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 === Skilled Assassination ===
-When the dice indicate a successful hit, a skilled assassin then rolls 2d4, adds their own [[Experience Level|experience level]=], and subtracts 5 points from the result. If the final total equals or surpasses the combined total of the victim's [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] and experience levels, the target is is absolutely '''dead''', beyond any doubt.
+When the dice indicate a successful hit, a skilled assassin then rolls 2d4, adds their own [[Experience Level|experience level]], and subtracts 5 points from the result. If the final total equals or surpasses the combined total of the victim's [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] and experience levels, the target is is absolutely '''dead''', beyond any doubt.
 : For example, a 7th level skilled assassin, Maria, successfully surprises Theodore, a 5th level character.  Rolling, she manages to hit Theodore's [[Armour Class|armour class]].  Rolling 2d4, she obtains a result of "4," then adds her level for a total of 11.  After subtracting 5, she arrives at a final score of "6."  This figure matches Theodore's level, plus an additional [[Hit Points per Die|hit die for his mass]], resulting in a successful assassination.  Theodore is dead.

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 If the assassination attempt falls short, standard [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] for the weapon is rolled. If the defender is not [[Stun Lock|stunned]], both the defender and the failed assassin proceed to roll for initiative, like any other combat situation that follows a surprise attack.  Subsequently, the combat unfolds as per standard combat rules.  A second assassination attempt cannot be made, as the defender can no longer be caught by surprise.
-== Notes ==
+== Further Notes ==
 '''Assassination during combat.'''  An assassination cannot occur within the context of melee combat. As per the rules governing opponent surprise, the defender must unaware of the would-be assailant's presence, which is clearly impossible if both the defender and the assassin are engaged in combat.  This would be equally true if the assassin were engaged with another opponent, as combatants also cannot be surprised if ready and aware that there are enemies about.  An assassin would have to remove his or her self entirely from the combat, and be supported by darkness, and the defender would have to be separated by more than 60 feet from any other combatant in the melee, for an assassination of this kind to be attempted.

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	'''Assassination of giant-sized creatures.''' When it comes to the possibility of assassinating exceedingly large creatures, such as giants, a critical factor to consider is the size disparity. If the intended victim is three times taller than the prospective assassin or possesses a weight exceeding four times that of the assassin, the target is deemed too massive to be the subject of an assassination attempt.		'''Assassination of giant-sized creatures.''' When it comes to the possibility of assassinating exceedingly large creatures, such as giants, a critical factor to consider is the size disparity. If the intended victim is three times taller than the prospective assassin or possesses a weight exceeding four times that of the assassin, the target is deemed too massive to be the subject of an assassination attempt.
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 == Notes ==
-An assassination cannot take place during [[Melee|melee]], as according to the rules discussing the surprise of opponents, the defender cannot be aware of the assassin's existence.  This is plainly not possible if the defender and assassin are in combat.
+'''Assassination during combat.'''  An assassination cannot occur within the context of melee combat. As per the rules governing opponent surprise, the defender must unaware of the would-be assailant's presence, which is clearly impossible if both the defender and the assassin are engaged in combat.  This would be equally true if the assassin were engaged with another opponent, as combatants also cannot be surprised if ready and aware that there are enemies about.  An assassin would have to remove his or her self entirely from the combat, and be supported by darkness, and the defender would have to be separated by more than 60 feet from any other combatant in the melee, for an assassination of this kind to be attempted.
-Victims of assassination may be restored through the death's door spell.
+'''Restoring dead from assassination.'''  Any individuals who have fallen victim to an assassination can potentially be revived through the application of the [[Death's Door (spell)|death's door]] spell.  [[Raise Dead (spell)|Raise dead]] and [[Resurrection (spell)|resurrection]] would also be obviously effective.
-Regarding the possible assassination of very large creatures, such as giants, if the intended victim is thrice the height of the would-be assassin, or has more than four times the assassin's weight, the victim is too large to be assassinated.
+'''Assassination of giant-sized creatures.'''  When it comes to the possibility of assassinating exceedingly large creatures, such as giants, a critical factor to consider is the size disparity. If the intended victim is three times taller than the prospective assassin or possesses a weight exceeding four times that of the assassin, the target is deemed too massive to be the subject of an assassination attempt.
+[[Category: Sage Abilities]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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 == Assassination Attempt ==
-Once surprise and proximity is attained, the perpetrator [[Roll to Hit|rolls to hit]] in standard fashion.  Any [[Weapons List|hand-to-hand weapon]] may be used.
+Once the element of surprise and proximity has been achieved, the assailant proceeds to make a standard [[Roll to Hit|roll to hit]] using any [[Weapons List|hand-to-hand weapon]] at their disposal.
-=== Skilled Assassins ===
+=== Skilled Assassination ===
-If the die indicates a hit, the skilled assassin rolls 2d4, adding his or her [[Experience Level|experience level]] and subtracting 5 points.  If the total is equal or greater than the victim's total [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] plus [[Experience Level|experience levels]], then the victim is absolutely '''dead'''.
+When the dice indicate a successful hit, a skilled assassin then rolls 2d4, adds their own [[Experience Level|experience level]=], and subtracts 5 points from the result. If the final total equals or surpasses the combined total of the victim's [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] and experience levels, the target is is absolutely '''dead''', beyond any doubt.
-: For example, 7th level Maria manages to surprise Theodore, a 5th level character, and succeeds in hitting Theodore's [[Armour Class|armour class]].  Rolling 2d4, she obtains a "4"; adding her level makes this 11, and subtracting 5 makes this a "6."  This is equal to Theodore's level plus 1 [[Hit Points per Die|hit die for his mass]], so the assassination is successful and Theodore is dead.
+: For example, a 7th level skilled assassin, Maria, successfully surprises Theodore, a 5th level character.  Rolling, she manages to hit Theodore's [[Armour Class|armour class]].  Rolling 2d4, she obtains a result of "4," then adds her level for a total of 11.  After subtracting 5, she arrives at a final score of "6."  This figure matches Theodore's level, plus an additional [[Hit Points per Die|hit die for his mass]], resulting in a successful assassination.  Theodore is dead.
-Note that by this calculation, Marie would be certain to kill any character that was 4 or more levels less than her current level.  Her chance of killing Thomas was 13 in 16; were Thomas one level lower, it would have been 15 in 16.
+Based on this calculation, Maria would have a guaranteed chance of killing any character whose level is at least 4 levels lower than hers, once she achieves surprise.  In her encounter with Theodore, her odds of success were 13 in 16; had Theodore been one level lower, her chances would have increased to 15 in 16.
 === Unskilled Assassins ===
-Those of the assassin class without the sage ability resolve assassinations in the same manner, except that their level bonus is but ½-pt. per level.  In the example above, Marie would add 3 to her 2d4 die roll (fraction discarded), which would have resulted in a failed assassination attempt.
+Assassins lacking the sage ability employ a similar method to resolve assassinations, except that their level bonus is reduced to a mere ½ point per level.  In the aforementioned example, Maria would add 3 to her 2d4 die roll, discarding any fractions. This adjustment would have resulted in a failed assassination attempt.
 === Failed Assassinations ===
-If the assassination fails, normal [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] for the weapon is rolled; if the defender isn't stunned, then the defender and failed assassin roll for initiative, like any other combat situation following a surprise.  Thereafter the combat resolves normally.  A second assassination attempt cannot be made, as the defender can no longer be surprised.
+If the assassination attempt falls short, standard [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] for the weapon is rolled. If the defender is not [[Stun Lock|stunned]], both the defender and the failed assassin proceed to roll for initiative, like any other combat situation that follows a surprise attack.  Subsequently, the combat unfolds as per standard combat rules.  A second assassination attempt cannot be made, as the defender can no longer be caught by surprise.
 == Notes ==

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 The sage ability is, to a lesser degree, available to [[Assassin (class)|assassins]] who possess less than 10 points of knowledge in murder, on account of their class.  In such cases, the practice is termed '''unskilled assassination,''' distinguishing it as less effective than attacks make with amateur or greater skill.
-== Description of the Act ==
+== Assassination Attempt ==
-The deed requires that the perpetrator be near enough to attack with a hand-to-hand attack. It is also necessary that the intended victim be [[Surprise (combat)|surprised]]. The assassination need not be committed from behind, but this is often the case. Usually, to succeed, the assassin approaches the victim through the use of [[Stealth (sage ability)|stealth]].
+=== Skilled Assassins ===
-If, following the stealth calculation, the assassin is adjacent to the intended victim and the victim is surprised, the assassin may at that time reveal their intention to assassinate. A die is rolled (see below) and the success of the assassination is determined. The victim cannot defend at all unless the assassination fails and then wins [[Initiative|initiative]]. If the assassination fails, the assassin cannot make a second attempt, as the victim ceases to be surprised. The same rule denies an attempt to [[Backstabbing (sage study)|backstab]].
+: For example, 7th level Maria manages to surprise Theodore, a 5th level character, and succeeds in hitting Theodore's [[Armour Class|armour class]].  Rolling 2d4, she obtains a "4"; adding her level makes this 11, and subtracting 5 makes this a "6."  This is equal to Theodore's level plus 1 [[Hit Points per Die|hit die for his mass]], so the assassination is successful and Theodore is dead.
-Obviously, because an opponent in the midst of combat is not subject to the surprise rule, an assassination cannot take place during normal [[Melee|melee]].
+Note that by this calculation, Marie would be certain to kill any character that was 4 or more levels less than her current level.  Her chance of killing Thomas was 13 in 16; were Thomas one level lower, it would have been 15 in 16.
-Note that if the intended victim that is more than three times the height of the perpetrator, or more than four times the perpetrator’s weight, the victim is too large to be assassinated.
+=== Unskilled Assassins ===
-== Resolution ==
+=== Failed Assassinations ===
-The perpetrator begins by [[Roll to Hit|rolling to hit]] in the normal fashion, under the usual conditions of combat. Any [[Weapons List|hand-to-hand weapon]] may be used.
+== Notes ==

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 '''Assassination''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Murder (sage study)|Murder]] that functions as a form of [[Attacking in Combat|attack]] in which the character is able to potentially dispatch the defender with little difficulty.  In effect, a [[Weapons List|weapon]] is used to strike at a weak point in the victim, bringing about [[Death|death]].
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 The sage ability is, to a lesser degree, available to [[Assassin (class)|assassins]] who possess less than 10 points of knowledge in murder, on account of their class.  In such cases, the practice is termed '''unskilled assassination,''' distinguishing it as less effective than attacks make with amateur or greater skill.

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 Describes a blow that strikes at a weak point in a humanoid opponent, allowing the attacker to kill an enemy immediately on a successful hit.
-The sage ability is specifically available to all assassins, even those who possess 9 points of [[Knowledge Points|knowledge]] or less in the practice (unskilled). These are yet able to perform the act of assassination, though to a lesser degree.
+The sage ability is specifically available to all [[Assassin (class)|assassins]], even those who possess 9 points of [[Knowledge Points|knowledge]] or less in the practice (unskilled). These are yet able to perform the act of assassination, though to a lesser degree.
 == Description of the Act ==