint results).
SPELLBURN: THE SHOWMAN

The alien magics of the Showman rival raw phlogiston (the darkness between the stars) for sheer destructive
power. Calling upon him always carries danger, for the twisted powers of the dark void know neither friend
nor foe.
Roll 1D4 Result
1 The supplicant becomes translucent as they are bathed in flickering light, akin to that of
a new-fangled “magic lantern.” As the caster vacillates in and out of reality, portions of
them lose synchronization with the rest, inflicting pain and damage (expressed as Stamina,
Strength, or Agility loss).
2 The distant cry of a barker can be heard, calling out in supplication on the caster’s behalf. The
addition of this cosmic voice to the caster’s plea grants 1d3 points of spellburn in addition to
what has already been sacrificed.
3 Ultraviolet energies blast outward from the caster’s eyes, ears, nose, and mouth as the caster’s
life energy is torn from their body (expressed as Stamina, Strength, or Agility loss). The blast
strikes the nearest friend or foe randomly for damage equal to 3x the number of Attribute
points spellburned.
4 The caster slits open their flesh, and ultraviolet energies exude from the wound (expressed as
Stamina, Strength, or Agility loss). The wave of alien phlogiston spreads in a 50’ radius from
the caster and inflicts 1d3 damage to all living creatures within its spread (including plants,
insects, small vermin, etc).
PATRON SPELLS: THE SHOWMAN

The showman grants not spells but mountebank formulae—any of his cultists may make the Brew check as
trained. Followers of the Showman may learn:
At level 1: Apache Fear Dust (as the level 1 formulae)
At level 2: Elixir of the Comet (as the level 2 formulae)
At level 3: Sensory Salve (as the level 3 formulae)
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TEZCATLIPOCA
One of the central figures in the Aztec religion, Tezcatlipoca is the god of the night sky, god of ancestral
memory, god of time, the Lord of the North, and another face of Nyarlathotep. He embodies change through
conflict. His worshipers often pull up stakes and follow him, worshiping him as a dark prophet of the coming
doom. Associated with the colors yellow and black, he is the immortal enemy of the god Quetzalcoatl.
INVOKE PATRON (TEZCATLIPOCA)

General: The caster must have first made contact and agreed to serve Tezcatlipocal. A contract with this
power often involves ritual sacrifice of an item or person that means a great deal to the supplicant. The
sacrifice is utterly destroyed and consumed by this dark power. If the sacrifice is found wanting (having no
real value to the petitioner), Tezcatlipoca will instead consume the would-be cultist. If the judge wishes, the
spell patron bond from Dungeon Crawl Classics could be used. Judges should weave the meeting of the god
and the details of the contract into their ongoing storylines.
Check Result
1 L
ost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (3 or less) major corruption + patron taint; (4-5)
12-13 Tezcatlipoca reaches through the planes, pulling and distorting the caster’s form, granting a bonus of
1+CL to one of the caster’s attributes (determined at random) for the duration of 1 turn. These points
may be spellburned (if appropriate) as normal, although spellburning these attributes does not count
against being able to recover spellburn normally.
14-17 Tezcatlipoca twists the soul of the caster’s chosen foe. Target must make a DC 10+CL Willpower save
or be utterly confused and unable to act for 1d3+CL rounds.
18-19 The caster’s entreaty is rewarded by the arrival of 1d4 spectral Aztec warriors. These spirit-beings will
fight by the caster’s side for the remainder of the combat or until slain.
Twisted spawn: Init +2; Atk war club +2 melee (1d6 + bleeding wound); AC 12; HD 1d12; MV 30’, fly
30’; Act 1d16; SP fear immunity, poison immunity; SV Fort +2, Ref +0, Will +4; Path WtL.
Bleeding wound: Victims struck by this weapon must succeed at a DC 13 Fort save or begin to bleed
heavily at the rate of 1 Stamina per round (if Stamina reaches 0, the victim has bled out and dies).
This blood loss is not cumulative, and bleeding targets may halt the bleeding by spending 1 full round
doing nothing but tending to their wounds.
20-23 No matter the time or place (indoors or outdoors), the sky above immediately transforms into the
night sky, requiring all intelligent creatures (other than the caster) to make a Grit check vs. a DC of 15.
24-27 The ground around the caster’s feet begins to exhale black smoke. The smoke curls into phantom
images moving to stand around the caster in a protective formation. These figures take the
appearance of obsidian-hued Aztec warriors and will move to intercept any actions taken against the
caster (granting +2 to the caster’s AC and +2d to all saves) for 1d5 rounds.
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28-29 The voice of Tezcatlipoca whispers the secrets of creation into the caster’s ear. The caster’s next spell
check is automatically a critical success. Such knowledge comes at a cost, and the caster immediately
suffers a loss of 2d5 Grit.
30-31 Tezcatlipoca fills the caster’s mind with images of their own past failures, allowing them to gain
insight into their own actions. For the next turn, the caster automatically succeeds in 1+CL actions of
their choice. Afterwards, the caster will automatically fail an equal number of actions within the next
24 hours (judge’s discretion as to which actions).
32+ Tezcatlipoca embraces his supplicant and reveals his full and awesome majesty, that of the mind-
shattering Crawling Chaos. As the unimaginable horror materializes before the caster, all within line
of sight (including the caster) must make a Grit check vs DC 20.
PATRON TAINT: TEZCATLIPOCA

When patron taint is indicated for casters who follow Tezcatlipoca, roll 1d6 on the table below. When a caster
has acquired all six taints at all levels of effect, there is no need to continue rolling any more.
Roll 1D6 Result
1 The caster’s skin darkens in hue, developing yellow stripes across their face. Rolling this result
a second time continues the process, with the colors becoming more pronounced. A third roll
of this result leaves the caster’s skin unnaturally black as obsidian, their face crossed by brilliant
canary-yellow stripes, giving them a +1 to any attempts at intimidation or causing fear.
2 The caster is covered in fine fur, like that of a jaguar.
3 The caster’s Path immediately changes to WtL. If their Path was already WtL, the caster gains
1 permanent point of Luck. The second and third time this result is rolled, the caster loses a
permanent point of Luck.
4 The caster no longer casts a reflection in natural surfaces (such as bodies of water). A second
instance of this taint results in the caster’s reflection vanishing from polished surfaces (such
as silver and other metals). A third instance results in the caster only casting a reflection
in mystic items such as obsidian mirrors; they no longer cast a mundane reflection of any
sort. Each rolled result costs the caster 1 permanent point of Personality as their soul slowly
withdraws from the material world.
5 The caster’s hair falls out. A second instance of this results in the caster growing a crown of
white turkey feathers from their head, adding a +1 to any attempts at intimidation or causing
fear (this stacks with other taint results having a similar effect).
6 The skin on the caster’s right leg transmutes into polished obsidian, reducing their Movement
by 5’, but otherwise it performs as a typical limb. A second result of this taint causes the
caster’s left arm and hand to transmute in a similar way, inflicting a -2 to actions that require
the use of both arms or hands. Upon a third result of this taint, either the caster’s remaining
arm or leg transforms in a similar fashion (random roll), doubling the prior penalties.
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SPELLBURN: TEZCATLIPOCA
Tezcatlipoca was present at the first creation and is known to have many aspects:
Roll 1D4 Result
1 The Black Tezcatlipoca/Slayer of Cipacti: The caster burns with the fire and brightness of the

sun (causing the sacrificed damage to the caster). Creatures within a 500’ radius must make a
DC 12 Fortitude save to shield their gaze rather than be struck blind for 1d3+CL rounds.
2 White Tezcatlipoca/The Feathered Serpent: The caster’s mind painfully expands as the
The
creator of books floods their mind with knowledge (expressed by the loss of ANY attribute).
Any Intelligence burned this way is permanently sacrificed.
3
The Red Tezcatlipoca/The Flayed One: As the caster flays the flesh from their body (expressed
as Stamina, Strength, or Agility loss) strength pours into their form from beyond, equal to
their sacrifice (expressed as bonus hit points capable of taking the caster above their normal
maximum). This is in addition to the normal spellburn bonus.
4 The Blue Tezcatlipoca/Dart Hurler: Obsidian pointed darts tear through the barrier between
worlds, sinking into the flesh of the caster (expressed as Stamina, Strength, or Agility loss). If a
foe is slain within 1d4 rounds and their heart sacrificed to Tezcatlipoca, up to 1d5 points of the
spellburn is mystically restored as the darts pull free and pierce the sacrificed heart.
PATRON SPELLS: TEZCATLIPOCA

Nyarlathotep, in his guise as Tezcatlipoca, is a jealous god. He guards his secrets closely and grants no spells.
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currently on the Path of the Damned earlier in the
MIRACLES day, or maybe in a haste to destroy some great evil,
The revelator is a Weird Frontiers class that takes a the preacher neglected an orphanage in town where
page from the typical cleric found within the pages a child lies dying due to a taint-related disease they
of just about any RPG taking place in a Fantasy could have healed?
setting. Clerics usually worship one particular god,
found in one of several pantheons of legend and Alternate faiths
lore, either exclusive to that setting, or based upon Though Christianity is the only religion represented
real world mythology. in the Weird Frontiers rulebook, players are welcome
to take the revelator class and (with the judge’s
The events of Weird Frontiers begin in the Spring approval) base it off one of the other religions found
of 1865, a time where Christianity and the belief in during the same time period. Buddhism, Hinduism
one divine creator is the religion most folks apply and Islam could all serve to make a wonderful
their faith to by way of one of the many existing offshoot of the Revelator class with some tweaks to
denominations spread out across the world. the abilities and Miracles provided to better emulate
Angels among us the religion of choice.
The events of the Seven Days of Nights have
unleashed forces some would say make Hell and FURTHER DISCOURSE ON SPECIFIC RULES
its landlord look like a babe in the woods when Crossing the Streams or Using Weird
compared to the maddening machinations of the
Elder Gods, who are intent on devouring humanity
Frontiers with Dungeon Crawl Classics and
along with the world they live in. Luckily, whatever Mutant Crawl Classics RPGs
plans the divine creator has in store for his flock One of the more memorable adventures published
do not include being eaten by beings with godlike by TSR in 1980, Expedition to the Barrier Peaks,
powers from outer space. Angels now walk amongst was a wonderful module penned by Gary Gygax
man—observing and slowly recruiting for an that injected an element of science fiction into the
unmarked day in the future when the forces of light veins of the fantasy genre for a truly memorable
will once again rise up against the chaos of the Elder experience. Judges may wish to follow suit on an
Gods. opportune occasion by dropping characters from
Weird Frontiers into the fantasy worlds using the
In addition to angelic beings now walking the earth, Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG,or into the irradiated
men and women are being chosen to act as a conduit landscapes found in the post-apocalyptic Mutant
to the powers of Heaven. Known as revelators, these Crawl Classics RPG that also uses the DCC ruleset.
men and women drop whatever lives they once There are no hard-set rules for making Weird
had in exchange for delivering divine wrath on the Frontiers dance with the aforementioned games,
minions of the Elder Gods and the mortals that seek but with a few tweaks, you should be able to pull a
to aid them. session off without much effort. Use the following
Falling from grace for guidelines when you wish to cross genres, but
ultimately, add or drop any mechanic from any of
Miracles are physical manifestations of divine power
the systems to better inject some flavor into the
channeled through a human vessel. Revelators who
game.
perform miracles must make a check much like a
typical spellcaster does when they attempt to cast a MCC to Weird Frontiers
spell. Failure to perform the miracle means that for Possible Ways of Getting there
some unknown reason the revelator is denied the
Characters from the MCC world often discover
requested favor and faces further failures until some
technologically based artifacts created by a society
form of atonement can be made. Falling from grace
that once reigned supreme over the world they
can always be justified with the injection of creative
now struggle to survive in. These artifacts could
juices. Could it be the revelator healed an ally
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very well serve as the plot point that drops MCC Grit Checks
characters into the gritty dust-swept plains of Weird Characters visiting from the world of MCC
Frontiers. Mutants, plantients, and humanoids will are raised from birth to accept the existence of
be viewed as abominations filled to the brim with horrific creatures that might just eat them on
the corrupting taint of the Elder Gods. Clever role any given day—thus they are far less prone to
playing will be needed to keep the peace and avoid losing their marbles over encountering one of the
an introduction to a proper-fitting pine box. many creatures stalking the dusty plains of Weird
Frontiers. MCC characters should gain a +4 to Grit
Radiation
checks to represent their lack of fear against most
The savage wilds of Terra AD (the background things wishing to eat their faces off.
world of MCC) include areas of radiation that can
cause sickness, mutations, and even death in some
instances. Pure-strain humans adventuring in these
WEIRD FRONTIERS TO MCC
lands have the benefit of being highly resistant Getting characters to Terra AD could be as simple as
to mutations as a result of genes passed down a spell that allows travel between worlds or a magical
over several generations. Humans in the world of portal thrown into the adventure by a nefarious
Weird Frontiers can’t claim to be as lucky, and any judge. Characters native to the world of Weird
radiation-based attack that results in a mutation Frontiers will see the lands of Terra AD as a harsh
affects the character just as it would plantients, reflection of their own. Irradiated landscapes might
manimals, or humanoids. be seen as earth in a time where the Elder Gods have
broken free of their dimensional prisons and flooded
Artificial Intelligence the world with the matter-warping energies of chaos
MCC allows a player to assume the role of a shaman, taint.
a character that has bonded with some form of
artificial intelligence/patron that grants the use of Radiation
spell-like abilities called “wet-ware programs.” The Terra AD is lush with an abundance of radiation
shaman class serves as a vague reflection of the fields that vary in both strength and size. Pure-strain
revelator in Weird Frontiers and the cleric in DCC. humans native to Terra AD claim an immunity
While contact with the shaman’s patron AI is not to the mutations that often result from exposure,
impossible, the lack of Wi-Fi makes communication but the visiting humans from the world of Weird
patchy at best, and as a result, the shaman suffers a Frontiers are not so fortunate and gain no such
-1d penalty to all wet-ware checks. immunities; they’re just as vulnerable to the
mutating and debilitating effects of radiation as
Technology plantients, manimals, and humanoids.
One of the aspects of MCC that make it so
much fun, is the discovery of ancient artifacts, Spells and Miracles
technological wonders of the Ancient Ones (a Revelators depend on a connection with a higher
society of highly intelligent beings now thought to power to fuel their faith and power the abilities
be extinct through some great calamity). Characters that make them the holy warriors they are, while
finding these rare treasures must use brains, skill, occultists tap into natural ley lines brimming with
and a little bit of luck to figure them out without arcane energies to weave spells capable of wonders
breaking them or causing harm to themselves or beyond the imagination. Both classes suffer greatly
those around them. in a land bereft of magic and religion. Spell and
miracle checks suffer a -1d penalty while made in
Technology found in the world of Weird Frontiers
Terra AD, as do turn back the night and any lay on
should be considered Tech Level 2 for the purpose
hands checks.
of artifact checks (see the MCC rulebook for more
information).
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Technology
Characters native to Weird Frontiers
will undoubtedly encounter some of
the strange artifacts scattered across
the world of Terra AD and wish to
master them. Artifact checks are
made by those considered native to
Terra AD when figuring out the newly
discovered technology and should
also be used by characters from the
world of Weird Frontiers; however,
considering the advancement of
technology in their native world Weird
Frontiers classes gain an inherent +1d
to artifact check rolls.
DCC TO WEIRD FRONTIERS

Getting There
Judges may run a scenario where
they wish to drop their posse into the
world of Weird Frontiers for a nice
break from the norm. They could find
their way to the Weird West through
a spell gone awry, or perhaps they’ve
been sent on a mission to discover
an artifact needed to battle minions
of one of the many Elder Gods freely
roaming in the dusty trails of their
homeworld. DCC characters should
be viewed as “peculiar” by those native
to the earth of Weird Frontiers, seeing
halflings as “large-pawed youngins”
while dwarves would be viewed as
humans that need a wash and a shave
and are suffering from “dwarfism.”
Elves allowing their ears to show might
be viewed as a threat or possibly a
human tainted by the chaotic energies find their prayers are answered but only after passing
of the Elder Gods. through a barrier of “divine static” fueled by the
overwhelming power of shared belief in one divine
Spells
creator. Make no mistake, the gods of olden days
Wizards and clerics both claim the ability to still exist and are taking a renewed interest in the
cast spells on their native world and find their affairs of humanity. The lack of power once derived
abilities functional while adventuring in the Weird from their worship by the masses lessens the scope
Frontiers. Wizards find their attempts to cast spells of their powers to a great degree and clerics aligning
unhindered due to the re-emergence of ley line with these Old Gods suffer a -1d check penalty to
energies used to fuel their arcane works. Clerics also spells, laying on hands, and turn un-dead checks.
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Technology
What warrior wouldn’t want to carry a rifle back
to the world of DCC? Part of the fun for players is
having their characters experience new technology
and possibly take a few souvenirs home to show the
folks back home. Judges have the option of using the
Artifact rules found in the Mutant Crawl Classics
game, should they own a copy, or simply have the
characters make an Intelligence check. In general,
assign technology found in the world of Weird
Frontiers as Tech Level 2 when determining the
rules for artifacts in MCC or a DC 12 (modified by
the judge) in the case of an Intelligence check.
DOWNTIME OR
“HOW’D YA SPEND YER’ LOOT?”
Judges running a series of adventures in the world
of Weird Frontiers may wish to add an additional
layer to their campaigns by weaving story elements
that unfold between adventures. Doing so provides
ample opportunity to inject new personalities,
challenges, and events to solidify the legendary
status each member of the posse will eventually
attain (If they can avoid the bone orchard). Judges
can use the following table to inject some down-
time drama into the character’s lives when and
as they wish. At the judge’s discretion, the roll
may include the character's Luck modifier (Luck
may modify the roll by +/-10% per modifier, and
accumulated Hexes and Boons could modify the roll
by +/-10% per as well).
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01-02 You awaken, naked and afraid (lose all money and gear) in some desolate part of whatever territory you're currently traveling
in (1d10 miles away). Strange tattoos cover your body, and your brain is devoid of any memories save that of taking a hot bath
during a break from the trail. Unbeknownst to you, the unwanted attention of Cthulhu and his dark followers has fallen onto
you. They've seen you and your allies standing in the way of the eventual conquest of all living things, and rather than wait for
that fateful day, you've been abducted and corrupted. A seed now sleeps and waits patiently, gnawing at your soul, until that
fateful day when you betray your friends. Judges should roll in secret at the beginning of every adventure (not session) to de-
termine if this is the time for the great betrayal. There is a cumulative 5% per level that you're going to serve as a summoning
vessel for a star-spawn of Cthulhu (see Bestiary pg 755). The creature will appear at the end of the present adventure, during
the last encounter. The summoning takes 1d3 rounds during which you're helpless to do anything except for birthing your
dimensional taint-baby. This could (and should) spell the end of your posse! "Ai! Ai! Cthulhu Ph'Tagen!"
03-04 Your most recent mission has caught the attention of a neighboring band of twisted cultists who know it's only a matter of
time before you start meddling in their dirty dealings! You're caught without your allies on a moonless night by a seductive
emissary of the cabal. They catch you off guard and blow the ground husk of a nameless horror into your face. The vile powder
immediately takes hold of your mind, filling it with nightmarish visions. Roll 1d7+1 for the number of days the hallucinations
last. While in effect, you must pass a DC 16 Grit check each morning as you awaken (due to the horrors plaguing your dreams).
Failure results in a loss of 1d4 Grit points. Reaching zero Grit before the vile powder runs its course results in acquiring both a
major disorder and phobia.
05-06 Old Scratch has had his eye on you for some time now. While the dark powers ain't exactly keen on these tentacled things
trying to take over town, that doesn't mean the long game isn't still being pursued by the Devil's crew for an eventual rematch
between the Big Man upstairs and Old Scratch. You wake up in jail in whatever town you're in at 3am (the witching hour) with
memories of something heinous you did that'd have a normal townie slotted for a hanging at sunrise. Maybe it was the hooch
or perhaps a lurking darker side that was called out to dance by mysterious forces, whatever the cause, you're turned loose af-
ter a mysterious figure presents an official "pardon." The sheriff grudgingly agrees but demands you pay a fine and get out of
town before sundown. You must pay 1/2 the total contents of your wallet and awaken with a Hex token each morning for 1d30
days or until Old Scratch shows up asking for a favor to cover the debt of saving your neck from a good stretchin'.
07-08 Lady Calamity, the ugly kid sister to Lady Luck, has taken a shine to you in a bad way! She's hell-bent on you finding your way
to a pine box and gives you unwanted attention for 1d30 days and eats most of the Luck you find coming your way for any
reason. For the duration, each time you gain a Boon, roll a d20—on an odd result the Boon is instead turned into a Hex token,
while an even number means you're able to beat the temporary curse and keep the Boon. Additionally, any fumble result
suffers a +1d penalty to the resulting chart rolled.
09-10 You awaken with the "droppsies" that's a taint-based disease and can't be cured by normal or magical means! Each day
of progression leaves you with chunks of muscle rotting and dropping from your miserable hide. Roll 1d7 to determine the
number of days the sickness remains, and upon awakening, you must pass a DC 16 Fortitude save to avoid losing 1d4 points
from Stamina. Passing the save means the body's immune system has staved off any loss. Once the disease has run its course,
you recover lost Stamina by normal means but remain horribly disfigured, often being mistaken for a tommyknocker (-2 to any
social interaction rolls).
11-12 Dark forces have placed an infernal bounty on your head for sticking your nose where it doesn't belong one too many times.
Judges should roll up a gunslinger that's slapping leather in the name of the Devil. Instead of the spirit of a righteous lawman,
the gunslinger's rig is possessed by a demon. The pariah and its posse will set to undoing any good you've accomplished and
will eventually bushwhack you at the most inopportune time!
13-14 You cross paths with one of the most beautiful/handsome person you've ever seen, which should make it no surprise that this
charming suitor is a vampire (see Bestiary pg 769). This new romance knows you’re a person of power, and through powers of
seduction, feeds on you in attempts to make you a willing servant. You awaken missing 2d4 Stamina points (to simulate blood
loss) and must pass a DC 15 Will save to avoid falling under their charms. Failing the save results in regular visits for feeding
and favors. Judges should roll d% with each new week, and any result over 50% means the vampire pays a visit during the
midnight hour. Each visit leaves you with 1d4 in Stamina damage and a possible favor that might interfere with your current
mission and endanger your posse.
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15-16 You were having a great night in the gambling parlor until that mysterious man from the bayou made his way to the tables. The
bird skull on his top hat was almost as unsettling as the trinkets and charms dangling from his suit. The booze, mixing with the
losing hands, gets the best of you, and you throw a string of insults at the man who's stolen your luck. You're thrown out of the
gambling hall but not before the stranger throws what seems to be a curse at you in some language you've never heard. You
awaken in jail, penniless and with a strange mark on your chest. You've acquired the curse of the shape shifter. On the night
of the first full moon, unless properly chained and bound, you become a mindless werewolf and wreak havoc on the innocent
with your murderous rage. See the Bestiary on page 767 for stats.
17-18 Dark forces have aligned to bring your posse down, and a powerful warlock has completed a ritual, complete with that lock of
hair you foolishly gave up to that person of the night as a "keepsake" of the encounter. Until the warlock can be put down like
a dog, you and your posse experience mishap after mishap. Hex tokens are gained on natural rolls of 1 or 2 instead of the stan-
dard natural 1 for the entire group until you can get your even's on the jackwagon that put the bad magic on your hide. Judges
should take advantage of the next encounter where a cultist or appropriate magic-using type is introduced in an adversarial
encounter and further add that this is the cretin that cast the spell.
19-20 You awaken some miles away from whatever town you're currently bedding down in and have flashes of the night before
where you got too deep into the bottle and wandered off, chasing some mysterious lights in the sky. Those lights led you to a
fairy mound, one of the many gates to the Court of the Fae. Only momentarily startled, the various fey-kin invite you to join in
dance and drink in a night filled with laughter. Unfortunately, your bladder got the best of you, and you accidentally whizzed
on the mound or perhaps committed some other insult to your new friends. You awake with all of your money being taken
and find that once a month, during a random day, you awake with half your funds gone—even a bank or safe can't keep the
thieves from robbing you. The only way to end the constant harassment is to perform some great task for the Court of the Fey,
perhaps rescuing a captive from being used as magical components or clearing a portion of forest containing a fairy mound of
some great tainted beast. Once performed, word will spread, and you'll awaken with a four-leaf clover under your pillow. The
clover grants a permanent +1 bonus to one chosen save category while in possession of it.
21-22 Your latest visit to whatever den of iniquity you chose the night before attracted an addiction demon. The creature feeds on
the emotions generated in your emotional state while high/intoxicated. The demon fills your heart and pushes you down the
road of addiction until you can find the means to exorcise it from your form. Any time you find your way into a town or place
where you're made aware of drugs, alcohol, or substance that brings a “high,” you must pass a DC17 Will save to avoid visiting
the establishment and getting as drunk/ high as you can and lose 1/2 the total contents of your wallet. Passing the save means
24 hours of pushing away from the drug. Attempts to exorcise the demon are extremely hard, with the demon gaining a +6
bonus to any roll to resist ejection. Judges should feel free to give the demon a name and allow the character the ability to see
the demon in reflective surfaces, as well as have conversations with the poor soul where constant temptation is the topic of
the day.
23-24 Your last journey to resupply had you crossing paths with a traveling war party with a powerful shaman. Through your inability
to communicate, you inadvertently insulted the tribe’s offer of hospitality. The shaman casts a powerful curse on you that
gives a physical manifestation to the darker half every person has within their heart. You awaken with a large tumor that re-
sembles a distorted version of your own face, with hair, eyes, and teeth—all being prominent features. The tumor has infantile
intelligence and must be "loved" by its "kin" for one hour each day. The tumor refuses to be covered up and makes disturbing
noises during moments where silence and important conversation are paramount. Judges should roll percentage dice during
any opportune time, and a result of 20% or less means a burp, moan, or disturbing laugh has filled the air. The only way to rid
yourself of the toothy tumor is to be the target of a spell that removes curses.
25-26 After a night out on the town, one of the locals slipped you a little something extra in your whiskey. You wake up to the
earth-shattering sound of the locomotive horn that's currently bearing down on you. Pass a DC 12 Reflex save. If you succeed,
take 2d4 damage from a near miss by the train. If you fail, take 4d8 damage and pass a Luck check to avoid losing a random
limb. To add insult to injury, you're robbed of half the total contents of your wallet.
27-28 That smooth talker Jimmy Jangleford that rode into town and set up shop had a remedy for every ailment known to man, in-
cluding that "growth" you developed that itches more than a hound covered in fleas. It wasn't until a week had passed by that
you realized you'd been swindled. You suffer a -2 penalty to any social rolls as you're unable to keep from clawing at the new
addition, and to add insult to injury, you spent $50 dollars (or whatever was in your wallet at the time) on the snake oil.
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29-30 You spent the evening deep in drink and dissipation, discussing strange philosophies and thoughts with a range of fellow
travellers. At the end of last night, when you blearily gazed up at the last person but you at the table, the face beneath the
stranger’s low-brimmed hat swam with stars and the infinite reaches of space. Opening their mouth, they showed you the
trails of comets and the vast, unintelligible intelligences that drift across the voids, feeding on small minds such as yours as
whales feeding on krill. With a convulsive jerk, you stumbled out into the night, collapse in an alley, and wake up to the terror
of your inevitable death and dissolution—or even worse, your absorption. Make a DC 14 Grit check. If successful, gain 5 XP
and 1 point of permanent Grit. If unsuccessful, gain 5 XP and lose 1 point of permanent Grit in addition to the rolled result on
the Grit check. Either way, Nyarlathotep has SEEN you and will send minions to meddle in your affairs.
31-32 You thought concealing your smoke wagons would do well enough while in this new town, but when little Jimmy saw the pearl
handled Colt peeking out from your duster, he commenced to squealing. You're forced to surrender your arms until you leave
town and must pay a $20 fine or spend three days in jail.
33-34 While visiting the grave of a fallen friend, you run afoul of a group mistaking you for a member of the Jackals gang. Not wishing
to harm the townies, you go peacefully to the local sheriff and turn yourself in. The sheriff takes 1/3 of your total wallet to help
"understand" the mix up before you're shown the way out of town.
35-36 It all started when you decided to dance with the wrong person. The saloon brawl was one for the local paper, and one that left
you with a visit to see the Doc and get stitched up. Harley, the bartender who helped you find the Doc's office, makes sure you
pay for your share of the damages. Lose 1d30 dollars and 1d4 hit points, plus a bad reputation of trying to break up marriages.
37-38 You didn't see that black cat til you stepped on its tail taking a short cut to the saloon. The hellish howl turns your blood cold
and leaves you with some serious bad luck. For 1d3 days, you awaken with 1 Hex token for your transgressions against the
feline kingdom. Befriending a black cat and taking it on as a companion immediately breaks the minor curse.
39-40 Getting sauced at the local saloon isn't normally breaking the law, but stealing Clem's horse and riding it out of town nekkid
with pistols blazing in the night could result in a long drop from the noose. You must pay a $100 fine or spend 15 days in jail on
a diet of beans and water.
41-42 The land you purchased to build a cabin on is haunted by spirits tainted by the events of The Seven Days of Night. You try your
best to tame the shadows, but constant nightmares, sour soil, and rotting winds eventually convince you to pack up and start
over. You lose 1d100 dollars and acquire a minor phobia related to the haunted land.
43-44 That snake-oil salesman hooked you like a large mouthed bass, but when you rubbed some salve on that saddle rash, you
wound up with some nasty blisters. You lose 1d10 dollars and suffer a -2 to AC for 1d7 days as you have to walk funny to keep
your wounds from rubbing. By the time you've tamed the rash, all the kids in town have given you a very unflattering nickname
(Bow-legged Bob, Hobble-stank Hank, etc.)
45-46 A hot bath, hearty meal, and bottle of the top-shelf whiskey sets the night off right, so the pretty/handsome stranger you
wound up "tangling" with just seemed par for the fortunate course life is taking. However, waking up with a dessicated mon-
key paw on the pillow beside you, let's you know lady Calamity might be up to no good. The paw is a cursed item that bestows
a Hex on a natural 1 or 2 on a d20 roll, instead of a 1. The cursed item must be gifted to another innocent to be rid of the
damned paw, and doing so leaves you with a strong streak of guilt (suffer 1 step towards the Path of the Damned).
47-48 You had one shot to stop that runaway horse buggy from wiping out a group of kids and their school marm, and you blew it.
Folks in town wonder why the "hero" didn't do more and add weight to the already large load of guilt you're trying to stomach.
You move 1 step towards the Path of the Damned and find everything you purchase in town to be double in price.
49-50 Most folks gave the talking monkey a wide berth at the saloon bar, but you've been chasing the worm and decided to get to
the bottom of the trickery. T'weren't long before "Nanners" called you out on the street for a showdown. Apparently, Nanners
was once the fastest gun in the West before running afoul of a group of cultists that placed a simian curse on the poor soul.
The foul tempered monkey had a lightning draw and put lead in your paw before you could even draw. You lose all the money
on your person, as after Nanners taught you some manners, he took you to the Doc to get stitched up, and then you proceed-
ed to spend the rest of the cash on top-shelf hooch for you and the cursed gunslinger.
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51-52 You impress the impressionable with your tales of glorious adventure on the trail. A teenager begins following you around and
offers to run errands for you. They also follow you out of town on your next adventure. Roll up a 0-level character as a sidekick.
They will gladly help you and follow you around, ignoring even your quite reasonable directives in the interest of “helping.”
They get 1d2 XP for each adventure they participate in. If they die before making it to 1st level, you begin the next 1d7 days
with a Hex token and move one step towards the Path of the Damned.
53-54 On the way back from the general store, you catch sight of a group of bullies accosting an old prospector that finally found a
claim that pays. You save the old man from being robbed and run off the bullies after revealing your name (you got some repu-
tation you do!). The prospector is grateful to you and shows his appreciation by way of a gold nugget worth $100 dollars. The
prospector also has a good knowledge of the wilderness area outside of town and can serve as a bastion of lore and advice
should you find yourself in the wilds.
55-56 You're approached by a calavera while doing some shopping around town. She mentions an old friend that died during the Civil
War and how your help is needed to free up the soul so that it might pass on to the afterlife. You spend several days crossing
the veil to help the spirit medium locate a lost land deed that will ensure the spirit's living bride and children will be cared for.
The bride and her children are overjoyed at your find and to know her beloved has moved on. She grants you a nice tract of
land by a slow moving river, which would serve as a great spot to build a cabin.
57-58 Your exploits have been recorded and released in the form of a dime novel. You're often recognized in town as the hero of the
novel (50% chance each time you enter a new town) and gain the adoration of the town that results in free food, drink, and
often a place to rest your head. Social interaction rolls gain a +2 bonus when you're dealing with someone who has read about
your exploits.
59-60 You stumble upon some horse rustlers that have just made off with several horses from a local ranch. After rounding the
rustlers up and collecting the bounty of $100 dollars, you return the horses back to the ranch where the grateful owner gifts
you one of the prettiest and hardy stallions you’ve ever seen.
61-62 A whirlwind romance has you overwhelmed as you watch the object of your affections watching through the window as the
train pulls away. Though a parting of ways was necessary to keep your saddle on the trail, you know that love is waiting for
you should you make it through the dark state of the land. Your future better half is well to do and owns hotels all across the
country. Any time you ride into a new town, there is a 40% chance your sweetie owns a reputable place for you to find a hot
bath and a little piece of mind. You will be given free room and board, including food, by the staff that wish nothing but to
make you happy.
63-64 You rode into town to witness a fella drop from the noose for crimes that certainly fit the punishment. When you awaken
early that next morning with the newly dead fella sitting in your room holding your gun belt, you have no option but to listen.
It seems the man was framed and he's come back from the dead as a legendary tommyknocker. Not one to turn away from
a good soul seeking vindication, you ride off with the dead-head and help find the proof needed to clear his name along with
rounding up the true criminal to take back to town. You not only claim an appropriate bounty (2d100 dollars) for the crime,
but earn the favor of a tommyknocker that might gallop in to save your hide during a time of need. Judges should create an
appropriate NPC to be used on the given day.
65-66 Your travels with a mystic monk resulted in helping them eradicate a threat to a dear uncle that runs an apothecary in the
town the poor man was being harassed in. As a result of your heroism, the man prepares compounds for you that will help you
survive the perils of the wilds. You receive four elixirs that restore 1d8 hit points in addition to four that grant a reroll of any
non-magical poison save.
67-68 You hadn't planned on doing any work while your posse was off visiting family, but when the Pinkerton Agent showed up with
that stack of cash ($100), you figured it was time to buy those new boots. The cabal of cultists you broke up were dedicated
to some giant fish calling himself Dagon. You aren't without some scars from the battle, but both you and the agent lived to
see the light of day and rescued quite a looker from a blood-stained altar. You not only have a new pair of boots fashioned from
deep-one hide delivered to your room, but wrapped in canvas is a Pinkerton badge that'll get you intel and possible assistance
whenever you are in the big cities.
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69-70 You befriend a Native American shaman while out on a hunting trip taken to unwind from the stress of stalking the horrors of
the night. The shaman wanders into your camp one starless night and shares a mystical tobacco after you share some of the
rabbit cooking on the spit. The two of you take a trip to the spirit world where you help him hunt a creature plaguing his tribe
by way of a horrible disease. After a horrific battle, the creature is slain, but the shaman perishes in the process. He asks that
you take his physical body and belongings to his tribe where his heroic deeds can be recorded. His spirit often visits you, and
by spending a Boon and touching a raven tattoo you awakened with after the trip to the spirit world, you may ask for guidance
from the spirit by asking a yes or no question.
71-72 Earthbound angels exist and are gathering in numbers for some unforeseen event. You've been shadowed by one for several
days and are determined to be a valuable player in the game between the light and the dark. For 1d7 days, you gain a Boon
each day upon waking up and find your favorite weapon has undergone a change. The weapon gives off a faint glow that
inflicts +1 damage to foes on the Path of the Damned.
73-74 You help break the case of a local sheriff framed for crimes he didn't commit. The man is forever grateful to you and will
always lend you the arm of the law when it comes to gathering intel or wiring other agencies on your behalf. All of this plus
you're a regular at the table where his wife makes some of the best squirrel dumplings!
75-76 You find yourself in one of the largest barroom brawls you've ever seen, but alongside a luchador, you help the owner/barkeep
throw the troublemakers into the street. You gain a permanent friend with the barkeep, who puts you up and keeps you fed
and "hydrated" anytime you're in town.
77-78 You invest all your spare cash in a get-rich-quick scheme selling shares of a mine. Roll 1d8, modified by Luck. (1-4) you lose
it all, and the con man is last seen riding out of town counting their cash; (5-7) you get back your money + 20% more, but
everyone else loses, and the law is looking for you; (8+) it was a great deal after all, and you make a return of double your
investment plus gain the respect of fellow investors in town.
79-80 You spend several days helping the local pastor build a barracks to house a group of youngsters orphaned by a supernatu-
ral attack on their wagon train. The young pastor tells you that you've got the heart of a lion, and he can sense good things
coming for you. He puts a good word in for you during daily prayers for the next d7 days. For each day, you gain 1 Boon and a
+1 save bonus to all Will based saves.
81-82 You knew better than to venture out in the canyons outside of town. Rumors of the Jackals gang were true and you were under
prepared. Fortunately, they took a shine to torturing you along with a young luchador who had tried to bust up the gang and
return stolen horses to his border town. Working up a sneaky plan with Hector "La Llama Azul—The Blue Flame", you not only
escaped but turned the tables on the gang! You split $50 a head (1d8 gang members) with your new friend and accompany
him back to his village where you are treated like true heroes. You also learn some fancy wrasslin' moves while there and are
considered to be skilled at wrestling.
83-84 You attempt to drown yourself in cheap whiskey, companions of negotiable affections, and games of chance, but the whiskey
is watered, the companions unwilling, and you find yourself overcome with ennui. In your tedium, you find yourself listening to
the drunks and old men gathered around the pot-bellied stove. One of the old coots happens to know a lot about the goings on
in town and will serve you well for a bottle of bottom-shelf hooch. You gain 1d4 hints of gossip that might help you with your
next venture.
85-86 Your time away from the posse has you crossing paths with a sin-eater. The man has a task that places him against over-
whelming odds, so why not add your guns to help even the odds a little. As fate would have it, lady Luck took a shine to you
both, and an army of deadpokes were laid to rest the "hard way" along with the warlock that had conjured them up! As a token
of thanks, the grim hero gives you a talisman in the form of a raven. This wondrous item allows you to step into the spirit world
(use the same rules for the sin-eater ability). They also promise to catch your soul when your day of reckoning passes and
personally guide you from the shores of the River Styx.
87-88 You spent the better part of 24 hours chasing the worm at the local saloon, blacking out after several dances with an attrac-
tive distraction that had slightly feral features. They took you on a tour of the town. You awaken with a full chest tattoo of a
black cat. As long as you show kindness to felines that cross your path, the tattoo allows you to shrug off 1 Hex token per day
and also benefit from a -1d bonus to any fumble roll.
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89-90 A vision quest sounds like a great idea, until you wake up at the end of it, coated in your own vomit, lying across from a talking
rabbit dressed in gentleman's clothes. The rabbit seems annoyed but answers the questions you have about the universe and
some of the many secrets it holds. Offering to butter up and fry the carrots you bought for your horse seems to give the well-
dressed hare a different view of you. He leaves you with a four-leafed clover that offers 1 Boon by pulling a leaf. Only one leaf
may be pulled per 24 hours.
91-92 You’re lucky at the tables tonight! Gain 3d4x20 dollars and a pocket watch from a traveling salesman. The pocket watch is
made of a strange blueish-green metal, has two black and two silver hands, and seems to keep two separate times. When the
hands align, there will be a confluence of planes allowing the user to step into and out of the spirit world for 24 hours.
93-94 After you buy a dusty stranger their drinks for the night, they spend a few minutes talking with you before knocking back their
final shot and muttering something about having to be going. They grab your hand in thanks and turn and bolt out the door,
leaving you holding a verdigrised amulet on a corroded brass chain. The heavily weathered amulet, once seen in good light,
depicts a shark-toothed, distorted human face with disquieting glyphs graven around the edges. The amulet provides +1 to
Fort checks and allows the wearer to absorb oxygen from water through their skin (effectively extending the amount of time
you can hold your breath under water by a factor of 5), but it is stolen from a cult of Dagon, which is hunting for the bearer.
95-96 The populace of the next town you find yourself in believes you to be the long-lost heir of the town’s recently deceased mayor.
You look like them, talk like them, and by gosh you even smell like them. The upside is you are given the home and inheritance
that the dead mayor left behind (a nice two-storey affair with 10 acres of prime land and $200 in cash from the inheritance),
the downside is that you were betrothed at birth to the now-grown child of the town’s next most prominent citizen—the
sheriff, who is known to be a stickler for contracts.
97-98 Losing a horse is always hard on a cowboys soul, but when a tainted heathen that aims to end the world is the cause it, it just
makes it that much worse. Sometimes the bond between man and beast holds true, even upon death, so when that alabaster
stallion showed up to the campfire and took a knee, there was no doubting the spirit had found its way back to a new vessel
and with some extraordinary new abilities. The stallion can now cross into the spirit world (follow the rules for crossing over for
sin-eaters—the owner must pay the Personality cost) and shares a strong sense of empathy with you. Simple commands will
be followed, and the horse will fight to the death for you should the time arise.
99-00 There are those that play small roles in the unseen game between the light and the dark, and then there are those destined to
play a major part in the war for humanity. Lady Luck, a benevolent "goddess" watches over the comings and goings of earth's
brave heroes and has taken a particular shine to your hide. Your part in the story has yet to be revealed to you, but you feel
destiny tickling your bones when things get rough and you make it out of a scare by the skin of your teeth. You begin each day
with a Boon token to signify Lady Luck keeping her eye on you and gain a +3 modifier to roll the body checks
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damage may be suffered with members of the
EXPERIENCE POINTS AND posse walking away with a permanent reminder
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT of the encounter. Fatalities are sometimes
One of the most rewarding parts of playing an RPG incurred.
is watching a character you create grow and develop 4 Surviving by the skin of your teeth while
into something legendary. Additional hit points, suffering massive amounts of damage, possible
improved special abilities, and learning new spells are fatalities, and maybe even a forced retreat
just a few ways a character improves as they continue qualifies for the highest reward in xp.
to complete adventures and live to tell the tale.
Additional experience could be rewarded for: finding
Each adventure contains a series of encounters a trap, solving a puzzle, or even developing a plan
that characters must survive in order to live to fight that ultimately saves the day. Judges should weigh
another day. Encounters may be combat oriented, the challenge rating of the task being considered and
involve solving puzzles, or even evading traps just to use the same 0-4 XP scale.
name a few. No matter the form an encounter takes,
successfully surviving it results in a predetermined Class related XP
amount of experience points. With enough accrued Judges might consider awarding characters a set
experience points, a character can advance to the amount of XP based on tasks performed that
next level and begin to enjoy all the benefits offered relate to their specific class or occupation. 1 or
according to their class description at their new 2 XP should be awarded assuming the character
level. spends the necessary time and required resources to
realistically accomplish the task. Below you’ll find a
Judges should award experience points to any
few examples of class-related tasks that might earn a
character successfully surviving an encounter during
reward.
gameplay. Experience points are rewarded for
surviving the encounter, not for each creature, trap, · A revelator spends an extra week in town after
etc. that the character faces. Standard encounters a successful adventure to help put a new roof
that have an average degree of challenge are worth over the local orphanage.
2XP. For easier or more challenging encounters, use
the chart below. · Spending hours in the local town hall of
records leads the occultist to the distant family
Suggested XP Awards of a deceased miner that discovered a fallen
XP Description meteorite. The family offers a small portion of
the dust to help further the current studies for
0 Encounters that offer no risk to the posse by a new spell the occultist is devising.
suffering no damage or losing no resources
should not help them advance in experience. · A calavera encounters a restless spirit refusing
to pass to the afterlife until his widowed wife
1 Encounters that impact the posse minimally by receives the roses he was carrying to her before
suffering damage or lost resources typically fall being accidentally trampled by a panicked
into this category. If they don't break a sweat, horse.
they earn a minimum XP reward.
2 A typical encounter where members of the posse
Alternate XP System
suffered damage and had to utilize some of Character level advancement is relatively quick
their resources, but the result was still a success during the first few levels of game play but begins to
without fatalities. slow as characters grow in power. You simply don’t
reap the rewards that come with playing a high-level
3 Encounters that proved to be truly challenging, character until you’ve paid your dues and earned the
even with the best laid plan. Considerable precious XP required to advance.
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For one of many reasons, a judge A character’s current role in the
might wish to put their posse on grand scheme of things is often
a faster track for advancement. measured by their current Luck
Maybe members of the group will ability score. Those with higher
be moving away in several months, scores have more Luck to spend,
or it could be that the group splits meaning they may be fated to serve
time between Weird Frontiers an important role down the road.
and another RPG, meaning Characters with low Luck scores are
advancement slows to a crawl. It is assumed to be the sacrificial pawns
rare that a player ever gets to see needed to help get those chosen for
his favorite character achieve those bigger things from point A to point
unattainable higher levels before B.
the campaign gets derailed for one
In game terms, Luck can be used
of a 101 other reasons. Simply put,
to aid characters in the following
life gets in the way!
ways.
Allow characters to advance after
Modifiers: Luck modifiers are
completing a number of full
applied to certain specified class
adventures equal to the level they
related abilities in addition to
are on. For example: It takes two
critical hit and fumble rolls (see
adventures to go from level 2 to
the Classes chapter for more
level 3, and three adventures to go
information). Luck also modifies
from level 3 to level 4, etc. Typical
one specific type of roll which is
adventures last two-to-three
determined by rolling on the Lucky
sessions, which means a group
Sign/Birth Augur table found on
meeting weekly would reach 5th
page 23. Remember, that although
level in just five to six months.
Luck scores fluctuate during play as
characters burn away the stat during
LUCK times of need, the original modifier
The world of Weird Frontiers is will always apply to the Birth Augur/
one where the players portray heroes destined to Lucky Sign chart. A character that
play some important role in an end-game that might begins the game with a +2 Luck modifier to poison
just spell the end for all living things. The truth to based on their Lucky Sign roll will always have this
the matter is that much more is at stake than the modifier, regardless of how low their Luck store goes.
characters and the world they live in, devouring Luck checks: Characters often find they’re facing
the earth along with all her inhabitants is just the overwhelming odds or a task for which they’re not
tip of the iceberg. The imprisonment of the Elder prepared or have no skill in. Judges may wish to
Gods didn’t happen without some outside help allow the player to make a “Luck check” in these
from benevolent beings existing on the fringe of the instances, which involves rolling at or under the
cosmos, these “dead gods” as they’re referred to by characters Luck score to have a slim chance at
occultists that specialize in legend & lore had much success.
to gain by the imprisonment of the Elder Gods,
and considering the cosmic stakes, several of these Heroic effort: Any character may choose to burn
benevolent entities have taken a renewed interest any number of points from their Luck ability score
in the fate of humanity, often lending assistance by to help increase the success of a die roll. Each point
way of a “stroke of luck.” of Luck permanently spent in this fashion grants a +1
bonus to the desired roll.
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Staying on the Path: Characters consistently staying Luck as a reward
on their chosen path sometimes find themselves Luck is spent much more easily than it is earned,
rewarded with Luck for staying true to their and it is only through the course of adventure and
moral compass, while those who stray often find great heroics that a character even has a chance to
themselves penalized for acting against the fate replenish spent points. Judges should use the chart
supernatural patrons have tethered to the hero. below to help determine appropriate times to award
and sometimes remove this precious commodity.
LUCK AS A REWARD TABLE

ACTION MODIFIER
Completing a successful adventure brings the posse one step closer to a cosmic event they are +1 to +3 awarded at the end of an adven-
destined to take a role in. Characters acting in accordance with their chosen path while complet- ture.
ing one or more objectives results in favor from a powerful entity with a stake in the end-game.
Characters willingly drawing the ire from an outside power (such as a powerful demon, angel, -1 effective immediately after completing
patron, or even Elder God) will find their mangy hides cursed. The offense must truly warrant the offending act.
the attention of the entity and includes destroying temples or shrines dedicated to the power or
slaying one or more members dedicated to serving it.
Going against one's chosen path causes a minor ripple in the ebb and flow of fate much like a -1 effective immediately.
butterfly effect. While characters are free to sway from their current paths during an adventure,
the powers that be often like to remind characters of their displeasure in the decision that
causes the hero to stray from their course.
Succeeding at tasks that benefit higher powers, whether directly or not, often results in a reward +1 awarded at times of testing.
to reflect the gratitude of the entity benefitting from the deed.
Finding favor with a higher power by direct involvement or helping a creature that is known for +1 awarded at the whim of the creature.
granting good luck.
Knowingly disobeying a higher power or breaking a contract with a dark patron that the character -1 awarded at the time of disobedience.
has some form of dealings with.
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CHAPTER SIX
MAGIC ITEMS
I ain't afraid to die anymore.

I've done it already.
— Hugh Glass, Revenant (2015)

MAGIC ITEMS
use the following guidelines when they decide to flex
THE RARITY OF MAGIC their creative muscle by adding something special to
S
ensing the coming of the second age of magic, the existing reliquary found within these pages.
long forgotten artifacts have begun to stir in
Back story- Remember that magic has found its way
the ancient tombs that have held them safe for
to the West with the re-emergence of long dormant ley
centuries.
lines, but wondrous items that harness arcane energies
Ancient ley lines that have been dormant through are still a rare find in the weird West. Take the item
several ages of mankind now stir as a direct result of you intend to create and give it a story to reflect its
the events of the Seven Days of Night. The energies rarity! Start by giving the item a name and background
embrace the Earth in a web of energy that serves to that includes why the item was created. Was it
feed all things arcane, including the heroic classes born spontaneously as a result of strange events or
found in the Weird Frontiers RPG. purposefully created with some ultimate goal in mind?
While the arcane energy needed to fuel spellwork For example, let’s use a typical farm scythe as a base
is once again abundant in the world of Weird for our item. Daniel Fortner was one of thousands of
Frontiers, those capable of mastering it along with settlers aiming to stake a claim on a nice parcel of land.
the items that draw upon it to produce wondrous This land would serve as a bastion for a promising
effects are few and far between. Considering this future. The forest will provide the timber for a new
rarity, magic items placed in adventures should home, while rich farmable soil will provide food for his
be examined carefully for the effect they’ll have bride and the baby kicking in her belly.
on gameplay and awarded only after characters
Unbeknownst to Daniel, the land purchased with his
have risked life and limb over the course of several
life savings is blanketed with tainted energies causing
sessions to procure the arcane item.
anything built or planted on the land to corrupt and
One of the wonderful elements found in the DCC warp. Cabin walls built from timber pulled out of the
rulebook is in how magic is treated so that it truly dark woods begin to bow, weeping a strange crimson
feels “wondrous” during a typical gaming session. sap, while freshly plowed fields produce crops of grain
Don’t take typical routes when creating a magic and vegetables that come out of the ground with a
item! Breathe a story into it and give it powers that disturbing appearance, often inducing mutations in
serve to make it something memorable! those foolish enough to eat them.
Pleas from his wife to leave the cursed land are
CREATION OF MAGIC ITEMS ignored; Daniel refuses to give up his land, instead
The items included in the Reliquary section (pg 637) slowly succumbing to tender whispers of madness that
of the Weird Frontiers RPG will give a judge plenty comes calling when the sun sets and he’s still working
of wondrous creations to plug into a Weird Frontiers the fields, often literally til his hands bleed. “The crops
campaign. In addition to using these items in your are thirsty” he’d mumble to his wife. Childbirth is
games, use them as fuel for your own machinations. never easy for settlers in the West, and when both his
You’ll notice no standard tables are provided for wife and child perished as a result of “complications,”
creating items. Instead, the listed methods for Daniel took to the crops in a blind rage, determined to
creating items have been left intentionally vague to raze anything taking root in the tainted soil with the
challenge a judge to break away from random rolls scythe—convinced the land had taken his family. Death
when creating arcane items. Judges are encouraged to claimed its third victim as the sweat from Daniel’s
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hands caused the scythe to fly from his grasp, landing its use. The price of using the item’s powers should
in a patch of sickly gourds. As he moved to retrieve be kept in line with the added level of might they
the tool, one of the black vines coiled around his ankle bring to the adventure, with more powerful abilities
causing him to land upon the edge of the waiting blade. often coming with a price heavy enough to make the
As the last of his blood seeped into the earth, the tainted owning player think twice before using it.
ground stirred, opened, and swallowed both man and
In the case of the Whistling Blade, we have an item
the bloodied scythe he held on to.
designed for a 1st or 2nd level character. Even when
The scythe would resurface a few years later; a quasi- used against its chosen enemy, the extra damage
sentient magic item possessed by a sliver of the insane isn’t typically a “game changer.” Magic items can also
spirit of the ill-fated farmer, hell-bent on destroying “grow” with their owning characters as they level up.
things growing from tainted soil. “The Whistling Blade” Rather than have the item eventually thrown in the
gets its name from the ghostly whistling of a song saddlebags when something more powerful is found,
Daniel uttered while working the crops. why not give it a means to grow and develop as part
of a character’s legend?
Game balance- Careful thought must be given to a
magical item with regards to how it affects balance A fair caveat would be that the weapon is infused with
during gameplay. You don’t want to tilt the game the same taint that ended Daniel’s life. The weapon
in favor of players any more than you’d want an dislikes being used against its “tainted kin” and the shaft
item created for a cult leader to wipe out the party. of the weapon bursts with black thorns anytime tainted
Consider the classes in the group and the special vegetation (anything on the Path of the Damned)
abilities and ability score modifiers each character is attacked, inflicting 1hp of draining damage each
has before determining the magic item’s properties. round the magic item is used in this way. Should the
Would an item with a modifier to attack rolls result character using the item reach 0 hit points by way of the
in the owning character never missing an attack roll draining attack, their soul becomes trapped in the staff,
or add to an already formidable bonus to damage? permanently increasing attack and damage modifiers
by an additional +1/+1.
Which character do you think will claim the item?
Judges may wish to design an item specifically for Personality- The item you create doesn’t have to
a character after giving consideration towards the talk or project flaming script in the air, but you can
chosen character’s class abilities and modifiers. certainly give it a sliver of a “soul” with minimal
While there’s no guarantee that the item will make effort. Most magic items come into existence by
it into a character’s hands, clever judges can use way of great passion married to hundreds of hours
story effects to “gently” steer the magic item into the of research, trial, and error (except for rare cases
hands of the character the item is intended for. when items are born during moments of great loss
or triumph). Judges may wish for the personality to
We continue our example by giving the “Whistling
manifest with minor in-game effects or major game
Blade” a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls. The
changers should the item be used in a way that goes
weapon also desires nothing more than to destroy
directly against its purpose. Does the magic item
non-tainted vegetation of all types, including creatures
glow and grow warm to the touch when near those
composed of vegetation (like golems not following
it is aligned with, or grow cold and develop an icy
the Path of the Damned) and immediately blazes to
sheen of frost when wielded by a character following
life when held within 20’ of such matter inflicting an
the opposite Path?
additional d6 fire damage on a successful attack, setting
the target on fire (50% chance). Let’s make the Whispering Blade pulse with a ghostly
light when within 50’ of non-tainted vegetation.
Caveat- Magic items can be balanced or kept in
Additionally, the blade sweats tears of blood within 50’ of
check by imposing some sort of cost or penalty for
where a woman or child has died within the last 24 hours.
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shifts to take control of the new magical firearm.
GUN MAGIC As long as both possessing entities share the same
Though magic items from ages past are resurfacing Path, the magical firearm functions fine, but should
as a result of the events of the Seven Days of Night, the two entities follow different Paths a contested
none strike more fear and awe than a firearm (d20) roll must be made at the beginning of each
baptized in the primal essence of magic. Scholars day to determine which entity manifests for the day.
of the esoteric rarely agree on the method of Should the spirit possessing the ghost irons lose
creation for magical firearms, but some postulate the contest, a gunslinger loses all imparted abilities
the weapons hold willing spirits that followed the (spectral leash, trick shot, etc.).
Path of the Righteous, still hungering for justice in
such a way that it keeps them from crossing into Creation Process
the afterlife. Other experts on the subject think the ♠ F
irst, determine the type of pistol by rolling
weapons were ancient to begin with but carry such d% on table 8-1.
power that they manifest into more commonly
♠ N
ext, roll on table 8-2 to determine the
found weapons found in the current age. What if
firearms chosen path.
the legendary sword Excalibur was discovered in
the 1800’s. What sort of powers would the weapon ♠ T
hen roll d% on table 8-3. Read across the
possess, and would it be better suited taking the table to see how this result determines
form of a beautifully engraved LeMat revolver? six aspects of the firearm’s abilities: plus,
Intelligence, banes, communication, special
One thing all scholars of the subject agree on is that
purpose, and powers.
in capable hands a magic firearm is a weapon of
destruction, sure to play a role in whatever endgame ♠ I f the firearm has banes, roll d% on table 8-4
is happening between mankind and Elder Gods twice for each bane.
eager to reclaim their thrones on Earth and rule over
♠ I f the firearm has a special purpose, roll the
man.
appropriate dice on table 8-5 for the special
Magical firearms share the following traits: purpose.
o two firearms are identical unless the items
♠ N ♠ I f the firearm has a power, roll d% on table
are created together to be used as a pair. 8-6, 8-7, or 8-8 for each power.
agical firearms are typically pistols, though
♠ M Table 8-1: Type of Magic Firearm
judges are free to use any gun as a base for the Roll 1d100 Pistol Type
weapon.
01-15 Starr Army revolver
agical firearms hold some level of
♠ M
16-30 LeMat revolver
intelligence and are considered to walk a Path.
Magical firearms also have individual desires 31-80 Colt Walker
and motivations. 81-00 Remington Model 1858 New Army
♠ M
agical firearms often have properties that Table 8-2: Magic Firearm Path
relate to the method or materials used to
Roll 1d100 Path
create it in addition to other factors (weather,
plane of origin, traits of the creator, etc.). 01-40 Path of the Righteous
Judges wishing to create a magical firearm can use 41-60 Walking the Line
the following tables to help flesh out something they 61-00 Path of the Damned
have in mind or create one randomly by rolling the
appropriate dice. In the rare instance a gunslinger
takes ownership of a magical firearm, it should
be assumed the spirit possessing their ghost irons
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TABLE 8-3: MAGIC FIREARM CHARACTERISTICS
D% ATTACK INT COMMUNICA- NUM- DICE ROLLED POWERS
BONUS TION BER OF FOR SPECIAL
BANES PURPOSE
01-50 +1 1d6 None None 1d12-6 50% chance of one Type I power
51-75 +1 1d6+2 Simple urges 1 1D6 76% chance of one Type I power
76-85 +1 3d4 Simple urges 1d3-1 1d6 then One type I power, 50% chance of one Type II
1d6+6 power.
86-90 +1 2d6 Empathy 1d4-1 1d12 1d3 type I powers, 75% chance of one type II
power
91-94 +2 2d6+2 Empathy 1d4 1d8 then 1d14 1d4 powers of type I or II (50% chance for
which), 50% chance of one type III power
95-96 +2 3d6 Speech 1d3+1 1d14 three 1d4+1 powers of type I or II (50% chance for
times which), 75% chance of one type III power
97-98 75%/+3 3d6+2 Telepathy 1d4+1 1d6 then 1d4+1 powers of type I or II (50% chance for
25%/+4 1d6+6 which, plus one type III power
99-00 50%/+3 3d6+4 Speech & 2d4 1d6 then 1d4+2 powers of type I or II (50% chance for
35%/+4 Telepathy 1d6+10 which, plus 1d3 type III powers
15%/+5
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TABLE 8-4: MAGIC FIREARM BANES
For each bane (as determined by table 8-3), roll twice on this table: once to determine the type of bane and a
second time to determine the effect when battling the bane. Ego check = opposed Int check against bearer.
D% TYPE OF EFFECT WHILE BATTLING BANE
BANE
01-06 Spirits Bullet proof. When successfully attacked by bane, wielder may attempt a Fortitude save w/ DC matching the attack
number to reduce damage by 1/2
07-10 Giants Intense feuding! Firearm urges immediate violence.
11-15 Lycanthropes +2 attack and damage bonus
16-24 Un-dead +2 attack and damage bonus
25-34 Spell casters Skeered ain’t ya? Bullet striking the bane forces an immediate Grit check with a DC 15 as the bane realizes the end
may be near. Failure forces the bane to try and flee directly away from the pistol at full movement. If bane is forced to
fight it suffers -1d to attack rolls until able to flee.
35-41 Demons Lightning draw when facing bane; ego check or wielder gains +4 to initiative and an additional attack for 2d6 rounds,
then is exhausted at -4 Stamina for 1d6 turns thereafter.
42-51 Dragons Bullet bender! Wielder no longer needs line of sight and can place a spin on bullets causing them to drop, rise, or turn
corners. Targets no longer gain cover bonuses.
52-54 Creatures Achilles strike! Wielder knows just where to shoot the bane for max result. Attacker scores criticals against bane at 1
on opposed more result on the die (e.g., if normally score criticals on 19-20, now score on 18-20).
Path.
55-57 Vampires Beacon of hope—allies within 100’ engaged in battle against bane gain a +2 bonus to all saving throws and Grit
checks.
58-59 Elementals Beacon of fury—firearm attempts to persuade everyone that it can communicate with to attack the bane under any
circumstances (ego check for wielder and potentially others).
60-62 Healers Free Bleeder! Wounds against bane continue to bleed, inflicting an additional 1 hp damage (cumulative) per round
after hit until magically healed, so a bane target hit by three successive shots from the pistol takes 3 hp damage per
round thereafter.
63-64 Men Soul thief. Wounds inflicted upon the bane steal one random special ability for 24 hours. The effect is cumulative.
Should the target not have a special ability, it instead suffers a -1 to attack for each hit.
65-66 Fey Crippling shot. Bullet clips a limb used for Movement on the target bane, reducing movement by -5’ for each
successful shot to a minimum of 5’.
67 Golems Tracer fire. A fiery bullet marks bane so it is more easily attacked; allies can fire into melee between wielder and
bane at no penalty and no chance of hitting wielder. Allies attacking bane with missile fire within 100’ of firearm
receive a +1 attack bonus.
68-69 Gamblers Bullet proof. When successfully attacked by bane, wielder may attempt a Fortitude save w/ DC matching the attack
number to reduce damage by ½.
70-72 Serpents Right in the tenders! Shot inflicts an additional d10 damage and stuns bane for 1d3 rounds unless a Fortitude save
w/DC matching the attack can be passed.
73-75 Shape Now Git! With a successful hit, bullet snares the target in an arcane web, sending the bane back to its native plane or
changers lair (Will save to resist vs. DC matching the total attack roll).
(non-
lycanthrope)
76-77 Murderers Ye’ hit muh’ funny bone! Each shot temporarily paralyzes one random limb of the bane. Take the total number of
limbs including head and randomly roll. The bane loses use of the limb for d4 rounds unless a Fortitude save w/DC
matching the attack roll can be passed. Head shots result in blindness rather than paralysis.
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TABLE 8-4: MAGIC FIREARM BANES (CONT.)
D% TYPE OF EFFECT WHILE BATTLING BANE
BANE
78-80 Lawmen That looks infected! Bullet inflicts an additional 1d6 damage to bane, then 1 point of damage each additional round
until the wound can be treated.
81-84 Plant based Summoning: when battling bane, pistol can summon reinforcements, which are a creature type antithetical to the
creatures bane (per judge’s discretion) of total HD equal to half of wielder; firearm can summon 1/day with a 50% chance of
success for a duration of 1d4 turns.
85-87 Divine Bloodhound bullet. Bullets can be fired at invisible targets as it “sniffs” out the bane. If the first shot strikes AC 10
creatures the bullet causes no damage but traces an outline of the bane allowing the wielder to fire additional shots with no
penalty.
88-89 Infernal Bad omen. The bane sees its imminent doom each time it gazes upon the firearm. The bone chilling certainty of
creatures death results in a +3 AC bonus to the wielder of the pistol against attacks made by the bane.
90-91 Extra-planar Vital seeker. The bullet is drawn to the more vital organs of the bane, gaining a +1d attack bonus.
92-93 Mythos Brutal damage. The bullet increases the damage die by +1 against bane as the round shatters and scatters, inflicting
creatures horrendous internal damage.
94-95 Elder Gods Crippling round. Bullet is drawn to vital organs of bane, gaining a +1d to both attack and damage rolls.
96-00 Roll again Meet yer’ maker! When bane is struck, it must make a Fort save (DC = 1d20+10) or instantly die.
twice
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TABLE 8-5: MAGIC FIREARM SPECIAL PURPOSE
Roll 1d16 and cross-reference to the pistol’s chosen path
ROLL 1D16 PATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS WALKING THE LINE PATH OF THE DAMNED
0 or less No special purpose No special purpose No special purpose
1 Enforce the law Avoid conflict whenever possible Break the law
2 Defend the innocent Avoid killing Abuse the weaker man
3 Eliminate the corrupt and unjust Try to make peace between the Pursue alliances with the greedy and
Righteous and the damned ruthless
4 Eliminate murderers Live life as a loner Eliminate those who snitch and interfere
with plans of those that follow the Path
of the Damned
5 Eliminate thieves Bring balance to corrupt towns Become wealthy by way of crime
6 Imprison the wanted Choose no sides Free those following the Path of the
Damned
7 Perform charitable acts Strive for inner balance Regularly commit the seven deadly sins
8 Fight against the incoming tide of Champion things without a voice in the Protect and nurture lands and peoples
tainted lands and people world. infected with the taint of the Elder Gods
9 Eliminate those who prey upon children Destroy written works and artifacts Eliminate those who spread the word
dedicated to religions following the Path of faiths devoted to the Path of the
of the Righteous and the Path of the Righteous
Damned
10 Eliminate servants of the infernal legion Strive to maintain balance between the Eliminate servants of the celestial host
(devils and demons) infernal legion and the celestial host (angels and heavenly agents)
11 Once per week, track and eliminate one Eliminate one follower on the Path of the Once per week, track and eliminate one
follower of the Path of the Damned Righteous for every follower of the Path follower of the Path of the Righteous
of the Damned you eliminate
12 Never spill the blood of an innocent Never spill the blood of an animal, Never spill the blood of a sinner on the
domestic or wild Path of the Damned
13 Build a town for those on the Path of the Eliminate the most powerful of the Destroy a town filled with those on the
Righteous Righteous and the Damned from a town Path of the Righteous
14 Slay a specific Elder God and all its Visit the Dreamlands and perform a Slay a patron following the Path of the
minions quest for the Queen of Spiders to secure Righteous and all its followers
a haven for yourself for when the Elder
Gods return
15 Prevent the second coming of the Elder Prepare yourself for survival when the Prepare the world for the second
Gods Elder Gods return coming of the Elder Gods
16 Roll again twice Roll again twice Roll again twice
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TABLE 8-6: MAGICAL FIREARM POWERS, TYPE I: NATURAL POWERS
ROLL % POWER
01-05 The pistol allows the wielder to understand any language if it’s being held.
06-10 The wielder is capable of pulling his shot to cause non-lethal damage.
11-15 The pistol can “smell” magic, tracking it like a bloodhound. The pistol is skilled at tracking and gains a +4 bonus when magic
has been used within 24 hours.
16-20 While the pistol is being touched, the owner can detect a lie by way of a slight vibration given off from the handle of the gun.
21-25 The pistol serves as an empathic link between the owner and their mount or companions (horses, dogs, etc.). Basic emotions
and desires can be relayed, heightening the relationship of the animals and their human companion.
26-30 Weather can be predicted accurately within a mile radius by holding the pistol in the air. The pistol is also capable of
summoning a storm with moderate rain once per week.
31-35 The pistol begins to glow faintly within a mile of unmined gold. The closer to the source, the brighter the pistol glows.
36-40 Land and people affected by the taint of Elder Gods can be detected by the pistol when in hand. Within 1 mile a slight vibration
can be felt and grows stronger as you get nearer.
41-45 Un-dead within 30’ cause the pistol to glow with an eerie blue light.
46-50 While gripping the pistol, the owner can discern what Path a target is following by way of a colored aura appearing around
their body: blue= Righteous; rainbow=Walking the Line; black= Damned.
51-55 While gripping the pistol, the owner gains night vision up to 60’.
56-60 While within 30’ of a shapeshifter the pistol pulses with an amber glow.
61-65 When placed on a flat surface, the owner can ask the pistol a yes or no question. Once asked, the owner must give the pistol
a spin. Should the barrel point away the answer is “Yes.” Should the barrel point towards the owner the answer is “no.” 1d3
questions may be asked a day.
66-70 While within 20’ of a secret door or hidden passage, the pistol will begin to pulse with a bluish glow.
71-75 When pointed in a specific direction, magic items or objects laced with magic will glow to the owner specifically.
76-80 Creatures within 30’ considered Fey cause the pistol to glow with a pale green light.
81-85 Sleeping with the pistol under the owner’s pillow at night acts as a warning system that will shock the owner awake by way of
a horrific nightmare. As a result, the owner can never be caught by surprise while sleeping.
86-90 The pistol casts up to a 20’ globe of darkness or light within 60’. Pistols aligned with the Path of the Damned produce
darkness, while those of the Righteous produce light. Should the pistol Walk the Line, the globe manifests as a fog. Once
manifested, the globe can be moved up to 20’ per round as long as the pistol wielder remains concentrating. The power can
be used once per day.
91-95 The pistol grows warm to the touch when a target following the opposite Path as that of the pistol comes within 50’.
96-00 Owner gains the ability to see the invisible as well as objects in the spirit world.
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TABLE 8-7: MAGICAL FIREARM POWERS, TYPE II: COMBAT
ROLL % POWER
01-05 Bullets fired from the gun can be made to ricochet off any available solid surface, effectively denying targets of any cover.
06-10 As a free action, a handful of bullets can be thrown into the air which causes the pistol’s cylinder to eject spent rounds and draw in
the new load. Reloading is a free action.
11-15 Bullets ignite with the fires of hate as they speed towards the target, causing an additional d6 damage from internal burns. Should
the Path of the target be the opposite of the pistol, the rounds inflict 2d6 additional burn damage.
16-20 Each successful strike drains 1d3 Agility from the target and immediately transfers the stolen points to the gun owner. Only one
target may be affected at a time by the power, and the gun owner’s Agility can never rise above 21—all additional Agility points are
simply lost. Lost/gained Agility returns to normal after 24 hours.
21-24 Each round fires with the chilling touch of death infused within. Bullets striking targets inflict an additional d4 cold damage and
they must immediately pass a Fortitude save with a DC matching the total attack roll to avoid being stunned on their next action.
25-29 The pistol can absorb up to a d8 damage of any fire, cold, or electrical damage the gun owner suffers and adds the absorbed
damage back to the next round fired. Each separate attack that strikes the gun owner allows a separate bullet to be “charged.” The
energy dissipates if unused within 24 hours.
30-32 Once per turn, a bullet can be fired into the air that creates a concussive force that inflicts d10 sonic damage, forcing all within 30’
to pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid being knocked prone from the force of the blast.
33-37 Bullets can pierce the veil, inflicting an additional d6 damage to natives of the spirit world and granting a +1d bonus to Crit table
rolls.
38-39 Once every 24 hours, the gun can be designated to be especially fatal to one type of creature. The owner must tell the judge what
type of creature he wishes to name (un-dead, shapeshifters, fey, etc.). Successful shots gain a +1d to attack and damage rolls and
also gain a +1d to Crit table rolls.
40-44 Targets successfully struck lose one point of Luck permanently as the pistol’s owner gains the syphoned mojo. The total of leached
Luck can never go over 21, and unused points simply vanish after 24 hours.
45 Widowmaker—any critical hit instantly results in death to the target unless a Fortitude save with a DC matching the total attack roll
can be passed. Yes, you are truly a badass.
46-50 Vampiric kiss. Each time a target suffers damage from the gun, 1 point of the total damage can be used to heal the pistol’s owner.
Hit points cannot be raised more than 10 over the gun owner’s max hit point total. Additional hit points fade away after 24 hours.
51-55 Sin seeker. Targets on the Path of the Damned draw the ire of the bullet as it seems to “track” its target. Two attack rolls are made,
with the higher being used as the attack result. Should the pistol be on the Path of the Damned, the effect is instead used on
those following the Path of the Righteous. Guns Walking the Line vary; should the higher die roll be odd, the power strikes at those
following the Path of the Damned; an even number affects those on the Righteous Path.
56-60 Bones to stone—bullets from the pistol successfully striking the target randomly paralyze one of the targets arms or legs (roll 1d5:
1- Head, 2-left arm, 3-right arm, 4-left leg, 5- right leg), and on a critical strike, turn the target limb to stone permanently unless a
Will save with a DC10+d10 can be passed. Stone limbs are useless and can only be restored by way of a remove curse. Should a 1
be rolled, the target will suffocate in Stamina x1 rounds.
61-70 Bullets fired from the pistol resemble tiny black serpents, and upon striking their target, manifest into black asps that inflict an
additional d6 poison damage. Targets must immediately pass a DC 15 Fortitude save or begin losing 1d4 Stamina damage each
round until the save can be passed. Upon passing the save, the serpents crumble to ash. Reaching 0 Stamina results in death.
71-75 Rounds successfully striking the target inflict normal damage, but the wound leaves 1d5 leeches that drain 1 hit point per round
per leech until a standard action is used to remove the foul blood suckers.
76-81 The pistol instills fear to un-dead creatures within eyesight of the pistol. Un-dead creatures of 2 HD or less immediately flee directly
away from the pistol, while creatures of 3 HD or higher must immediately pass a DC 12 Will save to remain. Creatures forced to fight
do so at a -1d to attack and damage rolls.
82-86 Bullets striking their target immediately freeze the wound area, causing an additional d3 Stamina damage from frostbite left in the
wound. In addition to the chilling damage, targets must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save or suffer a -1 to attack rolls for 1d3 rounds.
Successive wounds that reduce the target to 0 Stamina translate into death by frostbite.
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TABLE 8-7: MAGICAL FIREARM POWERS, TYPE II: COMBAT (CONT.)
ROLL % POWER
87-91 When the pistol is drawn, an arcane shield forms from the barrel and acts as a kinetic barrier. The wielder gains a +4 bonus to AC
and magic related saving throws.
92-96 Bullets piercing the hide of the target burst into a host of maggots that immediately begin burrowing deeper into the host. Target
must immediately pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid losing d4 Stamina damage each day until the save is passed. Targets
reduced to 0 Stamina burst in a spray of gore and bloodflies that take to the air.
97-99 Bullets from the pistol home in on a target’s eyes, partially blinding with a normal strike for 1d4 rounds (-1d to all rolls requiring
sight), while a critical hit permanently destroys the organ unless a Reflex save with a DC matching the attack number can be
passed. Losing both eyes imposes a permanent -2d to all rolls requiring sight.
00 Roll again twice on this table.
TABLE 8-8: MAGICAL FIREARM POWERS, TYPE III: MAGICAL

ROLL % POWER
01-07 The wielder conjures a strong wind that lifts them into the air 30’ off the ground. Direction and speed can be maintained if
concentration is held. Breaking concentration lowers the gun owner safely to the ground at a rate of 30’ per round.
08-14 While gripped, the wielder is protected by a soft glow of ever-changing glyphs and arcane symbols serving to act as an anti-
magic barrier. Any spell or spell-like ability fails with a 60% chance while the pistol is held.
15-20 The pistol can leech from its wielder’s physical stats much like spellburn. The wielder may burn any amount of points for a 1:1
bonus to attack or damage rolls. Ability points burned can only be healed by normal means.
21-25 Once per day the pistol can create 1d5 mirror images of the wielder. Images shatter like glass upon taking 1 hp of damage.
26-30 The owner of the pistol is immune to poison of all forms while the pistol is worn or held in hand.
31-39 The pistol can be used to fire a round into a natural solid surface. The following round the targeted area forms a portal to the
Dreamlands for 1d4 rounds. Return is only possible by the same means.
40-51 Wielder is immune to all damage from one form of energy while the pistol is gripped (roll 1d3): 1- fire, 2- cold, 3- Electrical.
52-58 The wielder may turn invisible up to three times a day for as long as the pistol is held in hand. Invisibility lasts until the wielder
takes an offensive action.
59-65 For as long as the pistol is worn, the owner is resistant to critical strikes, receiving a saving throw with a DC matching the
unmodified attack roll to avoid any critical effect.
66-75 The pistol was crafted by the Lords of Ulthar. The gun is silent when fired and grants the wielder the ability to transform into a
shadow cat capable of bouncing from shadow to shadow within 60’. While within the shadow, the wielder is immune to non-
magical attacks, otherwise the wielder assumes an AC of 12 and retains their hit points. All gear and carried equipment are
assumed to transform with the owner of the pistol. This ability may be used once per 24 hours and only at night.
76-84 A wielder gripping the pistol regenerates 1hp per turn. Lost limbs and organs return after a combined total of 24 hours of
holding the pistol has been achieved.
85-90 Any successful attack forces creatures not native to this world to pass an immediate DC 12 Will save to avoid being pulled
back to their native plane for 24 hours.
91-94 Three times per day the pistol may fire arcane bolts. Each activation is treated like a lead spitter spell and the total attack
number counts as the spell check for the ability. Any misfire overloads the pistol with arcane energy for 24 hours, making it
useless.
95-98 The pistol was crafted in the deepest part of the spirit world by its denizens. The target’s soul temporarily is jared from its host
corpse for 1d6 rounds, leaving the body helpless and the soul potentially trapped in the spirit world should the physical body
be slain.
99-00 The pistol is infected by the powerful taint of an Elder God. Any successful attack results in the bullet morphing into a brain-
slug that burrows into the victim and then travels to the brain on the following round. Unless the slug is removed by magical
healing (4 dice worth of healing must be achieved) within 1d5+1 rounds, the victim’s soul is devoured during a nightmarish
journey to alien dimensions, leaving only a drooling, mindless form in its stead.
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been achieved. The number needed to successfully
SCROLLS transfer a spell is the same for learning a new spell.
A magical scroll is a one-use spell, usually penned
Reading a scroll- Remember that anyone can read
upon a piece of parchment or other material
a scroll, but only trained spellcasters may so do
(leather, skin, runestones, etc.) with magical
with a normal spell check. All others must treat the
formulae and incantations used for casting the
attempt as an unskilled d10 attempt, modified by
stored spell. Typically, scrolls are prepared by
Intelligence and Luck modifiers (note: bedlamites
soaking the pages thoroughly in a formula that
and mountebanks count as non-skilled in this case).
contains components related to the spell, in addition
to a small amount of blood from its creator.
POTIONS
Creating a scroll- Occultists may commit any spell
they currently have mastery over onto a scroll. One of the new classes found in the Weird Frontiers
Success leaves the spell magically trapped in the RPG is the mountebank. They create formidable
parchment it was written upon until freed by spoken magical potions, elixirs, and dusts that have the
word. This includes any additional requirements potential of rivaling the most powerful occultist
needed to cast the spell. Once read from the page, spells. You’ll find a large assortment of these
the words vanish or the page bursts into flames “formulae” included in the Magic chapter (starting
depending entirely on who or what penned the on pg 278). Judges are free to place any of these
arcane parchment. mixtures ready to use in their sessions and are
encouraged to use the Random Result charts found
Fashioning a scroll takes one day of intense work per with each formula in the Magic section.
level of the spell and proper components and tools
will have to be procured (judges should generally Drinking a potion counts as a standard action and
charge $100 per level of the spell) before the process is handled by having the judge check for the effect
can be attempted. Once the proper time is spent on of the potion by rolling 1d20, modified by any
the spell, the occultist rolls % to see if the penned Luck modifier of the user. Should the creator of
document contains the necessary arcane energies. the potion be present (the mountebank), have that
The chance of success being the same as the number player roll by normal means once used instead.
needed to learn a new spell.
Copying a spell from a scroll-
Any occultist with access to
the scroll may attempt to
add the scroll’s spell to their
own personal grimoire. The
spellcaster wishing to commit
the spell(s) to their grimoire
must prepare and study the
parchment for one day per level
of the spell before making a
percentage roll to determine
if the attempt is successful.
Success means the scroll is
destroyed, but the spell is
successfully transferred to
the caster’s grimoire. Failure
means the spell remains on the
original document and may not
be retried until a new level has
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Rat" McCaw, Cyrus discovered his gun rig possessed
RELIQUARY certain unique qualities.
As previously mentioned, the world of Weird
This scaled dual-holster gun rig can accommodate
Frontiers introduces a second age of magic brought
a revolver of any caliber as it expands or shrinks to
about by way of the Earth reacting in defense from
need. Attacks made by guns drawn from the holster
the smothering tide of taint unleashed during the
attack with +2 to initiative as they appear to be
events of the Seven days of Night. With the coming
fast moving shadows. Any being from this world
of the second age of magic, items long forgotten or
that's dealt damage from a gun drawn from one of
crafted by ancient means are beginning to find their
the holsters must make a DC 16 Fortitude save or
way into the hands of powerful heroes and in some
develop oozing sores around the bullet wounds.
cases, the villains that seek to unleash Hell on Earth.
These sores burn and itch with intensity and the
Below, judges will find a listing of ready-made items
victim develops a raging fever, causing 1 point of
created for insertion into your adventures or to serve
Stamina damage per successful attack until healed
as inspiration for creating your own items.
through normal rest.
Brown Bear Gloves of Chief Machakw
Dead Man's Noose
These gloves are made from the paws of a large brown
Many bandits, robbers, horse thieves, and murderers
bear. Natives tell of a great chieftain that hunted and
meet their fate on the end of a rope. Several dark
killed the bear out of revenge for the death of his son
cults have performed ancient rituals to bind and
during a hunting party. As the chieftain lay victorious
control the decaying bodies of the dead. The
but wounded and close to death from the fight, a
harnessing of these eldritch rites has been fused with
large bearded man appeared as he lost consciousness.
the simple ropes commonly used for many functions.
He awoke days later, his wounds bandaged and the
As cults are often hidden amongst the small towns
mountain man by his side. Never speaking a word but
and cities of the Western United States of America,
caring for him day and night while fever set in. When
their arcane creations were occasionally taken and
his fever broke and he woke from a long slumber,
stored with common items of the same type. The
the paws of the bear sat by the campfire, having been
dead man's noose is such an item. Created to revive
crafted into thick gloves for the upcoming winter.
and control the dead, they were often unknowingly
The mountain man was gone.
worn upon the criminal's neck, even to the grave.
These gloves have large claws that allow the wearer
The dead man's noose appears as a normal piece
to cause 1d7+1 damage plus their Strength modifier
of strong hemp rope that ends in a noose. If the
in melee. Due to the size of these gloves, firing a
noose is placed upon the neck of a dead body for 24
gun or any fine manipulation of items is impossible.
hours, the next person to grasp the rope will be able
They do provide excellent warmth in sub-zero
to control the dead body until midnight, in which
temperatures.
case another 24 hours must pass before reclaiming
Cyrus Trimmer's Dual Holster Gun Rig control. To control the un-dead, the rope must be
Cyrus Trimmer was an upstanding Texas Ranger, held in the hand. Letting go of the rope will force
well liked and respected. While travelling through the un-dead to fall to the ground, immobile, until
Chappell Hill Texas, the town was terrorized by an the same person grasps the rope again. A new person
unknown creature of otherworldly design. Cyrus can grasp the rope and wait the normal 24 hours
fought the being to the death in a blaze of gunfire, to claim control over the un-dead. The un-dead
claws, and blood. When the dust settled, Cyrus will follow simple orders such as stay, attack, or
barely survived, and the creature was dead at his defend an area. The un-dead will even perform a
feet. While he recuperated under the watchful eye of task that might lead to its destruction. The body has
the local doctor, the town's leatherworker fashioned the statistics of a typical deadpoke (see Bestiary pg
a black, dual-holster gun rig from the things scaly 678). A typical dead man's noose is seven feet long
hide in appreciation of his heroic deed. Soon after, and identified by a fetid odor and producing a black
while arresting the notorious criminal Jack "the flame when burned.
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Dread-skin Belt 5 The wearer is able to add +2 to all Reflex
During the Seven Days of Night many communities saves and Agility checks.
fought back against the horrors that seeped 6 The wearer gains +10' to movement.
through to threaten this world. One of these many
otherworldly creatures appeared as the earthly Elki's Hoop Drum
equivalent of snakes covered in the darkest of black This two-sided, deerskin, rawhide hoop drum
scales and possessing the deadliest of abilities. Their belonged to a Miwok Indian named Elki. It was
eyes shone with a red glow and they had a quickness adorned with bear-fur trim and decorated with
not possessed by their local counterparts. As the arrow shafts, with clay earth pigment paints
night finally turned to day, many of these creatures depicting a large bear on both sides. Used during
had been killed, but they claimed many souls. In the many ceremonies and rituals, it was handed down
days that followed, many of the alien snakes were to Elki from his father and his father before him.
skinned and used to make belts for sale to local and The tales passed down through the generations
travelling salesmen. Prized for their slick shine and have told that the drum has been used during some
sturdy material, the belts became a much-desired of the most important moments of the tribe. From
item, becoming a valuable article of clothing. Only marriages, festivals, dances, and more, it's older than
later, during certain harrowing occasions, did the all the Miwok that now live. The Miwok believe the
belts prove to be much more than originally believed. drum can speak to animal spirits as well as lull the
tribe’s shamans into visions, dreams, and trances
A dread-skin belt provides a +1 AC to its wearer and where the spirits offer aid to those that seek it. The
cannot be broken due to pulling the belt apart, even drum was found miles away from Miwok lands
if attached by a heavy weight—though a sharp knife without explanation after the Seven Days of Night.
can cut it. The wearer of a dread-skin belt gains +2 The only evidence of Elki's fate was blood stains
to initiative versus all rodents, and they must make that now mark one side of the drum and cannot be
a DC 18 Willpower save when a rodent is seen or be washed off.
compelled to attack, kill, and then eat the rodent
raw. More rodents encountered increases the Spending 4 rounds beating the drum in a rhythmic
Willpower save DC by +2 in relation to the size of fashion, at night and while in a relaxed state,
the swarm. Consuming a rodent gives the wearer a will add +2 to navigation checks to enter other
-2 to all Personality checks with those that witnessed realms. During encounters, if the drum is beaten
the act. Each dread-skin belt has an additional for 2 rounds, friendly listeners gain +2 to AC and
random effect rolled on the following table. Willpower saves for 2d4 rounds. The drum will beat
three times by itself if anything not native to the
Roll d6 Effect earth is within 20'.
1 The wearer is immune to all poisons, and
the drinking of a snake's venom heals the Fallen Breastplates of the Sioux
wearer for 1d2 hit points per snake. During the Seven Days of Night, a great gathering
2 The wearer can see the heat signatures of of Sioux warriors travelled through a black portal
all heat producing items including people that appeared high in the Black Hills. The Sioux had
up to 15'. This cannot be seen through been besieged for several nights by creatures not
walls but can be detected in darkness. of this world, and after losing many of their tribe,
the braves took the battle to their foes. When the
3 The wearer can perform a bite attack as surviving fighters returned, they were wounded,
their action that forces the target to make exhausted, and shells of their former selves. They
a DC 16 Fort save on a successful attack or spoke of a dark, strange land of a bizarre nature. The
suffer 1d3 poison damage each round for sky held aloft many moons under which monstrous
1d3 rounds. beings slew many of their number. Despite killing
4 The wearer gains +2 initiative during many of their foes, the warriors gathered as many of
daylight hours and outside. their dead and wounded as they could and escaped
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to their lands. The many breastplates of the dead
(made of hollow cattle bone and often decorated
with glass pony beads, leather strips, and eagle
feathers) seemed to have captured the souls of their
bearers when they lost their lives in the alien world.
All of these Sioux breastplates change their size to
accommodate the wearer, as well as occasionally
rippling like water, or expanding and collapsing like
the bellowing of lungs. Each breastplate contains 1
effect that benefits the wearer, as listed below. All of
these breastplates provide +2 to AC unless noted in
the rolled effect and may be worn under clothing or
other armor.
Roll 1d12 Effect
1 +4 to AC.
2 Heals 1d4 hit points each sunrise.
3 No damage from fire or ice damage.
4 Water breathing.
5 +2 to initiative.
6 A whisper in the wearer's ear warns of
hidden dangers within 20'.
7 Provides a ghostly light with a radius of 10' Herman Conway’s Stag Handled Knife
when needed.
This fixed stag-handled knife once belonged to
8 Once per turn, the breastplate may send Herman “Backstabber” Conway out of the Dakota
out a pulse of kinetic energy; as the Territory. Herman was a cruel, violent, and
wearer's action, it forces all those within murderous criminal who was known for horse
10' to make a DC 15 Reflex save or be stealing, bank robbing, and stabbing men in the
violently thrown to the ground, causing back. Word spread to watch your back around him,
1d3 points of damage. but some folks didn’t know any better. He stabbed
9 All damage is reduced by 1. a foreigner from the far orient over a poker game
with his trusty stag-handle knife. Witnesses state the
10 The wearer floats downward at a rate of 5'
foreigner spit curses in his face, laughing. Herman
if falling or jumping from any height.
seemed to be struck by black lightning from his
11 No wild animal of this world will harm victim’s body. Herman turned to ash except for this
the wearer, and it adds +4 to Personality stag-handled knife, which stays stained with black
checks when dealing with all animals. blood til this very day.
12 The wearer can go 1d3+1 days without This knife adds a +2 to backstab and +1d4 to backstab
sleep (rolled secretly by the judge) but then damage. Any backstab using this knife that does
falls into a deep sleep on the following damage to a target causes the wielder to make a DC 16
day, at midnight, which they are unable Willpower save or take 1d8 damage from a discharge
to wake from for 24 hours. During this of black lightning. After a successful backstab with
24 hour-long sleep the wearer heals all this knife, the wielder’s hand will be covered in a black
damage. ash until it can be vigorously washed off, which takes
1d4+2 rounds with soap and water.
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Isaac Kirkland's High Back Saddle After 2d3 days of having the saddle on the same
Isaac Kirkland was a British-born practitioner of horse, the owner of the horse will be able to
the arcane arts as well as a wealthy explorer who concentrate for 3 rounds and then make a DC 16
travelled throughout the Orient, India, Europe, and Willpower save. Failure results in an acute headache
Central America. His knowledge of the Elder Gods, and a -2 to all actions that lasts for 1 turn. Success
the Cosmos, and otherworldly beings beyond the allows the horse's owner to see through their steed's
stars was said to be unsurpassed while he lived. He eyes for as long as they do not move or take any
explored the western United States at the end of other action other than concentrating. There is no
his life as he was fascinated by Indian spiritualism. range that the horse and owner must be within in
His father had been a leatherworker and taught his order to use this ability.
son the trade in his youth. He handmade the high-
Jacob Calhoun's Boss of the Plains Hat
back saddle years ago while traveling the Arabian
Peninsula. Mr. Kirkland's personal effects were left at Designed in 1865 by John B. Stetson, the Boss of the
a hotel in a small town in Arizona while he traveled Plains hat was stylish, water-proof, and exactly the
with a local Navajo guide. The Seven Days of Night protection a person needed to keep the sun and rain
covered the land in darkness while he was gone, off their face and neck while traveling the American
and he did not return for two months. Starving, West. It was easily customizable with creases, bends,
dehydrated, covered in wounds, and his right arm folds, trinkets or feathers regularly woven in. A
black and dried out like a burnt log, he died at the Stetson hat took on the personal look of each wearer
feet of the hotel owner—the last words he was able through these unique features. Mr. Jacob Calhoun's
to choke out were: "She comes, her young … we are hat was no exception. In particular, Jacob Calhoun's
no more." His property was sold at a town auction, hat mirrored his wicked and evil life. Mr. Calhoun
along with his signature saddle. Also called the was a ritualistic murderer and madman who often
"Scrawl Saddle," every inch of the saddle, strap, skirt, spoke of conversing with those that live in the stars,
and fender are covered in carved handwriting of an whom he made pacts with in exchange for power
esoteric language. Several of the pieces of leather and knowledge. His hat served as a ritual item in
appear as coming from an animal other than bovine, many of his sacrifices, being used as a bowl to collect
and each person smells a different but obviously his victim's blood, from which he drank. Stained
unique smell emanating from it, with no two people with the blood of countless souls, his hat took on
agreeing on the particular scent. The saddle will a sinister appearance. His killer is unknown, but
shed like a snake’s skin once a year at the beginning the body of Jacob Calhoun was found skinned and
of Summer. Picking the "dead" skin will accelerate pierced by many trees whose branches speared his
the shedding and keep the rider busy during a dull body. Upon a bloody tree limb sat his Stetson hat.
travel. His skinned flesh was never found.
The saddle gives the horse +1 to Init, +2 to AC, This brown Boss of the Plains hat has folded up sides
and 10' to movement. It also adds +9 to the horse's with a depressed crown. The right side of the brim
Willpower saving throw. Only under the night sky, is slashed, and there is a slight hole in the back. The
if the saddle is removed and placed on the ground, inside of the crown is dark red, stained from blood.
it will levitate to a height of 15'. It will then expand a When the hat is worn, a DC 16 Willpower save must
half-globe of invisibility 30' in diameter. All people, be made to drown out a symphony of death screams
animals, and their items will be invisible to anything that echo in the wearer’s head. Failure means the
looking in from outside the globe. This lasts until sufferer will take a -2 to all actions for 1 turn. This
dawn. This globe also shelters those within from save must be made each time the hat is placed upon
wind, rain, sandstorm, or snow. Should the saddle the head. This even affects those that have lost
need to be retrieved prematurely, one of the stirrup their hearing. A successful save allows the wearer
leather straps elongates down to around 6' high, to tolerate the screams but they will be at a -1 to
which can then pull the saddle down, which then all hearing checks. The hat gives the wearer a +2 to
disrupts the globe. AC and allows them to see blood trails as if it were
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bright like a flame. The blood must have been spilled went berserk—poured out of the rift. Lt. Anderson
within a month's time. Three times per day the stood fast. He shouted orders for his men to stay
wearer may spend 1 point of Personality to unleash and fight, and though many of them fled, a small
an inhuman, blood curdling scream of different number stayed by his side. A brutal fight of brave
voices that affects everything in a 30' radius, who men and this thing of nightmares lasted for what
must make a DC 18 Willpower save or be at -4 to all seemed like the entire night. Lt. Anderson's uniform
actions for 1d3+1 rounds. was shredded, and he was covered with many
wounds from the thing’s many monstrous mouths.
Lt. Benjamin T. Anderson's Confederate Most of his men that fought beside him were slain
Cavalry Saber or on death's door. With one last heroic charge, Lt.
Second Lieutenant Benjamin Taylor Anderson was Anderson pushed the thing back through the rift,
a young cavalry officer in the Confederate Army. his cavalry saber buried within its bulbous flesh.
During the Seven Days of Night, Lt. Anderson His saber was torn from his grasp as he fell through
found himself and his cavalry soldiers atop a bald the rift, along with the nightmarish creature. The
hill in the mountains of North Carolina. They were rift expelled a massive blast of cosmic energy that
drawn to the hilltop by flowing ribbons of dark threw those watching to the ground and splintered
energy that flowed from its precipice. Upon their the surrounding trees. The rift vanished along with
arrival, they found a cosmic rift opening, floating the thing and Lt. Anderson. Those that could see
above the ground. Frightful and dumbstruck, the saw a flash of light and then the saber appeared,
soldiers froze. A being not of this world—which was falling to the ground, where the rift once was. The
so abhorrent and alien to these men that many of survivors looked upon the blade with amazement
them fled gibbering with madness as their horses as it appeared glowing with intense heat and sizzled
with black blood. The saber was returned to their
regiment and the heroic story of 2nd Lieutenant
Benjamin T. Anderson, his men, and the thing was
passed from soldier to soldier.
Lt. Anderson's cavalry saber has a bright shine to its
blade, though it always appears slick, as if coated
with a small amount of black blood. The handle is
cold like ice, while the blade is hot like a skillet on
the stove. In order to wield the saber, a glove must
be worn or it causes 1 point of damage per round
after a number of rounds equal to the wielder's
Stamina modifier. The saber does 1d8+2 points of
damage plus 1d3 points of fire damage. While in
hand, the saber allows the wielder to see in complete
darkness and withstand the coldest of temperatures.
The sword perpetually drips with the blood of the
slain alien being. The sight of the blood is very
compulsive to the wielder and causes the wielder
to make a DC 16 Willpower save each time the
sword does damage to a target that bleeds. Failure
results in the wielder compelled to lick the target’s
blood—mixed with the alien blood—from the blade,
causing 1 point of Personality damage. The wielder
of the saber will often have dreams of the cold black
emptiness of space and of massive writhing things
that drift amongst the stars for eons.
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Lucky Rabbit's Foot slipping by. He ordered the ores retrieval despite
From 1863 to 1865, the Lambert Gift & Novelty his contact’s apprehension. He found the metal to
Company produced a line of "Lucky Rabbit's Foot" have a slight sheen and was slightly lighter than
novelty items for retail. The company's production the normal metal he used for creating his canteens.
costs went over budget as the man in charge of Only 54 canteens were made using this unique metal
overseeing the manufacturing of the item demanded while the remaining amount was made with existing
a strange and strict list of instructions, which metal supply. It was upon the battlefield that their
included such oddities as which foot of the rabbit unique qualities were discovered. The canteens can
was to be used, as well as the animals being killed be identified by a star symbol etched on the inside
during a certain moon cycle. When customer's bottom of the canteen, as well as a subtle blue hue
swore by their improved luck while carrying the the metal possesses. The canteen holds 42oz and
rabbit's foot, the company believed it to be merely a comes with cork, string, wool cover, and cloth sling.
coincidence. Word spread far and wide of the good Drinking the contents of a full canteen throughout
fortunes that befell the owners of such rabbit's feet, the day gives the drinker unique effects for the
and other companies quickly saw the opportunity following day after they wake. Only one person may
and demand to cash in on the apparent fad. Many receive the effects of drinking from the canteen per
companies produced their own rabbit's foot novelty day.
items which flooded the market and were bought
by naive luck seekers. The Lambert Gift & Novelty Roll 1d6 Effect
Company closed their doors under unknown 1 The drinker is nauseous and can't keep
circumstances shortly after the Seven Days of food down, resulting in -2 to all actions for
Night. Their line of rabbit's feet are still in private the day.
circulation and were marked with the company's
2 +1 to AC as the drinker's skin is tougher,
name of "Lambert'' on the cap.
but their movement is slowed by 5'.
While in a person's possession, a Lambert Lucky 3 +1 to Luck as things just happen to go the
Rabbit's Foot provides +1 to Luck. If the foot is taken drinker's way, but they take +1 damage
out and rubbed for 1 round, with eyes closed and from all sources.
concentrating, it provides an additional +2 (+3 total)
to Luck to the users next Luck check. This ability 4 +1 to melee damage as they gain muscle
may only be used once per day as further rubbings mass but are slow to react, resulting in a -1
provide no further bonus. to Reflex saves.
5 +1 to ranged attack rolls as their vision
Pattern 1865 Star Symbol Canteen seems sharper, but their mind and
The Union Army commissioned another mass willpower are diminished, resulting in a -1
supply of water canteens during the spring of 1865. to Personality and Intelligence.
Paul J. Field's canteen pattern was used to create the 6 +1 to Initiative as the drinker is quick
lot that would be shipped to the frontlines in several thinking but also prone to weakness,
states, as the war continued. Due to a lack of proper resulting in a -1 to all Fort saves.
metal materials, Field had to look to other metal
producers to help fulfill the order. While trying Pieces of Night
to keep costs down, Field heard the tale of a large During the Seven Days of Night, many meteorites
amount of untouched ore that had been found on a broke the blackness of night with a burning streak
farmer's land far to the west in Colorado and could in the night sky. When they struck the earth, they
be procured for a cheap price. Through working shattered across the ground sending metal pieces of
with his western metal fabrication contacts, he cosmic shrapnel over miles, causing damage, injury,
received reports that the ore was unique, located in a and even death. Those that picked it from the soil, a
sacred Indian site and could be faulty as it possessed roof, or a loved one, found that it was thin, durable
strange properties. Field was desperate as time was and easy to smelt. With the horrors that arrived with
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the darkness, many ran low on ammunition as they and night for weeks. Many believed he had lost his
fought for their lives. The pieces of plentiful space mind, others believed he was perfecting a difficult
metal were often used, as it was easy to cast into to master skill. During the Seven Days of Night
bullets, and was found to be very effective at killing he accomplished his task. With a mighty kick and
the things that terrorized them. Word of their use a flash of energy he forced the waterfall to flow
spread from town to town. Blacksmiths made bullet upward as his body vanished in a sparkling glow of
casings by the hundreds as the people gathered heavenly light. His changshan lay neatly folded on
as much star metal as they could find. The bullets the rocks below. The waterfall continues to flow
became a much-desired commodity, selling for a upward with a spray of mist at its apex.
high price. They're known for being lightweight,
Qiu Chang's changshan adds +2 to AC and +4 to
having a dark appearance, and an ability to float in
Reflex saves, as well as giving 1 point of temporary
water.
Luck per day to the wearer. All animals must make
Pieces of Night have been made into all types of a DC 22 Willpower save to attack the wearer,
ammunition, from revolver rounds to shotgun with animals that have scales (lizards, snakes, etc.)
shells. They usually sell for 10 times the normal automatically failing this save. The changshan never
price. Any gun that shoots a Piece of Night does +1d3 gets dirty or wet.
additional damage to beings that have moisture in
their bodies. This might be a train robbing bandit, Six Gifts of the Manitou
a creature from the stars, or the rotten remains of Six Indian tribes were said to have been gifted by
the un-dead. Anything that takes this damage must their worshipped animal spirits during the Seven
make a DC 15 Fortitude save at the beginning of Days of Night. A spectral animal visited each of
each round or take 1 more point of damage. Once a the tribes, dropping the gift at the feet of their
successful save is made, the target no longer takes elder tribe members, then vanished. These items
this damage from the particular bullet. Pieces of were at first used as items of ritual and protected
Night always imbed into flesh and never exits a by the tribes until they realized that was not their
body. The extra damage is due to the bullet repelling intended purpose. They were to be used in the
moisture and the surrounding tissue around the dark days ahead. They were given to their strongest
bullet, as it lodges into the target, causing more war parties who were sent forth to rid the land of
internal injury. Removal of a Piece of Night (using the dark spirits that had enveloped the land. Each
a tool such as pliers) requires a DC 12 Agility check of these items look transparent but are physical,
after 1d4 rounds of work. though slightly chilly to the touch. They appear as a
light blue "ghost" version of an equivalent item. The
Qiu Chang's Changshan animal in parenthesis is the type of animal spirit that
With many Asian travelers seeking out their fortune bestowed the gift to the respective tribe.
in the western United States of America, it's easy to
1. Arrowhead of the Cheyenne Tribe: (Hawk) This
see why one elderly man, alone, would go unnoticed.
arrowhead attaches itself to any arrow shaft on
Qui Chang came to the West for reasons he kept
contact. When the arrow is shot from an Indian-
only to himself. He was quite striking to the folks
made bow, the attack is made at +2 and the
out west, with long gray hair, moustache and beard,
damage of the arrow is 1d8+2. 1d3+1 spectral hawks
and wearing an exquisite changshan (long shirt) of
appear to fly with the projectile, which appears as
golden silk with a fine artistic dragon embroidering.
a ghostly streak of blue. Each of these hawks strike
He was a masterful practitioner of Shaolin martial
the same target doing 1 more point of damage per
arts and often found himself forced to use his skills
hawk. If this target is un-dead, they do 2 more
to protect himself from drunken cowpokes, who
points of damage per hawk, and the target must
mistakenly took swings at the foreigner. He travelled
make a DC 20 Fortitude save or be at -2 to all
further west to Arizona where the stories of his
actions and take 2 points of damage each round
travels become less known. The popular rumor is
until the arrow is pulled free.
that he was seen attempting to kick a waterfall day
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2. Tomahawk of the Arapaho Tribe: (Wolf) This loved and cared for by the nuns, found a discarded
tomahawk adds +3 to attack rolls and does 1d6+3 glass snake-oil bottle, collected each nun's tears
damage. It has a range of 30', and after one round as they fell from their eyes, one by one. So many
it vanishes only to reappear in the thrower’s hand. tears flowed that the bottle almost overflowed. As
The wielder can sense any un-dead and their the orphan ran from the sorrowful crowd that was
direction, up to 50' away, and grants a +2 to all forced to watch, he heard the last of the gallows drop
saves from un-dead sources. over the whispered prayers of the holy sisters. The
boy kept the bottle safe for many years and prayed
3. Knife of the Apache Tribe: (Crow) This knife
over it to Saint Clare. Years later, he found another
adds +1 to attack rolls and does 1d6+1 damage.
monastery to Saint Clare and passed it on to them
When this knife is plunged into the chest of a
so that they might honor their murdered sisters. The
dead person, the wielder may communicate with
bottle was safe and protected for decades. During
the corpse, asking only three questions. The
the Seven Days of Night the sisters of Saint Clare
corpse will answer to the best of its knowledge
saw a vision of their beloved saint, while they fell to
from when it was alive. It must be able to speak
their knees in prayer, the bottle vanished. The sisters
in a language known to the wielder. If the
were told that the contents of the bottle would be
corpse's body is so damaged that communication
used in the name of Saint Clare of Assisi to fight
is impossible, the ability has no effect; thus a
against a great darkness.
skeleton would not be able to communicate. A
corpse may only be spoken to once. While in possession of the Tears of Poor Ladies, the
possessor gains the following abilities:
4. Spear of the Comanche Tribe: (Buffalo) This spear
adds +4 to attack rolls and does 1d10+2 damage. It • May never be killed by hanging.
has a range of 40', and after one round it vanishes • May spend 1 round of prayer to Saint Clare to cause
only to reappear in the thrower’s hand. While used the bottle to emit a subtle light that keeps all un-
as a melee weapon the spear adds +2 to AC. dead from approaching within 20'. This ability may
5. Necklace of the Navajo Tribe: (Vulture) The only be used once a day and lasts for 1d6+2 rounds
necklace adds +4 to AC and forces all un-dead • Gains +3 to AC.
to make a DC 20 Willpower save to attack the • May understand and speak Latin and Italian.
wearer. The wearer also gains the ability (while
holding the necklace outstretched before them for If a sip of tears is taken, the bottle will replenish the
1d4 rounds) to detect any un-dead within a mile by lost tears the next morning and the imbiber gains
producing a soft glow. 1d4 hit points and will be quenched of thirst for the
day. Only one sip may be made per day. If another
6. Stone Ball Club of the Sioux Tribe: (Coyote) sip or more is taken per day, the tears become
This club adds +2 to attack rolls and does 1d6+2 useless.
damage. Any un-dead receiving a critical hit from
this club must make a DC 20 Fortitude save or If the bottle is opened and all the tears consumed,
be instantly destroyed. A successful save causes the imbiber will regain all lost hit points and be
2d6+2 additional damage. quenched of thirst to stave off death by dehydration.
If the imbiber is religious, they must make a DC 22
Tears of Poor Ladies Willpower save or suffer a crushing sense of guilt for
In a cloudy brown snake-oil bottle are the tears of 1d3 years when in a church or in the presence of a
seven nuns hung by a brutal and ruthless Mexican nun. This results in a -4 to all actions until they leave
landowner. The names of those involved have long the source of guilt.
been forgotten, but the story is always the same.
While there are tears in the bottle, the bottle is
The landowner seized a monastery owned by the
indestructible. It can withstand the heaviest of
contemplative Order of Saint Clare, also known as
weights and withstand the longest of falls.
the Order of Poor Ladies, and executed its nuns on
the gallows at a nearby town. An orphan, who was
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The Black Gun projectile hits with a small explosion of bright green
Benjamin Tyler Henry, the acclaimed gunsmith, slime. The Black Gun can only fire every other round
created the Black Gun during the Seven Days of and must be carried in a custom-designed holster.
Night. While working on his own unique take of While in the same building as the Black Gun, everyone
the LeFaucheaux Knife Revolver, he was visited by that sleeps will be at -1 to all actions unless they pass
a man of certain distinction and wealth. A business a DC 16 Willpower save each time they awaken, as
proposition was made, and the stranger opened a they are plagued with nightmares of strange and alien
portal to another world. Mr. Henry and the man landscapes and beings not of this world.
stepped through to find a world completely alien
The Fishing Creel
and strange. He was shown a blueprint and given
the tools and means to fashion the Black Gun. The A young boy fishing by a creek found a strange ball
reasons for this are not known, and Mr. Henry states of tentacles in the shallow water. It was dark green,
that upon returning to this world his visit was like a coated with slime, and had countless writhing
strange dream. He returned exhausted, covered in tentacles each about 6 inches long. The boy saw no
slime, and never quite the same. In his hands was visible mouth, eyes, or other orifices. Being raised
the alien Black Gun. Plagued by nightmares, Mr. in the woods and not frightened by bugs, snakes
Henry decided to rid himself of the gun and sold it or unknown things, he picked it up and placed it
to a private owner. (along with his day’s catch) in his wicker fishing
creel to show his Pa. Holding it out at arm's length,
The Black Gun looks slightly similar to a normal he returned home and showed his father. The creel
revolver of the times, yet its alien design is not was full to the brim with dark green slime that
subtle. The black metal looks oily and shiny, moved on its own volition. His father fetched a
glistening like the scales of a black snake. The handle ladle and attempted to remove the slime from the
looks like ever-moving black clay. The cylinder is basket. While he was able to take some of the ooze
solid in form, round, and has creases in it similar out, it still was attached to the basket. The creature
to those found in the brain. Inside the creases is from the creek was only seen faintly through the
the pulsating glow of alien green light. For reasons dark green slime. With all manner of devices and
told only to Mr. Henry, he fashioned a knife to the fire, the man could not remove the slime nor the
Black Gun, much like the LeFaucheux model. Its creature that lived within. The fish were nowhere
most interesting quality is that it does not shoot to be found. It became something of an oddity for
bullets, but burning-hot
green projectiles fueled by
the souls of those that it's
used to kill. When dealing
the killing blow to someone
with its knife, it fuels the gun
with 1d10+3 projectiles. Once
those projectiles are spent,
the gun must be used to stab
someone else again to be
"reloaded.”
The gun's knife does 1d6+2
damage and is the size of
a bowie knife. The gun's
projectiles cause 1d12+4
damage and the target must
make a DC 18 Fortitude save
or take 1d6 acid damage
the following round as the
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the family and they showed it at local gatherings, Cube of Blood: This cube appears to flow with a
charging a penny to see the curious thing. After constant undulation of dark red blood. All those that
some time, its novelty wore off and the creel was touch it with bare flesh will stain that flesh blood red
placed in their barn, forgotten. The family fell ill to until the next new-moon phase. Having control of
a local epidemic some time later. The creel was sold the Cube of Blood creates the following effects.
in auction to pay for the family burial. Sold in a mass
• Followers of the owner become fanatical
lot, the creel’s location became unknown.
worshippers. They gain +6 to all Willpower saves
The creature in the creel cannot be removed except anywhere while on Earth and possess unshakable
by its own will. The creel and the contents within morale for the owner of the cube. Their eyes
are nigh indestructible. If the creel is worn on the appear bloodshot and they have frequent nose
belt and a fish is fed to the creature, the tentacles bleeds.
will release some of its slime for 1 turn. During this
• Worshipper blood becomes poisonous to all non-
time the slime will stretch out over the wearer’s
worshippers. Any contact with their poisonous
body and head. It never leaves the creel altogether
blood forces the target to make a DC 18 Fortitude
and is always still attached to the inside of the creel
save or take 1d4 points of damage.
and creature. When stretched over the torso, the
slime sticks to the person’s clothing, which adds +1 • Within a 100 mile radius of the cube, any being
to AC and -2 to damage (-4 to fire damage) for the that eats and consumes humans and their blood
duration. When stretched over the face and head, gains 1 HD and becomes more vicious and
the wearer may breathe in any environment as well ravenous, causing an extra 1d2 points of damage
as endure the vacuum of space. The wearer also when they make a bite attack.
succeeds at all saves against gas or other airborne-
based damage. The wearer may understand but not Cube of Bone: This cube consists of every bone in
speak all cosmic languages. Taking the slime off the human body. The cube is rough to the touch and
of the head causes disorientation for 1d4+1 rounds anyone touching it shatters every bone in their hand,
(which causes the wearer to suffer -2 to all actions leaving the hand useless until the next last-quarter
and lose 1 point of temporary Personality). moon phase when the hand heals itself. Once this
occurs, the person can handle the cube normally.
The Four Cubes Having control of the Cube of Bone creates the
For eons there have existed four cubes of incredible following effects.
power. Their true history is unknown, but amongst • All skeletal un-dead within 100 miles of the cube
the highest level of occult academia, the reason for may be controlled by the owner and do their
their creation was for mankind to always seek out biddings.
power—power which would always connect their
servitors with the Elder Gods. • Followers of the owner are inflicted with pointy
bone spurs that protrude from the skin. This adds
Each cube is constructed from the combined +2 to their AC and successful melee attacks cause
concentrated matter of ritualistically sacrificed 1d2 extra points of damage. They suffer a -5' to all
worshippers, captives, and slaves. The cubes are movement.
1'x1'x1' in dimension and weigh a dense 40 lbs
each. Each cube consists of one of four bodily • All followers that die within 100 miles of the cube
materials: blood, bones, brains, and skin. In order are brought back to life as skeletons (their flesh
to gain ownership of a cube, a person must make decays from their bones rapidly) during the next
a ritualistic sacrifice to the Elder Gods while the last-quarter moon phase.
cube is in contact with the sacrifice. The person that Cube of Brains: This cube appears as a pulsing
performed the sacrifice gains control over the cube brain with bulging veins. This cube is spongy to
until another person makes such a sacrifice. The the touch, and when touched, forces the person to
cubes are indestructible by any Earthly means and make a DC 18 Willpower save or fall into a coma
have caused suffering and death since their creation. until the next full moon phase. If successful or once
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awakened from the coma, the person can touch the sales whiskey to natives. Felix later used Deputy
cube normally. Having control of the Cube of Brains Moses's stolen U. S. Marshal Badge in a ritual to the
creates the following effects. Elder Gods, focusing cosmic power and forces into
the piece of metal. Felix Whitworth disappeared
• Followers of the owner are completely impervious
sometime shortly after, but the badge passed
to any kind of attack that affects the mind. They
through many hands within the occult underworld.
are also psychically connected to the owner
Each owner using its powers for nefarious means.
anywhere on Earth, allowing the owner to
The badge appears normal in all regards.
communicate with them telepathically.
When the badge is worn the wearer has a slight
• Followers of the owner may, as an action, make
shroud of visual black shadows that appear as ever
a mental psychic attack on a target within 100
moving tentacles that sway and move under their
feet, once per day. The target must make a DC
own power. This shroud bestows a +2 to AC and
16 Willpower save or be stunned for 1d3 rounds.
allows normal animals to not sense the wearer's
While stunned they suffer extreme pain and are at
presence. The badge can absorb a total of 13 points of
-4 to all actions and move at half rate.
damage done to the wearer each day and replenishes
• All non-followers within 100 miles of the cube at midnight. The badge can also be used as a means
suffer a -2 to all Intelligence checks as their minds of visual and auditory communication with other
are clouded with uncertainty. cultists during a full moon, when the moon's light
is reflected off the badge into the wielder's vision.
Cube of Skin: The Cube of Skin has many squares Other cultist's must also be looking into a similarly
of human skin fused together. Touching the Cube powerful scrying object that reflects the full moon's
causes the person to make a DC 18 Fortitude save or light into their vision.
their body becomes covered with tumors, lesions,
and pus-filled boils until the next first quarter moon
phase, when the skin heals itself. During this time,
they suffer from -4 to all Personality checks. If
successful or once the skin symptoms have healed,
the person can touch the cube normally. Having
control of the Cube of Skin creates the following
effects.
• Followers of the owner regenerate 1d3 hit points
every turn, as well as adding +2 to their AC.
• Followers of the owner are impervious to fire and
cold.
• All non-followers within 100 miles of the cube
are besieged by insects, which become incredibly
attracted to them by biting, stinging, and crawling
over the person's skin. This results in a -1 to all
actions. Sleep becomes a futile action. Huge
swarms of flying insects follow the victims, which
may reveal the person’s location or their affiliation.
Theodore W. Moses's U. S. Marshal Badge

Notorious whisky peddler and cultist Felix
Whitworth shot and killed U. S. Marshal Deputy
Theodore W. Moses in Linn Creek, Missouri when
Deputy Moses attempted to arrest him for illegal
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CHAPTER SEVEN
BESTIARY
“Fill your hands, you son of a bitch!”

— Rooster Cogburn, True Grit (1969)

WEIRD FRONTIERS BESTIARY
T
he following pages contain a posse of vile and To keep things simple, use the following table when
twisted beasts to unleash upon your players as translating a creature’s alignment to the Paths
they blaze a path across the dusty landscapes system found in Weird Frontiers.
of Weird Frontiers. You can rest assured in knowing
CREATURE'S ALIGNMENT CREATURE'S PATH
that the author has assembled a horde of creatures
guaranteed to test the mettle of any self-proclaimed Lawful Path of the Righteous
“heroes” attempting to thwart attempts to keep the Neutral Walking the Line
residents of your nightmares well fed. The bestiary Chaotic Path of the Damned
included with the Weird Frontiers RPG is loaded
with influences pulled from the pages of the weird,
horrific tales spun by H.P. Lovecraft in addition to Mythos Creatures
dozens of creatures drawn from the folklore of both Ask any fan of Lovecraft’s work, or those who’ve
newly arrived immigrants and the hundreds of Native taken up the pen through the decades to help
American tribes scattered across the continent. build upon his world of terror, what their favorite
mythos creature is and chances are it has traits and
Judges should use this well-stocked bestiary to help descriptors that make the beast a blasphemy capable
fill their home-brewed adventures with things that of curdling anyone’s blood unlucky enough to stand
go bump in the night but are strongly encouraged in its presence
to use these entries as a spring-board for their own
machinations that pull their players deep into the Creature types labeled “Mythos” claim a distant
shadows of a world where the twisted taint of the kinship to one another by one degree or another,
Elder Gods flows freely across the land, twisting both sharing the taint of their twisted creators—an
the landscape and those that struggle to call it home. ancient race of Elder Gods. This “taint” fuels the
vileness that burrows deep within the black hearts
DUNGEON CRAWL CLASSICS AND MUTANT of the progeny of the Elder Gods, giving bloom to
madness in its most primal state. The existence
CRAWL CLASSICS CREATURES of these horrors not only defy the tenets of logic,
Keep in mind that the Dungeon Crawl Classics they erode a man’s faith like a swarm of deathwatch
RPG has a wealth of creatures compatible with the beetles gorging on the pages of a bible.
Weird Frontiers RPG. Judges may feel the creatures
Encounters with Mythos creatures often prove fatal
included within the pages of the DCC RPG might
and those that survive are rarely the same again.
need a slight “tweak” to give them a fair shake of a
They’ve seen horrors that can’t be unseen—things
stick in a world where most weapons are fueled by
that whisper to the deeper part of man’s soul, telling
black powder. In some cases, a simple increase to
him damnation isn’t a matter of “if” but more so
Armor Class or hit points on the fly can even the
“when.”
playing field and make creatures pulled from the
DCC game terrorizing foes! In game terms assume creatures with the Mythos
type are considered “outsiders” with regard to things
The DCC rulebook also provides unique Critical Hit
like spells, character abilities and weapons that have
tables and charts to help you create truly memorable
special effects against them. Additionally, most
and blasphemous demons and legendary dragons!
Mythos creatures are considered to walk the Path of
Remember, that in the case where a Critical Hit
the Damned.
chart is included (giants for example) use the chart
to determine the results of the critical hit results.
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Putting “Mythos” into the Monster faces constantly trying to push their way out, biting
One of the things Dungeon Crawl Classics author one another or silently screaming in some desperate
Joseph Goodman encourages judges to do is to make bid for escape. Now you’ve given new life to an old
each creature they use in an adventure unique. enemy and planted the seed of uncertainty in your
Players with any experience with RPGs of any type players.
(pen and paper, video game, etc.) are going to process Judges are encouraged to use the Blessings from the
a ravening horde of zombies without so much as a Elder Gods chart included below to add some punch
raise of a brow, but try giving those zombies rotting to monsters players consider “old hat.”
folds of skin that’s stretched from the outline of
BLESSINGS FROM THE ELDER GODS

ROLL % RESULT
1-2 The skin of the creature is covered in open sores and scars. Any ranged or melee attack causes the creature to scream in anguish
as a black tinged acid spray squirts outwards 5’. Those engaged in melee must immediately pass a DC 10 Reflex save to avoid 1d3
acid damage.
3-4 The creature is childlike and displays attempts at innocence and plays while feeding its bloodlust. Any damage causes the creature
to wail like a babe scorned, forcing a DC 8 Will save by attackers on the Path of the Righteous, or those Walking the Line. Failing the
save results in pangs of guilt flooding the attacker for 1 round as doubt settles in.
5-6 Dark clouds of flies swarm the creature which instinctively knows to bring foes into contact with the flesh-eating insects. Characters
engaging in melee with the creature suffer 1pt of damage per round and a -1 penalty to attack rolls and spell checks.
7-8 The creature has no eyes; the sockets show a view into an alien galaxy, hosting giant floating flesh barges, dying suns and omens
of madness. Characters not actively looking away must pass a DC 10 Will save to avoid getting caught in the gaze of the creature.
Failure results in the character giving up all hope and dropping any held items, effectively becoming helpless for 1d3+1 rounds.
Actively looking away imposes a -2 penalty to any attack or spell checks.
9-10 One of the creature’s limbs has been replaced by an 8’ slimy tentacle covered in barbed suckers. Attacks inflict d6 damage and
targets are considered grappled. Grappled targets are unable to do anything other than attempt to escape by way of an opposed
Strength test. Success means the character has broken free but suffers 1d3 damage from the barbs hooked into their skin being
pulled free.
11-12 The creature randomly vomits a thick gout of jet-black bile covering the ground around it. Anyone engaged in melee must pass a
DC 10 Reflex save to avoid slipping and falling through the puddle into a pocket dimension. Finding their way back requires passing
a Luck check each round until the save is passed. Should the creature be slain before the banished character returns, only one
additional check can be made before being lost forever.
13-14 Tiny duplicates of the creature constantly burrow out of random spots on the host’s hide. Roll 1d20 each round the creature is
present. On an odd result a duplicate bursts free bellowing in a high-pitched scream. All opponents within 30’ must immediately
pass a DC 10 Will save to avoid covering their ears and dropping anything held. The creature is equally annoyed by the duplicates
and must also pass the save to avoid pausing to pluck the screaming offender and eating it.
15-16 The creature is covered in hundreds of unlidded eyes giving it all round vision and the ability to see things invisible.
17-18 One of the appendages of the creature ends in a giant lobster-like claw. The claw gives a bonus attack that inflicts d10 damage and
decapitates a man-sized victim upon a critical hit unless a DC 12 Reflex save is immediately passed.
19-20 Thousands of polyps cover the hide of the creature. Damage inflicted on the polyps causes a mist of spores to spray in the
attacker’s face during any melee attack. A DC 12 Fortitude save must be passed, else the spores infect the lungs and curse the
target with a phlegmy cough until the disease can be magically cured. The “cough” produces dry clouds of pink dust that disorient
the host, causing a -2 penalty to all actions until magically healed. Any hard physical exertion causes a fit of coughing, requiring a
DC 12 Will save to contain the cough during such encounters to avoid the -2 penalty..
21-22 The creature’s abdomen is lined with six umbilical cords, each tethered to a malformed infant-like creature resembling the host.
Each “infant” scurries about, easily tangling the feet of attackers engaging in the host in melee. Each round of combat allows one
trip attack on a different opponent (up to 6) knocking the target prone unless a Reflex save with a DC 10 is passed. Directing an
attack against an infant severs the cord and the creature kicks and wails as it dissolves into a puddle of gore.
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BLESSINGS FROM THE ELDER GODS (CONT.)
ROLL % RESULT
23-24 The creature has a large gaping, toothy maw in its abdomen. On any round the creature successfully attacks, a bonus bite attack
can be made. The bite is made with a +1 to hit and inflicts d8 damage. Scoring a critical hit results in the target suffering an
amputated limb (additional d8 damage and an additional 1d4 bleed damage until the wound can be tended to with a standard
action. Roll 1d5: 1- left arm, 2- right arm, 3- left leg, 4- right leg, 5- head (instant death).
25-26 The creature is wrapped in searing flames, serving as a source of constant pain. The only means of relief comes from holding a
victim and watching it burn. Successful attacks inflict an additional d6 damage and gives the creature the option of attempting a
grapple. Targets being grappled suffer continual fire damage each round and grapple checks are made at a cumulative -1 penalty
each round.
27-28 A prehensile tail ends in a malformed foul-mouthed screaming head. The head knows things about the characters it shouldn’t, and
its well-placed insults can distract the object of its revelations. Target must pass a DC 12 Will save or suffer a -1d penalty to any die
roll on the following round. Only one foe can be targeted per round.
29-30 Fleshy bat wings grow from the creature’s back giving it the ability to fly or hover at a movement rate of 20’.
31-32 Several parts of the creature’s body resemble mirrors. Any successful attack where the die results in an odd number causes one of
the mirrors to break as a result of the attack. Breaking a mirror means a Luck check must be passed to avoid permanently losing a
point of Luck.
33-34 Four slime-coated ebon-tainted tentacles sprout from the abdomen of the creature. Each tentacle is 10’ long and delivers a drain
attack (use a d16 for each attack). Each hit forces an immediate DC 10 Will save to avoid having all hope sapped from the target’s
psyche. Each failed save leeches 1d3 temporary Personality points from the poor soul to signify “giving up.” Targets reaching
0 Personality assume the fetal position and begin sobbing, awaiting the end. Effects last for 1d6 hours, or until the creature is
destroyed.
35-36 Sharp quills break through the creature’s hide at random points offering a +2 AC bonus and a ranged spine attack. 1d3 quills may
be launched with a +2 to hit accuracy and inflict 1pt of damage each. Quill attacks serve as a bonus to any normal attacks the
creature might have.
37-38 A second head rests beside the original and sings with the voice of an operatic angel during any combat. Combatants must pass a
DC 10 Will save to be able to attack the source of the angelic voice, seeing it as something beautiful that must be preserved.
39-40 The scent of rotting meat emanates in a 20’ area around the creature. The foul, reeking rot distracts attackers—imposing a -1 to
attack rolls and spell checks.
41-42 Eight eyes replace the normal sight organs of the creature. The collection of eyes grants poor eyesight and the creature suffers
a -2 to attack rolls. Successful attacks upon the creature open a wound, allowing hundreds of spiders to pour out. The spiders
immediately swarm the attacker automatically inflicting 2pts of damage per round until a full action is spent brushing the arachnids
away.
43-44 Any type of damage causes the creature to vomit violently as a response. Characters successfully attacking the creature in melee
are automatically hit by the foul-smelling contents and must immediately pass a DC 10 Fortitude save to avoid throwing up in
response, losing their next round’s action as a result of any failed save.
45-46 Thick, matted fur covers the creature, offering an additional +3 bonus to AC.
47-48 The body and blood of the creature are transparent, leaving only organs to mark it during combat. Attackers suffer a -1d penalty
to attack rolls and spell checks that require sight. Strikes are more likely to hit vital organs, offering critical hits a +2d modifier on
Critical Hit charts.
49-50 The creature gains a vomit attack that sends forth a 10’ cloud of black demonic flies. The flies envelop up to two man-sized
targets and immediately begin whispering forbidden truths that induce madness. Affected targets must pass a DC 8 Will save at
the beginning of each round to avoid the effects of madness each round. Failure imposes a random effect. Roll 1d4: 1- attack the
closest ally, seeing them as the source of all evil, 2- fall prone and into the fetal position, sobbing uncontrollably, 3- stand paralyzed
by fear, 4- suicidal behavior results in the target using a readied weapon on themselves. A new save must be made each round.
51-52 The creature’s arms are unnaturally long and drag the ground. The appendages grant their owner a special slam attack made by
spinning its torso around to give the limbs a reach of 8’. Successful attacks inflict 1d7 damage and knock the target prone unless a
DC 10 Reflex save is passed.
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53-54 An unnaturally large mouth houses rows of razor-sharp teeth that have, no doubt, been used recently due to the rotted meat still
left over from the last kill. Bites inflict 1d8 damage and potentially leave some the rotted remains in the wounds of the target. An
immediate DC 8 Fortitude save must be passed to avoid contracting an infection that brings high fever and vomiting for 1d6 days.
Infected targets suffer a -1d penalty to all physical rolls for the duration, or until magically healed for 3 Hit Dice on the results chart.
(See the revelator class.)
55-56 A long, warty black tongue lolls from the creature’s mouth and seems to have a mind of its own as it “samples” the air. With a
successful grapple attack, the creature forces its target to the ground prone as the tongue begins forcing itself down the victims
throat, suffocating the target for 1d3 temporary Stamina damage per round. Targets must use their full action each round to
attempt to break the grapple by way of an opposed Strength check. Victims reaching 0 Stamina suffer death by suffocation.
57-58 The creature’s hands/claws have been replaced by fist-sized metallic balls attached to thick barbed chains. The weapons give a
wicked attack as the chains are swung out up to 10’. A successful attack inflicts d7 damage and targets must pass a DC 10 Reflex
save to avoid being tripped, landing prone. Victims lying prone that are further attacked suffer an automatic crit from the creature.
59-60 The creature is easily twice its normal size, with limbs swollen with fluid. All attack and damage rolls from the creature gain a +1d
modifier, but the creature’s condition makes it ungainly and it suffers a -3 to AC.
61-62 Horrible open wounds cover the creature’s hide, weeping a black mucous and mewling maggots. Once per day the creature may
vomit a swarm of the maggots, covering an area of 10’. Targets must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save or begin retching for 1d4 rounds
(considered Stunned) from having the vile larva enter their mouth. For 1d7 days after failing a save, infected targets will vomit the
same maggot-riddled mucous for 1d2 rounds. With each combat encounter of the day have the infected pass a Luck check. Only
one episode of vomiting will happen per day of infection.
63-64 Large goatlike horns protrude from the head of the creature giving it a slam attack that inflicts d7 damage. Targets struck by a
charge attack must pass a DC 12 Reflex save to keep from being slammed 1d10’ away and landing prone, suffering an additional
1d6 damage.
65-66 A sickly green glow emanates from the pores of the creature, who looks emaciated and diseased. Characters striking or being
struck by the creature in melee must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save to avoid contracting a fast-acting disease that inflicts 1pt of
Stamina damage per turn. Only magical healing can remove the sickness.
67-68 Hollowed sockets reveal small embers instead of eyes, giving the creature a flame-strike gaze attack. Once per round a target not
actively trying to avoid the gaze (those that do suffer a -3 attack penalty) of the creature must pass a DC 10 Will save to avoid
catching fire. Targets suffer d6 damage and must spend their next action patting out the flames or continue to burn.
69-70 The creature appears to be eviscerated and shambling around while trying to “contain” itself. Yards of intestinal tract are held
in one hand and each round the abomination must pass a DC 8 Reflex save to avoid tripping over “ropes” of organs spilling out;
however, the creature gains a special choking attack, and with a successful strike it wraps its organs around the target’s neck and
begins choking and pulling them into its abdominal cavity. Upon a successful attack an immediate DC 12 Fortitude save must be
passed or else the victim’s head is sucked into the creature’s abdomen as the intestines suddenly animate. Grappled targets suffer
a d4 in temporary Stamina damage each round until the grapple can be broken. Targets reaching 0 Stamina die from suffocation.
Targets freed from the choke regain 1d4 Stamina points per round.
71-72 The creature’s legs are unnaturally long, making it a swift opponent. Movement is increased by +15’, and the creature gains a kick
attack that inflicts 1d8 damage and knocks opponents prone unless a Reflex save with a DC equal to the total attack number can
be passed.
73-74 Long stalks protrude from the eye-sockets of the creature, giving it all around vision. The creature is immune to surprise and can
see into all spectrums.
75-76 A tortoiselike shell covers the backs of the creature’s arms, legs, and back. The hard carapace grants a +4 AC bonus and imposes a
-1d penalty to Critical Hit charts for any attacks against the creature that score a critical hit..
77-78 One of the creature’s arms constantly shifts to the whims of chaos. Roll 1d3 each round to determine the type: 1- lobster claw d8
damage (any crit automatically breaks an arm or leg for double damage); 2- 1d4 tentacles (trips opponents unless a DC 8 Reflex
save can be passed); 3- raw meat fashioned into the shape of a club—riddled with nails, spines, etc. and inflicts d6 damage and
leaves 1d4 spikes in the target’s hide (targets suffer 1pt of damage each round until the objects are pulled from the skin).
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ROLL % RESULT
79-80 Large vibrantly colored wings replace the creature’s arms, while sharp black talons protrude from what used to be hands. The
creature gains flight 30’ and two rake attacks that inflict 1d7 damage each.
81-82 Large owl-like eyes take up much of the creature’s face and its neck allows the head to be rotated up to 360 degrees. The creature
is immune to surprise and gains a mesmerizing gaze. Characters not actively avoiding its gaze (-3 to attack to those that do) must
pass a DC 12 Will save to avoid becoming Stunned until the save can be passed.
83-84 The creature’s hide is pale blue and cold to the touch. Once per day the creature gains an ice-based breath weapon that covers an
area of 20’ in a cloud of chilling cold. Characters failing a DC 12 Reflex save suffer 1d6 damage from the numbing cold for each
round they are within the area of effect and additionally suffer a -2 penalty to all physical actions.
85-86 The creature is covered in dozens of mouths that constantly babble in Sumerian. Characters within range of hearing immediately
begin hearing dark secrets of the cosmos. Characters not actively covering their ears feel their minds unraveling and must pass a
DC 12 Will save to avoid losing 1d2 Grit points for each round the save is failed.
87-88 The strong taint of Elder God courses through the creature’s veins. Each time it is reduced to 0 hit points a smaller version claws
mewling out of its corpse. Halve all stats of the creature (round up) and reduce any special abilities by the same when possible.
89-90 The bones of the creature are hollow, its hide black and covered in small coarse hairs. The creature gains the ability to climb walls
much like a spider at the rate of 30’ per round.
91-92 The mouth of the creature is distended and unnaturally large, hanging down to its abdomen. Any critical hit the creature scores
upon a victim means a man-sized target is swallowed whole. Victims must immediately attempt a contested Strength test to avoid
being swallowed. Swallowed creatures find themselves dropped into an acidic pocket dimension where they suffer 1d4 damage the
first round and an additional d4 each additional round (1d4 1st round, 2d4 2nd round, etc.). The creature must be slain and a rope
lowered into its mouth to rescue the victim within one turn of the creature’s demise.
93-94 The skin of the creature has been expertly flayed causing it to scream from excruciating pain. The creature gains a +4 bonus to Grit
checks and an additional melee attack due to its anguished rage.
95-96 The creature prefers the taste of child flesh, and its hide is covered in the youthful faces of its victims, screaming and crying. The
children have been driven insane by the experience and their wails are amplified by the taint flowing through the creature. Enemies
within 60’ of the screams must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save each round to avoid 1d3 damage as their eardrums begin to rupture
and bleed. The creature itself is deaf, the screams of its victim destroying any bit of hearing it once had. The lack of hearing gives
characters a +2d bonus to stealth related checks against the creature.
97-98 The skin of the creature is covered in a thick layer of warts and polyps. The protrusions give the creature the ability to blend into any
environment, much like that of a chameleon. The creature gains a +6 bonus to any stealth related rolls.
99-00 Thousands of leeches (engorged with the blood of their host) cover the skin of the creature. Each successful melee attack by the
creature leaves 1d4 leeches attached to the victim. Victims must spend their entire next action on the following round or suffer 1pt
of damage per leech each round from further blood drain. Each successive attack adds cumulative leeches.
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RUMORS AND SUPERSTITIONS CREATURES HD CRITICAL HIT/ FUMBLE DIE
Less than 1 D4/D14
Use the same Critical Hit/Fumble charts provided
for player characters found in the Appendix section 1 D6/D12
to determine critical hit and fumbles for creatures. 2 D8/D12
Judges with a copy of the Dungeon Crawl Classics 3 D8/D12
RPG , and/or the Mutant Crawl Classics RPG may 4 D10/D10
also wish to use the specialized Critical Hit charts
5 D10/D10
included in these books for some of the more
legendary creatures (dragons, giants, un-dead, etc.) 6 D12/D10
when including these monsters or creatures that 7 D12/D8
closely resemble them into the Weird Frontiers RPG. 8 D14/D8
The type of table used by the creature is determined 9 D14/D8
by the attack type (piercing, slashing, blunt). Judges 10 D16/D7
are also encouraged to create their own unique 11 D16/D7
tables for special creatures they create, or even 12 D20/D7
for those included in the Weird Frontiers bestiary
13 D20/D6
when the creature stands out as one of the more
memorable encounters of their adventure. 14 D20/D6
15 D20/D6
Use a creature's HD to determine the appropriate
16 D24/D4
die rolled for both critical hits and fumbles by
referencing the chart below. 17 D24/D4
18 D24/D4
19 D24/D3
20 D30/D3
21+ D30/D3
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ABAIA
Also known as “The Great Mother of the Lake,” abaia

are enormous eels (up to five-feet around and 50’
in length) said to inhabit tranquil freshwater lakes.
According to local legend, the abaia (an aquatic
apex predator) considers all creatures that inhabit
its lake to be its children and will furiously protect
them. Anyone foolish enough to fish the protected
waters is attacked by a sudden wave caused by the
thrashing of the abaia’s tail. Alternatively, the abaia
is capable of summoning a torrential downpour of
rain to flood the surrounding lands, should the lake’s
offenders successfully flee the lakeside area.
Abaia: Init +3; Atk bite melee +3 (1d12); AC 12; HD
5d8; MV 60’ swimming; Act 1d20; SP crashing wave,
monsoon; SV Fort +1, Ref +3, Will -1; Path POR +1.
Crashing wave: The abaia can create a forceful wave
by vigorously thrashing its tail. It takes 1 round for
the thrashing to swell the water, so the wave crashes
into the target on the following combat round. The
wave hits for a number of d6s equal to the abaia’s
HD. Adolescent abaia with 3 HD create a 3d6 wave,
while adult abaia with 5 HD create a 5d6 wave. The
target of the crashing wave may make a DC 10 Reflex
save for half damage.
Monsoon: Once per day, the abaia can summon a
catastrophic storm of rains, winds, and lightning.
The storm lasts for 2d4 hours and requires the
abaia's full concentration to maintain the storm.
Anyone caught outdoors during the abaia's monsoon
must make a successful DC 10 Reflex save to safely
move from one location to another. A failed saving
throw results in that person being knocked down.
A subsequent DC 12 Reflex save is required to stand
and get to relative safety or else the winds and
flooding waters sweep the person into the abaia's
body of water. There is a 10% chance that lightning
will strike anyone caught out in the open during the
abaia's monsoon.
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ACEPHALI
Acephali are a bizarre race of headless humanoids Acephali: Int +2; Atk slam +2 melee (1d4+1), bow +3
that began appearing after the events of the Seven ranged or spear +5 melee (1d8+1); AC 13; HD 2d8; MV
Days of Night. Although having no heads, their 30'; Act 1d20; SP resilience (take half damage); SV
chests serve as a nesting place for broad faces that Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +3; Path WtL.
often babble incoherently or laugh in the midst
Resilience: Acephali are naturally resistant to damage
of combat. While their numbers are few, those
and extreme temperatures. Successful attacks suffer
encountered appear to Walk the Line, attacking
a -2d penalty to damage rolls when striking an
only in self-defense. They live tribal, nomadic lives
acephali, while spells dealing any sort of heat/cold/
in deserts or areas with hot climates. A typical tribe
electrical damage also suffer a -2d penalty.
consists of 2d10+5 individuals, who live in tents
fashioned from animal skins. Acephali are extremely
skilled at the use of spear and bow and can use them
with deadly accuracy. Acephali speak a primitive
form of pre-Islamic Arabic, yet seem to have no form
of writing.
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AHKIYYINI
According to native folklore, the ahkiyyini are Melancholy melody: Once per day, the ahkiyyini
mischievous skeletal spirits that play strange, can play a tune so sad that it can make an angel
haunting and destructive music. To make their cry. Anyone hearing the tune must make a DC
music, the skeletons strike and strum their scapula 14 Willpower save or else succumb to such great
and ribs. The ahkiyyini seem to take great delight sadness that the listener can only weep, left
in the suffering of mortals; it is believed that the defenseless and vulnerable for 1d4 rounds.
wailing and crying of voices in agony are the lyrics
Resistant to blades: The ahkiyyini is especially
to the songs of the dead played by the ahkiyyini. The
resistant to slashing weapons and suffers half
ahkiyyini are often found in places where a plague
damage from all such attacks (rounding down).
is ravaging a population or amongst the dead and
dying on a battlefield. The ahkiyyini’s music can Thunderous bones: The ahkiyyini can play their
destroy villages and sink ships by making the earth music in such a fashion as to create a powerful force
tremble and the rivers rage. of sound that can rend the earth. With a successful
music attack roll, the target suffers 2d8 concussive
Ahkiyyini: Init +0; Atk fist melee +1 (1d3), music
damage, but the target may make a successful DC 12
missile +1 (special); AC 14; HD 1d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20;
Fortitude save for half damage.
SP melancholy melody, thunderous bones, resistant
to blades; SV Fort +0, Ref +2, Will +2; Path POD +2.
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AMPISBAENA, GIANT
After the Seven Days of Night, sightings of two- A giant ampisbaena’s typical habitat is arid desert
headed snakes increased. The dreaded giant regions in caves or rocky valleys. A rare water-
ampisbaena has also been spotted in the western swimming variety of creature is rumored to dwell
states and territories. It resembles a pit viper but in swamps and marsh mud caves (MV swim 30').
with two heads at the end of its body. Normally The skin of the creature can be fashioned to make
around 30’ long and weighing 1,000 lbs, the giant clothing of various sorts. When crafted into a vest or
ampisbaena is capable of spitting poison twice per similar item, the skin adds +1 to AC.
encounter from each head, using 1 action die for
Giant Ampisbaena: Init +6; Atk bite +8 melee (3d6 +
each ranged attack. The spittle is a spray 30' long
poison DC 14 or death); AC 15; HD 6d8; MV 30'; Act
and 5' wide at its terminus. All caught within the
2d20; SP regeneration, 10% spitting; SV Fort +7, Ref
line are affected by the snake's poison. The serpent
regenerates 2d4+2 hit points at the start of each
round, unless reduced to 0 hit points.
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BLADERUNNER
The bladerunner or "Blood Drinking Bird" is a creatures are often used as spearheads (granting a
tainted form of the fast ground-running avian, +2 to damage) and can be used to remove venom
the roadrunner. Typically found terrorizing the from wounds inflicted by creatures such as snakes.
Mexican border and any arid desert regions, the Any character with medical training may insert and
flightless avians typically grow to 1’ in height with a suck venom from the wound, granting a second save
rust-brown plumage that turns crimson as it crests versus the venom.
the creature’s neck. The beak of the bird grows to
Bladerunner: Init +4; Atk impale +2 melee (2d3); AC
lengths of 12’’, ending in a needle-like shape that
16; HD 1d6+2; MV 60’; Act 1d20; SP impale, blood
gives the bird its deadly attack.
drain; SV Fort +0, Ref +4, Will +0; Path WtL.
The bladerunner exclusively feeds on blood from
Impale and blood drain: The bladerunner makes a
mammals, making them a troublesome predator for
running impale attack at +4 if it moves 20' or more
farmers and wildlife in the areas they roost. They
on the ground with success causing 2d3 damage
attack by using uncanny speed to charge, plunging
from the wound and initial blood drain. Each
their beaks into their target to allow feeding.
additional round the creature is allowed to feed
A brood of bladerunners typically consists of 1d6+2 will inflict an additional 1d3 damage in the form of
bladerunners, though stories of larger flocks have temporary Stamina damage to reflect the victim
been told as their numbers expand. Bladerunners losing blood. Victims reaching 0 Stamina perish
leave odd four-toed impressions, making them easy from blood loss. Lost Stamina damage returns at the
to track by those that live nearby. rate of 1pt per hour for survivors of the attack.
Farmers and neighboring Native American tribes Striking the bird will cause it to immediately
often form hunting parties to hunt the creatures disengage, often causing the bird to run away (50%
once a brood is discovered, less their livestock fall chance) having successfully fed.
victim to the vicious bird. The wicked beaks of the
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BUNYIP
Bunyips are nasty varmints found in lakes, ponds, Bunyip: Init +2; Atk bite melee +2 (2d8), claw melee
and watering holes. They’re huge creatures (more +1 (1d6+2); AC 14; HD 6d8; MV 30’, 50’ swimming;
than twice the size of a full-grown mustang) that Act 2d20; SP barrel roll; SV Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +0;
resemble otters that build their dens near bodies of Path POD +2.
water. Clever bunyips have been known to lie in wait
Barrel roll: While fighting in a body of water, if the
under the water until its prey unknowingly attempts
bunyip can land two successful claw attacks in a
to cross over it, giving the creature a surprise attack
single round, the creature begins to twirl its body
from below. They say only the very lucky ever see a
in a barrel roll. Victims caught in a bunyip barrel
bunyip and live to tell about it, and most folks ain’t
roll must make a DC 15 Fortitude save or suffer 1d6
that lucky. Known by many names, mudcats, bog
drowning damage. To free themselves from a barrel
monsters, or creek beasts, bunyips are nothing to be
roll, the victim must make an opposed Strength roll
trifled with.
against the bunyip’s Reflex save.
BYAKHEE
Things live in the cold, dark spaces between the upon the ground as they move is enough to make a
stars and in the dark spaces beneath the earth. strong man queasy; the sight of them soaring into the
Among these creatures are the byakhee, servants of air is more frightening still. Some folks say that there
the Unspeakable Hastur. These things no mind can were man-like bats among the dead in the realm of
completely grasp, no human Xibalba in the long-ago days
eye completely see, for they of the Mayan empire; perhaps
are forbidden to men. Yet these were also byakhee.
warlocks beholden to Hastur
Byakhee: Init +0; Atk bite +4
and other Elder Gods can
melee (1d7) or claw +3 melee
summon them forth, for the
(1d5); AC 14; HD 3d12; MV
spell can still be learned from
15’ or fly 70’; Act 1d20; SP
Olaus Wormius’ forbidden
immune to cold damage, does
Latin translation of that tome
not need to breathe, dark
of blasted lore occultists call
omen; SV Fort +6, Ref +0 ,
the Necronomicon.
Will +2; PoD.
Byakhee are larger than
Dark Omen: The byakhee
a man—large enough to
attacks by way of vicious claw
be ridden by the witch or
or bite, which requires an
warlock so bold to do so.
immediate DC 12 Willpower
In form, they are some part
save. Failure results in the
crow and buzzard, some
victim being immediately
part mole and ant, some
shown the cold, dark alien
part vampire bat, some part
lands that are native to the
decomposing corpse, and
creature. The visions are
some part madness. Their feet
unsettling and remove 1d6 Grit
are webbed, and their wings
points, in addition to stunning
membranous like a bat. The
the victim for 1 round.
very sight of them flopping
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CARNIVOROUS PLANTS
Greenhorns in the weird West have to be capable out Shared abilities: Plants are generally immune to
under the Western skies, ‘cause even the plants can critical hits and are generally aware of living beings
kill you! Below is a selection of the most common within 100’, although few react until a creature
plants to watch out for, but don’t make a tenderfoot wanders into their range. They are immune to mind-
mistake and imagine that knowing a few likely affecting effects and any spells that target animals,
dangers means that you know all there is to know, as including paralysis. They have no true sense of sight or
it seems like something nasty is sprouting out of the hearing and are not affected by spells that utilize these.
ground with each new day. They are also immune to piercing damage and take half
damage from firearms and bludgeoning attacks.
DEAD MAN'S CACTUS

This deadly specimen looks like an Easterner’s
romantic view of the West—a lone saguaro standing
far from any source of water. If it has fed recently,
there might even be some bleached bones lying
around it, maybe even a desiccated corpse or two.
For some reason, a Dead Man’s cactus doesn’t seem
too keen on feeding off vultures or the sorts of birds
that nest around other cacti, but let a coyote or a fox
be drawn by the dried carrion of a fresh kill, and it
too will add its bones to the collection.
Dead Man’s cactus: Init -5; Atk needle +4 ranged
(blood drain); AC 16; HD 4d12; MV 0’; Act 6d16;
SP shared abilities, blood drain, healing sap, half
damage from heat- or cold-based attacks; SV Fort +4,
Ref -10 , Will +0; Path WtL.
Blood drain: A Dead Man’s cactus can shoot its
needles out to a distance of 60’, and each needle is
attached to a flexible, fibrous tube that can draw a
target’s lifeblood into the thirsty cactus. If an attack
succeeds, the cactus begins draining blood on each
successive round, draining 1d3 points of temporary
Stamina damage each round. When a victim reaches
0 Stamina, it has lost too much blood to survive and creatures for a single day, and any who partakes a
perishes, but the cactus keeps draining it for another full measure of the sap recovers up to 2d3 points
1d3 minutes, leaving nothing but a dried corpse. of Stamina lost due to blood drain. However, the
A feeding tube can be severed with any successful drinker must succeed in a Fortitude save (DC 10 + 1
attack vs. AC 10 or a Move spent for that purpose. per point of Stamina recovered) or fall into a trance-
This does no harm to the cactus itself, and a Dead like sleep indistinguishable from death, which lasts
Man’s cactus has thousands of needles to utilize. 1d5 hours. During this period, the drinker cannot
Lost Stamina returns at the rate of 2 points per hour. be awakened without magic. Many a tenderfoot
Healing sap: Cutting the cactus open reveals a thick has survived an encounter with a Dead Man’s
red sap reminiscent of sweet blood. There is enough cactus only to be stripped of gear and buried by his
sap to provide the liquid needs of 1d6+1 human-sized unknowing companions.
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DEVIL'S SNARE HELLBLOOM
Maybe the simplest of the Western carnivorous A hellbloom is a mighty big flower (as tall as a man)
plants to deal with, once it has been recognized, that sprays a scent to the air that no one can ever
the Devil’s snare is a tough, weedy vine that forms agree on, as each nose that samples the “bouquet”
natural lassos along its length used to catch small finds it adjusting to individual taste. The hellbloom
critters to fertilize the ground where they grow. smells like whatever you might desire—a woman’s
Although a full-grown man is unlikely to fall perfume, a river of whiskey, a banquet fit for one of
prey, being caught about the neck can be a bit your English kings. It probably smells like honey to
uncomfortable. a bear and rotting venison to a wolf. Once you get a
hint of the smell, you may already be lost.
Devil’s snare sometimes grows along well-travelled
paths. If it catches a horse, the rider may be thrown Hellbloom: Init -5; Atk special (1d3 temporary
(DC 10 Reflex save), and horses have been known to Strength and temporary Stamina); AC 9; HD 6d8;
break legs from such events. Some less savory types MV 0’; Act special; SP shared abilities, mesmerizing
cultivate patches of Devil’s snare for exactly this scent, wrap victim, automatic Strength and Stamina
purpose. damage, ; SV Fort +2, Ref -6, Will +0; WtL.
Devil’s snare: Init +0; Atk loop +2 melee (1pt); AC Mesmerizing scent: The scent of a hellbloom beguiles
16; HD 6d8; MV 0’; Act 4d20; SP shared abilities, those who smell it, forcing a variable Willpower save
automatic damage each round, strangulation; SV in order to resist moving directly toward the flower.
Fort +2, Ref +2 , Will +0; WtL. The save DC is a function of distance: DC 8 up to
240’ away; DC 10 at 120’; DC 15 at 60’, and DC 20 at
Strangulation: A creature snared by the neck suffers
30’ or closer.
1d4 temporary Stamina damage per round from
strangulation (lost points are recovered immediately Wrap victim: An unsuspecting creature that actually
with normal breathing). Snares do automatic touches the hellbloom stands mesmerized while
damage each round once it has hit a victim. the flower wraps itself around them and consumes
their flesh with no further save allowed. The
flower inflicts 1d3 points of temporary Strength
and Stamina damage each round. A rescued victim
must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid losing 1
permanent point of Strength or Stamina. A victim
wrapped in the flower takes half damage from any
attack targeting the hellbloom.
664

JOHNNY WALKER
This strange plant is sometimes called “The Weed
that Walks” or “The Three Legged Walker.” It
resembles a gourdlike pod with three woody stems
which are capable of walking along the ground
almost as fast as a man.
Johnny walker: Init -2; Atk stinger +3 melee (1d4
plus venom); AC 14; HD 4d12; MV 25’; Act 2d20; SP
shared abilities, venomous stinger, spew venom; SV
Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +0; PoD.
Venomous stinger: Growing out of the pod is a fleshy
flower, tipped with a vegetable stinger that can
strike opponents within 20’ of the plant. The stinger
carries potent venom that requires a DC 12 Fortitude
save to avoid going into convulsions causing 1d4
temporary Agility damage. The convulsions last for
1d8 rounds, after which the Agility damage heals at
a rate of 1 point per round.
Spew venom: A Johnny walker can also spew
venom at a distance of 30’. A successful hit blinds
an opponent unless a DC 12 Reflex save is passed.
Blindness lasts 1d3 hours, after which failing a DC
10 Fortitude save indicates that the blindness is
permanent; however, washing the eyes with whiskey
before this occurs can restore sight if the victim does
so before the allotted time.
Shamanistic healers, snake-oil salesmen and other
PRICKLY SIMON folks often include the prickly Simon in their
medicine bags to cure folks of their ailments, but
Prickly Simon, sometimes called “Red-Haired
the risk of addiction and intoxication often resorts
Simon,” looks something like the “old man” cactus.
in the patient becoming violent, wishing to remain
It’s a tall, cylindrical cactus covered with long thin
attached to the plant, thus dying from blood drain.
spines that twist around almost like hair. Unlike the
old man cactus, whose “hair” is white, the spines of Prickly Simon: Init none; Atk none; AC 14; HD 6d8;
prickly Simon are a striking crimson hue, growing MV 0’; Act none; SP shared abilities, blood exchange,
to five feet in length on average. cure disease and poison, addiction; SV Fort +5, Ref
-10, Will +0; WtL.
The prickly Simon, has a rather unique way of
feeding. If you touch it, the wiry spines twist around Blood exchange and addiction: A prickly Simon draws
its victim, driving it down into the skin. Once a 1d3 points of Stamina out of the victim each round,
victim has been claimed, a strange ritual begins. The with death occurring should the victim reach 0
fibrous hairs immediately begin draining blood,while Stamina. Removing the victim from the plant offers
infusing the victim with cactus-juice. Cactus- Stamina recovery at the rate of 3 points per hour,
juice has the ability to remove any sort of toxin or while the intoxication effect lasts for 1d6 hours.
ailments that the victim is currently suffering and Victims that survive the encounter forever have
also has the additional side-effect of making the an addiction to the plant and must pass a DC 12
victim feel giddy and drunk. Willpower save to avoid interacting with it.
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SKELETON GRASS TUMBLEFEED
If you think about it, all of these strange plants have A tumblefeed is mostly dead, except for its spore-
one goal in common—to get more than the soil is seeds that get distributed as it tumbles (pushed by
willing to give them. Skeleton grass may be the worst the wind) across the territories. A tumblefeed looks
of them all because you usually can’t tell it’s any like its harmless counterpart, measuring between
different from other grasslands. It waits until you two-to-three feet in diameter. A tumblefeed
get well into a patch of the stuff before striking. Your normally moves with whatever breeze happens to be
best chance is noticing that there are a lot of bones carrying it, but it has the ability of direct movement
lying around but even these don’t last long before should it pick up the scent of any living thing within
the skeleton grass breaks them down and consumes 100’. It often uses its resemblance to the tumbleweed
them. A whole head of cattle can be lost to the stuff, to its advantage, rolling closer and striking with
and the cowpokes riding herd on them are lucky if surprise (80%) when within range.
they get away themselves.
Tumblefeed: Init -3; Atk branches +5 melee (1d3
Skeleton grass resembles the common grass found plus attach); AC 12; HD 3d8+3; MV 20’; Act 1d20; SP
across the plains, often growing in patches as large shared plant abilities, blood drain, seeds; SV Fort +3,
as 600’ across. Usually, regardless of the size of a Ref +1, Will +0; WtL.
patch, it doesn’t strike until victims move towards
Blood drain: Should the weed strike a target,
the middle of the area. Skeleton grass acts primarily
branches immediately burrow into the skin draining
by entangling targets, impeding their movement
the victim of 1d3 hp for 1d3+1 rounds.
while sawing away with sharp blades of grass.
Seeds: Additionally, the tumblefeed leaves 1d4 seeds
Victims slain from the grass are slowly absorbed into
within the wounds of the victim. Seeds eventually
the earth, with only a scattering of bones to mark
become a swelling pustule in 1d4 days, causing 1pt
their graves.
of temporary Agility and 1pt of temporary Stamina
Skeleton grass (20’ x 20’ area): Init +0; Atk swarming damage each day until the total temporary Stamina
sawing grass +2 melee (1d2); AC 12; HD 6d8 per damage caused by a seed reaches 4, which causes the
area; MV 0’; Act special (1d6/d20); SP shared plant seed to burst out as a three-inch-diameter newborn
abilities, near certain surprise, entangle; SV Fort +12, tumblefeed with 1 hp. If allowed, it goes tumbling off
Ref -10, Will +0; WtL. to find new victims.
Entangled: Moving within the animated grass Each seed can be removed with 3 HD of magical
reduces all Movement to ½ and targets must pass healing or by any spell or effect that can remove
DC 8 Reflex saves each round to avoid tripping and diseases or parasites. Prickly Simon can also remove
falling prone. Falling prone activates 1d6 “patches” as tumblefeed seeds, but the normal penalties apply.
the blades entangle and begin sawing into the flesh
of the fallen, with each patch inflicting 1d2 damage.
Fallen targets must pass a Strength check (roll under)
and spend an entire action to regain footing, failure
results in damage each round.
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CHENOO
Starvation is a terrible thing, and it can drive folks Chenoo: Init +2; Atk slam +4 (1d16+8) or bite +2
to do even more terrible things. According to the (1d14+6); AC 16; HD 16d10; MV 50’; Act 3d20;
legends of the northeastern Micmac tribes, when a SP camouflage (use 1d30 to determine surprise/
person resorts to cannibalism, or even refuses to give stealth of a chenoo while in winter terrain), slam
so much as a pot of beans to those that are starving, (characters successfully attacked are thrown and
his heart may freeze—thus beginning the curse that slammed, landing prone), roar, immune to cold-
can rarely be cured by any means other than death. based damage, decapitation; SV Fort +8, Ref +2, Will
Chenoo resemble emaciated giants, standing as tall +6; PoD.
as 20’, covered in long blood-stained hair that drapes
Decapitation: Should the chenoo score a critical hit
around pale withered skin that they use as a natural
on a bite attack, the victim must immediately pass
camouflage when stalking prey. The mouth of a
a DC 15 Fortitude save to avoid being decapitated—
chenoo is unusually large, and the creatures have
with death being instantaneous.
no lips, having gnawed them off as a result of their
constant state of ravenous hunger. Roar: Those who hear the screams must pass a DC
13 Grit check that increases by +1 for each night the
Chenoo often make sport of stalking/tormenting
creature stalks its prey.
their prey for days, wearing the poor soul’s nerves
down with nightly screams that can take the courage
out of most mountain men.
Chenoo attack by attempting to throw/slam their
target against a tree or anything solid that will serve,
to both stun the target and soften the organs up for
devouring. Stunned targets are often finished with a
horrific bite from a diseased maw filled with jagged
teeth.
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CHILDREN OF YIG
“Gawd knows what ye done to yourself, gal, a-stompin’ those marked by Yig to make offerings and assuage
out a hull brood o’ Yig’s chillen. He’ll git ye, sure, sooner the god’s anger. In the harvest months, when Yig is
or later, unlessen I kin buy a charm offen some o’ the more volatile, these snakes are sent simply to lie in
Injun medicine-men. He’ll git ye, Aud, as sure’s they’s a wait—striking in silence to kill the individual who
Gawd in heaven—he’ll come outa the night and turn ye has drawn the god’s wrath. Only after they have
into a crawlin’ spotted snake!” struck will they rattle to warn others against similar
transgressions and interferences.
— H.P. Lovecraft & Zealia Bishop, The Curse of Yig
Child of Yig: Init +4; Atk bite +8 melee (3d6 + poison
Lore speaks of Yig being the father of serpents and
DC 13 Fort or 1d3 Stamina damage); AC 14; HD
all snakes being his children. Matters of esoteric lore
2d6+4; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP camouflage, favored of
are seldom as simple as one might initially express.
Yig, fear immunity, poison immunity; SV Fort +1, Ref
While Yig considers all snakes to be his children
+3, Will +2; PoD.
and protects them as such, among rattlesnakes one
finds his favored children—the massive Western Camouflage: When motionless and silent, these
diamondbacks. Measuring up to eight feet in length snakes blend into natural or shadowy surroundings
and weighing 15 pounds or more, these monstrous causing a -2d penalty to any rolls to discover them.
snakes bear a white crescent on their heads, marking
Favored of Yig: Favored of, and sent by Yig, these
them as the chosen of Yig.
snakes cannot be slain in the first round of combat.
In the spring months, these creatures are sent as Regardless of the amount of damage done or the
a warning to those who have transgressed against form it takes, these relentless serpents attempt to
Yig and his children. Their appearance and the deliver their killing bite at least once.
haunting sound of their massive rattles, allows for
669

CHUPACABRA
The chupacabra is a blood-thirsty demon.

Approximately the size of a bear cub,
the chupacabra is a reptilian demon
with large eyes, long fangs, razor-sharp
claws, and a ridge of spines that runs
from the nape of its neck to the tip of its
tail. The demon is incredibly fast, and
it uses its speed when hunting for prey.
When stalking prey, the chupacabra lies
in wait—watching—and when the time
is right, it bolts out at full speed to run
down and kill the prey.
Chupacabra: Init +3; Atk claw melee +1
(1d6), bite melee +1 (1d4+1); AC 12; HD
4d8; MV 50’; Act 2d20; SP darkvision,
infravision, blood thirst; SV Fort +1, Ref
+3, Will +0; Path PoD +2.
Darkvision: The chupacabra can see 60’ in
darkness.
Infravision: The chupacabra can see heat
signatures in darkness or through walls
less than 2’ thick, up to 60’ distant.
Blood thirst: The chupacabra is so
driven by its thirst for blood that it may
expose itself to danger as it feeds. Once
the chupacabra has made a successful
bite attack, it latches on and begins to
drink the prey’s blood. The chupacabra
automatically drains 1d3 hit points of
blood and 1 point of Strength from its prey. While
drinking blood, the chupacabra can take no other
action, which is why it tries to hunt isolated and
solitary prey.
670

COAL DEVILS (HEYASCHI'HAYTI)
These child sized black skinned humanoids

are traditional mythic enemies of the Arapaho,
Cheyenne, and other Indian tribes. With great
strength, superhuman speed, and a taste for
human flesh, these cannibal dwarves (thought
once exterminated) have begun to reappear at
the fringes of the Great Plains and other
wildernesses across the West.
Ruthless raiders more than capable of
taking on armed bands twice their number,
heyaschi'hayti use their speed and natural
camouflage to stage murderous, lightning attacks
before melting back into the gloom. Trails made by
corpses dragged off for butchery (usually by ravines
or rocky outcrops) after such a raid eventually dry
up. This has given rise to the whispered belief that
coal devils' are subterranean dwellers or malevolent
spirits born from black rock.
Standing between three and four feet in height with
jet-black skin, long arms, and wiry frames, heyaschi
hayti wear rudimentary tribal clothing, have long
black hair, and distended jaws perfect for cracking
bones and rending limbs. They attack with great
speed wielding simple archaic weapons fashioned
from wood and stone or barehanded.
Whilst obviously intelligent enough to organize
and speak human languages, they can be outwitted.
They are single-minded, focused on securing food,
and prove their strength through violence and
cruelty.
Coal devils (heyaschi'hayti): Init +6; Atk club +5
blunt melee (1d8+5) or unarmed melee +6 (1d6+4) or
bite +5 (2d4+2); AC 16; HD 4d8+4; MV 45'; Act 2D20;
SP stealthy+2, invisibility at night (+6 to stealth rolls
in the dark, +3 to AC against missile attacks made
in darkness or shadow); SV Fort +5, Ref +5; Will +0;
PoD
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COLD ONES
More potent than the pale demons of the polar Cold aura: Just being within 30’ of a cold one causes
ice, or even the cold witches of the moon, are the 1d7 damage due to cold each round (Fortitude save
star-spawn of Fomalhaut, known since the time of at DC 15 for half).
the sages of long-lost Pnom as the “Cold Ones.” For
Cold beam: Cold damage is a function of distance,
these are the scions of the One who comes from a
as indicated in the chart below. The closer a victim,
place of utmost cold, and against whom no heat can
the more damage taken and the more difficult it is to
endure. That One is imprisoned by the Elder Gods,
save against. In all cases, a successful Fortitude save
but the cold ones that are his spawn appear on this
results in half normal damage. It can use this ray
world as white worms, naked against the cold, but
three times each day.
needing no protection from it. They are mighty
sorcerers as well as powerful combatants, and they
DISTANCE DAMAGE FORT SAVE
are able to emit a ray of cold which is enough to
freeze a man solid. Some say that the imprisonment 1-30’ 7d8 20
of the One, that is their father, is proof that the 31-60’ 6d8 18
Elder Gods cannot be wholly malign. 61-90’ 5d8 16
The cold ones resent mortal intrusion into polar 91-120’ 4d8 14
lands, and they sometimes travel down from the 121-150’ 3d8 12
boreal realm during the chill of winter. When a cold 151-250’ 2d8 10
one is active in the land, the air grows increasingly 251-360’ 1d8 10
more frigid and fire itself seems to give off less heat.
The aura of a cold one produces alien monstrosities
Swallow whole: A cold one that succeeds on a
in rivers, lakes, and oceans—menacing and
bite attack swallows its victim whole, unless a
unnatural creatures which are not usually dangerous
DC 15 Reflex save succeeds. Swallowed victims
themselves but drive away precious food species.
automatically take 1d6 Stamina damage each round
This effect spreads out like an icy cancer from a cold
to simulate being digested. VIctims reduced to 0
one, to an extent that can reach dozens of miles
Stamina perish in the stomach acids of the beast.
from the creature itself.
A cold one takes the form of a great polar worm, 15’
long or longer, whose naked body is the sickly white
of a giant maggot. Its single eye can emit a beam of
light up to 360’ away that drains heat from those it
strikes.
Cold One: Init -4; Atk bite +7 melee (3d7+8) or crush
+9 melee (6d8) or cold beam; AC 20; HD 10d8+30;
MV 40’; Act 2d20; SP cold beam, swallow whole, cold
aura; SV Fort +12, Ref -6 , Will +10; PoD.
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COLOUR OUT OF SPACE
These malevolent gaseous aliens are

commonly referred to as “colours.” A
colour’s composition is not completely
a gas, nor is it a liquid. This vaporous
plasmatic creature emits a constantly
scintillating kaleidoscope of colors
from both the visible and invisible
spectrum. A colour is a perfect
organism; it consumes nutrients
from everything in the surrounding
environment until it has collected
enough nutrition for it to reproduce
asexually.
When a colour invades a territory, it
typically soaks itself into the land in
order to integrate itself into the local
ecosystem. Then, the creature’s alien
physiology taints the surrounding
soil and water resulting in plants
that produce foul and bloated fruit.
Animals that live off the land, that
eat the tainted food and drink the
tainted water, begin to produce bizarre
mutations—irrevocably corrupting the
genetic make-up of these poor beasts.
As tainted plants and corrupted
animals die, their decomposing corpses
feed the colour the nutrients it desires.
Animals that are being mutated
(including humans) have their brains
corrupted, driving them to insanity
and violence. colour hibernates within its shell as it flies through
A colour is able to soak through porous, natural space. The colour’s shell protects the alien as it burns
elements, like earthen soil but is unable to penetrate through a planet’s atmosphere. Once the colour has
non-porous metals, like lead. The amorphous form landed and it has awoken from its slumber, it cracks
of the colour allows it to push through even the open its shell so it can explore its new territory.
smallest hole in a wall or under a door. A colour The discarded shell then slowly evaporates as the
can flow across the ground like a fog, but if a colour nutrients break down and soak into the soil.
has stored enough nutrients, it can convert those Colours are particularly sensitive to frigid
calories into a protective spherical shell that is easily temperatures, causing them to soak deep into the
mistaken for a meteorite. Once the shell has been earth and hibernate through the winter months. If
formed around itself, the colour is able to produce a colour encounters a sudden burst of ice or cold, it
an explosive burst that is capable of launching the reacts with a display of black and deep violet where
colour into space. This is how the immortal “Colour touched.
Out of Space” is able to travel the cosmos. The
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COLOUR CORRUPTION
D12 RESULT
1 or less The victim develops boils and pustules on their tongue and at the corners of their eyes. The sores do not heal and impose a -1
permanent penalty on the victim’s Personality.
2 The victim’s teeth darken and 1d4 fall out. It becomes painful for the victim to eat solid food and attempting to do so results in a
loss of 1d3 more teeth. This continues until all of the victim’s teeth have fallen out.
3 The victim’s flesh has an ashen gray pallor, and their hair is beginning to fall out. The victim’s body now smells like a corpse making
it impossible for the victim to sneak up on anyone or anything capable of smelling them coming.
4 Mutation. Roll 1d4: (1) a new fully functional mouth sprouts from anywhere on the victim’s body; (2) a tiny seven-inch arm with a
three-fingered hand sprouts from anywhere on the victim’s torso; (3) a two-foot long tail grows from the base of the victim’s spine;
(4) one new fully functional eye with lids sprouts somewhere on the victim’s head.
5 The victim develops a large hump on their back that forces them to walk with stooped shoulders and a bent back. If left untreated
for twelve weeks, the hump bursts open and 3d6 large spiders scurry out.
6 The victim’s original arms double in length, and their hands double in size. Their arms and hands become too heavy to hold up for
prolonged periods of time. The victim can no longer wield a firearm without modifications to the trigger, but the victim gains a +1d6
damage modifier to unarmed attacks.
7 The victim develops large green-yellow pustules all over their body. The pustules have a delicate membrane that is easily burst. The
pallid puss is extremely sticky, making it extremely difficult to remove anything that becomes stuck to the victim.
8 The victim’s legs fuse into a single large sluglike pseudo-foot. The victim’s Movement is reduced to 2’ per round, and their body
secretes a clear mucus to prevent the pseudo-foot from drying out. The victim leaves a trail of mucus.
9 The victim develops a proboscis in their throat that it now uses to eat. The victim first vomits a mild acid onto any solid food. The
acid breaks the food down into a slurry that is then sucked up by the proboscis that extends out of the victim’s mouth. The loss of
certain nutrients results in a permanent loss of 1d3 Stamina.
10 The victim gains an additional 1d6 eyes anywhere on their head. Roll 1d6 for the type of eyes: (1) green human eyes, (2) blue flylike
compound eyes, (3) yellow unblinking fish eyes, (4) red reptilelike eyes, (5) orange owl-like eyes, (6) black spiderlike orbs
11 The victim’s hands fuse into a sicklelike claws; the victim loses all manual dexterity but gains a +2 melee attack bonus and 1d8+1
damage with their new claws.
12 or Rage! The victim’s mind is driven insane by the colour’s corruption. The victim goes into a berserker rage for 1d4 rounds attacking
more everyone around him.
The Corruption of Colour that has already been inflicted on the victim.
Animals that drink the water or eat food that has Colour Out of Space: Init -2; Atk filament +2 melee
been tainted by a colour, or if a colour has touched (1d4-1 plus colour corruption); AC 12; HD 10d8; MV
the animal with a filament of itself, then that animal 20’; Act 1d20; SP immune to non-magical weapons,
may become corrupted. To determine if the victim immune to mind-affecting spells, fire and electrical
has been corrupted it must make a DC 12 Fortitude attacks do half damage, magical weapons and spells
save; the roll is reduced by the amount of damage do half damage, cold attacks do normal damage; SV
inflicted by a filament attack before the victim’s Fort +20, Ref +0, Will +10; WtL.
Fortitude modifier is applied. If the victim fails their
Fortitude save, then roll on the Colour Corruption
table below. The D12 roll on the Colour Corruption
table is adjusted by the victim’s Luck modifier, and a
+1 is added to the roll for each previous corruption
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CRAWLING CLAWS
Often, body parts marked by cult branding begin the advantage of a +2 to spell checks, in addition to
to develop into something “strange” that takes a granting the host immunity to Grit checks when
trait from whatever dark power their host worships faced with a source of fear aligned with the Elder
(claws, extra knuckles, hairy palms, etc.) and should God the crawling claw serves. Additionally, the claw
they be severed from the host body, the traits often may be used to attack (1d5 damage).
serve to insure survivability of the organ—further
Crawling Claws: Init +1; Atk leaping rake +1 melee
enhanced senses that replace sight for instance.
(1pt); AC 16; HD d4; MV 20’, leap 10’; Act 1d20; SP
Amputated hands, for example, are fully aware of
charm; SV Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +1; PoD.
their surroundings, possessed by minor seedlings
of their dark god that exist on the near side of Charm: The claw may attempt to make contact
the Spirit World. Crawling claws ultimately try with the chosen victim. The claw must pass a spell
to attempt a connection to weak-willed targets, check using 1d16 + an additional 1d6 to the roll for
promising power beyond measure should the fool each crawling claw within 30’. A successful result
choose to amputate their own hand allowing the convinces the new host that they must amputate
tainted claw a chance to affix itself to the bloody one of their hands to complete the union. Targets
stump. If an appropriate target cannot be found, the immediately find the nearest tool or weapon and
claw will attempt a leaping rake attack or attempt to proceeds to amputate the appropriate hand (1d3)—
scurry away, much like a scorpion. allowing the waiting claw to instantly meld itself to
the new host during the same round.
The unusual “union” of host and crawling claw
makes for an unsightly appendage that comes with
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CRAWLING ONES
Not everyone up in Boot Hill should be buried corrupted bodies on which the worms can feed,
there. Those folks in ancient times who said that it and hence, create more crawling ones. A crawling
was a happy town where no witch was buried knew one sometimes retains the memories, spellcasting
what they were talking about. There’s a reason they ability, and most of the personality of the corpse that
burned those spell-seeker’s bones to ash. Magic spawns it. In this way, the crawling ones claim the
stays in their flesh, dead though it may be, and is Dark Arts have given them a path to immortality.
consumed by the worms of the earth. They rise from Regardless of the original path and goals of the living
the nethermost places of the world, caverns where magician they mimic, the crawling ones are always
those things that should be crawling have learned to evil and always seek to spread dark magic.
walk.
Crawling one: Init +0; Atk by weapon +0 melee
Called “Crawling Ones,” they have learned to form or spell +4; AC 9; HD 3d6; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP
themselves bodies out of the masses of worms that spellcasting, not destroyed at 0 hp; SV Fort +1, Ref
eat corrupted flesh. They say the Devil himself +1, Will +5; PoD.
teaches them to walk, and to speak, and to imitate
Spellcasting: Fed on the foul remains of mortal
humankind. Hidden behind masks, hoods, and
spellcasters, a crawling one can itself cast spells as
robes, the crawling ones have learned to vex and
though it were a 3rd level occultist. At the judge’s
plague the God(s)-fearing people who till the surface
discretion, some crawling ones may have higher-
of the world.
level or lower-level spellcasting abilities.
They are composed of masses of huge graveyard
worms, and when reduced to 0 hp, they collapse
into a writhing
swarm. If they are not
dealt damage equal
to their starting hit
points, using an area
effect attack, within 1
round enough worms
will survive that the
stricken crawling one
can reform itself in
1d7 weeks or months
(depending upon how
much damage was
done).
Crawling ones infest
human communities,
seeking to lead mortals
into black magic
and worship of the
Elder Gods. This, in
turn, creates more
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CYCLOPES
As is with most folks, settlers of Greek ancestry bring them by those who worship at their feet. Cyclopes
their hopes and dreams that are often meshed with are predominantly man-eaters, though will settle
superstition and lore. Students of the occult and for livestock and animals living in the wild when
all things supernatural hold a theory that claims “manflesh” isn’t readily available.
the taint that blanketed the Earth during the Seven
Cyclopes prefer hurling stones at their prey before
Days of Night serves the raw material needed to
closing the distance and attacking with crude clubs
breathe life into the creatures that would normally
fashioned from tree limbs. Cyclopes attack with a
be limited to haunting the dreams of humanity.
d24 die and cause critical hits on any natural attack
Creatures like the cyclopes are a perfect example
roll of 20-24 that also exceeds the target's AC.
of this theory, forming in the darkest parts of the
Cyclopes roll 1d24 on Crit tables.
country, feeding and growing in strength while some
even find themselves worshiped by deranged cults. Cyclopes: Init +0; Atk club +6 melee (1d14+6) or
hurled stone +5 missile (1d8+6, range 100'); AC 15;
Cyclopes are massive one-eyed monsters that
HD 10d8+2; MV 40'; Act 1d24; SP infravision, Crit on
often stand at a height between 12 and 16 feet.
20-24; SV Fort +10, Ref +2, Will +6; PoD.
They’re covered with matted tufts of body hair
and often wear crude handmade clothes sewn for
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DEADPOKES
Nothing strikes a chord of dread more in the to claw its way from its earthly grave, seeking the
hearts of settlers than the mention of the walking only thing that gives the shamblers a moment of
dead. These “deadpokes” as folks have come to call respite from the hunger gnawing on their bones—
them first made their appearance soon after the the taste of living flesh.
events of the Seven Days of Nights. Gossip around
Though most deadpokes share the same disturbing
the campfire has it they are a side effect of some
characteristics, only a fool assumes them to all be
powerful black magic attempted during those seven
the same, as the taint blanketing the land seems
days that dipped the world in darkness.
to have a dark sense of humor with the occasional
Deadpokes are the animated remains of friends and variations the deadpokes display.
family that will not stay buried. Their departing
Deadpoke: Init -1d; Atk fist +0 melee (1d4+2),
souls are replaced with an undying hunger so
bite +0 melee (1d6); AC 10; HD 1d8+2; MV 20’;
intense that it’ll give the corpse a strong hankering
Act 1d20/1d16; SP un-dead traits, quirky traits,
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overwhelm; SV Fort +4, Ref -4, Will +2; PoD +1. currently being attacked by a fellow deadpoke. Each
deadpoke attacking the same target gains a +2 attack
Un-dead traits: Like all un-dead, deadpokes are
bonus, and successful attacks force targets to pass
immune to sleep, charm, and paralysis spells, as well
a DC 8 Reflex save to avoid falling to the ground
as other mental effects and cold damage.
prone.
Overwhelm: Most deadpokes attack with a pack
Quirky traits: Each deadpoke has at least one extra
mentality and unengaged will drift to targets
trait. Refer to the chart below.
DEADPOKE QUIRKY TRAITS (ROLL 1D8)

D8 Quirky Trait (judges should feel free to roll on the table when they wish to throw a twist into what players may see as a typical
zombie-style encounter)
1 or less Nubbin: The deadpoke was a child in their living years and is often more agile than the standard deadpoke. Additionally, the distant
memory of the nubbin allows it to act in such a way that it is often mistaken for a living child. Nubbins gain +10’ to movement and
save modifiers change to Fort +2, Ref +2, Will 0. Nubbins gain +1d to rolls related to fooling targets into thinking they’re a living
child.
2 Soldier: The deadpoke retains a distant memory of fighting and dying in a war. The creature is often buried with the weapons it
carried to the fight and has a crude understanding of how the weapons work. Soldiers are equipped with a saber 75% of the time
and have a 30% chance of carrying a working firearm. Attacks with firearms are always made with a d16 and judges should always
pull two cards from a gun deck, choosing the worst of the draw to apply to the shot.
3 Rotter: The deadpokes referred to as “rotters” carry the curse of death. The bite of the creature forces the target to make an
immediate DC 10 Fortitude save to avoid catching The rot. Failure results in a loss of 1d3 Stamina points each morning until magical
healing can be administered. Victims reaching 0 Stamina rise as a deadpoke (rotter) 1d4 hours later.
4 Runner: This deadpoke is that one exception to the rule. The creature has a movement rate of 40’ and gains a +3 to Reflex saves.
5 Strangler: The deadpoke was a murderer during its living days and used strangulation as a means to an end. The creature uses the
disgusting tactic of roping its entrails around the throat of a victim and pulling the life from their lungs. The deadpoke uses the d20
attack to attempt to wrap its rotting entrails around the victim’s throat. Success forces the victim to pass a DC 12 Reflex save to
avoid being strangled from behind and suffering 1d3 Stamina damage each round until the Reflex save can be passed. Meanwhile,
the strangler will gnaw on the neck and head of the victim with its second attack.
6 Bruiser: The deadpoke is unusually strong and skilled at stunning victims by landing jaw-shattering blows, often knocking them
unconscious to make feeding easier. Should the bruiser’s fist attack succeed, it immediately gains a bonus d20 attack with its
remaining fist. If both attacks land solid the target must immediately pass a DC 12 Fortitude save to avoid being knocked prone and
momentarily stunned for 1d4 rounds.
7 Bull: The deadpoke was an unusually large specimen of man or woman in life and retains much of that stature in their un-life. Bulls
impose a -1d penalty to all damage rolls targeting them and gain an additional HD. Bulls have also developed a special form of
attack that utilizes their massive body weight. Any critical hit results in the creature sitting on the chest of the victim, effectively
pinning them. This results in the creature’s future attacks automatically hitting for maximum damage as the bull begins leisurely
pulling flesh from the screaming victim. Victims must attempt an opposed Strength check each round with a -4 penalty to escape.
8 Tadpole: The deadpoke prefers the quiet darkness found in bodies of water. Their primary means of attack is to surprise their meal
and drag them under the surface of the water, drowning and nibbling on them much to the horror of the victim. Movement in bodies
of water is unhindered, and the creature always uses its d20 attack to attempt a grapple. A successful grapple means the victim
begins to drown, suffering 1d3 Stamina damage each round. Victims must attempt an opposed Strength roll versus the tadpole to
break the creatures grip.
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DEATH GRIP VULTURE
Death grip vultures, often called “snatchers” by those This turns the body into a zombie (not un-dead)
who have survived encounters with them resemble of normal stats, with complete control over their
the carrion birds that are often seen circling over functions until the zombie is destroyed or the death
those who’ve answered Death’s call. The creatures grip vulture finds a more intact body to become its
are markedly different from their cousins by way host. The carrion bird remains in the host corpse
of a set of “feelers” that protrude from around the until the body is destroyed and they’re forced out
creatures diseased beak, reaching outward up to or the creature finds a new source of food. Death
two feet. The creatures sport a wingspan of up grip vultures attack with surprise on the round they
to six feet, but flight is not the preferred mode of exit a corpse host and attack with a vicious beak (d5
transportation. These vile birds prefer to burrow damage) that often leaves the victim with a touch of
inside bloated corpses, choosing to feast on the “beak rot.”
rotted organ meat. In addition to using the corpse as
Death grip vulture: Init +2; Atk beak +2 melee (1d5);
a source of food, death grip vultures use their feelers
AC 14; HD 2d8+4; MV 10' or fly 30'; Act 1d20; SP
to enter the spinal cord of the corpse (which must be
animate corpse, beak rot; SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3;
human) and animate it by way of a semi-intelligent
PoD.
mind control. Animated corpses look and act, for all
intent and purposes, like the walking dead and are Beak rot: DC 13 Fortitude save or victim loses 1d3
often mistaken as such. Burrowing into the corpse's Stamina per day until magically healed as tissue
abdomen and animating the corpse takes 2 rounds. around the wound begins to rot away.
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DHOLE
The dholes (sometimes called bholes or dôls) are they are not much larger in girth than a human.
vast wormlike monsters, pale and covered in a
Dhole: Init -5; Atk bite +8 melee (3d6); AC 15;
viscous slime. They dwell upon and beneath the
HD 2d8 to 12d8; MV 40’ or burrow 30’; Act 1d20;
bone-covered vale of Pnath in the Dreamlands, but
SP viscous mucus, tower and slam attack, light
some escape into the waking world, where they
vulnerability; SV Fort +6, Ref +6 , Will +2; PoD.
hide from the sun, deep underground or in other
shadowy places. It is the duty of the wizard Zkauba Light vulnerability: Dholes flee light stronger than
(of a clawed and snouted species native to the torchlight. Where a dhole may attempt to destroy a
planet Yaddith) to keep the dholes from leaving the single light-bearer, it avoids parties carrying several
Dreamlands, but he protects his world more than lanterns/torches. Lantern-light causes dholes to take
ours, for he knows well that someday a being from a -1d penalty to all rolls. Stronger light sources cause
our world will distract him from his duties, leaving greater penalties.
Yaddith black and dead and overrun by the frightful
and pallid dholes. The bone-colored dholes have Tower and slam attack: If a dhole does nothing else
already honeycombed his world, reaching from the during a round, it can rear up over half its length,
Dreamlands, so greater care is needed there. towering over opponents. When it slams downward,
it gains a +4 bonus to its attack roll and causes twice
Dholes avoid light, so they are seldom seen clearly. normal damage.
In the Dreamlands, they are more often heard
rustling among piles of bones or felt as they slither Viscous mucus: Dholes are covered with a viscid
past a frightened sojourner. Each dhole is 2d6 x 100’ mucus which causes any weapon that strikes the
long with 3 HD per 100’. Regardless of their length, creature to be wrenched from its wielder’s hand
unless a DC 8 Strength check succeeds.
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DIMENSIONAL SHAMBLER
The world we know lies somewhere between

Heaven and Hell, but there are many other worlds—
dimensions without number—which have only
the most tenuous connection with these. From
world to world across these dimensions shambles a
blasphemous form, a black-hued predator like the
taloned spawn of a giant ape crossed with some
loathsome insect–perhaps those same insects whose
calls spoke to mad Abdul Alhazred when he penned
the Necronomicon in the African night.
These malign beings can be summoned by occultists
who know the proper rituals, learned from
forbidden tomes thought long lost to mortal hands.
Shamblers are often used as assassins who leave no
body behind or they can be sent to retrieve persons
or objects, but they must always be fed human flesh.
Dimensional shambler: Init +0; Atk bite +6 melee
(3d4+4) or claw +6 melee (1d4+4 plus grab); AC
17; HD 3d8+3; MV 20’; Act 2d20; SP dimensional
shamble, grab; SV Fort +7, Ref +3 , Will -1; PoD.
Dimensional shamble: These creatures shamble
through the dimensional walls which keep the planes
of existence separate from each other. In game terms,
this means that a dimensional shambler can use an
action die to simply fade out of—or into—existence
or to appear as far as 90’ away without passing the
intervening space. Unlike withdrawing from combat,
this does not allow opponents to gain a free attack.
Worse, if they have hold of a victim, they can be
dragged along across dimensions with an opposed
Strength check (shamblers get a +4 to Strength for
this) to break free from a dimensional shambler
before the dark journey.
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DOUBLE FACE
A double face is a class of monster sometimes also

known to Indian tribes as “sharp elbows.” These lone
hunters appear as a tall man or woman wrapped
in a blanket or hide cloak; their long hair however
hides a second face on the back of their head which
can freeze a man with its terrible, baleful stare.
When ready to attack, a double face throws off their
blanket to reveal an emaciated, distended physiology
with long sharp spurs extending from their elbows,
with which they engage in whirling dancelike attacks
that can slice heads and limbs from bodies.
The intentions, purpose, or agenda of these
demonic entities is not known. They are capable of
conversing in any language and keeping the seeming
of being human long enough to lull its would-be
victims into letting their guard down. They seem
to be solely bent on killing and maiming as many
people as possible before making an escape back into
the wilderness. Indian legends sometimes suggest
that a double face was once a human, cursed for
breaking a taboo or defying the will of the Spirits.
Whatever the origin of these dreadful entities, it is
clear they hate all humans with a passion and will
infiltrate small communities to wreak as much havoc
as possible
Double face: Init +7; Atk elbow spurs +6 melee
(2d6+3) or claws melee +5 (1d8+1); AC 17; HD 8d8;
MV 35' or 25' climbing or wall crawling; Act 2D20; SP
paralyzing stare, wallcrawler; SV Fort +4, Ref +3; Will
+3; PoD.
Paralyzing stare: The stare of the second hideous
visage of a double face causes anyone caught in
its gaze to make a DC 14 Willpower save—success
results in no effect; however, failure means the
victim is frozen to the spot for 1D6+1 rounds.
Wall crawling: With the use of their spurs, a double
face can scale a wall or climb a sheer surface only
slightly slower than their normal movement rate.
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ELDER THING
We think of this world as being solid, but it is not, A thin manipulative stalk grows from the center of
and the mathematics of Euclid and Newton don’t each dark-gray ridge. Each stalk branches twice, each
tell you how time and space can fold—using strange into five separate branches, allowing each ridge to
angles and odd mathematics, allowing you to travel have a set of 25 delicate manipulative tentacles. A
anywhere or anywhen, or even to no place at all. starfishlike head surmounts the body, with an eye
This knowledge was kept by the elder things, who sprouting from the end of each “arm,” five feeding
colonized the Earth a billion years ago from their tubes, and prismatic cilia that grant the elder things
world hidden between the constellations of Hydra 120’ infravision. Finally, at their base they have
and Argo Navis. They inhabited first the sea and five thicker tentacles used for locomotion or gross
then the land, and they went to war with the star- manipulation. Elder things are semi-vegetable in
spawn of Cthulhu for dominion of the planet so long nature, and reproduce via spores. Although they can
ago that nothing but rumor and nightmare remains consume both organic and non-organic matter, they
of that great conflict. are carnivores by preference.
Elder things have access to incredible technologies, They may also use tools of any sort with their
including a vast understanding of cosmology, manipulative tentacles, including weapons (some of
physics, and biological engineering that borders on which may be advanced even by modern standards).
magic, allowing the judge to place any sort of strange Energy weapons are not outside the means of the
device into their lairs. The elder things themselves elder things, although a human probably would
are dispassionate scientists—their first impulse upon be unable to manipulate such a weapon. They are
encountering a new species is to dissect it and learn equally at home in water or on land and are fully
about it. If communication can be established, elder amphibious.
things are not necessarily hostile and may even teach
Elder Thing: Init +0; Atk lower tentacle +5 melee
human protégés.
(1d5+6 plus grab) or by weapon (melee or missile)
Elder things are radially symmetrical, with five +5; AC 19; HD 12d12; MV 40’ or swim 60’; Act 3d20;
bulging ridges running their vertical length. The SP infravision 120’, amphibious, grab, regenerative
central part of their body is about three and a half hibernation; SV Fort +15, Ref +4 , Will +8; WtL.
feet in diameter, tapering to one foot at the top and
Grab: The lower tentacles of an elder thing are
bottom, and six feet high. They have vestigial wings
incredibly strong (+6 to opposed Strength checks)
that fold out fanwise in the furrows between their
and can grab and hold an opponent.
body’s ridges—these wings once allowed flight even
in the aether between the stars, although they are Regenerative hibernation: An elder thing reduced to 0
generally ineffectual from disuse. These retractable hp has only a one-in-six chance of being truly dead.
leathery wings have a seven foot spread, and are still Otherwise, it is just hibernating for 1d7 days while
used for swimming. Elder things new to Earth may its hit points are regenerated.
have a fly Move of 60’ and larger wings.
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FAERIES
When settlers arrived in New England, they brought

their Spirit World with them. As they pushed west,
BLUECAP
this otherworld also extended into the new frontier. Bluecaps are subterranean fairies that appear as tiny
The European Spirit World of Faerie (or Elfland) blue flames that flicker and bob through the air; they
pushed up against and mingled with the other Spirit are hard workers who inhabit mines and caverns.
Worlds it encountered—largely those of the Native They avail themselves to the miners, and if treated
Americans, the Chinese, African, and Caribbean. with respect, they reward the miners by leading
Wherever people congregate, so too do their spirits, them to rich veins of ores and minerals. They even
and as do the people, the spirits seek new alliances, pitch in to lend a hand, but their help is not without
new relationships, and new occupations. cost. Bluecaps expect to be paid a full share of wages,
just like any other miner. If they are denied their
Faeries, and similar spirits, do not exist in the
wages, or if the miners are rude and disrespectful,
same way that mortal folk do. Instead, they exist
then the bluecaps play tricks and pranks on the
as representations of some aspect of the natural
miners. Some of the tricks are harmless, while others
world, an occupation, an emotion, or a human
may end with the death of one to many miners.
drive. Whatever the faerie represents affects its
appearance, powers, and goals. They may be Bluecap: Init +2; Atk telekinetic strike melee +2
connected with the natural world, Elfland, the (1d8), burn missile +1 (2d6, range 30’); AC 16; HD 3d8;
Dreamlands, or other spirit realms. MV 40’ flying; Act 1d20; SP pyrokinesis, telekinesis,
tricksters; SV Fort +0, Ref +3, Will +1; Path POR +1.
For instance, a faerie representing a birch tree might
be slender, white with black markings, and have Pyrokinesis: As an embodiment of flame, bluecaps
papery skin. It might be able to step from tree to can ignite any flammable material they touch, or
tree. It might wish to protect a certain stand of birch. they can cause flammable materials to ignite using
Folklore associates birches with death—so, a birch- pyrokinesis. With a successful burn attack, a single
themed faerie might have a touch that requires a flammable target ignites for 2d6 damage each
save to avoid death. Birches are also associated with round it is burning; if that target is a character,
resurrection, and such a faerie might be sought out then a successful DC 12 Fortitude save reduces the
to help restore a dead PC to life. Such a being might damage by half. A Fortitude save is required for
as easily have roots in Hell as anywhere else. each round of burning flames. Because the bluecap
is the embodiment of flame, it can also choose not
Regardless of the faerie encountered, politeness is a
to ignite flammable materials it touches (like some
key factor in successfully dealing with the creatures.
ores).
Whether a faerie is malicious or benign often
depends upon the demeanor of those interacting Telekinesis: Bluecaps perform their physical labor
with it. They do not care to hear themselves called using telekinesis. A bluecap can telekinetically
“faeries,” preferring to be known among mortals control up to two tasks at the same time, but only
as the “Good Folk,” the “Gentry,” and similar titles. one of those tasks can be a telekinetic strike in a
Remember that even if you call them the Good Folk, single round. Tasks that could normally be handled
there is no guarantee that they’ll live up to it … but if with a Strength 10 or less can be performed.
you don’t, they’re sure to mean you mischief.
Tricksters: If angered, bluecaps are devious tricksters.
Below are five common faerie types that might be They can mimic sounds and voices in order to lure
encountered in the weird West of Weird Frontiers. their victims into the traps they’ve set to punish
The judge is encouraged to modify these base types their offenders.
to better reflect the theme a specific creature is
associated with.
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Frontiers they can be trees of any type—beech, birch,
BLACK DOG sequoias, or whatever might be in the area. If the
Not every member of the Gentry walks on two legs dryad is killed, their tree dies. Likewise, any damage
or flies around on gauzy wings. True to its name, a done to their tree also harms the dryad in equal
black dog looks like a great shaggy dog, as big as a measure. This requires some adjudication by the
pony and as dark as night, with eyes that sometimes judge—an arrow strike against a balsam fir will cause
glow green or red depending upon its mood. A black very little damage, whereas an axe stroke might
dog is rarely seen unless a person is walking on their cause the dryad half the damage rolled. Within their
lonesome in the dark. The best thing to do is ignore tree, each dryad has an extradimensional home, into
them because speaking to a black dog or paying it which they can bring their lovers and treasures. If
any mind is a sure way to make it attack you. Watch the tree is destroyed, anything in this home is lost
your surroundings instead because the appearance and can only be recovered by creatures capable of
of a black dog always means that some danger is at traversing the Dreamlands in search of it.
hand, or that your luck is about to turn.
A dryad that is slain becomes nothing more than a
Black dog: Init +2; Atk bite +4 melee (1d6+2); AC bundle of dried leaves, sticks, and bark.
16; HD 8d8; MV 40’; Act 1d20; SP alter Luck, death
Dryad: Init +2; Atk claw +2 melee (1d3) or dagger
throes, +2 damage from iron weapons; SV Fort +4,
+1 melee (1d4) or short bow +3 ranged (1d6, range
Ref +3 , Will +4; WtL.
20/40/60); AC 16; HD 6d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP tree
Alter luck: When a black dog is encountered, the PC symbiosis, step between trees, intimate ability drain,
must roll a Luck check. If the check succeeds, the transformation, spellcasting +6, death throes; SV
PC’s excessive Luck has made the black dog target Fort +1, Ref +3 , Will +1; WtL.
them, siphoning off 1d5 points of Luck until the dog
Death throes: If a dryad is reduced to 0 hp, it merely
goes away. If the Luck check is failed, the black dog
vanishes—but the creature responsible for the final
lends the PC 1d5 points of temporary Luck, which
damage permanently loses 1d3 Luck.
must be used while the dog is present or be lost.
Intimate ability drain: Anyone intimate with a dryad
Death throes: If a black dog is reduced to 0 hp, it
loses 1d5 points of random Attribute damage and
merely vanishes—but the creature responsible for
must make a DC 15 Willpower save or 1d3 of these
the final damage permanently loses 1d3 Luck.
points are permanently lost. Through the act of
lovemaking, the dryad consumes the foison or
essential nature of their paramour (see sidebar).
DRYAD Spellcasting: All dryads know 1d4+1 spells, each of
Trees have spirits. All of ‘em. Each spirit looks like which may be cast with a +6 bonus to the spell check.
a beautiful/handsome human and those spirits can Dryads never suffer corruption, misfire, or disapproval,
woo an unsuspecting traveler, luring them into their although they may lose access to spells as normal.
wooden bowers until the spirit grows bored and Select or determine spells randomly from the Magic
sends them back into the mortal world. Dryads don’t section using the Miracle or Spell lists as desired.
rightly kill their lovers, but they don’t leave them Step between trees: A dryad can step into any tree
the same either. They take something essential from of the same type as their home tree as part of their
folk, and while they may consume it in a pleasant Move and step out of another tree of the same type
way, they consume it nonetheless. within 240’.
Dryads are always linked to a particular tree. Transformation: A dryad’s appearance rarely incites
Classically, these would be oak trees, but in Weird fear in those in their presence; however, when
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angered a dryad’s appearance becomes far less human determining critical-hit results and score a critical
and far wilder, reflecting their tree’s type more than hit on a natural 19-20.
was previously obvious. In this form, they may attack
Iron vulnerability: They take double damage from
with wooden claws. The transformation is near-
iron weapons.
instantaneous and a Grit check may then apply!
Each huntsman travels with a pack of 1d5+2 faerie
FAERIE HUNTSMEN AND HOUNDS hounds. These are large white hounds, built like
greyhounds, with red ears and muzzles. Their bite
There are beings from Elfland that wish the blood causes lethargy and a general acquiescence to fate.
of Europe never reached the American shore. These
appear to be tall men and women, dressed in deer- If reduced to 0 hp, the hounds collapse into piles
leather and with antlered hoods. Although their of autumn leaves. If all huntsmen are slain, any
faces are never seen, their complexions and voices remaining faerie hounds simply fade away.
are those of folk with grievances against European
Faerie hound: Init +0; Atk bite +5 melee (1d6+1
settlers—Native Americans, Asians, and Africans. No
plus lethargy); AC 15; HD 3d8; MV 50’; Act 1d20; SP
one can say whether these beings are spirits of the
lethargy, iron vulnerability, death throes; SV Fort +4,
dead or creatures from non-European fairylands,
Ref +2, Will +1; WtL.
or if their appearance is just a mask to hide their
true nature. They hunt with flint-tipped arrows and Death throes: If a faerie hound is reduced to 0 hp, it
spears, and they hunt people with European blood merely vanishes—but the creature responsible for
in their veins. A normal encounter is with a single the final damage permanently loses 1d3 Luck.
huntsman, but there is a one in five chance that
Iron vulnerability: They take double damage from
there will be three instead.
iron weapons.
If a faerie huntsman is reduced to 0 hp, it merely
Lethargy: Each bite requires a DC 10 Willpower save
fades away.
or the victim takes a cumulative -2 penalty to their
Faerie huntsman: Init +3; Atk spear +5 melee (1d8) Initiative count for the duration of the encounter.
or longbow +5 ranged (1d6, range 30/60/90); AC 14; The victim also suffers a non-cumulative -1d penalty
HD 10d8; MV 40’; Act 2d20; SP hidden features, to all rolls if affected. This effect lasts a full 1d5 x 10
improved criticals, iron vulnerability, death throes; minutes.
SV Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +3; PoD.
Death throes: If a huntsman is reduced to 0 hp, it JOINT-EATER
merely vanishes—but the creature responsible for Joint-eaters, also known as alp-luachras, are tiny
the final damage permanently loses 1d3 Luck. mischievous fey folk. Joint-eaters have the ability
Hidden features: Anyone who manages to peer to polymorph at will into a newt, frog, or tadpole;
beneath a faerie huntsman’s hood must make an they can also turn themselves invisible just as easily.
immediate Grit check, although they will remember Joint-eaters are ravenous creatures that are driven
nothing of what they saw. Faerie huntsmen do not by their insatiable hunger. Joint-eaters are attracted
display their faces intentionally; the character must by traveler’s campfires set near streams and springs.
perform a called shot or some other special action to They excessively salivate as they watch the travelers
get this result. consume their meals. The joint-eater’s saliva carries
the sweet odor of honeysuckle. Astute traveler’s
Improved criticals: Despite their lack of stature, faerie might question the origins of the scent, especially if
huntsmen roll 1d20 on the appropriate table when the sweet-smelling flower is absent.
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After the travelers turn in to sleep, the starving
joint-eater transforms into a newt and crawls
LEPRECHAUN
into the traveler’s mouth. Once inside, the joint- The shoemakers of the Tuatha Dé Danann,
eater becomes a parasite that painlessly sets up a leprechauns may be found wherever Irish settlers
nest in the host’s stomach so it can eat half of the lay down their roots. They are small faeries, usually
food consumed. Over time, the parasitic fairy eats from six inches to one foot in height (and never
more and more of the food consumed by the host. more than two feet tall). Every leprechaun or group
So much so that the host begins to lose weight, of leprechauns has a pot of gold hidden somewhere.
regardless of how much is eaten. A host with a joint- Some gold rushes that fail to pan out may very
eater parasite in their stomach has breath that smells well be the result of water rushing over a hidden
like honeysuckle, due to the fairy’s saliva. leprechaun’s cache, washing gold dust downstream
while the larger coins and nuggets remain unmoved.
If left untreated, the host eventually dies of
starvation because of the joint-eater’s steadily Lore says that, if you can catch a leprechaun, you can
increasing appetite. The only known way for force it to tell you where its gold is in exchange for
someone to rid themselves of a joint-eater parasite its freedom. The leprechaun must abide by its word
is to binge eat jerky, salted pork, or some other kind but each has a thousand tricks to prevent folk from
of salty meat without drinking any water. Then, the actually digging that gold up. For instance, if the
afflicted host must lie with their mouth open over gold is buried under a tree, the person who caught
a cool pool of water. Eventually, the joint-eater will the leprechaun can force it to swear not to touch
become mad with thirst after consuming so much a ribbon tied around the tree to mark it—but they
salty food that it will leap from the host’s mouth into might return to discover that every tree in an acre or
the water to satisfy its thirst. more has a similar ribbon tied around it.
Joint-Eater: Init +0; Atk sting melee +2 (1 hit point Leprechaun: Init +6; Atk tiny awl +0 melee (1 point
damage); AC 19; HD <1; hp 1; MV 10’, 30’ flying; Act of damage); AC 18; HD 3d5; MV 20’; Act 2d16; SP
1d20; SP consumption, invisibility, polymorph self, spellcasting +4, modify Luck; SV Fort -4, Ref +8, Will
sleep venom; SV Fort +0, Ref +5, Will +3; Path POD +1. +6; WtL.
Consumption: After the joint-eater has entrenched Modify luck: Anyone who breaks a deal with a
itself into a host’s stomach, it begins to feed on the leprechaun suffers a permanent loss of 1d5 points of
food consumed by the host. As time goes on, the Luck. Actually gaining a leprechaun’s treasure is also
joint-eater consumes more and more of the host’s unlucky. The character who does so must succeed
food. The host eventually starves to death in 2d7+14 in a DC 15 Willpower save or lose 1d3 points of Luck.
days. Being fooled by a leprechaun and accepting it with
good grace can raise a PC’s Luck by 1d3.
Invisibility: The joint-eater can turn invisible at
will. The invisibility is broken if the fairy attacks Spellcasting: All leprechauns can cast 1d5 random
someone. spells or miracles. A leprechaun can use both its
action dice to cast a spell, gaining a spell result equal
Polymorph self: The joint-eater may polymorph into
to 2d16. A leprechaun can lose a spell that fails, but it
a newt, frog, or tadpole at will.
never suffers disapproval or corruption.
Sleep venom: While in their natural fairy form,
joint-eaters have a stinger. A dose of sleep venom
is delivered with each successful sting attack. The
stung victim must make a successful DC 8 Fortitude
save or fall asleep for 1d6 hours.
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PIXIE
FAERIE FOOD AND FOISON
Pixies are within spitting distance of what most
Mortal folk are well advised to keep their
folks think of when you say “fairies.” They’re tiny,
distance from the Gentry. When circumstances
wee little things, no more than a finger’s length
disallow keeping your distance, wise folk will
long, with gauzy wings somewhere between those
avoid eating anything they might be given by
of moths, butterflies, and dragonflies. They swarm
their Good Neighbors. That goes double for folks
around glowing like fireflies in the night and trailing
that actually find themselves in Elfland itself.
a magical luminous powder that conjuring folks call
Faerie food can enthrall mortals, binding them
pixie dust.
to Faerie, or preventing them from ever again
Some folks will use pixie dust to help cast arcane gaining pleasure or sustenance from mortal food
spells. This can add a bonus of +1d3 to the spell and drink.
check result. Mountebanks can use pixie dust in the
Faerie food and drink is made of foison,
same way when creating their arcane formulae. Pixie
the pure good stuff that gives everything
dust can also be mixed with gunpowder, with each
you eat or drink its flavor, its savor, and its
dose being enough to create 1d3 magic bullets. These
nutritive value. Some faeries can drain this
bullets are not only treated as magic weapons, but
from mortal foodstuffs, leaving them bland
when fired, the player is allowed to draw two cards
and unwholesome. Without its foison, a man
from his gun deck and choose the card he wishes to
can eat a banquet and starve to death. It’s no
use, discarding the other.
different than eating a bucket of sand.
Gathering this dust requires that a character finds
a swarm of pixies and tries to catch them, shaking
their dust off. Pixies are completely immune
to mortal magic—even enchanted items and
summoned beings are undone when they come
into contact with pixies—so this requires the
would-be dust-gatherer to do the work by hand,
and the gatherer has only 7 rounds before the pixies
disappear.
Each round, a gatherer who makes a successful grab
against AC 17 can gather one dose of pixie dust. After
the first round, there is a cumulative 10% chance of
a spell being cast by the assembled pixies at the start
of each round, with a spell check of 1d30+6. Roll
randomly to determine the spell cast each round.
Pixies are too weak individually to merit a stat block,
and swarms of pixies have no effective attacks other
than those described above. Slain individual pixies
melt and disappear, leaving nothing behind.
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FETCH
A fetch is the spectral doppelganger of a living 1d20; SP spectral weapons, resistant to non-magical
person. It’s said that to see one is an ill omen, for weapons, vulnerable to silver, regeneration; SV Fort
it portents the impending death of the duplicated +0, Ref +0, Will +4; PoD +2.
person. But fate is the fancy of dreamers and poets,
Non-magical weapon resistance: Non-magical
and the fetch is a brazen predator that announces
weapons only inflict 1 hit point of damage with a
itself to its prey. No one knows why or how a fetch
successful hit.
selects its victim, but once it becomes fixated on
that target, it pursues it until one of them is dead— Regeneration: A fetch regenerates 4 hit points of
and killing a fetch is no mean feat. A fetch is a damage each round.
malevolent spirit from the Near; it can crossover at
will in pursuit of its prey. Until it chooses a target, Spectral weapons: The fetch duplicates the weapons
a fetch is an invisible and intangible spirit, but of its prey too. It uses these weapons, blade or pistol,
once a target has been selected, the fetch creates to attack its prey. Regardless of the duplicated
a perfect duplication of that person. It looks like a weapon, the spectral weapons inflict 1d8+1 hit points
blue translucent copy of the target with wisps of of damage with each successful hit.
blue ectoplasmic smoke wafting off the fetch. The Vulnerable to silver: Silver weapons inflict full-normal
act of duplicating a target renders the fetch slightly damage for that type of weapon
tangible, but it’s still nearly impossible to destroy.
Fetch: Init +2; Atk spectral weapons melee or missile
+2 (1d8+1, range 30’); AC 18; HD 4d8; MV 30’; Act
FIRE VAMPIRE
Among the Elder Gods and the things that worship Fire vampire swarm: Init +5; Atk swarming touch
them, the beings associated with the elements +3 melee (1d6 plus ignite); AC 15; HD 6d8; MV fly
of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water oppose each other. 40’; Act special; SP swarm traits, ignite creatures
Cthugha is a primal being of living fire, dwelling on a touched, immunities; SV Fort +2, Ref +10 , Will +0;
world circling the star Fomalhaut. The fire vampires PoD.
(sparks of elemental flame that can burn forever
Ignite creatures touched: Any creature touched by a
without fuel) are his creatures, and they set to flame
fire vampire must succeed in a DC 15 Reflex save or
anything they touch. Few occultists know the ritual
be set on fire (1d6 damage per round until a DC 10
to summon the flame vampires of Cthugha, who
Reflex save succeeds).
is only mentioned in an obscure footnote in the
Necronomicon. Immunities: Fire vampires only suffer damage from
magic, cold, or water, and take half damage from
The fire vampires only appear when Fomalhaut has
anything that is not an area attack.
risen, and only abide until that star has set. They can
cross the twenty-seven light years from their home Swarm traits: Fire vampires are treated like a swarm,
to Earth in an instant, appearing as thousands of occupying a 20’ x 20’ x 20’ cube.
tiny points of living flame.
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FLESH COMMUNION
The flesh communion is a horrific fusing of skinned weapons are weak against the monster as they do
victims from ritualistic sacrifices. Possessing no not strike vital body parts. The creature eats nothing
bones, the flesh communion is a blob of various and seems all but mindless except for its desire to
full-body skins, sewed together with gut string, kill. It contains the full body-skins of six victims.
forever bleeding. It moves by heaving its bulbous
If killed and the heart is intact, the heart will
form forward. It makes a sloppy splattering noise
continue to ooze blood from its surface until
as it lurches around. In each of the skinned victim's
destroyed. It creates one gallon of blood a day and is
orifices glows an orb of eerie green energy. It leaves
often used to feed creatures and fuel blood magic.
behind a trail of blood and other secretions on
anything it touches, and flings blood with each Cultists create flesh conglomerates to shock and
attack. Connected to all the skins in the middle, is terrorize their foes, often using the skins of friends
a large fused heart that pumps blood to the skin or the loved ones of their enemies.
through large arteries and veins.
Flesh communion: Init +1; Atk claw +3 melee
A flesh communion will lash out with the skin of (1d4+2); AC 12; HD 6d6; MV 20'; Act 6d20; SP
many arms and legs of its victims, at anything living. piercing attacks do half damage; SV Fort +4, Ref -1,
It cannot remake new skin or take the flesh off of its Will +1; PoD.
kills to rebuild or grow its body. Bullets and stabbing
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FISHER FROM OUTSIDE
That heron wading in the marshy bit of a stream Cannot be slain: These creatures cannot be killed
looks awfully beautiful to you or me. To the frog by mortal means; a fisher reduced to 0 hp is merely
swimming in the water though, that heron is a driven off.
horror. Imagine that frog just swimming along,
Infinite move: Once a fisher has made its presence
minding its own business. The water and the stream
known, targets may roll initiative against it each
bank are the frog’s whole world. The poor fellow
round for an opportunity to strike at it before it
doesn’t even know that there is a beady eye hovering
can strike at them and fade away. The judge should
over him and a sharp beak waiting for the perfect
remember that PCs can burn Luck to modify
moment to strike.
initiative rolls. Otherwise, a target must succeed
Now imagine that you’re the frog, and there is in a DC 20 Reflex save to launch an attack before
something watching you from beyond the world you the fisher temporarily withdraws from our world
know. Sooner or later, if you’re unlucky, you swim between attacks. Otherwise, attacks continue for
away from cover, and snap! That sharp beak has 1d5+3 rounds, after which the fisher from Outside
snapped you up. Like the frog, even if you get away, loses interest and seeks some other prey. It doesn’t
there’s no certainty that you’ll fall back into the river. matter how far a target moves between attacks or
Unlike the frog, if you fall into the wrong world, you even if the target leaps to another world or plane. It
can’t just hop your way back. is all the same distance to the fisher.
That’s what the fishers from Outside are. They Snatch: Any successful attack snatches a creature
appear like titanic wingless birds with scales instead unless it succeeds in a DC 15 Reflex save. Snatched
of feathers. They have but a single leg, a single large creatures are pulled up through the planes of
eye, and a great hooked beak filled with fangs. All existence, to the Outside, where the fisher devours
living things abhor them because all living things are its prey at its leisure. The victim gains 1d3 chances
their frogs. They wait Outside, beyond the planes of escaping before this, each requiring a DC 20
that we know and the planes we do not, watching Strength or Agility check, but a victim who succeeds
us with that cyclopean eye, snapping up what they may end up in any place, time, or world that the
want. These creatures are over 100’ tall. judge desires.
Fisher from Outside: Init -6; Atk beak +6 melee Surprise: A fisher from Outside always makes its first
(2d8 plus snatch); AC 14; HD 8d8; MV special; Act attack with surprise.
1d24; SP surprise, snatch, withdraw between planes,
cannot be slain, infinite move; SV Fort +20, Ref +20,
Will +10; PoD.
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FLYING HEADS
Away out east, where the Dutch settled New

Amsterdam, is where the flying heads first appeared
according to the oldest legends handed down among
the Iroquois people. The people who lived there are
long gone and long forgotten, but the hill where
the first flying head came down among them is still
accursed. Although seldom seen, flying heads have
been making trouble ever since.
This thing is a big head, as tall as a man, and covered
with matted black hair. A pair of black bat wings
sprout from the back of the head and talons grow
from that place where, on a human, the neck would
be. The Iroquois call these things Kanontsistonties,
but that’s just a fancy name for what they are—heads
that fly around causing no end of mischief. Luckily,
flying heads are none too bright and can sometimes
be tricked or frightened away.
Flying head: Init +2; Atk bite +5 melee (2d8); AC 14;
HD 4d8; MV fly 40’; Act 1d20; SP change size, drain
blood; SV Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +0; PoD.
Change size: A flying head can change its size, so
that it is the size of a normal human head or even
smaller. In the normal-head form, it gains a +4
bonus to AC and Initiative and can latch on vampire-
like when it succeeds in a bite attack. A small flying
head’s bite does only 1 hp point of damage, lacking
the bigger teeth of its larger form.
Drain blood: On a successful bite attack, the victim
takes 1d3 points of temporary Stamina drain each
round from blood loss and needs a DC 10 Strength
check to remove the flying head.
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FLYING POLYP
It is hard to say exactly what a flying polyp is. They

are not entirely like polyps and have an extreme level
of plasticity in excess to even the most malleable
of octopi. They fly without any visible means to do
so and occasionally leave huge five-toed tracks—
although they have no visible legs. They transfer
portions of themselves into the ether at will, making
them only semi-material and sometimes temporarily
invisible, in whole or in part. The strange whistling
noises they make may be a form of speech, for
certainly they are intelligent.
What little is known of these entities has come
to us by chance encounters, both with the polyps
themselves and with the transferred minds of those
who first encountered them on the Earth. This was
during the time when the great reptiles were first
beginning to rise and the world was the domain of
the Great Race of Yith, for both the star-spawn of
Cthulhu and the Elder Things had largely withdrawn
into death-like dreams. The Yithians fought the
polyps, but with their mastery of time and mind
transference, they learned that the polyps would
outlast their current physical bodies, and transferred
most of their collected minds well beyond the time 2d16; SP blindsight 240’, plasticity, invisibility, blood
of Man on Earth. drain, immune to mind-affecting spells and effects;
SV Fort +4, Ref +6 , Will +4; PoD.
Earth is not the only planet in our solar system that
the polyps have colonized; they dwell in towers of Blood drain: In addition to normal damage, the
black basalt on at least three other systems. They do victim must succeed in a DC 10 Fortitude save
not see as we do but sense their surroundings within or lose 1d3 points of temporary Stamina damage.
240’, even in total darkness. The last age in which Because this attack only requires contact, any
humans rule the planet will be long past when the creature touching a flying polyp is automatically hit.
last of the flying polyps is wiped from this world.
Invisibility: They are able to turn invisible at will,
Perhaps their colonies now inhabit the lightless
but because they do not understand sight as we do,
abysses beneath our feet, for they are still here,
there is only a one in five chance that a flying polyp
whether we see them or not.
is invisible each round.
Flying polyps attack by coming into contact with
Plasticity: Although as large as a horse (or larger),
their victims. They are covered with innumerable
flying polyps can change their shape to fit through
tiny mouths, each of which can bite and draw blood.
any opening or to exploit any space. Because of
Finally, flying polyps are immune to all mind- their semi-real nature and plasticity, they take half
affecting spells and effects. damage from all attacks, except force-based attacks
and magic weapons. If the polyp can succeed in a
Flying polyp: Init +0; Atk touch +6 melee (2d3 plus Reflex save (DC equal to the attack roll), it can avoid
blood drain); AC 10; HD 6d8; MV 30’ or fly 40’; Act mundane attacks altogether.
696

FOO DOG
Foo dogs, also known as shishi or

lion dogs, are spectral guardians. The
foo dog spirit resides within a stone
depiction of the creature and can be
called forth by its master, or it can leap
into action if it detects danger in its
vicinity. Each foo dog cub is imprinted
onto a master, and once imprinted that
foo dog is loyal to its master’s bloodline
for eternity. Though, it is possible for a
master to bequeath the guardian spirit
to another bloodline, and in doing so
the foo dog’s loyalty can be moved to a
new bloodline. If a bloodline should die
off, the spirit of the foo dog also fades
away.
Even though they are spirits, foo dogs
need rest. A foo dog is at rest when
it is within its stone sculpture. A foo
dog is not destroyed if its sculpture is
destroyed but neither can it be at rest.
A foo dog must rest for at least four
hours within a 24-hour time period.
Without a sculpture to return to, a foo
dog goes without rest and becomes
fatigued. Each day a foo dog goes
without rest, it incurs a -1d penalty on
its action die, to a minimum of 1d3. A
suitable replacement sculpture must be
fashioned by someone in the foo dog
master’s bloodline.
Foo Dog: Init +3; Atk claw melee +2
(1d8), bite melee +2 (1d6); AC 16; HD
6d8; MV 30’; Act 2d20; SP ancestral roar; SV Fort +3,
Ref +2, Will +3; PoR +3.
Ancestral roar: The roar of the foo dog is a spiritual
attack against a single target. The target of the roar
hears the voices of all their ancestors speaking to
them all at once. The experience can turn a man’s
blood cold in his veins. The target of the roar must
make a successful DC 14 Willpower save or fall
unconscious for 2d7 rounds.
697

GHAST
Found in the Dreamlands, the hidden Vaults of natural light and are killed immediately if exposed
Zin, and in dark places of the waking world, ghasts to sunlight but ignore the dim light of candles or
are repulsive near-humanoid beings, scabrous torches. Their sense of smell is exceedingly keen,
and unwholesome, who resemble human beings being equal to that of a terrestrial bloodhound.
despite the lack of foreheads, noses, and other
Ghast: Init +2; Atk bite +5 melee (1d6+3) or claw +3
important particulars. A ghast is the size of a horse,
melee (1d4+3) or kick +4 melee (1d5+3); AC 15; HD
which bounds on powerful hind legs like those of
4d8; MV 60’ or leap 20’; Act 2d20; SP infravision
a kangaroo but terminate in hooves. Ghasts are
120’, keen sense of smell, slain by sunlight; SV Fort
pack hunters, often hunting ghouls but willing to
+6, Ref +6, Will +2; PoD+1.
eat any flesh—even that of their fellows. They fear
GHOST BEINGS OF IB
Pilgrims travelling far from the paths laid by the Ghost-beings of Ib are individually weak but hard
wagon trains have sometimes beheld the ruins of to kill as they regenerate 3 hp each round. Special
an ancient city on the shores of a misty lake. Those effects from critical hits and magical based attacks
ruins are said to be older even than the oldest native are healed as soon as the damage which caused them
tribes now dwelling in the region. Older yet are the is healed.
gray stone ruins of the city of Ib, which lies nearby,
These creatures are only ever encountered when the
its strangely carven pillars lost in the lake long ago.
moon is gibbous, and not always then.
Here can still be found, eroded from weather and
time over many ages of the world, the sea-green Ghost-being of Ib: Init +0; Atk bite +1 melee (1d3) or
stone idol of Bokrug, the great water-lizard. Legends by weapon +3 melee or ranged; AC 8; HD 1d8; MV
say that when the Native Americans first came 30’ or swim 40’; Act 1d20; SP regenerate 3 hp/round,
here, the people that dwelled in this land prostrated mesmeric dancing; SV Fort +0, Ref +2, Will +2; PoD.
themselves before this idol and danced before it
under the gibbous moon. Horrified by the dancing of Mesmeric dancing: Their horrible dance can
these non-human people, the first tribes slaughtered mesmerize foes, which take a -1d penalty to all rolls
them and pushed their bodies into the lake. so long as the dancing is visible (Willpower DC 15
save negates). Dancing reduces the ghost-being’s
The ghost-beings of Ib still haunt this region. On Move by 10’ and requires using an action die.
some nights, when the moon is growing large and
the sky is strange, green mists arise from the lake.
The waters rise, and with them arise the ghost-
beings of Ib—green-skinned and voiceless. They
have bulging eyes, flabby lips, and curiously shaped
ears. They dance as they rise. Sometimes they bear
treasures from the deep but at other times they bear
only death, and never do they mean the living well.
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GHOULS (MYTHOS)
These reclusive creatures possess

vaguely canine features, cloven-
hoof feet, and long gangly arms
and claws. Their flesh is thick,
leathery, and covered in coarse
hair. Mythos ghouls typically
live together in a clan structure.
Their underground warrens
are a network of chambers and
tunnels predominantly located
under cemeteries, but they can be
located anywhere. Mythos ghouls
are immortal beings that feed on
decomposing corpse-flesh, but
packs of ghouls have been known
to attack unwary humans to feast
on fresh meat.
The legend of the changeling (the
belief that malevolent fairies steal
infant children only to replace ghouls are intelligent enough to speak and read the
them with monstrous creatures that pose as the human language indigenous to the clan’s territory.
infant until it grows into maturity and its true self Each ghoul clan is led by one clan chief. The clan
is revealed) may be based on the Mythos ghoul. It chief is larger and stronger than the other ghouls.
is also believed that a human can transform into Sexual reproduction among Mythos ghouls is
a ghoul if enough time is spent with their ilk. The incredibly rare; the only ghouls known to reproduce
transformation of a human into a ghoul is a ritual naturally is a clan chief and his harem of den
that begins with the consumption of corpse flesh. mothers. A ghoul den mother is usually only capable
The ritual must be performed at least once per of bearing a child once every fifty years. A clan chief
lunar cycle, and it takes ten full lunar cycles for the usually has a harem of three or four den mothers.
transformation to be completed. This ritual is the Each ghoul clan also has one shaman. The shaman
most common way in which a ghoul clan expands is typically the most intelligent of the ghouls and is
their population. Each clan is named and identified usually an adequate occultist.
by a sacred relic preserved on an altar in the holy
spot of their warren—for example: The Clan of the Ghouls (Mythos): Init +0; Atk filthy claw +2 melee
Broken Jaw, The Clan of the Moldy Skull, or The (1d4+1), infected bite +2 melee (1d4 plus worry); AC
Clan of the Charred Hand. 12; HD 2d8+4; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP non-magical
weapons do half damage; SV Fort +2, Ref +5, Will -1;
Mythos ghouls are feral creatures that relish the PoD.
feeling of tearing molding flesh from rotted bones
with their teeth. They do retain many of their Clan chief ghoul (Mythos): Init +2; Atk filthy claw
memories, language, and intelligence from their +3 melee (1d6+2), infected bite +3 melee (1d5+1 plus
time as a human. It is possible (but unwise) to parlay worry); AC 14; HD 4d8+4; MV 30’; Act 2d20; SP non-
with a ghoul. Partnerships with a Mythos ghoul and magical weapons do half damage; SV Fort +4, Ref +6,
its clan typically end unfavorably for those foolhardy Will +1; PoD +2.
enough to risk such a venture. The ghoul’s natural Den mother ghouls (Mythos): Init +0; Atk filthy
language is one of croaks and meeping, but many claw +4 melee (1d5+1), infected bite +0 melee (1d3
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plus worry); AC 10; HD 5d8+6; MV 20’; Act:1d20; SP made a successful bite attack. If the ghoul chooses
non-magical weapons do half damage; SV Fort +3, to worry its victim, it cannot make any other attack
Ref +5, Will -1; PoD on that victim. A worry attack automatically inflicts
1d3 damage and 1 Stamina damage to the victim.
Shaman ghoul (Mythos): Init +1; Atk filthy claw
Lost Stamina can be recovered through natural or
+1 melee (1d4+1), infected bite +1 melee (1d4 plus
magical healing at a rate of 1 point per day of natural
worry); AC 12; HD 3d8+4; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP non-
rest or 1 point for every 3 hit points healed magically.
magical weapons do half damage, spellcasting; SV
Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +4; PoD +1. Spellcasting: Shaman ghouls are capable of a variety
of spell-like abilities. To determine which specific
Worry: The bite from a ghoul can be especially
abilities a shaman ghoul has, consult the table below.
nasty—once the creature is able to clamp its jaws
Each ghoul shaman is limited to the handful of
onto something, it continually worries, grinds, and
spell-like abilities it knows. Shaman ghouls are also
chews on the victim. The ghoul is able to inflict
capable of casting the patron spells of the Elder Gods
worry damage starting on the round after it has
they worship.
SHAMAN GHOUL ABILITIES

ROLL ABILITY
1D12
1 Command rat—with a successful DC 12 Will Save, the shaman is able to summon and control 2d20 rats for 1d4+1 hours.
2 Rot touch—with a successful DC 12 Fort Save, the shaman is able to decay flesh with a touch. This ability inflicts 2d6 damage to
living tissue and causes the flesh to rot. The rotted flesh produces a smell that is appetizing to ghouls.
3 Cloud of decay—the shaman creates a foul, stinking cloud that obscures vision. Use the obscuring mist spell (pg 459) with a d20
spell check die and a +4 spell modifier.
4 Ward portal—the shaman is able to protect a portal with a magical glyph. The protected portal can not be opened unless the ward
is destroyed. The ward has 4d20+10 hit points.
5 Mask trail—with a successful DC 12 Ref save, the shaman is able to erase tracks and eliminate spores that could inform a skilled
tracker that ghouls had recently been through a particular area.
6 Shadow gate—with a successful DC 18 Will save, the shaman is able to open a portal to another plane of existence, including The
Near, The Far, and The Dreaming.
7 Plague of flies—with a successful DC 12 Will save, the shaman is able to summon a thick, black swarm of biting flies. The swarm
does not inflict actual damage to the target, but the target of the swarm performs all physical actions at -2d. Plague of flies lasts for
1d6 rounds, and can only target a single victim.
8 Sleep—the shaman is able to induce sleep through a magical glamour. The spell affects 1d4 targets that must make a Fortitude
save or fall into a magical slumber for 1d10 turns. At least 1 hp of damage will wake the targets early.
9 Fog—with a successful DC 12 Will save, the shaman is able to produce a thick fog over 1d4 acres, with the shaman at the center of
the phenomenon. The fog lasts for 2d3 hours.
10 Ventriloquism—the shaman is able to magically mimic sounds. Any sound or voice can be copied and projected to any point within
50'.
11 Forget—with a successful DC 14 Will save, the shaman is able to erase memories from a single target. The victim loses all memories
from the last 1d3 hours.
12 Lure—with a successful DC 14 Will save, the shaman is able to compel a target to approach a location designated by the shaman.
The lure is a subtle combination of images, sounds, and smells that the target innately finds pleasant. The target is allowed a DC 16
Will save to resist the lure. Alternatively, the shaman can set a general lure trap that attempts to entice the first victim to the area
where the lure was cast. The victim of a general lure trap is allowed a DC 12 Will save to resist.
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GLASS WEB SPIDER
The glass web spider is a hairy tarantulalike spider Invisible web: The spider spins webs resembling glass
growing to the size of a large dog. Nesting anywhere up to the size of double doors. They frequently place
a normal spider does, if it can fit. The glass web them in the doorways or ruins where human prey
spider is known for its translucent "broken shards of tend to traverse, while they affix themselves to the
glass" abdomen—its innards and fluids can clearly be ceiling, patiently waiting to attack. To notice a "glass
viewed. web" requires a DC 18 Intelligence check. Another
witness may call out to someone about to walk
If the abdomen of a glass web spider can be claimed
into a glass web with a DC16 Reflex save. Failing to
(intact) after its death, the largest of the glasslike
notice and traversing through the web will cause
shards can be broken off (1d3 usable pieces) and
entanglement, the target will be at -1d to all actions
fashioned into a knife (1d7) with a conceal of 6,
for 1d4 rounds as the incredibly sticky and barely
which breaks after its first successful attack.
visible web clings to the body, hampering movement
Glass web spider: Init +3; Atk bite +3 melee and vision.
(1d6+poison DC 14 Fort or 1d6 Stamina each round
until the save can be passed); AC 16; HD 4d8; MV
30'; Act 1d20; SP invisible web, +4 to stealth checks;
SV Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +1; WtL.
GNOPH-KEH
The legendary six-limbed hairy bear-man of Gnoph-keh: Init+3; Atk horn +10 melee (1d8+5) or
Greenland that walks upon the ice with two, four, or bite +6 melee (1d5+5) or claw +8 melee (1d7+5); AC 16;
six limbs; the gnoph-keh is a carnivore with a single HD 6d8; MV 60’ or 40’ or 20’ or swim 40’; Act 3d20
horn jutting sharply from its head. The gnoph-keh or 5d16; SP stealthy, rend, multiple legs, half damage
waylays lonesome travellers in the wastes, who are from cold; SV Fort +12, Ref +4 , Will +2;PoD.
never seen again. They are formed somewhat like
Multiple legs: The speed of a gnoph-keh depends
a polar bear but with six limbs, matted hair, and
upon how many legs it is using to move, with faster
apelike hands instead of paws. Their horn resembles
speeds indicating more legs.
that of a narwhal. Sightings of the gnoph-keh in
other Arctic regions have been claimed, but none Rend: If the gnoph-keh hits with two claws, it can
ever proven. rend for an additional 2d8 damage.
A gnoph-keh attacks with its sharp horn by Stealthy: These creatures are stealthy when walking
preference, but it can attack with claws or bite. on six legs and gain a +4 bonus to any check to
When standing on two legs, it gains more claw surprise victims if they move at half normal speed.
attacks but is less stable in making those attacks.
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GOLEM
Who knows why the creation-obsessed do what the following tables. All golems can survive without
they do? Maybe they want to emulate their Creator. air, food, or water. Not being truly alive, they are
Maybe they have a score to settle. Some folks can’t immune to poisons, diseases, and affects that target
let nature alone. Some of them dig up graves for a living metabolism. They are immune to most
spare parts. Some of them use captured lightning or critical hit results and suffer half damage from non-
steam power. All of them are trying to build some magical weapons.
form of artificial man. That’s what a golem is—a
Golem: Init -2; Atk slam +3 melee (1d7+2) or by
parody of humankind, made out of dead or synthetic
weapon +3 melee (weapon damage +2); AC 15; HD
flesh or out of some other material and then brought
6d8; MV 20’; Act 1d20; SP golem traits; SV Fort +4,
to a mockery of life through mad science or magic …
Ref -2 , Will +0; PoD +1
or both.
Every golem in Weird Frontiers is unique. Use the
basic golem statblock, below and then modify with
GOLEM TYPE
D30 GOLEM MATE- EFFECTS
RIAL
1-2 Adobe +1 AC; SP regenerate 1 hp/round as straw and clay knit together.
3 Bone +2 AC; damage 1d5+2.
4 Cactus -3 hp; +1d3 damage; SP anyone making a melee attack must succeed in a DC 10 Reflex save or take 1d3
damage from sharp spines.
5-12 Clay +1 AC; Atk slam +5 melee; Act 2d20.
13 Cloth -4 AC; Atk slam +2 melee (smother); SP only harmed by slashing weapons, smother (1d4 temporary Stamina
damage per round, victim takes equal damage to any damage taken by the golem before immunities are taken
into account, Agility DC 15 breaks free); SV Ref +2.
14-16 Flesh Init +1; MV 30’; SV Ref +0.
17-18 Iron +4 AC; Atk slam +5 melee (1d8+4); SV Fort +10.
19-20 Leather +2 AC.
21 Rope Atk slam +3 melee (1d3 plus entangle); SP entangle (automatic damage each round, victim can only attempt
to break free with a DC 15 Strength check).
22-24 Stone +3 AC; damage 1d6+3.
25 Straw Atk slam +1 melee (1d3); HD 1d8; SP ½ damage from bludgeoning weapons, vulnerable to fire (x2 damage).
26 Tin +2 AC.
27-28 Wax SP regenerates 4 hp/round.
29-30 Wood +6 AC.
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GOLEM SPECIAL TRAITS (ROLL 1D%, 1D3 TIMES)
D% SPECIAL TRAIT
01-03 Armor plating: +2 to AC.
04-05 Berserk: If damaged, the golem gains a +4 bonus to attack and damage rolls, and +1 action die, for the duration of the encounter.
06-07 Big-fisted: Increase the golem’s base damage by +2d on the dice chain.
08-09 Built-in six-shooters: The golem can make a ranged attack at +3 to hit, damage as a firearm of the judge’s choice, crit 19-
20. Regardless of the weapon chosen, the weapon can only fire six shots every 24 hours (the golem’s body creates additional
ammunition during this time).
10 Colossal: The golem is over 30’ tall. Increase Move by +30’. Reduce Init and Ref saves by -4. Increase Hit Dice by 8. Increase hit
points by +3 per Hit Die. Increase Fort saves by +10. Increase base damage by +3d on the dice chain. Use d30 for critical hits.
11 Coruscating power: The golem emits sparks and coruscations of electricity. Every creature within 10’ of the golem must succeed in
a DC 10 Reflex save each round or take 1d8 damage.
12-13 Cursed: Those struck by the golem must succeed in a DC 10 Will save or carry a cursed mark. The judge may devise a suitable
curse, or else the curse causes a generic -1d penalty on attack rolls until removed.
14-15 Detachable limbs: Critical hits that sever limbs cause the limb to detach. The detached limb can act on its own, with a 1d20 action
die each round, and a +3 melee attack doing 1d5 damage. The golem can re-attach these limbs using one action die per limb.
16-17 Electrical attack: The golem can shoot a lightning bolt up to 60’, three times per day. The electrical attack does 6d6 damage,
Reflex DC 14 for half.
18-20 Extra arms: The golem has 1d3+1 extra arms and an extra action die for each arm.
21-22 Fast draw: The golem automatically gains initiative and results 08-09 above.
23-25 Faster: The golem’s Move is increased by 1d3 x 10’.
26-27 Galvanized: The golem is powered by electricity. Any electrical damage heals the golem instead of harming it and can temporarily
increase its hit points above its normal maximum.
28 Giant: The golem is over 10’ tall. Increase Move by +10’. Reduce Init and Ref saves by -2. Increase Hit Dice by 4. Increase hit points
by +2 per Hit Die. Increase Fort saves by +5. Increase base damage by +2d on the dice chain. Use 1d30 for critical hits.
29 Great leap: The golem can leap up to twice its Move gaining a leaping slam attack that inflicts 1d16 damage and knocks target
prone.
30 Hollow: The interior of the golem is hollow and it can be used as a vehicle by smaller beings (perhaps its creator?).
31-32 Infernal: The golem is animated by hellfire. Atk Hellfire +1 missile (1d12, range 10/20/30, target catches fire 50% of the time).
Immune to fire, +2 to Grit check modifier.
33-40 Infravision: The golem can see in the darkness 120’.
41 It’s alive!: The golem is actually a living being. Depending upon its nature, the judge may allow healing, critical hits, poison, etc., to
affect the golem. In any event, the golem needs to consume some form of nourishment and may need air.
42-44 Large: The golem is 1d5+7’ tall. Reduce Init and Ref saves by -1. Increase Hit Dice by 2. Increase hit points by +1 per Hit Die.
Increase Fort saves by +2. Increase base damage by +1d on the dice chain.
45-46 Life mimicry: The golem is cunningly crafted to appear as a living being under casual examination. If this is rolled two or three
times, it becomes increasingly difficult to determine that it is a construct. The golem can also adapt to the countenance of any
humanoid creature.
47-48 Mounted: The golem is mounted on another golem, usually a non-humanoid one, such as a horse. Whether it can dismount or not is
determined by the judge or random roll (equal chance of each).Roll separately for the mount-golem.
49-51 Non-humanoid: The golem is not shaped like a humanoid. It could be a horse, bear, serpent, cougar, etc. The judge will have to
adjust statistics to match the new shape.
52 Poisonous breath: The golem can breathe a cloud of poisonous gas in a 20’ radius once per day. This poison does 1d3 temporary
Strength damage, Fort DC 15 or take an additional 1d6 temporary Stamina damage. The poisonous cloud dissipates in 1d10
rounds.
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D% SPECIAL TRAIT
53-54 Regeneration: The golem regenerates 1d3 hp per round. The judge may determine whether there is some form of attack that the
golem cannot regenerate, that it stops regenerating when reduced to 0 hp, or that it will always regenerate until some condition is
met (such as the death of its creator).
55-57 Small: The golem is child-sized. Increase Init and Ref saves by +1. Decrease Hit Dice by 1. Decrease hit points by -1 per Hit Die.
Decrease Fort saves by -2. Decrease base damage by -1d on the dice chain.
58-59 Spiky: The golem is covered in spikes. Anyone engaged in melee with it must succeed in a DC 10 Reflex save or take 1d4 damage.
In addition, the 1d5 spikes can be shot each round up to 30’ with a +2 ranged attack bonus inflicting 1d5 damage per spike.
60-63 Steam powered: Fire damage superchargers the golem, granting it +1d3 action dice for 1d5 rounds.
64-65 Stronger: The golem gains a +2d bonus to melee attack and damage rolls and to the DCs of any Strength checks.
66-67 Synthetic: The golem is made of weird unknown materials which only mimic the material it appears to be made of. The golem is
additionally immune to 1d3 of the following (roll 1d7): (1) cold, (2) fire, (3) force attacks, (4) magic, (5) firearms, (6) electricity, or
(7) bludgeoning attacks. The golem is also healed by that form of attack instead of being damaged, equal to the damage inflicted by
the attack. If this result comes up a third time, the golem is additionally granted a free extra attack immediately after being healed.
68-69 Tiny: The golem is only 1d12+6 inches tall. Decrease Move by 10’. Increase Init and Ref saves by +2. Decrease Hit Dice by 2.
Decrease hit points by -2 per Hit Die. Decrease Fort saves by -5. Decrease base damage by -2d on the dice chain.
70-72 Tougher: The golem gains an additional +1d8 hp per Hit Die.
73-74 Tracking: The golem is a flawless tracker. Once it has begun to track a creature, it never loses the trail unless it begins some other
task. Engaging in combat is not sufficient to make it lose a trail.
75 True consciousness: The golem is self-aware and can make its own decisions. Increase Will save by +1d7.
76-78 Two materials: The golem is made of more than one material. Roll again on the Golem Type table and apply both results.
79-80 Two-fisted: The golem has one action die for every arm it possesses.
81-90 Uncontrollable: The golem cannot be controlled by anyone, including its creator. It is immune to mind-affecting spells and effects.
91 Unnatural: Normal animals shy away from the golem and will not attack it. Increase Grit Checks by +1d3-1.
92 Vessel of the Old Ones: The conscience of a pre-human denizen from beyond the stars inhabits the golem and gives it direction. It
may wish only to observe human culture or it may have far more sinister plans. The creature is aligned with one specific Elder God
and can cast the patron god’s spells using 1d20+3 for spell checks.
93-94 Wall-walking: The golem can walk on walls and ceilings as though they were the ground.
95-00 Watchfulness: The golem can never be surprised and can view its environment in all spectrums.
705

GRAVE-WRAITH
The grave-wraith looks like a shriveled up old man, Grave-wraiths are master manipulators and are
tall and gaunt and covered in dark robes. He’s known to be well connected in the Near and Far of
wearing a leather girdle that is adorned with dozens the spirit world, as any good ghost is going to need
of small trinkets from children, as well as their something to defend itself with eventually while
ears, hands, etc. He uses the childrens’ spirits to sell wandering the spirit wastes.
for profit in the spirit realm, as well as for making
Grave-wraith: Init +3; Atk touch of death +3 melee
bullets for his spirit irons.
(1d6 and an additional 1d3 per round until victim
Grave-wraiths are the result of bitter souls too leaves the spirit world and even then inflicted
frightened to cross over into whatever bleak afterlife damage is healed at ½ rate), soul stinger (pistols) +2
they’ve carved out for themselves by spending a missile (1d8 bullets are made from the ectoplasmic
lifetime of misgivings. These vile creatures keep essence of souls and can’t be healed until exorcised
their earthborn countenance, but their forms are out or turned by a revelator at -4 to the roll); AC 15;
poisoned by their wicked hearts, causing their HD 6d10; MV 30’ or fly 20’; Act 2d20; SP can’t be
features to distort—withered skin pulling taut into damaged by normal weapons, un-dead traits; SV
a rictus grin. Grave-wraiths make their way through Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +2; PoD +3.
the spirit wastes of the Near by preying on newly
Un-dead traits: Like all un-dead, grave-wraiths are
passing souls, snatching them up before the poor
immune to sleep, charm, and paralysis spells, as well
souls can gather their senses, binding them in chains
as other mental effects and cold damage.
forged of materials taken from ghost-mines. These
creatures prefer the spirits of children and newborn,
snatching their anchors (items that the spirits holds
dear and are anchored to) and slowly leaching the
spirit essence of the enslaved to forge objects made
from ghost-iron (bullets, weapons, and the chains
used to bind those they enslave).
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GREAT RACE OF YITH
Yithians are a psychically powerful alien race that mind is far more deadly, and as such, a Yithian rarely
escaped the destruction of their home world by engages in physical altercations. Yithian science has
transferring their minds across the vast gulf of the developed many weapons during their war with the
cosmos into a race of cone-shaped beings indigenous flying polyps, including a device capable of emitting
to Earth during the planet’s geological infancy. great gouts of electricity. Mankind has coined the
term “lightning gun” for this awesome device. The
The Yithians were not alone in their colonization
lightning gun is but one of an array in the Yithian
of the Earth; the mi-go and the spawns of Cthulhu
arsenal.
thrived then as well. The three factions were able
to divide the earth into territories with the kin Great race of Yith: Init +0; Atk pincer -3 melee
of Cthulhu in the seas, the mi-go in the northern (1d6), lightning gun +3 missile (1d12/charge); AC 14
hemisphere, and the Yithians ruling the southern conical body; HD 3d10; MV 30’; Act 2d20; SP psionic
hemisphere. The greatest Yithian city was Pnakotus, abilities; SV Fort +4, Ref -2, Will +4; PoD +2.
located on the island continent that would
eventually be known as Australia by mankind. Lightning Gun
Yithian society and culture would eventually be This weapon is available in a variety of styles, but it
laid low after a war with the flying polyps, but the is typically designed to resemble a mashup between a
mentally superior Yithians knew of their eventual shotgun and a phonograph. A DC 7 Intelligence test
downfall because of their ability to see and study is required in order for someone to ascertain how
the full spectrum of time on Earth. So the Yithians to use a lightning gun. The weapon is large enough
escaped destruction again by transferring their to be considered a rifle when in human hands, but
minds deep into the Earth’s future, where they a Yithian’s conical body can wield the weapon with
inhabit the minds of another indigenous Earthly a single pincer. A lightning gun’s ammunition is a
race from that timeline. mystically charged crystal. The Yithians have yet to
share the secrets of how to charge a crystal. A fully
Yithians are cold and calculating scientists, charged crystal has 3d6+2 charges. Once a crystal
philosophers, and dreamers. They have developed an has been depleted it crumbles into dust. When the
ideal society; they worship nothing and serve only weapon is fired, it can be set to discharge from 1 to 5
themselves. They use their mental time travel ability charges.
to study humanity in all of its varied forms. They
document everything they observe in Pnakotus, a MODEL CALIBER/ACTION SHOTS
city-sized library. Lightning Gun 1.21 gigawatts 3d6+2 charges
When a Yithian transports its mind into a human DAMAGE RANGE CONCEALMENT
host, that person’s conscious mind is counter- 1d12/charge 15/30/90/200 -8
transferred into the Yithian’s conical body hundreds
of millions of years in Earth’s past. The experience is Psionic abilities: The greatest weapon a Yithian
terrifying at first, but other Yithians ensure that the possesses is its psychic mind. Every Yithian, whether
human mind is able to acclimate peacefully. Once it inhabits its own conical body or that of a human
the initial shock has worn off, the human mind is host, possesses a wide range of psychic powers.
welcomed to explore and experience Yithian society, Consult the Yithian Psychic Powers table below. All
culture, and literature in a Yithian body while the Yithians are able to manifest each psychic power
Yithian mind borrows the human’s body elsewhen in listed on the table below, but each Yithian is truly
time. exceptional in only two psychic abilities. Roll or
select from the table below to determine the two
A Yithian’s conical body is large and powerful,
abilities a Yithian is particularly skilled in. For those
including a pair of formidable pincers. But a Yithian’s
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two abilities, the Yithian may attempt to manifest 1d16 action die. A Yithian’s psychic-power action die
that ability with a 1d24 action die. For every other roll is always adjusted by its Will save modifier.
ability, the Yithian may attempt to manifest it with a
YITHIAN PSYCHIC POWERS

ROLL PSCHIC POWER
D12
1 Animal empathy—with a successful DC 8 test, the Yithian can establish a link with an animal that allows the Yithian to
communicate with it. The Yithian can have conversations with the animal but it cannot control the actions of the animal. Animals
are keen observers of their surroundings, and may be able to provide perspective and information humans tend to overlook.
2 Apportation—with a successful DC 14 test, the Yithian can teleport into its arms one object no larger than 2’ in diameter and no
heavier than 50 lbs from up to one mile away. The Yithian must know the exact current location of the desired object before it can
be apportioned.
3 Astral projection—with a successful DC 10 test, the Yithian can project an astral form of itself to any known location or to any
known entity anywhere on the planet. With a successful DC 18 test, the Yithian can project an astral form to any known location in
the galaxy. The Yithian’s astral form is only able to observe events, but other beings capable of channeling with spirits may be able
to speak with the Yithian through its astral form.
4 Aura reading—with a successful DC 6 test, the Yithian can discern the Path of any specific target. With a successful DC 25 test,
the Yithian is able to reshape the target’s aura, and thus change the target’s Path to whatever the Yithian chooses; the target may
resist this action (if they so desire) with a successful DC18 Will save.
5 Channeling—with a successful DC 15 test, the Yithian is able to speak with one nearby spirit. The Yithian is able to establish a
basic rapport with the spirit,and is able to ask three questions that relate to the general vicinity or nature of the spirit’s demise.
6 Clairvoyance—with a successful DC 10 test, the Yithian is able to perceive a person, object, or location through extrasensory
means at up to a distance of five miles away.
7 Levitation—With a successful DC 6 test, the Yithian is able to lift itself vertically up into the air. The successful test allows the
Yithian to levitate for a number of minutes equal to its current Stamina value multiplied by five.
8 Psychography—with a successful DC 18 test, the Yithian is able to “burn” an image from its mind onto any solid surface. The
Yithian must be touching the surface that is to be etched with the image.
9 Psychometry—with a successful DC 12 test, the Yithian is able to gain information about an object through touch. The Yithian is
able to discern the use of the object, how it has been used in the past, and who has used or possessed the object.
10 Telekinesis—with a successful DC 12 test, the Yithian is able to move one object no heavier than 50 lbs. The object must be
within the Yithian’s line of sight.
11 Telepathy—with a successful DC 14 test, the Yithian is able to communicate with one other mind; it must be someone known to
the Yithian. With a successful DC 18 test, the Yithian can alter or remove memories from a mind. The target may resist this action
(if they so desire) with a successful DC 16 Will save.
12 Temporal projection—with a successful DC 15 test, the Yithian can project its mind to another time period. This Yithian’s
conscious mind assumes control of a host body in that time period, and that host’s conscious mind is moved into the Yithian’s
body. The Yithian can maintain control of the host body for years, if need be. The Yithian is capable of reversing the action at will.
709

GUG
Deep underground—or
perhaps merely in the depths of
nightmares—there is a city of
cyclopean towers surrounded
by monolithic gravestones. The
greatest of these towers, the
Tower of Koth, leads upward
to an enchanted wood in the
Upper Dreamlands, or to a wood
in our own world, depending
upon how the planes align. This
city is the dwelling place of the
gugs, black-furred giants of
horrific aspect. It is the mercy of
the Elder Gods that the gugs are
forbidden to open the trapdoor
between the Tower of Koth and
what lies beyond, though mercy
may not have been their intent.
Gugs stand about 15’ tall, with
wide taloned paws and short
forearms. Their pink eyes are
shaded by bony protuberances
on either side of a barrel-sized
head. The yellow-fanged jaws
open vertically, running the
entire length of a gug’s head.
These creatures cannot speak
but communicate only with
gestures.
These monsters are carnivorous,
preying on the ghasts who live
in the underworld about their
city, as well as on any curious
traveller who might approach
too closely to their dwellings.
They sleep often between their
great feasts, so that a pilgrim
found in their larder might have
Gug: Init +1; Atk claw +18 melee (2d6+8) or bite +20
a chance to escape. Gugs have an irrational fear of
melee (4d8+8); AC 18; HD 12d10; MV 50’; Act 1d24;
ghouls, the knowledge of which may afford clever
SP crit on 20-24, roll 1d24 on Crit table, irrational
would-be meals an escape.
fear of ghouls; SV Fort +12, Ref +5, Will +8; PoD +1.
710

GYAA-YOTHIN
Things have made

their way into this
world for a long,
long time. The
Dreamlands are
not the only other
plane to intersect the
weird West of Weird
Frontiers. Another is
K’n-yan, which can
be reached through
a lonely mound
in Oklahoma and
perhaps through
other places as well.
Time does not pass
in K’n-yan as it does
in the mortal lands
of the West, and the
dwellers in its city of
Tsath are effectively
immortal. Gold is The gyaa-yothin are the principle beasts of burden
plentiful—plentiful enough to attract the unwary— in K’n-yan and they feed upon the flesh of slaves
but seldom has anyone escaped K’n-yan unscathed. which are no longer truly human. This probably
does not include the un-dead mechanical slave-class
The ancestors of K’n-yan’s inhabitants mastered of their vast realm, called the y’m-bh, which being
the arts of genetics and mechanically inducing powered by psionics and atomic energy are probably
pseudo-life so that they could reanimate the dead too valuable to eat. The flesh of human-like slaves is
into a class of semi-cybernetic zombies. They actually the principle meat-stock of K’n-yan!
discovered the ancestral stock of the gyaa-yothin
on Yoth, a world orbiting a red giant and somewhat The gyaa-yothin themselves are large white
connected to the Dreamlands through the Vaults of creatures, generally apelike in appearance, with
Zin. Although the ancestral forms were intelligent a mane of black hair running down their backs,
reptilian quadrupeds, their gyaa-yothin descendants and a single rudimentary horn growing from their
were far less intelligent, semi-mammalian bipeds foreheads. Their feet are padded, and their flat-
which were nonetheless capable of almost-human nosed faces show clear signs of simian or human
work when required. They had been cross-bred ancestry. Although docile beasts that can be ridden
with mammalian slaves taken by the folk of Tsath to with ease, their very appearance invokes terror in
reach their current form. Those slaves were probably mortal creatures.
Native Americans of the Oklahomas, but K’n-yan has
Gyaa-yothin: Init -4; Atk buffet +4 melee (1d8+4);
a strange relationship to time, and who knows what
AC 14; HD 6d8; MV 40’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +8, Ref -4,
people—past, present, or future—were subjected to
Will -4; PoD+2.
that horror?
711

HAFERMANN
Throughout German folklore, tales of "field spirits" Burning the field will be a quick way to locate the
or Feldgeister, are well known to the farmers of hafermann but at a great loss to the farm. It will fight
Western Europe but are less familiar to those in the to the death over the field.
western United States. One particular type of spirit
The hafermann will normally attack with his stick or
is the Hafermann or "oat man." The hafermann is
long claws.
a demonic spirit that has the appearance of an old,
lanky man with a broad farmer's hat, dirty rags for This wicked spirit delights in kidnapping and eating
clothing, and carrying a large gnarled stick. He is children. Farmer's have often used stories of the
often mistaken for a hag or witch, as he has a long hafermann to scare unruly and disobedient children.
nose and straight gray or white hair. He has large A farm that has had a hafermann stake a claim over
hands ending in sharp, curled nails. His flesh is the the field is an evil omen and other farmer's will
light brown color of wheat or rye, though wrinkly blame its owner for being cursed due to some wicked
and having warts. The Hafermann is normally about deed or crime. The hafermann is a devious and
six feet tall but may appear shorter as it is hunched cunning foe that will try to use the surrounding field
and tends to crouch. With eyes that are completely to its advantage to not only trap its victim but to also
black and a wide toothed grin, it's never confused create fear by whispering, appearing to disappear
for an actual man. Surrounding the hafermann is and move crops to confuse and terrorize. Whilst in
an exuding sense of foreboding and malevolence. combat it leers, laughs and discusses the screams,
The hafermann resides in any field of grain, be it pleas and deaths of its previous victims.
oat, wheat, or rye. It lures children by placing a
handmade doll made of grain stalks, clothed in a Hafermann: Init +3; Atk claw +4 melee (1d6+2) or
scrap of dress from a previous victim, just on the club +4 (1d8+2); AC 16; HD 6d8+2; MV 30'; Act 2d20;
edge of the field, followed by whisperings of more SP control field, move silently, peel skin; SV Fort +4,
dolls if the child enters deeper within the field. The Ref +6, Will +6; PoD+2.
hafermann can control any field of grain that he has Control field: As an action the hafermann directs the
laid claim over. At his will, the field will move stalks field to hold a target by having the crops twist and
of grain out of his way so as to give the hafermann curl around the victim. The target must make a DC
easy passage. The same field will help ensnare his 16 Reflex save or be grabbed by the crops—made
prey. Once captured by the hafermann and killed, unable to move or make an attack. Each round they
he'll proceed to peel the skin from the arms and legs may make a DC 14 Strength check to break free from
to eat. The remaining corpse will then be covered up the crops. Any attack made at the base of the crop
by soil in the heart of the field. that does 4 points of damage will break the victim
A hafermann can control any field of grain from free. Applying any fire damage to the crops will
any point within the field. The larger the field the immediately release the target. Once broken free, or
more area the hafermann is able to control, though the crop is damaged or burned, the 20’ diameter area
it may only direct the field at one target at a time. of crops that attacked the target will no longer be
Destroying the field will shrink the hafermann's area controlled by the hafermann for 1 turn.
of control as well as its ability to sneak through the Move silently: In a field, the hafermann has a +10 to
crops. This allows the hafermann to be contained all checks related to stealth, as the field will move
within a smaller area until it may no longer escape. and obfuscate for the hafermann.
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Peel skin: If the hafermann successfully hits with
both claw attacks it immediately grabs the target. It
will peel off any exposed flesh from the victim doing
1d3 damage each round unless the victim is able to
make a DC 16 Strength check or if the hafermann
is dealt 12 points of damage in a round. Each time
the target takes this damage they lose 1 point of
temporary Stamina and Personality.
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HARPY
Harpies are the nightmarish joining of the legs, woman is not perfect because they still have the
wings, and tail of a vulture with the torso and legs of a vulture, so they are careful to keep them
head of a woman. In its natural form, the harpy is concealed under their long skirts. Harpies crave the
a horrific creature that smells of rot and filth; the taste of human flesh—the younger and fatter the
female portions of the creature are scabbed and better.
scarred. The woman’s face is cruel and wicked with
Harpy: Init +1; Atk talon melee +2 (1d8); AC 12; HD
several missing teeth; she is the very definition of
3d8; MV 30’, 50’ flying; Act 1d20; SP transfiguration;
a crone. Harpies are the twisted abominations of
SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will -1; Path POD +2.
witches that failed to obey the commands of their
demonic patrons. Transfiguration: Up to three times per day, a harpy
can transform itself into the guise of a young and
Harpies still possess some of the mystical energies
beautiful woman. The transformation is perfect
that they wielded as a witch. For short periods of
except for the harpy’s legs, which remain in the form
time, they can transfigure themselves to look like a
of a vulture’s legs. While in this disguise, the harpy
beautiful young woman. Their disguise as a young
does her best to conceal the truth of her legs.
HORSES OF THE INVISIBLE
Not every haunting lurks around the mortal world victims. Sometimes they will gallop invisibly around
at all times. Some hauntings are induced, appearing a house or be heard stepping heavy-hoofed within a
only when the circumstances are right. For instance, chamber.
in the Hisgin family it is the custom of one such
It is whispered by some that these horses serve
haunt to appear if the firstborn child is a daughter
Thasaidon, a dread god of the primeval past or the
and if that daughter becomes engaged. This haunt
distant future.
continues to the day of the wedding ceremony itself
and most often leaves the Hisgin bride-to-be dead Horse of the Invisible: Init +1; Atk hoof +6 melee
either by suicide or misadventure. (1d7+4); AC 16; HD 5d8; MV 60’; Act 1d20; SP
invisible, selective audibility, half damage from non-
Although the Horses of the Invisible cannot
magical weapons, pass through doors; SV Fort +6,
normally be seen, they are sometimes visible to
Ref +4, Will +6; PoD.
their victims or those who can see beyond the
normal visual spectrum (with infravision for Invisible: Because of their invisibility, any creature
example) as enormous infernal horses seemingly trying to strike these horses automatically misses
made of shadow-stuff. The nascent art of camera 50% of the time.
photography has also captured haunts of this sort,
more often by accident than by design. Pass through doors: Doors seem to be no barrier to
the Horses of the Invisible, no matter how stout, as
In addition to being invisible, these horses can they pass right through these physical barriers (by
render themselves inaudible. They are even using an action die).
capable of selecting which creatures can hear their
ponderous clopping tread or their infernal gobbling
neighing. They delight in frightening their intended
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JACKALOPE, DIRE
Jackalopes resemble the common rabbit but
sport a vicious rack of antlers and often reach the
height and weight of a medium sized dog. They
are pranksters that like to steal from unsuspecting
victims. Some have reported hearing the jackalopes
cackling with laughter as they escape into the
dark of night. Those who hunt the jackalope are
advised to use whiskey as a lure as it is the creature’s
beverage of choice. Jackalopes can mimic any voice
they happen to overhear. It’s considered quite the
prize to display the taxidermied head of a jackalope
in one’s home or place of business, but on occasion
it’s discovered that the head has gone missing and
the owner has died under mysterious circumstances.
Jackalope (dire): Init +2; Atk kick melee +3 (1d6),
gore melee +2 (1d6+1); AC 14; HD 1d8; MV 50; Act
2d20; SP milk; SV Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +0; Path POD
+1.
Milk: If the antlers of a jackalope are ground into
dust and mixed with cold spring water it forms a
frothy white milk. If imbibed, the milk restores 2 HD
of lost hit points. One pair of jackalope antlers can
make four doses of restorative milk.
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JOROGUMO
What once was believed to be a Japanese monster Somewhere amongst a jorogumo's possessions will
of myth has become a devious and murdering be $8d100 in coins, bills, and fancy jewelry.
living nightmare. The dreaded jorogumo is a shape
Jorogumo: Init +6; Atk bite +8 melee (1d6 + poison
changing, man devouring, demon. They appear as
DC 18 or 1d6 Stamina damage) or claw +10 melee
beautiful Asian women with long black hair. Able
(1d6+2); AC 20; HD 8d12+8; MV 30' or climb 40'; Act
to change their lower half to that of a huge chitin-
2d10; SP brood, shape change, spider legs; SV Fort
armored spider at will, a jorogumo is a devious
+6, Ref +8, Will +10; PoD +2
trickster that delights at seducing men to their
deaths, becoming the jorogumo's next meal. A Brood: A jorogumo can unleash a swarm of spiders
jorogumo enjoys obtaining a high social standing from under their dress which she can be directed to
by infiltrating communities under the guise of a attack. This spider swarm has the following stats:
wealthy business owner or heiress.
Spider swarm: Init +5; Atk bite swarming bite +1
A jorogumo is believed to be a demon from Japan melee (1 plus sting); AC 11; HD 4d8; MV 20'; Act
that delights in the suffering of others, being cruel, special; SP bite all targets within a 20' x 20' space,
calculating, and patient. A jorogumo will devise half damage from non-area attacks, sting (DC 6 Fort
elaborate traps to ensnare the target of its sinister save or additional 1d5 damage); SV Fort +0, Ref +8,
desires and then devour them. Those that believe Will +0; WtL.
they are in the presence of a jorogumo often search
under items for skittering spiders that hide from Shape change: As an action, a jorogumo can shift to
the light, though this may come too late. When its spider from gaining its 40' climb movement due
killed, a jorogumo will unleash a terrible screech to its spider legs. It can climb sheer surfaces and
while its body burns with an infernal purple hellfire precarious ledges or beams. This also changes their
into ash. Witnessing their death forces a Grit check. mouths to horrible sharp maws and allows them to
The ashes of a jorogumo are highly desired by attack with their sharp chitinous legs. They will try
cultists who use them in rituals of demonic binding. to escape if losing a battle.
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LA CEGUA
This spirit haunts trails and roads at
night. A travelers' pity is what a cegua
hopes to gain as it appears as a woman
in distress standing beside the path,
crying, whispering, or asking for a ride.
Dressed in an unnaturally flowing dress
with long hair that partly covers her
face, she appears to be a woman of some
importance and beauty. Only when the
passerby approaches to give aid does her
true nature reveal itself. These spirits
love to laugh maniacally as they reveal
their horse-skull face hidden beneath
their veil of hair, relishing the look of
terror their victim displays.
When a cegua is slain, her body and
dress are enveloped in an explosive
whirl of wind and scatters to bits, as
her screams fade into nothingness.
Only the horse skull remains, falling to
the ground. A cegua's skull is a valued
trophy and ingredient to cults that
worship the un-dead, fetching a high
price.
La Cegua: Init +2; Atk bite +2 melee
(1d6), claw +3 melee (1d4); AC 16; HD
4d6+2; MV Fly 30'; Act 2d20; SP fly, half
damage from non-magical weapons,
maniacal laugh; SV Fort +2, Ref +3, Will
+2; PoD+1.
Maniacal laugh: A cegua's insane laugh
forces all those within 30' to make a DC
18 Willpower save or be surprised. She
will lash out at the nearest male target
with her claws to pull her prey towards her huge
skeletal horse maw. She then targets the face of her
victim with her bite attack. If her victim flees she
will pursue with her ability to fly, her dress fluttering
in the wind as she continues her diabolical laugh.
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LAKE MONSTER
Found in many deep lakes, lake monsters are a large, While sightings of lake monsters are extremely rare,
elusive freshwater dwelling creature. Possessing long there are stories of them chasing boats or surfacing
necks, small heads, large flippers, and a flat tail. The close to swimmers. Several interactions with the
lake monster spends most of its time in the deepest beasts have been more favorable, with lake monsters
parts of lakes or rivers, while periodically filling their bringing unconscious swimmers to shore. They are
lungs with air. They can grow up to 40 feet tall and rumored to be fond of shiny objects, which has led
weigh over two tons. They have the ability to detect many treasure hunters to seek out their lairs.
the slightest underwater movement and use it to
Lake monster: Init +2; Atk bite +4 melee (2d8); AC
feed on fish and other freshwater animals. They are
19; HD 4d8; MV swim 60' or 20'; Act 1d20; SP body
rumored to be prehistoric animals that have endured
slam +6 melee (2d10+2), underwater detection; SV
through millions of years.
Fort +6; Ref +3, Will +3; WtL.
While preferring to avoid conflict, if a lake monster
Body slam: Once every-other turn it can attempt
is forced, it will bite or try to smash a boat or enemy
to perform a body slam. All those on a vessel being
with the weight of its body. Lake monsters will
slammed must make a DC 16 Reflex save to stay
always flee if they take half damage or after 1d4+1
onboard should the vessel not be destroyed by the
rounds. A lake monster can detect any underwater
attack.
movement within 500'.
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LOST SERVITORS OF NYA'LOTHA
Found in the wet vegetation of bayous, marshes with strange dreams which grant a +2 to all spell
and swamps, The Lost Servitors of Nya'Lotha are a checks and to any checks involving planets, space, or
powerful cosmic race roughly humanoid in shape otherworld entities for the duration of the following
and composed of black strips of sinewy muscle day. Bringing a living human sacrifice provides these
that writhes upon itself. Brought to Earth eons same benefits for a month. During these dreams,
ago by a powerful entity known as Nya'Lotha, they a lost servitor of Nya'Lotha seeks, forever in the
have apparently been abandoned by the master worshippers mind, the whereabouts of their master,
they once served. Regardless, they still possess an Nya'Lotha.
otherworldly intelligence and dominating presence
The lost servitors of Nya'Lotha are bent on acquiring
to those that worship them. They are about 12 feet
more worshippers to delve into their memories
long and anywhere from three to five feet wide. Wet,
and discover the location of Nya'Lotha. They are
black writhing muscle strands are their only feature;
very cruel and malevolent, delighting in pain and
it could be mistaken for a black-barked tree. Yet,
suffering. They usually attract low-intelligence
when it desires flesh, the strands part and a sharp
humans of degenerated lineage as cultists. Cultists
toothed vertical maw, the length of its height, opens
of the lost servitors of Nya'Lotha usually adorn their
up revealing a blood red, saliva dripping mouth.
places of worship with black gnarled pieces of wood,
They seek sacrifices on certain nights from their
twisted with rope, and other such fetishes.
worshippers. In payment, they flood their cultists
dreams with vistas from alien worlds, esoteric lore, Lost servitor of Nya'Lotha: Init +5; Atk bite +3
and horrors man was not meant to know. melee (2d6); AC 19; HD 5d6; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SP
corrosive touch, half damage from non-magical
Servitors of Nya'Lotha are very resilient to weapons
weapons, immune to cold damage, regenerate 2d4
and immune to cold damage. Their ability to
hit points each round, survive in vacuum of space;
regenerate wounds and survive in the harshest of
SV Fort + 6, Ref +5, Will +5; PoD +2.
environments, including the vacuum of space, has
allowed them to strive on countless worlds. They Corrosive touch: Any non-organic material that
speak telepathically to worshippers that bring touches a servitor of Nya'Lotha will be corroded to
them any form of flesh, and they are then gifted ruin in 1d3+1 rounds.
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LYEUNG SPIDERS
Enormous bloated purple spiders dwell in the vales check to pull free; each failure increases the DC by
neighboring the frozen plateau of Lyeung. In ages +2, until escape is impossible. While the spiders of
past, these creatures fought with the Men of Lyeung, Lyeung can wrap fallen victims in their webs, they
and the Men of Lyeung conquered them. Now, there cannot cast them as a weapon.
are but few of these creatures, old and well-hidden.
Venom: The venom of the Lyeung spiders is infused
Some may have left the Dreamlands altogether to
with the essence of the Dreamlands. Any creature
conceal themselves in our own world.
bitten must make a Willpower save (DC 15) or
Lyeung Spider: Init +2; Atk bite +3 melee (1d4+2 plus hallucinate, being unable to tell friend from foe.
venom); AC 17; HD 4d8+3; MV 30’ or climb 30’; Act Any attack made or spell cast while affected targets
1d20; SP venom, webs; SV Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +3; random individuals (unless the spell targets the
PoD+1. envenomed creature) and cannot submit to the
touch of friends in order to gain a benefit (such as
Webs: These spiders can create webs which are
from a cleric’s lay on hands ability). This condition
strong and sticky, being hard to cut through with
lasts for 2d6 rounds. If the save succeeds, the
non-magical weapons (5 hp to cut through webs,
hallucinations are weaker, but the character is
half damage by non-magical sources). Any creature
reduced by -1d to all rolls for a like period of time.
touching the webs must succeed in a DC 10 Strength
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MALFORMED
Some people have changed in the recent years. The malformed all possess thickened skin, especially
These people are often called the malformed, the on joints such as knuckles, knees and elbows, being
twisted, or the cursed. These people exhibit rapidly the only characteristic they seem to share. They use
growing tumors, excessive body hair, elongated their toughened up fists to pummel their victims,
skin, and bone growths are typical. They also as well as any other physical change that might
became aggressive, belligerent, and destructive. Each help them to beat, rob and kill. A few of them are
malformed develops unique conditions that affect truly something out of a nightmare, as they possess
man, woman, young or old alike. These physical and massive amounts of strength and hardened bodies,
mental changes often force their families to abandon which aid them in both survival and killing.
them, place them in orphanages, or put them “out of
There are a scant few malformed that have somehow
their misery,” as their behavior becomes intolerable
managed to retain their mental faculties, whilst
to murderous. Some develop such extreme physical
living in their crooked bodies. Doctors are trying
changes that they barely retain the appearance of a
to create a cure but have made no strides. The
human. Hunched backs, massive muscles, drooping
malformed often live in garbage dumps, shacks or
skin, limb enlargement, slurred speech, toothy
farmhouses of those they have killed or forced to
maws, tumor masses, etc. All make the malformed
flee. They occasionally band together but this often
become something much more monstrous. They
leads to violent attacks amongst themselves as even
lose what little humanity their brains can retain.
other malformed are difficult to tolerate. Many of
them will continue to wear pieces of clothing in
a feeble attempt at normalcy, for as long as their
misshapen bodies will let them.
The Malformed: Init +1; Atk slam +2 melee (1d7+1);
AC 14; HD 3d8+2; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SP deformities;
SV Fort +3, Ref +0, Will 0; PoD.
Deformities: A malformed will normally possess
1d4+2 cosmetic changes while also possessing 2
functional changes.
Cosmetic Physical Changes

Roll 1d8 for location if needed: 1- head; 2- back;
3- chest; 4- face; 5- stomach; 6- arms; 7- legs; 8- all
locations).
Roll 1d6 Effect
1 Tumors
2 Excessive Hair
3 Elongated Skin
4 Bone Growths
5 Slurred Incoherent Speech
6 Hunched Back
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7 Enlarged Facial Feature (roll 1d4: 1-
eyes; 2- mouth; 3- nose; 4- ears)
8 Extremely Large Skin Tags, Moles
and Warts
Functional Physical Changes, roll

1d8.
Roll Effect
1 Increased Muscle Mass—+2 to hit
and damage, +2 AC, +2 Fort saves,
and +1d6 hit points.
2 Toothy Maw—gains an extra bite
attack at +2 to hit, 1d6 damage.
3 Elongated Arms—may attack in
melee at a range of 10'.
4 Elongated Legs—MV 40', may use
its movement and action to leap up
to 60'.
5 Excessive Skin and Fat—+1 HD, +3
to AC and takes 2 less damage.
6 Extensive Bone Masses—+4 to AC.
7 Deadened Nerve Endings—takes 4
less damage.
8 Gains an extra functional change,
roll again.
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MARSH NYMPH
Marsh nymphs, also known as naiads, are female instantly draw a silver saber from her cache of treasure.
sprites that live in fountains, wells, springs, streams,
Marsh Nymph: Init +1; Atk saber melee +2 (1d8);
and other bodies of clear fresh water. Marsh nymphs
AC 12; HD 5d8; MV 30’, 40’ swimming; Act 1d20; SP
invite those who visit her to drink deep of her blessed
blinding curse; SV Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +2; PoR +1.
waters as they rest and recuperate. Water blessed by
a marsh nymph can heal 1 HD of lost hit points. The Blinding curse: Once per day, the marsh nymph can
marsh nymph expects payment in silver only (be it permanently blind a target within line of sight with
in coin or forged into a blade) after blessing water but a word. With a successful DC 12 Willpower save,
for her visitors. Should anyone fail to pay her, or the target is only rendered blind for 1d6 rounds.
otherwise insult her, then her hospitality quickly turns
to hostility. A marsh nymph’s watery lair is usually Cache of silver treasure: The marsh nymph’s lair
covered in silver coins and blades, making it a tempting contains 3d00 silver coins and 1d10 silver bladed
hoard to steal. Should she need it, a marsh nymph can weapons (at least half of the blades are daggers and
the rest are sabers).
MEN OF LYEUNG
The forbidden plateau of Lyeung can be found in Priest Not to Be Described, or to the presence of
the cold north of the Dreamlands, near where the Nyarlathotep or some other Outer God. No statistics
Earth’s Dreamlands end and the realm of Earth’s are given for the High Priest Not to Be Described; he
Gods begin. Lyeung can also be accessed in the may even be an aspect of the Crawling Chaos itself.
waking world, and one may discover it in Asia, in Lesser priests cast and select spells as occultists.
Antarctica, or even in the mesas of the American
These men are sometimes found far from Lyeung,
West. Different realities meet and mingle in Lyeung,
piloting black galleys for the moon-beasts who
like strangers at a barn dance that turn out to be well
trade with distant countries in the Dreamlands and
known to each other after all.
sometimes in the waking world. In this case, they wear
The men of Lyeung are not truly human, but goat- turbans and curiously made shoes to hide their non-
hooved and goat-horned things that serve the human nature. They may carry a potent wine in ruby
Crawling Chaos Nyarlathotep and the Outer Gods. containers that cause all other beings to make a DC
They dance in the long nights before blazing fires, 15 Fortitude save or fall asleep for 1d5 hours. During
throwing strange shadows of fear across the plateau. this time, they may be taken onto the black galleys for
They are led by priests, and those priests owe fealty transportation, awakening far from any friendly shore.
to the High Priest Not to Be Described, which lurks
Man of Lyeung: Init -1; Atk club +3 melee (1d4+2) or
hidden behind yellow silk robes in the darkness
spear +2 melee (1d8+2); AC 10; HD 2d8+2; MV 30’;
of an ancient monastery on Lyeung. The walls of
Act 1d20; SP half damage from cold; SV Fort +2, Ref
this monastery are carved with images not good to
+1, Will -2; PoD.
behold and best not described. The men of Lyeung
have wide mouths—not so wide as to be inhuman, Priest of Lyeung: Init +0; Atk dagger +3 melee
but wide enough to disturb those who see them. (1d4+2) or spell; AC 13; HD 4d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20;
SP spellcasting (+5 to spell check), no damage from
Anyone captured by the men of Lyeung faces torture
cold; SV Fort +2, Ref +2 , Will +2; PoD+1.
and eventual consumption, unless the men have
other, more sinister purposes dictated to them by Spell casting: 1d4 randomly determined spells from
the Outer Gods they serve. Such a misfortunate the occultist spell list found in the Magic section
one may be taken to the moon, before the High cast with a +5 bonus to the spell check.
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MI-GO, THE FUNGI FROM YUGGOTH
There is a dark world, farthest in orbit from Sol, Photography is still in its infancy after the Seven
which is home to a large colony of fungal creatures Days of Night, so any attempt to photograph a mi-go
known as the mi-go. The fungi call that world must also include a DC 19 Luck test. If successful,
Yuggoth, while man has named it Pluto. The mi-go a shadowy and fuzzy image has been captured but
look like alien crustaceans with wings, but they are otherwise nothing is transferred to the photo-plate.
actually a kind of extraterrestrial mycological life Mi-go physiology is such that once one has died its
form. They communicate with each other by shifting body breaks down and dissolves into a sticky puddle
the colors of the fungus that covers their bodies but in a matter of minutes. A few hours after that, the
primarily the fungus on their brain-like heads. sticky goo evaporates leaving almost no trace that
the creature ever existed. A mi-go’s diet is unknown.
The mi-go are some of the most advanced scientists
What is known is that they are unable to consume
in the galaxy. Their expertise in xenobiology is
any plant or animal matter that humans would
unparalleled. One method of study utilized by the
classify as food.
mi-go is brain-extraction surgery; they remove
the subject’s brain and place it within a special Mi-go: Init +3; Atk claw +3 melee (1d6), electric gun
container designed to allow the brain to see, speak, +3 missile fire (special); AC 12; HD 5d8+4; MV 60’ fly;
and hear the world around it. It has also proven to Act 1d20; SP hypnosis, telepathy, alien technological
be the most efficient method for the transporting of devices, non-magical weapons inflict half damage;
prisoners back to Yuggoth. The mi-go’s extra-terrene SV Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +3; PoD +1.
biology allows them to survive the vacuum of space
Alien technological devices: The mi-go have
as they fly from world-to-world, but humanity is
established a few mining outposts on Earth. Their
not quite so lucky. One of the uses the mi-go have
motives for collecting the ore are unknown; those
for extracted brains is to connect several of them
who seek to learn why are never seen again. One
together to form a super computer that thinks and
possible reason for the mining may be for the
learns. Nothing goes to waste from a mi-go’s surgical
construction of some of their fantastic devices.
table. The mi-go have been known to repurpose
In addition to being brilliant scientists, the mi-go
human remains to create disguises for themselves
are astonishing engineers. A short list of mi-go
so they can attempt to move among humanity
technology is listed below, but the judge should feel
unobserved.
free to create more.
Mi-go can mimic human speech by modulating
• Bio-web armor—this defensive harness is
the pitch and tone of a buzzing sound they emit.
composed of luminous strands of tendons and
They are also capable of telepathic communication
cartilage that have been stitched together into a
with selected individuals. The human mind is frail
kind of net. The net self-seals when it is wrapped
and susceptible to subliminal messages. A mi-go
around someone, be they mi-go or human, to
is able to mass hypnotize humans within 30’ when
form a protective aura. A fresh bio-web provides
it begins to flash a kaleidoscope of colors from its
a defense of AC 18. Each attack that succeeds in
fungus-covered body. Potential victims of mi-go
inflicting damage on someone wearing bio-web
hypnosis must make a successful DC 14 Willpower
armor drops the effective defense by one (so AC 18
save; failing the saving throw results in the victim
would then drop to AC 17). If the bio-web armor
becoming passive and docile, and their minds
ever drops below an effective defense of AC 12,
become receptive to subliminal messages and
the device unravels and is destroyed. The mi-go’s
commands.
superior surgical and engineering skills provide
The alien biology of the mi-go not only allows them the ability to refresh wounded bio-web armor
them to fly through space, but it also makes it back to full health. Humanity has yet to unlock
difficult to capture photographic evidence of them. the medical science required to heal a net of bio-
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web armor. Humans are capable of using bio-web INT Roll Result
armor, but the alien bio-web inflicts 1 hit point of 0 or less A static discharge arcs from the device
damage when it is put on as tiny filaments dig into inflicting 2d8 points of electrical damage
the user’s flesh to form a bond. The armor inflicts to the user.
another 1 hit point of damage when it is removed
as the filaments tear off flesh and hair. 1 – 3 A mild shock courses through the user’s
hand for 1d4 points of damage.
• Brain cylinder—this canister device is designed to
4 – 18 No effect.
house living extracted brains. The brain floats in a
nutrient-rich solution that is capable of sustaining 19 – 23 The device successfully operates for 3d6
the brain indefinitely. The solution also facilitates rounds. After which the targeted ore is
the growth of neural fibers that grow from the able to be brought up after two hours of
brain to the inner walls of the cylinder. This digging.
neural network greatly enhances speed of thought
This produces a mild earthquake for 2d10
and memory storage for the brain. The exterior rounds; a DC 10 Ref save is required. A
of the canister is designed so that additional failed saving throw results in 1d4 damage.
components can be plugged-in. These additional
24+ The device successfully operates for 6d6
components allow the brain to see, hear, and speak
rounds. After which the targeted ore is
to the outside world. The brain cylinder can also
able to be brought up after two hours of
be connected to other cylinders to form a larger
digging.
neural net supercomputer. Human brains are able
to maintain a sense of ‘self’ for several months,
This produces a major earthquake for 3d12
possibly even years, before the isolation eventually rounds; a DC 12 Ref save is required. A
overwhelms it, and madness sets in. At which failed saving throw results in 3d4 damage.
point, the brain will either accept its new reality • Electric gun—this device resembles a lump chunk
and resign itself to being a computer component or of black metal with a few filaments of wire arced
it will atrophy and die despite the life-supporting from one warty knob to another. The device is
nutrients. slightly larger than a doorknob. The electric gun
• Earthquake mining machine—this massive cube is fired by strumming a few of the wires (users
measures 20’ per side. Each side of the cube may add their Agility modifier to their attack roll).
is covered with small, irregularly spaced glass The gun fires brilliant blue sparks of electricity
blisters. Touching a blister causes it to be briefly that inflict 1d4 damage, and the victim must make
illuminated from within by a warm orange glow a successful DC 14 Fortitude save or be knocked
that fades away in seconds. The mi-go are able to unconscious for 2d6 rounds. The device must be
use the device to pull a specific element or ore up reconfigured for use by non-mi-go; a successful
through miles of earth so it can be mined easier. DC 10 Intelligence test is required to rewire the
The device has the unfortunate side effect of device. A failed test results in broken and frayed
causing massive earthquakes as tectonic plates shift wires, rendering the electric gun useless. Because
in the same region as the ore that is being pulled the mi-go do not have a central nervous system,
up through the earth. These mining devices are they are immune to the “taser” after-effect of the
incredibly complex and difficult to use. Any non- electric gun, but they do suffer normal electric
mi-go that attempts to use the device must pass an spark damage from the weapon.
Intelligence test (see chart on the following page).
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• Mist projector—this
device resembles a
poorly designed tuba
with an unusually
large number of
extra tubes wrapped
about the central
core of the device.
When activated, the
device emits a cloud
of icy mist and frost.
The emitted cone
of frost begins 2’
wide at the device
and is projected at a
distance of 60’ with
a maximum cone
width of 20’. Anyone
caught within the
cloud of frost suffers
1d8+2 damage from
intense frostbite.
Anyone wearing
cold-weather
clothing or is
otherwise protecting
themselves from the
blast of intense cold,
may attempt a DC
7 Fortitude save for
half damage.
726

MISHIPESHU
Lurking in swamps, rivers, and lakes throughout
the Americas, the mishipeshu, or water panther, is
a mixture of giant cougar and aquatic reptile. The
mishipeshu is an ambush predator that waits for folk
to come down to the water. It leaps up, and pulls
their victims below the surface, drowning them when
it can.
Mishipeshu: Init +3; Atk bite +6 melee (3d4+4) or
claw +4 melee (1d6+4); AC 16; HD 7d8+7; MV 40’ or
swim 50’; Act 3d20; SP stealthy, grab, drown; SV Fort
+6, Ref +8 , Will +2; PoD.
Drown: If the victim makes a successful Luck check
they manage to get a good lungful of air before
being pulled under. In this case, they can hold their
breath for Stamina rounds, but thereafter begins to
drown. A victim who fails this check can only hold
their breath half as long. Drowning characters take
1d4 temporary Stamina damage each round; this
is recovered at the rate of 1 point per minute if the
character is able to get air.
Grab: When a mishipeshu succeeds with a bite
attack, it holds on, using its next action die to pull its
victim back into the water. A victim can only break
free with an opposed Strength check against a +6
bonus. This becomes even harder when the water
panther can bring its prehensile tail into play on the
following round, further grappling its victim and
giving the water panther an additional +2 bonus
to opposed Strength checks. Held victims take
automatic bite damage each round.
Stealthy: Lurking in the water, this monster gets a +8
bonus to any attempts to hide.
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MOONWORM
The moonworm is a vile creature that
made its way to the territories as a result
of the Seven Days of Night. It thrives in
environments providing plenty of cover
from the sun, with constant moisture
in the ground to allow for burrowing.
The creatures have a mucous-coated
segmented body known for its alabaster
shade with speckles of crimson. The
worm reaches up to 1’ in length, with a
lampreylike mouth filled with wicked
barbs. The creature is greatly feared for its
method of attack. The worms track by the
carbon dioxide exhaled by potential hosts
and are able to track victims for miles,
often under the cover of night (hence the
name). It attacks by using its vicious bite
to quickly burrow into its chosen host.
Moonworm: Init +0; Atk burrow +1
melee (1 point of damage); AC 8; HD 2 hit
points; MV 20'; Act 1d20 SP flesh burrow,
infestation; SV Fort -2, Ref 0, Will 0; Path
WtL.
Flesh burrow: On the following round
of the initial bite, the worm begins
burrowing into the hide of the victim,
seeking organ meat which it finds
irresistible. Victims having initiative over
the worm may make one last grab before
the worm vanishes and begins burrowing. Submerging the host's wound in a container of
A successful attack results in the worm being jerked alcohol within 1d3 turns will force the worm(s) to
free and thrown clear. Once burrowed, the creature exit the wound at a cost of 1d3 damage to the host.
continues to inflict 1pt of damage per round for Doctors may also try to remove the worms with
1d4+1 rounds. surgery performed before the larvae become active.
Infestation: Oddly enough, once the creature reaches

the liver and feeds it “bursts,” planting 1d6+1 larvae
in the victim’s liver. Larvae develop in 1d7 days,
beginning their journey through the host body,
slowly devouring vital organs. Victims suffer 1d4
Stamina damage each day until 0 Stamina is reached,
which results in death due to organ failure. Fledgling
worms will then burrow out of the host and renew
the cycle. Moonworms are often found in groups of
1d4.
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MOTHMAN
A mothman is a winged humanoid not of this world. a mothman can be used in a potion that allows the
When standing on their two legs they stand seven understanding of all cosmic languages for 2d4 turns.
feet tall with a wingspan of 15 feet. Their body
Mothman: Ini +4; Atk bite +3 melee (1d8) or claw +4
is covered in short gray fur while the wings are
melee (1d6+2); AC 16; HD 8d6; MV 20' or fly 60'; Act
feathered. Their most strikingly terrifying feature is
2d20; SP infravision, dread gaze, diving attack + 6
their huge red glowing eyes, which gives them their
(2d6+2); SV Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; PoD.
name, catching anyone that gazes upon them with
a sense of cosmic dread. Mothmen are capable of Diving attack: A mothman may make 1 diving attack
very fast flight and delight in chasing prey from the per round, swooping in and striking with both claws.
sky. They're nocturnal hunters and will hunt any
creatures of its size or smaller. Dread gaze: Anyone not actively averting their
gaze from the eyes of a mothman must pass a DC
Mothmen were brought to Earth, from a moon of 18 Willpower save or be stunned for 1 round and
Saturn, many millennia ago for an unknown purpose. filled with terror, forcing a Grit check at double the
They serve cultists of cosmic entities, offering their mothman's HD (+8 HD). Failure also invokes terrible
ability to spy or strike terror into a populace. They nightmares, causing each awakening from slumber
sleep in the tall trees of heavily wooded forests as thereafter to force a normal Grit check at +4 until it's
well as caves or old dilapidated buildings. The eyes of passed.
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MUMMY
The ancient peoples of Central and South America Mummy: Init -2; Atk claw +2 melee (1d7+2);
mummified their dead, and those folks have no love AC 10; HD 5d12; MV 20’; Act 2d20; SP un-dead
for Europeans or their descendants. On top of this, traits, mummy special traits (see chart below), fire
tinhorns from back East have sometimes brought vulnerability (x2 damage); SV Fort +4, Ref -2, Will +6;
mummies from despoiled Egyptian tombs to the PoD +2.
Americas. Although they may be considered mere
Un-dead traits: Like all un-dead, mummies are
curiosities by the over-educated or foolish, some
immune to sleep, charm, and paralysis spells, as well as
harbor an un-dead spark and can walk even under
other mental effects and cold damage.
the Western sun.
Unless the judge determines otherwise, only one-in-
seven mummies encountered in the weird West are
truly of the un-dead variety.
MUMMY SPECIAL TRAITS (ROLL 1D3 TIMES)

ROLL SPECIAL TRAIT
D12
1 Curse: The mummy can cast curse with its dying breath, as per the spell, with a +6 on its spell check.
2 Death grip: The mummy grips a target that it hits, causing automatic damage each round until an opposed Strength check (against
+3) succeeds.
3 Rotting disease: Targets struck by the mummy must succeed in a DC 12 Fort save or contract a rotting disease that causes 1d3
temporary Stamina damage per day for 2d5 days. Only magical healing can remove the disease.
4 Royalty: The mummy was once a noble. Increase Hit Dice by +1d7. For every two full Hit Dice rolled, increase attack rolls by +1
and damage by +1d.
5 Shadow walker: The mummy can move from one area of deep shadows to another such area within 120’. This is all the mummy
can do this round.
6 Shape-shifter: The mummy can use an action die to change form to 1d3 alternate forms. To determine the alternate forms for an
Egyptian mummy, roll 1d5: (1) jackal, (2) vulture, (3) giant scarab beetle, (4) scarab beetle swarm, or (5) crocodile. To determine
the alternate forms for a Mesoamerican mummy, roll 1d6: (1) buzzard, (2) condor, (3) carrion beetle swarm, (4) eagle, (5) jaguar,
or (6) giant bat.
7 Spellcasting: The mummy was a warlock or shaman in life (equal chance of each). It can now cast spells as a level 1d5 occultist or
revelator with a +1 spell check bonus per level. It also gains the Hit Dice and attack and saving throw modifiers of a character of
the same level. Roll 1d5 random spells from the occultist or revelator spell chart.
8 Sun hating: The mummy cannot abide natural daylight and must succeed in a DC 15 Will save each round to do anything but flee.
9 Sun worshipping: The mummy gains +1d to all rolls when exposed to sunlight.
10 Tenacious un-life: When initially reduced to 0 hp, the mummy does not die. Instead, it rises again 1d3 rounds later with 2d8 hp. It
must be reduced to 0 hp again to be slain permanently.
11 Vampirism: The mummy regains 2 hp every time it causes damage to a character.
12 Weakness: The mummy has a specific weakness, as determined by the judge. Roll 1d3 for examples: (1) any character who
confronts the mummy with a holy symbol appropriate for their religion gains a turn back the night check as a revelator of
equal level, gaining a +2d bonus to this check, (2) the mummy takes twice normal damage from electrical attacks, or (3) when
presented with a mirror, the mummy must succeed in a DC 15 Will save or be lost in grief for 1d5 rounds or until attacked.
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731

NIAN
The Nian is a ferocious creature from Chinese When the Nian is born of fire it is bestowed with a
legend. This monster has the body of a muscular unique ability.
bull and the head and claws of a male lion, yet it's
twice the size of both of these animals. Its coloring Unique Ability
is of various hues of green, yellow, orange and white. d8 Result
There exists only one Nian at any given time. If
1 The Nian is extremely fast and its movement is
the creature is slain a new one will be born from a
increased to 70'.
natural fire, upon a high mountain, on the first day
of the New Year. The Nian is an insatiable glutton 2 The Nian's hide is covered in shiny hard scales
and feasts on wild animals and livestock. It lives like a fish giving it an AC of 18.
in mountainous areas until it has exhausted the
3 The Nian can cast the spell color spray once a
area's food supply. It will then descend, usually in
day from its eyes with a +4 to the spell check.
the summer or fall, to the farms and towns of lower
elevation, feasting on livestock and then finally 4 The Nian can cast the spell flaming hands once
people. a day from its mouth with a +4 to the spell
check.
The Nian is fearful of the color red and it must
make a DC 16 Willpower save to attempt an attack 5 The Nian has two heads which allows it to
on someone that wears a piece of red clothing or is make another bite melee attack at +8.
covered in red paint. The sound of many explosions
also forces the Nian to make a DC 16 Willpower 6 The Nian has a huge horn on its forehead
save for every 2d4+2 gunshots, fireworks, or likewise which gives it an extra gore attack per round at
explosions during a combat encounter. Failure +8 to hit and does 2d6+2 damage.
makes the Nian flee from combat and it will not 7 The Nian's body is wreathed in a blue fire
return to that area for 24 hours. which inflicts 1d4 fire damage on those that do
Each eye of the Nian, if eaten within 1d4 rounds, will melee damage to the creature.
bestow 1d4 permanent hit points to the consumer. 8 The Nian has been blessed with two unique
The hide of the Nian can be made into leather by abilities from this table. Roll twice, ignoring
a skilled leatherworker trained in ancient Chinese the same results, and roll again.
garment creation, and will give the wearer a +3 to
Personality checks when interacting with anyone of
Chinese descent.
Nian: Init +3; Atk bite +8 melee (2d6) and claw +4
melee (1d6); AC 16; HD 6d8+6; MV 50'; Act 2d20; SP
roar; SV Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +4; PoD.
Roar: The Nian has a ferocious roar that forces all
those within 60' to make a DC 16 Willpower save
or be at -2 to all actions for 1d6+1 rounds. The Nian
will do this for its first action in combat. It will then
proceed to attack its targets with its large maw and
sharp claws, killing each in turn before eating its
victims.
732

NIGHT-CURSED COYOTE
Whenever a wild coyote investigates
the sights and sounds made during the
dark rituals of cultists, they often keep
to the shadows, staying just out of sight
as unfathomable horrors take place
before them. This close proximity to
such dark dealings will often taint and
change the coyote into something no
longer familiar to the settlers, farmers,
and hunters of the West. Often called
a “devil dog,” the night-cursed coyote
becomes a beast of true alien horror.
They lose large sections of skin which
reveals the muscle that lies beneath,
still dripping with blood. They grow
a variety of tumors, lesions, flesh
deformities, and small functionless
Conglomeration: When a night-cursed coyote is
tentacles from their skin. The flesh around their
slain, another one of the beasts may merge with
snouts also recedes, leaving them with a permanent
the corpse of his fellow pack mate before the next
teeth-baring snarl. Their most visible change is an
midnight. This takes one action. Once merged, the
ever-present darkness that surrounds their bodies.
living night-cursed coyote is then able to control
Night-cursed coyotes are cunning and much more the body parts of its fallen comrade in a gross
intelligent than a wild coyote. They lure victims with conjoining of flesh, teeth, and muscle. The newly
their barks, they flank and spring surprise attacks merged beast gains a +1 to its bite attack, +1d3
using their dark aura to confuse their prey. They damage, AC +2, +1d3+1 hit points, an extra action die
sleep in self-dug tunnels or in caves. They will eat of the same type, +1 to all saves and an increase of
anything living and a pack will try to take down 5’ to the darkness aura. A night-cursed coyote may
an animal the size of a horse. A practitioner of the merge with any and all dead pack members that are
dark arts will try to lure a night-cursed coyote pack within melee range during the action. Each merged
to their ritual with fresh sacrifices spread around coyote increases the conglomeration with the above
the ritual site, in the shadows, just out of fire light. improvements. An example of a conglomeration
A ritual watched by a pack of night-cursed coyotes of four night-cursed coyotes would result in the
is seen as a good omen to certain Elder Gods who following stats: Init +2; Atk bite + 6 melee (4d3+1);
might be more willing to fulfill their worshipper’s AC 19; HD 1d6+3d3+5; MV 40’; Act 4d20; SP dark
dark desires. aura 25’ , conglomeration; SV Fort +6, Ref +6, Will
+5; Path PoD.
When a night-cursed coyote conglomeration is slain,
its body melts into an unrecognizable and putrid Dark aura: A night-cursed coyote has a 10’ diameter
puddle of bloody muscle, broken bones, and mangy aura of darkness, the equivalent of a moonless night,
fur. Nothing will ever grow where it is slain. that surrounds their body. This darkness causes all
attacks against the beast to be at -3, in addition to
Night Cursed Coyote: Init +2; Atk bite +3 melee
any other negatives resulting from illumination.
(1d3+1); AC 13; HD 1d6+2; MV 40'; Act 1d20; SP dark
Being able to see in darkness will negate this penalty.
aura 10’ diameter, conglomeration; SV Fort +3, Ref
+3, Will +2; PoD.
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NIGHTGAUNT
If you see a dark shape flying across the moon, try
not to think on it too much, unless there aren’t
walls between you and the wilds. The flyer might
just be a nightgaunt, on business of its own from
the Dreamlands or from forbidden places like the
Plateau of Lyeung or the heights of Mount Ngranek.
It is said that thinking of them too much draws their
attention, and they might bear you off to another
place in this world or in any other.
Nightgaunts appear as emaciated, rubbery
humanoids, black-hued and faceless. They have
wide, batlike wings, inward-pointed horns, and
long dexterous fingers. They only fly at night—
bearing messages, performing tasks for the Outer
God Nodens, seeking prey, or even acting as steeds
for the ghouls of the Dreamlands or their servants.
Nightgaunts have a hidden but cordial relationship
with those that move between the Dreamlands
and the waking world. They are also said to
guard passages to the Underworld, where waking
sojourners may enter the realm of dreams in their
corporeal forms.
No one who encounters nightgaunts is ever slain
by them. Instead, the nightgaunts tickle their
victims into submission, then carry them to another A character can surrender to a nightgaunt and be
location—either one chosen by Nodens or the borne aloft before their attributes get too low to
ghouls, or one which strikes the nightgaunts’ own resist—and as the nightgaunt may tickle a resistant
perverse sense of humor. target even in flight and leave them in some
dangerous location, this may be wise.
Nightgaunt: Init +3; Atk tickle +12 melee (tickling);
AC 18; HD 3d8; MV 20’ or fly 60’; Act 2d16; SP
enormous Strength, tickling; SV Fort +8, Ref +5, Will
+4; WtL.
Enormous Strength: Nightgaunts are enormously
strong and can easily carry a fully encumbered
human. If required to make an opposed Strength
check, the nightgaunt gains a +6 bonus.
Tickling: Any character struck by the nightgaunt’s
adroit fingers must succeed in a Fortitude save (DC
equal to attack roll) to resist the creature’s insidious
tickling. Those who fail take 1d5 points of temporary
damage to a random Attribute score other than
Luck. This damage is recovered after the nightgaunt
has ceased tickling, at a rate of 1 point per minute.
734

PEOPLE OF K’N-YAN
Before the fall of Lemuria and the sinking of Atlantis Advanced: While they have forsaken their
the people of K’n-yan arrived from the spaces technological advancements, the people of K’n-
beyond the stars. Before those great cataclysms these yan have not forgotten them nor has humanity
highly advanced beings traded with humanity, only created anything that is beyond their kenning.
withdrawing when geological disasters forced them Devices ranging from the strange (such as bedlamite
beneath the earth. Within their subterranean cities, creations) to the mundane (fire arms) have their
the people of K’n-yan worship Yig, Cthulhu, and a effectiveness reduced by -1d when used against these
number of other Great Old Ones. people.
In man’s prehistory, these creatures were a highly Ghost shift: In place of moving, members of the
advanced culture employing atomic energy to power people may become insubstantial, allowing them to
their society. Since the fall of Lemuria, they have pass unimpeded through walls and floors, as well as
discarded their technological trappings and instead becoming immune to mundane weapons. Enchanted
rely on their own prodigious mental powers. Their weapons will still find their mark, as will the strange
dwellings may be reached in many ways: through workings of bedlamites. The people may also use
strange caverns, beneath ancient mounds, even by this as an attack, their very touch manipulating the
crawling beneath the roots of ancient trees. If left inner structure of their victim’s body, sliding organs
undisturbed, they will rarely harass humans but are out of place, sometimes going so far as to completely
quick to sadistically torment any who trespass into reverse their placement in the body.
their demesne. Their victims are often left as near
Telepathy: Unless actively resisted with a DC 15
mindless husks, turned into slave labor for whatever
Willpower save, the people will converse with a
dark purposes drive this once great people.
subject by directly pouring information into their
The people of K’n-yan dress like native tribesmen minds via telepathy. However, once in, they are
and are often mistaken for ghostly Indians from capable of wrecking great havoc before being forced
a distance. Close examination shows them to be out. If in telepathic communication with a victim,
utterly inhuman, with conical skulls, aquiline the people may unleash a telepathic blast draining
features, and dark coppery skin. 1d6 Intelligence from their victim. Subjects drained
to less than 1 point of Intelligence join the mindless
People of K’n-yan: Init +1; Atk touch +3 melee (DC
slaves of K’n-yan. Telepathically overwhelming their
12 Fort save or -1d5 Stamina) hooked short sword
foes is a favored tactic of the people.
+3 melee (1d7) or bow +3 missile (1d6); AC 16; HD
2d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP advanced, ghost shift,
telepathy; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +1; PoD +1.
735

PUKWUDGIE
This nasty four-foot tall creature is found in the Indian tribes, pukwudgies and natives have a truce
forests of the Northeastern states. It has smooth of some sort between themselves.
greenish-gray skin with a large nose and ears. Its hair
Pukwudgie: Init +2; Atk knife +2 melee (1d4); AC 12;
is long and bushy, appearing dirty and unkempt. It
HD 4d6; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SP create fire, tricks, +4
is sometimes confused with a goblin or other such
to hiding in forest environments; SV Fort +2, Ref +4,
creatures of folklore. A pukwudgie is a notoriously
Will +3; PoD.
sinister trickster that delights in playing dangerous
tricks on the unsuspecting. They seem to possess an Create fire: A pukwudgie can create fire, as an action
innate magic utilized to flummox their victims, all with a simple touch, the size and intensity of a
the while smiling with a devilish grin. torch. They often use this ability to set fire to a barn,
wagon, or hay stack for example. Their desire is to
Pukwudgies are usually solitary creatures that sleep
lure away their victims or panic them.
in garbage or debris, but when several do meet they
join together in a heated rivalry seeing who can out Tricks: One of their tricks involves appearing and
trick the other. They eat small animals and will steal disappearing to a different place to confuse. They
food from humans. Pukwudgies are more than a may do this at will, with the two locations being
nuisance and to have one take a dislike to a traveler no more than 60' away, which takes a Move action.
is truly a curse, as they seem to stick to unfortunate They like to push their victims into mud, dung, or
souls for quite awhile, until they get bored or find even worse, off cliffs. They will defend themselves
someone else to torment. Long since known by with crude or stolen knives if caught.
736

RAKSHASA
The rakshasas, also called "Man Eaters," are cruel Spells: Rakshasas prefer to cast more personally
and powerful evil spirits housed in the bodies of beneficial spells than offensive spells but will do so
six to seven foot tall humanoid tigers, or more if they are in fear for their lives. They act as level 6
rarely, jackrabbits, rattlesnakes or vultures. Using occultists with a +8 spell check bonus.
their ability to take on the guise of anyone, they
Damage reduction: They are very resilient to physical
manipulate and deceive to gain power and to feast
damage and reduce all damage by 5 points, while
on human flesh. Powerful users of the arcane arts,
being immune to all spells lower than 4th level.
rakshasas are dangerous spell casters but are also
deadly accurate with pistols. With their ability to With the Rakshasa making its way to the western
disguise themselves, rakshasas seek positions of states, rakshasa spirits have occasionally taken on
power within city, town, and criminal organisations. the physicality of several native animals, using their
Some may take on the guise of rich businessmen or natural abilities to achieve their goals. There is a
renown lawbreakers. They live for conflict and see 25% chance that a rakshasa spirit will take on one
it as a way to gain honor and feed their bellies. All of these new forms when it takes form. Roll a d3 for
rakshasas dress in the most expensive high quality animal form.
clothing and exude arrogance during confrontations.
They will attempt to twist their wording in an d4 Rakshasa Form
agreement to best suit their nefarious goals. 1 Jackrabbit: Init +8; Atk bite +2 melee (1d5) or
The spirit of a rakshasa is immortal, but it must kick +4 melee (1d10+DC 12 Relex save or be
wait a century before regaining the physical form of knocked prone) or as weapon +3 melee, +6
a rakshasa if slain. The rakshasa reverts back to its ranged; AC 18; HD 7d8+8; MV:40'; Act 2d20;
normal form when killed. The pelt, skin, or feathers SP damage reduction, disguise self at will,
of a rakshasa are highly valued amongst occultists Luck drain, spells as level 6 occultist (spell
and owning them is a prized possession of extreme check +8); SV Fort +7, Ref +8, Will +5; PoD+1.
prestige. The rakshasa trophy owner will be hunted The jackrabbit rakshasa is the opposite of
down by the spirit of the slain rakshasa when the lucky. Anytime Luck is used when acting
spirit has regained its form in a hundred years. against the rakshasa, that character must
Each rakshasa has a physical deformity which make a DC 20 Willpower save before the
is hidden when it disguises itself. Normally this expenditure of Luck. Failure results in the
manifests as their hands being backwards with their Luck point being wasted as well as another
palms located where the back of their hand is, but point of Luck, if available.
others have been known to exist. Rattlesnake: Init: +6; Atk bite +3 melee (1d6
2
Rakshasa: Init +3; Atk bite +2 melee (1d6) or claw + poison DC 18 Fortitude or death) or claw
+4 melee (1d4+1) or as weapon +3 melee, +5 missile; +4 melee (1d3) or as weapon +3 melee, +4
AC 16; HD 7d12+8; MV 40'; Act 2d20; SP damage ranged; AC 16; HD 7d8+8; MV 30'; Act 2d20;
reduction, disguise self at will, spells (determine SP damage reduction, disguise self at will,
randomly) as a level 6 occultist (spell check +8); SV poison (DC 14 Stamina check or 1d4 damage
Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +6; PoD+2. per round until cured or dead), spells as level
6 occultist (spell check +8); SV Fort +6, Ref +8,
Disguise self at will: A rakshasa can alter its physical Will +6; PoD +1.
appearance to that of a human at will as an action.
Reverting back to its normal form also takes one A rakshasa that takes the form of a rattlesnake
action. A rakshasa loses its claw and bite attack while has the arms of a man but the lower half
in this form, but otherwise, they retain their spell of a serpent. They can fit their bodies into
casting ability. openings much smaller than their size. When
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eating, it may consume a corpse of up to its MV 30' or climb 20’; Act 2d20; SP stealthy,
size and digest it over a course of 24 hours, damage reduction, flesh eater, disguise self at
making it easy to hide the bodies of its victims. will, spells as level 6 occultist (spell check +8);
SV Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +8; PoD +1.
3 Vulture: Init +3; Atk bite +3 melee (1d8) or
as weapon +3 melee, +5 ranged; AC 15; HD The tiger rakshasa has a taste for human
7d8+8; MV 30' or fly 40'; Act 2d20; SP carrion flesh and is known to select victims considered
fever, damage reduction, disguise self at will, well-to-do in society. The creature will befriend and
spells as level 6 occultist (spell check +8); SV study the target for several weeks before killing and
Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +8; PoD +1. devouring them. The rakshasa often assumes the
role of their last victim until a new target tempts the
The vulture rakshasa can digest carrion for
feline’s taste.
sustenance and any creature that takes damage
from its bite may contract carrion fever (DC Flesh eater: Once per round that the creature has
14 Fortitude save). Carrion fever causes the consumed human flesh (a successful bite attack
victim to become fatigued and sick. Affected doing damage) they may trigger an innate healing
creatures take 1 stamina damage each day and ability that restores lost hit points on a 1:1 basis for
are exhausted from high fever. This Stamina each hit point of damage they inflict on their foe.
damage will not heal naturally until the fever
Stealthy: The tiger rakshasa is a master of stealth
is cured by magic.
and gains a +5 bonus to any rolls related to moving
Tiger: Init +4; Atk bite +3 melee (1d10) or as
4 quietly.
weapon +3 melee/ranged; AC 17; HD 7d8+8;
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ROT NAG
A rot nag is a decaying mare whose body swarms
with biting black flies. Hair, skin, and muscle hang
off its emaciated frame, ashen innards droop, and its
body is bloated and covered with sores. Chunks of
rotten flesh writhing with maggots occasionally fall
off to the disgust of those who’ve lived to tell tales.
Their stench is usually detected long before the nag
comes into view. This most potent decaying scent
assaults the senses and churns even the most iron
guts as it sickens the wind.
The rot nag attacks by using its hooves to smash
its foe into the ground, while a swarm of flies
commences to biting the hapless foe.
When killed, rot nags fall apart into a pile of
decaying flesh and bone, while the flies disperse
and maggots continue their feasting on the corpse.
Rot nags are meat and carrion eaters and will attack
anything living. They are often found in teams of
2d4+2 during the darkest winter months while
mating, and it is rumored twisted cultists have found
ways to tame and ride the horrible mounts into
battle.
Rot Nag: Init: +4; Atk hoof + 2 melee (1d6+2); AC 14;
HD 3d8+2; MV 50'; Act 1d20; SP stench 60' radius,
swarm; SV Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +2; PoD +1.
Stench: Their putrescent stench forces anyone
within 60' to make a DC 18 Fortitude save or suffer
-3 to all actions while in the area; success lowers the
penalty to -1 to all actions.
Swarm: In addition to the target of the nag’s attacks,
all allies within 10' of the creature must pass a DC 16
Fortitude save every round or take 1d4 damage as the
black flies deliver their vicious bite and stings to all
targets. Making no other action but swatting at the
flies gives a +4 to this Fortitude save.
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SASQUATCH
Stories of a hairy, lumbering, apelike creature
have been passed down for ages throughout many
countries. The sasquatch, bigfoot or yeti, as it has
been called, has been a seldom seen forest- and
mountain-dwelling beast. The descriptions of the
beast are normally identical, from the Northwest
of The United States to the mountains of Nepal.
This elusive monster has been depicted as being
gentle and non-confrontational, nor aggressive,
but a killer of livestock (such as goats and sheep).
There have been so many sightings that many people
believe in the beast's almost mythological existence,
while others believe that it's all just tall tales told
over campfires. The beast most certainly exists, it's
the crossing of paths with one that is so rare that
it seems to only reveal itself to drunks, madmen,
loners, and fortune seekers. The name of “bigfoot”
comes from the tracks it leaves that have been
measured up to 24 inches in length.
The sasquatch has adapted to the forests and
mountains of its homelands for hundreds of years.
Their shaggy hair, long stride, ability to climb trees,
and extremely heightened senses of smell, hearing,
and sight have helped it avoid man throughout
the ages. Most will not be seen by a man in its
lifetime. The sasquatch can stand completely still for
many hours, allowing its hair to blend in with the white hair in the Himalayas. What they all have in
surrounding trees and bushes. common is they feed on small mammals or livestock
and bird's eggs, as well as grasses and certain plants
The sasquatch possesses an advanced intelligence
only edible to their species. They will mate with
and an evolutionary drive to not be detected. They
another sasquatch of the opposite sex once in its
also see in the dark up to 60'. Its sense of smell is
lifetime and produce one offspring which will be
so strong it can detect the smoke from a campfire
cared for by either the male or female for around
several miles away, while its ears can detect the
10 years until the young Sasquatch can live on its
slightest footstep on soft leaves, mud, or sand.
own. During this upbringing, the adult sasquatch
When it unfortunately does come across something is fiercely protective of its young. They have no
hostile and fears for its life, it will use its massive verbal form of communication as they lack even the
strength and fists to smash the target. It's not been physical ability to shout or grunt. Communication
known to be a man eater, but it will make sure amongst their kind is through slight hand and facial
its victim is dead until it can escape back into the movements. They hoard no items and sleep in caves,
woods from whence it came. brush, and in boughs of tall trees deep in the forest,
never staying in the same location two nights in a
Appearances may differ in other countries. From row. While they take great care not to leave behind
the brown hair of North America to the bright a trail, sometimes they must overlook this aspect of
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their escape when in haste. This often leads to them Heightened senses: Sasquatches receive a +12 to all
leaving behind footprints in soft mud or sand, thus checks to hear, see, or smell, due to their constant
elevating the legend of their existence in the area. diligence to remain undetected from early life to old
age (which is around 200 years old).
The hide of a sasquatch provides a +6 to stealth
checks if fashioned into a cloak and worn in a Move silently: A sasquatch gains a +10 to moving
woodland or mountain region similar to its habitat. silently and stealth checks.
Sasquatch: Init +1; Atk slam +6 melee (1d8+2); AC Rock smash: Should a large rock be within grasp,
14; HD 7d8+6; MV 40' or climb 30'; Act 2d20; SP the sasquatch will attempt to smash its target with
camouflage (+6 to hide), heightened senses, move it, making an attack at +6 to hit and doing 2d6+4
silently, rock smash; SV Fort +8, Ref +3, Will +6; points of damage.
WtL.
SKUNK APE
Also known as a "swamp ape" or "stink ape," the Skunk apes live in small communities of 2d4 apes,
skunk ape is usually found in various wet lands of consisting of half that number in young. They lair
the Southeastern states. Covered in orange and in swamp caves or large rotten trees. Amongst
black fur and having red eyes, the skunk ape is scholars of the arcane, skunk apes are believed to
often mistaken for a variant of the sasquatch. An worship Shub-Niggurath, as they have been found in
extreme stench is their main trait as all sightings possession of twisted branches shaped like the head
have included the wretched odor they emit and of a goat. They are more intelligent than natural
leave behind. While elusive to some, to others it is a apes and use crude tools.
ferocious predator that preys on livestock and even
Skunk Ape: Init +2; Atk bite +4 melee (1d6+3) or
humans. A skunk ape can be as tall as eight feet and
slam +6 melee (1d8+3); AC 16; HD 8d8+6; MV 30'
weigh up to 400 pounds.
or climb 20'; Act 1d20; SP infravision, stench, +4 to
Skunk apes are known for their ability to hide in hide checks in wooded terrain; SV Fort +6, Ref +4,
swamps, forests, and bogs due to their fur which also Will +2; PoD
has the tendency to attract moss and vines. They get
Stench: The stench of a skunk ape is produced from
+4 to hide checks in those terrains. Able climbers,
potent glands that forces all those within 20' to
they usually attack from above, using their extreme
make a DC 14 Fortitude save or be at -2 to all actions
strength to knock their prey to the ground.
for 1d6+2 rounds from nausea.
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SHAPESHIFTERS
Not every animal in the forest is really an animal. Bonus hp: In bear form, a bear walker gains 30 bonus
Not every person hanging around the saloon or hit points. These extra hit points are the first to be
purchasing a twist of tobacco in the general store lost and regenerate automatically each night when
is really a person. Some of them are shapeshifter— the sorcerer again takes bear form.
creatures that straddle the line between man
Maul: If the bear form hits with both claw attacks,
and beast and may wear the form of either. Some
it does an additional 1d8 damage from mauling and
shapeshifters may also wear an intermediary form,
gains a free bite attack.
half-way between human and animal.
Spells: In human form, a bear walker is a potent
Below are seven shapeshifters that might be
shaman, with access to 2d5 spells from the Magic
encountered in Weird Frontiers. In their statblocks,
section (spells and miracles that suit a shamanistic
information divided by a slash indicates values
theme are suggested). These spells are cast with a
for human form and animal form. If three sets
+5 bonus to the spell check. They cast all spells as
of information are provided, the central value is
revelators. If a natural “1” is rolled on a spell, the bear
for an intermediate form. For instance, AC 10/15
walker has a 50% chance of either minor corruption
would indicate AC 10 as a man and AC 15 as a beast,
or a generic misfire. If a spell check on a revelator spell
while AC 10/12/15 would also indicate AC 12 as an
falls within the 2-11 range, the spell is lost for the day.
intermediate beast-man.
Superior criticals: In addition, a bear walker in bear
Unless otherwise specified, transformation
form Crits using 1d20 on the appropriate table with
requires 1d2 full rounds, where the shapeshifter
bite and claw attacks.
can do nothing else. Unless otherwise specified,
transformation does not include the shapeshifter’s
clothing and other gear. Unless otherwise specified, BOUDA
a slain shapeshifter reverts to human form in 1d7 Whether these creatures began as hyenas who could
rounds, if not already in human form. become men or men who could become hyenas, is
lost in the mists of legend. What is certain is that
BEAR WALKER many of the bouda are descended from a lost people
who dwelt in Africa long ago. Others were taken as
Some of the people living here before the Europeans
slaves and brought to the Americas, and they prayed
arrived (in particular the Ojibwa) believed in
for evil spirits to enter them and give them the
sorcerers who walked at night in the shape of bears.
power to avenge themselves and their families. Most
In the world of Weird Frontiers, they were right.
solitary bouda are female, and if more than one is
These shapeshifters cannot resist the change into
encountered, bouda are matriarchal (as are hyenas)
bear form, which occurs as the sun dips below the
and led by a dominant female.
horizon and lasts until the sun’s rays again lighten
the sky. The bear walker retains their cunning and Bouda have complete control over their transformation,
human intelligence in either form but can only cast which is triggered only by individual malice.
spells as a man. When a bear walker is best tackled Transformation uses only a single action die to
depends on whether one wishes to tackle a foe with complete and occurs within a single round. In hyena
deadly magic or deadly natural armaments. form they have a terrible bite and horrible strength.
Bear walker: Init +3; Atk dagger +3 melee (1d4) or A slain bouda changes form half the time, regardless
claw +5 melee (1d6+4) or bite +6 melee (1d8+4); AC of what form it was currently wearing when slain.
10/17; HD 10d6; MV 30’/50’; Act 1d20/2d20; SP Thus, a human bouda may become a hyena, and a
spellcasting with a +5 bonus/bonus hp, maul, superior hyena may revert to human form.
criticals; SV Fort +2/+7, Ref +3/+2, Will +7; PoR +2.
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Bouda: Init +2; Atk by weapon +2 melee or ranged the descendants of those unions, many generations
(by weapon)/bite +3 melee (1d7+5 plus hold and drag); removed, who still retain the ability to transform
AC 10/13; HD 6d8; MV 30’/40’; Act 1d20; SP evil eye/ into man-sized spiders. Like their great-great-
hold and drag; SV Fort +4, Ref +2 , Will -2; PoD+2. grandsire, the Children are mostly concerned with
their own comfort, their own pleasures, and their
Evil eye: In human form, a bouda can use the evil eye
own cleverness. Also like Anansi, their tricks tend to
once per day, merely by glaring balefully at a victim.
backfire on them as often as they aid them.
The target must succeed on a DC 15 Willpower save
or suffer ill luck. Three times, on rolls chosen by Children of Anansi might be encountered as
the judge, the victim must draw from the gun deck antagonists, if the PCs are standing between them
when they make a roll. If the result is a black suit and what they want. A child may also seek to
card, the character takes a penalty to the roll equal to trick the PCs into obtaining something desirable,
the number drawn. In addition, the suit of the card including something the PCs currently own. A
causes an additional affect: PC with a high Personality score may be the thing
• If Clubs, the character needs a drink, and desired. Alternatively, the PCs may have to decide
suffers a -2 penalty to Grit checks until he whether or not to help a Child of Anansi whose
passes one. tricks have rebounded on him.
• If Spades, the character must roll a fumble Children of Anansi have three forms: A human form,
check. If the roll that triggered this was not a a giant spider form, and a midway form in which
combat roll, the judge must determine what they have four extra small limbs and spinnerets.
freakish effect caused the results or the fumble
may be held and applied within the next 24 Child of Anansi: Init +2; Atk by weapon +0 melee
hours. or +2 ranged/Atk by weapon +2 melee or +2 ranged
or bite +1 melee (1 pt of damage)/bite +3 melee (1d3
• If Diamonds, the character discovers that
plus poison); AC 12/13/15; HD 6d6; MV 30’ or climb
they have a hole in their pocket, and half their
10’/20’/30’; Act 1d20; SP climb/climb, web/climb,
current wealth has already disappeared.
web, poison; SV Fort +3, Ref +2/+3/+3, Will +0; WtL.
• If Hearts, the character suffers a -2 penalty to
all saves vs. spells and magical effects for the Climb: Children of Anansi can climb sheer surfaces
next 24 hours. in any form but at different Move speeds based on
• If the result is a face card, the character suffers their form.
only the additional effect and not the penalty Poison: In giant spider form, the Children of Anansi
to the die roll. have a poisonous bite. Roll 1d5 and consult the table
• If a red Joker card is drawn, the character is on the following page to determine venom effects.
forever immune to any further effects from the
evil eye. All ongoing effects end immediately. Web: In the intermediate or spider forms, a Child of
Anansi can spin webs and web-lines. The web can
• If a black Joker card is drawn, a fumble
entangle those within 10' who must pass a Str check
immediately occurs.
vs. a DC of 10 (if the Child is in the intermediate
Hold and drag: A bouda who bites an opponent can form) or 15 (if the Child is in spider form) to break
hang on until an opposed Strength check (versus free. Those not caught in the web attempting to
+5) can shake it free. While the hold lasts, the bouda help by cutting the web strands risk becoming
does automatic damage and can drag its opponent caught themselves. A failed Reflex save vs. a DC 10
up to 10’ in any direction each round. will cause them to be held in the webbing as well.
The webs can be burned away, but it will cause 1d6
CHILD OF ANANSI damage to all those caught within as the webs ignite
in a flash. A single web-line can be created and fired
Anansi is an African spider-trickster god who mated to an anchoring position up to 30' away. This line
with mortal women. The Children of Anansi are can then be used to climb to a higher vantage point.
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CHILD OF ANANSI POISON TABLE
ROLL D5 FORT SAVE DAMAGE ON SUCCESSFUL SAVE DAMAGE ON FAILED SAVE RECOVERY
1 DC 16 2 temporary Strength 1d4+1 permanent Strength Normal healing on a successful save
2 DC 14 1d4+1 hp 3d4+1 hp + 2 permanent Normal healing
Strength
3 DC 14 None Charmed as charm person Variable by Intelligence (see charm person)
result 14-17
4 DC 16 2 temporary Agility 1d6 temporary Agility Normal healing
5 DC 20 2d4 hp 4d6 hp Normal healing
JAGUAR KNIGHT
When the civilization of the Aztecs was destroyed by
Hernán Cortés and his conquistadors, those Aztec
priests who breathed the smoke of Tenochtitlan’s
burning temples and survived were empowered
by the jaguar-god Tezcatlipoca to seek vengeance
for the Nahuatl people. These became the jaguar
knights, who neither age nor die (except by
misadventure) and who can take the form of large
black jaguars at will. This requires the normal
transformation time for shapeshifters.
Jaguar knights are typically active in Mesoamerica,
as well as areas controlled by—or which were once
controlled by—Spain. Their range includes areas of
Texas, New Mexico, California, and Arizona, where
they work against European expansion and aid any
Native Americans who are victims of, or go to war
against, the settlers. No one knows how many jaguar
knights were created when Tenochtitlan fell, but
as no new jaguar knights are created, those which
remain are careful with their lives.
When a jaguar knight assumes animal form, their
clothing and normal gear becomes part of the new form.
creating the effects of either a darkness or a choking
Jaguar knight: Init +4; Atk obsidian blade +3 melee cloud spell, with a spell check result of 1d12+10.
(1d8+1)/bite +5 melee (1d5+2) or claw +4 melee (1d4);
AC 16; HD 8d8+8; MV 30’/40’; Act 1d20/2d20; Rake: In jaguar form, if a jaguar knight hits with
SP breathe smoke, regeneration/breathe smoke, both fore claws, it may automatically rake with its
regeneration, rake, stealthy (+6 to checks); SV Fort hind claws for an additional 2d4 damage.
+4, Ref +4, Will +4; PoR+2. Regeneration: Tezcatlipoca has also granted these
Breathe smoke: In either form, jaguar knights can shapeshifters the ability to regenerate 1d5 hp at the
breathe a cloud of smoke three times per day, start of each round, so long as they are not yet slain.
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OWL WOMAN
Owls may be majestic birds, but some are eerie
creatures all the same, and they have been used as
a symbol of death not only in the Americas, but in
Europe and Africa as well. Legend has it that owl
women are Native American witch-women who
have the ability to turn into giant owls. They have an
intermediary form where they appear to be merely
large owls with something disturbingly human
about them. Any observer not targeted by the owl
woman cannot say exactly what appears human-like
though and may doubt the senses of their doomed
companion.
Owl women are cannibals. They are women by
daylight and either in their giant owl or intermediate
forms during the night (50% chance of each—this
is not within the owl woman’s control). In their
human form, they live in caves. Foolish people may
seek them out for love charms and other remedies
because they are able to cast spells.
Owl woman: Init -2; Atk dagger -2 melee (1d4-1)/
claws +0 melee (1pt of damage)/claw +4 melee
(1d3+1) or beak +3 melee (1d7); AC 9/12/15;
HD 8d6; MV 20’/5’ or fly 40’/15’ or fly 60’; Act
1d20/1d20/2d20; SP infravision 240’, spellcasting/
infravision 240’, silent flight, doom gaze/infravision
240’, silent flight, snatch; SV Fort +4/+5/+8, Ref
+0/+3/+2, Will +8; PoD +2.
Silent flight: In both intermediary and giant owl
Doom: In her intermediary form, an owl woman forms, an owl woman flies silently, gaining a +4
can doom a single victim each night with her gaze. bonus on any check to achieve surprise.
The doomed victim must make a DC 20 Willpower
Snatch: In giant owl form, if the owl woman
save or suffer the following two effects: (1) the next
succeeds with two claw attacks, she may snatch a
critical result (from an attack or a spell) that the
human-sized opponent, grabbing her target and
victim makes is instead treated as a natural “1” and
continuing to fly her full Move. A snatched target
(2) the next fumble result made against the victim
has a -2d penalty to all rolls but may break free with
(from an attack only) is instead treated as a critical
a DC 15 Strength check.
hit. The victim may not burn Luck to avoid these
effects. Spellcasting: Each owl woman knows 1d5 spells or
miracles pulled from the Magic section with a +4
Infravision: In all forms, an owl woman can see in
spell bonus, and it is suggested that the spells and
the dark with 240’ infravision.
miracles picked have a shamanistic feel to them.
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SHOGGOTH
It war huge. Huger ‘n huge!
Looked like the pile out
back of Doc Wasserman’s
clinic after a huge gunfight,
only big as a building. Most
disgustin’ thing I ever saw.
Worse yet, it was moving.
Slow, but movin’ by itself,
sorta crawling. Slurpin’
and suckin’ its way up the
cavern. Milo was stuck. He
wouldn’t move. We left him
behind. Heard a scream, then
a crack, then it sounded like
the scream got shoved under
a pile of slimy pillows, then
nothin’. We just kept runnin’.
Some of the boys stopped to
shoot, maybe slow the thing
down or kill it. Nothin’ doin’. weapons, most weapons do little or no damage to
It just kept comin’. So we just kept goin’. Who knows them. The best weapon to use against a shoggoth is
where it is now? All I know is, I ain’t sleepin’ under them isolation; get on your horse and get away as fast as
stars again. Them stars are all wrong! you can!
A shoggoth appears as a bubbling mass of elastic Shoggoth: Init +0; Atk pseudopod +10 melee
flesh 15’ high, constantly stretching and shrinking, (4d8+10) or absorb +6 melee (special); AC 10; HD
erupting eyes, mouths, and pseudopods from its 12d12; MV 40’; Act 2d20; SP immunity to most
body. Though its main body averages 15’ wide harm, limited mimicry, absorption; SV Fort +15, Ref
and long, it is difficult to say exactly how large a +0, Will +6; PoD+3.
shoggoth is at any given time. These creatures are Immunity to most harm: Fire and electricity does
not mindless blobs but are as intelligent as the half damage, unaffected by blunt weapons, sharp/
most intelligent of humans. Physically, their flesh is edged weapons and bullets only do 1 hp of damage,
something like human flesh but more translucent. immune to spells that affect the mind.
Any person seeing one in normal lighting conditions
will note the similarity. Those absorbed by the Limited mimicry: A shoggoth can mimic faces of
shoggoth will understand this trait intimately, as those absorbed or who are within line of sight. A DC
their own flesh is deconstructed at a cellular level 12 Willpower save must be made if observed or be
and absorbed into the body of the shoggoth itself. stunned for 1 round.
Shoggoths can mimic the faces of humans they have Absorption: A shoggoth may absorb an opponent
faced or whom they have absorbed previously. Those on a successful hit. Absorbed victims suffer 1d6
who witness this manifestation must make a DC 12 hp/round of permanent damage that may not be
Willpower save or be stunned for one full round. recovered. For every 2 hp absorbed, the shoggoth
Though the shoggoth is not particularly fast in its regenerates or adds 1 hp to its total hp.
movement, it is quick in its actions and receives 2
actions each round. Though they are easy to hit with
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SHOJO
A shojo is a rare Japanese sea spirit that takes the is hidden in the party's belongings. If the mask is
form of a large red orangutan. They can be found on shown to an educated person of Japanese descent,
the shore, dancing and drinking alcohol, and have a they gain +4 to Personality checks with that person,
preference for sake. They are highly spiritual beings as they know of its origins and see it as a sign that
that seem to be at peace with their surroundings. the owner has been blessed by the spirit. When a
Shojo will converse, in any earthly language, with shojo dies, its body turns to water and either flows
others that provide the spirit with alcohol of any out to the sea or is absorbed by the soil. To kill a
type and mean it no harm. Shojo will then dance, shojo is a great insult to Japanese people.
hum, sing small verses in Japanese, and answer some
Shojo: Init +1; Atk bite +2 melee (1d4+2) or slam +2
questions about travelers it has met or the lands it
melee (1d6+2); AC 12; HD 3d8; MV 30' or climb 30'
has traveled through. They are also gossipers who
or swim 30'; Act 1d20; SP breath underwater, cosmic
seem to enjoy spreading the stories of those that
wisdom; SV Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +1; WtL.
stop and visit. They appear to be inebriated at all
times with a jovial disposition. Cosmic wisdom: If a full night is spent in the
company of a shojo and it is plied with much
A shojo is not violent, but if attacked it will defend
alcohol, it will begin to weave many tales and songs
itself. It usually tries to flee using the trees or water
into a coherent understanding of the world, spirits,
to escape.
demons, and the cosmos. This manifests as a Boon
If a joyous night is spent with a shojo, it will gift the for the listeners as well as +2 to all spell checks for 24
travelers a smiling, wooden red mask of a man's face hours. This knowledge can only be given to someone
in traditional Japanese style. This mask is usually once a moon cycle.
found after leaving the presence of the shojo and
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SKINWALKER
Among some Native American tribes (particularly A person who learns the true identity of a skinwalker
the Navajo) powerful shamans may turn to evil, can publicly announce it, which will cause the
taking the shapes of animals to do harm to others. skinwalker to sicken and die within 2d5 days. Doing
These beings are called skinwalkers—those who go so may attract the attention—and ire—of other
on all fours by means of their magic. The Navajo do skinwalkers and witch folk.
not discuss these beings with others, for reasons of
Skinwalker: Init +0; Atk cudgel +3 melee (1d4) or
their own. It may be that they fear retribution, for
short bow +3 ranged (1d6)/by form; AC 13/by form;
one never knows who is, or who is in league with, a
HD 8d8; MV 30’/by form; Act 1d20; SP wearing
skinwalker.
skin, harmful curses/death gaze; SV Fort +2/by form,
To gain the powers of a skinwalker, a shaman Ref+1/by form, Will +4; PoD +2.
must slay a family member and consume their
Death gaze: If a person meets the direct gaze of a
soul. Unlike other shapeshifters, a skinwalker can
skinwalker in animal form, that person will suffer
thereafter assume the shape of any animal whose
a form of wasting disease, taking 1d3 points of
skin he possesses. The skinwalker dons the skin
temporary Stamina damage each day unless a DC 20
as part of the process of change, and removes it
Fortitude save succeeds. Once the Stamina damage
when he resumes human form. The skinwalker can
has begun, only magic or the death of the skinwalker
wear clothing and carry light gear underneath its
responsible can save the victim.
assumed skin, and that gear is transformed with the
skinwalker. As a skinwalker chooses their lot, they Harmful curses: In human form, a skinwalker can cast
are not considered to be true shapeshifters. two harmful curses each day with a 100’ range, causing
1d8+2 damage (Willpower save DC 13 for half).
Skinwalkers may perform mischief, such as knocking
on walls or rattling windows. They may use their Wearing skin: A skinwalker can transform into any
animal forms to spy on others or to kill livestock and type of animal by donning its skin, but the most
other animals. In some cases, they may stalk and kill common forms are shown in the chart below.
human prey. Statistics for other animal forms may be determined
by the judge.
ROLL D5 CREATURE TYPE AC ATTACK MOVE FORT REF
1 Coyote 12 Bite +1 melee (1d4) 40’ +2 +3
2 Crow 10 Beak +0 melee (1) 5’ or fly 40’ +0 +4
3 Fox 14 Bite +0 melee (1d3) 40’ +0 +4
4 Owl 12 Claws +0 melee (1) 5’ or fly 40’ +1 +3
5 Wolf 12 Bite +2 melee (1d4) 40’ +3 +2
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SKOOKUM
Skookum: Init: +3; Atk claw +2 melee
(1d6+2 ), bite +2 melee (1d8); AC 14; HD
5d8+2; MV 40’ or Climb 40’; Act 2d20;
SP totem representation, ill omen,
inhabit person; SV Fort +2, Ref +4, Will
+4; Path PoD +1.
Campfire tales speak of the malevolent
skookum as a monster similar to a
sasquatch or a bigfoot, and whilst
there are some parallels, the Native
American people know the altogether
more horrifying truth of the matter—
the skookum is a feared mountain and
forest devil, a bad spirit that can take on
any form, inflict sickness, and inhabit
people.
Inhabit person: One of the most terrifying aspects of
Unlike the Sasquatch, the apelike skookum is highly skookum is their inhabit person ability. A skookum
predatory and extremely hostile towards intruders may attempt to possess a host with its spirit form—it
to their habitats. Standing seven feet tall in their can end this control at will, potentially surprising a
natural form, they are covered in very dark brown target as it re-materialises, or it can hop from host
fur, with a flat skull and protruding snout, and to host. A skookum must be within melee range to
display unsettling red eyes. utilise this ability, have eye contact with its victim,
Totem representations: Sightings of these horrifying and use a full-round action. The target must succeed
creatures are rare, mainly because they have the on a DC 14 Willpower save or become inhabited by
innate ability to alter their appearance at will, the evil spirit. The skookum’s physical body vanishes
typically taking on the form of crows, eagles, owls, into its host when using this ability. Whilst in this
blue jays, coyotes, and reptiles. It is in these totem state, the target is completely under the control of
representations that they can keep watch over their the skookum and its presence can only be detected
territories and hunt and evade the curious eyes of through appropriate magical means. A skookum
humanity. Using this ability requires one standard takes on the statistics of its victim whilst using this
action. Its hit points remain the same in its alternate ability, attacks against the inhabited person damage
form, but it takes on the size, movement abilities, the host first; when they reach 0 hp, the skookum
and gains the other base statistics of its new chosen re-materialises in its natural form close to the body,
form. reverting to its current hit point total. The victim
may make an additional save every 24 hours to try
Ill omen: As a full round action, a skookum can and free themselves of this possession, but the target
inflict sickness upon a target simply by making eye DC increases by 1 point for each failed save, on a
contact with its victim and willing disease upon cumulative basis. The possessed victim is permitted
them. A skookum must be within 10’ of its prey and an additional save each time the skookum forces
able to make eye contact with it. The target must it to carry out an action that would be considered
succeed on a DC 12 Fortitude save or succumb to extreme by the character (attacking an ally or
the skookum’s ill omen, losing 1d3 points of Stamina jumping off a bridge, for example). A skookum may
per day until healed by divine means or the cursing also be expelled from its host by means of exorcism
skookum is slain. (or similar effects).
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SPAWN OF YIG
The tribes of the central plains refer to rattlesnakes Curse of Yig: While capable of delivering the wrath
as the children of Yig, and say that he protects of their father directly, children of Yig are also
his children. But there are older tales, and darker capable of marking an individual for death without
ones, that are spoken of by those who follow the ever directly confronting them. By whispering the
ways of Yig’s medicine—and it is strong medicine. offenses against Yig committed by their target, a
Those that anger Yig are brought low by Yig, and in child of Yig lays a curse upon the offender. The curse
rare occasions, they father those who are his true comes with a -2 Luck penalty and sends a nighttime
children. Born to those cursed by Yig, these semi- visitation of 1d6 wisps of Yig. The snakes will appear
humanoid things serve to remind the tribes of Yig’s with no obvious source. Sleeping targets will simply
great power and his long memory. find their floors covered in snakes where more
watchful targets may look up to see rattlesnakes
Capable of only the most rudimentary of speech,
dropping from the rafters. When the curse is placed,
these scale-covered human/snake hybrids slither
the target must make a DC 18 Willpower save to
across the ground with ease, moving with a
avoid being caught by its effect. Slaying the wisps
preternatural grace that is underestimated at the
breaks the curse but also guarantees a visitation
risk of one’s own life.
by one of Yig’s children during the time of the
Spawn of Yig: Init +3; Atk bite +5 melee (2d4 + Autumnal moon.
poison DC 18 Fort or death + constrict); AC 12; HD
Wisp of Yig: Children of Yig rarely travel alone and
2d10+2; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP curse of Yig, wisp of
are generally accompanied by a wisp of unusually
Yig; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +2; PoD +1.
large rattlesnakes.
Constrict: Upon scoring a hit with a bite attack,
Wisp of Yig: Init +4; Atk swarming bite +1 melee (1
children of Yig immediately coil their body around
+ poison DC 14 or 1d6 Stamina); AC 9; HD 6d8; MV
the victim. Each round thereafter, they make
40’ or climb 10’; Act special; SP bite all targets within
bite attacks against their grappled target while
20’ x 20’ space, half damage from non-area attacks;
continuing to constrict the same target for an
SV Fort +2, Ref +4, Will -2; PoD.
automatic 1d6 points of damage.
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STAR-SPAWN OF CTHULHU
The star-spawn of Cthulhu inhabited
this Earth aeons ago, long before the
time of the great reptiles that fuel
the Bone Wars of Cope and Marsh,
both of whom are still fierce rivals in
collecting their ancient bones. It’s said
that the star-spawn came down from
the heavens, starting a monstrous war
that drove the Old Ones back into the
sea. These star-spawn were shaped
something like octopi admixed with
a dragon and a caricature of a human
being. These things had vast wings
with which they could fly from world
to world and between the stars, it is
said. They served and worshipped Great
Cthulhu who was their progenitor,
though whether they were his creations, they use a d24 for Critical Hit table results. Star-
his sons, or his dreams given a kind of fleshly life, spawn are made of a strange gelatinous matter that
none can say. can knit together even the most horrific wounds,
Now, you will understand when I say “was” that regenerating 1d5 hp every round unless reduced to
these things are mighty hard to kill, so some of them 0 hp. This matter fades if the star-spawn is slain,
still may lurk within the hidden places of the world, leaving nothing after a matter of 1d6+6 hours.
ready to be found and awakened. Some may even Despite their enormous size, a star-spawn weighs
be awake already, hiding in strange caverns with only 500 lbs.
even stranger geometries, or in the ruins of their Star-spawn of Cthulhu: Init -3; Atk bite +12 melee
cyclopean cities. For the star-spawn of Cthulhu are (3d6+8) or claw +14 melee (2d8+8) or psychic wave;
massive beings, as tall as giants in this world. So AC 18; HD 8d12+16; MV 40’ or swim 60’ or fly 70’;
maybe, if you go looking for dinosaur bones, you Act 2d24; SP regenerate 1d5/round, psychic wave
will find something else. Where they stir they bring attack, immune to mind-affecting spells or effects,
visions and madness and ultimate freedom. Crit on 20-24 (using a d24 for rolls on Crit tables);
Ai! Ai! Cthulhu Ph'Tagen! SV Fort +12, Ref -4 , Will +10; Path PoD +3.
When a star-spawn is awakened (or even stirs in its Psychic wave: A star-spawn can concentrate their
sleep), it projects dreams and visions to sensitive psychic energy into a psionic wave, forming an
minds within a radius of 10 miles. This may induce invisible cone 120’ long and 40’ at its base. Any
madness in some, or terrible works of art and poetry creature caught within the wave must succeed in
in others, but it is at least some warning that the a DC 20 Willpower save or suffer 1d6 points of
creature is present. Some occultists may seek out temporary Personality damage, becoming catatonic
such places for the occasional flash of inspiration if Personality reaches 0. If a character’s Personality
these visions bring. reaches 3 or less as a result of this attack, they must
succeed in a Luck check or roll 1d24 and consult
Although not as massive as Great Cthulhu himself, the Madness Chart. The creature can only use this
the star-spawn are 14’ tall creatures, with a attack once every 1d12 rounds.
wingspread of 50’. Because of their enormous size,
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THE HIDDEN ONES
These diminutive and highly elusive humanoids means of communication between themselves is a
lair in the caves of mountains and rocky forested mystery. Having a keen eye can spot small signs of
lands. They have the appearance of small hairless their presence. If a PC is in an area where hidden
nude children with a dull white, slightly illuminant, ones are laired, an observer may make a DC 20
skin. Tiny mouths and orange glowing eyes with no Intelligence check to notice small pebbles stacked
pupils are their most striking facial features. They one on top of another, either by a riverbed or on top
tend to switch between walking on their arms and of a large rock. Hidden ones have been known to be
legs to walking upright and stand some two-feet tall. responsible for taking discarded items, either from
They have gained their name from their extreme campsites or the trail. They have only been spotted
rarity, as only one is ever seen at a time and even on clear moonless nights as they sit staring at the
then it has been during the darkest of night. They stars. Native elders have rumored to have interacted
completely shun any contact, and to actually see one with them in the past.
is to believe the witness is drunk or a liar. Regardless,
Their origins can only be guessed at, though arcane
tales of their sightings have been known to several
scholars posit that they either came from deep below
states and territories. They flee if seen and seem to
the Earth or from the blackness of space. Those
almost vanish in the underbrush, which is barely
that believe the latter, hope they might possess an
affected by their passing.
understanding of cosmic travel, planets, or other off-
Hidden ones will fight if found, cornered and worldly entities; if only some sort of communication
threatened. In contrast, they are very passive with them can be found.
and seem to live in harmony with nature. They
The Hidden Ones: Init: +0; Atk claw +1 melee (1d3);
immediately die if they are exposed to the slightest
AC 12; HD 1d6+2; MV 20'; Act 1d20; SP death if
light of day, seemingly suffering from a heart attack.
exposed to sunlight, +12 to stealth checks; SV Fort
Although other light is shunned, they suffer no ill
+1, Ref +2, Will +2; PoR+1.
effects from exposure. They do not speak and their
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TERRORS FROM BEYOND
Indescribable shapes both alive and otherwise were
mixed in disgusting disarray, and close to every known
thing were whole worlds of alien, unknown entities. It
likewise seemed that all the known things entered into
the composition of other unknown things, and vice
versa.
—H.P. Lovecraft, From Beyond
Lurking unseen and undetected in the aether
surrounding the world of mankind are countless
horrors. Coming from realms unbound by such
trivialities as “form” or “matter” these sanity-
shattering horrors normally live in harmony
alongside the known world. Humanity lacks the
sensory organs to detect such creatures, but in rare
circumstances, both natural or contrived, their
presence may become known. In such cases, the
creatures also gain an awareness of our world and
of those observing them. It is their curiosity, rather
than malevolence, that makes them so dangerous.
Terrors from Beyond: Init +0; Atk special; AC
10; HD 4d100; MV 20’; Act 1d20; SP alien mind,
disintegrate, mind-shattering, trans-dimensional,
uncomprehending; SV Fort +10, Ref +0, Will +20;
WtL.
Alien mind: So different are the thoughts and minds
of these creatures that they are inherently immune
to all mind-affecting influences (charm, fear, sleep,
etc.). The magics of this world are simply not able Trans-dimensional: These creatures are normally
to grasp and capture the strangeness that is housed incorporeal and immune to all normal attacks both
within these nightmares. mundane and magical. Only weapons specifically
Disintegrate: Curious about new creatures, the formulated or charmed to strike them are capable of
terrors from beyond often “taste” inhabitants of doing any harm.
our world by means of disintegrating and absorbing Uncomprehending: Even when able to see into the
them via touch. The larger the creature, the more normal world, these terrors from beyond are slow to
ponderous it is in reaching out. Potential victims understand what is alive and what is merely a part
must succeed in a Reflex save vs. a DC 22-Stamina of the human landscape. These odd leviathans use
Mod. Victims failing the reflex save are immediately motion and sound to determine life and are drawn
disintegrated and forever lost to the world of the accordingly by the amount of both. Those capable of
living. remaining silent and still (requiring the individual to
Mind-shattering: So alien and monstrous are these have passed a Grit check or be held in some fashion)
creatures that, in the case of a natural 1 during a Grit are not perceived as anything of interest.
check, rolls on the Fear Chart are resolved by adding
a d8 to the check.
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TINDALOSIANS
to its prey. During those final seven days, the victim

HOUNDS OF TINDALOS must make a Grit check each morning after a sleep
The hounds of Tindalos are savage creatures that plagued by Tindalos nightmares.
exist within the angles of time, centered within the
Fourth dimensional angles of time are expressed in
alien city of Tindalos. This city of inhuman wizards,
the third dimension by sharp angles of 120 degrees
dreamers, and scientists was located on Earth when
or less. It is from these third dimensional angles
indigenous life had barely advanced beyond single-
that a hound of Tindalos will emerge. The hound
celled organisms. The hounds loyally serve the lords
manifests into the third dimension initially as smoke
of Tindalos.
pouring from a sharp angle, then the blue fractured
Hounds of Tindalos are fourth-dimensional flesh and temporal aura begins to emerge. The
creatures capable of being in multiple places hound’s non-Euclidean body seemingly stretches
at once, so it is impossible to know how many out from a pinhole in the center of the angle—the
hounds there really are. A Tindalos ‘hound’ is not a creature’s body expanding out to its normal size as
canine mammal, as its name would suggest. It is a it adapts to its three-dimensional surroundings.
quadruped beast with a thick tail of varied lengths, The beast cries its hellish howl upon its arrival into
and it has an oblong head at the end of its thick its prey’s time and space. Once the hound has fully
neck. Its blue flesh resembles fractured glass shards materialized, it slowly pounces from point to point,
that slide over one another as the creature’s body drifting through the air with each leisurely leap.
stretches, twists, and recoils. The beast is always Wherever the hound lands, a glop of blue ichor is left
surrounded by a temporal aura that continually behind. The azure puss itself is a parasite capable of
warps and shifts to display the creature’s current, eroding organic material (further described below).
previous, and future positions—making it extremely
A Tindalos hound is relentless in its pursuit of its
difficult to target the creature with an attack. In
prey, but the creature can be driven off if it suffers
addition, a thick translucent blue puss coats the
a mighty blow (the loss of half or more of its hit
creature’s body to help protect it from physical harm.
points in a single attack). Hounds of Tindalos attack
The passage of a hound of Tindalos is identifiable by
their prey by tooth, claw, and tongue. The symbiotic
the blue ichor it leaves behind.
blue-ichor parasite that covers the hound’s flesh
Tindalos hounds are extremely sensitive to changes is a bonus attack for an already lethal creature. A
in the timestream. They can sense when someone tongue attack by a hound damages the victim’s very
travels through time or when someone uses a device existence in time and space.
to observe events through the timestream. Once
Hounds of Tindalos: Init +3; Atk claw +2 melee
a hound has identified the source of the change
(1d5+1 plus ichor), bite +2 melee (1d3+1 plus ichor),
in the timestream, it begins loping through the
tongue +2 melee (special); AC 18; HD 6d8+6; MV
eons in pursuit. The hound is compelled to travel
30’ fly; Act 1d20; SP non-magical weapons do half
through the angles of time to attack those who it
damage, symbiotic parasitic ichor, tongue attack; SV
senses manipulating the timestream. A Tindalos
Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +1; PoD +2.
hound’s journey through time is not instantaneous;
it typically takes between 20 and 35 days for a hound Symbiotic parasitic ichor: If the hound attacks by
to reach its prey. During that time, the hound’s howl tooth or claw, then an approximate ‘handful’ of
can be heard by its prey when it sleeps; nightmares of blue ichor (about 250 grams) is also transferred to
being mauled by wild dogs usually precedes a hound’s where the damage is inflicted. The blue puss is a
attack. The hound’s howl and preceding nightmares living parasite that automatically inflicts 1d3 damage
are the most intense during the seven days leading on each subsequent combat round, unless the puss
up to when the hound of Tindalos finally appears is wiped off, rinsed off, or burned off. Wiping and
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rinsing won’t kill the puss, and the blob of blue goo of the hole resemble scar tissue, and any veins and
will begin to slowly pursue its prey. Fire kills the arteries are routed around the new void. Any vital
puss, but burning it off someone could also injure organs or bones that are struck are also removed. If a
them. victim suffers tongue damage to their shoulder, then
their arm would fall off since nothing is holding it
Tongue attack: To prepare for a tongue attack, the
onto the body. If a victim loses their heart or brain in
hound must spend at least one combat round staring
a tongue attack, then they die instantly. In addition
at its target sizing them up; no other actions can be
to the loss of physical matter, the victim of a tongue
made during this combat round. Then, the hound
attack must also make a DC 10 Fortitude save or
may launch its tongue at its target, similar to how
permanently lose 1d3 Stamina. The judge should
a frog strikes with its tongue. With a successful
evaluate the player’s character after each successful
tongue attack, the victim has a chunk of their body
tongue attack to see if any adjustments need to be
erased from existence. The affected area is roughly
made to the character due to missing vital limbs or
spherical in shape and measures approximately 25cm
organs.
in diameter. The physical matter simply disappears,
leaving only a bloodless and painless hole. The walls
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TINDALOSIAN HYBRIDS LORDS OF TINDALOS
Tindalosian hybrids are the slaves and familiars Hidden within the angles of time in Earth’s past
serving the Tindalos Lords that live within the when indigenous life was barely advanced beyond
fabled city of Tindalos hidden within the angles of single-celled organisms, is the labyrinth city of
time in Earth’s past when indigenous life was barely Tindalos. This is where the lords of Tindalos, a
advanced beyond single-celled organisms. group of reclusive wizards, dreamers, and scientists,
reside with their guardians, the savage hounds of
Tindalosian hybrids are hideous creatures; their
Tindalos.
minds and bodies have been twisted by mutations.
Once, long ago, each Tindalosian hybrid was a The lords of Tindalos are an eclectic group of
simple animal, but each was collected by a Tindalos humans and aliens. Each being has dedicated itself
Lord and uplifted until it gained a mind capable to a forbidden discipline of study, and the only place
of independent thought. Each hybrid was granted where they can follow that pursuit is within the slick
just enough of a mind to speak and follow the limestone walls of Tindalos. The city is connected
commands of its master but not enough to question to every dimensional plane and every corner of the
its lot in life. The uplifted animal is also mutated universe, and yet, it is also connected to nothing.
into a biped with at least two arms and two legs. The unique nature of the city is such that if a
Each arm ends with a three-to-five fingered hand being spends enough time within its confines, that
and an opposable thumb. Each leg ends in a foot, creature is changed into something that also exists
hoof, or talon. as a fourth-dimensional being capable of existing in
multiple places at once.
The Lords of Tindalos are wholly consumed by
their research in whatever depraved or forbidden Any being that survives the metamorphosis into a
truth they seek. To that end, the lords created the lord of Tindalos is forever scarred by physical and
Tindalosian hybrids to be their instruments of that mental corruption. Each lord of Tindalos is a unique
research. Each hybrid is selectively mutated by the creature, and in the rare instance where a lord has
lord to fit a specific task, be it to retrieve a specific traveled to Earth, the townsfolk and ignorant rabble
element, dispose of laboratory waste, or birth litters have called them demons. A few of the lords of
of creatures the lord can test its experiments upon. Tindalos are even worshiped as patron gods. The
lords of Tindalos are all-consumed by their research
When judges create a Tindalosian hybrid, they must
and each lord is tended to by a host of Tindalosian
consider how the hybrid is meant to serve its lord,
hybrids (mutated creatures that serve as both slave
for that will determine the hybrid’s mutations. The
and familiar) that the lord has created.
mutations a hybrid possesses could enhance one or
more of the monsters’ statistics; any mutation that The number of Tindalos lords could be near-
also contains a monster stat supersedes the generic infinite. It is the duty of the judge to craft each lord
listing above. Tindalosian hybrids usually feature of Tindalos the adventurers encounter. A lord of
1d3+1 mutations, but the judge can construct the Tindalos could be as “human” as a legendary epic
hybrid as he sees fit. The game master may roll or hero or it could be as “alien” as a charismatic patron
select the hybrid’s mutations from the table below or god. Lords of Tindalos have access to powers, spells,
the judge may create entirely new mutations. and technology that humanity has yet to imagine.
Tindalosian Hybrid: Init +4; Atk claw +1 melee Lords of Tindalos: Init +4; Atk unique with every
(1d3+1), bite +1 melee (1d4+1); AC 14; HD 2d8; MV lord; AC 16; HD 6d8; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP unique
30’; Act 1d20; SP mutations, non-magical weapons with every lord; SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +4; PoD +2
do half damage; SV Fort +3, Ref +2, Will -2; WtL.
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TINDALOSIAN HYBRID MUTATIONS
ROLL MUTATION
D12
1 Enhanced Strength—the hybrid has a Strength value of 3d8+12; claw +1 melee (2d6+2), bite +1 melee (2d4+1).
2 Elasticit —the hybrid is able to stretch its body up to 30’ long; the hybrid can entangle prey with a successful Agility test against
the prey’s AC; entangled victims need a successful DC 18 Strength test to wrestle free.
3 Enhanced Agility—the hybrid has an Agility value of 3d8+12; the hybrid’s action dice are based on the creature’s Agility value:
3-10—1d20 & 1d16; 11-17—1d20 & 1d20; 18-23—1d20, 1d20, & 1d16; 24+—1d24, 1d20, & 1d20.
4 Pincers—the hybrid has at least one hand replaced with a pincer that is used for snipping, cutting, and crushing; pincer +1 melee
(1d4+1).
5 Regeneration—the hybrid regenerates 1d6 hp of damage at the end of each round, including the round it is killed; it can only die if
the regeneration roll does not raise its current hit points above zero (record negative hit points for this hybrid until it is truly dead).
6 Acid Vomit—the hybrid is able to regurgitate one quart of corrosive acid; acid +1 melee (2d12); DC 16 Reflex save for half
damage.
7 Enhanced Stamina—the hybrid has a Stamina value of 3d8+12; the hybrid has additional hit points equal to half of its Stamina
value (rounded down).
8 Armored Hide—the hybrid has a protective hide; AC 18; roll 1d8 to determine type of armor: (1) thick blubber, (2) chitin plates,
(3) long quills, (4) coarse fur, (5) tough hide, (6) smooth scales, (7) resin shell, (8) symbiotic parasitic ichor [see Hounds of
Tindalos entry].
9 Fire Breath—the hybrid is able to spray a chemical compound that ignites when it mixes with oxygen; fire breath +2 missile
(2d10+1), DC 12 Reflex save for half damage.
10 Enhanced Vision—the hybrid is able to see every spectrum of light from the infrared to the ultraviolet, x-ray vision, telescopic
vision, and microscopic vision.
11 Fungal Growth—the hybrid grows a variety of fungus’, molds, and mushrooms on its body; the hybrid has 1d3+1 different
varieties on its body, roll 1d6 for each variety: (1) sleep spores—the spore cloud causes an unnatural sleep for 1d3 rounds if
the victim fails a DC 10 Fort save, (2) bioluminescent—glowing fungal slime can be transferred to an object that the hybrid can
track without fail, (3) hallucinogen—the spore cloud causes paranoid illusions for 1d3 rounds if the victim fails a DC 10 Fortitude
save, (4) paralysis—touching this mushroom cap causes paralysis for 1d4 hours if the victim fails a DC 14 Fortitude save, (5)
disorientation—the spore cloud causes disorientation that reduces the victim’s action die by one step for 1d3 rounds if the victim
fails a DC 12 Fortitude save, (6) poison—the spore cloud inflicts 2d6 damage, half damage with a successful DC 15 Fortitude
save.
12 Spawning—the hybrid is able to spontaneously excrete a small mammalian creature; the infantile creature requires fifteen hours
to mature into a viable test subject; the creature has no offensive or defensive capabilities, but it can be thrown (creature ball +1
missile (1d4)); impact from the throw kills the creature.
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THE THIN
Spoken of in the native tales of the Great Lakes The Thin: Init +2; Atk club +2 melee (1d4+2), knife
tribes, this race of creatures appears as emaciated, +2 melee (1d5), or bow +2 missile (1d6); AC 13; HD
near-skeletal beings with translucent flesh pulled 3d8+1; MV 40’, fly 40’; Act 1d20; SP flight, infravision
tightly over their misshapen bones. With glowing 100’, untraceable, unwaking blow; SV Fort +2, Ref +1,
eyes like pinpoint embers, the baykok (known to Will +3; PoD.
the settlers as “the thin”) stalk darkened forests,
Flight: Because of their particular form of aerial
ever looking for prey. In addition, the thin can
locomotion, the thin are not capable of solely
move overhead, fleetly running across the air with
vertical movement. While moving, they are capable
no more difficulty than a man running across the
of a maximum ascent of 20’ per round of full
ground.
movement.
Capable of moving in absolute silence, it is said
Untraceable: Due to their peculiar flight ability
that they can carve open a sleeping victim without
allowing them to walk a fraction of an inch above
ever waking them. The thin prefer to feast on the
the ground, the thin make no sound while moving
livers of great warriors and are particularly drawn
and leave no trace of their passage.
to luchadores. Fortunately for their potential prey,
the thin tend towards being lone hunters as opposed Unwaking blow: The thin have a mystic ability that
to working in groups, although there are rumors of allows them to carve into sleeping foes using their
small groups working in unison. knives without waking their victim. Targets so
struck must make a Willpower save vs. 15 to awaken.
TORO DIABÓLICO
The Toro Diabólico, or "demon bull," is a massive the festival goers were burned to ash as a huge
creature that weighs 4,000 pounds, and its massive explosion of hellfire engulfed the area. The demon
frame rises upwards to nine-feet tall at the shoulders bull has an ever-burning wreath of fire surrounding
and is embraced in hellish flames. The history of its body, making it immune to fire based attacks.
the bull is only truly known to practicing shamans
The Toro Diabólico is not just a huge destructive
residing in Mexico. It was created when a powerful
flaming bull, it is an extremely devious and malicious
practitioner of the dark arts was jailed for crimes
enemy that is more demon than bovine. The demon
of witchcraft and sorcery. Sentenced to die, the
bull has two driving forces: to burn everything,
townsfolk lashed the cultist to a pole, allowing the
and revenge. Just the simple act of walking can
bull to be his executioner. Burning balls of pitch
be devastating to anything around it. It will walk
were stuck to the bull’s horns, much to the delight of
through a forest leaving behind the ashen remains
the onlookers. During the fatal moment the damned
of trees in its wake. Towns and farms have been
man was struck by the bull's burning horns a curse
reduced to cinders from its mere passing. Its love of
was uttered against the villagers with his dying
fire will cause the bull to stand, unmoving, within a
breath. At that moment, his soul fused with the body
raging fire until it dies out. It also has the desire to
of the panic stricken bull as he died. The bull's body
kill those that have banished or destroyed demons
was consumed by the soul of the warlock in unison
and their cults. It will acquire cult worshippers in its
with a hellish demon given entry into our world
passing, that will serve it, offer it sacrifices, protect
through the curse. As the demonic bull manifested,
it with their lives, and help it locate cult foes. The
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attack if it is given praise and admiration, for
it is vain and narcissistic. It loves to hoard gold
and precious gems though these usually can
not withstand its touch without melting. It
shuns snow capped mountains and wet places
such as swamps and marshes.
If the bull is slain, the demonic forces will
be banished back to hell, and its corpse will
smoke high into the air without ceasing for a
fortnight. After this time, its blackened hide
may be made into four jackets by a skilled
leather worker wearing heat resistant gloves.
The black jackets provide +2 to AC as well as
provide heat to the wearer, allowing them
to endure temperatures up to -13 degrees
Fahrenheit. It also emits a faint light equivalent
to a candle from the numerous small cracks,
normally found in leather, appearing as though
lava flows within.
Toro Diabólico: Init +2; Atk hoof +5 melee
(1d6+4, +1d6 fire) or horn +5 melee (1d8+2, +1d6
fire); AC 16; HD 10d8+4; MV 40'; Act 2d20; SP
immune to fire based attacks, fiery presence,
bull rush, hellfire burst; SV Fort +12, Ref +6,
Will +4; PoD+2.
Fiery presence: At the end of each round within
melee range, a DC 16 Fortitude save must be
passed by all within 20’ of the beast or catch on
fire, suffering 1d6 damage per round. The fires
can be extinguished by moving out of the area
of effect and using an entire action to put out
the flames.
Bull rush: When the Toro Diabólico makes a
charge, it must move up to 20' and gains a +4
bonus to attack rolls but suffers a -2 penalty to
Toro Diabólico can speak the infernal language of AC until its next turn.
demons, as well as English and Spanish, in a deep
baritone voice that sizzles and cracks like burning Hellfire burst: The bull may emit an explosive burst
wood. It is extremely knowledgeable and will teach of incredibly hot hellfire from its body in a 30'
its followers of hell, of the major and minor demons, diameter circle, taking up its entire round while not
as well as ancient demonic rites. It consumes only moving. All targets within this area must make a DC
the ashen remains of its human victims and delights 18 Reflex save or take 4d6 damage, half on successful
in taunting and belittling them. It may withhold its save. It may only do this once every 1d6+3 rounds.
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WATER LEAPER
Water leapers are foul creatures that look like the Water Leaper: Init +1; Atk tongue melee +1 (1d3 +
gigantic amalgamation of a bullfrog with the wings entangled), stinger melee +2 (1d4 + paralysis), gobble
of a bat instead of forelegs, no hind legs, and the tail melee +4 (1d3); AC 12; HD 4d8; MV 10’ crawling,
of a scorpion. Water leapers are amphibious; they 20’ swimming, 30’ leaping; Act 1d20; SP entangled,
prefer to keep their hairless bodies cool and wet. paralysis; SV Fort +4, Ref +0, Will -2; Path POD +1.
Mature water leapers have been known to weigh as
Entangled: The water leaper’s long sticky tongue
much as 120 pounds and are of similar size to a large
can reach prey up to 10 feet away. With a successful
dog. As its name implies, the water leaper uses its
tongue attack, the target may attempt a Reflex
wings to hop across the surface of the lake or pond
save versus the water leaper’s successful attack roll.
where it makes its lair.
With a failed saving throw, the target has become
Water leapers are aggressive creatures constantly on entangled by the sticky tongue. The target may
the hunt for their next meal. They can unhinge their attempt a DC 14 Strength test on the next round to
jaws in order to stretch their gaping maw around become untangled from the tongue.
food that’s twice their size. In order to hunt and eat,
Paralysis: With a successful sting attack, the water
a water leaper first entangles its prey with its tongue,
leaper injects the target with a paralyzing toxin; the
and then it paralyzes it with its stinger. Once the
target may attempt a DC 14 Fortitude save to resist
prey stops thrashing it is pulled into its mouth whole
the effects of the toxin. The toxin’s paralyzing effects
to be slowly digested for ten hours. A water leaper
last for 1d4+1 rounds.
escapes back to its lair so it can digest in peace once
it has captured and eaten prey. Unless the water
leaper is forced to alter its method of attack, it
always strikes its prey with its tongue first, and then
it stings its entangled prey next, and then gobbles up
the paralyzed prey last.
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WEREWOLF
Whether known as the loup garou of Cajun days seeking some new hope and his nights afraid of
Louisiana, the hombre lobo of the Spanish, or the the moon.
nahual of Mexico, werewolves are nearly universally
Werewolf: Init +1/+3/+5; Atk by weapon +2 melee
known and feared. These creatures are humans
or ranged/bite +4 melee (1d5+1) or claw +5 melee
infected by the curse of lycanthropy (and thus
(1d3+1)/bite +6 melee (1d8+2); AC 11/13/16; HD 6d8;
are not considered to be true shapeshifters) and
MV 30’/30’/40’; Act 1d20; SP none/half damage from
forced to undergo a hideous change on the nights
non-silver weapons, 75% cannot be killed by non-
of the full moon. Some werewolves revel in their
silver weapons, transmit lycanthropy/ half damage
condition and can change on other nights as well.
from non-silver weapons, 75% cannot be killed by
Others are not willing to believe that they are the
non-silver weapons, transmit lycanthropy; SV Fort
monster haunting their ranch, although they wake
+6, Ref +4, Will +5; PoD +2.
from strange dreams with torn clothing, unusual
scratches, and bloodstained sheets. Transmit lycanthropy: Werewolves can transmit
lycanthropy by bite or claw. A victim who survives
A werewolf can have three forms, although not all
a werewolf attack after taking any damage from the
do. In addition to human form, and the form of
creature must succeed in a Fortitude save (DC equal
a large wolf, approximately 1 in 3 werewolves can
to 10 + total damage taken) or contract lycanthropy.
adopt an intermediary, bipedal wolfman form. In
A PC who becomes a werewolf is under the complete
wolf or wolfman form, all werewolves take only 1/4
control of the judge while transformed. This
damage (rounded down) from non-silver weapons,
transformation only occurs during the nights of the
and 75% can take damage, but never be reduced to 0
full moon, and the affected PC may take steps to
hp, by non-silver weapons, even if they are magical
imprison themselves during that time. Removing the
in nature. Werewolves are affected by spells and
curse of lycanthropy may require a difficult quest, as
other magical effects normally.
well as access to remove curse or similar spells.
The classical wolfman is never cured but spends his
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VAMPIRE
Not everyone walking around is truly alive. Vampires
are dead folks that just refuse to stay dead and keep
VAMPIRE TRAITS
on walking by using the life and blood of other • They cannot cross running water without the help
creatures. Worse, some vampires can pass among of the living; even a bridge or a ferry is enough to
the living without drawing attention—so long as count.
no one notices they cast no shadow in the mirror
• They are harmed by the sun. Normally, this means
behind the counter at the saloon. Three out of five
that exposure to direct sunlight causes 1d6 damage
vampires look enough like normal folks to mingle
per round and prevents the vampire from moving
with polite (or impolite) society. The remainders
or taking any action, but this can be modified by
show their true nature with sharply pointed ears,
vampire powers.
leering features, unnatural pallor, obvious fangs, and
suchlike telltales. • Vampires take a -2d penalty to all rolls made
against creatures strongly displaying a righteous
There are three general types of vampires: thralls,
holy symbol. They take 1d8 damage per round of
normal vampires, and vampire kings. A thrall is a
contact with such a symbol.
newly risen vampire that doesn’t have very much
control over its powers. All vampires can turn • Vampires are repelled by large amounts of garlic
their victims into thralls, even other thralls, so one and must succeed in a DC 20 Willpower save each
vampire can become an epidemic in short order. A round to approach or remain near it.
thrall is controlled by the vampire who created it,
unless that vampire is also a thrall, in which case it is • Vampires cannot enter private buildings unless
free-willed and hungry. A normal vampire has been invited in. They have no difficulty entering public
at this un-dead business for decades to centuries, buildings, hotels, and the like.
has good control over its powers, and can choose • A vampire can be slain by driving a wooden stake
whether or not its victims rise as thrall vampires. through its heart or by cutting off its head and
Finally, a vampire king has been dead for several stuffing the mouth with blessed food or wafers.
centuries, has excellent control over its powers, and
can command any vampire it sees, so long as the • They can be discovered by noticing their lack of
vampire has half the vampire king’s Hit Dice or less. reflection or by the way most normal domesticated
animals fear and hate them.
In game terms, this means that a thrall gets 1d3 rolls
on the Vampire Powers table, a normal vampire • They are driven by great hunger and must drain at
gets 2d3 rolls, and a vampire king gets 3d3 rolls (or least 3 points of temporary Stamina from a victim
more!). For convenience, a judge may rule that all each night or suffer a cumulative -1d penalty to its
thralls created by a given vampire (and their thralls) action dice (to a maximum penalty of -3d).
have the same powers. • They can cause their victims to rise 1d3 nights after
Vampires are able to drain blood after a successful their death as thralls. Thralls have no control over
bite, causing 1d3 temporary Stamina damage per this ability, but normal vampires and vampire kings
round. Each point of Stamina that they drain can choose not to invoke it.
heals the same amount of hit point of damage that • They have un-dead traits: Like all un-dead, vampires
the vampire has taken. Vampires also regenerate, are immune to sleep, charm, and paralysis spells, as
even after reaching 0 hp, unless reduced to 0 well as other mental effects and cold damage.
hp by sunlight, a stake through the heart, being
decapitated, or another weakness specific to the In addition, normal vampires have 1d3 unique
vampire. powers and 2d3 unique weaknesses and vampire
kings have 2d3 unique powers and 1d3 unique
All vampires have the following weaknesses: weaknesses.
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VAMPIRE POWERS
1D24 POWER
1 Abstinence: The vampire need not drink blood and suffers no ill effects from prolonged abstinence.
2 Animal Summoning: The vampire can summon animals as the animal summoning spell, cast using 1d24+4 for the spell check. To
determine the animal summoned, roll 1d7: (1-2) rats, (3-5) wolves, or (6-7) bats.
3 Empathic Control: The vampire can read and control the emotions of others (Will DC 10 + vampire’s Hit Dice to resist). With a failed
save, a target attempting to act against the emotion imposed by the vampire does so at -1d to all rolls.
4 Enhanced Smell: The vampire’s sense of smell is keener than that of a bloodhound (gives a +4 bonus to any scent related rolls).
5 Flight: The vampire gains a fly speed of 1d5 x 10’ without changing form.
6 Gaseous Form: The vampire can become gaseous up to three times per day and can remain so for up to 1d4 turns.
7 Greater Thirst: The temporary Stamina damage caused by the vampire’s blood drain is increased by +1d.
8 Invisibility: The vampire can become invisible up to three times a day and can remain so for up to 1d3 turns. The vampire becomes
visible when it attacks unless it gains this power more than once.
9 Mesmerism: The vampire can charm others with its gaze. Treat as the charm person spell, with a bonus to the spell check equal to the
vampire’s Hit Dice.
10 Mighty Deeds: The vampire gains a 1d3 deed die and can perform Mighty Deeds. Each time the vampire gains this power, the deed die
increases by +1d.
11 Other Sustenance: The vampire can draw nourishment from some other sustenance than blood, with effects to be determined by the
judge. Examples include (roll 1d3): (1) cerebrospinal fluid (causes temporary Agility rather than Stamina damage), (2) thoughts (causes
temporary Intelligence damage), or (3) soul energy (causes temporary Personality damage). All of these attacks still require a bite.
12 Pacification: Once a vampire has bitten a victim, it must succeed on a Will save (DC 10 + vampire’s HD) to take any action until the
vampire is finished feeding. A new save may be attempted each round.
13 Paralysis: A successful touch or bite requires a Fort save (DC 10 + vampire’s HD) to avoid paralysis for 1d6 rounds.
14 Psychic Vampire: The vampire may target any single creature within 30’, who must make a Will save (DC 10 + vampire’s HD) or suffer
temporary Stamina damage as though the vampire were feeding off them. Only one attempt can be made per 24 hours, but the
feeding may continue until the save succeeds or the vampire’s concentration is broken.
15 Self-Control: The vampire gains a bonus equal to his Hit Dice to face garlic or a holy symbol, and any attempts to turn the unholy
against the vampire suffers a penalty equal to the vampire’s Hit Dice.
16 Shapeshift: The vampire can use an action die to change forms into that of an animal or back. Each time this power is rolled, a
different animal form is gained. Roll 1d7: (1) rat, (2) bat, (3) wolf, (4) lizard, (5) owl, (6) raven, or (7) giant spider.
17 Spellcasting: The vampire can cast spells with a level equal to their Hit Dice with 1d3 random occult spells for each level they can
cast.
18 Sunlight Tolerance: The vampire is neither harmed nor paralyzed by sunlight, although none of their vampiric powers can be used
while within sunlight.
19 Superhuman Reflexes: The vampire gains a +1d4 bonus to Initiative, AC, and Reflex saves.
20 Superhuman Speed: The vampire gains a bonus of +1d3 x 10’ to all Move scores.
21 Superhuman Strength: The vampire gains a bonus of +1d3 to all melee attack and damage rolls, and to all Strength checks.
22 Telepathy: The vampire can read the surface thoughts of all creatures within 30’. At the very least, this makes them difficult to
surprise.
23 Visions of the Future: The vampire has prophetic visions, which they cannot control. This power may very well cause PCs to seek out
the vampire for guidance and pay his price if they must!
24 Wall Climbing: The vampire gains a climb speed of 30’.
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VAMPIRE WEAKNESSES
1D12 WEAKNESS
1 Bloodlust: The vampire needs to drain twice as much Stamina as normal to avoid penalties. If confronted with spilled blood, the
vampire must succeed in a DC 20 Will save or reveal itself.
2 Cold-forged Iron: Damage from iron weapons that have been cold-forged do not regenerate.
3 Dark Dreaming: The vampire is difficult to rouse, spending much of its time in a state of semi-hibernation.
4 Drowning: The vampire needs to breathe and can be drowned by any means that can drown a human. However, if the vampire’s body
is brought back into the air, it begins to regenerate once more.
5 Enhanced Effect: An existing, randomly determined, general or unique weakness has twice the normal effect, as determined by the
judge.
6 Fire: Damage from fire does not regenerate.
7 Native Soil: The vampire needs to rest each day in its native soil or it loses the ability to regenerate for 24 hours.
8 Need to Count: Confronted by a plethora of small objects, such as pearls, coins, or mustard seeds, the vampire must pause to count
each one unless under attack.
9 Roses: The vampire shuns roses as it does garlic.
10 Salt: A handful of salt burns the vampire for 1d8 damage and it cannot cross an unbroken ring of salt.
11 Silver: Damage caused by silver weapons does not regenerate.
12 Wolfsbane: The vampire shuns wolfsbane as it does garlic. If it comes into contact with the substance, it must make a DC 20 Fort save
or take 1d8 damage each round for 1d3 rounds.
Vampire Thrall: Init +0; Atk bite +0 melee (1d3

plus blood drain); AC 10; HD 1d12; MV 30’; Act
1d20; SP un-dead traits, vampire traits, blood drain,
regeneration 1/round; SV Fort +2, Ref +2 , Will -2;
PoD +1 .
Vampire: Init +3; Atk bite +2 melee (1d3 plus blood
drain) or claw +3 melee (1d5+2); AC 16; HD 6d12;
MV 30’; Act 2d20; SP un-dead traits, vampire traits,
blood drain, regeneration 2/round; SV Fort +4, Ref
+4 , Will +6; PoD+2 .
Vampire King: Init +5; Atk bite +4 melee (1d3 plus
blood drain) or claw +7 melee (1d7+4); AC 18; HD
10d12; MV 30’; Act 3d20; SP un-dead traits, vampire
traits, blood drain, regeneration 3/round; SV Fort +7,
Ref +5 , Will +12; PoD+3 .
While vampirism is most common among humans,
the judge should be aware that there are tales of
vampire cats, wolves, and other animals. To create
such beings, simply apply vampire traits, powers, and
weaknesses as appropriate to the base creature type.
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XIBALBA (DEATH BAT)
The death bats of the Mayan underworld are
usually found in caverns deep underground, but
they sometimes escape and can be encountered on
moonless nights. Death bats have two terrible attack
forms, in addition to their bites.
Xibalba: Init +5; Atk bite +4 melee (1d6) or barbed
tail +3 ranged (1d5) or piercing shriek; AC 14; HD
2d8; MV fly 40’; Act 1d20; SP tail barb, shriek; SV
Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +4; PoD+2.
Shriek: A piercing shriek that causes 1d5 damage to
all within 30’ and requires a DC 10 Fortitude save to
prevent deafness for 1d5 rounds. Deafness prevents
creatures from hearing the shriek, but it doesn’t
prevent additional damage from the high-pitched
vibrations the noise causes.
Tail barb: An elongated barbed tail that can pierce
like a sharp beak. This tail does automatic damage
when withdrawn by the bat; only severing the tail
with a Mighty Deed and drawing it carefully from
the wound can prevent this. The tail can strike
targets up to 30’ away.
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CHAPTER EIGHT
ADVENTURES
My mama always told me never put off

till tomorrow people you can kill today.
— Wyatt Earp (1994)

DEATH CRAWLS WEST
BY PETER C. SPAHN & BRANDON GOERINGER
D
eath Crawls West is a Weird Frontiers The settlers have assembled their wagons and tents
Roleplaying Game adventure funnel just outside the fort, waiting for the command to
designed for 0-level player characters (PCs, move out. The judge can jump straight into the
approximately 18 to 21 characters total). The funnel or allow the PCs time to gear up and perhaps
adventure is adaptable to fit a typical four-hour hear some gossip (see Rumors and Superstitions) at
convention session or to use in your home group Fort Fallow.
with all the options that will typically take 2 to 3
game sessions to complete. In Death Crawls West, the Ley Lines
characters are settlers who have joined a wagon train Since the beginning of creation, the Earth has been
at Fort Fallow, on the outskirts of the New Mexico wrapped in an invisible web of mystical energy
Territory. Their destination lies across the badlands known as “ley lines.” These ley lines have long
in a fertile river valley named Whitaker’s Valley. remained dormant, but the events of the Seven Days
of Night awakened them in response to the blanket
The decision to move West is certainly easier of taint unleashed during a failed attempt to rouse
considering that a Man of God has brought back and free sleeping Elder Gods from their prisons
samples of rich soil, clear water, and lush plants deep within the Earth. This taint continually seeps
that grew in the valley. Reverend Halpern originally into the pores of the Earth, but the re-awakening of
set out a month ago with his trusted hands to find ley-line energy not only gives birth to the second age
land that will sustain and nourish those choosing to of magic, their seemingly random “pulses” are also
follow him for a new start in the untamed West. The what lead to the birth of the character classes found
settlers know the journey will be difficult, but they in Weird Frontiers. In essence, the Earth ain’t done!
have faith the trip will be worthwhile. She’s fighting back!
BACKGROUND & SPOILERS Unbeknownst to the characters, Whitaker’s Valley

is the site of an active ley-line nexus, or a “Devil’s
(JUDGE’S EYES ONLY) Crossroads” as the locals call ’em. The Reverend
Halpern has an ulterior motive in leading the settlers
BACKGROUND to the valley—he’s a cultist well-versed in the lore
Fort Fallow of one specific Elder God he’s made contact with by
way of a powerful artifact. Halpern has summoned
Fort Fallow is a dusty U.S. Army post on the edge
an avatar of the Elder God from deep within the
of the Rumbling Badlands. It consists of a handful
Earth. The creature is born of pure chaos and the
of wooden buildings surrounded by a crude log
reverend intends to lure it to the nexus point to
palisade. The small saloon attached to the general
serve as a catalyst for a draining ritual that will
store sells standard goods at double the normal
syphon powerful arcane energies from the nexus
prices (see the Appendix section in the Weird
point, thereby giving the imprisoned Elder God the
Frontiers Roleplaying Game for a list of available
means to escape from her prison, allowing her to
goods).
return to the surface.
The fort commander is Major Charles Kinsey. The
posting here is unpleasant and his soldiers are Divinity Lost
somewhat unrefined. Major Kinsey requires them to Reverend Halpern and his men hold a dark secret
be polite, but they have little respect for the settlers in their hearts, or what’s left of them. While it is
who they believe are marching to their doom. true the Reverend set off in search of a place where
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his flock could thrive and follow the Word of God, A few months ago he received a vision of a bright,
there is more to this tale than meets the eye. Halpern green valley that had been “touched by God’s
claimed to have had a conversation late one night hand” and immediately came West to find it.
with a divine being that spoke of a land awaiting Over the course of his journey, his visions became
discovery, perfect for those who would follow him. He more fevered as the bright, green valley became a
set out promising to return with proof of the vision, nightmare hellscape. An illness consumed his body
asking all who held faith to keep him in their prayers. as the crawling cockroach minions of The One
Who Crawls infected his food and bedding. By
Halpern was indeed given a vision, but not one
the time the Reverend arrives at Fort Fallow, the
sent by divinity. H’ahf’ Ahfhtagnor, one of the many
metamorphosis has run its course and the husk that
Elder Gods imprisoned deep within the Earth, has
was once a God-fearing man is now inhabited by a
been casting whispers upon the winds ever since the
minion of an Elder God. The unknowing settlers
Seven Days of Night awakened her in her prison.
look to Reverend Halpern for spiritual guidance.
Also known as “The One Who Crawls,” she is
Rawlings pretends to share leadership with Reverend
worshipped by many a dark cult scattered across the
Halpern but is in truth a lesser servant to the thing
world and is associated with plague and pestilence.
that plays at being Halpern. Claude, the camp cook,
Worshippers revere creatures that carry plague
is also a lesser servant. Though the three work
and disease and often offer their bodies up to be
towards the same goal, the avatar using Halpern’s
exposed to vile pox and disease. Particularly twisted
body won’t think twice over using Claude or
cultists even offer their bodies up as residence to
Rawlings as a scapegoat should suspicions arise.
cockroaches and other crawling creatures.
Reverend Andrew Halpern (High Priest of The One
H’ahf’ Ahfhtagnor did indeed lead the Reverend to
Who Crawls): Init +2; Atk talon rend +2 melee (1d8),
fertile lands far from civilization, but along the way
bite +2 melee (1d6), or by weapon; AC 16; HD 3d8; hp
the unsuspecting man was led to a cave containing
16; MV 30’ (and can cling to any surface); Act 2d20;
an ancient relic that would infect and consume
SP crawling vomit, chitin armor, Elder blessings; SV
his soul while providing a means to free the Elder
Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +3; Path POD +3.
God from her prison. With the artifact in hand,
Halpern was led to a nexus point within a fertile To use any Elder God gifted abilities, the Reverend
valley, a place with enough ley-line energy to fuel a must shed his human skin, revealing a cockroach/
ritual of sacrifice needed to free his Goddess. After human hybrid. The Reverend must consume a
discovering the valley, the Reverend was given a new human being (leaving heaping piles of roach-scat) to
task: to return home and gather his flock along with regrow its human guise.
those who could be tempted by the promise of fertile
Crawling vomit: attack range 10’, 1d3 damage
new lands and a new beginning.
each round until the target can take an action to
Reverend Halpern isn’t acting alone in his quest. Jed remove the mixture of digestive juices and living
Rawlings and Claude Boulet each serve The One cockroaches that covers them by either rolling
Who Crawls and share the goal of shepherding the on the ground and crushing the insects or by
settlers to the valley for sacrifice. submerging their entire body in water.
Chitin armor: repels all bullets unless they score
MAJOR NPCS a critical hit, in which case damage is applied
Reverend Andrew Halpern normally. Bludgeoning and piercing melee attacks
do normal damage and slashing damage is halved
Reverend Halpern was born and raised in Northern
(round up).
Virginia and felt the Lord’s call early in life. During
the war, he converted his church into a hospital, Elder blessings: account for the spell-like powers
earning the respect of Union and Confederate the Reverend uses to perform minor “miracles”
soldiers alike. about the camp, such as healing wounds. However,
all the benefits from this power are cosmetic and
Reverend Halpern was a genuinely good person.
the person receiving any help will expire within a
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month, or immediately should Halpern become To use any Elder God gifted abilities, Jed must shed
deceased, their body being consumed from the his human skin, revealing a cockroach/human
inside by larval cockroaches that burst forth after hybrid. Rawlings must consume a human being
their month-long incubation. (leaving heaping piles of roach-scat) to regrow its
human guise.
Bullet shield talisman: This is an artifact dedicated
to The One Who Crawls which is used by her Crawling vomit: attack range 10’, 1d3 damage
worshippers. This copper and lapis lazuli talisman each round until the target can take an action to
is Halpern’s link to the Elder God and provides a remove the mixture of digestive juices and living
unique defensive bonus when worn around the cockroaches that covers them by either rolling
neck: Anyone swayed by Halpern to worship the on the ground and crushing the insects or by
Elder Goddess as a minion attracts all bullets and submerging their entire body in water.
missiles fired at Halpern if they are within 10’
Chitin armor: the natural carapace of the creature
of him. Projectiles veer off target and noticeably
gives a natural +4 bonus to AC and damage from
change direction, striking the nearest cultist instead
slashing weapons is reduced by 1/2. Striking Jed’s
of Halpern. Reverend Hapern is assumed to have
chitin armor causes damage to his human flesh,
1d5+5 followers (secret converts) should he fall under
showing the insect carapace beneath. Eating raw
attack at anytime.
flesh repairs the cosmetic damage after a suitable
Jed Rawlings digestion period.
Jed Rawlings is the wagon master for the Rawlings Poison: Jed’s poisonous saliva causes stomach
Expedition. He’s a tough, grizzled man with a gimpy cramping and weakness in those ingesting it or who
left arm that he wears in a tight sling. He fought are bitten by him (DC 10 Fort save on hit or at -1d
for the Union Army during the war and claims a to all actions for 24 hours. This is cumulative with
Confederate shell in Atlanta cost him the use of his multiple bites, minimum 1d3).
arm. In reality, Rawlings is a cultist disciple of H'ahf'
Ahfhtagnor. His misguided allegiance to this dark Claude Boulet
power has transformed his arm into an insectile Claude Boulet is an aging French chef from New
forearm and claw. If his deformity is ever exposed, Orleans who came out West after poisoning a
Rawlings claims his arm became infected after a younger culinary rival. He brews coffee and makes
fight with a bug-like monster. breakfast and dinner for the settlers. He does a
passable job, mostly, but likes to experiment with
Jed Rawlings: Init +1; Atk claw +1 melee (1d6), bite +2
different ingredients and sometimes the effects are
melee (1d4), pistol +1 ranged (1d8); AC 12; HD 3d8; hp
disastrous. The PCs occasionally hear him swearing
16; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SP crawling vomit, lesser chitin
furiously in French. Claude is a cultist and follower
armor, poison; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +1; Path POD
of The One Who Crawls and has been transformed
+2; Pistol: Starr Action Pistol - shots 6, damage 1d12,
into a minor cockroach/human hybrid.
range 10/25/75, reload 2 rounds; silver whiskey flask,
tobacco pouch and rolling papers, average horse, Claude Boulet: Init -1; Atk butcher knife +1 melee
saddle, saddle bags, mess kit, canteen, flint and (1d6), bite +2 melee (1d5); AC 12; HD 2d8; hp 10; MV
tinder, harmonica, $30 cash. 20'; Act 1d20; SP crawling vomit, lesser chitin armor,
poison; SV Fort +0, Ref +1, Will +1; Path POD +3;
MODEL TYPE AMMO
chef's knives (6), box of spices, old apron, hand rolled
Star Action Army Double Action 44 cigarettes, rolling pin (1d3), $3 cash.
DAMAGE LOAD ROF
To use any Elder God gifted abilities, Claude must
1d12 6 shots 3
shed his human skin, revealing a cockroach/human
RANGE S/M/L RELOAD CONCEALMENT hybrid. Claude must consume a human being
10/25/75 2 rounds +2 (leaving heaping piles of roach-scat) to regrow its
human guise.
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Crawling vomit: attack range 10’, 1d3 damage WTL; one in every fifth settler owns an 1868 Sharps
each round until the target can take an action to rifle, handkerchief, water skin, farm tool (shovel,
remove the mixture of digestive juices and living spade, pitchfork), worthless goods, $1 cash.
cockroaches that covers them by either rolling
MODEL TYPE AMMO
on the ground and crushing the insects or by
submerging their entire body in water. 1868 Sharps Rifle Single Action 50/cartridge
DAMAGE LOAD ROF
Chitin armor: the natural carapace of the creature
gives a natural +4 bonus to AC and damage from d14 1 shot 1
slashing weapons is reduced by 1/2. Striking Claude’s RANGE S/M/L RELOAD CONCEALMENT
chitin armor causes damage to his human flesh, 50/200/600 3 rounds -1d
flesh repairs the cosmetic damage after a suitable Judges are encouraged to use their favorite random
digestion period. name generator to produce a list of 20-100 names
Poison: Claude’s poisonous saliva causes stomach prior to running this session.
cramping and weakness in those ingesting it or who The following NPCs are given stats for multi-
are bitten by him (DC 10 Fort save on hit or at -1d session games and their use and backstories are not
to all actions for 24 hours. This is cumulative with recommended for convention games.
multiple bites, minimum 1d3).
Mrs. Frances Millinghouse
H’ahf’ Ahfhtagnor’s Servitor, Tuupe Mrs. Frances Millinghouse is a young woman
Kwasinabo (“Ole’ Snake Mouth”) from New York who came out West with her son,
Reverend Halpern is well aware of the legendary Michael, after her husband disappeared on his
tunneling giant that follows the settlers under the way to Whitaker’s Valley. She is a proper lady who
earth during the journey. The creature is a servitor is accustomed to being treated with respect. Mrs.
of H’ahf’ Ahfhtagnor and serves as a focal point Millinghouse appears haughty, but she is extremely
for the ritual of sacrifice planned once the valley is afraid, and hopes only to find her husband alive. Her
reached. “Ole’ Snake Mouth” as it’s known to locals serving girl, Rose McDaniel, is a lively young Irish
in the area, has tunneled aimlessly for centuries, handmaid loyal to her mistress.
blindly searching for its slumbering Goddess. During
Mrs. Frances Millinghouse: Init -2; Atk punch -1
the adventure, the creature occasionally rises to feed
melee (1); AC 9; HD 1d4; hp 2; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SV
upon those who stray too far from the trail or who
Fort -2, Ref-1, Will+1; Path POR +1; makeup, various
set up on the outer fringe of the wagon train. The
brushes, mirror, jewelry (worth $75), hand fan, $60
creature appears as a cross between a centipede and
cash.
a cockroach. It is a terrifying behemoth capable of
swallowing an entire wagon whole. Michael Millinghouse
Wagon Train Settlers Michael is a quiet, polite boy of 11 years old. He is
attentive and fascinated with the ways of the West.
The wagon train is made up of 50 families and
Michael misses his father and firmly believes he is
hirelings (200 settlers total) driving 72 ox-drawn
still alive and well in Whitaker’s Valley. He may latch
wagons, a herd of cattle, horses, pigs, and chickens.
onto a strong role model (male or female) during the
The settlers are an unremarkable group of men and
trip. However, his mother is extremely protective
women who have journeyed out West seeking better
and seldom lets him out of her sight.
lives for themselves and their families. Most are
farmers, tradesmen, and craftsmen with little to no Michael Millinghouse: Init -2; Atk kick -1 melee (1);
fighting experience. AC 9; HD 1d4; hp 1; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SV Fort -2, Ref
+0, Will +1; Path WTL; wooden toy gun, 12 marbles,
Wagon Train Settler: Init +0; Atk farm tool +1 melee
4 pieces of hard candy.
(1d4) or rifle +1 ranged (1d14); AC 10; HD 1d4; hp
2; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SV Fort +2, Ref 0, Will +1; Path
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Russ Daggett SV Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +1; Path POD +1; Colt Navy,
Russ Daggett is a surly old tracker and guide. He 14 pistol bullets, playing cards, fine suit, gold pocket
appears competent, but standoffish. Once the wagon watch, $24 cash.
train hits the trail, he drinks to excess and never has
a kind word to say about anyone. If confronted, Russ RUMORS AND SUPERSTITIONS
is quick to draw his gun and intimidate the settlers Several rumors and superstitions surround
into submission. He is not afraid to kill if pushed. Whitaker’s Valley and its environs. The characters
Russ is actually an outlaw named Robert “Fitzy” may have heard one of these rumors from the other
Fitzgibbon who is wanted for murder in several settlers or soldiers at Fort Fallow. Have each player
territories. Jed Rawlings hired him to keep the make a Luck check for each character they control.
boldest settlers in line. If Russ kills someone, Those succeeding should then roll 1d20 and consult
Rawlings tries to smooth things over as best he can. the chart below to find the rumor their characters
Behind closed doors, Rawlings may try to convince have heard. If the characters hear a rumor more
Reverend Halpern and the other settlers that the than once, it may confirm the validity of the rumor
proper authorities can always be notified later. If in the minds of the characters as multiple sources
Russ is killed, Rawlings quickly disavows him and his are gossiping about the same thing. Only the judge
actions. will know for sure which is true though.
Russ Daggett: Init +2; Atk Bowie knife +1 melee (1d6) 1. “ Sheriff Cole Hanlon and his posse passed
or pistol +2 ranged (1d8); AC 11; HD 2d8; hp 9; MV through these parts a couple of weeks ago trailing
30'; Act 1d20; SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will+1; Path POD an outlaw named Jose Lazarro. We warned ‘em
+3; Colt Navy, 15 bullets, Bowie knife, dirty bandana, to stay outta the badlands, but they said they
set of bone dice, strip of beef jerky, $32 cash. weren't worried none. Had a flatbed wagon with
‘em, loaded up with gear, but they never would
The Uninvited let none of us near it to see what were under the
Although insects are common along the trail, tarp.”
thousands of cockroaches will begin to infest 2. “ See those raggedy wolf pelts on the wall? There’s
the wagon train, drawn to the artifact Reverend wolves out there the size of ponies. You’d best
Halpern has in his possession. As the trip progresses, keep a good guard on your livestock.”
increasingly describe the roaches as hiding in trunks,
bins, and food stores. The roaches stay hidden 3. “ There was a railroad being laid here before the
during the day but become active at night, much world turned bad and swallowed it up. Some
to the embarrassment/disgust of the settlers. The Chinese fellas passed through a while back,
roaches are a minor nuisance and can foreshadow heading out into the badlands. Had the look of
future events, when Halpern’s affiliation with H'ahf' rail workers and they was driving a wagon with
Ahfhtagnor is finally revealed. fresh ties. They didn’t speak to no one, and they
never returned.”
Thurmond G. Willoughby
4. “ Whitaker’s Valley is a myth. Ain’t nothin’ on the
Thurmond G. Willoughby is an educated man from
other side of them badlands but more badlands.”
Tennessee. A gambler by trade, he dresses well and
presents himself as a man of means. Thurmond 5. “ Whitaker’s Valley is the Promised Land. Lem
always seems to be at the center of trouble. He is Withers came from there. Used to speak of the
charming and flirtatious and has enough money green grass and cool waters like he was speakin’
to gamble on just about anything. He carries a about Heaven itself. He’s dead now. Drank
pistol inside his waistcoat that he draws only when himself into an early grave wishing he could go
necessary. back but was too scared to make the trip.”
Thurmond G. Willoughby: Init +1; Atk pistol +1 6. “ The badlands are full o’ snakes and sinkholes.
ranged (1d8); AC 10; HD 1d6; hp 5; MV 30'; Act 1d20; You watch out for both. Some o’ those sinkholes’ll
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drop you right into a nest of rattlers.” 18. “They say the rain out there’ll burn the flesh right
off yer bones. Ya see storm clouds gatherin’, ya
7. “ A while back, some masked fightin’ men set up
head for cover.”
some kind of camp in a far off canyon. Said they
was gonna come and put on a show fer us, but 19. “The outlaw Dusty Roberts buried a crate full
they never did.” of gold somewhere out there. I got it on good
authority from a boy who used to run with Dusty
8. “ You’d best bring plenty o’ food and water witcha.
and his gang.”
I wouldn’t eat none of that twisted game living
out there in the badlands, nor drink the tainted 20. “That Reverend Halpern ain’t no ordinary man.
water, not for any amount of money in the Touched by God, he is. Yer lucky to have him
world.” along.”
9. “ They say that deep in the desert, the dead know BEGINNING THE ADVENTURE
no peace. A priest came through some time back.
Told us he’d laid them to rest in some caves and A fertile range for grazing stock. Rich soil for planting.
they wouldn’t bother no one no more.” Fresh water for crops. All just there for the taking.
10. “The desert used to be Comanche country and It’s called Whitaker’s Valley, and it almost sounds too
Apache before that. The tribes don’t live there good to be true, but Reverend Halpern has painted a
now. They say the whole place is bad medicine.” picture clear enough to convince you and well over two
hundred other settlers like you to join his wagon train.
11. “Jed Rawlings is a man who gets things done. I’d It didn’t take long after word of the fertile land and the
follow him anywhere.” reputation of the man leading it reached you for you to
12. “A scouting mission disappeared out there a load your family and belongings into the wagon and
couple years back. They was trying to find a faster head to Fort Fallow, a crude wooden fort which lies on
way through the Territory. I reckon all they found the edge of a desert known as the Rumbling Badlands.
was a faster way to their graves.” The day has finally come to move out.
13. “They say a giant lives deep in the canyons and Jed Rawlings, the Reverend’s trusty right-hand man,
likes to cause rockslides. Soldier by the name o’ steps up onto a makeshift stage with the reverend. The
Greg Oglesby got his head smashed in by a falling crowd of hopeful men, women, and children quiets
rock. Some say it weren’t no accident.” down as he begins to speak.
14. “There’s ghosts out there. You can hear ‘em callin’ “Greetings, ladies and gentlemen,” Rawlings says. “I
to ya on hot nights when the moon is full. Don’t have spoken with each of you privately over the past
listen.” few days and explained some of what lies ahead. Now is
the time to begin. We have over 300 miles of desert and
15. “That gambler fella Willoughby just rubs me the rough terrain to cross. It will not be easy. You will all
wrong way. He ain’t got no family here. I wonder have to pitch in and do your part. All able-bodied men
why he’s goin’ with us to settle the valley?” and women will help scout the trail, drive the wagons,
16. “Was once an old woman who ran a river ferry and guard the camp at night. There may be trouble
out where yer goin’. They say she was a witch and along the way, and some of you will begin to doubt. But
that she’d made a pact with the river gods. I heard I assure you, the trip will be well worth it. Whitaker’s
the Comanche killed her, but if that’s true, I’d Valley is a paradise. It is your right to claim it. No, it is
expect her ghost is still hangin’ around out there more than that. It is your destiny.”
somewheres.” Rawlings indicates the men standing next to him with
17. “Watch out for flash floods. Some of those a wave of his good hand. “Here to the right of me is my
canyons’ll fill up with water and drown ya before trail-hand, Russ Daggett. He is a capable man who is
ya catch a breath.” well-accustomed to the rigors of the trail. We intend to
help the good reverend ensure that you reach Whitaker’s
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Valley safe and sound; so stick to the trail and pull your Weird Exposures
share of the day to day, and we’ll be there afore you The Set Locations and Random Encounters expose
know it.” the characters to the supernatural weirdness that
With that, Reverend Halpern asks that you bow your has seeped into the land since The Seven Days of
heads for one last prayer before dismissing you to return Night. They also ground the players into the world
to your packed wagons and join the rest of the flock as of the Weird Frontiers Roleplaying Game, introducing
you line up under the watchful gaze of the soldiers on them to some of the character classes to which their
the walls. Jed Rawlings rides to the front of the line. He 0-level characters may one day enter at 1st-level.
raises his good hand and shouts:
Character Death
“Wagon’s Ho!” Life is uncertain along the trail, and characters are
expected to die. If all the PCs a player controls die,
Then, with the crack of whips and some excited
the judge may let the player roll up replacements.
exclamations of “Yeehaw!”, the wagon train slowly
These are 0-level settlers or hirelings traveling
moves out.
with the train that have been assigned to the same
Judges running a home game may wish to use the camp work group as the other characters; however,
fort and its inhabitants to generate some encounters remind players that there are two character classes
and gossip, but if you are running the adventure at (Tommyknocker and the Sin-Eater) that can only
a convention, it is strongly suggested the judge start be played by 0-level characters that died during
them on their journey immediately. the game; they’ll want to hold on to their character
sheets just in case they decide to use those deceased
SETTING UP THE FUNNEL characters when they level up to 1st-level characters.
At the start of this adventure funnel, each player Homesteaders During Encounters
creates up to four 0-level characters using the Over two hundred settlers and teamsters are
funnel rules found in the Weird Frontiers Roleplaying traveling with the wagon train. These God-fearing
Game. These are ordinary men and women (mostly men and women are generally friendly and willing
farmers, craftsmen, or tradesmen) who have headed to help their fellow travelers. They understand that
West across the badlands to settle Whitaker’s Valley. everyone must work together to reach Whitaker’s
The players may decide their backstory and whether Valley. However, it is important to keep in mind that
they have families in the wagon train at the judge’s they are not soldiers. The settlers defend themselves
discretion. if they are attacked, but they don’t go looking for
trouble and are of minimal help during any fight.
A Word on Leveling Up
Death Crawls West is best run with the If the wagon train is attacked, the judge should
understanding that characters will only level up describe the settlers shooting haphazardly at their
upon completion of the adventure. Judges wishing enemies from the safety of their wagons. Three out
to allow characters to level up sooner should keep of four settlers are cowardly (“jus’ plum skeered”) or
in mind that it will add a substantial delay to the too set in protecting their own families to offer much
session and that encounters are designed with help. The advance scouts (those most capable with
0-level characters in mind. Judges should adjust weapons) are typically the first to die in any attack.
encounters to offer a challenge to characters that are This means that in most cases, it is largely up to the
allowed to level up before the end of Death Crawls PCs to step up and handle any threats along the trail.
West (increase number of creatures, add additional
hit dice, increase attack damage, etc.). Although RUNNING THE ADVENTURE
the authors suggest not allowing characters the
The trail to Whitaker’s Valley is long and perilous,
chance to level up mid-game, judges are encouraged
with strange events and violent encounters
to instruct players to keep up with any earned
interspersed along the way. However, most of the
experience during the adventure to apply the total
trip consists of day-to-day drudgery that can be
once characters progress from 0-level.
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handled as “downtime.” The judge should paraphrase killed during the day, the mood is more subdued and
the following text as needed so the PCs understand the settlers turn in early.
what life is like along the trail, then introduce Set
The night guards go on duty as everyone else beds
Locations and Random Encounters as they occur.
down for the night. The guards are relieved at
Life on the Trail midnight, and their replacements wake the camp
A normal day begins before sunrise with the cattle just before sunrise to start the day all over again.
being rounded up, the camp chef fixing breakfast, The trail to Whitaker’s Valley should take
and the settlers and teamsters taking down the approximately 21 days (give or take). There are a
tents, saddling horses, and loading up the wagons. combination of 14 Random Encounters and Set
After breakfast, the teams are hitched to the wagons Locations that take place over that time. These
and the wagon master gives the “Wagon’s Ho!” scheduled events happen every other day, but the
command to move out. judge may wish to add some other minor encounters
All able-bodied men and women must act as in each day to add flavor to the trip.
advance scouts, wagon tenders, and camp guards.
The advance scouts ride ahead with shovels and RANDOM ENCOUNTERS
axes to cut down brush, fell trees, and clear rocks The following encounters can be inserted to spice
to make room for the wagons. Wagon tenders drive up travel along the trail, but lend nothing to the plot
the wagons, repair broken axles and wheels, make driving the adventure. When running a convention
and break camp, tend livestock, and do other chores game, use these encounters to pad/pace your game.
along the trail. Camp guards patrol the camp at Use fewer if you are running behind and more if you
night, sounding the alarm if danger threatens. need to stretch the running time of your game.
Player characters are all in the same group and Clever judges with ample time could use many
will spend the trip in each other’s company as they of these as story-driven encounters to award
perform their group’s assigned duty. Whenever a experience points. For example: take #7 in the
Set Location is presented or a Random Encounter following list; should a player attempt to step in
occurs (Camp Event, Trail Event, or Monster and roleplay their characters trying to help the
Attack), the judge informs the players what role ladies make amends (thereby keeping the peace),
the characters have assumed (wagon tender, camp that character would earn 1 XP. This will encourage
guard, or advance scout) based on the information players to embrace the role play aspect of the game.
presented in the encounter. Keep in mind, characters will not level up in Death
Around noon, the wagon train stops so the settlers Crawls West until the end of the adventure, but
can rest, eat, and feed and water the animals. An players should keep a running tally of earned XP.
hour or so later, they are back on the trail. The
wagons average about 15 miles a day—18 to 20 miles
Random Day Encounters on the Trail
is considered a good day. 1. B
ess Chambers and a few of the other ladies want
to learn how to shoot. Their menfolk ain’t too
Before dark, the advance scouts locate a place with happy about it.
ample water and grass to bed down for the night.
The wagons are formed into a large circle and 2. B
ill Jeffers broke his arm trying to fix his wagon’s
several campfires are lit. The families unpack and axle. The Reverend Halpern helped patch him up,
the camp chef makes supper. Reverend Halpern says but they’re worried about an infection setting in.
the nightly blessing before they eat. 3. C
lean your rifle barrels out. Nate Henstridge went
After dinner, the settlers socialize around the to shoot at one o' those rat-tailed buzzards and
campfires. On a good night, the folks smoke and found his gun packed full of roaches.
gossip (some play harmonicas or fiddles and sing 4. T
he ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry
songs) while the young people dance. If anyone was out in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and
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stamp their feet. After a time, the trembling stops 15. The Millinghouse boy is a quick study.
and the wagon train resumes its march, but folks Youngster’s learnin’ how to drive a wagon all on
are scared, that’s fer sure. his own, and him not twelve years old.
eard some explosions a few miles to the east. Jed
5. H 16. The noonday meal was pretty sparse. Cook said
Rawlings said it was probably miners. roaches had gotten at the meat again.
6. J ed Rawlings yelled at Sonny Mattias for loafing. 17. The sun was relentless. Some folks ain’t used to
Good for him. Everyone needs to do their part if the heat and are hidin’ out in the wagons while
we’re gonna make it to Whitaker’s Valley. other folks is doin’ work. That ain’t gonna sit well.
7. L
aney Palmer and Christine Shafer got into a spat 18. The ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry
over laundry. Seems someone’s clothes got mixed out in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and
up or something. stamp their feet. After a time, the trembling stops
and the wagon train resumes its march, but folks
8. T
he ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry
are scared, that’s fer sure.
out in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and
stamp their feet. After a time, the trembling stops 19. You passed by a natural spring today, but there
and the wagon train resumes its march, but folks was bones all around it. Even so, you had to fight
are scared, that’s fer sure. the horses to keep them from drinkin’. Stupid
animals.
9. S
horty Gellingham climbed on top of one of
those dirt mounds to have a looksee and almost 20. You saw Miss Patty Goins cryin’ again. No one,
got bit by a rattler. Bet he won’t be so quick to not even her husband, Ian, knows what she’s so
leave the trail again. upset about.
10. Slim Newsome was scouting the trail and got Random Night Encounters
crushed by a boulder. The boys with him said it The following encounters can be inserted to spice up
fell outta the sky, but that ain’t likely. They stayed happenings at the nightly camp. The judge can finish
back with the Reverend to bury him, but they the encounter with the phrase “. . .Otherwise, the
caught back up with the train before nightfall. night passes uneventfully.”
11. Stan Relson’s packhorse was loaded down too 1. A
blood-curdling shriek wakes the entire camp.
heavy. He was told, but damned if he’d listen. The settlers arm themselves and wait for an
It finally stopped and refused to move so he attack, but it never comes. It’s not so easy to get
whipped it to death. Stan Relson’s an idjit. back to sleep after that. Tomorrow’s gonna be a
12. The ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry long day.
out in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and 2. A
few horses went missing in the night. Might’ve
stamp their feet. After a time, the trembling stops been Comanches. Might’ve been something else.
and the wagon train resumes its march, but folks
are scared, that’s fer sure. eorge Gambrel’s got himself a family band! His
3. G
wife and daughters sing, the son-in-law plays the
13. The boys went hunting antelope yesterday fiddle, and George can bang the drums. Even the
and came across some funny tracks. Said they littluns can clap a set o’ spoons. Sure will be good
looked like wolves or coyotes, dragging their to hear that sound when we finally reach the
hindquarters behind them. valley.
14. T
he ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry 4. J enny Sadler turned some heads at the dance
out in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and tonight. Her pa didn’t like it none. I expect there’ll
stamp their feet. After a time, the trembling be trouble before this trip is done.
stops and the wagon train resumes its march, but
folks are scared, that’s fer sure. 5. T
he ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry out
in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and stamp
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their feet. After a time, the trembling stops and the
settlers return to sleep, but folks are scared, that’s
fer sure.
6. M
r. Wisenhurst is fit to be tied. Someone killed
and ate another one o’ his pigs last night. Tonight
he’s got his scattergun and he’s sleeping in the pen
with ‘em.
o one’s feeling much like socializing tonight. The
7. N
Thatchers and the Bottlers have a stomach bug.
Got it comin’ outta both ends. I sure hope it don’t
spread. That would be a disaster.
8. T
he Reverend Halpern’s dinner blessing touched
a nerve tonight. He spoke out against drinkin’ and
gamblin’, and it’s aimed at some boys who have
taken to doin’ both at night.
9. T
he ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry out
in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and stamp
their feet. After a time, the trembling stops and
the settlers return to sleep, but folks are scared,
that’s fer sure.
10. Somethin’ strange about all these roaches we been
findin’. Bugs are part of life on the trail, I get that,
but I ain’t never seen nothin’ like this.
11. That French chef Claude Boulet cooked up an 16. There’s a few grumbles in camp. Some folks are
excellent stew tonight. Said it was a family recipe. even talking about turning back.
I’ll be happy to have more o’ that. 17. The ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry out
12. The camp dogs are tryin’ to get to the chickens in panic as dogs bark and horse snort and stamp
and other stock. There’s not much leftover food their feet. After a time, the trembling stops and
and they’re gettin’ hungry. Jed Rawlings is talking the settlers return to sleep, but folks are scared,
about shootin’ them all. that’s fer sure.
13. The ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry out 18. To the character with lowest Luck: A cockroach
in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and stamp crawled into your ear while you slept. You could
their feet. After a time, the trembling stops and hear it jumping around until you shook it out. You
the settlers return to sleep, but folks are scared, barely slept a wink afterward.
that’s fer sure. 19. To the character with the highest Intelligence: You
14. The old man Hop Crabtree showed a couple of are looking up at the moon when a dark, winged
youngsters how to make a fire with just two sticks. shape passes in front of it. None of the other
Them boys’ll probably set half the camp on fire now. settlers saw it.
15. There was roach parts in the potatoes tonight. 20. The ground begins to tremble. The settlers cry
Made a couple of the softer folks sick. Cook was out in panic as dogs bark and horses snort and
real sorry about it. Said there weren’t nothin’ he stamp their feet. After a time, the trembling stops
could do about it, and he’s probably right, but and the settlers return to sleep, but folks are
most of the folks are sore at him nonetheless. scared, that’s fer sure.
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Each of the following Random Encounters can only
ENCOUNTERS happen once.
Judges will find a rough map of the area (pg 186) to
An * is placed next to each encounter that works
help plot the course of the adventure and use as a
well for convention play.
point of reference.The judge may insert additional
encounters and locations as needed. The following
terms are included with each entry. CAMP ENCOUNTERS
Italicized Text: The italicized text is meant to be The following events happen after the wagon train
read aloud. Unless otherwise noted, it is assumed makes camp for the night. Roll 1d6 and consult the
that more than one character is experiencing the table below.
encounter given in the italicized text. The pronouns Camp Encounters
you, your, and yours apply to the entire group.
1. The Wailing Woman*
Monster or NPC: The stats for the monster(s) or 2. Immolation
NPC(s) encountered. 3. Know When to Fold ‘Em*
XP Award: This is the number of Experience Points 4. Lookee Here
that can be earned for the encounter. The judge may 5. Promised Land
award more XP, depending on how events unfold. 6. Will o’Wisps
Remember that characters should not be allowed to
level up until finishing the adventure. The Wailing Woman
Exposure to the Weird: For multi-session games, Exhaustion sets in after a long hot day on the
keep track of the characters that experience these trail. The desert cools down as night falls and your
events. They may give judges a reason to allow a bedroll does little to keep out the chill. A coyote...or
deceased character to return from the dead at the something worse howls in the distance as you settle
end of the adventure as one of the classes that would in for some much-needed sleep.
support this. For other characters, it may give them One or more of the characters will be on watch
reason to pursue certain classes when they level. when, out of nowhere, a ghost manifests behind one
Character Role: This is the suggested camp task the of the characters on watch. Read the following once
characters should be following when the encounter the character is determined.
occurs. You’re taking your watch helping to protect your fellow
settlers, when a sudden scurrying gives you a start. With
RANDOM ENCOUNTERS your weapon drawn, you walk the perimeter of the
campfire, finding the source of the disturbance. With
It takes approximately three weeks for the wagon
a well-aimed rock toss the coyote darts away with a
train to reach Whitaker’s Valley. Each week the
high-pitched whine. Turning to head back to your stool
PCs spend on the road they encounter (1) Camp
you find yourself face to face with a horror straight
Encounter, (1) Trail Encounter, and (1) Monster
out of your nightmares. A ghostly figure hovers within
Encounter. The authors suggests rolling 1d7 for each
a foot of you and would be eye to eye if her head was
encounter at the start of the week to help determine
not tucked neatly under her arm, the bloody stump
the number of days that pass to help factor any
of her neck steadily streams crimson down her neatly
natural healing characters receive. Random
pressed blue-trimmed ivory dress. Your eyes move down
encounters are marked on the judge’s map to help
to her head and lock eyes for a brief instant, and then,
them keep track of events. This means that by trail’s
her mouth slowly opens as if she’s trying to speak, but
end, the PCs should have encountered (3) Camp
instead a banshee-like wail hits you harder than a mule
Encounters, (3) Trail Encounters, and (3) Monster
kick to the tenders!
Encounters, in addition to any encounters that
occur at the Set Locations (see below). Character(s) are surprised by the spirit and must
immediately pass a DC 11 Grit check in addition to
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If the PCs snoop around Rath’s wagon without
confronting him: Rath murdered his wife shortly
before setting out on the trail and keeps her head in
the false bottom of a clothing chest in his wagon. If
the PCs investigate the chest, a DC 8 Intelligence
check will reveal the hidden compartment and its
contents—a withered decapitated head serving as
a nest for roaches. A few cockroaches scatter out of
the decapitated head’s mouth across the wagon floor
as the characters approach.
If questioned before investigating his wagon: Rath
is on to the characters and will assume they will
come nosing around his wagon on the outskirts of
the camp. Characters returning at night will find a
form on the cot in the wagon quietly sleeping. The
figure is actually the dress of his murdered wife,
stuffed with pillows, the decapitated head of his wife
resting loosely on the pillow.
Once discovered, Rath will toss a torch, match, or
lantern (whatever fits the moment) from behind,
catching the oil-soaked ground all around the
wagon on fire. Characters within 5’ of the wagon
must pass a DC 10 Reflex save to avoid catching fire
(1d6 damage each round until a full-round action is
used to put out the fire). Rath will then try to escape
into the dark of the night.
If captured, the settlers imprison him in a wagon
until they can hand him over to the proper
authorities.
a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid being knocked to the
ground from the ghostly wail. The ghost screams Rath Bentley: Init +1, Atk Bowie knife +1 melee
for two rounds before vanishing, unless successfully (1d6); AC 11; HD 1d4; hp 4; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SV Fort
attacked first (AC 10). +2, Ref +1, Will +1; Path POD +3; half empty bottle
of whiskey, lock of woman's hair, woman's cameo
All sleeping characters will awaken from the scream,
brooch, $4 cash.
having just had violence-infused nightmares.
This encounter can run for several nights before If Rath Bentley is exposed: The following night, the
characters begin to suspect the ghostly woman is unnerving headless corpse will speak instead of
trying to communicate something. Any character wailing.
who asks around about the ghost’s appearance will
spot Rath Bentley later the next day hanging clothes “You now know of my fate at the hand of that cruel devil
up on a line, with one piece of clothing resembling of a man. He married me and swindled me out of what
the ivory dress trimmed in blue the ghost wears. remained of the small inheritance my previous husband
If questioned about the dress, Rath will do his left for me before he died at Gettysburg. Rath decided
best to choke up about about Lilly, his wife, who he’d murder me once word of the settlers heading for
passed, who passed just before the settlers began the valley broke. I have one last request of you. I’ll never
their journey. Players studying Rath as he talks find my peace until my remains are united and buried
may attempt a DC 10 Intelligence check to detect together. There’s a woman in these parts; she’s known as
something being “off” about his story. the dead-talker. You’ll know her when you see her and
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her posse as they’re an odd bunch. Carry what’s left of my rises from her tomb. Ya’ll have to forgive me, Starla’s too
head with you til’ you run across her and tell her my story. Godly to suffer these pains. Ain’t nothing left for me to do
If anyone can find my body and put me to rest, it’s her.” but cleanse my soul, for the Devil’s got a hold of me.”
XP Award: 1 if Rath is discovered, captured, or killed With that, Dan jumps into the flames of the
Character Role: Wagon Tender campfire, screaming as the flickering pyre catches
his clothing, setting it aflame. People recoil in horror
Immolation as the man’s skin crawls with hundreds of coin-sized
Another hard day on the trail ends with the nightly objects trying to find refuge from the fire. Suddenly,
meal around the fire. Hal Peterson breaks out his Dan vomits a gout of crawling roaches that spill
mouth-harp and twangs a lively tune while a few of the out into the fire, crackling like corn in a skillet!
young-uns get up and dance. Hands clap a rhythm and Any investigation of the couple’s wagon will reveal
smiles appear on weary faces. It’s a good thing to see. Starla’s murdered corpse crawling with roaches.
The only one who’s not enjoying the merriment is Dan
All characters must make a DC 8 Grit check. If the
Cutler. You overhear a few folks who are staring at him
PCs rescue Dan, his body is so badly burned that he
mention how ‘Dan’s has been a scratchin’ a lot lately
dies in 1d3 days and is buried beside the trail. The
and slacking off from his trail duties.
mood among the settlers becomes so grim that
As if on cue, Dan rises and shudders and twitches, all die rolls suffer a -1 penalty in the next Random
collapsing to the ground and barely missing the fire. Encounter. Judge’s Note: The chef doctored Dan’s
His body convulses as he foams at the mouth. You rush chow, but instead of sedating Dan and making him
to help the poor fella out and soon the seizure passes. an easier target for the reverend, it drove him insane.
Starla, Dan’s wife, thanks you for helping her ailin’
XP Award: 1
husband and asks if you can help him to their wagon
so she can get him cleaned up and put to bed. “He ain’t Character Role: Wagon Tender
been right since we left the fort,” she says. “I’m worried Know When to Fold ‘Em
he’s coming down with the flu, and he’s obsessed with
A group of settlers is playing cards and drinking
cleaning our wagon.” She pauses before going on, “He
whisky at night after the Reverend Halpern goes
keeps talking about roach-bugs comin’ to visit him at
to sleep. The PCs are invited to join, as is the trail
night a whisperin’ vile things!”
hand, Russ Daggett (if he is still alive*). Wagers start
Characters helping Starla get Dan to his wagon safe friendly with pots rarely reaching more than a dollar
will be offered some biscuits covered with cinnamon or two, but after a few nights, a former Union Army
and sugar she made before they return to the sergeant named Paul Holcomb accuses a drunken
campfire. A few hours later, just as the last folks say Russ Daggett of cheating. This is a huge insult in the
their goodnights, Dan returns. West and cannot be ignored.
Just as Emma and Jake bid you a restful night, you’re *If Daggett is already dead, Paul Holcomb accuses
startled to see Dan standing, staring blankly at the fire. the gambler, Thurmond G. Willoughby, of cheating,
He’s wearing his bedclothes, that are covered in a spray with the same results.
of crimson gore. In one hand he holds a gleaming Bowie
The boys have been at it all night, bending elbows
knife, while the other looks to be holding a bloodied
(drinkin’ whiskey) and playin’ poker in Shorty Pickens’s
heart. He twitches in a way that would make you think
social tent—no one would dare to call it a saloon, but
he was on the end of marionette strings, his sallow face
that’s pretty much what it’s become. As camp guards,
rolling back before snapping back to take you in.
you’ve had to tell them several times to quiet down. If
“If you let ‘em, they’ll take you places. Whisperin’ in yer’ the Reverend Halpern wakes up, there’ll be Hell to pay.
ear once they burrow deep, scurrying around and stirring
Paul Holcomb is drunk. He’s had a bad run of cards
up madness in the soul! They showed me what’s waiting
and ain’t thinkin’ straight. Now he’s started jawjackin’
for me...” he pauses as he gazes at you piercingly, eyes
with Rawlings’ man, that ornery cuss, Russ Daggett*.
filling with tears, “...what’s waitin’ on all of us once she
To make things worse, that sly gambler, Thurmond
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Willoughby, thinks it’s funny to be eggin’ them on. He’s XP Award:1 if the characters get Russ to apologize
a clever fella’ who’s good with words, so just about every Character Role: Camp Guard
time he opens his mouth, one or the other looks plumb
ready to fight. Lookee Here
At camp one night, you see a settler named James
Finally, what everybody knew was gonna happen
Mayhew oiling a strange-looking metal star with five
happens. Paul Holcomb throws his cards down and
retractable blades, each about a foot long.
calls Russ Dagget* a cheat. The two men stand up,
hands hovering over their guns, and a hush falls over “You like it?” James asks. “Got it from one of those
the tent. Paul was a bluecoat sergeant during the war inventor types who was down on his luck and needed
and he’s a good hand with a gun when he’s sober, but some quick cash. Fella by the name of Zimbo Zed. A little
he’s drunk now and that Russ Daggett’s* got a mean crazy, that one, and trouble always seemed to follow him
streak a mile wide. Someone’s gotta speak up before the around, but he knew his craft. This here weapon’s got the
shootin’ starts, but who’s it gonna be? perfect weight and balance. Called it the Boomstarang.
Said it was half star, half boomerang, whatever’n
Daggett* challenges Paul to draw. Characters
tarnation that is. Lemme show you how it works.”
making a DC 16 Personality check can convince Paul
to make an apology. Otherwise, Daggett* draws his With that, James stands up, puts on a chain-metal glove,
gun and kills Paul. If Paul apologizes, Daggett shoots and hurls the weapon into the night. The Boomstarang
and kills him later that evening, then plants a pistol makes a whistling sound as it sails out in a straight line,
in Paul’s hand. The settlers want to hang Russ, but then loops back toward him. James takes a few steps to
Rawlings convinces them that Russ only acted in put himself in its path, then catches the weapon in his
self-defense. gloved hand. His grin is infectious.
After the encounter is resolved, Thurmond G. A few settlers watching the spectacle applaud the catch
Willoughby approaches the PCs and says: while others give dark looks, shake their heads, and
mutter under their breath.
“For the record, I don’t think Daggett was cheating. Not
unless he’s a lot more than he appears to be, which I feel A settler named James Mayhew shows the PCs a
is unlikely. I once knew a woman who could really make weapon called the “Boomstarang” which he bought
the cards dance. In all the saloons, in all the parlors, on from a traveling carpetbagger. The Boomstarang is
all the riverboats I watched her play, I never saw her a weapon of bedlamite design. It resembles a metal
lose her stake. There was something strange about her star with five retractable curved blades, each as
for sure, if you know what I mean. Some folks say she’d long as a dagger. The Boomstarang always returns
been kissed by Lady Luck. Whatever the case, Lady Luck to the hand of its thrower after it successfully
was certainly on her side.” strikes a target. Any hit strikes the target with 1d4
blades doing 1d5 damage per blade. However, any
Judge’s Note: To simulate a poker game, have
miss requires the thrower to make a DC 16 Agility
characters roll 5d14. Treat a 1 as an ace, an 11 as a
check. Failure means the Boomstarang misses the
jack, a 12 as a queen, a 13 as a King, and a 14 as a joker
chainmail glove and hits the thrower for normal
(or wild card). Make the best “hand” from the rolls.
damage. The Boomstarang may have additional
It’s not exact, but it is quick and dirty. “Cheaters”
powers or uses, at the judge’s discretion.
can make a Luck check. A success allows you to re-
roll one of your dice. Failure means that at least one James is killed during the next battle and the PCs may
person at the table had their eagle eyes on you and pick up the chainmail glove and the Boomstarang—
noticed the sleight of hand. the other settlers are too afraid to touch it. It must be
cleaned and oiled regularly to remain serviceable.
Paul Holcomb: Init +1, Atk pistol +1 ranged (1d8); AC
12; HD 1d4; hp 4; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref XP Award: 1 if the Boomstarang is recovered
+2, Will +1; Path POD +1; bottle of gin, (2) Colt Navy, Weird Exposure: None, but this could serve to have a
8 pistol bullets, playing cards, dancer photo, $7 cash. curious character pursue the bedlamite class.
Russ Daggett: see Major NPCs Character Role: Wagon Tender
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Promised Land ghostly lights dancing in the darkness and hear the
At the evening meal, the Reverend Halpern gives light laughter of children. If the characters ignore
a sermon quoting the Ten Commandments from the lights, they eventually disappear. In the morning,
Deuteronomy 27:3. all children are present and accounted for and
Wilma Castleberry apologizes to the PCs.
“And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this
law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go Any PCs attempting to locate the “children”
in unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, a unnecessarily put themselves in danger but take
land that floweth with milk and honey; as the Lord God a step down the Path of Righteousness. As they
of thy fathers hath promised thee.” venture out into the night, they are attacked by the
dancing lights for one round and must make a DC 12
Reverend Halpern ends the sermon by applying it to the Fortitude saving throw or be blinded for 1d8 rounds.
wagon train and the journey to Whitaker’s Valley.
The blinded character with the lowest Luck must
Reverend Halpern is using his Elder Blessing to sway make a DC 9 Reflex saving throw or fall 30’ down
the congregation. 1d12 members of the congregation (3d6 damage, ½ with a successful save) into an open
are brought under the Reverend’s power. These sinkhole and lands on a large anthill. If the fall
folks will throw away their lives in defense of the itself doesn’t kill the character, they die screaming,
Reverend and count as ‘cultists’ for the artifact that covered in a swarm of red ants.
Reverend Halpern holds. Claude Boulet’s food has
been slowly sapping the will out of the campers, XP Award:1 if attacked by the lights, 2 if the blinding
making them more pliable for the Reverend. saving throw is successful
Character Role: Camp Guard
The next day all the good folks listening to the
sermon find their bed clothes and gear infested with
cockroaches.
TRAIL ENCOUNTERS
Character Role: Wagon Tender The following events happen as the wagon train
makes its way down the trail towards Whitaker’s
Will o’ Wisps Valley. Roll 1d6 and consult the table below.
You are standing watch tonight when ghostly lights
Trail Encounters
begin to blink in the darkness, twinkling like giant
fireflies. The sound of children’s laughter drifts across *1. Alien Meteor Shower
the hills. A woman named Wilma Castleberry has just 2. Bad Medicine
brought water to you and the other camp guards. She 3. Hasenfeffer
draws her shawl close and stares fearfully into the night. 4. Deliver Us From Evil
“Some kids must have gotten past you,” she says. *5. Skywagon
*6. Wayward Mare
A settler named Cliff Gravelsy has just woken up to
answer Nature’s call. He peers into the darkness and Alien Meteor Shower
shakes his head. As your scouting party picks its way across the rough
“Them’s ghosts, ma’am,” he says. “I spoke to a skull- terrain, the sky turns cloudy and gray, and storm clouds
maiden one time who told me to steer clear of what she gather on the horizon. Lightning flashes in the distance
called “lanterns in the night” or else they’d lead me into and thunder rumbles above. Suddenly, dozens of tiny
trouble. I’ma headin’ back to bed. G’night ma’am.” meteors streak out of the clouds, disappearing into the
hills surrounding you. One whistling meteor streaks low
“I don’t believe in ghosts, Mr. Gravelsy,” Wilma says. enough to garner screams from the caravan as it pierces
“Those are children. Listen to them. You can’t just leave one of the covered wagons before colliding into a mound
them out there!” She looks frantically at all of you and of boulders, exploding and showering you with debris.
says: “What kind of men are you?”
You proceed cautiously ahead, topping the ridge to see
While on night watch guard duty, the characters see a smoldering crater in the ground below. Large, broken
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pieces of strange glowing metal lay scattered around the Weird Exposure: Characters making the meteorite
hole. It’s as if the meteor exploded on impact. The air shard save may find themselves drawn to the dark
smells strongly of sulfur and your horses seem unnerved, research that leads to the occultist class.
snorting, stamping the ground, and shying away.
Character Role: Advance Scout
Cursory inspection of the broken shards reveal
Man-Eating Cow: Init +1; Atk slam melee +1 (1d4),
unreadable runes and strange pictographs engraved
tongue grapple +1 ranged, bite +1 melee (1d8); AC 12;
in the stone. Gazing upon the metal forces a DC 9
HD 3d8; hp 16; MV 30; Act 2d20; SP slam, tongue
Willpower save. Success means the character sees
grapple; SV Fort +3, Ref 0, Will +2; Path POD +2.
a bas-relief of stylized eyes, looming pyramids
crackling with eldritch energy, and hideous giant Slam: Characters struck by a slam attack are knocked
glowing slugs. prone.
Failure means the character loses 1d4 Grit points as Tongue Grapple: Characters struck are knocked prone
they have seen the end of all things. The obsidian and must pass an opposed Strength check with their
meteors are alien transports piercing our dimension next available action to avoid being constricted
from that of the Elder Gods and contain 1d6 slug- by the tongue and pulled into the cow’s mouth.
like alien life forms. Anyone pulled to the mouth suffers an automatic 1d4
damage from the cow’s masticated gnawing at the
The creatures move with startling speed and
end of each of their rounds after failing the opposed
attempt to crawl onto a character and force their
Strength check until they escape. They may repeat
way down their victim’s throat. Characters closest
the opposed Strength check as an action at the start
to the meteor are attacked first and must beat the
of their turn in initiative to try and escape.
space slugs on an opposed Agility roll. Failure means
the slug begins to force its way into the character’s Bad Medicine
mouth, which will force an opposed Strength roll
You wake up late into the night with your stomach in
on the following round. Failure means the character
distress, causing you to stumble half-dressed to the edge
succumbs to the mind control of the space slug
of the wagon circle. You barely have time to drop trow
and begins attacking those closest to them while
before you vomit and lose control of your bowels at
screeching some unintelligible language that causes
the same time. After you’re finished, weakness washes
all within hearing range to develop nose bleeds.
over you in waves, forcing you to lean on a wagon for
Judge’s Note: there is a 50% chance one of the slugs support. As you wipe rank sweat from your forehead,
slithers away towards the camp and attacks/takes your first thought is the dreaded dysentery, which has
over a cow which will then attack on the following left settlers dead on trails all across America. You look
night during chow. Judges should make the man- around and realize that several settlers in the camp are
eating cow as horrific as possible. in a similar state. Well, not everyone. Standing next
to the chuck wagon, you see the French cook Claude
Space slugs (6): Init +3; Atk SP (possession); AC 12; Boulet surveying the camp with a look of worry.
HD 1; hp 1; MV 40; Act 1d20; SP possession; SV Fort
-2, Ref+3, Will 0; Path POD. The characters must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save or
become violently ill, causing the wagon train to stop
Possession: Targets must pass an opposed Agility for two days. All affected character’s die rolls suffer a
roll to catch the slug before it reaches their mouths, -2d penalty during this time. Each player’s character
effectively squishing it. Failing the save results in with the lowest Luck character must make a DC 12
an opposed Strength check on the following round Fort save or suffer 1d5 temporary Stamina loss each
with failure resulting in the slug forcing its way day until the save is passed or the character reaches
down the victim’s throat, resulting in the victims 0 Stamina, in which case they burst in a gory spray
mind being devoured and the body taken over and of infection and roaches. Characters passing the save
directed to attack the closest ally. are instantly restored to their starting Stamina score.
XP Award: 1 for surviving. Claude is one of the few who does not become
sick and if confronted, he covers his mouth with
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a bandana and shows the players a barrel of flour, rabbits move quickly between the rocks chasing a
claiming the food must have been spoiled by roaches. doomed lizard, only briefly exposing themselves. Ugly
Claude has an allergy to wheat; thus he did not creatures for sure, but the chance to win five dollars is
partake of dinner that night. He offers to mix a tempting...
remedy for stomach pain if the PCs agree to gather
The horned rabbits are AC 18 (because of their speed
the proper ingredients.
and a camouflage ability) and each has 1 hit point.
“I had a friend in New Orleans who could mix a cure for The characters have two rounds to fire before the
any ailment,” Claude says in heavily accented English. rabbits disperse. The corpse of a dead hare expels
“Warm compresses for cuts, drinks that could clear the a putrid gas within a 10’ radius if disturbed. Those
head, and cold creams for rashes—even the worst ones caught in the area must make a DC 9 Fortitude
acquired in the French Quarter brothels. People came save or fall prone and begin vomiting and twitching
from all around to sample his wares. If you can gather on the ground for 1d3 rounds. The gas sends the
me up enough sage flowers, red mushrooms, and prickly remaining hares into a frenzy giving them a +2
pear cacti, I can brew a tea that can ease the pain in the leaping gore melee attack that inflicts 1 point of
bellies of you and the other settlers.” damage.
Claude has a sample of each ingredient to show the At the end of the encounter, Willoughby happily
PCs. If they venture out into the wilds, they quickly pays out what he owes saying:
acquire enough for Claude’s tea. However, they are
“Well done my rugged friends, and here is your reward.
attacked by a pack of brush spiders on their return
A true gambler lives and dies by the wager and always
trip. The tea smells and tastes horrible, but anyone
pays his debts. To do otherwise is to risk the disfavor of
who drinks it may make a DC 8 Fortitude save to
Lady Luck.”
recover from the effects.
XP Award: 0 (1 if they shoot a hare or 2 if exposed to
Brush spider (8): Init +1; Atk bite -1 melee (1); AC
the gas).
12; HD1d2; hp 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2; MV 20; Act 1d20; SV
Fort -2, Ref +1, Will-2; Path POD. Character Role: Wagon Tender
XP Award: 1 (2 if the PCs fight the brush spiders and Deliver Us From Evil
help Claude collect ingredients).
You are helping to drive the wagons when you see the
Weird Exposure: If the lowest Luck character dies, Piping girl, Dorothy, stop to pick a flower in a rare patch
the judge may allow the character to come back as a of green grass beside the trail. Suddenly, the child cries
Tommyknocker. out and shakes her hand, flinging a deformed, eight-eyed
Character Role: Wagon Tender caterpillar onto the ground. The girl falls to the ground
and immediately begins convulsing. The bite has turned
Hasenfeffer her hand black and swollen.
A single shot rings out as the wagons plod through the
broken countryside. Startled, you draw your guns and The poison works its way through her system and
search for the shooter only to see a group of armed there is nothing anyone can do except help make her
settlers laughing and walking next to the chuck wagon. comfortable in her family wagon.
The gambler, Thurmond G. Willoughby, is with them, That night at camp, Reverend Halpern does his
pointing to the brush to one side of the trail. He sees best to console the distraught Pipings and calls for
you watching and shouts: “Horned jackrabbits! They’re the entire wagon train to hold a prayer vigil until
fast as lightning! I’ve got five dollars for any who can hit morning. The judge should get a head count of any
one! And I’ll pay three dollars if you can bring back its PCs that attend the vigil and then read the following:
hide. You think you’re up to the task?”
The camp is quiet that night, except for the tearful
You look to where he is pointing and see half a dozen sobbing of Mr. and Mrs. Piping heard from their wagon.
motley-colored rabbits with jagged buckteeth, patchy Settlers surround the wagon until dawn, holding
fur, and a row of spiny quills down their backs. The candles and offering prayers. Every man and woman
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here has accepted that death on the trail is a possibility, vultures. Closer inspection reveals these creatures are
but the death of a child hits hard. anything but vultures! Screams pierce the air from their
very human, feminine heads, while long arms dangle
As the first light of dawn breaks the horizon, you see a
below wings that keep them in flight. The balloon is no
flash of light rise above the Piping wagon and disappear
match for the flock, and as if in preparation for a final
into the morning sky. You must be plumb tuckered out
stand, it begins a quick decent as one of the men fires
because you’d swear that light had the look of an angel
lightning from a blunderbuss at the cackling creatures.
flying straight up to Heaven.
As one creature crosses the path of the weapon, its
Just then, a scream erupts from inside the wagon and smoking carcass plummets to land on the ground in
everyone fears the worst. But then voices lift up praise front of you. It has the head of one of the ugliest females
and thanks to the Almighty. A few moments later, you’ve ever seen attached to a vulture’s body. Its long
Reverend Halpern steps out of the wagon, holding little gangly arms flail as it takes a final breath.
Dorothy Piping by the hand. Her parents follow close
Characters can attempt to aid the men on the
behind, overcome with joy.
balloon by firing off ranged attacks; however, missed
“The girl is healed,” Reverend Halpern says. “It’s a shots have a 50% chance of striking the balloon
miracle. A miracle. Blessed be the Lord our God and and puncturing it (AC 10). Striking the balloon
thank you all for your prayers this night!” only causes it to descend more quickly. When the
encounter begins, the balloon has descended to
The stunned settlers erupt in cheers and hugs as the within 100’ and drops a further 30’ each round
camp comes together to rejoice. unless punctured, in which case it drops 60’. The
The little girl Dorothy Piping is unfazed by the balloon will eject a plume of air at the last minute to
ordeal and confused by all the attention. The prevent a crash landing.
blessings of the Elder Gods do not come without a Those helping the balloon pilots will be rewarded
price, however. The girl will appear to be healthy with a basket of poultice (1 per character aiding the
and full of life but become paler and bloated looking men). Each poultice has two doses and heals 1d4
after a few days. In 1d30 days the girl explodes, damage. The basket is dropped from above with a
showering anyone within 10’ with blood, bone, and miniature parachute that delivers it safely to the
ravenous cockroaches that do 1d6 damage per round ground below. Along with the poultice are handbills
until those exposed can take an action to clean for a new show that reads: “Coming Soon: Dr.
themselves of the mess. Charlie and Greg the Gearman’s Dodgery-Do and
XP Award: 0 (1 if the PC attends the prayer vigil) Traveling Distillery.”
Character Role: Wagon Tender The skywagon eventually disappears over the
horizon, but is the subject of much talk among the
Skywagon settlers.
“What in tarnation is that?” a teamster named Jason
Howell says, pointing into the sky. Shading your eyes Wych-harpies (8): Init +3; Atk talons +1 melee (1
with your hand you see a strange-looking hot-air point); AC 12; HD 2d8; hp 15, 6, 12, 9, 10, 7, 15, 9; MV
balloon floating in the distance. flight 30'; Act 1d20; SP snatch and grab; SV Fort +1,
Ref +2, Will +2; Path POD.
The balloon is bright red, with an intricately carved,
brightly painted wagon serving as the gondola. The Snatch and grab: if two wych-harpies successfully
words “Dr. Charlie’s Effervescent Elixirs” is painted attack one target, they immediately lift them 30’
on its side and two mules hang in a sling underneath, into the air and drop them for 3d6 falling damage.
twirling around in the breeze. A pair of gaudily dressed XP Award: 0
fellows on the roof of the wagon operate a furnace and
Weird Exposure: None, but this may lead curious
bellows that emits an occasional burst of fire, keeping
characters down the path of the mountebank or
the balloon aloft.
bedlamite.
The men appear to be trying to out fly a large flock of Character Role: Wagon Tender
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Wayward Mare Book of Bleeding
While scouting the trail ahead, you see a dapple-gray You are standing watch at night when you hear a
mare with a weathered saddle. The horse appears woman’s screams coming from inside a wagon. As you
skittish and reluctant to approach, but you know approach, Mrs. Gertrude Meiser, wife of the liveryman
enough about horses to see that it’s lonely for human Karl Meiser, rushes out of the wagon in her nightclothes.
company. It’s a fine-looking animal that seems to be
“He’s dead!” she screams. “He’s dead, he’s dead, he’s dead!”
well fed and taken care of.
Gertrude is distraught and can offer no useful
The horse belonged to Sheriff Cole Hanlon, who
information. Her husband is lying in their wagon
was killed while trailing the outlaw Jose Lazarro (see
bed with his throat sliced cleanly. There is a
Luchador Canyon, below). The PCs may make a DC
surprising lack of blood on the sheets or anywhere
10 Personality check to approach the horse and grab
else, including the victim. Any character who makes
its bridle. A pouch on its saddle contains a canteen,
a DC 10 skill check (d10 with no related occupation,
bedroll, rifle in a scabbard, a rolled up Wanted poster
or d20 should a character have a related occupation
depicting the face of Robert “Fitzy” Fitzgibbon a.k.a.
that would have investigation based skills) finds a
Russ Daggett ($100 reward) and a rolled up Wanted
few drops of blood leading out of the wagon, across
poster depicting the corpse-like face of Jose Lazarro.
the ground, and up to the wagon of the butcher
MODEL TYPE AMMO Finneus Shane that is parked nearby.
1868 Sharps Rifle Single Action 50/cartridge Shane is present (also in his nightclothes) and if
DAMAGE LOAD ROF awakened, is confused and protests his innocence.
d14 1 shot 1 He allows the PCs to search his wagon if they insist.
RANGE S/M/L RELOAD CONCEALMENT The book needs to feed every few months.
50/200/600 3 rounds -1d Unfortunately, it snuck out of Shane’s wagon tonight
and killed Karl Meiser in his sleep.
XP Award: 0 (1 if the horse is caught). Inside Shane’s wagon, the characters locate a drop
Character Role: Advance Scout of fresh blood on the handle of a trunk of old dusty
books. Finneus Shane came west with a trunk of old
MONSTER ENCOUNTERS books handed down from his grandfather.
The following Monster encounters occur at various

times during the journey. If you are running a home
game and you need to inject some action, Roll 1d6
and consult the table below. In a game that has a set
time limit, use the chart as you need to stretch your
time or ignore it if you are running short on time.
The Tuupe Kwasinabo Attack is the only Monster
Attack that can occur more than once (otherwise, re-
roll duplicate results). For Con games it is suggested
that judges use the encounters marked by an asterix.
Monster Encounters
1. Book of Bleeding*
2. Broken Wolves
3. Brush Spiders
4. Locust Plague
5. Texas Crude*
6. Tuupe Kwasinabo Attack*
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Unbeknownst to him, one of these books is a Trip attack: every attack forces the target to make
bloodsucking monster posing as a butcher’s tome an Agility check to remain on their feet, with failure
entitled “Choice Cuts.” The carnivorous book is resulting in falling prone.
resting inside the trunk, stacked on top of several
XP Award: 2
others. If the PCs sort through the books, they
discover the pages of the carnivorous book are wet Character Role: Advance Scout
with blood just before the book opens its eyes and
attacks with surprise during the first round, trying Brush Spiders
to shred the PCs with its unusually sharp pages. You are scouting ahead of the wagon train when the
tumbleweeds to either side of the trail move of their own
Carnivorous Book: Init +3; Atk sharp pages +1 melee
accord! Your horses whinny and snort, forcing you to
(1 point); AC 16; HD 3d8; hp 15; MV flight 15'; Act
hold on to the reins as dog-sized spiders that look like
1d20, 1d16, 1d14; SP blood drain, fire vulnerability
scrub-brush scramble up their legs. Terror grips your
(fire does 1d6 damage per round); SV Fort +4, Ref +1,
heart as the arachnids’ eyes reflect in the light, sinister
Will+2; Path POD.
emerald pin-pricks intent on an easy meal.
Blood drain: on a successful strike, characters must
The brush spiders scramble up the horse’s legs,
immediately pass a DC 8 Reflex save to avoid an
causing the horses to rear and forcing the PCs
additional 1d3 damage as the pages drain their
to make a DC 10 Agility check to stay mounted.
victim’s blood.
Anyone thrown from a horse suffers 1d2 damage
XP Award: 2 (if the carnivorous book is discovered). from the fall. The spiders retreat if half or more of
Weird Exposure: Characters may become interested their number are killed.
in pursuing the dark path of the occultist after this After the fight, the characters see the withered
encounter. remains of the spiders’ victims cocooned in what
Character Role: Camp Guard looks like scrub-brush. If they sift through the
remains they find $13 cash, a woman’s gold ring
Broken Wolves worth $25, a brass belt buckle worth $5, and an ivory
You are scouting the trail ahead of the wagon train, handled pocket knife (1d3) worth $6.
clearing debris and trying to head off possible trouble.
As you stop to take a drink of precious water from your Brush Spider (10): Init +2; Atk bite -1 melee (1d4),
canteens, a howl cuts through the air, echoing off the web attack +1 ranged (special); AC 12; HD 1d4; hp 1, 1,
sides of the ravine. It is answered by another and then 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4; MV 20'; Act 1d20; SP web spinning;
another. You are surrounded! SV Fort -2, Ref+3, Will-2; Path POD.
A half-dozen malformed wolves with muscular Web spinning: brush spiders can use their webbing in
shoulders, patchy fur, and tentacles serving as two ways: 1) on a successful ranged attack, the target
hindquarters drag themselves out from behind the rocks. must pass an Agility check with a DC equal to the
Their lips are pulled back showing pointed teeth as attack roll; on a fail the target is knocked prone, and
slaver drips from their snarling mouths. the spider pulls its prey away from the fight where it
will 2) cocoon the target in anesthetic-laced webbing
Broken wolves drag themselves along in short bursts which will render the prey motionless but able to
of speed, moving faster than a human can run. They breathe for 1d12 days before they are devoured by
are ravenous and attack until half or more of their the brush spider colony, or die of thirst. The prey
number are dead. has one chance at a Fortitude save vs. DC 12 to pull
Broken wolf (6): Init +3; Atk bite +2 melee (1d4); AC away from the webbing before the anesthetic takes
12; HD 1d8; hp 3, 4, 4, 5, 7, 8; MV 20' or 40'; Act 1d20; hold.
SP speed burst (every other round may move 40'), XP Award: 2
trip attack; SV Fort+3, Ref+2, Will +1; Path POD. Character Role: Advance Scout
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Locust Plague damage per round from the swarm. The attacks
Things have been moving smoothly on the trail and lasts for approximately 10 rounds before the swarm
you’ve been making good ground along with the rest of moves on. A handful of settlers along with dozens
your fellow settlers, but no sooner than you comment of animals are wounded or killed, forcing the wagon
on it, the sky grows dark and fills with a droning buzz train to stop for the day. Dozens of dead locusts lie
that alerts you to the plague-like swarm that descends on the ground, killed after striking the sides of the
upon you. In an instant, locusts cover everything, living wagons, or from settlers stomping them into the
or otherwise. Screams are heard from all directions, and ground.
as the insects begin to bite, the fear generated from their The settlers are disheartened, and many of them
painful attacks is amplified as you see the burning red associate the plague with God’s disfavor. However,
glow of their eyes! closer inspection of the dead locusts reveals
A plague of carnivorous red locusts descends upon something strange—the insects are clumped
the wagon train. Anyone who does not state they together in groups of seven and each has markings
are taking cover inside a wagon suffers 1 point of on their back that seem to resemble weird arcane
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symbols. The Reverend will waste no time gathering Trip attack: any successful attack lands a victim
the settlers as he goes into a fire and brimstone prone unless a DC 8 Reflex save is passed.
sermon to fuel the fires of faith in those showing
XP Award: 2
doubt.
Behind the scenes: The Reverend was in danger of its
human guise rotting from exposure to the elements Tuupe Kwasinabo Attack
and needed quick sustenance to make repairs. The The earth trembles and the settlers curse and shout in
locusts were created from Elder God magics and fear and confusion as the horses threaten to stampede.
their victim’s life-blood was transferred to the Suddenly, the ground erupts in a shower of dirt and
Reverend. debris as an enormous worm-like creature rises out of
the hole to tower over the wagon train. The worm’s
XP Award: 1
wide mouth is filled with teeth and ringed by giant
Character Role: Wagon Tender tentacles. Its hide is covered with a chitinous shell
Texas Crude resembling that of a cockroach with many insectile legs
arrayed about the body.
After several hours of pushing along the trail with your
wagons and livestock, you are lead to a ravine that With a great roar, the worm descends on a pair of oxen,
has been blocked from a recent rock slide. Upon closer snatching them up in its tentacles and crushes the life from
inspection, you notice the rocks and ground around them before stuffing their broken carcasses into its gaping
them are slick with what looks like oil. This could be maw. Again it strikes, this time splintering an entire
quite a profitable discovery as whispers of “Texas crude” wagon beneath its weight. Cockroaches fall from the sky
travel down the line. like rain, pouring from the mouth of the giant creature.
Read the following should characters approach. The gargantuan chthonic worm from the Rumbling
Badlands is always hungry. It follows the wagon
You nearly slip on the oil as you move closer to the
train underground all the way to Whitaker’s Valley,
rockslide. The rocks should pose no problem for a few
occasionally surfacing to gulp down a few hapless
strong backs thrown at the effort to clear the path, but
settlers at night. The judge can add tension to the
that’s when the oil drips away revealing a human skull.
trip by having the ground shake and sinkholes full of
Hairs rise on your neck as you realize several skeletons
cockroaches randomly open up in the ground. The
could be assembled from the broken menagerie
settlers dub the monster “The Beast” in a Biblical
scattered amongst the ebon-stained rocks. You turn
reference to the Devil.
to give a warning cry, but before you can speak a
featureless face forms in the “oil” rising to eye-level just The worm is an alien horror that is difficult to hurt
before it attacks! or kill by normal means. The settlers feel tremors
in the earth increase just before it attacks. It
The black oily residue is alive. If the rocks are
surfaces for six rounds, causing suffering and death.
investigated, the oil ooze slithers out and attacks
Cockroaches fall from its hide, adding to the chaos.
with surprise during the first round. If the characters
retreat, the ooze eventually wanders off and the trail Tuupe Kwasinabo is so alien and horrific that the
can be cleared normally. sight of it always forces a DC 15 Grit check. The
PCs receive a cumulative +1 bonus to their Grit
If they sift through the bones and debris they find
check rolls with every additional Tuupe Kwasinabo
$6 in coins, a wooden comb and a bowie knife (1d6
encounter.
damage).
The character with the lowest Luck from each player
Oil ooze: Init -1; Atk pseudopod +1 melee (1d2+trip);
must make a Luck check or be instantly scooped up in
AC 12; HD 4d8; hp 22; MV 10'; Act 1d20; SP dissolve
its tentacles, crushed to a pulp, and swallowed (along
flesh (unconscious target killed in 1d6+1 rounds if oil
with a wagon, oxen, and 1d8 screaming settlers).
ooze covers body for the duration), fire vulnerability
(fire does 1d8 damage per round); SV Fort+5, Ref+1, The settlers are terrified after a Tuupe Kwasinabo
Will+1; Path POD. attack, and the wagon train is forced to stop to
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assess damages, commence repairs, and round up underground before its six rounds of carnage is over.
scattered horses and livestock. Hundreds of live
Judge’s Note: The reverend has limited control over
cockroaches must also be killed or chased off, and
Old Snake Mouth, and occasionally summons it up
may appear later at inopportune times, at the judge’s
to increase the panic and fear surrounding the camp.
discretion.
The emotional weight of the fear is an essential
Reverend Halpern needs this creature to help drain component in the ritual to tap the nexus. As a judge,
the required energy during the Ritual of Sacrifice instead of rolling this encounter randomly, give
once the valley (and ley line) is reached; however, many warnings prior to the encounter by stating the
he does not have it completely under his control. ground rumbles and bucks like a bronco every now
At times the great beast grows impatient to devour and then. Once the encounter takes place, the PCs
flesh and harries the caravan. will be on their toes every time the earth bucks. The
creature cannot be killed prior to reaching the nexus
The cockroaches spewed forth from the monster’s
point. Once there, powers will be in play that can be
gullet have a poisonous bite, inflicting 1 point of
used to neutralize or kill the beast. Those unlucky
damage on those bitten by them (Luck check for
enough to be bitten by the cockroach attack will be
those within 50’ of a swarm). Bitten characters will
easy prey for the Reverend when he needs a quick
be at -1 to all actions for the next 1d4 days.
late-night snack.
While normal weapons don’t do much to dissuade
XP Award: 2
the Great Beast from going for a quick snack,
enough concentrated fire power and damage Weird Exposure: High!
(a cumulative 100 hp, AC 12) will force it back Character Role: Wagon Tender
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SET LOCATION
ENCOUNTERS
There are five Set Locations
along the trail to Whitaker’s
Valley. These are the
Rumbling Badlands, the
Devil’s Caves, Luchador
Canyon, Mystic Hill, and
River Crossing.
WEEK ONE: RUMBLING

BADLANDS
A short time after leaving Fort
Fallow, you reach the edge
of a dry stretch of hardpan
desert broken up by a few
mounds of rock and upturned
soil. Jed Rawlings assembles
the advance scouts and says:
“This here is the Rumbling Dead Lawman
Badlands. It gets its name from the tremors that The withered remains of a dead lawman rests against
occasionally shake the earth. It’s as rough a country as the base a leafless cottonwood tree. His bones are nearly
you’ve ever seen. Water is scarce, and not all of it is safe picked clean, but the tin star is evident on his tattered
to drink. The sun beats down on patches of dry brown shirt and a pair of six-guns rest in his cracked leather
grass and twisted scrub brush, with nary a hint of trees holsters. The earth nearby is churned into a mound of
for shade. Keep watch for sinkholes swarming with loose rocks and soil and three brass shell casings, each
rattlers. They’re everywhere. But stick to the trail and the size of a flour sack, lie on the ground next to a
you should be all right. If all goes as planned, we’ll be handful of dead cockroaches. A flock of motley-looking
through the badlands and into the canyons in a week.” buzzards with rat-like tails glares at you from the
branches overhead.
RUMBLING BADLANDS Sheriff Cole Hanlon and his deputies had trailed the
The Rumbling Badlands are routinely shaken by outlaw Jose Lazarro into the Rumbling Badlands.
light tremors and quakes. The tremors are caused Hanlon was critically wounded during a Tuupe
by the burrowing of a giant chthonic monster the Kwasinabo attack. The men eventually drove the
Comanches named Tuupe Kwasinabo (Old Snake- creature away with the Thundermaker (see the
Mouth). The PCs will see signs of its passing in the Wagon Cannon encounter, below) but were unaware
form of mounds of broken rock and upturned soil. the Sheriff survived the beast and left for fear it
would return. The Sheriff eventually regained
Tuupe Kwasinabo is not native to this world. It was consciousness crawling to the tree his bones now
born to an atmosphere with much higher gravity rest under.
and cannot survive above ground for long periods
of time. The monster surfaces only to attack and Judge’s Note: The buzzards are harmless, but should
devour prey. It follows the wagon train and attacks one of the characters take the sheriff’s pistols, the
at various times, and finally as it reaches the hidden group will be visited throughout the rest of the
valley at the end of the trail. journey by a spectral image of the lawman. Hanlon
is sizing up the group in hopes that one will prove
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worthy of becoming an apprentice dedicated to grip, and a crate of six flour-sack-sized shells. The
the study of vengeance. Should a character choose Thundermaker is mounted to a thick swivel and can
to play a gunslinger at the end of the adventure, be fired in any direction at 50/200/400, 3 rounds to
Hanlon will possess the pistols. reload. It does 1d30 damage in a 10’ area of effect on
a successful hit. However, the sound is so terrifying
MODEL TYPE AMMO
that normal animals must make a DC 14 Willpower
Colt 1862, New Single Action 31 save (oxen have Will +1) or flee in fear for 1d6 rounds.
Model Police If the wagon is hitched to horses or oxen, the
DAMAGE LOAD ROF animals flee from the sound, taking anyone aboard
1d6 5 shots 3 for a ride.
RANGE S/M/L RELOAD CONCEALMENT The Jackals came upon the carnage several days
6/15/50 2 rounds +3 after the massacre, and someone had already gone
through most of their weapons and belongings. The
XP Award: 1 only valuables the gang found other than the cannon
Weird Exposure: If the sheriff’s guns are taken, at are a mess kit, a Bible, silver pocket watches (2), pipe
the judge’s discretion, his spirit may quietly possess and tobacco pouches (3), and various personal items
them and reach out to a brave character who wishes (like photographs, letters, etc.).
to become a Gunslinger. The Thundermaker is one of the few weapons
Character Role: Advance Scout capable of killing Ole’ Snake Mouth. Directions for
how to operate the gun are engraved on a metal
The Wagon-Cannon plate mounted to the wagon, but it still requires
As you round a bend in the canyon, you come across a a DC 8 Intelligence check to engage the weapon
cold campfire. Torn, bloody bedrolls lie next to a flatbed successfully.
wagon and a tattered tarp covers something bulky
in the wagon’s bed. Several men seem split between Jackson Doyle: Init +2; Atk pistol +2 ranged (1d12),
the task of loading anything of value in the wagon Bowie knife +1 melee (1d6); AC 12; HD 2d8; hp 14; MV
and cinching down the straps of a wagon harness on 30’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +1; Path POD.
agitated horses. Lying around the cold ashes of the MODEL TYPE AMMO
campfire are the bodies of four deceased men. Their
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wounds look too old and vicious to be caused by the
guns the men carry—something took to making a meal DAMAGE LOAD ROF
out of the poor souls, and now it looks like the vultures 1d12 6 shots 3
have come to roost. You watch the men rush to clear the RANGE S/M/L RELOAD CONCEALMENT
area, unaware of your presence. 10/25/75 2 rounds +2
Several days ago (as judged by the decay of the
bodies), Sheriff Hanlon’s deputies were attacked Juarez Jackals (5): Init +1; Atk pistol +1 ranged (1d6),
and devoured by some ravenous beast. The men are knife +0 melee (1d4); AC 10; HD 1d8; hp 8, 3, 2, 7, 8;
a group of low-downs called the Juarez Jackals and MV 30’; Act 1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +1; Path
are in the process of looting the scene. Their leader, POD.
one Jackson Doyle, will try to ply his Irish charm MODEL TYPE AMMO
on the group to convince them that they were in
Colt 1862, New Single Action 31
the process of loading everything up, including
Model Police
the bodies, to take back to a nearby town. If the
characters ask too many questions, Jackson will DAMAGE LOAD ROF
attempt to take cover by the wagon and begin firing 1d6 5 shots 3
and yelling for his boys to follow suit. RANGE S/M/L RELOAD CONCEALMENT
The tarp covers the “Thundermaker”—an enormous 6/15/50 2 rounds +3
bedlamite-designed cannon, fired with a pistol
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Jackson and his men all ride average horses with a band of brave luchadores. The semi-intelligent
low quality saddles and saddle bags that contain a un-dead corpses were created by having their organs
collective $30 cash, cheap hooch, Wanted posters devoured internally by symbiotic roaches hailing
(naming the Jackals of various heinous crimes), from the realms of the Elder Gods. Once a living
several days worth of hardtack and 30 remaining “host” has been devoured the corpse rises in 1d6 days
rounds for the guns used after the fight. and serves as a source of shelter and protection for
XP Award: 1 (2 if the Thundermaker is taken) the roach hive living inside. If the PCs approach
Weird Exposure: None but the Thundermaker the caves, they see and hear a child-like cry and
may interest a character who wishes to become a see movement in the shadows just inside the cave
bedlamite. without the cross. Characters venturing into the
cave will find a young child huddled in the back
corner of the shadowy cave.
WEEK TWO: DEVIL’S CAVES, LUCHADOR Read the following if characters assist the child-like
corpse render:
CANYON, AND DIVINE SPRINGS
Your calming words seem to help the poor soul as she
It’s been a week since you set out from Fort Fallow.
trembles in fear, knees pulled to her chest, her sobs
The road has been full of trials and tribulations, and
seeming to grow at the sound of your voice. As you
the desert was relentless and unyielding. At times, the
move closer to take her from the cave her head snaps up
settlers had grown despondent, but spirits seem to
revealing the child’s eyes have been eaten away. Instead
lift as the wagon train enters a range of barren, rocky
of eyes, large roaches with gleaming pin pricks for eyes
hills and narrow canyons. At least here there will be
seem to be sizing you up as she launches at you with a
watering holes.
frightful hiss.
Reverend Halpern gathers you together as you prepare
Characters in the cave are surprised during the first
to take on the role of scouts and says: “Just a brief
round as the remaining corpse renderers move from
warning of what lies ahead. The canyons and arroyos
the shadows to attack. The ‘renders are allergic to
ahead are full of strangeness. First you’ll come upon
sunlight and recoil from light sources but attack
a line of wooden crosses overlooking the trail. These
anyone who enters the caves.
crosses guard a handful of caves that have a dark feel
about them. Beyond the caves, the trail leads to a The silver wire adorning each cross is worth $15.
twisting canyon with giant faces carved into the canyon The floor of each cave is littered with human bones,
walls. I’m putting my faith in you that you’ll keep my tattered clothing, and broken equipment, as well $8
flock safe. You must be vigilant.” With that, he removes in assorted coins and bills, a gold tooth worth $16, a
his hat and bows his head “Now, let’s say a prayer to silver cigarette case (empty) worth $25, and a chisel
help get you on your way.” (1d2 damage) worth $3. Characters also find a small
altar where something once stood. Strange symbols
DEVIL’S CAVES and roach-like glyphs adorn the altar. This was
where the relic the Reverend now carries was once
An unnatural quiet greets you as you enter a twisting guarded.
ravine. Six caves overlook the trail as it winds through
the gulley. Wooden crosses wrapped with silver wire If the silver is taken or the wooden cross removed,
have been erected in front of each cave. One of the the corpse renders in that cave are free to exit at
wooden crosses is damaged and appears to have been night. The monsters will track down the wagon
chopped down with an axe. Crosses are also inscribed in train and attack, fighting until half their number are
the rock over each cave entrance. A cool breeze brings killed before retreating. The corpse renders return to
a slight relief as you shift in the saddle taking the sight the wagon train each night until they are destroyed.
in, but the indistinct cry of a child carried on the breeze Corpse render (1d4+1): Init -4; Atk bite +3 melee
gives it a sinister feel. (1d4); AC 9; HD 3d6; MV 20'; Act 1d20; SP un-dead,
Packs of 1d4+1 ravenous corpse renders were sunlight allergy, contagious roach vomit; SV Fort +4,
imprisoned in each cave years ago by a revelator and Ref-4, Will+2; Path POD.
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Contagious roach vomit: if a corpse render scores a Tuupe Kwasinabo. After his death, the other two
critical hit on a bite attack, it gets close enough to a luchadores left the canyon and never returned.
character to disgorge the contents of its stomach and
a nest of roaches into the face of its victim. The target Adobe Home and Mosaic Walls
must make a DC 10 Reflex save to avoid getting any of As you enter the canyon, you see three giant mosaic
the roaches/vomit into their mouths. A failed check masks made of painted stones embedded in the
results in the victim suffering 1d3 Stamina loss each canyon walls. One depicts a white mask with a black
day as the roaches begin feasting on their innards. spiral pattern starting at the eyes, one depicts a green
Once the host’s Stamina is reduced to 4 or less, they mask with spikes protruding from it, and one depicts
crave fresher meat, leaving the host to search out the a woman’s pigtails extending from a mask with
nearest living being within 10’ of the host. If there is exaggerated eyelashes and feminine lips.
no other living being, the roaches continue to drain
In the center of the canyon is a modest adobe home
their host and any host reaching 0 Stamina rises
with a corral nearby and a ruined barn or church out
under the next moon to become a corpse render.
back. A small plume of smoke drifts to the sky from
Sunlight allergy: -3 to all actions in sunlight. inside the home.
XP Award: 1 (2 if the corpse renders are defeated) The vile outlaw Jose Lazarro is a tommyknocker
Weird Exposure: High! who has been hiding out in the canyon. He has been
Character Role: Advance Scout “living” in the adobe home for the past few weeks, on
the run from Sheriff Hanlon’s posse.
Divine Waters
Jose assumes the advance scouts are a new posse
Water from a natural spring trickles down the rocks
hunting him down, and gains one round of surprise
into a manmade basin. The plants around the basin are
rifle fire from the cover of the canyon wall closest
green and healthy. Your horses tug at their reins, trying
to the house. If the characters take cover and try
to get to the cool, clear water. Moving closer, you see a
to speak with Lazarro, he warns them to leave
small altar above the spring. An angelic figure brings
the canyon and never return. He won’t attack the
a sense of peace over your weary soul. Below her, just
wagon train if it passes through the canyon without
above the spring, rests a large clay bowl, which appears
stopping. If the PCs approach the house, he opens
to contain a handful of gold and silver coins.
fire and fights to the “death.” Note that Jose has the
The characters see plants growing around a natural advantage of cover (+4 to AC) over the PCs.
spring in the middle of the barren rocks. The
Lazarro is also sitting on a case of 20 sticks of
water here is cool and clear and the plants around
dynamite he is not afraid to use. Characters that
the spring are healthy. Anyone who drops a silver
close the distance with Jose will find him dropping a
or gold coin in the bowl that then drinks from
lit stick on their heads. Killing Jose reveals a strange
the spring is healed for 1d4 hp. Storing the water
sight as his skin has shriveled and peeled back from
is possible, but only one dose can be taken per
his face, making for a ghoulish appearance. Unless
character and the water loses its magical properties
Jose is burned and decapitated, he will automatically
once removed from the spring by -1d per day (day
pass roll the body checks, rising with one less point of
1/1d4, day 2/1d3, day 3/1d2, day 4/+1).
Stamina (as per tommyknocker rules) eager to exact
XP Award: 0 (1 if the water is drunk). revenge on the players somewhere down the road.
Jose Lazarro (2nd-level tommyknocker): Init +1;
Atk claw +3 melee (1d6+2) or rifle +3 ranged (1d14) or
LUCHADOR CANYON 2 pistols +3 ranged (1d6) or hand axe +3 melee (1d8),
This canyon was home to a band of luchadores dynamite*; AC 13; HD 2d14; hp 31; MV 30'; Act 1d20;
known as the Tres Campiones who retired here to SV Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +3; Path POD +1; 2 Colt 1862
train in peace. Their names were Insano, Cactopus, pistols, 40 pistol bullets, Sharps 1868 rifle, 24 rifle
and Kiss of Death. Insano was killed last year by bullets, sewing needle and thread, bottle of tequila,
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splint, box of matches, $16 cash. *A standard stick If the PCs investigate the ruined ring, read the
of dynamite inflicts a base 6d6 damage to all targets following:
within a 50’ area (DC 12 Reflex save for half damage
A masked skeleton lies amidst the ring wreckage,
if you can take cover).
surrounded by the piled remains of cockroaches. The
XP Award: 1 (3 if Lazarro is killed) skeleton’s torn white mask has a black spiral pattern
Weird Exposure: Tommyknocker class that starts at the eyes. The longer you stare at it, the
Character Role: Advance Scout more you feel a calming warmth envelope your soul.
You feel there was an undeniable goodness to the man
Center Ring who wore the mask.
A wooden cross adorns the sagging roof of the old
barn out back. Inside the barn, you see a dilapidated The skeleton and mask belong to Insano, killed
wrestling ring and a large sinkhole in the ground. while preparing for a battle with Tuupe Kwasinabo.
Insano and the family planned to lure Tuupe
Three faded posters adorn the walls. One depicts a Kwasinabo to the ring and blow it up with dynamite
white mask with a black spiral pattern starting at the in epic fashion, thus ridding the area of the Great
eyes and the word Insano underneath. One depicts a Beast once and for all. As fate would have it, the
green mask with spikes protruding from it and the word great worm unexpectedly struck the luchadores
Cactopus underneath. The last one depicts a woman’s during a time when the wrestlers were separated,
pigtails extending from a mask with exaggerated with two of the warriors away saving a village from
eyelashes and feminine lips and the words Kiss of Death a plague of wandering un-dead. A valiant stand was
underneath. made, but in the end, Insano was quickly overtaken.
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Ole’ Snake Mouth engulfed the warrior and spit his pleasant fragrance of the flower. Neighboring birds
bones, stripped of all flesh, back into the ring to periodically flitter about in the waters, bathing and
serve as a reminder to the returning warriors that drinking before flying away. Adding to the bizarre scene
the Great Beast was not to be tangled with on a is a short run of train tracks that encircle the pond,
whim. seemingly for no reason.
Characters searching around will find a small vanity Characters crossing inside the tracks will
serving as a shrine. Various statuary representing immediately be transported to a pocket dimension.
patron-saints rest on the surface, alongside incense, Read the following:
a Bible, rosary beads, and a large bottle of liquid
Stepping across the tracks immediately induces a
labeled “luchar-petroleo.” Characters searching
slight feeling of weightlessness as you step into what
behind the vanity will find a bundle of dynamite (4)
appears to be a curtain of night. The darkness envelops
taped together with a 10 second fuse.
only momentarily, as seconds later you’re blinded
XP Award: 0 (1 if the mask is taken) from the sudden rays of sunlight emanating from a
Weird Exposure: None, but may interest characters in strange landscape. Stepping into the light lands you
the way of the luchadore. in a fragrant orchard. Exotic flowers you’ve never seen
Character Role: Advance Scout bloom in intricate patterns to either side of a set of
sandstone steps leading up a gently sloping hill topped
WEEK THREE: MYSTIC HILL, RIVER by what appears to be a small temple. Looking behind
you, the curtain of night seems to mock the sunlight,
CROSSING AND RETURN OF OLE’ SNAKE awaiting your return.
MOUTH The PCs have stumbled into a pocket dimension
The narrow canyons slowly give way to hills dotted with created by a circle of mystic monks to contain a
patches of green. The sight boosts the settlers’ morale. malevolent Eastern Pan-Long dragon. The creature
The livestock has fresh grass on which to graze and has remained imprisoned for several years and
unmutated game is present. desperately seeks escape.
Jed Rawlings pulls the advance scouts aside and says, Upon reaching the top steps read the following:
“This is the last leg of the journey. The trail takes us into
the hills, where streams are plentiful—a welcome respite Cresting the sandstone steps you take in an exotic
after the barren canyons and desert. In a few days we'll scene. A small temple sits amongst several koi ponds
come upon an old fountain sitting on top of a hill. A containing fountains sculpted in the form of fancy
few days later, we’ll reach the banks of a winding river. finned fish. A strange sight pulls you away from the
I’ve found a place where it should be shallow enough tranquil ponds. Sitting in a semi-circle around the
for the wagon train to ford, but it won’t be easy, and squat red-lacquered temple are the skeletal remains of
not all of us may make it across. But beyond the river is nine monks. Each sits in a cross-legged fashion, skeletal
Whitaker’s Valley, and it will be well worth any sacrifices hands resting on their knees. The monks all look up the
we have to make along the way.” short set of steps to the statue carved into the form of
a jade dragon. The dragon is coiled as if in mid-strike,
The last three sentences of this speech have a double fangs and ruby eyes set intensely on the monks below. A
meaning. Rawlings knows about the hag at the River brass gong lies against the temple wall.
Crossing (see below) and the toll she requires.
Characters moving to the top of the steps of the
temple will immediately see a section of recessed
MYSTIC HILL floor housing the body a female of Asian descent, her
You top a gentle rise to see a puzzling sight. A small form lined in lavender lotus flowers. Her beauty steals
pond with lush vegetation surrounds an exotic lotus the breath of anyone that gazes down upon her. The
flower. Its lavender bloom extends outward for 10 angelic form appears to be sleeping but will awaken at
feet. Each of you sits up in your saddle, taking in the any obvious discussion between the setters.
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Shenlong assumes dragon form and attacks. Helping
the dragon escape merely requires a human hand
holding Shenlong’s, pulling her back into the settlers’
world. However, the iron rails serve as a secondary
means of keeping her trapped, thus she will ask the
settlers to move one of the tracks to remove the
protective barrier, allowing her to leave.
For characters fighting the dragon temple side,
striking the gong nine times will cause the dragon
to burst into a blanket of flying lotus petals, swirling
back to the recession where she will reform (in 1d7
weeks) into a slumbering female once again. Each
strike of the gong causes one of the skeletal monks’
remains to turn to dust (granting them nirvana).
Fighting the dragon on Earth (back through the
black-curtain portal) is a bit easier as the dragon
loses her immunity to physical attacks due to the
large amounts of iron nearby in the from of rail
tracks. Killing her on the Earthly side sends her
essence back through the portal to sleep again until
another poor soul is tempted to release her.
Shenlong the Lotus Dragon: Init +2; Atk bite +2
melee (1d6) or claw +2 melee (1d8); AC 18; HD 5d8;
hp 38; MV 40’; Act 2d20; SP immune to physical
attacks while in the pocket dimension, soul
possession; SV Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +2; Path POD.
Soul possession: target must make a DC 16 Willpower
save or remain under the control of Shenlong until
she chooses to leave the body or the character is
The female is actually the dragon in one of her many killed. A new save can be attempted each round.
forms. Shenlong will tell the characters that she was
XP Award: 2
taken here for her own safety to protect her from a
dragon that pursued her family across the ocean and Weirdness Exposure: High! Interested characters may
into the territories. All of her family fell victim to also spend time learning about the monks that lived
the dragon as it pursued a generations long vendetta, here and may later join a monastery to become a
intent upon wiping her father’s bloodline from the mystic monk.
face of the Earth. Upon his death bed, Shenlong’s Character Role: Advance Scout
father begged an order of mystic monks to take
her to a place that the dragon’s wrath wouldn’t The River Crossing
reach. She tells the settlers that the monks sat in Judges should set this encounter up before placing
meditation to shroud the haven while she slept in characters in the meat of the crossing encounter.
a trance-like state. Once Shenlong sees the monks’ A powerful river hag lives along the banks of the
skeletal remains, she’ll work up false tears and beg Worley River. When the Seven Days of Night hit,
the group to take her with them. With the monks dark powers found easy purchase in which to sink
death, the dragon must also have perished or the their claws and began exerting their influence in
creature would have found her by now. the weak and corrupt souls inhabiting our world.
Minerva Haynes is one such mortal that answered
Should the characters refuse to help her escape,
the whispers on the wind. Minerva worships a dark
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power and plies her blood-craft along the banks of other personal effects on the near bank. Trees are felled
the river. Judges should have Minerva appear during and crude rafts constructed. The settlers are in good
the night before the actual encounter happens. She spirits, despite anger and disgust at the number of
visits several settlers in their sleep, asking for her toll cockroaches that scurry to find new hiding places. The
to cross the river. first wagons are driven into the river after the noonday
meal. The work involves a lot of shouting and whipping
The night before the crossing, read the following:
and prodding the oxen as they pull the heavy wagons
The excitement of finally reaching the promised land across the muddy riverbed. The settlers’ belongings will
Reverend Halpern vowed to lead you to has many of be ferried across the river on rafts.
you finding it hard to grab some shuteye. Visions of the
As the first wagons begin the crossing, read the
land you’ll come to claim and the new life you’ll have
following:
flood your consciousness. Eventually, you quiet your
mind and drift off. Dreams soon follow and visions of The first six wagons slog their way to the middle of the
grassy meadows and fertile land take a turn darker as 120’ crossing, when suddenly, thunder rumbles in the sky
you find yourselves pulled from those visions towards and storm clouds roll in with an almost supernatural
something decidedly more sinister. As scenery melts quickness. The water slows to a crawl and churns a
away, you find the sun replaced by a baleful moon, and dark crimson color. You hear a cry of fear from the
you’re standing on the banks of a slow-moving river. wagon tenders as the settlers point at the river. Dozens,
The water is still and dark, and the smell of rot and maybe hundreds, of human corpses float to the surface,
decay overwhelms your senses. The ground under your their eyes staring up to the gray sky as mouths issue
feet feels spongy, but you dare to take a closer look at gurgling moans that send chills up your spine. The
the waters, running your fingers along the edge. Your dead rise from their watery graves, intent on dragging
fingers are wet with blood! As you realize the contents you beneath the water to share in their fates! Were this
of the river, your spine tingles at the sound of a cackling not bad enough, the visitor from your nightmare rises
that pierces the air behind you. Turning on your heels from the center of a whirlpool in the center of the river.
reveals an elderly crone of a woman. Her bones are The giant hag is covered in river muck, and her eyes
misshapen and her limbs unusually long. She looks as burn with a hellish light. She peers at the wagon train
old as the Earth, eyes dark except for fiery pin-pricks of with an evil gleam in her eye. She cackles, revealing a
light that burn through your soul. mouthful of sharp teeth, along with wicked claws that
clack excitedly.
“Will you help an old woman?” she croaks.
Her voice rattles your nerve, sounding as if a group of
Characters have two options. They can offer to
people are all speaking in unison. “Those that paid the
pay the price, giving Minerva their palms so that
toll may pass, but those that thought better ta’ cheat
she might cut them with her wicked fishing knife,
me of my rightful bounty will join my children in their
squeezing her toll into a wooden cup. Characters
watery graves!”
that offer the sacrifice will gain free access to cross
the river the following day, awakening with a wound The wagon drivers are terrified at the sight and are
on the palms of their hands. Should characters unable to move. Judges should have PCs attempt a
refuse or attack the hag in the dream, she will burst DC 12 Grit check before rolling for initiative.
into a swarm of bog flies that engulfs the character,
Minerva and her horde of river zombies attack the
causing them to awaken in a cold sweat. PCs
wagon train and anyone along the banks of the
refusing to pay the toll will be attacked as they try to
river. The hag will attempt to snatch up settlers and
cross the following day.
bite off their heads as the zombies clamber aboard
The following day the wagons. The zombies spit gobs of black, watery
phlegm as they attack. This phlegm is impossible
You finally reach the river’s edge, and the spot Jed
to avoid and instantly turns any dead settlers into
Rawlins scouted out looks to be the safest spot to cross.
zombies who rise and attack the wagon train.
You and the other settlers start unloading the wagons
before noon, piling up furniture, clothing chests, and Neither the hag nor the zombies leave the river. If
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the settlers retreat from the river, the river magically on the back of your neck. Old Snake Mouth bursts from
swells and water spills over its banks, flooding the the earth with a bloodcurdling roar, intent on feasting
surrounding hills. Minerva and her zombies wade on the masses!
through the flood, slaughtering settlers in their path.
As you prepare to join the other settlers in this final
Any PC who attempts to move by foot through the
stand, a strange sight briefly catches your attention.
water must make a DC 6 Agility check or slips in the
The Reverend is walking a straight line from the
current—swept towards a zombie.
creature, almost in anticipation of the creature’s attack.
If the PCs reduce Minerva to 0 hp, she retreats He holds something high into the air while shouting in
beneath the waters, calling her “children” back below a language you’ve never heard. The object he’s raising to
the surface. The storm clouds will then part and the the sky clearly holds sway over the mammoth beast and
floodwaters recede. Although the settlers are deeply for a second, you’d swear the two were communicating.
shaken, the wagon train may cross the river without Suddenly the ground erupts...differently. Undulating
further interference. waves of a warm amber energy rise from the earth,
flowing through you as if some unseen force had
Minerva Worley (river hag): Init +1; Atk bite +1 melee
summoned it.
(1d6) or claw +1 melee (1d4); AC 16; HD 4d8+2; hp 28;
MV 20’ swim 30’; Act 2d20; SP regeneration, watery The Reverend turns to face you as the warming energies
grave; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +2; Path POD +2. course through your body. His face is twisted in a way
that almost makes you think his skin is about to peel
Regeneration: heals 1d3 hp at the end of each round
away. His rictus-grin only adds to his cries of joy as the
unless she was dealt fire damage.
object he holds begins pulling at the amber energies
Watery grave: once per round Minerva can force one like a magnet. The object appears to be a large chunk
character to make a DC 12 Wilpower save to avoid of amber, encasing something insectile that twitches
drowning themselves. On a failed save, the victim excitedly as the Earth-born energies flow through it.
willingly goes below the water’s surface and fills their
The Reverend points to you and the settlers, appearing
lungs with water, suffering 1d6 Stamina damage
to direct the abomination swaying above him.
each round. Affected characters may attempt a new
save at the start of each of their rounds or suffer "One hundred souls and more, Tuupe Kwasinabo!
an additional 1d6 Stamina damage until Stamina Swallow them all so we can free our queen, that her kiss
reaches 0, signifying the victim has drowned. of pestilence might bring the truth to the unbelievers!
Rejoice settlers, for you have made this perilous journey
River Zombie (20): Init attacks last; Atk bite +0
to offer yourselves as sacrifice!”
melee (1d3); AC 8; HD 1d6; hp 6, 3, 2, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 4,
3, 5, 6, 1, 3, 1, 2, 2, 3, 6; MV 20'; Act 1d20; SV Fort +2, What’s Going On
Ref -2, Will +0; Path POD. Characters will notice that most of the settlers seem
XP Award: 2 if the sacrifice is made (4 if the to have succumbed to a zombie-like state; rather
characters fight Worley and her zombies) than running or grabbing for their weapons, they’ve
Weird Exposure: Occultist succumbed to the vile words of the Reverend—
willing to be swallowed by the worm which moves
to devour the helpless. Unbeknownst to the settlers
or characters, Claude has been tainting their souls
RETURN OF OLE’ SNAKE MOUTH by mixing ground roaches into their meals during
A day after fording the River of Unwanted Souls, you the journey. Judges should have all characters
top a rise to see the lush green swath of Whitaker’s attempt a DC 8 Willpower save to avoid joining
Valley before you. As the wagon train spreads out across the hapless settlers. Failure results in the character
the summit, the surviving settlers let out a happy cheer, simply becoming immobile and docile. Characters
hug each other, and weep for joy. This is the moment who fail may re-attempt the save each round after
you’ve all been waiting on, but your joy is cut short as passing a Luck check to avoid being swallowed
the familiar shudders of the earth cause the hairs to rise whole by Ole’ Snake Mouth.
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The reverend is using the relic to syphon ley-line Reverend Halpern but is in truth a lesser servant
energy to add fuel to the ritual sacrifice. The ritual is to the thing that plays at being Halpern. Claude,
a success if it is allowed to go on for 10 rounds, the the camp cook, is also a lesser servant. Though the
time needed for 100 souls to be harvested by the great three work towards the same goal, the avatar using
worm. There are a few ways to stop the ritual and Halpern’s body won’t think twice over using Claude
effectively save the day. or Rawlings as a scapegoat should suspicions arise.
Saving the Day Reverend Andrew Halpern (High Priest of The One
Kill the Reverend: Killing Reverend Halpern will end Who Crawls): Init +2; Atk talon rend +2 melee (1d8),
the ritual. The worm will thrash around in defiance bite +2 melee (1d6), or by weapon; AC 16; HD 3d8; hp
for 1 round before swallowing both Halpern and the 16; MV 30’ (and can cling to any surface); Act 2d20;
relic and burrowing back into the earth. Attacking SP crawling vomit, chitin armor, Elder blessings; SV
the Reverend causes him and Jed and Claude to shed Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +3; Path POD +3.
their skin revealing their roach-like forms. To use any Elder God gifted abilities, the Reverend
Kill Ole’ Snake Mouth: Killing the mammoth must shed his human skin, revealing a cockroach/
creature is a near impossible task; however, human hybrid. The Reverend must consume a
should characters have access to dynamite or the human being (leaving heaping piles of roach-scat) to
Thundermaker cannon, they have a chance. Allow regrow its human guise.
characters to get creative with the dynamite, Crawling vomit: attack range 10’, 1d3 damage
perhaps throwing it into the creature’s maw and each round until the target can take an action to
then shooting the bundle to cause an epic “Jaws”- remove the mixture of digestive juices and living
like ending. Several hits from the Thundermaker cockroaches that covers them by either rolling
cannon will also likely slay the worm, or drive it off. on the ground and crushing the insects or by
Killing the worm means still having to deal with the submerging their entire body in water.
Reverend and those aligned with him that are still
alive (Jed, Claude, and any followers gained from the Chitin armor: repels all bullets unless they score a
Promised Land Camp Encounter). critical hit, in which case damage is applied normally.
Bludgeoning and piercing melee attacks do normal
Reverend Andrew Halpern damage and slashing damage is halved (round up).
Reverend Halpern was born and raised in Northern Elder blessings: account for the spell-like powers the
Virginia and felt the Lord’s call early in life. During Reverend uses to perform minor “miracles” about
the war, he converted his church into a hospital, the camp, such as healing wounds. However, all
earning the respect of Union and Confederate the benefits from this power are cosmetic and the
soldiers alike. person receiving any help will expire within a month,
Reverend Halpern was a genuinely good person. A or immediately should Halpern become deceased,
few months ago he received a vision of a bright, their body being consumed from the inside by larval
green valley that had been “touched by God’s cockroaches that burst forth after their month-long
hand” and immediately came West to find it. Over incubation.
the course of his journey, his visions became Bullet shield talisman: This is an artifact dedicated
more fevered as the bright, green valley became a to The One Who Crawls which is used by her
nightmare hellscape. An illness consumed his body worshippers. This copper and lapis lazuli talisman
as the crawling cockroach minions of The One is Halpern’s link to the Elder God and provides a
Who Crawls infected his food and bedding. By unique defensive bonus when worn around the
the time the reverend arrives at Fort Fallow, the neck: Anyone swayed by Halpern to worship the
metamorphosis has run its course and the husk that Elder Goddess as a minion attracts all bullets and
was once a God-fearing man is now inhabited by a missiles fired at Halpern if they are within 10’ of
minion of an Elder God. The unknowing settlers him. Projectiles veer off target and noticeably
look to Reverend Halpern for spiritual guidance. change direction, striking the nearest cultist instead
Rawlings pretends to share leadership with
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of Halpern. Reverend Hapern is assumed to have
1d5+5 followers (secret converts) should he fall under
attack at anytime.
Jed Rawlings
Jed Rawlings is the wagon master for the Rawlings
Expedition. He’s a tough, grizzled man with a gimpy
left arm that he wears in a tight sling. He fought
for the Union Army during the war and claims a
Confederate shell in Atlanta cost him the use of his
arm. In reality, Rawlings is a cultist disciple of H'ahf'
Ahfhtagnor. His misguided allegiance to this dark
power has transformed his arm into an insectile
forearm and claw. If his deformity is ever exposed,
Rawlings claims his arm became infected after a
fight with a bug-like monster.
Jed Rawlings: Init +1; Atk claw +1 melee (1d6), bite
+2 melee (1d4), pistol +1 ranged (1d8); AC 12; HD
3d8; hp 16; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SP crawling vomit,
lesser chitin armor, poison; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will
+1; Path POD +2; Pistol: Starr Action Pistol - shots
6, damage 1d12, range 10/25/75, reload 2 rds; silver
whiskey flask, tobacco pouch and rolling papers,
average horse, saddle, saddle bags, mess kit, canteen,
flint and tinder, harmonica, $30 cash.
MODEL TYPE AMMO
Star Action Army Double Action 44
DAMAGE LOAD ROF
1d12 6 shots 3
RANGE S/M/L RELOAD CONCEALMENT
flesh repairs the cosmetic damage after a suitable
10/25/75 2 rounds +2 digestion period.
To use any Elder God gifted abilities, Jed must shed Poison: Jed’s poisonous saliva causes stomach
his human skin, revealing a cockroach/human cramping and weakness in those ingesting it or who
hybrid. Rawlings must consume a human being are bitten by him (DC 10 Fort save on hit or at -1d
(leaving heaping piles of roach-scat) to regrow its to all actions for 24 hours. This is cumulative with
human guise. multiple bites, minimum 1d3).
Crawling vomit: attack range 10’, 1d3 damage Claude Boulet

each round until the target can take an action to Claude Boulet is an aging French chef from New
remove the mixture of digestive juices and living Orleans who came out West after poisoning a
cockroaches that covers them by either rolling younger culinary rival. He brews coffee and makes
on the ground and crushing the insects or by breakfast and dinner for the settlers. He does a
submerging their entire body in water. passable job, mostly, but likes to experiment with
Chitin armor: the natural carapace of the creature different ingredients and sometimes the effects are
gives a natural +4 bonus to AC and damage from disastrous. The PCs occasionally hear him swearing
slashing weapons is reduced by 1/2. Striking Jed’s furiously in French. Claude is a cultist and follower
chitin armor causes damage to his human flesh, of The One Who Crawls and has been transformed
into a minor cockroach/human hybrid.
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Claude Boulet: Init -1; Atk butcher knife +1 melee with the lowest Luck make a Luck check or be
(1d6), bite +2 melee (1d5); AC 12; HD 2d8; hp 10; instantly scooped up in its tentacles, crushed to a
MV 20'; Act 1d20; SP crawling vomit, lesser chitin pulp, and swallowed (along with a wagon, oxen, and
armor, poison; SV Fort +0, Ref +1, Will +1; Path POD 1d8 screaming settlers).
+3; chef's knives (6), box of spices, old apron, hand
Roach vomit: The cockroaches spewed forth from
rolled cigarettes, rolling pin (1d3), $3 cash.
the monster’s gullet have a poisonous bite, inflicting
To use any Elder God gifted abilities, Claude must 1 point of damage on those bitten by them (Luck
shed his human skin, revealing a cockroach/human check to avoid the spray for those within 50’ of the
hybrid. Claude must consume a human being vomit). Bitten characters will be at -1d to all actions
(leaving heaping piles of roach-scat) to regrow its for the next 1d4 days.
human guise.
Crawling vomit: attack range 10’, 1d3 damage THE LEY LINE PULSES
each round until the target can take an action to Read the following once the battle is over.
remove the mixture of digestive juices and living
cockroaches that covers them by either rolling It’s over almost as quickly as it started and an uneasy
on the ground and crushing the insects or by quiet brings a strange calm amongst you and your allies.
submerging their entire body in water. You gaze at these men and women that helped you
all along the way on this perilous journey, getting the
Chitin armor: the natural carapace of the creature settlers safely to the lush valley that now lies blanketed
gives a natural +4 bonus to AC and damage from in the carnage brought about by the Elder God and
slashing weapons is reduced by 1/2. Striking Claude’s her twisted cabal. You begin to speak, but your voice
chitin armor causes damage to his human flesh, is silenced by thrumming pulses emanating from the
showing the insect carapace beneath. Eating raw Earth. The ley-line energy washes over you in soft pulses,
flesh repairs the cosmetic damage after a suitable each slowly healing your wounds while simultaneously
digestion period. filling your mind with visions of what must be the
Poison: Claude’s poisonous saliva causes stomach future of your world. Creatures that go far beyond the
cramping and weakness in those ingesting it or who scope of evil stir from a slumber imposed upon them by
are bitten by him (DC 10 Fort save on hit or at -1d mankind. Their dark agents,like those you’ve just faced
to all actions for 24 hours. This is cumulative with and defeated would like nothing more than to free them,
multiple bites, minimum 1d3). bringing an end to civilization and casting a never-
ending darkness on the world.
Wagon Train Cultist: Init -1; Atk farm tool +1 melee
(1d6) or rifle +1 ranged (1d14); AC 10; HD 1d4; hp 3; Along with these apocalyptic visions you catch glimpses
MV 30'; Act 1d20; SV Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +1; Path of hope! There are those who dare to take a stand
POD; one in every fifth settler owns a Sharps 1868 against the night! Heroes that have been baptized in
rifle, handkerchief, water skin, farm tool (shovel, the same supernatural energies you now feel washing
spade, pitchfork), $1 cash. over you. Perhaps you’ll settle down in Whittaker’s
Valley and work on that farm you’ve always envisioned,
Tuupe Kwasinabo “Ole’ Snake Mouth”: Init +2; Atk or maybe you’ll just keep riding West, seeking out, and
smash +1 melee (1d20), roach vomit +2 ranged (SP, joining these heroes in their fight against the forces of
50’); AC 16; HD 10d30; hp 171; MV 100’, burrow 50’; darkness.
Act 2d20; SP fear, engulf, roach vomit; SV Fort +5,
Ref -1, Will +0; Path POD +1d. This is where the adventure ends and your players
will select one of the available classes for the Weird
Fear: Tuupe Kwasinabo is so alien and horrific that Frontiers RPG. In game terms, it may happen
the sight of it always forces a DC 15 Grit check. The immediately, but it could also take several months
PCs receive a cumulative +1 bonus to this check with before a character meets Mistress Fate and is shown
every additional Tuupe Kwasinabo encounter. the way to the path (class) they will choose. Allow
players room to come up with creative backstories
Engulf: Each round of combat have the character
concerning how their characters come to be.
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LOST SOULS CANYON
A 1ST LEVEL WEIRD FRONTIERS ADVENTURE FOR 6-8 PCS
BY STEVE BEAN
the realm of the awwth- aww-neh-huh-yun. The

awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun also pose a significant
NOTE threat to the cattle drive just a half-day behind, so
the PCs search out and find the strange, alien tracks
The Native American NPCs in this adventure are of the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun. The trail leads
alternative history representations of the Arapaho,
deep into the Lost Souls Canyonlands. There a stone
who were among several groups who historically
arch gates them into the twilight dimension called
inhabited the geographic region in which the ad-
the Near and to Huh-Yun, the Near’s analogue of the
venture takes place. With this in mind, the adven-
ture tries to approximate the Arapaho language. Lost Souls Canyonlands. The PCs are ambushed by
The author acknowledges, however, that he is not giant spiders—the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun. The
educated in the Arapaho language; he has exclu- spiders try to ensnare them in strands of webbing
sively used the Dictionary of the Arapaho Language they cast down from high up on the canyon walls.
by Salzmann, Anderson, Moss, Moss-Glenmore, Delving deeper into the canyonlands, the PCs
C'Hair and C'Hair (viewable at https://www. find the ruins of a small, ancient cliff dwelling.
aaanativearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ Making their way up through the dwelling, they
Arapaho-Dictionary.pdf) as his tool for translation. encounter venom-formed mummies and more of
Furthermore, because Arapaho uses letters, letter the giant spiders. They will have to hurry to prevent
combinations and grammatical rules not found in any compatriots who have been captured by the
English, he has written his translations phonet- spiders from being devoured. This requires them
ically, using English letters, letter combinations to climb high up into the crevice that cradles the
and diacritics, doing his best to represent how he cliff dwelling and outfight or outwit a spider the
understands the Arapaho words sound. size of a plow horse—an attendant to the goddess
“Grandmother-Weaver” that has been corrupted by
the malevolent aspect of the trickster god “Aunt-
Uncle Mystery.”
ADVENTURE OVERVIEW Getting the PCs Involved
At a major military outpost in New Mexico, the It’s June 1866, and the PCs are in Fort Union, New
characters land a job as—or are appointed—scouts Mexico, 60 miles northeast of Santa Fe as the crow
for a cattle drive to the Arkansas River. At the flies—just west of the Texas border and just south
midpoint of the journey, they meet a group of of the Colorado border. Fort Union is a beehive of
Native Americans (refugees) made up of elders and activity. It’s a key military outpost on the Santa Fe
children. The group is terrified. For the past three Trail (the pre-railroad freight “superhighway” of its
mornings, they’ve awakened to find that one or two day) and serves as a supply depot for all the other
warriors from the group protecting them have gone forts in the region. Hundreds of civilian workers are
missing—now they’re down to only a few warriors as improving garrison facilities as well as constructing
an escort. One elder insists the warriors were taken a dedicated arsenal and a large quartermaster’s
by evil spirits she calls the “Awwth-aww-neh-huh- depot. All of this is to support the campaign against
yun.” She asks the PCs to track the spirits, defeat scattered pockets of aberrant forces—cabalists,
them, and rescue her missing people. She offers the ghouls, ghasts, and nightgaunts—that are still
PCs a fetish, claiming that they will need it to enter operating in the region after the Seven Days of Night.
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ENCOUNTER OUTLINE
ENCOUNTER TITLE TYPE
1 First Threat on the Trail M (Tumblefeeds)
2 Native Refugees and the Traces Left Behind by Raiders M (La Cegua)
3 The Great Stone Arch and Stealthy Snares from “On High” P, M (Hybrid Huh-Yun Spiders)
4 Salvage from a Survey Crew (& More Snares from “On High”) P, M (Hybrid Huh-Yun Spiders)
5 A Foreboding, Otherworldly Cliff Dwelling N/A
5A Storehouse M (Mummified Arachno-Animates, Spiderling Swarm)
5B Secret Kiva—Aunt-Uncle Mystery’s Medicine Lodge P (Alchemical Raw Materials)
5C Ramp T, M (Slippery Surface and Spiderling Swarm)
5D Cocina M (Mummified Arachno-Animates)
5E Sleeping Space T, M (Mummified Arachno-Animates, Hybrid Huh-Yun
Spiders, Unstable Ladder)
5F Living space M (Hybrid Huh-Yun Spiders)
T (Unstable Ladder)
5G Crevice Climb T (Glass Web)
M (Glass Web Spider)
5H Cleft of the Corrupted Weaver M Corrupted “Gray Weaver”)
P/T (Funnel Web and Hatching Egg Sac)
Amidst all this, Texas cattleman and future cowboy than the Cimarron Route, it’s still likely there’ll be
legend Oliver Loving arrives at the fort with a plenty of trouble.
sizable herd. Loving and his partner Charles
To safely transit the route, Loving needs scouts to
Goodnight have been blazing the soon-to-be
operate just ahead of the drive, but the departure
famous Goodnight- Loving Cattle Trail with this
of Goodnight and his escort has left Loving short-
inaugural drive. The pair have sold 1200 of their
handed—he barely has enough cowpokes to handle
original 2000 head here at the fort, where the meat
wrangling the herd. That’s where the PCs come in.
is enthusiastically welcomed by the thousands of
Loving offers them $325 to work for him as armed
Alliance soldiers and tribal warriors garrisoning
scouts. It’s more than the $160 toll at Raton, but by
there, as well as by the civilian crafters and laborers
helping Loving learn the route, he figures they’re
expanding the facility. Loving has sent Goodnight
saving him at least another $300 on the next drive.
and a half-dozen cowpokes handy with their
The fort commander sweetens the pot with an
shootin’ irons back to Texas to buy more stock.
additional $125 due to the PCs saving the military
Loving is continuing north to the railhead in
the cost and manpower of running one of their
Denver, Colorado, to sell the remaining 800 head
scheduled patrols up the road. This makes the
of cattle. The southern Cimarron Route of the
total payout $400 with the terms being a third up
Santa Fe Trail is basically impassable because of
front and the remaining balance when the herd
the constant action against settlers and commerce
reaches Fort Lyon. PCs with government or military
by aberrant marauders. Loving’s original plan was
connections will want to help out from a sense of
to follow the Santa Fe Trail’s Mountain Route, but
duty or obligation; those without such connections
an inflated 20-cents-a-head toll at Raton Pass has
should recognize that it’s always good to have the
him considering his other option: the Fort Union
authorities owe you a favor. If the PCs need their
to Granada Military Road that runs south of the
arms twisted, the fort commander can draft them
Purgatoire River—parallel to, but in between the
into temporary service using emergency powers
two Santa Fe Trail routes. Problem is, Loving doesn’t
granted him by the current crisis. If the PCs take the
know the road, and while it would definitely be safer
job but are poorly equipped, the fort commander
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will authorize the issuance of quality mounts and Cowpoke (1): Init +1; Atk Rifle +2 ranged (1d14),
tack to any PCs lacking them and authorize the Pistol +1 ranged (1d8), or D-Guard Bowie knife +0
PCs to requisition up to $100 worth of weapons, melee (1d5) ; AC 11; HD 2d8+2; MV 30’; Act 1d20; SP
equipment, and supplies from the quartermaster’s expert horse rider; SV Fort +1, Ref +1, Will -1; WtL.
office with the mounts, tack, weapons, and any other
Description: Leaving Fort Union while Loving and
durable goods to be turned in to the garrison at Fort
his wranglers gather the herd, you immediately pick
Lyon at the end of the journey.
up the road heading northeast across the dry region’s
grasslands. The first two day’s to Rock Crossing and its
ADVENTURE START: SETTING OUT ON THE ford across the Canadian River is fairly well populated
FORT UNION TO GRANADA ROAD with ranches and close enough to the fort that you don’t
expect to encounter trouble on this first leg—and you
The PCs meet Loving at the staging area for the don’t.
next leg of the drive—the far side of the Canadian
River at Rock Crossing, a day’s fast ride from Fort 1. The First Threat on the Trail
Union. Loving instructs them to scout a half-day’s The first and second days of travel after Rock
ride ahead of the herd and to report, and whenever crossing are through flat, open, dry prairie. On the
possible, interdict the threats they identify. With no second day, a “pack” of tumblefeed (carnivorous
delays it will take the herd 11 days to cross the ~170- plants) crosses paths with the scouting party. A
mile leg from Rock Crossing to Fort Lyon. Loving tumblefeed looks like its harmless counterpart (a
will assign one of his cowpokes to the scouting party tumbleWEED), measuring between two-to-three
to ride back and forth between the scouts and herd feet in diameter. A tumblefeed is mostly dead, except
on a regular basis and deliver reports. for its spore-seeds that get distributed as it tumbles.
A tumblefeed normally moves with whatever breeze
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happens to be carrying it, but it has some ability to with 1 hp. Each seed can be removed with 3 HD of
direct itself towards prey within 100’. It uses its near magical healing or by any spell or effect that can
indistinguishability from a normal tumbleweed to remove diseases or parasites. Prickly Simon can also
strike with surprise, achieving this 80% of the time. remove tumblefeed seeds, with the normal penalties
applying.
Tumblefeed (5): Init -3; Atk branches +5 melee (1d3
plus blood drain); AC 12; HD 3d8+3; MV 20’; Act Shared plant traits: Plants are generally immune to
1d20; SP shared plant abilities, blood drain, seeds; critical hits and are generally aware of living beings
SV Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +0; WtL. within 100’, although few react until a creature
wanders into their range. They are immune to mind-
Blood drain: Should the weed strike a target,
affecting effects and any spells that target animals,
branches immediately burrow into the skin draining
including paralysis. They have no true sense of sight
the victim of 1d3 hp each round for 1d3+1 rounds.
or hearing and are not affected by spells that utilize
Seeds: Tumblefeeds embed 1d4 seeds into any these. They are also immune to piercing damage and
wounds it inflicts. Seeds turn into swelling pustules take half damage from firearms and bludgeoning
in 1d4 days, causing 1 temporary point of damage attacks.
to both Agility and Stamina each day until the total
On the PCs’ third day of travel the prairie turns into
temporary Stamina damage caused by a seed reaches
broken, grassy knolls that straddle the New Mexico-
4, at which point the seed bursts out of the wound
Colorado border and require two days’ travel to
as a three-inch-diameter newborn tumblefeed
cross.
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2. Native Refugees and the Traces Left Hahhg-eh-jee. She shares the group’s story: They have
Behind by Raiders been traveling for six days, headed for Fort Union to
seek refuge from the marauding bands of aberrants that
Description: Around midday on the fourth day of
pose a dire threat to their village. Their original escort
scouting you’re descending the last, gentle slope that
numbered nine warriors, but each morning, for the past
marks your departure from hill country and entry to the
four mornings, they’ve awakened to find one or two
high plains. You spot a group of a couple-dozen, human-
of the warriors missing, along with some of their pack
seeming figures a mile or so to the north, approaching on
horses and possessions. After the third night’s attack, the
the road from the opposite direction. They are on foot,
group left behind everything but their rations to travel
without so much as a pack animal. The vantage point
as quickly as possible. Last night they slept minimally
provided by your elevation reinforces your impression
and kept close watch, but those on guard were, again,
that the group is composed of tribal natives.
missing in the morning. Jeebahht-ih believes her people,
PCs with expert knowledge of the region’s Native her warrior-grandson among them, were taken by evil
Americans can identify the group as mixed: spirit-creatures she calls the “Awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun.”
predominantly Arapaho with a few Kiowa and
Jeebahht-ih claims to have sensed the presence of
Cheyenne. The group is almost entirely made up of
the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun and asserts that she
elders and children—there appear to be only two
read their presence most strongly at “Baahs-ih-bih-
warriors escorting the group—a meagre guard in
nah jeethuh-eehih neejee,” the “River of Plums.”
a dangerous region. If the PCs approach the group
Jeebahht-ih will ask the PCs to track the spirits,
peacefully, they immediately see that the group’s
defeat them, and rescue her missing people if any
constituents are exhausted and terrified—but not
are still alive. She offers the PCs a “kahnay-hee hah-
terrified of the PCs.
oo-hoot” fetish (a “dream catcher”), explaining that
You’re greeted by an elder and one of the warriors. The any of them unable to cross over to the spirit world
elder speaks passable English and introduces herself on their own will be able to follow the awwth-aww-
as Jeebahht-ih; she identifies the warrior as Hees-eese neh- huh-yun to their realm in the spirit world with
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it. She describes in detail the spot where the road cegua's skull is a highly valuable trophy or ingredient
crosses the River of Plums. She has no description to many necromantic cults.
for the true form of the creature as it disguises itself
The spot where the road crosses the River of Plums
as a crying woman.
is just as Jeebahht-ih described, and finding a trail of
If the plight of the natives is insufficient to motivate strange tracks leading away from the camp, headed
the PCs to pursue the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun, west, is also easy. The tracks are suggestive of
their contractual responsibility to interdict on creatures walking on thin pointed stilts a quarter of
threats of the sort that the awwth-aww-neh-huh- an inch in diameter, and these depressions are sunk
yun pose to the cattle drive should do the trick. The an inch or so into the ground. A skilled tracker who
PCs should instruct the cowpoke accompanying succeeds at a DC 13 skill check will recognize the
them to ride back and report to Loving on the similarity of these tracks to those of an insect, but to
situation and come back with a few armed hands to make them, the insect would have to be the size of a
help Jeebahht-ih’s group get to safety. dog. With a successful DC 15 skill check a tracker can
ascertain that at least some of the creatures, likely
The River of Plums is a full day’s hard ride up the
light-of-foot under normal circumstances, departed
road. Since it will already be early afternoon by the
the site weighed down with heavy loads.
time the PCs set out, they will have to stop and camp
for the night on the way. Just after full dark, they 3. The Great Stone Arch and Stealthy
will be approached by a cegua posing as an Arapaho Snares from “On High”
refugee straggling behind Jeebahht-ih’s group. A
Description: The strange tracks are easy to follow for
cegua is a type of spirit that haunts trails and roads
the first 16 miles of the ride. It’s early summer and the
at night, appearing as a woman in distress—crying,
water has just begun receding, leaving the streambank
whispering, and asking for help or transport.
soils damp, soft, and receptive to the imprints of your
Dressed in a flowing dress with long hair that partly
quarry. From the start, you see that the River of Plums,
covers her face, a cegua appears to be a beautiful
flowing north-northwest, quickly leaves the flat, high
woman of some refinement. Only when passerbys
grasslands to dive into stunning-but-rugged painted
approach to give aid does her true nature reveal
canyonlands. The canyons are formed from a base of
itself. She will laugh maniacally, relishing the terror
red rock banded with white limestone and thinner strips
of her intended victims as she reveals a horse-skull
of mustard-colored ochre. Within the first four miles of
face hidden beneath their veil of hair (requiring a DC
the ride, the small river has descended into a canyon,
12 Grit check from those who witness the reveal).
and as you continue on, walls, pillars, and mesas rise up
La Cegua: Init +2; Atk bite +2 melee (1d6), claw +3 around you until both the stream, and your party, seem
melee (1d4); AC 16; HD 4d6+2; MV Fly 30'; Act 2d20; cradled in rock and stone.
SP fly, half damage from non-magical weapons,
At the 16-mile mark, the small river makes a sharp,
maniacal laugh; SV Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2; PoD+1.
righthand, 90-degree bend to the east, then another
Maniacal laugh: A cegua's laugh forces all those right-angled bend—jogging its way around a spur of
within 30' to make a DC 18 Willpower save or be 300’-tall canyon wall to continue its northward flow.
stunned by terror, granting the cengua surprise that The creek hugs the rounded spur for an eighth of a mile,
round. after which the mouth of a sizable side canyon opens up
on the left-hand (western) side of the creek. The tracks
La Cegua will strike at the nearest male target with
diverge from the creek you’ve been following in the
her claws and attempt to pull the target into her
direction of the mouth of the new canyon.
huge skeletal horse maw. She then targets the face of
her victim with a bite attack. If her victim flees, she The side canyon is an entrance into the Lost
will pursue, using her ability to fly to her advantage. Souls Canyonlands. Here, with a successful DC 12
When a cegua is slain, her body and dress are Intelligence check or a tracking-related skill, the
enveloped in an explosive whirl of wind and scatters PCs can detect a trail of boot prints and heavily
to bits, and her screams fade into nothingness. Only laden pack-mule prints a few weeks old. This trail
the horse skull remains, falling to the ground. A comes in from the north and then heads up the side
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canyon towards the Lost Souls Canyonlands. The aww-neh-huh-yun, a hybrid species resulting from
trail was left by a survey expedition that met its end cross-breeding between the giant spiders of Huh-
at the “hands” of the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun (see yun jaah-ahd-ah-yaah and the largest huntsman
encounter 4, below). spiders of the American Southwest.
Description: After traveling three-eighths of a mile, the Huh-yun jaah-ahd-ah-yaah exist in the ephemeral
broad, grassy mouth of this canyon becomes narrower, spirit dimension called the Near, where they
with steeply sloped ridges on the left (south) side and a constantly shift locations; they have also been
sheer canyon wall on the right (north) side. To your left, known to phase into existence in our world, in
a large, flat-topped mesa looms over the canyonlands. seemingly random mountainous locations and
After another eighth of a mile, the canyon makes a never stay phased-in for very long. Anyone passing
sharp, 90-degree left turn, runs south for an eighth of through the archway without activating a spell,
a mile, then makes a second sharp, 90-degree turn, this ability, or device that opens a way into the Near will
time to the right (west). As you approach this second be physically unable to find the awwth-aww-neh-
turn, you can see that the canyon trail runs directly huh-yun lair—it simply does not exist in our world.
under and through a large ridge running down from
Because the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun cross over
the mesa’s false summit. The canyon’s passage through
through the archway, the trail the PCs have been
the ridge is made possible by a natural stone archway
following leads under the arch and then vanishes. A
or bridge—the lowest strata of ridge rock has been
successful DC 11 Intelligence check (or some other
hollowed out by erosion, creating a 180’ wide x 140’ high
deduction-related skill) will confirm that the trail
tunnel, cutting through 260’ of ridgeline.
vanishes at the precise mid-point of the traverse
The stone arch is more than a breath-taking under the archway.
geological formation. It sits at a convergence of ley
Unfortunately for the PCs, the awwth-aww-neh-
lines that allow it to act as a magical gateway to
huh-yun maintain a watch on the terrestrial side of
a mystical mesa Arapaho shamans call “Huh-yun
the archway-portal.
jaah-ahd-ah-yaah”—the site of the lair of the awwth-
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Awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun “Hybrid Huh-Yun the target, inflicting multiple, venomous bites from
Spiders” (1 per PC): Init +2; Atk bite +2 melee every direction. The snare stretches up to 150’ long
(1d3+venom); AC 14; HD 4d4; MV 30’ or climb 30’; and can be hauled up by the spider at a rate of 30’
Act 1d20; SP traverse impossible surfaces, stealthy, per round.
web snares, tactical use of cover, venom; SV Fort
Tactical use of cover: To add further to the challenge
+0, Ref +2, Will +1; PoD+1
of fighting these creatures, they are highly intelligent
The awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun are Leng spiders and understand the threat posed to them by ranged
who’ve bred with the terrestrial Southwest’s largest weapons. To protect themselves from this danger,
breeds of huntsman spiders. The result of this cross- when positioning themselves for an ambush, they
breeding is a maroon- or auburn-hued, long-legged will make the best use possible of cover to make
spider with a bulbous abdomen slightly smaller than them more difficult to hit.
an English bulldog.
Venom: The venom of the awwth-aww-neh-huh-
Traverse impossible surfaces: These giant spiders, like yun is a paralytic neuro-toxin. Any creature bitten
many of their terrestrial kin, have the ability to move must succeed at a DC 13 Fortitude save or become
up and down sheer, vertical surfaces as well as across paralyzed on the second round following the bite.
the underside of sheer, horizontal surfaces like eaves Paralysis lasts 12d10 minutes.
and overhangs.
The awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun have set a watchpost
Stealth: The awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun combine “garrison” at the arch and will try to snare individual
quiet movement, the ability to move across almost PCs, pull them up into isolated crevices in the
any surface, and camouflaging coloration to ceiling of the stone arch, paralyze them with venom,
achieve an almost preternatural level of stealth in and haul them off through the inter-dimensional
their natural habitat. In combat, their stealthiness boundary to their lair in the Near.
typically grants them the advantage of surprise.
The PCs may have the opportunity to observe
Furthermore, a PC trying to pinpoint the location of
awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun visually dematerialize
one of these spiders at a distance of 30’ or more must
as they cross the dimensional boundary. PCs who
succeed at a DC 12 Intelligence check. If the spider
are sensitive to the Near such as calaveras and
is 120’ away or more, the check is made at -1d. Even
sin-eaters may detect the thinning of the boundary
if the check is successful, any action by the PC that
between dimensions created by the convergence
targets the spider is performed with a -2 penalty.
of the ley lines and can use their side-step (or other
This penalty drops to -1 if the modified roll on the
comparable) ability to cross the boundary. The
Intelligence Check to locate the target spider was 13
awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun themselves do not have
and drops to 0 if the modified roll was 14+.
an innate ability to cross over to the Near, but
Web snares: These spiders create strong web strands their mother-mistress Nih-wah Daahnih-naaw-
with super-sticky, bulbous ends. These spiders’ aawt (Nih-wah for short), a corrupted, former
preferred tactic is to find a concealed vantage point “Gray Weaver” (the spider-attendants to the Native
above their targets then ambush their prey by American goddess Grandmother-Weaver), projects a
dropping web strands on them like gooey lassos. magical field that allows her spider minions to cross
Awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun receive a +2 bonus to back and forth to the Near through the archway.
these attacks, plus any applicable bonuses if they This field is detectable as magic and the PCs might
surprise their target. If a web end contacts a target, be able to use spells or bedlamite devices that
it sticks fast to that creature. Pulling free from the manipulate energy fields that will enable them to use
sticky end of a web strand requires a successful DC Nih-wah’s field to cross the dimensions in a manner
14 Strength Check. Furthermore, the fibrous, elastic, similar to the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun. If the PCs
sticky strands are AC 15 and can withstand 16 points have the kahnay-hee hah-oo-hoot dream-catcher
of damage before severing. Creatures snared from fetish offered to them by Jeebahht-ih, it will calibrate
above are typically hauled up to elevated positions to Nih-wah’s magical field, allowing them to cross
that are tactically advantageous to the spiders— the dimensional boundary.
especially spots where a group of spiders can swarm
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If a PC crosses into the Near:
Description: You feel a sensation on your skin WHAT IF THE PCS DON’T DISCOVER
akin to plunging into a cold mountain lake. After THE INTERDIMENSIONAL PORTAL?
a slight, momentary shock, you again take note of
your surroundings. The landscape is geomorphically If the PCs fail to grasp that the awwth-aww-neh-
the same as it was before, but your experience of huh-yun are crossing dimensions and (or) do not
it is very different—visually and atmospherically. find a way to navigate the interdimensional
The sky is washed-out with a slight amber quality, gateway within the archway, their exploration
as if the sun were shining through a faint-but- of the Lost Souls canyonlands will become an
perpetual haze of smoke. A hot wind blows, laden exercise in frustration. There will be absolutely
with energetic tension, as if a dry thunderstorm no sign of the lair or any remnants of the survey
could begin at any moment (but never does). The red expedition (encounter 4, below) which only exist
of the rock walls of the canyons has been replaced in the Near. During their exploration, the PCs
by bleached-white limestone, striped and stippled will encounter hostile creatures introduced to
with a different yellowed-white rock with the the area by the Seven Days of Night that still
look of tobacco-stained teeth. The creek beds are plague the region, such as night- cursed coyotes,
yellow-cake ochre clay soils studded with patches Mythos ghouls, and rot nags. Judges wanting to
of gray-black volcanic pumice gravel. The plant life give their players a break could have a sin-eater
has a dessicated quality but seems at the same time or calavera PC encounter one or more ghosts—
more sharp-edged and more alive, as if it possesses restless spirits of past awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun
preternatural sentience that lies just below a victims—who might clue them in to the trans-
dormant surface. dimensional nature of the spiders’ territory.
If they depart the canyonlands and return to
4. Salvage from a Survey Crew (& More scouting the road, both they and the cattle drive
Snares from “On High”) will be ambushed by hunting packs of awwth-
Description: From the arch, you continue to follow aww-neh-huh-yun for two days on either side of
the combined trail of alien depressions, boot prints, the Plum River.
and mule tracks. The trail inscribes a broad left-hand
curve across the floor of a canyon and over a trickle of
a stream until, 1200’ later, it curves to the right, up and
over a sloped, many-fingered fan of short ridges that under 90’ of overhang), they will find the weeks-
run down from the false summit of the mesa on your old testing site of a surveying expedition. Leading
left. After traversing another 1200’, the trail descends the expedition were Elijah Grey and Imus Brayton-
the finger-ridges into a canyon narrower than previous Reinbolt, two bedlamites in business together
ones and follows that canyon’s slight left-hand curve inventing a fantastic new surveying tool—an electra-
that runs north-northwest. magno-phlogistonic scanner that they believed
would revolutionize the mineral prospecting
After another 1200’, the older and fresher tracks diverge. industry. When the expedition reached the stone
The older “boots-and-hooves” trail curves around the arch, the convergence of ley lines was playing
knob-end of a rounded ridge spur and heads south havoc with their scanner tests. In the course of
up a narrow slot canyon, following another trickle of adjusting the scanner to remove background
a stream. The alien tracks lead away into a canyon “static” (produced, unbeknownst to them, by the
stretching out in front of you. That canyon heads convergence), they inadvertently harmonized the
directly into the sheer wall of the mesa base and into scanner’s frequency with Nih-wah’s magical field and
the dark shadows of the canyon’s terminus under a 150’ unintentionally crossed over into the Near. So intent
deep overhang, whose ceiling vaults 400’ above the were Grey and Brayton-Reinbolt on conducting their
canyon floor. experiments that they ignored the concerns of the
other members of their expedition about the strange
If the PCs follow the “boot-and-hoof” tracks to a
changes to the environment. The expedition made
spot 60’ short of the canyon’s terminus (passing
its way up this canyon to conduct field tests on the
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exposed heart of the mesa only to be ambushed by alongside carrying a full load of Leyden jar lead-
an awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun hunting pack. The acid batteries. This device scans and differentiates
members of the expedition who were not paralyzed substances based on the energy signatures of
and carried off ran out into the canyonlands where their atomic composition and their properties of
they were devoured by other monsters. energy projection, processing, and absorption. The
Spek-Dee Mass Freek Meter can scan for specific
The contents of the testing site were scattered over a
substances, identifying them by their unique
120’ radius by the ravages of the battle with the Huh-
energy signature. It can scan past or through other
Yun spiders and the later foraging of scavengers. For
substances by being calibrated to ignore their energy
every five minutes a PC spends combing the site, they
signatures. The current setting of its active scanning
can make a Luck check. If the check is successful,
energy transmission will open interdimensional
they find a serviceable weapon or piece of gear. If
portals at any convergence of ley lines that the
the Luck check roll is 2 or 3 points under the target
device’s field comes in contact with.
number, that PC finds 10d12 dollars worth of U.S.
currency (coin and/or scrip). If the Luck check is 4 or Who knows what wonders a bedlamite could work
more under the target number, that PC finds a small, with this contraption? Any tinkering will be greatly
sealed case of replacement parts for the scanner facilitated and accelerated by the copies of design
fashioned primarily from rare, precious metals and specification documents and blueprints rolled up
crystals worth $600 (this result can only occur once). in an oiled leather map case embossed with the
name “Grey-B.Rein Matter & Energy Enterprises”
Any search of the site will locate the experimental
stored in a drawer in the device’s travel case. With
scanner, the Spectro-DenSenzitiv Mass Frequenz-
these documents in hand, a Bedlamite’s normal time
O-Meter, or “Spek-Dee Mass Freek Meter” for short.
frames for repairing and modifying this device are
The scanner sits in a sturdy two-piece travel case
reduced from units of days to units of hours.
bolted to a small four-wheeled cart with another cart
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However, if the PCs spend two hours or more in causeway of packed stone and gravel forms a ramp up
the area, they will be discovered by a patrolling to the entry door of the lowest tier of the four-storey
pack of awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun that will ambush structure, built on a rock shelf 10’ above the floor of the
them from concealed crevices in the rock overhang, undercliff hollow.
making every effort to snare individual PCs, pull
This cliff dwelling was built and inhabited hundreds
them up into isolated crevices, paralyze them with
of thousands of years ago by hairy, horned proto-
venom, and carry them off to their lair in the Near.
people, the ancient ancestors of the current
(The pack contains one awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun
humanoid inhabitants of the top of the Huh-Yun
per PC).
Mesa. In the coolness of the hollow, the proto-
5. A Foreboding, Otherworldly Cliff people hid from alien gods, building henges on
Dwelling the false summit of the mesa and inscribing them
with runes of warding they knew were too feeble
Where the older “boots-and-hooves” tracks split off
to protect them from the capricious malevolence
sharply left at the knob-ended canyon spur, the alien
of beings they both worshipped and feared. They
prints of the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun continue
ventured out only to hunt and grow a few crops.
to follow the wider, main canyon floor, curving
This dwelling was abandoned long before Nih-wah
shallowly left for 650’ around both the knob-ended
turned it into her hideout and began populating it
ridge spur and a second blade-shaped spur. After
with giant Huh-Yun/terrestrial spider hybrids.
rounding this bend, the tracks head into a large
wedge-shaped canyon that is broad at its mouth but All ceiling heights in the cliff dwelling are 10’. Door
narrowing continually to its terminus. The actual openings are 6’ tall and 2’ 8” wide and any lattice
end of the half-mile long canyon can’t be seen—it’s doors or curtains that once covered these openings
hidden somewhere in a deeply shadowed hollow have long since rotted away due to age. All windows
created by the mesa’s overhanging base rock. To are 3’ tall and 1’ wide and are also open, lacking
see what lies within the shadows of the hollow, the shutters or coverings of any kind.
PCs will have to travel past the shadow boundary
and into the hollow under the overhang which 5.A. Storehouse
extends 300’ back into the Stygian gloom. A thin, Description: The rock-lined, steep ramp leads up to a
vertical crack in the overhang runs its full length 10’ tall structure that looks like a granary—a place to
and extends up through its full thickness, allowing store kernels, seeds, berries, and groats. The interior of
faint daylight to illuminate its cavernous hollow. Its this 25’ square structure features remnants of woven
walls are formed from the predominant canyon rock containers (long since unravelled and dried out into
(bone-white limestone with cream and tan striations snarled heaps of fibrous strings) which were likely used
with the look of aged, coffee-stained ivory). Sickly, to haul, store, and hold the harvest. Three 5’ lengths
gray sage flowerettes of lichen carpet the walls. of hewn logs, butting up end-to-end, form what looks
Pustulelike plant cankers pox the walls scattershot like a workbench (riddled with termite tunnels and
fashion in streaky patches; these pustules emit a calcified with lime). A wall lined with holes suggests
urine-yellow bioluminescence. where wooden pegs once held implements for farming
or foraging. The pegs have long since been consumed
Description: 120’ from the end of the hollow you can by termites, as have the tool handles, leaving stone tool
make out a four-storey, 50’ tall, Pueblo-esque cliff heads lying jumbled on the floor at the base of the wall.
dwelling built into a vertical crevice. The crevice extends A stone ramp occupies the far right corner of the room,
vertically up the back wall to the overhanging roof leading out and up a covered causeway to the bottom
almost 300’ overhead. The tiers of the dwelling are floor of the main, three-tier dwelling.
plastered in a stucco made from the yellow cake ochre
clay of the local streambeds. Time and neglect have Lying amongst the fibrous debris of the old baskets
caused large patches of stucco to peel off, exposing the and grain stores are three mummified “zombies”—
“bones” of the dwelling—mortared walls made from Arapaho warriors among those who were escorting
rough slabs, crudely cut blocks, and naturally rounded the refugee group the PCs met on the road. After
stones of the native white limestone. An inclined being paralyzed by the spiders’ venom and carried
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here, the captive warriors were turned into pseudo- splits, spewing forth the swarm of spiderlings that
zombies by a side effect of awwth-aww-neh-huh- were animating it. Witnesses to the vomiting forth
yun feeding and reproductive processes. The hybrid of this gooey mass of arachnids must make a DC 12
Huh-Yun spiders encase their prey in web silk then Grit check and face a horrible new opponent.
inject a toxin that liquifies their internal organs,
Spiderling Swarm (1 swarm per animate): Init +1;
which they then suck out for sustenance, leaving
Atk bite +3 melee (1d3+1); AC 13; HD 4d2; MV 25’;
the victim a hollow, dessicated husk. A female
Act 1d20; SP swarm traits; SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will 0;
hybrid Huh-Yun then lays a clutch of eggs inside
PoD +1.
the hollowed-out body cavity. The eggs hatch into
hundreds of immature spiderlings who feed on the Swarm traits: As each individual insect in the swarm
remaining viable interior tissue of the victim. The is very difficult to target and counts as only a small
shell of the victim’s body protects the spiderlings fragment of the swarm’s hit points, successful melee
as they grow. Through coordinated movement, the or missile attacks only do 1 hp of damage for each
mass of spiderlings are able to animate the shell like successful attack. Any area-of-effect attack does full
a puppet, telepathically helped and guided by Nih- damage.
wah.
The section of the calcified hewn-log workbench
Mummified Arachno-Animates: Init 0; Atk clawing closest to the corner of the room covers and
fingernails +1 melee (1d3); AC 12; HD 1d7+4; MV 25’; conceals a trapdoor leading to a secret kiva. There
Act 1d16/1d16; SP adhesive trap, strangulation attack, are no tracks or other disturbances in the millennia-
spiderling swarm eruption; SV Fort +2, Ref 0, Will old layer of dust and dirt on the floor to give away
+2; PoD +1. the existence of the trapdoor. The one being who
still uses the kiva, the god “Aunt-Uncle Mystery,”
Adhesive trap: the spider silk “mummy wraps”
accesses it through its exterior smoke hole. Treat
encasing the animated shell retain their stickiness.
this entry point as concealed—Aunt-Uncle Mystery
Thus, when an opponent successfully strikes the
covers it over with a stiff mat woven from thin,
animate with a melee weapon or while in hand-to-
supple branches, then covers the mat with dirt and
hand combat, they must make a successful DC 13
rocks to make the exterior roof of the kiva appear
Strength check or their weapon or the appendage
solid.
with which they attacked sticks fast to the animate.
To free the weapon or appendage, they must succeed 5.B. Secret Kiva—Aunt-Uncle Mystery’s
at a DC 13 Strength check in a subsequent round. An
“Medicine Lodge”
opponent fighting with their fists whose appendage
is stuck attacks with a -2 penalty until all of their Description: You descend into a windowless,
appendages are freed. subterranean, circular room 30’ in diameter. Six
buttresses lend support to heavy roof beams. A
Strangulation attack: If both of the animate’s clawing contiguous bench circumscribes the perimeter of the
attacks succeed against a single opponent, it secures room, integrally built into the interior stone wall.
a stranglehold on its opponent. Each round the Beneath one buttresses is a 1’ diameter, stone-lined hole
stranglehold is in place, the creature being strangled dug into the earth. The buttress directly in line with the
temporarily loses 1d3+1 points of Stamina minus hole features carved petroglyphs. In the center of the
their Strength modifier (to a minimum of 1 point room is a circular fire pit. A 4’ tall, foot-thick stone slab
lost). If the Stamina of the creature being strangled for draft deflection and a smoke vent provides evidence
falls below 3, they die from a crushed windpipe. of thoughtful architecture. A fringed deerskin dyed with
The stranglehold can be broken by succeeding at brilliant colors, sequined with a variety of beads, and
a grapple attack; an animate that has secured a embroidered with silken thread lays atop the slab like a
stranglehold makes its opposed grapple roll at +2. tablecloth. Arranged on the cloth are a fringed deerskin
shoulder pouch, a rattlesnake rattle, a stone mortar and
Spiderling swarm eruption: When an animate’s
pestle, a hammer, and a round-pointed chisel.
hp total drops to zero or below, its shell loses its
structural integrity and its spider-silk casing can no This space was the ancient proto-people’s
longer keep it in one piece. It violently ruptures and
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version of a kiva—a sacred space for councils and Anyone ingesting a button will hallucinate for
religious rituals. The stone-lined “well-hole” is a 3d3+4 hours, losing all practical touch with
representation of the proto-people’s creation story. reality. During that time, the individual can
cross between dimensions at any portal (like
The panel of petroglyphs above the well hole was
the one at the stone arch). If the ingester is a
created using a “picking” technique of patient,
spellcaster, at the end of their hallucinogenic
strong hammering on a hard, pointed tool placed
journey, they know a new spell they couldn’t
up against the wall (not unlike “tattooing” the
cast before (judge’s choice).
stone). This panel has recently been altered. Fresh
glyphs have been carved over the ancient ones, • A medicine pouch containing two tied bundles
thus “editing” the story as told by the panel. If the of herbs, a bundle of dried nopales (cactus
PCs have a skill or magic power that translates pads), and a pair of goat’s horns plugged at the
languages, they can use it to understand the panel. wide end with cork and the narrow end with
This panel depicts the progenitors of the proto- beeswax. The herbs and nopales are mundane
people living in a place of darkness (“world-womb”) but useful in the brewing of non-magical
but getting energized by nourishment sent to remedies. The ram’s horn “vials” contain a
them by Grandmother-Weaver through a hollow liquid similar to quicksilver (mercury), except
cord (umbilical). Curious about the source of this a white, pearlescent color. A mountebank
nourishment, the progenitors pulled themselves who succeeds at a DC 11 Intelligence check
up through the cord to be “kidded” into the world, can identify the substance as “azoth.” Azoth
taking a goatlike humanoid form suited to living in is a potent-but-unpredictable alchemical
rocky canyonlands. The panel has been modified catalyst. If azoth is used by a mountebank as
so the story now reads that Aunt-Uncle Mystery an ingredient in a magical formula, they make
reached down through the cord and awakened the their Brew check at +1d, but a Mutagenic
progenitors with spirit magic and drew them up Reaction will occur on a natural roll of 1-4. If
through the cord, bonding them with animal spirits a mountebank uses azoth as an ingredient in a
so they might thrive in the mortal world. mundane formula, they draw two cards from
their deck then must roll a Luck check. If the
The trickster god Aunt-Uncle Mystery has been at
check is successful, they use the more favorable
work in the cliff dwelling, not only altering its petro-
card, and if the check fails, they use the less
glyphic stories but also establishing Nih-wah’s nest
favorable card.
of giant spiders and utilizing the kiva as a “medicine
lodge” to work his spirit-alchemy. Stored here are: 5.C. Ramp
• A pair of tools- a metal-headed hammer and a Description: A 5’ wide, 35’ long enclosed ramp connects
metal punch that Aunt-Uncle Mystery is using the lower set-apart structure to the main, three-storey
to modify and create petroglyphs. The pair dwelling, like a windowless, inclined hallway. The flat
are forged from a steel alloy made from cold roof is covered with thin pieces of shale. This shingling
(meteoric) iron. The rarity of this alloy makes has not perfectly withstood the passage of time—its
the pair of tools worth $100 to the right buyer. many cracks, gaps, and holes provide evidence that the
structure has shifted and settled over time as well as
• A rattlesnake rattle that conveys a +2 bonus to having been subjected to rockfall from the crevice above.
any spell check made by a caster when used as Over the millennia, debris has infiltrated through these
part of casting a spell related to snakes, poison, gaps. The incline is strewn with a patchy carpet of scree
or sound. and pea gravel. At the top of the ramp, you can make
• A mundane but finely crafted stone mortar and out in the dim light two human figures slumped one
pestle made from green Orpheus agate (worth overtop the other. From your vantage point, you can see
$50). The mortar contains three “buttons” or they are dressed in sturdy canvas-and-leather clothing
balls of dried paste made from cattail pollen, typical of engineers. A liquid oozes out from under them
tree sap, and ground toasted pinon nuts. The and down the top of the ramp, suggesting that one or
paste is a powerful ritualistic hallucinogenic. both of them is badly wounded.
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If the PCs venture up the ramp to within 10’ of the Venom: The doubled dosage of venom delivered
bodies or climb into the cocina through its narrow by this commingled swarm reaches a threshold of
window, they will get a better look: affect—any human-sized or smaller creature bitten
by the swarm must succeed at a DC 10 Fortitude
Description: The body on the floor is obscured by
save or suffer vertigo, which require the afflicted
the one on top of it, as well as by wraps of bandages.
individual to succeed at a DC 11 Willpower save to
The one on top lies on his back on top of the one on
attempt any action or movement; failure causes the
the floor—a spindly man with a weak, cleft chin and
afflicted individual to fall to the ground.
receding hairline whose clothes drape baggily on an
emaciated frame. An embroidered patch on the chest Swarm traits: As each individual insect in the swarm
pocket of his overalls reads: “Grey-B. Rein Matter is very difficult to target and counts as only a small
& Energy Enterprises.” A clear liquid drips out from fragment of the swarm’s hit points, successful melee
somewhere under his back, but he appears to still be or missile attacks only do 1 hp of damage for each
alive as one arm twitches and you can detect a slight successful attack. Any area-of-effect attack does full
movement in his chest. damage.
The two figures are Elijah Grey and Imus Brayton- 5.D. Cocina
Reinbolt, the bedlamite inventors who journeyed to Description: A hewn-log work surface, now calcified,
Lost Souls Canyon to field test their experimental along with an open hearth oven and a pile of calcified
Spek-Dee Mass Freek Meter. Reinbolt’s heart gave termite droppings where a supply of wood for the
out, and he died before reaching the cliff dwelling, cookfire must have stood, suggest that this 20’ wide
and thus it was not necessary for the awwth-aww- by 25’ deep space was a cocina used for preparing
neh-huh-yun to encase him in silk to restrain him. foodstuffs and meals. On one side of the room, a
Both are dead, fed upon by hybrid Huh-Yun spiders staircase ascends to the next floor; the open space under
and impregnated with sacs of eggs. The eggs are, in the stairs, which would have once served perfectly
this moment, hatching—as the sac splits open, its as a pantry, is shrouded in shadows concealing both
fluid leaches out of the bodies and the undulations contents and function.
of spiderlings explain the motion of Brayton-
Reinholt’s body that makes it seem like he still lives Two (2) mummified arachno-animates (former
and breathes. Arapaho warrior-escorts) wait in ambush in the
shadowy pantry while a third crouches concealed
The combination of fluid and scree on the ramp just short of the landing at the top of the first flight
makes the footing at its top 15’ treacherous. Anyone of stairs. (Refer to Encounter Area 5. A, above for the
attempting to traverse this stretch must succeed at a mummified arachno-animates monster stat block.)
DC 12 Agility check or slip and fall, taking 1d3 damage
and are stunned for 1d3 rounds (DC 13 Fortitude save 5.E. Sleeping Space
for half duration, rounded down, no minimum). Description: The stairs from the cocina ascend through
The clatter caused by a fall—or any other loud an open-air space. To the left is an exterior wall face
noise—incites the spiderlings to bust out of Grey’s of the main structure with two tall, narrow windows
and Brayton-Reinbolt’s bodies in pursuit of live prey, perforating it. Directly ahead is a sheer, 15’ high, wedge-
forcing any who witness it to make a DC 12 Grit shaped spur of the cliff wall. Short of the face of the
Check. The shower of gore produced by this eruption spur, the stairs terminate at another small landing with
extends the slipperiness of the floor 5’ into the cocina an open doorway into the second storey of the structure,
and 5’ further down the ramp. The spiderling swarm on the left.
that issues forth is ravenous and taking particular
interest in prey that is stunned or prone. Two (2) awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun observe the
staircase: one from the top-floor, living-space
Commingled Spiderling Swarm (1): Init +1; Atk structure’s window (Encounter area 5. F, below)
bite +3 melee (2d4+1); AC 13; HD 6d3; MV 25’; Act and one from the “cliff balcony,” respectively. From
1d16/1d16; SP venom, swarm traits; SV Fort +3, Ref there, they use their sticky web strands to “fish” for
+2, Will 0; PoD +1. intruders coming up the stairs.
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Description: The doorway opens into a 15’ deep, 25’ using their sticky web strands to “fish” for intruders
wide rectangular room barren of any furnishings coming up the ladder or standing in the alcove.
or contents—not surprising given what you’ve seen
previously regarding the ancientness of the structure 5.F. Living Space
and the effect of its long abandonment by its builders on Description: The ladder from the second floor of the
its condition. main structure leads to a 5’ wide, 10’ long, wedge-
shaped landing that narrows to a point at the end
Two (2) mummified arachno-animates (former furthest from the ladder. The left side of the landing
Arapaho warrior-escorts) wait in ambush in an open- is flanked by a steep flange of cliff face. To the right is
air alcove in the southeast corner of the room. (Refer the southern wall of the structure’s top floor, where a
to Encounter Area 5. A, above for the mummified doorway opening provides ingress into the structure.
arachno-animates stat block.)
The interior of the structure is 30’ deep and 20’ wide
A wooden ladder provides access to the top- rectangle. Two narrow windows penetrate the north
floor, living-space structure (Encounter area 5. F). wall, while the east wall features one narrow window
Calcified, perforated with termite bore holes, and and a door leading out to a flat ledge atop a flange of
brittle with age, this ladder is unlikely to support rock that juts out from the main wall of the cliff. In the
the weight of a person. When any roughly human- southern half of the west wall the natural geomorphic
sized individual attempts to climb the ladder, they shape of the cliff facilitated the hewing of a steep,
must succeed at a DC 10 Strength Check modified uneven staircase that ascends through the roof of the
by Luck; the roll incurs a -2 penalty if the individual structure. Pointillist petroglyphs adorn the four largest,
is carrying a heavy load. (If 2+ individuals attempt to open sections of the interior walls.
climb the ladder at the same time, the lead climber
makes the roll and incurs an additional -2 penalty). The PCs adversaries in this location will be up to
The ladder breaks under the first climber who fails four hybrid Huh-Yun spiders—any from the pairs
a check, and that climber falls 10’ to the floor of that were covering the open-air staircase and the
the alcove which breaks from the force, dropping ladder course in encounter 6. E, above, that have
everyone in the alcove down on to the staircase not been dispatched prior to the PCs entering this
landing between the first and second flights in the location. These awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun survivors
Cocina (map area D.) The individual who fell from will have retreated through the rooftop and climbed
the ladder takes
1d6+1 fall damage
with the normal
chance of breaking
a bone (a successful
DC 13 Reflex save
halves the damage,
rounded up).
The sound of the
ladder breaking will
draw two hybrid
Huh-Yun spiders to
the steep rock face
that abuts the south
side of the top-
floor, living space
structure (Encounter
area 5. F). From there
they will cover the
“ladder course,”
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up the main cliff face—the vantage
point from which they will
attempt to ambush the party using
their sticky-web snares.
The room’s petroglyphs were
created using the same “picking”
technique as the panel in the kiva.
Each of the four panels tells part
of the creation story of the proto-
people who lived in the region
millennia ago:
i. East wall, south of the window-
this panel depicts the progenitors
of the proto-people living a
dormant existence in a place of
total darkness (their womb). The
goddess of creation, Grandmother-
Weaver, lowers a hollow silken
The wall stone in panel iii, on which the glyph for
cord to them and sends nourishment down through
“Aunt-Uncle Mystery” is inscribed, radiates magic
the cord.
and is a secret storage cache. An individual searching
ii. East wall, between the window and the door the wall will recognize something unusual about
to the ledge “balcony”- this panel depicts the the stone with a successful DC 13 Intelligence check.
progenitors of the proto-people, energized by the The stone is a facade fitted to stone pegs that seat it
nourishment sent them by Grandmother-Weaver,and firmly against the wall. The facing piece is trapped.
curious about its source, pulling themselves up Anyone removing the facade without disarming
through the cord and being “kidded” (birthed) into the trap (requires a successful DC 12 check using
the world and taking a goatlike humanoid form an applicable skill or ability) causes a small cloud
suited to life in the rocky canyonlands. of poisonous mold spores to be released into the
room. Anyone within 12’ of the cache must make
iii. North wall, between the two windows- this a successful DC 12 Fortitude save or suffer severe
panel depicts the newly kidded (arrived) proto- brain damage, permanently losing 3d4 points from
people meeting the other gods of the world, notably Personality or Intelligence (or spread between them)
“Grandfather Grower-Harvester” (the sun) and steadily over the next 24 hours.
“Aunt-Uncle Mystery” who is shown as having
multiple aspects: wisdom, cleverness, foolishness, Behind this facing is a dry, stone-lined
hubris, madness, etc. compartment. The compartment contains three
magical fetishes in the form of small dolls. Two
iv. West wall, north of the staircase- the work on of the fetishes are detailed models of the spirit-
this panel is new, with fresh chips and dust from the personification of magic spells: the revelator miracle
wall stone covering the first couple of feet of floor fortitude and the occultist spell obscuring mists.
closest to the panel! The panel focuses on a story
about Aunt-Uncle Mystery’s current work in this Occultists may learn the spell as if it were from a
world. The panel depicts her-him, in partnership tome or scroll, or they may cast the spell directly
with her-his sibling “Wind,” attempting to subvert from the fetish, as if it were a scroll (destroying
Grandmother-Weaver’s children and turn them the fetish afterwards). A revelator may release the
against her—but the panel is incomplete, and the blessing from within the fetish as if it were a scroll
viewer cannot tell what motivates the god-siblings as well. The third fetish can be used by any spell
or how the story ends. caster to generate a spell-like ability that opens an
interdimensional portal between the mortal world
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and the Near when the caster is standing within 120’ time. Walking or falling into the web causes
of a convergence of two or more ley lines. Activating entanglement, imposing a -1d penalty to all actions
the fetish’s powers requires a spell check roll of 13+ for 1d4 rounds as the sticky web hampers movement
(no spellburn permitted); a modified activation roll and vision.
of 10 or less advances a revelator’s fall from grace
Poison: Creatures bitten by this spider must succeed
while an occultist whose natural activation roll is a 1,
at a DC 14 Fortitude save or lose 1d6 points of
2 or a 3 suffers minor corruption.
Stamina. If the bitten creature’s Stamina drops below
5.G. Crevice Climb 3, they fall unconscious. Bitten creatures must repeat
Description: The steep staircase follows the natural this save each round until they either succeed at it or
contours of the crevice. Its builders clearly leveraged their Stamina drops to zero or below and they die.
its natural geomorphy to save on the difficulty of 5.H. Cleft of the Corrupted Weaver
constructing it, leveraging ledges, faults, and boulders as
Description: The steep-pitched, half-natural staircase
ready-made steps, ramps, and landings. From the roof
switchbacks up the crevice for 150 linear feet (95 vertical
of the top tier of the main structure you can see that
feet) at which point you can clearly see the stairs and
the stairs ascend upwards at a 50-degree angle on a 15’
walls of the crevice up ahead are carpeted by a funnel
southwest run up to a landing, then turn ninety degrees
woven from spider silk. The funnel—almost 30’ wide
to the right where its second flight disappears behind a
at its mouth and 20’ long—constricts down through
huge rock flake jutting from the cliff face.
the hollow cleft that cuts 20’ northwest into the back
A glass web spider guards the first flight of stairs of the crevice. At the back wall of the cleft, the funnel
up into the crevice. It is in thrall to, and a consort has narrowed to 8’ in diameter where it enshrouds the
of, Nih-wah Daahnih-naaw-aawt. It has placed its mouth of a tunnel. Several figures hang upside down in
nearly invisible web at the top of the first flight of midair in the center of the funnel, bound in spider-silk
this staircase, keeping watch on the web from a cords.
ledge atop the rock flake that looms over the stairs.
The cleft is the lair of Nih-wah Daahnih-naaw-aawt,
Glass Web Spider: Init +3; Atk bite +3 melee a funnel-weaver spider the size of a plow horse.
(1d6+poison); AC 16; HD 4d8; MV 30'; Act 1d20; SP Nih-wah was once one of the “Gray Weavers”—
invisible web, +4 to stealth checks, poison; SV Fort attendants to the goddess Grandmother-Weaver.
+2, Ref +3, Will +1; WtL. She was corrupted by Aunt-Uncle Mystery when
it visited her in its malevolent, tainted aspect. She
Glass web spiders are giants of their genus, typically
took up residence in the cleft where she grows a
the size of a large dog. Glass web spiders are known
great conclave of spiders. When the PCs arrive, she is
for their translucent “glass” abdomens through
resting in the rock tunnel brooding a sac of eggs.
which their innards and bodily fluids can be seen.
If the abdomen of a glass web spider is still intact The bound figures suspended in midair are PCs and
after its death, the largest of the glasslike shards of NPCs who, earlier in the adventure, were snared,
its abdominal carapace can be harvested (1d3 usable paralyzed, and carried off. Any and all PCs previously
pieces) and fashioned into a preternaturally sharp captured will be found hanging upside down here,
knife (1d7 damage) with a conceal value of 6. It incapacitated by venom. If no PCs were captured,
breaks after its first successful attack. then Jeebahht-ih’s grandson Nih-shi-jeh hangs
here. If the captives spot the PCs, they will call out
Invisible web: The spider can spin a nigh-invisible
semi-coherently (Nih-wah ignores them as she is
“glass-thread” web up to 10’ on a side. It positions
used to her prey uttering their feeble cries before
them in the doorways, archways or other openings
being eaten). In amongst their gibberish, one word
through which prey is apt to pass. The spider then
will be repeated and therefore recognized: eggs…
conceals itself nearby, waiting for a creature to
eggs…eggs… . The captives have been brought here
become trapped in its web. To notice a "glass web"
alive to feed a clutch of eggs about to hatch into
requires a DC 18 Intelligence check. A warning
spiderlings—the party has 3d6 minutes before that
to someone about to walk into a glass web grants
horrific event unfolds.
that individual a DC 16 Reflex save to stop in
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Intent on guarding the eggs she sits on in the tunnel, Swarm tactics: When a swarm first catches up
Nih-wah will only emerge if she detects movement with prey, it will forego its bite attacks in favor of
on her funnel web. The PCs can rescue the captives blanketing the creature and attempting to bear it
without facing Nih-wah if they can devise a means down to the ground. This blanketing maneuver
to cut them loose and take them out of the funnel has an attack bonus of +4, and If both attack rolls
web without transmitting their movements through hit during the maneuver, the target is grappled and
the web. The web is flammable, but burning it dragged prone. The swarmed creature can take no
instantaneously provokes Nih-wah. Walking on other action until it breaks the grapple (the swarm
the web without provoking Nih-wah is possible but gets a +4 bonus in the opposed check) and takes 2d6+3
difficult. The web is not sticky, but its tangled weave damage each round they are held in the grapple.
means that individuals moving on it must reduce
Swarm traits: As each individual insect in the swarm
their movement speed to 10’/round or automatically
is very difficult to target and counts as only a small
provoke Nih-wah. Even then, the proclivity of the
fragment of the swarm’s hit points, successful melee
web to transmit vibrations means that every 5’
or missile attacks only do 1 hp of damage for each
traversed requires a successful DC 13 Agility check to
successful attack. Any area-of-effect attack does full
avoid alerting and provoking Nih-wah.
damage.
Nih-wah Daahnih-naaw-aawt- Huge, Corrupted
Gray Weaver Spider: Init +2; Atk bite +3 melee Concluding the Adventure
(2d5+4+venom); AC 16; HD 6d12+4; MV 30’ or climb Assuming the PCs survive their encounter with the
30’; Act 1d20; SP venom, scything mandibles; SV Fort awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun nest, Nih-wah Daahnih-
+4, Ref +3, Will +3; PoD+1. naaw-aawt, and her brood, they can pass back
across the interdimensional boundary by any means
Venom: While Nih-Wah’s venom is relatively weak, available to them. (If they slay Nih-wah Daahnih-
her immense size makes it dangerous to humanoid naaw-aawt, the magical field she was projecting
prey. Anyone bitten who succeeds at a DC 14 that enabled the awwth-aww-neh-huh-yun to cross
Fortitude save takes five (5) less hp of damage from between dimensions is dispelled.) Once back in our
the bite; failure sends the venom coursing through world, they can resume their work scouting for the
the victim’s bloodstream, causing excruciating pain cattle drive. They may encounter more aberrants or
(victim takes 1d4 temporary Stamina damage each tainted creatures, or, conversely, a merciful judge
round for 1d3 rounds—if Stamina reaches zero, the could make the second half of the drive problem-free
victim falls unconscious from the pain for 1d3 turns). and peaceable. Either way, if they survive the journey
Scything mandibles: Nih-wah’s mandibles are they will receive the outstanding balance on their
incredibly powerful, serrated and keen-edged; this promised pay and will have earned the respect and
gives her a critical-hit threat range of 18-20. good will of Oliver Loving and the Alliance military.
If the PCs are still in the cleft after the 3d6 roll At some point Aunt-Uncle Mystery will return to the
determined previously, Nih-wah’s egg sac hatches, cliff dwelling and learn about the PCs. While Aunt-
belching forth thousands of spiderlings the size of Uncle Mystery had no real vested interest in the
large crabs from the tunnel (requiring those who nest or its matriarch, the fact that someone attacked
witness the hatching to make a DC 15 Grit check). and possibly destroyed it may spark its curiosity.
If there are any captives still in the funnel web, the As a trickster god with wise, cunning, playful, and
spiderling swarm engulfs them and devours them in malevolent aspects, any attention it chooses to pay
such a gruesome manner that anyone watching must the PCs can take any number of diverse forms.
make a DC 13 Grit check. On the plus side, this event However, if after visiting the cliff dwelling the PCs
gives the PCs a five-minute head start on the swarm. have somehow lost their means to cross back from
Nih-Wah’s Spiderling Swarms (1): Init +1; Atk bite +3 the Near, they will be forced to undertake a quest
melee (2d6+3); AC 14; HD 10d4; MV 25’; Act in that twilit dimension to find another way back
1d20/1d20; SP swarm tactics, swarm traits; SV Fort to the mortal world; such a quest will involve all
+4, Ref +2, Will +0; PoD +1. manner of bizarre challenges.
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CHAPTER NINE
APPENDIX
That weapon will replace your tongue.

You will learn to speak through it. And your
poetry will now be written with blood.
— Nobody, Dead Man (1995)

THE LIVERY
THE LIVERY
ANIMAL MOVEMENT HIT DIE INIT AC ATTACK REF FORT WILL SKILL COST
WALK/TROT/ BONUS/ CHECK (AVG)
GALLOP DAMAGE BONUS
Camel 30/60/100 3d8 0 12 0/1d4 +1 +4 +2 +0 $150.00
Horse 40/80/160 3d8 +2 14 +2/1d4+2 +3 +4 +1 +1 $150.00
Horse (draft) 30/60/130 4d8 +1 15 +4/1d6+2 +1 +5 +1 +0 $75.00
Mule/ Donkey 30/60/130 2d8 0 11 0/1d3 +2 +4 +2 +2 $50.00

Oxen 20/40/80 3d8 -1 12 0/1d5 0 +4 +2 +0 $30.00
Pony 30/60/130 2d8 +1 11 +1/1d3 +2 +2 +1 +1 $60.00
Quality Modifiers*
Crow Bait -20/-40/NA -2d8 -2 0 -2/-2 2 -2 -2 -2 /2
Aging -10/-20/-40 -1d8 -1 0 -1/-1 -1 -1 -1 -1 /1.5
Average See basic stats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
Quality +10/+20/+40 +1d8 +1 0 +1/+1 +1 +1 +1 +1 x1.5
Charger +20/+40/+60 +2d8 +2 0 +2/+2 +2 +2 +2 +2 x2
*Typically, quality modifiers only pertain to the purchase of horses. Feel free to use them as a guideline for the buying and selling
of other transport animals of various quality.
A typical horse was good for 30 miles in a day. A horse can be pushed to gallop for 10 miles, but must rest for a day after being
pushed so hard.
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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES (MEN)
ITEM COST
Bandana $0.25 Overcoat $3.00
Belt $0.75 Overcoat (duster, waterproof) $12.00
Boots $5.00 Overcoat (fur) $20.00
Boots (military) $10.00 Pants $1.75
Boots (quality) $15.00 Pants (buckskin) $6.00
Boots (wrestling) $10.00 Pants (jeans) $2.50
Boots (wrestling/quality) $15.00 Pants (quality) $5.00
Cape $5.00 Poncho $3.00
Chaps $5.00 Raincoat $3.00
Cigar (quality) $0.20 Shirt $1.25
Coat (light) $4.00 Shirt (buckskin) $4.00
Coat (winter) $8.00 Shirt (fancy) $3.75
Duster $8.00 Shoes $2.00
Gloves $1.50 Shoes (quality) $6.00
Gloves (work) $2.50 Socks $0.25
Hankerchief $0.20 Suit (full) $10.00
Hat (bonnet) $1.00 Suit (fancy) $30.00
Hat (cowboy) $2.00 Suspenders $0.75
Hat (derby) $1.50 Underwear (pants and shirt) $2.25
Hat (sombrero) $2.50 Vest $1.50
Hat (dress) $15.00 Wrestling tights (unitard) $3.00
Necktie $0.25 Wrestling tights (quality) $9.00
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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES (LADIES) ACCESSORIES
ITEM COST ITEM COST
Belt $0.50 Belt Buckle $0.25
Coat $2.00 Belt Buckle (gold) $2.00
Coat (fancy) $6.00 Cuff Links (gold) $3.00
Coat (fur) $16.00 Earring (pair) $2.00
Coat (winter) $4.00 Locket (gold) $8.00
Corset $2.50 Pendant (gold) $10.00
Corset (quality) $7.00 Pocket Watch $3.00
Dress $2.00 Pocket Watch (gold) $12.00
Dress (quality) $8.00 Ring (gold) $5.00
Fan $0.25 Ring (gold/gems) $10.00
Fan (fancy) $0.75
Gloves $0.50 For silver items, halve the cost of gold-priced items.
Gloves (fancy) $1.50
Gown $1.00
Hankerchief (embroided) $0.75
Hat $1.50
Hat (fancy) $5.00
Hose ( silk thigh highs) $0.50
Perfume $0.75
Shawl $0.75
Shawl (fancy) $2.25
Shirt $1.25
Shirt fancy) $3.75
Shirt (under) $0.75
Shoes $2.00
Shoes (fancy) $6.00
Skirt $2.50
Skirt (fancy) $7.50
Skirt (under) $1.00
Suit $5.00
Suit (fancy) $10.00
Parasol $1.25
Wallet (leather) $0.75
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GENERAL STORE GENERAL STORE (CONT.)
ITEM COST ITEM COST
Banjo $8.00 Hairbrush (fancy) $0.75
Barbed wire (100') $2.00 Handcuffs $2.00
Basket $0.10 Harmonica $0.50
Bed roll $3.00 Hunters trap with chain $3.00
Bell $0.50 Ink $0.15
Bible $4.00 Lamp $1.50
Binoculars $10.00 Lamp (oil) $0.75
Blanket $3.00 Lantern $2.50
Blasting caps (dozen) $1.00 Lockpicks $7.00
Broom $0.50 Make-up $1.00
Brush $0.25 Matches (100) $0.10
Bullets, Box of 50 $1.00 Mess Kit $1.00
Camera (includes kit) $10.00 Nails (100) $0.75
Candle $0.10 Newspaper $0.02
Cane $0.75 Novel $0.10
Canteen $0.75 Pail $0.50
Cash Box $10.00 Paint (gallon) $1.00
Chalk (dozen sticks) $0.05 Paint brush $0.05
Cigar $0.10 Paper (100 sheets) $0.10
Cigarettes (100) $1.00 Pen (fountain) $3.00
Cloth (1 yard) $0.15 Pencil (dozen) $0.10
Coal (for a year) $100.00 Pick $2.00
Coffee Pot $0.50 Pipe $1.00
Cologne $0.25 Pitchfork $5.00
Compass $2.00 Playing cards $0.20
Dice $0.20 Playing cards (marked) $1.25
Doctors bag (with instruments) $20.00 Poker set $2.00
Dynamite (1 stick) $0.50 Rolling Papers (50) $0.05
Dynamite Plunger $25.00 Rope (50') $0.25
Envelopes (100) $0.25 Sack (large) $0.10
Eyeglasses $3.00 Sack (small) $0.05
Fiddle $8.00 Safe (small) $55.00
Fishing Rod $0.20 Scales $5.00
Fishing tackle $0.10 Shears $0.75
Frying Pan $0.50 Shoe polish (Can) $0.50
Fuse (per foot) $0.10 Shovel $0.75
Glue (bottle) $0.05 Sledge Hammer $2.50
Guitar $8.00 Small Mirror $2.00
Gun cleaning kit $1.00 Snowshoes $6.00
Hair Brush $0.25
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GENERAL STORE (CONT.) SUNDRIES
ITEM COST ITEM COST
Soap $0.10 Bacon (1lb) $0.10
Spurs $0.25 Beef (Jerky 1lb) $0.20
Stove (wood) $25.00 Beer (Small keg) $3.00
Straight Razor $0.75 Butter (pound) $0.15
Suitcase $3.00 Candy (1lb) $0.20
Telescope (10 miles) $20.00 Canned fruit $0.20
Tent (one man) $8.00 Canned vegetables $0.20
Thread and thimble $0.05 Cheese (1lb) $0.30
Tobacco plug $0.50 Cocoa (1lb) $0.25
Tools Set (Hammers, screw drivers, etc.) $6.00 Coffee (1lb) $0.25
Toothbrush $0.20 Crackers (1lb) $0.10
Towel $0.50 Dried fruit (1lb) $0.10
Trail mess kit (pots, pans, coffee pot) $10.00 Fish (1lb) $0.20
Trap w/chain $8.00 Flour (1lb) $0.10
Trunk $5.00 Jam (jar) $0.10
Typewriter $25.00 Meat (1lb) $0.10
Wheelbarrow $8.00 Milk (Gallon) $0.25
Wire Cutters $2.00 Oatmeal (1lb) $0.50
Pickles (quart) $0.10
Rice (1lb) $0.10
HOME/FARM NEEDS
Sauce (1 quart) $0.20
ITEM COST
Spices $1.00
Land 5 per acre
Sugar (1lb) $0.10
Homestead filing fee $14.00
Syrup (1 quart) $0.25
House (32'x40' four rooms) $700.00
Tea (1 lb) $0.25
House (16 x 32 two rooms) $300.00
Trail rations (per day) $0.30
Shanty (dirt floor, one room) $25.00
Stable & Well $125.00
Town Lot (double cost for prime location) $100.00 SMOKES & CHEWS
Outhouse $50.00 ITEM COST
Bedroom Set $20.00 Tobacco (1 oz.) $0.15
One Room of Furniture $30.00 Cigar, cheroot $0.05
Dishes $8.00 Plug of tobacco (1lb.) $0.25
Wall mirror $10.00 Smoking pipe $2.00
Rolling papers 100 $0.05
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ANIMALS ENTERTAINMENT
ITEM COST ITEM COST
Bull $90.00 Bordello $1.00
Camel $75.00 Bordello (luxury) $3.00
Cow $25.00 Musical $0.50
Donkey $8.00 Play $0.50
Hog $15.00 Stereoscope show $0.25
Horse (average) $60.00
Horse (draft) $75.00 SERVICES
Horse (riding-good) $150.00 ITEM COST
Mule $50.00 Hotel (per night) $1.00
Oxen (pair) $100.00 Meal (average) $0.25
Pony $25.00 Meal (good) $1.00
Sheep $5.00 Room & Board (week) $3.00
Shave and haircut $0.25
LIVERY ACCESSORIES Stable (per night) $0.25
ITEM COST Stagecoach ride (per mile) $0.15
Crop $0.15 Warm bath $1.00
Bridle $1.25 Telegram (per word) $0.05
Buggy ( 2 passengers) $75.00 Letter or Package (per punce) $0.10
Buggy (4 passengers) $60.00 Package by Rail (per lb) $0.10
Feed (month) $8.00 Stabling & Feeding a Horse (per night) $0.25
Harness $8.00 Steamboat Ride (per mile) $0.10
Harness (team) $16.00 Stage Coach (per mile) $0.20
Horse Brush $1.00 Train ride (per mile) $0.03
Saddle & bridle $25.00
Saddle & bridle (fancy) $75.00 SALOON PRICES
Saddle bags $10.00 ITEM COST
Saddle blanket $3.00 Beer (bottle) $0.10
Stagecoach $1,500.00 Beer (glass) $0.15
Wagon ( Light 1,500 LBS. MAX) $60.00 Cigar $0.20
Wagon ( Heavy 3,500 LBS. MAX) $100.00 Gin (bottle) $1.50
Gin (glass) $0.25
PHARMACY Mineral water (bottle) $0.15
ITEM COST Root Beer (bottle) $0.20
Doctor/Vet Visit $2.00 Whiskey (bottle) $2.00
Doctors or Vet bag with instruments $25.00 Whiskey (shot) $0.25
Ether (dose) $0.30 Wine (bottle) $1.25
Laudanum (dose) $0.75 Wine (glass) $0.25
Nitrous Oxide (dose) $0.50 Wine, fancy (bottle) $3.00
Quinine (dose) $0.75 Wine, fancy (glass) $1.00
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WEAPONS Disarm
With a successful attack against opponents weapon
Below you’ll find a selection of standard weapons at -2, defender must make a successful Reflex save
characters are free to choose from (keeping in mind versus a DC matching the total attack roll to avoid
rules for availability and quality). Exotic weapons having the weapon thrown 1d20 feet.
are reserved for classes such as the mystic monk,
sin-eater, or calavera that have special backgrounds Paired
that allow for carrying weapons most folks ain't even Weapons with the Paired trait may be wielded
heard of. Rules for using firearms and other listed in each hand giving the attacker an extra attack
weapons can be found in the Combat section. if normally allowed, or a +1d to attack with one
Damage/type is the die used to determine damage weapon should the attacker be limited to only one
inflicted with a successful attack, while type is melee attack per round.
the type of damage the weapon inflicts (slashing, Slow
piercing, blunt). In the case of two types of damage
Weapons with the Slow trait take an extra round to
being listed the wielder chooses the type to inflict.
reload or ready.
Conceal represents the modifier a player uses
when trying to hide a weapon from one or more Thrown
individuals. Weapons with the Thrown trait may be used in
melee or thrown at the listed range for the same
EXPLANATION OF WEAPON TRAITS listed damage type.
Defensive Trip
Weapons with the Defensive trait make attacks Weapons with the Trip trait successfully striking a man
against their wielder more difficult to land. Wielders sized target may forego damage in exchange for a trip
may choose to use the weapons in a defensive attack, in which case the defender must immediately
fashion to gain a temporary +2 AC bonus against pass a Reflex save versus a DC matching the total
all attacks during the current round, but suffer a attack number to avoid being knocked prone.
-2 to any subsequent attacks. Wielders must not
Two-handed
have taken an attack yet to declare the use of the
defensive trait. Two-handed melee weapons strike with a -1d
initiative penalty.
MELEE WEAPONS
WEAPON DAM- TYPE WEIGHT COST NOTES
AGE
Axe, hand d6 S 4 $3
Bagh Nakh (tiger claws) d5+1 S 1 $1 Exotic
Battleaxe d10 S 5 $12 Exotic
Bayonet d7 P 2 $1 Must be mounted on a rifle
Brass Knuckles d6 B 0.5 $2
Cane d4 B 1 $1
Cane Sword d6 S 1 $3 +4 to concealment rolls
Cestus d5 P 1 $3 Exotic, grants +1 to AC vs 1 melee attack per round
Chain d4 B 5 $2 May be used to trip or disarm. Target must beat attack result or fall,
become grappled, etc.
Club d6 B 3 $1
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MELEE WEAPONS (CONT.)
WEAPON DAM- TYPE WEIGHT COST NOTES
AGE
Halberd d10/d6 S/P 6 $20 Exotic, when used as a piercing weapon attacker gains a +1d bonus
to attack rolls versus armored foes. Halbreds may also be used to trip
opponents.
Katana d10 S 6 $20 Exotic, may be used two handed (d12 dmg)
Katar d5+1 P 3 $5 Exotic, wielder gains a +1d bonus to attack rolls versus armored foes.
Knife, Bowie d6 S 1 $5
Knife, Pocket d4 S .5 $2
Kusari Gama d4/d6 S/B 4 $15 Exotic, may be used as a chain or edged weapon, capable of tripping,
or disarming.
Mace d6 B/P 3 $10 Exotic, attacker gains a +1d bonus to attack rolls versus armored
opponents in melee.
Machete d7 S 3 $3
Naginata d8 S 9 $20 Exotic, reach 10'
Nunchaku d5 B 2 $5 Exotic, may be used to entangle, see chain entry
Pick d5 P 2 $2 Attacker gains a +1d bonus to attack rolls versus armored opponents
in melee.
Pitchfork d7 P 6 $3
Saber d8 S 5 $8
Sai d4 P 3 $15 Exotic, disarm.
Sap d4 B 2 $1 Inflicts non-lethal damage to Stamina. Target falls unconscious after
reaching 0 Stamina.
Shovel d5 B 5 $3
Sledgehammer d8 B 8 $7
Spear d8 P 6 $4 May be thrown 10/20/30
Staff d6 B 3 $3
Straight Razor d3 S .05 $1
Tetsubo d10 B 5 $30 Exotic
Tomahawk d6 S 3 $3 May be thrown 5/15/20
Tonfa d5 B 2 $8 Exotic, may be used to trip, or disarm
Trident d8 P 5 $10 Exotic, may be thrown 20'
Wakizashi d7 S 4 $12 Exotic
Warclub, ball headed d7 B 3 $3
Warfan d3 S 1 $2 Exotic, when used as a pair the weapons offer a +2 AC bonus versus
melee weapons.
Weird Frontiers d6 B 1 $60 Beat your foes with the rules book
Whip d2 S 1 $2 May be used to disarm, or trip.
Zweihander d12 S 4 $20 Exotic, two handed, adds a +1d modifier to any critical hit chart roll
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RANGED WEAPONS
WEAPON DAMAGE TYPE RANGE WEIGHT COST NOTES
Axe, throwing d5 S 10/15/25 2 $2
Bola d3 B 20/40/60 2 $3 May be used to trip an opponent.
Boomerang d6 B 30/60/120 2 $6 Exotic Weapon, will return if target is missed.
DC10 Reflex save to catch upon return.
Blowgun d2 P 10/20/30 1 $1
Bow d8 P 70/140/210 4 $10
Crossbow d10 P 80/160/240 5 $20 Weapon takes one full round to reload.
Dynamite see pg 147 * 10/20/30 .05 $.50 per stick Explosives. See page 147 for use.
Shuriken d4 P 10/20/30 .05 $2 Exotic Weapon, two may be thrown each round.
Sling d4 B 20/40/60 .05 $1
Slingshot d5 B 10/20/30 1 $2
Throwing Knife d5 P 10/20/30 1 $3
Firearms (simplified) Caliber and Ammunition: Lists the caliber and type of
The simplified firearms chart has a few new terms as ammunition used.
well: Load: Shows how many bullets the gun holds at one
Type: Single or double action refers to how a gun time.
operates when you pull the trigger. A double action Reload Time: Reflects the number of rounds it takes to
gun both cocks and fires the weapon when you pull reload a single bullet into the firearm.
the trigger. A single action gun can be “fanned” (see ROF: How many shots in a round the gun can
Firearms rules in the Combat section). mechanically fire without fanning.
SIMPLIFIED FIREARMS
WEAPON CALIBER TYPE AMMO DAM- ROF LOAD RELOAD TIME RANGE CONCEAL PRICE YEAR
AGE
Derringer .41 Single C&B d8 2 2 3 2/8/15 4 $7 1850
Pocket Pistol .30 Single C&B d6 2 5 3 5/15/50 2 $10 1850
Light Pistol .36 Single C&B d8 2 6 3 10/20/60 1 $12 1850
Heavy Pistol .44 Single C&B d10 2 6 3 10/20/60 0 $18 1847
Rifle-Musket .58 Muzzleloading C&B d16 1 1 3 25/50/75 -8 $15 1800s
Single
Carbine Single
Lever-Action .44 Lever Cart. d12 3 16 1/3 40/80/150 -4 $40 1864
Rifle
Long-Range Single
Rifle
Muzzleloading 10-12ga Muzzleloading C&B d14/ 1 1 or 2 3 15/30/60 -6 $8 1600
shotgun Single d10/d7
Scattergun 10-12ga Muzzleloading C&B d16/d8/ 1 1 or 2 3 10/20/40 -2 $8 1600
Single d4
Revolving 12ga Single C&B d12/d8/ 2 5 3 15/30/60 -6 $30 1857
Shotgun d5
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COMBAT MODIFIERS TABLE
CONDITION ATTACK ROLL MODIFIER
MELEE RANGED
Missile Fire Range Is…
Short N/A +1
Medium N/A 0
Long N/A -1
Attacker is…
Invisible +2 +2
Blinded -2 -4
On higher ground or mounted +1 +1
Squeezing through a tight space -1d -1d
Entangled -1d -1d
Using a non-signature weapon -2 -2
Firing into melee combat N/A 50% chance of hitting ally
Firing more than 1 shot in a round -1 for each shot after the first, cumulative
Fanning the hammer and NOT a gunslinger -1d for each shot after the first, cumulative
Defender is…
Blinded +2 +2
Entangled +1d +1d
Helpless (paralyzed, sleeping, or bound) +1d +1d
Kneeling, sitting, or prone +2 -2
Invisible -4 -4
Behind partial cover N/A +1 to defender’s AC
Behind half cover N/A +2 to defender’s AC
Behind full cover N/A +4 to defender’s AC
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also sold in large numbers. The iconic double-barrel
FIREARMS OF THE PERIOD Remington Model 95 derringer is the most famous
Derringers of this type, as seen in the hands of many a gambler
Derringers are small pocket pistols, varying in or mountebank. These are easily concealed and
size from four to eight inches long, and generally carried as a convenient backup weapon.
fairly lightweight. These are known as gambler’s Specialty Derringers – Several types of derringers
guns or ladies’ guns but are also commonly carried are being produced with conjoined weapons.
as backup, light-weight, yet effective (at short
ranges) pistols by people from many walks of life, Reid’s Knuckleduster – This pepperbox style
including soldiers, prospectors, lawmen, outlaws, derringer can be fired or held in the hand, and the
honest citizens, and the like. Pocket pistols have metal ring on the butt end is used to strike with like
been produced since the 1600s, but they have brass knuckles.
been popularized in the States by the Philadelphia Dolne Apache – This pepperbox-style French-
gunsmith, Henry Deringer. His cap and ball pocket produced derringer includes not only a grip formed
pistols, the Philadelphia Derringers, produced like brass knuckles, but also has a punch dagger
from the 1820s onwards, are so well known that blade protruding from the bottom of the wielder’s
his competitors use his name for the entire type of fist. A favorite of the French gangs, this also
pistols, the Derringers. provides a wide range of personal defense options
Single-shot cap-and-ball pistols include the for the discerning man about town.
Philadelphia Derringers and a range of similar large- Wesson Dagger-Pistol – This double-barrel
caliber, short-barrel pocket pistols. derringer has a dagger blade that is attached
Pepperbox Derringer - Pepperbox pistols consist between the twin barrels, or in rarer versions, a
of an array of from three to eight separately loaded folding knife blade that tucks along the barrels.
barrels clustered together for repeated firing without
the need for reloading. Modern pepperboxes have RIFLES & CARBINES
rotating barrels or rotating hammer actions, though
Rifles currently in use across the frontier span a
older ones had barrels that needed to be turned by
range of styles and technologies. The single-shot
hand. They are generally low caliber, from .22 up to
flintlock to cap-and-ball rifles or muskets of the pre-
.32. Makers of cap and ball pepperbox pistols include
war times are still being used, though most flintlocks
Allen & Wheeler, Marston, Leonard, Manhattan
have been converted to cap and ball. Briefly, long
Firearms company, Pearce, and a host of others.
arms fall into several rough categories, including
These are all consolidated together under the Allen
muzzleloaders, breech loaders, and repeaters.
& Wheeler pepperbox (single action) or Marston
pepperbox (double action). The Sharps pepperbox Muzzleloading Rifles and Muskets
pistols are emblematic of the rimfire metallic Smoothbore muskets – These weapons include
cartridge pepperbox pistols, with four clustered some of the last mass-produced military flintlocks
barrels that tip up for reloading. and older converted cap-and-ball military weapons.
Cartridge Derringers – Single shot and double- These were still in use in Civil War militias at the
barrel versions of these pistols are commonly start of the recent war and civilians certainly have
seen. They are generally relatively large caliber similar weapons. These are generally over four feet
(.41), though small caliber versions, such as the long, often have bayonet lugs, are muzzle-loading,
Remington Sawhandle, a .22 caliber single-shot, are and fire a large caliber, slow-moving lead ball.
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Some of these old flintlocks got converted to the immense, providing a +1D to hit at all ranges using
percussion system and are still being used today. The iron sights. For example, in the standard British
Springfield Army Musket Model 1840, Springfield army tests, this rifle hit the target over 50% of the
Model 1816, M1817 Common Rifle, and others time at ranges of 4200 feet. It is, however, notorious
exemplify this type. Civilian versions might often be for quickly fouling the barrel with repeated firing.
a bit shorter but are otherwise similar.
Breechloading Rifles & Carbines
Military Rifle-Muskets – This is the standard Carbines – Many variants on the breech-loading
infantry weapon of the war, and large numbers carbine have been produced during and after the
are still in use through the post-war era. These Civil War, but most share similar aspects. These
single-shot weapons are long, up to 56-58”, mount include a linen, paper, or metal cartridge that
a bayonet as needed, and fire a .58 caliber Minie ball contains the powder and ball and can be inserted
round. Examples of this sort of weapon include the into the breech quickly, a short over-all length for
Springfield 1855/1861/1863 Army rifle-musket, the ease of use on horseback (around 40” is common),
British Enfield 1853, the Lorenz rifle, and the M1841 approximate .54 caliber, and an external percussion-
Mississippi rifle. cap firing system. Some of these are particularly
Kentucky Rifles – This style of rifle was generally notable and are described below. Other makes
produced with a flintlock action and was a long (over of carbines during the War Between the States
five feet long), slim, .45 caliber rifle of the colonial include Burnside, Merrill, Smith, Gallager, Starr,
era that still was in use during the Civil War— Joslyn, Wesson, and Ballard—among others. Some
although it had been largely replaced by percussion of these use proprietary cartridges (Joslyn, Wesson,
cap technology. and Ballard), but most use the paper cartridge and
percussion cap. Large numbers of these are in use
Plains Rifles – These flintlock or percussion cap across the West following the war.
(after 1835) rifles were brawnier versions of the
Kentucky Rifle of the 1700s, popularized by the Sharps Carbine – This was the most common
Hawken brothers, in St. Louis. They were shorter carbine used by the Northern troops in the Civil War
than Kentucky Rifles, generally under four feet in and has a well deserved reputation for longer-range
length, and had a larger .54 caliber. They were in accuracy than other carbines.
common use up to the Civil War and continued to Maynard Carbine – This has a unique cartridge
be sold through the remaining half of the century. and tape-primer system as well as a reputation for
Morgan James Rifle – This percussion cap rifle is reliability and accuracy that even surpassed that of
made by one of the best known American gunsmiths the Sharps carbine.
for accuracy. It is designed specifically for target Rifles – There are a range of breech-loading rifles
shooting but also excels in the sharpshooter role. that were produced in the Civil War era, but after
It is often equipped with the Chapman-James the war and with the advent of metallic cartridges,
telescopic rifle sight, mounted in line with the these single-shot weapons have an ever-increasing
barrel. At 660 feet, specimens of this rifle can presence. While they are produced in a range of
routinely place 10 aimed shots in a 2 ½” inch circle. calibers, the most commonly used ones for martial
The accuracy provides the shooter with +1D to hit at or big-game hunting are presented here.
all ranges using iron sights.
Remington Rolling Block Rifle – This long-range
Whitworth Rifle – This percussion cap rifle is hunting weapon is produced in a range of calibers,
designed specifically for long-range sharpshooters with the .50-70, .45-70, and .40-70 being popular.
and is often equipped with a long 4x Davidson’s It uses a metallic cartridge and has an excellent
telescopic sight mounted alongside the barrel. The reputation for long-range accuracy. Many large
bullets are specially made hexagonal .45 caliber hard game and buffalo hunters use Remingtons for their
lead bullets that take additional time to ram down accuracy and stopping power. The Ballard 1875 is a
the 33” to 39” barrel, but the trade-off in accuracy is similar weapon but isn’t as common or well-known.
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Springfield Trapdoor Rifle – This military weapon Evans Rifle – The Evans rifle and carbine have an
has been produced since just after the Civil War. incredible capacity, almost double that of the Henry
Using metal cartridges means that water is less of an or Winchester, but use a specially made short .44
issue for folks using these rifles. This is also made in round that is a bit underpowered compared to those
a carbine version, for ease of use on horseback, but used in other lever actions.
the range is a bit lower than for the rifle.
Winchester 1866 & 1873 – These lever-action rifles
Sharps Rifle – This rifle saw use in the Civil War use a .44 round. The 1866 version has a brass frame,
among some regiments and is renowned for its giving it the nickname of “Yellowboy,” with the 1873
range and accuracy with the hard-hitting .52 caliber being upgraded to an iron frame. These also come in
round. It uses a paper cartridge and percussion carbine form, at a price of reduced range, and even
cap. The carbine version is more common and is an extremely short-barreled “Trapper” version.
described separately.
Winchester 1876 Rifle – Mr. Winchester’s improved,
Sharps Buffalo Rifle – The so-called “Buffalo Rifle” more robust, lever action uses the higher power .45-
or “Big Sharps” fires a .50 caliber bullet from a metal 70 rifle cartridge, rather than the pistol cartridges
cartridge with impressive power and range. It’s been used in the early lever actions. It comes in a carbine
used to take down every wild animal known to man form as well.
and some that are just now being discovered after
Henry Rifle – This is the first of the Winchester-
the Seven Days of Night. This rifle was used to take
style lever actions, using a .44 pistol cartridge to load
a mile-long shot at Adobe Wells. The Remington
the tubular magazine. This and the Spencer rifle
Rolling Block in .50 caliber performs just as well of
served well in the War between the States, though
course but doesn’t have the same name recognition.
Henrys were generally purchased privately. Henrys
Repeating Rifles and Carbines are produced in a rifle and carbine length. Henrys
The rapid development of firearms technology use a slightly underpowered pistol round when
during the Civil War led to the development of compared to those used in other military rifles and
state-of-the-art repeating rifles and carbines, which carbines of the time.
rapidly have become favored by many for their rapid Spencer Rifle – The Spencer was used extensively,
fire capability and large capacity. While some of the especially as a carbine by cavalry during and after
early attempts were a bit limited and anemic, the the War. It continues to be produced and extensively
pressures of war and numerous fine technological used throughout the West after the war. While some
minds have refined these to a highly robust and report problems with extraction of the .56 caliber
valued style of firearm. cartridges, most are quite happy with the seven-shot
capacity of this longarm, particularly compared to
Lever-action Rifles other common carbines.
The Lever action developed by Winchester and
his collaborators is the most impressive feat of Revolving Rifles – These rifles have tried to
firearms engineering yet seen. Lever actions work by capitalize on the known mechanism of a revolver
throwing the “lever” or trigger-guard forward and but instead use rifle-caliber ammunition and longer
then back, which both ejects the spent cartridge case barrels for improved range and power. A problem
and loads a new cartridge from the tubular magazine with these cap-and-ball firearms is that the gap
holding enough bullets to “load it on Sunday and between the revolver cylinder and the frame allows
shoot all week.” fragments of burning powder and hot gasses to
escape. This is not particularly a problem in a single-
Volcanic Carbine – This early lever-action uses a handed pistol, but in a rifle configuration, where
proprietary bullet composed of compressed powder the wielder’s face is right by the cylinder, this is a
and primer within the bullet. This makes for an serious problem. Most people find that the tradeoff
underpowered bullet, but the ability to put out many in capacity is not worth the inevitable facial burns.
shots in a short amount of time, no matter how anemic, The Roper system does use preloaded reusable metal
was impressive back in the days before the War. Now, cartridges to avoid this issue. While some like these,
of course, there are much better options out there.
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most folks with the ready money decide that a lever the Confederate cavalry and raiders during the war
action does better for them in most ways. and remains a popular choice for ease of use and
the ability to “clear a room.” The newfangled break-
Colt Revolving Rifle – The Colt company made
action guns aren’t as common, but as cartridges
a revolving rifle during the War, but it has several
become more available and the price of a good gun
problems that made it hard to use. It’s a cap-and-ball
falls, they will surely become more heavily used.
weapon, so reloading can be a mite slow. Also, it’s
Still, muzzleloaders remain the choice of many
prone to venting hot gas and burning powder into
homesteaders, lawmen, outlaws, and sportsmen due
the user’s face, which can be a mite disconcerting.
to their ease of use, readily available ammunition,
While this can be resolved by adding a small shield
and low cost. The repeating shotguns of Roper, Colt,
to the side of the weapon, the gas and powder
and Paterson provide another alternative for rapid
also occasionally ignite the other chambers in the
fire but are primarily prized by those who may need
cylinder, leading to a chain-firing misfire that can
to rapidly produce four 12 gauge loads of buckshot to
seriously injure shooters. They also make a shotgun
put the quietus to some beast or men.
with the same mechanism, some of which have been
converted over to cartridge fire, making them a mite Muzzleloading Shotgun – These use a percussion-
safer and handier. cap system and can load either loose shot and
powder or premade wrapped loads. These are
LeMat Revolving Carbine – The Lemat carbine
produced by a host of makers, including the famed
takes the Lemat pistol and adds an extended
European makers Greener and Purdey, as well as
barrel and stock to make it a carbine. It retains the
the American makers Allen, Sharps, Parker, Wesson,
central shotgun barrel along with the pistol-caliber
Whitney, Remington, Smith, Stevens, and Baker,
revolving cylinder, offering the user nine .42 caliber
among others. The American makers have been
pistol rounds in addition to the 16 gauge shotgun.
less prolific until after the War Between the States,
Roper Revolving Rifle – The Roper revolving rifle increasing production after that time. Prices are
uses their own reloadable steel cases for loading generally low, running around $5-10 at the lower end
into the cylinder, which makes them a much more but can be as high as $100 or more for a fine Purdey
pleasant shooting experience, owing to the lack of or the like. While these are produced in many
chain-firing and facial burns that can be seen with gauges, the most commonly seen on the frontier are
other revolving rifles. However, they ain’t cheap, 12 and 10 gauge.
and the steel cases need reloading between uses.
Breechloading Shotguns – These represent a step
Roper also makes shotguns, and they sell a couple
forward in the evolution of the shotgun, having
of kits that can convert between shotgun and rifle
been in production since the development of the
with mere minutes of work changing out barrels and
Lefaucheaux pinfire cartridge in the late 1840s.
cylinders.
However, American makers didn’t really start
producing these until 1865 and then only in small
SHOTGUNS numbers until the 1870s. These are produced by
The shotgun has remained relatively unchanged by a host of makers, including the famed European
the rapid evolution of the gunsmith’s art. Indeed, makers Greener, Purdey, and LeFaucheaux, as well as
the fowling piece of our forefathers would not differ the American makers Allen, Sharps, Parker, Wesson,
greatly from a modern Greener muzzleloader, save Whitney, Remington, Smith, Stevens, and Baker,
in the use of a modern percussion cap instead of a among others. Prices are variable, with the general
flint for firing. Shotguns of today are certainly more run costing between $15 and $20, but prices reach well
readily loaded, with the advent of prepackaged into the hundreds for a well-made Parker, Purdey,
cartridges or loads of shot and powder within or similar make. While these are produced in many
paper, linen, or mesh packaging—giving a more gauges, the most commonly seen are 12 and 10 gauge.
consistent pattern to the shot. The scattergun Scatterguns – These are cut down 10-gauge
(sawed-off or coach gun) is a shotgun with the shotguns, often carried by guards or outlaws. The
barrels taken down to 12-18” and was a favorite of range is decreased, but the spread is increased
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compared to longer-barreled options. The cutting M1842 Aston Caplock Pistol – This single-shot
may be done by a local gunsmith, the maker, or pistol fires a .54 caliber ball, using a percussion
anyone with a hacksaw. These are exceedingly cap ignition. The pistol butt and stock are made
popular among the more violent set of individuals of wood, with the butt end reinforced for use in
who eschew hunting. striking (d4 damage). These are not commonly rifled.
These are produced primarily by the Harpers Ferry
Roper Revolving Shotgun - The Roper revolving
Armory but also by numerous other makers through
12-gauge shotgun uses their own reloadable steel
the 1850s, but were replaced in the military arsenal
cases for loading into the cylinder, which makes
by revolvers at the time of the War. The M1832
them a much more pleasant shooting experience,
Flintlock pistol has also been converted to cap and
owing to the lack of chain-firing and facial burns
ball and issued to military units.
that can be seen with other revolving firearms.
Additionally, these come with the Roper choke Elgin Cutlass Pistol – This single-shot cap-and-ball
integral to the barrel, which provides for improved pistol was produced for the Navy in 1838. Firing a
range. However, they ain’t cheap and the steel cases standard .54 caliber ball, it also had an underslung
need reloading between uses. Roper also makes short 11” cutlass blade beneath the barrel (d6 melee).
rifles, and they sell a couple of kits that can convert
between shotgun and rifle with mere minutes of Cap and Ball Revolvers
work changing out barrels and cylinders. This is also The revolver, developed by Mssrs. Paterson and Colt,
available in a 16 gauge model (-1d damage). flourishes today across America. The cap-and-ball
revolver remains in use by a wide range of people,
Colt Revolving Shotgun – The Colt 12 gauge revolving although cartridge revolvers have been produced by
shotgun uses the same mechanism as in the Colt LeFaucheaux and Smith & Wesson since the 1850s.
revolving rifle, with many of the same issues. However, Remington and Colt have begun producing cartridge
it is an excellent way to produce a large amount of revolvers of their own in this modern era of the
lead in a short amount of time. The Paterson revolving 1870s, but the cap and ball remains in use, despite
shotgun was an earlier variant. Those converted to taking longer to load and having issues with keeping
cartridge fire are much safer to use. one’s powder dry. While the standard is a cylinder
with five or six shots, there are some ranging up to
PISTOLS 12 or even 20 shots! Calibers currently in use for
The pistol is an essential sidearm of both the cavalry revolvers range from .22 (handy for those looking
and the individual throughout America. Once Mr. for a more concealable and easily handled weapon)
Colt developed his revolver, it has become a key up to .45 (providing more than enough power to
part of the outfit for both military men and those stop the fiercest man or beast in the hands of a
riding the range. While a rifle may have better range trained gunslinger). A range of barrel lengths are also
and more power, the ready-to-hand nature of the produced, though generally ranging from four to
pistol has made it a favorite for settling disputes and eight inches (nine inches for the Walker Colt).
providing personal protection. In the past 50 years, Colt Walker – This single-action weapon was the
the pistol has progressed greatly, thanks to Mr. Colt first produced by Colt in 1847 as a cavalry handgun.
and other gunsmiths of the time. Weighing four and a half pounds, with a nine inch
barrel, and firing a .44 caliber round, this is the most
Muzzleloading Pistols powerful handgun of the time. The Colt Dragoon,
U.S. Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol – This single-shot made in 1849, lightened the weight and shortened
pistol fires a .54 caliber ball, with a flintlock firing the barrel slightly but is otherwise similar.
system. The pistol butt and stock are made of wood,
with the military version being reinforced at the Colt 1860 Army – This .44 caliber single-action
butt end for use in striking (d4 damage). These are revolver with an 8” barrel is in extensive use,
generally not rifled, though rifled versions do exist. particularly by Union cavalry, during the War
Both military and civilian versions are produced by a between the States as well as after the war. Several
plethora of makers from 1805 through the 1830s. similar pistols are also made, including the
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Remington Model 1858 New Army and the Starr The lack of a hammer makes it a bit faster on the
Single Action Army. draw, adding +1 to quickdraw attempts.
Colt 1851 Navy – This .36 caliber single-action pistol Starr Double-Action Army and Navy – The Starr
with a 7.5” barrel is extensively used—particularly revolvers are double action (only), produced in an
by those looking for a slightly lighter pistol than Army (.44) and Navy (.36) version, both with a 6”
the Army Model. Competitors include the Colt barrel. They use a double-trigger mechanism, with
M1861 Navy, Remington Model 1858 New Navy, and the cocking action performed by the first trigger
Whitney Revolver. and firing by a smaller, second trigger. These were
extensively used in the Western theatre during the
1851 Adams – This .44 caliber pistol is the first
War Between the States, and a large number are
double-action cap-and-ball revolver, produced in
still in use throughout the frontier. The 1861 Savage
Britain and was widely used throughout the British
Navy revolver is a double action as well, similar to
Army. It has no hammer and can’t be fired in single
the Starr Navy.
action, though the 1856 Beaumont-Adams model
remedies this by adding a hammer and providing a Walch 12-shot – The Walch revolver is a .36 caliber
single action/double action capability. The double pistol that uses a unique stacked load method to
action is widely praised by army officers for the fit 12 shots into a six shot cylinder. It has a short
rapid-firing capacity. 4” barrel, but the cylinder makes up for that, being
twice the length. The additional firepower is always
Colt Baby Dragoon – This .31 caliber single-action
welcome for anyone on the trail, but the chance of a
pistol is a smaller version of the Colt Dragoon, made
chainfire within the double-loaded cylinder is a mite
for pocket use, with a 4” barrel. Similar models
concerning for a lot of folks (+1d when rolling for
include the Remington New Model Pocket pistol
fumble). This was only made back at the beginning
(1858), Colt “Root” sidehammer pistol, Colt 1849
of the war and never quite caught on, though there’s
Pocket Pistol, and the Colt Paterson, which was the
some still about.
first revolver, produced in 1836.
Colt Pocket Police – This .36 caliber single action Cartridge Pistols
was produced with a five-shot cylinder in a 4” barrel Colt Frontier Model (M1878) – This double-action
length. Similar models include the Colt Pocket Navy, revolver has a larger frame to handle the increased
Kerr’s Patent Revolver (1857), Remington-Beals Pocket power of the .45 and .44 cartridges it fires. Barrels
Pistol (1837), and Moore’s Belt Revolver (seven shot). vary in size from 3” to 7”, though 5-7” are most
common. This revolver is also offered in numerous
LeMat Pistol – The LeMat pistol is a single-action other calibers, including .32 and .38 caliber models.
revolver with a nine-shot, .36 caliber cylinder and The precursor to this revolver is the M1877, which
barrel as well as a single-shot 20 gauge shotgun has the Lightning (.38) and Thunderer (.41) models,
barrel down the middle of the cylinder. The user can though these are reported to suffer from excessive
choose which barrel to fire by flipping a lever on the failure of the double-action spring mechanism,
hammer to switch the striker. While cumbersome reducing the shootist to single-action use. The
and heavy, at four pounds, no other handgun has Smith and Wesson Frontier Model is similar, with a
this combined shotgun and pistol firepower. standard 6 ½” barrel, though it has the faster S&W
Pettingill Army and Navy – The Pettingill is a break action loading mechanism (1/3 reload speed).
hammerless double-action (only) revolver produced Colt House Revolver – This single action, easily
in an Army (.44) and Navy (.34) configuration. The concealable, popular pocket pistol uses .41 caliber
Army revolver has a 7” barrel and weighs in at three metallic cartridges, with a 2-4” barrel length.
pounds, with the Navy version having a 4.5” barrel One model also goes by the moniker of the Colt
and weighing half that. However, the Pettingill has Cloverleaf, for its four-shot, clover-shaped cylinder.
a reputation for fouling extremely rapidly and has Similar guns include the Colt New Line .38 Pistol
an increased chance of misfiring (draw an extra card (five shots) and Remington New Model Police (five
from the Gun deck for every two hexes you have). shots).
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Colt Open-Top Pocket Pistol – This small, easily between barrels. The Merwin-Hulbert Pocket Army
hidden gun has a cylinder holding seven .22 is similar to the Frontier models, even to barrel
cartridges. The barrel is 2-3” long, making it excellent length, but has an exposed metal “Skull-crusher”
for the discrete, yet safety conscious gentleman or pommel with a lanyard hole (d4 melee damage).
lady. A similar design is seen in the Colt New Line
Merwin Hulbert Pocket Pistol – This .38 caliber, six
.22 Pistol.
shot pocket pistol has a barrel length ranging from
Colt Peacemaker – This is also known as the Single 3 -5”. Models 1, 2, and 3 are single action, with a spur
Action Army and is the first revolver designed by trigger (no trigger guard). They can be purchased
Colt specifically for use with cartridges. The rear with a “skull crusher” butt (+$2, d4 melee damage).
loading gate is robust, though it does not work as The Model 4 can be purchased in either single or
quickly for reloading as the tip-up mechanism of double action, with an optional folding hammer
Smith and Wesson—it is still preferred by many. spur (+1 to quickdrawing).
Firing the .45 or .44 round, this handgun replaces the
Merwin Hulbert Small Frame Pocket Pistol – This
Colt 1860 Army in U.S. military usage. The standard
smaller, 3” barrel, .32 caliber pocket pistol can be
version has a 7.5” barrel, with a 5” barrel also
purchased in either single or double action and
available (+1 conceal). Similar firearms include the
has an optional folding hammer spur as well (+1 to
Colt Open-Top Army, the Remington New Model,
quickdrawing).
and Remington Single Action Army.
Remington New Model Conversion Pistols – The
John Adams Revolver - The John Adams .45 double-
Remington New Model Army (.44) and New Model
action revolver of 1866 uses cartridges rather than
Navy (.36) are some of the first large caliber pistols
cap and ball and is the official British Army pistol.
to be converted to cartridges. Sporting an 8” and
The double action is widely praised by army officers
7” barrel, respectively, these are clearly belt guns
for the rapid firing capacity.
rather than pocket pistols. The Richards-Mason Colt
LeFaucheaux DoubleBarrel Pinfire – This unique Army and Colt Navy Conversion pistols are similar
20 round, .32 caliber revolver uses an arrangement of conversions of cap-and-ball revolver models to
a double cylinder and 2 barrels, all fired by the same rimfire cartridges.
single-action hammer.
Smith and Wesson, Model 1 – This .22 caliber,
LeFaucheaux M1854 – This six shot French-made seven shot revolver with a 3 3/16” barrel is the
military revolver with a 7” barrel uses the 12mm first cartridge revolver produced by Smith and
(.44) pinfire cartridge. While not as popular as the Wesson and a popular sidearm during the war and
Colt revolvers, many of these are sold to Army afterwards, despite the low powered cartridge. It
officers and private citizens. The pinfire cartridge utilizes a tip-up mechanism for loading cartridges,
is primarily used in Europe however, having not which is much faster than cap-and-ball revolvers,
caught on among American gun makers. though the cylinder has to be removed to load
cartridges. The low-powered cartridges and small
Merwin Hulbert Model 3 “Frontier” – This .44
size make it more of a pocket pistol.
caliber cartridge double-action revolver has an
innovative reloading mechanism that makes for Smith and Wesson, Model 1 1/2 – This .32 caliber,
rapid reloading. A 7” barrel is standard, though five shot revolver has a 3 ½” barrel and is sold as a
a 5” barrel can be ordered from the factory (+1 pocket pistol. It uses the same tip-up mechanism for
to quickdrawing). It can also be purchased as a loading as the Model 1 and Model 2.
single-action revolver. This can also be had with
Smith and Wesson, Army Model 2 – This .32 caliber,
a folding hammer spur for ease in drawing (+1 to
six shot revolver with a 6” barrel has been a favorite
quickdrawing from hidden holster). Several other
since the War Between the States. It uses the same
models are also produced. The Model 1 and 2 are
loading mechanism as the Model 1 and with the
single action, while the Model 4 is double action.
more powerful cartridge, is a favorite of those
The Model 4 has the option of a 3 ½” barrel as
wearing a belt gun.
well, with the pistol designed for ease of swapping
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Smith & Wesson, Model 2 – This single action, .38 may well be damaged if used to bludgeon a foe).
revolver has a 3 ½” to 4 ½” barrel, and a double- Accuracy is not the best, but better to use the
action variant is also produced in both .38 and .32 (d6 weapon you have with you than regret not having
damage) calibers. one. Several other makers also produced weapons of
this sort, sometimes referred to as poacher’s guns.
Smith & Wesson Schofield – The Schofield is one
version of the Smith and Wesson Model 3, along Artillery & Crew Weapons
with the S&W Russian, all in .44 caliber, with a 7” This weaponry, while not often carried by your
barrel. The U.S. Cavalry uses the Schofield, as well average gunslinger or cowpuncher, is still familiar
as versions made for the Imperial Russian Army and to anyone who made it through the War Between
others. The break-action loading, with an automatic the States. While any cannon can be fired by a
cartridge ejector, makes reloading much faster than single person, aiming and reloading the cannon
Colt and Remington models. takes a significant amount of labour, requiring large
Volcanic Pistol - This early lever-action in a crews of trained personnel. The smallest cannon
pistol size uses a proprietary bullet composed of (the swivel gun) can be served by a crew of two to
compressed powder and primer within the bullet. three and is aimed and fired by only one person.
This makes for an underpowered bullet, but the The Mountain howitzer requires a crew of three
ability to put out many shots in a short amount of to four people to serve it. Larger cannons have
time, no matter how anemic, is still impressive. teams of six to nine trained operators. Attempts to
effectively fire larger artillery without the character
EXOTIC FIREARMS having experience should carry with it a penalty
for untrained operation (d10 action die), unless it is
18-Barrel Pepperbox Pistol – This enlarged version clearly not involving aiming or reloading operations.
of the pepperbox pistol, produced in 1830, holds 18 Additionally, reloading times are tripled unless the
.28 caliber rounds, one within each of the cluster crew is experienced or doubled if the crew is short-
of 18 barrels. However, it must be turned manually handed.
between each shot, rather than cocking the hammer
to turn to the next barrel. Numerous variations on 1841 Mountain Howitzer - The howitzer is meant to
the pepperbox model are produced by a range of throw an explosive shell in an arc over fortifications
makers, with barrel numbers ranging from 3 to 18. but can be trained to fire directly ahead as well,
serving as a more wieldy cannon. Featuring a short
Dumonthier Shotgun Cane – This .410 shotgun is (3’) barrel length, cast in bronze, this mountain
a single-shot weapon using a cartridge, housed in a howitzer throws a nine pound shell and is made to
walking cane, and fired by a hidden trigger or button be packed on three mules and carried into battle or
on the cane. The cane has a metal shaft covered in drawn behind a single or pair of animals. This is one
gutta percha or similar material to simulate a normal of the most common forms of artillery to be found
wood or malacca cane, making it a formidable in the Western territories.
weapon in melee as well (although the mechanism
may well be damaged if used to bludgeon a foe). 1855 3” Ordinance Rifle Cannon - The Ordinance
Accuracy is not the best, but better to use the Rifle Cannon is a wrought-iron rifled cannon with
weapon you have with you than regret not having a 3” bore, firing a 9-10lb shot. This cannon has an
one. Several other makers also produced weapons of exceptional reputation for accuracy over all ranges.
this sort, sometimes referred to as poacher’s guns. Despite being iron, it does not have the propensity
for failure seen in the Parrot cannon, due to the use
Remington Rifle-cane - This .32 caliber rifle is a of wrought, rather than cast, iron.
single-shot weapon sold commercially by Remington
Arms. It uses a metal cartridge, fired by a hidden 1857 Napoleon Cannon (6 and 12 pounders) - The
button. The cane has a metal shaft covered in gutta Napoleon cannons are cast bronze and were the
percha or similar material to simulate a normal most common cannons used during the war. The six
wood or malacca cane, making it a formidable pound cannon has a 3 ½” bore and the 12 pounder
weapon in melee as well (although the mechanism has a 4 ½” bore. Both are smoothbore but with an
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excellent reputation for accuracy. While the six does not have the intense anti-personnel effect of
pounders can be pulled by a four-horse team, both canister shot. Grapeshot is packaged with a bag
the 6 and 12 pounders generally use a six horse team encompassing the shot held in a wooden holder.
to pull them. These, as with any cannon, can also be Grapeshot is fired only from larger cannons (10-12
emplaced in permanent fortifications. pounders or more). Grapeshot does have a more
limited range than solid shot, at about 500 yards. At
M1863 Parrot Rifle Cannon - The Parrot rifled
this time, with the advent of exploding shot, the use
cannon is a 3” bore, cast-iron cannon firing an
of grapeshot is on the wane.
elongated 10lb. round. Produced in limited numbers
for the Union during the War, it was never popular Solid Shot - Solid shot consists of cast-iron balls,
among artillery officers due to a propensity for or for rifled cannon, ovoid or elongated projectiles.
explosive failure. Some are no doubt still in Weight and diameter vary for individual guns.
commission or available as surplus. Solid shot is not terribly effective against scattered
troops but does well against fortifications or against
Swivel Gun - These small 1lb smoothbore cannons
columns of troops—wreaking horrific damage.
are generally loaded with 15-16 lead balls, though
Individuals struck by solid shot will automatically
they can fire a 1lb round ball (2” in diameter).
roll on the Artillery Critical Hit tables (below), in
Running about three feet long, they are mounted to
addition to taking the stated damage.
a post via a shank allowing them to swivel through
a wide arc and traverse slightly up and down. These Multiple Shot Artillery
are generally intuitive to fire and can be used as These weapons are the earliest machine guns,
conventional guns. providing suppressive fire on the battlefield, but are
Cannon Ammunition most often used as artillery. They may be hauled
behind horse teams or emplaced in permanent
Cannons fire a range of ammunition, as discussed
positions in fortifications, though generally cannon
below. Choices of ammunition will vary depending
are used for permanent emplacements. The cost of
on the choice of target.
these large repeating weapons is quite high, as they
Canister Shot - Canister shot is exclusively meant are clearly the state of the art in firearms technology
for anti-personnel actions. A thin-walled, tin at this time.They are generally crew-served weapons,
canister packed with iron or lead balls of 1-3 oz requiring multiple people to maintain loading of the
weight is loaded into the cannon, turning it into a ammunition in the guns, as well as to aim the guns,
3-4” bore shotgun with a range of up to 400 yards. though only one person is required to fire any of
The number of balls fired ranged from 27 3-oz balls them. Without a proper reloading team, however,
in the 6lb. cannon up to 72 in the 12lb. cannon and these will rapidly run out of ammunition and reload
even 148 1-oz musket balls in the mountain howitzer. rates will triple.
Case Shot (exploding shells) - These bursting 1861 Ager “Coffee-grinder” Gun - The Ager gun
shells include the Shrapnel shell, invented by the gained the moniker of “coffee grinder” due to its tall
British General Henry Shrapnel, and other shell hopper and side cranked firing handle. This early
types meant to burst upon impact or utilize a timed repeater only has a single barrel for its .51 caliber
fuse, spreading fire and casing fragments about. rounds. Ammunition is preloaded steel tubes put
Many of these are cast iron, scored to explode in into a loose hopper and gravity-fed into the firing
multiple, jagged fragments, though the Shrapnel mechanism. While a bit slower than others, it still
shell also has a canister of 72 musket balls meant to fires 20 shots a round from the 40 round hopper.
burst outwards from it in a deadly spray. These are However, the single barrel is prone to overheating,
commonly used in howitzers for indirect fire. with each round of firing after the first increasing
the likelihood of failure.
Grapeshot - Grapeshot consists of multiple
(generally nine) large 1-2” diameter iron balls. It 1862 Gatling Gun - The Gatling gun is the epitome
is almost exclusively used against ships, as it does of the multi-barreled repeating weapons of the
limited damage to more solid fortifications and time. Five to eight rotating barrels are fed by an
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ammunition hopper in earlier models or a long force of its passing. The target falls to the
stacked magazine in later models. The gun is ground, prone, and then notices that they
fired by turning a crank handle on the side, both are missing a hand or foot (determined
rotating, loading, and firing each barrel in turn randomly) and takes an additional 1d6 in
at an astounding rate of 30 shots a round. The damage. If now missing a foot, they suffer
earlier 1862 model fires a .50 caliber cartridge from a permanent -5’ to Movement. If a hand is
a gravity feed hopper which holds 60 rounds. taken, reload times are tripled and the target
The later magazine fed version from 1881 fires an suffers a -1d when firing rifles or shotguns.
astonishing 50 shots a round of .45-70 from an
4 The iron ball smashes into the target’s leg,
80 round stacked magazine. This version also has
leaving it hanging from a thread below the
shortened barrels, making it more mobile. Both
knee. The target is overcome by shock,
benefit from having a pair of dedicated loaders, who
requiring a DC15 Fortitude check to
can load the hopper or magazine while the gun is in
continue to function beyond screaming
operation. The gun can be traversed through a fairly
and passing out, as well as taking an
wide arc bounded primarily by the tall wheels of its
additional 1d8 in damage. After extensive
carriage, precluding much of the need for additional
rehabilitation, they can revel in their new
personnel to aid in aiming.
moniker of “Peg-leg.” The target suffers a
1865 Mitrailleuse - This French-made weapon permanent -5’ to Movement and -1 to Agility.
consists of 25, long steel barrels mounted together,
5 The iron ball slams through the target’s
fired by a lever system. It is mounted to a standard
arm, crushing the bones and muscles to
artillery carriage, creating a weapon that needs
a chunky paste. The target screams and
to be hauled about by a four to six horse team.
passes out (DC 15 Fortitude save to resist),
Additionally, this needs a trained six-person team
taking an additional 1d8 in damage and
to keep it aimed correctly and firing. However, it
suffers a permanent -1 to Strength.
sends its .51 caliber rounds up to 4500 feet, firing up
to 25 shots/round. The ammunition for this weapon 6 The target is smashed to the ground by the
consists of round, steel plates holding 25 rounds sheer force of the cannonball strike, with
that fit into the rear breech of the weapon and can multiple broken bones and shattered ribs.
be replaced in as little as 1 round, with a normal six The target is knocked out for 1d10 rounds,
person crew. The Mitrailleuse has been produced takes an additional 2d6 in damage, and
since the 1850’s, in various forms. Without the aid permanently loses 1 Stamina.
of one or two people to traverse the gun carriage as
needed, the arc these can normally cover is small 7 The target is struck in the torso, smashing
as well, reducing accuracy (-2d for firing without their pelvis, and leaving them twisted and
having a crew to aid in aiming). broken. The target takes an additional 2d8
in damage and is knocked prone, able to
Artillery Critical Hit Table (Modified by Luck) only drag themselves along the ground at a
Roll Result Movement rate of 2’ until fully healed. The
target permanently loses -1 Agility and -10’
1 The cannonball smashes into the target’s Movement but gains a new nickname of
weapon, tearing it out of their hand and “Sidewinder” to match their gait.
smashing it to flinders.
8 The target’s head is whipped from their
2 The cannonball whirs through the air, shoulders by the passing cannonball,
whipping towards the target as they duck killing them outright, splashing everyone
and reflexively raise their hand to ward it within 20’ in the blood fountaining from
off, neatly removing 1d4 fingers. their neck. All seeing this must make a
3 The cannonball snatches at the target as DC13 Grit check.
it passes on, bouncing into the air behind
them and twirling them around with the
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FIREARMS
MODEL CALIBER TYPE AMMO DAMAGE ROF LOAD RELOAD TIME
IN ROUNDS
Adams Revolver .44 Double C&B d10 3 5 3
Beaumont–Adams .44 Single/Double C&B d10 3 5 3
Caplock Pistol, double-barrel .69 Muzzleloading Single C&B d10 2 2 3
Caplock Pistol, single barrel .69 Muzzleloading Single C&B d10 1 1 3
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver .36 Single C&B d8 2 6 3
Colt Army Model 1860 .44 Single C&B d10 2 6 3
Colt Baby Dragoon .31 Single C&B d6 2 6 3
Colt Frontier .32 Double Cart. d6 3 6 1/2
Colt Frontier .44 Double Cart. d10 3 6 1/2
Colt House Pistol .41 Single Cart d8 2 4 1/2
Colt New Army .45 Single Cart. d10 2 6 1/2
Colt Open-Top Pocket Pistol .22 Single Cart. d5 2 7 1/2
Colt Peacemaker .45 Double Cart. d10 3 6 1/2
Colt Police .36 Single C&B d8 2 5 3
Colt Walker .44 Single C&B d12 2 6 4

Elgin Cutlass Pistol .54 Single C&B d10 1 1 4
Flintlock Pistol .69 Muzzleloading Single Flintlock d10 1 1 4
John Adams Revolver .45 Double Cart. d10 3 6 1/2
Lefaucheux M1854 Pinfire 12mm Single Pinfire d10 2 6 1
(.45) Cart.
Lefaucheux Doublebarrel 7.65mm Single Pinfire d6 2 20 1
Pinfire (.30) Cart.
LeMat Revolver .42/16ga Single C&B d8 (d10/d6/d4) 2 (1) 9 (1) 3
Merwin Hulbert Pocket Pistol .32 Double Cart. d6 3 6 1/3

Merwin Hulbert Model 3 .44 Single/Double Cart. d10 3 6 1/3
(Frontier)
Pettengill Army Revolver .44 Double C&B d10 3 6 3
Pettengill Navy Revolver .34 Double C&B d8 3 6 3
Remington Navy Model - .36 Single Cart. d8 2 5 1/2
Conversion
Richards-Mason Army Colt .44 Single Cart. d10 2 6 1/2
Conversion
Smith & Wesson Frontier .44 Single/Double Cart d10 3 6 1/3
Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 .32 Single Cart d6 2 6 1/3
Army
Smith & Wesson Model One .22 Single Cart. d4 2 7 1/3
Smith & Wesson Schofield .45 Single Cart d10 2 6 1/3
Smith and Wesson Model 2 .38 Single Cart. d8 2 5 1/3
Starr DA Army Revolver .44 Double C&B d10 3 6 3
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FIREARMS (CONT.)
RANGE CON- PRICE YEAR DESCRIPTION
(FT) CEAL
10/20/60 1 $16 1851 Also Tranter Revolver
10/20/60 1 $20 1856
5/15/40 -1 $2 1800’s
5/15/40 -1 $4 1837
10/20/60 2 $14 1850 Also Colt M1861 Navy, Remington Model 1858 New Navy, Whitney Revolver,
10/20/60 0 $20 1860 Also Remington Model 1858 New Army, Starr SA Army
10/20/60 2 $14 1848 Also, Colt "Root" sidehammer, Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol, Colt Paterson (1836)
10/20/60 2 $16 1877
10/20/60 1 $18 1877
6/15/50 2 $14 1870 Also Colt New Line Pistol, Remington New Model Police,
10/20/60 0 $17 1873 Also Colt Open-Top Pistol, Remington New Model, Remington Single Action Army
6/15/50 3 $8 1871
10/20/60 0 $20 1877
10/20/60 2 $15 1862 Also Kerr's Patent Revolver (1857), Remington-Beals Pocket Pistol (1837), Moore's Belt
Revolver (7 shot)
10/20/75 -1 $20 1847 Also Colt Dragoon
5/15/40 -2 $16 1838 11" blade under barrel (d6 melee).
5/15/40 -1 $2 1700’s
10/20/60 1 $22 1866
10/20/60 0 $17 1854 Also Lefaucheux M1858.
6/15/50 -1 $30 1862
10/20/60 -1 $30 1860

(5/15/25)
6/15/50 2 $18 1877
10/20/75 1 $18 1877 Also Merwin Hulbert Model 1 & Model 2 (Frontier and Pocket Army - SA only)
10/20/60 1 $20 1858 Hammerless. Increased misfire chance without frequent cleaning.
10/20/60 1 $20 1858 Hammerless. Increased misfire chance without frequent cleaning.
10/20/60 2 $9 1870
10/20/60 1 $15 1872
10/20/60 1 $20 1881

10/20/60 1 $16 1861 Also S&W Model 1 1/2, Remington New Model Pocket (Reload 1/3).
5/10/45 3 $4 1859
10/20/60 0 $18 1876 Also S&W Model 3, S&W Russian,
10/20/60 1 $15 1876
10/25/75 1 $25 1860
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FIREARMS (CONT.)
MODEL CALIBER TYPE AMMO DAMAGE ROF LOAD RELOAD TIME IN
ROUNDS
Starr DA Navy Revolver .36 Double C&B d8 3 6 3
Volcanic .41 Pistol .41 Lever Volcanic d6 3 10 1/2
“Rocketball”
Walch Revolver .36 Single C&B d8 2 12 4
DERRINGERS
Colt Derringer .41 Single Cart. d8 1 1 1
Philadelphia Deringer .41 Single Muzzleloading d8 1 1 4

C&B
Reid's Knuckleduster .32 Single Cart. d6 (d4 2 5 3
melee)
Remington Sawhandle .22 Single Cart. d4 1 1 1
Remington Model 95 .41 double Cart d8 2 2 1
Sharps Pepperbox Model 1 .22 single Cart. d4 2 4 2
Sharps Pepperbox Model 2, 3, 4 .32 single Cart. d6 2 4 2
Wesson Dagger-pistol .41 single Cart. d8 (d4 with 2 2 1
blade)
Dolne Apache Pistol (Brass 7mm Double Cart. d6 (d5 brass 3 6 3
knuckles & punch dagger)" knuckles/
d4 blade)
Allen & Wheeler Pepperbox .32 Single C&B d6 2 4 3 rds
Marston Pepperbox Handgun .31 Double C&B d6 3 4 3 rds
RIFLES
Burnside Carbine .54 Breechloading C&B d12 1 1 1
Single
Colt Revolving Rifle .44 Single C&B d12 2 6 3
Evans Rifle .44 Lever Cart. d8 3 26 2

Evans
Plains Rifle .53 Single ML/C&B d14 1 1 3
Henry Rifle .44 Lever Cart d10 3 16 1/2
Kentucky Rifle .40-.48 Single ML/Flintlock d12 1 1 4
LeMat Carbine/Shotgun .42/16ga Single C&B d10 (d10/ 2 (1) 9 (1) 3
d8/d4)
Maynard Carbine .52 Breechloading Cart. d12 1 1 1
Single
Remington Rolling Block .45 Rifle .45-70 Single Cart. d14 1 1 1
Roper Repeating Rifle .40 Single Cart. d12 2 4 1
Sharps Buffalo Rifle .50 Breechloading Cart. 2d8 1 1 1
single
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FIREARMS (CONT.)
RANGE (FT) CONCEAL PRICE YEAR DESCRIPTION
10/25/75 1 $20 1860 Also Savage 1861 Navy.

5/15/40 0 $15 1855 Underpowered. Also in .31 caliber (d4 damage)
6/15/50 0 $20 1857 Superimposed chamber loads. Requires manual loading. Increased chance of bad
fumble (+1d)
2/8/16 5 $8 1861 Also Moore Derringer (1861), National Arms Derringer (1866), Williamson
SingleShot
2/5/12 3 $15 for pair 1825 First “derringer”
2/4/8 4 $10 1866 Also useable as a knuckeduster (as brass knuckles)
2/8/15 4 5 1865
2/5/12 5 $10 1866
2/5/16 3 $8 1859 Also the Remington-Elliot Pepperbox (1863)
2/6/16 3 $10 1859
2/5/12 2 $9 1868 Has a 4" folding knife blade or a similar fixed blade that can attach to the barrel.
2/8/15 3 $12 1865 Also usable as brass knuckles and has an integrated short dagger blade.
2/8/15 2 11 1850
2/8/15 2 13 1850
50/100/200 -4 $22 1855 Also Merrill Carbine, Smith Carbine, Joslyn Carbine (Cart.), Frank Wesson Carbine
(Cart.), Ballard Carbine (cart.)
25/75/150 -5 $44 1855 Tendency to misfire (chain-firing all cylinders and spraying users left arm and
hand with gunpowder and lead fragments. Also Colt Paterson Rifle (1836)
50/100/200 -5 $45 1871 Carbine version - Range (25/75/150); Conceal: -4
50/100/200 -6 $28 1823

25/75/150 -4 $45 1860
50/100/200 -8 $20 1700’s
25/75/150 -4 $40 1860
(15/30/60)
50/100/300 -4 $27 1856 Reputation for long-range accuracy. Used by sharpshooters.
100/300/600 -6 $30 1865 Also Ballard 1875 Rifle.

100/200/300 -6 $50 1867 Revolving cylinder.
150/300/700 -8 $45 1874 Also Remington Rolling Block .50.
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FIREARMS (CONT.)
MODEL CALIBER TYPE AMMO DAMAGE ROF LOAD
Sharps Rifle .52 Breechloading Single C&B d14 1 1
Spencer repeating Rifle .56 Lever Cart. d12 2 7

Springfield Army Musket .69 Single ML/Flintlock d12 1 1
Springfield Rifle-Musket .58 Single ML/C&B d16 1 1
Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .50-.70 Single Cart. d16 1 1
Volcanic Carbine .41 Lever Volcanic d6 2 25

Rocketball
Whitworth Rifle .45 Single C&B d14 1 1
Winchester 1866/1873 .44 Lever Cart. d12 3 14
Winchester 1876 .45-70 Lever Cart. d14 3 13

SHOTGUNS
Single-barrel Breechloader 10-12ga Single Cart. d14/d10/d7 1 1
Double-barrel breechloader 10-12ga Single Cart. d14/d10/d7 2 2
Coach Gun Breechloader 10-12ga Single Cart. d16/d8/d4 1 or 2 1 or2

(scattergun)
Colt Revolving Shotgun 12ga Single C&B d12/d8/d5 2 5
Roper Repeating Shotgun 12g Single Cart. d12/d8/d5 2 4
Remington Rifle Cane .32 Single Cart. d8 (d6 melee) 1 1

Dumonthier Shotgun Cane .410 Single Cart. d8/d4/d3 (d6 1 1
melee)
18 Barrel Percussion .28 Single (Hand rotated) C&B d6 2 18
Pepperbox
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FIREARMS (CONT.)
RELOAD TIME RANGE (FT) CONCEAL PRICE YEAR DESCRIPTION
IN ROUNDS
1 100/250/500 -6 $30 1851, Carbine version - Range (50/100/250); Conceal: -4. Available
1853, converted to cartridge (.50) in 1873.
1859, 1863
1/2 50/100/300 -6 $40 1861 Carbine version ($28) - Range (50/100/200); Conceal: -4
4 25/75/150 -8 $5 1840 Last mass-produced military flintlock musket. Still in use in Civil
War militias at start of war. Some of these old flintlocks were
converted to the percussion system. Also Springfield Model
1816. M1817 Common Rifle,
3 25/75/200 -8 $20 1855, Also British Enfield 1853, Lorenz Rifle, M1841 Mississippi,
1861, 1863
1 50/100/400 -8 $20 1865, Carbine version - Range (50/100/200); Conceal: -4
1866, 1873
1/2 20/50/100 -3 $30 1856 Underpowered bullets. D6 damage
6 200/400/800 -8 $120 1857 Sharpshooter weapon. Telescopic sight. +2D to hit at all ranges.
1/3 50/100/250 -6 $40 1866, 1873 Carbine version - Range (50/75/150); Conceal: -4. Trapper
version - Range (25/50/100); Conceal: -3.
1/3 50/150/350 -6 $55 1876 Carbine version - Range (50/100/200); Conceal: -4
1 15/30/60 -6 $15 1851 European makers - Greener, Purdey, others. U.S. Makers (1865
onwards): Allen, Sharps, Parker, Wesson, Whitney, Remington,
Smith, Stevens, Baker
Subtract $10 from price for muzzleloaders (Reload time 3)
1 15/30/60 -6 $20 1855 European makers - Greener, Purdey, others. U.S. Makers (1865
onwards): Allen, Parker, Wesson, Whitney, Remington, Stevens,
Colt, Baker
Subtract $10 from price for muzzleloaders (Reload time 3)
1 10/20/40 -3 $15-$20 1855 Subtract $10 from price for muzzleloaders (Reload time 3)
3 15/30/60 -6 $30 1860 Also Colt Paterson (1839)

2 20/40/80 -6 $60 1867 Decreased fumble die by -1d. Improved choke for increased
range.
3 5/15/30 5 $15 1858
3 5/10/20 5 $20 1876
3 2/8/15 -1 $15 1830
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MACHINE GUNS
MODEL CALI- TYPE AMMO DAMAGE ROF LOAD RELOAD RANGE PRICE WEIGHT YEAR
BER
Ager “Coffee 0.51 Hopper Paper 2d10/5 rounds 20 40 2 rounds 50/100/400 $500 500 1861
Grinder” Feed Cart.
Mitrailleuse 0.5 Plate Cart. 2d14/5 rounds 25 25 2 rounds 100/300/500 $800 1800 1850
loaded
Gatling Gun 0.5 Hopper feed Cart. 2d14/5 rounds 30 60 2 rounds 100/200/600 $1,000 500 1862
1881 0.45 Magazine Cart. 2d12/5 rounds 50 80 1 rounds 100/200/400 $700 350 1881
Gatling Gun
ARTILLERY
MODEL BORE SHOT POWDER GUN & CAR- AMMO ROF CREW CANNISTER/ SOLID/ PRICE COST
WEIGHT CHARGE IN RIAGE WEIGHT WT IN GRAPE CASE OF
IN LBS. LBS. IN LBS. LBS. SHOT SHOT AMMO
RANGE RANGE
Swivel Gun 2” 1 0.25 100 - 2 2 300' 1500' $100 $0.50
6 Pound 3.5” 6 1.25 1700 1000 2 6 900' 4500' $800 $1.00
Napoleon
12 Pound 4.5” 12 2.5 2400 1500 1 8 1200' 4800' $400 $1.50
Napoleon
Parrot 3” 10 1 1800 1200 2 8 1200' 5400' $500 $1.25
Cannon
Ordnance 3” 10 1 1700 1200 2 8 1200' 5400' $650 $1.25
Rifled
Cannon
Mountain 4.5” 9 0.5 300 300 2 4 750' 3000' $400 $1.00
Howitzer
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ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
AMMUNITION SHORT RANGE (1/2 MAX RANGE) LONG RANGE DAMAGE CRITICAL RESULT MODIFIERS
DAMAGE
SOLID SHOT
1 pound 2d10 2d8 -
6 pound 3d8* 2d8* Automatic Critical on hit, roll 1d4
on Artillery Critical Hit chart
10-12 Pound 5d8* 3d8* Automatic Critical on hit, roll 1d6
on Artillery Critical Hit Chart
CANISTER SHOT
(15' spread at Short, 30' spread at Long; Reflex save for ½ damage)
1 lb. 2d8 2d4 -
6 lb. 2d12 2d8 Extended Critical range: 18-20,
use Critical Hit Chart: Firearms
10-12 lb. 3d12 3d8 Extended Critical range: 16-20,
CASE SHOT
(Reflex save for 1/2 damage, affects all in 30' radius)
6 lb. 4d8 4d8 Extended Critical Range: 18-20,
10-12 lb. 4d10 4d10 Extended Critical range: 16-20,
GRAPE SHOT
6 lb. 2d8* 1d8* Automatic Critical on hit, roll 1d2
10-12 lb. 3d8* 2d8* Automatic Critical on hit, roll 1d3
* = When used against personnel instead of structures, the damage die ‘explodes’ when the highest
possible number on the damage die is rolled. Roll that die again, and add to the total; keep
doing this if the high number continues to be rolled.
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CRITICAL HIT &
FUMBLE CHARTS

CRITICAL HIT CHART: BLUNT
Roll Result
0 or less Weapon lands with such force it inflicts maximum damage before bounding off of the target and
strikes either the attacker or an ally within melee range (50% chance) for ½ damage.
1 Cheap shot to the “tenders.” Target suffers +1d6 damage and is stunned for 1 round.
2 Weapon smashes the opponent’s elbow, striking a nerve and causing a momentary loss of
feeling. The blow inflicts +1d4 damage and causes anything carried to be dropped.
3 Blow smashes any weapon opponent may be wielding, doing an additional +1d5 damage. The
target weapon must pass a DC 8 Fortitude save or is destroyed.
4 Attack lands in the mid-section, knocking the wind out of the target, inflicting +1d6 damage
and causes 1d3 temporary Stamina damage each round until a DC12 Fortitude save can be made.
Reaching zero Stamina results in passing out for 1 turn or until roused.
5 Opponent spins awkwardly from the blow, off balance and vulnerable, offering a +1d bonus to all
attacks against them until their next action.
6 Weapon strikes low, smashing the foot of the target, breaking 1d5 toes, which inflicts +1d8
damage. Target suffers ½ movement until the broken bones heal.
7 Weapon strikes lower back, fracturing vertebrae for +1d10 damage. Target suffers -1d to all Reflex
saves until magically healed or treated.
8 Target suffers maximum damage while attempting to parry the blow. In addition to the damage,
they drop their weapon.
9 Hit to the spleen causes the target to vomit blood. Besides suffering +1d12 damage, the target
doubles over helplessly from pain. Only a Fortitude save at DC 13 allows the target to shrug off
the pain and function normally.
10 Weapon swings into the target's knee, causing a ligament to snap, inflicting +1d12 damage and
knocking the target prone. Movement is halved until healed magically or treated medically.
11 Target raises their arm to block the attack and the force of the blow snaps their wrist back,
breaking it, inflicting +1d12 damage. The hand is useless until bones are set or magically healed.
12 A brutal blow to the face knocks 1d4 teeth out of target’s mouth, inflicting +1d10 damage,
stunning them for 1d6 rounds. Target’s Personality checks suffer a -2 penalty when appearance
comes in to play.
13 Force of the blow inflicts +1d14 damage and spins target awkwardly on their feet, giving the
attacker an opportunity for a second attack.
14 Weapon lands solidly fracturing the femur, inflicting+1d16 damage that causes internal bleeding
for 1pt of damage per round until the bone is set or magically healed. Movement is halved until
the bone is healed.
15 Weapon connects squarely with the target's nose, shattering it and inflicting +3d6 damage. Target
loses all sense of smell until healed.
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16 Blow lands to the top of the target’s head, inflicting +1d12 damage and splits the skin above the
brow, blinding them for 1d6 rounds.
17 Brutal gut-shot knocks the plumbing loose, rupturing a vital organ. Weapon inflicts +1d16
damage and target bleeds internally for 1d2 damage per round until surgery or magical healing is
performed.
18 Swing strikes the foes windpipe for +3d8 damage. Target can only whisper until surgery or
magical healing is performed.
19 Minor skull fracture causes +3d8 damage and knocks the target senseless. Opponents gain +1d on
attack rolls for 1d10 rounds while the target is dazed.
20 Crushing blow to the chest causes +1d16 damage and breaks 1d6 ribs while collapsing the target's
lung. Target suffers -2d to any roll involving physical activity until healed.
21 Weapon crushes the orbital bone, freeing target's eyeball. The attack inflicts +1d16 dmg and
target loss of sight in one eye until surgery, or magically healed. All rolls requiring sight suffer a -2
penalty.
22 Blow connects with the spine, shattering several vertebrae. The attack inflicts +2d12 damage and
a DC 15 Fortitude save must be passed to avoid paralysis until magically healed.
23 Blow crushes bones and snaps tendons for an additional 2d12 damage. Target permanently loses
the use of an arm unless magically healed.
24 Blow strikes the target’s face with such force that both eyes are punctured by shards of bone from
their own skull, inflicting +3d12 damage. Target is permanently blinded until magically healed
and suffers a -1d penalty to all rolls requiring sight.
25 Vicious blow to the genitalia inflicts +2d16 damage. Target is stunned for 1d6 rounds and loses
the ability to reproduce until magically healed.
26 Blow lands on the head, cracking the target’s skull and causes brain matter to leak through their
nose and ears, inflicting +3d12 damage. Target's Intelligence is permanently halved and loss of
memory prevents any actions requiring complex thinking until magically healed.
27 Blow lands low, shattering every bone and tendon in the target's foot, splitting the skin, allowing
the gore to escape. Blow inflicts +3d8 damage and target becomes lame, halving movement until
magically healed.
28 Blow shatters the target’s ribcage, sending jagged bone shards into their heart. Target must
immediately pass a DC 15 Fortitude save or die instantly. Passing the save means the target suffers
+2d12 damage and is helpless until magically healed.
29 Inner organs are smashed to a fine paste, inflicting +4d12 damage as the target's bowels empty
and they begin bleeding internally. Target suffers +1d4 additional damage unless magically
healed.
30+ Target’s skull explodes like a gore-filled melon. Brain matter splatters everyone in a 10' area as the
target dies instantly.
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CRITICAL HIT CHART: FIREARMS
Roll Result
0 or less Target takes full damage from the bullet and receives a -2 penalty to all rolls for the rest of the
round.
1 Bullet grazes the target’s wrist causing the target to drop anything held (roll randomly to
determine if the left or right hand is affected). If the target is a creature, it loses one of its next
attacks.
2 Bullet strikes the target’s rib cage inflicting an extra 2d4 damage and dazes the target, causing
them to suffer a -2 to all actions checks for 1 round.
3 Bullet pierces the target’s elbow, hitting a nerve, causing a momentary loss of feeling. Bullet
inflicts +3d4 damage and causes anything carried to be dropped. Any actions using the arm are at
-1d for 1d6 rounds until the feeling returns to the arm.
4 Target’s calf bursts in a spray of gore for +2d6 damage. The target is at 1/2 Move until 1 full round
can be spent tending the wound.
5 Bullet passes through the target’s bicep for +2d6 damage causing any ranged weapon being held
(roll to see which arm is struck) to fire in a random direction, possibly striking an ally 50% of the
time. Non-ranged weapons are flung 1d30’ away in a random direction.
6 The target’s skull catches the bullet in the temple inflicting +1d8 damage and dazes the target
unless a Fortitude save can be passed at a DC of 12 (check each round until passed). The target is at
-2d to all actions until this save is passed.
7 Bullet strikes target’s weapon hand for +1d8 damage, peeling the skin back on the knuckles and
forces the target to drop anything being held. The target suffers a -1d penalty with any physical
actions until the wound is treated.
8 Bullet shatters the target’s collarbone doing +1d10 damage and dazes the target (they are unable to
act) until a Fortitude save is passed at a DC of 12 (can be checked each round until passed).
9 Bullet passes through the target’s abdomen, piercing the spleen, causing them to vomit blood. In
addition to +1d12 damage, target doubles over in agony and must pass a Fortitude save at DC 13 or
remain prone each round.
10 Target’s kneecap shatters causing +1d12 damage, making the leg lame. Movement is reduced by ½
until healed magaically. A physician can remove the penalty at the cost of a permanent -5' to move.
11 Bullet grazes the target’s hip sending them spinning to the ground. Target suffers +1d12 damage
and must remain prone for 1d4 rounds form intense pain before they can return to their feet.
12 Bullet passes through target’s jaw doing +1d14 damage and forcing a DC 13 Fortitude save to avoid
passing out from pain for 1d6 rounds or until roused. Target must seek medical attention to be
able to eat again.
13 Bullet strikes the target in the shoulder spinning them awkwardly and grants attackers a +2d
bonus on attacks for the rest of the round. In addition, 1d14 damage extra damage is suffered.
14 Bullet ricochets inside the target’s ribcage shattering 1d4 ribs and pierces a lung. Weapon inflicts
+2d12 damage, and any physical action must be performed through great pain (-2d to any physical
activity until magically treated or healed by a physician).
15 Target screams as their ear explodes in a puff of crimson mist. The target suffers +2d8 damage
and is penalized by -1d to any physical actions as blood fills the open wound, affecting their
equilibrium. Target also suffers -2 to any reaction rolls due to horrific scarring.
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16 Bullet ricochets off the top of the target’s head, splitting the skin above their brow. Weapon inflicts
+2d12 damage and causes blindness as blood continually runs into their eyes for 1d8 rounds.
17 Bone and tendon explode in a spray of gore as the target’s hand is destroyed (roll randomly for left
or right). Anything held is dropped, and the attack inflicts +3d6 damage in addition to losing the
use of their hand. Magical healing must be used to restore the hand.
18 Bullet opens up the lower abdomen allowing vital organs to spill out, inflicting +2d12 damage. One
hand must be used to keep their vitals from dropping to the ground as they begin to bleed out for
1d3 Stamina damage per round until surgery or magical healing can be performed (0 Sta is death).
19 Bullet penetrates both of the target’s cheeks leaving them with a mangled countenance. They
suffer +3d6 damage and a further 1d2 bleeding damage for 1d8 rounds or until they are treated.
Target has a hard time eating without food spilling out, and their speech is slurred.
20 Bullet slices through the target’s windpipe opening a hole that emits a sickening wet whistling
sound with each breath. Attack inflicts +3d8 damage and they are unable to act for 1d4 rounds in
addition to losing the capability to speak until treated.
21 Bullet disintegrates the target’s nose inflicting +3d8 damage. Their nose is permanently lost,
sending them into shock for 1d6 rounds. They are permanently disfigured until magically healed
and suffer -1d to all interaction rolls.
22 Target's eye explodes in a thick crimson yolk as the bullet lodges in the orbital socket of their skull.
They suffer +3d8 damage and lose sight in one eye (-2 to all rolls requiring sight).
23 Bullet enters the target’s chest passing vital organs and lodging in the spine. In addition to +3d8 damage,
they must pass a DC 15 Fortitude save or become permanently paralyzed until magically healed.
24 Bullet embeds in target’s shoulder inflicting +4d6 damage, and the arm becomes useless until
surgery or magical healing is performed.
25 Target’s mouth explodes as the bullet shatters 1d8 teeth and lodges in the back of the throat
inflicting +3d8 damage. They continue to bleed from the wound suffering 1 point of damage for
1d6 rounds. Additionally, they must pass a DC 10 Fortitude save or gag on their own blood for 1d6
rounds. While choking, they suffer -1d to all actions.
26 Bullet enters the target’s gut and pierces several vital organs before coming to rest in their liver. In
addition to suffering +3d8 damage, they must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save to avoid passing out for
1d6 rounds. Target continues to take 1d3 damage a round as they bleed out and only stops when
professional or magical healing can be administered.
27 Target's femur is shattered as the bullet pierces the artery. They suffer +3d12 damage and
drop prone. Target continues to bleed for 1d3 damage per round until the injury is treated
professionally or magically.
28 A major artery in the heart is clipped causing a spray of blood to pour from the wound with every
beat. Target suffers +3d12 damage and must pass a DC 15 Fortitude save or bleed out. Passing the
save inflicts 1d3 bleeding damage per round unless pressure is held or wound is professionally or
magically treated.
29 Bullet shatters the target’s sternum, piercing the heart, as they are knocked off of their feet, blood
jetting out of the wound in rhythm with their beating heart. The only action they can take is to
gasp as life vacates their body. Death claims them in 1 round X their current level unless magical
healing can be given.
30+ A silver dollar sized hole ventilates the target’s skull as a mist of gore and bone spray the area
immediately behind the blow. The target’s last sight is of the smoking barrel of the gun that put an
early end to their life. They are killed instantly.
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CRITICAL HIT CHART: PIERCING
Roll Result
0 or less Target takes full damage from the attack and receives a -1d penalty to all rolls for the rest of the
round.
1 Target dodges awkwardly, falling prone. All additional attacks strike at +1d and the target must
use their full move/action to stand up the following round.
2 Swing strikes target’s weapon for +1d8 damage and causes them to drop it. If they have no
weapon, the attack causes +1d8 damage and stuns the target for one round.
3 Blow strikes with such force that the target is slammed into an adjacent foe within 5’ doing
normal damage +1d6 to the other target. Should another foe not be in range, the target is spun
awkwardly and is left open for a bonus attack.
4 Penetrating blow to the target’s calf causes them to fall prone and attack does +1d8 damage. The
target’s leg must be treated or they suffer -5’ to movement.
5 A vicious downward swing severs 1d4 toes from the target’s foot inflicting +1d3 damage per toe,
and their movement is halved until treated.
6 The target’s hand is pierced, striking a vital nerve bundle. In addition to +1d8 damage the hand
is useless for 1d4 rounds until sensation returns.
7 A vicious blow to the mouth knocks 1d6 teeth out and inflicts +1d10 damage. Target must pass a
DC 12 fortitude save or become stunned for 1d4 rounds in addition to suffering a -1d penalty to
reaction rolls.
8 Attack pierces the target’s forearm (roll randomly to determine which arm) and the weapon must
be pulled free with a DC 8 Strength check. The attack inflicts +1d10 damage and the target suffers
a -2 penalty when attacking with the affected limb until treated.
9 Blow lands in the midsection with a sickening sound, slightly puncturing an organ for +1d12
damage as blood is vomited and the target bleeds out for 1d2 damage for 1d6 rounds.
10 Attack hooks target’s kneecap ripping it free and causing +1d14 damage. Target falls prone and
finds their movement halved until treated.
11 Target's hand catches the blow in an attempt to block the attack. In addition to suffering an additional
+1d12 damage, the target is spun off balance offering the attacker a bonus attack at +2 to hit.
12 The attack rips down into opponents back, rending flesh and snapping bone for an additional
+3d8 damage. Target must immediately pass a DC 13 Fortitude save to avoid having movement
permanently reduced by 5’ unless magically healed.
13 Attack impales the shoulder region for an additional +2d10 damage. If the source of the attack
was an actual weapon, it is considered stuck, further inflicting 1d8 damage per round that the
weapon remains in the wound. Additionally, the target can be “steered” into oncoming attacks
from allies. Allies gain a +1d attack bonus until a DC 13 Reflex save can be made and the target
uses a standard action to remove the weapon.
14 A vicious strike punctures the target's eyeball causing it to explode in horrific fashion. The orb
explodes in a crimson yolk. Attack inflicts +3d6 damage and target is permanently blind in one
eye (-2 to all physical skills requiring sight) unless magical healing can be administered.
15 Target's foot is impaled, shattering tendon and bone as the weapon drives into the ground
inflicting an additional +3d6 damage. Additionally, the weapon pins the target to the spot until
the weapon is removed by making a DC 12 Strength check. While pinned to the ground, allies
gain a +1d bonus to attack rolls. Once free, the target suffers a -5’ to movement until treated.
16 The attack strikes the back of the target's head, puncturing the skull and spilling brain. The
attack inflicts +3d8 damage and target’s Intelligence is reduced by 1d4. Additionally, the attacker
must pass a DC 8 Strength check to remove the weapon.
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17 Blow hits with such force that the target is knocked prone and pinned to the ground. Weapon
inflicts +3d8 damage and immobilizes target until a DC 13 Strength check is passed by someone
other than the target to remove the weapon.
18 Lucky attack punctures the neck, piercing the carotid artery, causing blood to spray with each
beat of the heart. Target suffers +2d8 damage and bleeds out for an additional 1d3 damage unless
pressure is held or wound is treated.
19 Vicious blow penetrates both of target’s cheeks, leaving a large hole in each. The target suffers
+2d8 damage and continues to bleed out for 1d2 damage for 1d6 rounds. Target is left with
horrible scarring and slurred speech in addition to having difficulties keeping food in their
mouth until magically healed.
20 Blow penetrates target’s arm, destroying muscle and tendon while severing vital nerves. Target
suffers +2d12 damage and permanently loses the use of the arm until treated.
21 A strike to the sternum breaks away 1d6 ribs causing +3d6 damage and unbearable pain. Target
must pass a DC 13 Fortitude save each round or do nothing but wince in agony. For the next 1d12
days the target suffers a -1d penalty to all rolls as the wound heals.
22 The attack lands against the femur, shattering it as the femoral artery pumps jets of crimson into
both target and attacker’s face. Target suffers +3d12 damage and continues to bleed out for 1d3
damage until stabilized. Movement is permanently reduced by 5’ until magically healed.
23 With a downward swing, weapon rakes targets spine, embedding in vertebrae, severing nerves.
Weapon inflicts +3d12 damage and the target must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save or lose the use of
their legs until magical healing can be administered. Additionally, the weapon is stuck and must
be wrenched free by making a DC 10 Strength check.
24 A sickening pop can be heard, followed by a scream as gore explodes from target’s face. Attack
strikes at the temple, traveling through both eyeballs, destroying them along with a large portion
of the face. The attack inflicts +4d8 damage and the target must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save or
pass out for 1d6 rounds. Target is permanently blinded until magical healing can be administered.
25 Strike targets the “tenders” of the foe, essentially ruining any future attempts at reproducing.
Attack inflicts +4d10 damage and the target must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save to avoid going into
shock for 1d10 rounds.
26 Strike ruptures the target’s bladder inflicting +4d8 damage and a DC 13 Fortitude save must be
passed to avoid passing out for 1d10 rounds. Target must receive surgery or magical healing or
lose 1d4 Stamina points per day before dying of infection.
27 Attack catches the lower portion of the jaw ripping the mandible free from the target’s face. The
horrific wound inflicts an additional +3d12 damage and the target must pass a DC 15 Fortitude
save to avoid going into shock (effectively helpless). Target is incapable of speech and must
receive magical healing or die a slow painful death due to infection and starvation. The target
loses 1 Stamina point per day until zero is reached, signifying death.
28 A major artery of the heart is pierced by the attack sending sprays of crimson from the wound
with each beat. Target suffers an additional +4d12 damage and must immediately pass a DC 14
Fortitude save to avoid instant death.
29 A wasted breath escapes from the chest wound as the lung is punctured. Target suffers +4d12
damage and loses the use of the lung causing all physical rolls to be made at -2d. Target must
receive immediate magical healing (see rules for bleeding out) to avoid death within one round
per point of Stamina.
30+ The attack lands true to the front of the target’s skull, piercing it in such a way that the
momentum catches it and jerks it free from the spinal column. Target shudders and falls to the
ground twitching as their final breaths escape from their lungs. Death is instantaneous.
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CRITICAL HIT CHART: SLASHING
Roll Result
0 or less The weapon strikes true but is partially reflected back onto the attacker. Weapon inflicts maximum
damage on the target while the attacker receives normal damage for the weapon with no strength
modifiers.
1 The skin on the target’s knuckles on one hand (roll randomly to determine hand) is gashed. Target
suffers +1d6 damage and drops whatever they are holding.
2 Wicked slash to the forehead! The wound opens up inflicting +2d4 damage and causes blindness for
1d4 rounds as blood streams down into the eyes.
3 Target blocks blow awkwardly, leaving themselves off balance and open for an additional attack.
4 The attack slashes the stomach region, cutting a deep wound that invites a splattering of gore at the
target’s feet. The wound inflicts +1d6 damage and you gain +4 to your next attack against the target as
they slip in their own blood.
5 A shallow but vicious slash momentarily takes target to one knee. Target suffers +1d8 damage and
must use their next full action to rise.
6 Target blocks the attack sacrificing its forearm to spare the vitals. A deep gash slices to the bone
inflicting +2d6 damage. Anything held is dropped and pressure must be applied for the next 1d4
rounds to avoid suffering 1d2 bleed damage.
7 The target slips as they try to side step the attack, leaving their back open to a wicked strike. The deep
cut severs a muscle in the back inflicting an additional +1d10 damage. Additionally, the target suffers
-1d to all physical actions for 1d3 days or until healing can be administered.
8 Attack severs 1d5 fingers from target’s hand (roll to determine which hand) as they instinctively throw
a hand up to protect their face. Target suffers +1d3 damage per finger lost and suffers -1 to all actions
taken with the hand for each finger lost. If all five are severed, the hand is useless until magically
healed.
9 A cut to the thigh slices deep, leaving the weapon embedded in the femur. Blow causes +1d12 damage
and opponent drops to one knee until weapon is pulled free (DC 10 Strength check). Once pulled free,
target suffers 1d3 damage each round from bleeding until stabilized or treated.
10 Target screams in agony as their nose is sliced off in a spray of gore. The nose lands 10' away and the
target takes an additional +1d12 damage. Pressure must be applied for 6 rounds to avoid an additional
1d3 bleed damage per round. Unless the nose can be reattached, target suffers -3 to all reaction rolls
due to their horrific appearance and strange whistling sounds heard when breaths are taken.
11 A solid swing cleaves through the lower jaw ripping it free from the skull inflicting an additional
+1d14 damage and forcing a DC 15 Fortitude save to avoid passing out from pain for 1 turn. Target is
incapable of speech and must receive magical healing or die a slow painful death due to infection and
starvation, losing 1 point of Stamina per day until zero is reached signifying death.
12 One of the target's ears is cleanly sliced from their head. Target suffers +2d8 damage and suffers -1d to
any physical actions as blood fills the open wound, throwing the target off balance. Target also suffers
-2 to any reaction rolls due to horrific scar.
13 Attack severs one of the target’s hands (roll to determine which one) doing an extra 2d8 damage and
the wound continues to bleed out for 1d2 damage for 6 rounds unless pressure is applied. The hand
can only be reattached by magical healing.
14 A lucky attack slices across the face of target leaving a deep wound and gouging open an eyeball. The
target suffers +3d6 damage and loses the use of one eye (-2 to all physical based rolls) unless magically
healed.
15 Weapon slashes the back of target’s leg, severing tendons and arteries, knocking the target prone.
Attack causes +3d6 damage and continues to bleed for 1d4 damage for 6 rounds unless pressure is
applied. Movement suffers a -5’ penalty until treated.
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16 Blow cuts a deep chunk from target’s shoulder severing both artery and ligament. Attack does +2d12
damage and a further 1d4 bleed damage for 1d6 rounds unless pressure is applied. Arm is rendered
useless until treated.
17 Abdomen is slashed deeply, slicing into a vital organ. The target suffers +2d12 damage and an
additional 1d3 damage from bleeding out each round for 6 rounds. Target must also pass a DC 13
Fortitude save or lose consciousness for 1d8 rounds.
18 A solid attack cleaves into the upper torso of the target, snapping the clavicle. The attack inflicts
+3d8 damage in addition to causing the target sickening pain. The target suffers a -1d penalty to any
physical actions until treated.
19 Target is effectively scalped as the strike peels back the thin layer of skin covering the skull. The attack
inflicts +2d10 damage and continues to inflict an additional 1d3 damage from bleeding out each round
for 6 rounds, or until stabilized. Target suffers a permanent -3 to all reaction rolls due to the wicked
scar and lack of hair.
20 Target throws a hand up to block a potentially fatal blow but in the process the forearm (roll to
determine which arm) is split down to the fingers in gruesome fashion. The attack inflicts +2d12
damage and the target must pass a DC 15 Fortitude save to avoid passing out for 1 turn. Until treated,
all physical actions with the arm suffer a -1d penalty.
21 Horrific slash to the face severs their upper lip and gouges 1d8 teeth out. Target suffers +2d12 damage
and continues to bleed out for 1d2 damage unless pressure is applied for 6 rounds. Target suffers a
permanent -4 to all reaction rolls due to the grisly scar due and missing teeth.
22 A slash to the back cuts deep into the spine, severing the spinal cord. Target suffers +3d10 damage and
the target must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save or suffer nerve damage that affects all reflexive actions.
Target loses 3d6 Agility points until magically healed.
23 A sickening spray of gore covers the ground as the target's leg is severed just above the knee. The
attack inflicts +2d12 damage and an additional 1d3 damage from bleeding out each round unless
pressure is held on the wound. Target must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save to avoid shock (treat as
unconscious). The leg is lost and movement is halved unless magical healing can be administered.
24 The target screams in agony as the attack severs their arm just above the elbow (roll to determine
which arm) and the attack inflicts +2d12 damage with an additional 1d3 damage each round from
bleeding out unless pressure is applied. The arm is lost unless magical healing can be administered.
25 A well-aimed slash severs the carotid artery in the neck, causing a hot spray of crimson to gush with
each beat of the heart. The attack inflicts +3d8 damage plus an additional 1d3 in bleed damage each
round unless pressure is applied to the wound and will continue until treated.
26 The attack splits the target’s skull, severing the part of the brain responsible for memory. In addition
to suffering +3d12 damage. The target's Intelligence is permanently reduced by 3d6 to represent the
loss of mental capacity.
27 The weapon swings low, claiming one of the targets feet at the ankle. The attack inflicts +3d8 damage,
knocking the target prone. Movement is halved until magical healing can be administered; however,
with the use of a prosthetic movement is only reduced by -10’.
28 A devastating cut bypasses vertebrae slicing deeply into the spinal cord. The target suffers +3d12
damage and must immediately pass a DC 15 Fortitude save or suffer permanent paralysis until magical
healing can be administered.
29 The weapon opens the targets abdomen, spilling their innards to the ground. In addition to suffering
+4d10 damage, the target must immediately pass a DC 15 Fortitude save to avoid bleeding out. If
passed, the target can do nothing but hold their innards in until treated.
30+ A gush of blood jets into the air from the place the target’s head used to rest. Decapitation results in
instant death.
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CRITICAL HIT CHART: WRESTLING
Roll Result*
0 or less You get caught up in your signature move not thinking about the safety of allies. Foe is hit for +1d8
damage, and the ally nearest them is also hit by a rebounding blow for 1d4 damage.
1 The skin on the target’s knuckles on one hand is peeled back. Target suffers +1d6 damage and drops
whatever they are holding.
2 Bell clap! You strike with two open-palm strikes targeting the target’s ears. In addition to +2d4
damage, the target is deafened for 1d4 rounds (-1d to all actions).
3 Grab and jab! You twist target’s weapon out of their hand, throwing it 10' away and staggers them
back 10'.
4 Knife chop! Wrestler strikes a major artery in the neck, temporarily disrupting blood flow to the
target’s brain. The attack inflicts +1d6 damage and the target must pass a DC 12 Fortitude save or
pass out for 1d2 rounds.
5 Elbow Smash! Wrestler lands an elbow to the target's temple area temporarily stunning them. In
addition to standard damage the wrestler may make an additional attack.
6 Heel stomp! Wrestler leaps into the air focusing all of their weight into a heel stomp that connects
with the target’s foot. 1d5 toes are broken and target suffers +1d8 damage in addition to being
unable to walk for 1d4 rounds.
7 Suplex! Wrestler lifts target high into the air before driving them down, back first onto the ground,
fracturing vertebrae. Attack inflicts +1d10 damage and the target suffers -1d to all Reflex saves for 48
hours.
8 Nose jam! With an upward strike the wrestler breaks and forces the nasal bones back into the brain
for +1d10 damage. Target suffers -3 to all reaction rolls due to horrific appearance of a caved in nose.
9 Kidney thief! Wrestler catches target in a vulnerable position, directing a powerful strike to a
kidney. The attack inflicts +1d12 damage and the target must pass a DC 13 Fortitude save or pass out
from the pain for 1d4 rounds.
10 Flying knee kick! Wrestler leaps high into the air, spinning 360 degrees before landing a powerful
kick to the target’s knee. In addition to +1d12 damage, target drops to one knee as the kneecap is
dislocated. Target suffers a -1d penalty to all physical actions until the injury is treated.
11 Clothesline! The attack breaks the jaw of the target doing +1d14 damage and forces a DC 13
Fortitude save to avoid passing out from pain for 1d6 rounds. Target must seek medical attention to
have the mandible reattached.
12 Ear twister! The wrestler puts enough pressure on his pull to rip the target’s ear off. Target suffers
+2d8 damage and suffers -1d to any physical actions as blood fills the open wound, throwing the
target off balance. Target also suffers -2 to any reaction rolls due to the horrific scar.
13 Body slam! Target's shoulder is dislocated for +3d6 damage and the arm dangles useless until
treatment can be provided.
14 Eye plucker! Wrestler strikes the target’s eye with a rigid finger, plunging and hooking the organ
free of the skull. Target suffers +1d16 damage and loses the use of one eye (-2 to all physical based
rolls) unless magically treated.
15 Pile driver! Target is swept up, vertically upside down, before being driven head first into the
ground. Target suffers +1d16 damage and must pass a DC 13 Fortitude save or become paralyzed for
1d3 days.
16 Pipe crusher! Target is struck directly in the trachea, crushing the windpipe. The attack inflicts
+1d14 damage and the target suffers -2d to any physical actions until treated.
17 Flying kick! Launching into the air, the wrestler lands a heel to the target’s mouth, knocking 1d8
teeth out and causing them to bite through their tongue. Attack inflicts +2d12 damage and the
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target continues to bleed for 1d2 damage each round for 1d6 rounds. Target has a hard time talking
unless the tongue can be reattached.
18 Tomahawk chop! Wrestler cleaves into the upper chest of target, snapping the clavicle. Attack inflicts
+3d8 damage in addition to the sickening pain. Target is -1d to any physical actions until treated.
19 Skull peeler! Target is effectively scalped as wrestler digs their nails into the skin of the target’s
forehead, peeling back the thin layer covering the skull. Attack inflicts +2d10 damage and the target
continues to suffer 1d4 in bleed damage each round for 1d6 rounds until stabilized. Target suffers a
permanent -3 to all reaction rolls due to wicked scar.
20 Arm breaker! Wrestler catches the target’s arm in a crushing hold, snapping it like a twig. The
attack inflicts +2d12 damage and the target must pass a DC 14 Fortitude save to avoid passing out.
Target also loses the use of their arm until treated.
21 Flying leg lariat! Launching into the air, the wrestler locks legs around the target’s neck and slams
them down to the ground. Attack inflicts +3d12 damage and the target must pass a DC 12 Fortitude
save or suffer spinal damage and partial paralysis resulting in a loss of 2d6 Agility points.
22 Supernatural elbow drop! Wrestler leaps high into the air, coming down directly on target’s leg.
Target’s femur shatters as the femoral artery sprays gore in both target and wrestler’s face. Target
suffers +3d12 damage and continues to bleed for 1d3 damage each round until stabilized, in addition
to being unable to stand.
23 Nut buster! A forceful knee to the genitalia explodes the area for +4d6 damage. Target is stunned
for 1d8 rounds and loses the ability to reproduce.
24 Flying knee strike! Wrestler launches high into the air, planting a knee in the center of the
target’s sternum, crushing their ribcage. In addition to +3d12 damage, the target must pass a
DC 15 Fortitude save or have both lungs collapse. Once collapsed, the target suffers 1d4 Stamina
damage each round until Stamina zero is reached, meaning death. Only magical healing may be
administered.
25 Raven claw! Wrestler rakes and severs the carotid artery causing a spout of blood to spray with each
heartbeat. Attack inflicts +3d8 damage plus an additional 1d3 in bleed damage each round unless
pressure is applied to the wound or healed.
26 Ultimate skull crusher! Wrestler flips the target upside down vertically before slamming them down
head first, causing the spine to plunge through the base of the skull into the brain. Attack inflicts
+3d12 damage and the target's Intelligence is reduced by 3d6.
27 Breath taker! Wrestler launches into the air landing a crushing hold on target’s windpipe, crushing
it instantly. Target must pass a DC 15 Fortitude save or die a slow painful death as they struggle for
breath, taking 1d6 stamina damage each round until Stamina zero is reached and death occurs.
28 Spine cracker! Wrestler lifts the target high over head and drops to their knees, shattering target’s
spine over the shoulders of the wrestler. Target takes +3d12 damage and must immediately pass a
DC 15 Fortitude save or suffer permanent paralysis. Only magical healing can repair the damage.
29 Casket plant! Wrestler slams target to the ground before launching high into the air and planting
both heels into the gut of the target, rupturing several vital organs. In addition to +4d12 damage,
the target must immediately pass a DC 16 Fortitude save or bleed out instantaneously. Passing the
save means bleeding 1d4 damage each round until treated.
30+ Spine ripper! Wrestler flips the target to the ground, momentarily stunning them. The wrestler
then twists and pulls with such force that the target’s head and spine are ripped from their body in
a bloody display of gore. Target is slain instantly.
*Luchadores declaring a signature move may either take the result rolled on the Critical Hit chart or opt to keep their
declared move, in which case double all damage dice rolled in addition to the duration of any special effects.
875

FUMBLE CHART: MELEE
Roll Result
0-1 The attack goes wild, causing a momentary loss of balance, giving opponents a +1d to attack rolls
until your next action.
2 The attack goes horribly wrong as you slip or trip on something overlooked on the ground. You
must pass a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid landing prone in addition to giving all enemies a +1d
attack bonus until your next action.
3 Sweat from your hand or perhaps the blood of your enemy from a previous attack causes your
weapon to fly from your hand 1d20' away. If the weapon is a natural attack, such as a claw,
assume the attacker twists awkwardly, causing momentary numbness as the limb becomes
useless until a DC 10 Fortitude save can be passed.
4 Blood or sweat enters your eyes or perhaps your target kicks dirt up at the wrong moment. You’re
temporarily blinded and suffer a -4 to attack rolls for 1d4 rounds.
5 You slip on something as you swing, causing the attack to go wild and strike a fellow ally also
engaged in melee (combat is considered abstract, thus any friendly participating in melee may be
affected). Use the same rules for firing into melee to determine the results of the fumble.
6 The attack strikes a well-defended area of the target. Weapons must immediately pass a DC 13
Fortitude save to avoid being broken (DC 15 to repair). In the case of a natural weapon (claw, bite,
etc.) the attacker suffers damage equal to the attack.
7 The attack misses wildly giving the target confidence in knowing they’re superior in prowess.
The remainder of the encounter grants a +1d bonus to attack rolls against you.
8 Your weapon strikes something other than the target, causing it to not only break but damages
your attacking hand as well. In addition to the destruction of the weapon, the attacker suffers the
normal damage of the weapon -1d.
9 You over-commit to your attack and miss badly, slipping into melee range of the next ally to
attack (ranged or melee). The next attack that misses the original target automatically strikes you
instead for normal damage.
10 Attacker twists the wrong way during the attack, pulling a muscle in their groin. The pain
momentarily stuns the attacker for 1d4 rounds in addition to falling prone.
11 The fierce nature of your opponent is so intimidating that the attacker must withdraw on their
next action and redirect their attack on a different target or withdraw and flee if no additional
target is available.
12 Your attack lands weakley and becomes stuck, whether in your own gear or your targets or
possibly a terrain feature. The attacker is considered entangled until a DC 12 Reflex save can be
passed. While entangled all attacks that miss follow the firing into combat rules (even melee
attacks) and can potentially strike the original attacker.
13 The attacker is left wide open, granting a fierce flurry of blows to which they may only try and
deflect. The enemy immediately gains a bonus attack and may continue making bonus attacks as
long as each lands successfully, up to a maximum of 6.
876

FUMBLE CHART: MELEE (CONT.)
14 The attack is somehow reversed by the defender and used to inflict a critical hit upon the
attacker! In addition to inflicting normal damage, roll 1d8 and consult the appropriate Critical
Hit chart.
15 The attack is anticipated in a way that leaves them standing in awe as the weapon is taken by the
defender and used against the attacker as a free bonus attack. The target must have a free hand to
take the weapon and make the attack or may drop held item(s), otherwise the weapon is thrown
1d20'. Attacks made with natural weapons should reroll on the chart.
16 The attack is so mistimed that it strikes a random ally with such accuracy that a new attack roll is
unnecessary and inflicts +1d damage.
17 The attack is blocked so effectively it causes the attacking limb to break with a sickening snap!
Attacker suffers 1d12 damage and the limb is useless until treated. Additionally, if a weapon was
used during the attack it is thrown 1d20' away.
18 Attacker slips on something or trips, landing prone on the weapon in such a way that normal
damage is suffered (no Strength modifier) and a critical hit is scored (roll the attackers crit die).
19 The attack is rendered useless and the attacking limb is held, allowing the defender to maneuver
the attacker so that all enemy attacks gain a +1d to both attack and damage rolls until the
defender releases the limb or the original attacker passes a DC 13 Reflex save.
20 Lady Calamity has been waiting for this moment! You face a superior foe(s) and they delightfully
sense your imminent demise. Your are "gifted" one Hex token for every additional attack you
miss for the next 10 rounds.
21 The defender has faced and defeated the attacker in a past life. Every move seems to be
telegraphed and countered, while the attacker’s defenses seem useless. For the duration of the
encounter, the original attackers AC is reduced by -4 and attack rolls suffer -1d.
22 The attacker has a split-second vision causing the attack to miss, as the attacker is overwhelmed
by seeing their fate sealed instead of the threat at hand. The attacker must spend their next
action running directly away from the source of the fumble, giving it a free attack. Should
the attacker survive the encounter, they’re left with a permanent minor phobia related to the
encounter.
23 Your attack is horribly off mark and catches an ally off guard at the worst possible moment. Your
attack lands on the ally and scores an automatic critical result. For the duration of the melee
you're troubled by your action, suffering a -1d to both attack and damage rolls.
24 Lady Calamity has had her eye on the attacker for some time and wants to make certain their
meddling in her plans ends today. Instead of earning one Hex token for the fumble, they gain
1d4+1 Hex tokens. In addition, the attacker’s weapon is jerked mysteriously from their hand (if
appropriate) and scatters 1d20' away.
25+ Lady Luck has turned her attention to the attacker’s opponent, seeing them as playing an
important part in some future event. She grants 1d4 temporary Boons to the adversary to be used
against the original attacker and the critical hit range threshold is increased by one with each
successful strike the opponent lands against the original attacker only.
877

FUMBLE CHART: RANGED
Roll Result
0-1 Attacker’s weapon slips slightly in their hand! The attack not only misses, but the following
attack is made with a -1d penalty on the attack roll.
2 Something on the ground causes the attacker to slip or trip, throwing the attack off and wasting
the shot. Additionally, the attacker must immediately pass a DC 10 Reflex save to avoid falling
prone.
3 Perhaps the sun or maybe a reflective light of some sort causes the shot to drift from the target.
The attack not only misses, but the attacker continues to see spots for the next 1d3 rounds,
causing a -2 penalty to attack rolls while in effect.
4 Your weapon malfunctions (bow string breaks, axe head flies off the shaft, etc.) and must be tend
to it before it can be used again. Your attack is lost and the affected weapon must be repaired
with a DC 8 skill check. Magical weapons lower the DC by one for each +1.
5 The shot ricochets, potentially rebounding towards the attacker! Make a second attack without
ranged modifiers against the attackers AC. Success results in standard damage for the weapon.
6 The attack is poorly aimed and made strikes a random ally for standard damage. No additional
attack roll is needed.
7 The attack blunders as the attacker drops the weapon used to make the attack. The weapon is
dropped and must be picked up by spending the next available action and may not be used on the
round it is retrieved.
8 The attack strikes the target but in an area that causes no damage, instead invoking the anger of
the target and directing their next attack on the attacker with a +1d bonus.
9 Sweat or blood from the attacker trickles into their eyes just as the attack is made, blurring their
vision until they can wipe their eyes clear using a standard action with a free hand. Additional
attacks suffer a -1d penalty until this can happen.
10 The attack is knocked wild by an ally engaged in melee, or perhaps due to slipping on something
lying on the ground. The attack not only strikes an ally but stuns them for 1d3 rounds as they
have suffered a wound from the hands of a trusted friend.
11 The weapon malfunctions or you slip during the process of release, hitting yourself. No roll is
required and you suffer the normal damage of the weapon.
12 Attacker slips and falls prone as they move to gain a better vantage point. Bows must pass a DC
10 save to avoid breaking, while thrown weapons cause their unmodified damage to the attacker.
The attacker is left prone until they take an action to stand.
13 The attack goes wide and leaves the attacker open for a bonus charge attack from the target. The
target must have a direct path to the attacker and be within normal movement range. The charge
attack is made at a +2, but leaves the charger at a -2 to AC for the remainder of the round.
878

FUMBLE CHART: RANGED (CONT.)
14 The attacker is caught by a target with supernatural reflexes. They snap the arrow/thrown
weapon in half while piercing you with a doom-tinged glare. The attacker is intimidated for the
duration of the encounter, suffering a -1d to all further attack rolls directed against the original
target.
15 Lady Calamity smiles upon the attacker and marks them for doom. The attacke’s fumble range
improves by one (for example 1-2 after the first miss, 1-3 after the second, etc.) for each successive
miss for the duration of the melee.
16 Lady Luck has chosen to intervene on behalf of the defender for reasons known only to major
forces at play. The defender is given 1d3 Boons that may be used in standard fashion when the
attacker is involved.
17 The attack is on target, but a random ally steps in the path of the attack in such a way that they
suffer normal damage and the effects of a critical hit.
18 The attack misses wildly, but the attacker garners the attention of not only the defender, but all
allies of the target not currently involved in combat. All allies of the defender will be aimed at the
attacker as they’re seen as a threat that must be taken down. All attacks against the attacker are
made with a +2 bonus.
19 Attacker receives a brief vision of a violent death resulting from the current encounter. The
attacker must attempt to withdraw from harm's way for the duration of the combat. If the
attacker cannot escape, all attacks are made with a -2d penalty.
20+ Lady Calamity directly intervenes as a ghostly female form materializes, catches the attack, and
sends it back towards the attacker with deadly precision. This return attack not only inflicts
maximum damage, but also scores a critical hit to the original attacker. Use a d16 as the Crit die.
879

FUMBLE CHART: FIREARMS
Roll Result
0-1 The gun accidentally discharges before proper aim can be taken, alerting the target to your bad
intentions. Their next attacks against you gain a +2 attack bonus.
2 The cylinder is over-packed, sounding off with a deafening boom! You are effectively stunned for
1d2 rounds as you try to regain your senses as the ringing in your ears subsides.
3 Flaming debris from the spent cartridge or possible blow-back from a faulty round burns your
hands. You suffer 1d3 damage and must pass a DC 10 Reflex save to keep hold of the firearm.
4 The cylinder is over-packed and goes off with a deafening boom and fiery flash. The attacker is
not only stunned for 1d3 rounds, but all ranged attacks within 50’ suffer a -2 to attack rolls due to
opponents and allies seeing spots.
5 The shot goes off, but the sweat from the attacker’s palm causes the firearm to fly from the
attacker’s hand, landing 1d10’ away. The shot misses, and the attacker must spend their next
entire action retrieving their weapon (if they expect to use it).
6 The chamber is overloaded causing a minor explosion as the shot fires. The force of the shot
catches you off guard, throwing you to the ground. You are considered prone and must pass a DC
12 Reflex save to avoid dropping the weapon.
7 All rounds in the firearm are fouled, and the gun must be emptied and cleaned before being used
again.
8 The shot misses, hitting a hard surface that causes the round to ricochet back towards the
attacker. Make a normal attack roll versus the attacker’s AC to see if the fateful shot finds its new
mark.
9 Somehow your grip is off, causing the hammer or some other part of the firearm to catch one of
your fingers or part of the hand. The attacker suffers 1d4 damage and a -1d attack penalty with
the affected hand for 1d6 rounds.
10 The shot strikes the target, but the shot lands harmlessly on a part of the defender’s gear. The
defender spins, cursing up a storm and uses words best left unmentioned about the attacker’s
mother. The attacker flies into a rage and must direct all attacks at the defender with a -1d
penalty to all actions for the duration of the encounter.
11 The shot explodes before leaving the barrel of the gun, causing a fiery backblast of gunpowder to
temporarily blind the attacker for 1d6 rounds in addition to inflicting 1d6 burn damage.
12 The shot is knocked wide by someone or something, causing the shot to strike a random ally.
The attack automatically hits for normal damage and stuns them for 1d3 rounds as they try to
make sense of the apparent betrayal.
13 The shot kicks back from an over-packed round, striking the shooter in the face for 1d8 damage.
The wound cuts into the forehead causing blood to seep into the attacker’s eyes. The wound
must be tended by spending the next 1d3 rounds to stop the bleeding to avoid a -1d to all attack
rolls.
14 The shot goes wide but gains the full undivided attention of the attacker’s intent to put them in
a pine box. Rather than face another shot, the defender makes an immediate bonus charge attack
at +2 with a -2AC penalty incurred against any additional attacks against them during the round.
880

FUMBLE CHART: FIREARMS (CONT.)
15 The shot fires and strikes something causing the round to ricochet back towards the attacker to
inflict maximum damage. The shot also stuns the attacker for 1d3 rounds as they try to gather
their senses.
16 An integral part of the gun breaks, making the weapon useless until proper tools and time can be
spent to repair it by making a DC 13 skill check. Magical firearms gain a DC 14 save modified by
+1 for each bonus of the gun.
17 Several rounds in the gun go off prematurely. Roll a random die for each round remaining to
determine how many rounds explode. Each round causes 1d4 burn damage to the attacker, who
is also knocked prone from the mishap.
18 Lady Luck intervenes on the behalf of the target for reasons only known to the powers that be.
The defender is given 1d3 Boons that can be used as normal when related to the source of the
attack.
19 The shot misses the mark, but the noise and flash from the shot attracts the attention of all
enemies involved in the combat. Until the attacker’s next attack, all ranged attacks from the
defender and their allies are directed at the attacker with a +1d attack bonus.
20 Lady Calamity intervenes as a ghostly female form materializes, catches the bullet, and directs it
back towards the shooter with deadly precision. The shot not only causes maximum damage, but
inflicts a critical hit to the shooter with a d16 Crit die.
21 The attacker receives a brief vision of a violent death stemming from the current encounter,
which fills them with dread. The attacker must attempt to withdraw and pull out of harm's way
for the duration of the combat. Should escape not be possible the attacker suffers a -2d penalty to
all saves and attack rolls.
22 The attacker screams in agony as the gun backfires, sending smoldering shrapnel into one of the
attacker’s eyes, popping it like an over-sized grape. The attacker suffers maximum damage from
the gun and loses one eye. Only magical healing will restore the eye and the attacker suffers a
permanent -2 attack penalty to all ranged attacks.
23 Lady Calamity manifests in front of the attacker appearing as a ghostly hag. She rips the gun
from the attacker and immediately begins fanning the hammer amidst maniacal cackling. The
first shot is aimed at the attacker, while remaining shots are aimed at allies of the attacker. Shots
are made with no modifier, but successful strikes inflict a critical hit using a d8 as the Crit die.
24 Your firearm chain-fires before you can take aim, causing all remaining rounds to explode. The
firearm is ruined (including magical firearms) and explodes in a 10’ area. All allies, including the
attacker, suffer normal damage for each remaining round in the gun. A DC 12 Reflex save will
halve the damage.
25+ The attacker’s shot explodes with the force of all remaining rounds, causing a part of the gun
to blowback, penetrating deep into the skull of the attacker. With a blood curdling scream the
attacker drops to the ground, clawing at the mangled pulp that was once their face. The attacker
suffers instant death and all allies must pass a DC 8 Fortitude save to avoid throwing up and
suffer a -2 penalty to their next attacks.
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INDEX
0-Level.20, 21, 24, 34, 107, 117, 128, Aunt Petunia’s parasol. . . . . . . 218 Breechloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
139 Avenging angel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Brew check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 157
6th sense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Axle grease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Bronze head of the
prognosticating… . . . . . . . . . . . 179
—A— —B— Brown bear gloves of Chief
Abaia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656 Badger claws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Machakw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637
Ability checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Ballad die. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Bulletproof duster. . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Ability Point Loss . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Balor’s evil eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Bunyip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661
AC (armor class). . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Bandoleer of plentiful bullets. 481 Bushwhack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Banshee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Byakhee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661
Acephali. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 657 Barrel length reduction. . . . . . . 133
Achilles stratagem. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Basil’s malleable mixture. . . . . 328 —C—
Action dice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Battle cry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Cactus jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Battle hardened. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Calaboose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504
Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Bayonet/bowie knife blade. . . . 133 Calavera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Agility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Bear walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743 Cap & ball (C&B). . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Ahkiyyini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658 Beat with the ugly stick. . . . . . . 117 Carnivorous plants. . . . . . . . . . 663
Ain’t quite right. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Bedlamite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 176 Cartridge conversion. . . . . . . . . 133
Airin’ the lungs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499 Bestiary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 Carousing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612
Alchemy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Belt of size change . . . . . . . . . . 193 Catching fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
All-fired restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 Black cat licorice. . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Celestials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Alternate identity. . . . . . . . . . . . 517 Black dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687 Chameleon salve. . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Ampisbaena, giant . . . . . . . . . . 659 Black gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645 Chameleon’s brew. . . . . . . . . . . 296
Ammunition (caliber). . . . . . . . . 131 Bladerunner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660 Character creation . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Angelic arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Bleeding out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Character sheets. . . . 882, 883, 884
Apache fear dust. . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Blinding faith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Apocalypse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluecap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685 Chasing/chases . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Bombs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Cheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Arcane arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Bombs, acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Chenoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 667
Arcane checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Bone caller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502 Chickabiddy legs. . . . . . . . . . . . 505
Arcane spectrometer . . . . . . . . 217 Bone dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 43 Chi die. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Arenaceous belows. . . . . . . . . . 178 Bone to dust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Chi disciplines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Arm drag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Boons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Child of Anansi. . . . . . . . . . . . . 745
Armless steering . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Boot shaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 Children of Yig . . . . . . . . . . . . . 669
Armor class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Boots of acceleration. . . . . . . . 221 Chupacabra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 670
Armor of darkness . . . . . . . . . . 464 Borrowed grace. . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Arrowhead of the Cheyenne tribe. Bouda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743 Cleanse the soul . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
643 Boulder dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 Clockwork familiar. . . . . . . . . . 194
Artillery & crew weapons . . . . 853 Bounding leap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Coal devils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671
Assisting (skill/ability checks). . 125 Bow and arrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Cold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Atonement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Brainbuster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Cold ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672
Attack roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 128 Brain jelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Colour out of space. . . . . . . . . .673
Attributes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22 Branding iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Comanche style. . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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Combat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Combat (in the spirit world) . . 577
Deadpoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 678
Dead shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
—E—
Eagle-eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Compatibility with DCC . . 15, 175, Dead speak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
El cuerpo de piedra. . . . . . . . . . . 78
608, 611, 650 Death bat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 773
Elder thing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684
Compatibility with MCC . . . 608, Death Crawls West (adventure). .
Elixir of the comet . . . . . . . . . . 301
610, 650 776
Elixir of vegetation
Concealability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Death grip vulture. . . . . . . . . . . 680
transmogrification . . . . . . . . . . 334
Contested rolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842
Elki’s hoop drum. . . . . . . . . . . . 638
Contraptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Derangement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Encumbrance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Core mechanic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Derringers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846
Equipment (see Appendix starting
Corruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Devil’s bane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
on pg. 836)
Corvus corax . . . . . . . . . . . 109, 110 Devil’s own luck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Etiolated psyche . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Crawling claws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675 Devil’s snare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 664
Exfluncticated void. . . . . . . . . . 527
Crawling ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 676 Dhole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 681
Exorcism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Creation cube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Dice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Exotic firearms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853
Creepy peeper lozenges. . . . . . 294 Dice chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619
Critical hits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Difficulty levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Eye of the cat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Critical hit die . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 34 Dimensional shambler. . . . . . . 682
Eyes of the chosen. . . . . . . . . . .379
Crossing the veil. . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Dire revelations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Crystal ball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
Cthuthonic embrace . . . . . . . . 482
Disarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 842
Disintegrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
—F—
Faerie food and foison. . . . . . . 690
Cube of blood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646 Disorder/phobia . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Faerie huntsmen and hounds.688
Cube of bone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646 Dit da jow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Faeries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685
Cube of brains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646 Divine healing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Fallen breastplates of the Sioux. .
Cube of skin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647 Divine intervention . . . . . . . . . 102
638
Cú Chulainn's blood. . . . . . . . . . 311 Doom and gloom . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Fall from grace. . . . . . 101, 172, 608
Curly wolf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524 Double action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Falling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Cushioning cordial. . . . . . . . . . 280 Double face. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 683
False muzzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Cyclopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677 Double-set trigger. . . . . . . . . . . 134
Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cyrus Trimmer’s dual holster gun Doubtful soul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Familiar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 98
rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637 Downtime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612
Fan the hammer . . . . . . . . . 59, 137
Draconic breath lozenge. . . . . 316
—D— Dragon hide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Fateful favorite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Fear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127, 141
Damage and death . . . . . . . . . . 139 Dragon’s breath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Fear no evil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Dance with the devil. . . . . . . . . 96 Draught of quills. . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Ferryman’s coin. . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Dark inheritance. . . . . . . . . 117, 119 Dread-skin belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 638
Ferryman’s reprieve . . . . . 109, 112
Darkness (see Combat Modifiers Dream (spell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
Fetch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Table pg. 845) Dropping a torch or lantern. . 147
Filed down sights . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Deadeye die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Drowning/suffocating. . . . . . . 147
Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 147
Dead head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Dryad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687
Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, 129
Dead man’s cactus. . . . . . . . . . . 663 Dust devil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Firearms (advanced). . . . . . . . . 846
Deadman’s hand. . . . . . . . . . 53, 54 Dust of ossifience. . . . . . . . . . . 299
Firearms (simplified). . . . . . . . . 844
Dead man’s noose. . . . . . . . . . . 637 Dynamite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Firing into melee. . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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Fire vampire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691 Glass web spider. . . . . . . . . . . . 701 Hellbloom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 664
Fisher from outside . . . . . . . . . 694 Gloom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hellfire blaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fishing creel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645 Glorious glistening slime of the Helmet of consciousness
Flair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 slug god. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589 displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Flames of truth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Gnoph-keh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701 Helmet of sensory augmentation.
Flaming scourge . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Godsight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 183
Flesh communion. . . . . . . . . . . 692 Godspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Herman Conway’s stag handled
Flight of the feather. . . . . . . . . . 88 Golden vocal philter. . . . . . . . . 281 knife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 639
Flurry of fury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Golem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702 Hexes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Flying heads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695 Golemite armor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Heyaschi’hayti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671
Flying kick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Grappling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Hidden ones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756
Flying polyp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 696 Grave walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 High tolerance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Flying stallion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238 Grave-wraith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706 Hit Die. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Foldable soldier. . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Graviton glove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Hit points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Folding knife blade. . . . . . . . . . . 133 Great race of Yith . . . . . . . . . . . 708 Hoedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Folding hammer spur. . . . . . . . . 133 Green thumb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Holster modifications . . . . . . . 134
Folklore (spell). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 Grim conversation . . . . . . . . 42, 46 Holy gaze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Foo dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 697 Grit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 141 Holy smite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Foresight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Grit (check). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Holy sponge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Formulae. . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 158, 159 Grit (losing & gaining). . . . . . . . 141 Hornswoggling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Fortifying filament. . . . . . . . . . 257 Gug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710 Horses of the invisible. . . . . . . 714
Fortitude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gun butter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 Hourglass of the time continuum.
Fortitude (miracle) . . . . . . . . . . 368 Gun deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 265
Four cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646 Gun deck (multiple firearms). . 137 Huracánrana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Free bleeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Gun deck results (ghost-irons).60 Hyde’s brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Freeze ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Gun magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628 Hypnotic goggles. . . . . . . . . . . .203
Fumbles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Gunslinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fumble die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 34 Gunsmithing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 —I—
Fungi from Yuggoth. . . . . . . . . 724 Gyaa-yothin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711 Immunity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Funnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Incomprehensible babbling . . 450
—H— Indomitable will . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
—G— Hafermann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712 Inebriated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 148
Gallows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 Hair of the dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Infernal egg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Gambler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hang fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528 Initiative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Gear check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 157 Hankering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Insanity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Geyser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Harmonic lobotomizer . . . . . . 264 Insomnia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Ghast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698 Harpy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714 Instant cactus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Ghost beings of Ib. . . . . . . . . . . 698 Healing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Intelligence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ghost-iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Healing rays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Intoxication. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 148
Ghost irons (spell). . . . . . . . . . . 467 Heat exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Ghost loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Heating up the marks . . . . . . . . 78 Iron golem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Ghost suit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Heavenly lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Isaac Kirkland’s high back saddle.
Ghouls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 699 Hellbilly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 640
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—J— Lozenge of homuncular
manifestation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Mi-go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724
Miracle check. . . . . . . . . . . 102, 157
Jackalope, dire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715
Lt. Benjamin T. Anderson’s Miracles. . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 365, 608
Jacob Calhoun’s boss of the plains
Confederate… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 641 Miraculous growth. . . . . . . . . . 414
hat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640
Lucha die. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Miscast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Jaguar Knight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Luchador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Mishipeshu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727
Johnny walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665
Luck. . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22, 35, 621, 623 Misting canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Joint-eater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688
Lucky rabbit’s foot . . . . . . . . . . 642 Mixture of the unrestrained mind.
Jorogumo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716
Lyeung spiders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720 321
Jug magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Moisture drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588
—M— Mojo die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
—K— Madness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 144
Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 579
Moonworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 728
Morale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Kin-folk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Magical formulae . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Mothman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729
Kip up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Magic items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626 Mountain lore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Knife of the Apache tribe. . . . . 644
Magic items (creation of). . . . . 626 Mountebank. . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 176
Knuckle bones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510
Magic items (gun magic). . . . . 628 Mounted combat . . . . . . . . . . . 149
—L— Magic items (potions). . . . . . . . 636
Magic items (reliquary) . . . . . . 637
Mounts (maneuvers/styles). . . 149
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
La cegua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 717
Magic items (scrolls). . . . . . . . . 636 Multiplication libation. . . . . . . 352
Lake monster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718
Magic lasso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Mummy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730
Lame duck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Magnetic Gauntlets . . . . . . . . . 226 Mundane contraptions . . . . . . . 37
Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Malformed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721 Mundane formulae. . . . . . . . . . . 83
Last rites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Manifestation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Muscle oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Laughing-skull. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Marching order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Mutagenic reaction. . . . . . . . . . . 84
Lead poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Marsh nymph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723 Muzzleloading flintlock. . . . . . . 135
Learning new skills. . . . . . . . . . . 125
Mark the sinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Muzzleloading revolver. . . . . . . 135
Learning new spells . . . . . . . . . 580
Martial arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Muzzleloading single shot. . . . . 135
Leech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
Martyr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Mystic mending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Leprechaun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 689
Marvelous meteorological Mystic monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Level 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Mythos creatures. . . . . . . . 650, 651
Level advancement. . . . . . . . . . . 28
Marvelous Monocle. . . . . . . . . 228
Levels above 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Libation of animal communion.. . . 350
Mask of my enemy. . . . . . . . . . 401 —N—
Mechanical calamity. . . . . . . . . . 38 Necklace of the Navajo tribe. . 644
Libation of mind thievery. . . . 346
Mechanical steed. . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Necropotion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Libation of the 49er. . . . . . . . . 302
Melee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Necrotizing touch. . . . . . . . . . . 490
Libertine libations. . . . . . . . . . . 319
Melee modifications. . . . . . . . . . 133 Nian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732
Life stealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Meltaf’s ethereal net. . . . . . . . . 530 Night-cursed coyote. . . . . . . . . 733
Lightnin’ draw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Men of Lyeung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723 Nightgaunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734
Liquid courage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Mercurial magic . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Night mare fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Living weapon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Message in a bottle. . . . . . . . . . 473 Nine lives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Lords of Tindalos . . . . . . . . . . . 761
Metallic cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . 130 No rest for the dead. . . . . . . . . . 118
Lost servitors of Nya’lotha . . . 719
Meteoric iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 North star. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Lost Souls Canyon (adventure). . 813
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INDEX
Nourishment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Poison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Righteous symbol. . . . . . . . . . . 372
Nyarlathotep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 PoR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Righteous talons. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Portable fortress . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Rising sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
—O— Portable safe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Ritual magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Obeyance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Potable of peculiar polarization . . 355 River rites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109, 157
Obscuring mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 Potent panacea . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Rock of ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Occultist. . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 159, 177 Potions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .636 Rolling the body . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Occupations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Poultice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Rossum’s Marvelous Engine. . 210
Ointment of galvanic agitation. . Prickly simon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665 Rot nag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740
286 Pukwudgie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736
One man army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 —S—
One thousand young. . . . . . . . 599 —Q— Sacrifice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171, 173
Optical displacer. . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Qiu Chang’s changshan. . . . . . 643 Salt of the earth. . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Owl woman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 747 Questionable pursuits. . . . . . . . 56 Sanctify. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Quick mount/dismount . . . . . 149 Sasquatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 741
—P— Quivering palm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Saving throws. . . . . . . . . 21, 24, 150
Paired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842 Scent of death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Paroxysm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 —R— Scrolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636
Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Rainbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Sensory salve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Path of The Damned . . . . . . . . . 29 Rakshasa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737 Servo arm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Path of The Righteous. . . . . . . . 29 Ranged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Seven Days of Night. . . . . . . 14, 155
Paths system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 28 Rapture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Scooping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Patron bond . . . . 585, 591, 601, 605 Rate of Fire (ROF). . . . . . . . . . . 134 Scribing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 583 Rebuke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Serum of blood children. . . . . 357
Pattern 1865 star symbol canteen Recovering missile ammunition. Shadow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
642 150 Shadow potion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Pecos Pete’s pickled cactus cordial Reflex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Shadow stride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495
304 Regaining lost spells. . . . . . . . . 158 Shadow walk . . . . . . . . . . . . 109, 113
People of K’n-yan . . . . . . . . . . . 735 Regenerate and banish. . . . . . . 439 Shady dealings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Personality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Reliquary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637 Shapeshifters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743
Phantasmagorical hood. . . . . . 206 Reloading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Shield of faith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Philter of delay death. . . . . . . . . 353 Rending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 Shifting the line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Pieces of night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 642 Repel gravitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 Shimmering salve. . . . . . . . . . . 306
Pistol modifications. . . . . . . . . . 133 Repulsion boots. . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Shining Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Pistols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850 Resistance (spell). . . . . . . . . . . . 494 Shoggoth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 748
Pistol whip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Revealing sermon. . . . . . . . . . . 404 Shojo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 749
Pixie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690 Revelator. . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 172, 177 Shortened barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Planes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Reversal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Shotei. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Plague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Ricochet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Shotguns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 849
Pneumatic apparatus of vitality. . Ride the lightnin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Shoulder holster. . . . . . . . . . . . 134
250 Riding low. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Showdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Pocket holo projector. . . . . . . . 229 Rifle modifications. . . . . . . . . . . 133 Showmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
PoD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Rifles & carbines . . . . . . . . . . . . 846 Shub-niggurath. . . . . . . . . . . . . 591
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INDEX
Side-step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 108 Spirit world. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Thrown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842
Signature moves (see each Spook show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 49 Thunder clap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
individual class) Spring clip holster. . . . . . . . . . . 134 Tie-down thigh holster. . . . . . 134
Signature weapons. . . . . . . . . . . 34 Spring-loaded pugilist. . . . . . . 187 Tipsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 148
Sin-eater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Spring release holster. . . . . . . . 134 Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Single action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Stagecoach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Time keeping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Six gifts of the manitou. . . . . . 643 Stamina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tindalosian Hybrids. . . . . . . . . 761
Sixth sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Stardust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Tindalosians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 759
Skeleton grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666 Star sailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Toadstool talc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Star-spawn of Cthulhu. . . . . . . 755 Tomahawk of the Arapaho
Skin the smoke wagon. . . . . . . . 63 Starting wealth (by class) tribe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 644
Skinwalker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 Stealth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Tommyknocker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Skookum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752 Stitch it up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Tongues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Skullcrusher butt cap. . . . . . . . . 133 Stone ball club of the Sioux Tonic of elasticity. . . . . . . . . . . 344
Skunk ape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742 tribe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 644 Toro diabólico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763
Sleep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Strength. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Totem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Slicked-up trigger action. . . . . . 133 Strength of the bull. . . . . . . . . . . 75 Topé Suicida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Slip-shooting hammer Strength of the grave. . . . . . . . . 118 Tough as nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
modification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Stun/ Stunned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Tower of the mind . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Slow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842 Subdual damage . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Smashed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 148 Summon elemental . . . . . . . . . 442 Tracer paint device. . . . . . . . . . 188
Snake oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Surprise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Tracheal harness. . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Snake pit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 Surrey’s soporific elixir. . . . . . . 290 Trail companion. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Snake veins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Swivel holster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Transmogrification decoction.363
Soul-aegis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Trapper’s Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Soulful balladeer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 —T— Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Soul furnace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Table results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Trick shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 61
Soul-sense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Tag team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Trigger guard removal. . . . . . . . 133
Soul soother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Tears from heaven . . . . . . . . . . 422 Trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842
Spawn of Yig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753 Tears of poor ladies. . . . . . . . . . 644 Tumblefeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666
Spear of the Comanche tribe. 644 Telescopic sights. . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Tumbleweed (spell). . . . . . . . . . 497
Special abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Terrors from beyond . . . . . . . . 757 Turn back the night. . . . . . . . . 102
Spectral leash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Tezcatlipoca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 Turn ‘em yeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Spell burn. . . . . . . . . . . 96, 139, 171 The cosmic will of Vog’thulb. 590 Two-fisted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Spell check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 157 The elder sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597 Two-handed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842
Spell misfire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 The Far . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576 Two-weapon fighting. . . . . . . . 138
Spells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 176, 446 The gaze of the abyss. . . . . . . . 598 Tympanic tincture . . . . . . . . . . 291
Spells, regaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 The Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Spinning lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 The Near. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576 —U—
Spirit armor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Theodore W. Moses’s U.S. Unarmed combat . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Spirit brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Marshal badge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647 Unusual cartridge
Spirit craft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 157 The Showman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 ammunition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Spirit mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Thin, the. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763 Uplifting sermon. . . . . . . . . . . . 387
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INDEX
—V— Werewolf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 767
Wilamina’s dowsing rods. . . . . 479
—X—
Vampire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 769 Xibalba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 773
Willpower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Venomous Reprieve. . . . . . . . . 388 XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 619
Winged backpack. . . . . . . . . . . 233
Vog’thulb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585
Void kissed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Witch ward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Withdrawal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
—Z—
Zalderburg’s bug bomb . . . . . . . 213
—W— Woeful winds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Wondrous contraptions . . 38, 158,
Zero level . . 20, 21, 24, 34, 107, 117,
Walking the Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 128, 139
159, 178
War cry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
Wound stitcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Water dragon nectar. . . . . . . . . 309
Wraith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Water leaper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765
WtL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Weapon training. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wyoming whisky cure. . . . . . . 292
Weapons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842
894

TABLES
Ability Modifier Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Generating NPCs For Your New Town
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 838 Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
Arcane Checks Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Appearance Quirks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
Arcane Lists Bedlamite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
Arcane Lists Mountebank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Hair Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
Arcane Lists Occultist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Hair Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
Arcane Lists Revelator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
Artillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 862 Mental & Personality Quirks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
Artillery Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863 Wealth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
Bedlamite Progression Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
Blessings From The Elder Gods . . . . . . . . . . . . 651-654 Golem Special Traits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704-705
Calavera Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 . Golem Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
Carousing Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-618 Greater Corruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Child Of Anansi Poison Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746 Gun Magic
Clothing & Accessories (Ladies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 838 Magic Firearm Banes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-631
Clothing & Accessories (Men) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 837 Magic Firearm Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . 629
Colour Corruption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674 Magic Firearm Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628
Combat Modifiers Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845 Magic Firearms Special Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . 632
Converting Creature Alignment from Magical Firearm Powers,
DCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 Type I: Natural Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633
Creature HD vs. Crit/Fumble Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655 Magical Firearms Powers,
Critical Hit Chart: Blunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-867 Type II: Combat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-635
Critical Hit Chart: Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .868-869 Magical Firearms Powers,
Critical Hit Chart: Piercing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870-871 Type II: Magical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635
Critical Hit Chart: Slashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 872-873 Type of Magic Firearm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628
Critical Hit Chart: Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .874-875 Gun Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Dead Man’s Hand Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 Gunslinger Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Deadpoke Quirky Traits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679 Hellbilly Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841 Home/Farm Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840
Fall From Grace Atonement Chart . . . . . . . . . . 173-175 Known Formulae Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Familiar Personality Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Livery - Animal Stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 836
Familiars Type of Animal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Livery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841
Fear Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142-143 Livery Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841
Firearms (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856-861 Luchador Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Firearms (Simplified) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844 Luck As A Reward Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623
Fumble Chart: Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 880-881 Lucky Sign/Birth Augur Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fumble Chart: Melee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 876-877 Machine Guns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 862
Fumble Chart: Ranged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 878-879 Major Corruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Gambler Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Melee Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842-843
General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 839-840 Mercurial Magic Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165-170
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TABLES
Minor Corruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Skinwalker Wearing Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750
Miracles Known Per Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Smokes & Chews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840
Monk Progression Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Spirit World Emotional Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579
Mountebank Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Sundries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840
Mummy Special Traits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 Tindalosian Hybrid Mutations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 762
Mundane Formulae Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Tommyknocker Progression Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Natural Landmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 Town and Environmental Generation Tables
Nian Unique Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732 Base Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
Occultist Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Bodies of Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
Occultist Spell Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Human-Made & Natural
Paths Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Landmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550-551
Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841 Random Town Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Rakshasa Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737-738 Weird Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552
Random Occupation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 Turn Back the Night Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Ranged Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843 Using Dynamite Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Repair/Construction Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using Two Weapons Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Revelator Healing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Vampire Powers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 771
Revelator Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Vampire Weakness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 772
Saloon Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841 XP Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shaman Ghoul Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 Yithian Psychic Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 709
Sin-Eater Progression Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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MELEE WEAPONS
WEAPON DAMAGE TYPE WEIGHT COST NOTES
Axe, hand d6 S 4 $3
Bagh Nakh d5+1 S 1 $1 Exotic
Battleaxe d10 S 5 $12 Exotic
Bayonet d7 P 2 $1 Must be mounted on a rifle
Brass d6 B 0.5 $2
Knuckles
Cane d4 B 1 $1
Cane Sword d6 S 1 $3 +4 to concealment rolls
Cestus d5 P 1 $3 Exotic, grants +1 to AC vs 1 melee attack per round
Chain d4 B 5 $2 May be used to trip or disarm. Target must beat attack result or fall, become grappled, etc.
Club d6 B 3 $1
Halberd d10/d6 S/P 6 $20 Exotic, when used as a piercing weapon attacker gains a +1d bonus to attack rolls versus
armored foes. Halbreds may also be used to trip opponents.
Katana d10 S 6 $20 Exotic, may be used two handed (d12 dmg)
Katar d5+1 P 3 $5 Exotic, wielder gains a +1d bonus to attack rolls versus armored foes.
Knife, Bowie d6 S 1 $5
Knife, Pocket d4 S .5 $2
Kusari Gama d4/d6 S/B 4 $15 Exotic, may be used as a chain or edged weapon, capable of tripping, or disarming.
Mace d6 B/P 3 $10 Exotic, attacker gains a +1d bonus to attack rolls versus armored opponents in melee.
Machete d7 S 3 $3
Naginata d8 S 9 $20 Exotic, reach 10'
Nunchaku d5 B 2 $5 Exotic, may be used to entangle, see chain entry
Pick d5 P 2 $2 Attacker gains a +1d bonus to attack rolls versus armored opponents in melee.
Pitchfork d7 P 6 $3
Saber d8 S 5 $8
Sai d4 P 3 $15 Exotic, disarm.
Sap d4 B 2 $1 Inflicts non-lethal damage to Stamina. Target falls unconscious after reaching 0 Stamina.
Shovel d5 B 5 $3
Sledge d8 B 8 $7
hammer
Spear d8 P 6 $4 May be thrown 10/20/30
Staff d6 B 3 $3
Straight Razor d3 S .05 $1
Tetsubo d10 B 5 $30 Exotic
Tomahawk d6 S 3 $3 May be thrown 5/15/20
Tonfa d5 B 2 $8 Exotic, may be used to trip, or disarm
Trident d8 P 5 $10 Exotic, may be thrown 20'
Wakizashi d7 S 4 $12 Exotic
Warclub d7 B 3 $3
Warfan d3 S 1 $2 Exotic, when used as a pair the weapons offer a +2 AC bonus versus melee weapons.
Weird d6 B 1 $60 Beat your foes with the rules book
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Whip d2 S 1 $2 May be used to disarm, or trip.
Zweihander d12 S 4 $20 Exotic, two handed, adds a +1d modifier to any critical hit chart roll

LUCKY SIGN/BIRTH AUGUR CHART
ROLL D30 RESULT
1 or less Bad moon baby: Use modifier with all attack rolls.
2 Hummingbird waltz: Use modifier with all initiative rolls.
3 Magpie’s whisper: Apply the modifier in any attempt to mimic sounds and voices. Make an Intelligence check vs. an average DC of 8
further modified by the judge if needed.
4 Armadillo hide: Apply the modifier to AC.
5 Fox’s guile: Apply the modifier to any rolls related to detecting or disarming traps.
6 Luck o’ the hare: Use the modifier to adjust critical hit and fumble chart rolls. This modifier stacks on top of any existing modifiers.
7 Bountiful harvest: Apply the modifier to any newly acquired hit point rolls. In the case of a negative modifier, remember characters will
always receive at least 1 hp.
8 Whitetail grace: Use modifier with all Reflex saving throws.
9 Widow’s kiss: Apply the modifier to any poison-related saving throws.
10 Badger cunnin’: Apply modifier to all melee attack rolls.
11 Crow’s tongue: Use the modifier to determine additional languages. In the case of a negative modifier, deduct a language (possibly given
from a high Intelligence bonus) per point of negative modifier.
12 Shadow-kin: Apply modifier to all corruption rolls.
13 Desert rat: Use modifier with all Fortitude saving throws.
14 Guardian angel/meddling devil: One saving throw may be rerolled per day for each point of positive modifier. In the case of a negative
modifier, the character must reroll a saving throw where the unmodified die result is an odd number. The second roll stands regardless of
the total. One reroll must be made for each point of negative modifier.
15 Ley-line tuning fork: Apply the modifier to any rolls related to casting spells or using magic items where a roll is called for.
16 Unholy allergy: Use modifier to all Turn Back the Night rolls (see revelator class).
17 Lucky rabbit's foot: Apply the modifier to all saving throws.
18 Flying rat’s radar: Apply the modifier to any checks to avoid surprise.
19 Grizzly swipe: Use the modifier with all melee damage rolls.
20 Hawkeye: Apply the modifier to any ranged attack roll.
21 Equine charmer: Use modifier on all horsemanship rolls.
22 Jackalope mojo: Character selects one type of saving throw to be affected by the modifier at the start of each new day.
23 Lightnin’ rod: Use modifier on all magical damage rolls.
24 Sidewinder strike: Apply the modifier to all ranged damage rolls.
25 Roadrunner’s pace: +/- 5’ to movement rate for each point of modifier.
26 Liver of iron: Apply the modifier to all saving throws related to alcohol.
27 6th sense: Apply the modifier to all attempts at discovering hidden things.
28 Mountain tuff’: Apply the modifier to any healing rolls where the character is the recipient. In the case of a negative modifier remember at
least one hit point will be gained.
29 Holy roller: Apply the modifier to any attempts at practical or magical healing.
30 or more Stray cat’s strut: Use modifier on all stealth/hide related rolls.

THE GUN DECK ROLLING A CRITICAL SUCCESS AND DRAWING
The steps for using the Gun deck and interpreting the results AN ACE OR EIGHT
are as follows: It’s possible to roll a Critical success and still draw a bad card. In
these instances, the misfire still happens, but the Fumble chart
♠ E
ach player should shuffle the cards before the session
roll does not (do not roll for a fumble). Any stated Hex tokens
begins, placing them within arm’s reach of their
are still earned as well.
character sheet.
♠ P
layers flip a card each time their character discharges
a firearm.
RELOADING FIREARMS
Reload times are listed with each firearm (pgs 856-861 & 844)
♠ F
lipping a 2,3,4,5,6,7,9, or 10 has no effect, the player
and represents how many rounds it takes to load one bullet.
should roll normally for a ranged attack.
♠ F
lipping a black or red-suited face card results in good The judge may ask for an Agility check vs. DC 10 each round to
fortune for the attacker. Face cards offer a one-time do so reliably if the character is under distress/being fired at.
bonus to attack and damage rolls depending upon the Failing the check causes 1d6 rounds of ammo to drop on the
card flipped: Jacks +1, Queens +2, Kings +3. ground (for higher shot capacities, roll a die that appropriately
♠ A
ces and eights (a deadman’s hand) spell disaster for matches the firearm).
the attacker and result in a misfire. The shot misses
and the attacker must immediately roll on the Firearm
Fumble chart with the appropriate fumble die modified COST OF AMMUNITION
by the reverse of any Luck modifier. For sake of simplicity, all regular ammunition (NOT artillery
lipping a red Joker results in an automatic critical hit
♠ F ammo) costs $1 for a box of 50 bullets.
(Lady Luck is keeping an eye on ya!) and the character
receives 1d3 Boon tokens.
lipping a black Joker results in an automatic misfire
♠ F
(Lady Calamity is giving you the stink-eye!) and the FANNING THE HAMMER
character receives 1d3 Hex tokens.
[NOT a Gunslinger] Each shot past the first suffers a cumulative
-1d penalty due to kickback (first shot at full, second at -1d, third
at -2d, fourth at -3d, etc.). A card from the Gun deck must be
RESHUFFLING THE GUN DECK flipped for each shot fired. Note that a critical success may only
Typically, you only shuffle the Gun deck once the last card has be achieved on a d20 or higher-sized die. A single-action pistol
been flipped, but characters can declare they are “cleaning my must be used and the other hand must be free. If shooting at
gun(s)” and reshuffle their deck during a point in the game multiple targets, each target must be within 10’ of one another.
when there is downtime. You can also spend a Boon to reshuffle
the Gun deck at any point during play. [Gunslinger] Each shot past the first suffers a cumulative
-1 penalty; however, if using their ghost-irons, the original
ROLLING A NATURAL 1 AFTER A SAFE DRAW Deadeye die result applies to each shot fired. The first shot will
FROM THE DECK be with no penalty, the second will be at -1, the third at -2, the
It would be unfair to declare a ranged attack result of a natural fourth at -3, etc. A card from the Gun deck must be flipped for
1 a misfire if the attacker took a flip from the Gun deck. In this each shot fired. A single-action pistol must be used and the
case, count the attack as a miss and the attacker earns a Hex other hand must be free. If shooting at multiple targets, each
token for the blunder. target must be within 10’ of one another.
GUNSMITHING
Any character with a background occupation considered to lean heavily on the use of firearms can be assumed to have received
training on the maintenance and minor repairs for the firearms they carry. In game terms, characters may announce they wish to
“tune the rig” (clean, oil, and perform any maintenance the weapon needs) during downtime in a session. Tuning the rig typically
happens before the character turns in for the night or during morning hours when they awaken. Each firearm requires a number
of rounds and a proper cleaning kit must be on hand.
Once the proper time has been spent on the firearm in question, have the player make a gunsmithy skill check with a standard DC
5. For every multiple of 5 the check is passed by, have the player remove one Ace or Eight from their gun deck before reshuffling
their deck for the start of the day. For example, Zander rolls a 5 on his skill check to clean his trusty Colt Navy revolver. He not only
succeeds at cleaning and oiling his rig, but is allowed to remove 1 misfire card from his gun deck before shuffling it for play. Should
Zander have rolled a natural 20 he would have pulled 4 misfires from the deck (and snagged a Boon for rolling that 20!).

WELCOME TO
WEIRD FRONTIERS
HOPE YOU SURVIVE THE RIDE!
Things have gotten plum weird since the events of The Seven Days
of Night brought an end to the war, revealing the presence of an evil
thicker than the darkest molasses that’d make the Devil himself blush!
You can turn tail or take the fight to the night, and you ain’t about to be
called yeller! So, saddle your horses and clean those irons, ‘cause there’s
something slithering across the dark frontier and it’s dead set
on making vittles out of you and your ragtag posse!
The Weird Frontiers RPG is a standalone weird West role-playing

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from all over the world. Within these pages, you have all the rules
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FREQUENTLY REFERENCED TABLES

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USING TWO WEAPONS TABLE

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Howdy, stranger! Gossip at the campfire

Welcome to the Frontier.

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7+ The luchador ignores all damage from Lucha Die Result

Flying Kick 7+ The Mystic Monk channels their inner chi