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Mage Spell Tables

Twitch (cantrip)

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Sneeze (cantrip)

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Cough (cantrip)

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Irritation (spell)

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Martial Discipline (sage study)

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Authority Status

Phalanx (sage ability)

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Martial Discipline (sage study)

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Amateur Status

Dual Combatants (sage ability)

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Carrion Crawler

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Treasure

Bandit

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Giant Squid

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Locathah

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Fighting

Lich

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Spells

Mysticism (technology)

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Animism

Daredevil (sage study)

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Construction (sage study)

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Symbol (spell)

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Dragonis Asimiskotia (silver dragon)

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Progenitor

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Charisma Source

City

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Trade Quarter

Agriculture (technology)

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Homesteading

Religious Music (sage study)

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Amateur Status

Carve Sigil (sage ability)

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Protection

Character Background Generator

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Institution Subtable

Bardic College

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Instruction

Travel

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Town Gates & Tollhouse

Art World (sage field)

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Auctionhouse (sage study)

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Progenitor

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Constitution Source

Action Points

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Armour the body

Find Familiar (spell)

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Detoxification (sage ability)

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Checks against Substances

Steadfast (sage ability)

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Steadfast (sage ability)

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Magic Item Distribution

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Table II

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−	As a character's spells accumulate, the amount of space required within their spellbook also increases. More experienced mages often find themselves with a filled first spellbook and perhaps one or two additional ones. The process of "~~memorizing~~" these spells is akin to filling a bottle; once the spell is firmly entrenched in the caster's mind, it's as though a mental stopper is placed over the top of the bottle. Consequently, the spell's power remains contained within the mage until the metaphorical stopper is removed.	+	As a character's spells accumulate, the amount of space required within their spellbook also increases. More experienced mages often find themselves with a filled first spellbook and perhaps one or two additional ones. The process of "memorising" these spells is akin to filling a bottle; once the spell is firmly entrenched in the caster's mind, it's as though a mental stopper is placed over the top of the bottle. Consequently, the spell's power remains contained within the mage until the metaphorical stopper is removed.

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-The dweomer might be effective in causing a spellcaster to lose concentration, disrupting any magic being cast.  In addition, it might cause others to become concerned over what's wrong with the recipient, causing a distraction affecting three or four persons.
+The dweomer might be effective in causing a spellcaster to lose concentration, disrupting any magic being cast. In addition, it might cause others to become concerned over what's wrong with the recipient, causing a distraction affecting three or four persons. Affected creatures can retreat up to two [[Combat Hex|hexes]] back from a fight.
 If an individual is affected in a circumstance where balance is a consideration, such as upon the edge of a fall or standing in a boat, the recipient would have to make a [[Ability Checks|dexterity check]] to avoid tumbling forward or backward into a hazard.  Imaginatively, the cantrip could be creatively used in a variety of situations, depending on the creativity of the caster.

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+In combat, attackers against the recipient gain a +4 bonus to their [[Roll to Hit|attack rolls]] against the sneezing creature.  The cantrip has no impact on creatures other than humanoids. Affected creatures can retreat up to two hexes back from a fight.
 If a proposed recipient has contracted a cold or sinus infection within the previous 24 hours, the cantrip can act as an effective remedy, clearing nasal passages and aiding the body in expelling the ailment. There is a 50% chance that the bout of sneezing will abruptly terminate a cold.

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 In situations where a creature may have ingested a [[Poison (substance)|poison]] or encountered an obstruction in their windpipe, the cantrip can prove lifesaving.  There is a certain chance of it clearing an an ordinary blockage, such as [[Food|food]] that's lodged in the throat; there is a 3 in 4 chance that it can sustain a victim within a few minutes of having just drowned.

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 The distress is constant and inescapable, drawing all focus inward. While under the spell's effect, the victim suffers 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]] of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] each [[Combat Round|round]].
-The compulsion to scratch is irresistible, yet doing so causes sharp pain and further agitation. Creatures are forced into a continual struggle between yielding to the urge or resisting it, neither of which grants relief. Movement becomes erratic and unsteady; affected creatures retreat or give ground at [[Movement (stride)|stride-2]], often dropping [[Shield (armour)|shields]] or [[Weapons List|weapons]] without intent. Many will claw at their own [[Armour List|armour]], attempting to remove it in desperation, as contact with the skin becomes intolerable. Though not rendered [[Helpless Defenders|helpless]], they are effectively unable or unwilling to engage in [[Combat|combat]] for the duration.
+The compulsion to scratch is irresistible, yet doing so causes sharp pain and further agitation. Creatures are forced into a continual struggle between yielding to the urge or resisting it, neither of which grants relief. Movement becomes erratic and unsteady; affected creatures retreat or give ground at [[Movement (stride)|stride-2]], dropping [[Shield (armour)|shields]] or [[Weapons List|weapons]], one per round, if a [[Ability Checks|dexterity check]] is not made. Victims will claw at their own [[Armour List|armour]], attempting to remove it in desperation and being unable to do so, as contact with the skin becomes intolerable. Though not rendered [[Helpless Defenders|helpless]], they are effectively unable or unwilling to engage in [[Combat|combat]] for the duration.
 Creatures unable to escape, particularly when cornered, will often abandon resistance entirely, pleading for relief rather than continuing the fight. [[Morale]] breaks down quickly, even among otherwise resolute opponents (roll -3 to morale checks).
 == After Effects ==
-When the spell ends, the immediate torment ceases, but a lingering rash remains for one full day. During this time, the skin is tender and inflamed, reducing the creature’s [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma]] by 1-4 points. The irritation prevents the wearing of [[Armour List|armour]], as even light contact causes renewed discomfort. This condition is not magical in nature and cannot be removed by [[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]], but may be cured through [[Cure Disease (spell)|cure disease]].
+When the spell ends, the immediate torment ceases, but a lingering rash remains for one full day. During this time, the skin is tender and inflamed, reducing the creature's [[Charisma (ability stat)|charisma]] by 1-4 points. The irritation prevents the wearing of [[Armour List|armour]], as even light contact causes renewed discomfort. This condition is not magical in nature and cannot be removed by [[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]], but may be cured through [[Cure Disease (spell)|cure disease]].
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 :* '''[[Dual Combatants (sage ability)|Dual Combatants]]''': allows a primary and secondary combatant to fight from the same hex, incurring no penalties while doing so.
-:* '''[[Ravage (sage ability)|Ravage]]''':
+:* '''[[Ravage (sage ability)|Ravage]]''': when the character is engaged in melee and is supported by one ally only or none at all, and acts in a hex that contains no other combatants, the character's ability to wheel freely allows them to avoid giving the enemy a bonus when attacking on the [[Flank & Rear Attacks|flank]]. Attacks to the rear are still registered normally.
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 The formation is a straight line, offering a front of defense against an enemy, to help protect the defenders while the advance or fight. The skill enables the single combatant to take advantage of the formation, learning to move with it and in it without creating gaps or weakening the front that it gives the attacker.
-This front, or "wall," ensures that each combatant in the line (with the exception of those upon the ends) can be attacked by only one enemy per round. Because the front is largely created from the use of shields and one-handed weapons, where the amount of flank being shown is minimized, the use of [[Shield (armour)|large shields]] in the line provides an extra +1 [[Armour Class|armour class]] adjustment over and above the usual benefit from such a shield. Thus, members of the phalanx are harder to hit when in formation than they would be as scattered combatants.
+This front, or "wall," ensures that each combatant in the line (with the exception of those upon the ends) can be attacked by only one enemy per round. Because the front is stable, if the character is supported by a spear carrier on both the left and right hand side, then a shield (of any size) may be employed with the spear, gaining a +1 bonus from its use and '''an additional +1 bonus''' that accrues from the combatant's position. This overall +2 bonus is not obtained if the shield is not carried. As such, there remains real power in the use of a phalanx in large combats employing many combatants.
 Additionally, when the phalanx consists of two rows of friendly combatants, there is an adjustment to the usual [[Stun Lock|stunning]] rule: in this case, a defendant is not driven back one combat hex when stunned. The other members of the formation, themselves trained, will support a stunned defendant so that — although they will not be able to fight the following round — they will be able to retain their position in the line.

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 === Amateur Status ===
-* '''[[Artillerist I (sage ability)|Artillerist I]]''': the character is able to manage a team in order to fire a ballista or a catapult.
+:* '''[[Artillerist I (sage ability)|Artillerist I]]''': the character is able to manage a team in order to fire a ballista or a catapult.
-* '''[[Phalanx (sage ability)|Phalanx]]''': the character is trained to stand in line, to defend against one hex.
+:* '''[[Phalanx (sage ability)|Phalanx]]''': the character is trained to stand in line, to defend against one hex. When supported by a spear carrier to the left and right, the character can employ "shield & spear," as well as gaining an additional +1 bonus to his or her armour class.
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-* '''[[Artillerist II (sage ability)|Artillerist II]]''': the character is able to manage a team in order to fire a trebuchet.
+:* '''[[Artillerist II (sage ability)|Artillerist II]]''': the character is able to manage a team in order to fire a trebuchet.
-* '''[[Dual Combatants (sage ability)|Dual Combatants]]''': allows a primary and secondary combatant to fight from the same hex.
+:* '''[[Dual Combatants (sage ability)|Dual Combatants]]''': allows a primary and secondary combatant to fight from the same hex, incurring no penalties while doing so.
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	Not only does this allow both characters to fight together in a small area (without being "[[Multiple Defenders in One Hex\|fouled]]"), but both receive the [[Armour Class\|armour class]] bonus (1 pt.) from same [[Shield (armour)\|shield]] that one combatant holds. This frees the hands of the other to use a [[Weapons List\|two-handed weapon]] or employ a [[Attacks with Two Weapons\|second weapon]]. If the primary combatant possesses the skill, [[Main-gauche (sage ability)\|main-gauche]], then the armour class bonus from the [[Dagger (weapon)\|dagger]] is applied in addition to the bonus from the secondary bearer's shield.		Not only does this allow both characters to fight together in a small area (without being "[[Multiple Defenders in One Hex\|fouled]]"), but both receive the [[Armour Class\|armour class]] bonus (1 pt.) from same [[Shield (armour)\|shield]] that one combatant holds. This frees the hands of the other to use a [[Weapons List\|two-handed weapon]] or employ a [[Attacks with Two Weapons\|second weapon]]. If the primary combatant possesses the skill, [[Main-gauche (sage ability)\|main-gauche]], then the armour class bonus from the [[Dagger (weapon)\|dagger]] is applied in addition to the bonus from the secondary bearer's shield.
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 Each of its 8 attacks is performed at an action point cost of ½.
 See [[Bestiary]]
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 In addition to the above, lichs possess '''spellcasting ability''' as an 18th or greater level mage.  These are the spells it possessed prior to becoming undead, and it retains the use of these spells.  Spellcasting, however, isn't a natural ability; the lich must take the normal number of rounds to cast these spells, discharging them as other caster.
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 ::''Personal conviction:'' through contact with religious belief and observance, the personal search for self-discovery and spiritual revelation becomes common among the tribespeople.
-::''Sacred leadership:'' the veneration of shamans produces a cultural awe for these individuals, acknowledging their wisdom, memory and good judgement with delirious trust.  Shamans in turn withdraw from clan life, becoming meditative in their search for balance. These shamans become precursors to the druidic class (through contact with nature) or the bard class (from skill as storytellers).
+::''Sacred leadership:'' the veneration of shamans produces a cultural [[Awe (effect)|awe]] for these individuals, acknowledging their wisdom, memory and good judgement with delirious trust.  Shamans in turn withdraw from clan life, becoming meditative in their search for balance. These shamans become precursors to the druidic class (through contact with nature) or the bard class (from skill as storytellers).
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-'''Daredevil''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Circus (sage field)|Circus]], allowing the performance of dangerous stunts and tricks to elicit a moment of terror from an audience, followed by relief and stunned respect for the magnificence of the performer's bravery and skill.  Examples include walking tightropes between buildings, leaping over spikes or pits, scaling towers without equipment, engaging with bulls or baiting wild [[Animal|animals]], dancing on stilts — overall, challenging the thresholds of human ability within natural conditions — gravity, balance, tension, height, flame — and using those to elicit awe.
+'''Daredevil''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Circus (sage field)|Circus]], allowing the performance of dangerous stunts and tricks to elicit a moment of terror from an audience, followed by relief and stunned respect for the magnificence of the performer's bravery and skill.  Examples include walking tightropes between buildings, leaping over spikes or pits, scaling towers without equipment, engaging with bulls or baiting wild [[Animal|animals]], dancing on stilts — overall, challenging the thresholds of human ability within natural conditions — gravity, balance, tension, height, flame — and using those to elicit [[Awe (effect)|awe]].
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 The study is legitimately dangerous — characters performing stunts outside their normal routine will have to make [[Ability Checks|dexterity checks]] to stave off possible injury and death. However, within the framework of a prepared performance, where practice has occurred and the character is familiar with the details involved, the danger is only apparent. Nonetheless, the skills that make such performances possible may also allow the character to act in the real world with an unnatural level of skill when carrying out unlikely feats.

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	:* '''[[Architect's Vision (sage ability)\|Architect's Vision]]''': allows the design and manifestation of buildings that have never been previously conceived before, allowing the creation of a wonder.		:* '''[[Architect's Vision (sage ability)\|Architect's Vision]]''': allows the design and manifestation of buildings that have never been previously conceived before, allowing the creation of a wonder.

−	:* '''[[Mystic Artisan (sage ability)\|Mystic Artisan]]''': Surrounds the character with a mystical aura that enhances personal building skills, allowing crafting and precision at near-impossible levels, while granting a magical protective awe to every part of the construction work, defying the will of others to destroy or violate it.	+	:* '''[[Mystic Artisan (sage ability)\|Mystic Artisan]]''': Surrounds the character with a mystical aura that enhances personal building skills, allowing crafting and precision at near-impossible levels, while granting a magical protective [[Awe (effect)\|awe]] to every part of the construction work, defying the will of others to destroy or violate it.

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 '''Discord''': all creatures, friend or foe, will take to fighting at random any creature to the left, front or behind, turning around if no immediate target is evident.  The caster is immune to the effect, but may be among those attacked.  Those who save vs. the symbol may still need to defend themselves against an ally or friend, but the decision can be made not to attack or to flee the [[Melee|melee]] if possible.  The fighting will go on for spell's duration, whereupon those affected will cease to fight their own.
-'''Fear''': those not of the caster's religion will suddenly become [[Fear|terrified]] if they fail to make save vs. fear.  Those affected will run directly away from the caster for the spell's duration at the fastest [[Movement (stride)|possible speed]].  Those who make save will nevertheless give 3 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]] of ground in awe of the caster, and thereafter make a morale check before entering any form of combat.
+'''Fear''': those not of the caster's religion will suddenly become [[Fear|terrified]] if they fail to make save vs. fear.  Those affected will run directly away from the caster for the spell's duration at the fastest [[Movement (stride)|possible speed]].  Those who make save will nevertheless give 3 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]] of ground in [[Awe (effect)|awe]] of the caster, and thereafter make a morale check before entering any form of combat.
 '''Hopelessness''': those not of the caster's religion will feel an intense sense of despair, causing them to drop their weapons, strip off their [[Armour List|armour]] and bewail their mortifying dread of the future.  This will cause the loss of one point of [[Armour Class|armour class]] per 5 [[Combat Round|rounds]] of the spell's duration.  If a character with the [[Proselytize (sage ability)|proselytize ability]] calls out and promises redemption at this time, every affected creature that fails to make a second saving throw will make an immediate and ''permanent'' change to the proselytiser's religion, and will accept [[Immersion (sage ability)|immersion]] in the new faith at the earliest opportunity.  Those who make save will feel an enormous sense of pity and empathy for the suffering, and will thus be unable to take any aggressive action whatsoever.

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−	'''Auctionhouse''' is a [[Sage Study\|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field\|field]] of the [[Art World (sage field)\|Art World]], describing the goings on within those institutions that buy and sell artistic works. A large part of the culture includes recognising the value of work, exposing forgeries, providing a liaison between artists and the public and naturally the desire to get rich.	+	'''Auctionhouse''' is a [[Sage Study\|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field\|field]] of the [[Art World (sage field)\|Art World]], describing the goings on within [[Auction House\|those institutions]] that buy and sell artistic works. A large part of the culture includes recognising the value of work, exposing forgeries, providing a liaison between artists and the public and naturally the desire to get rich.


	See [[Bard Sage Abilities]]		See [[Bard Sage Abilities]]

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-'''Silver dragons''' dwell in many parts of the world.  As benevolent, noble and majestic creatures, dragonis asimiskotia are renowned for their wisdom, compassion and a strong sense of responsibility toward the world around them.  Their appearance is striking, with scales that shimmer like polished silver, reflecting light in dazzling patterns. As they age, their scales develop a softer, almost ethereal sheen, making older silver dragons appear otherworldly. Their large, smooth wings and regal bearing often inspire awe and reverence in those who encounter them. These dragons are as beautiful as they are powerful, and their presence often exudes an air of serenity and authority.
+'''Silver dragons''' dwell in many parts of the world.  As benevolent, noble and majestic creatures, dragonis asimiskotia are renowned for their wisdom, compassion and a strong sense of responsibility toward the world around them.  Their appearance is striking, with scales that shimmer like polished silver, reflecting light in dazzling patterns. As they age, their scales develop a softer, almost ethereal sheen, making older silver dragons appear otherworldly. Their large, smooth wings and regal bearing often inspire [[Awe (effect)|awe]] and reverence in those who encounter them. These dragons are as beautiful as they are powerful, and their presence often exudes an air of serenity and authority.
 Highly intelligent and wise, silver dragons often adopt the form of humans or humanoids to observe and interact with mortal societies. They are particularly drawn to places where they can quietly steer events toward positive outcomes. Their humanoid guises are typically dignified and understated, allowing them to blend in without drawing undue attention. In these forms, they may serve as mentors, scholars or even humble travelers, subtly influencing the world around them.

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-| 01-03 || style="text-align: left"|Avenue-front city inn: stone house, highest quality; [7-12] generations; [9-16] rooms; bathhouse, laundry, stable & open air paddock; prestigious members of society || 700 g.p.
+| 01-03 || style="text-align: left"|[[Avenue|Avenue-front]] city inn: stone house, highest quality; [7-12] generations; [9-16] rooms; bathhouse, laundry, stable & open air paddock; prestigious members of society || 700 g.p.
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 | 04-09 || style="text-align: left"|Back-lane hospice: decrepit former home; [1-4] rooms, [5-8] palettes for sleeping; no services; indigent & criminals || 140 s.p.

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 ==== Trade Quarter ====
-Each yard possesses its individual artery into the city; these are either streets or avenues, depending on their importance and the volume of goods that must be transported each day.  For example, the mills must be immediately adjacent to the granaries; the flour made in the mills must be distributed among bakeries, each with their kilns and shop-fronts.  The "wet-market," where animals are slaughtered, is adjacent to the stockyard; beyond the wet market are butcher shops and chandler's rendering shops making tallow for candles.  Wool and other fibres are cleaned by the fullers, whose products are collected by the weavers; from there, lesser streets take those goods to the drapers, the tailors, the milliners.  Beyond the tailors are lanes full of weavers, embroiderers and dressmakers.  In each case, the more valuable the goods, the further it are found from the town yards; in part because they are dependent upon a chain of [[Artisan (profession)|artisans]] and in part because valuable goods are lighter and easier to carry.  We can posit that the tiniest goods, made by jewellers, lapidaries, clockmakers and perfumers, are the furthest away from the town gates and docks where goods are imported.
+Each yard possesses its individual artery into the city; these are either streets or [[Avenue|avenues]], depending on their importance and the volume of goods that must be transported each day.  For example, the mills must be immediately adjacent to the granaries; the flour made in the mills must be distributed among bakeries, each with their kilns and shop-fronts.  The "wet-market," where animals are slaughtered, is adjacent to the stockyard; beyond the wet market are butcher shops and chandler's rendering shops making tallow for candles.  Wool and other fibres are cleaned by the fullers, whose products are collected by the weavers; from there, lesser streets take those goods to the drapers, the tailors, the milliners.  Beyond the tailors are lanes full of weavers, embroiderers and dressmakers.  In each case, the more valuable the goods, the further it are found from the town yards; in part because they are dependent upon a chain of [[Artisan (profession)|artisans]] and in part because valuable goods are lighter and easier to carry.  We can posit that the tiniest goods, made by jewellers, lapidaries, clockmakers and perfumers, are the furthest away from the town gates and docks where goods are imported.
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 ::''Open space village:'' settlement typically ranging from 400-900 persons, criss-crossed with winding lanes and a few main roads.  Adjoining yards and walls provide some closeness, but intermittent gardens and some fields space the houses sufficiently to remove the sense of an enclosed town.  Low walls between yards are common but do not act as barriers.  Considerable sharing of resources and defenses; the village centre includes a well-tended park-like greenspace.
-::''Country town:'' settlement typically ranging from 800-2400 persons, with organized roads and one main avenue accessing the town centre.  Many high rock walls between wealthier houses and some homes built within a few yards of one another.  Many fields and gardens are still located within the town, so that small neighborhoods are spaced.  Includes a palisade if located within 20 miles of a border.
+::''Country town:'' settlement typically ranging from 800-2400 persons, with organized roads and one main [[Avenue|avenue]] accessing the town centre.  Many high rock walls between wealthier houses and some homes built within a few yards of one another.  Many fields and gardens are still located within the town, so that small neighborhoods are spaced.  Includes a palisade if located within 20 miles of a border.
 ::''Closed town:'' settlement typically ranging from 2000-5000 persons, with adjacent houses and small yards, often built on hills or other defensible terrain. The residents will follow many specialty occupations, encouraging manufactures.  Food consumption is high.  Always protected by a palisade and some wooden towers.

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 :* '''[[Harmonic Courage (sage ability)|Harmonic Courage]]''': When playing or singing, the character is able to put to rest fears or hesitation when uncertainty looms, granting a +1 saving throw to any ally or hireling with 30 ft., whether or not that other is of the same religion.  This effect lasts for five complete rounds, whereupon the song can be taken up again.  The character can take no other action while singing.
-:* '''[[Liturgical Repertoire (sage ability)|Liturgical Repertoire]]''': grants knowledge of sacred music within the character's chosen religion, allowing them to recall and perform hymns, chants and other devotional pieces with accuracy. This includes understanding the appropriate context for each piece, such as prayer, celebration, mourning or invocation. While the character is not a composer, they can lead others in song, recognise regional variations and ensure that religious ceremonies are properly observed through music.
+:* '''[[Liturgical Repertoire (sage ability)|Liturgical Repertoire]]''': grants knowledge of sacred music within the character's chosen religion, allowing them to recall and perform hymns, chants and other [[Authorise Devotional Work (sage ability)|devotional]] pieces with accuracy. This includes understanding the appropriate context for each piece, such as prayer, celebration, mourning or invocation. While the character is not a composer, they can lead others in song, recognise regional variations and ensure that religious ceremonies are properly observed through music.
 :* '''[[Sacred Instrument (sage ability)|Sacred Instrument]]''': the character is competently able to play the most common single religious instrument associated with their faith. This could include a hand drum, lyre, pan flute, bell chime, wooden flute organ or small harp, each of which holds ceremonial significance.  The character is capable of accompanying congregational singing and performing music for rituals, but their skill does not extend to secular compositions or complex arrangements beyond the religious context.

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 When omens speak of good fortune, blessings or the goodwill of the gods, sigils of protection will benefit the character's safekeeping should a moment of crisis arise when the bearer is thus favored.  Sigils of protection may be inscribed upon [[Armour List|armour]] and shields, helmets, cloaks, bracers, rings and anything else that might be equated with a protection bonus.  The protection will increase the [[Armour Class|armour class]] of whomever wears or bears such an object by +1 from the beginning of the crisis to its end, defined by such time as the bearer has passed from the good fortune that was foretold by the omen.
-This protection is not magical but it is real; and may, if the object remains possessed, come into value again if similar auspices are told by the occultist's discovery of fate.
+This protection is not magical but it is real; and may, if the object remains possessed, come into value again if similar [[Auspices (sage ability)|auspices]] are told by the occultist's discovery of fate.
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 * '''Monastery''': the culture here is not so different from that of a manor, with opportunities to learn about farming, animals and the making of various foodstuffs ... but the religious expectation encouraged the character to become a cleric or a monk — remaining to complete their training in the same institution they attended as young children.  Paladins growing up in a monastery remain affected by what they saw and the rituals they took part in, but by the age of 10 or 11 they head out, with a stipend, to get formal training in fighting.
-* '''Performing troupe''': a fun and exciting life for a young future bard, full of helping to move and walk long distances beside wagons on their way to the next town ... but also opportunities to act on stage, walk through strange places shouting out the arrival of the troupe to outsiders, handling money and watching the players and performers hone their craft.  Many heartbreaking moments also, as a performer in a troupe can lose heart.  Such bards use what skills they can find in these places to audition their way into a college or guild to receive their formal training.
+* '''Performing troupe''': a fun and exciting life for a young future bard, full of helping to move and walk long distances beside wagons on their way to the next town ... but also opportunities to act on stage, walk through strange places shouting out the arrival of the troupe to outsiders, handling money and watching the players and performers hone their craft.  Many heartbreaking moments also, as a performer in a troupe can lose heart.  Such bards use what skills they can find in these places to [[Audition (sage ability)|audition]] their way into a college or guild to receive their formal training.
 * '''Shipboard''': life aboard ship includes many dangerous, unique ideas for the character to discover as a child, but it's hard, repetitive work also.  Decks must be scrubbed white, while learning to walk out on a mast or spar in a storm is also part of the character's education.  More than one lost friend, fellow child or adult alike, is remembered though they are long gone.  Shipboard also allows for long periods ashore, where a fellow seaman may take time to teach an assassin, fighter, ranger or thief a wide variety of secondary abilities.  Formal training is usually made possible by a long voyage at sea, where years of income are accumulated and paid out in a single day.  +1-4 pts. [[Sailing (sage ability)|sailing]] knowledge.

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 Education within a college is conducted through demonstration, repetition and critique. Senior members, often titled masters or fellows, will oversee groups of students and [[Apprenticeship|apprentices]], assigning exercises and evaluating performance according to established forms. Advancement is informal but widely recognised, with reputation inside the college determining access to better instruction, more prominent performances and association with accomplished peers.
-Colleges will teach any who can provide the tuition, but colleges will also support adequately proficient bards by offering them a monthly or yearly stipend. To receive this, the bard must audition, presenting work before a panel of masters or fellows. Success grants not only financial support but association with the college’s name, which may be invoked when seeking patronage, lodging or permission to perform within certain jurisdictions. Failure does not exclude the bard from study, but may limit access to instruction and resources. Musical and dramatic colleges are often called "conservatories," while those that offer physical arts, such as dance, are usually deemed "academies."
+Colleges will teach any who can provide the tuition, but colleges will also support adequately proficient bards by offering them a monthly or yearly stipend. To receive this, the bard must [[Audition (sage ability)|audition]], presenting work before a panel of masters or fellows. Success grants not only financial support but association with the college’s name, which may be invoked when seeking patronage, lodging or permission to perform within certain jurisdictions. Failure does not exclude the bard from study, but may limit access to instruction and resources. Musical and dramatic colleges are often called "conservatories," while those that offer physical arts, such as dance, are usually deemed "academies."
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 Parties should expect to wait at a town gate for 3 minutes per silver piece (s.p.) paid; this calculates the line-up waiting outside, with occasional searches to make sure persons aren't being smuggled in, as well as other contraband, plus [[Tariff|tariffs]] that have to be paid (not covered here).  In former times, fees were paid per foot and per wheel, but in recent years these rules have been suspended (in most places).  Player characters may attempt to smuggle, but should realize that getting caught doing so is typically a heavy fine and up to six months in a city gaol.
-City gates are used to display notifications for the public, including tax increases, auction sales, requested supply needs from the local lord and coming festivals.  Commonly, the walls around the gate are ornamented with heraldic shields, sculpture or inscriptions, used as warnings or for intimidation.  Likewise, the heads of beheaded criminals can be found on spikes, where visitors can see, with written [[Advertising|notices]] describing the crimes they committed.
+City gates are used to display notifications for the public, including tax increases, [[Auctionhouse (sage study)|auction]] sales, requested supply needs from the local lord and coming festivals.  Commonly, the walls around the gate are ornamented with heraldic shields, sculpture or inscriptions, used as warnings or for intimidation.  Likewise, the heads of beheaded criminals can be found on spikes, where visitors can see, with written [[Advertising|notices]] describing the crimes they committed.
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 '''Art world''' is a [[Sage Field|sage field]] available to [[Bard (class)|bards]], familiarising the character with the overarching network of persons producing, commissioning, presenting, preserving, promoting, criticising and selling art of every kind. This field extends far beyond simple artistic practice, encompassing the political and economic forces that shape the value, influence and accessibility of creative works.  Within the Art World, there exist untold numbers of hidden or obscure subcultures, each with its own art markets, design movements and rivalries. These communities operate with overlapping motives and ideals, some seeking to elevate beauty and culture, while others exploit artistic expression for power, wealth or influence. The system itself is controlled by powerful guilds, collectors and arbiters of taste who determine which works are elevated to greatness and which are dismissed as irrelevant.
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-The field includes knowledge of the vast networks of patronage that sustain artists, from noble courts commissioning grand murals to secretive benefactors funding controversial or forbidden works. Auction houses and elite galleries dictate trends, while underground black markets facilitate the trade of stolen or illicit art, including forgeries so expertly crafted they can challenge the reputations of master artisans.
+The field includes knowledge of the vast networks of patronage that sustain artists, from noble courts commissioning grand murals to secretive benefactors funding controversial or forbidden works. [[Auction House|Auction houses]] and elite galleries dictate trends, while underground black markets facilitate the trade of stolen or illicit art, including forgeries so expertly crafted they can challenge the reputations of master artisans.
 A character proficient in this field understands the delicate politics of the artistic elite, the mechanisms behind art appraisal and investment, and the labyrinthine negotiations required to secure commissions or gain entry into exclusive circles. They can navigate the patronage system, manipulate critics and forge connections that can shape the direction of artistic movements. The study of Art World also involves the knowledge of craftsmanship, from the architectural feats of builders to the intricate detail of puppet makers, jewellers and sculptors, all of whom contribute to the greater artistic landscape.  Scholarship of this field provides an understanding of the forces that elevate an artist to fame or consign them to obscurity, the hidden players who dictate taste and influence, and the underground dealings that keep the art world thriving in both legitimate and illicit spheres.

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 * '''[[Executioner (profession)|Executioner]]''': character has performed [0-2 (d4-2)] official executions in his or her past.  If the character has committed an execution, it was sanctioned by a noble known only to the player, as the executioner character wore a hood in the act.  The character carries a writ of passage for free movement throughout the realm (no payment required for tolls or fees) and bears a tattooed mark that can be displayed if the character wishes to be known to the locals as a potential executioner for hire.  The character has learned a practiced indifference to death, which may or may not be embraced by the player.
-* '''[[Explorer (profession)|Explorer]]''': character is able to read and study books, possesses skill at navigating by the stars and can locate the best routes while travelling through a wilderness.  The character spent [9-36] months journeying to a strange and largely unknown land, randomly determined, before returning to the place where he or she enters the campaign — much is known about this place and the character has [2-5] allies and potential followers who dwell there.  During the journey, the character was merely an attendant to his or her progenitor explorer ... but should the character wish to raise money for another expedition to the same land, a sum of [2-5] thousand gold pieces is available — provided the character can match that amount from his or her own pocket.  There's no time limit on this offer.
+* '''[[Explorer (profession)|Explorer]]''': character is able to read and study books, possesses skill at navigating by the stars and can locate the best routes while travelling through a wilderness.  The character spent [9-36] months journeying to a strange and largely unknown land, randomly determined, before returning to the place where he or she enters the campaign — much is known about this place and the character has [2-5] allies and potential followers who dwell there.  During the journey, the character was merely an [[Attendant (servant)|attendant]] to his or her progenitor explorer ... but should the character wish to raise money for another expedition to the same land, a sum of [2-5] thousand gold pieces is available — provided the character can match that amount from his or her own pocket.  There's no time limit on this offer.
 * '''[[Graverobber (profession)|Graverobber]]''': graverobbing is not a matter of digging up random graves; the character must pay attention to whom is being buried, the corpse's former wealthiness and the apparent willingness of the family to bury valuables with the body.  Graverobbers usually strike within a week of the internment, when the soil is still soft and easily dug.  They look over the body's trinkets with a keen eye, recognising what should be left behind and which should be taken.  Then the goods are carefully fenced, so as not to reappear in the same place where the corpses' family might recognize Uncle Julian's gold circlet or Aunt Maztah's necklace.  In addition, the character has dodged and undead or two in his or her day.

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 A full suit of [[Leather Armour|Leather armour]] would require 50 AP to make completely ready, [[Studded Leather (armour)|studded leather]] or [[Ring Mail (armour)|ring mail]] would need 75 AP, [[Scale Mail (armour)|scale mail]] would need 100 AP and so on.
-Aid can be received from up to 2 [[Hireling|attendants]]. One attendant helping will reduce the time needed per point of armour class to a cost of 15 AP, while two attendants will reduce the cost to 10 AP per point.
+Aid can be received from up to 2 [[Hireling|attendants]]. One [[Attendant (servant)|attendant]] helping will reduce the time needed per point of armour class to a cost of 15 AP, while two attendants will reduce the cost to 10 AP per point.
 '''Armour can be removed''' at 12 AP per point of protection.

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-'''Find familiar''' is a spell that calls forth a preternatural spirit, binding it permanently to the caster in the guise of an [[Animal|animal]], [[Beast|beast]], [[Demon|demon]] or [[Faerie-folk|faerie]]. This entity becomes a constant attendant, serving and obeying the caster while remaining at their side as an escort and companion. Most [[Familiar|familiars]] appear ordinary, easily mistaken for mere pets, though their nature is far more than it seems.
+'''Find familiar''' is a spell that calls forth a preternatural spirit, binding it permanently to the caster in the guise of an [[Animal|animal]], [[Beast|beast]], [[Demon|demon]] or [[Faerie-folk|faerie]]. This entity becomes a constant [[Attendant (servant)|attendant]], serving and obeying the caster while remaining at their side as an escort and companion. Most [[Familiar|familiars]] appear ordinary, easily mistaken for mere pets, though their nature is far more than it seems.
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 Bloodletting is explained under that sage ability. Immersion must be carried out in water between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring a system shock survival check for the treatment to be beneficial; this makes it dangerous for characters with low constitution.
-The ability includes knowledge of how to bind a character securely, which takes 13-18 rounds; unbinding requires 4-10 rounds, and the binding must be maintained for two hours at a time, twice per day, at unpredictable intervals, requiring the constant presence of a skilled attendant. Immobility means the character remains in bed for the entire day, without rising for any purpose.
+The ability includes knowledge of how to bind a character securely, which takes 13-18 rounds; unbinding requires 4-10 rounds, and the binding must be maintained for two hours at a time, twice per day, at unpredictable intervals, requiring the constant presence of a skilled [[Attendant (servant)|attendant]]. Immobility means the character remains in bed for the entire day, without rising for any purpose.
 If the physician possesses more than 60 points in [[Medicine (sage study)|medicine]], they may temporarily provide the addicted character with 1 point of constitution for every four they're ready to sacrifice. For example, a physician ready to do without 12 constitution points could add 3 to a patient. This imposes a penalty of 4 constitution upon the physician, who suffers this loss for the latter half of the day when the treatment is given, recovering it after eight hours of rest.

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 :* '''[[On Guard (sage ability)|On Guard]]''': gains an additional hour of focus while standing watch. A non-fighter would be able to remain alert for 2 hours, a fighter for 4 hours, and a character whose [[Character Background Generator#Progenitors|progenitor]] was a guard would maintain focus for 5 hours before beginning to lose concentration. This extension of endurance reflects the character’s hard-earned stamina and ability to persist through physically and mentally demanding circumstances.
-:* '''[[Progenitor#Constitution_Source|Porter as progenitor]]''': The character's strength is counted as '''two''' points higher when calculating encumbrance.  This strength addition cannot be applied to other game circumstances.
+:* '''[[Progenitor#Constitution_Source|Porter as progenitor]]''': The character's strength is counted as '''one''' point higher when calculating encumbrance; since the progenitor bonus already permits +2 to the character's strength when calculating encumbrance, Steadfast increases this to a total of +3.  This strength addition cannot be applied to other game circumstances.
 These characters often serve as the steadying influence within a group, anchoring their companions when morale is low or the journey feels endless. Their consistency is reassuring, making them trusted figures in times of uncertainty. Even without taking on overt leadership roles, their quiet determination can inspire those around them to keep moving forward.