Steadfast (sage ability)

Steadfast is an amateur-status sage ability in the study of Logistics, representing a disciplined and habitual nature developed through prolonged and arduous experience in organising supplies and managing the logistical demands of large-scale operations. This ability enables the character to withstand long hours of work, endure stretches of boredom, handle the monotony of repetitive tasks and maintain steady focus during the slow, methodical processes involved in moving animals, equipment, and people over great distances.

If the character possesses additional skills from the study of Logistics, steadfast enhances their effectiveness, granting specific bonuses tied to those abilities. However, steadfast does not grant access to these skills directly, nor do the bonuses apply unless the related abilities are already learned.

• Free-diving: increases the number of base rounds the character can free-dive by +2.

• 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 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.

• Porter as progenitor: The character's strength is counted as three points higher when calculating encumbrance. 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.

Ultimately, a steadfast character is defined by their refusal to succumb to discouragement, boredom, or fatigue. They approach each task with the same methodical effort, confident that progress will come through persistence. This quality is invaluable in any setting where patience and endurance are critical, ensuring that they remain reliable contributors to the success of any endeavour.